14 Oct 1881
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Newspaper
Cuthbert Appeal
Location
Cuthbert, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1881
Page
1
Come and see them beauty fashion cheapness and durability. Goods going like hot cakes. Elegant plaids beautiful stripes handsome brocades exquisite sarah satins. Plain mixed and figured worsteds oriental designs cashmere effects Parisian colors. You are sure to be suited if you buy a suit from my new goods.
An early 20th century advertisement touts Sarah Bernhart Collarettes Hamburg Trimming and Embroideries with scroll and arabesque designs. It promotes Irish trimmings, ribbons in plain plaid and ombre, fringes buttons, undershirts for winter, white domestics, and durable clothing. G. P. Corsets boasts best quality with money-back guarantee. Ben's offers youth and boys clothing in varied styles and colors.
Advertisement for hats of many styles labeled Hats Hats Hats for boys youths men and Benedicts. The copy urges visits to the Furniture Store for affordable elegant headwear and promises satisfaction. Printed as a bold retail promo by J McK Gunn.
A late nineteenth century notice from B. W. Ellis & Co announces a first class fire proof warehouse ready for reception and storage of cotton with facilities for scraring ginning and threshing. The firm promises safe handling for cotton and urges patrons to log their needs for favorable prices and storage terms per month or season. Dry wagon yards stock stalls water and sleeping rooms are provided at no charge for patrons staying overnight. Clever and reliable assistants are on hand.
An enigmatic fragment notes readiness at Ward Station for a forthcoming regional announcement. The terse wording implies a formal notice or ceremonial preparation, with emphasis on location and readiness without detailing specifics.
An 1880s miscellany contrasts rural and urban life in Georgia and beyond. It cites Horace on town versus country living and advocates farming as a healthy lifelong habit, stressing country discipline, slower money, and stronger constitutions, while critiquing city vices and lawyers. It also touches on notable figures, weather, and a political note on President Arthur vs Garfield.
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