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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1918
Page
8
Dr Caldwell's Syrup Peps in The Perfect Laxative offers a free trial bottle by writing to Dr W B Caldwell at 458 Washington Street Monticello Illinois. The product claims to be free from opiates and narcotics and pleasant tasting.
The War Camp Community Service offers club rooms for soldiers, entertainments for the boys in khaki, outings for convalescents returning from France, and small but meaningful services for soldiers and their friends. It nears the intimate soldier life, aiding mental and physical comfort through its facilities. Its red circle emblem signals endless efforts benefiting thousands of servicemen and their relatives daily.
The Jewish Welfare Board leads morale work for American troops, linking Jewish soldiers in trenches and camps with home support. It aims to stiffen mental and moral fibre against "kultur" and seeks 400 workers including rabbis and professionals to join the effort.
A reflective quote notes that people in all professions curate outward appearances to influence perception and shape how others view them. The idea suggests widespread social performance behind earned status.
In Butler Georgia the weekly newspaper for October 1 1918 lists editor C E Benns publisher C E Benns business manager and owner C E Benns Mrs W N Benns N B Benns etc Farmers and Merchants Bank Butler Ga as large security holder. The sworn statement dated October 8 1918 verifies ownership and control.
W B Ingram guardian of Mary Ingram petitions to be discharged after fully discharging duties. Court cites all concerned to show cause by the first Monday in November 1918 why guardian should not receive Letters of Dismission. dated October 7, 1918.
The American Library Association has organized vast reading material shipments to American troops in France. Books magazines and newspapers are being distributed through the Y M C A Red Cross Knights of Columbus and the Salvation Army despite strained ocean transport facilities.
An advertisement urges readers to combat rheumatism by improving general health and purifying blood. It claims cod liver oil in Scott's Emulsion acts as a natural blood-maker and strengthens organs to expel impurities, noting many users in Bloomfield, ND have found relief.
A reported sighting describes a girl and her mother noting a dog with a license tag still on its collar. The girl proclaims in Scots about the tag, suggesting it remains attached.
Allied forces push forward across a fifty mile front from Rheims to the Meuse. French and United States troops drive the enemy northward despite strong resistance, capturing Berry-au-Back near the Aisne and gaining ground near Laon and Cham pagne while securing heights west of the Aire near Chatel Guehery.
Washington officials announce a mobilization plan with volunteer medical service corps to provide outside medical aid. Red Cross will supply nursing staff and emergency hospital supplies on request. All requests for aid go to the state health department which will coordinate with the Surgeon General and establish district officers to distribute personnel.
The house approved the administration emergency power bill with no opposition and sent it to the senate. It authorizes government acquisition of electric power plants and 175 million dollars to extend existing facilities Kaiser and Hindenburg Quarreling London. Field Marshal von Hindenburg has resigned after an emperor interview, claiming a large scale retreat is unavoidable. He has led the German staff since August 30, 1916, with sensational reports amid the latest six months.
The senate demands immediate rejection of German and Austrian armistice terms. Leaders say no peace talks while the war continues and victory by military means is required to secure the allies and humanity's cause.
The State of Georgia Executive Department proclaims a proposed constitutional amendment to create Cook County from part of Berrien County with Adel as county seat. The amendment, to be voted at the general election on November 5, 1918, would amend Paragraph 2. Sec. 1. Art. 11 of the Georgia Constitution if approved.
Georgia lawmakers propose adding Cook County by carving from Berrien and outlines its boundaries Adel as county seat. The measure asks voters at the November 1918 general election to ratify creating a statutory Cook County under existing laws and appointing county officers.
An old advertisement touts a cheap beauty treatment using two lemons and orchard white to make a facial lotion. It claims freckles fade with daily massaging for clear, soft, white skin and says the mixture is harmless and inexpensive.
A brief reflection on how contagion extends beyond disease to emotions and behaviors. It asks readers to consider what kind of contagion they carry—smiles, frowns, kindness, fault-finding, or temper—highlighting social influence in everyday interactions.
An old testimonial warns against calomel mercury pills and touts Jodson's Liver Tone as a safe vegetable alternative. The ad claims calomel causes sickness, cramps, and lost days, while Liver Tone supposedly cleanses the liver without side effects and is gentle enough for children.
A philosophical note on how personal action shapes daily happiness and the fortunes of others. It argues that while individuals cannot control fate, they decide their own mood and influence those around them through choices and conduct.
A Cincinnati authority warns that wearing high heels causes painful corns and urges using freezone from drugstores. A few drops on the corn supposedly relieves soreness and lifts the entire corn with no skin irritation, prompting readers to tell their wives.
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