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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1919
Page
4
The Bainbridge Post-Search Light surveys readers on war savings stamps, public criticism of the regular army, and the map of Europe after the Great War. It notes political maneuvering around Georgia gubernatorial candidates, civic renewal needs, and farms diversifying to grow hogs and produce for self-supply amidst a favorable outlook for Georgia’s farmers.
The Meriwether Vindicator reprints W E Steed's Bullochville speech with Civil War statistics from C G Lee. It shows Northern enlistments at 2 778 304 versus 600 000 for the Confederacy, plus foreign and Black soldiers totaling 690 917 in the Federal army.
An encouraging piece argues that home ownership is attainable with a reasonable down payment and banking help. It urges readers to discuss options with bankers and stresses pride, stability, and long term value for a family and community. It ends with a poetic reference to a guiding homeward treasure.
The Andrews bill to provide a state highway system reaching every county seat is to be introduced next session. Judge T E Patterson endorses the measure, and Colonel Walter P Andrews of Atlanta is named as author while Brown Tyler resumes leadership of Conyers Times and Jack L Patterson shifts to Covington News.
A citizenry set the town’s fate by its character. The piece warns that merchants who cheat ruin reputation while fair, liberal conduct yields rewards. It urges readers to demand virtue from themselves and the community, noting the newspaper’s role in civic improvement.
The Wrigley Company states that the 3 percent war tax on chewing gum does not affect retail dealers or consumers. Manufacturers bear the tax, so prices for Spearmint Doublemint and Juicy Fruit should stay the same, keeping the jitney in place.
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