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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1927
Page
3
An old time classified style drug advertisement touts Texas Wonder as a cure for kidney and bladder troubles. It claims relief for weak back and irregularities with offer to send by mail if not sold by four druggists. Endorsed by Dr. W. Hall of St Louis and includes testimonials.
A May 1 report from Montezuma notes a new parasite found on a plantation near town. The bug, described as long and resembling a potato beetle, first attacked Irish potatoes and then spread to destroy various weeds and vegetation in vast numbers.
Montezuma Ga May 80 G Gy Brown a farmer on Colon Hicks plantation near Montezuma was bitten by a rattlesnake. He had his hand among potato plants when struck. The snake was said to be more poisonous than the rattlesnake and Brown was saved by opening the wound to bleed and quick medical aid.
Atlanta May 21 reports from the hospital indicate Fort Land state superintendent of education is much improved. Land fell ill after delivering an address at the Carrollton school commencement Wednesday night, suffering a severe attack of ptomaine poisoning from overeating strawberries and heat exposure.
City maintains public dog bathhouses at municipal cost for the NorthMen Af Stinshare project, outlining funded facilities and operational support. Officials emphasize community access and animal care standards while detailing budget allocations and oversight.
Local notes record visits and social ties among residents of Wesley area. Families such as Spinks Pazemore Gimpson Adams Heath Bazemore and Willis appear at relatives homes in Columbia Butler and Thomaston. The community lists outings shop visits and a church schedule including two services and a all day singing on June fifth with Lunch served and guests from Macon and Thomaston.
Atlanta May 27 Using statistics to show that human life is cheaper than property B L Rainey of the Georgia Prison commission says 2945 felons in the state penitentiary include 787 murder convictions and 376 manslaughter He argues parole rules favor murderers over other criminals and that life is the cheapest life in Georgia with many awaiting execution or trial in Fulton County jail and across the state
A collection of local social updates lists visits and guests from Butler area residents including Mr A F Fain in Andersonville Mrs J E Bown with her father A H Sealy and several others visiting relatives in Columbus Macon Athens and Atlanta. Schd events include a Rural Carrier convention in Butler and an all day singing at Shiloh church on Sunday June 6 with lunch.
Five Points reports Mr G Bi and family in Macon on business on Tuesday. Mrs J H Brown shopped in Butler on Friday. Jarrell and Adama family members hosted and visited in Reynolds Roberta Culloden Macon and other nearby towns through the week. Several Adams and Jarrell relatives visited, hosted, or attended events including church and graduations.
The annual report of the state prison commission urges a fixed ten year minimum before a fire convict can be considered for parole, signaling a tougher stance on early release. The wording suggests a new standard to limit early freedom for inmates with arson related sentences.
Maulk brief discusses Mr J S fénderson from Grama Rapids visiting for peach season. Several neighbors and relatives from Butler, Montgomery, Jacksonville, Manchester and nearby towns are noted visiting, hosting, or traveling. Updates include health concerns for Mr J M Rogers and Mr R Montgomery, plus a sand storm event and railway work in town.
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