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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1918
Page
3
A Maine town resident, Mrs Cynthia Higginbotham, recalls relief after using Thedford's Black-Draught for constipation and indigestion. The ad touts seventy years of use, promotes cleansing the system, and claims quick, gentle relief with a 25 cent package price.
Extracts from Easter 1918 letters from Emory F Parr a Taylor County youth with the U S Army in France. He writes of spring in France cheap fruit and blooming trees, Easter church bells, family greetings and plans to return home. He describes French farms and gardens, censorship limits on sending postcards, study of French, and meeting a French family who invite him to visit and teach him the language.
A veteran diary entry from April 24 1918 describes spring weather in France. The writer notes good roads, a thickly settled countryside, and old stone houses. He explains his transfer to the Quartermaster Corps and asks his mother to use a new address. The next day he writes to his father on his eighty second birthday about America’s duty in the war and his vow to return home.
A 1918 wartime letter from Emory F. Parr to his father describes longing to be with family, plans to fish at Crowel's Spring Branch, and vows to serve in World War I. He reports good health in France, devotion to the cause, expectations of victory over Germany, and requests news from home while praising supporters and noting gifts and mail delays. The tone blends personal affection with patriotic resolve and family updates.
A Texas Wonder claims to dissolve gravels cure diabetes and kidney and bladder irregularities in men and women. Regulates bladder issues in children. If not sold by your druggist, will be mailed for one dollar. One small box lasts two months and often completes the cure. Testimonials available. Dr. F W Hall 2926 Olive St St Louis MO. Sold by druggists.
Local notes recap visits among residents of Nelson's Mill and nearby Ficklings Mill Fort Valley Midway and Turners Chapel. Reports include Millicons visiting Mc Cants mill Spillers and Moore families feeble health updates and growing Turners Chapel Sunday school with 47 on the roll plus an ice cream supper at L L Wainwright and several preaching attendances.
For Sale or Exchange. Buick Automobile, has new tires, engine in perfect order, trade for anything worth the money. Car can be seen at Mauk. ce A. H. Hendricks, Mauk, a.
Memorial note from Perry Georgia laments the death of Minnie Loyd who died May 10 1918 after thirty three years in the area. The message recalls her Methodist faith devotion to family and service and notes burial at Bloodworth cemetery May 11 at noon. Written by Mary Rogers.
A complete all steel six stand 76 saw setup in Green County Georgia offered for sale due to owner’s ill health. Includes Murry Cotton Gin with 100 HP boiler 75 HP automatic engine, 8-30 American corn mill, wood sawing and splitting machine. Outfit valued at $10,000, priced cheap for quick sale. Write ALL STEEL GIN 6. to inquire.
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