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Newspaper
Dahlonega Nugget
Location
Dahlonega, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1905
Page
2
The Dahlonega & Nugget reports on governors race chatter in Atlanta and local events including cotton prices and a blaze destroying 200 bales in Augusta. It notes a Supreme Court ruling on municipal arrests, Southern Railway industry growth along its 7000 miles, and a city marshal’s past actions plus a fading Peruna sale in town.
A Dahlonega city marshal defends his enforcement record against a writer signed For Good Morals. The letter accuses lax action on blockade liquor and brothels, offers a reward for whistleblowers, and challenges the author to provide witnesses to convict violators.
The letter compiles political barbs and local rumors from Georgia towns. It mentions a rival Democrat, a split Hawkinsville church dispute, a lunacy trial setup in Lumpkin County, Billie Signal’s limited circulation, and a sensational Monroe Georgia missive about Billie Woodward three wives and a child.
Columbia University in New York abolishes football citing danger and lack of profit for students or the institution. The decision reflects a stance on athletic risk and university priorities.
The column notes most students prefer football despite injuries and praises Dr. Glenn returning from a Southern educational convention. A change to Monday night meetings for Literary Societies is proposed, with a planned Graded school library fundraiser. Cadet Whitley was expelled for falsifying, showing strict college discipline. Prof Galard traveled to Atlanta while Prof Barnes keeps the boys in hand.
Local notes report corn shucking nearly finished and a dispute ending with threats of a whipping over a burnt hat. A quarrel led to scuffles involving a son-in-law and others. A preacher bought cattle and a couple bought wool on a Sunday, sparking mention of Sunday shopping. New Comer.
Closing out at absolute cost except groceries Lam offers low prices on shoes dry goods huts nations and more. Cash or on time with approved paper twelve months at eight percent interest town property at very low price and terms to suit purchaser.
It has a thirty year reputation as the best medicine for colds croup and whooping cough and contains no opium or harmful drug. Citizens like it and it is pleasant to take. Sold by Dr C I Jones Druggist Dahlonega Ga.
Georg ia Lumpkin County will sell by court lur, Tuesday next, the highest bidder for cash. Property includes Lot No 577 578 579 in the Fifth District First Section each 40 acres more or less. Levy to satisfy an execution from the Justice's Court 140th District G M in favor of W Day Caters Corn and George Corn. Levy made by B Carrail. November 2th 1005. A M Davis Sheriff.
Hurcumisen Bros announce a sale at their Hartwell residence on December 20 for cash. The catalog lists 200 bushels of corn 500 bundles of fodder shucks and hay two milch cows one with calf a 2-year old steer four hogs two wagons a buggy harness farming tools and household items with sale starting at 10 oclock.
An old timey store notice claims low prices on all merchandise with no veto on cost. It guarantees fair weight and measure and accurate representation. The ad invites customers to call and visit, offering medium and high priced goods and to expect the best possible price.
Advertisement from H D Gurley highlighting sharp markdowns on groceries and dry goods. Items include Postell flour diamonds, sugar, lard, coffee, teas, blankets, hats, shirts, ties, and clothing with many prices slashed, plus numerous other reductions.
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