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Newspaper
Dahlonega Nugget
Location
Dahlonega, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1912
Page
1
A long roster of jurors is listed with many Abercrombie and Anderson entries along with dozens of other surnames. The document appears to catalogue jurors for a court term, finishing with a grand jury mark. Names include Abercrombie, Anderson, Pierce, Grizzle, Jackson, Ridley, and Walden among many others.
A terse exchange depicts HARDIHOOD and James in a tense confrontation where mutual accusation and bravado surface. The dialogue hints at underlying conflict and a dangerous dynamic between the two figures.
The readable lines suggest a claim about the kidnapper and a reference to a cradle. Details are sparse and no clear individuals, dates, or organizations are identifiable from the fragment.
Tokio, Japan's capital, with about two million residents, financed the purchase of its street railway and electric light systems by selling bonds totaling 46 million dollars. The prospectus claims the city carries debt only about 7.14 million above this new loan, a figure framed as superior municipal management by Munsey's Magazine.
The article notes Otto von Bismarck constantly sidelined women who spoke for themselves and questioned state affairs. During a visit to the Russian embassy in Berlin he mocked the Countess Schonvaloff. As he left, a mastiff barked and the countess pleaded, dont bite my dog.
A world weather summary notes unusual warmth in Europe and the United States while South America endured a cold winter. The Atlantic trade winds ran unusually strong, and Punta Arenas recorded its stormiest September in fifteen years based on vessel logs and meteorological stations.
In a brief exchange, a customer declares she is not waiting for change but for her steady. The shopkeeper responds with a ready promise, underscoring a moment of personal tension in a small storefront interaction.
A barber by trade sparked the idea that oratory talent runs in the family. The subject recalls noting that his father spoke publicly, suggesting heredity may influence verbal agility. The remark highlights the link between lineage and persuasion in speech.
Dialogue shows two doctors discussing their dwindling patient load with the first accusing the second of avoiding patients and the second confirming an exit from practice. The exchange hints at professional decline and reputational strain.
A brief club joke exchange features a man and woman bantering about pity and work. The line suggests social humor within a club setting and reflects a witty, era-specific banter.
An excerpt discusses fear's impact on birds and insects, noting that fear inhibits reproduction. It cites Darwin and observes birds remember threats, avoid previously hunted feeding grounds, and that self preservation reduces insect reproduction. The piece mentions a Richmond minister and a deacon as framing anecdotes.
A Paris newspaper notes the return of the beauty spot as a fashion accessory. It traces its rise with pannier skirts high heels and elaborate hair and remarks wax heads in shop windows helped popularize the black plaster speck. The piece calls it a revived trend driven by historical prints and salon taste.
The Agricultural Journal of the Union of South Africa reports San Jose scale, Aspidiotus perniciosus, has reached the Transvaal. J. W. Moore of Potchefstroom detected it while preparing a collection and measures to exterminate the pest were started. The issue also notes a promising new maize breed from a Hickory King and Virginia Torsetooth crop with high yields.
In a terse exchange, Miss Cash and Hewitt discuss a marriage where the bride kept her own name and financial identity. Hewitt confirms the detail, noting the bride’s name remained Cash. The dialogue centers on the independence of the bride’s named identity.
Advertises large and small farm tracts in Thomas Brooks Grady Decatur and Mitchell counties Georgia. Highlights fertile soil sandy loam red clay subsoil strong roads schools churches water hog and hominy saw mill timber colonization and stock raising land. Offers responsive mail service from W Eh Craigmiles Thawasville Georgia.
The article notes the ancient use of the physician's cane as a public symbol and tool. It describes long varnished sticks with a gold knob or cross-bar, and discusses the gold headed cane carried by Radcliffe and others now kept by the College of Physicians. The cane’s hollow knob once held a vinaigrette to counteract sickness as doctors approached patients.
The conservation commission reports the first two year study of Canada’s water powers. In 1910 about 1,016,521 horsepower was developed from water, mainly 742,000 for electrical energy, with remaining use for mills. The country’s water resources are vast and largely untapped. Chairman Clifford Sifton notes Canada holds nearly half of the world’s available water powers.
A brief quote reflects on future change and the idea that in half a century people may acknowledge grandmothers as professional lady explorers. The snippet notes potential shifts in social roles and careers over time.
North Georgia Agricultural College promotes low annual expenses from 125 to 1765 dollars for board lodging books fuel and more. It boasts a mountain climate location free from city distractions and emphasizes obedience order regularity self dependance. The academy offers strong military department cadet band and full courses in agriculture mining engineering commercial science and A&C with dormitory living under officers. For details contact G R Glenn LL D Pres. Dahlonega Georgia.
By order of the Court of Ordinary, Hail county, Georgia, the estate of Nancy Barnes deceased offers at public sale at the courthouse in Dahlonega. One third undivided interest in 250 acres in the 1th district and first section plus a one third undivided interest in 81 7 10 acres in Lumpkin County. Mary Barnes holds two thirds. Cash. September 30 1912. Crem R. Barnes administrator.
The Court of Ordinary authorizes a two mill levy in Auraria School District and a three mill levy in Curry School District for 1912. J M Ricketts, Tax Collector, will collect the taxes, with the document spread on county minutes dated September 12, 1912.
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