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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1924
Page
6
The article outlines a procedure to remove large square fruits from cotton plants, immediately follow with poisoning to kill weevils and eggs, and use sealed bags to prevent escape. It notes that removing squares accelerates uniform crop ripening and reduces the number of pickings, with follow-up checks 10 to 14 days after picking to find any missed weevils.
The Georgia state education head Dr Ballard seeks to cut a fund to pay salaries of Walter B Hill special supervisor and other rural and high school staff. Ballard says Hill should resign for the good of the service citing underfunding of negro schools and poor teacher qualifications. He denies political motive in the move.
A 1933 projection forecasts central generating plants must raise output to meet rising electric service demand in homes farms mines and factories. Estimated need exceeds six billion dollars for upgrades plus 32 418 000 kva. This growth excludes railways private plants and appliance purchases. Utilities invest about 18 billion dollars in electricity gas and traction with 3.9 billion dollars paid annually in wages materials and interest.
Automatic clocks will soon regulate street lights, turning them on and off at appointed hours. The system promises consistent lighting patterns and saves energy as cities adopt this general-use technology.
The old form of certification is replaced by a standard requiring higher education for certificates and prioritizing subject mastery. General and high school certificates demand graduates of standard colleges or equivalence, with no renewal, but conversion to the new form is allowed. Teachers can demonstrate professional training by exam or certification, with an annual evaluation option for experienced teachers.
The record notes the first industrial exposition in 1855 and 1862, marking England’s early and second great international expos in London.
The Central of Georgia Railway proposes a Soil Redintegration Test effort, with the railroad paying half the cost in each county served in Alabama and Georgia. Farmers willing to lead and cooperate should contact J. F. Jackson in Savannah or obtain an application blank from Central of Georgia Agricultural Agents or County Demonstration Agents.
Hall's Catarrh Medicine claims sufferers in a run down condition are more affected by catarrh, noting it is a local disease influenced by constitutional health. The product includes an ointment for local relief and a medicine to improve general health, advertised as 40 years in use by Hall. Toledo Ohio.
The Dalton Citizen and Greensboro papers report McAdoo won big at the Atlanta convention, with Greene County showing a near thousand vote margin. Editors Williams and Brown reflect on the mood, while critics note lingering Underwood followers. Georgia voters shown as staunchly pro McAdoo and independent of Al Smith.
The Atlanta Journal publicizes its nonstop news network with the Associated Journal, leased wire service, and round the clock reporting. Subscription rates include one year nine dollars fifty cents, monthly options, and Sunday editions.
The Dominion of Canada approves a program to foster agriculture and allocates about 5,000,000 annually for agricultural development and support. The plan emphasizes investment in farming sectors, research, and infrastructure to boost production and rural prosperity.
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