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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1917
Page
5
The 1917 Wilson address urges peace based on justice and generosity. It argues for continued Allied unity and warns Bolsheviks against harsh policy toward Russia. It frames victory as a basis for fair terms with enemies and allies, aiming to sustain friendship and prevent German rearmament.
The president's message to Congress is distributed to European news services before public release, reaching China and Japan. It warns Austria and Germany that continued domination will lead to ostracism, frames peace as part of the war until Germany is beaten, and calls for reparation.
The Savannah Press report notes rumors that Tom E. Watson has gone to a New York sanitarium amid recent troubles. It recalls the death of his daughter Mrs Oscar Lee and suggests the bereavement may have crushed his spirit, urging Georgians to offer sympathy despite past factional differences.
Sloan's Liniment promises rapid relief from strains sprains bruises and all muscle soreness with a clear liquid that penetrates without rubbing. The remedy avoids staining skin or clogging pores unlike plasters or ointments and is advertised for chronic rheumatic pain neuralgia gout and lumbago as well as grippe fatigue.
The government plans firm action against slackers and false statements in the draft. District Attorney Donalson reports that deceit to gain exemption or deferment will be punished, with U S attorneys urged to publicize strict enforcement of the selective draft act.
Since mobilization of the Twenty eighth Division at Camp Hancock, 118 Pennsylvania soldiers have married in Augusta. Nine spouses were Augusta girls, others from Pennsylvania or other states. Weddings rise monthly with twelve licenses in September, thirty eight in October, fifty three in November, and fifteen licenses issued so far in December.
This Christmas offer extols the Overland Model 90 as economical and practical for daily family use. It highlights its light weight, roomy interior, 32 horsepower motor, and superior run quality at an attractive price.
In Macon Georgia R Barfield who shot and killed L D Strong in a gambling room on Sunday morning declined to make any statement The trouble began over possession of a bottle of whisky Strong reportedly killed a printer named Smith years ago and was sentenced to ten years Barfield was arrested about a year ago on a stabbing charge The grand jury will likely indict Barfield tomorrow His defense claim is self defense though witnesses say Strong made no move against him.
Dr William Brady discredits calomel calling it a weak cathartic with no special bile effect. He cites modern vegetable laxatives as safer substitutes and promotes Martins Liver Medicine as a guaranteed liver regulator available from druggists.
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