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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1919
Page
4
Official organ Taylor County published weekly with about 1500 circulation. It highlights a proposed rail line extension from Byomville to Americus and cites anecdotes about literacy, coffee from cotton seed, and coal shortages affecting winter preparedness.
The illness of Dr L G Hardman at his Commerce home draws state wide concern. The Georgia Good Roads Bulletin critiques price controls, urging root fixes via scientific business approaches. A Georgia weekly reports a Tifton girl winning in a calves exhibit. Germany reportedly declines to sign an allied protocol on peace treaty enforcement.
A hotel bell reports the trunk he stole contained diamonds valued around 75000 dollars instead of liquor. Hon John Holder who has announced for governor travels frequently addressing farmers and meeting the people. Jessee Mercer, a well known newspaperman and politician, is praised for enforcing prohibition and is described as a staunch abstainer with backbone.
A cluster of editorials urges constructive journalism to build better communities. It praises restoring a local paper to prominence, questions political actions on coal tax data, and criticizes gossip and negative talk that harm civic life.
The Charlotte Observer notes that an old time estimate of U S troops to invade Mexico caused nervous speculation. It argues any future U S action would be naval heavy with Pacific and Atlantic fleets and only minimal army deployment, the main obstacle being debris.
The article warns census workers in the south to avoid omissions as a national effort to break the solid south grows. It notes Senate proposals by Moses to investigate southern representation and voting rights under the fourteenth amendment, plus plans to reduce house representation if blacks vote. It urges southern voters to ensure every white and black person is counted.
A local editorial urges quick use of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for colds and presses Butler to act on a new high school. It argues delaying action wastes a chance to plan and mobilize community support now.
The Commerce News argues Americans are getting along despite high living costs as cotton rises above 40 cents a pound, autos replace ox carts, and bank accounts grow. The piece notes widespread hope and holiday cheer, with prosperity returning and sunshine breaking through economic fogs.
The notice advertises Texas Wonder for kidney and bladder troubles including gravel diabetes and irregularities in men and women. It claims bladder regulation for children and offers mail order for $1.25. One bottle provides two months of treatment and may cure, with sworn testimonials from Dr E W Mall St Louis Missouri. Sold by druggists.
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