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Newspaper
Barnesville Gazette
Location
Barnesville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1897
Page
6
An advertisement extols Ayer’s Sarsaparilla as unchanged for 60 years though modern lab tools aid production. It argues the product remains the same old plant cures and blood purifier, noting no secret chemical improvements have been made and it still treats the same old diseases.
A November Ladies' Home Journal piece argues that true happiness in marriage grows from effort and growth, not luxury. The home, even a humble cottage, strengthens bond between husband and wife and reflects both partners' achievements, making a shared space essential.
A Washington jeweler, Frank B. Martin, claims two physicians failed to cure his blood poison and charged $300. After using four bottles of S. S. S. he reports improvement began and eighteen bottles cured him, with no recurrence. He asserts the remedy saved him from misery. Switt ic Co. offers free mailings.
A stagecoach heading over a mountain trail carries a planned joke to humiliate a loud passenger with red whiskers. Jim Burns, tagged as the target, is killed by the staged robbers during the ruse, while the others flee on foot. The driver admits the joke went wrong and laments the loss.
Johnstown secretary N F Thompson advocates southern growth to northern readers. He cites rich soil minerals especially iron and a favorable climate as drivers for farming mining and new manufacturing from the Potomac to the Gulf. He notes northern settlers move south but fear reception and counters claims of southern prejudice with changes since carpetbag era.
An advertisement extols Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets as a mild remedy for constipation and related issues. It claims the pellets aid digestion without violent effects and invites readers to mail one cent stamps for a free medical adviser booklet from the World’s Dispensary Medical Association in Buffalo, New York.
An Irishman who died in the early 20th century in a London parish tested friends by listing them to attend his funeral. Only twenty nine appeared at 7 am in the parish church. His will left his fortune to the attendees since he had no natural heirs.
Mrs. Mary Bird of Harrisburg Pa testifies her child was saved from croup after using Twenty five cents worth of One Minute Cough Cure. The advertorial note claims it cures coughs colds and all throat and lung troubles as endorsed by Dr W A Wricut.
A pharmacy advert touts Electric Bitters as a cure for back pain kidneys malaria and nervous disorders. It claims to tonify the liver and kidneys purify the blood relieve constipation headaches fainting sleeplessness and melancholy. The product is described as a mild vegetable laxative and is offered with a guaranteed bottle at W A Wright's Drug Store.
A set of maxims advising restraint and prudent conduct. The verses urge living within one’s means avoiding rash actions, and delaying disagreeable tasks as tomorrow may bring relief. Emphasizes courtesy to women and skepticism toward reckless plans.
The article argues that using a million dollars in gold to fund a McKinley statue would do more good by placing the wealth into circulation and benefiting the economy.
An essay argues education and industrious character trump wealth. It cites Crates on estates and heirs and notes statistics showing more wealth arising from poor-born families than wealthy parents. A taught child who learns self-reliance is likelier to prosper in business than one left with a large estate and little work ethic.
Bucklen's Arnica Salve touted as the best salve for cuts sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions. It claims to cure piles or no pay, guaranteed satisfaction or money refunded. Price 25 cents per box sold by W. A. Wright.
An exchange claims four cent cotton signals mortgage closures and urges farmers to plant one acre of cotton for every four acres of other crops. The note suggests a modest four-step consideration for future farming decisions.
It is easy to catch a cold and just as easy to get rid of it if you commence early to use One Minute Cough Cure. It cures coughs, colds bronchitis, pneumonia and all throat and lung troubles. It is pleasant to take, safe to use and sure to cure. Dr. W. A. Wkicur.
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