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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1928
Page
5
A collage of quotes and notices from old newspapers reflects on fairness to foes, changing theories, valued gems, large scale grape growing in Southeast Georgia, animal devotion, and a plea for traffic safety. It juxtaposes moral ideals with public policy while honoring a loyal dog Prince.
The city’s growth pushes churches outward away from crowded turmoil yet the open sanctuary remains vital. As population concentrates, rational debate may fail, and historical empires and great leaders failed to avert doom, echoing a solemn warning about neglecting spiritual refuge.
The new Oglethorpe school building opened to the public last Friday evening. It is among the most modern in the region, with credit due to building committee Dr L E Shealy and Mr W F Murray for untiring work and generous personal investment. The community salutes their achievement and the building’s quality speaks for itself.
A reader protest argues against moving an undesirable resident, charged under prohibition laws, to another county or section. The letter questions the legality and morality of ejecting a person deemed undesirable and warns against shifting problems to Reynolds or any other area.
A Georgia peach grower voices frustration with crop size guesses. He argues estimates hurt both buyers and growers, urges standardizing shipments and eliminating small peaches, and asserts weather and hail make accurate prediction near impossible. He cites long experience and notes a push for quality to resolve the market.
Column excerpts reflect on bicycle use fading as adults rely on labor-saving habits. Greens County allows Sunday shop hours sparking debate over state law. A Madisonian family member visits a large foreign Catholic city on Sunday with all shops closed and churches packed. Another Dawson News note laments jazz culture and urges traditional marriage and family life in Georgia.
This reflection outlines types of unhappy people including the self conscious and the status seekers who fail to find happiness. It argues happiness comes from self awareness and integrity and urges readers to be true to truth, friendly to others, and open to growth despite social pressures.
The Lakeland figure Ed Rivers announces a bid to succeed Gov Hardman and argues voters should move beyond memories of the “good old days.” The editorial notes Rivers was once a member of the 26th state Senate poison squad which blocked a highway boss appointment.
The LaGrange Graphic notes the flood of propaganda in mail and ponders what matters most to a newspaper man: a desk or a waste basket. The remark underscores editorial priorities amid constant messaging and competing pressures.
With Georgia peaches cantaloupes watermelons strawberries dewberries and many other products on the market the food situation is fine.
Governor Al Smith’s supporters in New York City map a two column feature in The New York Herald-Tribune to mount a grand notification. They press ahead as planning proceeds between Houston and New York.
The piece notes public curiosity over Dempsey's sincerity about not fighting again and whether Coolidge is truly retiring, reporting on the era’s political theatre and public sentiment. It reflects broader questions about leadership and national direction in a midcentury context.
Macon June 5 Mercer University's 95th commencement closed with Dr Spright Dowell retiring president of Alabama Polytechnic Institute delivering the baccalaureate. The new Mercer head outlined his theory of personality and education. Dean Peyton Jacob presented 76 BA candidates, Dean C B Wray 18 BS in commerce and one commerce certificate, 17 Mercerians for LLB, introduced by Dean J A McClain. Eight Master of Arts degrees were conferred in morning exercises.
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