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Newspaper

Butler Herald

Location

Butler, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1924

Page

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Grand Theatre Program for Reynolds week

The Grand Theatre in Reynolds Georgia presents MANSLAUGHTER starring Thomas Meighan Leatrice Loy and Lois Wilson with added feature JAZZ WEEKLY. Saturday shows the dramatic romance MANSLAUGHTER with Leatrice Joy and Tom Meighan plus LEATHERSTOCKINGS No. 6. Doors open 7 30 and showtime 8 15 with 15 and 35 cent admissions.

Thomas Meighan Leatrice Loy Lois Wilson Meighan DeMille Leatrice Joy Tom

Death of laughter foretold by a philosophy professor

Dr. Charles Gray Shaw of New York argues society may become sober to the point of no laughter yet the dispatch mocks the theory by pointing to everyday humorous moments. It contends laughter will grow as people and activities increase and urges not to fear even as humor persists.

Charles Gray Shaw New York Dr. Shaw Shaw Will Rogers Dooley Ellis Parker Butler Andy Gump Scrooge

Southern Railway to shorten Macon Atlanta line

Reports indicate Southern Railway plans a line shortening project between Macon and Atlanta to cut travel time. Surveys traced from Dame's Ferry and Juliette to Locust Grove with a revised main line potentially bypassing Jackson for faster passenger and freight service.

Macon Southern Railway Atlanta Dame's Ferry Jnlliette Locust Grove Dames Ferry Juliette 4 Point Jackson

Coffee County Georgia Promises Prosperity and Growth

Douglas welcomes visitors to Coffee County highlighting its industries and assets. The county lists railroad lines, banks, newspapers, schools, hospitals, farms, mills, factories, tobacco and cotton prospects, and ongoing road work as signs of an optimistic, flourishing community inviting future visits.

Coffee County Atlanta, Birmingham,&Atlantic RR Georgia & Florida Railroad Georgia & Florida Rairoad A. & M. School Georgia Normal College Commodious Hospital Kiwanis Progressive Woman’s Club

Denmark Succeeds Yancey as Georgia Prison Secretary

Captain J T Denmark of Bulloch County, a bookkeeper for the commission, was appointed secretary of the Georgia prison commission last Thursday, succeeding G B Yancey who died recently in Atlanta on August 7.

Atlanta J.T. Denmark Bulloch County Georgia Prison Commission Yancey

How Meat is Made Findings on feed to meat conversion

The United States Department of Agriculture reports feed inputs for meat production. It takes about 6 pounds each of grain and hay to produce 1 pound of beef and 5.6 pounds of corn to produce 7 pounds of pork, with 10 pounds of hay and 10 pounds of corn cited in the process.

United States Department= of Agriculture

Government figures defend 1923 state appropriations total

Culpepper argues against charges of overspending noting 1923 general appropriations at 9.3 million plus 456,209 in special items. Extra session costs 93,203 and school funding 250,000 are discussed, with total two year state expenses around 19,977,709.

House Culpepper Committee On Appropriations Cal Pepper Committee On Schools Appropriations Committee State ‘Sanitarium Georgia State’ Women’s College State Academy For the Blind State College of Agriculture State Revenue Department

Dissolution Not Considered by Peach Growers Exchange

Macon reports say no move to dissolve the Peach Growers Exchange was proposed at the board's quarterly meeting held Thursday. A director predicted 75 percent might withdraw by season end, with many likely to return later. J. S. Benton, president, announced unanimous support for the exchange efforts amid a bumper crop and unity after the meeting.

Macon At. Teast Georgia’ “Peach Growers’ Exchange J. S. Benton

Taxpayers to Receive Refund of 1.5 Million

Atlanta reporters say 14 000 income tax payers will get a total refund of two and a half million dollars after paying the full federal tax in one installment. The first checks are being mailed now as of March 15, officials announced.

Atlanta Georgia J.T. Rose Internal Revenue

Carlisle Named General Freight Agent for Missouri Pacific

Macon August 8 The Telegraph reports G Carlisle general manager of the Georgia Peach Growers Exchange has been appointed general freight agent of the Missouri Pacific. The move becomes effective September. Carlisle, longtime railroad and fruit trade official, resignations tied to the exchange were discussed but he stayed through the peach shipping season. He plans rest before new duties.

Bhussoure Pacific ARES Macon Hts St Louise G. Garlisle Georgia Peach Growers Missouri Pacific Carlisle Georgia Exchange St. J Louis Jane Central of Georgia Railway Efaeturind Co Pater i Paerorn Old Georgia Fruit Exchange Georgia. Peach Growers’ Exchange Geor_gia Georgia Peach

Legislative price law on gas declared unconstitutional

Court hands down a decision declaring the dollar gas law unconstitutional and unenforceable, ending one more assault on utility companies. The piece argues lawmakers failed to rebuke broad principles behind the enactment, noting the political aim behind the measure regardless of rate levels.

Champnions Iit

Hendricks to Face Taylor County Jury Again in October

Former Bank of Mauk cashier A H Hendricks, accused of embezzling about 22000 from the bank, will again stand trial in Taylor county likely at the October term. The case, debated in Atlanta recently, marks his fourth attempt with a long history from 1922 to 1923 including two guilty verdicts and prior mistrials. Supporters forecast another vigorous defense led by local attorneys.

A.—H. Hendrcks Banke of Mauk Taylor County Atlanta Fete Co Frank McLaughlin Gilbert Robinson Ranit Jere M. Moore Montezuma Brown Marshall Homer Beeland Reynolds C.T. Montfort Hendrick Geo. P. Munro State Penitentiary Taylor Courts

Taylor County Crops In Fine Shape

Taylor County crops look better than in years with peaches cantaloupes and watermelons shipped. Livestock dairy and garden products move in large quantities at satisfactory prices. Mills and a cotton factory run full time while gins warehouses and stores prepare for a larger cotton crop. Farmers expect good fall business with lower costs due to scarce labor.

Taylor County Tabor Old Taylor

County Warden J F Helms Succeeds Marvin Brewer

J F Helms takes charge of Taylor county convict system on August 1, succeeding Marvin Brewer who resigned. Helms brings many years supervising road work and convict labor in Marion Sumter and other counties and comes highly recommended by local residents.

J. Felton Helms Taylor County Marvin Brewer Helms Marion Sumter

Brer Williams’ Philosopher On Ex High Ex-de Gate Ter Heaver

Fragmented note suggests a humorous quip about people getting overly excited and misinterpreting rules. No clear names, dates, or places are readable to anchor a full news item.

Brer- Williams

Butler High School to Start Year with Reappointed Faculty

The Butler Board of Trustees announces a strong faculty for the new school year led by Prof. M. W. Braddy as superintendent and Miss Gladys Crisler as principal. New and veteran teachers from Georgia colleges join, with student success and community support urged as the school aims to set new records. The resignation of Miss Dannielly creates a vacancy to be filled promptly.

The Butler High School M. W. Braddy Gladys Crisler Norcross Crisler Oglethorpe University Dannelly Roberta Bessie Tift Edwards Adams Childs Martin Butler Miss Dannielly Board of Trustee

Taylor merchants buy goods at eastern markets

Fall buying is in order as Taylor dry goods merchants Mr D Coolik of Reynolds Mr Dave Casley of Reynolds and Mr Oscar Dreizin of Taylor travel to eastern markets to purchase stock for their stores and plan to buy heavily in anticipation of a good season.

Taylor's Dry Goods Dcoolik Reynolds

Chinese Pearls Production Report

A fragment notes attempts to cultivate cultured pearls by inserting small progeny into freshwater mussel shells. The text suggests this method aims to yield pearls, referencing advances by Chinese producers and their projected timelines.

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Grand Theatre Reynolds, Ga Jazz Weekly Fox Picture Douglas, GA I. T. Denmark G. H.yancey Garhsle Hendricks J. F Helms School Taylor
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