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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1931
Page
4
The message congratulates Eddie Theus and T L Fountain for being retained on the school board. It urges readers to send subscription payments and renewals, claiming it would save trouble. A critic notes a farmer who refuses to test seed corn may blame weather or administration for poor crops.
The Madison Madisonian notes a nearing end to local affairs as the list is handed to collecting authorities. A possible reduction in the county tax rate is seen as good news. Attorney Shackelford faces charges of inefficiency and irregular bookkeepings against the State College of Agriculture, provoking community backlash against public men.
Rev J C Adams dedicates the memorial to Rev J T Adams and urges the State Legislature to act in the upcoming session. He warns that if lawmakers treat the session as a joke the state will suffer and urges them to honor the trust and perform as men.
A Sylvester Local wise remark warns too much credit in circulation and not enough cash, noting Columbus found America on credit and the nation has run on credit since. The Unadilla Star agrees that many baccalaureate sermons and addresses during the annual commencement season apply to state citizens and graduates.
The LaVonia Times ponders if returning to past thrift and industry is desirable. The piece notes the impracticalities of long travel to Lac Con and the burden of feeding eight oxen and two mules when the thrasher arrives, implying skepticism about reviving old ways.
A reflective piece argues happiness comes from balanced spending and saving. It warns against wasteful living and hoarding wealth, claiming a middle path yields true fulfillment, memories, and friendship. It stresses choosing a plan that maximizes life enjoyment, not sheer wealth.
It may be to the state's best interest to abolish some A and M schools but closing all would injure educational interests and take years to recover. Lawmakers should study the matter closely. District Colleges average about $200 yearly versus $600 elsewhere for similar courses, a $400 gap that could bar thousands of youths from college attendance.
Henry W Grady during a Atlanta prohibits contest reflects on fatherly duty and the cost of reform. He argues his personal stake in a son’s future, rejects recall of barrooms, and invokes divine order behind social change.
Judge Hall of Macon halted two intoxicated drivers by ordering them to steer clear of cars on Macon streets for a year. The hard lesson aimed to deter others, though drunk drivers persist. A similar approach is urged to curb repeat offenses, as the danger to public safety remains acute. The piece recalls a teen driver in Thomasville speeding and endangering nearby riders, underscoring the need for strong penalties.
A neighbor answers why she tolerates litter in the home. She argues that muddy feet are easier to remove than stains of sin in a child’s future. She laments how little fingers on windows remind of a mother’s heart shadow when a son seeks refuge within four walls.
The piece extols the 4-H Camp Convention in Washington beginning June 17, highlighting its importance for future national welfare. It asserts nearly a million farm youth are shaping better farms, homes, and communities through Head Heart Hands and Health, and that their training in teamwork and effort offers lasting prosperity beyond political and industry gatherings.
In Turner county Ashburn merchants fail to compete with Cordele shops, drawing ads from Cordele into the weekly Wiregrass Farmer. The rural paper relies on Cordele advertisers to meet payroll, while Ashburn dry goods and clothing stores lose business and visibility.
A letter urges moving forward through crises, citing Moses, the Exodus, and Christ's commands. It argues blame lies with leaders and systems, not God, and praises capable leadership in adjusting to economic hardship. The writer, Rev. W. A. Joyner, calls for faith, courage, and determined ministry to go forward amid trials.
A quoted speaker asserts personal habit and privacy, saying a rocking chair and hat left on the floor are not anyone else’s business. The remark appears in a casual, colloquial tone reflecting everyday domestic life. No further context is provided.
A sharp warning notes that daring aviators or stunt performers often proceed without parachutes. The remark highlights the risk of lofty ambitions without proper safety gear and training.
The Newnan Herald argues against special taxes on utilities noting such levies shift costs to consumers and miscast corporations as the payers. It urges a fair, science-based tax system funded by corporations’ true share and criticizes attempts seen as courting the poor and dodging broader tax reform. It highlights Governor-elect Russell’s potential to advance a modern equitable framework.
A historic advertisement for A Texas Wonder, claimed to treat gravel, weak and lame back, rheumatism, and irregularities of the kidneys and bladder. Sold by druggists or by mail for $1.25. Includes testimonials and mail address of Dr. E. W. Hall in St. Louis, Missouri.
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