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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1929
Page
8
A 1924 to 1928 crop study shows Georgia corn acreage around four million per year yields 14 bushels per acre, short of farm and state needs. Applying Chilean Nitrate of Soda as a side-dress 45 days after planting at 100 to 200 pounds per acre could raise yields by 8 to 12 bushels per acre, reducing reliance on outside corn for states farmers.
A maxim urging timely generosity and prudent stewardship. It emphasizes giving while alive, warning that delaying charity until death makes one liberal with others possessions instead of their own. The line frames charity as a living virtue rather than a posthumous virtue.
Betty Anna Wagoner, blind for 48 years, regains vision at Charity Hospital after successful surgery on both eyes. She recalls the moment bandages came off and meeting her son aged 19, while doctors say muscles had atrophied from long non use. Her husband is deceased and she hopes to learn to read.
Atlanta May 4 Governor Hardman announced the reap pointment of Homer C Parker of Statesboro as adjutant general of Georgia. His new term will commence when the governor is sworn in and will continue for a set period.
General Parker, inaugurated for his second term on June 20, was appointed by Governor Hardman two years ago. His five plus years in the United States Army include captain of infantry in August 1917, service in France for 15 months, promotion to major, and roles in the judge advocate general's department. After the war he served at Camp Gordon and Camp Jackson before joining the JAG staff in Washington. He has been active in the Georgia American Legion and served as past commander of the Statesboro post.
Public auction to repay defaulted debt on 119 and 118 blocks in Taylor County. William E Streetman property, total about 303.75 acres, will be sold May 27 1929 at the courthouse steps to the highest bidder for cash. First deed of $2300 to Charles Forman remains senior, with taxes and foreclosure costs also due.
Sir William Greavyes argues England’s average burglar income is about 3.50 dollars per week, prompting nationwide debate. Police and detectives contest the figure, noting higher earnings for porch climbers and crack burglars while pickpockets and motor thieves fare poorly.
Mrs Fannie Whitley applies to be guardian of the person and property of Susie James Dennis and Willie V Burn minors under fourteen in Taylor County Georgia The court will consider the application at the next ordinary meeting on the first Monday in June 1929 Witness L T Peed Ordinary May 6 1929
Georgia Taylor County notice states Rosa Montgomery guardian seeks discharge from guardianship over R C and Catherine Montgomery. Objections must be filed by the first Monday in June. otherwise discharge will be granted as applied for. Dated May 6, 194.
W P Parks administrator of the estate of G W Carr applies for discharge. Creditors and interested parties must file objections by the first Monday in June next. otherwise Parks will be discharged from his administration. Dated May 6.
Taylor County legal notice shows Reynolds Mercantile Co seeks to sell the described lands at public auction on the first Tuesday in June 1929. The sale pays off a $172.25 debt secured by a 1928 security deed on W. J. Theus property fronting Winston Street, bounded by D. S. Saunders and S. H. Bryan, including the dwelling. Proceeds settle the loan and costs with deed transfers to Theus upon payment.
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