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Newspaper
Dahlonega Nugget
Location
Dahlonega, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1905
Page
1
A reflective piece extols cheerful, sunlit living and the impact of sunny dispositions. It praises encouragers who lift others, notes how such cheer attracts people, and claims radiating sunshine surpasses wealth or beauty in value.
A plea to farmers to stop complaining and use available resources to boost agricultural revenues. Emphasizes self reliance, improving cattle feeding, balancing accounts, and spreading optimism. Encourages cheerful acts, supportive words, and personal effort to uplift the farming community.
Washington officials fix a 200 dollar penalty for opening mail not addressed to the reader. Postmasters may err and misplace mail, but recipients must inspect and return misdelivered items. Newspapers and first class mail are covered. A warning to curious individuals to sign and justify opening mail if they do so again.
A sailor explains licorice plants along the Tigris and Euphrates, three feet high with roots in water, and how straight sticks are shipped to England and America to flavor tobacco and snuff while crooked pieces serve as firewood. The druggist listens as the sailor notes the wild cultivation and distribution.
Employees of the Richmond Fredericksburg and Potomac Railroad fed birds during weather stress between Washington and Richmond. The practice, common in the South, helps birds through winter and may aid farmers by reducing insect pests in growing seasons, benefiting bird life and avoiding shooting.
A testimonial ad describes sick headache originating in the brain with nausea and vomiting and promotes Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills as a safe non narcotic remedy. It claims rapid relief, no opiates, and a money back guarantee from Miles Medical Co for 25 doses at 25 cents, sold by druggists.
General A J Warner and associates win a Cherokee superior court charter for a dam on the Etowah River four miles below Canton with initial capital of 10000 and potential up to 1009000. The 600 foot by 80 foot structure aims to generate thousands of horsepower and is planned for completion within the year.
The document lists the Northeastern Circuit court calendar with J J Kimsey as judge and G W A Charters as solicitor general. It specifies term days for Dawson Rabun Habersham Towns Union White Lumpkin and others across January April February March and September with dates on Mondays in various months. It includes Cleveland and Dahlonega as locations.
County officers listed include G. G. Evans Ordinary, D. L. Cook Clerk, James M. Davis Sheriff, E. J. Walden Tax Collector, J. M. Calhoun Tax Receiver, C. J. Jarrard County Surveyor, J. A. Hollifield Treasurer, J. M. Ricketts Coroner.
City government roster lists Mayor R. H. Baker and Aldermen W. B. Gurley J. K. McGee W. B. Townsend E. B. Vickery T. J. Smith W. P. Price Jr. Wm. J. Worley as Clerk Geo. W. Walker as Marshal in the historical record.
Baptist Church led by Rev. W C Taylor holds services Sunday at 11 and evening with Thursday prayer meeting and Sunday School at 9. Methodist Church with Rev C P Marchmar offers Sunday services 11 and evening plus Wednesday prayer meeting and Sunday School at 9. Presbyterian Church led by D J Blackwell conducts services on the 1st and 3rd Sundays with Sunday School at 9 a.m.
Barber shop notice inviting patrons to Henry Underwood for a clean shave hair cut or shampoo. Ready to service customers at any time in a first‑class establishment.
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