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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1935
Page
5
The notice from Butler Georgia reports second class mail matter status and notes sales by 26 chain-store companies including two mail order houses rising 1226 percent in August versus 1984. It links higher enrollment at colleges across Georgia and the South to improving conditions.
The statement declares he will not seek the nomination and that the Republican party has definitively determined otherwise, reflecting conflicting signals about his candidacy and party stance.
The Sears Roebuck Co notes a steady upward business trend in Georgia since the Depression downturn. It decries a Crisp County lynching as a regrettable act to avoid repeating in the state. The Pathfinder reports spiders weaving WW in webs as a superstition signaling another world war.
The Americas Times-Recorder cites a need for business revival likening it to a pulmotor. Editor Blair imagined the newspaper as the remedy, signaling a push to energize commerce through press discourse.
The article calls for unity of spirit and loyalty in Taylor County to encourage new enterprises and business projects. It notes big mail order houses ship catalogs by trucks to post offices to mail at the minimum postage rate, suggesting trucking saves postage and finances local economic growth.
The passage notes General Pershing as the last surviving great-power wartime commander, acknowledging his seventy fifth birthday and his role commanding the largest force ever assembled under a single command.
Chesterfield Cigarettes announce a radio program series starting October 2. Featuring Lily Pons, Nino Martini, and orchestra, the broadcasts air Wednesdays and Saturdays at 8 000 o'clock CST. CBS carries the shows via WGST Atlanta and other stations.
The writer asserts Roosevelt will be the Democratic nominee and will have Senator Talmadge's support for re election. They criticize Governor Talmadge's controversial welcome role and urge the governor be in line to greet the President during his Georgia visit, noting his otherwise good governorship and concern about national leadership.
The stigma of defeat will not be placed on Roosevelt at the coming election. He is being fought bitterly, but the same men who hate and attack him would fear more any man who now hopes to become his successor in this high and powerful office.
The Herald reports it reached 26 percent of subscribers last week before being asked to correct the signature on the Notice To Hunters. The proper name should read Hoke 1, Windham not Hoke 1. McDaniel, Dept. State Game Protector.
The processing tax and the AAA program face scrutiny as potentially flawed yet hailed as the first earnest attempts by any administration to heed the age old farmer’s cry for government action. The quote underscores hope for practical support despite doubts about final outcomes and wisdom.
The piece notes that criticisms aimed at young brides are unbalanced, as many men marry without a plan to support a family, just as many women marry without cooking or housekeeping knowledge.
The Columbus Ledger reports that only eight Representatives answered to their names at all 204 roll calls. It notes that our own district’s Hon. B. T. Castellon was among them, characterizing the feat as evidence of courage and duty in these times.
The death of Queen Astrid of Belgium prompts wide praise for her simplicity and democratic spirit. Observers note rulers often overlook such traits that win public love and loyalty, overshadowing formal power.
Newark Leader editorial notes the Old Dealers’ unrestrained rhetoric against President Roosevelt, attributing it to anger over Hoover’s prediction that Roosevelt would cause grass to grow on main streets in many cities. The piece hints at summer heat fueling die-hard Old Deal defenses.
The piece notes that Gov. Talmadge remains popular with many former supporters but questions his travels to Iowa and New England to attack communism. It argues his responsibilities lie in Georgia and accuses him of seeking Republican praise.
From every county in Georgia, statements like those in The Calhoun Times promise the largest crowd in Atlanta’s history when President Roosevelt visits in November. Delegations will accompany him as Georgians show enduring support despite critics.
The Montezuma Georgian pledges to publish constitutional amendments the Governor vetoed and to provide Georgians ballots for voting. It argues that newspapers across the state will volunteer to publish and advertise free of charge, asserting the legislature's duty to advertise such amendments and predicting Supreme Court validation.
The Millen News associate editor objected to newspaper reports about Elaine Barrie pursuing John Barrymore. She argues women have long chased men and mocks the sensational tone, noting a woman who chases can endanger herself by her actions, as implicit in the era.
The Elberton Star endorses the President's move to seek ministers advice on social security. It argues clergy understand living conditions better than government agents and will provide firsthand facts, despite some derisive responses.
The Crisp County News supports stronger enforcement of the state game laws this season. It notes that violators have routinely killed game before open season, depriving law-abiding sportsmen of fair chances, and reports from across the state say wardens are busy and charging violators.
The Dawson News celebrates autumn weather and Georgia’s favorable season. It notes katydids, crickets, bullfrogs, and spiders at rest or busy with eggs. Monarchs migrate south, seeds scatter, and birds follow unseen guides into winterly dormancy.
A proposal suggests stripping parole from governors and placing it in the hands of the local electorate where the crime occurred. This would prevent political pressure on governors and ensure communities decide if an offender should be released. If a community rejects release, no governor should force acceptance.
The piece argues Roosevelt’s call for church ministers to advise on social welfare shows a logical, moral trend toward pensions and unemployment aid. It compares to Lincoln and cites Christian duty to share in shaping government policy. It urges ministers to respond, emphasizing duty over politics in guiding national social programs.
A daily note reports thirteen people were arrested for spying on a nudist camp. The article questions the motive and cautions against taking chances with the unlucky number 18 in these modern times.
A editorial warns that lawlessness rises from home to high courts, with robbery, racketeering, drunkenness, rape, and murder as worst forms. It blames leniency and sentimentality for criminals and urges firm, prompt penalties as the main remedy.
Georgia and Alabama discuss old age pension plans with federal alignment concerns. Georgia governor vetoed a pension amendment. House overrode, Senate silent. Commentators urge voters to decide in a potential statewide ballot while noting tax implications and federal program ties. Charlton County Herald reporters highlight political contention and public finance stakes.
A Walton Tribune meditation on the evening hour blends scripture with personal prayer. It laments unmade deeds and sinful actions while urging reconciliation with God, forgiveness, and renewed purpose as night falls. The piece invites readers to be alone with God in the evening and find peace.
An essay questions what luck is and cites Ulysses S. Grant as a prime example. It recounts his West Point misnaming, early Army setbacks, Civil War turns, Shiloh, Vicksburg, and rise to the presidency, attributing much to luck guiding his fortune and history. The piece ends with a wary reflection on whether future generations will study our own luck.
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