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Newspaper
Dahlonega Nugget
Location
Dahlonega, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1922
Page
4
In a rainy New York night, Bob McIntosh borrows an umbrella from a deserted seat on a trolley car and returns to claim it, only to realize the car continues on with his own umbrella now in possession of the driver. The exchange ends with Bob angrily finding his umbrella still in the car as it speeds away.
The article compares pulling power of horses, men, and an elephant. Two horses weighing 1,000 pounds each pulled 8,750 pounds, 550 pounds over their combined weight. An elephant at 12,000 pounds pulled 8,750 pounds, 3,250 pounds less than its weight. Fifty men about 7,400 pounds pull 8,750 pounds, equal to the elephant and more than their own weight. One hundred men pulled 12,000 pounds.
Daily devotional prompts with verse citations from Psalms Luke and Matthew. Each day presents a theme such as eternal protection grace and mercy and seeking the kingdom of God. Includes Holy guidance on daily trust and avoidance of self praise through scripture references.
Tem ple Manning describes a currencyless Eskimo society in northern Greenland where meat serves as trade medium. Wealth equals hunting skill, with precise repayment and communal sharing guiding daily life. Women contribute by processing hides and sewing garments, and the community remains small, peaceful, and morally upright.
Scientists trace folk tales to Architeuthus giants found near Norwegian shores. Dr. James Ritchie notes a specimen with 80 foot tentacles and a total length near nine feet nine inches, arms extending fourteen feet.
The piece argues hunting and outdoor life attract sportsmen, using forest lands for recreation. It notes the value of living game seen by visitors over repeated sightings outweighs viewing the same animal as dead in the recreation scheme.
The suffragist, eager for citizenship class, struggles to hear the desk clerk. When asked occupation she cannot grasp the question and finally answers “Second wife” after stumbling through basic queries about age birthplace color and state.
Mrs W M Peden of Navasota Texas recounts recovering health after feeling weak exhausted and overwhelmed. She credits Cardui with restoring appetite rest and strength and notes taking Cardus as a tonic. She urges other women to try Cardui as sold by all druggists.
A Royal Geographic Society member estimates global land areas and carrying capacity. Fertile lands 28 million square miles, steppes 14 million, deserts 1 million. With fixed densities, Earth could support about 6 billion people, reaching full capacity around 2072 if census trends continue, though errors limit literal certainty.
A solemn person asks his brother if he will wear a golden crown in the hereafter. Mr Peckton replies he cannot wear a fancy cloth without feeling conspicuous and uncomfortable and fears never getting used to a golden crown.
Catarrhal deafness stems from inflammation of the Eustachian tube lining. The remedy claims to act through the blood to reduce inflammation and restore normal functions. Circulars free. available from all druggists. J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio.
Two candidates announce for Northeastern Circuit judge seats subject to the Democratic primary. J C Epwards cites thirty years as a lawyer and seeks fair impartial duties. I H Surron of Clarkesville Ga solicits support for the Superior Court judgeship with a pledge of prompt fair service.
A letter to voters announces Rupert McMillan and Howard Thompson entering the race for Solicitor General, subject to the Democratic primary in September. The candidates request support from both men and women, expressing appreciation for backing in the circuit.
Dr Homer Head surgeon and physician promotes hosiery sales in Georgia with weekly pay or commission. Darby Pennsylvania firm lists 88 styles, flexible hours, full or spare time positions, no experience required, plus Watkins Remedies and various household goods. Mail for free sample and full details from The J R Watkins Co Dept 77 Mendohis Tenn.
The article traces early African presence in what became the United States from 1528 to 1619 and beyond. It cites Narvaez expedition slaves in 1628, enslaved people with Memedez in 1565, possible 1520 slaves at San Miguel de Gualdape, and notes Jamestown links. It mentions the Treasurer and the Dutch ship shires in 1619 and the first American built slaver Desire in 1686.
The piece discusses Robert Louis Stevenson’s legible when well and odd scrawls when ill in his writings on The Master of Ballantrae. Sir Graham Balfour suggests a hidden meaning in the phrase Athole correspondence and humlicide Justice.
The passage contrasts material wealth with spiritual value, arguing money alone cannot buy love, friendship, mercy, or virtue. It emphasizes that wealth without mind and soul yields little and that true riches come from character and spiritual assets rather than possessions.
The piece explains how Chinese traders and foreign speakers use pigeon English or pidgin to fill gaps in vocabulary. It notes terms like "sing song pidgin" for concert and "talkee pidgin" for conversation and observes that real English is replacing pidgin with increased contact and education, though pigeon English persists in fiction and on stage.
The article explains biscuit meaning twice baked and traces etymology to German zwieback. It notes Italians and Sicilians bake crackers by reusing old bread, shaping pieces to avoid jagged edges, and describes differing varieties in Italian baking practices.
A correspondent recalls entering a barn to search for a recluse neighbor and finding a body hanging from the rafters. The report describes the shock and hurried response as townsfolk rush to aid, revealing a grim revelation in a calm community.
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