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Newspaper
Dahlonega Nugget
Location
Dahlonega, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1917
Page
2
The April 13 1917 issue notes a war funding bill of 3 6 billion with 2 million army manpower, cites congress votes 82 to 6 on war, and laments war burdens on samplings of volunteers. It mocks pacifist stance of a lone female member and questions patriots who profit while others fight.
A correspondent reports on the eastern Lumpkin and White counties area showing patriotic response to Wilson's call for volunteers. A misadventure on the Chestatee river ends with a man overboard after a submarine incident, while local events include school commencement plans at Chattahoochee High School and social notes. The piece also mentions Reverend J M Ricketts preaching, a local egg hunt, and farming delays from rainfall.
The post office seeks to unite producers and buyers to lower living costs through parcel post. Postmaster Bonina H. Jones of Atlanta requests lists of local producers for April distribution, with details on products and market readiness.
An advertisement claims Foley Kidney Pills treat stiff joints backache and rheumatic pains by strengthening kidneys and urinary organs. Testimonial from Mrs. Frank P. Wood of Maine praises relief for herself and husband, noting price 59¢ and $1.00 with the larger size offering better value.
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