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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1911
Page
4
Butler’s official paper reflects on 1910 triumphs and 1911 hopes while jesting about spellings and local curios. It notes Macon’s state capitol hopes, mocks aviation claims in Augusta, and teases a New Year cleaning day. It also warns rural free delivery may end where roads aren’t repaired.
An ad touts Foley's Hones and Tar as a safe effective remedy with no opiates and urges against substitutes. It notes local druggists City Drug Store Bryan Butler Drug Co Reynolds J. G. Hill and promotes Chamberlains liniment for sudden lame back caused by rheumatic muscle pain. A political quip about New Jersey rivals finishes with a historic quote.
Claim that a disordered stomach causes sick headache and that Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets can cure it. Advertisement invites readers to obtain a free sample at Butler Drug Co Reynolds J G Hill and try the product.
The notice thanks supporters for past help and pledges continued effort in Butler and nearby areas. It mentions Craup common in early winter and promotes Chamberlains Cough Remedy for parents with young children. The Moultrie Observer notes Colquitt county meat savings improving, signaling farmers independence from western bacon and pork.
A farmer from Maine writes that Foley's Kidney Remedy relieved his kidney and bladder pain after years of misery and sleepless nights. He notes the remedy completely cured his fatigue and is sold by City Drug Store.
A Farmers' Union News message urges parents and older residents to actively engage in training and guiding children. It emphasizes home discipline, shared community roles, and practical knowledge exchanges among men and women to build capable citizens and improve local life.
Cat Bogardus, famed for the 100 pigeons in 100 shots record, is profiled after a public interview. The feature mentions his Kidney Pills remedy, his past kidney and bladder ailments, and a claim of regained health. It also notes Judge Simeon E Baldwin taking office as Connecticut governor.
A reflective piece argues life in 1911 gains meaning from a definite plan to better humanity. It urges active participation, kindness, and spreading sunshine through voice, pen, or deeds to bring joy and progress to others.
What would you do in case of burn or scald to relieve pain. Chamberlain's Salve applied on a soft cloth will ease pain almost instantly and, in mild cases, help heal without a scar. For sale by Butler Drug Co Butler J G Hill Reynolds.
Atlanta correspondent reports J D Price of Oconee county quietly campaigns for commissioner of agriculture and receives statewide encouragement. The piece notes other potential candidates including Tom Hudson, Dudley Hughes, Hoke Smith’s Senate seat implications, Captain Bob Wright, Julian McCurry, and Alf Herrington with Charley Edwards in the First district.
A National Magazine quote shows a tourist asking about preventing child falls into a canal in Holland. The guide replies with a crude exchange: they pull children out and spank them to stop repeats.
Captain John A. Cobb was elected president of the Americas board of education at a recent meeting. A Boys Corn Club is being organized in Jasper county with over 50 signed. Ex Sheriff E. E. Hicks shot and killed John Wyatt at Hicks farm near Dublin, mistaking him for a burglar. H. Sid Jones resigns as private secretary to Dr. L. M. Jones and moves to Montezuma to practice law. W. E. Vickery reports mixed farm yields valued at $1,123. Measles disrupt Fort Valley schools but no serious outcomes yet. John Owens’ death ruled a homicide by John Givens who confessed. George Chambers captured at Manchester after escaping police with a Krag rifle. Six men discharged from Columbus riot cases. jailer Phielis died from wounds. Benjamin D. Green and John F. Gaynor, tied to Savannah harbor frauds, near parole. their four-year federal sentences run from Jan 1908 with expected early release for good behavior.
An advertisement claims Dr King’s New Life Pills prevent illness by stimulating the stomach liver and bowels to avoid clogging. It markets relief from constipation headaches biliousness chills and drunkenness from drugstore products.
A man finds his friend Jim, shivering on a windy doorway, explains he plans to sing bass at church tomorrow morning and fears catching a cold. The tale illustrates voice placement as not requiring a singing master.
Advert says Bucklen's Arnica Salve cures cuts burns bruises sores sprains ulcers eczema and more and is sold at City Drug Store for 25 cents. The bold claim highlights its unmatched healing power for eye irritation cold sores chapped hands and piles.
A tramp at a saloon delivers a stark confession about lost manhood, ruined home, and broken ambitions due to drink. He recalls a wife and children lost to alcohol and a once noble life wasted, ending with the audience stunned as he leaves the bar.
The Southern Agriculturist offers a free one-year subscription to the first fifty subscribers who pay a year in advance. Only 50 subscriptions are available, and the offer is for new or old subscribers. Free sample copies are available at offices upon request.
The Semi-Weekly Journal announces a push to grow 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. The offer applies to current regular subscribers who settle their debt plus one year in advance for THE HERALD. Also mentions a scissors promotion.
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