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Newspaper
Dahlonega Nugget
Location
Dahlonega, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1926
Page
1
Judge Jones addresses citizens claiming he initially said he would not run but was urged by petitions letters and in person to resume the race. He cites high court support and saving expenses, notes the circuit is large with arduous duties, and expresses trust in the electorate to represent him.
A 1926 letter from Hoschton Georgia praises Herman DeLeperriere for Congress. The writer recounts work on his land and for him from 1911 to 1925, noting DeLeperriere helped families and the poor. The letter urges readers to support DeLeperriere and compliments the Nugget editor.
The Lansing State Journal laments the pole as no longer a lure for explorers. It notes airplanes render the North Pole a mere geographical point, once a dream and doom for sailors and adventurers alike.
A humorous exchange shows two girls debating clothing as a prerequisite for attending class, with one insisting on outfits to pin on while the other resists. The dialogue captures light college-life banter about dress codes and readiness for the school year.
In Greensburg, Sturrisburg officers harassed John W. Maxwell’s family over a supposed unlicensed dog for 1926. Mrs Maxwell claimed no dog and identified a back yard animal as a coyote. No licensing law exists for coyotes, so officers continued without action.
Robert Pawson of Whitestone New York gave six chicks to his children who left them in an open yard box. Spot the beagle climbed in attracted by a beeping noise and the chicks hid under the dog’s thick hair. The dog and the chicks have been inseparable since.
The gardener at Central State Teachers College Warrensburg Missouri grows tropical fruit bananas oranges lemons figs and grapefruit. He reports a seven foot tall four year old tree yielding a medium sized bunch of bananas. Nearby William Baron of Winona Minnesota suffers a fresh break after slipping on crutches rebreaking the same leg while leaving hospital.
The actor Wilton Lackaye calmly denied rumors of his death while leaving a New York cafe with his party. A man challenged him about the claim and Lackaye replied he would not lend five dollars until the man repaid fifty borrowed six months ago.
The City Tax Book of Dahlonega will be open at the Bank of Dahlonega from August 16 to September 30 for the collection of City taxes for the year 1926. A B Ray, City Treasurer.
Water works and sewer bond election set for September 1. Registration opens August 9 to September 6 at Phillipson's Garage. R A Phillipson, Clerk.
W P River announces for the Legislature as a Democratic candidate in Lumpkin County. The primary is September 8 1926. He pledges straight forward honest service and thanks supporters from two years ago.
In Lumpkin County Georgia T F Christian administrator of the estate of H G Brackett deceased asks the court to be dismissed after full administration. Citizens and creditors are cited to show cause why letters of dismission should not be granted on the first Monday in September 1926. August 2 1926. Signed W Townsend Ordinary.
J. F. Proerr announces his candidacy for the Georgia General Assembly as a Democrat in the September primary. He thanks supporters and pledges to represent Lumpkin County to promote progress and prosperity.
The sheriff will sell at the courthouse door in Dahlonega on the first Tuesday in September 1926 within legal hours for cash the described lands of Lewis Brady Jr. including lots 471 482 and 89 acres in part of 472 and 10 acres in the northeast corner of 481 in the 15th District 1st Section. The sale is to satisfy a 1920 Justice Court execution from the 887th District in favor of T J Smith.
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