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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1914
Page
7
A Citizen advocates forming a Butler Lyceum Course to capitalize on local amateur talent. The letter lauds the quality of performances witnessed and urges organizing Butler's historic and dramatic talent for entertainment and local benefit. It argues local shows attract curiosity, keep spending at home, and require earnest effort to sustain audience interest.
Harold Berg of Mass Mich reports Foley's Honey and Tar helps children with croup by cutting mucus clearing phlegm opening air passages and stopping hoarseness. The cough eases and sleep returns. H J Porter notes quick action in their household.
A plea urges readers to buy American made goods from local merchants to keep money circulating in the United States and support home commerce. It argues patriotism means backing local businesses rather than distant fat merchants.
A brief urging readers to try Chamberlain's Cough Remedy during a cold. A customer testimonial from Mrs C E Sargent of Peru Indiana praises its value and weight, noting it as highly recommendable and available from all dealers.
Fort Valley October 20 fire yesterday afternoon destroyed the home of R. D. Burden on Macon street. Practically all furnishings burned and the roof was in flames when discovered. This followed a prior week with a fire that burned John Troutman’s barn on Oakland Heights in the city center.
Mrs Esther Mae Baker of Spencerport New York says Chamberlain’s Tablets cured bilious attacks sick headache and fatigue and toned up her whole system after using several bottles. For sale by all dealers.
TRA CHAMBERS urges readers to stop dwelling on hard times and actively work for the county fair’s success. He stresses personal effort, sharing knowledge, and facing challenges with a positive, practical approach to benefit families and the community.
A Texas Wonder claims to cure kidney and bladder troubles and dissolves gravel. It promises relief for diabetes, back pain, rheumatism, and urinary irregularities in men and women and bladder issues in children. Mail order available for $1.00. a small bottle lasts two months. Dr. E. W. Hall, St. Louis, sells through druggists.
Complying with a bar and court petition, Marion county will not hold a term of the superior court for the present. The regular fall term proceeds this week, while two or three other circuit counties filed similar petitions with Judge Gilbert.
A Woodmen lodge was instituted at Howard on Saturday night as Willwood Camp Number 805. Dr. L. F. Myers and other Woodmen from nearby camps organized the new group with credit to the fraternity. Fifteen charter members joined, with about twenty more applicants. Officers were elected for the term and publicly installed Sunday afternoon in Mr. J. S. Brown’s grove. The camp plans to build a new hall and set convention times later.
A large and enthusiastic Bible class formed at the Methodist church with J. T. Mathews elected President and P. S. Robinson as Secretary. Tras ury and G. C. Smith lead a membership committee, with twenty five members enlisted and more expected to join. The list of present members includes H. P. Wallace M. R. Cameron O. G. McCants A. B. Daniel G M Daniel JT Mathews H. L. Riley J. E. Fountain N. B. Benns J C Smith J Edwards W A Childs H. J. Scott Tom Carson P. Robinson W. M. Pettis Jay Shealy Jamie Moulton H. H. Riley.
Advertising copy touts Foley Cathartic Tablets as a tonic for the bowels. It claims a thorough cleansing of the bowel tract and improved liver activity for a healthier stomach. It promises relief from constipation and fatigue.
Congressman W C Adams recommends E H McGehee for Talbotton postmaster to replace W O DeLoache removed. He is expected to assume the office around November 1.
Advert says Citrolax best for constipation sour stomach lazy liver and sluggish bowels. Claims headache relief and thorough flushing with no pain or nausea. Encourages readers to ask for Citrolax from H. J. Porter.
An old advertisement touts Dr. King's New Discovery for colds and coughs. It claims quick relief, antiseptic and healing qualities, and suitability for children. A testimonial from Lewis Chamberlain of Manchester Ohio is included and a 50 cent bottle is advertised with a money back promise.
Mrs Fannie Bryan of Woodland died this morning. She leaves three sons Dr W H Bryan of Florida Baxter Bryan and Frank Bryan of Talbot County. She was a longtime member of the Presbyterian church at Epheus.
William W Coxwell of Laurens county near Dublin sends a picture of his seven foot sorghum cane predicting 600 gallons of molasses per acre. He notes the crop thrives on sandy land and that he will expand sorghum planting next year adopting USDA methods while diversifying with oats, corn, cowpeas, peppers, and fruit trees.
R. P. Patterson arrested days ago for passing counterfeit money appeared today before United States Commissioner Brown. Patterson was held in bond of 1000 dollars for the next federal court term but failed to post the bond.
The Butler Herald records subscription payments received and credits properly entered. Readers are reminded to remit before the next issue.
The local newspaper tracks every life event from birth to death, noting illnesses, marriages, moves, and family milestones. It serves as a social record of daily happenings, offering care and notice for residents through reminders of births, illnesses, and family events.
The Piccadilly line showcases soft front sack suits with a slim waist and trousers. It combines graceful English lines with Hickey-Freeman quality and originality, offering many fabric choices in our store today.
United Painless Dentists offer limited time transportation from Butler to Macon and back for patients needing dental work. They promise skilled surgeons, high quality materials, and guaranteed service from 504 Mulberry Corner Third St Macon GA with hours 8 to 6 daily and Sunday 10 to 11 or by appointment.
An advertisement promises a vigorous stomach and regular bowels with Dr. King s New Life Pills. It claims improved digestion, relief from constipation, blood purification, and a tonic effect on the whole system. Available for 25 cents from druggists.
J J McCants Jr tax collector lists 1914 tax collection rounds. He will be at the courthouse in Butler during court week and every Saturday until December 20 for state and county taxes. Also set at Reynolds Panhandle Perkins Daviston Howard Norwich Mark Charing Rupert Southland Potterville Carsonville dates in Oct and Nov with specific days and hours.
Stop those winter coughs with Fo ley's Honey and Tar Compound. It soothes raw inflamed throats loosens phlegm and acts as a mild laxative suitable for children and adults. No opiates. H J Porter.
To the farmers of Taylor County W W Douglass announces purchase of cotton seed at O S Cox’s old stand behind J F market. He urges farmers to bring seed and compare market price.
A letter to cotton buyer J J Windham from Charles Fairchild & Co New York dated October 21 says the New York Cotton Exchange will reopen soon under a Syndicate Plan supported by exchange members and local banks. It notes a potential 400000 bale crop and a $3 million fund, with prices likely to firm as basis for future delivery is set. It also discusses historical price ranges and the need to diversify southern crop production.
The family thanks neighbors and friends for kindness during the illness and death of husband and father Mrs. J. J. Ellington and their children express appreciation to the community for support.
H. H. Riley offers a few hundred bushels of Hast ing s 100 bushel oats pure and bright for sale at 75 cents per bushel. Located at the Tomlin place.
An advertisement promotes a prescription designed for malaria and chills with four to six doses claimed to break fever, and as an eight dose tonic to prevent recurrence. The remedy supposedly acts on the liver and avoids stomach upset unlike calomel.
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