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Newspaper
Dahlonega Nugget
Location
Dahlonega, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1920
Page
1
The New York Sun proposes transforming rooftops of tall buildings into sky parks for children. Skyscraper roofs would host playgrounds kindergartens and day nurseries offering fresh air away from traffic fumes and congestion while keeping kids safe from wheels and hooves.
A Popular Science Monthly method suggests cleaning a ring with a white paper cone to draw through prongs and polish the stone. Then place a fresh paper over the diamond and moisten it with saliva to reveal black spots as a test of clarity.
The British Astronomical Association notes a bright border along the night side of the early Moon, forming a circular ring in some lunations. T. L. MacDonald reports the border length varies, with sharper definition around two and a half days old and fading by day seven.
The United States Department of Agriculture notes that Far East natives long ate edible bamboo sprouts before Nebuchadnezzar. The tender bamboo sprout, prepared like asparagus, is declared a delicious spring vegetable for American tables.
The game is popular among English women with many London billiard halls catering to female players. Parlors feature regulation green cloth tables slightly lower for comfort, offering a dedicated space for women to play billiards.
Secretary Meredith notes in the American Rose Annual that roses symbolize joy sorrow love and war and connect progress to culture. He praises those who propagate develop and cultivate roses for enriching life and the landscape with beauty.
A brief quote from the Boston Transcript entertains a theory that Bertie is brainless due to being raised on a vacuum bottle. The remark implies a humorous critique of Bertie’s upbringing and intelligence.
The government runs twelve demonstration farms and three experiments to aid Indian reservation industries. About 400 farmers stockmen and assistants live near communities to teach and advise. The service issues large loan sums as initial capital for self support and oversees loan liquidation. The value of all property including mineral returns nears $1 billion.
A worried Slater leads his five sons into a shop, asking for suits for all of them. The tailor happily accepts a large order and asks about material. Slater coolly demands sheet iron for the garments.
A Birmingham Age-Herald excerpt depicts Satan taunting a new arrival about his loud cries. An imp retorts that on earth the figure attended revivals and converted periodically, explaining he once mistook a white hot cinder path for a sawdust trail.
Mrs D returns from a month of travel and asks about scandals. Mrs B replies that there have been no scandals since her departure.
In Union City eight year old Billy Clark and Winchester peer Turpin Tritt battle over their towns claiming the county seat. The playful dispute ends with Turpin declaring Winchester the best because of the county seat while Billy bets Union City also holds one.
Philadelphia faces a housing shortage as officials urge construction of between 25 000 and 40 000 houses to meet demand for residents who are homeless or nearing homelessness.
Queen Marguerita of Italy recognized Puccini's musical gifts and sent him to Milan to study at her expense, enabling his early career development.
Not at all pleased by the performance the exchange between He and She implies Hamlet’s motives were questioned. The Boston Tran script framing suggests a critical reaction to the production with focus on setting and mood.
Charlotte, widow of Emperor Maxmilian of Mexico, aged 79, lives at Chateau de Bouchet near Antwerp. She remains largely ignorant of the past five years and shows only anxiety during the Antwerp siege, never hearing of her brother Leopold’s death, with friends and staff described as gone on a long journey.
The Swiss solved lumber supply with a 2,800 acre communal forest near Zurich. Regular scientific forestry yields about $20,000 annually or $7 per acre, mainly for fire wood. Forestry protects agriculture, benefits climate, and provides a steady local business.
The Columbus Dispatch columnist George F. Burba argues that plants and wildlife persist after adversity. He notes grass and weeds push to reclaim damaged ground and that living beings often lose hope, unlike resilient flora that continually struggle to survive.
A light exchange from the Boston Transcript shows one character wishing for a sister and the other suggesting to propose to a nice girl, framing a humorous domestic moment.
The article notes several bamboo plantations already established in Georgia and Louisiana. It explains bamboo is a giant grass not a tree, grows from the roots, shoots a foot daily, and can reach 50 feet with a 4 inch diameter. It requires no cultivation and has many industrial uses like hoops ladders and trellises.
In a tense exchange the victim accuses the suave dealer of misrepresenting the premises while the dealer claims truth. The detective notes a large billboard was removed from the property before closing, reflecting tensions over aesthetic standards and disclosures.
In a wary dialogue, Jings questions the credibility of an affidavit offered by Bings. Both emphasize careful verification practices as they discuss the reliability of the document and its potential impact.
A farmer recalls his boy Josh dressing in overalls and seeking a belt and buttonhole bouquet to mock his appearance, illustrating a rustic anecdote about self expression and humor.
May was seen as favorable for supernatural appearances and marriage luck. Maidens rose early to gather Mayden and cast it for a good husband, while catching a snail and throwing it over the shoulder signified luck and a future spouse's initials on a slate. Beltane marked May’s first day with boisterous rites, a king and queen of May chosen for ceremonies.
Popular Mechanics May issue reports a wireless alarm bell now actuated by a new S. O. S signal. The system streams 180 dots per minute from a distress ship and operates automatically.
An inventor outlines a simple kit to convert a bicycle into a motorcycle by mounting a tank and motor on the handlebars to drive the front wheel. The device is described as compact and easy to attach for converting ordinary bikes into motorized machines.
A witty speaker notes golf as a sociable game after friends remark on its tees. The exchange highlights social aspect and playful banter about golf culture.
Brief note reports a humorous exchange about fatigue and constant idleness featuring Mrs Goodsoul-But and Cadging Clarence-Orful. The item captures a lighthearted vignette from London society.
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