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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1926
Page
7
A speaker criticizes government relief for farmers and laments growing middlemen power. He argues for cutting middlemen to unite producers and consumers, cites the farmer’s hardship, and credits Bull Durham tobacco as a longtime ally. The address frames rural struggle and political action in Washington.
L Downs president of Central of Georgia Railway outlines a development plan for the Southeast highlighting four progress essentials adequate transportation natural resources diversified agriculture and manufacturing opportunities He cites Georgia Alabama growth over the past decade with railroad tonnage doubling and emphasizes year round factory operation with cheap power and abundant labor He warns that rail service must improve to sustain prosperity and pledges Central of Georgia will provide reliable transport service
A Shakespearean quip on holidays turning tedious for work, noting that when holidays are rare, people long for them but only rare accidents satisfy the craving.
A replica railroad on a one ton Chevrolet chassis dubbed Shreveport travels with the Morris and Castle circus through 12 states. The coach serves as ticket office and band wagon, with advance men living aboard as the train tours crowds along country roads and city streets.
The report notes a one ton truck used for a trip relied on Chevrolet power for road efficiency. Chevrolet service stations in each city served as round houses for the locomotive during visits.
The twenty first annual spring meeting of the Georgia Hotel association in Columbus concluded Friday after two days. Delegates visited Fort Benning and attended a Muscogee Grill luncheon hosted by B. Walton and Jack Walton of the Waverly Hotel. Columbus attorney Hicks Fort spoke on Georgia's Good Roads, with brief follow up talks on the state hotel business.
Summer excursion fares from May 16 to September 30 1926 offer reduced round trip tickets to Lake Mountain and Seashore resorts in the United States Canada and Mexico City. Circular tours and trips on same route or different routes are possible with plans to announce conventions and organized tours. Tybee Savannah Beach remains a key destination with through train service and varied excursion fares. Frederick J Robinson General Passenger Agent Savannah Ga.
The article notes Joan of the Tower was born in the Tower of London and became queen of Scotland by marriage to King David at a very young age.
A fragment lists mottoes attributed to Solon Pittacus Periander Cleobulus Chile Blug and Hales with lines urging self knowledge heed the end seize opportunity industry and caution against ruin, reflecting antique moral counsel.
An advertisement cites physician praise for Calotabs claiming full system purification as nature’s health foundation. It urges a thorough course, once or twice weekly for weeks, offering a family package for 6 cents at any drug store.
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