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Newspaper
Barnesville Gazette
Location
Barnesville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1898
Page
3
A Lumpkin boy uses a steel plow or bell instrument placed in a tree to strike the hours day and night. He sleeps in a bed at the tree top to avoid missing nocturnal strokes, living an arboreal as well as terrestrial life as reported by the Lumpkin Independent.
Public notice urges immediate application for free trial of inventions and remedies claimed to cure neurasthenia and related conditions. It asserts no payment is taken until beneficial results are proven, cites newspaper praise across continents, and promises restoration of vigor and fortification regardless of age.
The extract describes a Paris mania around speculation led by John Law with a milliner profiting from a lawsuit and investing gains, turning £40 annual income houses into £800 monthly, scholars bidding for shares, a cobbler earning £10 daily renting chairs, and a hunchback selling his hump as a writing desk, illustrating rapid fortune in a speculative era.
An advertisement proclaims a new discovery Don's Complete Pile Cure that cures all forms of dyspepsia, regulates the stomach, and restores appetite. It lists JOHN H. BLACKBURN as the seller.
A fragment discusses hair coloring options and beard appearance, mentioning Bucking ham's Dye as a preferred brown or black shade. It notes uneaven or stray hairs and potential grooming concerns in a concise, period style.
A brief note promotes DeWitt’s Little Early Risers as famous small pills, described as a reliable quick remedy. The item emphasizes their fame and usefulness for relief and daily vitality.
A historical anecdote recalls King Frederick William III meeting a Hungarian magnate at Toplitz. The monarch opens with Bathing and the magnate replies Drinking and Millionaire. The exchange continues with Soldier and Policeman yielding Royal compliments.
A humorous exchange from the Boston Beacon notes the landlady doubting her new boarder’s bachelor status. She claims he always turns away when paying his bill, suggesting hidden commitments. The daughter questions him, while the landlady insists on suspicion of his being married or widowed.
A London Fun quip notes a sad ending in the novel A Fatal Flirtation. Mrs Peck asks what book her husband is reading and he jokes about their own romance. The exchange turns on irony about fate in relationships.
Report notes a comic mishap cited by the Indianapolis Journal. The narrator describes a man so rattled by an event that he steps on a cat and falls, illustrating a humorous misstep without further context.
Witty exchange quoted from Fliegende Blatter suggests the pin came from the doctor’s first patient. The remark hints at a humorous backstory about medical attire and personal belongings.
A Westminster Gazette report notes Scots wedding custom where guests pay for the ceremony and feast. In Glasgow’s Cowcaddens a notice advertises a soldier’s upcoming marriage with charges of two pence for admission and sixpence for attendance at the feast.
Wanted are several trustworthy persons in this state to manage our business in their own and nearby counties. Office work is conducted at home with a fixed salary of 900 per year plus 375 per month expenses. References required. Enclose self addressed stamped envelope to Herbert E Hess President Dept M Chicago.
The article explains canary training under a master breeder. Old renowned songsters guide fledglings through staged confinement and testing in singing boxes. Birds are kept calm to develop varied tunes, with twenty two strains and up to four octave range. The process spans about seven months to complete initial education.
John C Dunn of Wheeling West Virginia extols DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve as the finest pile remedy and claims it also cures eczema and skin diseases. Dr W A Wrieut endorses the same.
A Buffalo court heard a case over a remark claiming the plaintiff used pads to alter her figure and fool the boys into thinking she was a stunner. The jury, mostly unmarried men, delivered a sealed verdict after lengthy testimony and cross examination.
Advertisement proclaims Browns' Iron Bitters quickly and permanently cures neuralgia and other blood and nerve ailments. It claims the tonic has been known and used for twenty five years and remains a valued remedy sold by all dealers.
A Rhode Islander among the tallest men, nearly seven feet, grew tall perhaps due to limited space. The Chicago Tribune quotes him noting his height and the lack of room for spreading out.
A period ad touts Dr Miles Pain Pills offering relief for monthly pains. The claim highlights a cure for female discomfort and references a medical endorsement. No specifics on dosage or study data are provided.
An old promotional notice claims nerve trouble stems from uterine and ovarian issues and asserts Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound repairs the nervous system and restores health. It cites several women by name and address as testimonials and invites others to contact Mrs. Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts for private help.
A young wife, fed up with neglect from a constantly忙 husband, devises a plan to reach him through a letter. The letter prompts the husband to read and respond, leading to a renewed partnership at home as they resolve to consult and collaborate.
The passage recounts Dickens as a cat lover with a white cat named Williamina who sheltered kittens in his study. She repeatedly brought them to him and once placed them at his feet begging attention. The cat mimicked a dog, followed Dickens while he wrote, and even blew out a candle to gain his notice.
Advertises for trustworthy agents to manage a business with a fixed yearly salary of 3000 and 875 monthly expenses. Seeks bonafide workers with references and mentions Bert E. Hess as president of a department in Chicago. Also lists Miles' Pain Pills for headache relief.
The piece credits a companion with inspiring Eliot to her greatest work. It argues a steady, capable partnership unlocked her talent and that only a full, enriched life could birth Romola Adam Bede and Middlemarch. It contrasts self-doubt with the nourishment of a supportive relationship.
The essay compares a ship flying Not under control to a man whose life forces are not in check. It argues that danger comes from loss of self mastery and that safety comes from keeping character elements aligned with a divine course.
A powdered remedy for swollen nervous feet that feel hot and tired. It cools and eases walking by curing swelling sweating blisters callous spots and bunions pain. Sold by druggists and shoe stores for 25c trial package free. Ad dress Allen S. Olmsted Le Roy New York.
The discussion argues that happiness as freedom from pain clashes with biblical teaching. Blessedness is life's goal, achieved through victory over trials, temptations, and sorrows. Recognizing this can lessen religious fears and renew confidence in confronting life’s conflicts.
Soldier from pack-train No. 3 writes from Santiago de Cuba on July 23 about widespread diarrhea among troops. He credits Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with saving lives and enabling supply troops to function during a rush period before leaving Tampa. Sold by John H. Blackburn.
An advertisement promotes a remedy called One Minute Cure promising immediate results, disease prevention when taken early, and prompt relief in later stages. The declaimer attributes the claims to Dr. W. A. Waienr.
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