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Newspaper
Barnesville Gazette
Location
Barnesville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1897
Page
2
A vintage ad appeals to Barnesville residents to buy cranberries celery and Xmas goodies from a local vendor. It urges shoppers to visit Headquarters now to ensure cheer for children and ends with a goodwill, friendly plea to change buying spots.
The Gazette extols the brotherhood of man and human kindness, arguing the world is full of sympathy and aid. It notes recent acts of charity that lift spirits, contrasts fleeting gloom with hopeful faith, and reflects on the human longing for home and belonging.
Advertises Specific Tablets claiming universal cure for kidney bladder genital weakness and general debility. Promises dramatic nerve and circulation benefits, claims doctors’ failures overcome, offers one box for $1 or three boxes for $2.50, sold by J H Blackburn Barnesville GA or mailed by Haggard Specific Co. Atlanta GA.
Prizes offered by J. H. Bate & Co. for guessing the number of pieces in a watch were awarded. Edgar L. Cook guessed 172 of 173 and won a ring worth about $12. Maud Elder Florence Waller and Walter Middlebrooks tied for second at 175 and drew for their prize, won by Miss Waller. A Chamberlain's Pain Balm testimonial and local druggist advert conclude.
Messrs F M Stafford James M Cochrane and J A Blalock went to Macon Monday evening to hear De Wolf Hopper and his company in El Capitan Sousa's brilliant comic opera. They enjoyed it immensely.
Announcement from Baltimore Clothing House in Barnesville Georgia under manager M Stein promising low prices to move stock during the holidays. Shoppers are urged to visit and compare prices as they plan to sell goods promptly to cash in on the season.
Dr G Pope Huguley, assistant to the chief surgeon at Louisville Medical College, will arrive in Barnesville Saturday from Louisville Kentucky to spend the holiday season with his father’s family and many friends. He is held in high esteem by the college faculty.
A December notice from W. Reeves invites customers to early Christmas shopping at the Cash Store. The ad promotes a 10 percent discount to fund charitable acts, vows no adulterated goods, and touts low prices on dry goods and provisions as moral, practical guidance for shoppers. It urges a personal visit and invokes holiday goodwill and nostalgic barroom songs.
Advertises rapid cure methods for cancers, old sores, ruptures, fits, and blood poisoning with no charge until cured. Claims opium and morphine withdrawal at home in ten days for five dollars. Also promises relief for female troubles and fifteen years of success by Dr. O Henley Snider.
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