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Newspaper
Barnesville Gazette
Location
Barnesville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1899
Page
3
The article urges mothers to cultivate good manners at home through small sacrifices and consistent firmness. It stresses modeling respectful behavior for children, teaching self restraint, and speaking calmly to foster lasting, indelible impressions on young minds. It notes individuality in children and the risk of embarrassment if parents fail to set proper example.
Advertises DeWitts Little Early Risers as a cure for tenderness in the right side fullness under the shoulder blade and constipation. Claims to remove congestion and open bile ducts to restore natural flow with prompt pleasant and permanent effect. Ends with endorsements from Dr. W A Wrigcurt and L Holtmmees.
Mrs Hardscrabble notes a New York banker gave $3,000 to Princeton's debating society and mocks fund gifts for women. Mr Hardscrabble replies that lack of money spurs women to their best talking. The quip highlights attitudes toward female education funding.
In a playful exchange, Mr. Peck-By jing recalls a dream of being in South Africa among heaps of diamonds. Mrs. Peck asks if any diamond seen matches the engagement ring.
Velvet beans advertised as the greatest fertilizing and stock food plant for the South. Available in packages 160c qt for 30 cts post paid, per peck 60c, bush elm 200 F. O. B. Ocala. Offered by J. B. Surron Seedsman of Ocala, Florida.
In Kansas a wife reports using Mother's Friend before two confinements. She describes the last birth with twins, claiming labor lasted only minutes and she suffered very little, prompting inquiry into the remedy's effectiveness.
An advertisement endorses Mother's Friend external liniment to ease morning sickness nervousness and labor pain. It claims quick confinement relief and strong healthy babies, noting pores absorb the preparation and advising druthgists sell it for $1 a bottle and a free illustrated book from The Bradfield Regulator Co. Atlanta GA.
The Venezuelan Herald notes that a modest Caracas life costs a high budget. Rents run from 40 to 55 dollars monthly for small clean homes, cooks cost 10 dollars monthly, maids five dollars, and multiple maids may be needed for basic chores. Transportation and services are pricey with cabs at 80 cents per hour and hotels from 2.50 to 10 dollars per day.
An endorsement states that DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve heals wounds quickly with no scar. The quotation is attributed to Dr. W. A. Wincut and L. Homes.
James Linney, a Harrodsburg merchant, sold what was labeled pure sugar that proved to be glue. An elderly customer bought two cakes, chewed a heavy wad, and was unable to open her mouth until heat and water melted the glue. The incident caused alarm among bystanders who feared lockjaw.
The Detroit Journal notes that growing international marriages are fostering stronger ties between Britain and America and suggests quicker ships between Liverpool and New York may reflect this closer bond.
In some Japanese classes a professional matchmaker, known as makeda or midwoman, arranges engagements between closely acquainted families. The unobtrusive mediator must hide her role while assessing the couple, advising the parents, and fostering happiness by discreetly visiting homes and presenting gifts to influence sentiment.
J. D. Bridge editor of the Democrat in Lancaster New Hampshire endorses One Minute Cough Cure for his boy's cough and cold noting it as the best remedy for croup he has used including praise for Dr W A Wincut.
George C. Nichols writes from Manila about swarms of mosquitoes at night and millions of ants of many kinds invading camp life. He notes ants in hair and clothing, and describes soldiering in the Philippines as no snap. The piece ends with an advertisement for De Witt's Witch Hazel Salve.
A quoted exchange contrasts self denial with pleasure in philosophy. Additionally an ad promotes Kodol Dyspepsia Cure claiming digestion restoration, followed by a porch painting remark about color choice depending on a porch costume tint.
Advertises a remedy named One Minute Cough Cure for pneumonia lagrippe coughs colds croup and whooping cough. Claims to save a doctor's bill or undertaker and credits Dr W A Wincut and L Houmes.
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