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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1916
Page
4
Rural notes recall a two story chicken pie for a Sunday meal and praise for tender okra and squash in season. The piece also mentions Georgia peaches shipped to New York, crop rotation value, and political advertising from Atlanta with references to local figures and prices in the late period.
Cotton price trends reflect fear of prolonged war or peace with advances if peace comes. The Decatur press convention may adopt dress regulations for next year, guiding the leading fashions. Farmers report more cotton planted and a favorable growing season, yielding a bright prospect for the period.
Congress approves a reform bill creating a regular army of about 225000 and a reserve of roughly 500000 subject to call, outlining future military manpower and activation readiness.
The Macon News notes that if Hugh Dorsey attends a state press association meeting Georgia would learn exactly how the Republican convention will appear with the colonel spectacles big stick grin and all.
As the Republican convention nears the talking points favor Justice Hughes growing strength for nomination though Roosevelt fights hard. Supporters insist Hughes will be eliminated by popular opinion over his stance on Mexico Europe and other hot national issues.
A Decatur cablegram states boys must wear shoes and socks for the press meet while girls are expected to be allowed to show bare feet, suggesting gendered dress expectations at the event.
Newspaper writing notes that the legislature will be in session during the press association convention at Decatur. The writer jokes about using a submarine tactic against lawmakers, claiming there is no law against murder.
Fort Valley pushes to become the county seat of a new Houston County area, with Peach proposed as the name for the county. Local officials argue the name and location fit best and see no reason Fort Valley should not secure the claim.
A special election in Talbot County is set for June 24 to fill the Ordinary seat left by the death of Hon. E. T. Smith. Rumors name Hon. R. Leonard and Col. A. J. Perry as potential candidates.
Germany shows willingness to discuss peace but allies demand clear victory first. France Belgium and Servia seek full reimbursement for losses from Germanys bid for world power. A second note recalls 25 year old Southern cotton seed waste turning into a $150 million annual market with cotton seed oil valued at $80 million last year.
The Dahlonega Nugget notes an editor’s routine of early breakfasts at 5 am and the long column work before others rise. The piece hints at a growing fortune for Editor Towns End and frames it as a matter of public opinion and skepticism.
A short exhortation urges daughters and sons to return home and help with chores and tasks while parents rest. The piece echoes community duty and traditional roles, highlighting the household division of labor during busy times.
Frank Hobbs, longtime editor of the Industrial Journal section of the Macon Telegraph, has retired due to failing health. He is praised as a strong writer and valuable journalist, with many relatives and friends in Butler and Taylor counties hoping for his speedy recovery.
A Dahlonega Nugget reader notes last Monday that shoe prices rose by 50 cents per pair. The writer recalls times when children were barefoot in summer and saves from one pair lasting through winter, but now larger families, including nursing babies, face heavier costs.
A terse town message warns residents that approving the bond issue will bring Reynolds prosperity unlike ever before, while opposing could lead to regret. The appeal frames the issue as vital for the town’s future and discourages hesitation.
The Laurens Citizen notes R. M. Rose has been barred from liquor advertising in Iowa papers. Rose offered a free plate service with articles on famous baseball players to win press favor. The Citizen and other papers declined the generous proposition, praising the stance.
A sly prompt notes that our paper never asks readers for their views on content. The Butler Herald mirrors the jab while the Americus Times Recorder acknowledges the subtle nudge.
Marion County Patriot reports a visit by Mr Benns and his young daughter Martha to Atlanta for sightseeing and business. The Patriot notes pleasure in their company and compliments the Butler Herald editor as congenial and estimable.
W Archer of Caldwell Ohio notes that his family has long used Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy and keeps it on hand during visits. He recommends obtaining it everywhere.
A reflection on newspapers as public conveniences, not businesses, noting that publishers give substantial space freely while the cost of that space is real cash. The piece argues merchants rarely ask for merchandise yet people expect free promotion, praising newspapers as cheerful givers.
An aged note touts Foley's Honey as a genuine remedy with a good reputation. It claims satisfaction for coughs and colds and mentions availability and sale details of the product.
Atlanta prepares for the State Sunday School Convention at Baptist Tabernacle with 3500 capacity, drawing about 3000 delegates from out of town and local counties. Highlights include a mammoth Bible class parade of male delegates, national speakers Marion Lawrance and P E Green, Miss Myra Batchelder, and music directed by E O Excell and Alvin W Roper.
State Sunday School Association reports larger county delegations for the convention. A special train will run from Macon on the Central of Georgia Road, departing 11:20 AM and arriving in Atlanta for the June 13 session. Each white Sunday School unit gets three delegates plus pastor and superintendent. delegates will be met and assigned homes.
An advertisement touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe, pleasant vegetable alternative to calomel. It claims the product starts the liver without causing salivation or weak feelings and targets biliousness constipation headaches and sour stomach.
A Scottish horticulturist experiments with mercury vapor lamps in a greenhouse to speed germination and growth, claiming seeds sprout faster and plants show deeper coloration.
Connie, a willing guest supplier, attends Friday dinner with Belle's circle. A smoke scare reveals a letter hidden in a photograph, hinting at a hidden romance as Connie contemplates his future roles and a possible departure from the scene.
Washington reports the southeastern railways oppose a nationwide move by engineers conductors and trainmen to demand higher wages and overtime pay. They warn a wage hike could raise costs 12 to 40 percent, force rate increases or service cuts, and hurt public transportation in the rapidly developing southeast.
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