21 May 1868
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Newspaper
Cuthbert Appeal
Location
Cuthbert, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1868
Page
1
The passage presents a chaotic, ciphered monologue referencing political figures and schemes. It mentions "Froud Haytt" and "the king of Lil" and traces a satirical critique of power and secrecy. The speaker asserts a preference for letting goods remain separate and hints at reform or revolt.
A Parisian couple visits Broxeels where the wife buys lace and the husband resists. At the border, she is searched and a clerk reports the wife hiding ten thousand francs worth of lace. The piece also includes a hog cholera remedy letter, a joke about tar, and a Napoleon note about memoranda.
A long, mixed account from Honduras documents settlers’ six week journey, crop plans, and health. It notes wheat potential near Lake Yuja, abundant wildlife, tropical diseases, and native practices. The writer describes housing, climate, water, and daily life, plus rail road hopes, trade, land grants, and local commerce amid emigration.
A historical sketch discusses Chinese beauty standards and the practice of foot binding, noting imperial opposition and social incentives. It describes the pain, crippling effects, and social status tied to small feet, the role of chiropodists, and how women adapt to strict fashion norms. It also includes unrelated adage and local notes on advertising and a humorous joke.
The text recounts Frederick the Great as a stern commander who valued strict subordination yet showed tenderness. It narrates two instances of harsh discipline, including a soldier condemned to death for demanding money and a captain executed after a king dictated the order, illustrating the era's severe military justice and the ruler's hands-on control. It then shifts to notes on sugar, ramie cloth, and political remarks about Nelson, Butler, Sumner, and McClellan, with references to regional figures and events from the period.
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