American views on barmaids and virtue in English pubs
A New York Sun excerpt discusses English and Irish barmaids, arguing work in pubs is akin to shop work with comparable virtue. The author counters the idea that barmaids are inherently disreputable, noting motives of matrimony and pay, and compares drinking culture to American norms while acknowledging English concerns about alcohol and social behavior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max
England
America
Pyeland
Gitle
Ehophla
Arorleaus
Cuba
Timitt
New York Sun
The Childs Faith In His Mother Tale
A collection of anecdotes on miscommunication from children and adults. A teenage boy argues with his sister that mothers decide truth, while another old man asserts honesty is not noble. A pupil fails to fetch a book, a girl misnames dye, and a chemist question leads to comic confusion. Narration from New York Ledger style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Ledger
Prerequisite Willie Faces Rival in Virgil Study
In the Philadelphia Record a student nicknamed Willie studying Virgil is described as wrestling with a rival. The line hints the Trojan gladiator may be urged to seek a reputation, framed as a light classroom moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie
Virgil
Rojan Gladiator
Philadelphia Record
De J f McLeans Liver and Kidney Balm Claim
An advertisement warns that kidney and bladder disorders can be fatal if untreated. It promotes De J f McLean's Liver and Kidney Balm as a cure to restore function, priced at one dollar per bottle, attributed to De OT Stovall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de J F. McLean
de OT Stovall
Money to Loan On Life Insurance Policies
Tum prepared to secure for you a loan on our life insurance policy. If you have a policy in the New York Title Equitable Life or Mutual Life and would like to secure a loan let me know your policy number and I will quote rates. LOANS MADE ON FARM LANDS. I am also prepared to secure loans on improved farming lands at a low rate of interest. Money can be had in 15 to 20 days from time of taking application. J G JONES, 10 Pate Building Cordele Ga.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Equitable Life
Mutual Lit
J G. Jones
Othes Nu
L. A. Bennett
Bellwood Ave
Selenite
ECO
Atlanta
Wine of Cardus for Weak Women Exposed
An old advertisement promotes McElree's Wine of Cardot claiming to cure female troubles and monthly period irregularities. It asserts the product makes women beautiful and keeps them young, selling for $1.00 at drug stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McElree
Money to loan on improved farm lands in Dooly County
A loan notice offering money to borrow on improved farm lands in Dooly County at a low interest rate. Applicants can obtain funds in ten to fifteen days. Contact We V. Harvard Vienna Ga or J W Haygood Montezuma Ga, 127 97 6m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dooly County
Apple
We. V
Harvard
Vienna
J W. Haygood
Montezuma
Blood Cleanser Herbal Medicine Promises Cure
A herb based medicine claims to cleanse blood and offer curative power. It emphasizes wonderful effects and popularity due to its herbal composition.
Blood Purifier Promoted As Harmless Cure All
An advertisement touts a product named AFRICANA as a perfectly harmless blood purifier claimed to cure blood diseases and urges readers to ask their druggist and tell neighbors about it.
Pure Blood Strengthens Whole Body Cordial Ad
AFRICANA ALWAYS CURES The Life of the flesh is the blood thereof Pure blood means healthy functional activity Dr J H McLean's Strengthening Cordial and Blood Purifier gives pure rich blood and vitalizes and strengthens the whole body Price 50c and $100 a bottle For sale by Dr C T Stovall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J H McLean
C T Stovall
Heart Cure Promises Relief After Decade of Suffering
A notice recalls Daniel Myers of Two Taverns Pa claiming Dr Miles Heart Cure cured his heart disease after eighteen months of use. The ad promises positive results, a guarantee, and a free book on heart and nerves, with a sales pitch common to late 19th century medical notices. Separately a divorce- libel case notes W V Veentliet failing to appear in Dooly Superior Court with service by publication in Vienna Progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bart
Daniel Myers
Dr. Miles
Miles
W. C. Veenfliet
Dooly Superior
Mollie L. Veentliet
Tak Vienna Progress
Dooly County
Thom
Dr McLean Liver Balm Offered For Sale
An advertisement touts Dr J H McLean's Liver and Kidney Balm as restoring liver and kidney function. It claims the product increases bile secretion and kidney activity to improve overall bodily performance, priced at $1.00 per bottle and sold by Dr C T Stovall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J H McLean
C 'T Stovall
Executor seeks discharge in Godwin estate case
Georgia Dooly County petition for discharge filed by John K. Godwin executor of John L. Godwin estate. Court of Ordinary to hear cause at the regular term on the first Monday in September. June 14, 1898. J D Hargrove O D C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fitzsimmons
Dooly County Court
William Fitzsimmons
Taylor & McCraine
L. Henderson
D. L. Henderson
D.C, C
J. G. Jones
John K. Godwin
John L. Godwin
J.D. Hargrove
Notice against trading notes issued by Vintons
Warning to all regarding notes of 12.60 each signed by F. BE Vinton and I B Vinton payable to the Naval Store and Lumbermans Bank of Cordele. They will not be paid as the consideration has totally failed. Dated June 21, 1808 by F E Vinton and I B Vinton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Be, Vinton
I. B. Vinton
Naval Store and Lumbermans Bank of
Cordele
F. E. Vinton
Notice of administration for Sallie J. Forehand
J G Forehand applies for permanent letters of administration on the estate of Mrs Sallie J Forehand deceased in the county. The court will hear the application on August 1 next. Dated July 4 1898 endorsed by J D Hargrove OD C official signature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Dooly County
J. G. Forehand
Sallie J. Forehand
J D Hargrove
OD C
Henderson & Co Insurance Ad Cites Old Firms
A testimonial-style notice from D L Henderson & Co promoting insurance through trusted firms such as North British and Mercantile Liverpool London and Globe Pennsylvania Hartford and the Insurance Company of North America. The agent urges readers to consider coverage after fire damage and emphasizes reliability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Juaze
D. L. Henderson & Co
North British and Mercantile
Liverpool
London and Globe
Pennsylvania
Hartford
The
Insurance Company of North America
Peruvian Liver Syrup Brings Relief, Mrs Woopnacen Says
Mrs Jacky Woopnacen of Byromville Georgia reports severe sick headaches plagued her for years yet after using Peruvian Liver Syrup from Peruvian Medicines Co Atlanta she found relief and a final cure. H West sells Peruvian medicines in Pinehurst Georgia.
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Peruvian Med. Co
Atlanta
Jacky Woopnacen
Byromville
H. West
Pinehurst
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Kiem Garmaid
John J. Ingalls
Kansas
Spain
N. D. Thompson Publishing CO
RT. Louis
New York City
Cardus
Africana
Shivers
Parker St
W. M. Dixon
Weet Point
Saphronia Waddell
Jefferson, Ga
W. H. West
J. O. Hamilton
J.O. Hamilton
Vienna, Ga
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