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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1926
Page
4
The piece notes Chicago plans another world’s fair scheduled for 1933 and mentions related civic chatter. It references various editorials and local concerns, including relief standards urged by Rev Bascom Anthony and a governor’s race outlook. It also highlights a parade of topics from university presidents to Confederate veteran reunions and tax administration shifts in Georgia.
The text suggests Taylor county may replace the convict labor system with contracted map-building to push road construction while cutting costs, urging earlier adoption.
Tom Penn of the Monticello News described returning from Cuba as uneventful and urged comrades to “start something” in a cheerful, casual tone. The item highlights a friendly farewell mood and Penn’s public message.
They say they are changing the crown jewels of Russia into American farm machinery. If so it is a wise move on the part of the Bolsheviks. They have more need for something to stir up the land than something to stir up the people.
A quirky note reports Georgia editors, who paid cover charges at a Tokyo cabaret, plan to keep their instruments tuned as they watch Cuba for a potential refund, while Charlie Brown supposedly outwits the manager.
The Muscogee County plan calls for seventy miles more paved highway to be added to the existing system with work starting immediately. The addition aims to improve Columbus and Muscogee county influence and showcase the county’s ability to expand infrastructure promptly.
The Cuba government revived an old rule barring married women from the United States and other dry countries from entering Cuba without their husbands written consent. The writer suggests reversing the measure could improve many homes.
Hon John A Smith named by Gov Clifford Walker to represent Talbot County at the Good Roads Convention in Santa Monica California June 7 to 12 Delegates from across the United States study road improvements Hon A J Perryman named as Muscogee County delegate The paper praises the current road condition on route three and thanks those who improved the Taylor county road, noting progress and appreciation.
A copy of the Road and Bridge Edition from Buchanan Georgia highlights interest in rods and bridges. Bill Biffen’s column “Our Daily Chban Reminder” recalls Trox Bankston of Covington seeking a stripping room at Haveja Tampa Cigar Factory, and a remark on editors’ presidents in the Georgina Press Association.
Friends across the state mourn the death of Mrs. Graham Forester in Tampa Florida last Tuesday. She is buried in Buena Vista her girlhood home. Forester, a Baptist pastor and former Florida editor, moved to Florida for health reasons and served as associate editor of the Tampa Daily Times. The editor notes a personal loss from their long friendship.
The Macon Telegraph notes Georgia’s Tuesday execution of Mack Wooten marks the end of hanging as a method of punishment after 194 years. Public sentiment is turning against capital punishment, suggesting the electric chair may replace the noose soon.
A northwest bank president and a lumberman clashed at a social gathering over public ownership. The banker defended private operation of essential services while the lumberman urged city or state control to cut taxes and fees. The incident highlights the push and pull of public ownership across sectors.
A fragmentary reflection on human bonds and cheerful spirit as a college virtue. It laments earthly troubles and praises the dreamer who may invent an airship to lift humanity. The passage hints that a great soul is revealed in moments of dramatic inner crisis.
The Georgia Editors visit to Tampa is hailed as enjoyable hospitality and strong Georgia Florida ties. The piece highlights Florida’s growth, climate, wealth, and 1926 progress in Tampa, including population, industry payroll, bank resources, and road and public works, noting Georgia links and mutual prosperity.
The message proclaims Tampa as a rising city with a declared purpose of being active in larger and better endeavors. It invites visitors to stay and return, promising an enjoyable time and confidence in the city's potential. The tone mirrors a promotional booster tone, urging engagement and pride in locality.
A humorous reflective piece recounts famed quotes and moments from Napoleon Bonaparte through Lord Cornwallis and Jasper at Bunker Hill. It ties these scenes to lessons for high school students, noting timing, courage, and the spirit of decisive action.
Walter Steed of Taylor County led a record-setting effort in the last House to reveal educational funding inefficiencies and leverage from federal and state reports. He argued North Carolina taxed more on property and occupations than Georgia, questioned road bond progress, and highlighted Georgia’s lower illiteracy and higher college enrollment, backing his case with credible figures from federal and state sources. His deputies’ work influenced the House’s stance, earning praise from the Bainbridge Post-Search Light for Steed’s compelling, nonpartisan presentation.
The passage recalls Front Admiral Dewey chasing the enemy at Chattanooga and urging not to give up the ship. It also notes a quip between the governors of North and South Carolina about it being a long time between drinks.
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