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Newspaper

Barnesville Gazette

Location

Barnesville, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1896

Page

3

Bathorough knowledge and Coca beverage promise health

Epps & C C C A advertise a digestible beverage claimed to aid digestion and nutrition, described as a nutritious aid for breakfast and supper. The text touts health benefits and mentions JAX Epps & Co London as suppliers of a half-pound package at groceries and general stores.

Bathorough Epps Civi Service JAX E. Epps & CC., Ltd Homemopath Ichemists J.ondon Erglond

Coffee's Rise and Decline in England and Georgia Death Rates

Coffee arrived in England in 1652 and became fashionable within 16 years. A 1663 backlash derided it as hellish but by Charles II's era it was widespread in villages. In Atlanta, Judge Richard Johnson cites Georgia pensioners with widow death rate around 3 percent and invalid male pensioners at about 3 percent.

England London Hell Charles Ix Richard Johnson State Pension Department Atlanta

WHEN CHILDREN SLEEP

Advice on child sleep hygiene emphasizing even ventilation, separation of sleeping siblings, and avoiding heavy bedding. Recommends moderately hard beds and light coverings with minimal pillows to preserve vitality and restfulness.

Advice to bicyclists on chain lubrication and bearing care

A New York Post letter warns cyclists to avoid wet lubrication and over oiling. Keep chains dry, oil only between links, wipe excess, and prevent dust buildup that causes noisy bearings and harder cleaning. Better to ride with dry bearings than dust buried ones.

N. Y. Post

Politics Ruins Mule in Humorous Southern Tale

An old farmer recalls a mule driven to eat fence rails and even a bedstead by political stump speeches. The tale highlights how campaigning greed and neglect of care can ruin a stubborn mule, portrayed with regional humor and a wary eye on politics.

Make Sacrifice to Be Honest

AQuitman Free Press urges that a man who owes money should live frugally and work hard to repay debts. It argues honesty requires minimal sustenance, diligent effort, and discipline, and that true honor lies in striving to pay creditors rather than flaunting wealth.

Quitman Free Press

OL Superstitions and the lingering force of belief

A critique argues superstition dies hard and survives in new forms. It contrasts cruel past rituals with modern credulity, noting fears drive cruelty, while urging reason to replace rash beliefs and dangerous myths.

Rudyard Kipling Mrs. Lynn Linton

Bucklen's Arnica Salve Brings Quick Skin Relief

The best salve for cuts ulcers sores salt rheum fever sores and all skin eruptions. It cures piles or no pay required with guaranteed satisfaction or money refunded. Price 25 cents per box. Sold by S. B. Burr.

S. B. Burr

Nebraska cow’s daisy diet ends in famine explains tale

A Nebraska farmer linked to the Free Silver cause fed his cow only daisies after the party adopted the daisy as its emblem. The cow, described as ardent a silverite as her owner, refused other food, eating daisies with sixteen petals, and died of starvation when supplies ran short.

Nebraska

Honest Book Agent In Cold Encounter

A parlor scene unfolds as a candid book agent discusses business with a skeptical woman. She questions the money issue before the agent abruptly exits, leaving only the snap of his coat tails. An embedded ad promotes DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve as antiseptic and healing for burns cuts and piles.

DeWitt W. A. WricHr

Mrs Laura Lumpkin Dies. Remains Sent to Meansville

Mrs Laura F Lumpkin aged 35 widow of John Lumpkin died Monday at her sister Mrs R H Garwood's home 49 Alexander Street The remains were sent to Meansville Ga yesterday afternoon for interment today The passing obituary appears in the Constitution.

Laura F. Lumpkin R. H. Garwood Alexander Street John Lumpkin Atlanta Meansville Constitution

Voice care ad claims One Minute Cough Cure prevents laryngitis

The ad cites many speakers and singers who rely on One Minute Cough Cure to prevent huskiness and laryngitis and notes its instant relief and preventive value attributed to Dr W A Wricut.

W. A. Wricut

Steel Umbrella Frame Warns of Electric Risks

An umbrella dealer notes the steel frame has mostly replaced wood but warns of danger from touching live electric wires. He cites several recent deaths and advises keeping the umbrella point away from charged objects rather than abandoning the item.

New York Tribune

Progressive card parties spark summer progressive dinners

The Philadelphia Times says progressive dinners, pairing different partners across courses, are more agreeable and interesting than sitting with a dull or uncongenial partner all evening. It notes the method divides dull partners into sections, creating varied social mixings.

Philadelphia Times

Drunkenness as a Crime Against Society and Self

A quotation asserts that drunkenness harms the drinker and endangers every citizen. It frames intoxication as a breach of rectitude and personal safety, influencing public duty and social order.

Speed and Safety Promote One Minute Cough Cure

An advertisement touts One Minute Cough Cure as fast and safe relief for asthma bronchitis coughs and colds, endorsed by Dr W A Wright.

W. A. Wright

Education Uplifts Society Through Civic Support

Education uplifts and purifies society by demanding encouragement and support from every good citizen.

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup Ends Teething Pain

For over fifty years this syrup has soothed teething children and eased wind colic with immediate relief. Sold by druggists worldwide at 25 cents a bottle, and the label warns to ask for Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup and not any other kind.

Winton

Balloon excursion costs in France rise with gas usage

Balloons cost in France range from 400 to 609 dollars for 500 cubic feet of gas and from 1,000 to 1,200 dollars for the largest size. Daily charges run about 20 to 40 dollars, making a balloon trip total around 80 to 100 dollars including incidentals.

France

One Minute Cough Cure Promises Quick Relief

Promote prompt use of One Minute Cough Cure to prevent pneumonia bronchitis and tuberculosis risk from ordinary colds. Cited by Dr. W A Wright as a rapid remedy.

W. A. Wricht

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