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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1917
Page
2
Reynolds life notes from Oct 10 1917 record visits sales and social events. The column lists residents visiting nearby towns, theater and film updates, church gatherings, wartime service announcements, and local business ads including crop prices and cabbage plants. It mentions Camp Gordon Wheeler and Camp Wheeler, Optician Charles A. Green visiting October 15, and multiple civic social items.
Mrs Foster Ong announces the marriage of her daughter Edith Lucile to Dr Willis Flagg Abbey on Wednesday October 3 1917 in Chicago Illinois. After November 1 they will reside at Hartford Connecticut.
A Musu Theatre will close for the county fair in Butler next week, remaining shut all week except Saturday night October 20 with a special showing. Montgomery and Walker announce the schedule and urge patrons not to miss the closing event.
E W Cook of Reynolds Georgia advertises ceiling flooring weather boarding shingles windows and doors with price inquiries.
Experience shows that the experience of many outweighs that of one. Thousands have used Chamberlains Cough Remedy for coughs and colds with the best results. It is a thoroughly reliable preparation, prompt, effective, and pleasant to take.
The Reynolds Woman’s Improvement Club met with Mrs. Maggie Beall on Oct 3. Mrs C B Marshall and Bonnie Newsome were chosen to attend the state convention of the Woman’s Federated Clubs in Augusta. Seven new members joined. committees formed. social and literary items noted. next meeting planned for Nov 7 with Mrs R A Hinton as hostess. press reporter Mrs Dorthy Paris Strong.
Morning session outlines include a devotional at 10:00 by Rev J R Blair and 10:15 talk on year round Sunday schools by W F Weaver. 10:35 home department role by Rev C Moore. 10:25 song. 11:00 banner Sunday School update by M A Chapman. 11:10 progress review with division president rolling the school. 11:20 sermon by Rev W H Emerson.
Devotional services led by Rev. M. T. Gaultney at 1 45 pm. At 2 pm Rev. John Locke speaks on the duty of parents to the Sunday School. 2 25 pm song. 2 30 pm Mrs A S Wallace discusses the advantage of elementary work. 2 50 pm open discussion for suggestions to improve Sunday School efficiency. Adjourn.
Dr. Walter B. Swift reports control exercises for shaking paralysis in 1916. Slow, 15 minute sessions three times daily show improvement in cases, including a woman with vowel sounds to steady voice tremor. Exercises require slow movements, no clothing constriction, and physician guidance to tailor routines.
A local household reports Tanlac improving the health of a bedridden relative. After three bottles, she sleeps well, gains weight, eats normally, and shows brighter spirits. A neighbor and Miss Ansel Westbrooks endorse the medicine, noting its positive impact and wide availability in Butler and nearby towns.
The A B and A railroad offers excursion fares to Atlanta Georgia for the Southeastern Fair. Tickets are on sale October 11 to 19 with a return limit October 24. From Junction City the fare is 3 dollars and 50 cents with equally low fares from other stations. Inquiries may be made with A B and A ticket agents or W W Croxton G P A Atlanta Ga.
The Texas Wonder tonic claims to dissolve gravels cure diabetes and rheumatism regulate bladder issues in adults and children. If unsatisfactory you receive a full refund via mail with a one dollar payment. Advertising copy from Dr. F W Hall of St. Louis listing testimonials and drugstore availability.
A reflective note argues that importance, not quantity, should guide estimates and priorities, urging focus on meaningful impact over sheer counts. It emphasizes deliberate judgment and thoughtful assessment in decision making.
War agriculture officials urge Georgia farmers to double last fall’s wheat sowing across the state with soil suitable for wheat on most farms. Recommend varieties Fulcaster Dietz Mediterranean Leap Prolific Georgia Red and advise early plowing seed bed preparation and use of a disk drill or harrow. State College bulletin on wheat and rye available free.
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