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Newspaper
Dahlonega Nugget
Location
Dahlonega, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1907
Page
4
The article explains maple sap flow depends on temperature changes rather than gas or wood expansion. Dr. K. M. Wiegand argues sap pressure comes from temperature effects on the osmotic permeability of pith ray cells, not from expansion.
Alfred Lang recalls early devices from the Journal des Savans and Paris Academy notes. A cornet recording on tin foil and a butterfly regulator prefigure modern tech, while a Versailles horloger named Leroy created an ivory keyed typewriter for Louis XIV.
A satirical piece argues widows exist worldwide, counterbalancing male cadences, clinging by temperament to inanimate objects, and bringing trouble when kissed or encountered at night. It notes widows often have children, roam principal districts, and contrasts vanished perfect men with living specimens, concluding beware advice is needless.
A piece of dark gray stone about a foot long and several inches thick bends and stretches. The owner asks if it is colamite or flexible sandstone, noting it is found in California, Georgia and other states. It seems formed of many small stones dovetailed for slight movement. It bends but will break if bent too far.
The London News reports a quip about a convict explaining his “work” by season. He details pen picking in spring, fruit picking in summer, hop picking in autumn, winter pocket picking, and oakum picking when he comes to the church army.
As a boy Herbert Spencer left for boarding school. He grew homesick and walked over 120 miles to reach home in three days, covering forty eight miles the first day and forty seven the second. A friendly coach driver helped him the final leg for no charge.
An editor from a western exchange worries how to wear his shirt over wings after reaching paradise. A contemporary mocks him, saying he would struggle to put his hat on over his horns, noted by Gayman Herald in Kansas.
A housekeeper learns her brother left a California heir of 1000 dollars, promising real help for Dinah. The dialogue shows anticipation of purchasing a planner a photo montage frame and a gilt frame, while a moral quip from Lord Melville adds a reflective note on private versus public affairs.
Prominent settlers describe the Salacoa valley in Fairmount as rich and rapidly developing after the L and N line connected Atlanta to Cincinnati. The appeal highlights 400 residents, a bank, eight stores, a market, and planned improvements. On May 30, 1907 two hundred unsold town lots will go under the hammer with one fifth cash and five-year terms. A free barbecue accompanies the sale.
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