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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1923
Page
12
A satirical survey of public figures and opinions from newspapers and journals, noting remarks on work, wealth, politics, culture, and education. It highlights Wesleyan College Macon Ga expanding capacity, doubling faculty, and adding assets as part of a growth program.
Report from the close of the 1923 session highlights failure to pass sweeping tax reform, with calls for an extra session. A 10 percent tax on cigars and cigarettes was approved, to take effect in October, while other measures stalled or postponed to 1924. The session also covered highway and agricultural probes, creation and defeat of circuits, new county lines, school constitution studies, and a plan for a joint Methodist Episcopal church commission adoption.
Atlanta August 20 A plain document seen by Judge J S Candler holds the final draft of terms for uniting the northern and southern branches of the Methodist Church after 80 years of separation. The two printer s proofs will go to the northern general conference next May for a two thirds vote before further steps in the union process.
Atlanta traders note a curious gap as retail prices rise while wholesale prices fall from May to June. May surveys show 404 commodities with building materials down 4 percent and metals and chemicals down sharply, while farm, food, clothing and miscellaneous items held steady.
The Walton News urges farmers to prepare market-ready goods. It cites 1923 sweet potatoes sold in small sacks for fifty cents, praised for their appearance comparable to fine Florida oranges, and notes the high prices earned by well-prepared produce.
A reflective note discusses the power of words to uplift or harm. It warns that unguarded remarks can ruin individuals and organizations, while careful, kind speech fosters mutual friendship. The piece echoes a mother’s injunction to say nothing good of a person.
A Coleman Randolph County Georgia story recounts N F Coolidge moving from Vermont in 1854 to teach at Cotton Hill School near Coleman. Prof Thomas Jester observed the ad. Coolidge and his wife traveled by stage from Americus then taught at Cotton Hill, where the school gained wide renown and attracted students from across Georgia.
The Leader-Enterprise quotes persistent rumors that Hoke Smith could be a U S Senate candidate against Harris but suggests denying the idea. It argues Smith has had many honors and questions running him for vice president on a progressive ticket with a Western coalition. The piece sees a 1924 Democratic win if the South bands with progressive West states.
The Marion county superior court adjourns this week at Buena Vista the county seat. The court was recessed last April until the third Monday in August. One black mare case is scheduled to be tried during the term. Officials will begin the circuit trip in September with opening on Monday September 8 for the Talbot superior court fall term.
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