Grand Theatre Presents Blindness of Youth and The Cure
A special attraction at the Grand Theatre promises a moral tale for all ages with Blindness of Youth and Charlie Chaplin's The Cure as added features. Admission 15 and 30 cents.
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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1923
Page
1
A special attraction at the Grand Theatre promises a moral tale for all ages with Blindness of Youth and Charlie Chaplin's The Cure as added features. Admission 15 and 30 cents.
Elbertas must receive final treatment at once to control the curculio and brown rat, using four pounds of arsenate lead and 32-32-200 fertilizer mix or 80-5-15 dust. Hileys and Georgia Belles should have had the last treatment in the past two weeks as new beetles emerge from soil. spray thoroughly and apply under tree spread to destroy maturing pupae.
The Fourth of July celebration at Lakewood Park Atlanta draws large crowds with racing events featuring top pacers and trotters the Southern Rads and fast automobile races. The day includes speeches band concerts and park amusements ending with a grand lakefront fireworks display attracting visitors from across the region.
Herbert Clay of Marietta, president of the State Senate and a member-elect of the next House, died at the Wilmot Hotel in Atlanta from heart trouble. He was born October 5, 1881, and had risen through public service including solicitor general of the Blue Ridge circuit. He had recently traveled to New York and was en route home when his death occurred.
Governor Hardwick says executive department is cleared and ready to hand over to the incoming administration led by Clifford Walker. Budget commission report urges no increases in appropriations, while the governor prepares a reform focused message on the prison system to be read in joint session Friday.
The Third District Press Association will convene on the sixth at Butterwily for a school editorium session. Public cordially invited to cooperate in making the day enjoyable for visitors and locals alike.
Butler hosts the Third District Press Association meeting with editors from fifteen counties and invited guests from Macon Telegraph and Columbus papers. Miss Emily Woodward of Vienna News will preside. events include social and business talks in the High School Auditorium starting at 10 o clock. Local hospitality plans include a basket for editors and town volunteers welcome distinguished visitors.
Vienna prepares to host the Masons 23rd annual district convention July 31 to August 1. R. Smith, Master of Convention, says about 500 delegates from fifty lodges are invited and will be welcomed by Vienna residents during the event.
Bibb county delegates to the Georgia General Assembly favor the Arnold bill to repeal the bone dry law. The report comes on the eve of state officials Ren Fowler Nat Winship and Mrs Viola Napier departure, with Gov Al Smith's repeal of New York prohibition cited as context.
The governor has discussed abolishing the archives and history department and the roster commission, reducing the railroad commission from five to three, eliminating the old inspection department and prison commission, and creating a state police department to enforce laws. These reforms accompany careful fiscal review and tax reform references.
Reports from Georgia counties show a mass outflow of Black workers to the North from 1920 to 1922 with 151,438 leaving the state and 228,938 previously. The migration leaves 46,674 vacant farm houses and 55,524 idle plows with 70,843 farm labor shortages as of June 15 1923. Conditions vary but the exodus continues across about half the state.
A microphone type stethoscope linked to a radio loudspeaker and vacuum tube receiver lets the heartbeat of a person under test be heard across a large auditorium. The device promises early detection of heart and lung diseases, potentially saving many lives.
An old space filling advertisement touts a product called Texas Wonder for kidney and bladder troubles. It claims relief for gravel and rheumatism and offers a small bottle cure through mail order for $1.25 with testimonials. Dr. E. W Hall of St Louis is named as a contact with pharmacists selling the remedy.
A Knoxville Georgia report notes Mr. Dempsey T Blackwell aged 26 died during a bathing incident at Harris pond in Knoxville. He struggled while crossing with a child on his back and sank after divers and rescuers tried to revive him. He is survived by his parents two brothers Walter and Perry and three sisters Mildred Jessie and Ruby. He was described as an expert swimmer and died reportedly of heart trouble.
Savannah reports Dr Crawford of Lee County has allegedly developed a malaria cure praised by Dr Darling of the Rockefeller Foundation. Dr Daniel cites the find as life saving for Africa Asia and the Panama Zone and notes the disease known as Black Water Fever damages red blood cells and causes severe anemia.
Historical note reports Yoemans of Dawson named to a judicial bench following medical considerations. It recounts experiments with fever remedies and treatment details as he serves in a capacity overseeing courts and related matters.
Reverend A J Parker, a well known Freewill Baptist minister about 60, died last Thursday at his home in Schley County after months of ill health and recent paralysis. Funeral and burial were held near Potterville, with Rev J J Jones conducting the service. The Herald extends sympathy to his family and relatives.
Mr J T Bickley aged 71 died Thursday of last week in Thomaston after a long county residence. He leaves a wife and eleven children. Funeral and interment were held Friday at Shiloh Church in the county.
Washington June 26 General Daugherty announces the appointment of Governor Thom W. Hardwick of Georgia to membership on the legal advisory council of the Department of Justice. He succeeds former Senator Thomas of Colorado who resigned.
Market reports show uneven gains as commodities edge higher while energy costs stay volatile. Traders note demand shifts and potential policy impacts influencing pricing in early trading sessions.
Dublin native Peter S. Twitty, a young former mayor, enters service with distinction. He was the youngest Dublin mayor, served before U S World War I, and later joined the judge advocate general's department. The report notes his selection by Governor Walker and pledge to accompany him to the Georgia Capitol.
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