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Newspaper
Dahlonega Nugget
Location
Dahlonega, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1920
Page
1
A Hungjao golf hole presents a rare problem when a high shot strikes a wicker basket pin holder and the ball disappears inside. Players consider playing from where it lies or dropping without penalty as they search for a rule that fits the odd incident.
Uruguay issues a panoramic Montevideo stamp set based on telephoto art while Chile again highlights historical scenes from independence to battles and a portrait series from Columbus to Balmaceda. The Chilean issues outshine newer Uruguay prints in minute detail, reflecting revival in philately.
A citizen questions Gabe Gosnell about how long he will stay in Grudge. Gosnell estimates about a week as footpads and bunker men are busy and unlikely to reach him sooner. The Kansas City Times notes the quote. The piece also mentions the original forests of the country covered 850 million acres with vast timber variety.
The exchange presents a comic clash as the father questions the suitor on money while the suitor retorts about the father's lack of funds. The humorous dialogue highlights social pressures surrounding a daughter's engagement.
A New York Sun outlook notes fewer professional loafers on benches, replaced by employed individuals enjoying leisure. The piece suggests job surplus and widespread leisure with marginal utility in work, reflecting a shift in labor trends and potential end of an era of abundant jobs.
The article argues birds are the best defense against insect pests in gardens parks and farms. It cites naturalist Andre Godard noting agricultural plagues follow bird loss and references Hungary forests saved by artificial nests to attract insects-eating birds.
The article notes that Captain Cook estimated 400,000 Hawaiians in 1778, but the 1832 census counted 113,119. Today about 39,260 Hawaiians remain in American possessions, with only roughly half full blooded, while Japanese, Portuguese and Chinese outnumber full Hawaiians.
A Florida guard unit stood by a company kitchen at Camp Wheeler as a Georgia convict wagon passed hauling clay. A rookie asked to swap uniforms with a stripe clad driver, who refused stating no chance and asserting an eventual release.
A Hindu camp near Rawalpindi with seven Sanniyasis faced a night of violence. Three bodies were found mutilated, two dead and one dying, while four others huddled by a fire muttering charms. Rumor spread that Rakshas demons killed the holy men, sparking panic and business stoppage in the city.
An Eldorado man is sued for divorce with his defense that his estranged wife was the best fed woman in town. The Kansas City Star notes his unusual rationale in a local marital dispute.
A humorous exchange shows a wealthy father's stern test of a suitor. The hopeful replies that the prospects of marrying his daughter and gaining the wealth and influence are splendid, underlining social expectations in matchmaking dialogue.
United States pig iron production reached 31,015,364 tons in 1919, down from 39,434,797 tons in 1918, reflecting a sharp drop in per year output.
Grass Valley dispatch reports a Chinese worker who tended a stage horse grave near Forest Hill California after the 1902 shooting. He decorates the grave yearly with flowers and American flags in memory of the animal and its role in the robbers’ era.
A child reports hearing parental guidance about respecting parents. The boy recalls his father once failing to follow orders, and he decides that following instructions is the wiser path. The exchange highlights generational emphasis on deference and obedience within a family setting.
In an interview the celebrated wanderer described shaping his journey from the American Athens era. He urged a cleaner phrasing and suggested that he beat his way from Boston instead.
In the year ending April New Zealand shows a rise of about 1.1 million sheep despite exports reaching nearly 4 million carcasses. The data highlights a robust livestock sector with strong export activity continuing.
Belfast Ireland will start a seven year project to build a large storage dam in Silent valley above Kilkeel. The artificial lake will hold about 3 billion gallons for city use, with costs not less than 5 million dollars and a dam 1500 feet long and 90 feet high.
A humorous exchange unfolds at Baxby's farewell dinner where one guest vows to answer the toast None but the brave deserve the fair. The other retorts that Baxby must prove his bravery or his worthiness to claim what is his.
In a naval signaling lesson returning sailors drifted from leave as the instructor tests responses. Binks names the international code signal NC and Jenks blurts out a puzzled reply about pawned watches, illustrating distraction and learning in progress.
The Cambridgeshire Forestry Association School of Forestry argues trees could be grown square to yield higher quality wood. If excess production is controlled, slabs and wavy planks would disappear, the group claims.
A humorous exchange explores gender roles as a businesswoman is described as up to date. The conversation playfully questions how she handles common tasks such as sharpening a pencil and opening a telegram. The dialogue ends with a joke about carrying keys in a hip pocket.
In St Charles Street the Times-Picayune notes demolition begins on the former temple of fortune as a skyscraper site. The Louisiana State Lottery company ends after 25 years of fame and widely distributed tickets from Montreal to Seattle to New Orleans.
A blind seeming ex serviceman was deemed eligible for retraining under the federal board for vocational education until a physician persuaded him he could see. The report claimed psycho neurotic hysteria caused blindness which vanished via suggestion, implying the man’s belief influenced others’ perceptions.
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