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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1919
Page
5
The Taylor County paper notes priorities for next year including a new school building a new Methodist church Masonic Temple opera house and county courthouse. It discusses prices railroads return and a boll weevil school in January highlighting Georgia farming issues and national debates on newspaper size and mail.
The idea is commended for communities without depriving churches or opportunities. It opens ways to serve many children who would otherwise lack gifts fitting the season. The piece also reflects a spirit of the occasion and a hope it continues.
Taylor county will be well represented at the Bell Weevil School conducted at the State College of Agriculture from January 20 to 30. The event aims to demonstrate practical methods for farmers to combat the weevil, and local growers are urged to attend for needed information.
The article notes wartime food control policy, the peace treaty fate resting with Republican senators, and the American Legion urging action for war veterans. It highlights Georgia literacy efforts in Taylor county, the voluntary nature of learning, and distribution of selective service lists by Senator Harris to county officials. It also mentions Mark Matthews’ injuries from a Milner train collision and his hospitalization.
A short editorial urges relief from stomach troubles with Chamberlains Tablets and promotes community improvement for Butler. It calls residents to foster prosperity, kindness, and constructive critique while avoiding needless conflict and leaving enforcement to officials.
An advertisement claims women can dye faded garments to any color using Diamond Dyes. It states the product works on wool silk cotton linen or mixes and promises results as good as new by following simple directions in each package.
The Georgia Press Association convenes in Macon to discuss its long history dating to 1887, noting name change from Georgia Weekly Press Association in 1918. The piece highlights key presidents, including M. D. Irwin, Walter S. Coleman, and Paul T. Harber, plus longtime secretary W. A. Shackleford and current president J. Kelley Simmons.
Dawson News notes a decline in speculative stocks and suggests a deflation trend. Banks restricting loans for speculation appear to have forced the drop, indicating manipulation by pools and a future downward pressure on high prices.
An old essay extols using Chamberlain's Cough Remedy to treat croup in children. It argues mothers need only keep the remedy on hand and administer it at first signs, claiming it is prompt and effective.
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