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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1928
Page
7
United States Department of Agriculture figures show 1927 tobacco production at 1.2378 billion pounds, down about 60 million from 1926, with the average price per pound up 3.2 cents. Farm value rises by about 30 million dollars.
Toledo reports J N Willys says Whippet will be shown January 6 with improved bodies and equipment at prices the lowest in Willys Overland history. Production savings from a new body shop and forge cut costs. immediate deliveries promised at dealer points. Direct competition emerges in the low price light car range.
In memory of Rufus Wainwright who died at Americus city hospital on November 30 after injuries from an auto wreck near Ellaville November 27. He leaves a bereaved wife four daughters two sons and many relatives. Funeral held at Turner's Chapel cemetery with Rev. R. L. Burnette officiating. mourners recall his faith and promise of reunion.
Due to unpaid bills a high grade piano in excellent condition is returned. It is offered at a rare bargain with flexible terms to responsible buyers. For full particulars address Ludden and Bates Atlanta Ga.
Miss Dollie Daniel spent Thursday with Evelyn McMillion. Several families and relatives enjoyed weekend gatherings with Mr and Mrs H C Danter and others. A baby girl was born to Mr and Mrs H Foster on December 29.
The notice lists tax receiver rounds with dates from February to April, including Rupert Maz Charing Sarat and several mills. It states the receiver will be at the courthouse in Butler on all otter days except Sundays, signed 6 C Cooper Receiver.
Mrs Evangeline Lindbergh flew from Detroit to Mexico City with her son and dignitaries aboard, sparking a wave of aviation ambition among Mexican officials and military officers. In San Francisco, a record endurance flight nearly succeeded before fuel ran low, while geopolitical tensions and communist purges in China dominated headlines.
Emergency attempts to save crew of a sunken submarine near Provincetown failed after days of peril. Reported divers, tapping and oxygen shortages framed a broader critique of submarine safety. Also in review, Hearst’s Mexican documents debate, Senate findings, and party shifting on farm relief reforms with McNary Haugen bill changes.
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