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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1911
Page
4
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Reads like a miscellany from a Georgia newspaper. Mentions 1912 presidential prospects Diaz resignation, Canadian reciprocity hearings, a Mary Baker Eddy monument plan, and proposed Georgia state division into North and South sections. Also covers entomology effort against a boll weevil like pest in Tattnall county, cough remedies, and political jockeying for the U S Senate pro tem post with Bacon Gallinger Clapp alignments.
Gov Eed Smith urges county officials to center the school as a community hub linking home and school. He proposes broader rural education, larger State College of Agriculture bulletins, and teaching staff salaries raised to attract qualified teachers. He emphasizes local taxation and prompt teacher pay to enable this program.
The passage in the House last week of the farmers free list bill is hailed as a masterful Democratic achievement and a beginning of better times for the nation. It aims not to cover all tariff revision needs but to provide cheaper food to the people and cheaper implements and supplies for farmers. The framers limited the bill to address clearly identified pacific ills without trespassing on government revenues.
A West Coast factory official recalls his Chicago job hunt from a 1920s era story. He spotted a blind ad in a Chicago paper and used a large red envelope to stand out. The envelope led the manager to hire him after he demonstrated initiative and originality.
In case of abuse or scald what would you do to relieve the pain. Such injuries are liable to occur in any family and everyone should be prepared for them. Chamberlain's Salve applied on a soft cloth will relieve the pain almost instantly and unless the injury is very severe will cause the parts to heal without leaving a scar. For sale by Butler Drug Co. Butler J. G. Hill Reynolds.
A sharp observation notes that a man who cheats others is surprised to receive unfair treatment in return, signaling a karmic reversal about integrity and trust.
The piece asks whether readers possess true merit to critique others while measuring their own virtue. It explores ethical accountability and personal integrity in moral action.
State headlines report near four thousand dollars raised for a monument to Senator A B Clay. Georgia Masons meet in Athens. Oscar Wills sought in Alabama escapes Columbus officers. Brunswick firm wins Panama crosstie contract for 222000 ties. Colum buses weighs pool room legislation for minors. J C Hunter spared from hanging for 30 days. Oklahoma City chosen for 1914 Methodist conference. Monroe county farmers plan mass meeting on boll weevil fight. Geo H Richter resigns from Central of Georgia Railway. Ware Progress Co to build a $100000 peach canning factory in Americus. Lucy Cobb Institute announces 1955 commencement May 26–29. Peonage indictment hits Pulaski county officials. Thomas B Slade to lease Warm Springs property for two years with major improvements. Georgia Florida lines to Adel to build $10000 depot. Mrs Nancy E Fean sues two insurance companies over death benefits. Four Fulton indictments target Mrs Rachael Lynn over infant murders. Grand jury contemplates case outcomes given her age and health.
Local ad promotes Dr Kings New Life Pills claiming they kill a merciless murderer appended to digestion. The copy asserts the pills gently stimulate the stomach liver and bowels to prevent appendicitis and relieve constipation headaches biliousness and chills for 25 cents at City Drug Store.
A humorous exchange reveals Mrs Powers-I recalling wedding remarks and Mr Powers betting a hundred on memory. The banter shows affection and playful rivalry over commitments and recollections.
E C U Bruffey of the Atlanta Constitution staff wrote a book on the Stripling case. It traces events from the Cornett shooting through the governor’s inaction to Stripling’s imprisonment. Bruffey visited the jail at Columbus and the Barris county tragedy site with a photographer to capture views. A portion of net profits will go to the ex-chief on the state farm.
Mrs Walter D Lamar of Macon is named matron of honor for the United Sons of Confederate Veterans at the Little Rock reunion on May 18. Commander in Chief Clarence J Owens bestowed the honor. Mr and Mrs Lamar will travel to Little Rock then Hot Springs.
An advertisement touts Bucklens Arnica Salve as a world class remedy with lifetime success for sores eyes sprains ulcers eczema burns boils scalds cuts corns and cold sores. It claims piles are cured and sells for 25 cents at City Drug Store.
All lands belonging to the undersigned are posted and registered in the clerk's office. The property includes 160 acres off lot 92, 25 acres off lot 69, and 175 acres off lot 68, all land on those lots south of Beaver Creek. Trespassing is strictly prohibited and violators will be vigorously prosecuted. J J WisnpuaM
Petition to incorporate the Butler Water Works Company in Taylor County Georgia seeks a twenty year charter with stock of 2100 dollars fully paid, capital may rise to 20000 dollars, to operate water supply systems and related assets. Petition filed by Scandrett Rawls Steed Benns Garrett Edwards and Edwards with Walter Esteed as attorney. CT Montfort Clerk confirms copy on file April 10 1911.
The list names Butler city officials led by Mayor F M Montfort and council members J J Windham T F Layfield M L Riley J Cox M R Pay. It also details J P and N P officers for multiple G M Courts and districts, plus lodge leaders for Masons Odd Fellows Woodmen and R A M with meeting nights.
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