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Newspaper
Barnesville Gazette
Location
Barnesville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1898
Page
7
A clergyman recounts an amusing tale from his parish about an eccentric old lady devoted to good works who functions as a second curate. When she needed to repay a small parochial debt during the vicar’s absence she paused her weekly contribution until she set herself straight, prompting the vicar’s surprise and her own laughter after she explained she had repaid herself.
A New Orleans Times-Democrat critique of juror bias cites a defense attorney describing curly haired jurors as pampered and oppositional. He argues such jurors favor conviction when others lean acquittal, noting their stubbornness and combat stance in trials.
A promotional note touts One Minute Cough Cure as a remedy for coughs colds croup grippe and throat and lung troubles. Dr W A Wright endorses the product asserting rapid relief.
New York Sun reports three men discussed President McKinley’s call to President Dole. Harvey D. Colvin, former Chicago mayor, hosted King Kalakaua’s visit, greeting the king at the station and escorting him to the Grand Pacific Hotel. The crowd on Clark Street cried out as the king bowed and the mayor invited him to wash up before breakfast.
Reverend D Parker Morgan rector of the Church of the Heavenly Rest in New York reports using Pond’s Extract for gargling over the past year and finds it gives great relief in colds.
The jury found Ife guilty but awaiting sentencing as the judge considers remarks by the Populist defendant. The scene notes customary speaking before sentence and ongoing discussion of his statements.
A dialog between an Ordinary Man and a Professionally Pious Man cited by the Indianapolis Journal discusses theatrical theater criticism. The exchange reveals contrasting views on theater and personal ideals, noting one man has never attended a performance.
An 19th century promotional note asserts strength from proper nourishment over stimulation. It claims Shaker Digestive Cordial supports digestion by aiding nature and making weak, thin people feel as if their stomachs were never disordered. Trial bottle offered at cents.
A Belfast Cream line passenger recounts a wedding on a speeding train near Big Fork. A farmer named Stebbins and a 41 year old woman agreed to marry aboard the moving car as a preacher officiated. the train was 30 miles per hour with passengers standing as they witnessed the ceremony.
A Detroit reader from 518 Gratiot Ave endorses Salvation Oil as a superior liniment for sprains bruises and pains and notes quick relief after an ankle sprain. The ad claims Salvation Oil sells for 25 cents and cannot be matched for promptness.
A monumental mud lake in Java known as the fire island stretches nearly two miles around. In its center tall columns of hot mud continually rise and fall while two enormous bubbles surge at the western edge and burst about three times each minute.
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