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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1917
Page
2
A wartime editorial urges honest reporting of mishaps and broad publicity to spur action. It notes volunteers could improve the old system, and cites President Wilson’s Aug. 5 proclamation drafting State troops into the U.S. Army as a milestone for National Guard mobilization.
The writer asserts strong loyalty to Woodrow Wilson, praising the president and noting shared sentiment with the majority and good company in their patriotic stance.
The Georgia legislature approves President Wilson by a lopsided 113 to 5. The piece notes Wat son supporters remain few on the conscription topic and cites Joe Hill Hall claiming Georgia’s six year debt reduction masked a 4 million hole. It also reports mandatory registration board service and a Cochran hog sale setting a regional price record.
The Taylor County letter praises Senator W F Weaver for defending the county on the Senate floor after its Representative opposed a Wilson war policy endorsement. It highlights local patriotism with volunteers in France and the Red Cross drive and calls for the Taylor official to explain his vote.
The article voices skepticism about prohibiting grain whiskey while questioning the safety of illicit spirits made from crude, dangerous ingredients such as sepulcher paint shellac iodine carbolic acid brick dust and red pepper juice, highlighting regional tensions in Macon.
The Atlanta Constitution argues Senator Hardwick misreads the boundary question, contending his stance would risk American lives and flagging rights. It asserts the war measures are necessary for national defense and the protection of American shores against German threats.
A chorus of Georgia newspapers denounces Senator Hardwick for anti administration stands on the war and draft. They urge him to resign or revert to pro war unity while praising other editors who defend national policy and condemn treachery. The remarks reflect statewide tension as electoral sentiment shifts.
A Had dock Georgia letter promotes Martin’s Liver Medicine as a safe vegetable remedy for liver and bowel issues in children. It includes a May letter from C H Keller praising color and energy improvements after two days of doses and urges local purchase from H J Porter in Butler Georgia with a money back guarantee.
The article argues the potato as a vital staple in wartime diets noting Ireland’s deficit in potato production and urging Georgia farmers to increase sweet potato output. It suggests farmers can triple or quadruple production, and promotes building storage and curing facilities with college plans to prevent spoilage. It calls on business leaders to fund large potato storage houses statewide, likening them to cotton and grain storage.
Mrs. Cynthia Higginbotham of Meadowsville Kentucky recounts her 65 year old battles with sluggish liver and digestion. She uses Black Draught, reports improved appetite strength and natural bowel movement after a few doses. The advert promises seventy years of use and urges readers to keep stomach liver and bowels in order. Black-Draught priced at 2 cents a package or one cent a dose.
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