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Newspaper
Dahlonega Nugget
Location
Dahlonega, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1917
Page
4
A fifteenth century style note recalls Roger Bacon proposing eye lens cures and Doctor Langton Down noting spectacles were produced by certain Italians. Physicians of the era warned against use due to unclear underlying theory.
A simple title gift idea uses linen strips embroidered with initials or names and edged with lace. The bookmarks are thin enough not to harm books and can be laundered for lasting cleanliness, clinging to pages and avoiding bulk of cards or metal markers.
A Chicago American opinion stresses that any job can lead to success if one specializes and concentrates fully. The piece notes that humble beginnings have produced glory and wealth, urging repeated study of lessons with real value for personal advancement.
A garnet silk sash worn by General James Wolfe when he became victor at Quebec in 1759 is now housed in a new cabinet at the Chateau de Ramezay museum. The display includes original letters proving the relic’s authenticity.
The article notes Arras as the birthplace of Maximilien de Robespierre, once described by critics as a dismal place. In 1791 he was celebrated there with the National Guard of Bapaume serving as his bodyguard during his visit.
In France measures shield the public and children from skim milk usage in food. Dealers cannot sell both skim and whole milk. Plain labeling is required and separate transportation for skim milk is enforced.
In South Newfane Vermont on Frank Kelsey’s land a maple tree cut down reveals pieces of an old board fence nailed to it when much smaller. The tree grew around the nails and ends of the boards protrude six inches or more, preserving the fence still embedded in the trunk.
The article notes ocean fogs as valuable moisture sources for dry farmed bean fields in California. It emphasizes rain and moisture as essential, with fogs providing the necessary supply in a just right degree.
A group led by M Pratt and J J Fl Johnston petitions the Georgia Secretary of State for a 101 year charter to form the Georgia Central Railway Company with $160 000 capital to build a nine and three quarter mile line from Clermont to the Chessutee mines via White and Lumpkin counties. The principal office is Allwain Fulton County. Four weeks public notice of intent to apply was published in county newspapers.
Atlanta reports the Southeastern Fair will host the Grand Circuit races October 13 to 20 featuring world renowned trotters and pacers racing for 343000 in prizes. Top stables provide entries like Allie Brook Early Dreams Hum Yant Pelleton Peter Thornhill Ruby Doll and others amid daily horse show exhibitions with 2500 in prizes.
The Southeastern Fairgrounds at Lakewood will host eighteen Grand Circuit events led by Scott Hudson. The program includes the Atlanta Cup and Coca Cola Cup with $2,500 purses, two-year-old trotting, free-for-all trotting, and pacing races plus a large exhibits lineup and night horse shows. A major dog show by the Atlanta Kennel Club will crown a strong social feature. Entries close October 3.
The program lists trotting and pacing classes with stakes from 1 000 to 2 18 notes and a 7 000 value Matron Stake for four and five year old trotters and pacers. Renowned drivers Tom Murphy Piet McMahon Walter Cox C A Valentine E Geers and Alonzo McDonald are set to compete. Visitors will enjoy free vaudeville acts brass bands concerts and massive fireworks nightly at the Southeastern Fair grounds in Atlanta.
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