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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1932
Page
4
A Tel fair Enterprise column reflects on frugal dining, weary labor habits, and a somber note on personal hardship as a Ohio man’s suicide after his seventh child. It questions national debt burdens and calls for prioritizing churchgoing and community care, endorsing Judge Yeomans as qualified for office.
Five years ago Henry Ford reportedly refused a proposal of one billion dollars for his automobile empire. The offer claimed the cash could earn five percent interest and compound, eventually granting control of vast world wealth.
A Kansas veteran columnist summarizes life wisdom as four words work hard and behave. He praises Abit Nix for his high campaign tone and self reliance paddling his own canoe while avoiding criticism of opponents. The piece endorses respectful conduct and voter discernment.
The press of Georgia mourns the death of Alexander Davidson aged 58 at his Cleveland home on June 24. Former editor of the Cleveland Courier, he had served as postmaster at Cleveland for 26 years and was succeeded as editor by his son James P. Davidson several years ago.
Practical budgeting begins with cutting expenses to fit income. A laborer earning fifty dollars monthly who spends seven thousand five hundred per month is headed for trouble, while wise discipline applies to all incomes. Faith and the sovereignty of God shape character, which rests on the Fatherhood of God. forget God and concern for others fades, undermining self belief.
The piece cites a Fulton County Review remark linking Moses to Gov Roosevelt era rhetoric and urges reliance on agricultural policy and purchasing power in the countryside. It notes Senator Heflin conceding defeat, yet pledging support for the Democratic ticket amid broader campaign issues.
In Taylor County voters are urged to back Judge M. J. Yeomans for Attorney General due to his legal ability and the satisfactory handling of the Jones Bloodworth trial years ago. The note praises his personal magnetism and urges the county to rally to his candidacy for the support he deserves.
Americus Times-Recorder reports growing regard for Americus Normal College in southwest Georgia. Visiting school superintendents praised the institution as enrollment hits a record high for summer classes with 84 counties represented. Miller County sends 22 teachers this summer, and local leaders credit President Prance and faculty for raising standards, keeping operations efficient on tight funds, and reducing debt while expanding state support.
The Albany Herald criticizes Governor Russell for unfair attacks on opponent Hon Chas R Crisp. It notes Russell misplaces blame for debt and tax issues, argues Crisp pushed debt payments while Russell led Georgia finance, and cites state audit figures showing unpaid school funds and cut state maintenances. It adds praise for John S Kelly as a strong gubernatorial candidate.
The Greensboro Herald-Journal denounces Dick Russell for governor and U S Senate bids, labeling his campaign style as demagogic and blaming him for Georgia’s poor finances while noting his limited legislative record. It cites his University of Georgia ties, Legion status, and prior roles as Speaker of the House as context for his perceived ambitions.
A note on peace since antiquity contrasts with the death of Reynolds, a young heir who ended his life in Winston-Salem. The piece argues ambition without restraint harms Georgia politics and cites editorials and social observations from multiple Georgia papers, recalling the Chicago Democratic Convention and the Roosevelt-Garwin ticket.
The Brunswick News cites a suggestion to vote Republican as a way to clarify Georgia politics, noting shifts in party alignment. Emily Woodward, praised as a leading newspaper woman, writes that Georgians opposed to whiskey sales need not fear the Democratic platform's liquor plank, asserting Georgia will stay dry until the Tenth Amendment changes.
In Pat Griffin's Post clipping, the searchlight comment laments Georgia’s upcoming elections and public life. It notes a fear of politics spoiling summer fun, hints at unnamed political figures, and criticizes liquor culture and public propriety in Georgia.
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