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Newspaper
Barnesville Gazette
Location
Barnesville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1897
Page
3
A Washington Star item quotes two Greek generals debating national character. One laments being whipped by a nation he calls unrefined, while the other cites Turkey as a symbol of civilization in a pithy exchange.
Mary Queen of Scots reportedly grew gray from fright and considered hair renewal preparations akin to Hall's Hair Renewer. The passage notes possible methods to restore hair color in her era, reflecting contemporary beauty remedies.
Dr Lan drum of Atlanta argues for secular public schools funded by taxation and denies using state power to promote any religion. He says religion belongs in the home church and voluntary Christian offerings, not in public education, warning compulsion makes tyrants and hypocrites.
Small precautions prevent mischief as DeWitt’s Little Early Risers come in tiny pills. They claim to prevent serious liver and stomach troubles and alleviate constipation and headaches. Dr. W. A. Wrigur endorses them.
A newspaper with abundant business ads shapes a city’s growth by attracting attention and commerce. The message notes that people seek places with activity, capital and labor move to enterprising communities, and strong newspaper patronage is a powerful engine of development.
Harper's Bazar explains foot health and shoe choices, warning against reusing worn house shoes. It notes corns and bunions stem more from old footwear than new ones, advises keeping a refreshed stock of shoes, and stresses maintaining straight heels and daily airing to preserve balance and comfort.
An advertisement argues weakness stems from poor digestion and promotes Shaker Digestive Cordial to aid digestion. It claims the cordial cures indigestion symptoms such as nausea headache eructations stomach pain and giddiness. Trial bottle costs 16 cents and is available from druggists.
A Georgia revival meeting prompts a congregant to remark the preacher’s words would send folks to hell by sunrise, to which the colored speaker defends his intent to allow ten days. An ad follows praising DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve as a remedy for running sores and ulcers with mentions of pile cure.
An advertisement touts Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a cure for kidney and bladder issues. It claims urine tests reveal disease, promises relief from back pain and urinary problems, and offers samples by mail from Kilmer & Co of Binghamton NY.
A Wall Street linked young man returning from Pike County narrates an amusing tale that masks a complaint from an old farmer. The farmer rages at a newspaper showing postage stamps costing government cents and being sold at two cents, calling it another farmer swindle. The visitor is said to have been stunned, nearly ill for the day.
Advertises DeWitts Little Early Risers as pills that cleanse the liver and improve life and achievement. Mentions Dr W A Wright endorse the product.
The St. Louis Post Dispatch asserts that the $5,000,000 shipped from New York to the west and south last week will move crops and reward farmers, benefiting the entire economy as agriculture underpins all industry.
A Nashville American piece recalls General Nichols of Louisiana who led infantry in the valley campaign, survived grave wounds in three notable battles against Banks Milroy and Shields, losing a leg an arm and an eye. Despite tragedies he remains jovial and recalls a humorous governor campaign tale with a house guest servant.
Dr Pierce of Buffalo announces free distribution of 500000 copies of The People's Common Sense Medical Adviser. Readers pay 21 one cent stamps for mailing. edition mirrors the $1.50 cloth bound version but uses manilla covers. Postpaid delivery to the World's Dispensary Medical Association.
Advertises $1.00 per bottle at drug stores or by express on receipt of price. Promises free books containing information of interest to all women, sent to any address upon application by The Bradfield Regulator Co., Atlanta, Ga.
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