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Newspaper
Dahlonega Nugget
Location
Dahlonega, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1927
Page
1
Modern diners seek amusement at Tala Cabaret as old time restaurants fade away. The piece notes louder music and amplified conversation, with patrons needing ear protection while meals become social performances led by host George Rector in the Saturday Evening Post.
Electric utilities fight sleet in cold rainy regions to avoid outages. By shifting current to one or two conductors, heating raises temperatures above freezing, preventing ice buildup and protecting transmission lines from breaking under weight.
Gap Johnson of Rumpus Ridge recalls a nighttime ride when a mule bolted after a frightened mule and he tumbled into a creek. He crawled out and changed into dry clothes, while Newt Strodder jokes about catching pneumonia from the bath.
Balaklava once known for the Light Brigade charge now sees a new electric railway crossing the area. A second suburban line opens linking Sebastopol with nearby towns. Baku, a top Caucasus oil center, has had street car service for three years.
The article notes that even in a well settled state like Pennsylvania wolves roam freely, unlike coyotes. It compares the persistence of wolves in long settled regions to Italy and Russia, reflecting historic wildlife patterns.
Excavation on the main street at Jerash Palestine extends about a kilometer linking the north and south gates. The newly exposed pavement shows wheel ruts from Roman chariots and allows motor traffic through the ruins of major public buildings.
The essay argues most writers work through routine, not sudden inspiration. It compares inspiration to a rare moment that interrupts steady labor, noting that even when it occurs, the writer remains largely a diligent, unglamorous grinder.
In New York a coffee grinder in a grocery store marked the first commercial use of an electric motor. Norman H. Donnelly notes Edison’s 1882 Pearl Street generator began lighting, then motorized invention spread. The grinding task proved the motor’s viability, and now motors power much of industry worldwide.
In Path Finder Magazine G W McLain cites Dr Robinson of the Presbyterian church who lectured at Biloxi Mississippi and claimed Selah means Think of that. He says reading verses ending with Selah and interpreting it as Think of that adds force.
The Kansas City Star quotes Riley Rezzidew describing his second cousin Oliver Inch ways as the meekest, most servile man he knew. He claims Inch ways felt responsible for bad weather and constantly apologized, prompting questions about his marriage or inherent nature.
Mrs. William HH Dunagan 38 of Denver Colorado regains her sight after 28 years of total blindness. She lost her sight at age ten in San Diego California after scarlet fever. The simple remedy was extraction of an abscessed tooth.
American industries use many odd machines in production but the oddest test devices include adhesive tape strength tests golf ball deformation under driving stress casket handle strength and elephant traction efforts.
Dietetic experts compare modern overeating to historic excesses after coroner reports an eleven year old boy and a man died from Christmas Day meals. Old Q the famous rake allegedly won a 1000 pound bet by a pig and an apple pie contest.
The article recalls J. P. Morgan using his New York library for pivotal conferences. Notable meetings with George B. Cortelyon and others helped avert the 1907 money panic. It also notes Morgan, E. H. Gary, and Henry Clay Frick guiding United States Steel and Tennessee Coal and Iron Company control from that library and initiating Steel’s formation with Charles M. Schwab.
Dr J Howard Beard of the University of Illinois notes life expectancy has risen from forty one to forty six years in recent decades with gains mainly under thirty five due to infant welfare and disease control. He warns that rising accident deaths between forty five and sixty may erase infection related gains.
The article notes Java has 15 000 miles of shaded highways due to a historic government act. Officials believed natives lacked initiative and mandated up to sixty days annually for tree planting. Though the Dutch parliament abolished the system, locals continued planting and preserving roadside trees.
Los Angeles man Kk. W. Ferguson found his engagement ring and wedding ring missing after returning them to his dresser. A week later two youths were found in his room while one wore Ferguson's best trousers. They fled leaving ragged pants. rings were later found in a pocket.
A herdsman tending cattle heard a lion drag a bull and, with swift blows from his staff, forced the big cat to release the animal. The lion fled, illustrating notable courage and quick reflexes by a man facing danger in Africa.
A projected 90 story electric skyscraper atop the Palisades would place a top family 1500 feet above the Hudson with 125 stories. It would feature sunshower baths, radio outlets, electric laundry and fast boats to Manhattan in 25 to 30 minutes. The tower would surpass the Eiffel Tower in height.
Business Filkins slips on an icy walk and a circle forms as a doctor, a lawyer, and a film producer appear. A friend retrieves his hat while the group considers medical exam, legal action, and a potential film contract.
The Dearborn Independent cites Lin Bonner reporting about roughly 3 400 000 miles of cigarettes smoked in the United States in the year ended June 30 1926 with women accounting for about 510 000 miles.
A sharp exchange occurs as a salesperson praises his cleaner while Mrs. Grim retorts she would prefer to mop the floor with him. The taunt signals rising tension in a domestic confrontation over sales tactics.
The tops of the wings on mail planes operating between Chicago and Dallas Fort Worth are painted a vivid orange to aid locating a downed aircraft. The color helps recovery teams spot a stricken ship quickly in rough terrain or open country.
Dr Hunter will be at Dr Heads office in Dahlonega every Wednesday to perform dental work.
Advertises a supply of silk dresses and ladies silk hose for sale cheaper than before in Dahlonaga with a general line of groceries at low prices and ice delivery. Phone number 40.
United States exam preparation notice for men up to 50 years seeking rural carrier examination training. Free home study description available by writing G A Cook 045 Pa. Ave Washington DC. Salary and instructions prepared by former Assistant Postmaster General. G A Cook Director.
Public sale authorized by the court of ordinary will occur on the first Tuesday in June 1927 at the Dahlonega courthouse. The trustee will sell cash to satisfy a secured note by C McDonald to J B Tate covering multiple parcels totaling about 85 to 160 acres in Lumpkin County. Amounts due include principal 275.69 dollars and interest 119.29 dollars as of May 8 1927 plus four advertising insertions totaling 8.00 dollars.
Advert says doctors endorse complete system purification as a foundation of health. Encourages a thorough Calotabs course once or twice weekly for several weeks to purge ailments. Promotes family package with directions priced at 85 cents at drugstores.
Lumpkin County Georgia ordinary court to hear application by T F Quiertan and W H Jongn for leave to sell estate realty of J K Satterfield deceased to pay debts and for distribution. Hearing set for first Monday in June 1927 during regular term. May 2, 1927.
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