13 Dec 1878
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Newspaper
Cuthbert Appeal
Location
Cuthbert, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1878
Page
1
A lone traveler carrying five thousand four hundred ninety dollars evades pursuers in a frontier inn encounter. He hides in a coffin during a night chase, aided by a frightened woman and a covert wagon escape that leads to safety as soldiers close in.
The article describes a legendary eight armed sea creature with a hawk beak and strong tentacles used for prey, notes its dark brown color, and mentions sepia ink derived from cattle. It weaves through marvels, moralizing quips, and anecdotes about intemperance, art, and a handwritten sermon-like miscellany.
Mlave You the Buckeye ! Tabler's will cure, if aed ications The Buc anom,or Horse Chestnut,common ly known as the Buckeye, hee been highly Scearnatite many years, owing to at I, possesson selying bitter price! ple calle in, which can be utilised for the care of Pilea. If affected with thet terrible disease, use Tadler'a Buckeye Pile Ointment and be relieved. Price 50 conta, Fort, Ga. Aly by Patcuan & is, atcuan Co., Fort Gaines. vt 8-ly
An anecdote recalls Jim of Rosser's Cavalry under Stewart who dodges cannon fire in retreat. Facing a decision to abandon or defend, he suggests collecting funds to buy the captured gun as the battery holds its position and a joke about paying for it with broken currency follows.
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