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Newspaper

Butler Herald

Location

Butler, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1926

Page

4

Editorial reflections and political notes in Peach County

A dense editorial paragraph mix discusses law enforcement, societal changes, and education. It notes Fields Taylor’s return to Covington News, Carswell for governor, and Peach County leaders backing J E Davidson. It praises schooling, religious teaching in public life, and urges courtesy, while recalling local editorial shifts and forecasts traffic on Georgia politics.

Fields Taylor Florida Fields The Covington

Georgia’s crops praised amid strong market prospects

The letter praises Georgia agriculture noting high quality peaches, a fine watermelon crop, good corn and apples in North Georgia, and promising figs beans and crops overall. It stresses the need for a better marketing system to maximize profits as cotton nears market readiness.

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Georgia Voter Call to Reject Ring Politics in Governor Race

The piece urges voters to evaluate candidates beyond allies and friends, criticizing banking laws and government waste. It endorses George H. Carswell for governor, stresses the need for a reform-minded legislature, and urges declaring positions on the Brown Holder machine while warning against complacency and ring rule.

Death of Editor Cooper's Son in Nashville Auto Crash

The Herald expresses deep sympathy for Editor Cooper of the Marion County Patriot over the death of his son in an automobile accident in Nashville Tennessee. The young man was working there during his summer college vacation.

The Herald Cooper Marion County Patriot Nashville, Tenn

State politics risk tied to feared trio of undesirables

Millen News argues that after a campaign against inflated politics it would be tragic to elect leaders like Holder Hardwick and Brown, who are dubbed part of the political plunderbunds. It calls for active action to prevent such outcomes and restore the state to eminence through constructive leadership.

Holder Hardwick Brown Millen News

Truth Will Out in Public Affairs Says DeKalb New Iza

An unsigned DeKalb New Iza editorial urges transparency, condemning concealment and falsehood in politics, business, and religion. It argues sunlight is the greatest purifier and that the full unvarnished truth is worth seeking and sharing.

DeKalb New Iza

Carswell on Bond Issues and Legislative Power

The Hon. George H. Carswell argues that state bond issues should be decided by the legislature, not the governor, reflecting a belief that the executive executes laws while the legislature originates them. He contends that federal and state government have lately rested too much in the executive, with party demands pushing policy through legislative chambers beyond constitutional design.

George H. Carswell

Crime Reflects Lost Love Of Fellow Man In Society

The piece laments rising crime across the nation and links it to diminished regard for others. It argues self-interest fuels violence and urges strict law enforcement and better social conditions to foster compassion and deter crime.

Better Banking Laws Urged In Georgia Race

In a call tied to Georgia governor campaigns, a proposed banking law would require all banks in the state to insure deposits. The piece argues insured deposits protect depositors, promote sound banks, and benefit farmers, business people, and individuals, citing bank practices and public fund waste exposure.

Georgia General Assembly Florida Abou Aben Adhem

Carswell calls for banking law reform after 85 bank failures

George Carswell, candidate for governor, argued for strengthening state banking laws to prevent future collapses after 85 banks failed in quick succession. He noted his long service in the House and Senate and urged remedies beyond the current statute to shield citizens, widows, and orphans from financial ruin. The Macon Telegraph reflected on the issue and urged action to avert repeated bank closures.

George Carswell Carnwell House Senate Carswell Macon

Along the Paths of Life by Honey Coated

A letter from COL Honey Coated to Charlie and the Mayor outlines an upcoming tour to inspect school buildings in Alabama and other states, assess traffic issues, and observe parking systems. The writer plans stops in Montgomery and Tuskegee, mentions the parkings in Butler, and vows to report from various cities while on an extended visit.

Charlie Montgomery Ala Tuskegee Butler O. K

Toombs County Citizens Back Lankford for Public Service

Lyons Georgia special report notes Toombs county residents back George W. Lankford for the public service commission. Lankford, a Lyons lawyer and prominent farmer, heads a county campaign committee with J. Henderson serving as chairman. He owns extensive crops and chairs the Georgia Sweet Potato Growers Association while serving in civic roles and state legislature.

Lyons Toombs County George W. Lankford J. Henderson

Also Mentioned on This Page

Butler Herald C. BE. Benns Ical Organ OF Taylor CO Aliman Rick Christian Grace C. D. Rountree Georgia Press Association Peach County J. E. Davidson Zaday Georgia Press Carswell Club Sup Y Hardwick Getters Taylor County Telfair Urga Lst House of Representatives Ringsters Dawson News Greensboro Herald Journal Highway Department Halder Honey Board of Education Lankford G. H. Goddard & CO Reynolds, Ga
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