Christmas Cheer and Local Notes in Butler Frontier
A Christmas themed column notes community thoughts, little jokes, and brief items from Butler and Buena Vista. It mentions a new John Henry in Butler, a Lincoln editorial aside on Lind berg, a jet of holiday cheer from editor families, a fatal death in the area, an aviator’s hop from Atlanta to Butler, and plans for a 1928 subscription drive as a Christmas gift.
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Butler
Atlanta
J. J. Dunham
Buena Vista
Georgia political weather forecasts from Dekalb New Era
The Dekalb New Era states it does not urge political entry next year but forecasts a political weather map for Georgia. It warns of high pressure near the State Capitol and every courthouse, with high winds and stormy atmospheres ahead.
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Dekalb
State Capitol
Georgia
Market Prices Discourage Local Hog Farmers in Taylor County
Farmers in Taylor County grow hogs with care but face discouraging current market prices. Several farmers spoken to express concern over the situation, noting the tough outlook for hog raising this year.
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Taylor County
Unlucky Friend Born Near Christmas Gets 9 Seara & Roebuck Tie
A friend born December 20 is humorously labeled the unluckiest man as Christmas rush leads to minimal birthday gifts. The joke notes his two-sitting celebration with a 9 necktie from Sears Roebuck.
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Seara & Roebuck
The First Christmas Night in Judea as Told by Shepherds
The hills of Judea fall silent as shepherds watch their flocks. A bright heavenly light and an angel proclaim the birth of the long awaited Savior in Bethlehem. They visit the stable, kneel before the infant, praise God, and spread the good news to all they meet.
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Judea
Bethlehem
God
Mary
Joseph
Christmas Safety Urges Cautions For Home Celebrations
The National Safety Council warns of increased home accidents during the holiday season unless people act more cautiously. It cites many children blinded by air rifles and fireworks last Christmas week, urging a safer, merrier celebration nationwide.
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National Safety Council
Hen can lay one egg a day for 300 days debate
The Savannah Press critiques editors Benns of The Butler Herald and Howell of The Cuthbert Leader for continuing a debate on whether a Georgia hen can lay a single egg daily for 300 days citing Johnnie Spencer of The Macon Telegraph asserting hens may lay about 80,000 eggs daily. The piece suggests exaggeration and questions the editors’ stance.
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Johnnie Spencer
Macon Telegraph
Benns
Butler Herald
Howell
Cuthbert Leader
Georgia
Savannah Press
Eagles Tye Al Smith Could Seek Presidency Shadow of Tummiany Hall
A fragmentary column questions Al Smith's presidential bid and his chances amid a looming shadow termed Tummiany Hall. It implies long odds and a wary view of political reach, then shifts to a dystopian reflection on music, education, and family life, highlighting social contrasts. The piece ends with musings on children, home life, and parental influence.
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al Smith
Tummiany Hall
Wesleyan Plant Progress Promises Southern Education Opportunity
A glimpse shows a Rivoli construction site signaling a new Wesleyan plant and a large city growth in progress. The project offers Southern girls education through this enterprise, presenting a remarkable opportunity hard to fully value at present.
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Wesleyan
Rivoli
Hogg Elected Vice Chairman Of State Entomology Board
J. P. Hogg of Buena Vista was elected vice chairman of the state board of entomology over Eugene Talmadge, commissioner of agriculture, who is ex officio chairman. The decision was disclosed at the state capitol Friday after two meetings held Thursday, per the Atlanta Journal.
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J. P. Hogg
Buena Vista
State Board of Entomology
Eugene Talmadge
Agriculture
State Capitol
Atlanta Journal
Butler Herald praised as creditable weekly paper
The Butler Herald in its fifty second year under editor Hon C. Benns is lauded by Adel News for delivering a highly creditable weekly paper. The message thanks Brother Shytle and endorses Benns and his publication for Georgia readers.
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Butler Herald
B. Benns
Georgia
Herald
Benns
Adel News
Brother Shytle
Wealth dreams and mob justice in Pat Griffin tale
John Spencer outlines a self serving wealth scheme proposing luxury goods sold by marketing to families to trigger neighbor imitation. The piece references Pat Griffin and Brother Harris of the Columbus Enquirer Sun, criticizing justice and satirizing lynching attitudes and a hangman’s fate.
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Pat Griffin
Harris
The
Columbus Enquirer-Sun
Along the Paths of Life by Honey Coated
A humorous holiday letter recounts Christmas shopping with sly innuendo as the writer jokes about couples and flirtations. The narrator brags about accompanying a partner on shopping trips and shares playful quips about attraction and mischief during the season.
Box Suppers Popular in the Country Says Savannah Press
The Savannah Press notes the rising popularity of box suppers and recalls past gatherings. It urges readers to partake, praising the entertainment value and social enjoyment provided by these events hosted by enthusiastic organizers and locales.
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Atbox
Savannah Press
Bill
Toy industry outpaces rivals in American production
Toy value now exceeds 800 million dollars directed to American children this year with 90 percent made domestically, a shift from twenty years ago when 90 percent were produced abroad. The industry boasts growing quality and global competitiveness in toying.
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America
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