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Newspaper
Dahlonega Nugget
Location
Dahlonega, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1911
Page
4
The Galapagos Islands show seven tortoise species each confined to separate islands. Darwin notes their abundance, slow travel, and remarkable adaptation from water scarcity to self storage, while a penal history and stark climatic contrasts color the archipelago’s story.
A historical reflection notes Alexander the Great at the height of power with under 40,000 troops conquering Asia and Egypt yet lamenting lack of new worlds to conquer. His empire dissolves under the sun as his works fade and he succumbs to debauch.
Orchids are not parasites they grow upon trees without drawing nourishment from them. They have large solid stem swellings storing water and nutrients and aerial roots with a spongy coating to absorb moisture. Varieties numbered in the thousands.
Two hundred men aged 18 and over are sought to learn the granite cutting trade in an open shop. Wages start at one dollar per day. Apply at Box 15, Rion, Wisconsin Rockton, Illinois.
Property to be sold at Lumpkin County Courthouse on the first Tuesday in June 1911. Lots 878 and 879 in the 11th District and 1st Section each 40 acres. Sold to satisfy a 1252nd District G M execution in favor of J F Pruett vs Elisha Woody Levie and W M Stover. Also Lots 184 135 263 and 226 in the 12th District 1st Section, each 40 acres, to satisfy a fi fa in favor of George Frix against William Woody. Levy by J A Beck and by H Carroll L C.
In a tale not in Greville memoirs, Lord Alvanley commented during a meal with Greville that after admiring the newly gilded dining room he would prefer more carving and less gilding. The remark reflects his sharp wit amid a lavish setting and modest dinner.
In a Boston Tran script style, the Hicks and Green smith family members are described. The daughter writes unread poetry, the son prays for inaction, the mother composes novels unread by readers, and the father writes checks that nobody will cash.
A high quality Italian bred horse named Dandy J. will provide limited service this season for $10.00 in advance. Contact Frank M. at once for details. Living foal guaranteed.
By authority of the County Board of Education the Teacher's Institute begins May 28 at 9 a.m. and runs through the 27th. It will be held with the Normal class at the College under Dr. G. R. Glenn supervision. All teachers expecting to teach in the county must attend.
G H McGuires Seweler's Store offers jewelry work on short notice at a reasonable price. Also stocks spectacles, clocks, watches, and musical instruments with a good line for sale.
A Blum Texas resident testifies that Dr Miles Restorative Nervine raised her from the grave and praises the remedy for nervous exhaustion sleeplessness and lack of energy The ad notes a money back guarantee and urges readers to ask their druggist Miles Medical Co Elkhart Ind
The Secon Post quotes Mr. ELV Lucas about Sir Walter Scott, noting his generous nature yet susceptibility to intrusions. A tedious visitor lingered at Abbotsford and two other guests hid to stifle laughter as Scott joked that being a decided bore requires talent.
A witty exchange from Lippincott's features a Texas man boasting of a giant pumpkin used as a cradle by his wife, followed by a New York man claiming three policemen asleep on one beat as a local joke.
A college professor calling roll in an eight o'clock English class finds no answer for Mr Robbins and jokes that it must be too early for robins. The light moment reflects a pun on the season and a class’s morning routine.
Directory entries list Lumpkin County Superior and Court officers, town districts, and Dahlonega business and professional listings. Includes names for county offices, city officials, attorneys, merchants, educators, physicians, hotels, and services.
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