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Newspaper
Dahlonega Nugget
Location
Dahlonega, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1928
Page
1
In winter people fail to live as they should causing springtime laziness and low energy. The text notes excessive consumption of meat and cereals and improper heating while underdressed in Arctic conditions. It cites discomfort from ventless, overheated homes and awkward seasonal habits as roots of spring fatigue.
The article traces a pattern of physicians harmed by patients or relatives amid vigilante justice lore. It recounts Dr Gerald A. Kelly of Jessup Pa who was killed by Joseph Kamentski a mine worker seeking money and revenge after a leg amputation that left him maimed. Kamentski killed Kelly after robbing a rooming house operator and driving to Jessup, with motives tied to compensation money transfers and alleged grudges. The piece notes related cases including a New York father who killed a physician after his child’s death and a Cuban who killed a carver near a dying mother’s bedside.
An old Civil War captain recalls a preacher turned soldier recounting a stormy march into battle. The sergeant’s blunt call to the men to “go for ’em” is cited as a test of courage and humane aims in war, illustrating enduring questions about conduct in combat.
Busoni, the master pianist, halted a provincial recital when a single note failed to sound. An impresario proposed a live assistant to lift the stubborn note, producing a humorous scene as Busoni and the helper struggled. The audience roared with laughter at the unlikely duet.
The Parisian poet Nerval used a circus zoological ad to draw readers, placing five crawfish on a ribbon lead for publicity. Rossetti proposed a similar ploy with a young elephant to attract passers-by, hoping curiosity would lead buyers to his paintings.
A London vicar and temperance worker used an old poacher’s method to thin pigeons nesting around a church. He soaked corn in rum for 24 hours and spread it in the churchyard. The pigeons fed and were easily captured, one allegedly staggering up the aisle with a hiccup.
A Kansas City Times humorous vignette depicts a tired husband returning home and his wife suggesting social plans, including a visit to the Grahams and a late supper at Donahue's downtown, ending with a weary return home.
Centers of Business There are American chambers of commerce in Buenos Aires Argentina Brussels Belgium Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo Brazil Valparaiso Chile Shanghai Elarbin Mukden Peking Tientsin and Tsingtau China Havana Cuba Santo Domingo Dominican Republic Alexandria Egypt London England Paris France Berlin and Frankfurt Germany Milan Genoa Rome Naples Turin and Florence Italy Mexico City Mexico Warsaw Poland San Juan Puerto Rico Lisbon Portugal Johannesburg South Africa Barcelona Spain Constantinople Surkey
In a foggy report from Charlestown the case centers on a notable figure, Dr. Llohern Whitman, accused of harboring an ancient artifact. The proceedings in Ossian court reveal alleged ties to a group called Riorwee and a plan involving a fortified harbor.
Examiners of naturalization watch for subversive tendencies as candidates are tested. A Kansas story recalls an old German farmer at La Cropse who, under oath, says he likes the country but would prefer a little more rain. The anecdote underscores strict scrutiny and a lighthearted moment in the naturalization process.
The article notes widespread salvage efforts in wartime France as economies tighten. Door to door repairmen mend old china and utensils while women weave new chair bottoms and mend damaged items. It highlights resourcefulness amid scarcity andreuse of materials.
The weather bureau explains that daily temperature changes from day to day arise from wind direction changes influenced by global air distribution. The complex causes stem from equator to pole circulation due to tropical heating and polar cooling, modified by Earth's rotation.
A mother sends her son Frank to play in a windy yard. While romping with his dog a button is pulled off his waist. He blames the wind for the loss, saying his mother’s insistence forced him outside. The tale ends with a child’s witty retort about the weather.
The 1668 decree by the Duke of York redefined Staten Island as part of New York. Captain Christopher Billopp completed the circumnavigation within two hours and was granted 1,168 acres at the island’s south end as a reward, cementing its status under New York territory.
Amarillo city commission drafts an ordinance to repeal about two dozen old laws no longer enforceable. Key items include a motorist whistle at intersections, a 40 mph speed limit for motor vehicles, and a rule requiring drivers to yield to horses if needed. Another repeal targets a curfew forcing anyone under sixteen off streets by ten at night.
Dr. Rosalie Slaughter Morton, a leading New York clubwoman, counts membership in forty clubs and societies, reflecting a prominent social role.
New York engineers reveal the Holland tunnel control room where a single supervisor monitors 14 ventilation zones, carbon monoxide levels, pumps, power cables, and 24 feet of indicator lamps across three switchboards. The system integrates automatic alarms and staff-free oversight for underriver traffic.
Kentucky liveryman J B amin from Carlisle recounts how autos killed the livery trade. Carlisle, population about 8000, now has no horses or buggies for hire. Hamm notes his Carlisle livery business reached 25 years with five stables previously and about forty horses and fancy turnouts. Now no hire horses or buggies remain in town.
Wanted male applicants to introduce and supply demand for Rawleigh Household Products. No experience needed. Earn $150 to $600 monthly with strong profit growth. Company provides sales literature and service methods. Low prices and complete service. Dept. G. A2863 Memphis Tenn.
Travel note lists departure from Dahlonega at 7 30 A M and 4 P M return with test cars. From Atlanta depart 7 30 A M. Stop at Princeton Hotel Bus Station 17 North Forsyth St. See Fred Jones in Dahlonega.
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