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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1918
Page
1
A historic letter discusses medical care by family doctors versus specialists for chronic ailments. It blends advice on treating acute diseases with a call for specialist care for conditions like kidney issues and rheumatism. The text also includes a citizen letter to the editor about a political confrontation in Butler, referencing a July 13 speech and warnings about press neutrality.
A Georgia letter criticizes Hon. T. W. Hardwick for his Butler speech during the US Senate campaign. The writer denounces Hardwick as "little two by four mayor" and accuses him of misusing a wire message to sway voters. The clash escalates with references to Wat son and alleged disloyalty during wartime.
Late yesterday afternoon four men aboard an A B and A railroad motor car were injured when the small vehicle overturned on a sharp curve and slid down a steep embankment east of Charing near Mr W H Iveys residence. Twelve aboard. four hurt two serious two bruised. doctors Fickling and Montgomery attended at Butler. foreman J L Lynn among those uninjured.
A series of break ins in Howard prompts a large posse led by Sheriff Beeland with track dogs. The pursuit spans forty miles across the western county as George Williams, a negro suspect, is chased after burglaries at Vanlandingham farm home and a Junction City store. Stolen goods found in Williams’ possession are identified with the Junction City thefts.
A short health note explains a lame shoulder results from muscular rheumatism and recommends absolute rest and several applications of Chamberlain's Liniment for relief.
A Georgia letter writer defends loyal local governance and slams a senator for seeking protection via judicial and political allies. He likens his stance to a confident defeat of the Kaiser and asserts Georgia’s Democratic strength over central figures.
A WWI correspondent describes his long train journey from Camp Greenleaf to Camp Devon in 1918. He notes Red Cross visits at multiple stops including Chattanooga Roanoke Lynchburg and Baltimore with comforts such as cigarettes post cards and food. He remarks on scenic country ships in construction along the Delaware River and the welcome at Worcester Massachusetts and Connecticut towns.
Dr. Kennon Mott, optometry specialist from the Austell Building in Atlanta, will visit the Sealy Hotel on Thursday August 1 from 8 A.M. to 1 30 P.M. offering free eye consultations. He claims to correct eye conditions without drugs or knives using Diamond Disc lenses and Ido kure remedies, with emphasis on relief from headaches and cross eyes.
Berlin dispatch confirms the death of Lieut Quentin Roosevelt of the U S Army aviation section. He was killed in a July 14 air duel north of the Marne and buried with military honors by German aviators near Chambray. Personal belongings are being kept for relatives.
A brief, reflective message from Jack Nelson expressing mixed memories and hope to return home. He cannot say what lies ahead and signs off with respect.
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