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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1931
Page
6
The column covers gas selling at 18¢ a gallon, visits by residents to Atlanta and Columbus, and notes on notable figures including Col. Albert Fall and former President Hoover. It reports on the Georgia Board of Health tour, Governor Miller’s Alabama action, cigarette bootlegging in Savannah, and a statistical roundup on prohibition violators from the Congressional Record of 1930.
Darling Winter Bell owned by J. B. Hardman produced 4,560 pounds of milk in 80 days, averaging six and one third gallons daily. At 60 cents per gallon, this would yield about $3.80 per day or $108 per month.
Public fear of publicity, political maneuvering, and the impact of journalism frame a slice of Washington and Atlanta news. Evelyn Elise Carter wed Hornet Report in Atlanta, while Rep Schneider and independents plan a late summer bid for speaker. Also, Parks Rusk launches Atlanta Saturday Night, a statewide weekly covering major public questions.
A Toronto church on Parksdale drew attention with a church sign that read Do you know what hell is Then in smaller lettering it added Come and hear our new organist The glossy message sparked amusement among passersby while inviting parishioners and locals to attend the Sunday evening service and meet the new organist.
The article expresses pride in Georgia and Charlton County, noting a coming National Press Association meeting in Georgia on June 1. It highlights optimism for better business in good times and urges readers to engage with state pride, though the writer notes limited time and resources to participate.
Theressa Newton of Madison appears in Atlanta as a popular visitor staying with Mrs. Charles Loridans on Peachtree Circle and at the Biltmore Hotel. She plans a trip to Montgomery to attend the Confederate Veterans reunion and serve as maid of honor on Henderson Hallman's staff, marking her third such selection. Her parents are Mrs. W. T. Bacon of Madison.
A man plowing in Walton County was kicked by a mule and died. The incident underscores longtime warnings about plowing dangers. Another man lost an eye cutting kindling for his wife, illustrating risks faced by laborers and their families.
The Charlton County Herald editor urges readers to plant potatoes and other food crops to counteract hard times and missed prosperity. He notes weekly funds sent back from this area due to unfilled potato plant orders and calls for optimism and action.
The American Legion backs Americus Normal College and other junior colleges to prevent abolition. Two state representatives visiting Americus discussed the schools and urged informed judgment to spare the better institutions while eliminating the weaker ones. The paper urges friends to present facts before the June session.
The Sparta Ismaelite praises Rev. Ry Gi Smith for defending the Methodist church against alleged political manipulation. It notes his criticism of Bishops Moore and Mouzon after U S Court suits filed by Dr Rembert G. Smith and urges loyal Methodists to support his stand. The piece argues church officials ignore his calls for public retractions and asserts Smith seeks justice without dragging in other preachers.
In a Dawson News piece the article reflects on small town neighborliness as a source of contentment, noting open social interaction and shared interest. It reports stockholders electing W. D. Baugh as business manager of the Thomasville Press, replacing J. H. Gross, with the arrangement to start June 1.
A confident speaker captivates audiences with sustained fluency and quick wit, never stammering a word. Her sharp replies and luminous presence draw praise for clarity and poise, leaving listeners impressed by her intellect.
The speaker argues the paramount issue for 1932 is whether to embrace central planning in a complex democracy without surrendering individual freedoms. Two paths are outlined: a planned democracy against dictatorships or a planless democracy doomed to power by centralized regimes. The piece warns against anarchic individualism and calls for evaluating feasible central planning ideals before voting.
An Atlanta Georgian excerpt contrasts two types of men who speak at length. It notes that highly intelligent individuals share reservations and draft their own conclusions rather than assert absolute claims. It also warns of loud, domineering talkers who press rigid ideas, often undiplomatically, in leadership roles.
The Comme News notes merchants claim they cannot afford ads amid hard times yet recalls a past belief that advertising was unnecessary. It reflects on the shrinking role of small town merchants and questions how long their era will last.
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