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Newspaper
Barnesville Gazette
Location
Barnesville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1899
Page
6
A medical prospectus from the renowned Dr Hathaway and colleagues promises to treat any chronic disease and cure if possible, with $500 in gold offered as a forfeiture if the patient does not follow directions and the case is curable. The firm asserts financial responsibility and no hidden catches.
An old colloquial exchange about tallying Indians contrasts with a medical ad for Kodol Dyspepsia Cure. The pitch claims quick relief from stomach neglect leading to cancer consumption heart disease and epilepsy, attributed to Dr W A Wilour of Houston.
The Atlanta Semi-Weekly Journal offers a free pound of African Limbless Cotton Seed with a one year subscription. Tests by the Georgia Experiment Station show higher yields and lint per acre, with potential profits cited. The paper urges farmers to test the seed, noting fertilizer costs and seed value.
The article advises mulching old strawberry beds until fruiting ends then removing mulch for thorough cultivation. New beds need early-season cultivation and mulching, while raspberries and blackberries require pruning ends and restricting cane length. Currants and gooseberries benefit from initial cultivation then coal-ash mulch to deter pests and retain moisture. Proper pruning supports long-term growth without replanting.
A town resident asks if Wall Fyed Pete remains nearby while Trick Sam notes he was just cut down. The exchange hints at a local folklore figure or nickname in a compact, playful dialogue.
The Public Health Journal lists quirky home remedies for everyday ills. Suggestions include cranberries for malaria sun-baths for rheumatism cranberry poultice for erysipelas and buttermilk for freckles and tan. Other tips advocate onions for dropsy hot flannel neck wraps and even walking with hands behind you to straighten posture.
A home test for kidney trouble suggests using glass bottles to detect signs of kidney and bladder issues. The ad promotes Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a cure all for rheumatism kidneys liver and urinary problems with free sample bottle and book offer from Dr Kilmer Co Binghamton NY mentioning Barnesville Gazette.
In a Ladies Home Journal editorial, E W Bok attacks the platform woman and domestic roles sparking replies from Mrs William Tod Helmuth Miss Clarence Burns and others. They defend orderly homes and capability, with critics urging Bok to stick to his proper sphere and avoid ridicule.
Philadelphia man John Oliver suffered severe illness with yellow skin and sunken eyes. After three doctors gave up, a friend urged Electric Bitters. one bottle brought improvement and three weeks cured him, claiming the remedy saved his life and urged others to try it, at 50 cents per bottle.
A high-browed theorist argues that people resent education and that men with extraordinary knowledge become isolated. Miss Cayenne agrees, noting that such men intimidate others and may begin to reveal all they know.
Cave Springs Georgia announces a medical endorsement dated September 1 1898 by J C Warts MD praising Dr Tichenor’s antiseptic as effective for wounds and bruises after three years of use.
An ancient inhabitant recalls a white hickory tree and ties its age to Squire Jinkins running for Congress. He mentions a brutal era when a man named Gray Ben was lynched for stealing, dating the memory to a distant, violent past.
George W. Waltz of South Gardiner Maine says Chamberlain's Cough Remedy cured his grip and chills after trying many potions. He used one 50 cent bottle and reports the symptoms left. The advert touts an honest medicine from the manufacturer and notes sale by J. H. Blackburn.
An advertorial touts Swift's S. S. S. as a universal cure for cancer, citing a testimonial from Mrs. S. M. Idol of Winston NC who credits eighteen bottles of the tonic with curing a hereditary malignant cancer. The piece claims blood poisoning is the disease and that surgery cannot cure it. It offers a free book from the Swift Specific Company in Atlanta GA.
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