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Newspaper
Dahlonega Nugget
Location
Dahlonega, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1917
Page
1
In Alaska herring abundance signals growing value as a food fish. Whaling remains important with humpback finback sulphur-bottom and sperm whales common. a sperm whale yields about $8000. The Alaska salmon industry tops mining in regional importance.
A Chicago Tribune item recalls a Saturday grocery delivery by a boy and his younger lookalike brother. One week the younger was away, and the older boy came alone. Five year old Marian puzzledly asked, Say, did you growed up.
Professor Symes reports experiments show all soaps have septic properties to some degree and that germs rubbed into soap or dropped on its surface cannot multiply.
A simple home check places a tiny water droplet on a clean diamond. If genuine the drop rolls around the surface when moved with a pin. If fake the water spreads immediately upon contact with the needle point.
The banyan tree described as sheltering Alexander the Great and 7,000 men now spans nearly 1,000 feet at the head it bears about 3,000 trunks and forms a dense canopy that blocks sunlight. Other species similarly propagate in like fashion across the area.
The text describes a persistent nuisance who walks on the wrong side of the pavement, an omnipresent figure forcing disruption in pedestrian traffic. It depicts a form of pestering behavior and public annoyance on a crowded street.
The departing guest jokes about an emergency fund as Mrs Inwrong assures the host that two weeks’ stay won’t be a burden. The exchange is described as a “Catastrophe Funt” saved for emergencies.
The article notes that steel razor blades appeared in the early eighteenth century while earlier, men in the middle centuries used pumice stones to trim their skins. It cites Mr. Pepys on the stone method and marks a shift to steel blades in grooming history.
A Buffalo Times item recalls twelve baldheaded jurors in a Massachusetts hair-restorer case. Pondering the verdict, Brooklyn Hagle asks if it is justice while Albany Argus hints at retributive justice, calling the whole affair destiny.
A Pittsburgh Post letter calls out a misleading 30 million cats estimate. The writer argues for an accurate census noting some cats may seem numerous at night, urging a counted population figure.
May asserts she would never forgive him. Ethel notes she later married him. May counters that act proves she meant what she said.
Richmond Times Dispatch discusses the adage honesty is the best policy while noting many people seek cheaper alternatives. The piece reflects public attitudes toward value and integrity in finances and daily choices.
The Atchison Globe notes a patient’s fragile outlook as doctors hold a consultation. The report emphasizes cautious optimism and the uncertainty surrounding the prognosis in a concise local update.
During the 1745 Jacobite upheaval in England Pelham revived a device from Anne’s reign. Thousands of handkerchiefs bore portraits of young pretender supporters who hid in disguise. The portable images circulated nationwide, appearing on walls and aiding authorities to seize and execute many fugitives.
The flying lemur inhabits the Indian archipelago and measures two to three feet. Its body is bridged by a membrane on each side that connects the limbs, forming a parachute for gliding. It can soar about 800 feet between high and low points, roughly the length of a city block.
A Newark News report recalls a tense scene where a woman accuses a teacher of tearing Henry's shirt. The teacher admits and explains the boy's misbehavior led to the incident, prompting the threat to discipline with a ball bat if the child misbehaves again.
The latest absolute solar surface temperature estimate by F Biscoe of Warsaw uses spectro bolometer measurements at Smithsonian astrophysical observatory. He calculates an average of 7300 degrees Celsius with a plus 100 degree margin.
The article explains a method where suspected diamonds are pressed between two coins with fingers to test hardness. Real diamonds resist marks, while paste imitations may show crushed edges. A lens examination reveals the difference under magnification.
A Louisville Courier Journal excerpt lampoons daily chores as endless labor. A housewife compares washing dishes to Sisyphus rolling a stone uphill, noting the mythic struggle mirrors domestic tasks.
An Ionian Sea note describes a shallow spring in the bay of Keri on Zante where pitch and water foam up. The pitch has long been used by locals to caulk boats since Herodotus era. A wry aside on matrimony closes the piece.
An optimist is a woman whose daughter is engaged and whose son cares nothing for the girls. A pessimist is a mother whose son is on the way to the altar and whose daughter hasn't a beau.
A luncheon remark by a restaurant philosopher notes that fewer sons in law and brothers in law improve a man’s standing in high political life. The Marion Star reports the sentiment as a casual observation during the event.
A quirky collection of quotes contrasts dogs and dog care with money matters. It notes that a well kept dog costs about ten dollars a month, while a stray can fend for itself. It also mentions DIY book ends and a joke about the ultimate consumer, illustrating light, humorous newspaper filler.
A Boston Transcript line captures a terse courtroom moment where a lawyer answers a client’s question about the value of his opinion by candidly stating his fees. The quip underscores attorney client cost dynamics in legal proceedings.
The highest mountain in the Empire state was named in honor of Governor William L. Marcy. Its Indigenous name remains Tahawas, reflecting its sky-splitting symbolism.
Oil mills on the Pacific coast have operated for years using soy beans imported from Manchuria. They report a ready demand in the region for soy oil cake and other products.
A pointed exchange on marriage roles and the limits of influence within domestic life.
A Minnehaha report notes a misnaming incident where a stand-in was replaced by an incorrect name during a telephone exchange. The piece highlights confusion and the need for precise attribution.
A Buffalo Times column ponders opinions and the right to share them. It includes Uncle Eben’s quip that predicting trouble carries responsibility, noting that those who warned about a coming storm should prepare, just as others do.
A brief dialogue reveals Miss Steno choosing the proposer over Mr. Goldrox. She confirms she preferred his son despite previously seeing him, hinting at a subtle romantic development in a small community.
A Ruskin aphorism emphasizes that true virtue lies in considering and aiding the poor, not merely possessing wealth. Small acts of generosity and thoughtful consideration often outweigh large sums of money in value.
A pair of quoted exchanges reveals a cautious mindset. She recalls experience with him while he asserts a motto to think before speaking, and she mocks the difficulty of maintaining an animated conversation with him.
Sun dried cuttlefish or devil fish with suckers intact resembles a football. The shredded flesh seems more tempting than the tentacles.
A witty note contrasts how some people view friendships as assets to improve life while others see companions as liabilities to manage or discard. The quip sketches social calculus in a brisk, humorous frame.
The article notes a formidable Persian camel from Khorassan able to bear a 600 pound load while traveling about 20 miles per day. It highlights the animal's strength and endurance in practical transport uses.
A brief exchange features a man remarking on a severe cold and a woman replying she is glad of it because her hoarseness would prevent a kiss. The playful dialogue centers on restrained romantic tension.
A playful courtroom exchange ends with the judge warning the satirist to avoid bad company in the future while the satirist thanks the judge, promising never to return. The humorous moment highlights the tension between satire and judicial decorum.
Readable fragment lists city officials including mayors aldermen trustees school board and county officers with roles such as Clerk of the Court tax collector tax receiver surveyor and other named names. The snippet names G. H. Moor G. W. Gamp 0 B. Wray A B Keith J B McGee G W Vaughn H Hyers G Walden John H Moore B F Anderson W B Townsend T F Christian J M Davis Alfred Grixzale and H Head among others.
The Mountain Inn is now open for transient guests and the traveling public. It is advertised as the finest resort in North Georgia with comfortable rooms, electric lights, running water, ample park acres, and cool shade. Proprietors Craig R Arnold and associates promote its amenities.
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