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Newspaper
Dahlonega Nugget
Location
Dahlonega, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1918
Page
4
Food Administration figures show the United States shipped to Allied destinations about 1.4 billion dollars in food during 1917 18, with meat and fats up 844.6 million pounds. Hoover notes voluntary conservation, plus women’s pivotal role, enabled larger wheat and meat exports despite domestic shortages and a weak 1917 wheat crop.
The 1918 digest shows Lumpkin County taxable value at 1 874 477 dollars and a state tax of 8 mills. The court fixes county tax at 62 cents per hundred, plus local county surtaxes for debt, court expenses, sheriff fees, jurors, poor relief, and roads totaling 1.92 dollars per hundred. The levy is to fund debt, courthouse repairs, officers’ fees, courts, poor relief, roads, and public institutions. Done August 19 1018 by Ordinary W. B. Towns?eon.
Public auction under a Lumpkin County court order will sell multiple tracts of land in Lumpkin County Georgia and the estate of F J Williams and P Z Williams with details of parcels, boundaries, and a secured debt. Cash terms. H Saver administrator.
The London Chronicle recalls that Thomas Yale, founder of the Great Seat of American learning, lies buried at Wrexham in North Wales. A root from his ivy grave was sent in the early 1890s to Professor Phelps, then American minister in London, to plant against the college building.
Volney Williams of Waycross announces his candidacy for Railroad Commissioner to succeed George Hillyer, subject to the September State Democratic Primary. The Tifton Gazette endorses Williams, noting six years editing the Waycross Journal-Herald and active state service including the Georgia Legislature and Democratic Executive Committee.
The Georgia State Board of Entomology warns that army worms are appearing in multiple sections of the state on young corn and other crops. Early dusting with arsenate of lead mixed with air-slaked lime is advised, using a flour sack to spread the powder, with best results in morning or late afternoon.
The ministry of food promotes a cheap potato butter made from mashed potatoes butter or margarine and salt costing about 1d per pound. Potatoes are boiled, mashed, sieved and mixed with butter, then colored and preserved to keep longer. Keep in a cool place and follow package instructions for preservatives.
The Siamese flag will switch from the white elephant on red to a red white and blue tricolor. The Christian Science Monitor notes mixed feelings, praising allied resolve yet lamenting the loss of Siam's unique flag. It points out many nations use red white and blue and questions Siam's move.
An advertisement from a coffins dealer north of Atlanta touts a wide range of coffins and caskets with copper linings and warranties to match Atlanta prices. The dealer claims superior quality and invites customers to inspect stock firsthand.
Directory lists city government figures including Mayor Maretal Alvermien and trustees J. Prasett A. Keith T. Jackson W. Gurley and school board members such as L. B. Smith G. Walden J. Moore and H. Higgins Also noted are county officers and clerks including tax collector and coroner with several names and partial titles.
An advertisement promotes Pure Herb Tablets as more than a laxative. The copy asserts digestion and kidney Liver and blood benefits with no weakness and immediate improvement. It offers a three month course for one dollar with money back if no relief, via Ashland Ohio manufacturers and Dahlonega Georgia agent W B Townsend.
The notice outlines total yearly costs from $126 to $175 covering board, lodging, books, fuel, lights, and uniform. It boasts a mild climate, mountain location, discipline, and a top military department with a cadet band. Programs include AB and BS with agriculture mining engineering and commercial science. Dormitories and officer supervision are emphasized. For more information contact President Dr. G. R. Glenn.
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