Local News Notes From The Butler Georgia Area
The Butler Herald reports local readers on state politics, cotton crop figures, and community updates including a straw ballot in Georgia for presidential preference, the lifting of flu in South Georgia cities, and changes in nearby newspapers. It notes the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People conference in Atlanta, medical updates on James Caldaway, and government insured mail matter refunds starting April 1. It also covers newspaper ownership changes in Harris County, and a memorial reflection on Confederate veterans and spouses.
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South Georgia
National Association For the ‘Advancement of Colored People
Atanta
Ang
Dorsey
Key
Atlanta
Growth of Cities Drives Rural Prosperity Look Local
A local reflection on census figures shows cities growing rapidly while rural areas face decline. The piece argues farm prosperity and county schools matter more than urban expansion, warning bigger cities raise food costs and urging support for farmers over town growth.
Stomach Trouble Lifts After Using Chamberlains Tablets
Theodore Sanford of Fenmore Michigan suffered seven years of stomach pain and sleepless nights from indigestion and constipation. After taking Chamberlains Tablets he can eat vegetables and fruit without pain or disturbance. The note urges others with indigestion or constipation to try the tablets, sold by all druggists. An Alabama man claims to have invented a pistol miniature to the machine gun with cartridges loaded in a long chain.
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Theodore Sanford
Fenmore
Mich
Alabama
Dodson's Liver Tone touted as safe calomel substitute
An old advertisement warns against calomel for liver issues and promotes Dodson's Liver Tone as a harmless vegetable alternative. It claims calomel can cause cramps nausea and salivation while Dodson's Liver Tone provides quicker, safer relief and is suitable for children.
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Dodson
Walking Sticks and Canes in Ancient Rome
The piece discusses the ban on canes in Rome under imperial edict except for patricians and notes women also carried canes. It mentions the cane as a symbol of aristocracy and hints at later fashion trends and enchanted exquises.
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Rome
The Steel Trust Case and The Supreme Court Ruling
A 1911 government suit against the Steel Trust sought dissolution of the giant corporation. The Supreme Court ruled four to three against dissolving it, prompting debate over obedience to law and government power. The government dropped further proceedings, noting the ruling as the law’s final expression.
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United States
Steel Trust
Supreme Court
Washington
Steel Corporation
America
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