Butler Herald notes and local civic reflections
The Butler Herald from Butler Georgia reports on local matters including ration book news, a note on 80 percent of BBC air songs by American composers, Scout service ethos, and Ruskin on noble lives. It also carries a London announcement of the death penalty by hanging for Pvt. Wiley Harris of Greenville Georgia, convicted of killing a civilian in Belfast.
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British Broadcasting Company’ “Air
London
Pvt
Wiley Harris
Greenville
Belfast
Cattle Thief Hides Loot in Country Church
Mitchell county reports a cattle thief stole two cows and hid them in a nearby country church. The choice of a quiet church as a hiding place aimed to deflect detection, as it was among the last places neighbors visited.
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Mitchell County
Chinaberry Tree Honored For Beauty And Craft Use
The Atlanta Journal salutes the Chinaberry tree for its beauty and aroma and notes its role in furnishing home made toys for American children.
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The
Atlanta Journal
America
Window box tomato planting guidance urged by Bruce Wilder
Bruce Wilder seeks advice on planting tomatoes in a window box. The note praises window boxes as superior for obtaining and growing plants compared with peach baskets, reflecting the verdict of an experienced observer.
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Bruce Wilder
Bruce
Dozier Family Aids War Effort From Ellaville
Schley county's leading supporters of the armed forces, Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Dozier of Ellaville, have five sons and seven grandsons in service. They stay busy writing the boys and producing the food needed to help win the war and the peace.
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Schley County
J. J. Dozier
Ellaville
Life of a Congressman during the 1943 session
A columnist notes the ongoing 1943 Congress in session since January 1. It has 6 385 bills and 1 276 resolutions proposed for consideration. The writer questions whether listeners would want to hear half of that volume.
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Commerce News
Congress
Car makes listed from 1905 to 1915 timeless
The source recalls automobile brands popular in early 20th century America. Names include Acme America Anhut Berkshire Cole Dixie Herreshoff Lambert Modoc Montgomery Ward Penn and Washington. A nostalgic glimpse of early automotive pride and variety.
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Acme
America
Anhut
Berkshire
Cole
Dixie
Herreshoff
Lambert
Modoc
Montgomery Ward
Penn
Washington
Air mail rates cause public confusion over APO and FPO mail
Postal guidance clarifies that air mail to armed forces overseas is 6c per half ounce when the address includes an APO or FPO and is routed through specific post offices in Presque Isle New York City Miami New Orleans Minneapolis San Francisco or Seattle or through New York City San Francisco or Seattle for Fleet Post Office. Domestic air mail remains 8c per ounce for civilians and service members inside the United States.
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Congress
Army Post Office
APO
Presque Isle
New York City
Miami
New Orleans
Minneapolis
San Francisco
Seattle
Fleet
FPO
Albany母 Cobb Leads Way for Mothers of Overseas Soldiers
Mrs W R Cobb of Albany sets a model for other mothers with sons abroad by writing daily letters detailing local happenings and family duties.
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W. R. Cobb
Albany
Invasion Build-Up Faces Nervous Nation Says Gazette
The Tifton Gazette notes mounting jitters as the invasion preparations enter a peak that cannot last long without a let-down. The article suggests public unease grows if the assault does not begin soon.
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the Tifton Gazette
Brig. Gen Henry Lord Page King Located With Signal Corps In India
Local friends of Brig Gen Henry Lord Page King report his good health and active duties with the Signal Corps in India. He has served at the China and Burma fronts and is an Auburn electrical engineering graduate who joined General Electric at the start of World War I. He trained at Plattsburg and remained on active duty after the armistice, serving in many parts of the world.
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Henry Lord Page King
Macon
Signal Corps
India
China
Burma
King
Auburn
General Electric Co
Plattsburg
Montezuma women compose operetta Tom Tit Tom debut
Two Montezuma women, Mrs Sidney Moore and Mrs A C Richardson, created Tom Tit Tom an operetta for young voices based on an old English legend. Richardson previously wrote The Maid and the Golden Slipper while Moore is the Atlanta Journal South Georgia correspondent and now debuts as librettist.
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Dawson News
Macon County
Montezuma
Sidney Moore
A. C. Richardson
Harmony Grove Mills highlighted in Commerce News tribute edition
The Commerce News lauds Harmony Grove Mills a local ownership manufacturing firm in Commerce for a 12 page issue honoring its contributions. First officers included Ge W D Harbor president W B J Hardman vice president C J Hood secretary treasurer. Directors listed L G Hardman T E Key C W Hood Sr C D Stark W T Harber W B Hardman W T Thurmond.
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Commerce News
Fourth Estate
Harmony Grove Mills
Commerce
L. G. Hardman
T. E. Key
C. W. Hood Sr
C. D. Stark
W. T. Harber
W. B. Hardman
W. T. Thurmond
Mr. Harber
Georgia
Chinese allies urged to move army into China
The Tifton Gazette notes that China lacks weapons to face the Japanese drive and argues a well trained Chinese army in the India Burma theater could better aid China. It notes logistical challenges of supplying heavy equipment by air and questions feasibility from Chungking to eastern China.
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China
India-Burma
Chungking
Tifton Gazette
Girl Reporters Change the City Room Power Balance
A columnist cites a Saturday Evening Post piece noting more than 8,000 men reporters drafted into the armed forces have been replaced by women. It argues women reporters prove capable in riots, crimes, fires, and trains wrecks while overcoming old biases.
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The
Atlanta Journal
Stanley Frank
Paul Sann
Saturday Evening Post
Camdor
D-Day Terms as War Talk and Camouflage
The article explains D-Day and H Hour as military phrases used to conceal exact timing of attacks. It notes Zero-Hour as the World War I equivalent and describes how leaders refer to the day or minute without revealing specifics, keeping plans confidential even when overheard.
Education as a double edged sword warned by editor
The Dawson News editor warns that education can be a dangerous tool if not properly managed. The remark highlights the need for careful handling of learning to avoid misuse and negative outcomes.
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Dawson News
Lilacs Bloom Still Return in Springtime Reverie
Thomas S. Jones Jr reflects on spring tides and lilacs blooming in the rain, a quiet meditation on renewal and memory. The poem evokes time, nature’s cycles, and the enduring pull of spring.
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Thomas S. Jones, Jr
Soap Ad Sparks Nudist Trade Appeal Cited
Olin Miller notes a soap advertisement overstates its appeal by targeting the nudist trade and urges caution in marketing claims. The remark reflects concerns about promotional strategy and audience suitability.
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Olin Miller
Passing of Sam McDaniel Brings Grief to Many
The Americus community mourns Sam L McDaniel a mason and business leader who served on the county council led Americas Lodge No 13 and worked with Southern Printers Inc and Cooper Bradley He traveled Americas trade territory and was highly esteemed by thousands His death leaves a void in civic business and fraternal life across Sumter County Georgia.
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Sam_ McDaniel
Americus
Butler
Tri- County
Sam L. McDaniel
Americas Lodge No. 13
Georgia
Americus Masons
Montezuma
Southern Printers, Inc
Cooper Bradley
Sam McDaniel
Americas Trade Territory
Americas
Sumter County
The Way of a Businessman and Synthetic Rubber
A Dawson News reprint praises Wm. M. Jeffers, president of a major railroad, for tackling the government’s synthetic rubber plan. He set the program’s goal and oversaw progress leading to tire releases for civilian use amid wartime challenges.
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Wm. M. Jeffers
Washington
America
Jeffers
Dawson News
Stone Mountain Estimated At Two Hundred Million Years Old
The Atlanta Constitution notes that state geologists estimate Stone Mountain’s age at about 200 million years with a margin of a few million years. The piece reflects on the mountain’s apparent permanence and the long, ongoing project of the memorial carved there.
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Stone Mountain
Atlanta Constitution
Moveing Around in County Farms and Real Estate
In recent months many small farmers and sharecroppers have moved within the county, with substantial real estate transactions and purchases of modest farms and homes. New residents arrive and receive a cordial welcome, hoping their presence benefits both new and longtime citizens.
Dream Helps Soldier Avoid Cashing War Bonds
An Army story circulating in military papers recounts AGI planning to cash war bonds for a trip home but changing his mind after a dream in which he is in a foxhole shooting enemies. A sergeant wakes him, takes the rifle, and quips that the lender of the rifle wants it back.
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Agi
Sarge
War Bonds urged to fund farm depreciation and future needs
The United States Treasury urges farmers to reserve funds in War Bonds to cover depreciation and future outlays. Savings support farm maintenance, combat wartime shortages, and postwar purchases. Bonds offer 4 to 3 returns over ten years, with safety and favorable yields.
Corn and Hay Scarce Amid Strict Supplies
Corn and peanut hay are scarce and high priced as buyers struggle to obtain both. Those with ample stock feel fortunate and hesitate to sell, foreseeing replacement difficulties in spring and summer.
What You Can Without Whiskey
A historical note lists items affordable with a gallon of so called good whiskey, detailing quantities of staple foods and goods like flour lard sugar salt bacon corn meal soap soda and more. It also mentions remaining funds for church preacher doctor and spending money and ends with a quip for drinkers.
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Brown
Forrestal Move Seen as Merit Promotion for Navy Secretary
The proposed elevation of James V. Forrestal from Undersecretary to Navy Secretary to replace Frank Knox is viewed as merited. It would fulfill unity aims by appointing a leading Republican, with Willkie and Stassen previously named as possibilities, making a smooth transition likely.
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James V. Forrestal
Frank Knox
Navy
Forrestal
Knox
Willkie
Stassen
Barbers Hold Line on Prices in Butler Echoes
Dawson remains in the back number class as barbers cling to prices from forty years ago in Butler with shaves at 15 cents and hair cuts at 25 cents in a nod to tradition.
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Dawson
Butler
Beer hall funeral home merger shocks Butler locals
Reported as a novel business enterprise just inside Butler's corporate boundary the combination of a beer joint and a funeral home prompts curiosity about its viability and community reception. The unusual pairing raises questions about local commerce and cultural norms.
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Funeral Home
Butler
May 30 Remembrance Grows Across Nation
Tuesday marked a smaller observance in communities, but May 30th carries increasing meaning for Americans. The essay notes more white crosses in overseas cemeteries and urges prayer for a future day of peace.
Puppy love and spring sparks in headlines
The piece playfully notes spring's rush of romance with quips from Sister Trawick and Bruce Wilder. It contrasts youthful infatuation with aging joints and reluctance to work, suggesting drafts irritate, while spring continues to arouse sparks.
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Commerce News
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Jack Allen
Cody Fleming
D. Day
J. L. Tennant Head
Dept. of Agricultural Economics
Rhode Island State College
United States
U. S. Treasury Department
MR. Forrestal
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