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Newspaper
Barnesville Gazette
Location
Barnesville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1898
Page
3
An advertisement claims Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root cures kidney and urinary issues detailing usefulness for back pain frequent urination and bladder trouble. It promises relief and offers a sample bottle and pamphlet free by mail upon sending stamps and address to Kilmer Co. Binghamton NY.
A colored veteran sought a Army cook role overhearing rumors of war with Spain. He said he had cooked in the Confederate army but confessed he never actually worked as one. The piece notes the irony of his claim and the era’s mindset.
A historic ad promises free trial treatment to any man and urges immediate application to test “inventions, appliances and never failing remedies.” It asserts no charge until benefits are proven and claims broad cures for neurasthenia and related conditions, endorsed by newspapers and doctors, with Evanston Illinois address.
The text asserts holiness as the supreme divine attribute and the standard for human character. It links justice and mercy to holiness, and argues that without holiness no one sees the Lord. It praises the noble faculty of discerning right from wrong and condemns indifference to wrongdoing as a loss of manhood.
The 1808 assessment in Macon lists real estate at 8 872 638 dollars and personal property at 5 307 303 dollars, totaling 14 179 840 dollars. Real estate falls by 37 491 dollars versus last year while personal property rises by 24 295 dollars, for an overall decrease of 13 252 dollars.
Mr Edward Elder of Barnesville Georgia acknowledges receipt of the check settling damage to a tenant house. The fire occurred August 18 and payment was made August 22, four days after the fire. The writer expresses appreciation for the insurer's valuable assistance in securing a prompt and satisfactory adjustment.
C A Norris writes from Thomaston Georgia to Edward Fider acknowledging receipt of 500 for barn and contents fire damage dated August. He notes the payment was made in under ten days and commends the agency as reliable and recommends it to others seeking fire insurance with Edward Elder.
A Barnesville Georgia ad touts West End Store as the place to buy groceries with low prices and self purchase of goods. It promotes insurance against sickness accident and death and invites all residents to visit the shop.
A Georgia lawyer visiting New York tests epicurean pretensions with quail on toast at Delmonico’s. He rejects the dish as Glynn County partridges on burnt bread, insisting on genuine quail and a speedy service. The tale portrays his sharp legal mind and stubborn pride.
An advertisement-like assertion states that Africana will cure rheumatism and scrofula and keep users cured. The text presents no supporting evidence or medical endorsement and reads as a bold health claim.
Fragmentary OCR text describes Southern Railway offering a connection in Atlanta with observation cars and passenger service. The readable segment mentions Santee and D. G Sok Gen's, but lacks clear dates, routes, or full details.
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