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Newspaper
Dahlonega Nugget
Location
Dahlonega, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1919
Page
1
A local figure known as Mr Whoozis, living ten miles away and previously trading in another town, shopped in our city today and announced plans to trade here henceforth to access higher grade goods and fine values at Blanks store. No charge for news items.
The article argues that language renews itself through new words from diverse sources. It cites soldiers returning with trench argot such as cooties and opium den slang like joint and dope. It contrasts educated vocabularies with fast spreading, improvised terms from gambling houses and street life.
An early note describes women operating electrified rivet heating, replacing heavy crank-forges with a clean portable electric forge. It heats a standard rivet in about 80 seconds, illustrating labor and technology shifts in manufacturing.
The Board of Agriculture reports England and Wales potato yield at 6.6 tons per acre, equal to last year and above the era average by about a third of a ton. Total production is estimated at 444 million tons, the largest on record. Separately, a lake near Biggar Saskatchewan is saturated with sodium sulphate. a 97 percent pure deposit lies beneath a two hundred acre lake edge with mirabilite crystals found below mud.
An excited spectator arrives drunk to a piano recital and is told he cannot enter. He protests that he paid for a ticket and questions the rule. The official confirms the man is intoxicated but allows the recital to proceed.
A Pascal quotation argues that without occupation or amusement a person left with goods and gratifications will feel languid happiness and gloom about the future. It suggests that meaningful activity anchors contentment and prevents misery.
A quotation describes greatness as choosing the right with invincible resolution resisting temptations bearing heavy burdens calmly and fearlessly trusting truth virtue and God. The speaker suggests true greatness is common among many whose names are seldom heard.
The piece stresses temper management as essential for happiness. It argues that early good cheer can evaporate instantly when anger arises, weighing the heart down with a heavy load. Mastering temper is presented as the key to lasting joy and contentment.
An explanation traces the name Dutch to Dietsch meaning the vernacular, distinguishes it from Latin, and connects it to Deutsch. It notes Dutch as part of the Frankish Low German family, closely related to Flemish, with written forms now largely identified.
A quotation from Addison extols the virtue of quiet card play with no talk beyond card figures. It questions someone who complains life is short, praising those who enjoy simple games and sociable hours without chatter.
A motivational piece urges perseverance and steadfast effort, insisting endurance wins over speed. It warns that many abandon goals near success due to waning courage and notes that what one desires may be only one step away if they keep going.
The article notes that January starts on the same weekday as October and April with July, and September with December. It adds that February, March, and November share a weekday start, but only in years of 865 days.
A snippet from the Little Journal explains a simple test for wool by boiling a fragment in a soda solution over an alcohol flame. Substances dissolving indicate non wool, while insoluble residues suggest wool.
A reader recalls requesting a simple menu for plain living and clear thinking and receiving an alligator pear salad with pomegranate seeds and Thousand Island dressing as the result.
London omnibus officials simplified ticketing saving 100 tons of paper pulp annually. The change reduces waste and speeds passenger boarding.
A veteran seaman, speaking to a young reporter, argues that the glory of the old sailing days is overrated. He recalls cramped quarters, poor ventilation and lighting, and a hardtack diet. Chanteys helped morale only when sung out of obligation.
A young second lieutenant criticizes a private’s rifle by saying its condition is fit only for a sergeant, illustrating lax inspection standards where officers assume superior soldiers keep their gear in good order.
In playful quips the youngsters describe a blowout from a stocking hole and a ruined chicken so its gas gives out. A slow child explains he changes to high when called to dinner, reflecting family humor from the Boston Transcript.
A saying advises not to boast of personal deeds but to praise others. It urges telling peers they have the world beaten for big things, promoting modesty and collegial respect.
A concise quotation by George Eliot on happiness rising when one stops chasing easy pleasantries and fights discontent over a personal will.
The Columbian Missourian notes a whimsical query about raising forage for a nightmare in a garden of dreams. The item frames a playful idea linked to agricultural topics, inviting reader reflection.
The New York Tribune recounts Henry Clay riding along the old national pike when his coach horses dashed and spilled him into the miry road. He rose and declared with a smile that only a poor mixture of Pennsylvania sand with Kentucky clay caused the tumble.
In a speech Bishop W. A. Candler recalled sending a piece to a paper years ago with the line We pray too loud, and work too little. The printer allegedly changed it to We brag too loud, and work too little. The bishop said he never corrected the joke, accepting the printed version.
The Indiana Farmer's Guide laments dual use of cotton from peaceful apparel and nutrition to weapons of war. It notes how a staple crop becomes explosive amid international conflict, contrasting quiet domestic uses with destructive potential.
A quotation attributes the cause of freedom to the fate of humanity and asserts progress will benefit all who desire it. The speaker WKassuth emphasizes worldwide gains as the path forward, linking liberty to global advancement.
A brief aphorism attributes wisdom to mistakes, encouraging reflection on errors and forward focus. It cites Hugh White as the author. The line emphasizes using error lessons to improve and avoid dwelling on past missteps.
In this quirky note the text asserts that shark oil is the best lubricant for watchmakers and claims each shark yields about half a pint of oil. The piece reads like a curious antique snippet mixing trade lore with odd measurement.
A brief newspaper-style item notes the quotation from Longfellow prompting readers to look into their hearts and write. It emphasizes contemplative writing as a personal practice and appears as a small inspirational feature.
The stormy petrel, called Mother Carey’s chickens by sailors, is a small dusky bird that skims the sea surface for food. It is nocturnal and most abundant in the southern hemisphere, with the name likely a corruption of Mother Cara, a term once used for Levantine galliots.
Natives of the Torres Strait islands near Queensland perform a burial rite involving anointing the corpse with cheap perfume then corking the bottle and placing it on the grave. A stone marker is sometimes added and a three day feast follows with pigs, yams and turtle provided as part of the mourning drenched in water and ritual dancing.
The term Mofussil comes from Hindoo and denotes the provincial rural districts away from towns. It describes the Ganges delta lands at the river’s mouth, a fertile tract where large quantities of rice are cultivated.
A historical note explains the phrase the Sick Man of Europe referred to Turkey as far back as the seventeenth century when John Sobieski routed the Turks at Vienna. A period print depicts a Turk ill in bed with European nations gathered around.
The text notes caterpillars as animal tailors who weave protective coverings for themselves. Naked and vulnerable, they face many enemies, yet many species craft sheathes or garments, with the silk worm being especially noted for its striking appearance.
The passage defines enterprise as the person who learns and applies knowledge, creates opportunities, and makes the best of available chances. It describes enterprise as a busy mind and a busy person guided by a sane soul, turning learning into action.
On April 10 1534 Jacques Cartier set sail from France with two small ships and 122 men to establish a North American colony. He reached Newfoundland in May and named the Gulf St Lawrence for Saint Lawrence the patron saint celebrated that day.
Instructions describe repairing glass items with a gelatin and bichromate or potash solution. Apply the mixture to broken edges, press them together, and expose to direct sunlight for several hours to set.
A summary of how comets and stars fit into solar system structure. Comets are unpredictable wanderers in orbit, while stars include fixed stars and planets, with planets orbiting the sun and fixed stars appearing constant relative to one another.
Henry Ward Beecher asserts that spirit of industry enterprise and intelligence trump chemical aids in soil care. He argues that lime gypsum bones and green manure are ineffective without a productive mindset guiding their use.
A historical note describes adults using four men to administer a large castor oil dose and three women and two men to treat a small boy with a much smaller dose. The account emphasizes the labor and amounts involved.
A compact note praises optimistic thought while criticizing foolishness as a futile foe. The line emphasizes perseverance and clear purpose in the face of ignorance.
A reader recounts a tense encounter as a long‑absent subscriber returns to demand relief on an oversized bill. He threatens action if staff do not adjust charges, prompting a tense stand-off at the counter.
In a broad summary, the article explains that most sky light comes from countless faint telescopic stars, plus an additional earthward glow from the atmosphere. It notes how lunar absence still leaves a bright, starry background and how trees or foliage increase star contrast, making stars appear brighter.
A country church revival tale features Jed a lifelong convert who feigns reformation by reviving each season only to relapse in summer The scene at a baptism ends with Jed warning the minister of a hidden rock below the water as the next subject enters the river Credited to di dtanepolla News
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