Joke on Commuter Admits Absentmindedness in Salem Run
A well known citizen who travels daily to Salem underestimates his early arrival and boards an express train to Boston by mistake. He realizes the error only after passing Salem, then hurries back on the Portland Express to reach Salem and his office nearly on time. He had left East Gloucester and returned from Boston in under ninety minutes.
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Salem
Salem Tunnel
Magnolia
Boston
Gloucester
Portland Express
East Gloucester
Hasty marriage clerk asks bride’s first name stormy vow
A comic town note reports a marriage in progress at the license bureau where a clerk asks the bride’s first name amid rushed wedding plans. The prospective groom exclaims surprise at the moment, highlighting the impulsive haste of the ceremony.
Which Sister Appears Most Beautiful to Max
A concise aphorism from Lustige Blaetter in Berlin notes a playful dilemma. A speaker asks Max which sister he finds most beautiful and which he would marry, only to reveal a paradox: marrying one would make the other seem the most beautiful.
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Max
Lustige Blaetter
Berlin
Pollysylla Bles Parrot Teaches Polysyllables
A humorous note reflects a speaker teaching a parrot to say polysyllabic words. The quip highlights the comic image of a bird and owner as they experiment with language and pronunciation.
Rifle Practice Reminder From a Trooper
A brief exchange between a trooper and a friend notes tonight’s rifle practice as a casual training cue. Jadze is mentioned as a conversational partner in the dialogue.
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Jadze
Would Want More From A Six Figure Windfall
A dialogue on the value of wealth follows a hypothetical $100,000 bequest. The exchange questions whether large sums truly satisfy, suggesting even riches may fail to meet deeper desires.
Ruined Expectations and Family Finances Stir Talk
In a colloquial exchange the characters lament bad luck and changing fortunes. A wife notes her wealthy ill uncle is improving while another voice suggests needing a steady young suitor for business stability, prompting a cautious endorsement.
Gainesville and Northwestern Railroad Feud Over Train No 124
Railway clash between Gainesville and Northwestern and Southern Railway centers on Train No 124. Bradford Street in Gaines shows conflict as trains pass the Nacoochee and Helen areas near Yonah Mountain, affecting services around San Asbestos.
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Ro San
Gainesville
Bradford Street
Saaxcaeng
Poland
Soren Dewberry
Brookton
Tsar
Ievaears
In Haste Mr Benham Questioned at the Door
A short excerpt from Pearson's Weekly humorously portrays Benham asking why a talkative wife kept him waiting at the door for half an hour. The wife replies she had no time to enter, flipping the situation into a witty domestic vignette.
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Mr. Benham
Pearson
Farm for Sale in Lumpkin County Shoal Creek District
One hundred ninety acres with seventy five acres in cultivation. Includes a good dwelling and barn. Located in Shoal Creek district Lumpkin county. Sold by J hb Martow.
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Shoal Creek
Lumpkin County
J. Hb. Martow
Discharge of administrator sought in Lumpkin County estate case
In Lumpkin County Georgia administrators seek discharge of Gail Shultz as administrator of the T H Worley estate with letters of dismission set for the first Monday in October 1915. Also notices on permanent administration for Mrs M F Earle and a year’s support for G W Walker’s heirs, plus a sheriff sale of land of the Georgia Gold Mining and Milling Company by order of T M Ray, sheriff.
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Georgia
Lumpkin County
Gail Shultz
T. H. Worley
H. B. Smrrit
G. H. Moore
M. F. Earle
Court of Ordinary
H. B. Suvti
Lumpkin Superior Court of Ordinary
Mattie Walker
G. W. Walker
H. B. Smirh
Court House
Said
Hall
Georgia Gold Mining & Milling Company
Hall County
State of Georgia
L. E. Hartzig
T. M. Ray
A Sure Cure for Rheumatism Townsend’s Remedy
Letter from D T Simons of Dahlonega Nugget endorses Gentian for rheumatism after an unsuccessful Hot Springs treatment. Simons praises the remedy, instructs sending $1.00 for trial, and promises a refund if no relief, with other readers urged to order and share results.
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Townsend
W. B. Townsend
Hot Springs
Ark
Gention
S. D. Abercrombie
Cashion
Okla
D. T. Simons
Dahlonega Nugget
Pure Herb Tablets Offer Quick Systemic Benefits
An advertisement claims Pure Herb Tablets uniquely correct digestion, kidneys, liver, bowels, and blood, restoring assimilation. The pills supposedly cause a mild initial weakening yet leave users feeling better immediately. A three month box costs one dollar with a money back guarantee. manufactured in Ashland Ohio with Dahlonega Georgia agent.
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Pure Herb Tablet Co
Ashland
Ohio
W. B. Townsend
Dahlonega, Ga
Dahlonega Graded School Principal A G Ferguson
A.G. Ferguson named principal of Dahlonega Graded School. The town citizen oversight approved a tuition of one dollar per month for non residents.
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Dahlonega
Agricultural College
A.G. Ferguson
Piicipal
Townsend and Dahlonega Paper Sealing and Collection Agent
W B Townsend in Dahlonega Georgia offers sealing and repair of various papers and prompt collection of notes or accounts. He also manages nonresident property in Lumpkin County and pays taxes when funds are received. References include local bankers, a lawyer, a doctor, a merchant, or any other businessperson in Dahlonega or Lumpkin County.
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Lumpkin County
Dahlonega
Stomach Troubles End in Recovery With Black Draught
A Kentucky man recounts five years of stomach trouble and severe headaches. He credits Thedford’s Black Draught after three months of use, noting relief and renewed appetite. The advertisement praises the herbal remedy as safe for all ages and urges purchase.
Youll Enjoy Our Cigars Sir
Promoters urge customers to shop for cigars at a long established shop. They boast loyal customers and confidence in the brands carried, inviting the reader to browse the selection and receive recommendations for “real and honest cigars.”
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New England
Boston Express
Ughter
Gainesville & Northwestern Railroad
Ane
Bees Eeren
Betes
Bradford St
Gaines
Po Am
Sheriffs Sales
ReEpMe, Oklak
PIA
Nugget
J. P
Justice Court
J.P
TS. Littleeield
Atlanta
H. E Watson
Ome Machine Company
Orang
Stephen Rice
Wood Worlman
Clarkesville Street
Hughes
Pomerayton, Ky
A. J. Hughes
Whedford
Thedford
Dr. H. Head
W. D. Seabolt
Littlefield Old Stand
Mrs. Watsons
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