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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1929
Page
4
The Butler Georgia column predicts a bright fall for local commerce with plenty of work ahead though not in white collar jobs. It urges merchants to advertise to avoid drying up and humorously muses on power rate rises and candles. Eggs may reach 60 cents a dozen by September, pep per growers fetching good prices, and power outages spark unease amid Confederate pensions reference.
The Secty Treas and Directors of Georgia Group 3 National Farm Loan Associations, serving 31 adjoining counties, held their group meeting at Howl Upson at Thomas ton last Monday. Col H. L. Wallace of Butler spoke on the day’s program.
Albany high school girl recently graduated plans to leave September first for Athens Greece where she will come into an inheritance described in fairy tale terms. The piece notes the inheritance as valued in the millions and cites broad social commentary on education trade with neighbors and highway expansion. It ends with a witty exchange about blindness and deafness during a chat with Heinrich Conreid a famed opera impresario.
The Central Railway is upgrading its yards at Newnan Georgia and the Savannah Press urges backing the old line by spending money at home, saying the railroad will reinvest locally.
August marks the start of a second spring for gardening. It is the time to get busy and plant fall crops such as snap beans, turnips, and lettuce.
Senator George, departing this week to resume duties in Washington, forecasts limited results for the upcoming session. He expects no significant changes to the tariff law, emphasizing cautious optimism rather than major reforms.
The Cordele Dispatch argues for a legal provision to force Georgia cotton planters to combat the boll weevil. It suggests the farmer must poison the pests or have the county do so and bill the farmer if he refuses. The piece warns such provisions are increasingly advocated in the region.
Ernest Camp Jr asserts the town will not dry up but survive by lean competition. He cites merchants who adapt with aggressive, honest advertising, keen demand analysis, fair pricing, and courteous service as the city and mail order rivals loom.
The Herald editor announces a four page edition next week to allow the mechanical staff a short vacation during the Georgia Press association annual meeting in Toccoa. Readers are asked not to be disappointed and to regard this as sufficient notice.
A New York inventor introduces a compact car with a 60 inch wheel base promising 50 miles per gallon. The vehicle uses independent wheels and ships each wheel separately, with a packing box that doubles as a garage entry. price listed at $200. The idea follows a streak of improbable auto innovations.
A Madison resident returns from California with a nearly new 1925 Studebaker touring car that has only operated on paved roads. The owner notes the tag cost $8 in Georgia versus about $20 elsewhere. Paved roads have extended the car’s life, while dirt roads incur higher costs.
The death Wednesday of Mrs J B Hardy wife of the Thomaston Times editor sent a shock through Thomaston and the state. The note expresses deep sympathy to their friend Broughton and recalls the couple as among the most congenial the association of Mr. and Mrs. Hardy on several occasions.
The legislature gains approval as commentators favor consolidating county primaries with presidential primaries in spring. They criticize winter primaries as premature and say a single date ensures a more meaningful vote and better representation in the presidential primary.
A short verse questions whether earning a living justifies living well. It contrasts a simple rural home with flowers, a cow, garden, and children with the moral aim of shaping virtuous lives. The author J. T. A. urges choosing integrity and honor in daily life for the benefit of the next generation.
Editorial from the Atlanta Constitution praises the Georgia Press association and predicts a strong turnout at the Tolosa meeting on August 27 with rewards for newspapers contributing to state prestige. It lauds editors as drivers of civic progress and urges continued leadership from publishers.
The Monticello News notes rising popularity of the phrase It's Great to be a Georgian and urges a constructive program to develop the state's numerous resources. It argues concerted action would lift the commonwealth to prosperity peace and happiness across all walks of life.
The Butler Herald notes that waste can be profit in modern markets as junk dealers convert discarded materials into tradable commodities. It cites cotton seed and similar items once thrown away, praising scientific progress that reveals monetary value in waste and urging holding piles until evaluation.
A Cabby County Times column argues that middle aged parents are not to blame for modern youth misbehavior. It contends moralists unfairly condemn parents while acknowledging changes since the 19th century. The piece blames broader causes like World War I era shifts and urges reasoned approaches over harsh punishment.
In a blunt exchange a man chasing success is challenged by a friend who asks why he keeps aiming without taking concrete steps. The remark urges decisive action over constant planning and postponement.
A feature on stage life and backstage tales traces how plays about actors evolved from Shakespeare to modern productions. Warner Bros. Vitaphone film On with the Show, in technicolor, debuts for a full week starting August 26 at the Rialto Theatre in Macon, Ga.
The Georgia Senate passed a six cent gasoline tax bill 42 to 6 after two amendments. A substitute to cut to five cents and fund roads failed 43 to 4. The measure allocates four cents to the highway fund one cent to the school generalization fund and one cent to counties. Senator Myrick defended a substitute arguing for road only funds.
Columbus Georgia announces a corporate association among Columbus Electric and Power Company, South Georgia Power Company, and Georgia Power Company in coordination with Commonwealth and Southern. The merger aims to expand electric service, unlock capital for growth, and enhance regional development. Territorial benefits include improved transmission integration, expanded capacity, and stronger prospects for industry and agricultural advancement across the combined service area.
A fragment cites Senator My'k commenting on words spoken during deliberations and a reference to an institution akin to the Congressional record. The text is incomplete and lacks full context or names beyond the senator. The surrounding discussion and details are unclear in the excerpt.
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