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Newspaper
Barnesville Gazette
Location
Barnesville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1898
Page
2
A reflective piece discusses how every person wields influence over others and the duty to use it for morality and justice. It argues that association shapes character, that God and biblical teaching elevate conduct, and that living for others enhances life both here and beyond.
Petition to form a Georgia corporation in Pike County by F L Willis J R Reeves A Z Zelner Robert Johnson and Guilford McClendon to establish Mutual Aid and Benefit Association. Authorized to sue and be sued adopt bylaws assess dues collect donations and operate 20 years with renewal in Barnesville as principal office for charitable mutual aid and moral advancement goals.
A Philadelphia resident, Mrs A Fiedler of 2864 Palethorp St, endorses Salvation Oil as an excellent remedy for rheumatism stiff joints bruises and more. The ad urges buyers not to accept substitutes and to insist on Salvation Oil which costs 25 cents.
The piece states the U S leads sugar consumption, madder-root imports come mainly from Holland, Antwerp is Belgiums paints hub, bicycles are used in Canada. It cites 1897 sales volumes, Cape Colonys 1896 diamond output at 24 388 000, and an Antwerp ivory auction of over 130 000 pounds. It also recounts Adolph Fishers piles cure after three boxes of De Witts Witch Hazel Salve.
A series of announcements list candidates for Pike and Monroe counties in Georgia. Names include J. C. Beauchamp for representative, W. H. Smith for tax receiver, Cyrus H. Suarp for clerk of the superior court, J. F. Mappen for representative, J. F. E. Gardner for state senator, Joan F. Reppine for state senator, S. A. Howe for tax collector, and J. B. Matthews for clerk of the superior court, all subject to Democratic primaries around June 6, 1898.
Secretary Long tried entering the department after hours without a pass at a side door. A watchman refused entry despite Long claiming his title. The secretary commended the guard for strict adherence to the rule he had established and then used the main entrance.
A nostalgic reminiscence on home and family sharing solace with Pond's Extract as a household panacea, recalling comfort from father, brother, sister, and especially mother who eased joys and sorrows.
An old advertisement extols Browns Iron Bitters as a remedy for weakness, loss of ambition, and aching bones. It claims the tonic restores strength, soothes nerves, and enriches the blood, urging readers to buy from all dealers rather than costly medical courses.
An advertisement announces a new discovery named Don's Complete Plecure that purports to cure all forms of dyspepsia, regulate the stomach, and restore appetite. Sold by Jon H. Buacksurn.
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