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Newspaper
Cuthbert Appeal
Location
Cuthbert, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1875
Page
3
Local shop ads promise a 30 day sale with greatly reduced prices on goods. Duke Maye's Speizer Saloon offers turkey for Christmas and a variety of Christmas items. New shawls discounted 25 percent at M H Putast & Co. A Cotton Hill stock of dry goods groceries and crockery opens, with C. J. Smith promising sturdy staple items at fair prices.
A jury drawn from many regions declares Dr Tutt’s Pits bestows greater power over disease than any medicine since the world’s foundation. The long trial concluded after ten years with a verdict that recognizes its efficacy.
Editorial voice warns of pneumonia and lung diseases of winter and promotes Boschee's German Syrup as a trusted remedy used for years in the neighborhood. Readers are urged to ask Dr. Powell about its success and even try a 10 cent sample bottle. Also advertises P P Toale for sash doors and National Mixed Paint Co warranty.
Home Affairs notes a ring man and a crying vendor, Christmas thanks to Miss Charlotte G, and lively church humor. It records local crimes, a wedding, weather quips, and a push to pay subscriptions, plus a plug for Kincey & Son's Restaurant in Eufaula with new quarters and late hours.
Announcement lauds the opening of a new male high school in Southwest Georgia. article urges large attendance, notes affordable board and tuition, and describes the professor's preparations to classify scholars on opening day. Also includes local anecdotes about train incident at Hatchers Station and a new confectionery store at Pratt's old stand.
A card from M I Arenns states he is not a mayoral candidate for the coming year. He declines after three consecutive terms and thanks friends and citizens for the support. The Messenger is asked to publish the notice dated December 30 1875. Andrew Female College to reopen Tuesday morning urging prompt report. The Macon Telegraph note about an assassination attempt on W G Engles Fort Gaines—dismissed as erroneous.
For Mayor Henry Hays and Councilmen J W Sealey J L Brown I Easley A B McBride and James R Wooten are presented. The ticket will be supported by many voters at the election on Thursday January 6 1876.
M. A. McNutry from Harris leads his Georgia News column with an apologetic remark about male schools allowing only boys over five and not letting them mingle with female colleges. He mocks readers’ expectations about Georgia editors and the ongoing affair of fourteen eag-nogs.
The issue notes a marriage at the bride's mother's residence in Clay County, reports on a Baptist Christmas Tree with gifts and a walking surprise, and recounts holiday misadventures. It covers Profs Keese planning a charity entertainment for Academy repairs, a United Sunday School Christmas Tree at the Court house, and exchanged editor notes on local events and debt negotiations in Alabama.
Cuay County resident urges the Union and Recorder to endorse a reduced legislature with one representative per three counties and one senator per twelve, financed only by actual expenses. He argues public service should be patriotic, condemns demagogues, and calls for venerable elders to guide younger leaders toward honesty, industry, and anti corruption.
A warm spell has thawed rivers up to the St Lawrence, allowing boat traffic to run as if it were midsummer. The thaw restored navigability and eased travel conditions for regional waterways and trade.
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