13 Dec 1918
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Newspaper
Dahlonega Nugget
Location
Dahlonega, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1918
Page
1
Tack receives a toy chest of tools for his birthday and with his father’s guidance learns each name and use. A neighbor visits and jokes about a hammer, saw, hatchet, and a punch line about a wrench to monkey with.
An essay notes the link between English proverb wisdom and national invention. It credits Sir Hiram Maxim with a deadly war machine and recalls that a device inspired by Benjamin Holt helped yield the modern tank as an antidote or countermeasure.
A short reflective piece urges contentment with one’s own world. It argues happiness comes from cheerful effort and wholesome thoughts, and not from envying others or desiring different circumstances.
Excavations near Cairo reveal small leather and wooden balls dating to at least 2000 B.C. The find is described as the oldest known balls of this type. No historical records detail how the game was played.
A witty anecdote features Young Fiddle, a learned man who declines a doctor of divinity degree. Friends and a colleague question his stance, and he quips that being named Fiddle is enough without adding D. D. to the title.
A civic voice hails the dignity and necessity of labor for every citizen. It praises the virtue in work for the learned and unlearned, urging that labor should always be welcomed and embraced by all members of society.
A church ceremony in Bedfordshire required a choir boy to stand on his head in the church yard while the church warden read portions of an ancient charity will to fulfill its terms.
A quotation on enduring deeds by General Sir William Robertson highlights how acts live on through successors who remember and carry forward the legacy. The message emphasizes memory and ongoing influence rather than the performer’s fate.
In a village hotel conversation, a guest asked which nation is most warlike. The doctor replied that vaccination is the most warlike, noting it is nearly always in arms.
A collection including the autograph of Lord Nelson and the captain who served under him at Trafalgar sold at auction for 850 dollars. The sale highlights historic naval figures and notable memorabilia changing hands in the current bidding round.
A witty remark notes that a woman may demand the last word in an argument, yet even after conceding it, one must be cautious or she will initiate another dispute. The quip reflects a sharp, humorous view of persistence in speaking order and conflict.
Daily Thought quotes Sir Thomas Browne: no man can justly condemn another since no person truly knows another. The reflection urges humility in judgment and cautions against quick moral accusations.
A brief note reports a fish dealer collapsing unexpectedly and dying as readers encountered him. No further details are provided on cause or location.
Betty reports to her father at the breakfast table that she stayed up late writing for a lecture. She brings a paper marked with the numeral 1 and cheerfully says she filled the page for him when he thought it would not be possible due to tiredness.
The text notes combs as toilet adjuncts dating to ancient times. Greek, Egyptian, and Roman women used them to arrange hair, with similar use among Swiss lake-dwellers. Materials included wood bone horn and ivory. Specimens have been found in recent years.
A reflective notice on seeking happiness and prospect in the west, contrasting a softened melancholy with a radiant but illusory pursuit of deep purple and greater good, as pondered in a Chicago Tribune passage.
In Porto Rico the moist atmosphere allows air plants to lodge on wires and other odd spots. The insulation rots where they take root and grow, producing unusual effects as they thrive.
The last will of Alexander Selkirk, inspiration for Robinson Crusoe, fetched $300 at a London auction. The document opens with a travel bound voyage and reflections on sea perils and life’s uncertainties.
A philosophical note argues that nature offers no automatic sustenance for human needs whether physical mental or spiritual. Humans must construct the tools and mechanisms they require, using available mechanical powers to create their own leverage.
A brief aphorism from the Houston Post favors a youth choosing twilight after completing four teen hours of hoeing crops to write love songs and war poetry. The remark mixes labor with artistic aspiration, framing a personal timing for creative pursuits.
A rural English belief holds that a bride must address her husband by name before anyone speaks to him at the altar to ensure a happy marriage. The custom reflects local wedding folklore and social etiquette of old countryside communities.
Allen recalls his mother complaining about many lady bugs in the house and asks if there are any male ladybugs, noting the abundance of insects. The exchange highlights a child's humorous curiosity about insect gender.
A wry item notes Providence may temper the wind for the lamb but warns against a man who lets himself be fleeced during wool-gathering. The quip reflects a cautionary, tongue in cheek tone about prudence and gullibility.
A Cleveland Plain Dealer note states that a floating item claims 5,000 bees weigh a pound. The piece notes bees weigh more when they sit down, presenting a quirky science snippet.
The Kansas City Journal notes that a store that stands out and is easily understood outperforms rivals that blend in. Clear branding and simple messaging help attract customers and boost success.
A Cincinnati Enquirer item jokes about faulting a wife for not being perfect, noting that a husband who criticizes a dozen mistakes daily still expects ideal behavior from his spouse. The remark frames marital expectations in a light, humorous tone.
A brief musing emphasizes satisfaction from acting in accordance with known rightness. The reflection centers on personal ethics and the reward of integrity.
A literary lament echoes Addison with the notion that preserving honor outweighs life, asserting the extreme stance that personal dignity surpasses survival.
The Peacock Throne once adorned Delhi’s interior as a costly Mogul centerpiece. It featured two peacocks with expanded tails and inlays of saphires rubies emeralds and pearls to imitate plumage. Valued at millions, it was seized by invading armies and now rests in a Persian palace.
Soften beeswax to a putty-like consistency and press it into cracks then smooth with a steel knife. Sand the surrounding wood and blend the wax dust for a matched color. When varnished the cracks disappear. Beeswax lasts longer than putty and resists crumbling.
A seventy year old? No, the obituary notes a ninety six year old British parliamentarian who faced death with a shrug. He claimed no secret to longevity beyond not worrying about health, enjoying smoking, eating, and drinking what he pleased. The piece portrays him as an honorary member of the Don't Worry club.
A tour group debated Darwinian theory when a guide replied that tourists may come from apes but his own background is Welsh. The quip preserves regional pride and humor in a concise clash of science and identity.
A reflective quote urging inner guard to spare kindness and give freely without hesitation. It counsels losing without regret and acquiring without meanness, and to replace self sorrow with the happiness of loved ones.
The quote credits Lucy Larcom and emphasizes triumph in overcoming uncontrollable circumstances. It notes a greater victory when challenges become helpers and the good in those situations is appreciated.
Postal officials state that any writing or printing on the address side of a government postal card besides the address itself renders the card unmailable. This rule covers messages or notes placed on the address side, enforcing strict postal guidelines.
The Memphis Commercial Appeal notes workers fret over delayed wage increases, with fear that no raise will ever come. It reflects long standing anxiety among staff about stalled pay and job security.
A Talmudic view notes Adam was created on a Friday and sinned and was expelled from Eden on a Friday. The claim presents a religious text interpretation of the week’s sacred timeline.
A Boston Transcript item notes a New Jersey man smoked cigarettes all day with no harm beyond the smoker’s death. The oddity frames the event as a death under odd circumstances, suggesting the cigarette binge had no apparent medical consequence aside from fatal result.
A quirky exchange from a Louisville Cour ier-Tournal item notes the phrase Semper fidelis and Sic semper as a humorous canine reply, with a dog responding to a boastful claim and the house head noting the exchange. The snippet reflects a playful, informal local scene.
The note lists Gibraltar as the smallest British possession at two square miles and India as the largest with an area of 1 968 29 square miles.
A brief feature from Our Boys' Magazine discusses how moods can mislead us into feeling positive when we are actually impatient and disagreeable, urging readers to pause and reflect on true temperament.
A St. Louis Globe Democrat excerpt cites Colonel Beanfugle quipping that some people never stay home except on election day and then overdo it. The remark highlights civic participation customs and partisan ardor with a touch of humor.
An observer using a microscope finds that a parasite on the common house fly is often an immature spider. The spider rides the fly, moving it from place to place until the host dies or the spider matures to feed on its rider.
The piece extols General Gordon's defense of Khartum as the longest modern siege lasting 817 days, nearly matching Sebastopol. It notes the tragic end as relief forces arrived days later, only to witness a disaster.
A Weenen native allegedly devised a chimney sweeping method using a ladder and two fowls. The fowls were released down the flue to complete the job, according to a colonial journal account.
The Immortals are the forty members of the French Academy within the Institute of France. Founded by Cardinal Richelieu in 1685, the institute was reorganized in 1816. Members are elected by current academy members.
The quote asserts fear fades in the presence of brave companions and courage rises when allied with stronger forces, claiming cowardice diminishes in solidarity and with duty, even exposing fearless conduct among the weak when supported by peers.
The passage explains that fog and hilltop twilight distort perception, making people or cattle appear much larger than they are because they seem farther away.
A child at Sunday school quotes a playful take on the Lord is my shepherd. She tells her mother that she learned the Psalm but humorously changes it to “The Lord is my chauffeur, I shall not walk,” reflecting a modern twist.
An ethnologist claims New Guinea natives are the world's shortest lived due to beetle eating and seawater drinking. The Louisville Courier Journal notes not every short life is merry.
Uncle Eben warns that too much gift of prophecy is dangerous. He says a man who already knows his future hand in a poker game is not fit to mingle with others. The remark blends humor with a slice of wisdom about foresight and restraint.
A retro dinner window romance gives way to a phone call as a suitor in days past would plunk a guitar. Now a son phones his beloved to meet him at the drug store signaling changing courtship norms.
To clear bluing, tie several thicknesses of cotton over the bottle mouth to filter the flow. This keeps the liquid smooth and free of dark particles as it exits the bottle.
Motivational line from Lucy Larcom praising steadfast effort and proving faithfulness through tougher tasks.
A fireplace grate built as a water circulating tube system has been patented by an inventor to distribute heat through a room. The design uses tubular members to convey heated water, enabling efficient warmth from a standard fireplace setup.
A brief tip advises using a small amount of ordinary salt with no soda to clean enameled ware, keeping it in new condition as described in the feature.
A barber in Seattle defends against misrepresentation by arguing customers expose personal troubles and stock tips, with the barber forced to listen to confidential patter. He protests that customers can ruin him financially by sharing a bum tip or scandal, while claiming the fault lies with the talkative client.
Edward Judson argues greatness arrives not by pursuit but through self forgetfulness. By focusing on aiding others, beauty eloquence popularity happiness and intellect follow as natural byproducts rather than results of hard labor. The quote emphasizes serving others as the path to personal excellence.
A reflective passage on how the presence of certain people elevates character. It asserts that with these individuals one cannot harbor meanness or unkind speech, and their company brings purity and a noble influence that stirs better thoughts and a purer voice within.
Experts differ on when China began rugmaking with some viewing it as a native art and others as an acquired one. Still, Chinese rugmaking is clearly a very ancient craft alongside other Flowery Republic arts.
Tip shows how to lift ink stains using cold water and common soda. Apply cold water to the stain, cover with soda, and let sit about an hour until the stain disappears without leaving a mark.
A humorous note from Stars and Stripes contrasts American and French reactions to a tire blowout. In the United States the moment prompts alarm with “There goes our tire,” while in France the same event is greeted with relief as “That was only the tire.”
The Welland canal in Canada links Lakes Erie and Ontario to bypass Niagara Falls. It spans 27 miles, was built by Canada, opened in 1888, and cost about $30,000,000.
The Y M C A states it is undenominational and serves all young men. It seeks the social mental physical and spiritual well being of members regardless of church affiliation or religious beliefs.
The common black pencil uses graphite not lead. The term lead pencil comes from old leaden rods once used to draw lines before graphite.
Uncle Eben voices a dislike for complacent bragging about not working. He stresses pride in labor and the value of doing one's share, contrasting it with others who boast of laziness.
A quoted fragment recalls a child fearing burial alive asking his mother to place him in a vault with a nickel in his pocket so he could ride home on a streetcar if he awoke. The note reveals a haunting preoccupation with safe passage after death.
A brief quotable exchange from Life magazine notes a friend saying Sambo has secured a position while Rastus counters that the job is not secure yet as the boss can fire him any minute. The remark reflects era slang and worker insecurity with a humorous edge.
New Zealand relies on imports for most high quality furniture and industrial lumber. Oak ash hickory and other timbers arrive chiefly from the United States United Kingdom and Japan forming the bulk of the sourced wood.
The Boston Transcript quotes a man with a garden on the opposite side noting that the question why a hen crosses the road never proves difficult to him. The remark suggests simple practical insight rather than mystery.
Scientific American describes gruesome uses of human fat in making candy fat stock derived from hospital cadavers and morgue derelicts. It notes the practice of frying fat and also mentions candles made from human fat for special purposes.
A monkey at Mekitaristra monastery on St. Lazarus Island in Venice toppled a bookcase, scattering aged letters that reveal a long correspondence between Lord Byron and the monks of St. Lazarus.
In a southern plantation setting two enslaved boys named Berry and Wesley perform milking duties. Wesley shows industrious effort while Berry shirks, hoping Wesley will do the work. The house Indy questions Berry about bringing in the milk and Berry affirms, mentioning Wesley’s prior help.
A teamster defends restraint in handling mules arguing profanity harms sensitivity and precision with horses. The exchange highlights discipline and humane treatment in animal driving practices.
The Indianapolis Star quotes a near-cynic remark about Eve as the first snake charmer. It suggests that mere man was given a handicap at creation and that Adwim lacked a soul, implying Eve used a serpent to provoke jealousy in her husband.
The first museum originated in the Palace of Alexandria where scholars were maintained at public expense, akin to public servants in Athens Prytaneum. Its founding is attributed to Ptolemy Philadelphus circa 280 B.C.
A quotation from the Ohio State Journal describes the pain caused by a new type of American, a constructive critic who declines to be proud of his country until he must face it.
Wax candles that have become dusty can be restored to a bright white by rubbing them with a clean piece of flannel dipped in spirits of wine. This quick household tip uses readily available materials to refresh aged candles.
A brief note on how silence and silver tongued chatter shape exchanges in business and daily life. It contrasts quiet restraint with persuasive speech, likening talk to metallic elements and cost to a nickel price for a call.
A Paterson Call quip notes that heredity shapes people beyond upbringing and birth, suggesting that the higher a person rises in life the more their innate nature asserts itself.
Martha BR Holden reflects on her extended experience as breadwinner and the noble charity it teaches toward men, offering a personal, reflective tribute to masculine resilience and shared responsibility.
A note attributes a New Year resolution to Adam, implying a turning point or commitment. The Indianapolis Star framing suggests a light, reflective item on personal change and the idea of renewing habits at year start.
In a vivid line from a child’s cry, Este exclaims to his mother to glance outside where a man appears markedly whiskered and unwell, prompting a startled reaction in a domestic moment.
Tradition holds that a morning rainbow signals rain while an evening rainbow indicates fair weather. Observers note the old rule as a guide to daily forecasts.
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