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Newspaper
Dahlonega Nugget
Location
Dahlonega, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1927
Page
1
Reed at a Washington dinner mocked high minded scruples by recounting an old lady who found a ten dollar gold piece in a Delaware shad. He described her extreme caution as she claimed the coin might be hers and queried how far down the river the fish was caught.
Col. E. M. House, about to sail for Europe, sits at a farewell lunch in New York. Big business knows how to pick its assistants and sees through incompetence. A Paris office joke ends with the hapless applicant claiming he speaks French after a manager repeats the phrase.
Nature Magazine notes cow poison or cow poison lily is highly attractive to cattle yet causes violent discomfort. The plant flourishes in northern bogs and swales and extends into West Virginia's mountainous wilds, posing risks to grazing herds and pastures.
Ex-Gunner Jenkins, credited with firing the first British shell against Von Kluck’s troops at Mons, has arrived in Auckland New Zealand to take up farming. He served with II battery R I A and took part in major western front engagements, returning uninjured.
Walter H. E. Hayward of Temple New York has a horse reputed to be thirty four years old. Three times within the last year he arranged to have the animal killed but each time the horse showed unusual vigor and vitality, leading Hayward to decide against killing it.
The United States biological survey states there is no open season for the upland plover and a bag limit on licenses is invalid. Killing these birds anytime can lead to arrest and federal court prosecution under migratory bird regulations.
Dr. A V Hill of Cornell describes using an ultra sensitive heat measuring device to detect temperature changes of a nerve fiber during activity. The instrument can sense two trillionths of an ampere and a temperature change of one ten millionth of a degree centigrade. He reports that nerves emit heat during stimulation and release nine times the initial heat during recovery.
Charles S. Dun ning argues in Liberty that despite achievements in other fields women rarely meet the standards of a movie director. He notes several have directed films with some success, but only Luis Weber has earned the title of full fledged director.
The passage argues that lacking abundant vitality and a merciless discipline, a woman like Miss Weber cannot sustain long hours from sunrise to midnight. It notes few women can withstand the strain or secure such opportunities for the test.
A metal clarinet adaptable to sharp temperature changes and travel is introduced from France. Popular Mechanics notes it preserves tone, intonation, and carrying power like wood, while resisting cracking and weather-induced issues.
The Milwaukee Public Museum acquired a dusty Mineral Point barber shop collection once owned by Otto Appel who died recently. Appel welcomed miners with free shares for mineral specimens, and his shop, among the oldest in the state, housed minerals, stuffed birds and muskets. Over 1,000 items were bought from Otto Schicker, a friend since 1885, highlighting Appel’s lifelong passion for minerals, which won first prize at the 1893 World’s Fair in Chicago.
A Detroit News item recounts a minister returning from China being pursued while tossing coins to distract pursuers, an old trick with limited appeal. It cites a Siberian sledge driver escaping wolves by distracting them with passengers and recalls Baron Munchausen stories of the wolf and horse episode, ending with a fast village drive.
Respect for the king and his wishes cut waste paper in city parks as children heeded a royal appeal to keep parks clean. Inspectors from the London county council report youngsters dropping litter then returning it to receptacles, obeying park regulations.
Alonzo Pond of Beloit college reports findings from a North Africa expedition including drilled ostrich eggshell beads and ocher pigments used for face painting. He notes many pieces may date beyond 150000 years, suggesting enduring interest in finery.
A Honolulu resident returns from Montana with six snow balls stored in a thermos to show family. The snow was kept in the steamer's cold storage and arrived in first class condition attracting local curiosity.
Local cafe promotes fast service and a wide range of products including school supplies candies cigars and cigarettes flash lights Kodak film ice cream and soft drinks. Owner 3 K Rider invites customers to make the place their home at the coolest nicest spot in town.
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D F Freeman deceased D Stow administrator applies to the Ordinary for discharge all persons concerned must file objections by the first Monday in October next objections must not be granted this September 5 1927 W B Townsend Ordinary
Georgia Lumpkin County G G Evans administrator of the estate of John Henry Adams dec has applied to the Ordinary for discharge. All persons concerned must file objections on or before the first Monday in October next as to why discharge should not be granted. W B Townsend.
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