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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1910
Page
5
A mixed set of notices includes postal details for Butler Ga from 1903, local incidents such as a fatal blow in Ellaville, medical ad copy for Champlain liniment, Georgia banking forecasts predicting 650 banks in 1910, plus Foley’s Honey and Tar endorsements and a Mary Baker Eddy obituary note.
Several advertisements tout Chamberlains Stomach and Laxative? Tablets and Chamberlains Cough Remedy sold by Butler Drug Co and J G Hill Reynolds Ga. Also notes Roosevelts remarks on political upheaval and a Macon agricultural meetings schedule with Senator Bacon commenting on a spike in deaths among national legislators.
Low rate excursion tickets will be sold to Southeast points on December 15 and 16 offering limited travel options.
Senator Terrell was placed on the post offices and post roads committee, coast defenses, surveys, manufacture and universities of the United States, with two vacancies filled by Martin and Overman. He praised the assignment as offering greater service to Georgia and noted shifts in other committee seats after Clay and Daniel's deaths.
The article advises applying Chamberlain's Salve on a soft cloth to relieve pain almost instantly and help the area heal without a scar in non severe injuries. It notes availability at Butler Drug Co Butler and J. G. Hill Reynolds.
Casey buys a small livery stable and hires a painter to craft a sign showing him astride a mule. The display is placed in front of the stable and earns his praise, while friend Finnigan admires the portrait and notes it resembles him.
The Atlanta Georgian announces a major poultry show in the Armory Avlants Ga January 9 15 1911 drawing exhibitors from 26 states. The event promises record prizes and strong Georgia Poultry association involvement with Uncle Dudley column authoritative poultry news.
World famous rifle shot Cat Bogardus, holder of the 100 pigeons in 100 shots record, based in Lincoln Indiana, speaks of kidney and bladder trouble prior to using Foley Kidney Pills. He claims relief after three bottles and notes improved health and absence of symptoms. City Drug Store.
H C Worthen has been appointed general superintendent of the Western Union Telegraph Company for the Southern division, succeeding the late B F Dillon. Born in Shelly, New Orleans, he lost both parents young and grew up in the Oxford Orphan asylum. He learned telegraphy early and, at thirteen, began with the Seaboard Air Line, later joining Western Union in 1898 and rising through the ranks to his current senior position.
Irwinton builds a railroad and bank while shedding old town pose. Senator Clay’s estate valued at 70000. Prison justice in Georgia bound to abolish whipping of white women convicts. Thomaston hanged a Black felon for a prior murder in Upson county. A Rome merchant exposes counterfeit value in small bills. Western tech growth and California population surge cited. Governor-elect Hoke Smith seeks six months cut in term to inaugurate Jan 1. Brown faces collapsing plaster in the governor mansion bedroom.
A letter from M Stockwell of Hanibal Missouri praises Foley's Honey and Tar for a bad cold that threatened pneumonia. He states the first dose gave relief and one bottle cured him, noting it contains no opiates. City Drug Store.
A Thomaston Times editorial warns against overspending on gifts to impress others. It argues gifts should reflect means rather than lavish display and cautions against obligating returns. The piece emphasizes motive over intrinsic value in the Christmas season.
A letter from C. I. Benns asks subscribers with overdue balances to settle promptly or notify of any errors. The note thanks those who paid and warns a few may be pursued for debt, stating they know many readers personally and will extend future courtesies to prompt payers.
The Semi-Weekly Journal announces a drive to add hundreds of names to its list by January first. It will pay six months of The Atlanta Semi-Weekly Journal for every paid in advance subscriber to THE HERALD for one year at $1.00, and extend the same for current subscribers who settle debts and prepay one year for THE HERALD. The scissors offer remains available.
A close associate of John D Rockefeller says he never spent a penny in his life never buying cigars ice cream sodas or theater tickets. He argues Rockefeller is content saving money and claims saving brings greater pleasure than spending urging young men to form the saving habit early. The piece notes public envy of excessive spendthrift habits and questions the wisdom of materialism.
Swift's Premium Calendar for 1911 features four color pictures by American artists. Each depicts a pairing such as Priscilla and John Alden or Evangeline and Gabriel with a matching verse under the artwork. The calendar costs 10 cents in stamps or wrappers and is sent to Swift & Company's Calendar Department in Chicago.
An appeal to Taylor County residents, noting a $1,175 marble shaft for Butler Court House Square to honor Confederate veterans. Citizens are urged to donate via A. S. Wallace, who is appointed secretary and treasurer of the Monumental Fund, with April 26, 1911, as the unveiling date.
The article outlines how an Indian blanket must feature red, yellow, and green with three bold stripes. It notes center stripe placement for a balanced look and how mourning colors shift to dark blue and black. It describes blanket use for warmth, shelter, and status, plus individual design by squaws and traditional papoose bindings.
A downtown businessman who recently returned from Europe found his Geneva wristwatch stopped after seven days of use. The $400 timepiece, kept with care, halted while his friend asked the time, prompting a quick repair at a Lane Street shop where the owner urged haste due to a busy day.
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