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Newspaper
Dahlonega Nugget
Location
Dahlonega, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1920
Page
1
The Island of Black Cats refers to Chatham Island in the Pacific Ocean. It is overrun with black cats living in lava crevices by the coast. The cats subsist by catching fish and crabs, not rats or mice.
The text explains that fog alters distance perception by making distant objects look larger. It notes that a person seen through fog appears bigger and farther away than usual, affecting apparent size and depth judgments.
A boy named Gerald visits his friend Billie and finds Billie’s house being raised for alterations. He races home and tells his mother the house has grown legs and is too high to reach.
The Boston Post notes origins of key inventions with Friceson building screw propellers in a bathroom the cotton gin made in a log cabin and parts of the first American steamboat assembled in a church vestry.
An enormous asphalt deposit in Jueyete province near Tacloban Philippines lies so close to shore that ships can anchor and load cargoes directly from the mines with minimal overland transport.
Mr Growcher notes the only benefit in hiring a doctor to make the group appear younger is that many older men might seem to have a reason for their past foolish behavior.
A London Punch quip notes wallpaper loosening as residents lean against walls. The joke hinges on ongoing use and casual neglect of home interiors in suburbs. No further concrete details or named individuals are provided.
Quote fragment discusses tyranny of will by rulers nobles or assemblies. It references Blackstone and the idea that any wanton restraint of the subject's will is tyranny. The text reflects a historic legal-philosophical viewpoint on liberty and authority.
A brief exchange shows relief and lingering tension as one person discloses a near fatal illness and the other responds with guarded gladness. The mood shifts to anger as the conversation continues, revealing strained relations.
Parker and Tucker exchange a witty exchange judged as a remark about style and expectations in a courtroom setting. The judge oversees a flippant dialogue reflecting social attitudes within the era.
A compact quotation from Horace Walpole reflects on perception. It contrasts comedy for thinkers with tragedy for feelers, offering a philosophical lens on human experience.
A collage of short items and observations from varied sources describes curiosities, jokes, science notes, and cultural quirks. It notes ostrich strides, reflexions on morality and politics, weather and geography tidbits, and trades from ginger to rubber restoration methods.
The Boston Post explains that atoms split into electrons and smaller particles. It compares the atom to the Boston State House with electrons as moving people and notes debates over whether electrons are matter or ether.
Two Irishmen take a job cleaning tall windows and improvise a plank plan. Mike sits outside on the plank while Pat inside. The gag collapses when Mike shouts about the window leather and Pat replies to stop where you are. Pat then asks which way Mike went as he leaves.
An Irish attorney John McGrath sued a Cincinnati saloonkeeper for 200 dollars in squire court. A jury was demanded and seated. McGrath pointed to the defendant and portrayed him as a vile whisky seller, arguing the jury should decide. He won the case.
A humorous quip from Ladies' Home Journal ponders asking Shakespeare about authorship after death. A practical wife vows to settle the question in heaven by asking Shakespeare herself if he is there, leaving the husband to face the scenario if not.
A grocer's boy whistled while serving a female customer. The elderly customer scolds him as rude. The boy explains the governor ordered whistling to earn the money, shocking the customer with the unusual instruction.
The United States Bureau of Markets reports Alexandria on hand cotton at 261000 bales on July 18, up from 220000 last year and 84000 two years ago. Global cotton supply across all classes stands at 4927937 bales, more than 1.5 million above last year.
A personal note describes recovering from a severe illness, gaining weight and color during a summer outing, and a companion's remark about the author having “had a nice vacation” on their face as they returned home.
Fern leaves, a common plant, are described as excellent natural preservatives for packing food fruit and meat. Potatoes wrapped in fern leaves stay fresh from winter digging to spring.
The Boston Post states George Washington died at midnight on Saturday December 1, 1799, marking the final hour of a century. The remark emphasizes a symbolic end and the dramatic timing of his passing.
The five highest structures are the Woolworth Building at 865 feet, Metropolitan Life Tower at 700 feet, Singer Building at 612 feet, Municipal Building at 582 feet, plus City Hall in Philadelphia at 547 feet and Ulm Cathedral in Ulm, Germany at 528 feet.
Jack tells Ethel about higher prices and Hihel adds that everything has gone up since the war. The Yeoman Shield quote reflects postwar price concerns and living costs increasing.
Jud Tunkins claims no coal shortage would occur if former singers of Down in a Coal Mine would mine with picks and shovels and keep their word.
A fragment notes irony as London restaurants open to all nationalities but one establishment posts a sign at its entrance reading For Japanese Only, highlighting racial segregation amid cosmopolitan dining.
A Times-Picayune item jokes about Jack’s dullness tied to no work and all pay, reflecting social humor in a New Orleans publication. The piece uses playful language to critique idle living and suggests a lighthearted take on gay themes without explicit discussion.
The rat moved from India to England by 1727 and by 1750 reached France, later spreading across Europe. This note traces the species’ continental spread in the 1700s.
A clipped Life snippet reveals a terse exchange about Flo and a marriage proposal. The dialogue centers on whether Flo made violent love, with the reply denying such acts and noting only a marriage request.
A brief odd note about Albania lacking a newspaper steam rail line and postal system contrasts with a people’s tradition of burying in flour to keep silver bright for a long time. The fragment presents a curious, surreal snapshot.
A note on tennis tracing its roots to the twelfth century highlighting the game's ancient origins and enduring appeal.
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