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Newspaper
Barnesville Gazette
Location
Barnesville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1899
Page
6
A Washington Star quote recalls Mr Bryan as an engaging talker yet critics say his stance upsets many housekeepers. A Mrs carrying a large basket laments marketing burdens while claiming he implies a dollar buys a fine dinner.
A miniature scene from the American Revolution shows a boastful corporal directing log hoists at a blockhouse while General Washington passes. The officer, posing as a superior, helps and chides the corporal, offering aid to the commander when needed.
A Detroit teacher of juvenile mission work tells of a class of twenty poor street children aged 3 to 6 learning English homographs. Israel Lugenheimer, 6, states a "weak" remark about a weak old woman, and Jerry Ryan adds a phrase using "week" as in a week old baby.
The Manufacturers Record lauds Charlotte North Carolina for rapid growth from 10,000 people and one cotton mill ten years ago to over 28,300 residents with twelve mills and five clothing factories. It notes four firms that design and build mills and five supply firms, urging local capitalists to invest as cotton can be shipped locally with no transport costs. The piece argues mills drive town prosperity and asks property owners to consider expanding industry.
The piece recounts Gilmore’s generosity during his Paris peak despite his agent’s defalcation. A confidant recalls lending money, then receiving double repayment, with Gilmore refusing to take back a penny. It also includes a Greensboro druggist’s testimonial for Pitts Carminative, praising its effectiveness for teething children.
In Uncertain Disease the article claims no two cases of dyspepsia are alike and urges Browns' Iron Bitters as a universal cure. It touts use for stomach blood and nerves and says the remedy is sold by all dealers.
Hicks questions why Wicks remains harsh on Wellington who never harmed him. Wicks recalls initially thinking Wellington was exceptional and laments never forgiving that first impression.
The arnica salve is promoted as the best for cuts sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions. It guarantees satisfaction or money refunded and is priced at 25 cents per box sold by W A Wright.
A promotional plea cites kidney trouble as a cause of many ailments and promotes Dr. Kilmer's Swamp-Root as a remedy. It claims to strengthen weak kidneys, purify blood, and improve complexion, with sample letters and mail order details from Kilmer and Co. in Binghamton, New York.
An old promotional claim offers a cathartic cure for bowel troubles with Cascareta. The ad states druggists will refund money if C C G C fails, implying a money back guarantee option.
A reflective piece urges restraint in judging others and cultivating charity. It contrasts calm appearances with hidden sorrows and argues for turning off judgment, embracing humane emotion, and drawing out latent good in people as a path to true living.
George W. Waltz of South Gardiner Maine says Chamberlain's Cough Remedy cured his grip cough and chills after using many ineffective products. He used one 50 cent bottle and claims all symptoms left him and congratulates the manufacturers for an honest medicine. Sold by J H Blackburn.
A concert chairman announces Miss Discordant will sing Only Once More but then interrupts to inform the audience she will instead perform Forever and Ever. A sarcastic critic responds with thanks to heaven for the change.
An advertisement targets working and homemaking women noting health risks from busy lives. It promotes Electric Bitters as a cure for loss of appetite headaches sleeplessness fainting and nervous troubles and claims it boosts female health. The ad cites Lame Back and Weak Kidneys and urges Delicate women to keep a bottle, selling at seven cents per bottle by W. A. Wright.
An exchange unfolds with the judge asking the aging witness if he wants to be a judge, the witness replying that perhaps that is all he is fit for at the moment. The dialogue appears in Tit-Bits.
A long note extols Browns' Iron Bitters as a sterling household remedy yielding health benefits for men women and children. It is advertised as a universal tonic sold locally by merchants.
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