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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1928
Page
4
The column blends quotes on fear duty and indifference with notes on melon shipping in South Georgia and political hints about Governor Hardman and Senator George. It cites Roosevelt and Napoleon, outlines farm relief debates, and laments poverty with moral reflections.
A Fort Worth professor story frames the 1928 Democratic nominee Al Smith on a dry platform as a puzzled symbol. The tale asks which direction the candidate will take, using a math chair anecdote about misaligned saddle to question intent and direction.
A reader congratulates the newspaper on last weeks issue and notes that readers read the Houston speech of Hon. Chas Crisp nominating Senator George in the Herald before the afternoon dailies. The letter recalls street corner signs and a Chinaman sign, suggesting the Herald should have a wider awake display.
A collage of aphorisms urges self belief in humanity and success. Advice emphasizes fearlessness, effort, and staying connected to the present while humorously noting a blind phrenologist's imagined discoveries.
The article notes Hoover's visits to Atlanta and Savannah with local politicos, including Ben Davis and a Georgia Democratic committee member. It reports ongoing talk of party discord and corruption while contrasting U S governance with other nations and urging action to remedy perceived evils.
Bill Biffemn notes Jim Williams of Greensboro Herald Journal and Charlie Brown of Cordele Dispatch agree Uncle John Shannon of The Commerce News is a mighty lie old gentleman. He adds there is hope for Pat Griffin and Billie Bacon.
The item notes Herbert Hoover as the Republican presidential candidate with Andrew Mellon as Treasury Secretary and hints at Mellon’s background in the liquor industry before national Prohibition. It raises questions about loyalties and potential conflicts as Hoover and Mellon navigate political alliances.
Governor Hardman attracts broad press support for a likely second term amid a crowded race. The Georgia contest also includes E. D. Rivers and Alex Chamblee, with Rivers previously noted as a potential candidate by the Georgia Weekly Review.
The piece marks the United States turning 152 years since independence. It extols America’s vast production from corn to cotton, rails, and automobiles, noting wealth and power while cautioning about foreign perceptions of its influence.
The Fourth National Bank of Atlanta will entertain Georgia Press Association members during their visit for the annual session in Press Haven. The dinner follows the August 16 departure and August 18 meeting start, with bank President John K. Ottley noted for his shift from printer to banker. The bank reports capital and surplus of 3 million dollars, profits of 771,207.09, assets near 48.5 million, and deposits of 88,046,081.64, marking positive 12 month growth. Ralph Meeks of Carroll Free Press and Calhoun Times will help receive and greet attendees.
A concise moral statement affirming that truthfulness is essential for honest people and that deception is unnecessary and improper. The line emphasizes integrity and the avoidance of falsehoods in all dealings.
A reflective piece compares friendship to a horse on the track, noting people strive to do their best. The writing underscores loyalty and effort as marks of true companionship.
The piece argues a new generation of voters is shaping policy in both major parties. It cites Kansas City and Houston as examples where these voters constrained party leaders and pushed agendas. It notes Tammany Hall’s influence and contrasts past barriers within the Democratic Party with current shifts in platform control.
A humorous political tale recalls Helen of Troy winning a convention with a dark horse tactic. The piece blends satire on Democrats, the mule symbol, and evolutionary quips, ending with a quip about choosing a successor for four years.
The piece warns that Manhattan Island leaders may steer South and West voters toward a new relief code tied to personal liberties. It urges optical leaders to recognize their duty and use veto power to check hasty, potentially biased decisions before November to protect the country’s fundamental law.
A meditation on discord and harmony, arguing that discordant spirits may carry music misunderstood. It suggests the ear may misread sweeter strains and invites readers to consider harmony in tension within the heart.
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