Washington monument shaft and walls described in detail
The 80 feet square foundation sits eight feet below ground, with an interior of 25 feet and exterior 56 feet. Walls of precisely fitted stones form a sturdy cenotaph described as the best masonry. Visitors see stones from Braddock field, Long Island battlefield, the Alexandrian library, Napoleon’s tomb, Carthage, Vesuvius, Jerusalem, Mecca, plus blocks from 40 states, 16 cities, 44 societies and ten foreign countries, witnessing broad international regard.
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Washington Monument
Mary V. Worstell
St. Nicholas
Governor Dorsey Court Appointee Seeks Re election
Appointed by Governor Dorsey in October 17 Jude of Court of Appeain to subs ceed Judge George, Judge Frank Harwell announces for re election to the unexpired term. He has made a splendid record on the Court of Appeals since appointment, endorsed by the day’s leaders. He appeals to voters to judge his past service and to support his re election if worthy.
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Dorsey
Jude
Court of
Tratemuat Olveles
Iytilas
Tod
Genin
Special Election Ordered in Lumpkin County
Lumpkin Court of Ordinary orders a special election August 12 1918 at militia district polling places to fill the vacancy in the tax receiver’s office caused by the death of Alfred Grizzle. Ballots follow General Assembly rules with returns due by noon the next day at the courthouse in Dahlonega. Signature of Ordinary W B Towsexxn dated June 19 1918.
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Georgia
Lumpkin County
Lumpkin Court of Ordinary
Alfred Grizzle
Malitia
Sumpkin County
Alpert Grizale
General Assembly
Dahlonega
W. B. Towssexn
Remedies for the Earache in Infants and Care Guidance
Remedies for the earache emphasize dry heat as the safest first-line treatment. Mothers should not insert any substances into the ear without medical orders. Use a hot-water bag or heated salt-filled glove, or a very hot flannel over the ear to ease pain. If pain persists, cautiously use a rubber ear syringe with hot water while gently tilting the ear, then reapply heat. If pus forms or pain remains, seek a doctor. the drum membrane may need to be opened and disinfectant irrigation used.
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Marianna Wheeler
The
People’s Home Journal
How You Can Help War Time Conservation Notice
Prepared by Federal Poor urges thrice daily action to aid battle fronts. Save sugar two pounds per person monthly, beef via smaller cuts, wheat, fruits, vegetables, dairy, and fish. Limit sugar for households and public dining, issue August allotments, and promote canning without sugar where possible as official Fourth Zone guidance from the U.S. Food Administration.
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England
France
Italy
Immere
Georgia
Food Administration
United States Food Administration
Sugar distribution cut by eighty percent order issued
Dr Soule issues a sugar regulation effective July 31 at midnight guiding a substantial cut of about eighty percent in the distribution of sugar to consumers. The order follows a scale developed in Washington and remains in force until further notice.
Language of Heaven Parallel in Dublin Prayer Tale
A London News item recounts an eccentric Dublin Indy woman who, devoted to learning Hebrew with a Jewish minister, explains she would prefer to address the Maker in his native language when they meet, highlighting a humorous reversal of linguistic pride.
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Cinetie
Dublin
Indy
London News
To Make Your Shoes Las From Oil Treatment
The article explains grooming shoes by cleaning mud with warm water and a soft cloth, then oiling while still damp. It recommends castor oil for polished shoes and suggests fish oil or oleine as inexpensive substitutes. Drying should occur away from heat. rubbing in with wool swab or palm is advised.
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Popular Science Monthly
Vast Salt Deposits Under Earth’s Cracow Mine
The article explains salt’s global abundance and notes a Cracow Poland bed 500 miles long 20 miles wide and a quarter mile thick. It claims the world’s largest salt mine hosts an entire underground city with houses streets and electricity and even mules born to work below ground.
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Alps
Cracow
Poland
Cracow Works
Baron Rothschild Breaks Wrist In Inauguration Day Slip
In Indianapolis the baron L. G. Rothschild slipped on a sidewalk en route to the Jewett inauguration and sustained a broken wrist plus torn ligaments in his right hand. He has worn a plaster cast since the accident. Neighbors and acquaintances repeatedly ask him if he was cranking a small ear of popular make, a question the town keeps echoing.
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L. G
Baron) Rothschild
Jewett
Indianapolis
Newa
Coffins and burial goods priced to advertise quality
An advertisement from a North of Atlanta dealer promotes coffins from lowest to highest price with copper lined caskets and a claim to guarantee Atlanta burial goods pricing. The seller touts top quality stock and invites customers to visit.
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Nort
Atlanta
Pure Herb Tablets Offer Digestive Health Cure
Pure Herb Tablets claim to aid indigestion rheumatism and blood troubles by correcting the digestive system kidneys liver and blood. They promise natural thorough improvement without weakness and offer a one dollar box with a three month treatment and money back if no relief. agent listed in Dahlonega Georgia and manufactured in Ashland Ohio.
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Efie E
Mieppe
Averill
Minnesota
Fargo Sanitarium
H. Head
Pure Herb Tablet. Co
Ashland
Ohio
W. B. Townsend
Dahlonega, Ga
North Georgia Agricultural College Special Advantages
Ist Total expenses less than any other college 125 to 175 covers board lodging books fuel lights uniform etc for entire year 2nd Magnificent Climate Mountain Location Freedom from city distractions 3rd Obedience Order Regularity and self-Dependence Taught Every Student 4th Finest Military Department and Cadet Band in Georgia Both under supervision of U.S. Army Officers 5th Thorough Instruction in A B and B S Courses plus Full Courses in Agriculture Mining Engineering Commercial Science 6th Boys live in our own Dormitories under officers supervision For further information address Dr. G. R. Glenn, President.
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Georgia
U.S. Army
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Madison Heights
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Tinker W
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Bok
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G. W. Camp
Pruett
A. B. Keith
T. B. Jackson
Wb. Gurley
Trustees City School
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Walden
John H. Moore
B.v. Anderson
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Mt. Davis
Porter Aleivgt
Ahedsieneen
Alfred Grizale
Craig i. Arnold
J. 0. Johnson
G. G Evans
M. R. Bryan
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