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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1918
Page
4
A fragmentary collection of wry jabs and societal quips from a 20th century column. Jabs at German terms, a dig at high heels, reflections on colored troops, and assorted dinner-table humor surface amid commentary on rent, politics, and wartime headlines. Notable names include J. D. Spencer and Macon Telegraph.
After the war, the world will mark the fourth of July as a day of freedom. France Britain Uruguay and South America join in the celebration as the American flag flies over government buildings from Great Britain to trenches in France. The world views the US entry into war as selfless and worthy of broad endorsement.
The article notes the Italian victory and corrects earlier estimates of Austrian captures to about 20,000. It discusses a strengthened Allied line, fears after past losses, Wilson’s stance on intervention in Russia, and the guarding of vast stores at Kola and Vladivostok by Allied troops amid reports of a possible Baekatan movement nearing the region.
A Civil War era toast salutes the blue and gray as they meet on the fields of France. The verse invokes Grant for the North and Lee for the South, praying God keep their spirits and honor as the sons of both sides advance under one flag.
These tablets target stomach troubles biliousness and constipation. If you suffer these symptoms give them a trial and see what a first class medicine can do. They cost 2 quarters.
The Y M C A has endorsed President Wilsons plan to aid Russia with a large volunteer effort. More than a hundred secretaries are already in Russia and dozens more will go to assist Slavic people. The campaign aims to help Russia help herself, not dictate policies or control institutions. The Red Triangle workers are spread across Russia and Siberia, with German propaganda failing to derail American outreach.
Secretary McAdoo urged higher taxes for the coming year in a letter to House Leader Kitchin. He warned against relying on $4,000,000,000 in tax revenue and $20,000,000,000 in loans, calling for prompt tax increases including war profits tax, higher normal income tax on unearned incomes, and heavy taxation on luxuries to sustain national finances.
Allied forces in France and Italy press minor drives against German positions while German counteroffensives loom as experts foresee a major attack likely mid to late month. U S troops’ rapid arrival strengthens the front and may tilt the balance toward an Allied victory by fall, with Hindenburg at risk if Vienna falls after the Piave defeat.
Secretary Daniels touts over three billion dollars authorized for the modern American navy in the past year and notes broad national support the plan faces delays in completing capital ships begun at the war’s start. The piece contrasts current backing with earlier hostile reception to his naval program.
The secretary of the navy requires immediate construction of destroyers and aviation programs. Aviation funding reaches 220 million, the full sum requested, signaling a rapid buildup of the U S Navy. Officials stress a strong global balance of power and peace through a capable American fleet.
The Literary Digest notes growing Franco American ties as French culture and education gain prominence in American colleges while soldiers from the US and France fight together. An elderly Frenchman recalls France’s creed of educating a man first, then an engineer, highlighting a strength long valued by France.
An advertisement touts Texas Wonder as a cure for kidney and bladder troubles, dissolving gravel, diabetes, weak back and rheumatism, with claims of effectiveness in men women and children. It offers mail order for $1.00 and notes sworn testimonials from Dr. F. W. Hall of St. Louis.
Three year old Catherine White visiting her aunt complained of a sore throat and, amid adults discussing homesickness, later asked the time and said she wanted to go home because it hurt her in her homesickness.
The text notes boiled parsnips were once common with salt fish in parts of Europe, but not in the United States. In the U.S. boiled or fried parsnips are typically served with roast meats and also used in soups and fritters.
The article profiles William J. Harris born February 3 in Cedartown Polk County Georgia. It traces his education at Polk County schools and the University of Georgia, early teaching, marriage to Julia Wheeler, and his rise in Georgia politics. It highlights his roles with Wilson era agencies, anti graft efforts, prohibition advocacy, and service in the Census and Trade Commission, culminating in his Senate candidacy and strong support from President Wilson.
A letter from Savannah Missouri dated October 12, 1916, recounts how Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy cured flux in a speaker about nine years ago and again in a later attack. The writer says they have recommended the remedy to dozens of people since their first use.
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