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Newspaper
Cuthbert Appeal
Location
Cuthbert, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1882
Page
3
Report covers corrected weekly cotton quotations, local weather notes, and community updates. Mentions Redding & Barry warehouse damage, Deed transfers in Kafaula, Andrew College progress, and storm effects on farms and gin operations. Mentions Stephens the Macon Telegraph and local business ads by J B Toombs and Leepp.
A regional powder supplier reports securing agency for top Union powders and receiving a first shipment. Inventory includes rifle powders and explosive canisters, with claims of lower prices than competitors and freight savings. Promotional claims reference medical endorsements and tonics.
An old rural column describing Ward Station improvements claimed by Madam Romar and a new depot plan, plus a severe Saturday night storm that leveled Jule Sawer's framed residence and toppled chimneys. It notes road obstructions, lumber losses, farm damages, and social events like Traf Heardstep, with local figures and a Georgia Congressional list and Texas population figure.
A cluttered five cent column advertises medical notices by Dr. W. R. Hing, detailing cures for piles and other bowel issues at the University Hotel in Cuthbert, Ga, with mentions of cancer treatment and references from patients. also includes notices about tardy debt collections, shoe sales, and handyman services.
Notice from Geo McDoxann, administrator of the estate at Dixeon, promoting local gin services. It assures there is no danger from sparks and promises steady steam, claiming superior gin quality and fair treatment for cotton. Includes a health hoax line about Hop Litters.
I am fully prepared to gin and pack all cotton brought to me with prompt service. Gates will charge either 2 dollars per bale or one twentieth of the cotton, per patrons' choice. I provide bagging and tier at market prices, with personal supervision at my home place on the Cuthbert and Ward Station road. Also Ber Munter's Patent Rotary Sifter for 50 cents each, for sale by KS Antnosy.
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