The Welsh Rabbit Scheme Tests Love and Duty
Nell Carroll confronts Ralph Prince as a railway bill divides personal desire from public duty. He refuses to bow to love, choosing integrity over a bribe, and rejects marriage as payment to change his vote. The couple’s clash unfolds amid a capital debate over streetcar shelter mandates and workers’ health.
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Nella
Prince
Ralph
Nella Carroll
Hilton City
Mr. Carroll
Ralph Prince
Carroll
Mr. Prince
Eler
Father
Never-Ending Beer Tolerance of English Laborers
An essay by Richard Jeffries notes the extreme beer tolerance of historical agricultural laborers. He recalls reapers and mowers boasting they could drink a gallon while lying on their backs, never lifting the wooden bottle from their lips.
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Richard Jeffries
Withdrawing a Powerful Play Faces New York Rejection
A playwright defends a powerful work praised as original and impactful, but withdraws it due to New York's disfavor. The exchange questions whether the play will succeed elsewhere and its lasting impression.
Bad Conductor First Passenger Quip
A humorous street car exchange notes a conductor who will not be struck by lightning after one passenger claims he collected ten fares and rung up six. The other asks why, prompting the joke about miscounted fares.
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Ile
Not shown: Stout Woman opposes son's elevator duties
The Stout Woman demands her son stop running the elevator, arguing a man said the elevator weighs 2500 pounds and a boy should not lift it all day, prompting the custodian to question why not.
Sheriff’s Sales in Lumpkin County Georgia 1912 Lands Auction
Georgia Lumpkin County to sell at Dahlonega courthouse on the First Tuesday in May 1912. Public outcry for cash of numerous land lots across Lumpkin County including many forty acre parcels and large tracts in multiple districts to satisfy 1911 tax executions by J M Rick tax collector. Jan 24 1912 J F Sargent Sheriff.
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Georgia
Lumpkin County
Dahlonega
Lumpkin
State of Georgia
N. W
South Side
J. M. Ricketts
State of
County of
J. F. Sargent
W. C. Carroll
Elijah Carroll
W.C. Carroll
J. &. Prowre
Even to Marry Married in Professor's Laboratory
A witty exchange suggests a couple wed within a professor's lab with the lab busy and the professor able to spare only half an hour for the ceremony. The remark highlights a humorous setting rather than formal details.
Egotism Sparks Wry Exchange in Brief Dialogue
A terse exchange features a man admitting life felt empty before meeting someone and a playful rebuttal that the speaker has made him an egotist. The line mix hints at humor and social wit.
Georgia Candidates Seek Democratic Nominination in Ninth District
W A Chantins announces candidacy for Representative in the Sixty third Congress from Georgia Ninth District subject to the Democratic primary. He plans meetings across the counties to discuss campaign matters and asks for support.
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United States
Georgia
W. A. Chantins
Ninth
Jonnx N. Worper
Jefferson
Jackson County
Candidate for Lumpkin County Representative in Georgia
J M Brooksiten announces candidacy for Lumpkin County Representative in the Georgia General Assembly, subject to the Democratic primary. He asks for voters’ support and pledges to work for the upbuilding of local institutions and the state.
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Lumpkin County
General Assembly of Georgia
Rey
J. M. Brooxsiten
Frivow Crvizens
Tam
General Assembly of
J. M
Statement of Candidacy for 82nd Georgia Senate
J W Born announces candidacy for State Senator of the 82nd district to run in the Democratic primary in Lumpkin county naming White Dawson and Lumpkin. W J Tureneson declares intent to represent White Dawson and Lumpkin counties in the Senate subject to the Democratic primary.
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Cantonnia
Friow
Lumpkin County
J. W. Born
Senate
White, Dawson and
Lumpkin
W. J.T. Hureneson
North Georgia Agricultural College Ad Praises Advantages
North Georgia Agricultural College led by G. R. Glenn highlights low yearly expenses from 125 to 175 dollars covering board lodging books and more. It touts climate mountain location freedom from city distractions disciplined training in military and cadet bands and thorough instruction in agriculture mining and commercial services with dormitory living and US Army supervision.
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Georgia
U.S. Army
A. I
B.S
SUE PR Cote Commercial Service
G. R. Glenn
Ll.ad
Pure Herb Tablets Claim Digestive System Cure
Advertisement for Pure Herb Tablets advertised as a cure for indigestion rheumatism and blood troubles. Claims to correct digestion kidneys liver and bowels without weakening effects and to benefit most users. Three months treatment in a box offered for one dollar with a refund promise if no relief. Manufactured by Pure Herb Tablet Co Ashland Ohio with agent W B Townsend Dahlonega Georgia.
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SR Deronet
Pure Herb Tablet Co
Ashland
Ohio
W. B. Townsend
Dahlonega, Ga
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Sheriff's Sales
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Nugget
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Justice Court
Cris McGuire
Atlanta
Drinic
North Georgia Agricultural College
Damlonega
MT. Suitterield
Natal
Orange
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