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Newspaper
Dahlonega Nugget
Location
Dahlonega, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1905
Page
1
A letter from J F Surtrent discussed by Uncle Newt in the Newsager column dated April 4 1904 from Card wa Hate Way Georgia. The writer claims poverty yet vows to speak candidly to the public about the editor’s article and fairness.
A speaker argues that a man who helps a poor person into debt should also provide work to repay it. If repayment fails, sale should be used to enforce payment. In a related note, a poor man in debt asks for opportunity to work, pledging to prove his intent to repay. Signed J. N. Austen.
The Southern gold belt extends along the Southern Appalachians from Virginia to Alabama. Mining expands as modern methods revive low-grade ore prospects, with several belts and mines already yielding profits and old mines reevaluated. The field is poised to regain prominence in U S gold production.
A Sunday sermon by a local clergyman warns of the menace of dance halls and urges protest to save young girls from debauching influence. The piece argues the city should replace halls with viable alternatives, noting many homes offer little for youth amusement and youths seek daily enjoyment.
The article argues rural country stores have faded as farmers shift to centralized markets and mail order. It claims farmers gain better profits by selling hay and corn and buying where convenient, embracing improved farming, stock care, and education to increase prosperity.
An old note discusses sporadic smallpox cases across communities and the panic they trigger. It mentions southern resilience, compares Cuba to measles, and recalls a historic Philadelphia remedy once endorsed by major papers. The suggested treatment combines zinc sulfate, foxglove, sugar, and water with hourly dosing.
An advertisement extols nerve force and nerve energy feeding drugs from the Miles line. It features Rosa E. Weaver of Stuart, Ta, claiming recovery from malaria spells after seven bottles, and promotes distance sales through local druggists with a money back guarantee from Miles Medical Co.
The Clarkesville Advertiser lauds Indiana Governor Hawly for disqualifying drunkards from state posts. It cites strong support from medical advice and notes public offices should be held by those free of intoxicants, arguing corporate influence against liquor users.
City directory records show J J Kimsey presiding in Cleveland Georgia with W A Charters as Solicitor General. Calendar entries include Hall on the third Monday in January and July, Dawson on the second Monday in February and first Monday in August, Rabati on the fourth Monday in February and August, Habersham on the first Monday in March and September, Towns on the fourth Monday in March and September, Union on the first Monday in April and October, White on the second Monday in April and October, Lumpkin on the third Monday in April and October.
G G Evans Ordinary D L Cook Clerk James M Davis Sheriff K E Walden Tax Collector J M Calhoun Tax Receiver C J Jarrard County Surveyor J A Hollifield Treasurer J M Ricketts Coroner.
City government roster lists Mayor R. H. Baker and aldermen W. B. Gurley J. K. E. McGee W. B. Townsend K. E. B. Vickery T. J. Smith W. P. Price Jr. Clerk Wm. J. Worley and Marshal Geo. W. Walker appear in the official notice.
Baptist Church led by Rev W and Taylor holds services Sunday at noon and night with prayer meeting Thursday night and Sunday School at 9 o'clock. Methodist church led by Rev CGP Marchman holds services Sunday at noon and night with Wednesday prayer meeting. Presbyterian church led by D J Blackwell offers Sunday School at 9 am and services only on the first and third Sundays.
Barber shop advertisement inviting customers to Henry Underwood for a clean shave hair cut or shampoo with ready to serve service at any time in a first rank establishment.
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