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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1920
Page
5
An old advertisement touts Pepto Mangan as a blood enriching tonic that can lift mood and energy. It claims sluggish blood causes listlessness and dull life, urging readers to seek Gude's Pepto Mangan at drug stores for a week or more of noticeable improvement.
The article surveys Christmas festival traditions recorded across nations, handed down through generations in tales that mix fear and delight. It cites Sir Walter Scott noting that those born on Christmas or Good Friday would see spirits and command them, and mentions Spanish beliefs about Philip II’s downcast look as linked to such visions.
Rainy weather and holiday plans frame a local bulletin. Baby Nyna Bone recovers from scarlet fever, families host visitors, and school progress is noted. Christmas speaking is set for December 22 at the new Methodist church with a 11 o'clock morning service and 7 p.m. gathering. Families move, visit, and a 1920 calendar is being replaced.
A pure white fawn has been spotted in the Cozac Forest herd near Glen Cannie Ly Inverness Scotland. The fawn, seen through a telescope, appears white except for a faint bluish neck mark.
Readers consider dual purpose shade trees that combine beauty with profit. The piece cites pecan trees delivering high returns and shade, details planning, maintenance, and the lasting value of trees as living memories for future generations. It urges careful selection of ornamental and useful trees for landscape and financial benefit.
Miss Lonnie Parker and Mr T M Austin wed last Wednesday afternoon with Rev W E Hightower officiating. The couple, well known among local youth, begin married life amid Christmas season joy.
H J Garrett as receiver announces a foreclosure sale at his home near Char ing on Monday January 3 1921 of livestock and farming goods including 15 mules 4 horses 5 two horse wagons 9 cows 15 hogs 4 pigs 200 bushels of corn 800 pounds of fodder hay 1 ton sweet feed plow tools harness and implements under an agreement between the Bank of Mauk and A H Hendricks.
The Howard Herald notes visits and travel among residents including Mr A F Fain and son Frank in Atlanta and Miss Velma Putman from Alabama. Local trips include Mr Frank Pickard to Macon and Mr Joe Brown returning for holidays. A funeral for Mr J R Adams is reported, with prayer meetings weekly and holiday wishes to editor and readers.
An advertisement for A Texas Wonder claims to treat kidney and bladder troubles including gravel rheumatism and back issues. Not sold by druggists, available by mail for $1.25 with sworn testimonials from E. W. Hall of 2920 Olive Street St. Louis.
Thousands of pilgrims annually visit monastic cells in Kiev as part of a large religious observance drawing about 300000 participants each year. The practice reflects enduring devotion and ties to the historic Russian Orthodox tradition.
Mr J R Adams aged seventy eight died Saturday morning December 18 at the State Sanitarium Milledgeville after a short illness. A Confederate veteran and longtime member of the Primitive Baptist church at Shiloh he left a wife eight children and many friends. Remains were laid to rest at Howard cemetery Sunday afternoon funeral conducted by Elder Hunt.
Agnes and Naomi Haywood visit grandparents Mr and Mrs M L Gholson over the weekend. A welcome is given to Mr Oscar Pippins and family who moved into the community. Zenith Literary Society to present a program with exercises by intermediate and primary pupils on December 23. Students released to enjoy Santa Claus for holidays, returning January 3. Haywood Allen at home for holidays with parents Mr and Mrs O D Allen. Mr and Mrs D L Jones of Atlanta visiting the Guinn family. Mr Brooks released from illness. Mr and Mrs D E Byrd visited Mr J F Peterman on Sunday.
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