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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1929
Page
4
A collage of quotes and reflections on wealth, class, and virtue. It cites money’s limits on character, social climbing, and the futility of the past in shaping the future, then shifts to Georgia flora and Stone Mountain carving, finishing with a spring cleaning proverb about swatting flies.
Muscogee County through Rhodes Brown favors delaying bond proceeds until the current State Highway System paving is complete. Judge John D. Humphries warns that respect for law hinges on enforcement, and disrespect to any law breeds lawlessness, urging good citizenship and law cooperation.
The article calls the 1929 Georgia legislature a rare chance to show statesmanship and vows to watch several prospective members closely. It urges that the greatest among them must step forward in a critical hour, claiming the state needs him and will honor him.
The Atlanta Constitution praises Henry M. Atkinson as a leader in civic, educational, artistic and industrial progress. It lauds his role in bringing electric lights and power to Atlanta and his broader benefactions to society, arguing the name “Atkinson Steam Plant” is richly fitting.
The Georgia State Prison annual review lists convicts by prior occupations showing professionals and business workers occupy a small share of crime. Occupations range from farmer and laborer to barber and accountant, with lawyers nearly absent, prompting questions about how so many lawyers avoided detection while one was jailed.
The passage urges abandoning a safe harbor to face the open sea. It argues progress comes when the anchor is raised despite storms, comparing a steady haven to a restless voyage. The metaphor champions courage, motion, and pursuit of boundless possibilities over stagnant security.
A proposal by W. W. Carpenter from George Peabody College outlines a nationwide set of educational rights for children. It enumerates fourteen rights aimed at ensuring daily attendance, qualified teachers, safe and sanitary schools, access to transportation, free medical and dental inspections, organized play, home appreciation, cooperative activities, informed life-work guidance, and schooling aligned with community and national issues.
In this financial age the boy barely knows his father. The father is buried in financial titles while the mother is overwhelmed with social duties. The home loses the fireside chat and the sacred family bond becomes a post era treasure.
The violet remains a widely studied flower with about 800 species across temperate regions. While many species differ in leaf shape from heart shaped to grasslike, all violets share a recognizable bloom. Cultivated pansies descend from wild violets through selective breeding, similar to dog breeds. After bloom, violets form a second green flower stage that self-pollinates to produce most seeds.
Walter G Cooper appeals at Druid Hills Baptist Atlanta to confront crime and rebuild the home. He cites 6000 underage offenders yearly, juvenile court judges blaming home neglect, and warns schools fail to teach religion. He urges churches to lead a movement to restore the family altar and curb youth crime.
Newspaper representatives gathered at Press Haven near Lake Mont to celebrate Miss Lsaily Woodward, president of the Georgia Press Association. Mrs H H Dyar organized the weekend, earning praise for planning and hospitality. attendees note the camp as a delightful summer retreat. Character is a dream cut in stone taken from human quarries.
Savannah Morning News notes rising public and academic attention to Georgia history. Educators, students, and even schoolchildren are digging into forgotten facts. Savannah leads in efforts to preserve and disseminate Georgia’s past as the state prepares for comprehensive future histories.
The excerpt warns against neglecting friendships and rival pursuits. It lists missteps such as overpaying for trifles, rushing meals then delaying work, seeking God only in trouble, and rejecting humble origins. It cautions against accepting new ideas as truth without scrutiny.
The remark hints at self awareness under public gaze, advising readers to recall personal facts or truths they may overlook. It frames scrutiny as a mirror revealing inner realities that deserve attention.
A local reader urges schools to emphasize proper English at home noting that parental speech habits influence youth errors. The letter suggests starting with parent education programs to model correct talk in front of children.
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