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Newspaper
Cuthbert Appeal
Location
Cuthbert, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1882
Page
4
A garbled mix of tax discussions from the Comptroller-General on federal tax exemptions, followed by scattered essays on growth of the nutmeg tree and anecdotes about nutmeg cultivation, trade and amusing kitchen imagery. The text blends fiscal doctrine with travelogue style notes and a Western World clipping tone.
The aging Toombs couple, notably General Toombs at 68 and Mrs. Toombs, face continued strain and worry. The General’s eyesight fades and mental sharpness wanes, yet he remains active. concerns grow after a railroad official sought his advice, paying $1,500.
Rice grows as a favored food, cheaper and easier to digest than potatoes. It should be steamed with just enough hot water and a close cover, allowing surplus steam to escape to yield snow white kernels. The article notes rice is superior to waterlogged substitutes and mentions a blind boy who plays pieces at seven years old.
An old man finds a practical use for wild coffee plant to replace hemp rope and bagging. The method yields strong cords and may transform supplies for the wood trade, if the weed proves widespread in the south, as reported by the New York Star. Also noted is Vanderbilt’s private railroad car, a grand, well-appointed coach on long trips with special engines and advanced amenities.
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