Mother's Mistake Causes Children to Withhold Confidences
A mother’s ridicule after childhood ambitions chilled open talk between siblings Clifford and the narrator. They now guard private plans, blaming themselves for their aloofness while admitting their hurt. Philadelphia Inquirer notes and related items describe weather, concert restraint, and a Brignoli champagne supper costing $500.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mater
Clifford
United States
Pater
Philadelphia Inquirer
My sentiments papa exactly story of clergyman and daughter
A cleric preparing a Sunday sermon is called away on mercy. He leaves a line about a young man of fine looks and bright promise. His daughter enters, reads it, and writes beneath it My sentiments papa exactly in a poised reflection on parental affection.
Dying Man’s Pact Ends Feud Prompting One Last Joke
A Scotsman near death forgives a feuding neighbor after a bedside reconciliation. He jokes that if his health improves, the peace will all be for nothing, leaving a final quip to his friend Donald. This anecdote appears in Pearson's Weekly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald
Pearson’s Weekly
Judgment on a Would-Be Humorist By The Younger Dumas
The younger Dumas is said to have passed judgment on a would-be humorist. Someone told him the man chases jokes and the joke always wins, a remark Du fhas made in a mild aside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dumas
Dufhas
Longest Bird Flight Across Pacific From Bering Islands
Shore and water birds nesting in the Bering Sea islands winter in Hawaii and Fanning Island 2200 miles away. Some birds live on shore and cannot rest on water, yet they reportedly complete the entire distance in one flight with rifle-shot precision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bering Sea
Hawaii
Fanning Island
Dr Miles Heart Remedy Ad Promotes Cures at 70
A testimonial from Joan R Cochhran of Lewistown Illinois credits Dr Miles Heart Remedy and Nervine with restoring health after doctors said she would die. The ad urges relief from heart weakness signs and promises a money back guarantee if the first bottle fails. Sold at all druggists by Miles Medical Co Elkhart Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles Medical CO
Elkhart
Ind
Waiter Corrects Salad Joke at Local Club
A Cleveland Plain Dealer excerpt recalls a diner at a club hearing a waiter shout a quip about a hook and eye in the salad. The waiter explains the line is part of the dressing, drawing a broad grin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Dandy J Offered for Limited Service in Lumpkin County
Advertises Dandy J as the best bred Italian ever brought to Lumpkin county. Limited service this season for $10 in advance. Contact Frank M. Meaders at once. Living foal guaranteed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lumpkin County
Frank M. Meaders
Reward Offered for Water Theft From Loud TH. H. Mining Ditch
R. R. Reaves Jr. agent in Cleveland Ga offers ten dollar reward with proof leading to conviction for breaking cutting or turning off water from the Loud TH. H. Mining Co. Ditch in White County also called the White county ditch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conyiet
Loud TH. H. Mining Co
White County
R. R. Reaves, Jr
Cleveland
Gpetets McGuires Jewelers Offers Quick Jewelry Service
Gpetets McGuires Jewelers advertises quick jewelry work at reasonable prices. The shop promises stylish repairs and will stock eyeglasses, clocks, watches, and musical instruments for on hand needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.T. Butler
Contiaaetor
Dahlonega
Teachers Notice for County Institute in May
Notice to teachers announces a county educator institute from May 28 at 9 a m through May 27 under supervision of Dr G R Glenn. All teachers expecting to teach in the county must attend in conjunction with the Normal class at the College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Board of Education
Thavear- Pargen
G. R. Glenn
Georgia teachers' examination scheduled for June 16-17
State School Commissioner announces the annual teachers examination to be held on June 16 and 17. Preparation requires only Hodge's Nature Study and Life along with the Manual of Methods School Law and Health Talks for Georgia Teachers. Ginn & Co. offers the first book in a $1.00 special edition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Ginn & Co
Atlanta
CO. Suvurrz
Train line patience test at the depot
A Boston suburb scene unfolds as a waiting woman questions the train starter, an elderly man on a keg chewing tobacco. He replies with a casual timetable cue, “a quarter after, a half after, a quarter to, and at,” revealing the delay without specific times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Success Magazine
Gold in the Seas Would Furnish 80 000 Pound Ingot Per Person
The oceans hold forty to fifty milligrams of gold per ton of water. Though small per ton, the vast oceanic volume yields a huge total. If all gold were extracted and divided among the world's population, each person would receive an ingot weighing about 80 000 pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper’s Weekly
Dead Heat Joke At Watchman's Hut In London Tit-Bits
A small boy darts to a watchman's hut on a cold night finds a decayed fire and asks in a puzzled tone if it is a dead heat. The scene ends with the boy's brightened expression as he comments on the fire's warmth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Dahlonega Directory of Officers and Businesses
Dahlonega directory lists county and town officers, lawyers, pastors, merchants, educators, and services. Officials include J B Pruett Ordinary and J F Sargent Sheriff. departments cover Board of Education, Bank of Dahlonega, and City offices. Local firms span general merchandise, jewelry, druggists, bakeries, livery stables, blacksmiths, furniture repair, coffin dealers, physicians, markets, hotels, and barbershops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lumpkin Superior
J.M. Ricketts
W.M. Grindle
C. M. Moore
F.C. Cavender
de. Homer Head
Also Mentioned on This Page
Laine
Yaeoni
Vasa
Brignoli
New York
Everett House
Cardus
Tole
Grace Fortner
Man
W. Va
Cardui
Ladies’ Advisory Dept
Chattanooga Medicine Co
Chattanooga
Tenn
Mr. Cochran
THE
Cris McGuire
Dandy J
J. F. Moore & CO
Gpetets
McGuires Jewelers
Crumby
Frogtown
Chestatee
Porter Springs
Yahoola
Cane Creek
Davis
Hightower
Jones’ Creek
Nimblewill
Mill Creek
Auraria
Martin’s Ford
Wahoo
Shoal Creek
W. M. Grinpue
T. R
Foley
C. H. Jones & Son
Diricctory
J.p.&n. RP
W.S. Toit Fe
W. B. Gurler
N. P
U. 8
Wim
J. Worley
D. M. Grizzle
C.H. Jones
Wm. J. Worley
M.A Meaders
TS. Littlefield
B. F. Anderson
G. H. Moore
Carl Shultz
T. M. Ray
Bank OF Dahloneega
T. BK. Jackson
QO. J. Lilly
R. H W. Baker
W.S. Hull
J. F. Pruett
M.D. Cunningham
M. E
General Merchandise
J. M. Brooksher & Sons
G. MccGuire
J. W. Rider
W. C. Carroll
T.d. Smith
KF. A. Head & Co
N. G. A. College
W. L. Ash
Jeweler
G. H. McGuire
H. EE. Watson
C. H. Jones
Shoe Shops
W. D. P. Howell—cayéies
E. J. V. Houssey
Moore
Littlefield
Stephen Rice
Wim. Anderson
W. B. Gurley
Coffin Dealers
G. McGuire
Homer Head
A1, Jones, A. S. Cantrell
HH. Moore
M. G. Head & Co
Hotels
Craig R. Arnold
Tate
J. M. Icketts
Henry Underwood
New “Rock Hill
Rock Hill
Rock Hill Buggy Company
Rock Hill, South Carolina
Dailonega, Ga
Foleys
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!