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Newspaper
Cuthbert Appeal
Location
Cuthbert, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1874
Page
4
Dr. Egbert Guernsey discusses sleep from a medical angle, explaining that the brain stays subtly active during rest and that waking impressions can intrude into deep slumber. He cites examples from travelers, mothers, and soldiers to show sleep as a recuperative, necessary state.
Descriptions depict a victim under torture in the Inquisition as sleep or numbness tempers his agony. An Indian burned at the stake between torture stages slumbers briefly, waking only when the flame approaches.
The article discusses a Clarke County farming debate on fencing, citing Gen. William M. Browne’s estimate of fifty thousand miles of fencing and thirty three million panels valued at least by $13.2 million. It asks whether no fence or European herdman methods could cut costs through shared stock care and alternative enclosure.
A retired physician argues that gluttony causes as many deaths as alcohol and calls for a society to curb overeating. He cites apoplexy and dyspepsia from rich food, and notes ministers preach temperance while neglecting gluttony. The piece recounts experiments on matter from a delayed tooth and a New York undertaker’s coffin ad.
A rapid easy money method pitches a sewing machine with table and treadle for $10, claiming it rivals $80 models. It promises $30 earnings daily for agents who demonstrate it, cites 35,000 sold last year and 100,050 families using them, with ministers and professionals praising it. Proposals invite writing for agencies or buying locally, with machines shipped nationwide upon payment. Proprietors listed as Robert J. Mouzcay & Co. 336 Canal St New York.
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