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Newspaper
Dahlonega Nugget
Location
Dahlonega, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1914
Page
1
North Goorin Agricultural College announces unique advantages under G. R. Glenn AM LL D Vice President at Dansonega GA. The notice highlights programs and opportunities for prospective students.
The new commissioner of Indian affairs told a Washington crowd a story about a doctor in a big eastern city who warned a patient against beef. The patient replied there is no occasion for alarm and could pay the bill, illustrating skepticism about danger and reassurance.
A Stockton telegraph report tells of a railroad worker who killed himself by stepping in front of a freight train. He left a note asking, What's the use? Good night, you rotten old world. The piece argues the world was not at fault but his life and choices.
In South Radley Massachusetts during the French and Indian War a girl Molly Smead was captured by an Indian lurker. She sang as she ran the gauntlet to evade whipping and later a ransom exchange led to her return. Connecticut troops captured a young Indian girl and a governor swapped her for Molly.
Minnie K Mendell and Lewis A Sparks of Herington obtained a marriage license after Sparks, a hotel cook, could not leave work. The probate judge noted it is unusual for women to apply alone.
A great detective identifies why a doctor cannot sit still by finding a pin stuck above the knee. The physician admits relief and pays the detective twenty dollars, the amount the sleuth declares as the fee. The scene unfolds with wit and tension in a brief exchange.
The passage argues that literature overemphasizes sex as a topic and contends this misrepresents reality. It defends traditional creation order and warns that blending gender roles signals cultural decline without attributing its source to specific authors.
In Philadelphia Owen Wister recalls Wordsworth’s career as a poet who sold poorly and spoke aloud during solitary walks. The anecdote notes his growing reputation as daft among locals at Rydal Lake, illustrating the tricky fate of poets in fame and memory.
An Irvington professor challenges a Purdue‑trained milkman on cow nutrition. The milkman replies with a witty line claiming cows thrive on vegetable sustenance rich in chlorophyll and butyrous qualities, requesting a pint.
New statistics reveal extreme crowding in Berlin with 3000 residents in a single house on Ackerstrasse housing over 8,000 people. The report warns provincial workers to avoid seeking jobs in Berlin due to lodging shortages.
A reader recalls a question about Edison and the first talking machine. The reply credits the Lord with creating the first talking machine, while noting Edison made the first that could be shut off at will.
A six year old boy named Don was assigned a back seat in school by his father with a promise of moving if he misbehaved. After a week the father asks where Don sits and learns the child now sits toward the front with only one seat ahead that has no desk.
A cheeky exchange notes Mike’s habit of being invited to wakes and funerals, portraying him as the “life” of mournful gatherings. His upbeat spirit marks him as socially indispensable in the scene.
A wry quote contrasts halves of society with a remark on exposure and understanding. The first line suggests social disparity while the second hints that half of people observe and half teach, implying a division in awareness and instruction.
The late Professor Copeland of Edinburgh University, an astronomy professor, jokes his duties were light though his class thrived. A friend asks about the astronomy class and Copeland replies that the professor is presently laid up with influenza.
Journal note recounts a courtroom aside where Mrs Doughboy’s reception and Mrs Willie's relations with neighbors are discussed. The banter mentions a jilting a title guarantor man for a hinderd and a judge remarks on evolving love affairs from abstract to concrete.
A dialogue excerpt shows Mrs Newed and Mrs Eaglebeak discussing a tense domestic moment. Mrs Newed admits rifling George’s pockets for change and discovering letters meant for posting. She fears scolding George for the intrusion while worrying about his reaction to her breach.
A humorous exchange ponders why a vegetable trust has never existed. The answer jokily notes a leek would inevitably appear in such a trust despite the ideal of prudence.
An exchange between Kloseman and Borrows features a brief, witty refusal over money. Kloseman notes he cannot lend unless accompanied, joking that his funds prefer company. The playful line hints at social banter rather than formal action.
A brief item notes a $20 counterfeit bill circulating and advises caution. The playful region dialogue shows characters Weary Wallie and Stupid Steve as speakers in a small local scene.
The Scottish herring season closed after a total catch of 4 200 000 erans, each eran equal to 750 fish, valued at £2 800 000. Despite the large catch, the fish curing firms endured heavy losses and a financial failure.
A fragmentary dialogue notes wasteful spending and a Pittsburgh smoker story as examples. The exchange names Gabe and Steve discussing imprudent gifts and a memory of a man giving to a smoker in Pittsburgh.
A playful exchange contrasts ambitions for home improvements with financial commitments. One line vows a high cupola on the house, while the other imagines taking on a higher mortgage to fund it.
In a casual exchange, two speakers joke about naming a descending elevator. One suggests calling it an enervator to emphasize the downward movement, prompting a light pun about the device’s purpose and mood.
A quoted exchangeQuestions about whether all men are born free and equal shifts to a reply affirming belief with caveat that not many retain it. The line reflects a philosophical/political moment ready for commentary and scrutiny in a literary or historical context.
Dialogue notes a boy named Clarence Fotheringwell Jones nicknamed Muggsy at school. Scribbles is asked about literary work and is described as having pens ink and paper ready for writing.
A remark recognizing a striking man as a pugilist suggests public interest in a notable fighter. The exchange implies fascination with athletic prowess and the social attention given to boxers in the era.
A humorous exchange reveals a character pondering deeper values. The man remarks on money while a jab about his wife hints at a domestic contrast. The line captures a social dynamic about wealth and priorities.
A fragmentary dialogue unfolds around a tangled tale. The speaker challenges unraveling the story, noting an excessive amount of yarn and complexity. No clear resolution or names are provided.
The article notes indications that lemons may be on the tariff free list Based on how freely they are distributed the implication is that they are exempt from duties This reflects a broader discussion on tariff classifications and trade policy.
A Baltimore American quip contrasts fishing habit with biting success, noting humor in everyday need and leisure as a social aside. The brief line captures a succinct exchange reflecting proportionate eagerness to fish versus catching.
A passerby recalls a scene where a person rose abruptly to offer a seat to a girl who had stood for half an hour. The moment prompted questions about courtesy and timing in crowded public spaces.
The Mountain Cub House welcomes transient travelers and the public with electric lights running water and 80 acres of shade. Proprietors Craig R Arnold promote meals and a comfortable stay at this North Georgia resort.
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