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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1928
Page
3
The article notes the first White House marriage, that of Mrs. Washington, sister of Mrs. Madison, to Judge Todd of Kentucky, dated March 1811, marking a historic union in the federal residence.
The term American Venice is used to describe the Thousand Islands area between Canada and New York along the extension of the St Lawrence River. This nickname highlights a network of waterways, islands, and scenic routes popular for travel and exploration. The phrase captures regional identity and maritime character.
A fragment notes the first legal execution by electric chair, reportedly of William Kemmis, at Sing Sing prison Ossining New York. The line references date and officials but remains garbled.
The shore line of the Great Lakes spans about 8,800 miles with a water surface exceeding 95,000 square miles. Navigation begins at Montreal head of ocean routes to Lake Superior’s farthest point, a voyage roughly 1,340 miles.
The article explains typhus fever history and its transmission by body lice, noting wartime de-lousing reduced cases among troops. It reports Brill's disease as a misidentified typhus likeness, with Georgia labs discovering over fifty Brill's cases in 1927 and widespread but nonfatal spread, mainly among workers in large buildings.
The Healthmobile, a Phi Mu Sorority gift, traveled across Georgia visiting 171 communities since spring. It conducted 4,245 child checks under seven, held 4,822 conferences with mothers, and presented health lectures to 17,220 people, reflecting strong support from physicians and the broader public.
On Saturday December 11 1927 Georgia entered the United States vital statistics program. The move admits birth and death data into national counts for the first time and will allow residents to be informed by the U S Public Health Service about Georgia health prospects and trends.
Marion County residents Lucius and Melba Singleton spent Sunday at Ideal with friends. Visitors include Miss Lilly Roberts at Mrs. A’s, Mr. and Mrs. H. S. Mitchell hosting sister Mrs. W. P. McCarkle of Manchester, and Miss Oreta Mackey with Mr. D. B. Croaker at Miss Pauline Teard in Tazewell. Evelyn and Thelma Brady join dinner at the Wallers in Mauk. Jessy Phillips from Atlanta vacationing with her parents in Tazewell. Emmett Guy Jr. of Atlanta visits N. E. Halley in Tazewell. Julian Pike and daughters Evelyn and Dorothy with R. L. Pike of Warm Springs dine with local family. Mrs. S. D. Hambrook and daughters Dorthy and Frances of Savannah stay with the Phillips. Felton Roberts, Dave Pike, Will and Daniel Bell join others leaving Monday for Manchester to work in peaches.
Central Items reports a large congregation at Union Sunday services, news of Britten Booth’s slow recovery after an arm injury, and a recap of the Brooks family reunion hosted by L. T. Peed honoring Mrs. Jennie Brooks. It notes visits by local families, upcoming Central Summer School led by Polk Jarrell, and peach industry chatter as teens assist with packing. The piece mentions a July 19 marriage near Tazewell, followed by a weekend reception in Central.
Local notes recount visits and greetings across Howard area families. Mr and Mrs W C Childs spent Sunday with relatives in Thomaston while others visited or returned from summer schooling in Americus Mill edgeville and Ypsilanti. A community cleanup is planned at the Howard cemetery on Saturday July 28 with local volunteers urged to help.
Local notes from Five Points report visits and guest appearances among residents in Butler and Thomaston. Families include Jarrells, Adams, and Smith with several mentions of sick relatives and upcoming church cleanup day at Antioch.
Mrs J W Martin and Mrs H T Giles were Sunday evening guests of Mrs G F Amos. Mr and Mrs W J Hammock were guests of Mr and Mrs H T Giles. Miss Tone Barfield visited Miss Hazel Stewart last week. Mr and Mrs William Cooper visited Mr and Mrs John Cooper for the weekend. Misses Robbie Lee and Lucile Allmon visited Miss Gertrude Amas Saturday. Mr and Mrs Ellick Allmon visited Mr and Mrs Ben Allmon for the weekend. Miss Wilhelemina Smith visited Miss Christine Cooper last weekend. Miss Odell and Katrine Aultman returned home Saturday after visiting relatives at McCants pond. Messrs Marvin Hill, Aluah Stewart and Harry Hill visited home folks for the weekend. Friends of Mrs Man Hill are sorry to know of her illness. Services and dinner were enjoyed at Prosperity and Lebanon Churches Sunday by every one who attended. We welcome new neighbors Mr Jerry Rodgers and children.
Mrs. S. T. Montgomery visits relatives near Talbotton. W. P. and Eugene Hester stay over with Averetts enroute from Florida to Atlanta. Families from Lakeland, Tampa, Baltimore, Louisville, and Columbus visit Mauk hosts including Wilder, Bryant, and Montgomery households. Various calls on relatives and friends highlight community ties.
A succinct reflection notes that true respect from worthy men comes from living within one's means, underscoring personal integrity over ostentation.
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