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Newspaper
Barnesville Gazette
Location
Barnesville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1898
Page
8
An old advertisement proclaims Bucklen's Arnica Salve the best remedy for cuts, sores, ulcers, eczema, fever sores, tetter, chapped hands, chilblains, corns, and piles. It guarantees satisfaction or money back and lists W. A. Wright as the seller at 25 cents per box.
A brief notice announces a three day sale of pictures cabinet size items priced at 2.50 per dozen. The offer invites customers to come in for the limited period.
The Epworth League held a highly successful convention in Macon closing Sunday. A large group of earnest Christian workers attended and displayed much enthusiasm.
The Evacup Om Company of Cleveland Ohio seeks commission based salesmen to handle lubricating oils in Barnesville and surrounding districts. Liberal terms offered.
The Langford trial against Tom Langford was postponed this term after a telegram from Hon. Thomas E. Watson stating his daughter was ill. Judge Beck ruled the postponement appropriate given the circumstances.
A nostalgic ad copy highlights Easter eggs and butter, promising a steady supply at the Cash Store. It praises seasonal vegetables and affordable seasonings, urging readers to rely on Joe W. Reeves for groceries with a light, rhyming flourish.
Mr Doyle, known in Barnesville, was visiting his sister Mrs O M Jones last year when a recent accident at his Indiana home left him with a broken collar bone and other injuries. His frightened horses bolted, causing the mishap.
Traveling by pleasure or business, carry Syrup of figs to ease kidneys liver and bowels and prevent fevers headaches and sickness. Available in 50 cent bottles from leading druggists. Manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Co.
Captain Jnc. F. Howard led the Barnesville Blues to a 9:30 inspection at the armory with 33 privates present. Major Kendrick conducted a strict medical inspection, praised the company, and noted their strong size and prominent 5th Regiment standing.
Scott's Emulsion is a strengthening food and tonic noted for its flesh-forming properties. It uses cod liver oil emulsified with Hypophosphites of lime and soda to boost potency.
An advertisement touts Scott's Emulsion as restoring flesh and normal condition across age groups, enriching the blood of the anemic, stopping coughs, healing throat and lung irritation, and curing incipient consumption. It asserts twenty five years of experience and warns buyers to get the genuine product for $1.00 from all druggists.
The Gordon Institute music department is crowded as interest surges. An extra piano was procured to meet the demand and rehearsals for commencement are already underway. Mrs. Cochrane and Miss Lovelace drive energy and enthusiasm.
One bottle of Hall's Great Discovery claims to cure kidney and bladder troubles, gravel, diabetes, seminal emissions, back pain, rheumatism, and bladder irregularities in men and women, with bladder regulation for children. Sold by mail for 1 cent. two months' treatment. Testimonial from Lee Green, Baptist minister, says his wife was cured after one bottle.
A Chautauqua association committee seeks how many families will board teachers during Chautauqua week. About three hundred teachers are expected and a special rate is desired. Those able to board them should contact Edgar L. Rogers with the lowest daily rate.
An advertisement extols Electric Bitters as a remedy for women overworked at home or in clubs. It claims to restore appetite, relieve headaches and nervous troubles, and strengthen delicate women, noting it as especially suited for female complaints and nervous issues. Sold by WW A Wright at a stated price.
Phineas Jenkins, a col, accidentally discharged a weapon while out with a gun on Wednesday striking his side and arm. He is recovering rapidly. The incident serves as a caution to handle firearms carefully even during wartime.
An advertisement from J M Jenkins of Wetumpka Alabama touts a book titled Lots O' Money with a playful promo urging readers to send payment and promising a free 64 page edition. The text blends colloquial phrasing and promotional humor to attract customers.
Mutual Life Insurance Company of Kentucky seeks at least five ladies and five gentlemen in Pike Upson Monroe Spalding and Meriwether counties to solicit insurance. Contracts offered to those with good business qualifications and references. Call or write T R Jones State Agent for Georgia and Alabama Cartersville Ga.
Last Sunday Mr J H Blackburn had strawberries for dinner and this week he has gathered them almost every day. He is a fine gardener and among the first to have vegetables.
A garbled reads like a comic verse followed by a medical claim and a weather styled note on fruit. It mentions Pond's Extract aiding a veterinary case and discusses peach crop anxiety due to cold spells. Large growers kept orchard fires to save thousands, hinting at a hoped for abundant fruit yield.
Free trial sample of Dr Kings New Discovery for consumption coughs and colds available at W A Wrights Drug Store. No purchase required to try the remedy, which is endorsed by physicians and guaranteed, with a regular size bottle shown to prove its merits.
Protracted services are held this week at the Baptist church with 10 am 4 pm and 730 pm meetings led by Rev. R E Neighbour and Dr J M Brittain. Neighbour preaches with strong impression drawing large audiences and earnest talks. Everyone is invited to attend.
J. P. Stevens & Bros offers engraved wedding invitations and visiting cards along with cut glass and solid silver fancy goods. Customers are advised to write before purchase and to request samples from 9 W. Alabama St., Atlanta, Georgia.
The advertisement claims thousands of grippe patients were restored to health by One Minute Cough Cure. It asserts rapid relief from coughs colds bronchitis pneumonia grippe asthma and chronic throat and lung diseases.
A poetic toast salutes Stafford and Sons for cheerful service in Barnesville. The verses praise their doors open to rich and poor, swift bicycle sales, and community goodwill. References to Maine and Rothschild wealth add playful flourish while lauding the firm’s legend and clerks.
Mrs N L Bush reported a fine harvest of new Irish potatoes from her garden for dinner. The spuds were large as a hen egg and represent the first such harvest heard this season.
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