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Newspaper
Dahlonega Nugget
Location
Dahlonega, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1917
Page
4
Guidance on repairing loose screws in plaster walls. Withdraw screw, wrap with cotton string, dip in plaster of parts, fill hole, and press plaster behind to form a plug that secures the screw and increases holding power.
For a sick room choose a warm soft light, not glare. Make small bags from colored china silk to cover each bulb and cut a circle to fit. Run elastic around the bag edge so the bulb can be slipped out easily for removal.
A Sutton county wife asks if her husband has returned, noting he left two hours ago to be gone five minutes and fears he has found another woman. She says she would accept any man except his friends, hoping he stays away from them.
A quotation contrasts self-control with exercising a weak muscle, urging daily small acts of discipline that feel disagreeable to build instant action in moments of need. The author notes moral gymnastics as practice and applies it to personal conduct.
A child Louise is to have her first birthday party with no guests yet. Her mother instructs her to be pleasant and make the guests feel welcome. Louise responds with defiant courage, saying she will grin if they knock her down.
The Indian farmer in the Southwest advanced cultivation of American cotton and developed tobacco farming into a highly efficient and profitable industry for early colonies.
An epirammatist notes two views on education with one stressing conversation and the other focused on practical use. The Pittsburgh Dispatch contrasts these paths, highlighting debates over curriculum aims and cultural value.
Boiled rice is used to remove ink stains from the article followed by a clear water rinse. The method aims to lift the blot without damaging the paper.
Wise mothers stock medicines and remedies in medicine closets for children injuries from falls and accidents. The article notes the usefulness of having these first aid items handy and mentions that such products are sold.
A local household uses peat shells burned in the oven and laid on pantry shelves to deter insects. The improvised technique cites the shells as a repellent. No official endorsement noted.
A recommendation says drinking a cup of hot cocoa without sugar before bed helps prevent sleeplessness. The note advises using plain cocoa to ease falling asleep and avoid waking during the night.
A terse remark comments on women's shrewdness in detecting lies. The line implies quick judgment when truth is heard. The tone notes skepticism about honesty and cunning.
A brief exchange features a friend promising a return call while a young author, preoccupied, mentions sending something by postage. Puck delivers the wry aside, echoing stage whimsy and light social humor.
In Lumpkin County Georgia Susan A Bowers seeks a year support for herself and minor children from the estate of B L I Bowers deceased. Appraisers have returned and she is cited to show cause on the first Monday in September 1817 why the petition should not be granted. Also executor J London seeks discharge after administering James A London estate and is cited to show cause why discharge should not be granted on the first Monday in September 1917. Vernisha Andersen applies for a years support for herself and minor children from the estate of a deceased spouse and is cited to show cause why relief should not be granted on the first Monday in September 1917.
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