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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1911
Page
5
The Butler Herald issue from January 3 1911 features editorial witticisms remarks on life and politics including Georgia reapportionment potential new congress member candidate J E Sheppard and Senate presidency prospects. It also promotes Foley’s Honey and Tar and Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy with local druggists advertising. It notes lynching statistics a feature on reporter Loyless and a health tip section.
Congressman Hughes lauds Champ Clark as a wise safe and conservative leader with backbone for emergencies predicting Democrats will pursue conservatism wisdom and patriotism for national interests. Croup warning urges Chamberlains Cough Remedy and notes strong local sales. Thomaston city council enacts strict hog laws limiting to two per pen and proximity rules to homes schools churches and businesses.
A farmer from Missouri, M Regan, claims Foley's Kidney Remedy relieved his kidney and bladder pain, restoring sleep and work ability. Sold by Vity Drug Store. The note blends sentimental and humorous panels about love and life.
John Corrigan reports on young farmers in Washington for the South’s champion corn growers. Joseph Stone, 11, of Centre Georgia, raised 1025-8 bushels on one acre at 29 cents a bushel, earning a Georgia place alongside a 200-bushel two-acre effort by his brother. The world champion was Ira Smith of Arkansas with 119 bushels at 8 cents a bushel. The piece notes potash tariff tensions between the United States and Germany, potential costs rising to US farmers, and Senate activity led by Senator Terrell of Georgia seeking relief.
Lincoln reader profile reports world famous sharp shooter Cat Bogardus, holder of the 100 pigeons in 100 shots record, credits Foley Kidney Pills for relief from long standing kidney and bladder trouble after trying various medicines. He notes prior backaches and cloudy voiding improved after three bottles. City Drug Store.
In Rome Georgia on December 26 Alexander Skibinski a Russian violinist and professor at Shorter College suffered his first fireworks experience when a Roman candle exploded in his hand tearing off three fingers. His wife Mrs Skibineki, also a college teacher, was permanently deaf in one ear.
Perry Ga December 31 1910 Kiley Williams a negro who killed David Clements a farmer must hang for the crime. Judge W H Felton brushed aside new escapes and Williams was resentenced to hang on January 20 1911. He confessed then claimed the killing was accidental while trying to take the hoe from another man. He now contends insanity and remains closely watched.
A household guide says to relieve burn or scald pain by applying Chamberlain’s Salve on a soft cloth. The remedy allegedly eases pain quickly and helps the skin heal without scarring if the injury is not severe, sold by Butler Drug Co. Butler, J. G. Hill, Reynolds.
Atlanta lawyers push for pardon or commutation for Jesse Milton and Leonard Rawlings. A final hearing is set for January 11 after a postponement to gather more data. The commission may still favor commutation or parole, though prospects appear slim.
Commissioner Lindsey reports on the new pension act showing 6 733 total applicants with 3 542 approved and 3 191 disapproved. He approved 1 675 of 3 554 veterans and 1 867 of 1 867 widows while 1 312 widows were disapproved. He warns the act may add modestly to the existing pension bill of about 950 000 dollars.
A playful verse from Larava Sheldon in the New York Times riffs on a father who endures a cache of mismatched gifts from relatives. The narrator notes various items from aunts to nieces, joking at every turn about the dad’s reactions and the family’s holiday customs.
A letter from M Stockwell of Hanibal Missouri extols Foley s Honey and Tar noting it beat all remedies used before and cured a bad cold with one bottle and no opiates. City Drug Store. The third trial of former Sheriff Lyons and his son Archie of Jesup for the murder of Fleming Smith set for January 9 at Crisp superior court with Judge A V Whipple presiding.
The advertisement proclaims Bucklen's Arnica Salve superior for cuts corns burns bruises ulcers eczema salt rheum and more. It claims it heals sore eyes cold sores chapped hands sprains and piles and notes a price of 25 cents at City Drug Store.
The article notes San Francisco gained twenty one percent in the 1910 census, higher than many cities. It credits a brutal mid‑recovery earthquake and fire period, yet highlights the city’s remarkable revival and the enduring American spirit reflected in its comeback.
An old advertisement touts sick headache remedy linked to stomach and liver issues. It claims Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets cure the ailment and offers free samples at Butler Drug Co Reynolds J G Hill.
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