Newsy Letter From Texas Aims To Please The Herald Readers
Cottonwood Texas June 29 1914. J Taylor Respess writes of hot weather busy farmers battling grass and weeds boll weevil arrivals corn looks promising politics heat and village picnics planned to meet candidates. He humorously recalls travels from Georgia to Florida and a horned toad escapade while urging readers to pardon his sporadic column.
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Lone Star
Herald
Texas
Jacksonville
Florida
Georgia
Mississippi River
Foley Kidney Pills Advertises Protection for Kidneys
If kidneys and bladder bother you Foley Kidney Pills offer relief for overworked kidneys and bladder weaknesses. The ad states kidneys can fail to protect the body from poisons, warning of Bright’s Disease and bladder annoyances. Sold by H. J. Porter in Butler, Georgia.
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Bright
H. J. Porter
Butler
In Memory of Irene Locke Titshaw
Notice of death for Irene Locke Titshaw at Pitts Georgia on June 26 at 4 PM. She was about 32, wife of Columbus Titshaw with stepchildren, six sisters and a mother among mourners. Funeral at Baptist church with burial the next day. cousin Mrs J E Locke signs.
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Irene Locke Titshaw
Pitts
Baptist Church
Earth
Columbus Titshaw
J. E. Locke
A Liberal Offer From J H Peterman
A 90 day cash discount offer is announced by J H Peterman. Full repair work 20 percent off, horse shoeing 75 cents, buggy tire shrinking 1.60, aimed at helping friends and customers during the summer.
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J. H. Peterman
Sloan's Liniment Claims Quick Neuralgia Relief
An advertisement touts Sloan's Liniment for neuralgia sciatica and other pains. It cites instant relief for a neuralgic headache after two or three nights and recommends keeping a bottle at home. Available in 25c 50c and 1.00 sizes with notes of other remedies.
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Sloan
J. R. Swinger
Louisville
Gokion
Program for Children's Day Exercises in Mountville
The schedule lists participants and acts for a Children’s Day program. Readings and songs feature Ralph Jarrell, Effie Smith, M. T. Gaultney, Thelma Jarrell, Anna Walker, Mell Jarrell, Inez Jarrell, Mary E. Haywood, Jackie Shumate, and others. Performances include scripture, prayers, recitations, addresses, and songs such as Our Colors, Love Lifted Me, Jesus Loves Me, Not Tomorrow But Now, Rock of Ages, God Will Take Care of You, Church in the Wild Wood, and Blessed Be the Tie. The event includes location Mountville, Georgia and many local participants.
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Ralph Jarrell
Serra J.T. Harris
Effie Smith
M. T. Gaultney
Mellie Shumate
Mary E. Haywood
Mr. Pickens Riley
Eula Walker
Thelma Jarrell
Anna Walker
Mable Gaultney
Jesus Loves
Mell Jarrell
Jackie Shumate
Jack Harris
Tommorrow
Inez Jarrell
Marylou Gassett
Nature’s
A. T. Jarrell
Walter Jarrell
J T. Harris
Millard Harris
Florence Walker
Fannie Jarrell
Annie H. Jarrell
Lily Jarrell
N. M. Woodward
Mountville
Church In the Wildwood
Butler District Corn Club Receives Fertilizer Prize Support
Mr. J. F. Posey of Butler R-4 donates 1,000 pounds of 8-4-4 fertilizer as a prize to motivate boys in the county. A list of Corn Club members across Butler and Reynolds districts is provided, with multiple entrants from Daviston and Taylor counties. Contributions are welcomed to fund prizes for every participating boy to encourage farm club work.
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Butler
J. F. Posey
Corn Club
Daviston
How
Amos
J. T
Adams
J. B
Bazemore
Eugene
Barnard
Homer
Downs
Bernice
Ellington
Braxton
Heath
Archie
Suggs
Willie
Smith
Earnest
Sealy
Bernard
Harris
Walls
Louis
Wade
Reynolds
McDaniel
Paul
Draughon
Fuller
J. C
Pool
T. W. Jr
Peterman
Marvin
Ricks
I. J
Seay
T. D
Thornton
Harry
Whatley
Clifford
William Troy
Wilson
Robertson
Windham
Gray
Crop Club
Taylor County
Bodiford
Matthew M
Horton
William
Jack
James
Leonard
Albert
Matthews
Joe Jr
E. G
Efford
McAuley
Edward
Nelson
Elma
Shealy
Thea
J. J
Harris Jr
Shrimpshire
Jessie
Scandrett
Russell
Troy
Itrolax Cc Trolax Advertised for Children and Adults
An advertisement promotes Itrolax as the finest laxative for children and adults. It is described as mild and tasting like lemonade, cleansing the system and suited to sensitive organs, with claims of thorough cleansing and wholesomeness. Sold by H. J. Porter in Butler Georgia.
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Itrolax
H. J. Porter
Butler
Prizes To Be Given Away At Taylor County Fair
An enthusiastic Taylor County Board meeting at the Courthouse on June 20 set grand prizes for the county fair. J. E. Bartlett elected treasurer. Prizes include top agriculture display, best 10 ears of corn, forage display, canned goods, oats, wheat, potatoes, cotton stalks, syrup, pumpkins, peanuts, field peas, livestock, poultry, and needlework. Committee named to handle amusements. next meeting July 3 at 10 a.m.
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J. E. Bartlett
Association
Taylor County
Bermuda
H. P. Wallace
C. V. Shirley
Ira Chambers
Miss Aiken Leaves Fort Valley Friends Behind
Ruth Aiken, former Butler Telephone operator, has returned to Fort Valley after two months of service here. Friends recall her obliging conduct and satisfactory subscriber relations, noting a pleasant farewell week at Mrs. J. E. Locke’s home with fishing, driving, picnicking, and watermelons.
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Ruth Aiken
Butler Telephone Company
Miss Ruth Aiken
Fort Valley
Miss Aiken
J. E. Locke
Mrs. Locke
Butler Headquarters Moved to Bartlett & Co. Store
Our headquarters in Butler are now located at J. E. Bartlett & Co.'s store. Prices are as low as is consistent with first class work backed by 20 years of experience in large southern jewelry stores. Patronage is solicited.
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Texas
The
Herald
J. Taylor Respess
Butler
J. E. Bartlett & Co
South
Has Your Child Worms Kick Worm Killer Ad
Public notice-style ad lists symptoms of worms in children and promotes Kick Worm Killer in candy form. Claims to kill worms, act as a laxative, aid nature, and comes in 25 cent candy form available at the druggist.
Compares Boys and Girls In Household Work Dialogue
The piece cites the Minneapolis Tribune asserting girls today do little household work and hardly cut costs while boys resist civilization’s taming. It quotes Life and North American Review on boy behavior, manners, and the elusive idea of a true gentleman, ending with a lawyer and a parson exchange.
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Minneapolis Tribune
North American Review
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Editor Herald
Antioch Church
Matthew Merrit
Chapman
Brown
Cullefe
Oscar
Mauk
Gassett
B. H
Russel
Slayton
Raymond
Howard
Maund Brothers
Byron
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