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Newspaper
Dahlonega Nugget
Location
Dahlonega, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1917
Page
2
A Georgia regional column covers Mineral Bluff road plans to Copperhill, Tennessee, and local quarrels over fences. It notes hog prices in St Louis, Britain bidding Canada’s wheat, and liquor arrests in Atlanta. Wilson orders arming ships amid unsettled world events.
A column argues that women wearing short dresses to cut living costs invite public attention while claiming sun tan benefits. The Medical Board warns exposed ankles harm health, criticizing fashion as reckless and nearly criminal.
A February 16 letter from Dahlonega is shared as a cautionary note about gossip and church associations. The writer hints at secrecy and scandal while recounting dull local news, measles, and hopes for a new job. The closing advertises selling green hides through The New Hide Co. in Gainesville.
A letter warns of marshal searches harming country trade in Dahlonega and cites church funding debates. It also lists local sales items, wagon and pig ads, and notes on residents selling goods. The piece references Beau Becks resignation, hardware and fabric offers, and regional power developments along with transport and industry mentions.
Warning against mercury containing remedies for catarrh and promoting Hall's Catarrh Cure by PF J Cheney Co Toledo Ohio as a safe internal treatment. Mentions that mercury harms smell and system, urges prescription use and authentic product. Also advertises Hall's Family Pills for constipation at 75c per bottle.
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