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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1938
Page
4
An exchange notes a man waiting for luck may need to act. Tweezers help seed removal in gardens. Georgia lawmakers revive the sales tax issue after hopes it was dead. Spring brings thoughts of cars for both young and not so young men.
Parham speaks of kinship between birds and flowers noting larkspur and ragged robin as two of the prettiest garden blooms and praising the appeal of both the lark and the robin.
A local observer notes that being a successful money-raiser carries a heavy price. Charitably, church, lodge, and town projects rely on such fundraisers, but the repeated demand to raise funds for every public enterprise exacts a high toll on those who undertake the task.
An Oglethorpe Echo clipping notes broad state newspaper support for Senator George's reelection. The piece suggests little fear of defeat, stating papers are practically united for him and that defeating a candidate is rare.
The fragment argues that more saving and less spending by individuals could reduce talk of hard times. It discusses self denial of trivial pleasures and saving for future comforts, attributed to a vague “vawson News” source.
The Valdosta Times weighs ingratitude as among the gravest sins, arguing that a person who repays a favor with betrayal deserves no consideration. The piece condemns backstabbing as a moral failing and sets a severe standard for gratitude.
In the Atlanta Journal, the state revenue department's campaign against bootleggers is described as vigorous and widely to be extended into all parts of Georgia, earning strong public backing.
The National Safety Council warns bicycle riders to slow down and ride responsibly after reporting last year’s 25 000 injuries and 700 deaths from reckless bicycling. The managing director presses for safer streets and rider conduct.
The passage argues that aging cannot be avoided, but a young, alert, and active mind can preserve vitality. It asserts that mental youth wards off the physical tolls of age, and that a fresh mind makes aging less noticeable.
The Cartersville Tribune notes J. J. Mangham from Haralson County rose in Georgia politics starting in 1932 backing Talmadge. He chaired the state highway board, broke with his chief, backed Claude Pittman in 1934, later aligned with Rivers and then considered a run or backing a rival against the incumbent governor.
The resignation of Dr A Chamlee, president of Bessie Tift College at Forsyth, brings regret to friends statewide. A worthy successor has been chosen, Dr C L McGinty.
The cinema reel showcased about six sweepstakes winners while roughly ten thousand attendees bought tickets for the same event but did not win.
The Bainbridge Post-Searchlight notes that if producers do not hurry and release the film, most people will have to reread the novel to argue about what the cinema omitted or what the book contained.
The Jackson Progress Argus weekly column by editor J Doyel Jones weighs public taste, contrasting local readers’ reception with distant observers and noting how spicy paragraphs under the heading spark debate among residents and occasional outsiders.
A vocal chorus of residents objects to government demands while faced with mounting tax bills, reflecting Will Rogers’ quip about benefiting from the country while not living free of cost. The piece frames public friction over funding federal, state, and local services and the burden of taxation.
Carey Williams notes that curiosity drives people who seek knowledge, but urges restraint in family conflicts. He argues the only winner in a quarrel is the passive, composed person who stays out of the fight.
Help a graduate find a job, urges Albany Herald editor Henry McIntosh. The piece promotes interest in welfare of young graduates and asks readers to assist them in every manner possible. It encourages giving an encouraging word and helping graduates secure employment when possible.
The Wrightsville Headlight notes progress on Ball's Ferry bridge work and forecasts an upcoming opening day celebration. The paper nominates Charlie Rountree for chairman of the barbecue committee and Mrs. Rountree as head of the ladies reception committee.
The nickel will feature Thomas Jefferson, replacing the Indian head design first altered in 1918. A Chicago sculptor reportedly exchanged a nickel for $1,000 after the change was announced, highlighting the coin’s evolving face under the 72 year old act of Congress.
A Virginia firm allegedly slung unsold ads across several weekly papers and readers were lured with cash promises but received nothing. A federal investigation is underway and if law violations are found, guilty parties face punishment.
The Macon News reiterates support for Senator George against Lawrence Camp, calling Camp not a liberal candidate and unsuitable for the U.S. Senate while praising Camp as a pleasant, obliging gentleman and noting no change in its endorsement.
The Adel News endorses E F Boyd Sr as a potential representative of Cook county, noting his 20 years in Adel, business acumen, and public spirit. Editor Quimby Melton lauds the Boy Scout program as a means to curb juvenile crime and promote law abiding youth nationwide.
The Columbus Enquirer-Sun notes Representative Pace will return to Congress without opposition after entry lists closed. As head of first-termers on the House military affairs committee, Pace helped secure funds for Fort Benning Infantry School and opposed transferring OCC units. His continued presence is praised for Columbus and the district, including a push to keep the city on a direct air mail route.
Savannah Press editor W. G. Sutlive under the pen name Bill Biffem notes Huxford of Clinch County News visited Butler and stirred a revival among churchgoers. But ler Herald editor Charlie Benns reprints and promises a larger tabernacle sermon audience. Clinch County News hints at a future visit to discuss arrangements.
The Sandersville Progress notes Georgia faces a busy political season with candidates and supporters preparing for summer campaigns. It predicts extensive public oratory across counties as voters seek active involvement and partisan enthusiasm intensifies statewide.
About one hundred Butler and Reynolds high school graduates face a future shaped by community support. The piece argues graduates become wards of the public and stresses intelligent local action to absorb them at home, ensuring prosperity and happiness through continued opportunity.
In a radio speech Mr. Talmadge accused Senator George of seeking to place oleo margarine on the Army and Veterans Bureau approved list. He claimed the oleo would be 90 percent coconut oil, sourced from abroad, while the fact is it would have been entirely from American products, mainly cotton seed and peanut oils from the South.
A Thomasville Press item notes that many political hopefuls mail first class letters offering to publish a candidate’s platform and photo in exchange for money. It argues this seeks free advertising space, likening it to asking a merchant for a weekly grocery supply without payment.
An editorial urging readers to weigh staying home against chasing distant fortunes. It argues many succeed locally and warns against uprooting for alluring but costly prospects, noting regional issues like the boll weevil and urging contentment and adaptation within Georgia. The piece cites Monroe Advertiser as the source.
Georgia congressional race widens as Congressman Braswell Deen retires after this term. Six candidates announce: W. B. Gibbs of Jesup, Emory Bass of Valdosta, Harley Langdale of Valdosta, W. C Langford of Douglas, Andrew Tuten of Alma, and Rev. F. C. Watson of Ocilla.
State editors praise Adel progress and the Adel News. The Adel Hotel Co. is organized to construct a modern 40 room hotel, signaling a significant growth move for Adel as locals expect the project to succeed.
Geo D. Lowe cites J B Thomas story claiming the parachute concept arose from a child’s tale in Oglethorpe county. A man leaped a well on a horse, buzzards swarmed after, and the pilot descended by releasing one bird at a time, landing safely.
Ernest Camp notes hundreds of Georgia colleges and high schools preparing to close for summer break as vacation days approach.
Vacation days draw near as teachers and students near the end of the year. The piece urges planning for the future, balancing joy with duty, and hopes for triumph, fulfillment, and sustained faith beyond the vacation period. It emphasizes pursuing high achievement and avoiding sadness or regret as the new term approaches.
The piece notes Chairman Jesse Jones of the RFC says only a few railroads can endure long without aid while many other enterprises also seek government support. It warns Uncle Sam to act soon as industries face lean times, with contrasts between big and small players.
The report describes a visit by Hitler to Mussolini and the resulting push toward Italian German spheres in Central Europe and the Balkans. It notes tensions and propaganda as Franco British observers react to the duo and the perceived strength shown in Rome and Berlin.
Cambodian monarch Sisowath, famed for 200 wives, declares he must cut the harem to 100 amid financial strain. The tale paints the aging king’s struggle with wives’ ire over costs for hats, hair, slippers, perfumery, and dresses as Hard Times bites.
The Cairo Messenger notes signs of a bumper black berry crop in South Georgia. It shares hopeful mood amid recession gloom and mentions Marie Franklin preparing a pump as harvest begins.
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