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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1929
Page
8
Results from 1928 cotton fertilizer demonstrations in Georgia show Plot 3 with 1157 pounds per acre and Plot 4 at 791. Plot 1 yielded 437. Findings suggest more nitrogen is needed and split nitrogen applications improve yields. Demonstrations spanned major soil types and support farmers studying fertilizer choices for the 1929 season.
An opinion piece argues gambling on Wall Street harms gamblers and cites vast cotton state contributions to speculative markets. It likens stock gambling to risking against a lion and recalls telegraph-era experiences of fruitless market bets, noting many go broke despite tips or hunches.
The piece laments widespread betting on sports and commodities, from football and dog racing to cotton futures, and links this speculative surge to high living costs and real estate shortages. It notes vast daily loans in New York for speculation, contrasting with borrowing difficulties for ordinary needs. It frames prosperity as uneven, affecting farmers, mill workers, and families seeking education.
In Taylor County Georgia the estate of Mrs Ella L Nelson and heirs of Joe Nelson and G J Nelson face sale of 100 acres the G T Nelson home place west of lots 225 and 226 in the 14th district to satisfy a secured note of 800 dollars plus accrued costs totaling about 1 036 46. The sale by Miriam Carter as attorney on February 4 1929 between 10 am and 4 pm before the courthouse door in Butler with proceeds to first cover the note and costs with any balance to the Nelsons and Nelson estate. Deed to purchaser will be issued per the security deed terms.
Dan S Beeland has applied for letters of administration on the estate of Mrs Belle Adams deceased in Taylor County Georgia. The Court of Ordinary is cited to hear creditors and heirs at the February 1929 term why letters should not be granted. Witness L T Peed Ordinary.
Mrs. F R Purvis petitions for twelve months support from the estate of F Purvis deceased. The application will be heard at the February term 1929 of the Ordinary Court on the first Monday in February. Official signature dated January 8 1929. Signed L T Peed Ordinary.
H A Sealy as administrator of A Sealy estate filed a petition in the court noting full administration and cites all persons kindred and creditors to show cause why he should be discharged and letters of dismission granted on the first Monday in February 1929. January 9 1929. L T Peed Ordinary
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