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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1916
Page
4
A mosaic of brief items notes rains blessing in the county, the capitol move to Macon, and slangy quips on politics weather and society. Mentions 180 girls at Georgia Normal College and a Bull Moose delegate from Reynolds.
The Pearson Tribune now issued weekly from Pearson with a new printing plant. Lovie Pharr serves as editor. The Macon News criticizes a man for staring at a lady's ankle, suggesting he ought to be locked up.
Details for moving the state capital to Macon have been left to a committee of about twenty businessmen of Macon. Eighty members of the legislature have declared themselves in favor giving the people of the state an opportunity to vote on the question.
The weekly press of the state shows greater interest in the suffrage and related issues than in the governor’s race. Editors from smaller papers acknowledge a real live story in the suffrage debate, signaling curiosity and concern about the political topic.
The Dalton Citizen argues that Hugh Dor sey’s gubernatorial bid will highlight the Frank case, provoke strife among the public, and stir passions, proving he is not fit for the office.
The Southern Baptist convention at Asheville voted for national prohibition and approved fundraisers of 800000 dollars for foreign missions and 600000 dollars for home missions. Our Baptist friends are to be congratulated for their action in both matters.
The Bull Moose faction renews calls for Theodore Roosevelt while the G O P closes ranks in opposition. Analysts say neither camp can secure a decisive victory for him amid growing party realignment.
The Montgomery Monitor notes Villa may surrender as Jesse Mercer has organized a thousand men from the Fitzgerald woods to Jesup, a force seen as pressuring Villa to yield.
Hon Joseph E Pottle plans his opening address in Warrenton his native town The candidate is praised for virtues but the piece suggests he may regret starting his campaign for governor.
The executive committee at the Macon meeting removes the Democratic label from the September primary to be held on the 12th. The article notes voters with white skin can vote, while many in the state do not speak or act like Democrats, quoting the Oglethorpe Echo and Brother Shack.
Community chatter echoes in Cherokee Advance and Walton Tribune about open arms and chances for romance, with mention of lively social spots and the inviting atmosphere around the soda fountain as warm weather arrives.
A Talbotton New Era item from Butler reports Charley Benns of The Butler Herald may be in Florida or on the Satilla River fishing, noting he is a capable newspaper man and now a fisherman. The note plays on Benns's interests with a wink.
A committee member at a June ceremony warned graduates about unequal labor at home. He challenged girls not to let brothers do all work and urged boys not to avoid chores, saying the school should not teach dependence or spoil practical duties.
Hon. Walter E. Steed spoke at closing exercises of the Third District Agricultural and Mechanical school in Americus. The Americas Times-Recorder praised the address for its force and focus on duty in civic and social life.
Swainsboro editors reveal George H. Long as the editorial writer for the Macon Telegraph. The piece notes Long's seven years in Macon, his Canadian Methodist father, and that the true authorship often goes to others, as ownership and signatories label them editors.
Instructions warn members to keep accurate cost records for corn oats hay and cotton crops. Measurements must be certified by agents or approved witnesses. Exhibit requirements include ten ears of corn three small oat sheaves one pound oats three small hay bales and one lint cotton bale with seed. Awards total 100 points across yield profit exhibit and report.
The article extols Foley's Honey and Tar Compound as the original cough syrup with a proven reputation. It claims universal satisfaction and curing numerous coughs colds croup and whooping cough, urging public trust in Foley's brand.
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