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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1917
Page
7
Law Notes quotes Justice Riddell of Ontario's high court in a habeas corpus custody dispute. The opinion acknowledges that even a devoted father may tolerate crying infants to avoid unnecessary sleep disruption, noting this is not unprecedented in tender fatherhood.
Daily Thought quotes Thomas Carlyle on work as honorable and idleness as dishonorable. The message emphasizes labor as a guiding ethic reflected in our fore heads and doorposts and carried by the waves.
An advertisement explains nervousness as a sign of a failing nervous system and recommends Scott’s Emulsion as a nourishing tonic. The copy claims the product is alcohol free and promotes blood refreshment to support nerve cells and overall health, citing Levatt & Bowne of Bloomsfield New Jersey.
A young man on the Killearn moor in Scotland escaped injury during a thunderstorm as his hair was singed by a lightning flash. He was bareheaded and soaked, but survived the incident without further harm.
Georgia readers get a digest of local and state events. Plans for creating Wilson county with Fort Valley as seat. a $2 million shipyard to be built at Brunswick. a fatality from lightning near Sharon. Seifert McRae, 14, killed in Macon. 6-year-old Newnan girl struck by lightning. Liberty Loan returns totaling 57,783,650. July 17 hearing on blanket freight-rate rise. Southern districts report.
An advertisement for Freezone corn remover claims painless relief for corns and calluses. It describes applying a few drops to tender areas, with instant soreness relief and quick loosening of the corn or callus for easy lifting.
A brief quotation from Emerson reflects on how opposition strengthens individuals who face crisis. It portrays leaders who remain calm, rise refreshed, and welcome threat as a guiding, almost beloved force. The contrast highlights courage and resilience amid danger.
Dodson's Liver Tone replaces calomel as a safe, pleasant tasting vegetable remedy. Local druggists report strong sales with a 50 cent bottle guaranteed to restore liver function and relieve constipation without the aftereffects of calomel. If not effective, money back. Take a spoonful at night for morning relief.
An exchange on capital punishment and capital letters underscores language choices. The speaker rejects capital punishment in any form and criticizes using capital letters as emphasis in speech or writing.
A home remedy blends juice of two lemons with three ounces of orchard white to make a quarter pint skin lotion. Strain to remove pulp and store. apply daily to face neck arms and hands to bleach and beautify the complexion.
A saying contrasts physical courage that risks danger with moral courage that defies public opinion, noting how each type of bravery can shape a person differently. The quote emphasizes inner resolve over external risk.
An advertisement asserts deafness stems from inflamed Eustachian tube mucous and offers one hundred dollars for a catarrh caused case cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. It explains treatment via constitutional remedies and mentions Toledo Ohio company F J Cheney & Co and Druggists selling Hall’s Family Pills for constipation.
The New York Sun reviews a Journal of the American Medical Association article arguing that bacteria on paper money and books pose little risk. It notes that bank tellers, post office mouthpieces, and disinfected books show minimal or no disease transmission, with occasional exceptions in specially infected items.
A London Times writer analyzes evidence on Napoleon Bonaparte’s height. The article reviews post mortem details by Antomarchi and Darling, noting French and English measurement units and concluding Darling’s five feet seven inches is plausibly accurate.
The New York Mail notes that 24 percent of Americans are in school, either as pupils or teachers, calling schooling the nation’s greatest industry. It cites comparatives: Germany 20 percent, Britain 19 percent, France 17 percent, and states 23.5 million people enrolled nationwide, portraying education as an army of hope for America’s future.
The article discusses future shoe materials, noting paper leather as a promising base. A German process converts long fiber paper into pulp, colors it, adds glycerine and non drying oils for flexibility, and waterproofs with shellac. Grain texture is imitated by pressing in a leather pattern.
A quirky exchange shows a couple debating extra expenditures. Mrs Torkins proposes proceeding and makes Charley a committee observer to judge if the experiment succeeds. The line captures domestic negotiation and a playful planning moment.
A short aphorism notes that friendship is strengthened by frequent handshakes. It emphasizes practical, simple gesture as a cordial bond in social ties.
An advertisement touts Argo-Phos as a cheap, effective tonic to build weight, restore color, and enhance the figure. It claims many physicians endorse the formula and that women can gain up to 25 pounds in weeks with a pharmacist or direct order from the Argo Laboratories in Atlanta, Georgia.
An English scientist suggests distinct heart rhythms influence handwriting so strongly that enlarged samples could reveal unique personal patterns. The claim links physiology to writing style, implying potential biometric identity through amplified penmanship.
A Atlanta company promotes Cocotone Skin Whitener made with coconut oil claiming skin whitening in days with no evidence of treatment. It promises improved complexion for dark or freckled skin and offers a 25 cent mail order with payment to The Cocotone Co. for an ounce.
J H ee administrator of the estate of Mrs L E V Whatley deceased files a petition showing he has fully administered the estate in Taylor County Georgia. The court is to cite all persons interested to show cause why he should not be discharged and receive letters of dismission on the first Monday in July 1917. Dated June 6 1917. Ordinary A H Riley.
A reflective daily thought notes that much happiness comes from avoiding battles rather than fighting them. The saying praises restraint and self mastery as a path to peace.
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