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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1917
Page
2
A mosaic of wartime editorials and local notes including calls for careful study of issues, praise for Red Cross impartiality, obituary note for Joe Toole, a mention of Taft and Wilson quotes, and editor Fran Mangum acquiring the Americas Times-Recorder.
A wartime article argues the War Department would repeat mistakes by allowing the Knights of Columbus, a Catholic secret order, into military posts while excluding other nondenominational groups like the Masons and Odd Fellows.
A speaker condemns a man who sees no good in others, calling for his removal from society. The text attacks his moral corruption, loss of compassion, and cynical view of God and life, framing him as irredeemable.
An 19th century style ad copy touts Sloan's ointment as a clean liquid that quickly soothes strains sprains bruises and muscle soreness without staining skin or pores. It claims relief for rheumatic pains neuralgia gout and pains after hard work and suggests easy application.
The piece contrasts country and city life, praising a moderate town where neighbors know each other by name and privacy is balanced with culture. It then urges state regulation of itinerant peddlers and sample distributors for public health, licensing, and cross‑department certification to combat fraud and disease. It closes noting the shift in public naming of boodlers as a political truth.
An excerpt from a 1908 Potsdam council speech by the Kaiser is recalled, claiming Europe’s enemy will be struck and the United States placed in Germany’s power. The article notes espionage networks, German influence in the US, and plans to wield victory over Britain, France, and Russia before directing destinies of the globe. It ends with an unrelated drug advert for Dr. Bell’s Pine Tar Honey priced at 25 cents.
The pope proposes a universal peace plan embracing diverse faiths and an evacuation of Belgium Serbia France and Roumania plus a diplomatic conference to resolve Poland freedom of the seas and Alsace Lorraine. It calls for armed power curtailment and a clear American aim for permanent peace with an eventual end to petty annexations and profits.
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