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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1925
Page
11
The document notes recent beneficial showers for farmers, mentions the first bale of cotton of the season sold at auction in Houston, and discusses crop costs, rainfall, and boll weevil preparedness in Taylor County. It also includes general musings on cash purchases, weather patterns, and farm labor needs in Georgia and nearby areas.
Area growers increasingly shift from peaches to tomatoes for autumn car-lot shipments to Florida. Officials say the crop promises higher returns and broader demand, signaling a notable switch in the local agriculture outlook.
James LeBurt named county chairman for coin sales after a Macon district meeting where chairmen outlined plans to curb crime and fund a memorial. Meanwhile Adairsville peach growers sell 1000 carloads at 1.50 to 1.75 per crate to American Fruit Co. and Gentile Brothers, aiding growers hurt last year.
America's keenest business leaders forecast one of the most prosperous seasons in years. General employment improves and the construction boom continues. Transportation facilities advance as railroads purchase new cars and locomotives and undertake repairs.
Editor J F Shannon-our dear Uncle John has gone buggy and omitted bed bugs. Applauds county warden J F Helms for road repairs in northern county under his supervision. Notes one main problem road from Butler to Reynolds to the river bridge, a poorly kept route most used by locals.
Excerpts from Georgia papers urge a broad soil building and exchange drive as farms like tobacco, peaches, cotton, corn, beans, and dairy cattle become a “gold mine.” Editors push action now, praising industrious work and civic boosting while warning against mismanagement and lax laws.
Southern Cultivator argues farmers split into three camps on boll weevil control weather based, early planting and fertilizers, or calcium arsenate poison. It warns that weather alone fails and that poison has proven effective, urging proactive preparation to limit weevil damage before it becomes severe.
The Ft Valley Leader Tribune greets Pat Griffin Jim Davidson Ernest Camm Uncle Jeemsboro Williams Mister Tucker Charlie Benns J J Howell and others as they visit. The note promises we have seen them and will show them millions of more beautiful peaches than Fifth Avenue offers, asserting a confident, boastful tone.
A. F. Seider, new Georgia farmer near Madison, rebuts rumors of disappointment with Georgia. He states the Walker farm is paid for, deed on record, and invites interested buyers from Illinois or Ohio. Seider says he will move in Monday, has painted the house, and plans to host visiting farmers soon.
A reader urges the county to retain Miss Hancock as Home Demonstration Agent, arguing her work touches every home in Taylor County. She teaches health, home skills, poultry, garden, and farm tasks, benefiting all ages. The writer notes the county could pay 600 dollars for a year with state matching funds and appeals to local leaders to reconsider to keep her.
A Georgia rural resident nicknamed Aunt Nancy, the youngest of twelve, never married to care for kin and neighbors. Known for charity and quiet strength, she earned roles like Dorcas and Florence Nightingale. She spoke softly, knit for orphans, and quietly passed away after a long day.
A tender reminiscence reveals Uncle Billy weeping over Aunt Nancy as he recalls her final night. He notes she whispered pleasant dreams to her soul, and ponders whether her long years in Georgia shaped her calm farewell.
In The Butler Herald Editor Benns declares Georgia is not broke or down and out. He argues the state has pluck to win decisive victories in agriculture, manufacturing, education and highways, and urges editors statewide to match his pep to push Georgia forward.
Fort Valley Lumber Co invites at the entrance to your house with artistic glass panel doors. They claim the doors add tone charm and dignity that solid wood lacks and offer to call and show you their handiwork. Fort Valley Go.
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