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Newspaper
Cuthbert Appeal
Location
Cuthbert, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1877
Page
4
The fragment describes a solitary man named Adam, his longing for companionship and a sense of something more beyond conventional life. It references his view of Perisan law and social constraints, noting his odd, introspective nature and inability to alter his fate.
A fragmentary reminiscence on Adam and Eve, marriage, and social habits through old-time vignettes. The piece blends humorous misadventures with commentary on courtship, dowries, and attire, contrasting rural simplicity with modern expectations. It includes horoscope-like notes for birth months and a moral exhortation to restraint and enduring virtue.
In a discussion on frugality and moral economy, the text argues the poor must deny luxury and live within means to gain independence and respect. It notes financial strain on farmers, cites bankruptcies, and describes a national shift from excess to economy as farming remains vital despite austerity.
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