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Newspaper
Dawson County Advertiser
Location
Dawsonville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1903
Page
3
The Dawsonville region reports many small items including town visits by residents and visitors such as G W Cochran of Randa and E L Whitemore of Yellow Creek. Road work and civil improvements proceed with mud holes filled and grounds graded near the cemetery. Lumpkin campground and Dahlonega events continue with baptisms and a camp meeting drawing attendees.
Emma school raised 10 dollars to buy at least thirty books and provide reading material for current and future students. New Hope collected 53.86 dollars with 80 dollars for a library and the rest to paint the schoolhouse.Together these efforts boost county libraries from ten to over 500 volumes with a goal of 1000 in twelve months as communities invest in education.
Local notes report road work ongoing while W J McKee of Nelson visits relatives this week. Family from Palmour and Canton friends stop by. Students prepare for next week's school opening under Prof Lester Moldani who will graduate from the N G A C next June. Old Beth El protracted service ends with seven joining and baptism as revival continues under Revs Roper Taylor Green and Vaughn.
Local readers report watermelons on the vine turning ripe and sweet. Shoppers praise the juicy red flesh melting in their mouths as the season reaches peak flavor.
An advertisement asserts Hood's Sarsaparilla strengthens kidneys and cures ailments including pain in the ruins and backache, promising toning effects and improved vitality.
Reunion of the 52d Georgia Regiment Confederate States Army will be held in Dawsonville on Friday September 1. Comrades of other commands and old Federal soldiers are invited. Speeches are planned and a grand jubilee is anticipated. The old vets will be well cared for. Fraternally RL Aspery Pros J Browns Sec. May include a food advertisement note.
Professors Wiloughby Stewart and Davis outline topics on cattle feeding, forage crops, agricultural education, and track farming. Harvie Jordan and families urged to attend. Knoxville area secure college chapel. attendees invited from all district counties.
An advertisement claims Hood's Sarsaparilla cures rheumatism lameness aches and pains with bold assurances. It urges readers to trust the remedy and buy Hood's Sarsaparilla to achieve relief.
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