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Newspaper
Barnesville Gazette
Location
Barnesville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1898
Page
9
A reader tale from Peruna where Sara Bowen endures eighteen years of chronic weakness. She describes sleeplessness dizziness weight loss and physical collapse before citing remedies and hope from a liniment marketed as healing. The piece portrays medical diagnosis failed treatments and personal struggle.
After years of suffering from piles, B. W. Pursell of Knitnersville Pennsylvania was cured by a single box of DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve. The ad claims the remedy also treats eczema rash pimples and obstinate sores and cites Dr. W. A. Wright.
A compilation of wry maxims on human behavior and social quirks. The quotes touch on reliability, work, health, finance, luck, deception, divorce, gossip, truth, patience, and value, illustrating satirical reflections from the Chicago Daily News.
Three small items outwork many. the ant and bee stand with DeWitt's Little Early Risers. The famous pills aid stomach and liver troubles as praised by Dr. W A Wricer.
The New York Herald advises writers to use thick glossy white paper and an appropriately sized envelope when sending letters to Queen Victoria. Folded communications are unread and likely returned with instructions on proper submission to avoid interception by the mistress of the robes.
The article recalls Lieut. Fitzhugh Lee’s early service with the Second United States Cavalry after graduating on leave in 1856. He is shown in fierce encounters with Comanche warriors, including a hand to hand grapple where he felled a chief and two swift pistol shots ended the fight. He endures piercing injuries from an arrow and a lingering steel head wound that heals with time.
For over fifty years Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup is advertised as a universal teething remedy. It claims to soothe pain soften gums relieve wind colic and cure diarrhoea with immediate relief for afflicted children. Sold by druggists worldwide at 25 cents a bottle and emphasized as the only safe choice.
The London Telegraph reports on the life of Rt. Hon. Charles Pelham Villiers revealing a lifelong romance with Miss Mellish who left her fortune to him in her will. He never married and declined the inheritance. the capital grew to over a quarter of a million. He willed 150 000 to Rev. Montague Villiers and a similar amount to Ernest Villiers.
A Washington Star quip portrays Farmer Corntessel fearing a politician’s decline due to overtalk. He explains the vice is not overwork but excessive talking, as his wife asks about the issue and he clarifies the joke.
A testimonial from Jas Hadfield of 350 West Street New York City endorses Dr Bull’s Cough Syrup as an excellent remedy for cough cold and hoarseness. The advertisement states the product is sold everywhere for 25 cents.
A young wife recalls early romance with Fred who proposed after doubting she would suit. She reflects on youth, flirtation and a clash of plans, noting how she later wanted to prove him wrong and he proposed within three months.
A renowned New York physician writes that Pond’s Extract retains high reputation for relief of hemorrhoids varicose veins ulcers sprains bruises and painful swellings. He notes its antiseptic effects and safe use will appeal to more physicians and surgeons each year.
A York station tale describes an old lady confronting a railway carriage door about smoking. A schoolboy leans half out, making a cigarette and deflects her demand with a courteous hint that a true smoking compartment is further down. The vignette captures a small moment of station life and manners.
T A Slocum M D of New York City claims a universal cure for consumption and lung diseases and will send three free bottles to any afflicted reader of The Gazette. He cites thousands of testimonials and urges prompt written requests to 98 Pine Street New York with notice of seeing the offer in The Gazette.
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