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Newspaper
Jackson Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1897
Page
8
The article describes a zinc Yankee canteen kept by John Dodson of Stark captured in Mississippi in 1862 and carried through the war. It also notes a minnie ball removed from Dodson after a skirmish near Atlanta, later called a spent ball due to its damage from bone.
Professor Symes-Thompson delivered four lectures on bacteria and disease at Gresham College. He tied current South Africa rinderpest studies to the Grahamstown microbe, noting Koch's findings of transferable infection and variable severity in animals like antelope. He suggested milder strains might inoculate cattle against virulent forms, akin to vaccination.
A publisher claims a valuable cure for a disease and offers a large bottle of his absolute remedy free to any sufferers who provide their post office box and Express address. He notes one person wishing a cure should address F Dod St New York. The excerpt also includes a humorous exchange about meat portions with a lion exhibit.
Stevens Pottery advertises as headquarters for well curbing and sewerage piping for public roads and streets. It touts economy and durability trusted by progressive cities and counties, noting Butts County could benefit similarly.
The advertisement extols Salvation Oil as the best liniment for sprains bruises and cuts from accidents. A testimonial from A Jacob Rice of Easton Pennsylvania supports its quick relief and price of 25 cents. It also notes a coffee brewing tip from the New York Post mentioning percolation and heating without boiling.
A vintage advertisement notes Castoria as a remedy used from infancy through parenting stages. It highlights mothers giving Castoria to babies and children, emphasizing trust across generations and life events.
A Cincinnati Enquirer fragment shows a couple exchanging affectionate banter amid doubt and playful rebukes. One character recalls a cherished term once kept for a dog, hinting at deeper emotional history and a test of love.
Dr T A Slocum offers free three bottles of newly discovered remedies for consumption and lung diseases to readers who mail their address. He claims the treatment cures bronchial throat and general decline conditions and urges mentioning the newspaper.
A Pittsburg Chronicle Telegraph dialogue notes a character Spif fins has wheels in his head expressed through a mouth spoke metaphor. Mr Bellefield and Mr Bloomfield discuss condemnation of the remark. The piece uses playful wordplay to critique talk and language.
Money to loan on real estate at .07 interest payable annually. Loans run five years with privilege of partial or full payment after one year. If security is ample, rate satisfactory. Best connection outside Atlanta or Macon. Visit us near Dr. Crum's store. Ray & Ray, Attorneys at Law.
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