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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1915
Page
8
The fragment discusses Hypiphorphiiedf as a reliable prescription and notes Heaven as a state of mind rather than a place. It cites John Bur roughs and reflects on the concept of Heaven as a mental condition.
An old advertisement urges immediate care for colds and coughs in children. It claims Dr Kings New Discovery relieves inflammation, kills germs, and aids natural healing, priced at 50 cents at the druggist with a playful line about a bowtie.
A playful note explores who writes punctuation in punk lyrics and how much punctuation appears, signaling style and identity differences across scenes. It highlights the tension between clarity and rebellious emphasis in punk writing.
A reflection cites Marcus Antoninus on unjust acts by omission. The saying notes that failure to do a certain thing marks fault as much as fleeing from it. The maxim underscores personal duty and ethical action.
A young mother on Tuesday sought a safe cough remedy for her baby. She purchased Foleyoney and Tar Compound, described as loosening the cough and aiding mucus clearance to ease pain and help the child rest. The note is signed H. J. Porter.
An ordinary wax candle is burned until level, blown out, and the top covered with salt leaving the blackened wick exposed. The setup yields a faint steady light suitable for a sick room as described in the source.
A popular Norwegian belief holds that tears will shed as much as needed to dissolve the salt spilled. In parts of Yorkshire, it is said every grain of salt spilled on the table foreshadows a tear to be shed.
An old advertisement promotes Texas Wonder as a remedy for kidney and bladder troubles, gravel, diabetes, rheumatism, and irregularities for men and women. It claims bladder regulation in children, offers mail purchase for $1, and notes a two month treatment per small bottle. Testimonials are requested. Dr. E W Hall of St Louis is named.
Special notice states James E Davis will examine eyes and fit glasses with sixty percent discount in farm produce exchanges including eggs chickens potatoes meat. Satisfaction guaranteed. Office at Williams Jewelry Store 553 Cherry St Macon Ga.
By order of the Ordinary of Taylor County the administrator will sell at public outcry on the first Tuesday in February 1915, at the courthouse door, lands Lot 23 in the 15th district, Robert E. Wilson Stables and lands in Butler, the Wilson home place in Butler, John Dandy place on the street south of the courthouse, 61 acres known as Peed field in the 18th district, and north mill of Lot 6 in the 15th district. Cash. Dated 4 February 1915. Mrs Bertha Wilson Administratrix for R E Wilson.
Dispatches report Turkish forces occupying Tabriz amid broader fighting in Europe and Asia. Russian offensives resume in East Prussia while German pressure presses Polish fronts. The Aisne valley near Soissons sees renewed French assaults and German reinforcements restoring some ground.
Secretary Redfield told the Queensborough chamber that a new era of prosperity for the United States is in sight driven by wartime trade effects. He cited freight-rate improvements and the Panama Canal opening as boosts to business and noted a shift in Europe’s debt payments from gold to goods.
William G. Sharp, the United States ambassador to France, has been named honorary chairman of the American commission for relief in Belgium. The New York office of Bates is assisting the relief body with operations and fundraising, signaling stronger US involvement.
The Washington House of Representatives voted 204 to 174 against an amendment to the federal Constitution to grant women the vote. A two thirds majority was required. Spectators in the galleries react with mixed expressions as suffragists and antisuffragists exit worn from hours of debate. Suffragist leaders vow the fight continues.
Berlin wireless dispatch reports Dunkirk and nearby military targets completely destroyed by German airship flotilla. Dunkirk lighting plant also destroyed. Rotterdam message confirms extensive attacks on the coastal port, a key British base for landing troops and supplies from England.
Secretary Daniels announced the international naval rendezvous at Hampton Roads was dropped. Ships will head directly to Cristobal near the canal’s eastern entrance for passage at set intervals. President Wilson denied plans to seek the 1916 nomination, saying future generations would judge his acts as president. Wilson also said he is moving quickly to select a new trade commission to serve as a tariff board, with powers defined by Congress and subject to how far the commission extends those powers.
General Roque Gonzales Garza was elected provisional president by the convention in session to govern Mexico City amid martial law. Gutierrez fled the capital to avoid assassination, while Villa and Zapata factions accelerate troop movements toward the capital as Obregon and Villa forces converge from Puebla.
A son was born to Mrs Francis Bowes Sayre at the White House. Doctor Grayson states the birth occurred at 4 30 pm with a fine boy weighing 7 ½ pounds. The President expressed joy as the first grandson in his direct family, with Mrs Sayre and the child doing well. Many congratulations flowed to the White House.
Students protected the main building of Jefferson Military College near Natchez by using buckets to halt a dormitory fire. Damage was estimated at 9000 dollars. Jefferson College is 113 years old with notable alumni including Jefferson Davis and Senator Chamberlain of Oregon.
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