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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1923
Page
4
The passage notes Americans spent about half a billion dollars on candy and ice cream in the past year. It adds a remark about dyspepsia tablet makers not yet reporting and quotes Ernest Camp on enjoying a light shine now and then, suggesting broader relevance beyond weather.
Attendees felt amply repaid for the sacrifice of attendance at the Commerce gathering. The business session and entertainment compared favorably with the State Press Convention once held there, hailed by many as the best Association session yet. Commerce welcomed editors with special courtesy from Uncle John Shannon and Mrs. Thompson of the News and Miss Eula King of the Observer.
South Georgia framers warmer to the peanut raising proposition than those in upper Georgia counties, aided by Peanut Growers Association activities. Local groups promote peanut cultivation in many South Georgia counties, while few North Georgia counties have such organizations.
The Monticello News quotes a reader praising firm stand against graft and alleging lax handling of junk mail. The piece mocks the idea of addressing graft by avoiding discussions and claims waste baskets suffice for unwanted letters from a major Atlanta news syndicate.
Times Union notes Ford's wealth would not alone elevate him to the presidency and cites past leaders' qualifications beyond money. The Star questions Ford's independence but suggests he could have won if nominated by the Democratic Party, while Ocala Star doubts his bid yet concedes potential if nominated and accepted.
A skeptical view of investment advertising urges readers to trust a bank adviser over flashy propositions. It argues a cautious friend at the bank can steer savers toward solid securities offering 6 percent or more, warning that many lose money daily to risky schemes.
The piece decries widespread stock swindles and speculative fakes preying on common folks. It cites farmers in the Midwest losing millions after stock salesmen prodded unsafe investments, while bankers, ministers, and teachers alike chase profits. It argues money is earned by others, not saved, and calls for exposing the entire financial system to curb the menace. Grounded in moral critique, it urges scrutiny of personal conduct and heightened public accountability.
W A Winburn president of the General argues the Central of Georgia Railway capitalization at 22281 dollars per mile covers tracks and facilities, not just value of land, and contrasts with highway costs of 26000 per mile. He asserts watered stock is unfounded, rails earn modest returns, and warns against government ownership.
The text explains overweight arises from excess stored fat due to eating more than energy expended. It urges consulting a physician, defines calories, and outlines daily needs by weight and activity. It lists examples of 100 calorie portions and stresses reducing carbs and fats, with walking as ideal exercise and a call for state health support.
The article explains railway valuation under the Interstate Commerce Commission for Central of Georgia, detailing capitalization, equipment costs, and the value of roadways, bridges, and terminal properties. It notes large figures for locomotives and cars, and cites Savannah’s 288 acre terminal with a mile of waterfront as examples of valuable assets.
The Bituminous Operators Special Committee, representing about 70 percent of commercial bituminous coal, outlines four major obstacles to stable coal prices and steady production. Key issues include labor instability from United Mine Workers power, high wage demands, seasonal demand affecting storage decisions, and widespread depressions in distribution.
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