Land Sale to Satisfy Bank Debt in Lumpkin County
By virtue of a security deed to the Bank of Dahlonega a parcel in Lumpkin County will be sold at public outcry on the first Tuesday in January 1922. The tract comprises about 170 acres across several lots in the 11th District and 1st Section, with water power and mineral rights excluded, and is tied to a note for 238.18 dollars due November 1, 1914, default having occurred by M R Bryan.
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Georsis
Lumpkin County
Bank of
Yahoola Creek
Black Mountain
M. R. Bryan
Bank of Dahlonega
Bank Or
Dahlonega
Lf. I. Jackson
Special Teacher Examination in Dahlonega Court House
A special examination for teachers not holding a general elementary license will be held in the Dahlonega courthouse on December 4 1921 beginning at 8 30 a m The exam is for those who expect to teach in the county and who failed to pass last August or failed then Suurnttz C 8 8 December 5 1921
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Dahlonega
Suurnttz
Election for Trustees by Lumpkin County Boards
By order of the Board of Education of Lumpkin county each school district is requested to hold an election for Trustees on Saturday, Dec 24th, 1921, from 10 A M to 12 M. Managers must report to the County Superintendent the length of each term. Each district fills vacancies by specific year terms: three vacancies elect 1,2,3 years. two vacancies elect 3 years and the other per the one held over. Single vacancies are 3 years.
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Board of Education of
Lumpkin County
New Idea to World on Architecture and American Skyscrapers
The author traces European architectural decline from the Georgian to Victorian styles and praises American skyscraper innovation. He credits American training in Paris for the modern, utility-focused style, noting tall buildings in Boston and Chicago. He commends plain, honest material use over ornate English ornament and plate glass trends.
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Europe
Victoria
Baron Hiuusmann
Germany
Munich
America
Manhattan
W. L. George
Harper's
Boston
Chicago
Oklahoma
Paris
Parachute Mail Delivery Advances Worldwide
The article notes rapid development of parachute air mail delivery in the United States France and England. It credits pilot skill for landing accuracy and highlights a two speed parachute under development in France, predicting parachute mail could become the norm.
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United States
France
England
Popular Mechanics Magazine
Concentrated Golf Joke Reveals Witty Wife Insight
Mrs. Robinson dismisses golf as a mystery while watching her husband struggle in a bunker. She calmly opens a novel and quips that he could play all his games in one place if he wished, delivering a sharp, humorous sting in a domestic scene.
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Robinson
Clever Ruse About a Penny Meter
Jones complains about a gas bill and Robinson suggests a penny in the slot meter. Robinson claims it saves money by encouraging children to insert pennies for birthdays, a ruse to reduce expenses.
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Jones
Robinson
Dallas News
Turn About Is Fair Play
A brother strikes his sister during a storm and is parried when she returns with a pin, claiming the act is lightning. The scene unfolds as they echo weather phenomena to justify their actions.
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Brother
Sister
Hard Living on the Roadside
A tramp who had been prospecting at a house joins his companion at the roadside. When asked about luck, he mutters that bread is hard to come by and bears a stone. He contrasts this with the harsher fate of bread and a bulldog, echoing London ideas.
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London
Eighty Years With One Cook in Missouri Marmaduke Family
A Missouri family portrays an unrivaled servant record with Clara Edler serving the Marmaduke household since 1841. Now about 97, she recalls historic events and fed generations with fried chicken and biscuits. The long tenure links to Virginia and Alabama Crawfords and a notable Missouri educator founder.
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New York Sun
New York
Missouri
America
Leslie Marmaduke
Waterman Avenue
St. Louis
Clara Ed
Humboldt
Col. Marmaduke
Marmaduke Military Academy
Sweet Springs
John Marmaduke
Crawfords
Virginia
Alabama
Marmaduke
Fisherman's Chances
A concise remark contrasts fishermen weathering lean days with those who boast big catches. The author notes the unseen labor of the man who roams the creek all day, returning with little, yet facing similar appetite and daily hardship.
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Lamar
Father and son bonding at base hall games urged
The article argues a father who skips taking his young son to a baseball hall game misses a world of enjoyment and a key chance to bonds and share life’s moments.
Fashion follows: men chase styles through women’s lead
A quip notes that women follow fashions closely while men mirror them, underscoring social fashion dynamics as observed in London.
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London
Proof of Love Engagement Motive Revealed in Banter
A dialogue unfolds about a broken engagement with Miss Gadthwaite. The suitor explains the motive as her belief in fortune telling predicting three marriages and a desire to avoid being first on the list. The exchange ends with a cautious, lighthearted note on fate and commitment.
The Lover Laughs at Locks in Wayside Tales
A fragment from Wayside Tales titled The Lover features ironic lines about love and its seriousness. The voice questions conventional vows with playful humor and wry observation.
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Lockr Smiths
Just So Dogged Work Dialogue Noted
A Toursville Courier-Journal snippet quotes a husband claiming hard work and a partner retorts that a dog spends time fooling around instead. The exchange reflects domestic humor and social chatter in the period.
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Toursville Courier-Journal
Eloquence Plus and the Northern Visitor Clash
A northern visitor asserts racial beliefs while an old-fashioned southern gentleman retorts. The exchange centers on a Black bootblack addressing Rice, reflecting racial tensions in the era.
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Birmingham Age-Herald
Perfect Fool Argument Sparks Gentle Reply
A quarrel between a man and wife ends with her exclaiming about perfection. He gently replies that none of us is perfect, delivering a soft, humorous conservation about human frailty.
Wealth and a Wordy Reformer Comment
A fragment cites money and a reformer who has prospered. A quoted exchange notes a stroke of luck from meeting a rich, conscience-stricken person, suggesting intrigue around backing and influence without further specifics.
Bright Walls Said to Boost Factory Output
A report claims bright colored walls in factories and workshops raise worker efficiency and production. Experts say vivid hues lift mood and alertness, potentially improving output on the factory floor.
Century Starts New Century Date Misunderstood
The article clarifies when a century begins or ends. It explains that a century ends after 100 years and the new century begins the following year. It notes the present century started in 1901 and will not be 1900 as some imagine.
How She Got In Aunt Dolly Spencer Named Milford Mayor
The Philadelphia Public Ledger notes Aunt Dolly Spencer will become Milford’s next mayor. It cites her cherry pie as a key factor in voters’ affection, suggesting her crust helped her win the election.
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Dolly
Spencer
Milford
Philadelphia Public Ledger
Knock at the Worker Boss Eyes on the Clock
A brief Boston Transcript quip notes tension between a boss and young female workers. Miss Playne stands out as the only one not glued to the clock, while a stenographer jokes that she would stop if not afraid of it.
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Miss Playne
Boston Transcript
Determined Kytie Declares Planned Marriage Against Opposition
Kathryn announces plans to marry Billy Poullion despite opposition. Kytie says Billy will not resist if he sees Kytie is real and determined.
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Kathryn
Billy Poullion
Kytie
Billy
Chinese famine in Nanking area described by missionary reports
Mrs. Guy L. Sarvis from Nanking writes of famine conditions near Tamingfu as the dean of the University of Nanking aids relief under the international commission. She details villagers living in bed to save strength, sparse clothing, torn houses used for fuel, and crude cave shelters as hunger and disease rise in spring.
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Guy L. Sarvis
Nanking
China
American Committee For China Famine Fund
Sarvis
College of Arts
University of Nanking
International Commission
Tamingfu
The Nature of Time Across Philosophers
The London Times notes that time, the essence of life, has long intrigued philosophers from Kant to Bergson yet remains a lived reality for individuals. It argues time’s brevity, the pressure to use it wisely, and the recurring human effort to measure and steward this precious gift.
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Bergson
London Times
Waiting Room Conversation Hears Manila Bay News
In a crowded doctor’s waiting room a patient asks what’s news and the doctor responds that he was just reading that Admiral Dewey has captured Manila Bay. The moment is shared as the next patient steps into the private office.
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Admiral Dewey
Manila Bay
Holidays for Prisoners at Samoa Jail Ended
In the American jail at Samoa a custom granted well behaved inmates a Sunday holiday with a Friday departure and Monday return. The privilege was drastically reduced after some paroled prisoners robbed officers quarters during their time away.
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Samoa
Night Raider Bride Advice Sparks Old and Young Marriages
A witty exchange cited from The American Legion Weekly contrasts the Old Married couple's thriftiness with the Young Bride's pride. The Night Raider article frame highlights gendered marriage counsel and domestic quirks.
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Charle
the American Legion Weekly
Conversation Over Miss Blank’s Worn Facial
A brief exchange notes Miss Blank’s face showing wear. The remark suggests she has worn the same expression for decades, humorously dating back to about 1870.
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Miss Blank
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