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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1929
Page
4
Pineapple Pear Industry Rivalry Emerges in South Georgia
South Georgia markets foresee pineapple pear competition to peaches with large upcoming publications from Columbus Baegher Sun and Thomasville Bawls. The text notes historic China Russia friction and reduced alarm amid long standing religious tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Georgia
Columbus Baegher Sun
Thomasville Bawls
Silo and small farm policy cited in Taylor County outlook
The letter discusses the role of silos and grazing crops for Taylor County farms, urging large fall plantings and cooperative ideas while preserving small farm independence. It notes debates over standardization and cites the Morning News quote on the American small farmer. Ownership shifts in weekly papers Commerce News and neighboring outlets are reported, with buyers listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor County
Tobacco tax reads as error in historical report
The passage notes high spending on cigarettes cigars and tobacco products with government revenue from taxes. It cites large sums spent on smoking goods and snuff and mentions tobacco growers struggling financially despite the business.
Georgia crop prospects improve in certain counties
After extensive travel across the state, Barrow, Jack, Banks, and nearby areas report the finest crop prospects so far. Corn and cotton show strong yields in Middle Georgia with better wheat prospects than last year, while drought harms crops in the northern regions and excessive rains hit South Georgia's cotton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barrow
Jack
Emm
Banks
Wmmier
South Georgia
Georgia
Taylor Emmaty
Miss September Misses Notions of Growing Fast
In this town the month Miss September is described as growing fast into a great big child. Straw hats are observed on the male population despite the season and harvests face worm damage. The peach crop suffers worm infection the worst in many years yet some growers profit. One grower claims to have produced 15 gallons of brandy and four tubs of lard from his crop.
Former Governor Hardwick Resigns Politics to Practice Law in Albany
The former governor Thomas W. Hardwick will move to Albany on September 1 to enter law practice with Lenard Farkas. He relocates his family from Sandersville and will dedicate himself entirely to the profession, retiring from political life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas W. Hardwick
Albany
Lenard Farkas
Sandersville
Hardwick
Thomasville
Six Cents Gas Tax Takes Effect Amid Quiet Carfare Praise
The six cents gas tax went into effect Saturday night at midnight and Taylor county motorists celebrate as traffic rolls by Sunday. Despite a 2 cent rise per gallon, there are no complaints, a sign of a pleasure minded public. The same day would have sparked an uproar if flour or meat had risen similarly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor County
Jerusalem
Jerico
Over Jerusalem Way War Fails to Spare the Holy Land
A Dalton Citizen opines that a holy war rages near Jerusalem and laments the Christian cradle’s repeated wars, ignorance, and persecution despite Christ’s teaching of non resistance. The piece critiques how the holy land has suffered for two millennia from conflict and superstition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerusalem
Christianity
Holy Land
Dalton
Georgia Editors Elected to Association Officers
Jack Williams of the Waynes Journal Herald and Louie L. Morris of the Hartwell Sun were elected president at the Georgia Press Association convention in Toccoa. C. E. Benns of the Butler Herald was re elected recording secretary and H. M. Stanley of Atlanta was chosen corresponding secretary. B. H. Hardy of Barnesville was named treasurer succeeding J. J. Howell who declined due to ill health. The convention will meet in Barnesville next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Williams
Wayess Journal-Herald
Georgia Press
Ciation
Louie L. Morris
Hartwell Sun
Association
Toccoa
C. E. Benns
Butler Herald
H. M. Stanley
Atlanta
B. H Hardy
Barnesville
J. J Howell
Cuthbert
National Hotel of Cuba to be largest on island
The Savannah Press reports a new National Hotel of Cuba to be built in Havana. Sponsored by National City Company and United States Realty Improvement Company of New York it will finance construct and manage the enterprise. It aims to open for the 1930 41 tourist season. Bill Biffem with the G P A recalls a ten year span to recover from a Havana trip after three days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savannah Press
Havana
National Hotel of
Cuba
National City Company
United States Realty & Improvement Company
New York
Bill Biffem
Dairy Day urged to boost Georgia dairying in Ellaville
A large Ellaville gathering of farmers highlighted a seven year effort by John Rigdon to promote dairying in Schley County. Speakers urged use of high bred sires, planned feed crops, milk container sterilization, rapid cream shipping, and regular cow testing to shift Georgia toward diversified farms with hogs and poultry alongside cows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellaville
Georgia
John Rigdon
Central of Georgia Railway
Columbus
Rigdon
Sehiey
The
Ledger
Schley
Which are you a gossiper or a booster
The excerpt contrasts two human types: the gossiper, born from the devil’s scraps and wrapped in jealousy and suspicion, and the booster, a sunbeam in a child with civic pride and noble ideals. It challenges readers to choose their associations and character.
Music in the School Bell Opinion Piece
A South Carolina teachers president urges modernized schooling and rejects harsh cartoons about forced attendance. He notes schools now offer rich social contact and engage students with diplomacy, music and interest, praising teachers for putting music into the school bell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Carolina Deachers Association
Harry Kars
Shakespeare
Burning the Midnight Oil in State Legislature
Bainbridge editor Pat Griffin condemns late session rush and last minute lawmaking. He argues for vetoing laws created on Sunday morning, except possibly appropriations, urging readers to watch the governor’s action on adjournment week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat Griffin
Bainbridge Post-Searchlight
Pat
Toccoa and Tallulah Georgia Press Association Outing
The Georgia Press Association held its annual convention at Toccoa in Stephens County and planned a camp gathering at Tallulah Falls in Rabun County. The piece reflects on the beauty and power of Georgia scenery and the press’s role in shaping public perception, comparing falls to the power of the press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia Press Association
Toccoa
Stephens County
Georgia
Press Haven
Tallulah Falls
Rabun County
Carolina Boundary Line
Savannah
Tallulah
Toccoa Falls
Niagara
Americas
Rockies
Press Association
Georgia Natural Wonders
Comment and Counsel Logs for Society’s Uses and Reach
Logs discuss guiding Society’s structure and influence, training aims, and distributing power to improve living standards. It emphasizes newspaper workers traveling to Toccoa and the weight of responsibility when duties are recalled, including a visit to Tallulah.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ma Toccoa
Tallulah
County Cuts Convict Labor to Save Funds in 1929
A report from the county commissioners says Jefferson County will abandon the convict system on January 1 1929 saving about 25099 dollars and urging other counties to end chain gangs. The piece notes labor-saving machinery can replace multiple workers and mentions several Georgia counties moving away from convict labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson County
Coin Commissioners
Taylor City
Butler -Herald
Jn Hall
North Georgia
Chinery
Jackson Jess-Argus
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