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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1934
Page
5
Rural observers note large sums of cotton money flowing to mail order houses in Taylor county. Commentary warns against crop control and selling all produce. A Georgia tobacco crop earned over six million dollars, funding new gasoline buggies as part of the local economy.
Editor S M Griffin of the Bainbridge Post-Searchlight plans a move into the Georgia legislature following in the footsteps of his father, the late Pat Griffin. The piece reflects on public criticism of speakers and workers, contrasting it with a broader view of merit and perspective.
Hon Stephen Pace a prominent Americas attorney praised for fairness in politics by waiving his right to name delegates in the congressional convention from counties he carried He asks Congressman Castellow to name delegates from those counties among Castellow's friends and supporters Also notes local social visits and illnesses of Montgomery and others and weekend guests at several homes.
Local columns note ginners report up to September shows 1,397,886 bales from the 1934 crop and 12,592,552 bales from the 1938 crop in the United States. World cotton crop 25,193,000 in 1983 with U.S. output about nine million. Other nations gaining as U.S. slowed. Also mentions local social visits and Sunday gatherings with named residents in Englishville and nearby towns.
The Fulon County Review reports Taylor county officials have been moved from their offices to temporary quarters for the construction of a new courthouse, replacing the old structure completed in 1854.
The Charlton County Herald urges adherence to the people’s verdict and warns that breaking pledges to support nominees could destroy political followings. The piece stresses accepting the people's decision and upholding party discipline.
The Butler Herald notes a double page ad last week filled the space normally used for local and editorial content. It quotes La venia Times saying editors who fit big ads onto editorial pages are skilled, and recalls losing an editorial page for two months without a big ad to occupy the space.
The mill gates reopened after the truce reveal underlying issues beyond settlement. The strike exposed hitherto concealed tensions that will persist until mutual understanding clears them. These issues, though bitter, carry utmost national significance.
A call urges full backing of President Roosevelt and his bid to recover from the low mood through the New Deal. It warns against infighting among Democrats and stresses solid support from Congress and the American people to sustain his reform program.
A Sears New York head office report shows first half 1938 gross sales at 108 million 990 thousand 590 dollars, rising to 140 million 939 thousand 500 dollars this year, a 29 percent increase. Net profits reach 6 million 808 thousand 189 dollars. The large volume signals improving business for the mail order giant with branches nationwide.
The article traces the growth of college enrollment from 332000 in 1910 to about 971584 in 1930 and notes the likely surpassing of a million by the early 1980s. It argues the expanding student body signals broader leadership and calls colleges to deepen efforts to cultivate independent thought, stressing input equals output.
An observation notes a perpetual source of employment for those seeking work as the so called devil's barter shop. The piece implies a grim, perhaps metaphorical, system where all applicants are assigned labor with assured pay, reflecting harsh societal critique.
The Dawson News notes a proposed push to resettle drought stricken western farmers in Georgia. The paper doubts many will relocate, citing prior efforts that failed. It observes Westerners prefer harsh summers and winters over relocating to the balmy Georgia climate.
A veteran schoolteacher, portrayed as a fearless figure in a city board of education dispute, faces involuntary retirement after decades of service. The author admires her grit and wit while critiquing the school system and local mothers who opposed her methods. The piece links age, discipline, and rural schooling challenges to broader calls for reform.
A dedicatory prayer praising Franklin D Roosevelt as a compassionate leader. The verse lauds his strength during hardship and his healing work, calling on God to sustain and guide him, and to bless the nation from Georgia. The piece frames Roosevelt as a historic figure rooted in Georgia, built from kindness and mercy.
The column mixes fragments about the Morro Castle disaster and future dates, a World War era warning, jokes, advice queries, editorials, and light social commentary. It references Voliva, Mars, advice questions, and quips on secrecy, worrying, and writers.
The editorial argues for immediate, unified action by federal, state, and local authorities to eradicate organized crime including kidnaping. It cites the Lindbergh case as a rallying point and calls on Attorney General Cummings to convene law enforcement from across the country. It also urges Georgia to mobilize for a clean, law abiding state amid a rise in crime and a push for stronger enforcement of existing laws.
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