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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1918
Page
2
Reynolds Methodist Church urges larger attendance at next Sunday's services led by Pastor J. H. Allen. Aimed at deeper spiritual life amid world conflict, the note encourages prayer for success of forces and invites all to attend Sunday school where missionary day supports the Allen Memorial Church in China.
Reynolds residents report visits across Macon, Columbus, Vienna, and Bainbridge. A fall millinery line is promised with dates to be announced, and local families note trips to Miona Springs, Vienna, Chattanooga, and other points as well as transfers and visits among extended kin and friends.
Notice reports five warranty deeds transferring the store building in Reynolds from E. W. Cook to the signer, recorded in Taylor Superior Court. The deeds were in a large manila envelope addressed for return by O. T. Montfort and are now misplaced. A liberal reward is offered for recovery.
A prom party Wednesday evening honored guest Miss Lois Jordan of Bainbridge hosted by Miss Susie Payne. Attendees included Misses Sara Hodges Jacksonville Fla Wilma Neva Barrow Marion Hodges Lucile Fountain Effie McDaniel Thomas ton Louise Davis Helen McAuley Edward McAuley Garrett Fitzgibbons Ferdinand Carson Efford Matthews Willoughby Marshall George Carter Walter Ellis Saunders Henry Hodges and Henry Waters. Punch and sandwiches were served at a late hour.
A multi day religious program runs Sunday August 25 through Sunday September 1 with morning and evening services. Notable speakers include Hon. Jule Felton Montezuma Rev. Wa K Dennis Montezuma Rev. W F Smith Cordele Dr. T D Ellis Macon Rev R F Eakes Atlanta.
The article traces rival claims of Australia’s discovery by multiple nations. It notes French assertion about Gouneville, Madagascar research reversing that claim, earlier Portuguese sighting before 1542, the Duyfhen voyage in 1606, Torres and Quiros in the same year, and labels Torres as first authenticated navigator. It credits William Dampier as the first English visitor and Captain Cook as providing the first reliable information.
The Chicago Journal notes Cordon McKay received a patent on April 29 1862 for a sewing machine for shoes. His system expanded rapidly supplying 62 firms in 1862 and 1500 machines in 1876. Machines used in the US abroad and in Canada with over ten million shoes produced annually. He’s credited with advancing industrial science.
An officer describes the private soldier as glamorously burdensome yet humble. The boy in the trenches greets with a smile despite mud weariness, while officers enjoy comforts and forget his sacrifices. The major’s wish to block his boots sums up the unspoken duty.
In Dundee Scotland the jute industry faces hard conditions. Spinners and manufacturers back a 10 percent cut in 1916 raw jute consumption. They favor reducing machinery use over shortening hours to achieve the target.
In a playful dialogue, one says his brother is in the cavalry and drives a single horse, while another notes his brother serves in the artillery and handles a four horse team. The humor hinges on exaggerated pride in military roles.
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