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Newspaper
Dahlonega Nugget
Location
Dahlonega, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1920
Page
4
An editorial style meditation on marriage as a binding contract between partners. It argues many young couples enter matrimony without considering its long term costs and duties, noting financial strain and shifting gender roles. The piece blends humor with advice on meditation, responsibility, and practical realities before tying to broader social expectations.
A survey of dream lore discusses devil dreams: some say luck follows, others warn of temptation or deceit. Fights with the devil hint at good fortune. being overcome signals danger. Dreams also foretell departures, with maidens linked to marriage. Tartini’s dream inspired his famous Devil’s Sonata, celebrated yet humbly deemed inferior to the vision heard in sleep.
A verse depicts contentment with simple pleasures, rejecting medals or glory. The speaker longs for a carefree day beside a fishable stream under blue skies, expressing joy in short, tranquil moments. The tone recalls nostalgic rural life and quiet happiness.
Howard Tompson announces his candidacy for Congress from Georgia Ninth District on April 8 1920 in Gainesville pledging fair discussion of unsettled issues and to serve the people if honored by the primary voters.
Joy T. Keilry of Lawrenceville announces his bid for the Democratic nomination for Representative from Georgia's Congressional District in the 67th Congress. He pledges adherence to constitutional liberties and opposition to a League of Nations and compulsory military training. The notice notes the address and date April 24 1920. Lumpkin County notices follow seeking court action in May 1920 on estates and appointments including John I. Moore and C J Summerour.
Georgia Lumpkin County notices call all concerned to show cause why year’s support for Samantha Etres from John Ires estate and permanent administration for John Wehunt and Homer Wehunt should not be granted. Proceedings set for May Term 1920 with W B Townsend, Ordinary. Related creditors and heirs warned to appear.
The Indianapolis News notes Gene Stratton Porter, two and a half, daughter of Dr BE Porter of Hartsville Indiana, struggles with pronouns and word recall. She wanted to go home with a friend named Tazel and commented on wearing shoes on the wrong feet, illustrating early speech development.
The Leviathan and the Imperator cannot be repaired on the Atlantic coast due to lack of suitable docks. The Leviathan was overhauled at Liverrad's Gladstone dock, requiring full moon tides to move her. Norfolk’s dock is large enough, but the channel cannot accommodate her passage.
A slim native juggler with a gray-bearded assistant showcased a large python from a basket. He used a rope tied to a cloth, two hollow cups over his eyeballs to create suction, lifting the snake by eyelids while eyes lay outside the cups. The writer notes no similar feat is recorded.
A Louisville Courier Journal quip notes an intoxicated man keeping questionable liquor for rubbing, joking he will risk using it as liniment rather than drink it. The satirical line reflects street humor rather than a legal case or serious incident.
Niksah writes in the Chicago News about a railroad that travels over shallow Atlantic water on an embankment between tiny Florida Keys islands. Passengers glimpse fish sharks and sparse wildlife as blue water and mangrove flats stretch to the horizon, with palm silhouettes and scattered shacks along the route.
The Chinese mail service, now a war institution, expands after the Box rebellion era. Since 1918, 6,000 miles of overland routes were added, and a new 8,000 mile continuous line links Kalgan in Mongolia to Tihwafu in Chinese Turkestan. A manufacturing district faced a court-ordered punishment after mail delays.
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