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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1925
Page
4
The grain crop in Taylor county is the poorest in years due to drought. The piece asserts that good exists in the world but is hidden from people who do not know how to find it. It argues Georgia rejects paper retrenchment and citizens seek relief through the state’s currency.
The Savannah Press recalls a century old editoral while noting Georgians consider Governor race plans. Georgia voters see a boom for Mayor Walter A Sims of Atlanta in the 1926 primary. A Florida real estate drift drives Georgia farm purchases as profitable investments.
Eugene shares a well edited Four County Post from Acworth Georgia, delivering a fresh local paper in the office. The edition highlights community notes and regional updates.
Front page editorial from The Cairo Messenger praises unity for Grady County and South Georgia and playfully mentions Monticello editors promising pecans once their orchard bears, hoping no chestnut mishap.
The Dawson News declares Georgia the beautiful land, noting May amplifies its charm. It asserts Georgia’s beauty persists across all months, claiming May-time in Georgia remains vibrant throughout the year.
The Washington Reporter muses if Eugene Black and J. J. Brown could shape a black and brown matchup, but suggests the real contest will settle on Anderson.
Macon editor W. T. Anderson says the idea of bringing Japanese farmers to Georgia could prove the state’s hidden fortunes. He argues the potential benefits are underappreciated and urges movement toward establishing a colony.
A speaker asserts that a living person who contributes can still work hard and support the community, while a corpse cannot help at all. The message emphasizes hope and ongoing effort over fatalism in communal duty.
The Georgia Press Association should not seriously consider arranging a Europe trip next year. It is unlikely the officers will push the matter. If Georgia editors form a party, that is fine, but the association itself should abstain.
The passage asserts Georgia remains strong and capable of a decisive victory in agriculture and manufacturing, with determination and pluck still present. It argues the state is ready to improve schools and highways and will act when opportunity arises.
A concise quotation from John Ruskin on education focusing on cultivating genuine appreciation. It emphasizes not only doing right but loving virtue, industry, knowledge, purity, and justice. This line presents a philosophy of education as shaping desires toward noble ends.
The Monti cello News urges Serer people to realize the value of a permanent tenet for the state and hopes for united action to set an early date. The piece argues Georgia citizens now see the necessity of lasting highways and their true worth as a vital asset to counties and the state.
Since traveling to New York we have added several exchanges to our list of esteemed newspapers The Adel News The Butler Herald The Milledgeville Times-Recorder The Vienna News and the Clarksville Advertiser We hope the News can share cheer and helpfulness with the shops of these exchanges Walton News praises editors such as the Tribune editor calling them the salt of the earth.
Newspapers nationwide experiment with front page crime coverage. Some hide crime stories on inside pages or print only certain days, while others omit crime news entirely. Critics argue crime reporting remains essential and should be clearly presented to readers.
June signals a lengthy school break and a challenge for parents to guide adolescent boys toward citizenship and away from idle risk. The piece emphasizes steady employment, structured activities, and shared parent child time to curb delinquency and foster industrious habits.
The Herald thanks Mrs. Rosa Jessup Gostin of Macon for Leaves of Amber a cultured Christian writer with Taylor County roots. Her travel letters to the Butler Herald inspired readers and reflect a devoted life to family Sunday School kindness and community.
In a plea to trustees, a reader argues Taylor County has fallen behind Georgia in home demonstration progress. The writer urges keeping Miss Hancock, warning that losing her undermines future progress and questions county funding and cooperation to retain her for another year.
A local citizen and club member urges clear answers about Taylor County Slipping issue, stressing that the community needs the subject clarified and that she is greatly needed and welcomed in the county for ongoing support.
John Q. Thomas, a Mexican War veteran, died in Mansfield Illinois last week. He served on the VI 5 pension list for 75 years and drew pension money totaling 322,046,283 dollars.
Hart County in Georgia stands out as a rare example in the South named for a woman, a distinction highlighted by the Hartwell Sun. The editorial pride underscores local historical naming, tracing the county's naming to pioneer era and prominent female figure.
The bodies of 27 priests buried at St Stanilaus college in Macon Georgia since 1888 were exhumed and moved to Mobile Alabama where they were reinterred.
The statesman expresses resentment at publicity over his real estate fortunes in Florida. He admits a comfortable fortune has been built, noting ongoing gains from tithes to church and charity and a gratifying rate of wealth accumulation.
Dawson News notes that contemporaries widely warn readers of the Georgia Legislature's upcoming session next month. The paper praises lawmakers who oppose new laws and governors who veto unwise bills, imagining future monuments for such standouts.
The county auction of pure-bred cattle last week marks a pivotal step for future development. If leaders who initiated the move continue to build on it, Telfair county is expected to blossom in coming years, says the Telfair Enterprise.
Brooklyn judge L L Faw cett argues regular religious attendance by young men could reduce crime and even shut down criminal courts and jails. He calls for careful study of worship as a curb on youth delinquency.
Mayor Sims of Atlanta pushes a booster movement to spread Georgia's advantages. He argues the nation needs about a hundred thousand small farm owners to move to the country and work their land. The DeKalb New Era notes the drift from city to country is rising and urges prospective farmers to buy while prices are low before market activity raises costs.
A 1920 murder case and repeated death sentences highlight delays in Georgia justice. The article notes Lee Curry’s execution after five trials and four death sentences, then extends concern to two Taylor County cases, urging swift enforcement or repeal of the death penalty to preserve law, order, and public safety.
The article notes Amherst College imposed a strict code in 1825. It governed study hours and even social visits to taverns, shops, and stores. Students were forbidden from playing cards for recreation.
Fort Valley Lumber Co announces artistic dodra panelled glass doors for homes. The note invites visitors to call and view at their Fort Valley, Go location, promising tone and charm with solid wood alternatives.
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