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Newspaper
Barnesville Gazette
Location
Barnesville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1898
Page
3
A Washington Post anecdote recalls a Capitol Hill Sunday school where a young superintendent asks children what “the happy land” is. Little Georgie softly answers heaven and is then prodded to name who goes there, prompting the cheeky retort “Dead ones.”
The text argues strength lies in mastering feelings, not in overpowering others. It contrasts the weak man ruled by passion with the strong man who remains composed under insult, threat, or daily hardship, defining true strength as self restraint and forgiving endurance.
James Payn recalls a costly dining custom among Irish and English peers. Lord Poor declines meals unless tipped, while Austrian General Taafe confronts guests at the door. Sir Timothy Waldo ends the practice by offering a coin to a cook who refuses silver or gold.
A London Telegraph item notes a queen's counsel who cycles each night before wind shifts. He rides with the wind to determine direction and returns by train, a curious commuting quirk highlighted for its humorous practicality.
A letter from P F Burner of pack-train No 3 written in Santiago de Cuba on July 23 praises Chamberlain’s Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for keeping troops supplied and healthy during a critical siege. He claims the medicine saved lives and prevented supply failures. Sold by John I Blackburn.
In a Saturday football game the Juniors lost to the Sophomores 8 to 4. The small Junior squad faced a larger Sophomore team with many fumbles by the Juniors. Turner and Goodwyn scored for the Sophomores with Boley and Haines praised for tackling, Hewlette scoring for the Juniors once. Both sides failed to kick goals as the game ended with the Sophomores ahead 6 4 late in the second half.
A collection of short quips about honesty boasting fools and romance. Jokes contrast hogs cow ribs and waitresses with sly remarks about aging and society. The tone is light and cautionary with playful moral twists.
Internal remedy claims to cure catarrh by purifying blood and acting on mucous surfaces. Marketed as a regular prescription by F. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo Ohio. Sold by all druggists for 75 cents with testimonials available.
A London Mail note recalls a visitor to Edinburgh’s high court who joked about a dock duty and being hanged in the room. Two years later Dr Pritchard faced death in the dock for poisoning his wife and mother in law. London judges are described wearing the wigs from Charles II’s reign.
A promotional blurb explains that many think themselves ill due to a failing system, urging cleansing and comfort through Syrup of Figs. It states the product is manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Co. and sold by all druggists.
Residents say hoodlums terrorize Groton with a secret organization called The Dirty Dozen. Women report fear of walking at night due to the unlawful deeds associated with these thugs.
A New York State-Zeitung item recalls a child’s whimsy about twins and a Siam decree strips Chow Pligh Rax of honors. The king orders public shaming, head shaving, and seven days to retrieve a living graveyard of service as a royal effort.
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