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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1918
Page
4
A Thursday periodical page volleys satirical poems and clippings about Kaiser Bill, poets, and war time morale. It mocks prohibition, references Foch and Gotch, and includes jokes about peach growers, German sun, and Liberty Loans amid playful local banter.
L Wasley of Macon Illinois reports Chamberlains Cough Remedy as a favorite relief for colds and lung ailments. He notes personal use over many years and says it relieves symptoms promptly.
Estimates place German forces at about 5.3 million with 3.5 million on the Western Front. Total Allied numbers exceed 4 million, including France 3 million, Britain nearly as many, and American troops over half a million, possibly near a million. By fall, the Allies could outnumber the Central Powers in France, risking a defensive struggle unless additional help arrives.
British claims of over a thousand German aircraft downed since March highlight the scale of wartime air conflict. German raids on Paris and London, hospital bombings, and the armored two gun German machines underscore the enemy’s aerial fleet. The death of American ace Major Lufberry is explained as he faced a heavily armed German craft. Coal prices are cut ten cents per ton with expected consumer rise.
President Wilson urged giving to the Red Cross as a duty to humanity while reports from communities accuse some wealthy individuals of refusing support. The piece contrasts hardships faced by the poor with calls for charity and condemns hoarding wealth during wartime.
The article discusses large American troop presence in France and behind British lines in Flanders. It cites Lloyd George remarks, suggests a growing allied reserve force, and contemplates a possible decisive 1915 with a major offensive supported by American and Italian troops to drive Germans from their lines.
National applause greeted Provost Marshal General Crowder s plan to compel idlers and loafers to work or fight. The policy targets those in unnecessary occupations, mandating transfers to war industry and expanding the draft to include all workers above and below the draft ages. The aim is to maximize manpower as millions shed blood in the trenches.
A concise reflection on a prince of talent acknowledging the value in others. The statement emphasizes humility and the ability to identify and appreciate diverse abilities. It reads as a timeless maxim about leadership and collaborative excellence.
The piece notes a hot season raising demand for ice and announcing a new order-your-coal policy. It urges readers to plan for next winter, urging conservation and preparedness while acknowledging difficulty securing fuel and ice this summer. A call to keep trying as winter approaches is emphasized.
A vivid wartime speech declares the German assault along forty miles of the Western Front as the supreme effort of the year. It vows that Allied lines held by Foch, Petain, Haig and Pershing will resist and that the Allied advance will persist across Paris and the ports. The narrator emphasizes unbroken Allied resolve and the inevitable failure of the German drive.
The Macon Telegraph honors the high courage and steadfast faith of soldiers facing grim, desperate work. It says life is a pawn in a larger purpose, death a sacrifice for honor, and that the men will meet the test and keep the faith.
In this neighborhood commentary the author urges accountability for public duties. It argues that relying on one person like John to carry all tasks is unfair and insists everyone must contribute their share, stressing personal responsibility over others’ efforts.
The article notes American money in circulation averages about $50 per person, doubling Bryan’s first campaign era and tripling since the Civil War. Per capita wealth stands at $2,400 now, compared with $1,000 in 1896 and $500 in 1865, while money remains cheap yet hard to obtain and hold.
A editorial warns that the loafer is no longer merely a liability but a menace. It argues idleness is a crime against society and the State and asserts that labor is currently needed as never before in the history of the land.
A message from the Eatonton Messenger suggests the country moves toward universal women’s suffrage. If readers interpret the signs correctly, women will soon be allowed to vote nationwide, and opponents are urged to reconsider.
The Darien Gazette notes its 44 years of effort toward reforms and its commitment to continue the fight for better conditions. The piece emphasizes ongoing dedication to social improvements and community progress.
A Lumpkins Independent subscriber proposes exempting fishermen when addressing loiterers. The letter suggests policy considerations and local impacts, reflecting community concerns about public space use and fishing activities.
Prof George A Crabb of the State College of Agriculture warns that spreading fertilizer in multiple applications to prevent leaching has limited value on Piedmont soils with heavy subsoils. In sandy Coastal Plain soils nitrate sources demand caution as late season nitrogen can delay maturity and reduce cotton yield when boll weevils are present.
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