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Newspaper
Dahlonega Nugget
Location
Dahlonega, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1918
Page
1
A guidance note explains palm care by soaking pots in lukewarm water to cover the soil for two hours every week. Riddled with OCR errors, the passage warns against light watering or saucer soaking, stressing thorough hydration to prevent plant death.
A short sketch describes a baby who dominates family conversation with his needs and mischief. The child’s insistence on hunger and a tale about a safety pin occupies every moment, leaving adults to focus solely on the infant’s affairs.
Hawaii shipped a million cases of cured pineapple and 100000 cases of juice last year. With pineapples maturing in ten months and each plant bearing four fruit in three years, Hawaii’s export performance appears creditable.
The first use of springs on railways dates to George Stephenson’s September 1816 patent. The Agenoria, built by Foster and Rastrick in 1820 and now in the South Kensington Museum, London, was the first locomotive with steel laminated springs on its leading wheels.
The dahlia first appeared in the City of Mexico botanical gardens. In 1784 the director of the Mexican gardens sent the first specimen to the Madrid botanical gardens, the first ever seen by botanists.
A Copenhagen paper maker discovered a method to produce paper from seaweed mixed with a small amount of wood pulp. The resulting paper is inexpensive and government tests indicate high quality.
A quoted remark from Uncle Eben denounces people who are busy with trivial pleasures like a ukulele or a setter pup, arguing such as a waste that leaves them without time to earn a few dollars daily for themselves.
French journalist Ernest Saut studies the automobile history and claims six centuries ago a man built a horseless carriage as the earliest form of the vehicle.
Grace, daughter of a physician, bumped her head and cried. She told her mother I'se hurt, but I don't fink I'se injured, showing her awareness of pain without fear.
Fragmentary lines describe a man nicknamed Newpop at a club, noting his ten years since a baby crime and an anchored home life. The speaker recalls a squall forcing him to drag his anchor, implying personal strain and instability.
A brief note advises against showing wires when hanging pictures. It suggests hiding wires to maintain the illusion that pictures are real wall decorations. The text reflects practical home decorating guidance from a period publication.
The saying declares a man of intelligence without moral force remains a follower, never a leader, because he lacks mastery of his own conduct.
Debt-harassed husband confronts a looming expense as his wife complains of a draughty window. The scene from a Boston Transcript theatrical excerpt centers on domestic tension and weathered resolve.
The prickly saltwort common on sandy shores was once widely used in preparing carbonate of soda, highlighting its historical industrial importance.
A reflective line notes that sending an ambassador away without an answer exposes them to abuse. The statement warns that lack of response equates to mistreatment by neglect and underscores the harm of diplomatic silence.
The Dutch tried to cultivate coffee in Europe but climate proved unfavorable. Plants were grown in Amsterdam botanical gardens and some were sent to King Louis XIV in Paris where they produced several crops in the Jardin des Plantes hothouses.
In the great diamond fields of South Africa stones lie in pipes. These round or oval stems of rock span several acres at the surface and descend to unknown depths. The rock, iron-rich, weathers to a yellowish color near the sun. Gems are mined from the friable rock.
The text suggests planting eucalypts around stagnant pools to eliminate mosquitoes. Eucalypts are described as very thirsty trees that can dry large areas after growing. It notes swamps in Italy and France have been reclaimed using this method.
The Birmingham Age-Herald recalls a playful exchange where an editor questions a poem written on the spur of the moment. A juther answers proudly it came suddenly and was dashed off. The editor suggests a gym suit to run it off next time.
A writer argues enthusiasm is the most precious possession for a man, driving progress. He warns enthusiasm can be inconsistent without intelligent direction, yet it keeps the possessor bright and alert as the world is moved by spirit.
The crown is vital, hosting reproduction, digestion, and key organs. It contains the tree’s lungs and stomach, enabling intake and processing of nutrients and energy at the top of the plant.
A Boston Transcript quip depicts a speaker noting rapid consumption as the ailment. The exchange humorously highlights hastened meals and an urgent train schedule as symptoms. The exchange frames illness with urban work life pressures and sharp dialogue.
Hunters trap simian cleverness by removing boots before monkeys, who mimic and later wear the boots, then cannot climb. The ruse relies on the monkeys imitating human footwear to become stranded on the ground.
White spots on nails are not a sign of imminent death but indicate inferior nutrition and potential decline in health. The warning suggests improving health, both mental and physical, to prevent future issues.
The verse notes God’s response to offerings and sins, saying Israel did not buy sweet cane or fat of sacrifices, yet God is wearied by iniquities and is made to serve by sins. The text emphasizes spiritual debt and divine yielding under Israel’s transgressions.
A man who succeeds must be careful whose advice he takes and have enthusiasm to rise above advice from those who know less about the matter. The Minneapolis Journal notes the value of discerning guidance and self belief.
The piece argues in favor of self appreciation noting people may doubt overestimated claims but will accept any underestimation you offer. It frames egotism as a prudent tactic to gain favorable judgment by undercutting one’s own value.
The fragment contrasts two words or phrases with unclear meaning and lacks coherent context or named entities to form a complete news item.
A guide on stair climbing emphasizes proper form. It shows keeping the body upright, lifting the chest, and taking a deep breath to rise quickly from each step without straining. The guidance promotes disciplined breathing and posture for efficient ascent.
A concise reflection on how excuses hinder progress and self respect. It argues growth comes from work not tales of hardship, and that future opportunities favor those who have produced results over those who rely on hard luck stories.
The Atchison Globe argues there is room for reformers who created the Declaration and Constitution, while urging more positive reformers and fewer negative reformers who are always against something and not for anything. It favors constructive reform and praises the founding figures.
A historical note explains that sleeping increases the risk of dying from freezing. Scientific experiments show the body's heat regulation diminishes during sleep, lowering nervous and muscular activity to a minimum and causing core temperature to drop.
An opinion note warns that no human attribute more endangers others and themselves than overconfidence. It argues patience with those who claim success rests solely on self belief, asserting self confidence alone never wins life battles.
A reader shares a tip to prevent oven bottoms from burning. Place a cut piece of discarded wire screen the size of the oven inside to shield the bottom. The screen costs nothing and has eliminated the issue since using it.
The British introduced coffee farming on the island of Ceylon where it became the island’s prosperity. It then spread to India, thriving especially in Madras and Malabar districts.
Night active owls and other birds raise body temperature during darkness and cool during the day due to higher muscular activity producing more heat. This reflects the link between muscle work and heat generation in birds active at night.
Frances measured her little cousin with a yard stick and noticed the small numbers at the top. After a moment she announced calmly that Buster is 344 inches not to the end.
A brief note on Maltese describing it as Oriental in design with Arabic features and sprinkled with Italian influencia, claiming it has no grammar, is phonetic, and idiomatic. The statement presents a superficial view of Maltese linguistic roots and structure.
A tongue depressor instrument invented for physicians and dentists lights up the mouth during use. The device switches on an electric light to illuminate the oral cavity for treatment.
An old proverb voiced by Uncle Eben warns that a too comfortable mind can sleep on the job. The speaker notes optimism has merit but risks inattentiveness and failure to act when needed.
A brisk reflection notes that daily thought and dialogue reveal a person’s character. The aphorism highlights talk as a window into inner traits and mental life.
A brief remark on restoring balance through steady action done in the world over as a solitary effort to correct night and wrong.
Fragments indicate Chester may have earliest horserace tradition with mayor offering a prize for a contest around 209. The text notes the sport’s establishment in England and a local mayoral incentive.
The passage notes reptile eggs are not attractive, mentioning crocodiles and other reptiles. It compares their pale color and shape to bird eggs, implying similarities and differences in appearance.
A rocking chair moves about the room seeking a squeaky floorboard and then remains fixed, likened to a steadfast neighbor with a pig. The observation frames a small domestic tableau with humor and quiet tension.
The quote by Booth Tarkington notes that silence can signal reticence or a vacuum and may reflect dignity or deceit. It suggests ambiguity in how quiet moments are interpreted.
The passage extols the whale blowhole as a perfect structure, noting its continuous breathing function prevents water from entering the lungs. It emphasizes the whale’s breathing mechanism as remarkable in both day and night, whether awake or asleep.
The text outlines early U S coinage showing copper 1 cent pieces predominating briefly followed by nickel. It cites totals issued: copper 156,289,000. nickel 200,772,000. bronze 2,446,711,000. The copper and nickel share was small relative to bronze.
California has two native weeping tree species. The valley oak Quercus lobata reaches its southern range near Burbank. The weeping spruce Picea Breweraine grows in a few treed mountainous areas in the northwest corner of the state.
The passage extols large families as signs of good temper and right living, linking unity to prosperity. It notes Wu Fu Tung Fang or five generations under one roof as a revered honor pursued by many but achieved by few.
The wintergreen, also known as checkerberry or mountain tea, is a slender heath family herb three to six inches tall with evergreen oval leaves and white urn shaped blossoms. Its fruit is the familiar red berry.
Aboriginal boards supervise missions sheltering the Australian race. Children receive elementary education while adults work at mission stations. Some natives are nomadic and receive food and clothing when they call, others evade notice.
The John Fiske biography cites a letter from England praising Charles Darwin as the dearest sweetest loveliest man, noting his quiet strength and gentleness. The writer contrasts Darwin with Huxley, saying Darwin is not burning and eager and that these great men often do not recognize their own greatness.
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