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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1919
Page
5
A column of assorted observations on public works debt weather and society. The writer touches on road costs, wartime banking, rail losses, Ford's lawsuits, German mail, gas warfare, and political debates including Japan Ireland and Mexico.
An old advertisement promotes Texas Wonder for kidneys and bladder troubles including gravel diabetes and bladder irregularities in men and women and bladder relief for children. It claims two months for one small bottle and cure potential and offers mailed delivery for $1.25 with testimonials and Dr E W Hall address in St Louis.
The piece urges progressive farmers to modernize homesteads with electric lighting, clean water, sanitary facilities, and comforts like water systems and telephones. It argues that upgrading home life, not barns or silos, attracts people to rural living and reduces sickness and labor, improving happiness.
Atlanta July 14 The Georgia Chamber of Commerce endorsed a national Greater Georgia campaign at a luncheon with about twenty influential residents. They pledged moral and financial support to raise 12000 to fund a larger push, and plan bureaus for county councils agriculture immigration and resources with experts to direct topics.
Former Governor John M. Slaton testified to a legislative committee against a proposed tax amendment. He warned that classifying property could enable prohibitive taxes and farmer control in production, citing 1914 cotton quotas and unequal treatment. He noted Georgia’s higher school funding and bond terms in contrast with other states. In a separate item, Congressman Upshaw introduced a bill to sell army foodstuffs to reduce living costs, prioritizing consumers.
The plan calls for county councils in every county with strong endorsements from Georgia leaders. Governor Hugh M. Dorsey lauds the plan in a personal letter to the chamber urging county affiliation. Looming publicity and targeted mailings will mobilize industry support and a national ad campaign will follow the financial push.
The understanding heart is essential and affections serve as cognitive powers alongside intellect. Truth is known by affinities, while the mind verifies it through reasoning. What we feel, we know by a consciousness more trustworthy than logic. A P Peabody quotes on truth and feeling.
Georgia Highway Commission approves the Thomaston-Americus short line with government funding to cover half the bridge cost. Taylor and Upson counties to match the remainder.
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