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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1923
Page
4
Thomas R. Marshall recalls a church in the South seeking sacramental wine after prohibition. A sister makes persimmon wine from fruit found by a late hour, and the congregation partakes. The joke ends with everyone needing to whistle during the doxology.
Heffy, an editor fondly called by the boys, urged clippers to credit authors and publications. He valued proper credit, often saying to never overlook it. He felt gratified when a new exchange man reprinted a sonnet with credit reading William Shakespeare In the Plunkeville Gazette.
A irate customer shoves a portrait in a photographer’s face demanding a true likeness. The photographer studies the print and declares the answer lies in the negative, leaving the man walking away, deep in thought.
A hired man on the farmyard recalls changing times as a patent churn man offers two cheap cigars and asks how things are coming along. The worker replies that times are different, noting he once enjoyed giving an angle to horses.
A humorous survey discusses mens collars as tubular linen nooses worn around the neck. It notes varied designs from upright to pointed fronts, purposes of keeping teeth safe, and the social joke of “white collar” labor. It ends by referencing Adam’s apple and windpipe concerns.
The article recalls ancient serpent venom cures and theriac a broth of reptiles used with salt and spices as a universal remedy. It notes modern survivals such as cob web pills in New England for ague and a knuckle bone in a pig’s foot for rheumatism, carried as a charm or kept in a pocket. It cites a Cleveland Plain Dealer quote on spider web pills originating in China and insect values in medicine.
In Nara Park a sacred horse is kept in a small stable with a head hole for oats. The park covers 1250 acres with over 3000 lanterns and 600 tame deer. The third largest bell in Japan hangs there and Mio in Nara is one of three giant bronze Buddhas with others in Osaka and Kamakura. Kasuga shrine attracts thousands of pilgrims and has existed for 1210 years.
An English sailor, home from a long cruise, enters a Hull bank and jokes with the clerk about business. After a polite exchange the sailor offers a £100 check and, in a whispered bargain, asks for ten pounds now and a pound per week thereafter.
An absent minded husband arrives home soaked after a heavy rainstorm. His wife jokes that he forgot his umbrella. He smiles and explains he remembered it only when he finished shutting it after the rain stopped.
A terse London Answers piece recalls Mr. Wader advising a young man on loan requests. The grim reply suggests writing for a loan, then tearing up the reply if sensitive, as a tested method.
Mrs Julia Waters returned home after visiting relatives in Macon. Mrs Waters spent Friday with Blakely households. Miss Era Pilkington visited Miss Katharine Harris on Wednesday. Mr and Mrs H T Blakely and Mr and Mrs T J Greene hosted guests at Mrs Julia Waters. Rev J R Hunt was a pleasant guest at E K Turner’s home. J K Morgan of Americus spent the weekend with his sister, Mrs J J Blakely. Clara Allen returned home after a pleasant visit. Everlin Blakely visits Meriwether and Harris counties. Mr and Mrs M B Harris hosted recent guests Mr and Mrs M Harris. Eva Pilkington was a recent guest of Miss Clara Allen.
Mrs J T Parker and family spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs J M Austin in Howard. Miss Alice Parker expected home soon from Cornelia. The Horeb revival ended with no new members but strong preaching by Rev J H Hildreth.
The centaurs are mythic beings half man and half horse noted for their mixed nature. Chi ron stands out as the wisest centaur skilled in medicine music and prophecy.
The early Egyptians believed it was their duty to provide wine for the deceased. Rather than liquid wine, they used the wine berry as the medium, while barley served to ensure the deceased received beer.
The excerpt argues that exertion shapes character and that higher levels of effort reveal greater capacity. It emphasizes pressure as a driver of improvement, suggesting people perform best when compelled to meet rising expectations and imitate superior standards.
Mrs Wadkins of Baldwinville visits daughter Mrs J AL Buckner. L B Brown makes business trip to Birmingham. Miss Averett visiting Mr and Mrs Bob Montgomery at Charing. Lydia Brown visiting relatives at Reynolds. F R Purvis and F Purvis in Athens. Mrs J S Martin of Macon spent week with her mother Mrs W E Childs. Mrs H N Culverhouse and Hittite daughter visit Mr Beulah Pickard. Mrs Jim Hill Reynolds guest of Mrs T E Arrington. W H Streetman of Orth is guest of Mrs J M Brown. Regan Morgam and Marvin Fuller Poplar guests of relatives. Nell England guest of Lella Parks. Mrs Hightower Mountville visiting son Rex W E Hightower. Dora Heath visiting Mrs J M Heath. Cecil and Thomas Renfros return home in Macon after two weeks with grandmother Mrs W T Hamilton. Annie Martin spent weekend at Junction City. Mildred Brown at house party at Panhandle. Frank Pickard returned home from Macon to friends.
Auction notes offer a six room house and 108 acres of land for sale inquire to R A Royal Rupert Ga details on prospects and location for inquiries to the contact provided
Miss Mammie Vann visits cousin Miss Julia Teal at Zion. Mrs C M Bazemore spends several days with Mr and Mrs B E Bazmore in Butler. Mr and Mrs Emory Cox visit his parents Mr and Mrs J W Cox. Mrs Hugh Gilson returns from Sylvester after visiting relatives. Mr and Mrs J A Heath and Mrs W B Baldwin visit relatives in Dawson and Pellam. Miss Louise Gilson guests of Miss Pearl Adams. A moonlight picnic honors Miss Annie B Smith visiting her aunt Mrs J W Bazemore.
Three strong logging mules available alongside a new dray and all necessary gear for immediate sale. Bargain price. See or write at once to arrange viewing and purchase.
A pithy meditation notes that after making many friends a man may win an election but then lose them all. It hints at the paradox of public life where popularity fades once power is earned, reflecting a cautious view of leadership and social loyalty.
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