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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1923
Page
4
The fragment notes a wind and rainstorm causing extensive damage in Cho. It mentions Mrs. Harding resting at the White House to regain strength and quotes John G. Imboden praising Georgia as a land of opportunity for young men with brains and capital in a Chicago publication.
After a 52 day session that expended about one hundred thousand dollars in taxpayer funds the Georgia legislature adjourned last night. The sole regret voiced is that the session did not adjourn for at least ten years.
Records from the State Bureau of Vital Statistics show a baby born every seven and a half minutes in Georgia during 1922 while a death occurred every 15 minutes. Net births over deaths totaled 24,609 with 69,615 births and 35,006 deaths.
The Herald launches Volume 1 Number 1 of The Crisp County News published at Cordele by Ham Printing Co. Mr C W Ham, long recognized in Georgia journalism and recently active in Texas, directs the new paper's operations.
The Herald echoes Uncle Jim Williams stating hate and selfishness curse humanity and bring woe. He says Christianity offers hope but cautions against a Christianity that wields the Golden Rule with tyranny and hate.
The Herald hopes Gov Walker will avoid an extra session but warns that failure of the legislature to act during its term could compel such action. The piece attributes the possible need to a few men whose personal ambitions may trump public interests.
Reader asks how to stay lawful in daily behavior. The columnist lists permissible actions such as chewing gum eating peanuts carrying a cane reading newspapers riding street cars and writing letters to the editor. A follow up list will be printed later.
The Bible records that alongside the Ten Commandments, God gave Moses a lengthy set of laws spanning Exodus Leviticus and Numbers. These additional laws formed the broader “Laws of Israel” to govern daily life and religious practice.
Senator Harris of Georgia plans a constitutional amendment to limit the president to a single six year term and to make him ineligible for reelection. The measure was introduced in the last Congress but failed to advance, and he will renew the proposal at the next session of Congress to relieve the president of some burdens.
Department records in Washington describe art estimates at around one hundred million dollars. The text references a string of garbled phrases about hens, eggs, and distribution, noting issues with broken or decomposed eggs reaching consumers and implying large sums tied to wholesale and retail brokers.
The Winder News describes a Texas farmer laying out a single cotton row miles long by starting at the field center and circling outward until the work finished. The Dawson News notes the task tests endurance, with the winner to be honored for perseverance.
The collection by W. Irwin Macintyre features humorous dialect stories set in Thomas County Georgia around army life at Camp Gordon. Central characters are local Black residents. humor dominates every tale and the Greensboro Herald Journal offers high praise.
The Columbus Ledger reports that Georgia holds to capital punishment but has postponed passage of Representative Perkins electric chair bill until the next general assembly session. The paper notes the proposed method as more modern and humane, but no action is yet planned.
Atlanta reports Hon A J Perryman prominent in the legislature withdraws to run for Solicitor General of the Chattahoochee circuit. Backed by widespread support, Perryman is deemed best qualified and likely to win given his popularity and credentials in the circuit.
Editors Charie Benns John Howell Uncle John Shannon Uncle Jim Willams Ernest Camp and others are seen joining in predicting one of the most brilliant periods of progress for the Georgia Press Association at next year's Waycross convention. President Charlie Rountree and officers will set a higher standard for Georgia journalism. The standards are rising each year, noted after W. G. Sutlive’s presidency and the solid start by Charlie Rountree.
A Georgia clipping reports a church picnic notice misread by readers thinking it referred to a date 25 years earlier. The Orlando newspaper notes the humor of age and memory as locals arrive far past the event, while a Butler, Georgia tale recalls a forgotten friendship over a similar lapse.
A fragmented report notes a food crisis in Germany with rising demonstrations. At least thirteen demonstrators are reported killed near Bréslan as unrest and shortages worsen public tension. Authorities have yet to confirm details amid chaotic conditions.
A Talbotton New Era report urges disciplined peach cultivation to support Talbot county growers. It cites neighboring towns Thomaston and Woodward and stresses clean culture, regular plowing, careful fertilization, and twice yearly spraying. An experienced grower predicts three crates per tree with proper care.
Analyzes wartime farm profits versus investment in American agriculture and argues for policy shifts. Warns that government credit limits and tariffs alone won t restore fair profits. Proposes minimum prices and cooperative reforms, noting partial starts in the North and South and the need for broader reform.
Fragmentary note discusses adapting foreign cooperative experience to American conditions and needs, asserting it holds promise for substantial benefit and guiding policy direction.
A tribute lauds William G Sutlive for his journalism career and political service. It traces his rise from Clayton Alabama to Savannah, noting his roles at the Savannah Press and Times, and highlights his editorials, humor column Bill Biffem, and leadership in education and the Georgia Press Association.
The article details Georgia newspaper history from 1887, noting long-serving presidents like M. D. Irwin and W. S. Coleman, the 1918 name change from Georgia Weekly Press Association, and Wrights ville Headlight editor Charles D. Rountree becoming president. It highlights leaders such as Paul T. Harber, Hal Stanley, and ongoing roles for secretaries like C. E. Benns.
The Vikings were not only warriors but renowned maritime explorers. They sailed boldly with square sails, relying on sun and stars without compasses or instruments. They ventured north and west across the open ocean, long before later seafaring patrons reached similar regions.
A vintage care tip explains varnishing shoe soles to extend life. Apply multiple coats to new or resoled shoes, allow drying between coats, and ensure the varnish sets before wear. Reapply to worn spots after a few days and leave overnight. Varnish also waterproofs leather, so coat the edge where upper joins the sole.
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