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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1925
Page
4
Readers critique self appointed saviors amid a coal strike that has 828 mines and 600000 workers idle. The letter questions promoting out of town purchases and warns it would ruin town credit by buying from mail order houses.
If automobile agencies adopt the slogan Kash and Karty as many merchants have done, there would be larger dinner pails and fewer empty meal bins across the country.
Those who remember when horse and buggy travel was common recall that farmers lived at home and were the most contented and happiest people in the world.
Sympathy extends to John F. Holloman after his son Ralph Holloman suffered serious injuries in a Sunday night automobile crash. The letter argues Asa G. Candler’s philanthropy warrants renaming Emory University to Candler University, noting his humble origins and donations to Emory and Wesley.
Commerce News asks if the drought or other factors have dimmed fireflies this year and suggests the governor initiate an investigation. The brief treats the question with a mix of humor and concern, noting unusual insect scarcity and inviting public curiosity.
Local headlines from the Columbus Ledger highlight economic gains with Columbus Cotton Mills maintaining wage scales while cutting elsewhere, deposits at Columbus banks rising over a million dollars in the year, active home building, strong merchant activity, and optimism for farmers as railroads enjoy better business.
The Fort Valley Leader Tribune notes it went to press early so its mechanical department head, George C. Toole Jr., could attend his wedding in Milledgeville. Editors acknowledge the scheduling shift may have caused the paper to miss the following week's appearance.
The Savannah Morning News extols Georgia for producing cotton tobacco corn watermelons cantaloupes peaches apples chickens hogs sugar cane sweet potatoes pecans and a wide range of other goods including fish and oysters eggs and garden produce. It argues no state can match Georgia's variety of crops.
A Butler merchant describes paying farmers small sums for farm produce and notes strong local demand. He bought a side of meat, eggs, and a coop of chickens, while asking how many Taylor county farmers could meet local needs for eggs, butter, lard, meat, corn, hay, peas, potatoes, vegetables, or syrup. The piece questions who bears responsibility for ongoing conditions.
The Monticello News cites a Hartwell Sun recipe advising that most bad accounts stem from over buying and optimistic income dreams. It urges treating debtors generously so you will be paid when they can afford it, which is usually soon.
A window display at Mrs J T Matthews features Stark Golden Delicious apples from Mr Mathews Mizell orchard. Eight apples weigh two pounds, perfectly shaped and colored, showcasing a crop from 75 bearing trees that has received special care and is expected to yield handsome profits at market.
The Lavonia Times laments readers missing page six on taxes while praising a local editor who champions his community. His front page emphasis on prosperity contrasts with a hidden Tax Funds page, yet his work is praised as fruitfully clear.
A regional editor Bill Boatwright faces contempt accusations after criticizing a court ruling. The Bainbridge Post-Searchlight defends press freedom, arguing the editor’s remarks were not contemptuous and predicting he will be freed, while asserting judges cannot curb free expression.
Judge Roop urges grand jury to uphold the law as set forth in presentments. The Dawson News warns that growing disregard for law risks future generations and the nation. Respect for law or risk of widespread lawbreaking and governmental erosion follows from selective obedience.
The Savannah Press quotes Bill Biffem urging a lipstick formula that tastes as good as it looks, aimed at appealing to younger consumers and perfecting the product.
Speaker W Cécil Mells appoints Hon WE Steed as city and House member to supervise viaduct construction over Central Avenue and Pryor Street in Atlanta. The committee will oversee the project within the city limits and connected rights of way.
A recent survey in principal centers of production indicates a growth of from twenty to twenty five percent in Georgia's commercial crop. The report also notes fruit quality is expected to be better than usual.
Congressman Chas R Crisp of Americus discussed his Pacific Coast and Orient tour with a congressional party studying the Philippine insular government. He attributed unrest in China to student violence against war lords and mandarins and to divisions among the educated, warning of potential conflicts comparable to the Boxer era.
The Cedartown Standard reports Forbes praises Georgia, noting crop prospects improve, and predicts better conditions than in 40 years. Forbes articles in Hearst papers and his own magazine reach millions, boosting Georgia advertising and public interest through his frank, respected reputation.
An Albany Herald column extols true blue folk who keep promises and stand by commitments. It contrasts them with others who promise much then falter, leaving people disappointed and wary of future assurances. The piece celebrates dependable, service-minded people who earn trust.
Commerce News cautions readers about Florida land schemes, warning that rumors and brisk promises lure buyers. It urges prudence, suggesting short visits rather than long commitments, and cautions against selling homes or renting long term while chasing high wages and risky investments.
A Georgia weekly paper from Americus argues dairy farming with cows and crops yields cash income. It notes locals pay cash for life needs, from car purchases to daily expenses at the creamery, and mentions fertilizer, skimmed milk for chicks and pigs. The piece asserts cash wealth supports purchases like a new flivver.
A Commerce News reprint from Georgia’s weekly highlights Florida as a state with no new riches but abundant advertising potential. It argues that advertising sustains business success and that states like Florida and Georgia show how selling through ads drives growth, urging lessons from ongoing developments.
The Cherokee Scout expresses a call to support local merchants banks and newspapers as a means to happiness and prosperity. It argues a community is the sum of its people and that backing home institutions strengthens resolve pride and effort in daily tasks.
The Bainbridge Post Searchlight reports exchanges that push water pore development forward, removing delays from opponents who sought to block progress. The assembly approved a key measure enabling the vital rate and power access expected to arrive, backed by public demand.
The Onticello News notes that farm lands in Georgia have reached their lowest value. It urges buyers to seize a reasonable number of acres now, predicting that values will rise again and that those who act will not regret their purchase.
John R Phillips, newly appointed member of the state highway commission, is described as an exceptionally successful businessman. It is hoped he will bring his business acumen to his duties on the board, seen as much needed in this and other matters.
The Dawson News notes Albany plans to pave 57 blocks showing enterprise and growth unseen in the state. It praises Albany’s steady rise, its railroad facilities, and citizen boosters as an example Dawson and other towns could emulate.
A road that shows prosperous farms, crops, live stock, pastures and gardens along a busy highway serves as a strong advertisement. The piece notes that a well kept road with abundant farms and poultry enhances perceived value and attracts heavy traffic, reinforcing its promotional power.
We have shifted from avoiding railroad work to desiring a conductor role after a trip on a non stop Macon to Atlanta passenger train on the Southern road. The man works the train in the first fifteen minutes and is paid for the full two hours, with additional time spent talking to passengers. Wrightsville Headlight.
Walton Tribune notes that Florida’s rapid growth and many opportunities attract people from Georgia and across the nation. It cautions that the pretty picture hides challenges and failures behind the enchanting glow of the Florida boom. The piece urges steady, cautious optimism about the regional shift.
In a terse account the slender shrub yields to the storm yet conquers as Metastiste notes a narrow win. Nelda appears among fluctuating readings while the line suggests resilience amid gusting conditions and shifting expectations.
Fort Valley Lumber Co. of Fort Valley Georgia promotes new artistic glass panel doors designed to add tone charm and dignity to homes. Their sales pitch invites customers to call and visit for a demonstration of these attractive door options.
Commentary on wealth, mortality, and the perils of chasing fortune. It recalls Thomas W. Lawson, a once rich speculator who died penniless, arguing money is hard to gain and harder to keep and that a life spent gambling can end without valuables to leave behind.
Evans county farmers embrace diversification selling tobacco cotton and watermelons concurrently. This shift toward diversified crops is hailed as the sure road to prosperity and independence. Pearson Tribune urges farmers to choose diversification for financial resilience and growth.
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