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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1929
Page
8
Tax rate figures for Taylor County in 1929 show a basic levy of 5.001 mills with an additional 0.002 mills for special purposes, as the county seeks revenue for road upkeep and public services. The breakdown reflects a modest increase to cover escalating municipal expenses and school funding.
An advertisement claims a remedy for numerous ailments including nervousness, stomach trouble, weight loss, sleeplessness, skin issues, and digestive problems. It cites a testimonial from Mrs. W H Palmer of Piedmont South Carolina praising recovery and free diagnosis and literature, inviting readers to write for the booklet from W C Rountree M D Austin Texas.
The description explains that the Melodie scale suits melodic aims as it contains no augmented interval. It also notes the harmonie is foundational to chords in the minor key.
The statement defines centuries as ranges of years starting with the first century at 1 to 100, the second at 101 to 200, and continues this pattern to the twentieth century beginning in 1991 and ending in 2001. It presents a counting convention for historical eras.
The proposal envisions stabilization corporations for each commodity to absorb surpluses and reduce price swings, aiming to benefit farmers and stabilize markets. While credible for nonperishables, questions arise about handling large quantities of perishable crops and potential global market effects. The plan, though costly, claims to remove economically unsound elements and offers a cautious but hopeful outlook.
The American Bankers Association argues that while one in ten banks failed over eight years, nine of ten with similar conditions survived by adhering to sound banking principles. Clearinghouse associations act as the main defense, promoting safer practices, better standards, and cooperative action to protect the banking system and serve communities.
A banker argues farming and banking must cooperate with mutual understanding. Banks should only lend against solid security or proven earnings. The key to farmer prosperity lies in diversifying crops wisely and reducing costs through soil-building rotation and intensive cultivation.
Dean H. L. Russell argues the Agricultural Marketing Act creates a Federal Farm Board with broad powers to plan and execute farm relief through cooperatives. The program focuses on cash advances to hold crops and stabilize merchandising, aiding organized farmer groups while benefiting individual producers indirectly.
Notice announces foreclosure of a security deed on properties including several lots in Taylor County Georgia due to unpaid debt totaling around 2050 dollars. The sale is set for the first Tuesday in October 1929 at the Taylor County courthouse in Butler with proceeds to satisfy the debt and any remaining balance to be paid to the estate of Ella Nelson. Deeds will be issued per the deed terms and applicable law.
Under a 1926 security deed from Mrs Caldonia Pearman to J H Brown the Taylor County property of 207 acres, including land lot 186, bounded by Hugh Culverhouse lands and a creek, was auctioned on the first Tuesday in October 1929 to satisfy a debt of 423.62 plus interest taxes and costs. Any surplus goes to Caldonia Pearman or her representative. Brown will convey a fee simple deed to the buyer.
Official notice from the Court of Ordinary of Taylor County announces two estray mules, a bay mare mule and a black mare mule, taken up by J. T. Barrow. Valuations by local freeholders total 140 dollars, with owner urged to claim by paying charges or face legal action. August 29, 1929. L. T. Peed, Ordinary. The man who hustles for experience usually gets what he goes after.
An old remedy titled 666 proclaims it as the fastest cure for colds grippe flu dengue bilious fever and malaria claiming rapid relief and broad effectiveness.
An old Castoria advertisement promotes the product as safe for infants and sleep aid, claiming rapid relief without narcotics and noting millions of users. A separate probate notice announces Nancy Lockhart applying to be appointed permanent administratrix of Mose Lockhart Sr. estate, with a court date set for October 1929.
C O White administrator seeks discharge from administration of the minor child of J K Massey in Taylor County Georgia. Objections must be filed by the first Monday in October. otherwise discharge will be granted. September 2, 1929. L T Peed Ordinary.
Minnie O Howell has filed a 12 month support application from the estate of deceased Elbert Howell. The matter will be heard by the Ordinary on the first Monday in October next, at the October term 1920. Witness signature by L. T. Peed, Ordinary, dated August 29, 1920.
Written application by O S Cox as administrator seeks leave to sell real estate of the estate of G W W Daniel. An order for citation to issue has been granted. All heirs at law and creditors are notified the Ordinary Court will pass on the application at the October 1929 term unless cause is shown to the contrary.
Matthews administratrix applies to sell real estate of Mrs J A Matthews estate. Heirs and creditors are notified the court will consider the application at October term 1929 of the County Ordinary. If no sufficient cause is shown leave to sell will be granted. Date September 2 1929.
W A Anglin was appointed Tuesday by the County Commissioners as collector of the road tax for the entire county. Tax for 1929 is four dollars and due September 1. All parties subject to this tax should see Mr Ane at once.
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