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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1924
Page
4
The text critiques gender dynamics, noting men pursue money while some women struggle to secure stable marriages. It frames unequal opportunities as a life pattern rather than individual failings. The fragment reflects era attitudes on law, livelihood, and domestic status.
During a Persian campaign retreat in 1750, about 48 000 troops under the Afghan emir at Aimed died in one night from extreme cold. Herat region faced brutal winter conditions.
The Montezuma Methodist church held its dedication service led by Bishop Ainsworth marking the opening of the new building. Pastor M. R. Heflin spoke as former and current leaders of the church were honored, and a musical program directed by Mrs. F. M. Mulino highlighted the ceremony.
The Atlanta Journal promotes its 24 hour Associated Press and United Press wire service along with delivery details. Subscriptions are listed: daily and Sunday options with varied annual, semiannual, and monthly rates in Atlanta Georgia.
The memoir recounts a life of hardship and abuse from childhood through early adulthood. Gurvis Bloodworth describes boyhood neglect, street life with rough companions, alcohol and gambling, and a troubled family with a stepmother and father. He details a period in 1921 1922 including a stint in Cuthbert and Ideal Georgia, a swamp whiskey find, and a court arrest in Butler. He asks for help to reform and to prevent others from suffering similar fate.
Posted land across lots 6 7 8 25 89 40 41 55 56 57 half of 74 12 acres in districts 14 15 in Taylor County Ga forbids hunting fishing or any use. Violators will be prosecuted. Boat removal requested for all boats on McCants mill pond. Dated December 18 1924 by Mrs Jennie McCants.
The governor denies clemency for Jones and Bloodworth after a trial that found them guilty and sentenced them to death. The governor cites a fair trial and the legal sentence, noting questions about crime causes and public responsibility. The decision emphasizes adherence to due process and death penalty enforcement.
Historic remedy praised for coughs chest colds bronchitis and throat irritation. Pine tar and honey reputed to act quickly easing soreness and coughs, with doctors noting traditional use remains favored in many families.
A crowd at a crowded Atlanta shoe store witnessed Ed Reidbein, 40, discharge clerk, shoot F S Stewart, 50, S R Turner, and H E Maddox, then fatally wound himself. Stewart and Turner were believed fatally wounded. Maddox survived with a chance of recovery after three bullets struck him. Reidbein’s discharge had been set to take effect the next day.
Atlanta December 18 Senator Walter F George will not become a U S Court judge and would not accept the position if offered He has been asked about it but remains focused on serving Georgia in the national council despite ongoing Washington rumors about a circuit bench vacancy.
Manchester Ga December 22 The Manchester Cotton mills paid a Christmas bonus to all employees as part of a longtime policy. The Calloway mills chain unit is the only cotton concern in the region to grant a bonus this Christmas. Four days off will begin next Wednesday for repairs and improvements.
Athens Ga Dec 22 The week of Jan 26 31 has been set aside as the annual farmers week at the State College of Agriculture A comprehensive program is being arranged and an effort will be made to cover problems to be faced by Georgia farmers in 1925 With a number of nationally known speakers the annual extension conference will be held in conjunction with the farm meeting
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