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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1920
Page
11
The Butler Herald in Butler Georgia, established 1876, weekly edition notes editorial leadership and official status as Taylor County's organ. It reflects on politics, Prohibition era concerns, women's suffrage, international events, and agrarian outlooks including pecan cultivation as a profitable alternative to cotton in South Georgia.
The Lavonia Times notes a riot at Ellis Island over sugar, calls it the “sugar bowl” riot, and contrasts it with wartime sugar scarcity. It mocks hogs that drive cars in Fulton County and critiques Georgia political fundraising by Hoke Smith and Hollis Randoph who donated $200 each to the Democratic campaign.
Assistant Solicitor E A Stephens said after three more fatal auto accidents in Atlanta, bringing the total before the Fulton grand jury to eleven. He stated the solicitor's office will seek city ordinance restricting speed at street intersections and indictments for murder against any speeder or reckless driver involved in a fatal crash. He added a state law in this respect wouldn't be bad.
The 1920 census shows a majority living in cities prompting fears among economists about food supply. The Atlanta Constitution argues greater rural opportunities, roads, schools, and social life can revive farm life, boost production, and ease urban labor pressures.
The News-Reporter predicts cliff Walker will win the Georgia governor runover after primary results show Hardwick led the first primary but Walker is poised to secure sufficient second primary votes. The paper notes the Texas example of Joe Bailey and cites Holder supporters seeking his view on the recent primary.
The Lawrenceville Herald notes 194 county unit votes needed to nominate a candidate. Neither Walker Holder nor Hardwick reached the threshold in the primary, triggering a second October primary. Walker and Holder combined for 196 while Hardwick had 190, with Fulton and Richmond counties showing Walker strength and potential post-primary shifts. The piece forecasts Walker’s lead may stand if party divisions persist.
A Texas Wonder for kidney and bladder troubles gravel weak and lame backs rheumatism and irregularities of the kidneys and bladder. If not sold by your druggist by mail $1.25. Small bottle often cures. Send for sworn testimonials. E. W. Hall 2920 Olive street St. Louis Adv.
Public notice states that effective September 1 rates for legal advertising rise under a General Assembly act. The charge is one dollar per hundred words for the first four insertions and fifty cents per hundred words for subsequent insertions. Citations under one hundred words will cost four dollars each, with the same rate for all other legal ads.
By order of the Court of Ordinary, public sale on the first Tuesday in October 1920 at the Taylor County Courthouse for 20214 acres, lot 225 in the 3rd land district. Bounded north by J W Frank Rogers and E D White, east by James White, south by Frank Callahan, west by J M and C O White.sale conducted Sept 7, 1920. J M and C O White Admr Estate of James White.
Dream interpretation from the Chicago Herald and Examiner states that dreaming of old age brings taming good news. An old man foretells love for the young and success for the nature person, while an old woman in dreams signals an immediate pleasant surprise.
On the first Tuesday in October 1920 the court will sell at the Court House in Taylor County the one room house and three acres described, bounded by lands of Waters Hayes McCrary and Mitchell to satisfy a Superior Court file against Lou Towns in favor of E W Cook. Sheriff J R Beeland signs this Sept 7 1920. Georgia Taylor County. Isaiah Lockhart seeks permanent administration on Charlie Lockhart estate. creditors and kin notified to appear and show cause why administration should not be granted, as of Sept 6 1920.
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