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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1923
Page
2
Representative Perkins of Muscogee gains strong backing for a bill proposing the electric chair as a substitute for hanging in capital punishment cases, amid supporters arguing improved roads and homes under the Better Homes program.
Say thesway and others note that McMichael is ready for trial and urge allowing him to be heard. The piece criticizes the paper as a filing bulletin and calls for tax reduction while dismissing chronic grouches as self-defeating.
West Point signals a bold bid to host the 1924 Georgia Press Convention. It recalls the earlier cordial reception of the Association about two decades ago and invites a return visit any time.
Local preparations for an upcoming event in Lavonia as a group plans to present themselves stylishly. Seersucker pressed, last year’s silk socks half soled, and a yellow straw hat sent to a hatter signal eager anticipation for the parade or show next week.
When John Spencer reached town on Friday morning a loud commotion from hungry patrons followed, as locals gathered for fried chicken in honor of his arrival. Families lined up to ensure Johnnie was well cared for, and he was indeed.
After a greeting to Lavonia residents next Monday, officials including Parson Adams and Rush Barton will reveal how many flying size chicks they have corralled for the press gang. McWhorter and Shannon will be assessed alongside, with expectations of substantial coops.
John Spencer quotes Mrs. Lucile Bateman challenging him to publish her name in the column. He recalls daring lines aimed at Charley Benns and Henry Wallace and jokes about the column overflowing if every bold boast were printed.
A compilation of editorials from various Georgia papers discusses newspaper financing and the ethics of supporting columns, praises Senator Harris, criticizes political manipulation of highway and port projects, and extols the virtue of government founded by the founders, urging defense against external and internal attacks while highlighting a Taylor County resolution opposing relaxation of prohibition laws.
Mr. R L McKenney president of the Macon News praised Butler for hospitality shown to the Third District Press Association meeting at Taylor. The event highlighted rural intellect, hospitality, and a feast of reason with editors from liveliest daily and weekly papers discussing topics beyond metropolitan views. Taylor’s hospitality and resources impressed visiting editors and local citizens, fitting the district meeting's culture and purpose.
The piece reports on a hopeful boll weevil control method presented by Dr. Smith at the Georgia Experiment Station. It advocates timing cotton squares removal, seizing weevil eggs, and a poison mop treatment to destroy 99 percent of weevils, with fears of migration reduced if neighbors follow the approach. The method, cost about 30 to 40 cents per acre, promises a single harvest from a unified crop rather than split lower, middle, and top yields.
Central of Georgia Railway notes upgrades for shipping and travel, with new engines, cars, and rail to boost modern operations. Ocean Steamship Company of Savannah expands fleet to eight vessels, Coastwise service Savannah to New York and Boston, with two more ships under construction. City of Chattanooga and City of Birmingham launching mid year, entering service later in year. 63 hour Savannah to New York and 87 hour Savannah to Boston schedules. Merchants and Miners adds two vessels to run SavannahBaltimore and SavannahPhiladelphia routes.
A 1923 exchange between Georgia lender Georgia Loan & Trust Co and Butler businessman Walter E. Steed discusses agricultural prospects in Taylor and nearby counties. The missive notes boll weevil damage, labor shifts, and a transition to diversified crops and livestock, with cautious optimism for long term stabilizing conditions.
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