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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1918
Page
6
Butler and surrounding county entries record numerous social visits and purchases. Reads list of guests from Macon, Columbus, Texas, Florida and Georgia towns. monogram apple vinegar, prunes, mackerel offered for sale. popcorn forage prices noted. Chautauqua tickets advertised. several residents travel for family or health reasons, plus a church rectification and upcoming baseball game.
County Commissioners approved a U S government and State Agricultural plan to eradicate the cattle tick by dipping. Vats will be built countywide with dipping to begin in spring 1919 after survey work in July and August and vat construction later this year. The tick free effort aims to protect cattle and notes the county will become tick free after necessary trials and approvals.
Butler residents are urged to attend Sunday School and preaching at the Methodist Church next Sunday. A tribute to Mother will be paid, with white roses worn in memory. Dr. Cady preaches at 8:30 p.m. under the Taylor County chautauqua tent. all are invited. Pastor L. A. Harrell.
Sam offers real bargains on all stock of General Merchandise. Conducting a special sale for the next thirty days with everything priced for cash at reduced rates. J J Eason.
Mrs C W Bazemore and her young daughter visited relatives in Jacksonville Florida for several days. The trip was shortened due to the child’s illness. Mr Bazemore went to Jacksonville and returned with his family Friday night. The child has improved since returning home.
A Cameron notice announces a limited sale offer running May 2 to May 11. For every $10 cash purchase customers receive one half ticket for the Taylor County Chautauqua. for every $20 cash purchase, one whole ticket is given free.
A local auto service advertises Tam at your service for rides in a nice car. Special pricing on long trips and affordable rates for short trips. The note invites repeat business and is signed by J J Eason.
One hundred bushels or more good ear corn for sale. For further information apply to Brawls in Butler, Georgia.
Two sacks of North Carolina peanuts available in hand and ready for delivery. Customer can order now and J J Eason will deliver to Butler upon phone request.
Help the war effort by investing in Liberty Bonds and Thrift Stamps. Buy dry goods and shoes with confidence as these notes highlight safe wartime savings and prudent consumer choices to support national needs.
Local notes highlight Butler’s big chautauqua with Capp's Orchestra and daily attendance urged. Mentions of visitors, farm dates, and regional events fill the page along with notices of military service and local shipments from Peach growers.
L. J. Wainwright advertises cash buys for chickens, turkeys, eggs and butter from Taylor County farmers. He offers the best market price and invites producers to contact Mosley Neisler's Mill or Peters? Daniel Rogers at Butler to receive and pay cash for all produce on his behalf.
The hotel at Miona Springs will open May 15 and invites visitors. The notice notes fried chicken suppers served on Tuesday and Friday nights. MISS HENLEY signs the message.
Despondency described as a common result of constipation. The remedy suggested is Cham berslain s Tablets, noted as easy to take and pleasant in effect for women in Butler Georgia.
A school board member addresses students urging not only to read good books but also to own them so access is constant. He recalls working all night as a youth to buy books and rising early to read. The remarks emphasize lifelong reading habits and personal library building.
J L Easley of Macon Illinois praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as his sister’s favorite for colds on the lungs during the past fifteen years. He says he has used it himself for colds and it always gave prompt relief.
A compact note reflects on the value of daily thought creation and understanding, mentioning Varlyle in a concise, period-appropriate voice. The item reads like a brief editorial aside or personal musing suitable for a small publication.
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