Commentary Notes From The Tifton Gazette
A collection of brief editorial snatches and opinions on topics inclining politics religion and society from The Tifton Gazette. Observations touch on unemployment wages German culture past and present leaders Roosevelt Farley postage and moral conduct with quips about behavior and public duty.
Georgia towns: courage to act drives progress
The excerpt contrasts cautious leaders with proactive makers, arguing that progress comes from those who push ahead despite fears. It cites Georgia towns where flower season is observed year round and notes that communities that abandon hesitation and tackle obstacles tend to achieve notable results, while doubters linger.
Roosevelt advances banking plan and farm relief measure
A vague presidential senator drafting accord signals the banking deposit insurance bill. Senate approves the $2 billion farm mortgage refinancing as part of a broader relief package while inflation amendments proceed. Roosevelt urges personal effort amid optimism and government aid delays. Milledgeville’s Government Square Park, once historic, now serves as a recreation site for Georgia State College for Women students.
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Government Square Park
Milledgeville
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Confederate memory honored on Memorial Day in Georgia edition
The piece urges public participation in Memorial Day reverence for Confederate heroes. It praises the Georgia Bi Centennial edition of the Atlanta Constitution as creditable for the state and urges readers to obtain a copy, while reflecting on universal survival concerns and quoting Benjamin Franklin via the Winder News.
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Georgia
Atlanta Constitution
Editors Highlight the Best of Their Community
The editorial voice contrasts with less favorable reports, praising local goodness while leaving harsher truths to others who appear today and vanish tomorrow as communities chase the greener pastures.
Editor vows to run paper himself after errors
The Eudora Times-Herald editor declares he will personally handle production to fix repeated mistakes. He apologizes for last week's cloudy column and states the staff has been replaced to ensure a smoother operation.
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Eudora Times-Herald
McHine
Mills' Washington lobbying shocks Democrats in Savannah
The rumor that ex-Secretary of the Treasury Mills is lobbying in Washington against President Roosevelt's measures stirs Democrats. Republican opposition could help the Democrats, but a former official who waged his fight will not be well received, per the Savannah Press.
News editor Methvin prints duplicate stories in Vienna News
In Savannah Press column writer Bill Bittem notes C. M. Methvin Jr became owner and editor of the Vienna News. The July issue under his direction featured four duplicated articles on the page highlighting an editorial age shift and the new ownership.
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Bill Bittem
Savannah Press
C. M. Methvin, Jr
Vienna News
A Man’s Inheritance of a Good Stomach and Temper
The passage argues that a strong stomach shapes cheerfulness and good nature. It claims a man with a healthy gut will not be grouchy or crabby, and jokes that such a person would be removed if otherwise.
Thinking Drives Progress and Human Advancement
Thinking fuels progress and prevents stagnation, pushing humanity from primitive limits toward better conditions. The restless instinct in all people creates continual dissatisfaction, driving us to solve problems, overcome impediments, and improve welfare for mankind.
Public Service Commission Criticized for Small Benefit
Moultrie Observer voices criticism of Georgia public service commission for removing a service charge while raising the cost of initial kilowatts, arguing the net effect is neutral and that the commission started with a flawed approach.
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Public Service Commission of
Georgia
Moultrie
A Quack Remedy Promises Reform With Daily Half Pints
A quoted home remedy claims to cure rheumatism and cure evil traits by drinking half-pints of Faith Virtue Knowledge Patience Goodness Brotherly Kindliness Charity and a strong resolution daily with prayer. It promises to restore a man to manhood and respectability with God and family.
Vision of America’s future in its growing youth
A bold exhortation asserts that U S schoolchildren outnumber many nations and shape the nation’s destiny. It emphasizes the responsibility to guide these young people into a broader life as they become the nation’s future and a measure of its greatness.
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United States
America
Moonlit ease and seasonal joy in springtime Commerce News
The piece reflects on spring beauty from apple blossoms and dogwood, noting that despite business worries and creditor pressure, the season inspires gentleness and happiness. It invites respite from labor, urging readers to enjoy life and feel the world is made for them.
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Commerce News
In the Arena You Fight and Persevere
Theodore Roosevelt extols the credit of the defender in the arena not the critic. He lauds the person who toils amid dust sweat and blood, who errs but endures, dedicating themselves to a worthy cause and seeking high achievement despite the risk of failure.
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Theodore Roosevelt
Editorial Praise and Skepticism of Roosevelt’s New Deal
A compilation notes how New York editors from Republican-leaning papers shift from doubt to praise of President Roosevelt’s methods. It highlights the Evening Post and other papers praising his precise moves and urging timely action, with reflections on his handling of inflation pension issues and the Seabury inquiry. The Atlanta Journal summarizes the growing support for Roosevelt as he pairs words with decisive financial and international trade actions.
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White House
New York
Roosevelt
Ation
New York Evening Post
Sun
the Herald Tribune
Evening Post
Seabury
Walker
Franklin Roosevelt
Cogent Bank
Atlanta Journal
Magnanimous country editors urge support for local merchants
The piece lauds country editors for spending time in promoting local merchants and opposing mail order houses and chains. It notes merchants benefit the town as taxpayers and supporters of progress, while some merchants still favor out-of-town suppliers. It urges continued patronage of home businesses as commendable though rewards may be distant.
No editor colors news, real newspaper man serves readers
The Sparks Eagle editor defends factual reporting, condemning colored news and hidden motives. He states journalism’s duty is service to readers and the public, not exploiting the public or personal ties.
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Sparks Eagle
Off the Gold Standard and US Trade Policy
The Savannah Evening Press argues the United States moved off the gold standard after the president barred gold exports, triggering a shift in exchange, tariffs, and debased currencies. It links Britain’s pound maneuvers to American export declines, imports rises, and rising prices, urging continued control of inflation and price fixing.
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Savannah Evening Press
America
England
Garet Garrett
Evening Post
Great Britain
Bank of England
New York
United States
Europe
Roosevelt
Norway
Maine
Germany
Egypt
Holland
New Zealand
Canada
Savannah
United State
Savannah Press
Contentment the Greatest Prize in Life
A meditation on happiness arguing that true contentment, not wealth or fame, is the highest prize. It claims contentment arises from a present minded attitude, free of envy and worry, and can be learned by choosing to be satisfied with life as it is.
Georgia Baptist Orphan's Home Faces Financial Jam
The Georgia Baptist Orphans Home at Hapeville runs low on 1933 funds with past due bills. Its finance committee led by H C Glover seeks emergency money to prevent children from being turned out. Individual Baptists and churches are urged to send contributions to Glover, Drawer B, Hapeville, Ga. Immediate action urged.
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Georgia Baptist Orphan’s Home
Hapeville
H. C Glover
Individu Baptists
H. C. Glover
Drawer B
Georgia Baptist Orphan's Home
Noted critic favors tariff surtax during gold standard shift
The speaker argues the United States should act without yielding to hostile nations and predicts a future return to the gold standard as countries realize it is unprofitable to prey on America. Garet Garrett supports a tariff surtax, praising the president’s wisdom.
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Land
America
Garet Garrett
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