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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1925
Page
5
Poem extols the Lord God of Peace hearing mothers' cries amid battle. It pictures a turning of divine face through war clouds, a bow of promise, and the calming refrain Be still as providence and justice guard amid peril. The speaker kneels to greet peace.
Butler society note sheet lists visits and guests from Columbus, Macon, Howard, Reynolds and Atlanta. Local events include exams at Andrew College, revival closings, and the Busy General store notices. Readers are asked to bring eyed glasses, sale items, and canned goods for the old soldiers box.
Miss Janie Frierson will be guest of honor at an informal reception for Mercer Chapter Sigma Alpha Epsilon at the Volunteer's Armory. About 850 members and visitors from across the state will attend as the Georgians provide a musical program. Frierson is granddaughter of Mrs H Frierson of Butler.
This excerpt warns that a boy will inherit and carry on current actions and institutions. It contends he will shape politics, treaties, courts, cities, states, and national life, including prisons, churches, schools, universities, and corporations, affecting reputation and future humanity. It urges attention to his development.
An Ohio State Journal commentary laments progress advancing along scientific and mechanical lines rather than moral ones. It notes a surge in swearing since the advent of the automobile, claiming more profanity has appeared in a shorter span than in any comparable era of world history.
The article recalls midsummer customs across Europe with fires kindled in streets garlands tossed, and dancing and singing by youths. It notes a Baptist gathering on June 24 and mentions the night before the festival.
Local advert promotes Dixon's Shoe Shop in Fort Valley Georgia offering resoling to save wearers money. Claims to triple shoe life with proper repair and urges customers to bring or send worn soles for service.
St Petersburg Florida June 17 1925 Butler Herald Butler Georgia receives a letter praising Butler urging pride in the town. The author Hollis E Brewer writes of larger Sunday Schools friendlier people and plans to return to Butler while sharing a short poem about growth and helping others.
Col A L Singleton of the United States army, a native Georgian with command roles in World War I, visits Macon relatives and is brother in law to Dr W C Pumpelly who has been ill in a local hospital. Singleton served on General Pershing’s staff in France and led operations in the Chateau-Thierry battle before becoming executive officer at Fort Benning. He was born and raised in Taylor County, drawing local congratulations.
An advertisement for International Silk Hosiery Co offers guaranteed silk hosiery for men and women direct to wearer. Full fashioned styles in vivid colors with prices cheaper than stores. They claim daily payments and invite buyers to shop locally in Norristown, Pennsylvania.
Local classified notice offers a good breed sow with seven piglets for sale at a bargain. Seller J. T. Pullins invites interested buyers to contact or meet at Butler, Georgia.
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