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Newspaper
Barnesville Gazette
Location
Barnesville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1899
Page
6
An exchange praises the value of engaged citizens over passive residents. It argues that a single active person is worth more to town progress than many who merely pay taxes and ignore new movements, and warns against benefiting from neighbors' efforts without contributing.
A long-time health tonic Browns' Iron Bitters is praised as a universal remedy. The advertisement claims it supplies essential elements for good health and benefits men women and children alike. It notes it is sold by all dealers.
An angry father calls his son a fool and the neighbor coolly agrees. The exchange hints at escalating tension as the father contemplates confronting the neighbor.
A letter from Mrs Ep Ex Lincer of Devine Trex thanks Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for easing a nine year prolapse and related pains after confinement. She reports pregnancy, a easy labor, and now a healthy baby girl plus renewed strength to work.
A Detroit resident named Emme Scherper at 1244 Helen Ave reports improved health after using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Blood Purifier and Liver Pills. She says before using the remedies she nearly fainted and felt she would die, but now the symptoms are gone.
The wealthy Uncle Caleb visits his London relatives, sparking rivalries over hospitality and a rumored will. A rough draft turns out to be a mislaid will from a doctor, leading to a humorous climax when Caleb bequeaths modest sums to his two hosts and leaves for Gravesend. Five years later he dies leaving £20,000 to a cousin and only £5 to each niece, prompting bitter reactions.
Representatives of more than 1 009 000 women meet in Westminster hall London on June 26 for the third convention of the International Council of Women. American women make up over half the delegates. the council promotes unity among women’s groups and pursues family welfare and social progress.
An early 20th century advertisement credits Dr. Sawyer and W C Jordan & Bro with a pill built on medical science. The short narrative presents the pill as an able physician’s creation designed to wake and aid health.
A stranger asks if old Hiram faced a bear with only a knife and survived. A native replies that he did survive, calling the tale a testament to Hiram’s enduring grit and unusual vocation.
A Philadelphia man with life threatening illness credits Electric Bitters after three weeks of use. He says three doctors had given up, but the first bottle showed clear improvement and he claims the medicine saved his life. Available at W. A. Wincut Drug Store for 50 cents.
A dialogue ponders talent versus genius noting that talent builds personal monuments, while society often funds grand monuments for a genius through public effort. The exchange contrasts individual achievement with collective recognition and funding.
Prof Houton reports worldwide use of Green's August Flower for dyspepsia liver and stomach derangement and constipation. He notes tourists and salesmen and office workers benefit from its use as headaches and general malaise from irregular habits. Sample bottles are free at John H Blackbur n's and dealers in civilized countries sell it.
Papa and Dorothy recall a woman in a black silk skirt and rose petticoat glimpsed as they left the carriage. The ad touts Dr Tichenor's Antiseptic as a universal healer for cuts burns gunshot wounds and even colic.
The Lawyer tells the client to take the case elsewhere as he complains of thin skin. The Client retorts that it hardly pays to skin him, highlighting a humorous clash over tactics and compensation.
An advertisement from W. C. Jordan & Bro promotes Dr. Saw yer's Ukatine as a universal remedy to restore kidney health and perfect health, urging readers to trust the nature based cure.
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