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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1929
Page
3
Mrs. Emmie May of Macon Georgia reports drastic relief from long stomach troubles and nerve stress after using Sargon Pills. She shares regained weight and steadier health, praising the treatment and noting her work as a seamstress. The testimonial identifies J Porter's Drug Store as the agent.
Soma may die. Johnson and J R Johnson, son and father, are both very ill after eating medicated flour at their Cot District home in Macon County. The incident highlights a dangerous kitchen mishap affecting a rural family. Authorities investigate food preparation and supply.
The Columbus Baptist Association annual Sunday school convention meets Tuesday August 27 at Mt Zion Baptist church Muskogee county starting 10 30 a m Devotional by Rev I B McClung Reports from all Sunday Schools How I Organized My District Carey C Willis Sermon Evangelism in the Sunday School Rev L A Henderson Lunch The work of the chorister Mrs J O Methvin Demonstration Memory Work Graduating Class First Baptist Columbus Demonstration Worship Period Intermediate Department Eastern Heights Baptist Church Special Music Mr Clinton Moon Address Mrs Mary Lee Parker Delegates expected from every Sunday school Mt Zion hosts a full house in morning and evening John Andy Smith presides
A family northeast of Americus fell violently ill after consuming breakfast. J. R. Johnson reportedly found calcium arsenic on the kitchen safe and mixed it into the flour, mistaking it for wheat flour. Several chickens that fed on dough in the yard died.
The United States Civil Service Commission announces a fourth class postmaster examination to fill vacancies at Mauk Ga and other offices. Applicants must be 21 to 64, reside in the local area, and file Form 1753 by the closing date September 6 1929. Examination results may lead to certification for the Mauk office.
An old advertisement explains how mosquitoes inject thinning fluid into blood, spreading disease. It promotes Fly Tox as a universal household insect killer with a blue labeled bottle and a Mellon Institute developed fragrance.
The line suggests that human longing fuels progress, with necessity repeatedly proving the impetus for invention and innovation throughout world history. It frames desire as a catalyst shaping technology, culture, and economic development across eras.
Reynolds residents host visitors from Swainsboro and Louisiana. Local families, including the Sealy and Amos households, welcomed relatives for weekends and illness news. A centennial celebration at Anti-Sunday drew many, while Miss Miriam Riley visited from Atlanta and several couples attended picnics and gatherings nearby.
A family obituary notes the death of Mr. B. F. Moore Sr. on July 13 1929 after earlier strokes. He leaves Nannie Wainwright as wife and eight children, four surviving sons at his bedside. The notice honors his kindness as a neighbor father and brother and cites funeral services conducted by Rev. J. T. Adams on July 14 written by his sister Mrs. L. Rogers.
Reverend Dunn of Thomaston and Reverend Gaultney along with Eli Gaultney and Miss Haywood were guests of Mr. and Mrs. W D Parker. Other visits include Mrs WA. danelt and Gandeen with Mary E. Smith in Butler, C K Cennet returning from North Georgia, J P Walker’s family visiting here, Vauline Gaultney returning home from Macon, Eloise and Alice Avery from Cullodon visiting Fannie and Thelma Jarrell, Adams brothers in Atlanta on business, J D Jarrell of Reynolds visiting relatives, Russell Scandrett from Macon spending the weekend, Jarrell, Adams, and Jarrell families attending Antioch centennial with Mrs Sam Jarrell, Mrs Nora Woodward of Mountville and Mrs Tom Gray of Butler visiting Henry Adams, Henry Adams Jr. and family visiting, Dr. and Mrs. Bentley Adams and daughter from Thomaston, John Haywood visiting Henry Jarrell, and supper guests Monday night of W A Jarrell with Rev Dunn and Myrtle Gaultney joining Mrs D E Byrd.
Misses Tessie Callahan Ethel Allman Lucile Harvey returned Sunday after a visit to Harrison last week. Miss Nina Royal spent last week with friends in Mauk and attended the revival there. Miss Christine Willoughby and Mrs Bernice Cox of Columbus are visiting Mr and Mrs H L Joiner. Misses Jamie Lucile Rodgers and Juanita Carpenter visited relatives in Mauk last week. Mr and Mrs Tom Giles spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Tom Childres. Miss Gertrude Amos spent the weekend in Junction City with relatives there. Mrs M E Barber her mother and sister spent Monday with Mrs Frank Amos and Miss Nina Royal. Mr J T Hall of Junction City visited Mr and Mrs Frank Amos Sunday.
Atlanta August 18 The Constitution reports the Boykin income tax bill already passed by both Georgia houses will yield more than 8 million dollars in annual state revenue instead of the 4 million previously expected The revised forecast cites internal revenue collector J T Rose estimating taxes on about half of Georgia earned income accredited to the state in government records since many large taxpayers are based in other states The tax bill now goes to the governor for approval
Atlanta August 16. W J Moore president of Wofford Oil company withdrew his suit to stop diversion of gasoline tax revenues to public schools and counties after the state senate adopted an amendment to the six cent gasoline tax bill. The plan allows funds to revert to the state highway board if county allocations are unconstitutional and to the general treasury for schools if school allocations are invalid. Moore filed suit weeks ago against the four cent tax. the house and senate later approved the six cent tax increase.
Harvest of visits fills the week as Mr and Mrs J E Brown host guests at Beach. Miss Mildred Green of Junction City stays with Misa Sue timue. Miss Ethel Fain returns from a visit with Shelma Spinks in Thomaston. Macon visits by Mr and Mrs Gurr Hamilton and Mrs Wadkins, and more. Rev A P Foster and family at Crowells for revival. Shorter College president W D Furry delivers baccalaureate. Enrollment in 1929 dips slightly from 1928 due to state payroll issues for teachers. Thomaston visitors and local families are noted attendees.
Mr and Mrs C O Brown hosted a spend the day gathering Tuesday with guests from Stapleton Mauk Reynolds and Junction City. Hosts welcomed them at 10 30 then the party moved to the porch for conversation before a generous noon dinner and an afternoon of music and sociability ending at a late hour with approving notes on a pleasant day.
Miss Frances Hendricks marked her 16th birthday with a pink and green theme party. Attendees enjoyed games, a centerpiece birthday cake with sixteen candles, and delicious cream cake. Mrs. Lee Posey and Mrs. Howard Lowe assisted with serving. The Wall family then traveled through Stapleton en route to Junc tion City and Howard, planning visits with J W Lancaster and friends. Edna Freeman was a Sunday guest, and Mrs. Joe Redman of Savannah visited Rev A L Lane.
An old advertisement touts A Texas Wonder for kidney and bladder troubles along with gravel back rheumatism and irregularities. It claims cure in a small bottle and offers sworn testimonials. Price is $1.25 by mail or through druggists. testimonials from Dr. E W Hall of St Louis.
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