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Newspaper
Dahlonega Nugget
Location
Dahlonega, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1921
Page
2
The Georgia senate approved a measure imposing poll taxes on women. The piece notes state officials seek budget cuts, a new Hall county warden and guards for prohibition enforcement, and calls for tax changes amid rising living costs. It mentions local officials and various regional actions and opinions.
Prof A W Cain recounts arrival in New York on July Fourth week, describes Broadway, subways, Columbia University, student life, diversity of crowds, and contrasts between New York and the South, plus local notices and small town events in Lumpkin County.
Report describes an Atlanta man fainting when officers found nine gallons of liquor. In the same week in Atlanta two Black women were caught operating a five gallon still and reportedly sang a gospel hymn. A financial note claims Amero Sin bonds and European loans reach 90 billion. Meanwhile a snowstorm in Ouray left sixteen people nearly frozen as heat deaths occur in Chicago and other cities.
Bank reports and new ads appear on the qth page. News items include Wm Dowdy's illness and temporary relief, Constable Head's arrest on a peak warrant, Uncle James Grindie visiting Jog town District, and a Dahlonega trip of 112 miles. Reports touch on theft and stolen cars linked to Luther Calhoun, Millard Shelton, Marvin King, and N R Lawson with ties to liquor trades.
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