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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1920
Page
7
The farm labor issue remains vital with seven million farms needing more workers. Demobilization released many workers but shortfalls persist, yet tractors and power equipment offer labor-saving gains, improving lighting, pumping, milking, and other tasks to attract and retain help for farms.
Mr Bennett Todd and wife from Atlanta are visiting relatives near Perry, sharing a seasonal travel note and family gathering details with local readers.
Miss Lucile Pruitt of Perry has returned home. Asheville, June 2. Southern Railway to start summer schedules for tourists to Western North Carolina with three new through trains offering overnight service between Asheville and Atlanta Columbia and Chattanooga. Additional through service to New Orleans Memphis Atlanta Savannah Augusta Charleston and Wilmington. Nine new sleeping cars Asheville to Southern cities. Two lines Asheville to New Orleans via Mobile Montgomery and Atlanta and via Meridian Birmingham Chattanooga to Knoxville. Sleeping car lines between Asheville and Atlanta Memphis Nashville Savannah Charleston Wilmington and Augusta. More summer service Asheville to Waynesville Hendersonville Brevard and Lake Toxaway.
Ford Motor Company near Detroit operates a public benzol station selling five thousand gallons daily. Benzol, a by product of coke, is more combustible than gasoline and mixed with an equal part of gasoline yields best results. About 300,000 gallons have been sold with growing demand during the recent strike. The station maintains 25,000 gallons on hand and Ford's Chemical Laboratory plans further refinement for full standalone use.
In Atlanta reports Judge Howard will not seek re election to the bench but will finish his term as presiding judge of the Chattoochee Circuit. Friends note his aid to Hardwick’s campaign won’t affect judicial duties. Hardwick’s campaign speeches begin in Ellenton Colquitt county with 3,000 listeners. Walker and Halder tour the state awaiting formal candidacies. Augusta is set for a Hardwick speech before Georgia departs for the San Francisco convention. The Georgia delegation leaves Atlanta the morning of the 19th.
Messrs Eldridge and Wilburn Loyd spent Saturday night and Sunday with their uncle in Fort Valley. Mr. P. W. Loyd and wife were Sunday guests of Mr. A. F. Davis and family of Fort Valley. Mr. J. Kinney of Fort Valley is visiting relatives at Perry. Miss Cora Loyd was Saturday afternoon guest of Miss Exial Mason. Miss Nellie Glossom of Fort Valley was guest of Miss Willow Vaughn Saturday night and Sunday. Osseiaadd Mr. Math Rodgers and wife and Miss Cora Loyd made a business trip to Hogansville Saturday afternoon.
People learn that internal medicine for chronic rheumatism wastes time and money. About 99 out of 100 cases respond to external relief with Chamberlain's Liniment. Try it now. it costs 35 cents per bottle, large 60 cents, sold by all druggists.
Friends mourn the loss of Vera Bloodworth a devoted wife mother and friend She joined New Prospect Church seven or eight years ago and lived a Christian life Her remains were laid to rest at New Prospect Church on May 30 1920 Written by her cousin
Buy a bottle of Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy before leaving home. As a rule it cannot be obtained when on a hunting, fishing for prospecting trip. Neither can it be obtained, while on board cars or steamships and at such times and places it is most likely to be needed. The safe way is to have it with you.
The notice seeks 10000 bushels of Porto Rico sweet potatoes to grade U. S. No 1. A cash market is offered from wagons between October 1 and November 15, 1920. For details on plants and crates, write Planters Products Company, Montezuma, Georgia.
A newly issued paper guilder currency in Java by the Javasche bank drew admiration from Chinese and natives and was hoarded. Printed by an American company, the notes include 2 1/2 guilder and 1 guilder denominations and aimed to relieve the silver coin shortage.
Barret Rogers act has proven thus far to be a splendid success as state schools show marked advances in enrollment and performance. Officials credit targeted funding and oversight for gains, with districts reporting improved test scores and higher attendance across multiple regions.
Statewide progress report on Barrett Rogers act known as school codification law shows 9.27 million spent on public schools last year, up from 7.02 million. Local taxes rose by about 1 million while new compulsory attendance adds 40,000 pupils. High school bonus enabled new schools in nine tenths of counties lacking one. Second Division Memorials honor dead overseas soldiers in Atlanta.
Aged Mrs M L Cullen eighty one of this county broke her hip when a fall occurred between midnight and four o'clock while she was walking home after nursing at a neighbor's. She fought off attacking dogs and lay on the sidewalk until a passing negro heard her cries for help and summoned police. She was carried to her home for medical attention. Savannah.
A satirical Indiana paper announces a run of grumbling items about local figures. It cheekily critiques John Bonin the grocer, Tom Conway, and Rev Sty, then reports Dave Conway’s death from heart failure attributed to whiskey. A mock marriage of Miss Sylva Rhodes and Jas Gordon is mocked as well as a pirate death with a farcical obituary tone.
An old Texas Wonder advertisement promotes a remedy for kidney and bladder troubles in men women and children. Claims regulative effects on bladder, offers mail order for 1.25 with testimonials and two months per bottle. Dr E W Hall address listed in St Louis Missouri. druggists carry product.
A classified notice seeks 20,000 bushels of Porto Rico No 1 at Mauk Georgia between October 1 and November 15 in 1920. Cash market from wagon. For details write Planters Vise Company Montesuma Georgia.
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