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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1924
Page
6
Poem urges youths to forsake revelry and effusive pleasures. It contrasts two paths, praising a hard honest road toward distant goals. It promises strength, wisdom, and lasting peace to those who endure toil and discipline.
Reynolds items report Hawkes optician visiting Thursday May 22 at the Porter drug store with free eye tests and fitting Hawkes glasses. The column lists numerous local visits, trips to Macon and Atlanta, church and county events, and notes on jail repairs and tax equalization proceedings.
The graduating class of 1924 were entertained at the home of Mrs Herman Amos on Friday evening May 8. The class will and prophecy were read by members, followed by games and concerts and late refreshments.
Sunday morning at the home of Mr. J. W. Gholston the marriage of Bryant Ingram and Etta Mae Garrett was performed with Mr. Gholston officiating. The couple have many friends who wish them happiness and success.
The P T A held its monthly meeting on Tuesday evening with Mrs. Ira Chambers presiding. Officers elected for the coming year include Mrs. C. F. Fickling as President, Mrs. Ira Chambers as Vice President, Miss McMichael as Secretary, Miss Katinel Adams as Treasurer, Mrs. Pickens Riley as Corresponding Secretary, and Mrs. Sara Cross as Press Reporter. The next meeting is scheduled for June 10.
A large county gathering at the convict camp on Whitewater near Bateman Colbert mill site celebrated community unity and appreciation for service. Residents, including families, enjoyed a superb dinner before convicts shared the excess, highlighting road work performed by the convict force in recent months.
Bargain piano originally cost $500 00 now offered at $100 00. In good condition suitable for home school or church. Marked by Miss Helen Montfort for immediate sale.
The notice invites readers to visit the Hawkes optician at our store on Thursday May 22 1924 to view good eyewear and learn about available bargains.
A woodpecker’s steady tapping on a telegraph pole sparks discussion about animal instincts and reliability as a signal cue. Experts note birds adapt to urban substrates, but tapping may reflect foraging or nesting behavior rather than a radio or electrical warning.
The Schley County News reports Ellaville Lodge No. 208 Knights of Pythias endorses Chas C Wall for a Grand Lodge officer post to be decided at the Rome Georgia gathering May 21 22. The paper praises his character leadership civic work and the lodge's membership surge credits him with growth and service.
A playful rhyme about inheritance and identity where animals and farm work pass between father and child. The speaker describes changing ownership of calf to cow and lamb to sheep, noting splits of labor and profit and finally choosing to stay with dad as the farm’s ties endure.
Electricity is described as a factor in poultry farming with one hatchery in the country capable of a million eggs. The text notes no power plant has fully replaced the hen's role in laying eggs and the hen still has a little something to cackle over.
Notice to all persons that trespassing injuries on the Hightower place six miles southeast of Butler the W H Willis place three miles northeast of Howard the Saunders Old Place at Carsonville and the E O Garrett place near Charing GA will be prosecuted vigorously and unsparingly. Loan and Trust Co by its agent W E Steed.
Lost cross with stone mountings. Finder will receive reward by returning to Herald Office.
A fragment notes that the people who utter bromides and platitudes are likely one’s best friends. It warns that these phrases sound sincere and unchangeable, suggesting a cautious view of well meaning talk.
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