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Newspaper
Barnesville Gazette
Location
Barnesville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1898
Page
3
The passage traces ancient plowing practices to Roman and Central European methods, noting a warlike tribe’s crop destruction by plowing, early rudimentary Chinese hoes, and colonial Cape Cod use of a heavy Dutch hoe. It then contrasts past tools with modern systems including the reaper and thrasher that process hundreds of bushes daily.
A varied moral urging against judging boys by clothes, parentage, or humble beginnings. It notes Edison, Shakespeare, Lincoln, the Pilgrim’s Progress author, Hogarth, and Demosthenes as examples of plain origins rising to greatness, urging kindness and fairness.
Thousands claim DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve cures eczema and skin diseases. It heals promptly and provides immediate relief. Dr. W. A. Wricut endorses the remedy.
Edward Bok in the September Ladies Home Journal laments that current teaching methods are insufficient and that teachers face a lonely battle. He argues parents lack cooperation and awareness of methods, hindering improvements and child outcomes. closer parent teacher relations are needed.
The St. Louis Globe Democrat notes Roosevelt enjoys latitude in Washington. As assistant secretary of the navy before the war, he spoke sharply about administration policy, including a remark about Cubans, which the president chose not to rebuke, saying the hot young blood might be needed later.
An old advertisement touts One Minute Cough Cure as a fast acting remedy for coughs reasoning it was made for rapid relief. It emphasizes effectiveness and convenience for home use.
A September Ladies Home Journal piece by Emma M. Hooper shares fur cleaning methods. Dark furs like seal mink and black marten are cleaned with cedar or mahogany sawdust, while white furs use white cornmeal or magnesia cubes. The process involves furs laid hair up, then beaten with pillows to remove dust and restore softness.
The text contrasts extreme avarice with famous wealth seekers from Marlborough to a French miser and cites the Dutch tulip mania as a peak of greed. It notes bulbs valued beyond measure, a paralyzed economy, a peak offer of over $5,000 for one bulb, and the long economic ruin that followed the burst of the bubble.
Health warning on liver care claims Browns’ Iron Bitters prevent and cure liver disease, promising strength and vitality. Advert mentions bottle use “now and then” and notes the product sold by all dealers.
The Ladies' Home Journal gathers twenty humorous anecdotes from Mark Twain’s close friends revealing more of his wit and charm. Lurid snapshot portraits contributed by friends accompany the pieces, printed for the first time to illustrate the feature.
A speaker urges happiness as a byproduct of a noble life where duty and delight align and service to others brings true joy. The Evans City Globe notes One Minute Cough Cure as a claimed remedy curing coughs and throat illnesses, endorsing Dr W A Wriair.
The passage urges caution against misjudging others and assuming we know their inner thoughts. It notes that surface traits often mislead, while true character remains hidden. It contrasts self conscious and shy types, and ends with an advertisement for De Witt's Little Early Risers laxatives and a doctor’s mention.
A Philadelphia Inquirer excerpt contrasts English and American girls with a focus on voice and social training. It notes American girls expect finishing school and social graces, while their spoken voice receives little attention despite emphasis on dancing music and witty conversation at social events.
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