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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1925
Page
3
A whimsical survey notes varying humor in animals from parrots that mimic and laugh at hoaxed dogs to monkeys that prank even ship crews. It mentions a parrot fooling people about running over a child, a monkey tying tails, and other breeds like seals and elephants displaying distinct moods.
Dr Frank Lutz curator at the American Museum of Natural History argues insects make sounds not as language or signals but as byproducts of body form and movement. He suggests many insect noises are likely embarrassing to the insects, akin to knights rattling armor revealing their presence.
In a country hotel two tourists create a loud scene as guests party loudly. They tell the land lord they will bed down and request to be woken at daybreak to search for a missing twenty dollar bill, leaving staff to manage the ruckus.
Sir Robert Kindersley of the National Savings and a Bank of England director notes bank clerks are used to dirty notes yet a customer once bragged of ironing and cleaning bills until 1am. An elderly woman deposited bundles of immaculate notes, prompting a cashier's compliment and her witty reply.
Candles are used in a traditional bidding method described as selling by candle. At Alder Maston the church meadow known as the church acre is leased every three years with a candle lit and a pin used to mark bidding moments. The bid rises slowly until the pin nears the flame, then excitement mounts as the candle marks the critical bid.
A massive parchment book housed in a Dominican cloister corridor in Vienna measures four feet by three feet per leaf. It contains a death list and biographical notes, with the cloister founded in 1226 under the Babenbergs. The first entry dates to 1430, though the whole work dates later than the cloister.
A guide for shippers loading peaches in bushel baskets using the end to end offset method. Baskets must be tightly stowed with no slack to prevent damage. Follow row patterns, alternating handle directions, and keep Neover hoops in contact to maintain load stiffness.
Mr. and Mrs Floyd Jinks were Sunday guests of C W Hays. Mrs Emma Theus and daughters visited Mr and Mrs Tom Barfield. Mr and Mrs M M Bussey and son stayed with Mr and Mrs G D Perry in Ideal. Windham family visited Mrs David Childree. Jewell Jordan was guest of Donnie Perry. Donnie Perry visited Abe Jordan. Imogene and Leon Jordan spent Sunday with Irma Bussey. W C Bussey visited Mrs David Theus. Fulford and father and W C Bussey made a business trip to Fort Valley Saturday.
Mrs Jim Lagrone visited her mother Mrs Will Heath on Sunday. Exa Graham of Birmingham stayed with her sister Miss Exa Graham. Ada Congo visited Florence Collins Sunday. Sam Hendrix and family visited C K Williamson. Ice cream served and a pleasant afternoon. W H Robinson injured a finger Saturday. Wilson Robinson from Cordelo stayed with brother A J Robinson. Hollis family hosted Florida relatives.
MARK ITEMS, Mr R D Waller transacted business in Columbus Friday. Mr and Mrs R. S Wall and children and Mr Henderson motored to Manchester Sunday. Sunday guests of Mrs Jim Rogers were Mesdames Frank Callahan and Ed Elliston and children of Rupert. Mrs R C Humber and son have returned home after spending a few days with her parents Mr. and Mrs J. L. Anthony. Mr. Leslie Wilder and family arrived Saturday from Tampa, Fla. Mr. Wilder returned Sunday. The family will spend a month with Mr and Mrs Joe Wilder except one son, Grady, who will leave Friday for Tampa. Mr. and Mrs Bachrach, two daughters and Mrs Bachrach's brother, Mr Ted Rea, of Van Buren, Ark., were guests of their cousin, Mrs. J.L Anthony last week. They left Friday morning for Atlanta, thence to Danville, Va., and other points before returning to their home sometime in August. Mr. and Mrs Sweat and daughters of Florida, are spending sometime with Mr and Mrs. A. N Sweet. Mr and Mrs Lewis Ruffin and baby Mr. Draughon, Mr. and Mrs Clay Whatley and Mrs Earl Marshall, of Reynolds were recent guests of Mr and Mrs. A. M. Carter. Miss Martha Dickey, of Thomasville, spent a few days last week with Mrs Joe Wilder. Mr. and Mrs R W Woodall and Miss Lois Mallatte left Sunday for Shellman.
Miss Jammie Bussey visits Mrs J H Adams. Annie Bazemore to Fort Valley guest of Mrs M Smith. Sunday visitors include Mr and Mrs Casey and others from Talbotton Crowell and Butler. Several local families host kin and friends. church Parsonage Aid to sell ice cream June 27. Community juniors enjoyed a church picnic with cream served to about 85 youths.
Mr DC Abbott and family were dinner guests at the home of Mr and Mrs D A Hutcherson. Rev H L Lumpkin filled his regular appointment at Norwich Sunday. Rev L Whitley also filled his appointment at Fellowship. Mr George Abbott was a recent visitor. Mr Cecil Hutcherson and family made a business trip to Howard. Mrs L Hayes visits her sister Mrs J B Hayes. Mrs J L Whitley was guest of sister Mrs A L Whitley. Mrs Lydia Walls spent weekend with Mrs Frank Caller.
Miss Mable Searcy of Butler and Miss Ruth Williams hosted and traveled guests from nearby towns while Mr James Brown, Mrs Beulah Reagan, and family shared weekends with friends. Several residents attended funerals, taught, or visited kin in Athens, Columbus, Junction City, and Daviston as Elder F L Fuller prepared for Shiloh services.
Mrs Will Haywood has returned home after visiting friends. Sunday guests included Mr and Mrs J F Posey, Mrs Mary Smith of Butler, Rev J L Pittman of Macon, and Mr Will Haywood. Numerous local families hosted gatherings. Thelma, Fanny and Inez Jarrell travel to Thomaston for peaches packing on the 25th. Sunday school remains at 3:00 each Sunday afternoon.
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