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Newspaper
Dahlonega Nugget
Location
Dahlonega, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1918
Page
4
An interview in the American Magazine discusses soldiers resilience and the wounded man’s resistance as key to returning soldiers. The Honolulu note mentions goat exports and forest land leases, while a domestic anecdote and a service flag make brief appearances.
A British soldier describes phantom sensations after losing his left hand on the Messiines ridge last June. He reports the fingers of the missing hand opening and closing on alternate days, sometimes during sleep, and links the change to the timing of his wound and surgery.
A West town youth writes to the war department seeking a stenographer job. He describes being 21, 5'10", 180 pounds, athletic, a high school grad with automobile business experience. A Washington reply notes the officer has a son similar in age and attributes, who is already in France.
Cynthia Higginbotham of Meadersville Kentucky aged 65 reports improved digestion and appetite after using Thedford’s Black-Draught for constipation and lazy liver. The ad promotes the remedy as a standard household product with a price of 50 cents per package and one cent per dose.
A veteran Galician Jew sells salt pretzels on a crowded Dyett Street corner while two of his sons study in an Eastern college to escape drudgery, funded by his frugal sacrifice. War strain causes nerve shock, with shell shock misperceptions, and General Foch emerges as a disciplined, introspective strategist who values steady effort and quiet persistence.
A fragmented读 article hints at home remedies and first aid advice for child injuries. It mentions mothers keeping medicines and supplies, suggesting practical tips for treating minor hurts at home. The text is incomplete but points to accessible care during accidents.
In eastern Washington a large gas well has been tamed after years of discovery and development. A misdrilled four-inch pipe sparked the find, followed by a long gas blaze seen for miles. The well is now capped and a new 18 inch pipe sunk to access the reservoir for ongoing development.
A mat restorer describes applying lead-colored oil paint to worn rubber matting. The coating provides an oil proof surface that cleans easily with a cloth, improving its appearance and practicality.
The text notes heavy tire use with 183000 tons of discarded tires and 6000000 automobiles in the US, plus 88000 tons of Indian rubber yearly and $200 million spent on tires. It also highlights a government canning bulletin as a best seller, then lists probate and guardianship notices from Georgia and Lumpkin County with dates in September 1918.
Notice from the Court of Ordinary of Crisp county announces a public auction on the first Tuesday in October 1918 at the courthouse door. One and one tenth acres in Dahlonega Lumpkin County Georgia part of original land number 950, bounded by Chestatee Street Maple Street and neighboring properties. Possession January 1 1919. Cash. Administratrix Len H Wenn estate of Lee TH Webb deceased.
Mrs. T. Littlefield advertises a broad selection of coffins from the cheapest to the highest priced with copper lined finest caskets. She guarantees Atlanta burial goods prices and claims superior quality and neatness, inviting customers to inspect the stock.
The document lists city aldermen trustees of the city school and county officers including representatives, clerk, sheriff, tax collector and surveyor. Names include Vickory, G W Camp, J F Praett, A B Keith, J P Jackson, Gurley, Ll Suvich, G Walden, J H Moore, B O Anderson, Craig Arnold, Sownsend, D C Porter, Peck, Westioey Peel, Car Surveyor W L Ash.
Advertisement for Pure Herb Tablets from Ashland Ohio with Dahlonega Georgia agent W. B. Townsend. Promises to correct digestion kidneys liver and bowels and purify blood without weakening effects. Three months treatment per box available. one dollar for a box and money refunded if no relief.
Total expenses less than any other college, $125 to $175 covers board lodging books fuel lights for entire year. Magnificent climate mountain location freedom from city distractions. Obedience, order regularity and self dependence taught. Finest military department and cadet band in Georgia supervised by U S Army officers. Thorough instruction in AB and B courses with offerings in agriculture mining engineering commercial science. Boys live in dormitories under officer control. For information contact Dr. G R Glenn, President.
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