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Newspaper
Dahlonega Nugget
Location
Dahlonega, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1928
Page
4
Dr L Walker of the University of California presents a theory that leprosy may originate from soil and need not require isolation. He cites Hawaii experiments and soil exposure, noting findings are tentative and require further substantiation before policy change.
In Morocco near ancient Hesperides ruins archeologists dig this year to uncover remnants of a Roman city Luxus founded over two millennia ago by Caesar legions. A group of prominent French and other archaeologists recently inspected the discovered sections.
The graves of Wild Bill Hickok and Calamity Jane in Black Hills are to be improved with massive stone monuments and bronze tablets bearing portraits. An estimated 800000 to 1000000 tourists are expected to visit this year and many will climb Mount Moriah to view the graves.
Old water front sailors recall a time of great sailing fleets on the Pacific coast but the Twentieth century shows the disappearance of sailing ships from Seattle and Tacoma. Since the year's start only one sailing craft, the barkentine Centennial, has passed the straits. The March arrival marks its retirement from active duty, reducing the Pacific sailing fleet to fewer than a dozen vessels.
Woman identified as an organizer and her daughter along with accomplices face charges of conspiracy to violate immigration laws. Officials say they helped smuggle about 400 aliens from Canada to Detroit over 18 months, charging fees of 55 to 75 dollars per person.
Isvestia reports Moscow faces severe housing shortage after World War I and the revolution. The population rose from 1.5 million in 1920 to about 2.142 million, while housing area per person shrank to 6.7 square meters. At least 8 million square meters of lodging are needed to relieve congestion. readers propose fixes such as bunk beds, every room with a window, and limiting occupants per room.
Archaeologists report ancient earthen jars found in Nogales Arizona are over two millennia old. Byron Cummings University of Arizona dean dates and inspects relics noting snake centipede and bird designs. Jars credited to Mihouse people predecessors of Pueblo, among oldest relics unearthed in Arizona.
Spokane city officials report a modest fee strategy at the municipal golf course yielded a net profit of four thousand dollars for the previous year. The figure reflects sustained course activity and prudent management of expenses.
Washington. Sun exposure for children is encouraged with specially designed sun suits from the United States Bureau of Home Economies. Miss Ruth O'Brien leads textile research to create a romper progression from sleeveless to loose trousers, using loosely woven fabrics to admit rays.
Glencoe Minnesota resident Beneke, eighty one, says he has walked about 180000 miles. He recalls walking from near Chicago to Glencoe in 1858 and daily long treks with wooden shoes.
California Institute of Technology professors report a new radium based explosive is about 50 percent more powerful than TNT and 15 percent more effective than commercial dynamite in official tests. Captain Uik Zimmer of Los Angeles oversaw the tests with Lieut. Col. L. M. Adams directing research. Zimmer withheld explosive samples from analysis to keep secrecy for potential War Department use.
The Bureau of Fisheries plans to distribute 650 million fish and eggs this year in cooperation with 60 private nurseries. From 88 hatcheries and 83 substations, young fish will be released into streams and rivers nationwide, with 250 million fry planted in protected waters. The goal is more fish per water and quicker bites.
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