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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1940
Page
4
Column from the Taylor County published weekly issue includes editor names and circulation figures, plus a set of miscellaneous quips and quotes from nearby papers. It features comments on government, patriotism, and a jab at radio sermons, reflecting local opinion and humor.
A Georgia newspaper excerpt laments clergy politics with a duro voice noting a preacher’s demand for reappointment and a tongue in cheek view of Republican threats in Georgia. It contrasts political maneuvering with self excuses as readers reflect on honesty and accountability in life.
The Walton Tribune notes Tom Wisdom appears set for a statewide treasurer race. It lauds his prior public service as outstanding in ability honesty and efficiency and argues Georgia would be better if more officials matched his calibre.
A Crisp County News editorial warns that constant advertising sustains product visibility and store presence. It argues modern business must actively remind customers of offerings and prices, noting the era has moved beyond quiet, local commerce.
An essay laments the loss of aesthetic appreciation as nature’s beauty flourishes in seasons and scenes while human conduct decays. It links brutality and world weariness to the forgetfulness of God, warning the nation to awaken before savagery and ruin spread. The author urges renewed worship of God to restore beauty in society.
A Calhoun County News item extols finding happiness in small pleasures such as fishing with a ten cent line or a simple pole and notes that joy lies in the consciousness of worthy effort. It urges parents to commend work well done to foster pride and joy in their children's lives.
The tax commissioner notes 2,812 auto tags on record versus 2,755 qualified voters in Tift County this election year. He observes this disparity would persist if only paid-for vehicles were listed, a pattern he says could hold true beyond Tifton and Tift county.
Walton Tribune argues opposition to Republican candidate Wendell Willkie should not hinge on his German ancestry. It condemns attempts to frame voters through ethnic prejudice and asserts many good citizens are of German descent.
A clipped Atlanta Constitution piece extols the value of beautiful thoughts from dawn to dusk. It praises rising suns, skies, infant smiles, sacred scripture, harvest sights, and the immortality offered by Jesus Christ, framing contemplation as uplifting and spiritually rewarding.
A brief aphorism attributed to South urges that defeat need not discourage. It frames adversity as a catalyst for renewed effort and growth, emphasizing resilience and a constructive mindset. The concise quote reflects a practical philosophy for perseverance and self-improvement.
A fragmentary quote set extols education as the first step to progress and education as the path to improvement. It notes that experience yields victory, and that a person who rises from defeat embodies the material of eventual success, though the thought trails off mid-sentence.
After three months of effort the army has recruited only 15,000 volunteers and now clamors to Congress for a law establishing compulsory military service in time of peace. Officers broadly intimate a lack of patriotism among American youth and say they must be forced to prepare to fight for their country.
Rush Burton recounts formative years as a schoolteacher in 1899 Lavonia summer term. He recalls a two month term with 32 students and 38 classes daily, teaching from basics to advanced levels and handling multiple classes at once. He notes changes over time as politics affected the teaching profession.
The Savannah Press notes that while a poet's private life remains theirs, eminence makes it a model for others. Oliver Wendell Holmes is praised as a physician, poet, and essayist whose kindness, gentleness, and sagacity helped soften religious debate and demonstrated the virtues he preached.
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