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Newspaper
Cuthbert Appeal
Location
Cuthbert, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1876
Page
3
A late 19th century notice from D Kempner advertises a sale offering muslin, cambric, bleaching, sheeting, shirtings, and all domestic goods at factory prices with freight off. It promises transparent pricing and urges customers to come and see for themselves despite playful objections about profit.
To the Trade. Tam selling good Lager Beer at 5 Cents per Glass, 4 large schooner Glasses for 25 cents. Ice, Lemons, and all grades of Liquors very cheap. Call 2nd examine. may5-Im W. B. DIXSON, Ba Lemonades- dashed for 15 cents, and strawberries thrown in when desired. Served in glasses a foot deep. J. O. Booxz.
This broad advice urges prompt use of Tart's Liver Pitts to combat common liver and bowel ailments. It warns that torpid liver congested spleen and vitiated bile affect many areas and promotes the product as a means to stimulate the liver regulate bowels and expel unhealthy secretions naturally. An ounce of Preventive is worth a pound of cure.
The advertisement touts Boscnee GeRwan Syrup as a universal throat and lung cure for coughs colds and consumption with proof of its superiority. A sample bottle costs 10 cents and the regular size 75 cents. Sold by B S Power.
Advertisement notes selling Dr Chase's Recipes enlarged to 648 pages with over 2 household recipes, urging agents across the United States and Canada. Claims exclusive territory, high commissions, mail samples, price $2, and shipments from Ann Arbor Michigan. Also mentions Mr P P Zoaim Charleston D C promoting doors sashes blinds and glass in the Southeast region.
A reliable man with a capital of three thousand dollars can obtain an interest in a well paying business by contacting I. V. Duke at Depot Street in Cuthbert Georgia.
J Geeslin serves friends with icecold drinks and a wide range of wines liquors and beer at all hours. He holds exclusive rights to sell celebrated lemon goods and ice for the sick or children. Soda cocktails are advertised at 15 cents per foot or 40 cents per yard, with J O Booxt’s also mentioned.
The ad promotes a bargain sale offering a 7-8 wide Percales at 10 cents per yard ideal for dresses. It also touts St. Louis Beer at 5 cents per glass, liquor service options, ice and lemons, and notes an upcoming election for a 2d Lieutenant on the 20th inst. at 8 PM by order of the Captain.
The column rounds up market tips and social notes. Allison Simpson showcase iron shoe novelty. John Anthony moves near Gunn's, plans fortune. Cuthbert Georgetown Stn M E Church South set for a two day meeting. Fort Gaines dept reports one less feature due to Graham at Savannah Press Convention. Quitman Superior Court convenes to mix with patrons and collect subs. Featured tale Our fair contributors and Sadie of Eufaula present Woman's Fate. Pulaski Co. touts low prices. Simeon’s broom cotton method noted. Jury chosen in Hart case. Isaac's House summer menu listed. M H Pulaski & Co. receive large stock of hosiery and handkerchiefs. Sunday school reorganization urged at Methodist church. Pataki Co. offers fall stock at low prices. Advertising patrons crowded. next issue to adjust. J J McDonald notes burial of infant Harris. Hardeman praised after Powell's Hall speech. wish for Colquitt as Governor. Silk ties sale advertised at 25 cents by M H Pulaski & Co.
Mrs. Margaret Muse died around 6 yesterday evening. Her burial is today at 5 in Eastern Cemetery with services at the grave. The note also mentions church renovations and an insurance office move, plus local notices about Scuppernong wine and vinegar, a Randolph Grange meeting, and a review of Tom Thumb performances, with local business ads following.
Mr. J. M. McLendon of Milford Ellis County writes from Texas that immigration overwhelms towns with crowded huts and tents. He notes widespread destitution, scarce housing and funds, high prices, and settlers living on leased land with little cash. He describes barren resources, hard travel for water and firewood, and ponies selling cheaply as the reality of the Texas boom.
Local notes recount Gen A H Corgurr slated to speak in Georgetown on the 17th inst with invite extended to ladies. Other items mention Joseph Hillman starting a singing school at Enon church and a court session with fighting cases, including Lula Fuller fined for fighting.
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