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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1937
Page
4
A short rural note from Butler Georgia lists mail matter of second class. A wry line mocks hunting and fishing failures, then a quip about babies being born with a muffler over their mouths rather than a silver spoon, attributed to Carey Williams.
South Georgia marks the start of the tobacco marketing season with growers upbeat about crop size and quality. Buyers and sellers hope the optimistic outlook translates into strong sales and fair prices as the new season begins.
An Atlanta man initially presumed drowned after his disappearance was later found alive more than a year later. He has been sentenced to 12 months on the gang charge for abandoning his wife and child.
A short antique quotation from the Thomasville Press discusses mortality, noting that what once existed vanishes forever and that those who live forget swiftly, urging readers to apply the reflection to themselves.
A well kept front garden signals a happy home behind it and raises property values and social standards. The idea applies to country towns and rural places, where neglecting the front yard reflects on the home’s overall standing.
Columbus Roberts, the Commissioner of Agriculture, signals he will not seek a second term as governor next year while addressing persistent calls linking his name to the race. He emphasizes he plans to remain in his current role without pursuing higher office.
The Banks County Journal asks why the Georgia Press Association does not adopt composing rollers and a boiler plate matter for its members. It suggests no objection to the Journal sponsoring such an enterprise if it could quickly relieve itself of the cash tied up in the venture, noting it would be hard to do.
Clayton County News commends Columbus Roberts for raising Georgia farmer standards. It notes his business ability and foresight, predicting success and wishing him God speed in his role as Commissioner of Agriculture.
A friend notes that farmers offer heartfelt hospitality while city hosts often rely on store bought polish. The speaker acknowledges exceptions but insists country hospitality remains genuine and sincere.
The Jackson Progress-Argus notes Georgia’s crop outlook is strong with a 15 percent income increase projected from cotton, plus higher tobacco returns. Corn, peppers, fruits, vegetables and livestock are also expected to boost farm earnings across the state. A humor line questions a nine-fold marriage punishment in Canada.
In Elbert County a dangerous white man, recently escaped from Brooks County chain gang, is wanted for killing one prominent citizen and wounding two others. Authorities seek his capture dead or alive, warning he is highly dangerous and likely to meet his deserved end soon.
The Elberton Star notes escaped criminals housed at Tatnall penitentiary and drunken driving as major dangers. It argues that better confinement will reduce escapes and that rising drunk driving fatalities will spark public sentiment against the crime, cutting its occurrences.
The postmaster warns that careless addressing by patrons slows mail delivery. Readers are urged to ensure names and addresses are correct to avoid dead letter cases or returns for insufficient postage or unknown writers.
A month before fall term opens, the local board with state cooperation announces plans for the greatest improvements in the school system. Aims include more teachers, modern buildings in every district, better equipment and free books for pupils. The message urges public pride and support.
The Alabama Agriculture Commissioner reports a new crop pest named the Argentine weevil, now identified by entomologists. It has invaded two Florida counties and one in Alabama, threatening cotton, corn, peanuts, sugar cane, velvet beans and many garden vegetables across multiple crops.
W E Page retired as United States Collector of Internal Revenue for Georgia after serving since June 21 1933 and resigning over a year earlier. Marion H Allen will succeed him as head of the office which saw tax collections rise from about five million to thirty million dollars as recovery progressed. Page aimed to serve the common good and longed to return to the newspaper field where his career began. The Atlanta Journal notes his departure reflected Washington esteem and Roosevelt era roots.
A Georgia newspaper item mocks overuse of X in names and titles. It notes Charlie Benns, recording secretary of the Georgia Press Association, and editor of the Butler Herald, scolding John N Holder as not an ex governor. It praises Bey as a capable governor despite the X heavy prose.
The Winder News urges Barrow county farmers to shift from cotton to tobacco. It notes Georgia peach growers faced disaster from overproduction, warning readers to heed the lesson and prepare for shifting crops.
Karl Hill of Forsyth Georgia is named the world’s youngest editor at seven years old. He edits the Railroad Avenue Journal, a paper he started about three months ago and shows promise for a brilliant journalism career.
New figures disclose the last regular legislative session cost the state 3 576.38 per day totaling 230 343 02 including traveling expenses, pay for members and attaches, and advertising of 26 constitutional amendments. Mileage and per diem details show 206 house members and senators receiving various allowances for a 10 day and a 60 day session.
Cordele Dispatch notes speculation that Mr Columbus Roberts may pursue the governorship. The paper calls him a Christian gentleman and expresses cautious hope that he could win, while noting uncertainty about the rumor.
A concise quotation attributes success to cheerful, hopeful men who meet life’s rough and smooth with a smile. It echoes the old proverb that good times and bad times and all times pass over, as stated by Charles Kingsley.
The Hawkinsville Dispatch shows an architect's drawing of Hawkinsville's sixty thousand dollar postoffice building, secured by Congressman Stephen Pace and approved by the Post Office Department in Washington and local citizens. The piece highlights Pace as a hardworking, restless force behind quality federal construction in Georgia's Third District.
A Georgia peach tale extols the fruit as wholesome and luscious. The Experiment Station reports peaches are richer than milk in vitamin A, aiding child growth. The piece blends playful myth with scientific praise, celebrating peach virtues.
American Legion members and Women’s Auxiliary plan a September pilgrimage to France and Italy after their national conventions in New York. The trip features battlefield tours and cemeteries in France and historic sites in Italy, with official invitations and transport discounts from both governments. About 10 000 travelers are expected, following 20 000 who went in 1927 when Paris hosted the Legion’s national convention.
The Jackson Progress predicts that any man who opposes Senator George will pay dearly for the publicity he receives, signaling a harsh political climate and implied retribution for critics.
Dudley Glass humorously notes summer issues praise unusual gifts such as an oversized melon two headed snake in alcohol and a collection of black widow spiders. He asks why readers do not send melons, joking about editorial desires and reader contributions.
An old Georgia farming district near Red Level south of Butler expresses gratitude for a strong crop outlook this year and faith in farming as Edwards Bros and others expand efforts. The piece critiques New Deal era policies, AAA and court actions, arguing seeds of political change affect farmers and laborers, while praising farmers’ experience and providence.
Georgia farmer J B Spillars of Crawford County, near Macon, lives on a high hill with two lakes and a large home. He keeps a dance hall, grows diverse crops, and plans to return to Georgia after years in Texas. He raises hogs sparsely, feeds many friends with barbecues, and enjoys a bustling plantation life as he revisits life in the old South.
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