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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1955
Page
4
The Butler Georgia edition reports on peace prospects from a noted authority, the Sylvania Jaycee Club honor, Father’s Day plans, Veterans of Foreign Wars activities, and Roy Chalker’s new role as director of Georgia’s State Parks. It also notes Wrightsville Headlight’s 75th birthday edition, quotes from Carey Williams, observations on front-page news shifts, and a 109th birth day veteran of the Confederacy.
A column of platitudes and quips closes with graduation notice as Butler High School awards diplomas to another class. The June 3 ceremony marks 12 years of schooling, with farewell thoughts from the community and wishes for a successful future for the graduates.
The text recounts Eli Whitney's stay at General Greene's widow's home in Georgia where, prompted by guests, he began work on a cotton seed separating machine. Within ten days a rough model emerged and by April 1793 a machine could produce about 50 pounds of clean cotton daily.
Piney Woods Pete notes that newspapers invite public criticism by printing reader complaints and editor responses. He remarks editors face frequent cussing and scrutiny as the press publishes criticism, while positive remarks seldom reach readers.
Dr Elmo W Davis urges a regular physical checkup to prevent colds asthma vitamin deficiencies and other conditions. He invites readers to call for a консультаtion without obligation to learn the truth about their health and remedies for backache rheumatism neuritis heartburn sinus trouble and more.
Local business listing for Elmo W. Davis Dr located at 127 S Jackson St Americus Ga with phone 2568. Serving South Georgia since 1937.
Edgar Hoover writes in a current magazine that married men are better FBI agents. He notes that three fourths of his agents are married and that FBI life is fast and hard requiring a home atmosphere to relax. Sparta’s hospitality and town history are highlighted with civic and church groups enjoying the welcoming spirit. Mayor Marion Allen of Ft. Valley praises local optimism as Peach County crews push for business despite peach crop failures. H. S. Blitech of Bulloch County earns top honors in Georgia grazing contests as the Southeast district champion and state runner up for round year grazing and feed production.
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