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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1925
Page
4
The article notes a farm exhibit planned for several Middle and South Georgia counties this fall. It mentions Tay lor and references regional preparedness for potential flood events from Florida. The report connects local events with broader concerns about safety and infrastructure.
The piece argues Japan will not wage war on the United States, citing Russia and China as deterrents, while observers in Brisbane fret over conflict. It mentions coal miners threatening a strike on September 1 and a pattern of strikes, lockouts, wage gains, and higher prices.
A Sunday night fire last week gutted the Meigs Herald printing plant tucked in the Editor D. R. Walton’s residence, destroying the building and nearly all contents. The cause remains unknown as the blaze was discovered only after extensive damage had occurred.
The writer muses on aging and birthday customs, noting Rush Burton may be over sixty but questioning appearances. They recall July fourth celebrations for Governor Walker and President Coolidge, contrast with their own July sixth observance, and remark how now friends expect remembrance rather than giving it. A holiday wish and a barbecue plan arise from a Sunday School class.
The 1925 peach season in Taylor County ends this week with about 500 cars marketed from Butler Reynolds and Mauk. Prices have stayed fair, improving the county’s finances. Growers and hundreds of others benefited from employment during a period of national neglect, and proper management could ensure fair returns in the future.
The Bainbridge Post-Searchlight argues that education authorities attack Georgia by claiming illiteracy and low advocacy. It contends the state spends more per capita than southern peers and cites records. The publication labels the allegations as poor and counterproductive.
The Herrin revival led by Rev. Howard S. Williams ends after seven weeks restoring order in a previously lawless town. Williams, longtime newspaper man and former AP correspondent, helped shift local sentiment and joined former editor Fredrick Sullens in Mississippi public life, transitioning from political combat to religious outreach.
An Atlanta writer defends the automobile as a force for skill and self reliance while condemning its abuse. The piece argues drivers develop courage and restraint, urges arrest and permanent correction for criminals and fools, and calls on responsible drivers to aid the police in removing reckless operators from the roads.
The Ocilla Star notes a fine prospect for a peach of a cotton crop in this season’s good bounty, signaling strong agricultural yields and optimism for farmers in the region.
W T Anderson argues Georgia holds oil and cement potential, noting a Perry cement plant, Johnson and Washington counties oil springs, and large Peach state produce while residents chase fortunes elsewhere. He cites high costs for lettuce and imported feed, urging local prosperity.
A reader notes Macon real estate has produced wide profits and claims no one has lost money there. The piece cites Miami and a Northern builder tale to urge vision, proposing a $1 million Tourist Hotel to boost Macon's value from its $50 million current valuation.
The Third District Editors met Friday in Butler for a lively program at the Methodist church. Hostess C. E. Benns and Miss Emily Woodward led discussions on print-shop issues, with addresses by W. T. Anderson and others. A luncheon at Adams Hotel featured peach baskets, candy gifts, and cordial exchanges, with thanks to the Butler Fruit Growers, Butler Candy Company, and Porters Drug Store for courtesies.
A poetic note extols Georgia watermelon as a cure for troubles, celebrating the unmatched fruit in the Albany summer. The writer frames the fruit as a creator given remedy during warm days, reflecting nostalgic local imagery.
The Tifton Gazette notes the year for south Georgia to invite prospective settlers to come and see what the region has to offer, signaling a persuasive push to attract new residents.
Adel News notes Cook County crops are generally good with occasional rain beneficial. Overall soil is capable of sustaining a flat variety of crops despite some patches needing moisture.
A Telfair Enterprise voice recalls past Florida fever and relapse, noting a thousand dollars spent to cure it and declaring Georgia the best place in the world for a Georgia cracker.
Morgan County looks to gain notice as a peach producer with a small prerene crop from young trees but fine fruit quality. Madison plans to ship peaches in car lots, signaling strong local commerce.
Tobacco, melon, hog and chicken producers along with dairy farmers enjoy favorable prices as rain boosts feed crops. Diversification payoff noted by Sylvester Local, with growers optimistic about continued strong returns.
The Millen News argues that despite a 100 percent rise in poultry in 1924 and gains in watermelons tobacco dairy and fruit orchards, the boll weevil cannot devastate the county cotton crop because farmers will not allow it to.
Oglethorpe notes that Georgia peach growers are obtaining better prices than last year and that substantial money influxes are entering the state from regions with abundant funds as the economy shifts.
The Soperton News reports heightened local optimism as new enterprises rise and old homes undergo repair and repainting. Residents show more pep, and forward momentum builds across the town.
Crop prospects in Irwin look strong as farmers plan to extend the fight against boll weevil. A bumper harvest is anticipated with corn, peanuts, hay, hogs, and many chickens and eggs, signaling a revival for Irwinia per the Ocilla Star.
Cantaloupes this year offer high quality with small crop and strong demand. Prices run around 1000 dollars per load in yards, with some shipments earning more, according to the Valdosta Times.
The Donaldsonville News notes that discussions on evolution and immigration blur into personal beliefs, while a rise in the price of old cow peas to 4.50 a bushel threatens affordable meals like hopping John for the poor.
The Pear son Tribune asserts there is no royal road to learning. It stresses learning as the fruit of persistent labor and directed effort across many walks of life.
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