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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1928
Page
6
A reflective essay contrasts poverty seen on city streets with calls for hope. It critiques social decay, saloon culture, and wartime upheaval while urging virtue and reform. The piece then shifts to a political analysis of Al Smith's candidacy, arguing the South must resist his influence to defend Prohibition and Democratic unity.
Savannah plans a union service June 17 at the Wesley Monumental church to mark John Wesley founder of Methodism birthday 226th anniversary observed worldwide. The Methodist Ministerial Union met at Trinity church and arranged addresses and music for the event.
The piece warns that some Northern Democrats are fixated on liquor policy and urges the Solid South to block the Smith candidacy at the Houston convention. It argues the Southern states should use their power to influence the Democratic nominee and responsibilities to the nation.
Louisville Georgia May 21 Mrs Eliza Ann Davis and her mother Annie May Williford face murder trial in Jefferson county superior court accused of poisoning Rosa L Kelley by placing potash in a neighbor well and flour bin. The Kelley family fell ill and Mrs Kelley died days later. The case hinges on alleged enmity between families and foot tracks from the Williford home. A state chemist could not complete the analysis due to missing organs in the sample.
In Sylvester Georgia parents sue to compel the Consolidated School to teach their children free, arguing a public school cannot levy tuition. Funds shortage led trustees to authorize a $5 per student charge for an extra month of teaching, with waivers for those unable to pay. Judge Eve set trial for early June.
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