Fifty Dollars for Cured Chronic Disease Offer
The celebrated firm of physicians Dr Hathaway & Co offers to treat any chronic disease and cure patients or pay $50 in gold. They will furnish medicines and all necessities for recovery if the patient faithfully follows treatment and the case is curable. The offer emphasizes no catch and financial responsibility behind the promise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Hathaway & Co
Broad Street
Atlanta
Swift Specific Co
Atlanta. Ga
Deadly Weapon in Bronxborough Biscuit Feud
In a New York Journal item the Bronxborough quarrel turns violent as a household spat over late night biscuits leads to threats of using them as a weapon against cats in the yard. No injuries are reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bronxborough
New York Journal
Indian Trader George Galphin and Mogoloch Dream Tale
The tale from Bench and Bar of South Carolina recounts George Galphin at Silver Bluff trading station and Chief Mogoloch. Each wakes to a trade born from dreams with Galphin granting rifle horse red coat calico and land. The chief ends by declaring he will dream no more after Galphin's dream of ten miles of land.
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George Galphin
Silver Bluff
D. C
New York Ledger Monthly
Bench and Bar
South Carolina
Galphin
Mogoloch
Savannah River
Ogeechee Old Town
Unrecorded Solomon Verdict in a Royal Dilemma
A fictional tale recounts a king faced with two claimants to a husband and a man who refuses to plead for life. The queenly rivals neither plead, and the king contemplates splitting the man. The man accepts his fate, saying life is burdened by such women, and he and the women are removed.
Browns' Iron Bitters touted as remedy for women and health
Advertised as highly valuable to women and all sufferers, Browns' Iron Bitters claims to banish backache and headaches, restore strength, and bring a healthy glow to pale cheeks. It is recommended for sickly children and overworked men and urged as essential at home. Sold by all dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Pike
Broadway
South
Boston
Sage story shows Russell Sage balking at pledge
The New York Press notes Sage pledged 5000 toward the Grant monument fund but repeatedly postponed payment. Committee visits lead to excuses until finally he accompanies them to the trust company, then exclaims he cannot part with the money and refuses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rusesll Sage
New York Press
Grant Monument Fund
Trust Company
Rigama
Melba's Hidden Letters Prompt Humble Postal Moment
An exchange recounts Melba on tour sending for her mail at a post office in plain dress. A clerk, doubting the diva's identity, laughed at the street visitor. Melba lifted her veil and sang Faust’s jewel, convincing the clerk to surrender the letters with an apology.
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Melba
Who is to Blame Kidney Trouble Ad
Kidney trouble blamed for many illnesses especially in children and adults. Kilmer's Swamp Root advertised as a remedy for kidney bladder and liver issues with claims of quick relief. Sample bottle and pamphlet offered by Dr Kilmer Co of Binghamton New York via mail order, with note to mention Barnesville Gazette.
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Kilmer
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghampton
N. Y
Barnesville
When Does the Day Begin A Puzzling Carroll Query
A playful puzzle from Lewis Carroll asks when the day would change its name during a world voyage starting at midday Tuesday. If travel keeps the sun overhead, after 24 hours the traveler returns to the start and finds Wednesday, prompting a light mood shift at gatherings. Dr Miles Pain Pilla ad at end.
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Lewis Carroll
Registry Mishap Ends In Legal Marriage Swap
At Langport registrar's office a marriage between William Edwards and Louisa Burfitt started with witnesses seated and declarations made. The groom mistakenly announced his desire to wed a nearby witness, revealing he had married his sister. Officials halted the ceremony. after correcting the mistake, the couple was remarried properly with the same witnesses.
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Langport
William Edwards
Louisa Burfitt
Somerton
Johnston
Yong
London
Eng
Dr Tichenors Antiseptic Promises Quick Aids
Advertisement touts Dr Tichenors Antiseptic as convenient and pleasant to use. It claims to stop bleeding prevent soreness heal cuts and pimples on the face. Sold by druggists with a light and cooling sensation described as perfumed and refreshing.
A Story of Joe Jefferson
The Jefferson sons and Edward Shults Al Wilson and Andrew Mack camped near Buzzards Bay. Joseph Jefferson hitched his horse to visit the campers and backed his buggy down a hill when the Wilson Mack horse refused to back up. He chided the boys saying an old comedian must back down for vaudeville performers.
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Jefferson Boys
Edward Shults
al Wilson
Andrew Mack
Jefferson Mansion
Buzzard’s Bay
Joseph Jefferson
Mr. Jefferson
Wilson-Mack
Jefferson
Menn
Lost Rose Incident at Park Place Station
A ticket chopper at Park Place elevated station grabs a large red rose from a hurried passerby. Brakemen tease the man as a tired woman with a small daughter watches. The girl takes the rose, brightening her mournful eyes, while the chopper glares and his friends jeer. The item is noted in a New York Commercial Advertiser clipping.
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Park Place
New York Commercial Advertiser
Reduced excursion tickets for Savannah steamship route offered
Excursion tickets at lowered rates are on sale after 12 noon Saturdays through 6 p m Sundays with return until Monday noon after sale. Travel combines Central of Georgia Railway to Savannah, Ocean Steamship Company to New York and Boston, and Merchants and Miners to Baltimore. Ships offer meals berths electric lights and stewards for ladies and children. information from local agents or J C Hagen and E H Hinton in Savannah.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savannah
Central of Georgia
Ocean Steamship Company
New York
Boston
Merchants and Miners Line
Baltimore
J. C. HA Gen
Pass. Agt
E. H. Hinton
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Swayne
Dragetsis
Dn, Swaynn& Sé m Philadelphia
Iswayne
Swaves & Son
Philadelphia
Southern Railway
Bop
Air Line
Kansas City
Sehington
Ashingto
Nsas City
Emphis
Asteteees le
Cincinnati
Vais
Osa
Lanteville
Chattanooga Femphis Seamen NO
Sda
Er Ullman
Brunswick
Jac Pee Serxoon Ville
Mville
Aneas City
Chattanooga
Atlen
J. Cule
Au Eet
Sterling Remedy Co
Chicago
Montreal
Solomon’s
Dr. Miles
Ella Schindhelm
Vernon
Dr. Miles Medical Company
Elkhart
Ind
Poser
Miles
Pain Pilla
Joe Jefferson
Weil
J. W. Loving
Colquitt
Ss. S. S. For
Gordon Institute
Winesardai
Cardus
J. W. Smith
Camden, S.C. i
Georgia
DR. Candler
Jere M. Pound
Fox
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