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Newspaper
Cuthbert Appeal
Location
Cuthbert, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1879
Page
3
Advertisement notes a line of sewing machines described as best double lock stitch and lightest running, with attachments provided free of charge and a five year guarantee. It promises free machine and guaranteed service for an extended period.
From the World's Exposition Paris October 21 1878 Wheeler & Wilson receive the Special Grand Prize for their New Sewing Machine. The award marks the only Grand Prize given for sewing machines among over eighty competitors. Harris Dry Goods Store.
County weather brings hail in parts of the county and a stalled cistern fix is urged. Local chatter covers Camilla businesses, weddings, theater, school events, and social notes. Deputy George D. Smith is appointed sheriff, while Owen & Sealy report strong spring trade amid floods.
A devastating storm hit Cuthbert and surrounding areas, with heavy rain and a West gust producing a tornado that leveled buildings. Trees toppled, blocking streets, the new Baptist church collapsed, and livestock were endangered. Reports indicate fatalities and injuries along the river, while local mills and properties suffered extensive damage.
Advert shows D Kempner offering ladies clothing and dress goods at bargain prices. Local notices recount Memorial Day observances, a pleasure trip party to Appalachi Cola, and community notes including a professor's announced stay at Andraw college and a washout delaying a Macon train.
The page lists obituaries and local chatter including the death of Mr A A Royal, notes on March and April phrasing, and a rumor about Tom Brown. Weather reports mention a north hurricane and Fort Gaines heavy rain with hail, plus Memorial Day reminders and agricultural observations.
W A Graham of Fort Gaines Georgia advertises a range of commercial fertilizers and guanos including Frank Coes Ammoniated Bone Superphosphate Pendletons Ammoniated Superphosphate Mertmans Ammoniated Dissolved Bones and Sea Fowl Sea Island and Pacific guanos. He cites endorsements from W J Land Georgia State Department of Agriculture and Thos P Jones Commissioner of Agriculture and offers discounts for cash or postdated payments with cotton options.
Retired physician claims a simple vegetable remedy, received from an East India missionary, can cure confusion bronchitis catarrh asthma and nervous debility. He offers to mail the complete recipe free of charge to any sufferer who requests it.
A fragmented old price list shows items in hardware and harness goods. Entries mention Harness Leather 877, buggy and wagon harnesses priced around 9 to 16 dollars, wagon lines, wheels, leather goods, cooking stoves, and hardware stock with various price points. The text references Georgia commerce and general merchandise including plows and blades.
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