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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1935
Page
4
A collection of aphoristic reflections on language gender and society. Talleyrand on words, vanity in birthday sentiments, attic storage for unwanted gifts, tax and politics, office platforms, and the odd observation on self interest and celebrity grooming. The piece threads jokes and social commentary in a dated, mid‑century voice.
A speculative warning notes that in three centuries the hallmark of true antiques will be small black edge marks where lighted cigarettes were set. The absence of such marks may indicate fakes or later alterations.
Canadian bankers assessing the U.S. economy say the sole obstacle to recovery is fear. They believe the United States could rebound from the current low mood if public anxiety and cautious sentiment were reduced.
The plain ordinary citizen who pays bills promptly is often overlooked by those he deals with until he encounters a dead beat from whom they cannot collect. Then the plain common plugger gains full recognition and appreciation.
A reflective column contrasts Hoover’s limited promise with Huey Long’s bold offer of $15,000 to every man. It ponders simple formulas for success and urges restraint, noting debt and wartime overspending while warning against renewed conflict. It also paraphrases dating advice and domestic balance as common wisdom.
A neighboring editor notes the United States has 25 million automobiles and 19 million people on relief, and questions whether a connection exists between these two facts. The remark highlights economic strain and social welfare burdens in the era.
The town’s daily note says the New York bond finder who returned bonds worth 42000 dollars has lost his mind. A town cynic claims there was always a catch in this same place.
The piece notes many fear lightning though about 2,000 Americans are struck yearly. It contrasts with autos, which last year killed about 35,000 and injured 100,000, yet cars provoke far less fear. The contrast highlights perceived risks versus actual statistics.
The letter writers argue that calls to abolish taxes and shutter schools would force people to relocate to areas with public services. They warn that communities lacking schools, roads, and tax funding would drive residents away to places with available amenities.
A vocal critique condemns gossip as a heartless and conscience-free force that ruins reputations. It argues gossips are deadlier than gangsters, targeting innocent people and serving no just cause while spreading harm.
The passage argues that advertising and salesmanship dominate today’s business landscape, guiding purchases from radios to cars and ice boxes. It notes the public’s advertising awareness, dependence on campaigns for product knowledge, and the rapid switch to well advertised new items, stressing the vast influence of persistent, judicious advertising.
A large group of Southern farmers traveled to Washington to urge President Roosevelt and the Secretary of Agriculture to maintain the processing tax and continue cotton benefits. Delegates from Georgia and other Dixie states stated that those opposing the tax do not represent Southern farmers. They emphasized mill protection and the tax as the only means to secure farmer relief, noting no request for additional aid and that Congress and the President will consider the appeal.
Northern New Jersey health boards promote a heat poultice using onions rye meal and vinegar applied in a warm cotton bag to the chest for pneumonia. The Ex columnist notes the method has cured four patients and urges trial when doctors are unavailable.
An article describes rubber mats cut from automobile casings into strips about three quarters of an inch wide. The mats are sturdy and sell for 60 cents per square foot. They are easy to make with minimal equipment, aided by abundant raw material and strong demand, suggesting good profits for creators.
The author praises national resilience noting this country faced trials yet remains financially sound with credit intact. It claims experts say resources allow ten years of continued high spending without harming credit and contrasts per capita debt with England.
The Columbus Enquirer-Sun asserts Postmaster General James A. Farley may have initiated the coin mail chain scheme to balance the deficit and quell anti administration noise. The piece argues the scheme captivated public attention, sidelining radicals and Cochran figures while boosting Farley’s political leverage.
A new Georgia act changes how deficiency judgments are handled after nonpayment foreclosures. It requires courts to confirm and approve sales of property under security deeds or mortgages if the sale does not meet debt value, with notices to debtors and potential re sales. Sales must be advertised and conducted like sheriff sales in the county.
The speaker argues life truly starts at 40 for those who choose to begin and prepare then. He urges intense effort, saying the forty years preceding are spent preparing to live fully in later years.
The saying argues that in pressure or danger a man is exposed, showing his genuine colors and values. In calm times he may act guarded, but under strain his true nature emerges clearly.
The National Association of Life Underwriters promotes Life Insurance Week to show how life policies protect families from economic distress. Since 1929, American life insurers have grown, with $15.7 billion paid to living policyholders over six years and annual payouts of about $2.5 billion. Policies offer liquidity, and ownership of policy value outpaces other property types.
A reader notes that just after waking, before using the restroom, his worries feel like mountains. He claims the only remedy is to get up promptly to head off this anxious surge.
The piece argues opportunity never truly fades and that belief in limited chances harms heritage. It spotlights Joseph’s life from pit to power as a model of using circumstances to serve God, and cites Moses and Mary Baker Eddy to show divine Mind grants continual opportunity. It urges prayer for vision to see ever-present chance for useful, joyous living.
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