08 Oct 1875
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Newspaper
Cuthbert Appeal
Location
Cuthbert, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1875
Page
1
A long column blends a verse about a beautiful midnight star with Sept 27 1875 dated lines, religious sermonization on Samson, humorous anecdotes about a lone woman on a boat, castor oil bargaining with a child, a honey cave treasure tale, ancient wonders data, social witticisms, and stray local vignettes about worry and a dog-killed sheep tally in Kentucky.
The Alabama State Convention Finance Committee reports the treasury nearly exhausted and state finances appalling with about 29 million dollars of indebtedness and taxable property near 159 million. Adjustments by debt commissioners offer hope for relief from the heavy burden on the people. The piece also cites Augusta mayor Estes on Northern trade decline and a Wilmington youth returning to work after skipping a resort leave.
The article muses on aging and perception of old age across life stages, noting teens view middle age as ancient while adults later misjudge their own youth as years pass. It includes varied clippings about a monstrous devil fish near a New York wharf, a humorous Mrs Partington exchange, and a Grange leader’s early life advice on honesty and industry.
A moral essay warns against vanity and social show in teen years urging focus on character, study of life and health, culinary knowledge, and preparing for responsible marriage. It contrasts foolish boasts with practical virtue, cites humorous social anecdotes, and includes quips about labor, honesty, and roles for men and women.
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