Farmers dynamite talk and Lumpkin politics arcana
In Dahlonega the weekly Nugget reports on Gov Dewey urging farmers to use dynamite, notes the death of Col Sam Dunlap, mentions editor changes and local political tensions, and recalls alleged local political maneuvers including town leadership and county offices. The column blends national commentary with Lumpkin County political gossip and queries about loyalty and votes.
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Atlanta
Jess Stancilf
Union County
Edger Dunlap
Gainesville
Lumpkin
Gth
Numerous Local Updates From Lumpkin County News
Local notes report widespread illness and influenza in Lumpkin and surrounding areas. Gasoline prices rise, quarantine measures fluctuate, and several residents face personal troubles and court matters. Campaign chatter includes candidates for tax collector and ordinary, with warnings about honesty and bond costs.
The Perfect Man Mr H B Smith in Lumpkin County History
Local narrative portrays H B Smith as a flawed county official known for excessive extra service charges. The 1913 1916 period shows unitemized claims, road and jail oversight costs, and grand jury warnings against future nonitemized payments. The piece rails at Smith, aided by secretary Luther and traveling agent Shotgun, for misused funds and governance lapses.
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Ben Smith
Smith
Townsend
Eula Jefferson
Luther
Shotgun
Atlanta
Grand Jury
Lumpkin County
Mr. Smith
Grand
Ray
H. B. Smith
W. H. Jones
Foreman
B. F. Anderson
J. B. Avery
Chas, Beasley
J. A. Chapman
John Gochran
Seid
Echo
Gainesville Responds To Dahlonega Chamber Editorial
A Gainesville Chamber of Commerce letter dated March 12 1920 rejects any harmful remarks about Dahlonega. It affirms friendship and offers to host Dahlonega representatives in Gainesville to discuss mutual welfare and cooperation.
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Chamber of Commerce
Gainesville
Mar
W. B. Townsend
Dahlonega
Nugget
Glenn
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Macon
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Oklahoma
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Newton County
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Porto Rica
Nancy Hall
Big Lote
J. Ragsdale
Alina, Ga
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White County
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Murrayville
G H McGuire
Moore & Earlys
State of Ohio
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Lucas County
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Longman
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F. J. Teal
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Chicago
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I. M. London
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Dawsonville
Sursey
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C. E. Hutseson
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R. E. Elliott
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