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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1924
Page
4
An excerpt notes old customs, warns about open fires risking deaths, and praises Taylor County farmers for perseverance. It references Bill Sutlive and an editorial on saving the Georgia peach crop in Savannah Press, suggesting renewed prosperity for Georgia’s agriculture and the region.
A Kansas editor asserts the hen crosses the road in front of the motor car and motorists face the same before the locomotive. He notes the bird is not bright and offers a blunt humorous explanation.
The Butler Herald headline says potatoes are going up while Commerce News mocks the notion, noting prices in Commerce are high and respond with disbelief. The item also mentions Fatty Arbuckle planning a Paris engagement, casting doubt on Paris cabaret patrons’ knowledge of his fame.
The editor Shannon admits nearing one hundred years in age. He is described as truthful and persistent, while his wife Ma Shannon endures his childlike quirks and fixation on chickens.
The announcement of Rev W J Short’s death at his home in Marion County drew sincere regret from many friends in Taylor County. He was 90 years old and highly esteemed in the community.
Public tests conducted by the Radio Corporation of America dispatched notable figures from London including President Coolidge's namesake, Stanley Baldwin, the Prince of Wales, and Owen D Young. The experiment demonstrated the viability of sending photographs by radio across the ocean.
The article highlights the Citizens Club of Butler focusing on community growth and county development. It urges every man to join and attend meetings regularly to support the club’s purpose and assist others.
Fragmentary notes indicate discussion of two year mayoral terms in Butler with concerns about governance and several suggested changes. No enrollment or formal action appears recorded.
A court in another state or even in the same state may issue a directly opposite ruling in a similar case. The decision cannot govern the country until approved by the United States Supreme Court.
The Commerce News quotes Uncle John Shannta discussing the Butler Herald editor Benns and a South Georgia conference. It notes Bishop Ainsworth as the youngest old man known besides Benns, prompting a terse exchange about fear and reputation.
A Progress-Argus editorial asserts the value of black labor in the cotton industry, praising Negro workers as essential to southern progress. It notes farmers’ sacrifices and argues cotton can be profitably grown, with some workers returning from the North once profits are demonstrated.
The piece argues recent Americas tragedies reflect harm caused by bootleggers and their patrons. It asserts patrons are complicit in crimes and burdens on government and society, urging individuals to reconsider supporting illicit liquor.
The piece laments recurring promises by local and county authorities to curb reckless auto and truck driving, noting repeated abuses of traffic regulations in Butler and surrounding areas. It warns of a coming awful accident and questions who will be blamed.
Adel News argues Senator W F George should remain in the United States Senate rather than move to the United States District Court of Appeals, praising his experience and cautioning against frequent officer changes while noting he is doing well in his current role.
A young drug clerk bought land when values were low, paid in installments, lived frugally, and after years sold the property for ninety three thousand dollars. The piece urges boys to seize opportunities, noting many blame lack of chance while examples prove otherwise.
A portrait of a rural girl who tends a fall garden and preserves produce for winter. She wins a prize at the county fair for her canned goods, and if not, she repeats efforts next year while helping in the kitchen.
The piece urges spending at home after winter preparations, arguing local merchants sustain the county economy. It frames shopping locally as patriotism, fair to both buyers and sellers, and cheaper than traveling to distant towns, urging readers to watch for local holiday ads.
Readers note that visitors dislike returning to towns where residents move with heavy shoulders and a perpetual weary posture. The observation highlights how local demeanor can affect visitor impressions and town reputation.
In a harsh critique, the piece notes ambitious printers struggle as weekly papers multiply. It cites Arthur Brisbane praising a New York white man who marries a mixed race woman, then fears divorce over alleged Negro blood. The author calls intermarriage unwise across society.
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