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Newspaper
Barnesville Gazette
Location
Barnesville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1896
Page
6
A Philadelphia Times strangely vivid account recounts Jason Hoopes narrating a snake tale from Loyalsock. A couple hunting coons burn a patch and uncover a cave full of rattlers and copperheads, leading to a long, deadly snake battle. Sixty two rattlers and twenty copperheads are killed, skins yield eighteen dollars.
The Argosy notes that advancing inventions could lead to people sitting idle while machines produce goods and pleasures. It highlights U S government card counting and tying machines from Connecticut able to count 500 000 cards in ten hours and wrap them into bundles of twenty five with a mucilage coated wrapping and automatic twisting mechanism.
Advice advises a sponge bath before bed for better sleep and cooling during heat. It mentions tobacco for lice control on stock, delays meals until cooled, and napping after dinner. It urges harmonious conduct between spouses and avoids political or religious arguments to keep nerves steady.
Wixton's Soothing Syrup claims fifty years of use by millions of mothers for teething relief. It soothes the child, softens gums, allays pain, cures wind, and is billed as the best diarrhoea remedy. Sold by druggists worldwide at 25 cents per bottle. Ask for Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup only.
Hon. Steve Clay, chairman of the Georgia Democratic executive committee, campaigns for registration under the new general registration law. He asks county Democrats to inform voters, consult the tax collector, and ensure a large Democratic vote by registering before the books close prior to the October gubernatorial race.
The Arizona Kicker reports Mrs General Beechman hosted an at home for a $40 New York dress. The guest of honor, Mr General Beechman, caused chaos by breaking a $5 chair, choking on punch, tearing a curtain, and ejecting Major Shorter as a result. The piece mocks his social ineptness and suggests he is unsuitable for high society.
The gold standard paper cites Dalton Argus praising the Democratic Party for protecting the South, keeping Black influence at bay, and defending women and children, framing the party as the South’s sole hope during its hour of need.
A Cleveland writer recounts Artemus Ward and Howard Paul in London spotting a baker’s sign saying Pure Nourishing Hygienic Bread. Ward questions its health value but the lean baker assures the bread’s healthiness and indulgence, prompting Ward to decline after noting the sign.
Advertisement warns mothers of summer child mortality from bowel troubles and urges prompt use of DeWitt's Colic and Cholera Cure for cramps bilious colic dysentery and diarrhoea with claims of instant relief from Dr. W A Wright.
Queen Victoria has granted her favor to women’s clubs in London. The Greta Park Club is noted as one of the finest and most aristocratic, with the Queen sending her portrait. The Ladies International Club on Bond Street aims to entertain guests from England abroad.
An old advertisement promotes DeWitts Little Early Risers as effective pills to relieve obstinate constipation. It credits Dr W A Witcut with endorsing the remedy and links good blood and health to regular bowel movements.
The article argues that women benefit from physical exercise similar to men when within safe limits. It notes historical prejudice against female fitness and acknowledges barriers from attire, unused musculature, and lack of early training, while recognizing gradual progress in popularizing sports for women.
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