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Newspaper
Barnesville Gazette
Location
Barnesville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1896
Page
3
A set of aphorisms about temper, manners, and prudence followed by an advertisement for Shaker Digestive Cordial. It extols digestion, warns against indigestion, and urges purchase of the cordial costing about $1.00 per bottle. Includes benefits and symptoms of indigestion.
A pair of politicians discuss a Congress hopeful who vows to keep trying after defeat. One quips that running for office is like a race: a man gains momentum and cannot stop, even when the outcome is settled.
Reports from Paris indicate a shift away from white and pale gowns toward bold red for dinners and dances. The ultra smart will favor red accented with black velvet poppies and Oriental embroidery, a warm hue believed to suit cold evenings and contrast with paler complexions.
Mr. R. B. Greeve of Chilhowie Virginia testifies he suffered from consumption and found relief after using two bottles of Dr King's New Discovery. He credits the remedy with restoring his health and returning him to work. Free trial bottles offered at S. B. Burr Jr's Drug Store.
A teacher questions students for names, correcting Jule Simpson to Julius and hearing Billious Simpson, sparking a request for quiet as the class settles.
Advertises lengthened life by reducing dangers with Dr. W A Wrins One Minute Cough Cure. Claims majority die from lung trouble and urges prompt use to avert it.
The New York Sun notes a string of unusually colored squirrels seen near Belleville Ontario. Descriptions include a black squirrel with many white spots killed by Hull Austi, and another fox colored black specimen. Reports also mention a cream colored black squirrel and a snow white one with rufous underparts, reflecting recurring freak animal sightings in certain neighborhoods.
She offers him a magazine article on writing short stories and he dismisses it. He claims he has written that genre and can succeed if he finds tips on getting stories accepted. Her suggestion triggers a subtle ache in his voice.
A dialogue from Life depicts a House Physician ordering care for two injured patients. The assistant prioritizes the more serious injury, directing immediate care to the football player while the aeronaut can wait, illustrating triage in emergencies.
Scaly eruptions on the head chap ped hands and lips cuts bruises scalds burns are quickly cured by DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve. It is at present the article most used for piles and it always cures them. Dr. W. A. Wricut.
The text notes that left handedness occurs in animals. Vierordt and Livingstone are cited noting parrots and other animals prefer the left claw or paw. Professor Jordan reportedly confirmed parrots favor the left claw for climbing.
Essie sits with her mother as thunder rolls in a summer shower. She warns that heavenly carpets are being laid. When rain pours she notes the water pitcher has spilled and jokes that it is grandpa, forever careless, visiting from above.
A wealthy Griffin bachelor faced taunting from nine club girls who vowed to secretly vote for him as wife. Each girl cast a discreet ballot, but all nine chose the same candidate, leaving him single, the club dissolved, and the women sworn as lifelong enemies who will not speak to him again.
The article notes 500000 people living in boats in China and daily liquid guidelines. It cites personal crisis reports in Paris averaging eleven daily in December and eighteen daily in June. It also reports UK beer consumption at nineteen million gallons weekly and a suggested adult intake of about three pints per day.
Natural Change notes Wrantz has inherited a tidy sum of money. The dialogue contrasts his expected disdain for wealth with his actual financial gain.
The ad promotes raising meat cheaply by purchasing Poland China pigs from H. G. Webb of LaFayette Alabama. It claims pigs reach 300 to 500 pounds in 12 months, cites superior stock, and offers satisfaction with only a small outlay.
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