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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1930
Page
3
Southern farmers in 626 side dressing tests show corn yields up 182 bushels per acre and profits rise by 18.08 dollars on average. Using 200 pounds of Cliffean nitrate of soda per acre at knee-high growth, the boost nearly equals the region’s average corn yield according to government sources.
Four generations of American farmers used commercial fertilizers to boost crops. The first inorganic fertilizer in the United States was nitrate of soda, Chilean nitrate, a natural deposit found in northern Chile. It was introduced in 1880 when lime and other inorganic substances were among the limited options available.
Crop experts note the 385 to 400 day window after planting marks a critical nitrate nitrogen need. Quick-acting nitrogen side-dressing keeps plants green vigorous and fruitful through July and early August, according to experiment stations.
The piece explains European battlefront rats spreading vermin and misery to soldiers. It urges preventing disease at home with RAT: SNAP, a product sold by Butlerwing Co. in Butler, Georgia and H. J. Porter’s Drug Store in Butler. Three sizes priced at 35¢ 65¢ and 1.25.
Wesley Milas Berta Perkins and Mr Clift Perkins were Sunday visitors of Mrs GC Heath and others including Mr and Mrs Robert Suggs of Reynolds and Mr and Mrs Walter Siges of Butler. Several families from Butler and Thomaston visited relatives here. A goodly number attended preaching in Howard Sunday evening and Mrs Walter Willis and family spent Sunday in Thomaston.
In memory notice reports the April 16 death of Mary Vann born in Twiggs County who moved to Taylor County fifty years ago. She was 81, a Union Methodist member, mother of ten with thirty four grandchildren and fifteen great grandchildren, funeral at Union Cemetery in Butler. The tribute notes her kindness, devotion, and wide community respect with prayers for comfort.
Mauk A M Hailey of Reynolds mingled with friends. Notables include Mr. and Mrs. Oblinger of Leesburg IA, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Wilder of Rey, and many relatives visiting in Stapleton, Parrot, Columbus, Buena Vista, and Augusta. WMS meeting hosted by Mrs Wilder featured prizes and refreshments.
A genealogy of visits and social calls in Turners Chapel notes Miss Hazel Hartman as a recent guest of Miss Kate Turner. Several residents and visitors including Hermens Dillard Spillers, Mildred Spillers, Reginal Rogers, Victoria Sams of Thomaston, and Mary Spillers with Jacob, share weekend or short sojourns with family and friends in the community.
A fragmented quote speaks of cheerful courage and a philosophy few understand. It hints that happiness and a secure future arise from an unspoken mindset. The tone suggests optimism despite uncertainty.
Miss Wilma Purvis spent the weekend with her mother at Charing. Mr and Mrs J E Browm ind family hosted Sunday visitors from Waverly Hall. Frank Pickard of Macon joined Mrs Boulah Pickard for a Sunday visit. Ruth Williams and Jeanette Brown visited Mrs Clay Morris in Montezuma. Mildred Purvis returned from Arabi. Rev J F Jackson spent several days in Atlanta last week. Clay Morris and daughter hosted weekend guests from Montezuma. D W Gulverhouge and daughter visited relatives in Thomas ton. Mrs M Fuller of Mauk spends week with relatives here. Willie Martin of Albany visiting his parents. Eld and Mrs F L Fuller of Ho Ransville spending the week with Mr and Mrs F L Purvis. Marilon Averett had dinner guests Sunday including Rev J Jack son. Ruth Williams and Oscar Martin were among guests. Grace Purvis of Charing visited relatives here.
Mrs J D Jarrell of Reynolds spent Monday with her brother M C Howell at the home of Mr and Mrs J P Walker. W Jarrell was in Macon on business Friday. Mrs B Jarrell visiting sister Alice Riley. Barron Russell with Blanford Jarrell of Mercer for the weekend. Clifford Adams of Thomaston weekend with Henry Adams Sr. Lucile Adams guest of Hasjel Jarrell. Mary Adams visiting grandmother Arch Adams of Thomaston. Margaret Adams Juliette Jarrell Calvin Jarrell students at Butler High School weekend with parents. Dan Hagood recent guest of Gorman Jarrell. Fannie and Thelma Jarrell Wednesday guests of Doup tise Cook. J D Jarrell Reynolds Monday visitor Wee Parker. Lanier Scandrett Ben Kendrick in Reynolds on business. Miasen Hare Jarrell and Luche Adams spent Monday in Thomaston with Henry Adams family. Mary Adams Thomaston Wednesday guests of Weeks Adams family. Leslie Haywood spent Saturday in Atlanta. J B Kendrick and son of Macon and Hare Baughman of Thomaston Sunday guests of Tom Kendrick.
Luke Reilly recalls a water rat near his Butler Georgia home that nibbled at a product called RAT SNAP and died before reaching the river. The ad promotes three bottle sizes of RAT SNAP priced at $1.25 and sold by Biter Drig Gol and H J Porter's Drug Store in Butler.
A Lakewood New Jersey centenarian, Tom Early aged 101, asserts and likely proves that years of firefighting have shaped her enduring vigor and status as the oldest recognized volunteer among civic heroes.
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