Worth Seeing Muffler and Cut-out Ordinance Enforced
City Council confirms a muffler and cut-out ordinance will be enforced within city limits, outlining the new rules and expected compliance from residents and businesses.
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Newspaper
Dahlonega Nugget
Location
Dahlonega, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1926
Page
4
City Council confirms a muffler and cut-out ordinance will be enforced within city limits, outlining the new rules and expected compliance from residents and businesses.
Public sale ordered by the Court of Ordinary Lumpkin County will offer the east half of lot 816 in district 12, 1st section, about 20 acres with a bungalow. Proceeds go to pay debts of Robert J Hutcheson estate and heirs. Sale set for first Tuesday in September 1926 at Lumpkin County Court House. Cash terms. Admr Extraneria McGowan.
Robert McMinrran of Clarkesville Georgia announces candidacy for re election to the office of Solicitor General subject to the September primary. He notes two previous terms with a four year interval and pledges fair and courteous service if elected and asks voters to consider his record. He emphasizes continuing efficient duties while canvassing the circuit.
A candidate for Judge of the Superior Court in the Northeastern Circuit announces intent to run in the September 8 primary. The letter notes previous candidacy, gratitude for past support, and urges voters to support the current judge seeking re-election after sixteen years in office.
A four foot long motor driven life buoy was tested at Redondo Beach California to speed rescues of drowning persons. It resembles a small stall motor boat with a stern bar for clingers. The motor is controlled from the stern while the operator steers with the rudder.
Architect M. Henri Deneux in charge reports the Rheims cathedral restoration nears completion. All windows now have mullions and rose work restored, bindings of the glass repaired or remade, and most glass replaced with modern panes to be fully inserted soon.
Graham C C Dugas and J O Dugas seek incorporation of The Dugas Corporation in Lumpkin County Georgia for twenty years as an investment company to mine, buy and sell property, own stock in other firms, issue notes and bonds, and operate nationwide with a $100000 capital stock. Filing notes the court clerk, date July 29 1926, and the chair seal.
The city of Dahlonega will hold an election on September 15 1926 to decide issuing bonds totaling 35000 for waterworks 25000 of which fund water services and 10000 for sewerage. Bonds bear 5 percent interest and run thirty years with annual payments. Separate ballots possible for water works and sewerage. if only one passes the payments adjust to two sevens or five sevenths accordingly. Officials named include Mayor G H Moore and councilmen A Phillipson A R Ray B Housley O H Barrett T Roens N Fitts.
Russian observers using a captive balloon reported seeing Ensor's comet on February 28 at about fifth magnitude, aided by binoculars from half a mile high. London reports credit Seliwanov of Mirovedenie for the ascent and notes failed ground photography attempts on March 6.
A bullock, loosed from a herd bound for a Welsh city auction, ran through industrial and fishing districts causing chaos. It collided with a motor boat, then leaped into the sea. Despite a motorboat search, the creature drowned. the carcass was later found on the seashore.
A comic caption riffs on prudence with a character boasting a pun about an umbrella as savings wisdom. The humor centers on misperceived safety and a play on financial caution.
The Canadian National railways tested an oil electric train named with Dil as Fuel. The route from Montreal to Vancouver covered 8 997 miles and took 67 hours, under three days.
Gangs of laborers converted a mile of New Orleans street railway from narrow to wide gauge in a single night. They worked under electric sights and were hocked to trolley wires, completing the task with organized precision.
After a prisoner escape from Bergen County Jail in Sackensack New Jersey Sheriff Nimmo pushed flood lighting with the local electric company's lighting department and won authorization for the jail Twelve 500 watt flood projectors were installed and praised as invaluable Banks including Bank of Bogota and Greenville Bank and Trust Company also installed powerful lights for night protection
A young Scottish chemist claims to have developed Coymal a process that regenerates leather from ground up material into a fine dough with binding balance and coloring. The paste is calendered onto a cloth backing to mimic real leather and costs about half as much, though no patent has been filed as the inventor keeps the secret personally.
Dr. Frank Denny of the Boyce Thompson Institute in Yonkers New York reports in Popular Science Monthly that a chemical bath can force freshly dug potatoes to sprout immediately. This speeds crop cycles by reducing the rest period before new growth begins.
A Kimberly South Africa bank disclosed a treasure held for a forgotten depositor valued at 7500 dollars. The notice invites the owner or legal heirs to claim the diamonds within three weeks, listing the depositor as missing or forgotten.
A playful exchange appears between a couple with sharp wit. The woman rejects marriage while the man quips about hosting a crowd at her expense referencing a parliamentary cast.
Despite rising vacuum use and hardwood floors, the United States alone produces about 60 million broom handles annually. Much of this output goes to households with large broom factories in the Midwest, and exports reach Iowa and beyond to Canada Great Britain and Europe.
An 18-foot photograph in the Seattle Chamber of Commerce lobby captures a colossal Douglas fir found on the Carbol river. The tree stands about 284 feet tall with its base 145 feet up, and it measures ten feet six inches in diameter, making one of the largest tree photos printed.
An advertisement promotes telephone service with low rates for business and residential lines. It highlights a MWxtension option in shared housing and desk set fittings while urging readers to subscribe and join the new directory.
A Georgia Ninth District candidate for Congress describes farming and business background, deep local ties, and intent to serve faithfully if elected. The letter emphasizes birthplace, parental roots, and dedication to the district ahead of the September primary.
A candidate declares his bid for Solicitor General, touting his record as a lawyer and prosecutor. He notes the current solicitor has served three terms and urges voters to decide fairly and vote for him if they deem qualified. He promises to serve the circuit with fairness and dedication.
Jon Collins outlines a Democratic primary bid for Congress in the Ninth District. He advocates more federal road funding, improved farm conditions and labor, and argues Southern Congressmen can influence national legislation. Born in a log cabin, he describes early poverty and years of self-reliance. He cites education at Liwassie, Mercer, and Virginia University and notes four years as Solicitor General. He seeks the chance to serve residents.
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