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Newspaper
Barnesville Gazette
Location
Barnesville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1898
Page
2
Mothers seek a reliable remedy for croup and find reassurance in Ayer's Cherry Pectoral. The ad cites testimonials from Mrs. W. J. Dickson of Truro Nova Scotia and R. H. Cox of Plancheville Louisiana, claiming the tonic stopped severe croup attacks in their families.
A Detroit Free Press profile recalls a lawyer who defended a man accused of a $10,000 robbery. The attorney praises the defendant’s character, recounts the defense strategy, and notes the jury acquitted on the first ballot. The client offers partial payment, saying saving an innocent man is its own reward.
The tale recalls Gen. Fitz Hugh Lee during the Civil War era visiting Dallas after marching with the Second Texas Regiment. A prank by a circus clown hooked Lee into a high seat carriage, drawing a crowd as he rode to join deserters turned over to the town marshal and later found his first Dallas visit not to be repeated.
Advertises Bucklen's Arnica Salve as the supreme cure for cuts, sores, ulcers, salt rheum fever sores, tetter, chapped hands, chilblains, corns, and eruptions with a guarantee of satisfaction or money back. Priced at 25 cents per box, sold by W. A. Wright.
A Chicago Tribune quote recalls a Rhode Islander nearly seven feet tall. The remark notes his height constrained space and suggests environment shapes life.
A Chicago Record note quotes an Englishman writing about a typical American hotel. He mocks American dining as dozens of tiny dishes with cold plates and mixed utensils, contrasting it with English methods. He admires Americans for efficiency but lampoons the tableware and service.
Don’t neglect your liver and risk serious complications. A bottle of Browns' Iron Bitters taken now and then will keep the liver in order. If disease has developed it will cure it permanently and bring strength and vitality. Sold by all dealers.
In a celebrated trial, Judge Martin Grover cross exa mined a clergyman who testified at a murder case. The minister's tale of watching the defendant during prayer sparked laughter and derision in court. Grover quipped that calling him a gentleman would trigger a wide impeachment in Alleghany county. Grover's brief cross led to acquittal for the defendant.
A French artillery officer swears to his honor that he has never lied or stolen yet is forced to confess by an advocate’s questions. He admits past misdeeds and asks for the six shooter, highlighting conflict between military honor and wrongdoing.
The Ladies Home Journal recounts a debut handshake between Mark Twain and Gen. Grant that stalled into silence. Twain feigns timidity and asks if he feels embarrassed, prompting Grant to smile. A decade later Grant teases Twain, saying he does not feel embarrassed at all.
A New York Sun item notes a Canadian postage stamp featuring the queen at her coronation with maple leaf corners. It mentions Colonel John L. Logan of Nicholasville Kentucky, an atheist, dying of heart disease with a $250,000 estate and a $150,000 gift to atheism.
Hattie Gates of Detroit filed suit in Justice Bauder's court against William Kirschner seeking 299 dollars for alleged breach of promise.
Chester S Harrington of Princeville Illinois, a veteran of the Tate war, describes years of debility nervousness indigestion and failing eyesight after Libby Prison. He says relief only came after trying numerous remedies and that his brother a doctor could not help.
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