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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1918
Page
1
Hon William J Harris of Cedartown leads in a record Georgia race for U S Senator with 83 counties reported. Hardwick and Howard split several counties while Harris dominates in ten district areas. Incomplete returns show Harris carrying Polk and Washington counties and a strong statewide lead for Harris over Hardwick and Howard.
A service flag ceremony at the Methodist church featured patriotic songs and the presentation of a war service flag to the church and Sunday school by Hon. Walter E. Steed. Mrs. M. L. Riley unveiled the flag, donated by Mrs. Steed and the Sunday school, to honor members serving in the American army in France.
Washington outlines a postwar policy to provide a farm for each returning soldier. Secretary Lane secures 200000 for a preliminary lands survey and plans to seek more funding. The program aims to integrate veterans into civilian life with home ownership and lasting national identity. The idea reflects new Americanism and the goal of keeping soldiers engaged with the country.
Verification up to Thursday night shows William J. Harris carried 118 counties with 288 unit votes. Howard and Hardwick each won 19 counties. Hardwick had 42 unit votes and Howard 48. Shaw carried one county with 2 votes. Harris won all heavy voting counties by solid margins. Fulton went to Howard. In popular vote Hardwick finished third.
George L Scandrett a Cordele contractor and farmer died after a Southwest and Gulf railroad wreck near Cordele. He was thrown from a coach and crushed under a dislodged truck but remained conscious to direct rescue efforts. He leaves a wife three daughters and siblings in Georgia.
The Herald corrects last week's report stating the fire loss belonged to Messrs Hart and Childs. Mr W C Childs, a partner, shares the loss with Mr Hart. Mr Childs is a well known and esteemed county citizen, with many friends expressing sympathy.
A Thursday afternoon storm struck the Hancock residence near Butler injuring several family members. L A Allen, about 45, was killed by lightning while visiting, his wife and an eighteen year old son were burned, and a dog and several chickens died. The Kit Hinton place, five miles north of Butler, is now owned by I F Peebles.
Mount Pisgah Church schedules services beginning Friday night at eight with Rev H O Fowler preaching. Saturday morning at eleven and Saturday night at eight, and Sunday afternoon at three, with Rev H O Fowler. Sunday night at eight features Rev E L Jenkins.
Bernard M. Baruch, chairman of the War Industrial Board, says the committee studying cotton shortages should not be seen as guaranteeing price fixing. The panel is to review all phases and report findings and recommendations to the board before any further action.
Five desirable rooms available near the business district schools churches and depot. Reasonable price. Apply at the Herald office.
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