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Newspaper
Dahlonega Nugget
Location
Dahlonega, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1918
Page
1
The article notes John Paul Jones was Scottish by birth and an enterprising commander of American privateers during the Revolutionary War. It mentions his 177% admission to Dutch ports with two British ships, his death in Paris in 1792, and his remains later brought back to be buried in this country.
A Boston woman who met President Wilson says his looks are not homely nor handsome. A Parisienne quote notes that being the homeliest in Paris could yield distinct fame, illustrating views on beauty and public image.
Rats raided the Glenn house linen room as plaster fell from the ceiling revealing a rat nest. Harland Ray climbed to remove loose plaster and found silk stockings, perfume bottles, a flatiron, and other items, leaving how the iron was placed there a mystery.
A mother spots Vivian playing on backyard lumber and warns her to stay away. Vivian heeds the warning and shifts focus until Billy emerges. Vivian then cautions Billy not to climb the lumber as he might injure himself, noting he wears crutches.
A World’s Work item describes a Chinese belief that when a baby dies the evil spirit will possess the next born child. Parents tie an egg and mustard feed the dead child’s body to delay the spirit’s appearance, then boil the egg and seed to indefinitely postpone the date.
A fragment quoted from Puck presents a grim joke about a tramp who lost a foot as a baby. The exchange touches on life hardship and a faith in an afterlife restoration.
Two men, firm friends, faced a cruel bet when Axel proposed a coin toss replaced by Sandy’s pocketknife. The knife shot upward and declared a winner with the line If the knife stays up you win signaling a grim outcome for a mutual courtship.
Samuel Wesley in England reproduced from memory after 25 years an oratorio of over 300 pages he had composed earlier in life. He claimed the score existed in his mind’s eye with perfect accuracy, as if before him.
A witty dialogue between Congleby and Mimms on listening. Congleby notes a gleam in a listener’s eye signals inattention as they anticipate the next tale. Mimms asks if it shows prior hearing, but Congleby clarifies it means focus on the storyteller’s upcoming point.
A line from the New Maven Register comments on male attention to a woman with a purse, noting the speaker’s frequent wistful gaze when encountering a pretty purse bearer.
Uncle Eben defines patriotism as pride in one’s home and the ability to explain why one lives there. The quote frames daily optimism as a civic virtue and a measure of friendship and belonging.
The text recalls Richard Harding Davis reporting a busy year with events from Moscow’s coronation to Budapest’s millennium celebration, the Spanish American War, McKinley’s inauguration, the Greek Turkish conflict, and the queen’s Jubilee. It notes his constant output and a side project organizing a relief expedition to rescue John Drew from Harlem.
A school lesson on house flies prompts George to write a composition. He describes the fly as a visee with six legs and greater danger to public health than a lion, though he would still prefer a fly bite over a lion bite.
The article recalls Robert Louis Stevenson famed for children s verse and his act of stopping a man beating a dog. When asked why it mattered, Stevenson replied that the dog is God s dog and that he is there to protect him, and he did.
A reflective note likens imitation to a blessing aiding learning in difficult times. It suggests our current blindness may be a prelude to clearer sight later, using the dragonfly as a metaphor for growth before emergence into sunlight. The piece warns against burdening novices with advanced questions prematurely.
Edward helps at his uncle's grocery and market on Saturdays. A neighbor visits and asks about chickens, prompting the boy to proudly reveal that they carry all kinds of chickens alive dead dressed and undressed.
The Old Codger remarks that many ask if his niece will marry a certain young man. He explains she is certain of the engagement, while he remains uncertain until the event actually happens.
The passage states that in China each family member bears responsibility for family order and all city residents share responsibility for city tranquility. If a younger son commits a crime, the older son may be detained or punished for the offense.
A misleading assertion claims African mothers abandon infants by digging holes in sand under bushes while travelers are accused of assuming strange customs. The passage rests on stereotypes and lacks context or credible sourcing.
The government undertakes a comprehensive inquiry into leprosy in Japan. Discussion includes complete segregation of lepers on an offshore island and separating affected children from leprous parents.
A Popular Science Monthly writer notes Esparto shoes praised in Spain and Portugal for lasting 25 years or more. The soles reportedly survive over 6 000 miles of walking without appreciable wear.
An elder recalls Auntie Frettie as the most extravagant woman he knew. He notes she contracted measles at sixty seven and could have delayed them to age nine by acting promptly, as the judge remarks.
The article advises pouring sweet or olive oil into the ear to clog the insect and stop its movement. Then gently syringe the ear with warm water while holding a bowl under the ear. After removal, saturate cotton with oil and place it in the ear for a day.
The finest floors are said to be seen in Russian houses. For top grade work tropical woods are exclusively employed. Wir and pire are never used due to their sticky character which attracts dust and dirt and soon becomes blackened. Piteh pine may shrink even after seasoning. Mosaic wood floors in Russia are often extraordinarily beautiful.
The origin of the Ben Davis apple remains unknown with Indiana often cited, though horticultural writers doubt certainty. It likely appeared mid nineteenth century, was common during the Civil War era, and is said to have migrated west from Virginia, Kentucky and Tennessee. The variety yields well across a vast territory from the Atlantic to the Pacific.
A pattern album helps a devoted crafter store samples of each piece in a large Wank book with directions beneath. Note improvements to the directions aids future work and the volume would make a valuable gift.
A fine portrait of John Wesley, 30 by 24 inches with its frame, now belongs to an art collector in Philadelphia. The painting, by renowned Georgi Rommey, was purchased for 40 pounds.
The article explains rainfall is governed by temperature repartition in the atmosphere. It argues breaking equilibrium requires vast energy far beyond local vibrations from cannon fire, suggesting large-scale processes drive rain not small local disturbances.
Walter B. Smith of Bangor Maine has unearthed stones from a riverbank thought to be carved by prehistoric man The stones measure one and a half to two inches thick and eight to twelve inches long and emit musical tones when struck
The peanut not only feeds people but yields grain and forage for stock. Peanut hay rivals clover and alfalfa as forage and hogs fatten on the harvested nuts, producing up to 400 pounds of meat per acre.
Researchers report a prehistoric human remains discovery near Mexico City buried under three meters of volcanic lava. Initial estimates place the find at a minimum of 10,000 years old, with no known eruption of Ajusco volcano in recorded history, suggesting an ancient context.
Concentration is described as the most desirable mental faculty. It is the power to pay attention to the task or person at hand and acts as an investment producing dividends, including fascination.
A wry Exchange remark notes that men may learn from observing women but warns the lessons come at a high cost.
A prisoner says those words as the governor signs his pardon. The action frees an inmate after approval by state officials, signaling clemency in a high profile case. The event highlights ongoing debates over criminal justice and rehabilitation efforts.
Ohio State Journal notes that no wife’s relative ever required forcible feeding, reflecting editorial stance on medical or social matters and urging prudent care.
The text urges immediate action to count life, noting youth who act earn the upper hand while some resist guidance. It argues anyone can rise with the right task and realization, and that mastering the mind yields creditable results.
The article notes in 1872 Americans founded the Kerr Refuge at Canton the first hospital for the insane east of Suez. It housed 500 patients from all classes including mandarins colonels and beggars. Ninety percent reportedly recovered highlighting reformist views of care for the mentally ill.
A nature student notes two Caucasian donkey species the Persian and African types. He links Persia to mountaineers liking for chicken and suggests European roosters arose in a historic period. He also says Caspian sheep left broad plains between Persia and the Caspian Sea on a one day departure.
The United States Geological Survey notes continued limestone use as fertilizer and sweetener. Output in 1916 reached 1,006,876 short tons, valued at $1,146,582, up 512 percent in quantity and 460 percent in value since 1911.
Flying fish, found in tropical waters, flap their fins in a birdlike wing motion. The common belief that they merely glide on a quick swim is challenged by visible wing flapping. These creatures are also noted for being tasty at table.
A Sunday school teacher reads Psalm 78d to a boy who interprets the line about the prosperity of the wicked as a claim that wicked men should not have military funerals. The girl and boy discuss grim verses in a childlike way.
French chemists examine the Serpek process to produce nitric acid from air using bauxite as a feed. If workable, the method could link nitrate production with the aluminum industry and expand industrial connections.
An Illinois woman sought a dive due to her husband’s snoring and talking in his sleep. The article notes the husband’s sleep talk sparked curiosity and led to a humorous, exasperated account of marital challenges.
Fish and timber drive Norway's wealth with ships along the coast carrying either commodity. The text emphasizes the centrality of fish and timber to the Norwegian economy and trade.
Signs of rising American investment appear in Batavia and Sumatra where a rubber planting concern has acquired 50 000 acres.
A fragmented description notes a plane tree on Dinis island in a Killarney lake. The tale emphasizes its status as a unique or solitary tree of its kind in Ireland amid scattered quotations and uncertain commentary.
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