Humor and Philosophy by Duncan M Smith
A collection of brief, pithy quips on life money and ambition. Witty contrasts critique wealth success and honesty with a dry, old newspaper tone.
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Newspaper
Dahlonega Nugget
Location
Dahlonega, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1905
Page
4
A collection of brief, pithy quips on life money and ambition. Witty contrasts critique wealth success and honesty with a dry, old newspaper tone.
A humorous verse piece on the allure of free meals and the cautionary pull of “free” offers. It riffs on signs promising no cost, the temptation of a meal, and the folly of accepting illusions. It includes quips about George Washington and a series of light anecdotes.
A lighthearted quip compares the Japanese claim of imperial descent to sun worship. It jokes that proof lies in the emperor rising each morning, playing on the sun imagery without asserting factual details.
Odd verse lines reflect on natural process and blame shifting. A train runs off track while the track cannot derail. The speaker urges to forget them and notes a husband deeded property to his wife amid creditor questions.
The article highlights Samuel Cleeks of Green county California living on one acre for thirty years, supporting family and earning about $4000 yearly through irrigation and intensive farming. It notes plans by a Pennsylvanian to try one acre in Colorado and argues Washington could also succeed, suggesting a future where small plots meet global food needs.
Georgia Lumpkin County Superior Court hears petition by Geo A Neal Henry A Buell and John A Taylor to form Mountain Valley Mining Company for 20 years with option to renew capital stock 500000 fully paid up and non assessable to reach 1000000 future power to mine dredge smelt mills and related operations real estate purchases and sales corporate powers include eminent domain bonds and governance by board of directors with principal office in Auramaid Lumpkin County.
The document notes the desire to form a body corporate under a specified name and to obtain a charter granting rights and powers. It records attorney Hyee and the filing date July 10 1905 in Lumpkin County Georgia. The second item cites Win J Worley administrator seeking discharge and letters of dismission on the first Monday in August 1905.
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