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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1932
Page
4
An editor questions the source of wealth hoarding while crops in South Georgia show a three week lead but less promise. A simple meal at Home offers better hospitality than a lavish feast elsewhere. Only Indians are freest from tax concerns.
The Blackshear Times quotes a citizen boasting a bountiful garden despite adversity. He claims corn ready for two quarts to the hill and cucumbers large enough to pass as watermelons, arguing that morale and nerve will win in tough times.
The Jackson County Democratic Committee set compensation for judge superior court at 150 dollars solicitor general 150 dollars congressman 75 dollars and representatives 50 dollars. The piece notes implied corruption and money as the measure of qualification.
The man who built the Smoot Hawley Tariff Bill loses the Republican primary in Oregon. Hawley, long a proponent of high tariffs, is described by the Macon Telegraph as holding significant prestige that was not enough to overcome the defeat after 25 years in Congress. The Savannah Press notes the setback as highly significant.
A brief meeting with Hon. B. T. Castellon of Cuth Bert, candidate for Congress to succeed Judge Crisp, convinces us that if elected he will represent the district ably. He is described as gifted and possessing a fine personality that leaves a strong positive impression.
Tharpe preached at a Wrightsville church Sunday and delivered blunt truth about hypocrites. Charlie Rountree, known for years, stood by without flinching as the message was delivered.
A Chickasha Star editorial argues newspapers suffer most in depressions as they must maintain daily service to the public. Curtailed reporting harms confidence and invites disaster, since a paper remains rooted in service whether profitable or not.
The Herald notes the marriage of Parks Rusk to one of Alabama’s fairest daughters. Mr. Rusk is an outstanding figure in Atlanta politics and has been described as sincere in all contacts. Congratulations are extended to the bride and groom. Mrs. M. B. Judd of Dalton donated two Libocodrus decurrens trees for memorial plantings on the State Capitol grounds near Hunter Street and Capitol Avenue to honor George Washington and Gov. Richard B. Russell.
The Tifton Gazette argues candidates should resign from Democratic executive committees when seeking or holding office. It condemns dual office holding and urges discipline in campaigns to avoid using current roles to boost political prospects. It stresses morale in facing reverses and personal fitness for public service.
Johnny Spencer reports in The Macon Telegraph that gubernatorial candidate H. B. Edwards pledges to move the Capitol to Macon if elected. He jokes the plan would be hot stuff and notes the Capitol’s lighted steps offer a romantic view for couples at night.
The Third District Rural Letter Carriers Association received high praise for service to the public likened to pulpit school and press work. Members, described as devoted and cheerful, were thanked as the Randolph County carriers hosted an annual convention in Cuthbert, which was noted as delightful and engaging.
Report details a Saturday collision in dense fog between the passenger steamer City of Chattanooga and the freighter Grecian off Block Island. Four lives lost and twelve injured as the Grecian sank after the City maintained course to aid survivors. Captain Borum praised for prudent handling and saving most of the Grecian crew before unloading.
J T Gray, a Murray County farmer visiting Dalton, downplays a “low mood” era saying he has thrived by growing for family use and market cash. He reports selling pigs at 4.00 each and dairying milk for cash while keeping expenses under income. He pays cash and saves for a rainy day.
An editorial notes how property ownership can bar voting under poll tax rules, revealing anomalies that disenfranchise property owners despite the franchise history. It cites the case of households unable to pay taxes and mentions Cargill’s candidacy with optimistic county support in the Third District.
8S. W. Davis argues Crisp in the senate would give South Georgia two sitting senators George and Crisp live in the third district and are near neighbors. Davis questions why Atlanta supplied Gordon and Colquitt while Crisp would not join the national rotation.
A Georgia voters pamphlet extols Chas R Crisp for the U S Senate highlighting his 20 years in the House, leadership on Ways and Means, budget restraint, tax reform, veteran support, and opposition to Smoot Hawley. It argues he would advance a balanced budget and protect citizens while strengthening national finance policy.
The Macon Telegraph condemns Governor Russell for demagogic remarks in a Georgia State Teachers college commencement address. It argues his statements misstate war costs, tariffs and debt settlements, blaming idealists and political figures, while urging accountability and noting past policy choices.
Two Georgia men discuss the nation’s finances as reported by the Greensboro Herald Journal. One insists money exists and claims a bank vault full of cash proves it, while the other doubts credit is available, noting a shortage of collateral despite abundant money.
The Winder News and The Herald present opposing views on what matters today. The EW responds that prioritizing groceries over ancestral triumphs reflects current priorities, while noting The Butler Herald’s emphasis on historical arrival and pride.
The Liberty County Herald extols Hinesville noting few arrests, a police presence focused on sanitation and streets, low debt, no bootleggers or petty thieves, and many homeowners. It claims no business failures in 10 years and praises electricity, climate, and water quality.
The Banks County Journal reports a collision involving a southern railway train and Mr Reagan near Marenville last week. Bryson admitted fault to a railroad representative after the incident, and the rep paid for the repairs, noting honesty in the surprising confession.
The Sylvester Local mocks many candidates for Commissioner of Agriculture for not knowing farming basics. It notes candidates will boast of past skills, but warns Castellon will not set type during a visit, claiming his history lacks printing work.
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