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Newspaper
Cuthbert Appeal
Location
Cuthbert, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1870
Page
3
The article describes frost retarding corn emergence and soil moisture effects, notes delays in farm work, and reports community concerns about railroad and street disruptions. It mentions Mr Powers and plans to adjust wagon traffic, plus local entertainment notices and business advertisements.
The piece describes spring weather with frost and bloom hopes and a sermon by Rev. E McGehee praising truth and condemning sins. It mentions the Methodist Church in the city and the recent pastoral changes, plus a reflection on law, temperance, and duty. The report notes public concern and gratitude for the speaker's earnest sermon and calls for moral living.
The article discusses the gold standard debate, noting an agreed normal premium for gold over greenbacks and how currency depreciation affects gold prices. It cites increased global gold supply since 1848, potential impacts on prices, and arguments from bears and bulls. It also covers Georgia politics on officers and a Lent advisory, plus campus and rail issues.
The Golden City with 400 passengers and valuable cargo sailed February 18 for New York. On March 22 it went ashore near Point Lazare, Lower California, fifteen miles from Santa Maria Bay. Passengers and treasure were landed with difficulty. a few perished. The Colorado arrived too late to rescue those aboard. Disorder followed, with liquor landed and destruction attempted. Passengers distrusted Captain Gomerock and blamed mismanagement. Baggage and treasure were secured. the wreck’s losses included about ten thousand dollars on the S. W. Railroad.
Reports from Havana describe Cuban insurgents expanding factories and farms, building post roads, and prospering as they clash with Spanish forces. A southern editor cites potential Cuban independence if the season could extend to six months, while noting abundant money and arms. The dispatch also covers a fatal murder in Brevard County and critiques on various political statements.
We the undersigned physicians feel thankful for patronage and will continue to practice during 1870 for those who have paid medical bills or will make satisfactory arrangements. Those failing to pay or arrange will be reported to other members. Names: G. W. Com, J. B. Sucy, BLS. Jackson, L. McLetex, P. R Hour, W. B. Tacket.
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