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Newspaper
Barnesville Gazette
Location
Barnesville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1899
Page
2
A reflective passage on camels and eyes as symbols of silence and mystery. The narrator likens camel eyes to human emotion, noting their beauty and plaintive expression that evokes sympathy and prompts self reflection.
We heartily recommend Dr. Hath away & Co. of Atlanta as perfectly reliable and remarkably successful in treating chronic diseases of men and women. Readers in need of medical help should write these eminent doctors for a free expert opinion by return mail without cost. They guarantee their cures.
A Kansas paper under Local Jottings notes three or four cyclones ripping through the village since the last issue. He remarks familiarity breeds contempt as he reads the line aloud at the breakfast table.
In a letter to the Atlanta Constitution Hon. W. J. Bryan outlines his stance on the Philippines. He supports ratifying the treaty with a policy declaration, favors the Bacon resolution granting independence when a stable government exists, and argues for treating Filipinos like Mexicans and other American neighbors. He says independence promises would have ended bloodshed and that forcible annexation is immoral.
Shreveport druggist Aug J Bogel vouches for Dr Kings New Discovery as the best cough cure and top seller. Safford merchant J F Campbell says it never fails and cures consumption colds and coughs. The product, tested for 25 years, is promoted as a sure remedy with free trial at W A WritchT Drug Store.
Mrs J F Sisetcu of Camden New Jersey recounts severe menstrual pain and weakness from ovarian issues and heavy bleeding. After using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Sanative Wash she reports renewed health and strength.
Mrs Madgit A Brown of West Pleasant New Jersey says the remedy helped her irregular menstruation after two bottles. She reports regular cycles each month since using the product and endorses it to others.
The article guides hostesses on carving watermelons in boat shaped pieces rather than round slices. It advises practice sessions one or two meals ahead and describes starting the zigzag cut about three inches from the melon apex. Tips include pre cutting two hours before serving and placing a small inner slice back inside.
Advice for homemakers includes kerosene for silver cleaning and sinks, sawdust for floors, weekly scalding of china closets, borax water on shelves, green cucumber parings to deter roaches, air curtains in cedar chests, benzine for stains, lace curtains without blueing, and bedbug prevention with dusting and a quicksilver egg white mixture.
A 25 year old belief that impure blood causes most diseases is linked to Browns' Iron Bitters. The text claims eminent physicians supported the theory and highlights cures attributed to the remedy. It notes Browns' Iron Bitters sold by all the alera.
A woman rebukes an ex saying he once adored her as a girl. He replies that his feelings haven’t faded and claims she has changed, maintaining his warm regard for the other girls.
Instructions advise removing tacks, turning carpet, washing boards with camphor solution, brushing it on, re laying carpet, covering with camphor soaked towel, and ironing to steam out insects and larvae. The method aims to kill moths by thorough heat and camphor treatment.
Mr A Sanders writes from Cocoanut Grove Flu recounting an epidemic of diarrhoea there. He suffered a severe attack and was cured after four doses of Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. He recommends it to others as the best medicine they ever used. For sale by J H Blackburn druggist.
Thomas Rhoads of Centerfield C writes of seven to eight years of piles relief after using DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve. He claims it permanently cured him with less than a box. Beware counterfeits. Dr W A Wright L H Hatel Barnesville Milner.
An essay contrasts past and present letter writing, noting the careful, deliberate epistolary habit of Jane Austen era and earlier, with today’s hurried, illegible notes. It cites Cowper, Madame de Sevigne, Mary Mitford, the Hare women, and Mrs. Browning as examples of fine letter writers in literary history.
A speaker laments being cheated of a large sum by a man who arranged his marriage to a daughter but refuses financial support, highlighting a bitter dispute over money and dowry.
Department of agriculture analysis shows beggar weed hay in bloom yields 21 percent crude protein and over 65 percent carbohydrates. It enriches worn sandy soils and provides shade and humus. sow thickly in drills 24 to 30 inches apart, or broadcast in orchards, and cut for hay when in bloom.
An advertised remedy claims to quit tobacco with a single product named No-To-Bac. It touts improving vigor and energy, priced 50 cents or one dollar, with a free booklet and sample from Sterling Remedy Co in Chicago or New York.
A man recalls being promised to shovel a neighbour's back yard snow on a cold February morning. He admits failing to do the task then travels in the sun to rectify the promise, saying his conscience urged him to complete the job.
An advertisement for Kodol Dyspepsia Cure claims a diseased stomach undermines health and brain. the product is presented as curing thousands of cases daily. Dr. W A Wright based in Barnesville endorses the remedy with stated ingredients and effectiveness.
A young woman comments on heading seashore ward to return with freckles and an engagement ring. Miss Cayenne replies that freckles would stay for at least six months, noting a lasting difference between the two.
Purporting to expel poisons regulate the stomach bowels and liver purify the blood and drive away disease. The ad claims these pills give health vigor and prevent gripe or sickness. Signed L. H. Holmes Barnesville.
Take up rugs carpets and curtains air beat wash light stains with ammonia and cold water dry thoroughly roll carpets with camphor balls place rugs in newspapers with camphor balls for storage.
Mr H A Pass of Bowman Georgia reports his fragile child found relief and permanent cure after using Pitt's Carminative. He says it works promptly, tastes pleasant and is easy for children to take, with no injurious drugs or chemicals.
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