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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1917
Page
4
We face Christmas as a nation at war with thousands of sons in trenches and mothers weeping. The editorial urges civic leadership, patriotism, and regard for home institutions as the community’s duty while detailing global civil unrest and shifting powers in Europe and Russia.
Fragmentary notes describe Russian affairs and Western interest in the region. The text mentions American casualties tied to international actions, German demands, and Bolshevik tensions shaping alliances and military outcomes.
Secretary Daniels documents a dramatic build up of the U S Navy from January 1917 to date with 15 000 officers and 254 000 men, 363 stations, 60 000 employes, and over 1 000 ships. He notes new aircraft work, expanded Hampton Roads facilities, and new plants at Charleston Indian Head and a future goal of an international navy to enforce decrees.
Fort Valley details report Hill Watson and R. C. Jones of the city injured while en route to a Central of Georgia wreck near Ohio. Their handcar struck an unlighted engine, throwing all aboard. Watson suffered a sprained back and severe bruises. Jones had teeth knocked out and facial injuries. Both were taken to Fort Valley for treatment and are not expected to die.
Dr Andre W M Soule, federal food administrator for Georgia, announces the appointment of county food administrators in every county, completing the state organization. The plan includes county advisory boards, enforcement of food control laws, and a campaign to conserve food via pledge cards and lectures for housewives.
The text discusses two contrasting emotional states: the delight of uncertainty about a woman's feelings and the unpleasant certainty of a woman's love when reciprocation is impossible. It notes how small time frames or minor differences can shift a man between these moods.
A collection of Christmas wish notes from Georgia children requesting toys like dolls, wagons, trains, and caps, plus fruit and candy. Many children ask Santa to remember orphans and soldiers, with names and addresses in Columbus, Butler, Rupert, and related towns.
The Americus and Atlantic line from Byromville to Americus, tying in with the A B and A at Americus, is now certain per the Americus Times Recorder. Construction reaches eleven miles from Americus and can be completed with little cost and delay. The plan originally aimed to Edison and, once active, further extension is likely.
The piece recalls Christmas childhood as a bright winter festival with fraternal joy and peace. It notes how childhood hopes shape the year ahead and reflects on the ages of saying peace on earth. It then traces early Christmas observances from various dates to December 25, noting adoption by the sixth century.
A rustic moralizing wassail lyric invites listeners to join in Christmas merriment. It praises generosity and hospitality, warns against wickedness, and extols communal drinking as a festive blessing. The poem frames Christmas as divine blessing, urging kindness to the needy and rejecting cowardice.
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