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Newspaper
Dahlonega Nugget
Location
Dahlonega, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1917
Page
1
The text notes that barrel bursts come from defective ammunition or bore obstructions, with air compression behind the bullet blamed for swelling. It mentions Romans grew 40 pound turnips and describes a 17th century bread made from boiled turnips. A litany of reduction urges constant exercise and perspiration as a method to weight loss.
Stockholm harbor stays open in winter as ice breakers keep the port usable though nearby cities lie across the Baltic. The piece notes distances to Petrograd and Copenhagen and cites complex manufacturing operations for weapons. It also recounts King John of England recovering a buried treasure worth about $1,000,000 from a site beneath a Roman wall in Northumberland.
The rose appears in Shakespeare's writings at least eighty times and is used as a symbol of perfection. Ophelia calls Hamlet the rose of the fair state, illustrating the flower's prominence in his imagery and themes.
For 54 centuries the shadoof a sweep used by Egyptians to lift water has remained common. Some believe it dates to before Christ and may have existed 3500 years ago.
A recipe instructs mixing one pint of lard and two ounces of camphor gum, heating, then cooling and adding a tablespoon of strong ammonia. Apply to soft flannel and place on the chest, kept in a cool airtight place.
A quotation from Samuel Johnson proclaims happiness at home as the ultimate aim of all ambition. The saying frames domestic contentment as the culmination of every effort and desire guiding human endeavor.
A New York man has developed a camera that exposes two plates simultaneously using a perforated mirror. The device splits light so each plate records the scene, advancing color photography through parallel exposure.
The Kansas City Star notes a man who advertised for a wife and was spooked when his first wife answered the ad, reversing the usual search. The tale highlights luck or lack thereof in a quirky matrimonial mishap.
A humorous note from Br’er Williams in the Atlante Constitution quips that old men stay spry by avoiding the speeding automobiles, suggesting a playful take on aging and motion.
An article cites Leslie's Weekly data showing average American fish consumption around 20 pounds per year and contrasts it with higher per capita intakes in Britain Germany Holland Norway Sweden Denmark China and Japan. It argues for greater fish use as a nutritious daily staple.
The American Society for Testing Materials discusses knot types in wood. A sound knot is as solid as surrounding wood. an encased knot is not interwoven with rings but held by surrounding wood. a water tight knot is fully interwoven on at least one face. a loose knot is not firmly held. an unsound knot is softer or hollow.
A reflective note contrasts optimistic and pessimistic views from two boys and two adults. It urges embracing life, avoiding self pity, and suggests health and youth rely on reducing worry. The piece from Exchange links aging to nervous tension and recommends engaging with others to relieve self pity.
An offbeat exchange features an orator who laments the nation's needs while Senator Sorghum interrupts with a call to action. The exchange blends satire with a push for practical help over lectures.
A Topeka Canitrl item notes a minister who preached on "The Terrible Quartet" and jokes that his own group has nothing on their rival, recalling past affiliations.
A little denatured alcohol applied with a brush will quickly remove the dark brown tobacco stains from copper or brass ash trays.
A Scientific American note explains hot water pipes burst in cold snaps because hot water freezes abruptly without air bubbles. Impurities in cold water create nuclei for slow ice growth, while hot water is gas-poor, causing explosive solidification and high pressure.
A Westminster Gazette note recalls Trollope’s off beat testimony in a post office case where his novels were called into question. He admits most works are fiction yet asserts no truth is claimed if pressed. The piece contrasts a tender garden wall described as a living sculpture and a child’s imaginative play as lasting human insight.
A concise reflection on the balance between study and reflection. It contrasts learning without thought as wasted effort with thought without learning as dangerous, attributed to Confucius.
The Lumpkin County Court of Ordinary set a 9 mill county tax levy for 1917 to fund debt service roads jail and court costs and poor relief. The total taxable value is $1,207,004 with 9-10 of one percent for county purposes plus state levy, collecting $1,297.90 for county operations and $1,088.32 for other county services. Public notes announce Curry School District levy and local open court certification.
AURARIA line operates Gainesville to Dahlonega with daily trips and Sunday services. Depart Gainesville 7:30 am and 10:00 am Sundays. arrive Dahlonega 10:30 am and 6:30 pm. return trips depart Dahlonega 7:30 am and noon. Gainesville arrivals 10:30 am and 3:00 pm. Fare two dollars. J W Lunsworth, Contractor, Murrayville Ga.
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