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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1925
Page
7
The Butler Georgia newspaper notes Easter plans spreading across towns as the nation discusses Prohibition enforcement and state court trials for Volstead Act violations. It highlights Georgia gasoline prices higher than nearby states and criticizes road and school bond funding amid public distrust, praising W. T. Anderson’s progress.
A bill granting full amnesty for former Texas governor James Ferguson, removed from office and barred from holding public state office, passed the state legislature and awaits his wife’s signature.
Auditor State will complete the audit of the State Highway Department by June 1. The timing is expected to spark activity and excitement in the upcoming legislative session.
A readers letter argues that when men act like children they deserve adult discipline. The author mocks Randolph Howell and Borglum and suggests Governor Walker should administer a paddling to them as a corrective measure.
Georgia residents endure constant political drama with graft allegations and sensational court cases. The ongoing turmoil fuels public interest and uncertainty about what will unfold next in state affairs.
This year promises to be one of the greatest ever known in club work among boys and girls. Taylor County is aided by a competent county agent and aims to lead in reports rendered this fall across the state.
Cities and towns providing police protection for Fort Valley during the Peach Festival last week received thanks. Butler's chief of police W. A. Anglin was singled out for his especially willing service and the Festival officials expressed appreciation for the favors shown.
Contemporaries note the approach of spring and summer as Taylor County enjoys a range of thriving sectors. Diverse crops, peach growing and shipping, lumber industry, and clay and sand shipping mark the season, along with several smaller enterprises fueling local commerce.
The passage states growth comes from expressing effort in action thinking talking or doing. By meeting people, learning their needs, and delivering well each time you will grow bigger, better, and more valuable in business life, according to Graphic.
Cotton specialist F C Ward of the State College of Agriculture warned last week that Georgia farmers are making little preparation for boll weevil control this year. He indicated a large infestation is likely this spring and urged prompt action to prepare for the pest.
Washington News Reporter argues that executive mercy and court interference erode justice in Georgia. The piece links delayed executions and pardons to criminal incentives, urging voters to demand responsible judges and lawful administration to keep Georgia safe for democracy. It cites cases where technicalities spared criminals and warns of judges acting as accessories before the fact.
The LaGrange Graphic argues Georgia farmers keep poorer conditions by growing cotton instead of home raised ham lard corn and hay. It notes farmers could produce these themselves cheaper yet rely on western producers for feed and sustenance, harming land and livelihoods.
Mr. Edgar Streetman of Mizell has enlisted his brother Silas Streetman to manage their sizable bee farm. Streetman says prospects for selling bees and honey are brighter than ever as the operation grows, reflecting optimistic market conditions.
The Taylor County Bank is praised for aiding farmers by subscribing for stock in the Middle Georgia Intermediate Credit Bank of Macon. People seeking funds from this source may apply at Taylor County Bank with cashier Mr Burt. The local loan committee includes C. W. Bazemore J. F. Posey and J. L. Burt.
The Wesleyan Christian Advocate urges peace as Unification in the Georgia church grows urgent. It notes a writer favors adopting the proposed Plan but condemns current discussion as likely to end disastrously, with widespread hurt across the state.
John Spencer escaped serious harm after a morning automobile overturns while he and Mrs. Spencer were riding. He suffered ear loss but joked that he has heard everything worth hearing. He was taken to The Clinic for two or three days of treatment.
Johnnie Jones and his wife hosted press members at the Peach Festival in Fort Valley. Courtesies were extended by Festival Committee chair Gol C L Shepard and former State Senator Hon Joe Davison. The gathering marked a standout occasion for newspaper representatives and statewide publicity.
Poem reflects on perpetual spring and endless song while noting sorrow and toil are needed. It contrasts eternal beauty with time and change, suggesting that life’s cadence of work, joy, and grief sustains meaning.
A compact mid century lesson in perspectives with a preacher like saying about Heaven and Satan and two sides to every story. It notes a volunteer fire department stopping a small blaze and warns that long talk often outpaces action. It advises patching quarrels with court plaster and Ip salve and ends with a verdict that victories defeat rivals.
A cashier at Taylor County Bank casually disclosed in conversation that the bank holds one hundred sixty one thousand dollars in deposit. The remark hints at the amount, inviting light humor, but it was not pursued.
Citizens remark on faster road work following the county's new tractor purchase. They urge widening and grading of the main east west route between the county's two principal towns and commend the current board for road building efforts. The review notes the board's short time in office but confidence in serving taxpayers.
A collection of maxims and reflections urging focus on present tasks and positive action. Notes compare optimism to sunlight and warn that cynicism yields shadows. Mentions Cal Coolidge and President Wilson in a historical tone, plus a humorous line about an eighty year old New Yorker seeking a second life after a forged check arrest.
If you have none built into your latrine we can build you one that will prove a wonderful convenience and help in performing the daily tasks. In the kitchen especially such a cabinet is indispensable. Let us give you a figure on it. Fort Valley Lumber Co. Ft Valley Ga.
A county farmer primer urges building a sturdy north side tool shed to shelter plows wagons hoes and shovels. Sheltered protected tools resist weather loss, keeping value and readiness for next season. It emphasizes immediate action and saving basics for financial and skill growth.
The Pearson Tribune cites Dawson News and Tifton Gazette arguing heavy tax burdens. Editors urge ending vast bureaus and costly departments, cutting salaries for overseers, and resisting a growing political machine. They warn of liberty erosion toward serfdom versus European models.
The Dawson News notes that if rural residents who wish for town life and town dwellers who crave country living could swap places, moving day would resemble armies passing. By next year many would be ready to move back, and if Georgia migrants could afford to return, a caravan of vehicles would head back with families and belongings. The piece laments lost possessions left behind.
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