Georgia oil and fertilizer inspectors count disputed figures
A letter to The Telegraph cites Georgia as employing 243 oil and fertilizer inspectors, far more than other Southern states and disputing Governor J. J. Brown’s claims. The missive notes Georgia's higher costs and criticizes state agriculture spending, urging Georgians to oppose the current agricultural office framework.
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Georgia Department of Agriculture
United States
The
Telegraph
J. A. Giles
Union
Giles
Georgia
Brown
Department of Agriculture
Eugone Talmadge
McCants mill property listed for auction in Georgia
The McCants mill property is listed with Todd-Worsham Auction Co of Atlanta. They have completed large deals in middle and south Georgia this year and may develop the site into a premier Georgia resort with potential for new settlers. The mill pond provides year round fishing, with water from a reliable stream, on a key highway to Florida. The parcel includes hundreds of acres of pine and hardwood, land suitable for crops, and valleys suitable for hog and cattle raising. Transfer and development will attract interest from investors recognizing future potential.
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McCants Mill
Todd-Worsham Auction Co
Atlants
Middle
South Georgia
Mill Pond
Georgia
Florida
Telephone System Passes to New Ownership
The Butler Telephone Company, long under Mr. E. Brown, passed to new ownership on August 1 with buyer Mr. E. T. Gaultway, a former Butler resident. The same operating staff remains, with no announcement on successors or effective relief. The deal includes lines to Rupert, Mauk, and portions of Reynolds and Thomaston.
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Butler Telephone Company
5. E. Brown
E. T.gaultway
Butler
Rupert, Mauk
Reynolds
Thomaston
South Georgia Power Company seeks location and right of way
Representatives of the South Georgia Power Company visited Butler for surveys and right of way for a Reynolds to Butler power line and Butler station. The Montezuma to Reynolds section is nearly finished and construction toward Butler will start immediately. Equipment for line and station has been ordered, aiming to supply electricity for power and lights by mid September or by October 1.
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South Georgia, Power Company
South Georgia Power Company
Butler
Reynolds
Montezuma
Monument Business Ad Promises Low Prices and Quality
To the public I am still in the monument business better than ever prepared to meet your requirements. If interested see my fine line of samples and lowest prices. All work guaranteed and orders appreciated. Respectfully, Be, H. Payne.
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H. Payne
Banking Laws Urgent Call for Public Confidence in Georgia
A Lexington editorial urges sweeping reform of state and federal banking laws after recent bank failures. It warns that discriminatory protections for creditors erode depositors’ confidence and warns the public to demand laws ensuring safety and access to banking. The Echo plans a legal exposé by a leading Georgia lawyer to educate readers and spur statewide press coverage.
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Georgia
W. A. Shackelford
Oglethorpe Echo
Lexington
Times
Echo
Ourtate
Press convention set for September 20 22
The Georgia Press Association will meet in Louisville for its annual session September 20 22. The event was postponed from July due to accommodations. Editors plan a royal welcome in Louisville with cooperation from nearby towns in honoring the Fourth Estate.
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Louisville
Georgia Press Association
North Carolina
Dunbar Announces Candidacy for State Senate in 28th District
Byron resident Hon. R. E. Dunbar of Houston County announces his bid for the State Senate representing the 28th district which includes Taylor Crawford Houston and Peach counties. He is widely known in the region for his genial personality and presumed strong support from many friends who expect a solid vote.
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R. E. Dunbar
Byron
Houston County
Doors Taylor County Bank Remains Closed
The Herald reports the Taylor County Bank in Butler remains closed after surrender to the State Banking department. Audits show no local fault, crediting Bankers Trust Co for losses. liquidation seems likely. Proposes forming a new bank with a strong board to liquidate assets and protect depositors as harvest looms in the county. J Chance and W W King assist in accounting, ready to answer patron inquiries.
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the Herald
Butler
Taylor County Bank
State Banking Department
Bankers Trust Co
Bankers’ Trust Co
Banker's’ Trust Co
J. ©. Chance
H. Tomas Amason
Certified Public Accountant
Atlanta
W. W. King
Ithe
Butler Methodist Church Holds Third Quarterly Conference
The Butler Methodist church held its third quarterly conference with Rev. J. P. Dell presiding over both sermon and business session. Reports from various church activities showed encouraging progress. Rev. Dell again preached in the evening as Rev. L. T. Rogers was away in revival services at Rupert.
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Butler Methodist Church
J. P. Dell
Dell
L. T. Rogers
Rupert
Two Major Prohibition Raids Hit County
Sheriff McGuffin led a weekend probe into a vacant depot area store used for theft and liquor activity. An arrest followed for violating prohibition. officers later seized a large copper still and fifteen beer-filled barrels from a relocated site west of Butler, with evidence pointing to owners and operators though no arrests then.
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Sheriff McGuffin
Uquor
Sherif McGuffin
Butler
Paol
Reqnafilis
Carswell to Speak at Reynolds and Butler Next Thursday
Hon George H Carswell gubernatorial candidate will speak at Reynolds at 2 p m and then at Butler on Thursday August 12 at 440 p m arriving from Reynolds for the Butler event in the afternoon.
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Carswell
Reynolds and
Butler
George H. Carswell
Reynolds
Mrs Jennie Layfield dies at Montezuma
Mrs Jennie Layfield widow of George Layfield dies at Montezuma Friday morning in her 76th year after a yearlong illness. A lifelong resident of the county she was a devoted Methodist and stepmother to T F Layfield of Butler. Survived by two sons E H Massey of St Petersburg Florida and George Layfield of Clearwater along with three sisters and two brothers. Funeral held Friday at Little Bethel Cemetery Macon County with Rev W H Emerson officiating.
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Jennie Layfield
George Layfield
Ernest Fowler
Mantelzuma
Layfield
Thomas Joiner
Brooks
Methodist Church
T. F. Layfield
Butler
Messrs E H. Massey
St. Petersburg
Fin
Clearwater
J. H Giles
Mollie Hagerman
Box Springs
Tommie Thompson
County
Messrssw
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