16 Jun 1911
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Newspaper
Dahlonega Nugget
Location
Dahlonega, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1911
Page
1
Orison Swett Marden argues in Success Magazine that life rises or falls with our ideals. He warns that even with success, a downward directed ideal leads to mediocrity or degraded life, urging constant cultivation of noble, high standards.
In 1853 at St. Petersburg the singer Mario refused the czar’s order to shave and perform in a brief play about Louis XV. The Empress urged him to shave for her sake, but Mario declined, returning his salary and leaving Russia after choosing his beard.
In Louis Philippe era France a debtor’s law barred attestations between sunset and sunrise. Ouvrard, pressed by creditors, argued almanacs misled. a bailiff claimed sunset, while another almanac showed a later time. Ouvrard sued the almanac publisher and won damages for the error.
A dialogue from Woman's Journal notes concern for a husband whose health is failing due to overwork and excessive originality as she jokes about his ideas causing his friend injuries. The item reflects a humorous social column tone about marriage and intellect.
G F Niven notes regular feeding schedules and correct portion sizes improve digestion and reduce colic, while consistent watering prevents thirst-related stress. He warns against late or skipped meals and overfeeding, urging farmers to monitor intake and avoid waste. Uncle Bill Grizzle’s note about missing the Nancer adds a personal touch to the rural column.
A single tick found last week led to a quarantine in the pasture near New Hol and Gainesville. Officials say the monster was killed, though fears persist about potential tracks or signs it left behind.
Dr A L Harris writes of Dahlonega memories including Dablonog, Holy Rollers and Bartow incidents. He mentions Kelly Moore Woodward and other locals who stood against carpet baggers, plus notes on mischief, weather talk, and subscription renewals from W M Rider and H W Gilbert. Illicit distilling cases are reported in Lumpkin County.
In a June 5 1911 letter STPRLIN III argues that rock left in roads costs the county five to seven thousand dollars over five years. He urges immediate efforts to roll rocks into ditches and stop waste while noting local farms and dairy activity nearby and plans to ship westward.
A North Carolina editor presents a yearly profit and loss summary noting numerous ironies and odd totals. The piece mix includes counts of being broke and mocked, few truthful moments, and a divorce remark overheard by a lawyer. It blends humor with sharp social satire from Success Magazine.
A satirical obituary of the traditional wife noting she mended the house and waited for the husband while the suffragette era rises. It forecasts the wife’s extinction and a future where she might be exhibited in museums, ending with a farewell to the madam.
A second grade boy Thomnarl arrives late. teacher asks for reason. He says he could not come sooner because he could not find his pants. Teacher Lippincott allows him to take his seat.
The potato bugs have completely destroyed the crops of some gardeners. Some have replanted while others have decided to abandon potato growing for this year.
In India rivers flood suddenly making ferries scarce. Colonel Davidson recalls crossing year by a bedstead raft with gourds as floats while a ferryman tows a woman in a basket and cattle ride the currents. The narrator later imitates the method using a wooden bedstead frame and earthen pots as floats to reach the far bank.
Scientific observations note large lakes showing level changes in high winds. The Caspian records about twelve feet difference, Lake Erie reports around fifteen feet, with similar reports across other lakes and the Baltic Sea. A separate New York Sun piece recalls a jolt when a child calls an adult grandpa, highlighting everyday perception.
The note recalls a humorous exchange about a shy girl named Ethel who avoids billiards. Jack comments on her extreme shyness, noting it as the reason for her reactions when the balls kiss each other.
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