13 Nov 1874
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Newspaper
Cuthbert Appeal
Location
Cuthbert, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1874
Page
1
A fragmentary verse depicts a crowded public school scene with children pushing and laughing. It describes noisy classrooms, skits, spellers and readers, and anxious parents visiting to see their children’s progress. The piece celebrates school activities and teaches through rhythm and playful imagery.
The article warns that frightening children harms their development and fosters lasting anxiety. It argues parents and caregivers should avoid fear as a disciplinary tool and instead nurture with care. It also includes household measurements for common ingredients as reference.
A reflective piece urges boys to pursue self-improvement and proper spirit to become noble men. It cites Sir John Franklin and David Livingstone as examples, notes humble beginnings can yield greatness, and argues Providence favors diligent youth despite limited means.
A 19 year old teacher Miss Cross at Stark New Hampshire committed suicide by drowning after being urged to improve discipline. A family curse dated from her father Amos K Cross’s remarriage was blamed, claiming sons would die in infancy and daughters in sorrow. The note to her sister referenced the curse as fulfilled. A younger sister remains, the community watches with awe and remorse for the woman responsible.
A fragmented excerpt discusses individuality in nature and character, noting no two leaves or sand grains are identical and applying that to humans. It argues beauty alone cannot grant power, then shifts to a newspaper blurb from Murray county about crop yields and scarce pork, ending with a quip about turning a son into a law student due to mischief.
A Detroit Free Press tale depicts a quiet boy who sat for hours at Griswold Street foot, fishing despite chatter and distractions. After several hours, bystanders remove him briefly and attach a dried ring to the bait, revealing a single catch a herring. The boy muses that crackers and cheese would accompany the fish and continues fishing.
Dreaming brings solace as the body rests and the spirit roams free across distance and time. Beloved once more appear in memory with familiar features and expressions, while waking reveals an empty cradle and longing. The piece contrasts dreamified solace with harsh realities and urges steadier living. Also mentions Democratic support funding a newspaper and northern winter distress, urging continued patronage in the county.
An essay warns youth to save money, avoid extravagance, and cultivate temperate habits to secure future needs and care for dependents. It praises thrift, condemns waste, and includes anecdotes on religious life and frugal living, with reflections on character, responsibility, and social duties.
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