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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1920
Page
1
A 1919 notice states soldiers entitled to extra pay after July 11 receive twenty percent more for their services. The Treasury Department confirms the new allowance and directs eligible individuals to request DI instructions and information by writing to R. Crisp.
The Missionary meeting met at Mrs. Mattie Riley’s home and named it a permanent meeting place. Mrs. Aeallace led a devotional on Woman Leadership. Annie Cameron praised elder members and reported officer progress for the first quarter. An annual missionary conference is set for Waycross May 14 to 17. delegates should prepare. Also notes explain why colds are dangerous, warning that they weaken lungs and invite serious diseases.
A used Ford touring car is offered for sale. The brief notice invites interested buyers to contact the seller for details and pricing on the available vehicle.
Fort Valley writer Cleone Duke Braswell shares a hopeful account of Middle Georgia peach buds escaped significant frost damage. The piece notes a single light frost spared most fruit, praises nature and Providence, contrasts Georgia with drought-stricken California, and observes April market chatter about crates and baskets for early peaches.
James Callaway, longtime Macon Telegraph contributor editor of Observations and Comment, died at Johns Hopkins Hospital Baltimore at 3:30 AM aged 73. Wife and daughter present. Prominent advocate for state rights and anti equal suffrage, he dictated a note of appreciation to the Georgia Association Opposed to Woman’s Suffrage from his hospital bed.
Remodeling and expansion of the Farmers’ Warehouse north of the railroad is underway under F. D. Case of Baltimore. Case will run both the Macon and Butler plants for Georgia Packing Corporation. Butler plant machinery is en route and ready by early May. The project will employ about 150 people and operate year round, starting with peaches then peppers potatoes and other local crops. Farmers will gain a cash market offering higher profits than cotton.
Dr. J. S. Stewart lists April 1920 contests for district meets across Georgia. Events include Millen Boston Fitzgerald Carrollton East Point Forsyth Rome Madison Tomes a Blackshear Eastman and East Districts with dates April 9 to 30 across eleven districts.
An effort to form the Overall Club aims to enlist men and boys against rising men’s clothing prices. Interested individuals are asked to meet at the courthouse door next Saturday at 1 30. The speaker stresses earnest action and affordable goods.
Butler Baptist Church hosts revival led by Rev. H Q Fowler with singing led by Q L Fry from Atlanta. Mr Davis, invited to preach, fell ill with flu. Fowler filled Tuesday sessions while Davis recovers. Afternoon and evening gatherings draw large crowds. services start 3 15 and 7 30 with uplifting singing and prayers for souls.
Community members with relatives buried in Butler cemeteries are asked to gather Tuesday morning to clean grounds and improve appearance. Those far away are urged to arrange assistance for the day.
Services Sunday at 9 745 morning with preaching to follow. There will be no junior church in the afternoon. Evening worship continues with the Baptist, led by Pastor L A Harrell.
Voters in Taylor county will likely vote next Tuesday to choose candidates for the presidential nomination. Most Justices of the Peace approve holding the primary in their districts though funds for the election appear unavailable and voter interest remains low. The U D C meeting noted with ladies hosting and memorial events planned for April 26 at the Rivoli Theatre with Col Frank McLaughlin delivering the address to Confederate veterans.
Pure strain Brown Leghorn eggs offered for setting at $2.25 per 15. Sold by Mrs Pickens Riley.
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