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Newspaper
Dahlonega Nugget
Location
Dahlonega, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1918
Page
4
A visitor tours a state insane asylum guided by a witty ward attendant. In one cell a man believes he is the Little Corporal, in another a prisoner imagines a submarine proof ship. A third inmate proclaims authority on income tax law while the guide jokes at his expense.
A New York writer condenses gossip about literary figures. Kipling heads propaganda work in England while Phyllis Bottome marries a British officer. The Rolling Stone journalistic venture in Austin is demolished for a telephone building. Galsworthy rejects knighthood and Odell praises camps in a note on military training. Barrie urges a marked gap in shelves for the Red Cross.
A mother of a troop ship survivor intercepted a later request for funds by asking the scammer to name the family dogs. The thief provided the correct names, proving the ruse and enabling the son to receive money, which he boasted about afterward.
A Bengal swindler used a fake foreknowledge ruse to fleece racegoers. He shows a roll of money, claims winnings and tempts victims to place bets before vanishing. Investigation confirms the scam victimized several people of large sums. Macbeth’s death place at Belmont castle is gifted to Dundee. the castle once housed Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman and sits on 900 acres valued at $2 million.
Rep Carter reports a negro in Oklahoma who abandoned the Republican party for the Democrats. Desperation and threats to his life are described, with a lawyer advising caution while the man insists he can sleep away his troubles. The exchange highlights political tensions and local intimidation.
In a Washington club lobby tale a meek man reveals his wife was the audience vocalist at a charity entertainment. A woman comments on the singing then learns the singer is the speaker’s wife, prompting embarrassment. The exchange recalls a quip about the composer.
Lieutenant Turner, blinded at Ypres, mistakenly tipped a coat holder who had helped him. A friend explained the man was General and Turner offered a shilling. The general declined the tip but accepted the coin as a keepsake of a fine Canadian soldier.
John Shefer Jr deputy in Hennepin county New York says fish have butt ed and rubbed against the bridge piles at Orono Lake Minnetonka until the edifice weakens and must close Shafer and Edward Terrell deputies inspected the span They note fish wear the wood away as they pass through the narrow passage forcing maintenance action.
The article reports Baron von Richthofen builds a den decorated with marks of aircraft he shot down. His chandelier is made from a rotary engine of a victim's machine, illustrating his combat souvenirs as described in La Guerre Aerienne and cited by Scientific American.
Stella Vitae claims to aid women suffering from chronic backache and related troubles. The Thacher Medicine Company of Chattanooga Tennessee guarantees refunds if the first bottle fails to help and asserts the remedy targets the cause by calming nerves, reducing pain, and improving blood health. The ad touts a nationwide price of $1 at all dealers.
A brief note emphasizes prompt service for parents seeking rapid attention to child education requests. It stresses quick responses and efficient handling of inquiries. It invites caregivers to submit needs and expect timely guidance.
A College avenue woman hosted a card club where her four year old son John joined unannounced. After being asked to sit upstairs, the boy began singing America, ending the session as the other women rose to listen until he finished.
Court order directs sale at Lumpkin County court house door on first Tuesday in November. The property includes eighty acres across multiple lots in District Eleven and Section One with described parcels and a second tract of about twenty-five acres, all tied to the estate of F J Williams and secured debt of $600 with 8 percent interest, administrator H B Smith stating sale cash in October 1918.
Advertises coffins priced from cheap to high with copper lined finest caskets north of Atlanta. Claims guaranteed Atlanta burial goods prices and top quality stock that is second to none. Urges readers to call and see for themselves.
A fragmented report lists municipal leaders and officials including mayor, marshal, aldermen, trustees, school board officials, county officers, tax receiver, clerk, and court staff. Names such as H. Hyers, J. Davis, and G. Walden appear among positions in city, county, and school administrations.
Advertises Pure Herb Tablets as a non laxative remedy for indigestion rheumatism and general purification. Claims to correct digestive organs kidneys liver and blood without weakening the user and offers a three month treatment one dollar plus a refund if no relief. Manufactured by Pure Herb Tablet Co Ashland Ohio with W B Townsend Dahlonega Ga as agent.
North Georgia Agricultural College in Dahlonega offers low annual expenses under $125 to $78, with lodging and supplies included. The prospectus touts a mild mountain climate, disciplined regime, a strong military department with cadet band, and full courses in agriculture mining engineering and more under A.S. Army supervision.
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