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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1918
Page
7
Cottonwood Texas October 3 1918 a Texas correspondent laments drought and crop failure while Spanish influenza spreads warnings from nearby towns Baird and Cross Plains and a note of aging life and service to the country ends with signature J Taylor Respess.
Infant care advice ad notes BABYEASA bowel stomach and teething troubles. Druggists sell and recommend it. T. P. Marshall, manufacturing chemist, Atlanta, Georgia.
A letter from Savannah Missouri dated October 12 1916 asserts Chamberlains Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy cured flux and dysentery in a single use and reaffirms its usefulness after later attacks. The author urges neighbors to know what to do in similar circumstances and notes wide recommendation among locals.
A six year old mare with mule colt is available for work in harness under saddle or to plow. Apply to M. J. Trapp in Reynolds, Georgia.
The Sun Brothers travel by train to Reynolds arriving Oct 22 with a wide act list including elephants seals aerialists contortionists and clowns led by Billy Zanfret. A special noontime free attraction on the show grounds is touted as a great European thriller.
Local notes from Wesley feature visits among An tioch Howard and Talbotton residents. Highlights include Miss Genie Wells at home of Mr C C Royal, Rev L A Harrell's services, and Orphan’s Day collection near 47 dollars. Master Guy Adams sick. Water works installed at C C Heath home.
A brief tribute frames resilience with Irving’s quote about minds rising above misfortune. The line underscores the article’s theme of perseverance and intellectual strength.
Hon. Gordon Saussy of Savannah delivered an eloquent nominating speech at the state convention, presenting Governor Hugh Dorsey as Georgia’s choice. He invoked American revolutionary memory, cited Woodrow Wilson and the Monroe Doctrine, and urged unity and leadership as the nation faces war and postwar challenges.
Seed rye and Fulgrum oats offered for sale by J. C. Burrus and Son in Rupert Georgia. Local buyers invited to contact the seller for details and pricing on available quantities.
The Howard School reports returning students and a new pupil, Joe Brown, bringing enrollment to 45. Pupils sold peanuts to raise money for a water cooler but more work is needed. The staff paused regular lessons Friday afternoon for a special activity. Ethel Hand led geography contest with Fred Vanlandingham second. Marie Hickman won the word making contest with Mary Purvis and Marie Brown tied for second.
Miss Ella Walker of Talbotton spent Sunday with Mrs. J. R. Williams. Miss Sadie Arrington of Talbotton visited homefolks for the weekend. Mrs. O. O. Brown and daughter of Tangent are visiting here this week. Mr. Walter Jenkins of Americus was here last week. Mrs. J. R. Martin of Macon visits her daughter, Mrs. G. W. Averett. Mr. P. F. Vanlandingham reports his son Herman arrived overseas. Mrs. J. F. Parker of Alabama was a visitor at the Hart home. Messrs F. R. Purvis and W. C. Childs attended the Western association at Gay. Miss Janie Neisler visits relatives at Butler.
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