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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1932
Page
5
The article condemns aged toil and criticizes President Hoover for a nomination address seen as lacking constructiveness. It attacks the mudslinging in the Senate race, naming the candidate as a target. It suggests a decisive ballot outcome on September 14th, with indications of a strong rebuke.
Frank Lawson profiles John S Kelley a Georgia gubernatorial hopeful. The piece paints Kelley as calm, judicial, and devoted to economy and administrative simplification. It notes his military service in Meuse Argonne, legal training, service in the House and Senate, and current role as Assistant Attorney General on the Public Service Commission.
A regional editorials notes fall plans for a Taylor county agricultural exhibit with mentions of Cargill Castellon and Coates seeking Congress seats from Columbus Cuthbert and Cross the River. It criticizes linotype errors and urges readers to study candidates before the September primary while commenting on tax rates and public issues across Georgia.
A letter from Shellman Georgia dated August 15 1932 urges Taylor County readers to support Col B T Castellon of Cuthbert for Congress. It portrays Castellon as a capable, Christian gentleman with a long record as Solicitor General, a fair trial advocate, and a farmer acquainted with rural life and economic issues.
J J Shealy sends cordial letter praising Castellon as a brave honest man fit for Congress. He cites high character affable disposition and close contact with rich and poor alike. He urges a large majority based on district reports and asks friends in Taylor to support him.
The Columbus Enquirer-Sun views Mr Hoover's acceptance address as lacking spark for independents and failing to clearly state a pro prohibition stance. It notes nearly identical statements with Roosevelt and argues tariff disputes, Smoot-Hawley effects, and ongoing economic woes overshadow the campaign.
The Charlton County Herald notes a lip index to thought and quotes the Fulton Review on the gubernatorial race. The Fulton Review argues John Kelley surpasses Talmadge in the qualities needed for governor and is the man to defeat him.
The remark from Pat Griffin lauds Cordele for having a capable woman editor and emphasizes that a woman could endure hardship to serve her people. The quote highlights respect for local journalism and dedication amid tough conditions.
A Jackson Progress-Argus editorial argues that Georgia’s fate lies not with the governor’s race but with electing representatives and senators of good judgment and proven character. It stresses that the General Assembly holds greater long term importance than the governor.
Columbus Ledger feature writer mocks Hoover Roosevelt and Garner in a jesting note about whispering campaigns. An Editor's Forum quote recounts a merchant’s darkly comic last will serving creditors, family, and suppliers, reflecting wartime tensions and edgy satire.
A Madisonian excerpt compares former Tennessee governors hopefuls Alf and Bob Taylor to Georgia rivals. It notes the siblings campaigned together, shared meals and lodging, debated issues, and remained in harmony despite opposing arguments, praising their rare teamwork.
An exchange questions prosperity and urges drinking to wealth. It argues more cars radios homes jobs and taxes will follow from drinking wine and beer claiming alcohol will fund schools roads and bread for hungry children while exposing a new idea of getting rich by getting drunk.
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