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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1914
Page
7
A historical note describes an act approved December 15, 1897, published in Georgia Laws 1897, page 401, aiming to add two board members until the next election, then elect five, altering the board's composition. Dated June 9, 1914.
Notice that J J Windham adjudged a bankrupt on December 31 1913 filed for discharge. A hearing is set before a U S Judge at the United States Court room in Atlanta Georgia on July 11 1914, at which interested parties may appear and show cause why discharge should not be granted. Clerk O C FullerDeputy N A Brown Co W Foy McLaughlin Shanks Attorneys for Bankrupt Adv 6 8 21.
A Sioux City Journal quip argues that journalism will not become a formal profession since everyone knows how to run a newspaper, reflecting common skepticism about formal training.
Texas writer J. Taylor Respess recalls a Southern trip through Ellaville Cedar Creek Butler Reynolds and more scenes of Georgia from May to June 1914. He notes contrasts between modern farming and old methods, greets old friends, visits churches and cemeteries, and laments continued rainfall hindering crops.
An old advertisement claims Dr Hobson's Eczema Ointment soothes red rough itchy skin on first application. It cites Mrs C A Einfeldt of Rock Island Illinois reporting nine years free from the ailment after use and offers a 40 cent price at a druggist.
An old advertisement promotes Foley’s Honey and Tar Compound for cough relief. The jingle touts immediate soothing action and chest relief, claims no opiates, and urges parents to buy from H. J. Porter in Butler, Georgia.
Ambry Aultman and Sam Martin attended preaching at Turners Chapel Sunday from Friday till Monday. Miss Emmie Lee Whittle of Rupert visits J. F. Funderburk this week. R S Vann moves his saw mill on Sheriff Beeland place. Frank Stringfellow and Jimi Tom Beeland catch a trout at McCants pond last Friday night. O O Vann visits Potterville weighing 11 1 2 pounds. Mrs Victoria Vann and children visit Potterville. We have enjoyed nice rains recently. Sam Martin purchases a new horse and buggy.
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