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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1930
Page
5
Reports from 1928 and 1929 farm trials show side dressing with Chilean nitrate of soda increases cotton yield by about 416 pounds seed per acre. At current prices this adds roughly 29.12 dollars per acre, making side dressing one of the most profitable practices for heavy fruiting.
Indian Springs Ga May 9 Justice James K Hines Georgia Supreme Court delivered an address to the Flint Bar association criticizing constitutional amendments since 1877. He warned that excessive amendments have weakened life and property protections, created constitutional confusion, and fueled costly education and taxation practices. He urged adherence to original principles and cautioned against monopolies and excessive state funding for higher education.
Keith's Georgia Theatre in Atlanta announces a one week engagement by Nick Lucas star of Gold Diggers of Broadway. The package includes the Twelve o Clock Revue with Broadway stars and top beauties, plus screen feature Young Man Manhattan, all described as the greatest combination screen and stage entertainment ever brought to Atlanta.
Baton Rouge May 12 Governor H P Long faced a fierce impeachment push as the legislature convened. Opponents charge federal delays in over 2 million in road funds, claim highways under Long lack standards, and seek earlier accusations including intimidation of publisher C P Manship misappropriation of state funds and alleged conspiracy to murder State Representative J Y Sanders Sr.
John Tuthill recounts trials with rats around his place and praises RAT-SNAP as a guaranteed solution. He resolved the infestation within ten days without mixing into food. RAT-SNAP is sold in three sizes for 65c and 1.25, guaranteed by Butler Drug Co. and H. J. Porter’s Drug Store in Butler, Georgia.
A brief advert promotes train travel as safest most comfortable and reliable with reduced fares for short trips and directs inquiries to Southern Railway System ticket agents.
Sheriff's sales in Taylor County Georgia list multiple properties for tax sale. Properties include fifty acres of land in lot 66 and a Reynolds house and lot owned by Mrs. W. J. Theus Est, plus 101 acres of land in lot 16 and a Reynolds house and lot owned by Mrs. W. R. Whatley and BE F Seay and wife and R. G. Gray. Levies cover 1928 1929 tax years. Sheriff R P McGuffin presides with notices dated April 30 1930.
A concise social reflection contrasts the millionaire and the tramp as mirrored opposites, suggesting each completes the other in the fabric of society. The statement elevates class dialogue, hinting at intertwined destinies and mutual dependency across economic divides.
Will be sold before the court house on the first Tuesday in June within legal hours to the highest bidder for cash. Lot eight in block 18 city of Reynolds, fronting 53 feet on Winston Street and running 150 feet to alley. Levied to satisfy a fi fe from Taylor County Superior Court in favor of Mrs Hiba Payne against A J Payne Sr. This 6th day of May 1980.
M B Everett requests letters of dismission as administrator for Lee J Barnes estate in this county. Creditors and next of kin are cited to appear at the office on the first Monday in June 1980 to show cause why letters should not be granted.
O S Cox administrator petitions for letters of dismission from Mrs G W McDaniel estate in said county. All creditors and next of kin are cited to appear in L T Peed Ordinary office on the short day in June next to show cause why letters should not be granted. Dated June 6 1930.
The Federal Land Bank of Columbia declares default on a December 6 1921 loan to L H Harmon. Under power of sale the bank will auction June 3 1980 at Taylor County Courthouse in Georgia lots 98 99 and 91 in the 14th district 757th militia district totaling about 202 1 2 acres each plus 607 1 2 acres described in the deed. Attorney H P Wallace signs for the bank.
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