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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1935
Page
5
The country watches the Georgia peach market as a notable topic of the moment. A local weekly in Southwest Georgia highlights Bainbridge Post-Searchlight’s new typeface and notes the passing of Hon. P. W. Godfrey, president of the Georgian Peach Growers' Exchange, with statewide sadness.
Some men insist others have the right to their opinion, delivering it in a manner that discourages challenge, a stance that sparks quiet unease about free expression and respect for differing views.
Kirk Sutlive of the Black shear Times is expected to pause using his mileage book over the A. B. and C for a short period as the tobacco market opens in his town in August.
Adel News editor Shytle reportedly sent fire watermelons to fellow editors, sparking a playful jab from Bill Biffem about misread initials and missing addresses. The quip pivots on seasonal Georgia peaches and friendly regional rivalry.
A Union veteran aged 115 passes away as the father of 33. His second wife bore 21 children, a higher tally than a Taylor county Confederate veteran who died at about 80 leaving 26. The speaker ponders if history would honor such prolific parentage at 115.
The writer argues that more lasting benefit would come from investing in good roads rather than relief projects. A robust farm to market road network would be a real asset to the country as conditions improve.
The text argues that Butler shows better conditions with more filling stations offering all night service in 1935, contrasting it with Hoover era shortages. It references Gov Talmadge and suggests nationwide small town gains, countering contrary statements.
The piece notes widespread excitement for the See Georgia First movement and highlights Georgia's hotels lakes golf courses rivers and scenic beauty as a rich cultural and recreational foundation awaiting fuller appreciation.
Speaking of justice in taxes we never did think it right for A to live on the interest from loans on real estate while the borrower pays taxes on the property and the lender pays no tax on the notes he holds on the property. The court records of Taylor county are full of such notes that do not appear on the tax di vest. There ought to be a law to compel a money lender to pay taxes on the property on which he holds notes.
National political topics are being forced into the forefront as preparations for the 1986 presidential race begin. The piece notes the difference with Britain where elections occur only with live issues, and public opinion is tested when a rational matter arises.
Editor 8 W Davis of the Thomasville Press is back on the job after three months confined to a room due to injuries from being struck by an automobile on a prominent Thomasville street on March 11th. He is regarded as an able editor and a leading local figure, with his absence keenly felt by residents and statewide newspaper circles.
The piece argues that workers contribute value both during work and outside hours. Some staff effectively sell their employer’s business 24 hours a day through influence and networks, while others remain useless to the company after leaving. It urges employees to consider their broader impact on business and goodwill.
A thrift minded youth left a small farm earnings by age 47 his estate valued at £90,000 while a brother earning far more saved nothing and died with no estate. The contrast illustrates how disciplined saving matters across Taylor County families.
The article notes that five hundred thousand Fords were sold in one month, equaling about four hundred million dollars in value. It discusses the economic impact, comparing automotive demand to broader industrial activity, and suggests general optimism about consumer spending and revived industry.
The Dawson News notes that politics sometimes portrays constitutional amendment as a crime to appease objections from the supreme court, but argues such amendments have happened in the past and are not unprecedented.
The Elberton Star argues Georgia should repudiate federal generosity if the state must follow the governor. It cites President Roosevelt approving 881 Dae ban for Georgia and spending 18.5 million dollars in the state, urging independence from federal aid.
The Stewart-Webster Journal praises the Lumpkin Lions for aiming to modernize and beautify the city, noting a Monday night meeting where discussions on a city sewerage system were heard and a committee was appointed to further investigate the proposal.
The Calhoun Times recalls years when cotton paid farmers 6 cents, noting 3 cents was the high offer in the 1890s before processing taxes. It argues Gene’s claim that taxes raised cotton prices to 16 cents is unconvincing given prior 6 cent levels.
The Fulton Review highlights Georgia as a prime travel destination with mountains streams lakes and coastal beauty. It promotes Middle Georgia including Warm Springs Macon Milledgeville Louisville and the Golden Isles while noting archeological collections and historic sites. Visitors from other states are urged to spend less to enjoy these offerings.
In Sumter County a farmer’s newborn son born during the peak of Talmadge and Roosevelt popularity is now torn between the names Franklin and Eugene as the two leaders clash over road funds wages hours the NRA and many issues.
Adel News lauds Jere N. Moore newly elected vice president of the Georgia Press Association calling him a young man of fine qualities who will lead with pride. The piece notes his father long editor of the Milledgeville Union Recorder and his sister a sister of the late C. C. Brantley of the Valdosta Times, highlighting family journalism roots.
The Moultrie Observer notes a rising political mood as Georgia politicians plan for upcoming races across the Legislature Senate judgeships and county offices. It warns of factional opposition and pervasive social campaigning at gatherings where candidates mingle with voters and press for support.
President Roosevelt cautions that the Wagner Act creates a new National Labor Relations Board but does not cover all labor relations. He notes defects needing correction, Yet it affirms employees right to collective bargaining and sets up an administrative mechanism to protect that right. The act aims for peaceful methods to determine which union is recognized, while negotiation and arbitration remain essential. The scope is narrowed by Supreme Court limits on interstate commerce, making the board’s reach uncertain and potentially shaping views on amending the commerce clause.
Cartersville Tribune reports Congressman Peterson of Georgia proposes a National House bill to have the General Land Office buy farm mortgages and liquidate farm debts then grant debt free homesteads to deserving families. He says it frees farmers to own homes and work honestly, while critics question funding and acreage standards.
The piece praises hearing differing views and speaking truthfully while condemning intolerance. It argues that genuine dialogue comes from those who can handle disagreement without severing friendship. It champions lively exchange over cautious appeasement and timid stance.
Secretary of commerce D. Roper cites Southern progress as a model of resilience after the Civil War, noting abundant resources, cheaper power, and lower living costs fueling industrialization. He highlights pulp and paper, rayon, canning, fruit products, chemicals, and tung oil as key growing sectors with the region employing about 20 percent of US factory workers and contributing rising value added.
A Columbus Ledger opinion praises the South for its adaptability to changing eras. It lauds Georgia for leading regional progress and compares the South’s readjustment to new orders with a sense of optimism about enduring growth and vitality.
An editorial from The Dawson News emphasizes kindness as a guiding force over coercion and money. It argues daily gentleness solves much of humanity’s problems by tempering greed and neglect of others, urging closer adherence to humane conduct rather than strict commandment zeal.
Jewel Heffernan writes that President Roosevelt has pursued policies aiding the average man and underprivileged, while opposing direct taxes on the lower income bracket. She contends indirect taxation through prices affects all workers and praises Roosevelt’s broader approach given the circumstances.
Critics mock dreamers yet progress springs from visions and plans. Practical minds push for sound methods, but every great invention from electric light to the radio began as a dream. Some still unseen dreams may yield wonders beyond today’s marvels, opening new frontiers for humanity.
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