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Newspaper
Barnesville Gazette
Location
Barnesville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1899
Page
6
A persuasive life insurance salesman questions Farmer Corntessel who refuses to commit. The farmer insists he will speak after hearing the salesman’s pitch and notes he already carries all he can and his wife wants him to stop. The exchange occurs in a Washington Star snippet.
Washington tale recounts Secretary Porter visiting Mrs Donaldson, thinking she was the ex queen Liliuokalani. A maid informs him the queen has gone out, prompting later confusion about who he sought and the proper address for royalty.
The Chicago Chronicle recalls how Oglesby learned law after farming failed to earn him a living. He admits never finishing a book and once told Judge Robbins he had read nothing, yet believed he could become a lawyer because others with little schooling did so. Dr Miles’ Pain Pills are advertised as one cent per dose.
A piece argues against beggars begging for free papers, comparing it to asking for a free lunch or hat. It asserts newspapers have two parts news and advertising, editor selects news, and advertising funds costs, making puff requests inappropriate and degrading.
The notice advises using a glass water test for kidney health and promotes Kilmer Swamp Root as a cure for kidney and urinary issues. It claims relief from back pain, frequent urination, and liquor aftereffects, with free samples and a mail offer from Kilmer & Co. It also mentions Southern towns seeking mills and local industry improvements.
Medical ad claims dyspepsia has variable symptoms and asserts Browns’ Iransitters cure all stomach blood and nerve diseases. The copy emphasizes the product as invaluable and widely sold by dealers.
A stout man in a Kansas City dentist chair warned the dentist not to hurt him. After a brief moment the cow puncher leapt up as a chair toppled and the dentist was knocked to the floor amid a boisterous struggle. The cow puncher declared no one could hurt him and exited with his big hat, cursing the dentists.
A claim that Electric Bitters can cure many ailments including back pain kidney weakness malaria and nervous disorders. Describes the tonic as a pure vegetable stimulant laxative and blood purifier restoring vigor. Promises guaranteed results and advises visiting W A Wright's Drug Store for a bottle.
The article argues editors accept flawed reports and urge readers to be charitable. It notes editors depend on second or third hand information and that corrections are commonly granted when readers request them. It emphasizes treating editors with fairness and seeking corrections when misstatements occur.
Very rich puddings made from two ounces breadcrumbs three tablespoons jam one ounce blanched almonds beaten smooth in a mortar two eggs and two ounces butter. Beat thoroughly then fill cups half full and bake twenty minutes in a slow oven.
A selection of light quips from the St Louis Humorist highlights church attendance misdirections fame of a choir bell and contrasts between labor and leisure. It notes witty observations on work marriage fashion medicine and courting with a humorous tone.
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