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Newspaper
Dahlonega Nugget
Location
Dahlonega, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1920
Page
4
The Jagrey house built about 1750 in Portsmouth New Hampshire has been purchased by the Boston Museum of Fine Arts. The interior paneling and woodwork will be reassembled to form a colonial room alongside period articles already in the museum.
A humorous quip describes chasing a cold through a series of marathon sprints and overtaking it by borrowing a friend's racing car. The witticism plays on athletic eccentricity and speedy recovery metaphors.
Boys' Life reports mapping the globe by plane may replace manual fieldwork. An auto camera under the car roof snaps thousands of photos per minute, later assembled into mosaic maps showing towns, roads, and trees. The method, born from war tech, promises rapid, comprehensive geography.
A Kansas City Journal quip notes a congressman facing a shortage of large offices and a constituent who chose to lodge a grievance instead of accepting a small berth. The exchange highlights political satire on governance and patronage.
A young colored lad joins a ship at the cape and tells an officer he was born not born but washed ashore in a storm near Algoa Bay. The exchange reveals his mysterious origin and the sea’s edge between identity and survival.
A lighthearted quip contrasts marriage expectations with practical matters. Ethel notes men ignore waning romance while a friend jokes that news of cold soup instantly catches attention. The exchange, presented in a Los Angeles Times tone, highlights domestic timing and shared humor.
The Dearborn Independent notes that October saw over 60 million pennies produced with demand still outstripping supply. War taxes and price shifts drive the need for nickels dimes and quarters while vast numbers remain in circulation with little returned to mints. Pennies cost about 20 cents per hundred to produce and other coins near face value.
Mr. Farmer-Well Eben blames the lingering thermometer for a freezing day. Mrs. Farrmer-Reply says Eben left it hanging on the back porch in the bitter cold and then brought it inside.
A mother and daughter stroll near a statue of Governor Oliver P. Morton. The girl recalls her mother’s claim of being kissed by the statesman, then points to the statue and jokes about the kiss, prompting an awkward moment as bystanders remain silent.
In the Birmingham Age Herald excerpt, the Biltons once viewed as the town’s richest couple have reportedly left for New York. The piece notes their return may hinge on permits worth a quarter of a million, as they strive to keep pace with a city run by boot blacks, bell hops, and checkroom pirates.
In a hospital scene a doctor notes rising medical costs while a nurse consoles a patient. The patient jokes the fever thermometer will show higher readings as costs climb, reflecting a light exchange amid concerns about bills and medicine prices.
In the New Haven Register dialogue, Miss Keenly is noted for a sharp tongue that has severed many friendships, prompting reactions that T agrees with her blunt honesty.
A clipped utterance notes a girl’s glare and calls for authorities to speak to her about carrying concealed weapons. The line hints at tension and perceived danger without detailing events or individuals.
The article notes Chinese teaching of strict courtesy from childhood and describes a Detroit church using a plate glass sounding board over the pulpit to improve acoustics. It also offers housekeeping tips for umbrellas, advising regular washing and air drying in a tub.
A light verse anecdote describes a gypsy girl asking a donkey about marriage. If the donkey waves its ear, marriage may come soon. if it stays still, not. The speaker concludes with a playful remark about possessing a donkey at home.
Howard Thompson announces his candidacy for Congress from Georgia's Ninth District, subject to the Democratic primary. He cites past discussions in 1918 on key issues and pledges to discuss unsettled matters fairly, asking for voters' confidence and support.
Joan I Kenny of Lawrenceville announces candidacy for Congress in Georgia 9th District seeking Democratic nomination for the 67th Congress. She pledges constitutional liberties and opposition to the League of Nations and mandatory military training. April 24, 1920.
To the voters of Lumpkin County Crain R Arnorp announces candidacy for the legislature subject to the Democratic primary and pledges vigilance for Lumpkin County interests Fannie Mauldin applies for permanent letters of administration on the estate of R T W Christian creditors and heirs are cited to appear at the June Term to show cause why letters should not be granted D N Mote applies for permanent letters of administration on the estate of Henry Mote and the Ordinary will rule on June first in Dahlonega W B Townsend Ordinary of Lumpkin County
The exchange between the two men shows no pistols involved. The dispute was settled through written correspondence rather than force.
A humor piece notes Mrs Bensonhurst recalling a minister’s sermon on charity. When asked what he thought, the husband stayed silent, implying no comment, while the couple reflects on the message and its personal impact.
A cartoon caption plays on changing suffrage attitudes as Brown suggests advising his wife to enter politics and Banks asks if she could succeed. Brown responds that she could, noting she is always tight regardless of outcome.
A Meadowsville resident testifies that Thedford's Black-Draught improved digestion and appetite in older age after years of constipation and weak liver function. The ad promotes a 25 cent package as a standard household remedy used for cleansing the system and relieving related troubles.
A Graceville Florida banker’s vice president praises Ziron tonic after his daughter’s appendix surgery. He says her health improved over two weeks with better appetite and nerves. The ad claims Ziron is a reconstructive tonic for weak people with thin blood and offers a CD money back guarantee.
The Menominee name derives from wild rice, deemed vital by the tribe. Wild rice grows in shallow freshwater and spread across the continent. The Chippewas expelled Dakotas to seize rice fields, marking early use of firearms against opponents. Indians harvested by canoe and knocked the grain from the stalks.
The Indianapolis News reports a blast at a large Clarksville car plant caused the tank car dome to fly through a roof and land feet away. Acetylene welder Big Boy, who was at work, crouched behind a pillar as obstacles blocked his path. he claimed he saw nothing amid the blast.
A Birmingham Age-Herald quip argues wealth is shown more by sustaining a Great Dane than by house size. The cartoon implies only the rich can afford large dogs amid broad lawns and mansions.
Otis confirms Polygon Pictures paid ten thousand dollars for film rights to his latest novel. Chester notes the agreement allows only the book title and author name to appear.
A boy asks Father when a man is a rubber stamp. The Father replies that a rubber stamp man has a flexible mind and an elastic conscience and can endure any pounding.
Senator Sorghum recalls his best speech when he agreed to run for the legislature after being asked to consider candidacy.
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