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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1920
Page
6
A Mexican river guard shot a dog smuggler in El Paso as a canine reportedly ferried four bottles of tequila across the Rio Grande nightly. Customs officers traced the dog’s routine, with signal lights from both banks guiding the animal on its dawn treks, evading capture repeatedly.
J W Priest a mining man arrived from Santa Marta Colombia to New York claiming a new gold region has been discovered. He visited Cardagna landed on Magdalena river traveled 250 miles upriver and 65 miles overland reaching vast gold fields said to be undeveloped and rich though lacking transit facilities.
A women's society famed for entertaining soldiers contemplates shifting plans as Luella laments lack of dance partners now that all the soldiers have returned. The demure guest questions if anyone will attend with the new social crowd.
Rifle stock from Belleau Wood to the Argonne once carried by marines will be issued to new recruits after refinish at the Chicago depot. The worn but cared for firearms will be repaired and issued to inspire fighters who have yet to participate in the war effort.
A young girl aged seven pretends to read from her Chatterbox and, when the guest asks where dolls are, admits she was on the wrong page. She then turns pages and locates the correct section, saying it is over here.
A Knox Guild of Design and Crafts demonstration in London showcased vivid results from simple dyeing methods. Woolen staffs woven by guild members were colored with privet bracken gorse and other plants and even soot from the chimney yielding a striking old gold tint.
Canned peaches pears and pineapple feature in simple desserts with whipped cream or egg foam sauces. The guide offers Peach and Cream, Raspberry Foam, Pineapple Whip, Blackberry Loaf, and Cherry steamed cakes, all served with cream and ornamental garnishes.
Quote by C P Gilman highlighting sacrifice in war and call to women to contribute to peace and progress through work and governance. The line urges societal effort to ensure security and improvement beyond wartime sacrifices.
Maple sugar recipes for junket parfait tapioca candy and more. directions for custards, foams, and confections using maple syrup sugar and nuts. includes maple junket maple parfait maple tapioca maple candy with vanilla and eggs.
A returning serviceman lauds French peasant thrift and domestic efficiency noting peasants cook a full meal over an open wood fire with minimal wood, contrasting with New England thrift and cleanliness. He emphasizes their resourcefulness and frugality in France.
Wanted 10 000 bushels Porto Rico sweet potatoes for U S No 1 grading between Oct 1 and Nov 15 1920. For details contact Planters Products Company Montezuma Ga. Tybrisa will open May 15 with enlarged dance area Jacobson's orchestra and updated facilities. Hotel Tybee opens May 20 under Captain Edgar L Hinton with extensive renovations and new staff.
Edward goes to a shop for oysters and learns they are sold by measure not pound. He asks for two pounds, the dealer says only by measure, and the boy replies with two yards.
Season excursion tickets go on sale daily May 15 to August 31 1920 with return restricted to September 30 1920 Sunday excursion tickets available from Augusta and intermediate points May 30 to September 5 1920 both inclusive valid for Sundays only on Seashore Trains Sunday Seashore trains run between Augusta
Leaves Augusta at 6 05 a m arrives Savannah 11 00 a m. Leaves Augusta to Savannah at 6 05 a m. Leaves Savannah 9 30 p m. Arrives Augusta 2 15 p m standard 75th meridian time. Central Gar R. and J Robinson general passenger agent.
Advert says a buyer seeks 20 000 bushels of Porto Rico No 1 at Mauk Georgia between October 1 and November 15 1920 with cash market from wagon for details.
The advertisement promotes Bayer as the genuine Aspirin with "Bayer Tablets of Aspirin" in a Bayer package with directions for colds, pain, headache, neuralgia, lumbago and rheumatism. It claims the drug is prescribed by physicians for nineteen years and notes handy 12 tablet tins costing a few cents with Bayer as the trademark.
Plutarch advised the emperor to begin government within himself and foundation in rightful control of his temper. The passage emphasizes self-control duty and common sense as guiding principles.
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