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Newspaper
Dahlonega Nugget
Location
Dahlonega, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1918
Page
1
A businessman rises to greet his wife or female visitor in his office but does not rise for a stenographer or worn employees. The practice is not a statement of disrespect to female staff but reflects a convention in business where men and women work together on roughly equal footing.
A Manchester hospital uses a novel whirlpool bath for rheumatism after typhoid and dysentery. The 12-person tank holds 4 feet of water at 93 degrees Fahrenheit. Bathers sit immersed to the neck, then rest in quiet, dimly lit rooms after an hour.
Reflective meditation on liberty wisdom language and religion tracing their development across time. The piece compares sudden insight to dawn light that travels long distances and tolls endured before revelation becomes clear. It emphasizes patient effort shaping human understanding.
The article notes that Chinese women served in the Tao Ping rebellion era before Russia. It cites that in Nanking in 1853 an army of 500,000 women was recruited, organized into brigades of 13,000, and led by women officers.
A Dorset man digging in his garden at Stalbridge uncovered a well preserved skeleton. The skeleton's teeth remained sound and a coin inscribed with Caesar Augustus lay in the mouth, recalling Roman occupancy of England.
The bloodhound began as Sleuthhounds named for tracking deer and boar. When wounded game broke away and was lost, these dogs followed blood trails, leading to the enduring term bloodhounds.
Japhet notes the ark is crowded with animals, while Shem agrees and adds the scene reminds him of apartment houses that allow many pets but exclude children. The exchange highlights urban congestion and selective housing practices through a biblical allegory.
The colors and designs of rugs from the Orient carry national and individual meanings. They symbolize traditions and reflect social values, virtues, and vices woven into every pattern.
In dialogue, Miss Cayenne jokes about uniforms shaping feminine styles and expresses hope against excessive skirt shortening while noting Highlander influence as fashion shifts loom.
A quip from the Washington Star notes that true wisdom comes from probing a person until you expose a knowledge gap and then feign mastery in explaining it.
A reflective note on aging and humor as time passes. The author contrasts current perception with earlier wit about veterans of 1898, suggesting that fond references may fade or shift in meaning as years accumulate.
Quote reflecting Socrates would question contemporary curiosities about hairless Mexican poodles tailless Manx cats and pacifists lacking peace. The remark uses irony to critique modern paradoxes.
A light exchange features Mr Oldboy and Miss Bright where he declares a bold sentiment and she playfully challenges him. The dialogue captures flirtatious banter typical of witty social columns.
A reflective piece links a noble aim to vitality, claiming purpose heals mind and heart and boosts health. It asserts faith and spiritual life renew the body and guard against common ailments. The discussion pivots on the idea that spiritual vitality supports physical well being.
The article notes that concrete ships are touted as novel for government use in wartime but have history. It recalls 1849 when Frenchman Lambot launched a concrete boat and mentions many experiments and successful floats. It adds that Dutch and Italian makers have long used concrete barges.
Within Ukraine borders lie the principal iron ore deposits in Russia. The Krivoi Rog district development has fueled rapid Russian iron and steel industry growth, now reliant on southern ore for about 70 percent of its output.
A reflective note on pictures enriching living spaces. The author likens images to windows and loopholes of escape, offering solace, storytelling, and connection beyond the room. Images serve as consolers, books, histories, and sermons read without turning pages.
The writer recalls a rare sight of a line of swans against a sunset sky, towering a mile high, a moment so memorable it lingers beyond ordinary memory. This observation, cited in the Atlantic, underscores how fortunate perception can become a lasting impression.
Robert M. Green credited with introducing ice cream soda to Philadelphia for the Franklin Institute semi centennial celebration in summer 1874. He served the delicacy as something absolutely new and advertised it at that time.
The lobster shell bears a black or bluish pigment secreted by the true skin. The skin also secretes calcareous matter after each molt, blending lime and pigment. The pigment turns red when placed in water at 112 degrees.
A quoted dialogue debates usefulness and retirement age, asking if a man loses value by forty. It suggests that wealth and circumstances determine continued usefulness and potential laziness.
Creditor vents frustration about constantly climbing stairs to collect a debt. Debtor counters with a humorous note that he plans to move to the basement. The exchange highlights tension over mounting collection efforts and a suggested relocation.
A Charles Dickens line on how judgments are swayed by numerous unseen influences, stressing the need for a guard against bias in decision making. The quotation emphasizes vigilance over subjective factors shaping our views.
A jurist recounts a quip about an uncle aiding a youth by giving a copy of the city directory, illustrating a humorous take on how a name is formed from local listings. The remark echoes a judge's comment about naming and social standing in a small community.
In a candid glimpse, Flubdub relies on his wife to draft his novels while noting his own laziness. He hints that once she is trained, she may take over the writing entirely.
A reflection on sin and its impact, asserting the soul bears the hurt when sin enters a person, and that moral injury is the deepest wound attributed to humanity.
A reflective quote from Bayne notes that every professional must encounter the hardship and tears of others on their path to success, urging empathy as one climbs.
Baude argues enlarged neck glands point to dental sources as primary lesions before implicating the tubercle bacilli. He urges physicians to order dental care as an indispensable part of any treatment plan.
A urged plan advocates daily five mile walks and vigorous daily effort to shed fat and achieve an ideal figure. It also praises tonic baths as beneficial for many young women who suffer from tired feelings and urges a fair trial of such baths.
Ornamental Japanese and Chinese persimmons hold high rank as landscape trees. In full leaf they are handsome and when loaded with orange fruit they become striking garden features. They thrive in California and in some southern states elsewhere.
The record lists historical population estimates from Busching 1.0 billion in 1787, Fabri and Stein 0.9 billion in 1800, Stein and Herschel 0.872 billion in 1888, Dietrich 1.266 billion in 1858, Kold 1.22 billion in 1865, and notes latest calculations put world population at about 1.4 billion.
Abundant sardine populations reported along the Galician Andalusian and Cantabrian shores. Sizes range from about 4.5 to 74 inches, weight 24 to 68 grams, with occasional larger specimens captured.
The judge quotes Gillis describing a marital row sparked by a taxi ride home. Bump misnames the destination when asked by the driver, saying "Wome" and prompting the driver to ask, "Which one?" indicating confusion after a night out and a tense dispute.
A reflection on men who accumulated little cash but left behind families rich in memories of happiness and shared life.
An Italian scientist's figures claim that six hours of sunshine on a square mile of Earth's surface delivers heat equal to burning more than 2 600 tons of coal.
A newspaper-voiced reflection on a wife who married to reform her husband and survives to sixty, portrayed as a pitiable, weary figure without becoming a widow. The tone emphasizes social judgment and gendered expectations of marriage and reform.
A quippy exchange notes preference for the 44 caliber war macaroni over vermicelli with a nod to Samuel Weller. The remark frames a tongue in cheek controversy about size and type.
The Monitor's armament featured two eleven inch guns firing 180 pound projectiles, contributing to its defeat of the Merrimac.
A concise maxim urges action over lingering fear, advocating proactive prevention rather than lifelong anxiety. The speaker stresses practical preparation to head off potential problems before they arise.
A reflective slice of life about luck and hardship noting no one receives all the good or all the bad. The passage counsels balance and resilience, urging readers to accept misfortune and fortune as common to all people.
A shopper laughs at the absurdity of her purchase as the crowd watches a massive sale item go home with her. The moment reflects the carnival atmosphere of the day and the surprising affordability of the centerpiece.
A compact maxim notes that riches without charity are nothing and charity without riches shows true worth. The saying contrasts wealth and generosity as essential for virtue and value.
Medical science links tainted mouth to rheumatism anemia neuritis ulcers stomach kidney diseases diabetes heart trouble and nervous exhaustion. Infected gums may harbor pneumonia germs, causing broader health concerns.
The piece argues the musical instinct is often hereditary citing Jews as a historically musical people. It notes that artistic talent in parents does not guarantee children will follow suit, referencing Wordsworth and a countryman’s quip after the poet’s death.
The piece extols the value of diligent, high quality work across professions. It contrasts the historical horse and buggy doctor with today’s faster automobile to emphasize timeliness, efficiency, and consistent effort as keys to success.
A simple swing shelf with two inch wide slats and three inch gaps keeps old papers tidy. Tie bundles without lifting, then store in a corner ready for sale.
Mrs Brown, after entering a store to buy a waist, hears a sales girl request service via a speaking tube saying a humorous line about sending down a jumbo, as reported by a judge. The anecdote highlights a comic misunderstanding in a shopping scene.
A student reports that data from U S insurance companies show whites living longer than blacks as a finding on longevity. The claim relies on insurance company records and statistical interpretation.
The British Medical Journal states the only sure method to judge if a sufferer with an irritable heart can handle extended exertion is to subject them to progressively increasing exercises with careful after care and examination after each stage.
The passage notes that the ancient world largely believed the earth was a sphere at the center and moving around the sun. It credits Aristotle as a key force in overturning and discrediting this view.
Microscopic one cell organisms evolve poisons to kill predators that feed on them. The passage notes that germ destroying toxins form in the blood of humans and animals as a result of these microbial interactions.
Experiments show a housefly can move 160 feet per second about 110 miles per hour when pushed. The insect typically travels little, but can accelerate rapidly when motivated.
Quote from Albany Journal on why some men never reach the top as they pause to steady others above, describing the restraint as a social penalty in striving.
A six year old boy named Willie asks his older brother after collecting his monthly report card if B A D is good. The line reflects a child's blending of letters and curiosity about evaluation results.
The Boston Transcript records a boy describing a recent incident where he recalls being struck by a "naughty boy" who has a black eye. The exchange focuses on the child's memory and the unnamed aggressor's injury.
A compact aphorism notes a sentiment of hopeful endurance even when hope seems gone, attributed to Mrs. Darbauld expressing a steady inner resilience.
A famed author sent an article about Zola to a New York editor who rejected it for being overly pessimistic. He split the piece into two parts titled Tolstoy and Balzac, replacing Zola with those authors. The editor then accepted both revised articles.
The piece notes widespread reaction to a London newspaper ad seeking a loud second hand gramophone for reprisals. It argues the circumstances behind such a demand are familiar to many and will eventually require scrutiny.
The campaign recruited children and sparrow clubs to eradicate house sparrows but led to indiscriminate killing of small birds. Thousands of beneficial insect eaters were destroyed, achieving the opposite of the intended goal.
Unadulterated orange oil has a strong aroma and is used in perfumes essences soaps beverages cakes and confectionery. In Jamaica its principal use is in manufacture of fancy biscuits especially wafers used with ices and iced drinks Gis Logic.
The piece discusses the origin of the saying in union there is strength, noting it is ancient and used in various forms. It cites a Latin author who stated small states prosper by unity and great ones fall to discord. It also references an American author from The Flag of Our Union who wrote United we stand, divided we fall.
The Boston Transcript quotes the London Telegraph emphasizing life as constant effort, not calm breathing alone. It contrasts tranquil philosophy with the need to hustle to earn money each week to cover expenses.
The labor and capital dispute concluded on Monday with all weaving sheds expected to operate normally from Tuesday. Gandhi’s vow to fast until settlement hastened the end of the stalemate.
A method explains day length by doubling sunset time for daytime duration and doubling sunrise time for nighttime duration, applicable to any date. The guidance emphasizes simple angular measurement to determine the year's day night balance.
Thibet remains largely governed by native leaders who are part of the Mongol race while the Chinese government handles foreign relations and maintains small garrisons of troops.
A French clock features a perforated dial with numbered disks for 12 and 24 hour time. Rotating either disk reveals the figures through the openings to display the chosen time.
A reflective aphorism quotes De La Bruyere on how those who misjudge us harm only the phantom of their own imagination. The line appears as a public quotation in a miscellaneous section.
A witty take contrasts the old saying about winning a man’s heart with a new idea that the path to his finances lies through practical spending and budgeting. The piece reflects domestic humor and social mores of Louisville society, hinting at financial savvy in marriage.
A concise reflection on how mistakes teach better judgment and wiser methods, emphasizing that errors reveal inefficiencies and guide improvement across tasks and decisions. It underscores that error-driven learning spurs better planning and disciplined execution.
Gilbert Murray argues against assuming modern humans are cognitively superior to ancient peoples. He suggests human brain or soul development is uneven and not steadily faster over time, challenging the idea that later eras imply higher mental stages.
A brief reflection on facing reality rather than idealizing life. The author urges self discipline to adapt to life as it is, rather than reshaping it to personal ends.
The text traces peltry use from ancient Europe through early history, noting its role in covering the body and restoring beauty and comfort in times without artificial heat, when dwellings were damp and life crude. It emphasizes peltry as a solitary true means of personal presentation and warmth.
The passage argues brevity is the soul of wit and urges concise handling of important subjects. It claims a speaker who conveys key points briefly will win royal welcome in any audience.
Census data show more women reach extreme age than men. In 1900, among 95 to 99 year olds, 6,298 people were living and 3,536 were women, illustrating a gender gap in longevity.
Wyse notes a memory strengthening pamphlet given with a loan as Burrows thanks him. The Boston Transcript quotation frames the moment with a wry, literary tone.
Since phosphate deposits were found in Tunis in 1880 the industry has grown to the point that two of the world’s largest phosphate mines now operate near the Algerian frontier, reflecting a major regional development.
An advertisement from the London Street Railway Company in the London Free Press reports items left on street cars including an umbrella a white child’s mitten and a black woman’s veil among many other articles.
Miss Passay scolds children for not respecting age while Miss Pert notes the annoyance. The brief exchange appears in a Boston transcript piece, illustrating tensions over respect and manners.
A gospel motor wagon was constructed in 1896 for a New York pastor to preach. It carried capacity for ten singers and included a folding organ, showcasing early religious vehicle innovation described in the Chevrolet Review.
The first English guide book printed is Instructions for Fortaine Travel issued in 1642 by James Howell, a renowned traveler of the era.
A reader quotes a scene where a woman asks Mr Boreleigh for permission to continue knitting while they converse, noting her belief in keeping the mind occupied during talk. The dialogue reveals a calm, domestic moment.
An aging perspective echoes a wary view of youth believing events occur by chance while experience understands them as natural results. The quote attributes insight to a father figure over a younger man.
The line notes that the greatest scholars are not always the wisest, suggesting wisdom may lie beyond formal study and tradition. It invites reflection on true understanding, urging humility and open-mindedness in pursuit of knowledge.
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