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Newspaper
Dahlonega Nugget
Location
Dahlonega, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1917
Page
2
A Georgia weekly column reports on wartime measures and public concerns. It notes a per capita war tax, farm and industrial outlook, troop training at Fort McPherson, bread and flour prices, seed costs, and local efforts like the Lawrenceville boy scouts cultivating land. It also covers local misstatements about mining firms and school work at Piedmont Demorest.
An 19th century stock law fence controversy in Auraria and Dahlonega districts unfolds as the ordinary inspects the long rail and wire barrier. Testimony notes gaps and water rack absence, with some sections deemed good while others fail to meet legal standards. The Crumby line is rejected for not meeting the required fence type.
Community notes report sermons and visits from Rev Robi and Stuard at Yahoola on the third Sunday. Visitors include Mr M R Braselton of Braselton Ga and local business and farming updates across Dahlonega. A stock law petition and county happenings are noted along with the death of Mrs W J Hutcheson.
The Bank of Dahlonega held its annual meeting on Saturday approving officers for the year: President J. F. Pruett re elected, Vice President H. Hyers, Cashier T. F. Jackson re elected. Directors chosen and the earnings for the past year show profits with eight tenths of the surplus paid as dividends. Stockholders to receive dividend checks early next month. Also notes on Congress war measures and local notes accompany bank news and a hotel register list.
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