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Newspaper
Cuthbert Appeal
Location
Cuthbert, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1881
Page
3
A scattered update from Cuthbert covers local items such as plantings and weather shifts, plus notes on Dr Mapp’s Town District election, valentines from Toombs and Owell, and a mistaken date on today’s leaf. Social events include a Presbyterian sermon for youth, a fire alarm idea, and an oyster banquet with city officials.
The Quitman County department reports on residents from Georgetown and Cuthbert, including Georgia Harrison returning from Cuthbert, Will Alexander joining West Point, and John Arnold moving back to Georgetown. It notes farmer optimism, a humorous street scene, a typhoid illness in a Methodist pastor, and local incidents such as a fatal oyster dispute and a burned child dying from injuries.
Advertisements reveal Dr Ashton selling surplus peach and apple trees at ten cents each with cash on delivery. Also promotions for British Syrup and Warner’s Safe Kidney and Liver Cure by Weeden Dent and T S Powell. Local shops list stationery, cigars, and various household goods.
A 1881 New Year message from J. McGunn of Coe’s Phosphates in Cuthbert extends friendship to customers and farmers. He promises a broad stock of goods, cash terms for prompt trade, and notes the potential for higher cotton prices tied to acid and bone phosphate products. The note salutes long-standing patrons and emphasizes continued community commerce.
A lively ad-style notice promotes a room set of furniture as a path to happiness for the home. It promises value and appeal with decorative items described in an old-time sales tone, urging purchase to delight family members.
Local dealer J. McK. Gunn promotes a full farm package including utensils and necessities to activate land and grow crops. He also advertises heavy discounts on clothing and hats to reduce stock and attract buyers.
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