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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1935
Page
5
A mixed, humorous local column from Alma Times includes quips about manners, a tongue in cheek note on spending and a joke about the President, plus a reflection on crooks exploiting honest men and a comment on unemployment and hunger. The Old Grouch visits the office, suggesting a light political jab.
The Stewart Webster Journal argues excessive horn use distracts drivers and undermines safety. Readers debate whether constant horn signaling marks caution or creates danger, with calls to keep cars under better control.
Indicative of returning activity in Southeastern farmers is the sale of 80,000 of these animals this season at Atlanta's market. The money involved totals $13,000,000, noting a brisk trade though not yet prosperous. Griffin Register.
Jim Chism confesses in the Pelham Journal that no one connected with publishing the paper is fully satisfied with the current issue. He notes that even those who work to publish it may be surprised by the admitted shortfall.
An avowed opponent of the current Democratic administration argues that removing the cotton processing tax would raise the price to 16c. He contends the fiber rose to only 5c or 6c without the tax, suggesting the tax suppresses value and questions why it previously didn’t rise higher if no tax was imposed.
A Tifton Gazette item recalls a nan in Arkansas who was part of a graduation class eleven years ago. A friend miles away mailed a present that finally arrived this week after circulating in the mails for over a decade. The note praises slow postmen who eventually deliver.
Adel News notes strong South criticism of prior policies and praises the current Democratic administration as more aligned with the masses than any in U.S. history. Report suggests many in the region reject returning to conditions from years past.
The text argues success or failure stems from many small financial moves rather than a single large event. It notes most business failures come from repeated small losses, while most successes arise from many small profitable transactions.
Wrightsville Headlight reports editor Royal Daniel was kidnapped from Quitman to Valdosta by two unknown attackers not seeking money. He says the motive was retribution over a legal matter and vital evidence, with actions aimed to remove him until the trial concludes.
The Augusta Chronicle argues the nation stands with the President as the NRA reforms yield decent working hours and better pay. It says social benefits are incalculable and that business leaders who resisted have learned to accept the medicine and wish to continue it.
The speaker argues no lasting national prosperity can come from policies that enrich some while impoverishing others. A sound policy must balance interests, or the pay day will come when inequities unfold and hurt the economy.
Dr. Amos O. Squire, 25 years chief physician at Sing Sing, says the current inmate average age is 23, down from about 40 at century’s start. He adds that in his long tenure no convict ever admitted being a Boy Scout, highlighting the organization’s perceived influence.
The piece urges communities across the country to identify future-value projects and organize to secure necessary appropriations. It notes the large task of spending five billion dollars and suggests using the adage Ask and ye shall receive to guide proposals.
The Griffin Register condemns Governor Talmadge and his agriculture commissioner for misfired appointments and handling of technical duties. The piece argues the policy saving at the spigot and wasting at the bunghole risks federal highway appropriations to Georgia. It portrays the governor as overreaching into technical roles and criticizes patronage in state appointments.
Rush Burton reports from Lavonia Times about a Greensboro boy who freed himself after a coachwhip constricted him and tail whipped. He used a pocket knife to sever the snake’s head and then attended Greshamville High that same night. The piece notes this spring’s rising reports of snakes acting aggressively toward people.
The piece argues growing auto accidents and uninsured drivers justify mandatory liability insurance. It notes car owners should be insured to cover damages and injuries, reducing risk to property and life, and predicts widespread adoption and stricter vehicle and driver standards.
The Chattahoochee Valley Chamber of Commerce announces the employment of an executive secretary to lead regional work. J Russell Smith of Fernandina Florida is named for the post with duties to build and organize the valley territory across thirty counties, uniting state lines to advance gezamen.
Mr Pringle of the International Reform Federation cites startling figures on gambling in the United States. He notes 78 Chicago factories making gambling devices and that New York slot machines alone outsell Monte Carlo yearly intake. He estimates about 283,000 people involved in gambling machine manufacture distribution and operation, with large volumes of advertising and catalogs sent by mail.
Secretary Hopkins favors aid for schools that fund themselves. Georgia has hundreds of districts levying local taxes for school support and deserving full federal consideration. Taylor county hosts several favored schools and should advance with prompt teacher pay and progress.
The article argues that prosperity over the last 50 years depended on railroad and steel expansion, vast immigration, new settlements, oil growth, and early automotive and wartime demand. It notes limits on settlement, quotas, and saturation of oil, rail, and auto markets, predicting future gains from new inventions or scientific developments. It suggests a move to steadier production akin to older nations unless a breakthrough spurs demand.
The State Superintendent warns rural teachers have gone unpaid as the federal government grants fall short. Georgia seeks an extra session to pass legislation meeting federal expectations, while Washington worries about state funds subverting road and rural education aid. The Ledger notes Georgia’s governor represents the state in Washington, leaving teachers squeezed between limited federal grants and state inaction.
The Chamber of Commerce and The Ledger-Inquirer invite the Georgia Press Association to hold its 1985 annual convention in Columbus. The event spans four days starting Wednesday with notable speakers. The piece extols the influence and civic value of Georgia newspapers and hopes for acceptance.
The West Point News weighs a novel proposal to grant murder permits to limit killings. It suggests caps on victims per killer and banning murders of children under twelve, with permits sold to fund government revenue, likening it to game laws and noting it as a novel but familiar argument.
The Senate ended Huey Long’s lengthy filibuster after 18 hours and approved a skeletonized NRA extension to April 1, 1936. The Kingfish spoke for fifteen and a half hours in a near whisper as administration leaders pressured through the measure, while the Gore amendment sought Senate confirmation for high earners. The bill returns to the House with labor-guaranteed voluntary industry agreement and anti-trust safeguards. the NRA's sun appears to set amid Supreme Court defeats.
A narrator celebrates side road travel over highways. The quieter lanes with overhanging trees and bordering fields offer refreshing scenery, turning a drive into a leisurely journey rather than a hustle.
A Doerun Georgia straw ballot last Friday asked voters how they stood on beer, revealing a heated clash over Prohibition. The ad denounces beer sales while attacking local authorities and merchants, urging a town cleanup and relentless opposition to beer and lotteries.
The text argues that many drivers lack financial responsibility and that compulsory liability insurance may become standard. It notes that uninsurable owners pose greatest risk to property and life and that rising automobile deaths push toward universal insurance and stricter vehicle and driver standards.
A compact Christian Science meditation on life as a voyage toward good. It describes boatmen of belief rowing against evil, the power and availability of good, and Jesus as proof that lack and danger are not ultimate. The piece urges awakening to divine Mind, cultivating cheerful gratitude, and steadying thought to reach a personal haven of fulfilled desires.
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