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Newspaper
Barnesville Gazette
Location
Barnesville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1896
Page
6
A satirical piece from the era critiques political campaigning using a parodied Psalm style. It mocks a candidate who promises many favors while exploiting voters for support and social access, ending with the reveal that the candidate remains unknown to the narrator.
The Arizona Kicker announces daily noon bulletins with 24 hour weather probabilities. It warns past prediction failures by McPertland and Major Taylor, claims weather sense is a craft tool, and states it will not be held responsible for mistakes. The piece criticizes Lone Jack's boom talk and notes local tavern growth amid stalled booster enthusiasm.
Mrs Colonel Hopkins hosts lawn party for her thirty six birthday when a stranger disrupts the gathering by knocking down lanterns. The man is restrained and sent to a hospital after injuries including possible sunstroke and broken ribs. A separate incident at Bald Eagle poker room involves two men, a band, and a disputed deck. no one was hurt.
A local note states Mr. Havens was contrite and homesick and swears he will not interfere with Sunday school again. The town assures there will be no further disturbances by others conflicting with the superintendent's role.
An advertisement extols Shaker Digestive Cordial as a simple natural remedy for indigestion. It claims to relieve dyspeptic pain and all indigestion symptoms, stressing vegetable ingredients and safety. Sold by druggists at ten cents to one dollar per bottle.
The excerpt scants a witty column lampooning modern life with playful jabs at gender roles labor humor and media deceit. It skewers social pretensions noting lawn mowers bicycle habits and money lending while poking at vanity and family dynamics.
Try Electric Bitters for relief of female complaints and general weakness. It claims to restore appetite, ease constipation, headaches, nervousness, sleeplessness, and dizziness. Health and strength are guaranteed. available at S. B. Burr Jr's drug store for fifty cents or one dollar.
In a Madison Advertiser opinion, Mr Blackburn of the Atlanta Commercial argues against lynch law while defending swift court action that condemned outlaw Tom Delk. The piece brands Blackburn a Bucksnorter in conflict with the paper’s prohibition stance.
The Shah’s treasure room contains diamonds, rubies, and pearls kept in glass tumblers and decanters for quick tallying. A large aquarian glass case holds finest Oriental pearls, while lesser items include enamel paintings on gold and cheap lithographs. Professor Vambrey estimates the total value at 20,900,050 dollars.
An advertisement touts One Minute as standard time and One Minute Cough Gure as the sole harmless preparation for coughs and colds claiming immediate results.
A Southern inventor patents a steamship whistle that plays tunes such as Sweet By and By and Remember Me. The whistle bell can hold multiple notes with a possible false ending note as a distinguishing signal. A push button opens the whistle instantly for navigation signals and automatic fog signals.
D W oller of Canajobarie NB says he keeps Dr King's New Discovery and his family always gets best results. G A Dykeman Druggist Catskill NB calls it undoubtedly the best cough remedy used for eight years. Trial bottles free at S B Burr Jr's drug store. Regular size 50c and 1.60.
A Sribuers Magazine note argues the second suburban year marks a crisis shaping whether one becomes a city or suburban resident. It warns against lingering as a perpetual traveler between town and city, chasing an unattainable perfection and incurring constant home repairs and disputed bills.
The article describes shipboard routines at sundown including first call at five minutes before sunset, Color-call, evening muster, and the absence of drill. It details hammock assignments, the term Dhiltet, quiet deck hours, bugle calls, and the tattoo at 9 o'clock, noting sailor customs, songs, dances, and inspections.
Miss Hketen Goulds sends aid to storm victims in St Louis with a splendid gift of 100,900 dollars. She has already devoted a sizeable portion of her late father’s fortune to charitable work and plans to continue such acts whenever occasions arise.
An officer gives a puzzled stranger step by step directions to the Tombs jail, naming landmarks and streets such as Forty second Street Third Avenue city hall Park Row Central Street and Roosevelts and mis spells. The scene channels old city slang and inexact navigation as a humorous snapshot.
Mrs. R. DeYoung of Muddleburg Iowa writes that One Minute Cough Cure has been the quickest acting and most satisfactory cough remedy she has used for herself and her children over six years. Dr. W. A. Waicet.
A Philadelphia Ledger critique notes the Fifty third congress failed to provide treasury relief or restore public financial confidence. It laments the current Congress for indifference to public interests and for not taking necessary action to revive business prosperity and welfare.
The piece notes jewelers use bright show windows to impress buyers and trigger desire. It mentions many appealing pieces, including small purses with water pockets, as popular gifts, and reflects on how displays influence shoppers.
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