This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 18 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1911
Page
4
The Butler newspaper lists advertising rates and policy for obituaries and local ads. It notes Chamberlains Cough Remedy and Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets as recommended folk medicines and mentions upcoming Chamber of Commerce events in Macon and Atlanta. The piece includes notes on a dirty boy, a teacher letter, and general health tips relevant to families.
Mr R O Eagle of this town has devised an automatic syrup skimmer and cleaner. The device uses a percolator principle to remove all trash from syrup as it boils, returning clean syrup to the boil. Demonstrations are hoped for soon after successful testing reported by the Valdosta Times. A Washington Indiana item quips editors face rough days from printer’s errors and boarding house quirks.
The piece argues Georgia’s public schools improve steadily with more state aid and rising local taxes. It notes teachers need better training and salaries paid on time to attract qualified staff. Agricultural colleges receive praise for boosting the state’s progress and farm life overall. the outlook foresees statewide improvements.
Advice for treating minor burns or scalds using Chamberlain's Salve applied on a soft cloth to relieve pain and prevent scarring. Sold by Butler Drag Co. Butler J. G. Hill Reynolds. The ad ends with a didactic line about giving others a square deal.
After a tight second ballot at the United Confederate Veterans convention in Little Rock Macon Ga won the 1912 reunion site over Houston Tex Chattanooga and Jacksonville were forced to withdraw support. Officers elected include Gen George i Gordon commander in chief and Bennett H Young and J C Irvin Walker as department leaders. A Confederate ball closed the reunion with a Taft greeting telegram officially approved.
A fragmentary item markets Dr King’s New Life Pills as a cure for constipation and related ailments, mentioning City Drug Store. The piece also includes two unrelated quotes about engagement and marriage, with brief social banter. The text references Mrs C W Howser enjoying roasting ears.
The Georgia Grand Lodge of Knights of Pythias elected officers on Thursday morning with George T. Cann of Savannah chosen as grand chancellor. James W. Austin of Atlanta became grand vice chancellor and other officers including grand master at arms H M Stanley and grand outer guard John P Chaney were elected. Next lodge convention will be held in Augusta.
Thousands take advantage of a Woodworth Co offer for a free experimental package of senpine a remedy claimed to cure asthma hay fever bronchitis and catarrh sent to all who request it. The note says the faculty from Vienna University developed it and that many have found relief regardless of duration or climate.
An elderly man reflects on his family's welfare. He cites his wife’s constant worry for their children and names each child’s situation. He notes she fears loss, yet trusts the Lord to care for them despite her anxieties.
The advertisement touts Bucklens Arnica Salve as a cure for sores eyes sprains ulcers eczema barns boils cuts corns and piles. It claims forty years of astounding cures and lists 25 cents price at City Drug Store.
Land ownership notice posted in the clerk's office lists 160 acres off lot 92 25 acres off lot 69 and 175 acres off lot 68 south of Beaver Creek. Trespassing is prohibited and violators will be prosecuted. Signed by J. J. Windham.
Columbus authorities captured Sam Swatson a Black man during Christmas week for a heinous crime and he has been convicted. He will be executed by hanging in Atlanta on June 2.
Reports from Cedertown and Macon note a Green County farmer’s wife died by self inflicted gunshot while husband worked away. Charley Bailey of Macon died from morphine overdose in personal crisis. Two notes blamed gambling for Bailey in the tragedy. Felton B Knight, a former Democratic messenger, dies at Fort Bord New Mexico. Perry plans a July first bond election for electric lights. Taird District Agricultural College Americus commencement last night with Hon. J Pope Brown speaker. Exhibits promised daily. dormitory overtaxing but expansion planned.
Ten reasons urged by Omaha Trade Exhibit favor home patronage. Emphasizes price duplicability, saver purchases, satisfaction guarantees, local taxation support, community value, mutual aid, fiscal ties to local markets, civic duty, and keeping dollars circulating to boost property values.
May 4 advert in the Home Journal announced flat class hay for sale and by May 10 the entire 134 tons were sold and delivered six miles to the railroad depot. WN Gilbert of Elko grew the hay mixed crab grass and pea vines, bought by a Macon wholesale grocer at 2000 dollars per ton. The haulday total included 13 1 2 tons moved in one day to Giovanna, with six mules and three wagons, averaging 8250 pounds per load. The chain gang road work boosted daily capacity and supports bonds for roads in Taylor county.
Petition from R A Scangrett and others to form the Butler Water Works Company in Taylor County Georgia seeks charter, 2100 dollar capital, up to 20000 with stock at 100 each, office in Kutier, power to issue notes and bonds, 20 year term with renewal, to wind up by two thirds stock vote, attorney Walter E Steed.
Report lists excursion fares via Central of Georgia Railway to Atlanta Augusta Evansville Jacksonville Knoxville Little Rock Monteagle and Sewanee for various society and church gatherings in 1911 Fares from Georgia points apply complete fare details and sale dates available from ticket agents Also a health note promoting Chamberlain Stomach and Liver Tablets with a free sample offer at Butler Drug Co Reynolds and Hill Reynolds.
Butler and Reynolds GA area officials churches lodges and schedules outlined. City leaders include Mayor J A Matthews and council members Hodges Neisler Ricks Cranghon Marshall with various districts. Churches host regular services. Masonic and Woodmen lodges meet monthly. trains pass to Columbus Macon.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.