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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1924
Page
4
Offical organ of Taylor Co reports on road improvements and rising automobile use, plus political forecasts from the Georgia legislature. It warns of youth temptations linked to wealth and fast living, and cites national indictments and citizenship changes affecting Indians and oil interests. The piece blends editorial quips with social commentary.
The Portland Oregonian criticizes a proposal to abolish the state public service commission to cut streetcar fares from 8 to 5 cents. It argues the bill lacks a workable substitute and would end state regulation of public utilities, noting the court upheld the commission’s fare changes and that restoring original terms would amount to new legislation subject to constitutional tests. The piece warns abolition would mislead the public with unrealistic promises.
A civic exhortation urges citizens to support public schools and local projects and to back good government. The piece notes Calvin Coolidge Jr. has died, eliciting mourning from President Coolidge and his wife.
The president spoke in New York City highlighting anti corruption efforts, Treasury raids, taxation for the people, and a strong but just approach to defense. He argued peace requires understanding plus active legal machinery and bold measures to prevent future war.
The Abbeville Chronicle describes two types of people in a community. One is calm and untroubled but unengaged in making a difference, while the other speaks openly, studies facts, seeks truth, offers praise and criticism, and acts as constructive citizens.
L A Downs president of the Central of Georgia Railway lauds the Georgia peach as a nourished healthful dish and notes 4000 cars moved to date with 5000 more expected this season. He cites 26 years of crop reliability and cooperation between grower and carrier boosting distribution nationwide.
Georgia editor Pat Griffin of Bainbridge argues in his editorial that politics should aid farmers to earn a living, not seek handouts. He laments party planks asking government to hoe potatoes and pick cotton, insisting farmers want markets and independence from party influence.
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