This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 12 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1937
Page
13
A Georgia column reflects on Friendship Day urging lasting bonds through unseen love. The piece urges reaching out to reconcile, praising district conventions as a fertile ground for new ties and sincere praise. It emphasizes avoiding hatred and fostering cordial relations among friends and peers.
The secretary's office notes progress in adding 100 percent counties as district conventions near. Banks Forsyth Towns Union White Franklin Green Hart Oglethorpe are now 100 percent with regular and retired carriers' dues. Mrs. N F Land asks all to return cards for widow's annuity research and the district drive aims to fund the Thomson estate project through donations.
A moral exhortation urges attending gatherings and performing kind deeds to make others happy. It contrasts fleeting plaques and natural acts with the idea of carving one’s name on human hearts, ending with a reflective poem about lasting virtue through kindness.
The Bureau of Agricultural Economics says prices over the next two months will likely stay higher than last year. Government payments boost farm income in May and June. Milk per cow rose in April, and May 1 production was within one percent of last year. Pastures improved but below average. Argentine cotton yield fell far short of early forecasts, with 244000 bales harvested. A new electric bulb design, boosting light by 10 percent without extra current, was announced. The Georgia Forestry Association met in Athens with talks from US Forest Service officials and soil conservation leaders.
The speaker notes that if sufficient funds are raised to support the foundation, the balance will be returned. If not, the entire amount will be used to carry on the work. They request voluntary subscriptions and donations beyond the regular subscription to help cover costs, with any extra not refundable as it will fund the undertaking.
After thirty years and about six months in the rural delivery service Bro A P Coward on Route 2 Edison Ga was forced to retire on April 22 due to ill health. His many friends regret the necessity and wish him a quick and full recovery. The clipping comes from the Calhoun County News Edison.
A P Cowart, rural carrier on Route 2 at the local post office, resigns due to illness effective April 22. Roy Sheppard appointed temporary carrier. vacancy to be filled by examination. Cowart served over 30 years, well respected, active in the Carriers' Association, now at Fairview Sanitorium Athens undergoing treatment.
In early days some states had manumission restrictions and other laws. Laws barred freeing slaves from entering certain states while prohibiting freed African Americans from relocation. The text notes such statutes in Southern states as well as Connecticut New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
The Georgia Soil Conservation Service begins an erosion study in the Lloyd Shoals Reservoir watershed east of Jackson. J G Liddell says the project links erosion to reservoir silting, covering Ocmulgee river tributaries across Henry Clayton DeKalb Walton Gwinnett and Rockdale counties. Maps will detail erosion, slopes, land use, soils, and infrastructure, with a final report and distribution to agencies and individuals.
A terse meditation on delaying tasks and deferring action, urging prompt completion of duties rather than carrying today's unfinished business into tomorrow. It questions the burden of procrastination and emphasizes the value of timely decisions and deeds.
Miss Sara Windham county health nurse urges Herald to publish this hookworm exposé. It explains hookworms live in intestines, suck blood, lay eggs that hatch into grubs in moist soil, and cause ground itch when entering via bare feet. Prevention rests on shoes, treatment, and sanitation to curb disease and related ailments.
Special excursion tickets go on sale June 4 for trips from Dallas Fort Worth Galveston Houston and San Antonio to the Greater Texas and Pan American Exposition in Dallas. Fares cover sleeping parlor and coach options with varying limits and Pullman charges. Stop overs allowed with diverse routes. fares promote a grand Midway and cafe theatre entertainment under the Central of Georgia Railway banner.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.