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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1930
Page
4
Drenched in plain speech and editorial digressions the item surveys April dryness and a hopeful cotton season. It notes editorials critiquing politics and education plans in Athens Clarke County and Georgia campaigns, with commentary on crime policy, a gubernatorial race, and legislative maneuvering.
The article notes a Thomas County schoolboy buyer, William Warren Jackson, purchasing a pig for 78 pounds on December 29 and weighing it 270 pounds at the end, setting a 7197 pound gain in 107% days. It contrasts this with a sheriff’s flight from office and praises Judge Gus Howard’s horticultural hobby turned business.
The Bainbridge Post-Searchlight argues Senate delays confirm Parker, blaming fear of labor and black voters in doubtful states. It says judges should follow established precedent despite current political climate and warns of a rise in political appointees.
A Cordele Dispatch quotation extols perseverance or tough days before dawn and tells of an Irishman who wins by continuing to fight. It warns many fail after giving up, leaving unemployed as the shoe pinches, urging steadfastness to reach hoped outcomes.
The Herald argues not every teen should attend college and urges thoughtful choice for high school graduates. It cites Robert Quillen and Nick Quillen, defending journalism as factual record keeping rather than partisanship, while stressing the value of documenting truth over sensationalism.
The Columbus Ledger endorses Senator Harris for continued service in Washington. It praises his 12 years of work, loyalty, and effectiveness on key committees, noting his prompt attention to constituents’ needs and willingness to explain decisions. The paper argues against a new candidate, including John M. Slaton, and urges retaining Harris to sustain Georgia’s strong federal representation.
An article discusses a new quick freezing method using dry ice to preserve fresh Georgia fruits and vegetables for off-season markets. It notes cantaloupe, peas, strawberries, and asparagus hold flavor after months frozen, enabling storage of surplus peaches and meats for future sale. Plant costs are uncertain, but developers will locate facilities where steady demand exists, urging Georgia farmers to prepare for the shift.
The Thomaston Times argues Georgia rail shipments should favor Central of Georgia due to its extensive tax contributions, payroll in Thomaston, and broader service. It criticizes truck lines for avoiding taxes and highways, noting trucks cannot handle carload freight and cause revenue loss to railroads. The piece asserts economic waste from duplicated services.
A critique praising Robert Quillen and his Fountain Inn Tribune for its consistent stand against hypocrisy and tolerance. The piece extols Quillen as shaping truth beyond Fountain Inn, likening his microcosm of human events to lasting literary value and influencing editors nationwide.
A critical editorial denounces US Senators for allowing personal spleen and voter fears to influence Judge Parker's Supreme Court confirmation. It accuses labor and racial fears of warping judgment and mocking the Senate's duty. The piece urges honesty and integrity in high office.
A fragmented poem mocks church fundraising with a prayer style. It notes selling minstrel show tickets, visiting church members, baking beans, dressing for fairs, and seeking divine blessing for earnings and events. The speaker admits distraction from family duties while asking for approval of contributions.
A reader presents a verse about a saloon called a bar to heaven and a door to hell. The poem lists contrasts between bar life and virtue, likening drink to pride wealth honor and future grief. It laments how a bar can bar home life and steer men toward sorrow and despair.
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