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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1914
Page
3
Reynolds Georgia October 26 1914 notes list residents visiting Macon Perry Hawkinsville and Atlanta and attending fairs and schools. Mentions include Neisler Hicks Musselwhite Paris Lott Riley Griffin and other locals. Barns surries buggies and harness sold by F F Paris. visitors W J Griffith improving at Dr Allen Sanitarium. club convention in Albany upcoming.
The Woman's Improvement Club met with Mrs. H. W. Joiner last Wednesday at 3:30 for a social gathering presided by President Mrs. R. A. Hinton. A guessing contest tested members with Reynolds area family and individual names. refreshments followed with a salad course and rice tea.
The article argues towns thrive when led by live, well trained men and decline under weak leadership. It stresses training and schooling of good men by the community to fill future roles, and links economic prudence to better housing, youth services, playgrounds, gymnasiums, lecture courses, and Bible classes.
A reader letter argues war lessons from Numbers 21 21 24, likening Israel and Sihon to Germany and Belgium. The writer equates biblical borders with European fronts, contending Belgium and France faced stronger borders and questions Christian justifications for invasion.
The piece questions government and financial measures aiding cotton growers, arguing relief has fallen short and warning that an emergency law penalizing farmers’ liberties could undermine rights. It cites a hypothetical Sealy penalty and warns of potential widespread rebellion and loss of confidence in government.
Dr. Soule urges farmers to pick seed from the field rather than the crib and to choose ears with two ears per stalk. He notes tenants’ failures often stem from not selecting best ears. USDA offers free guidance on proper seed selection to improve corn yields.
Mr and Mrs Will Adams of Howard hosted J J Adams family Sunday. Mrs J A Heath visited Mrs J J Ellington Monday. Garnett Smith of Ypsilanti to spend weekend with Pearl Adams. J D Gresham of Howard visiting Ellington. T B Ellington of Augusta returned home after death of father. Alma Wall starts school at Five Points Monday. Louise Sealy visiting H K Sealy at Reynolds. J A Heath made a business trip to Howard Wednesday. J H Adams made a business trip to Talbotton Saturday. School kid.
A letter from Opelika Alabama dated October 22 1914 argues that laws controlling merchant pricing and business engagement infringe upon liberty. The writer E G English contends the problem lies not only in the law but in the principle behind it.
Miss Lena Raines of Thomaston and Miss Letcher Neisler visited Panhandle guests include Miss Rena Fuller and Misses Carrie and Ruby Byrd hosted by various locals. Many towns like Howard, Reynolds, Butler, Montezuma and Fort Valley are noted through visits and church events with a closing nod to Celia Lucas entertainment.
Mrs. Sam Jarrell returns home after a week visiting relatives at Woodland. Miss Alma Wall from near Wesley arrives to teach and start a new term. The Stork brings a baby girl to Mr. and Mrs. Pickens Riley. Miss Mabel Gaultney visits Panhandle. Mr. Tom Gray returns from Atlanta where he was treated and is improving. Cupid hints at upcoming wedding. Sunday School at Antioch at 3 PM. Miss Mellie Shumate hosts a Rock party with guests. Brown Eyes.
Two horse farm two and a half miles southwest of Reynolds joins Mr S Hill. Splendid land for rent or lease. Write or see Wales Ingram Reynolds Ga. For sale twenty five bushels of half and half cotton seed at three dollars per bushel. Apply to Martin Peter man Ga Route 4.
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