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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1925
Page
4
A minister cites nagging wives and wealth fragility to urge restraint and prudent use of means. He notes Taylor county offers greater opportunity for self determination, while a young lawyer speaks fervently and an older lawyer rests his case without further argument.
The Albany Herald notes South Georgia harvests arrive weekly since summer and will continue through year end. The region’s farm has modernized its program, bringing steady income every month.
In this Americas speech the Honorable J. J. Brown is quoted as undeserving the office of Commissioner of Agriculture he already holds or the Governorship he aspires to. The speaker warns that Boasted power ruins any man and asserts Brown has a double dose of it.
Editor Griffin of Decatur county notes the first legislator bus to the Neel's Gap celebration was reserved for twenty but sixty tried to ride it. He urges colleagues to be more dignified and listen to reason.
We are opposed to diverting any part of the gasoline or automobile tag money for any purpose whatever from that for which it was levied. It is only another way of whipping the devil around the stump, to have placing heavier tax burdens on the public, which they cannot stand, and using the tax money for other Purposes than that for which it was intended.
A critic questions Hoke Smith’s decision to leave Georgia during a critical period. The writer argues that true faith means remaining in office to bear the burden, rather than abandoning the post and seeking rewards later. The piece urges accountability for leadership during hardship.
Secretary Curtis D Wilbur expresses sorrow over the death of William Jennings Bryan and quotes Paul’s second epistle to Timothy with lines “I have fought a good fight, I have finished the course” and “For I am now ready to be offered and the time of my departure is at hand.” He notes national sorrow rivaling that for McKinley Roosevelt and Wilson.
A fierce critique of editorpoverty complaints in newspapers. The author dismisses poverty as a corrupting image and praises businessmen who run papers solidly, pay bills, and uphold standards, while urging selfrespect and professional integrity in the industry.
The Hartwell Sun forecasts that on July 17, 1930 five years from now Georgia will be the biggest state in the Union. The Monticello News praises the optimistic spirit, urging belief in Georgia and urging concerted effort to make the Empire State of the South live up to its name.
The county plans to move the convict squad today to Butler to Fickling's mill road to restore it to first class condition. Warden Helms and his force have done notable road work in the western county and will move to the eastern section, raising hopes for a complete good-road chain. The county commissioners' decision to tackle this road next is warmly welcomed by many residents.
The two Columbus papers oppose boosting the Superior Court judge’s salary from 5000 to 8000 annually, arguing Muscogee county would bear the cost. They suggest a statewide readjustment is needed as duties and expenses have risen while the current pay lags behind.
W G Woodall describes Henry Pierce Wallace of Butler as a prominent lawyer and popular citizen. The Columbus Enquirer Sun notes his varied skills from legal work to public speaking and even practical tasks, suggesting he can provide many services and pull needed items from his office.
The Columbus Enquirer Sun editorial argues prices for Georgia peaches are too high and that retail baskets of eighteen to two dozen fruit sell for 30 to 50 cents. It warns excessive costs risk crop waste and suggests cutting prices to 15 to 35 cents per basket could boost demand and reduce losses.
The Columbus Ledger reports that several leading men have left town for leisure and a Florida trip. Judge C F McLaughlin and J L Bowden were seen at McCant's lake in Taylor county for a preliminary fishing test before their journey. Bowden left early to stock up for last night's supper for the party from Butler. The circuit and city court solicitors Flournoy and Chappell may float down the Chattahoochee after next week if river water remains sufficient for travel.
The Harris County grand jury endorses a campaign to boost Georgia by advertising its climate soil and resources to attract capital and new enterprises. It urges every citizen to talk, advertise, and boost Georgia, uniting counties to accelerate state progress and prosperity.
Ray E White of Middle Georgian urges residents of Jeffersonville and Twiggs County to relax and refrain from panic. He emphasizes taking practical steps and not surrendering to fear during tense local conditions.
The Macon Telegraph notes a surge of confidence in Georgia's economy with new hotels planned in Albany Dublin Waynesboro Valdosta Macon Fort Valley and ongoing hotel projects statewide. Local leaders urge residents to invest and build, echoing Mr White's advice to "let down your buckets where you are" as prosperity returns.
Philadelphia reader seeks help from Georgia readers about 1795 to 1777 correspondence mentioning Button Gwinnett, his duel death, and related figures like Rev. Thomas Bosomworth and General Lucian McIntosh. Requesting old letters, diaries, or unpublished notes on Gwinnett or St. Catharine Island, with photo documents in hand.
The Butler Herald notes Georgia will be ready for the packwatera from Florida when it arrives and urges preparedness statewide. The Monticello News recalls cases where Florida residents have been completely cured, underscoring a hopeful tone amid exchange remarks.
In several counties people gathered to give thanks for prosperity returning and to express gratitude to Providence for the seasons that made this possible, reflecting a widespread observance reported by the Savannah News.
Hon. John M. Slaton tells the Dawson News that the south leads in state functions, with Texas as a possible exception, as the empire with vast lands usable for education.
The Atlanta Constitution notes Georgia stands on the verge of an era of prosperity driven by a bumper crop year. It credits four courageous citizens and widespread confidence from the mountains to the sea, marking unprecedented optimism in the state’s history.
A Monticello News quip notes folly of men who refrain from small home purchases for their families yet chase Florida luxuries. It mocks those who flaunt wealth abroad, pay high prices for dates or options, only to discover they are scams or lemons in hot weather.
The article recounts a boom in gold wealth flowing from Georgia to Florida as residents from Georgia and nearby states chase riches. It predicts Georgia’s eventual return to wealth as people bring their gains home, noting Florida as the current hub of prosperity and commerce.
The fragmentary OCR text expresses a plea for guidance to act rightly, resist wrong, forgive, and help others. It blends religious sentiments with unclear trailing words, indicating a devotional snippet or oblique notice rather than a complete event.
A Macon clergyman said last Sunday that newspapers are rapidly surpassing the pulpit in their public influence and growing stronger through cooperation with church leaders. He praised the press for aiding counties and states when used properly, a claim the McDonough Advertiser reports.
A letter from Hon J A Moss of Tignall recalls a July 21 picnic at Mr and Mrs W N Ware's home to celebrate John Joe Ware turning seven months old. The gathering included eleven living grandparents. Moss, while in Dallas for the Confederate reunion, issued challenges to Texas New York and then the world, with The News Reporter promising a full account if any match it.
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