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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1927
Page
7
A harsh moral monologue condemns debt and false dreams of mythical windfalls. It argues that borrowing for unnecessary purchases harms honor, exposes the reader to reckoning, and urges honest self-examination about ability to pay.
The text argues that a community’s growth hinges on organized citizen backing and joint action. It stresses fostering existing industries, attracting suitable types of manufacturing, and supporting established firms to extend operations while avoiding large bonuses to relocate, urging proactive civic effort.
The piece warns that many picnickers during hot seasons enter deep water without knowing how to escape. It emphasizes drowning risk and the need for water safety awareness among recreational swimmers.
The Georgia Stone Mountain Memorial notes 34 counties have completed their quotas for living Confederate veteran enrollment. The appeal urges patriotic citizens to finish remaining quotas with minimal cost, honoring surviving veterans. Lists counties with 100 percent enrollment include Sumter, Terrell, Seaboard? Newton, Clarke, Walton, Troup, Coweta, Houston, Hall, Marion, Floyd, Decatur, Ware, Burke, Pulaski, Telfair, Upson, Muscogee, Camden, McDuffie, Charlton, Richmond, Bulloch, Hancock, Rockdale, Pierce, Wayne, Putnam, Talbot, Chattahoochee, Monroe, Stephens.
President Pelley of Central of Georgia Railway outlines summer travel incentives. He notes traveler attitudes have shifted toward vacation time as essential for workers, lists six summer round trip fares with circle tours, stopovers, Sunday and weekend specials, and long distance combinations with rail and water routes. He promotes ocean voyages as ideal for travel, cites Ocean Steamship Company safety record, and urges use of ticket agents for reservations and trip planning.
A driver struck a child and lost control near Columbus, killing an occupant, Sims S Skinner, who died at the city hospital. The accident occurred on a Talbotton road about three miles from the city. Nearby, a white boy found near Sylvester was identified as Oscar Pele of Cairo, a Malta boy returning from Orlando. The piece also notes Georgia tobacco factory progress, with Tietts Tobacco involved in a new plant unit.
In a capital city office, commissioner Stanley forgets his 61st birthday as the staff note the occasion. He opens mail, then departs on a tour of other offices amid a bustling crowd of clerks and associates, leaving colleagues to recall last year’s celebration.
The Thomaston Cotton mill, owned by R. E. Hightower and associates, redeemed its $8,000,000 first preferred stock issue via a private subscription by stockholders through the Citizen and Southern Company of Savannah. The mill now has $8,000,000 first preferred 6 1/2 percent stock and $1,200,000 common stock. Five and a half years of average net earnings amount to $720,783.40 with $3,500,000 cash dividends and $800,000 stock dividends issued since organization.
An old medical advertisement touts Texas Wonder as a cure for kidney and bladder troubles travel and general weakness. It claims the tonic helps rheumatism and irregularities of the bladder and urges readers to mail order a $1.25 bottle with testimonials. Addressed to Dr EB Hall in St Louis Missouri.
A fragmented passage ponders the character of a town named Butler through questions about its people and social behavior. It imagines lovers, beggars, gossip, and children, asking what sort of good soul or moral climate such a town would exhibit.
Albany Herald reports debate over state finances for public schools and road construction. Brown criticizes highway funding while urging prudent budgets and business methods. The piece stresses Georgia trails in education versus road work and urges prioritizing public schools over road expansion.
Josie Maund of Junction Guy filed a $10,000 damages suit in Macon city court against Yellow Cab Company of Macon for injuries from an accident on November 28, 1925. Attorneys John T. G. Smith Joseph Smith of Mason and McGehee McGehee of Talbotton represent Maund.
P J Spiker, noted as gatherer, defined as involved in a nine year state prison sentence, currently appealing. The verdict lists L R Adams J A Shsser John D Russell officials connected to the case. Convicted Baker not yet started serving sentences.
Fragmented prose cites Elton Georgia voices on Rev 2nd Ex-Senator Rebecca God Moves in a mysterious way and allowing sight and hearing. The text extols Georgia's greatness wisdom and moderation while warning against intolerance and fantasy in politics.
Albany Georgia June 14 a three day event begins Wednesday and runs through Friday with more than 300 participants expected at the 69th annual Georgian Dental meeting in Albany. Notable speakers include Dr Bevin and session details cover multiple topics across dentistry disciplines.
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