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Newspaper
Dahlonega Nugget
Location
Dahlonega, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1917
Page
3
Local notes from Dahlonega recount garden work, war impact, frost and rains, and calls for intensified food production. Mentions Professor Bowling and Ruge talks, miners at Pyrites, railroad plans, and community efforts to grow food while weather and prices strain households.
An old county records inventory lists prices from 1848 showing items such as hogs cattle and slaves with values including 1 negro named Dick $300 and 1 fine horse and bridle $1000. Other entries include 130 barrels of corn $130 and 63 gallons of brandy $57.32. The piece reflects historical pricing and social context of the era.
The letter writers defend local friends in Lumpkin County against accusations of dipping cattle and accuse Uncle Peter and tick officials of corruption. They recount a farmer who refused dipping, a county resident told of payouts, and a mountain informant who used liquor to influence officials on dipping day. They urge officials to supply liquor to ease tensions and avoid heavy tick penalties.
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