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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1916
Page
4
A garbled image of a newspaper page mentions JBrooks as a representative, liquor raiders at Girard, ripening blackberry crop, and a fortieth anniversary celebration since 1876. It notes plans for a press association gathering in July, plus references to Ibert R. Morton of Tuskegee Institute and a South travel coaching controversy.
The Dahlonega item notes a gigging team in South Georgia while Decatur prepares for the convention hosted by Paul Callahan. Swainsboro and Mangum offer blessings for year round peaches and homes as a Dablenega Nugget paragraph recalls a mad horse shot in Gilmer County amid political satire.
The Atlanta political scene claims Dr Hardman gains strength and faces pressure to drop the governorship bid and back Hon Tom Bell for Congress, but supporters insist he will become Georgia's next governor.
In Thomas county the dipout issue has quieted though debate remains in country districts. Inspectors’ withdrawal leaves stock raisers to decide if cattle will be dipped. Adel area enjoys a good climate and fertile soil with thriving crops and expanding cattle and hog raising industries.
The Marion County Patriot editor T A D Weaver is praised as a marvel and a fine fellow. The writer notes his ability to fund plant enlargements and the cheerful reception from suppliers, calling him a top notch newspaper man and a fraternity convert.
The Dah Lonega Nugget laments merchants who instruct others how to vote every two years. It argues such guidance injures business as voters should judge for themselves. The piece praises readers who think and vote honestly without external instruction.
The piece condemns political liars as dangerous and argues they should be curbed by law and shunned by citizens. It compares political lies to deceptive fish lies and defines a lie as a falsehood told with intent to deceive.
A border confrontation emerges as Alabama asks for permission for armed troops to cross the Georgia line and enter Columbus. Gen Nash forwards the issue to Governor Harris for direction amid a border state dispute.
Hon Ben F Perry now state treasurer spends this week in the county examining five state banks. He reports creditable showings and praises officers and institutions. Col Perry is a warm personal friend and enjoyed meeting local people during the visit.
A packing house requests free advertising, triggering editorials on press coercion and price hikes. The letter notes rising paper costs, estimates a 6 percent hike with another 100 percent next shipment, and asks subscribers to decide whether to cut size or raise prices to stay viable.
An advertisement denounces calomel as dangerous and touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe, plant based remedy. It claims quick liver relief without griping, guarantees satisfaction, and suggests giving it to children for health without salivation risk.
Duluth News Tribune quotes asking if any man who has held public office can ever truly retire from public life, reflecting on ambition and duty alongside the temptations of private life.
The Macon News reports Girard Alabama defied prohibition openly until Gov. Henderson sent civilian and military officers to enforce the law. Liquor stocks were seized and stored, officers rumored to have aided violations faced possible penalties, and the case is cited as a lesson that enforcement is possible where public sentiment opposes prohibition.
The Tifton Gazette notes higher costs for type metal at 17 12 cents per pound and blue ink rising from 3 to 4 dollars per pound, with newspaper prices up by about twenty dollars a ton since May 1915. War-time prosperity appears costly as printers struggle with margins.
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