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Newspaper
Barnesville Gazette
Location
Barnesville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1895
Page
8
A veteran animal trainer cites numerous accidents when performers wear unfamiliar costumes. A lady dancer narrowly escaped a tiger and a boar hound helped avert disaster, though the dog was injured. Lions in full dress have attacked trainers, with at least one fatal incident recorded.
The narrator reflects on young ballet girls who model in drafts with bare limbs and the foyer’s faded status in Paris society. He recalls a once-glorious scene in a room with a dirty sloping floor and low ceiling, noting the decline from its former prominence.
A young Jacy recalls a Chicago Tribune anecdote about Abraham Lincoln visiting Woodford County, Illinois. Lincoln, then a poor lawyer, enjoyed preserved peaches but left the dish. the platter held peach kernels, which prompted a gracious remark from Lincoln about juice and his mother’s similar use. Paris restaurant tale follows with a high official’s coin misunderstanding and a waiter’s bite. Local notes report visits, harvests, travels, and Royal Baking Powder endorsement by government tests.
A dialogue from the Salina Herald notes a parent’s shock at a son in law marrying a clerk. The exchange claims the groom is now a gentleman of leisure after a discharge, prompting outraged disbelief.
A historical note recalls Henry IV's mercy promise to six leading defenders after Meanx surrendered. Six were handed to justice, four were beheaded. The reflection contrasts prosperity's goods with adversity's admirable qualities and cites Seneca on endurance.
In an early Texas case a colored jury was told to retire and seek the verdict. After sounds of commotion the jury returned and the foreman said they looked everywhere in the room for a verdict but found nothing there.
An earnest plea describes men and women overwhelmed by ordinary worries. The text explains that fatigue and nerves weaken the body and threaten daily life, urging remedies to restore strength and resilience.
Mr J. J. Schenck of the Banner reports his two year old daughter faced a threat of croup while the family physician was away. He bought Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and it relieved her instantly, saying he will not be without it. Available in 25 and 50 cent bottles from Jno H Blackburn, Druggist.
Mrs. W. M. Harrington returned to Macon after weeks with Mrs. F. A. Beesley. Rev. T. H. Timmens arrived in town to lead the West Monroe circuit and was welcomed by Barnesville residents. Robert Louis Stevenson advised children to use tongues for cheer, keep faces bright, and hands busy in good works.
J W Hightower announces a new Main Street store stocked with hardware tinware glassware crockery and kitchen ware at low prices. The shop features stoves ranges farm implements scissors razors tableware and numerous household items inviting customers to inspect goods and prices.
A seller advertises guns shells hunting outfits saddles blankets and belts for Rubber and Leather Belting iron piping and fittings. He invites customers to set seasonal prices and promises prompt fulfillment for items not in stock.
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