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Newspaper
Barnesville Gazette
Location
Barnesville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1897
Page
6
The ad contends hair growth depends on proper scalp conditions and roots. It claims Ayer's Hair Vigor cleanses dandruff and nourishes the hair root, helping bald heads grow hair and restoring color or gray tones when roots exist.
A series of homely maxims on manners work, health, and work ethic. Phrases warn about gossip, posture, and duty, noting a sheriff, doctors, and various trades in playful, antiquated diction. Several lines pivot on daily life advice, from finances to weather and walking.
Cure claims include piles, rectal diseases, cuts, burns, bruises, tetter, eczema and all skin troubles. Endorsed by Dr. W A Wricut.
An advertisement touts Swift Specific as a guaranteed vegetable cure for Contagious Blood Poison and related diseases. It claims potash and mercury treatments fail and offers a $1000 reward against any contrary proof. Free booklets available from Swift Specific Co. in Atlanta, Georgia.
Felicitous plea to Pike county citizens as Ben A Means recounts a life of sin and temptation. He asks forgiveness for past deeds, laments divorce and loss, and vows to reform and live honorably with reliance on God’s grace.
A fragment notes a claim that One Minute Cough Cure cures and mentions Stone Mountain winning a fight. It says the county site will be moved from Decatur to that place and that DeKalb residents are fearfully divided over the result.
An advertises De Witt’s Little Early Risers pills praised by Dr. W. A. Wright for relieving constipation biliousness and stomach and liver troubles. The copy emphasizes vigor and triumph associated with the product.
An old advertisement explains at length how to test urine for kidney disease and promotes Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a cure all for back pain urinary issues and related ailments sold by druggists with sample pamphlet offer via mail from Kilmer and Co New York.
A man found a hummingbird nest at a camp ground and carried it to the spring. The mother bird left, the nest and egg were later displayed in a showcase. The bird returned, and after moving outside for safety a wind storm destroyed the egg and wounded the bird fatally. Jackson Argus reports the account as truthful sightings.
Stands at the head Aug J Bogel of Shreveport says it cures his cough and is the best seller. J F Campbell of Safford writes it never fails for Consumption Coughs and Colds. Not an experiment, it has twenty five years of use and is recommended by customers. Free trials at W A Wright’s Drug Store.
A $1000 donation from W. H. Dean funds the enlargement of the North Georgia Orphans Home in Athens. The Girls Wing will add 34 by 45 feet two stories, adding beds for 46 girls and a dining hall. About $500 more is needed to complete the project, with donations sent to Rev. H. L. Crumley in Atlanta.
A reader reflects on gravitation attraction and humanity’s place before God. The piece muses on eternity boundless space and the limits of human understanding, questioning whether man can grasp beginningless existence and cosmic scale. A subscriber signs the contemplation.
An advertisement extols Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup as a century old teething aid for children. It promises quick relief for teething pain wind colic and diarrhoea and notes the 25 cent price. The copy ends with a moral about self respect.
In these days of culture and progress, avoid a grizzly beard or mustache. Color at home with Buckingham's Dye for a natural brown or black look.
A simple word of encouragement can ease daily burdens and bring a warm glow to the heart. The note highlights kindness as a source of comfort during tough times.
Housekeepers seek light palatable biscuits and cakes like mothers made. Adulterated cream of tartar and soda with lime earth alum cause inconsistent results and health concerns. Royal Baking Powder offers pure refined ingredients delivering light, flaky, digestible pastries and immediate hot eating without indigestion.
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