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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1939
Page
4
A local column features aphorisms and anecdotes about human nature politics and small town life. It includes jests about two faced people taxes and Reynolds traffic signs alongside quotes from Jerome Jones and friendly observations on daily risks and surprises.
An editorial contrasts state tax levels across states with Georgia and notes Eatonton aldermanic election results. The Brunswick News coverage includes remarks on J. Roy McGinty’s defense against being misgendered, praise for Walton Tribune advertising, and reflections on the social tone at the recent Press Institute session. It also traces local history in Butts and Peach counties through noted figures and remarks on school news and community service.
In a Georgia House debate Rep Jack Williams Ware county, an editor, quips no editors but many lawyers in Tattnall prison in response to a lawyer opponent seeking Pardon and Parole Board investigation. Thomasville Press notes Texas Governor’s stance on meal costs for state employees.
Editor J. J. Thomasson promotes a well organized Carrollton Chamber of Commerce with strong city backing from farming interests and several mills and manufacturers in Carroll County. Thomasson is praised as a leading figure and the new group is expected to start strong and bring benefits to Carrollton.
The Macon Telegraph notes the bill’s passage and quips about editor desks and journalistic chaos. Quimby Melton Johnnie Spencer Oline Miller are cited among successful newspapermen who keep desks tidy, while a Junior Editor’s clutter shows his prompt work. The Herald building reconditions its interior including desks and machinery.
In a Round the Circle column Eugene Anderson quotes Mrs. Tom Gregory of Eatonton and Miss Iva Lanier of Pembroke praising Wesleyan College. They urge spiritual and educational advancement for women, noting Wesleyan as the oldest female college yet still in infancy and deserving maturity.
The piece argues forgiveness and memory are distinct. Forgiving means no lingering resentment when remembered, proving complete forgiveness. Remembering without resentment supports a fresh start without harming the forgiveness.
Report notes that hailing a Woman taxicab driver guarantees a thrilling Washington journey as they are numerous and more daring behind the wheels than male drivers.
A number of radio performers announce they will refuse to perform unless their pay is increased. The writer suggests about forty such performers could contribute to better radio programs by going on a permanent sit-down strike.
Representative Stephen Pace presses for building 5,500 planes in two to four years and supports raising air strength to 6,000 with a 376 million dollar expansion. He also seeks Farm Tenant Act reforms to extend Home Farm Corporation bonds to acquire small farms for tenants and equalize farmer and urban housing opportunities. He cites 3 million tenants losing farms annually and limited funds under current Farm Tenant Act.
The March issue of Country Gentleman extols Georgia's plant certification system that guarantees tomato plants are free from parasites and diseases. It notes earlier industry value under $100,000 and now exceeds $750,000 annually with rapid growth.
A preacher extols obedience to natural and moral laws over worry and self-indulgence. He argues that health, thrift, and steadiness yield real rewards while drug remedies and sensational quackery mislead. The piece links personal discipline to divine order, urging living within means and mindful action.
The Fitzgerald Herald notes Judge Eschel Graham’s recent Treutlen county grand jury address advocating state funding to fence highways rather than a General Assembly bill forcing farmers to fence pasture to keep livestock off roads.
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