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Johnny Vardeman: Curious news nuggets from regions papers of past
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Some nuggets mined from mountain newspapers from the past: “A Ford was sold here last week for 50 dollars. They’re getting cheap as corn liquor in Nimblewill District.” — Dahlonega Nugget, 1922. While eggs were selling for $4 a dozen, “blockade liquor” was selling for $3 a gallon, and the Nugget commented, “Not only is it high, but it’s mean.