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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1913
Page
14
A surviving American recounts a brutal retreat in a border battle with Mexicans. He soldiered onward with a mortally wounded comrade, burying him on a hill and fleeing toward the U.S. line as shells and blood filled the hills.
Lupungu chief of the Basongi in the Congo is noted as one of Africa’s wealthiest rulers with 30 wives each paying the state a two franc yearly tribute. He is described by Vice Consul Castells as monstrous in appearance with a single eye and scarred by smallpox, a villainous man who seized his realm with Arab trader allies.
The Gaekwar of Baroda lent a pearl embroidered panel to the Victoria and Albert Museum as part of the famed carpet set. The piece, created in Khande Rao Gaekwar's reign, features pearl beads, glass, gold bosses and diamonds with a central flower motif and diamond rosettes in the border. Enormous flood damage in the United States is estimated at about 100 million dollars annually.
A two by three inch New Zealand ensign linked to Captain Scott's polar voyage was found with Doctor Wilson's dead body and returned to Miss Anne W. Hardy before being presented to the Canterbury Museum. A second note recalls a humor piece about a mule eating its destination tag from Harper's Magazine.
Ellen Key argues in the Atlantic that the wife and mother holds paramount influence in the home beyond its walls. She likens her to dew and sunshine guiding the growing souls, shaping the family with serene wisdom, timing, and gentle discipline.
A New York American quip about Germany Schaefer, the Senators clown coach, at a party where he persistently pressed for gambling options. He jokes about cards, dice, and even wash tubs as props, ending with a humorous three-shell game setup.
A practical early 20th century skin care guide promotes Cuticura Ointment and Soap for pimples and blackheads, advising gentle application, five minute rinse, and regular bathing. It notes world distribution and a free Skin Book sample, with address for requests. The page also mentions Rathenow in Brandenburg and a historical anecdote about Otto von Bismarck, plus unrelated medical and humorous lines.
The Cambridge tripos results show 14 first class honors with 8 women and 6 men. Class I had 24 women and 11 men. Class II had 8 women and 13 men. Girton and Newnham produced several women among top classifications. Miss N G Smith shared top honors in history Part I with men. A Girton student, Miss T Day, gained a second class in Part I of the theological tripos, a rarity since 1882. Leonard, four, expresses mature phrases as a playful reminiscence of family life.
The article describes paper cannon carved by Krupp in Germany for infantry use. Caliber under two inches, very light for soldiers to carry, yet resistance higher than steel of the same size. Not replacing steel artillery, these paper guns suit scenarios where moving steel guns is impractical.
A short vignette from Lippincott's features juvenile manners. Thomas tries polite tact and mistakes the sister's French teacher for being older than she is, asking how old she is and reacting to the reply.
A man carrying an express package approached the box office and asked for anyone named Fragile. Frank Loomis denied the name, only to discover the package was addressed to the manager of the London pictures with Fragile written atop the box.
Spain's prison chief in New York says capital punishment should not be abolished yet, arguing the world remains uncivilized. He repeats a racist watermelon story to illustrate his point, implying violence against Black people in the South.
An old advertisement promotes Six-Sixty-Six as a malaria remedy promising cure after five or six doses with tonic effect. A feature on Alexander H. Stephens presents his legal career emphasis on honesty and facts over fabricating arguments, citing his stance against falsehoods in client cases.
An archival ad promotes Lotus Flower Compound for headaches neuralgia and painful periods claiming prompt relief and no habit forming drugs. It mentions tablets available at drug lists or by mail from Lotus Flower Co Atlanta GA. The page also includes humorous aphorisms and stray educational quips.
In Warren Indiana and Esmond Rhode Island women describe relief from poor health symptoms including irregular menstruation and fatigue after using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. They report improved energy, mood, and general well being and urge other women to try the medicine.
A humorous exchange features a shopper skeptical of red, white and blue ribbons. a stubborn salesman insists they won’t run. A patriotic buyer purchases 45 yards of fabric. The page also includes quips about remedies and everyday observations.
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