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Newspaper
Dahlonega Nugget
Location
Dahlonega, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1926
Page
1
A note on slang in speeches argues language evolves through slang and becomes dictionary material. It cites a bishop asking a girl to quote a Bible verse and the girl replying with a playful twist highlighting slang’s expressive power.
Mrs. Raymond Adams found a hard object in a Gloucester City chicken and claimed it was a diamond. The family doubted her, but a jeweler confirmed it as a perfect diamond worth about 80 dollars and advised setting the gem in a ring.
George Golier of Washington New Jersey struck an earthenware pot while plowing and unearthed a stash of Colonial coins dating from 1732 to 1766. The pot cover broke during the disturbance and revealed the cache.
Captain Wall, a crocodylian trainer, rode a 400-year-old crocodile across the Rhone at Valence. The crossing took over twelve hours, aided by a cane to prompt the animal. The tale notes the crocodile remained focused despite river debris unlike Allais described in his pocketbook.
Priest scientist Father Maurice Beckett suggests radio could power lighting heating and cooking. He has demonstrated radio power transmission over ten feet and envisions broader use.
A playful exchange riffs on why someone likes oysters. Jam asks Jim why he favors them and Jim deflects with a sardonic remark about not knowing the reason. The quip underscores a light, humorous moment in everyday dialogue.
Census data indicate 1919 invested capital for the auto industry at 1.78 billion dollars with products valued at about 8.08 billion dollars. Perfumery and cosmetics also show 1919 investment of 32.7 million and product value around 59.5 million. The National Automobile Chamber of Commerce lists 1924 wholesale production of autos and parts at 3.17 billion dollars.
A course in scientific eating is established at Kansas State Teachers College in Hays Kans led by Miss Ethel M Snodgrass head of home economics who says a person is not educated unless he knows to select a properly balanced meal Etiquette is not taught and the class meets once a week with students learning to eat scientifically
All creditors of the estate of J. E. Tate late of Lumpkin County deceased are notified to render their demands as required by law. All persons indebted to the estate must make immediate payment to J. W. Boyp administrator on this 16th day of April 1926.
The city tax book will be open from April 20 to May 1, 1926, for receiving tax returns of all property within Dahlonega's corporate limits. Returns may be made by Alderman B. B. Lusley or H. T. Burns.
The Dantonca TelEpionnr Co promotes low rates with business lines at 2.25 and residence at 1.75. Extensions in the same house cost 1.00, adjoining house 1.75, and desk set type 25 cents higher. Subscribe now to join the new directory.
Boston social figure Miss Eleanor Sears recounts a 44 mile walk in 11 hours while defending petting party talk as a matter of strength and pluck. An anecdote recalls a dark racquet court in England where a pearl necklace was found after a playful match count.
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