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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1918
Page
2
The Taylor County publication releases its weekly issue each Thursday, serving as the official newspaper for the county. The issue provides community notices, local updates, and civic information for residents and organizations.
Augustus P. Gardner of Massachusetts died during training for European service at Camp Wheeler after contracting pneumonia. A congressman and veteran, Gardner championed preparedness, served fifteen years in the House, held rank as a captain in the Spanish-American War, and requested to be demoted to major on entering World War I.
A wartime fuel directive by the Fuel Administrator orders five days of plant shutdowns starting Friday the 18th and a ten Monday fuel ban. Officials say 30,000,000 tons will be saved to keep railways on schedule, urging nationwide business and leisure suspension to support soldiers.
Earl C Ross publisher of the Hamilton County Republican News Syracuse Kansas says after a general discussion with a Chamberlain Medicine Co representative he uses Chamberlains Cough Remedy at home for years and considers it the only cough remedy on the market for his six children and family.
The passage references a doomed struggle between empire and foes with lines about last hope turning to ashes. It mentions alliance with aliens and a call to endure sacrifice while a chorus proclaims America’s power and a collective resolve to move forward.
The article explains hat cords and sleeve insignia identify service branch and rank. Light blue for Infantry, scarlet for Artillery, yellow for Cavalry, buff for Quartermasters, and other color codes for Engineers, Signal, Ordnance, Medical, and adjutant roles. Cadet aviators wear white bands with aviation insignia.
A Maysville News editorial argues that America entered World War II to defend itself and American ideals against Germany. It cites England facing invasion, Germany's aggression, and the need to protect liberty, commerce, and lives, framing the war as a defense of Western civilization.
The Lumpkin city council mentions a singer joining the cemetery committee, indicating a local appointment or affiliation. No further details on term, duties, or other members are provided in the brief note from the Macon Telegraph.
S S Stover of Mayhew Mississippi has purchased J W Sherman’s Valdosta apiary with 300 colonies and will bring 700 more from Mississippi to Georgia. He plans to raise queen bees and sell honey.
A wartime guide explains Smileage Books issued to soldiers with coupons for theatre seats at Liberty Entertainments in Army camps. Books cost about $1, inscribed for soldiers or transferable, with space for name, and can be mailed to camps. Campaign aims to sell up to 1,000,000 books funded by War Department oversight.
Article by Prof. T. H. McHatton outlines key stages in profitable fruit farming starting with harvest. Emphasizes careful picking to avoid damage, strict grading for size color and disease, and clean packing. Stresses distribution, market readiness, and climate soil quality as drivers of profit.
Prominent physician Dr. William Brady in the Atlanta Constitution denounces calomel as crude and ineffective for liver or bile secretion. He cites modern practice favoring vegetable cathartics and endorses Martin's Liver Medicine as a mild, proprietary alternative available through local druggists.
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