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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1920
Page
5
A civic appeal declares progress from old tools to modern vaccines and warns that cephalitis and typhoid remain threats. It urges residents to face facts, quit prostitution as a disease source, and ensure wholesome recreation for youth to protect society.
A medical notice explains Ophthalmia Neonatorum as a post birth eye disease risking permanent vision loss. It states physicians and midwives must recommend and apply a prophylactic solution immediately after birth to prevent the illness, noting the solution is harmless in most cases.
Early diagnosis greatly raises cure chances for tuberculosis. The Georgia State Sanatorium records show 75 percent cure in moderately early cases vs 45 percent in later cases. If cough lasts over three weeks, seek thorough examination and possible admission to a sanatorium at Alto or similar institution.
Visitors at the Southeastern and Georgia fairs in Atlanta and Macon viewed health content from the State Board of Health. The Automatic Stereomotorgraph attracted crowds while the Georgia State Board of Health Child Welfare program, led by Dr. Dorothy Beckner, invites inquiries at 131 Capitol Square, Atlanta.
A suggestion urges organizing a rat extermination and clean-up campaign to protect infants from infectious diseases including whooping cough. The text emphasizes safeguarding babies from exposure to such illnesses during the campaign.
The period of diphtherial infection rises across the state with many cases reported. Officials urge watching children closely and administering antitoxin promptly to prevent serious illness.
A simple hopper sized for small fruits and berries saves labor and boosts market value. Build a frame like a screen with back and sides from eight inch boards, three feet wide at the large end tapering to 18 inches, with a slatted bottom and hardwood joggle cam. As the crank turns the section vibrates to sort fruit into large and small, directing them into separate barrels.
The article outlines design and construction requirements for cold storage houses to maintain a uniform temperature of 31 to 32 degrees Fahrenheit. It stresses ample space for free air circulation, easy inspection and withdrawal of lots, and containers that are clean and strongly built.
Currant aphis damages leaves by sucking sap and curling foliage. Control with oil emulsion spray or nicotine solution applied to the lower leaf surfaces where the insects cluster.
The piece recommends giving a year’s subscription to The Youth’s Companion as a lasting Christmas gift. It highlights 52 issues, serials, stories, editorials, and family pages, with a $2.50 yearly price for 1921, plus offers including McCall’s Magazine for the same total. Subscriptions available at The Youth’s Companion Boston office.
By order of the Fulton County Court the estate of Mrs G Eula Smith will be sold at Taylor County courthouse on the first Tuesday in January 1921. The properties include two tracts in Taylor County lot 13 and 12 in the twelfth district known as the Rob Gorman and C D Lucas tracts with 50 acre portion minus a pond. Sale terms cash or one fourth cash with balance in one two and three years. L H Smith administrator and Hugh F Buchannon attorney.
B P Jones as executor reports full administration of T J Amerson estate in Taylor County Georgia and cites all creditors and parties to show cause why discharge from administration should not be granted at the first January 1921 term dated December 6 1920.
Georgia Taylor County notice states H H Newsom E J Crawford and S T Crawford as administrators of A J Crawford estate have filed a petition showing full administration. They seek discharge and letters of dismission on the first Monday in January 1921. This 6th day of December 1920. A H Riley Ordinary.
F A Ricks administrator of the estate of Mrs Sarah Ricks applies for leave to sell property described in the petition. Citations go to all persons kindred and creditors that the application will be heard at the next regular term of the Court of Ordinary on the first Monday in January 1921. Dated December 6 1920.
Zach Miller administrator applies for leave to sell estate property. The Court of Ordinary will hear the petition at the next regular term on the first Monday in January 1921. Dated December 6 1920.
Will be sold at public outcry before the courthouse door on the first Tuesday in January 1921 during legal hours. Property described as a Ford Touring Car motor number 1332791 levied on as the property of E D Parker to satisfy a superior court file against Parker in favor of C B Marshall.
Four bales of cotton in the Montgomery warehouse at Mauk Georgia listed 1152 1148 1123 and 1175 will be sold at public outcry before the courthouse door on the first Tuesday in January 1921 during legal hours. The sale enforces a landlord's lien for supplies in favor of A M Jinks against A Z Ware per the November 12 1920 superior court order. J R Beeland sheriff signs this December 7 1920.
In January 1921, six bales of cotton numbered 1124 1125 1126 1137 1180 1195 were levied upon as the property of A Z Ware by distress warrant for rent in favor of R M Jinks. The warrant was issued by the Justice Court of the 757th district G M of the county. Property pointed out by plaintiff. This 7th day of December 1920.
Notice from Taylor County Georgia states Watson & Jinks in Mauk dissolves by mutual consent. P C Watson retires. R M Jinks continues business at the same location and will settle all liabilities and receipts for debts. Dated November 8 1920.
Winter excursion tickets on sale to Southeast winter resorts and to Arizona and Texas resorts from October 1, 1920 to April 30, 1921 with final return by May 31, 1921. Stop overs allowed at all stations on going or return trip within the limit. For rates and schedules, apply to nearest agent or passenger representative of Central of Georgia Railway.
Mrs W M Peden of Navasota Texas recounts a nervous run down health improving after using Cardui Home Treatment. She describes fatigue weakness sleeplessness and trouble with daily tasks then reports better appetite rest and strength enabling housework. She endorses Cardui as a tonic and urges others to try it through local druggists.
In a local trend noted by every druggist, calomel sales have fallen off as Dodson's Liver Tone gains popularity. Pharmacists claim calomel is dangerous while Liver Tone is safe and delivers better results.
Dodson's Liver Tone is described as a safe, vegetable remedy guaranteed by druggists with a money back option if it fails to relieve liver sluggishness and constipation. A large bottle costs a few cents and it is said to avoid the drawbacks of calomel while restoring vigor and daily function.
An optimistic note praises a prince of talent for recognizing the abilities in others. The reflection emphasizes leadership by appreciating hidden gifts and fostering collaboration.
Willis Ballard M D presents Crystal Dichloraminet as a non operative cure for chronic diseases at the Bank Building in Columbus Georgia. The ad lists specialties in chronic diseases gynecology genito urinary rectal venereal skin and promotes the new remedy Crystal Dichloraminet.
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