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Newspaper
Dahlonega Nugget
Location
Dahlonega, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1910
Page
1
A report details important discovery in acoustics from experiments conducted in Atlanta drawing attention from researchers and institutions. The article notes potential implications for sound study and future testing.
Acoustical experiments at the Atlanta auditorium armory enable faint stage sounds to be heard anywhere in the building. A double asbestos wall, tensioned and supported by timber, acts as a giant sounding board to amplify voices without extra effort. Caruso and other Met stars show interest as a $50,000 organ nears completion for the May appearance.
Atlanta entomologist B. L. Worsham prepares a public circular on the Texas boll weevil and its eastward spread. He notes a 125 mile jump last year, the fastest yearly advance, and predicts it could reach southwest Georgia in about three years. The memo urges quick reporting and identification to slow the pest's advance.
Tuberculosis day on April 24 across the United States will prompt sermons in Atlanta and statewide. Prominent locals urge observance and Dr. George Brown has addressed ministers and business leaders urging the day’s importance.
Thomasville report notes cotton acreage steady while farmers shift to corn and oats. High prices last year lured many into diversified crops but south Georgia growers now favor food crops for steady profits. Thomas County saw an especially fine corn output last year and plans for a large corn acreage this season.
The state treasury receives 9800 dollars from fertilizer inspection enabling a 1000 dollar payment to each of eleven district agricultural schools. A Waycross based trust-buster campaign targets meat and butter questions. A cattle partnership forms to raise beef and dairy stock on several hundred acres near the city. ore discoveries in Whitfield County prompt ore analysis. Clarke County to Tattnall County convicts dispute ends with transfer. Wildfires threaten timber near Thomasville and Miccosukie roads. Governor Brown jokes about his looks while addressing public humor. Bibb County records 93 divorce cases in April. Thomas County convict denied pardon. Specific taxes exceed 28000 with multiple counties contributing. Metropolitan Opera Company to bring premier ballet to Atlanta. U S district attorney Tate nominated for northern Georgia. Near-beer inspectors ready to act. new occupation tax on soft drinks yields little revenue.
The Georgia Educational News reports Newton and Burke counties adopting local school taxation since October 1, bringing the total to twenty-one counties. It highlights the School Improvement Club program led by Mrs. Hugh M. Willett to establish country school clubs for improving grounds, aiding teachers, and engaging mothers in education. The Atlanta Journal editorial urges more playgrounds and notes rapid expansion of public recreation, while medical inspection of schoolchildren in Atlanta gains support for additional examiners. A proposed change to the state board of education would add six teachers to the existing leadership.
The Lumpkin County sheriff will sell at the courthouse on the first Tuesday in May 1910 lands in Habersham and Lumpkin counties identified by numerous lot numbers in the Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, Eleventh, Twelfth and Fifteenth districts. The parcels are unreturned wild lands due to 1909 taxes, owners unknown, levied by J M Richetts tax collector. Sale proceeds go to the state and county. This notice dated January 15, 1910.
prominent figures include William F Cody Buffalo Bill aged sixty four Dr Charles BE Eliot seventy six Governor Donaghey renominated Andrew Carnegie guest in Pittsburg bust of Lieutenant Petrosino unveiled in Calvary Cemetery New York Congressman elect KE Foss native of Vermont Admiral Fournier says war between America and Japan not impossible Sir Chentung Liang Cheng named Minister to Germany George A Gates new Fisk University president Lt Shackleton optimistic about South Pole reach J J Jusserand to visit France later Sir Robert W Perks fosters world wide employment agency in Britain Ira S Wiley notes pasteurized milk linked to scurvy cures with raw milk Bulls discussion by T P O Connor and anecdotal jokes
A downtown shop advertises shoes dry goods and groceries with a price guarantee that matches or undercuts any rival. It promises satisfaction with its representation and invites customers to report discrepancies so the guarantee can fulfill the claim. The ad notes several exclusive items carried by the store.
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