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Newspaper
Barnesville Gazette
Location
Barnesville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1899
Page
7
A hobo recalls wintering in Shattagee New Hampshire with a witty printer companion. They ride out a blizzard in a town where a local storekeeper runs a weekly paper with boiler plate copy. The duo maneuvers the newsroom while the storm rages and the editor plots a daring tale.
W H Feeny recalls a turbulent era in Shattagee as Zeke rises in a local newspaper office during a great storm. The editor, known as Typo, inspires praise from the minister, boosts the paper with special storm dispatches, and sparks townwide culture debates before leaving on a midnight eastbound train.
Bucklen's Arnica Salve marketed as the best skin healing salve for cuts sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all eruptions. Promises guaranteed satisfaction or money refunded and offers 25 cents per box sold by W A Wright.
An old advertisement touts Cascarets Candy Cathartic as a remedy for constipation. It claims either 106 or 256, and promises druggists will refund money if the product fails to cure.
Judge Don A. Pardee signs a decree dismissing the case with Central of Georgia Railway having no rights in the Georgia Railroad lease. Louisville and Nashville Railroad bought the lease from Thomas & Ryan and become sole owners. Costs are split between Louisville & Nashville and Thomas & Ryan.
A lady recalls a young girl praised for punctuality and reliability. The girl keeps appointments to the minute, never forgets engagements, and is depended upon by both young and old. The text suggests her popularity stems from this praised trait and urges promptness as appreciation of courtesy.
An old remedy claims to regulate bowels and cure cholera infantum and related summer complaints. It pledges to be perfectly harmless and free from injurious drugs, suitable for teething infants and all related pains and dysentery.
A pair of lines contrasts Jill praising a trusted friend with Bill noting the convenience of a friend who will trust in return. The exchange highlights mutual reliance and the value of dependable companionship.
An old ad from W C Jordan and Bro promotes Dr Saw yer's Wild Cherry and Tar as a remedy for cold and coughs claiming it prevents lung and bronchial complications. The phrasing reflects historical patent medicine advertising.
A member of a self constituted legislative body in distant waters outlines the plan to form a Board of Public Works to manage local infrastructure and civic projects. The statement signals an effort to formalize governance and public services aboard the offshore community.
Ashburn Georgia August 17 97 George Butler writes that Dr Tichenor’s Antiseptic is the best remedy for bruises and cuts and says he kept a bottle in Mississippi offices for accidents. He commends it fully and respectfully.
Claim that LaGrippe is highly contagious and causes nervous prostration and vulnerability to other diseases is paired with a testimonial praising Dr Miles Restorative Nervine. Advertisement notes doctors and friends gave up, but rapid improvement followed the remedy. Endorses Dr Miles Medical Co and offers a booklet and guarantee.
A lighthearted account from Woolwich describes Gen Sir Henry Brackenbury watching a field gun tests. The horse tied to a post pranced as the fuse fizzed, sending the gun toward the generals. They all fell in mud, the horse toppled, and the shot caused no injuries beyond soiled uniforms. The incident led officers to oppose adopting the gun.
Prof Houton reports from world travel that Green's August Flower is the most used remedy for dyspepsia liver and stomach problems and constipation. He says it helps tourists salesmen and office workers with headaches and irregular habits. Sample bottles are free at John H Blackburn's and sold by dealers worldwide.
A playful dialogue centers on companionship and domestic arrangements with a cautious push toward living with the lady’s mother. The exchange underscores social expectations about romance and household support in a lighthearted tone.
For twenty five years the belief that impure blood causes most diseases has supported Browns Lion Bitters. The remedies cited include Farg amons old household cure and Browns Lion Bitters sold by all dealers.
Dawson wins a favorable Interstate Commerce Commission ruling against railroad discrimination. The decision lowers through-rail rates to Dawson, improving merchants’ access to eastern western northern and southern markets and boosting local business prospects. Barnesville faces similar freight hurdles and is urged to pursue legal appeal to secure relief from unfair rates.
Mr James Jones of Jones and Son Cowden Illinois tells how his wife nearly died from La Grippe that became consumption. After using Dr King’s New Discovery she improved from the first dose and was cured after several bottles. Free trial bottles at W A Wright’s Drug Store.
A brief quip from the Philadelphia North American weighs Billets as a poet, noting he is “too heavy for a lightweight and too light for a heavyweight.”
A playful exchange features the Wish-Wife insisting on wearing something new for Easter while the Husband urges restraint. The dialogue includes a Puck interjection that adds whimsy to the scene.
A Washington Star quote shows a colleague admitting both they and the public have not been engaged as thoroughly as possible. The remark highlights ongoing discussions about improving public communication and transparency.
A quotation on packing efficiency from Cecil compares a skilled packer to a poor one, noting that a good packer fits in roughly half again as much as a bad one. The line emphasizes meticulous organization and optimization in storage tasks.
The Waverly Magazine recounts a conversation where Maria accuses Henry of changing after marriage. He compares her to a cherry worth reaching and stopping the pursuit once obtained. Maria ponders whether she should be angry, torn between hurt and doubt.
The advertisement extols Dr Tichenors Antiseptic as the best healing compound for skin abrasions, lacerations, burns, rope burns, sunburn, ringworm and poison oak. It promises a fair trial will convince skeptics and notes it is sold by all druggists.
A Chicago Tribune quote presents a dialogue about the boundary between amateur and professional photographers. The speaker notes extensive purchases of cameras and materials, claiming no further gear exists, signaling a transition from amateur to professional status.
A London commentary notes Paris surpasses in urban charm with 52460 lanterns and 86400 trees along boulevards. It lists 14500 chestnuts and 109 elms, plus 8800 street chairs costing little to pedestrians, and mentions annual maintenance around 55000.
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