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Newspaper
Barnesville Gazette
Location
Barnesville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1895
Page
2
Report from Washington notes a presidential departure planned amid foreign policy tensions. The piece, praising Grover Cleveland and urging calm, frames the move as a wholesome signal that the nation has strong leadership in the White House during uncertain times.
An evocative excerpt describes a male nightingale singing near a nest, its sweet and powerful notes traveling across a quiet landscape. The scene contrasts the bird's intense emotion with distant human sounds like a watch-dog, railway signal, and a coal train, linking the bird’s ancient song to England’s timeless countryside.
D W Fuller of Cangjebarie New York praises Dr King’s New Discovery as the best remedy his family has used. G A Dykeman Druggist of Cat kid New York says it is undoubtedly the best cough remedy and has served his family for eight years. Trial bottles are free at S B Burr Jr’s Drug Store, regular sizes 50 cents and one dollar.
An Indiana septuagenarian paid 20000 for a young husband, was ruled sane by a jury, and eloped to marry him. The Chicago Record notes a New York case where a titled husband was bought for millions, with society praising the buyer’s shrewdness, implying class views on imported versus homegrown husbands.
An old advertisement claims rheumatism is caused by lactic acid in the blood and that liniments provide no lasting relief. It touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as the only true blood purifier and the best medicine to neutralize the acid.
An advertisement touts Hood's Pills as acting easily and promptly on the liver and vowels. The tone claims quick, effective relief and lists a price of 25 cents for the remedy.
A clerical-pose of strong opposition to hip pocket pistols is endorsed. The piece cites a St Louis courtroom scene where a solicitor’s pistol caused amusement and argues officials who carry pistols should face penalties. It urges public opinion to stigmatize pistol toters and prevent bloodshed.
Try Electric Bitters to ease loss of appetite constipation headaches nervousness and sleeplessness. The remedy claims to restore tone and strength to organs and offers health and vigor with guaranteed results. Available at S. B. Burr Jr's Drug Store for fifty cents or one dollar.
A guide to table centerpiece ideas using hollowed ice and smilax plus practical tips for dressing salads and beating eggs. Includes a savory rabbit and chicken fricassee method with browning, simmering, and gravy thickening for a tender result.
An old army man recalls JT’s horse once owned by the Seventh Cavalry. Condemned as a plug yet faithful, the Indian hunting pony helped him stalk antelope, guiding a successful shot. Later the same horse pointed birds during prairie chicken season, proving a noted hunting companion.
An advertisement argues nervous fatigue comes from bad cooking and unhealthy habits rather than overwork. It promotes Shaker Digestive Cordial as an artificial digestant that rests the stomach and nourishes digestion, claiming quick relief and a 10 cent trial bottle.
A fable-like tale follows two reed birds migrating south a temperate bird outwitted by greed dies in a swamp while his brother survives under care. The moral warns against ignoring prudent counsel from a thoughtful friend.
An advert proclaims Orange Blossom as a safe harmless Plax Seed Poultice usable by any woman. Sold by J. H. Blackburn with no stated medical claims or warnings.
A Pennsylvania woman declared the windup of her marriage efforts after receiving legal separation papers. She had tried five husbands and found each one a failure, giving them the benefit of doubt until proof they would not do to tie. No doubt the five men are satisfied.
Cayuga County Independent reports on Silas Z. Pennell a farmer from Niles who suffered severe sciatic rheumatism from 1891 to 1892. After trials of several physicians he used Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People and gradually recovered, able to work by spring 1892. Pills priced 60 cents per box or six boxes for 2.50.
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