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Newspaper

Butler Herald

Location

Butler, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Apr 24, 1920

Page

4

Georgia to Publish Automobile Touring Guide for State Roads

The State Highway Department of Georgia will compile an automobile touring guide covering roads now suitable for travel. W R Neel orders division engineers to gather data for maps and route descriptions to be issued as completed. Road bulletins will monthly update travelers on road conditions nationwide.

State Highway Department of Georgia W. R. Neel State Highway Department Atlan Highway Department

Hall's Catarrh Medicine Promoted as Internal Cure

An old advertisement argues catarrh cannot be cured by local applications and must be treated internally. It touts Hall's Catarrh Medicine as bloodstream-acting, made from tonics and blood purifiers, claiming physician endorsement and testimonials.

Hall Hill J. Chenfy & CO Props Toledo

Dining room calamity at exclusive hotel noted

A chaotic moment interrupts dinner in a prestigious residential hotel dining room when a crash of dishes echoes through the room. The crowd turns to discover the incident as a waiter quips with ironic humor, "Squash, my dear, of all things."

Oysters by Measure Joke Ends With Two Yards

Edward asks for oysters at the store. The dealer refuses by the pound and offers measure. The boy replies by requesting two yards, turning a simple price into a humorous misread.

Edward

Rare Philippine fruits durian and mangosteen described

The Philippines produces two rare fruits. The durian is as large as a coconut and offers a creamy custard like pulp. The mangosteen contains exquisitely flavored liquid that cannot be preserved.

Philippines

Endless Job Speech Sparks Family Quirk

A brief humorous exchange reveals a parent praising his daughter who faithfully repeats every word he says, while another voice notes she must grow tired of fruitlessly mimicking him. The scene highlights domestic humor and small everyday observations.

Judicial Remark on Pig Stealing Conviction

Magistrate condemns pig stealing with a warning that continued offences endanger public safety. The remark underscores the seriousness of property theft and signals strict community standards.

London

Diamond Dye promises new life for old garments

A brief notice describes the Diamond Dye service offering to dye fabrics including wool and cotton and mixed goods. It promises the ability to color garments to any desired shade and suggests suitable for women’s apparel.

Two Killed in Harris County Shooting Rampage

Milton Irwin and C. S. Williams known as Doc Williams are dead and Henry Irvin is dying on the mountain at Tip Top in Harris County. Chief J. M. Huling leads a sweeping probe with Mrs Williams and county officers investigating a shooting tied to possible gambling.

Irvin OU. S. Williams Tip Top Henry Irwin J. M. Huling Grewsome Fund Columbus Georgia Milton Irwin C. S. Williams Doc Williams Henry Irvin Harris County J.M. Huling Peace County Huling Hamilton Williams Robert McMichael D. M. Hadley Boddy Zlam Chipley Johnson

Farm Notes on Sprays and Crops From Montezum

Horticulturist J William F ror of the A B and A Ry outlines second summer spraying for peaches using larsenate of lead and self boiled lime sulfur with atomic sulfur. He notes timing for varieties and mentions conditions for cotton oats and potatoes, plus new tobacco growth and pear blight challenges in Georgia.

J. William F*ror A. B A. Ry Montezum

Third District Women's Clubs Meet in Americus

The Third District Convention of Women's Clubs met in Americus with sixteen of twenty three clubs represented and seventy eight visiting members. Mrs J B Bussee of Cuthbert presided as the program highlighted library extension work and community singing, with speakers from Atlanta including Mrs J E Hays and Alonzo Richardson.

Americus J. B. Bussee Cuthbert

Chamberlains Tablets Endorsement From Innkeeper

George F. Daniels of Hardwick VI, proprietor of the Hardwick Inn, praises Chamberlains Tablets as the best laxative after trying many. The product is sold by all druggists and advertised as a modern remedy in New England.

Chamberlain George F. Daniels Hardwick Daniels Hardwick Inn New England

Why Colds Are Dangerous in Early 1900s Era Public Health

The article warns that colds weaken lungs and vitality, increasing risk of serious diseases like pneumonia, consumption, diphtheria, scarlet fever, and whooping cough. It notes longer colds raise danger and urges quick recovery. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is praised as a reliable, pleasant remedy widely sold by druggists.

Parker Farms Plant Catalogue Offer for Immediate Shipment

Parker Farms of Moultrie Georgia offers for immediate shipment extra fine stocky plants including Early Jersey Charleston Wakefield Succession Fiat Dutch. Prices by express 1,000 for 2.00 dollars 2,000 for 8.50 dollars 6,000 for 7.50 dollars. Prepaid mail 300 for 1.00 500 for 1.50 1,000 for 2.50. Also available sweet potato tomato and other plants with price list.

Parker Farms Moultrie Early Jersey Charleston Wakefield Succession Fiat Dutch Express

His Wife's Logic Sparks Salary Dispute Claim

The column argues wives often overestimate their needs leading to the belief that husbands earn too little. It frames the idea as a humorous social observation, noting mismatched perceptions of income and requirement within marriage.

I Iiss

Ole Injun System Tonic Promises Liver and Stomach Reform

Promoted as the original System Tonic by T. J. Haile & Co. It claims to replace calomel, regulate bowels, aid indigestion and malaria, and suit tropical climates. Sold by H. J. Porter in Butler and Reynolds Pharmacy in Reynolds, Georgia.

South T. J. Haile & Co Tropics H. J. Porter Butler,Ga Reynolds Pharmacy Reynolds, Ga

Chickens Fail To Lay Feathers in Park Tale

Laura Jane recalls a day in the park when she and her mother fed the chickens. She searches for a feather but finds none, exclaiming that the chickens did not lay a feather that day.

Laura Jane

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