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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1919
Page
8
A child explains a marble dispute with a German boy, Robbie, saying he had the most marbles. The mother recalls their father overseas exchanging bullets with the Germans and notes he is willing to let them live most of the bullets.
Dialogue reveals Mr. Woodson and Mr. Bronson discussing a daughter who has gone to a summer resort for graduation essay celebration. Bronson believes the outing will be beneficial after a formal accomplishment. The tone hints at light social commentary on youth and propriety in leisure.
A passing remark notes that the government issued the boy a steel shrapnel helmet. For the first time in his life he has a new hat he is not afraid someone will sit on.
An advertisement warns against calomel mercury causing illness and promotes Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe vegetable liver tonic. It claims calomel damages the body, while Dodson's product starts the liver without side effects and cannot upset the stomach.
D Blount of Tarrytown Georgia writes that at 75 he felt worn and weak with chills and pale skin but after taking Ziron his energy returned. He reports improved blood, better appetite, and clearer skin, attributing recovery to iron supplement Ziron.
The piece notes readers face higher taxes with six percent taken from income, forcing many to borrow to meet payments. It warns that wartime loan costs will add to the burden as government bills come due and tax revenue is required to repay later.
The fragment presents nonstandard wording. No clear event, person, or organization is identifiable. Content lacks concrete facts to summarize into a coherent news item.
Thirteen counties vote to raise 4.695 million dollars for road improvements, reflecting broad support for infrastructure funding across the state. The measure directs funds to local projects and promises increased maintenance and construction activity in multiple regions.
Reports show thirteen Georgia counties approving road bonds totaling 4 695 000 with 6 428 000 more set for May and June votes in twenty counties. Frank T Reynolds promotes good roads while tours resume in north Georgia counties.
The Curtiss aircraft delivers United States mail from Macon to Atlanta inaugurating the city’s first aerial mail run. Ordered by Otto Praeger, the flight marks the start of a three day test to establish permanent air mail between Atlanta and Macon. Lt. B. S. Thompson piloted from Macon at 10 17 to Candler Field, covering about eighty miles.
In Thomasville and Thomas county the coming season’s sweet potato yield is expected to be the largest yet. Growers plan to store and dry much of the crop for shipping as demand rises, with Barwick erecting a brick storage and drying house to handle timing of shipments for higher late-season prices.
A three year old girl visiting her aunt complained of a sore throat and, overhearing adults discuss homesickness, later asked the time and said she wanted to go home because the homesickness hurt.
Fragmentary ad copy describes applying drops to corns for painless removal. It promises fast relief, claiming the product lifts away sore corns with minimal discomfort and highlights a quick, soothing action. The wording is unclear but centers on Freezone as a remedy.
The text explains how conscription empowered Napoleon to wage gigantic wars. After losing the Russian campaign, he raised another army nearly as large, proving the tool's pivotal role. Other nations, driven by necessity, adopted conscription as well, making it a general practice across Europe.
An advertisement asserts local applications cannot cure catarrhal deafness and promises one hundred dollars for any case not cured by Hall rrh Medicine. The text explains deafness results from Eustachian tube inflammation and urges systemic treatment. It cites Toledo and a medical advertiser.
Georgia Taylor county notices cite C F Fickling as applicant for permanent Letters of Administration on the A S Wallace estate. Creditors and next of kin are summoned to appear at the Ordinary A H Riley's office within the legal period to show cause why administration should not be granted. Witness dated May 5 1919.
Mrs. Lee Watson applies for twelve months support from the estate of deceased B. Watson. Appraisers have filed their return. All concerned must show cause before the Court of Ordinary on the first Monday in June 1919 why the application should not be granted. This 5th day of May 1919.
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