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Newspaper
Barnesville Gazette
Location
Barnesville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1899
Page
2
The Washington Star quotes Senator Sorghum noting no one laughed at a joke and that his serious speech drew nationwide hilarity. He concludes he cannot tell which is harder humor or restraint. The exchange highlights political wit and public reception.
An 19th century promotional note claims Browns' Iron Bitters cures neuralgia neural blood nerve and stomach diseases. It boasts a quarter century reputation and urges selling through all dealers.
The Central railway publishes The Great Fruit Section of the South praising Georgia fruit industry. The pamphlet highlights thriving peach orchards near Fort Valley and Marshallville with blooms near Albany Smithville Griffin Barnesville and Cuthbert. It notes Georgia melons and plums fame and the booklet’s portrayal of orchards pickers and shipments.
Frank J. Cheney a senior partner swears to pay one hundred dollars for each case of catarrh that cannot be cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. The notice, dated December 6, 1886, promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure taken internally with claims of blood and mucous surface benefits and references testimonials and family pills.
The Great Chemist T A Slocum offers three free bottles of a newly discovered remedy to readers of THE GAZETTE. He claims a universal cure for consumption and bronchial lung diseases, with testimonials from patients worldwide and a call to send address to 98 Pine Street New York.
A young husband objects to a milliner’s prices claiming they are robbery despite the bill appearing correct. He notes paying $1.25 for a ten pound turkey on their first anniversary as a contrast to the bird priced at eight dollars.
Advertisement advertises free sample bottles of Boschee's German Syrup for adults with cold or lung ailments at John S. Blackburn's. Limits one bottle per person and no samples to children without parental order. Claims a long history, physician endorsement, and wide dealer distribution.
Pete asks Mike about transmigration and dismisses it, then imagines waking as a brewery with pipes and perpetual beer freshness, in a light Washington Star reading.
A tourist questions officers' handling of an investigation. The dialogue suggests observers doubt the effort, noting some officials act as if trying to release their grip on the case, reflecting public skepticism.
Maj. G M Ryals a leading Georgia grower gives cautious views on the coming season. He notes heavy rains complicating soil prep, cabbage likely the only crop in the field now, and predicts possible strong yields if conditions improve. He also discusses San Jose scale threat and state actions to control it.
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