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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1917
Page
2
A garbled column reflects on World War I, tax, and public duty while praising industrious ants and debating alcohol laws. Local jottings celebrate a new Macon News editor, rising crop volumes, and a Ware County quip about civic effort, warning that towns die without public involvement.
Ginners announce higher ginning charges for the season with bagging and ties costs up. Farmers face surrender of part of the twenty three cents per pound to gin owners as the new rates take effect.
France, a major buyer of automobiles and trucks, bans the import of foreign motor vehicles except for government use due to difficulty obtaining lines. Gasoline in France trades at about a dollar a liter.
The senate Thursday adopted Senator Field's amendment to Denny's bill lowering the age of consent to fourteen and making violations punishable as felonies while granting juries the power to direct punishment as for a misdemeanor.
Provost General Crowder directs local exemption boards to treat a registrant who seeks exemption after a call as potentially dependent, granting full discretion in determining immunity from conscription. The guidance emphasizes that a mark or action may create a status affecting exemption eligibility under the system.
Washington concedes the last hope for a swift war is fading as Germany’s gains in Belgium shorten the Allied line. Experts warn a long, costly struggle looms, with entrenched German fortifications needing outflanking rather than direct assault. Britain and America weigh a dangerous, costly relief plan.
The Georgia General Assembly considers a bill to cut newspaper charges for legal advertising, a move opposed as devastating to weekly papers already strained by high paper and publication costs. The Atlanta Constitution notes weekly papers have loyally supported the war effort and community progress, and warns the measure would harm an essential public forum in both wartime and peacetime.
A patriotic wartime message salutes drafted men as chosen of manhood and vows spiritual support from those who stay behind. It honors Nathan Hale traditions and asks for courage, resilience, and safe return while promising comfort at home and unwavering faith in duty.
A terse call to steadfast resolve and noble sacrifice. The speaker urges fighting for a generous nation and a trusted ally, pledging honor and grateful memory for those who go, in combat or defense, with Piehekee.
Reading a Talbotton New Era item about Benns of Butler and Rabin's Gap to Tybee's Isle, noting he kept minutes and showed charity rather than full justice, preserving boys’ names in the record with patience.
After rubbing elbows with Benns of the Butler Herald Kelly Simmons of Belfair fair enterprise Uncle Jim and Carey Williams of Greensboro Herald Journal Ernest Camp of Walton Tribune and other capable brethren the Marion County Patriot expresses inspiration from association with such fellows to improve its weekly paper.
The Greensboro Herald Journal notes Butler’s reputation as a town with attractive women and commends the press women. Charlie Benns, secretary of the association, praises Butler and his fellow townsfolk, affirming their character while mentioning his sleep talking.
The Lavonia Times mocks the annual press convention and its attendees. It notes the presence of many attractive press women and jokes about their husbands, particularly Charlie Benns and Kelly Simmons, while commenting on social proprieties and public perception during the event.
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