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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1930
Page
9
A South tests show side dressing corn with 200 pounds per acre of nitrate of soda raises yields by about 182 bushels per acre and increases net profits by $18.08 per acre. The 626 demonstrations over two years indicate the practice nearly doubles regional corn output.
Four generations of American farmers have relied on commercial fertilizers to boost yields. The first inorganic fertilizer here was nitrate of soda, Chilean nitrate, a natural deposit in northern Chile. It was introduced to the United States in 1880, when lime and a few inorganic substances were known to farmers.
The critical 385 to 40 days after planting stage requires nitrate nitrogen. Experiments show quick-acting nitrogen as a side dress keeps plants green vigorous and fruiting in July and early August.
He explains European battlefronts swarmed with rats spreading vermin and misery for our troops. Prevent home infestation by using RAT: SNAP. Three sizes priced 35¢ 65¢ 31.25. Sold and guaranteed by Butlerwing Co. Butler GA and H J Porter’s Drug Store Butler GA.
Wesley Milas Berta Perkins and Mr Clift Perkins visited Mrs G C Heath and families from Reynolds and Butler. Louise Willis spends week in Thomaston with aunt Mrs Tom Wilson. Allen families and Archie Heath of Atlanta visited J A Heath. Mrs William Childres of Butler with her mother ill. Liza Amos Booth of Butler visited Mrs D N Downs. Ralph Heath and children of Dawson and Haywood Allen and son of Butler with W B Neisler and family from Union visited J A Heath. Luther Wilson and son spent weekend in Thomaston with Tom Wilson. R M Spinks visited Lon Spinks and family. J H Adams and Pearl Adams visited Mrs J Downe. A goodly number attended preaching in Howard. Walter Willis and family spent Sunday in Thomaston.
The death of Mrs. Mary Vann, 81, widow of R. A. Vann, occurred April 16 at home. Born in Twiggs County, she moved to Taylor County 50 years ago and was a longtime Union Methodist member. Survived by ten children, thirty four grandchildren, fifteen great grandchildren, and a brother A T Evans of Tifton. Funeral held at Union Cemetery. Rev. H. C. Griffin officiated.
Reynolds residents and neighbors hosted and visited relatives in nearby towns. The column lists numerous weekend guests from Leesburg Columbus and Butler, including the Oblingers, Walls, Anthonys, and Halley family members. A Wesley church homecoming, W M S meeting, and small social prizes mark a lively community week.
Miss Hazel Hartman and Miss Kate Turner hosted. numerous residents and visitors traveled between Turners Chapel, Macon, Thomaston, Barnesville, Roberta, and nearby towns. Guests included Mrs. Victoria Sams, Miss Mildred Spillers, Miss Florence Wainwright, and many Spillers, Peterman, Stringfield, and Hartman family members across weekends and midweek.
A fragment reflects a speaker touting a cheerful philosophy that promises happiness and a positive future, noting it is often misunderstood by listeners. The wording suggests an optimistic outlook amid uncertainty.
Miss Wilma Purvi spent the weekend with her mother at Charing. Mrs P W Purvis and Mrs F G Pierre and children from Waverly Hall visited Mr and Mrs J E Browmind. Frank Pickard of Macon was guest of Mrs Boulah Pickard. Ruth Williams and Jeanette Brown visited Mrs Clay Morris at Montezuma. Mildred Purvis returned home from Arabi. Rev J F Jackson spent several days in Atlanta. Clay Morris and his daughter from Montezuma were weekend guests. D W Gulvrhouge and daughter visited relatives in Thomas ton. Mrs M Fuller of Mauk spends this week with relatives here. Willie Martin of Albany visiting his parents. Eld and Mrs F L Purvis of HoRansville spending this week with Mr and Mrs F L Purvis. Marilon Averett had her dinner guests Sunday with Rev J Jack son. Ruth Williams and Mr Oscar Martin. Grace Purvis of Charing visited relatives here.
Mrs J D Jarrell of Reynolds visited relatives in Macon on business while her sister Mrs Alice Riley hosted. Several Jarrells and Adamses, including Miss Lucile Adams and Miss Mary Adams, spent weekends with family in Thomaston and Butler area. Local visits featured Mr W Jarrell, Mr Blanford Jarrell, Mr Dan Hagood, and the Weeks Adams family among others in Reynolds, Thomaston, and Macon.
Luke Reilly recalls using RAT SNAP near the river for two years and reports a water rat nibbling at the product then dying before reaching the water to cool its burning stomach. The ad lists three sizes for $1.25 and claims sale by Biter Drig Gol in Butler and H J Porter's Drug Store in Butler, Georgia.
Oldest fireman Tom Early of Lakewood New Jersey, aged 101, asserts and likely correctly that she is among the earliest volunteers in the department.
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