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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1917
Page
8
A report fromaconvile North Carolina notes the death of former Indiana Senator John W. Kern at age 67. Kern was Democratic candidate for Vice President in 1908.
After a July 19 suspension the Milltown Advocate reappeared last week under editor Jack Powell. The piece urges local business support for the revived paper and notes Wilson's remarks on patriotism and conscientious objectors.
Monday night in the Ma sonic hall, oratory flowed with barbecue scented praise. Speakers praised Masonic light to illuminate minds and urged support for the selective draft law and government aid for dependents, framing a debate on national service and welfare.
A letter credits Colonel Emmett Honser for confirming Fort Valley remains active with a strong local newspaper. The writer offers funding for a year of subscription plus weekly copies as a donation if their name is added to the mailing list.
The industrious Ellaville resident Colonel John Cheney travelled to Butler last week for a law case. The writer praises his sunshiny disposition and expresses pleasure in meeting him, noting the truthfulness of their account.
Colonel Emmett Houser led a Georgia Mason gathering at Fickling Lodge for a Monday afternoon and night blow out. He asked a vague pint blank question on masonry or politics, but the group showed respect for prohibition law and produced a blank pint to back their point.
Mr G R Ellis sold the Times-Recorder to Franc Mangum of Macon and Arthur Lucas of Atlanta. Mangum will supervise all departments starting with this issue, while Lucas will have no active connection. Commentary from Greensboro Herald Journal notes varied views on Senators Hardwick and Smith amid World War I reporting.
The Department of Justice in Washington warns against using court plaster unless bought from a reliable source. The product, linked to German sympathizers, reportedly contains tetanus germs. A destitute elderly woman peddled plaster in Toccoa. readers advised not to use any bought from her.
Sloan's Liniment quickly eases strains sprains bruises and muscle soreness. The clear liquid penetrates without rubbing and does not stain skin or clog pores. Useful for rheumatic aches neuralgia gout lumbago grippe and post work pains. Available at druggists for 25 cents.
An advertisement explains that catarrh cannot be cured by local applications and requires an internal remedy. Hall's Catarrh Medicine is said to act through the mucous surfaces and is described as a blend of tonics and blood purifiers prescribed by a leading physician. Testimonials are offered, with contact details for F H Cheney & Co and general availability in drugstores.
Washington explains how to identify officer ranks by epaulettes. Second lieutenant shows no bar, first lieutenant one white bar, captain two white bars, major a gold maple leaf, lieutenant colonel a silver spread eagle, and brigadier general two silver stars on the epaulette.
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