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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1938
Page
4
The article notes the boll weevil battle, praise for local crops harvest progress, peach and blackberry outlook, a favorable soil conservation check, and a push to secure 120000 dollars to support tung oil industry plans in South Georgia. It also lauds Hugh Howell and promotes support for him for state chief executive.
We are indebted to Mrs. G. J. Hartman for specimens of fine dahlia from her yard which attracts much attention. She provided evidence of her ability to cultivate these and other spring blossoms to the point of perfection.
The article notes J A Payne of Reynolds once marketed Georgia peaches for many years and may return soon. It also lauds National Air Mail Week for handling a large mail volume and thanks the public and postal service for observing the event.
A visitor extols Reynolds Georgia praising brick homes modern architecture and well kept church parks as well as newly paved streets that draw interest locally and beyond. The writer endorses abolishing the poll tax arguing voting should be accessible to all white citizens without payment.
Under the revised CCC national program Georgia will run 28 Citizens Conservation Corps camps through six months ending September. The camps train young men during idle periods and provide valuable work and discipline. Also notes local papers and political race chatter from Georgia papers and editorials.
The piece lauds Senator George as one of the United States most outstanding speakers and a credit to Georgia. It notes his willingness to vote against the administration on some measures as proof of his independent mind and opinions.
The Eatonton Messenger urges readers to approach campaigns with humor rather than hostility. It cautions against taking campaign talk personally and advises avoiding political involvement if anger dominates.
Friends of Mr E J Zeke Summerout of Taylor County now Cartersville note he is a legislative candidate from Bartow pledging a dry stance. He cites Bartow votes against liquor and urges majoritarian democraticprinciples while condemning the last Legislature session deals and vows to vote dry when possible.
The Greensboro Herald Journal endorses Walter F. George for re election citing his statesmanship and seniority in the Senate while noting its long support for George. The paper states its intent to take clear positions on state matters in the future. Dodge County court term sees 21 civil cases with about half divorce actions.
The Rural Letter Carriers of Georgia announce district meetings next Monday May 30 at Swainsboro Blakely Vienna Warm Springs Atlanta Lakewood Park Cochran Rome McRae Jefferson Elberton The writers urge attendance noting the gatherings are delightful and foster brotherly sentiment among members.
The Cartersville Tribune News notes Georgia politics with Sept 14 ballots looming and Gov Rivers considering a Senate run. Potential entries include Gene Talmadge Hugh Howell DeKalb, Roy Harris Abit Nix John Spivey and Delacey Allen as speculation grows about Rivers and 1920 style outcomes.
Shelby Davis, editor, quotes a Thom asville Press article praising two enduring principles: Southern Democracy and Southern Methodism. He expresses lifelong loyalty, noting family sacrifice in support of these beliefs and a pledge to never abandon them.
The Georgia state board of education orders schools to fly both the state flag and the U S flag starting next term. The official flag features two red stripes and one white stripe with a blue field and state seal. The board may withhold teachers salaries for noncompliance, though this action is unlikely.
H G Hastings Georgia seedsman warns readers that subsoil in Iowa and eastern Nebraska is very dry and the center of the corn belt fears a dry season. If a hot dry summer follows, the price of corn could rise steeply for buyers next fall and winter.
A friend of the newspaper notes that enjoying sports requires a mix of fair play and enough edge to command respect. He argues that a touch of meanness helps keep opponents and peers treating you seriously.
Senator George says Congress through the 1938 Revenue Act enables business to cooperate fully with government efforts to restore normal conditions and relieve unemployment. He credits the administration and Congress for tangible cooperation with business toward speedy prosperity.
The Georgia State Department of Forestry announces 200 million pine seedlings for Georgia planters with Albany and Flowery Branch nurseries selling at 9.09 per thousand. Forester Frank Heyward urges fall reforestation and advises 600 trees per acre with 6x9 spacing for early pulpwood or better. He notes thinning targets for naval stores 150-200 per acre, saw timber 300-400 per acre, with protection against fire to improve long term returns.
Two long separated friends meet and observe aging differences in appearance while recognizing mutual changes. They reflect that both likely perceive the other as unchanged, though time has clearly altered their own looks and lives.
Bill Sutlive recalls a 1923 visit to the Butler Herald office by a group of pretty girls who flattered editor Charlie Benns. He notes many remain lovely, with some becoming mothers and capable homemakers for the men of the early twenties.
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