City Directory Listing of Officials and Officers
Directory overview listing city officials aldermen trustees school board and county officers including mayor marshal aldermen: Dickery Camp Pruett Keith Jackson Vaughn. school board: Boren Smith Walden Moore Anderson. county officers: Townsend tax collector tax receiver and coroner JW L Ash with clerks and court officers.
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Dickery
G. W.camp
J. F. Pruett
A. B. Keith
T. F. Jackson
G. W. Vaughn
The Mountain Inn Opens In North Georgia Resort Area
The Mountain Inn opens for transient travelers and the public in North Georgia. Craig R. Arnold proprietor advertises electric lights, running water, 80 acres of park shade and cool surroundings with fine meals offered to guests and commercial travelers.
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North Georgia
Craig R. Arnold
Candidate announces for Northeastern Circuit Georgia judge
We the voters of the Northeastern Circuit of Georgia announce myself as a candidate for Judge subject to the Democratic Primary. If elected I pledge to serve the people, clear the dockets, devote full time, hold courts as fixed by law, and dispatch cases in docket order.
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Georgia
Announcement of Judge D. W. B. Jones Reelect Bid in 1918
In a 1918 voter notice D W B Jones announces his candidacy for reelection as circuit judge. He thanks voters for past support and asks for continued backing, adding he cannot meet all voters but hopes the announcement serves as a request for support dated February 22, 1918.
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B. Jonzs
Pure Herb Tablets Claim Rapid Systemic Benefits
An advertisement for Pure Herb Tablets from Ashland Ohio promotes relief for indigestion rheumatism and blood troubles. It asserts the tablets correct digestion kidneys liver and bowels without weakening side effects and offer a three month treatment with a money back guarantee. A Ga agent W B Townsend in Waholnega is listed.
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Pure Herb Tablet O
Ashland
Ohio
W. B. Townsend
Wahlonega
Music's Effects on Youth and Emotion in the Exchange
The piece argues that vigorous martial music excites violent urges and increases resistance in energetic children while older or unhealthy youths prefer calmer melodies. It contrasts rugged conquering themes with gentle love ballads, claiming supersensitive ears are harmed by loud heroic sounds.
Average Accidents and the Role of Women in Emergencies
A historical reflection notes that women are the first to be called upon during accidents while men often hesitate to act beyond calling for help. The piece contrasts immediate female readiness with the more limited typical male response and praises prompt action.
Be Fair With Children In Household Guidance
Advice urges balanced parenting avoid dwelling on faults in front of guests. Praise good deeds and school achievements to encourage happiness and reduce parental fatigue through positive remarks about children.
Shakespeare Club Talk Sparks Bacon Controversy Debate
In a small country town Shakespeare club meeting, the president a young lawyer argued Shakespeare authored the plays citing his legal background. A timid woman asked if only lawyers could have written them, prompting a thoughtful pause on the authorship question.
Tree Leaning Reveals Seasonal Wind Patterns
An old tree trimmer explains that trees tilt northwest in summer due to southeast prevailing winds and soft ground with full leaves. In winter, bare trees and frozen ground stop the effect, so winds from the north do not tilt them.
Stained Glass Craft Enlists Hand Work Throughout
An operator recalls making stained glass windows where every step is done by hand. Each glass piece is handled at least twelve times, and all lead work is done by hand as well, including opening the slots that hold the glass.
Musk a Chinese Monopoly
The Far Eastern Review reports from Chungking that musk is a Chinese monopoly in world commerce. The output is small, about 400 thousand dollars in gold annually, but musk commands vast value, being priced highly in exchange era.
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China
Far Eastern Review
Chungking
Cleaning brass and gilt items with soap and ammonia
To remove discolorations and marks from brass or gilt ornaments and frames, dissolve a piece of soft soap the size of an egg in a pint of boiling water, add a tablespoonful of ammonia, wring a cloth in the solution and gently wipe the article, then sponge with cold water and dry with a soft cloth.
Lines to Be Remembered Poem Reflection
A short reflective piece notes beauty comes in pairs and many forms yet highlights that only one mother exists in the world, capturing the warmth of family bonds with a Victorian sensibility.
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Hfe
Kate Douglas Wiggin
Conjugal Felicity Quips From Boston Transcript
A humorous snippet from a Boston Transcript piece notes mutual harmony in marriage. The joke frames conjugal bliss with a playful misattribution of blame and a wife who never disagrees, highlighting a light tone on domestic life.
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Tanit
Boston Transcript
Unremitting Industry in Ants Through the Ages
A Canper's Weekly observation notes the ant's steady labor over 6,000 years and its enduring industry, illustrating persistent work ethic across time and species.
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Canper
Foretelling Weather by Moon Halos and Starlight Tale
A Whitby proverb says moon halos warn of weather changes as moon dogs roam the sky. A Torquay fisherman tells of predicting a gale after noting a star ahead of the moon towing another astern, claiming he foresaw the storm. The anecdote appears in the Lonton Mail.
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Whitby
Torquay
Lonton Mail
Habit to Avoid Unkind Criticism in Daily Life
A short discourse on how unkind and pro miscuous criticism grows when people prize their own ideas and demand others live by them. The speaker notes we justify bias by assuming our ways are superior and call for reciprocal freedom of action.
Our Neighbors and the Quiet Value of Understanding
Charles Lamb argues that harsh judgments risk missing admirable traits in others. He notes a listener’s defense that the critic does not truly know the neighbor. Lamb replies he may grow to like someone if he took time to know them.
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Charles Lamb
Lamb
Bedlam term origin and its evolution in London
The word bedlam comes from Bethlehem St. Mary of Bethlehem hospital and its 1402 conversion into an insane asylum. Over time Bellam emerged as a synonym for madhouse and the phrase bedlam let loose described chaotic racket and inmates escaping.
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Bedlam
Bethlehem
Priory of St. Mary of Bethlehem
London
Bel-lam
Sleep and thought in the face of battle noises
The text notes that Hegel finished his principal work on the eve of the battle of Jena as cannon thunder roared. It argues that noise can stimulate thought and that lingering strong emotions about ideas prevent deep sleep, causing wakefulness or fitful rest.
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Hegel
Jena
Stamp perforation origins and early methods
The perforation of stamps began in England in 1858 for revenue stamps and 1854 for postage stamps. Before that, stamps were separated by scissors or knives, and some large users employed a roulette device with small cutters to punch a line of cuts between stamps.
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England
Birds Nests for Soup From Java to Ceylon Coasts
Birds nests used for the famed Chinese soup come from a swallow species abundant on the coasts of Java Ceylon and Borneo. The nests are formed from a gelatinous substance from marine plants and are boiled in chicken broth or almond milk, yielding a soup resembling vermicelli but far costlier.
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Java
Ceylon
Borneo
Rich Anthracite Deposits in Pennsylvania
The state has identified twenty one workable anthracite beds with maximum depths near 2,500 feet and coal seams ranging from sixty to seventy feet. In the southern field some beds are estimated to extend to about 4,000 feet below the surface.
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Pennsylvania
The Jaywalker Across the Street
A Seattle scene shows a jaywalker crossing diagonally as a motorman shouts and a cop brandishes a club. The whistle shrieks as an automobile accident unfolds, with hospital nurses readying bandages and a dog at home wailing for its master.
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Jaywalker
Seattle Post-Intelligencer
To Be Remembered Frugality and Charity Quote
William Penn notes that frugality paired with generosity forms an excellent temper. He warns that withholding needs from others breeds covetousness, while giving without prudence leads to prodigality.
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William Penn
Cause of Apoplexy And Its Varied Triggers
Medical Record notes that apoplexy is often seen as a pre disposition by doctors while courts and the public sometimes view it as traumatic. The physician emphasizes blood pressure heart hypertrophy and vascular degeneration as primary factors with emotional stress and exertion as lesser precipitants. An eye cause may be minimal or exposure to cold may have little effect.
Youngest of famed Swiss athletic family dies at old age
A seven year old boy, member of a renowned sporting family in Zurich, died after years of old age like illness. Doctors from across Europe sought a cure but failed to diagnose or treat the mysterious condition.
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Europe
Zurich
Two Things Worth Having Plants and People in the Home
Growing plants benefit health in two ways. Plants absorb carbon dioxide and release oxygen for indoor air. Also plant leaves and porous pots evaporate moisture, helping prevent dry air in heated rooms. You can't have too many plants or too many children in the house.
Looking Into the Future by an Eminent Engineer
An eminent engineer predicts U.S. rivers will cease to flow as today. Major streams become sluggish lakes with electric power stations between. Smaller tributaries vanish as their waters are redirected into the great rivers to supply heat light and power of the future.
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United States
Advice on repairing stove lining with cement
The notice warns against mending a broken stove lining with salt and ashes as salt will rust the stove. It recommends using a quart of cement mixed with sand and water to fill holes and cracks, restoring the lining to near new condition and preventing further damage.
Expecting Too Much in Friendships
The piece argues that expecting friends to be perfect leads to disappointment. It notes human nature is full of surprises and perfection would be a shock. It warns that friends likely have flaws and that love may blind you to them, while you may share similar faults.
Naming of Picadilly from Picadilla Hall origin
The name Picadilly is linked to Picadilla hall in London named by tailor Higgins who prospered selling turnover collars. Higgins built Picadilla hall in 1680 and the area then took the name Picadilly, later made familiar in the United States by the song "Tipperary."
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Tipperary
Higgins
London
The Missus in Charge
The Jefferson Review editor jokes about his wife running the business while he was away. She banks all money received but does not pay bills, a quip that amused readers and kept him busy upon return. The Oregonian records the remark as a light anecdote on household management.
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Missus
The
Jefferson Review
Oregonian
Cleaning Silver With Ammonia Water Method
A quick method to remove silver discoloration is washing in a weak ammonia solution to lift black stains. After soaking, rinse and polish with a cloth. effective on spoons discolored by eggs.
Goat Survives Dynamite Diet Surprises Local Household
A western household reported a pet goat ate two sticks of dynamite. The goat was moved to a safe distance and tethered, but days passed and it did not explode. The incident prompted curiosity about the animal's apparent immunity.
Five O'clock Tea Fiend
Alice Hyson is dreadfully absent minded and seldom attends church. Last Sunday she refused the collection plate when passed by the usher saying Not any more thank you. Boston Transcript.
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Alice Hyson
Boston Transcript
Seal on Early Paper Money Latin Inscription
A Popular Science Monthly note explains the seal on U S currency carries the Latin phrase Thesauri Americana Septentriomalis Sigillum meaning Seal of the Treasury of North America. The article asserts early officials chose Latin for dignified wording.
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Popular Science Monthly
the Treasury of
North America
Irish Potatoes Known By Five Varieties In Ireland
A Raleigh report quotes H O Conner noting in Ireland five potato varieties. He defines Irish potatoes as the Champion variety known as the Irish potato in America, plus White Rock Leather Coat and Skerry a cross with the yam.
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Ireland
H. O. Conner
Raleigh
America
Washington Star
Choosing a Wife and the Snake Comparison
A quip by Sir John More likens marriage prospects to reaching into a bag of snakes with one eel. The remark suggests many potential wives are dangerous while one is favorable, illustrating critiques of selectivity and chivalry.
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Sir John More
Sir Thomas
John
Japanese Teas the Best
Japanese teas are described as superior due to strict sanitation and careful curing practices. Local associations inspect worker health and curing processes, and unlike some countries, Japanese teas are never artificially colored.
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Japan
Unsatisfactory Visit Sparks Frustration with Washington
A Birmingham Age Herald quote portrays a citizen’s disappointment with a congressman who failed to engage. The speaker recalls a prior trip to Washington where the notable contact was only a hotel door man, highlighting disillusionment with representation and access.
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Twwobble
Mr. Dubwatte
Washington
Birmingham Age-Herald
A Broad Window Shelf Creates Restful Decor
A bay window pairs with a window seat but a broad shelf offers space for plants or books. The drawback is potential clutter from bric-a-brac, but a clear shelf remains restful and decorative.
Not Quite So Uppish
The Houston Post notes a shift in opinion toward Ben Davis apples and carrots this year. Breakfast of cow liver yesterday signals a reseated outlook for rabbit stew tomorrow as dislike fades.
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Ben Davis
Houston Post
Eskimos Not Indians Says World Outlook
The piece notes that the original North American peoples known as Eskimos are brown rather than red, and dislike the term Eskimo which translates to eaters of raw fish. It emphasizes they have not pursued changing their name through cooking fish.
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Far North
No Chance for Lawyer in Insanity Defense
An acquitted man questions the lawyer about services as the lawyer notes the client proved he was insane. The exchange underscores a legal irony where an insane defendant is deemed not competent to do business.
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Boston Transcript
Gnat Adds Musk Source in Australian Bush
Scientific note describes a gnat of genus amulius that releases a musk odor when abundant in the Australian bush, noting its prevalence and the strong scent that fills the air during outbreaks.
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Hemptera
Redavidae
Amulius
Stol
The Heavy Hand of Justice
A Fargo Courier-News snappy item notes a butcher fired for petty theft, joking that his light fingers failed to yield retail profits and suggesting a tongue in cheek verdict on justice.
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Fargo Courier-News
Landlady Serves Unwanted Items in Kangas City Jornal
In a witty note from Kangas City Jornal the landlady is described as offering many things to tenants that they do not care for. The piece uses humorous tone to comment on domestic life and landlord tenant relations.
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Kangas City Jornal
Spanish Pronunciations A Guide To Common Names
A primer on how to pronounce Spanish place names and figures such as Valladolid Seville and Moroc co with phonetic hints. It notes that c before e sounds like th in English and highlights accent placement on syllables for words like mantilla and Cemvantes.
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Morocco
Valladolid
Spain
Cemvantes
Don Quixote
Seville
Bur
Happiness in Adversity Aims For Calm Strength
A quotation from Anne Gilchrist reflects a shift in view on happiness. It champions finding contentment in each moment, riding life’s storms with buoyancy, and turning adversity into strength rather than defeat.
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Anne Gilchrist
Discovery of Easter Island Unearths Ancient Marvels
The voyage of Admire Poggeveen arrived on Easter Sunday about two centuries ago, discovering Easter Island and noting a larger population then. He and his crew observed bold rock sculptures terraces walls and pictographic writings that rival Mexico and Peru in conception and design.
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Easter Island
Admire Poggeveen
Mexico
Peru
Immortalized Pets in Classic Poems
The article notes poets who feature their pets in verse. It cites Gray's poem on a cat drowned in goldfish bowl, Downer's tale of a spaniel Dash in water, and Burns's poem The Two Dogs about his collie Lauth.
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Peta
Gray
Downer
Burns
Beyond All Price Gifts From The Hand
A reflective piece notes that true gifts from the heart outshine silver and gold and nourish goodness cheerfulness sympathy and hopeful help. Those who embody mercy aid others unseen, guiding lives like stars over dark seas for mariners in distress.
Osage Orange Wood Ranked Among Toughest Materials
The Osage orange wood, though not an orange, is extremely strong. A forest service report notes a 30 inch long block with 2 by 2 inch cross section breaks under a stress of 18 668 pounds when bent, illustrating its remarkable resilience.
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Osage
Pettle
The
Forest Service
Water Bottle Fitting Prevents Leaks
The passage explains that hot water expands the metal socket creating a tighter seal when the stopper is screwed in after filling. Cold insertion keeps the fit secure, as the expanded socket and stopper tighten to prevent leakage.
Destructive Grasshopper Threat to Crops Calculated
A grasshopper weighing one thirty second of an ounce can eat its own weight in crops daily. If nesting birds consume these insects, the losses could reach 174 397 tons of crops valued at about 10 dollars per ton, totaling roughly 17 439 dollars.
Millionaires of the Heart Versus Wealth in Stock Markets
The note argues that true wealth lies in generosity of spirit rather than money. It states that love and spiritual riches come from giving, not from receiving, comparing heart wealth to stock market fortunes.
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Love
The
Stock Exchange
Soldiers' Superstition in Cavalry Charge Belief
Cavalrymen hold a superstition that a rider will survive the deadliest assault if he carries the tooth of a war horse. The belief requires that the horse have survived a prior charge unharmed, and the man must himself be Anointed to trust the talisman.
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