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Newspaper
Dahlonega Nugget
Location
Dahlonega, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1917
Page
1
England in the 17th and 18th centuries produced physicians who advanced medicine and others who sought wealth. Notable figures include grave scholars and the famed Sir Hans Sloane who challenged aristocratic patients rather than flattering them.
A historical remedy notes glycerin as a treatment for bruises with five spoonfuls plus one of lead subg lute, shaken in a bottle and applied to lint under a bandage. For coughs a small teaspoon of glycerin is swallowed slowly with optional mixing in lemon juice or vinegar.
The text notes biblical allusions to the coney as feeble folk living in rocks. It cites Proverbs chapter thirty, verse twenty six and mentions coneys found in Lebanon, Jordan, and the Dead Sea valleys. The animal is described as cat sized with long hair round ears a short tail and herb chew habit.
A Boston physician has invented a megaphone based on the ram's horn design. The curved horn aims to improve sound reproduction and allows use without obstructing vision. The device highlights a practical approach to public address gear and reflects ongoing experimentation in acoustic tools.
The quotation argues that true distinction rests on personal experience, skill, and the authority and wealth to reflect those abilities. It emphasizes that a painter grinds colors, an architect works in the mason’s yard with his crew, and a master manufacturer is the most capable operator, with status earned by rank and expertise.
A humorous note describes a woman denying acquaintance with the rutabaga and the Swedish vendor call in the Northwest. When asked "Ruta baga?" she replies "No, sir, Lindhart" and identifies herself as Mrs. Lindhart, stating she does not know the family.
Potatoes boiled and baked in their skins lose almost no food value while peeling strips about 20 percent of each potato. Ordinary household paring wastes umch and portions containing soluble salts, making in-skin cooking preferable for nutrition.
A four year old niece and an eight year old nephew quarreled before bedtime. Each recited their prayers. The boy Linn added a sharp line about Gretta saying she ain’t no good, reported by the Cleveland Leader.
A short vignette from New York Evening West recalls Margaret at supper with neighbors. She asks about what Mr. Smith read from the platter, prompting curiosity over the reading.
A poetic fragment reflects on Love and Strife as enduring forces cycling through time. The speaker ponders whether time will ever be free of them as the circle turns and their influence waxes and wanes across ages.
Maude and Gertie discuss a precious ring. Gertie declares she must either marry him or return the item, revealing a pivotal moral choice.
A reader recalls sending a postcard to Tom without a name and address last week, noting how silly it seemed once delivered. The remark hints at a light hearted social slip and the recipient's probable confusion.
The article discusses mining methods in biblical times, citing Job twenty eighth chapter as source. It notes ancient Hebrews' mining descriptions are poetic and mentions Egyptian gold mines worked by groups of convicts. It adds a controversial comparison about African diamond miners, describing them as working naked, and references modern parallels in South Africa.
The text explains that fruits and vegetables tend to alkalize body tissues and fluids, countering the acid-forming effect of meat eggs and fish. A neutral or slightly alkaline internal environment is presented as optimal for overall body function, especially for meat eaters.
The first pepper shipment to the United States landed at Salem Massachusetts in 1795, brought by Salem captain Jonathan Carnes. Soon other captains pursued pepper imports, and by 1861 Salem was known among seafaring men as the Pepper port.
A freshman at a New York university writes of first impressions of the city noting the skyline as seen from a ferry crossing the Hudson. The piece cites optical illusions of motion common in early observations and reflects on perception in urban views.
The text explains that lex talionis means punishment should match the crime. It cites phrases such as an eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth and references to biblical lines like whoso shedeth man’s blood.
Value of Advertising. From a capital of 20 000 to 25 000 000 in 12 years through advertising is the record of a St. Louis corporation. The doubter of the virtue of printer's ink properly distributed and of the right quality will find a lot of food for thought in that fact.
A northern weekly editor returns an effusion titled The Lay of the Lark with a note requesting hen poetry instead. The editor says they will gladly accept specimens of the lay of the hen.
Charities in various forms impose a yearly burden on New York City approaching 14 million dollars with more than seven million dollars exempt from taxes. The figure reflects the broad financial impact of philanthropic organizations on municipal finances and tax policy.
In the dialogue a parent asks about the daughter's stage prospects. The reply suggests film potential, stating she might succeed in movies rather than live theater. The exchange reflects early cinema sentiment and parental pride.
A brief Epictetus saying on happiness noting that God made all men to be happy and that a man’s unhappiness is his own fault.
No news event available. The quotation reflects on core human attributes love hope fear faith as defining signs of humanity, attributed to Browning.
A brief Kansas City Journal column contends many men overestimate their depth due to their voices. It argues heedless talk invites trouble and urges restraint in speech to avoid consequences.
Blinkers narrates a curious tale of a home disruption a blind banging the house a broken fastening and no twine on hand. He uses his necktie to secure the shutter and discovers his tie already tied in a four in hand when he reaches for it.
In Gamaliel Bradford's Portraits of Women an anecdote has Ticknor replying to Lady Wolland about New Zealand being settled by convicts, noting Vassall ancestors in Massachusetts. A second vignette recalls Virginia's grandparent dubbed bampa and a prompt dinner call.
A Cleveland Leader anecdote recalls a grandmother and grandson moment after a motor bicycle accident. The four year old, briefly unconscious, says he had no time to think and could only close his eyes when reminded of his papa’s rule against crossing the street.
The passage defines permitted raillery as gentle derision of a foible that elicits laughter without shaming the person. It emphasizes subtlety so the target can join in the mirth and remain in good standing among the company.
Builders of windmills estimate that a wind of 16 miles per hour may be expected for eight hours per day on average every day of the year. This does not promise reliability daily, but it implies the yearly average wind would equal 16 miles per hour for eight hours each day.
A New Hampshire man sprinted a mile to reach a departing train, dropped a rubber in transit, swallowed a chew of tobacco in excitement, and, with unsteady gait, was arrested on a charge of intoxication. The episode showcases a run of hard luck.
The dialogue presents a sentimental woman and a practical man discussing mending a broken heart. He suggests splicing as a remedy, and the text notes that this remedy was tried in this case, implying a literal or metaphorical splice to heal.
Court records show a judge noting a young Mr. Smith leaving the house as the entry was made and the daughter confirming the injunction was violated by a higher court appeal and removal by the plaintiff.
The speaker reflects on lasting governance beyond personal lifetimes. He cites a past ruler who managed the world before his birth and will do so after his death. The focus is on improving the present moment with responsibility.
A light exchange unfolds as Mrs. Passay claims her daughter inherited beauty from her and Mr. Witts counters that it was unkind to imply she did so. The brief dialogue showcases witty jabs over appearance and parental pride.
A fragment notes that gratitude is the cement holding together the parts of a great old fabric, praising a sense of thankfulness as a unifying force in the South. The line reflects reverence for heritage and communal bonds.
A fragmented roster lists city officials including Mayor, Marshal, aldermen G. Moor Camp Wray Keith McGee Vaughn trustees of the city school H Hyers chairman B Smith secretary treas G Walden John H Moore Bb F Anderson county officers Representative Craig R Arnold clerk of superior court J M Davis tax receiver coroner and other rural administrators including W B Townsend tax collector surveyor Alfred Grizzle Dr Head W L Ash with unclear roles and spellings.
An advertisement for North Georgia Agricultural College Dantoriga promotes low annual expenses from 126 to 175 dollars covering lodging books fuel and lights. It highlights a magnificent mountain climate, discipline, obedience, and a strong military department cadet band. It notes full courses in agriculture mining engineering commercial science and on campus dormitories under officers with Dr. G R Glenn as president.
The Mountain Inn is now open for transient guests and travelers. Describes electric lights, running water, two acres of park, fine shade, and cool surroundings. Craig Rearnold, proprietor, promotes meals and resort quality in the region.
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