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Newspaper
Dahlonega Nugget
Location
Dahlonega, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1920
Page
1
An unclear fragment mentions Mickie addressing a boss about advertising in a man's business. It references a competitor named Dow and suggests confusion or denial about prior acquaintance, but details are incomplete.
A group of ancient tablets found in Om, dating up to 4000 years old, secured by Juford University. Several bear prints of the Zers and include a sundried contract naming Darius of Babylon. The inscriptions use cuneiform writing, adopted by Babylonians after Sumerian origin, and later used by Assyrians with changes on clay bricks.
A man visits a major furniture dealer to buy a writing desk priced at 800 francs. The salesman offers a chair for 50 francs and explains tax and discount logic, concluding that buying the chair with the desk would save 80 francs and avoid extra charges, a decision framed as prudent economy.
A visitor asks about the lawyer's bruised face while recounting a case in which the attorney argued that the defendant deserved mercy because he owns a fool rather than a criminal. The judge approved a lenient outcome after a well-delivered plea.
Naturalists note modern hens have larger heavier eyes than ancient stock. Eggs average about two ounces, with shells making ten parts, white sixty, and yolk thirty. Egg white is eight percent water and shell about two percent organic matter plus one percent phosphates of lime and magnesia. remainder is carbonate of lime.
The article discusses global gold flows amid war, noting state controls expanding in banks and treasuries while private holdings shrink. It cites 1914 1919 U.S. gold and silver totals, shifts in production since 1915, and policy moves in the United States England Australia Germany and France to manage gold exports and pricing.
A collection of wry maxims on talent and tact, romance, self respect, and social behavior. It comments on press agents fame and the ease of entertaining neighbors by self mockery while noting men’s assumptions about indispensability and borrowing.
Ancient writers described Mountains of the Moon as a mine and a source of the Nile. They pictured a range spanning Africa from east to west, but modern maps show these mountains as vanished or imaginary due to early explorers knowing little about Africa’s interior.
Freight charges now amount to 22 cents per ton mile while a suit sells for 50 dollars. The article notes freight costs have become a minor factor in the rising cost of living, contrasting past rates with current pricing.
The essay argues that thoughts are real forces influencing actions and others. It notes that hate sends a poisonous influence into the world while love generates kindness and helpfulness, affecting the environment around us even if the source is unseen.
In a quoted exchange, a speaker asks what acts as the great obstacle to women's political success. The reply asserts the secret ballot as the core barrier, reflecting attitudes on voting and civic participation.
In a quoted exchange from a historical page, one participant recalls a seance where the spirits were deemed bad. Although no visual apparitions appeared, the presence was inferred by a distinct smell, signaling a negative spiritual impression.
The quality and value of US clay mined in 1918 declined in output but rose in value from 1917. About 2,840,000 short tons were mined and marketed valued at 9,207,000 dollars, or 8.28 dollars per ton. This marks a 10 percent drop in quantity but a 14 percent increase in value. Imports fell in both quantity and value.
T A Chamberlain of Hanson Massachusetts reports a hen killed a live mouse found in her bill after causing a stir among the flock. The event highlights unusual poultry behavior observed on the farm.
A line of argument questions a man’s business success and cites his routine leisure. The exchange notes he plays golf each afternoon and attends a dancing party every evening, implying a social backing for his status.
A Washington Star quotation notes Seth Slicker favors risky deals with strangers because he has lived so long in the community that a stranger is the only man he can hope to fool.
Experts estimate near complete depletion of Italy’s livestock during the war. Recovery will take several years as authorities note a large portion of animals were slaughtered for food.
The Porter Springs District reports Townsend intends to buy the office. Evidence shows Townsend trimmed the ordinary’s expenses from 70 to about 20 dollars a month, with no county cost, only legal fees. The piece questions Townsend’s candidacy and highlights Ben Smith’s alleged improper fees, grand jury actions, and a 1915 1916 account of 650 dollars for services.
A plan envisions a grand cross shaped church complex to honor Christians of India who died in the war. Four church divisions representing Church of England Roman Catholic Presbyterian and united boards would share a central dome with archways and distinct decor.
A Chicago Tribune item recalls a late night incident where a man hurled a shrink bottle at a window. It shattered the pane and splattered red liquid on the suspect, aiding later identification.
A Birmingham Age Herald snippet recalls a once promising pupil who topped his classes and drew high expectations. Now he heads the very school he attended, earning a salary of 1500 dollars a year.
A Chinese philosopher notes China avoids being no man’s land though war risks loom. The dialogue contrasts devastation with the image of shared borders and the danger of inviting impressions.
Mr J H Thomas M P warns that next year will be worse, sparking relief among supporters who feared the year would not arrive. London Punch reports the candid remark reflecting wartime strain and public sentiment.
A reader shares eagerness to earn money while learning touch typing and improving skills. The Louisville Courier-Journal notes the student’s comment about mastering the touch system and seeking funds for typing materials.
A fragment from the Grand Rapids Press mocks a household head attempting cheerful dance steps at breakfast while joking about a new chimpanzee gland taking effect. The brief quip highlights family dynamics and light satire.
Local quip notes Mrs Newedd Jolu and her spouse debating a speaking tube between dining room and kitchen to avoid dish throwing by the cook. The exchange highlights domestic humor and everyday home tensions.
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