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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1928
Page
4
A Democratic paper The Broad Axe plans to start in Greensboro North Carolina to oppose Al Smith for the presidency. The note urges readers to study party platforms and candidates and act on judgment rather than political rhetoric.
The report predicts the re election of Governor Hardman and Commissioner of Agriculture Gene Talmadge to office this year with the largest popular vote for any candidate facing opposition. It claims their administration has been sound and free of radicalism or prejudice and faithful to pledges.
The Washington News Reporter editor Vaughn asks readers to judge the Democratic platform sections. Ed Rivers is praised as a promising governor candidate, but voters overall favor Governor Hardman for a strong administration and a likely second term.
The DaltonCitizen endorses voting against Gover and Hardman citing a weak administration, while noting Senate factional influence and John Holder maneuvering. The piece states, however, that the voter stance remains in favor of the governor.
The Madison Madisonian opines Morgan county backs Hardman, Cham Lee excluded, Rivers unready. It alleges Rivers organized a harmful senate plot against Hardman, calls for abolishing the prison commission and sending Manley to life in prison, claiming justice would advance in Georgia.
A reader complains about U.S. Senator Heflin of Alabama and criticizes his constant attacks on Al Smith. The note accuses Heflin of harming the Democratic party by giving Smith free publicity and likens the rivalry to fighting the Devil with fire.
A national politics observer contends the same group backing Al Smith for the Democratic nomination spent as much to secure Herbert Hoover’s nomination on the Republican ticket. They view Hoover as the weaker opponent and believe aiding Smith’s victory hinges on a Catholic and wet candidate prevailing.
Ed Rivers addressed a gathering of Spanish American War Veterans in Americas, breaking decorum and failing to maintain prudent conduct. Though seen as a bright young candidate, observers doubt a gubernatorial win for at least two years and urge wiser restraint if he rises to chief executive.
Readers are urged to stay calm amid heated national and state campaigns. The piece argues the happiest readers are those who avoid politics, value independent thinking, and vote by reason rather than emotion, encouraging cool, thoughtful civic engagement.
The Bainbridge Post-Searchlight reports Chamblee races former chief while managing Governor Hardman’s campaign. He allegedly sought the Highway Board chair, and claims of pledged senators are disputed. The piece suggests the governor denied the empty honor, noting past smote figures and warning of consequences.
The notice reports Geo B Culpepper Jr a respected attorney withdrawing from the Peach county representative race citing inability to support the Democratic presidential nominee. It commends his stand and urges other candidates and party officials to act with honesty and courage as he has done.
The Madisonian predicts little comes from proposed sale of federal patronage in Georgia while noting a growing public demand to know positions on issues before voting. Press reflects on Hoover Curtis ticket, upcoming governor race, and a predicted heated campaign with candidates urged to speak out. Local papers discuss party dynamics, public sentiment, and a notable whose reelection chances are strong.
The passage notes how times of low mood press on great souls and recalls Mr. Gladstone saying he leads a dog's life. A witty remark about St Bernard dogs lightened his view, suggesting routine service can be heroic and lifting spirits for public figures.
The article notes worsening water saturation across Georgia farms as rainfall persists. It urges steady effort, caution, and persistence, likening needed repairs to repeated welding where the goal is avoiding breakage. The tone is pragmatic and encouraging.
Commendation is due the state highway authorities of Georgia for a resolution prohibiting billboards along state roadways. The policy promotes preserving natural beauty and planting trees and shrubs, with signs banned on the right of way and unsightly objects cleared. Women’s groups and advertisers support the move as a civic advance benefiting communities and business alike.
A leading oil journal warns of a new wave of oil stock swindlers capitalizing on current speculation. Promoters trumpet engraved certificates to lure ignorant investors into fake ventures, with the American Mining Congress and reputable oil concerns urging vigilance and caution.
The piece warns that public warnings fail and fools lose money to an oil stock swindler remarking that a fool and his money are soon parted and the swindler profits by preying on gullible investors.
The piece notes post convention mutterings from dissatisfied party members and third party threats. It recalls 1912 Progressives reshaping a result, and predicts similar talk now though likely cooling by fall as voters return to their usual party loyalties in November.
A commentator notes that those who preoccupy themselves with a Continental Sabbath would be humbled to learn that it requires attendance on divine service at least once on Sunday. The remark frames Sabbath observance as tied to regular church attendance rather than abstract doctrine.
The Georgia Department of Agriculture releases Georgia and Her Resources, a 234 page quarterly bul letin with a colored cover and rich illustrations. It includes up to date crop statistics, health and tax topics, and coverage from the Okefenokee swamp to livestock programs, praised as a valuable contribution to Georgia information.
A reflective editorial urges action as the public notes vast unused power and idle effort. It compares men chasing trivial tasks to pointer pups chasing sparrows, calling for someone to lead and engage with greater challenges beyond the park.
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