Stray Thoughts of an Argus and Moral Ruminations
Fragmented column notes discuss language quirks and word origins, urging readers to move their emotions toward worship and charity. It cites Roosevelt usage, contrasts wisdom with contrariness, and muses on poetry, duty, and civilization through brief vignettes about figures like Lovick Pierce and Robespierre.
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Argus
Ilan
Hartford
Roosevelt
Congress
Robert KE. Lee
Reflections on Bachelor Life and Social Manners
A collection of wry aphorisms on marriage, money, and social conduct from the New York Press. It muses on bachelor thoughts of matrimony, family ties, Christian science, deception, and everyday foibles, pairing humor with keen observations. Presents themes of romance, wealth, and the quirks of women and dressmakers in social life.
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New York Press
Penny UO D Stops the Works Laxative Cure Exposed
Ad for Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets claims a cold cure in one day with no cure no pay. Price listed as 25 cents. The humorous, bold assertion sits in a vintage newspaper-style sales pitch.
Remarkable Cure for Croup Saves Boy Life
A parent attests Chamberlain's Cough Remedy saved his little boy from a severe croup attack. He used the medicine as directed and notes the child struggled to breathe until relief arrived, with phlegm chest extraction following. Sold by Harris Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
A. E. Steere
Goodwin
Joel Demont
Inwood
Harris Drug Co
DeWitts Little Early Risers Promote Easy Action
An advertisement claims DeWitts Little Early Risers ease costiveness after nine years of trouble. J. O. Greene of Depauw Indiana reports relief from this remedy, with Dr W L Carmichael and Co cited as likely distributors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt
J. O. Greene
Depauw
Ind
Dr. W. L. Carmichael & Co
Money to Loan Advertisement in Jackson Georgia
Money to borrow on land offered by Ray and Ray in Jackson Georgia. They claim thirteen years of experience and a strong Middle Georgia network. Call to compare rates and obtain better terms than rivals.
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Middle Georgia
Profitable Investment in Digestive Relief Story
E Derick Somerville of Indiana endured seven years of stomach trouble spending about $1000 without relief. After using Kodol Dyspepsia Cure he reports being entirely well. The ad claims the product aids digestion allowing unrestricted eating and cures stomach troubles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Derick Somerville
Ind
W.L Carmichael & Co
William Weaver Farm for Sale Near Jackson Georgia
The 273 acre William Weaver homestead near Jackson Georgia is offered for sale. It features mostly cleared land pastures an orchard water access barns a gin house a main family house and three tenant houses all in fair condition. Apply to Mrs Anna Weaver McDonough Ga.
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William Weaver
Jackson
Anna Weaver
McDonough
Governor Candler Vetoes Kell Widow's Pay Bill
The governor vetoed a bill to pay Mrs Kell four hundred forty seven dollars as General Kell's remaining salary for the year, calling it a gratuity and unconstitutional. The measure, pushed by Flint of Spalding, sparked criticism over constitutional barriers and past vetoes on similar actions.
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Candler
John McIntosh Kell
Georgia
Kell
General Kell
Flint
Spalding
State of Georgia
Adjutants General
Allen Candler
Bob Hardeman
W. Y. Atkinson
Supreme Court
Commonwealth
Dr Kings New Discovery for Consumption Promises Relief
Thousands urged to move to milder climates for lung diseases but Dr Kings New Discovery offers home treatment for coughs and throat and lung ailments. First dose brings relief and many cures are claimed from persistent use with trial bottles free at Harris Drug Co. Warranted and priced 50 cents and 1.00.
New Years Wishes From North Georgia Orphans
The orphans in North Georgia send New Years greeting of sunshine rain and plenty love happiness and all good things to their friends everywhere. They wish for all other orphans to find happy homes in Orphans' Homes or good private homes and pray no child shall suffer in 1902. Mr J B Maynard of Whitfield County donates 100000 to the Decatur Orphan's Home with interest to care for generations.
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North Georgia
Decatur
Hapeville
Washington
Atlanta
Augusta
Macon
J. B. Maynard
Whitfield County
H.L.C
To Cure a Cold In One Day Laxative Bromo Quinine
Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets promise a one day cure for colds with a refund if it fails. Each box bears E. W Grove's signature and costs 25e.
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E. W Grove
One Minute Cough Cure Advertises Safety and Quick Relief
Mrs Mary Bird of Harrisburg Pa credits One Minute Cough Cure with saving her child from croup and urges every family to keep a bottle. The ad touts the remedy as a safe immediate cure for coughs croup throat and lung troubles and notes children prefer its taste. Dr W L Carmichael Co endorses it as a seasonable necessity.
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Mary Bird
Harrisburg
W. L. Carmichael & Co
Scott's Emulsion claims to stop childhood blight
An old advertisement promotes Scott's Emulsion as a life changing tonic for weak children. It asserts the product helps children grow eat sleep and play and urges sending for a free sample from 409 Pearl St New York. It includes a trade mask image on the bottle wrapper and a price point of one dollar.
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Scott
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Odds and
House of Praise and Prayer
Knuigge
Lovick Pierce
George F. Pierce
Robbspiere
Nero
Christ Jesus
Ee Eae
Sterling Remedy Company
Chicago
New York
RAY & Ray
Third St
Mays Block, Jackson, ,Ga
Nottingham
Renaissance
Brussels
M. M. Fletcher CO
State & Madison Sts
Feeeipe
Mbae Ose
Ictutus
Bears
Castoria
Centaur
Mpany
New York City
Pearl St
W. I. Wagner
Florist
McDonough Street
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