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Newspaper
Barnesville Gazette
Location
Barnesville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1898
Page
8
A local writer commends a moral stance against a city club and urges Barnesville’s young men to abandon a pernicious pastime. The letter argues for wholesome, inexpensive activities that uphold family and community values, asserting Barnesville should foster virtue and enterprise.
Advertisement announces Don's Complete Pile Cure as a quick safe treatment for piles without cutting or pain. It notes guarantee and lists Joan H. Blacksurn as the seller.
Reports from Macon to Barnesville praise Dr. M. A. Clark for rapid rise in medicine. Observers expect him to become a leading physician in the state in a short time, noting his uncommon ability and strong practice.
On holidays in England two groups pull a rope as a test of strength. In daily life many workers battle health problems by neglecting digestion and biliousness, leading to consumption, malaria, rheumatism, or blood and skin disease. Dr. Pierce’s Medical Adviser explains remedies and promotes Golden Medical Discovery as a cure.
The Ladies Aid Society notes the death of Mrs. Mary B Milner on January 15 1898 praising her quiet missionary service. They resolve to publish the preamble and minutes, share the loss with the community, and furnish the family a copy, signed by May Wells and others in Zebulon Ga on January 24 1898.
Scott's Emulsion has long been the standard flesh-forming remedy, with physicians noting unique results not matched by other foods. The ad mentions competing preparations on the market that promise similar benefits.
The advertisement touts Scott's Emulsion a cod liver oil cream mixed with hypophosphites of lime and soda as a wholesome tonic that stops wasting and helps users gain flesh and strength. It urges readers to ensure the wrapper shows man and fish and the price of $1.00 at all druggists.
Messrs Turner and Prout manufacture a neat durable and affordable school seat and desk. It is described as cheap and convenient and suitable for all local schools. Interested buyers are invited to view the product at Barnesville Planing Mills.
A brief gratitude note from B. J. Milner thanks sympathizing friends for kindness shown during her father’s last illness.
Dr C A Simmons died in Atlanta Monday. He formerly lived in Barnesville and engaged in the patent medicine business here. He manufactured Simmons Liver Regulator and sold his business to JH Zeilen & Co now of Philadelphia. Large fortunes have been made from this medicine.
Classified notice offering a seven room dwelling with a two acre lot on Thomaston Street. Applications directed to Chas A Hunt at Murphey's Insurance office. D A Stroup.
Judge F. W. Hammond of Griffin preached at the Baptist church Sunday morning at 11 oclock. The sermon impressed the congregation and he was a guest of Captain B. M. Turner during his city stay.
Dr. Rolfe Hunt will preach at the Presbyterian church Sunday morning at 11 o'clock and again at 7 o'clock in the evening. Everybody is invited to attend.
Dr. J. M. Brittain preached an ordination sermon in Zebulon on Sunday to a large appreciative congregation. Judge EF Dupree and Prof. R D Adams were ordained as deacons of the Zebulon Baptist church. Dr. Brittain was pleased with his visit.
Local editor touts Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption and coughs claiming it is the true remedy after trying many others. The ad promises a guaranteed cure and offers trial bottles free at W A Wright’s Drug Store.
The piece urges voters to remain calm in a political year and to elect the best men who offer for the various offices, framing the campaign as a test of leadership and steadiness.
Latest remedy Thrash's Lung Restorer offered for coughs and lagrippe relief in Griffin Georgia by Carlisle Ward manufacturers and Barnesville and Grif fin distributors W H Chambers. 50 cent bottle advertised for sale.
A new discovery claims to cure all forms of dyspepsia regulate the stomach and restore the appetite. Sold by Joan H Blackburn with per sale details.
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