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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1917
Page
3
Maerk items from Mauk Georgia list visits and travels of local residents. Hallie Gaines Alma Wood Five Points guests of Mrs RS Wall. Sam Cook from Boston Georgia stayed with family at DH Averett’s. Various neighbors attend, visit, or travel to Columbus Omaha Chicago and Atlanta. Local revival led by Rey Flanders continues in Liberty.
A Texas wonder cures kidney and bladder troubles and dissolves gravel cures diabetes and rheumatism and irregularities of the kidneys and bladder. Regulates bladder troubles in children. If not sold locally, mailed for $1.00. Two months’ treatment per small box, often completes cure. Sworn testimonials available. Dr. F. W. Hall, 2926 Olive St, St. Louis MO. Sold by druggists.
John A. Smith has been recommended by the local board to the Adjutant General to act as attorney for the appeals made to the state level. The notice comes from Talbotton on August 27.
Wesley news recalls social visits from Columbus and Macon, updates on crops hit by boll weevil and other pests, and plans for the Sewing Club. Notable mentions include Miss Susie Bazemore moving to Montezuma, a baby loss in the Gilson family, and invitations to a county fair display planning session.
Mrs C L Kirksey visited her sister Mrs Whittington in Macon county last week. Miss Cyntha Windham spent the weekend with Mrs J W Klosser at Reynolds. Mrs J J Edwards and children and Mrs Jamie Cox visit Mrs Bur ton Dixon in South Georgia. J G Bullock and family and Mrs Claud Rodgers and Mrs Julia Chamblin of Macon were weekend visitors at W R Rodgers home. Cleveland Blair of Fort Valley spent Sunday with relatives. George Culberson and wife of Greenville Ala visited Robert Blair. Mrs Wall and children of Fort Wallop were guests of Annie Rodgers. Neil Hinton and wife and Ralph Colman of Reynolds spent weekend with H J Underwood. The stork visited Lonie French and John Blair Sr and left a son in each home last week. Will Smith spent the weekend in Columbus with his daughters Sherod Wilson and J D Windham. G A Cofield moving his family from Fort Valley to
A religious mingling with business tones features a speaker praying for readiness to die, seeking divine guidance for attendees who are not prepared, as the scene centers around room 74 at the American Eagle hotel during the Coontown company event.
In Talbotton on August 27 warrants were issued against Sheriff H P McDaniel and deputies for a county raid on a still. Leone Hancock and Walter Hancock were later bound over to the Superior Court, each on 250 dollars. The Hancocks were tried for illicit distilling and bound over on 400 dollars. Sheriff McDaniel testified noting a still and supplies found nearby.
A wartime statement argues the public must be informed about war progress and plans. It stresses that Congress funds the effort, the nation bears regulation, and citizens desire leadership transparency to match government resolve. The speaker asserts the people are courageous and capable if trusted with information.
The article argues German gains in Russia stem from harvesting already grown crops as Russian retreat falters. It notes grain stores in Bessarabia and along the Black Sea as likely sources. It also mentions Secretary Baker preparing an official US war activity summary and anticipated daily Allied dispatches once American troops engage in France under Gen Pershing.
Georgia Sunday School Association announces two key events for 1917. First, the State-wide Older Boys and Older Girls Conference in Atlanta October 12 to 14 for ages 16 to 21, with a $1 registration and free entertainment. delegates limited to two per out-of-town class and must send names by October 10 to B F Sperow. Second, International Go-to-Sunday-School Day moves to November 4, 1917, to align with broader observance, improve weather and participation, with free leaflets and programs available from 1519 Hurt Building, Atlanta.
The Cobb County Farmers union plans its annual meeting at Locust Grove school house on the Marietta Atlanta car line this Saturday. Officials expect 500 farmers. meeting seen as one of the best in years.
An old advertisement explains tongue inspection as a sign of health and promotes Ziron a tonic with iron and hypophosphites. It features a user testimonial from R L Poston of Lillie Louisiana and offers a money back guarantee on the first bottle.
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