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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1933
Page
5
In the Oglethorpe Echo reflection, local farmers are urged to value Taylor countys crops over political shifts by Governor Talmadge. The piece notes moonshine woes in Georgia, public funds as sacred yet misused, and criticizes tax on the rich while praising a proposed newspaper alliance to curb space grafters harming weekly editors.
The text notes Glad Stone Voltaire and Bismark glowing at 50, Washington at 57 at his first inauguration, Cato beginning Greek at 80, Socrates learning music at 75, Franklin taking up philosophy at 50, Foch past 65, Joffre 60 after World War I, and asserts that many successful people reach major goals only after long effort.
Editor Ernest Camp, recently named poet laureate of the Georgia press association, writes lines filled with meaning about loving words and endurance. He notes kind words cost little yet strengthen the weak and weary, asking if such words are trifles and affirming that sun and rain are not wasted, never spoken in vain.
The article portrays Roosevelt's program as safeguarding thousands of homeowners. It argues the New Deal is shaping up well and delivering aid to the "little man." It also critiques personal attacks as unsafe and compares neighborly perspectives to steps toward financial security.
John K. Ottley began as a printer in Columbus Mississippi, then moved into banking. He joined the Fourth National Bank of Atlanta and eventually rose to its presidency.
A display ad from Atlan ta residents condemns high real estate taxes as ruinous to homeowners and real estate values, urging a complete reorganization of the tax system. Elkins of the Waycross Journal Herald quips about editors and kidnappers, noting editors have not been kidnapped and kidnappers care little for past due notes.
Farmers move home grown hay through Butler showing interest in feeding barns with locally produced forage. The practice promises lower costs than western hay and helps keep money circulating locally to meet existing obligations.
The piece observes a handful unaware the public service commission is funded by fees on utilities and argues salaries should come from the treasury like other officials. It quotes Editor Jones praising rural Georgia leisure with camp meetings, crops, and peaches as summer arrives.
Bitterness toward loan companies noted while recalling borrowers'47 times when loans were made. The author argues the fault lies not with lenders, many mortgages are held by ordinary savers, not predators squeezing distressed borrowers.
The Savannah Press notes the public learning curve about Attorney General and the row between Talmadge and the Highway Board. It praises M. J. Yeoman for his fine character, stating Georgia has never produced a better judge.
The note argues that if Mr. Hamilton is named postmaster at Augusta he becomes the third Augusta paper editor to hold the position in a decade. It credits Democratic editors Tom Murphy and J. C. McAuliffe and praises editors across Georgia for long service to the party, predicting timely recognition amid needs. It highlights patronage as a reward for faithful work and hopes the trend continues.
The note questions methods to collect thousands of subscriptions while keeping the current price. It weighs the idea of raising rates against strategies to expand the reader base without increasing costs.
The author argues Georgia must halt the patch work highway approach and, once the state recovers, adopt a new method to complete the most important cross state roads as a priority.
A small number of people alarmed by slight declines in stocks and commodities is unfounded. Rapid advances recently make fluctuations normal, and markets should stabilize with a favorable outlook as sure as the sun rises.
News dispatches report the death of W. A. Bowen of Lavonia, father of Pryor Bowen age 17, linked to the Ottley kidnapping case. The piece laments parental distress over wayward children and the enduring heartache of separated families.
The piece contrasts California pride with other states by noting Californians downplay disasters while bragging about good points. It portrays California as a cohesive, private approach to calamities, urging others to follow its example of restraint and unity.
A speaker laments petition signatures, noting many signers never read petitions and sign due to the presenter. The speaker warns that if elected, they would discard petitions outright, arguing officials should exercise independent judgment rather than blindly following petitioners.
A year ago the nation doubted and endured through hardships while alarmists warned of imminent revolution. Now recovery begins to lift spirits, but new alarmists claim Democratic methods threaten ruin and the dangerous man is the one who tries to obstruct the recovery effort.
Ray S. Carney editor of the Robstown Record jokes about the cotton plowing government pay process. He notes editors have been plowing through extra pages for weeks without pay and jokes about banking fears and delayed wire notices after installing new equipment.
The Columbus Ledger summarizes Postmaster General James A. Farley in American Magazine on patronage. Farley states two rules for appointments: the applicant’s qualifications and loyalty to the party and Roosevelt’s program. He argues merit plus party loyalty guide fair appointments, warns against near sighted politics, and cites Washington and Lincoln on prudent staffing.
A concise call argues that few towns have the resources to handle many issues simultaneously. If a town lays out a clear program, pursues one task at a time, and stays with it through the year, it will show more progress than in the previous ten years of history.
The July issue of Common Sense portrays Roosevelt’s plan as a continuation of capitalism with tweaks, while Technocrats push for a radical overhaul. It contrasts Roosevelt’s evolution with Technocrats’ revolution, noting Democrats’ early reforms like a six hour day, minimum wage proposals, and social insurance as steps toward a broader square deal.
Andrew Prives, a 78 year old Georgia farmer and solicitor, argues against Macon Telegraph editorial calls for penalties on cotton and promotes crop diversity. He details decades of farming, yields per acre, and tenant dynamics, asserting no gain from current price rises and criticizing government seed and fuel mandates. He cites personal farming history, crop mix, and local supply contrasts to urge instruction over penalties.
The Fulton County Review reprints a Liberal-Enterprise parody on the Twenty third Psalm titled Roosevelt is my shepherd from Randolph county youth Cloud Justice in a forest camp. The piece envisions Roosevelt guiding reforestation and military life with humor. The Georgia state exhibit at the 1930s Century of Progress World's Fair earns praise, noting Georgians’ interest and regional enterprise as proof of pride in being Georgian.
A fragmented report notes a contest between Technocrats and Democrats over funding. The Tech offer skews toward ten dollars versus Democrats’ six hundred dollars, with a potential ten thousand outcome implied. The piece frames it as a fight over glory and a perceived theft of victory.
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