Remove Refuse Fruit From Peach Orchard
Curculio and brown rot are under better control in Georgia peach orchards than since 1918. Growers should enforce sanitation by stripping orchards after picking and removing ground fruit. Any fruit left decays, seeds infection and breeding grounds for brown rot and curculio, risking next year’s crop. Dispose by burying with quicklime two feet deep. Fort Valley Laboratory urges immediate action.
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Georgia
Fort Valley
Ocean Depth Quip Echoes Daily Learning Value
A Toledo Blade snippet notes that daily learning is worthwhile even if trivial facts like the ocean being six miles deep offer no immediate advantage. The line highlights curiosity over practical gain in a concise editorial tone.
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Toledo Blade
Steed Corrects Georgia Critics on Education Funding
John W. Hammond reports Walter E. Steed of Taylor County challenges criticism of Georgia education policy. Steed cites 1922 28 U S Bureau of Education survey data showing Georgia leads in term length high school enrollment and teacher pay in the region, calls for more funding and tax reform to equalize opportunities, and notes progress in reducing illiteracy among white and Black students.
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Atlanta
Walter E. Steed
House of Representatives
Taylor County
Georgia
Steed
United States
United States Bureau of Education
Texas
Alabama
Louisiana
South Carolina
Virginia
North Carolina
South
Kentucky
Tennessee
New Mexico
Arizona
Mississippi
Massachusetts
John W. Hammond
Georgia planter Bullard shot in Pelham mystery
L C Bullard a leading Mitchell county planter was shot dead on Pelham Georgia s main street Thursday night by an unknown negro. The shooting occurred near the town s dance and the killer fled after the act. A suspect was arrested Friday morning and jailed in Camilla.
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Pelham
L. C. Bullard
Mitchell County
Bullard
Camilla
Two Killed in Rum Duel Near Macon Georgia
Macon July 17 Two county officers and a suspected moonshiner were involved in a fatal gun battle about 14 miles from the Jasper county line. Policeman Joe Grubbs died from his wounds and Hugh Tillman was killed. Jasper County officer Bob Oxford was seriously wounded by an unknown shooter.
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Macon
Gray
Jones County
Joe Grubbs
Hugh Tillman
Grubbs
Jasper County
Bob Oxford
Oxford
Tillman
Phillips Succeeds W. T. Anderson on Highway Board
Atlanta July 20 Governor Walker nominated J R Phillips of Jefferson county to the state highway commission for a term from now to Jan 1 1926 to replace W T Anderson who resigned The senate unanimously confirmed the appointment in executive session.
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Atlanta
Walker Monday
J. R. Phillips
Jefferson County
State Highway Commission
W. T. Anderson
Senate
Phillips
Hoke Smith May Run for Governor
Atlanta report suggests former governor and ex-senator Hoke Smith could seek the Georgia governorship. Though no formal announcement has been made, steady talk in hotel corridors and capitol halls centers on his possible return to lead the state. No other candidates have begun campaigns or emerged as clear front runners.
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Atlanta
Hoke Smith
Capitol
United States
Washington
Georgia
Smith
Teachers Examination Here July 31 and August 1
Regular teachers license examination will be held at the Butler High School on Friday and Saturday July 31 and August 1. All who plan to teach in Taylor county public schools next year must be present to take the exam. Full instructions appear elsewhere in The Butler Herald.
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Butler
Taylor County
Butler Herald
For Sale Suit of Oak Furniture in Good Condition
Oak furniture set including dresser wash stand table bed and springs offered for sale by Mrs C E Benns seeking interested buyers and further information.
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C. E. Benns
Col Foy moves law practice to Chapman building
Hon C W Foy changes location of his law office from the Masonic building to the Chapman building formerly occupied by Dr C F Fickling. The move marks a new office site for the prominent attorney serving the local community.
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Col. Foy
C. W. Foy
Masonic
Chapman
Dr. C. F. ,Fickling
New Factories Likely as Georgia Seeks Tax Reform
Georgia lawmakers and business leaders push anti income and anti inheritance tax plans to attract capital. Florida’s tax stance prompts Georgia to recruit major industry as dozens of investors consider relocation to the South. A leading magnate worth around $100 million says Georgia’s repeal of taxes could prompt him to move and expand mills here. Favorable legislation is expected to draw settlers and raise farm land values.
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Atlanta
Georgia
Florida
East
Lrgest
United States
South
Carolinas
Big Still Destroyed by Taylor Officers
Sheriff R. P. McGuffin with Deputy Homer Bazemore and Bailiff E. J. Pool of Reynolds seized a 60 gallon distilling outfit six miles southeast of Butler on Toteover Creek. Described as one of the county’s best and most complete distilleries, it appeared to have operated for some time but was not active at seizure. No products or raw material were found and no arrests were made.
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R. P. McGuffin
Homer Bazemore
E. J. Pool
Reynolds
Finlay
Butler
Toteover Creek
Havig
Dog leaps into hundred foot well near Fickling's Mill
An unusual event occurred at the home of Mr. T. J. Spillers when a family log rolled from the veranda into a 100-foot well. The log drowned before retrieval. Witnesses reported the log exhibited fits, attributing the strange behavior to the animal’s condition.
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T. J. Spillers
Fickling’s Mill
Watermelon Shipping to Start This Week
The watermelon shipping season is set to begin this week in the region. Acreage is reported large locally and around Rupert, but drought may reduce actual production. Local growers include J. J. Windham, T. B. Joiner, G. C. Smith, W. A. Payne, with others. Rupert residents include J. T. Cochran, J. W. Cooper, among others. South Georgia growers report the best prices in years, averaging over $200 per car.
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Rupert
Messrs
J. J. Windham
T. B. Joiner
G. C. Smith
W. A. Payne
J. T. Cochran
J. W. Cooper
South Georgia
Cost Bill In Noted Case Received Here
Taylor county commissioners received from the Muscogee county Superior Court clerk an itemized cost statement for the Willie Jones and Garvis Bloodworth murder trial. The Columbus court cost was 1781.58 with jail fees of 60 per month for nearly two years. Including prior trials, Taylor county has spent about 3000 dollars in total.
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Taylor County
Superior Court of
Muscogee
Willie Jones
Garvis Bloodworth
Howard F. Underwood
M. J. Yeomans
Taylor
Muscogee County
Columbus
Negro Bound Over On Liquor Charge
Will Chambliss colored was arrested near Charing by Sheriff R P McGuffin and jailed at Butler. A preliminary hearing before Justice J T Adams resulted in Chambliss bound over to the Superior Court in 260 dollars bond. he was released until the October term.
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Chambliss
Charing
R. P. McGuffin
Butler
J. T. Adams
Peach Marketing Activities Move Northward
Peach marketing efforts shift toward eastern markets as laborers depart for the peach belt north of us and regions around Cornelia and the Carolinas. The departing workers, skilled and well regarded, are leaving behind many friends who regret their departure.
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Cornelia
Carolinas
First Open Cotton Boll Received July 15
The first ball of open cotton of the 1925 season was received July 15 from Mr. J. Q. Wisham of Rupert. He says his crop is the best in years. County outlook is promising, but rain is needed. Cotton prospers while corn suffers from drought. Showers yesterday were helpful.
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J. Q. Wisham
Rupert
Cemetery Cleanup at Wesley Church Grounds
A notice invites those with loved ones buried at Wesley church to meet at the cemetery and church grounds on Thursday July 30 for cleaning and maintenance.
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Wesley Church
Bethel Primitive Baptist Church Holds Annual Three Day Meeting
Bethel Primitive Baptist Church conducted a three day annual meeting with large turnout each service. Sunday drew a wider crowd thanks to visitors from afar. The service featured a strong sermon, foot washing and a basket dinner. Present were Elder J. B. Hunt of Kathleen Georgia Elder Ben Caldwell of Harris City and Elder W. T. White of Musella who delivered notable sermons.
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Bethel Primitive Baptist Church
Imany
J. B . Hunt
Kathleen
Ben Caldwell
Harris City
W. T. White
Musella
WANTED Man with car to sell tires in East Liverpool Ohio
Milestone Rubber Company of East Liverpool Ohio seeks a man with a car to sell auto tires and tubes in an exclusive territory. No experience required. Salary about 300 dollars per month.
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Milestone Rubber Company
East
Liverpool
Ohio
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