Passing Fancies and Notions Through a Local Dialogue
A collection of witticisms and observations on education gender luck and daily life. The remarks touch on manners flattery sympathy ambition fear luck and social norms with varied asides about unions and public figures.
Notable Oddities and Local Reactions Highlight City Columns
A collage of humorous and sharp witticisms from readers and editors spans casual bribes, vacation favors, and cravings for bargains. The Cincinnati Enquirer notes playful lines about dinner deals and a vacation paid by a boss while a Kansas City Star item mocks public vigilance after a threatening anonymous letter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petunia
Kansas City Star
Boys Cry Out After Ducking Incident
A family dispute unfolds as six year old Raymond and Harry quarrel over who struck Billy. Raymond claims Harry hit Billy, while Harry admits throwing at Raymond which caused Billy to cry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond
Billy
Harry
First Brokers in America Emerged From Early Bond Market
In 1788 to 1789 at Federal Hall New York the first Congress authorized bonds totaling 80 million dollars to settle Continental debts. Orders for buying and selling these bonds flowed to New York, initially to merchants and attorneys, then to others who specialized in this business becoming America’s first brokers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Ston
Federal Hall
Wall Street
New York
Continental Congress
America
How Asiatic Eagles Are Trained and Tamed
A Detroit News report describes how Asiatic golden eagles are captured and tamed. Hunters lure the birds with a fox, net them, and keep the animal in darkness as drums beat. With months of feeding and training the eagle becomes attached to its trainer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit News
Iron ore legend and Spanish search near Mercado mountain
A historical tale recalls Spanish soldiers in Mexico who killed an Aztec chief near a hill later seen as a vast iron ore treasure. Merchants like Mercado used the site to boast, while explorers ignored the iron wealth beneath their feet, fatefully missing a world class ore deposit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercado Mountain
Mexico
Spain
United States
Peru
Mercado
Shovel Ology: Fun Rules From a Plant Study
A Cincinnati Enquirer piece humorously notes a shovel maker’s lighthearted study of “shovelo gy.” It claims a good shoveler lifts over 21 pounds, can throw 10 feet horizontally or 8 feet high, rests two ten minute periods every two hours, and works in pairs, with two men together moving more than two apart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Splfkins
Jim
Cincinnati Enquirer
Hogan
Cincinnat
Enquirer
Water and Varnish Care for Furniture
Water can damage varnish on finished furniture. For finger marks and stains wipe with a cloth of lukewarm soapy water and polish lightly with a drop of oil or furniture polish. Do not use water on varnished oiled or waxed surfaces. Painted and enameled pieces may be washed like other finishes.
Jud Tunkins on Economy
Jud Tunkins compares the economy to a music practice, saying the plan may turn out well but the practicing person may be dull for the audience. He frames economic performance as a craft that requires steady effort rather than flashy action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oyribal
Brotherhood of Man
Society For the
London
Irind
Jud Tunkins
Bell Casting in Old Japan
The article recounts the ceremonial making of a great bell in ancient Japan. Communities contributed bronze and copper, held prayers, and sent pilgrims to witness the rite. Priests in ceremonial robes oversaw the casting, creating a sacred object seen as a communal cathedral-like act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old
Japan
Marjorie Latta Barstow
Asia
Retain Their Wild Instinct In Yellowstopa Park Buffalo Herds
The tame buffaloes in Yellowstopa National Park retain wild habits and can predict storms days ahead. They display stiff legged leaping and circling before bad weather and share living space with wild herds, though they are supervised and fed hay in severe winter. Interbreeding between tame and wild herds is possible, and original hopes for intermixing drifted realities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yellowstopa National Park
Old Plains
Ant Engineers and Political Woes Highlight Letters
A mix of anecdotes on ant engineering marvels from Boys' Life and quips on politics from the Indianapolis News. The letters touch on efficiency, teamwork, and social commentary, with a joking misreading of kissing etiquette from a Boston Transcript exchange.
Local Government Directory and Classifieds for Dawson County
An excerpt lists city officials and departments including mayor Ih. B. Vickery and aldermen, trustees, school board members, county educational and road officials, and several notaries and peace officers. Also printed are notices for rentals, plant sales, and job ads seeking workers near Pisga church and Lumpkin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A W.M. Housley
de Smith
W. P. Rider
W. H. Jones
Gew
Vaughn
Rice Trustees City School
John H. Moore
H. Head
Treas
W. J. Ash
H. Hyers
O. J. Lilly
County Origins
County Board OF Education
Wihdde Ows Maedate
J. A. Dockery
N. P. Jones’ Creek
M. H. Kendall
N. P. Martin
Nord
J. A. Hollifield
N. P. Nimblewill
J. M. Calhoun
N. P
Porter Springs
J. J. Ricketts
W. J. Free
D. O. Johnson
W. HH. Jones
W. J Hightower
Agents Wanted in Dahomega for Watkins Medicines
Advertisement seeks both ladies and gentlemen to sell J. R. Watkins medicines spices extracts and toilet preparations in Dahomega. Part time or spare time enabling a home business. Free particulars and sample offered by J. Watkins & Co 61 Memphis Tenn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dahomega
J. R. Watkins
J. &, Watkins & Co
Memphis, Tenn
Frost Proof Cabbage Plants for Sale at Parker Farm
One hundred acres offer thirty million stocky cabbage plants ready now. Early Jersey Charleston Wakefields Succession Flat Dutch varieties with Parcel Post and express options. Prices scale from 800 plants at $1.00 to 10 000 at $12.50. Count and delivery guaranteed. Parker Farm Moultrie Ga.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Early
Jersey
Charleston Wakefields
Parker Farm
Moultrie
Watkins Co direct sales opportunity for territory agents
Male help wanted to sell 187 Watkins products directly to farmers. Requires owning or building a sales team and giving a bond with personal sureties. Backed by 52 years in business and 20,000,000 users. Write for territory information to J H Watkins Co Dept 111 Winona Minn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watkins
J.H. Watkins CO
Winona
Minn
Local Feed Prices Include Cotton Seed Meal and Grains
The listing shows feed products such as cotton seed meal oats beet pulp timothy hay and daisy feed offered at several price points from 2.70 to 3.70 dollars, with notes of standard rates and variances to accommodate different buyers. The fragment indicates a broad price range and availability of livestock feeds.
Also Mentioned on This Page
T. H. Jones
Battery Hospital
H.J. Prest
LYONS
Ponny
Criangle Einteed
Wi Eige
J. Smith
Ray
T. J. Syren
M. L. Preerr
Dahlonega Rt. 2
John Stringers
J. M. Brookshee
Danpomuea
Georgia
Lumpkin County
Elizabeth A. Cochran
John Cochran
Court of Ordinary
Lunmpkin County
Townsenp
City Cafe
Hall
Brown & Adams
Shoal Creek
Crumby
Frogtown
Chestatee
Yahoola
Cane Creek
Davis
Hightower
Jack Moss
Nimblewill
Mill Creek
Auraria
Dahlonega
Martin’s Ford
Wahwoo
J. W. Pres
T. BR
Copfins
Miss TS
Deales
Atlanta
Fr. E.watson
Mr. Homer Head
Dahlonsya
Brown
Boston Transcript
B. Vickery
Re . WH. McKer
Burtsboro
A. J. Anderson
Dawsonville, Ga
Dorris Plant Co
Valdosta, Ga
Pisga Church
Lumpkin
G H McGuire
Moore & Harrys
C. C. Bie
C, C, Burns