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Newspaper
Barnesville Gazette
Location
Barnesville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1897
Page
3
A vintage advert explains urine test methods for kidney disease and promotes Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as a universal remedy. It touts relief of back pain frequent urination and bladder issues and claims high cure rates with sample bottle offers and mail order in Binghamton New York.
An old health column claims hot water can ease croup when a towel is applied around the neck, relieve toothache and neuralgia with a hot-water compress, and swiftly curb lung congestion sore throat and rheumatism. Regular hot water baths before bed aid constipation while sipping hot water before meals aids dyspepsia. feet and neck warmth purportedly ease headaches.
An 19th century advertisement proclaims Bucklen's Arnica Salve as the best remedy for cuts sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions and piles with a money back guarantee. It notes price of 25 cents per box and sales by S. B. Burr.
A physician in Indian Territory prescribes a poultice made from tobacco and salt mashed with an onion and applied to the bite. The onion supplies moisture, so no water is added, and the remedy replaces the need for fire water.
A reflective piece contrasts reckless “live fast” vice with a prudent view of living. It argues against drinking and gaming as true living, urging sobriety, diligence, and kindness to extend life and secure lasting honor beyond death.
Stop tobacco use with No-To-Bac promising easy quitting and rapid gains. Claims 400000 cured with a 50c or 1.00 price and guarantees, plus free booklet and sample from Sterling Remedy Co. in Chicago or New York.
Wash one cup rice in cold water three times until clear. Boil with water just above rice until grains are soft, about twenty minutes. For separate grains add a pinch of salt. otherwise omit. Drain, shake, then steam in boiler until needed.
Advertises Hall's Hair Renewer as a surefire remedy for thinning hair and ongoing hair loss, asserting prevention and restoration. Public notice tone mirrors a patent remedy pitch urging readers to purchase for guaranteed results.
The cotton industry debates cylindrical baling as a near certainty, arguing round uniform bales improve handling and price. Edward Atkinson lauds the cylinder bale’s impact from field to fabric, while Baltimore’s Manufacturer’s Record notes five pages of comparison and predicts immediate practical use.
A string of brief items covers diverse topics from science to local lore. Missouri zinc production surpasses all other states, Buffalo plans a million-dollar steel plant, and veteran 1812 survivors reach ages up to 104. A French debate on divorce trends contrasts 1882 rates with present figures.
The Gaekwar of Baroda possesses the most valuable sword with a diamond, ruby and emerald set hilt and belt, valued at 1 100 000 dollars. The Shah of Persia owns a sword worth 50 000 dollars once worn by his father on a Europe visit. England’s richest sword, a gift to Lord Wolseley from the Egyptians, is valued at 10 000 dollars.
The passage argues that truth is best treated as a practical reality not mere speculation. It notes social cues in romance and suggests men aim for open behavior with relatives. It asserts honest work elevates a person toward wisdom and urges seeing and drawing out the best in others.
An angry father scolds Willie for not answering a call. Willie laments not hearing the call, and the father insists on an immediate report if the child does not hear him next time.
The president's private secretary post has been dissolved and duties fall to the secretary to the president. Mr Thurber becomes the first officer to bear the title. The change, enacted in the legislative appropriation act, took effect recently.
The piece features a playful dialogue with references to a would be punch line about Wilson and a jab at a peach nose. Watts comments on striking and perception while a remark on sunspots hints at existential humor.
An advertising blurb offers the book To Mothers mailed free with purchase, for a price of $1.00 per hottie, sent by express or mail. The notice credits Bradfield Regulator Co. of Atlanta, Georgia and includes bold faced text.
A claimant describes catarrh as a deep seated blood disease and argues that doctors fail to cure it. The testimonial says S S S blood remedy cured Mrs. Josephine Polhill of Due West South Carolina after years of deafness and severe nose damage. The piece asserts catarrh requires a blood treatment and promotes S S S as the guaranteed remedy.
Purely Vegetable and cures Cdtarrh, Cancer, Conta gious Blood Poison, Scrofula, Rheu matism, Eczema, and all other dis eases arising from impure blood. Books on blood and skin diseases will be mailed free to any address. Swift Specific Co., Atlanta, Ga.
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