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Newspaper
Dahlonega Nugget
Location
Dahlonega, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1912
Page
2
The piece surveys national and Georgia politics as the Baltimore Democratic convention unfolds with 2004 delegates. It notes figures like Clark and Wilson, a Black delegate from Colorado, and local Georgia concerns including army worms, a bid by Col. Charters, and college staffing and salaries amid state politics.
The piece defends John Hutcheson as a senate candidate, noting his move from his old place to a 200 acre land holding across the river, his family, and his willingness to serve without holding another public post. It argues citizens can change residence yet retain citizenship and supports Hutcheson as the county’s suitable representative.
Odd Fellows Goup Hirn Lopan No 461 Ler OFBs invites brothers and friends to a July fourth picnic at Park Spring near Dahlonega with a full day program. 9:30 assemble and march. 10:00 welcome by C F Niven. 10:15 speech by Gol G 8 Ky tle. 11:00 H B Smith. 11:45 Col B P Gaillard. 12:30 H T Sargent. 1:00 dinner. 2:00 Col W B Sloan. 2:45 Grand Secretary T H Robertson and others. Also notes grass worms harming crops in Georgia and Alabama and a Dutch murder case near Vienna GA.
The report recalls Alton B. Parker defeating Bryan by 66 votes at the national convention and mentions a January session shift for the Georgia Assembly to use idle time for lawmaking. It covers Taft’s nomination at Chicago and Teddy Roosevelt’s faction planning a new party ticket, with August mate selection anticipated. A Rochester reader praises Foley Kidney Pills after kidney relief, and a Californian quits tobacco after finding a human thumb in the plug.
A fragmented advertisement note extols Foley's Honey and Tar Compound as a safe cough remedy in a yellow package and cites testimonials from H L Blomquist and Mrs Mcclurughlin. The text also mentions Foley Kidney Pills, a 1912 style political jab about the Republican split at Chicago, and a governor race remark by Hon. John M. Slaton.
Mrs J E Henry of Akron Michigan reports kidney pills saved a big doctor bill after suffering kidney troubles. Tom Watson unable to attend the Democratic National Convention due to illness. Mrs Lela Love near Covena Georgia says Foley Poley Kidney Pills gave immediate relief for sluggish kidneys and she endorses them. Sold by all.
State of Georgia Luimpkin County Superior Court receives petition from Charles F Mebus and George Barber Lords of the City seeking legal action. The document initiates court proceedings and outlines the petitioners' standing and requests.
Canuts of Philadelphia Surre in Pennsylvania and Klenry A Patieny of New York petition to form THE BLOOD MOUNTAIN LUMBER COMPANY for twenty years with option to renew. Capital stock up to 500000 dollars, later extendable to 1000000, with at least ten percent paid in before business, and rights to acquire real estate timber lands and build mills, tramways, water power and electric plants. board and officers to be formed in Dahlonega Georgia with branches possible nationwide. The petition requests broad corporate powers to conduct lumbering, manufacture, sale, and related activities and to contract with other firms, subject to anti-monopoly and legal constraints.
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