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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1924
Page
5
The anonymous quip reflects Franklinian wisdom on learning from advice and conduct. It warns that fools learn slowly, counsel matters, and those who ignore reason face inevitable consequences.
A 17 pound turbot yielded a discovery of 9,000,000 eggs in its toe. This remarkable find highlights the prolific breeding potential of female fish and the surprising places scientists examine for reproduction data.
A description notes a tree in Ashanti resembling the English oak and claimed to produce a vegetable butter. The butter is said to stay fresh year round despite heat, with references to Sree and Ree te appearing in the text.
The article notes long known coal in eastern Siberia and railway access has supported mining. It states total known mainland deposits number about 625,000,000 tons, with part consisting of hard coal.
The article outlines calf feeding in early life, noting calves begin nibbling grain by two weeks and reach about half a pound daily by one month. It highlights corn and bran as key components, cracked corn outperforming ground corn for young calves, and lists approved mixtures from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. It also covers later grain intake and cautions against mixing grain with milk or boiling soaking.
Guidance from the Extension Service at Colorado Agricultural College on rearing calves. Start between two and four weeks by replacing one half to one pound of whole milk daily with skim milk, continuing until only skim milk is given. By six weeks aim for about 18 pounds skim milk daily, continue until 8 to 10 months old unless early weaning is needed.
The article notes cows may swallow foreign substances such as rags bones leather and wires raising risk of serious injury including perforation of the heart. It warns against feed contamination from wires sacks or tag strings and cites pica as a sign of indigestion.
Guidance on feeding and care of dairy cows in hot weather. Emphasizes balance between overfeeding and underfeeding, green feed benefits, caution against overconsumption, and avoiding barn flavors during milking to prevent dirt and contamination in milk. Suggests potential 20 percent production increase with improved feeding and milking practices.
Miss Alma Jarrell spent last week in Butler with relatives and friends. Mrs S A Allen and children returned to their home at Conese Park after a two week visit with her parents Mr and Mrs J C Heath. Annie Smith of Montgomery Alabama has returned home after a visit with her aunt Mrs Pearl Bazemore. Lucy Hickson visits relatives at Powersville and Macon this week. Louise Gilson left for Milledgeville to attend summer school at G S C. C Heath and family purchased a new of unspecified. Mr and Mrs W J Gilson and Louise Gilson were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs E Perkins at Howard. Pearl Bazemore and Clem Waters spent the week end with Mrs O D Allen. Hoke Byrd and Maude Amos visited Mrs Herman Amos last Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Albert Adams and daughter Virginia were spend the day guests of Mrs J H Adams and family Sunday. R M Suggs and Hugh Gilson made a business trip to Columbus Friday. Pearl Adams visited Mizell this week. Jim Gassett and wife announce the birth of a fine son. George Parker and children were Sunday guests of Grady Gassett.
Local notes report Mr. Lewis Hill visiting home folks on Sunday and several residents visiting relatives in Butler and nearby towns. Typhoid illness tightens concern as Mrs. Houston Hill remains ill. Community members attend Horeb services and preacher C. L Wall returns from a Macon meeting.
A list of weekend guests and hosting households across Montgomery, Reynolds, Howard, Ellaville, Five Points, and Americus. Families hosted include Mrs. Prank Montgomery, Dr. and Mrs. Huw Blackmon, Miss Pearl Blackmon, Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Eu banks, Mr. and Mrs. Lorenzo Purvis, Miss Mildred Purvis, Eva and Oreta Roberts, Mrs. Perry Watson, Mrs. A. M. Halley, Miss Martha Weeks, Mr. and Mrs. James Harden, and others at homes in Ideal Panhandle Bronwood and Five Points.
Rev L R Pitcher was absent and the Sunday services at Mauk and Liberty were filled by Rev Charlie Lancaster. Local visitors include W D Gill from Manchester, Mamie Vivian and Ethel Hand, Lucile Parker from B R I, Nell Anthony, and Grady Watson’s daughter. A mad dog caused excitement but was killed near R M Jinks. Jim Taylor is seriously ill. other neighbors hosted meals and visits. a South Georgia trip may be covered by a future correspondent.
Essay states the body is merely the vessel for the soul and the soul’s actions define the person. It argues that the mind’s deeds, not the body, constitute true human conduct and identity.
An advertisement promotes a kidney and bladder powder named Texas Wonder for ailments including gravel and rheumatism. It claims cures in a small bottle and offers sworn testimonials. Sold by mail for $1.25 through Dr. E. W. Hall of St. Louis.
A patrol of local events highlights a Tuesday moonlight picnic at Parks pond hosted by Mr. Billie Brown. Rev. C L Wall returns from a fourteen day preachers school at Wesleyan College. Frank Fain Jr leaves for Walden Georgia to join Central of Georgia Ry. Mrs. Dickey improves after illness. Builders on the Brown family continue home remodeling including L B Brown and J H Brown while R L Brown erects a new bungalow with modern conveniences. Funeral attendance for Mr. Roberts at Thomaston noted. John England seeks medical care in Columbus. Will Camp Sealy of Reynolds visits grandparents A H Sealy. Mrs. A S Wallace visits relatives in Butler. Lula Walker returns home to College Park after guest period with Mrs J R Williams. Joe Brown, GA B College graduate, expected home this week. Fred Vanlandingham preached a Sunday sermon filling in for Rev C L Wall. Mrs Bob Montgomery of Charing visits relatives. R L Brown and daughter Lillian with Mrs C L Wall and son Charles Flurry visit Mrs M McChargue in Norwich recently.
Mrs L H Vanlandingham hosted the Parsonage Aid Society on Tuesday afternoon from 3 to 6 in her new bungalow. Hydrangea and gladioli decorated the rooms while members helped assemble a quilt from squares and strips. Tea and sandwiches were served at five, and each guest received a capsule with a secret name for a month.
In a Howard School election on June 9 1924 W H Sealy chaired the meeting and was named chairman Mrs R L Brown became secretary A ballot elected Mrs Hildreth as teacher and Mrs C L Wall Mrs O O Brown and Mrs G M Parks as trustees Marcus Parks and F R Purvis had resigned and a month extra term was approved Subscriptions were received from several patrons and the session adjourned.
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