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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1924
Page
5
A poetic fragment where trouble stirs early sorrow but music returns hope. The speaker recalls Hallelujah singing lifting the dark and guiding light through a stormy night. The verse blends imagery of owls, wind, and stars with a refrain of faith.
Butler and nearby towns see a steady stream of visitors and guests from Macon Reynolds Thomaston and Columbus. The piece notes social calls at multiple homes, a dental association gathering in Americus, and local school and church events as well as a political note on county campaigns. Dorothy Gertrude born August 18 to Mr and Mrs W S Collins of Butler is announced.
Friday August 22 offers The Go-Getter a Paramount picture starring Roy Barnes and Lena Owens. Peter B Kyne story promises romantic comedy fast thrilling and inspiring with Cap py Ricks also appearing.
Miss Marion West hosted a bridge party on Thursday in honor of her house guest Mrs J S AC Woodliffe. After cards, a delicious ice course was served.
Mrs Joe Rawls entertained at her home on Wednesday with a card party featuring two bridge tables and two rock tables. Little Misses Marie Garrett and Martha Benns presided at the punch bowl while Mrs G C Smith helped serve pineapple cream cakes after the games.
Mrs. Tra Joiner entertained on Wednesday afternoon in honor of her daughter Argatha's fourth birthday. About thirty five children were invited to take part in outdoor games and festive activities.
Fragmentary note describes coal burning kitchen ranges and candles still used, with comment that neither mechanism works with a valve or two switches. No clear date or place is given.
Revival services at the Baptist church continue daily with large, appreciative congregations. Services run 10 a m and 7 30 p m led by Rev B E Donehoo of Talbotton assisting Pastor Rev H O Hughes. Strong sermons and spirited singing mark the meetings as residents are urged to attend.
An elderly colored man loitered near the seat tank at a Southern city zoo worrying staff. The superintendent feared possible self harm but the man insisted he meant no harm and asked for pointers saying he had just been elected grand keeper of the seal.
The Swiss federal constitution recognizes German French and Italian as national languages and allows debates in any of the three. A 1910 census shows 2 594 200 German speakers 703 200 French speakers 202 500 Italian speakers and over 40 000 Romansch speakers. Romansch lacks official status.
Notice states Jake is private property posted in accordance with the law. Trespassing for any purpose is strictly forbidden on the property. Identified person Mrs Ben S Person referenced in the notice.
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