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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1913
Page
1
Atlanta May 2 A fight for free school books in Georgia public schools is likely at the next legislature. Rep McCrory of Schley county has drafted a measure directing the state to publish its own textbooks and furnish them to all schools. The cost now falls on the people, pressing hardest on poor rural families with scarce cash.
Congressman Charles K R Crisp of the Third district delivered a major speech in the House in Washington on April 28. He urged downward tariff revision and focused on the income tax provision, recalling his 1896 advocacy for a constitutional amendment to authorize an income tax. His remarks drew close attention and generous applause.
An 19th century household remedy advert touts DARBY S PROPHYLactIC FLUID as curing cramp colic instantly curing nauseated stomach healing cuts wounds and sores and destroying germs in the sick room. It states internal and external use and a price of 50 cents per bottle sold by City Drug Store.
A quirky tip suggests fermenting a bottle of ketchup to create a brass polish. The process claims the fermented ketchup easily polishes brass or tinware, offering an unusual household remedy.
The magistrate asks why the accused broke into a home in daytime. The reply cites having several others to cover that evening. The exchange hints at a tied motive or scheduling conflict behind the crime.
A Wireless operator declares plans to have a few words with a friend over a trivial dispute as he readies to adjust his instrument, signaling a tense moment.
Chattanooga outlines events for the United Confederate Veterans and Sons of Veterans reunion from May 26 to May 29, detailing meetings, parades, receptions, and a landmark unveiling of Alabama and Florida monuments. Also listed are Baby Ease teething ads and Hoke Smith bills on rural carrier pay and postal savings bank interest rates in Atlanta.
Atlanta frantic journalism bursts with extras as Mary Phagan tragedy grips city. The Georgian offers 500 dollars for exclusive info on the killer, followed by the Constitution posting a 1000 dollar reward the next day.
Terrific north wind roughens skin causing chapped hands and lips. Bucklen's Arnica Salve advertised to heal, soften skin and treat cold sores burns boils sores ulcers cuts bruises and piles. Only 25 cents at City Drug Store. Adv.
Col W A Huff of Macon declares he will issue a pamphlet within ten days attacking Judge Mary Speer. He says the pamphlet will contain charges to be presented to Congress for impeachment and notes prior fiery letters and a contempt ruling. Speer signed a final decree in a fourteen year bankruptcy case, which Huff says will be appealed while he publishes another letter to the judge.
The Perry Home Journal says Houston county will show an agricultural exhibit at the Georgia State Fair next fall. Mr W C Lewis, the county's government demonstration agent, plans the display, aiming for first prize. Readers are urged to cooperate, gathering the finest specimens of all farm products for the single best exhibit.
An 1842 New Orleans banquet paid Henry Clay one dollar per plate. The copy promotes King’s New Life Pills as a remedy for stomach trouble radiation and various disorders. Claims easy safe cure and lists City Drug Store price at 25 cents.
Americus May 2 The Windsor hotel a handsome modern structure in southern Georgia was seriously damaged by fire at 520 this morning Flames began on the fifth floor used as sample rooms Defective wiring is believed to have started the blaze Firefighters confined the flames to the fifth floor sparing the rest of the building The mansard slate roof over the affected section was destroyed
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