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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1925
Page
7
A sermon by Rev. J. D. McCord examines the young man who claimed to keep commandments yet lacked true discipleship. The talk argues genuine Christianity requires complete obedience, renunciation of worldly ties, and daily prayer. It cautions many think they are ready to do anything, but real readiness shows in specific, often humbling, changes.
A religious meditation warns that loving worldly pleasures harms devotion to God. It likens character to a garden gate left open and a disease that can ruin a whole body, citing James 2:10 to stress that breaking one law condemns all. It urges readers to seek their need and act. The piece ends with a farmer anecdote about tenants demanding a car for work days, reflecting social critique.
Georgia bankers urge farmers to sow hairy vetch on land to be planted to corn next spring. With proper seed treatment, vetch can raise yields from about 12 to 15 bushels per acre in a normal season, then to 30 or 40 bushels with fertilizer. The program aims to attract home seekers and keep capital in Georgia farms.
The best plant for aquarium purposes is sagittaria natang a moderate sized variety. Nature Magazine notes starting an 9 by 15 by 10 inch aquarium with about a dozen such plants Grell-rooted in coarse sand or grit one and one half to two inches deep.
A brief quoted line attributes to George Eliot praising pity as more healthful than wisdom, noting that a single simple humankind pity will not abandon us. The excerpt reflects a humane ethic emphasizing compassion over intellect.
John Smith Searcy died Tuesday afternoon at 5 30 oclock after a ten day kidney illness. He taught school forty years and served as county and city educator before joining Times Enterprise staff. Survived by wife Sallie Smith Searcy and four sons, daughter, brother and sister. Born November 14 1856 in Talbot county.
An editorial cautions readers about Florida’s boom offering quick fortunes. It notes mixed outcomes from real estate speculation, warns many lose money, and urges staying in Georgia’s favorable climate and opportunities. It highlights crowded highways of returnees and advises practical choices over risky bets.
Parker of Talbotton and the community note the longtime Baptist church member Mr Searcy who died recently. Rev W M Harris led funeral services at the Love Street residence, with interment at Laurel Hill cemetery. Pallbearers included R G Fleetwood, R G Jackson, W D Hargrave, J T Culpepper, W S Anderson, and R W Stone.
Savannah report on Central of Georgia Railway thrift effort notes 33 new savings accounts for children of employees born in the past year. President L A Downs, praising the program, has funded starter accounts and sent gifts from his own funds to homes with new arrivals. Banks across the system cooperate as 233 newborns are counted in a recent year with December 1924 recording 27 births.
Anadvertisement for A Texas Wonder claims to treat kidney and bladder issues such as gravel back rheumatism and irregularities. Priced at 1.25 by mail with testimonials available. Dr E W Hall lists 2926 Drive Street Saint Louis Missouri. Sold by druggists.
Senator Borah of Idaho condemns the settlement with Helginia as almost universally criticized while Senator Smoot seeks to pacify him. The Romanian debt mission is set for Washington, with Bratiano noting Romania cannot pay. Anticipated anthracite strike looms as owners resist check-off and wage rise. federal government to ensure distribution. Massachusetts pushes to abandon hard coal use as Eastern states follow.
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