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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1927
Page
4
A reader's rough collage of notes, quotes, and opinion fragments from multiple columns discusses corn, heroism, graduation lists, flowers for mother, and church service practices. It mentions the Marion County Patriot, Buena Vista, and local editors, with reflections on religion, politics, crops, and communal effort.
A Sylvester Local piece quotes a businessman who suggests quitting grumbling and going to work as a cure for present day ills. The author argues that grumbling wastes time and that work provides the money for necessities like dresses and hats, reducing the urge to fix every problem.
The American Medical Association urges citizens to prevent typhoid via fly control and sanitation. Filth carried flies spread the disease, so screens and public action are urged. Georgia towns may form Al Smith clubs to mobilize efforts. reports also note a student elopement and marriage at Andrew College with Edwina Preston Douglas.
Used Remington typewriter No 12 five months sacrificed for 75 dollars. Burrows adding machine seven column keyboard used eighteen months in good condition sacrifice price 100 dollars including stands. J H Embry Fi Valley.
The Georgia Power Company announces a restructured board for the merged utility Gebrain -Fower Company. Directors include Billups Phinizy of Athens Southern Mutual Life Jno M. Graham of Rome Geo F. Patterson of Macon and J L Rountree of Summitt. The firm emphasizes broad statewide representation and service ethos "A Citizen Wherever We Serve."
Thomaston readers learn how local businessmen like Capt J R Atwater W H Hightower and Hugh Thurston hold state posts while Thomaston shapes civic pride. Peach growers face a cold setback but hope for a fair price and profitable season aiding local prosperity. Editor Jim Davison predicts Ed Dykes and Morton Turner as Senate contenders with races noted. The Valdosta Times urges southern girls to wear cotton dresses as home sewers face fabric choices and design guidance.
A Georgia campaign titled Buy Georgia Farm Products from Your Grocer urges residents to buy Georgia grown milk butter eggs poultry ham potatoes yams tomatoes beans and garden produce. It argues diversification under the Cow Hog Hen movement creates a needed local market and that state consumers must support local farmers to sustain production and profits.
A reflective piece contrasts ancient times with modern life, joking about tin uniforms and chariot thrills. It notes lower costs of living then, mocks current sensational thrills, and ends with a plea for greater civic diligence to curb crime.
A paraphrased observation lists two types of men as wanderers and doers, feelers and thinkers, emotionals and intellectuals. The quotation contrasts lifestyle and temperament in a concise cultural expression attributed to Jack London.
The Alabama Press Association will hold its spring meeting in Columbus tomorrow with about 126 members expected. Members will travel via special coaches over the Central Railroad to Savannah for weekend entertainment then depart Saturday afternoon for New York aboard the City of Birmingham. The Herald extends best wishes for a safe and delightful voyage similar to the Georgia Press Association trip two years ago.
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