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Newspaper
Barnesville Gazette
Location
Barnesville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1897
Page
3
A Detroit Free Press tale recalls a land boom in West Virginia after the war. An all round speculator and a South Carolina partner duped by a fake hypnotist sought gold, paid 1000 for a worthless tract, and found no treasure despite the hoax.
An advertisement urges readers to treat early signs of illness with One Minute Cough Cure. It markets the remedy for coughs, colds, croup, bronchitis and throat and lung troubles and cites Dr. W. A. Wright.
A historical ad claims DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve cures piles scelds and burns. The copy touts quick relief and broad use for skin conditions with testimonials and price offered by the seller.
The Savannah Press honors General John B. Gordon praising his retirement defiance by veterans who urged him to stay in command. It lauds his war service and postwar peace efforts, noting his embodiment of the old Confederacy and lack of rancor.
An advertisement extols De Witt’s Little Early Risers as pills for constipation biliousness and stomach and liver troubles. It emphasizes they cause no fuss and mentions Dr W A Wright.
A real estate man cites distress in agricultural districts over threatened crop failure while a board of trade operator jokes that the issue has little impact on street curb life. Chicago Tribune reflects urban skepticism.
The advertisement claims the salve heals all skin troubles and related conditions quickly and permanently, including piles, rectal diseases, cuts, burns, bruises, tetter, and eczema. It presents the product as a universal cure for skin issues and broken hearts.
A Washington Star excerpt contrasts optimistic talk of invention with inventor stories while promoting De Witt's Little Early Risers pills. The ad touts Vim vigor and victory as benefits for constipation biliousness and liver troubles.
President McKinley backs arbitration with England amid strong public support and plans to revive the issue next winter. Reports say the forthcoming draft will omit features that doomed the Olney treaty, potentially rekindling popular interest without abandoning the arbitration principle.
Maude and Charley spar over a kiss in a playful episode recounted by Aunt Kate. Maude admits anger fades when Charley explains the kiss was to honor a poor girl in need, revealing a noble gesture and a friend Sol urging proportionate actions.
An advertisement touts 20gaa Cascarets as a health aid that stimulates the liver kidneys and bowels without causing sickness weakness or griping. The claim is presented with promotional certainty and a price or dosage tag of 10C.
The Louisville advertising executive Frank Dunlop notes that 99 percent of promotional schemes are worthless and recalls a clerical man proposing to print Bible verses on a bicycle fly leaf to aid a missionary effort. Dunlop resisted, joking about cheeky slogans while acknowledging the moral clash.
A public speaker in a husky voice asserts “I crave but One Minute” and uses One Minute Cough Cure before resuming his speech. The ad touts One Minute Cough Cure as unequalled for throat and lung troubles, endorsed by Dr. W A Wright.
A Detroit Journal excerpt shows a mother and daughter celebrating a marriage proposal and dowry plans with playful advice about facing papa and securing trousseaus. The scene blends humor with family approval and light talk of remedies from De Witt's Little Early Risers.
Jersey Commuters envy New Yorker view while a judge notes food as poison. Indigestion sufferers seek relief. Shaker Digestive Cordial promises strength, color, energy, endurance and disease resistance. Trial bottle 25 cents sold by druggists.
A humorous exchange from the Boston Traveler features a doctor advising a patient to bathe cold mornings. The patient insists he already follows the regimen, prompting the doctor to counter with a stern directive to stop the practice.
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