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Newspaper
Dahlonega Nugget
Location
Dahlonega, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1917
Page
1
The world overlooks the man whose appearance and conduct embody a future ideal. The best man is often judged as erratic and visionary, dismissed as unconventional. History later reveals the big man whose true worth was ahead of his time.
In Belgium a farmer left quicklime near a shed overnight. Snow covered the lime and heated it, causing a fire that destroyed the shed and its contents.
Orison Swett Marden argues that clinging to a sickly ideal lowers standards to mediocrity. If people realize this demoralizing effect, they would reject dwelling in failure and rise from the basements of their lives.
A reflective question asserts that constant aspiration toward heroism, magnanimity, truth, and sincerity elevates the person even if the ultimate goal remains unmet. It argues such efforts are not vain, but meaningful in themselves.
An Oxford don berates undergraduate Littler after his viva voce. He complains Littler’s Greek and Latin prose are disgusting, the translation is disgusting, and Littler’s name is ungrammatical, provoking amusement among listeners.
In Indo China natives in Upper Tonkin make paper from the bark of a small mulberry species by the Black River. The village due Papier near Hanoi houses about 2,000 inhabitants who craft paper locally, giving the area its name.
City of New York upgrades police operations with a wireless system at headquarters offering 500 mile range. Plans call for every police station in the city to receive wireless outfits in the near future improving communications.
Figures show 2.5 gallons of benzol per ton of coal. In 1915 the United States produced 14 million gallons and 1916 output is estimated at no less than 22 million gallons, reflecting wartime demand.
A playful exchange has adults urging children to join a sailing party. The kids resist, saying the wind would spoil the outing, while a character hints at a spanking breeze affecting plans.
A short quotation contrasts discontent with constructive effort. It notes that discontented men merely fault what exists while the truly contented aim to improve things with determination. The saying appears as a reflective moral from Youth's Companion.
A compact quote urges readers to regain enthusiasm by joining energetic peers and tackling the hard task first to stimulate nerves. The message emphasizes action and social energy as a productivity boost.
In Connecticut critics claim a four-eyed frog was found, alleging it was created to aid navigational aims for a road favored by motorists. The note implies a curious link between the amphibian sighting and highway interests.
A witty exchange shows the editor taking a view of poems and inviting the writer to lunch. The lunch cost one dollar more than the poem earned, highlighting a playful note about literary pay.
Prof. David Robertson estimates net electric output from British tides at about 10 000 kilowatts per square mile for a double tide of 81.5 feet and 500 kilowatts for a 7 foot tide. Large enclosed areas with short dams appear most suitable. the British Channel and Clyde estuary are highlighted as advantageous locations.
A good-natured man brings blessing to himself and others by spreading sunshine and cheer. His optimism lifts morale, even in gloom, and a smiling leader gains more from workers than a grouchy approach, maintaining his high pedestal through positivity.
The Old Scout recalls a luncheon with his young nephew who ordered coffin nails as a bellboy announced Mister Spikes. He interprets the event as a bad omen signaling misfortune yesterday.
The excerpt extols belief in tomorrow as a source of calm purpose. It argues that optimism slows haste, aligns actions with the universe, and gives meaning to effort. Without belief in tomorrow, actions lose value and urgency dissolves.
The iris is described as the fleur de lis with uncertain origins. Some say it represents a spearhead, others the flower of a lily, the floral emblem of France, but its exact meaning remains debated and its usage recent.
A hat box stored on a high shelf can be accessed by slit hinges on one side so the side drops down when the cover rises. This method lets the hat be removed without moving the box from the shelf.
A brief reflection on choosing between worldly and unworldly spirits. The author cites Dean Stanley arguing that adopting a noble spirit elevates life and makes sacrifice meaningful rather than common. The passage contrasts ordinary life with a higher, holy purpose.
A kitchen tip suggests keeping fine sandpaper at hand to smooth browned cake or bread, rub off sticking or burnt areas more easily, and clean pans more effectively than with a grater or other tools.
Mrs A questions patience in marriage and Mrs B replies she provokes her husband to spark his temper so he will yield to her demands as atonement for past behavior.
A short meditation on how haste in speech can offend listeners. The author argues that impatience first irritates, with a second impatient word more likely to provoke resentment after reflection. The piece warns speakers to curb abrupt language in social exchanges.
Relief quotes Mr Meekton praising votes for women as a great proposition that ends Henrietta’s objections about time spent on politics. The exchange highlights support for women’s suffrage in a domestic discussion.
A western man advertises a plan he says absolves him and others of any debts, presenting a unique method aimed at cutting living costs. The assertion highlights a bold financial approach and raises questions about liability and practicality.
The article notes the spider as a weather guide, sensitive to atmospheric mood and insect activity. When resting he signals rain. when busy weaving a new web, a fine spell is expected, and this is often correct.
The Liverpool director of education likens a new finding to Columbus's voyage, saying boys have a perfect passion for watching men at work. The remark is echoed by others who note a similar fascination among many men, marking it as an epoch-making observation for educators.
Donald climbs the cherry tree to pick scarce ripe fruit and drops them to Buster. Buster pockets about twenty cherries in his hat before Donald asks if he can reach more. Buster replies to come down and says they have enough for a stomach ache.
The excerpt notes the English fondness for sobriquets and traces nicknames like Abigail for a chambermaid and Tommy for a soldier. It observes Ireland’s love of the name Thomas and recalls soldiers of Irish origin in the old army, as recorded by Le Cri de Paris.
Discussion of the term manger in Luke two notes its Greek root meaning crib and its modern interpretation as the open courtyard of an inn or khan. The note contrasts traditional nativity usage with scholarly views on setting and meaning.
A short comic anecdote where a maid’s sweetheart prompts her mother to ask about a beau. Master Harry, unsure of the term, inquires if her ribbon is coming tonight, turning the inquiry into a playful misinterpretation. The scene hinges on language and gentle manners in domestic life.
The quote presents William Penn comparing frugality and liberality. It argues frugality without generosity fosters covetousness, while generosity without frugality leads to prodigality. The moral calls for balancing prudent spending with aiding those in need.
The dialogue recalls Peggy as a romantic girl who dreamed of a title and now she has married into coal wealth. The exchange questions whether she is a countess or duchess, and confirms she is a coal-baroness instead.
An Arizona man cleaned his trousers with gasoline, wore them again, and struck a match on his leg. He was badly burned and left sadder and wiser, while likely reliant on mantle-board meals.
A vivid remark notes that when a leading speaker promises a concise statement he often chooses a topic as large as a coconut to illustrate the point. The observation points to the habit of placing weighty ideas into compact form.
A witty exchange about marriage and money. Pather warns that concealing financial motives is prudent, while advising against marrying for wealth but if pursued not to reveal it.
Uncle Eben quips that some people treat truth like jewelry, admiring it greatly yet reserving use for special occasions. The wry remark frames a characterful moment about honesty and timing.
A brief note praises a brave young man who conquers misfortune each morning before breakfast, framing persistence as a daily discipline and battle won through resolve.
A fragment urges steadfast duty and perseverance against hype and fear. It emphasizes listening to guidance and performing the required task with resolve, without excess bravado. The sentiment echoes a call for measured, faithful effort.
A partial OCR style listing of city officials and roles including mayor marshal aldermen trustees school representatives clerk superior court tax collectors and coroners with several unreadable fragments and misspellings. The fragment names include W. H. Jones T. W. Wimpy G. T. Moor G. W. Camp B. Wray J. McGee G. Vaughn Craig Arnold W. Townsend J. Davis Alfred Grizzle and Hl Head among others.
The notice promotes a Georgia college offering yearly expenses from 125 to 175 dollars covering board lodging books fuel lights and uniform. It touts a mountain climate freedom from city distractions strict training obedience order self reliance military department cadet band and full A B and B S courses plus agriculture mining engineering and commercial science. Boys reside in on campus dormitories under officer supervision and inquiries go to President Dr. G R Glenn.
The Mountain Inn announces it is open for transient guests and travelers in North Georgia. It promotes itself as the finest resort with meals, reliable lights, running water, 80 acres of park land, fine shade, and cool surroundings under proprietor Craig R. Arnold.
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