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Newspaper
Dahlonega Nugget
Location
Dahlonega, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1919
Page
1
Mickie explains how many papers feed the big press and how every sheet ends up in a different home. He imagines advertisers reading their copies as families gather in the morning.
A Frenchman boasts he mastered English and is asked to dictate a tongue twister about Hugh Hughes hewing a yulelog from an yew tree. A man in dark clothes asks for his eyes and offers to search Europe for his ewes after he chews the yew. Tit-Bits.
The Philadelphia Public Ledger notes that age does not prevent learning new trades or scholarly work. It cites Peter S. Duponceau, aged eighty, writing a treatise on the Cochinchinese language, and John Bigelow, still authoring at ninety five, as examples of late-life intellectual achievement.
The scarab symbol as a talisman of rebirth and longevity appears in ancient customs. Beetle imagery was worn as amulets by warriors, with many brooches and pins depicting luck bringing divinities.
The article warns that children should not monopolize a guest's attention and that mothers often overlook their own children's faults. It notes guests may seem patient but are often bored by continual play and storytelling, urging consideration of adult comfort.
A young detective bursts into the chief’s office claiming to have cornered an assassin. The chief rebukes him, stressing the need to seek clues rather than the killer, emphasizing cautious pursuit over haste.
The water hyacinth rapidly fills streams and is found to have high fertilizer value. Partially dried and rotted, it has a composition similar to farmyard manure, but richer in potash due to its high water content.
Popular Mechanics notes that grass tufts planted on railroad embankments in Holland curb windblown sand. As roots spread, a well sodded bank forms, preventing future drifts and reducing roadbed repairs during high winds.
The passage recalls a Y M C A in a camp where a high school system taught law mathematics chemistry and ten languages. A library formed when a secretary donated books a gymnasium existed a small bank borrowed rubles and a welfare kitchen fed prisoners.
Seth Boyden, born in Foxboro Massachusetts, created early patent leather and leather splitting machines, then built brad cutting tools. He later improved locomotives, joined the California gold rush, farmed in New Jersey, and grew exceptional strawberries before dying in 1870 with a Newark statue in his memory.
Advice suggests applying hot cloths to the ear for quick relief. It cites moistened cotton with sweet oil or laudapum placed in the ear as generally effective if ear trouble stems from hardened wax.
A trapped owl, caught in a steel trap, flew onto an 11 000 volt line feeding a Goodyear Connecticut mill. The high voltage tripped the system and left hundreds idle for hours until linemen found and burned the burned remains of the bird.
A simple method cleans dull or stiff brushes. Dip the bristles in hot water with baking soda, then rinse and dry in sun. Hair brushes respond similarly and regain effectiveness.
A girl named Helen laments a vanished dream of a new doll and wakes crying that her dream is gone. Her mother asks the cause as Helen describes waking early in the morning and realizing the doll she hoped for remains unreal until her birthday.
A historical note recalls tomatoes once dubbed love apples and believed to curse or bless couples who shared one. It recounts the brave act of dividing a tomato to eat together amid old superstitions that tomatoes were poisonous.
A diner cannot recall his order after finishing a meal. He asks for the check, and the waiter probes what was eaten. The diner insists he ordered minced chicken but cannot name the exact dish.
A woman marries a man who rises to give her his seat in a streetcar. The man then finds his only escape to avoid trouble is to poke his nose into his newspaper as a skirt rustles nearby.
In the western branch of the Irrawaddy, near the Chindwen, famous amber and jade mines feed China with prized stones across centuries. Nearby regions supply craftsmen and traders. The region's mining history highlights enduring trade links and material value.
A visitor remarks on modesty while speaking to a man described as the handicap committee chairman. The member responds that the man was indeed the committee chair, implying deliberate restraint in his remarks.
A Chidevening Post quotation emphasizes that maintaining a cheerful demeanor in wartime requires self-respect and courage. It warns that hysteria shows indifference to others and that one should restrain scolding, scowling, and complaints, saving tears for private space.
A Byzantine ruler failed to seize Constantinople by day and tried at night but failed. The crescent emblem and stars appeared guiding defenders and exposing attackers. In honor of protection, Byzantines built a statue to Diana and adopted the crescent as the city symbol.
Geysers occur in most volcanic zones with notable examples in Yellowstone in the Rocky Mountains New Zealand Tibet the Azores and southwestern Iceland.
An aviator in trouble landed in a cornfield and was confronted by a farmer who angrily demanded why scarecrows were placed there, implying the landing disrupted his field and scarecrow setup.
Rub cornmeal into the nap and let remain for two days. When brushed the grease or mud spots will disappear. Has also removed sewing machine oil from silk.
A correspondent asks if eating lobster with cream constitutes a disturbance. The phrasing suggests a playful or rhetorical inquiry about social etiquette or conduct.
A fragmentary note appears to reflect a puzzled aside on judgment or measure, mentioning a “great” and a limited or small thing. The crumpled text offers little clear meaning or identifiable people, places, or events for reporting.
A quote from the St. Louis Globe-Democrat lauds timid nature as restraining from every good time due to fear of consequences. The remark frames timidity as a prudent restraint and critiques bold behavior.
The Indianapolis Star notes a sharp critique of con artists who maintain a straight face while swindling. The piece argues moral deceit undermines trust and warns readers about the social harm caused by such schemes.
The Boston Transcript notes that cane sugar is superior to beet sugar in taste, while beet sugar itself offers no sweetness. The remark frames a light comparison of sugar types without endorsing any practical advantage.
A fragment quotes John Webster pondering honesty without belief in heaven or hell. The line presents a moment of existential reflection attributed to Webster.
A Quill writer notes that the term Gazette likely originated in Venice and spread to Rome and America. Early American papers like the Cent of Philadelphia and the Picayune of New Orleans carried the name. Skeat’s dictionary offers two possible meanings: a magpie or a small coin for reading news.
A century ago Sir John Ross reached Melville Bay and met Eskimo hunters with dog teams. Arctic explorers Donald MacMillan and others recall differing views on northern populations. Early estimates warned of vanishing peoples, but counts rose from 218 in 1909 to 261 by 1917.
A witty philosopher notes the trouble with many regular fellows is their irregular habits, a sharp, humorous reflection on everyday conduct. The quip highlights inconsistency as a social flaw among ordinary people.
In a cheeky aside the piece notes that many young women consider a hare lip the only acceptable excuse for a half lip. The remark reflects a playful social tone and local style.
The piece recommends buying a dozen bars at a time and cutting them into one and a half inch blocks. Store in a dry warm cupboard with blocks spaced apart to dry and harden completely. This method supposedly doubles the soap’s usable life while preserving cleansing power.
A tribute to thorough and careful workers who provide reliable estimates and consistently produce work that fully measures up. The piece emphasizes trust in those who prioritize precision over speed and are dependable in every situation.
Rhubarb serves practical garden use and also enhances landscape appeal. The giant Chinese variety with large leaves creates bold tropical effects, while the tall white flower spikes and veined leaves provide ornamental value alongside the edible stalks.
The writer argues speed alone harms accuracy and time is precious but not at the expense of thoroughness. If any part of the work is unclear, take time to investigate rather than rely on chance, ensuring reliable results over hurried effort.
The term brevet denotes an honorary upgrade in rank without pay change. It first appeared in the U S Army in 1812 with Captain Zachary Taylor, later president, elevated to major by brevet for defending Fort Harrison near Terre Haute against Indians.
A reflective note urges reducing days to essentials and pursuing real tasks with quiet earnestness. It emphasizes directing energy toward meaningful work, done nobly and well, through hands and minds guided by true effort.
At a family dinner Kathleen shared tales with a young niece and nephew. Grandpa echoed the nursery tales, and Margaret corrected him, saying Kathleen knows the stories well and tells them rightly.
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