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Newspaper
Dahlonega Nugget
Location
Dahlonega, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1912
Page
4
A seasoned diver from a large wrecking company recounts a near fatal encounter in the Gulf of California when a huge shovel nosed shark stalked him after he filled a pearl oyster bag. He blinds the creature by stirring mud, escapes behind a rock, and surfaces just as the shark lunges.
In a suburban town dialogue the first commuter asks if a cook is treated as family while the second commuter responds firmly that they would not presume such a liberty. The exchange hints at everyday social boundaries in domestic service.
The article praises modern flat kitchens as compact and ingenious spaces that entice women to keep them tidy. It notes parlor rooms with minimal artistic features and laments facilities lacking wonders, while highlighting electric appliances, porcelain tubs, glass shelves, and gas ranges as attractive selling points.
A terse exchange about wisely listening and speaking in a pair of men’s dialogue. One warns that a chance to speak to a so called wise man is rare, while the other notes the difficulty of getting a word in.
Governor Joseph M. Brown proclaims a proposed constitutional amendment in Georgia to require annual tax returns to the Comptroller General by March 1 and taxes due by September 1. The measure, submitted for ratification at the October 2, 1912 general election, outlines ballots for and against the amendment and sets publication and enforcement rules.
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