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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1924
Page
4
The Tateor official weekly from Taylor County Georgia discusses cotton crops, Georgia tobacco prosperity, prohibition timing, a looming Georgia Upson county political race, and a planned Southern Railway shop project in Atlanta. It notes potential executions in Upson, and a Tokyo visit remark by Mr Hamabura, with broad regional commentary.
The report outlines a large tab for a Chicago crime case with totals around 600000 dollars. Taxpayers bear a major share while about 100000 dollars comes from another party. Parents of alleged culprits face roughly 500000 dollars in expenses tied to the case and a failed kidnapping attempt that could push the total higher.
The brief cites unclear figures on Porto Rico yields and prices, claiming 50 to 250 bushels per acre and a $1.00 per bushel average year round, amid a fragmented discussion on household economics and regional markets.
Arthur Brisbane argues high finance triumphed in bonds while the US holds vast funds with no clear plan. He cites Argentina borrowing 20 million at 3 7 8 percent and suggests using similar rates to finance factories or apartments. He notes threats to Alma editor Jenkins, and Monticello News urges peach growers to stay optimistic despite a tough season.
Report describes the trial of B. G. Leach a Pike County farmer accused of shooting his wife and neighbor John Moore on August 4. A jury declares him not guilty of murder and frees him despite public calls for punishment, while political remark mixes in during coverage.
The piece argues higher wheat and corn prices do not help farmers who sell first the profit goes to market controllers. It suggests political motives push farmers to vote Republican, offering a false sense of encouragement after sale.
In parts of China, young women wear two long single braids with bright scarlet strands intertwined, a style that denotes they are marriageable. The traditional ornamentation marks a woman's readiness for marriage according to local custom.
The piece highlights community-building efforts by Roanoke leaders including Mr Stevenson and other progressive citizens. It praises Roanoke’s cordial welcome to newcomers, thrift spirit, and plans for a modern newspaper office and plant. It notes Rock Mills in the same county as Roanoke as a well-led, enterprising town.
The Cedartown Standard notes Georgia peach growers reject cooperative marketing, leaving many to sell independently. It argues lack of intelligent marketing hurts prices and that outcomes vary by market, with disaster looming until cooperative marketing spreads.
An editorial argues for deporting certain disruptive or lawbreaking local citizens to revitalize the county. It asserts a few individuals hinder progress by failing to support efforts and by flouting laws, while celebrating the single progressive resident who genuinely advances community welfare and prosperity.
A fragment hints at industrial labor strife as workers endure harsh conditions. The passage contrasts mechanical power and human toil, urging someone to transform this harsh reality into poetry that captures the era's factory life and cries of workers.
A Mid-Winter Cairo committee favors adopting the Nashville Printer's Price List for job printing costs. The Georgia Press Association pledges support for Macon Printing School and urges member ads and graduate hiring. The Waycross convention receives formal thanks to Jack Williams and local hosts for hospitality.
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