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Newspaper

Butler Herald

Location

Butler, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1917

Page

2

Court Upheld Draft Power in Constitution Case

The Supreme Court decision confirms conscription as constitutional under the power to raise armies. It cites the Tarble case and the Thirteenth Amendment, noting the government may enlist by voluntary service or forced draft and set terms, compensation, and assignments. The ruling cautions against opposing the draft as unconstitutional.

Supreme Court of the United States Supreme Court Supreme Law of the Land Edward Tarble Dane County Wisconsin Tarble Wallace France Macon News

Fragmented political editorial on war stance before U S entry

A fragmented passage debates whether to fight or cringe as the United States weighs war with Germany. The text hints at government, Senate, and Congress deliberations before declaring a state of war.

United States Germany Congress

Harris as Georgia’s Senate candidate urged by paper

The Reporter argues for William J Harris as the ideal Georgia United States Senate choice. It praises his loyalty to the people, opposes party factionalism, notes his role as Federal Trade Commission chair and his broad, democratic appeal, and urges uniting behind a strong, available candidate to defeat incumbent Senator Hardwick.

United States Geogia Georgia Senate Hardwick William J Harris Federal Trade Commission William J. Harris

Dr Bell Pine Tar Honey Cough Remedy Ad

An old advertisement promotes Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey to stop lingering coughs from January. It claims soothing pine balsams loosen phlegm heal irritated membranes glycerine relieves tender tissues and makes coughing cease. It cautions lingering coughs can be dangerous and urges purchase at the druggist with 25 cent bottle.

Dr. Bell

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