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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1934
Page
5
Edited by c. C. WALL from Ellaville Georgia this rural route column urges carriers to foster understanding with patrons. It extols friendship, mutual respect, and constructive feedback, advising carriers to deliver excellent service, recognize good traits, and avoid faultfinding, stressing rural carriers as Americа’s backbone and urging kindness and cooperation.
Mrs. M. A Edwards president of the Georgia Ladies Auxiliary suggests the state adopt Cherokee roses as a cloth rose pin for delegates at the Boston national convention next year. The idea would create a reusable symbol, purchased in quantity for a few cents each, with fern accents.
We seek a nobler life to fit us for true service to those we daily serve. The effort will uplift our own lives and extend to all whom we touch through daily association.
Valdosta welcomes the Georgia Association of Rural Letter Carriers as their 1936 convention site in July. City officials and civic groups pledge hospitality, with Valdosta offering hotels and summer amenities. The 800 member group is expected to attend the three day event for business and pleasure.
Travelers venturing back to diverse parts of the state extol Valdosta for its hospitality and the welcoming spirit of its citizens, highlighting the town as a model of Southern hospitality and Community warmth.
Reports from the field indicate improving conditions among those recently on the sick list. 8 M Ridgeway of Jackson is convalescing at home after about two weeks illness. President Thompsons daughter has nearly recovered. Tevie Bros and Barry, both of Montezuma, who suffered serious accidents, are steadily improving at home.
The secretary treasurer reports a mailing list check showing about 600 weekly subscribers out of 1,200. All carriers should deliver weekly copies of the Washington news. Nonweekly members are urged to remit 12 1-2 cents monthly until July 1 to save dues and ensure timely delivery.
We learn with regret that Brother M H Robinson a rural carrier at Albany Dougherty County Ga died on Sept 20 He was ill only for a short while and had served in rural delivery for about 20 years being 37 years old at death The rural carriers of the state extend heartfelt sympathy to the widow and family in their bereavement.
The piece discusses securing a $10,000 appropriation to send city women to improve country wives and mothers. It weighs the challenge of defining the true wife while praising devoted urban women and outlining the ideal rural matron who selflessly supports her husband and children.
The article explains thumb features as indicators of will, reason, love, and personality. It links phalange lengths to traits such as energy, decisiveness, and tyranny, noting variations signal strength or indecision. It adds guidance on creating a personal hand chart with a print.
Instructions describe coating a hand with ink or lipstick and pressing it onto paper to create a print. Include name and address, 10 cents for clerical expenses, and a stamped self addressed envelope. Address studios to Alice Denton Jennings at 14 Roswell Road Atlanta Georgia for prompt chart delivery.
In a historical reflection on gender roles a speaker contrasts expectations for boys to be soldiers and girls to be wives. He imagines a woman who endures life’s trials, supports her husband, and watches the sunset with calm fearlessness, challenging the notion of such a standard.
The home is seen as the primary arena to curb crime, with authorities urging more alert parental involvement. Data cited show criminals peak around age 19, with careers often underway by 18 and trouble starting between 6 and 10, while external pressures like unemployment also weigh in.
Two years ago many said they could not live on their salary yet now live on a fraction of their old pay. The piece argues that action depends on obligation and that people accomplish more when they have to.
A terse remark frames critics as failures, repeating the idea that the famous Hoover admonishes detractors. The line implies a satire on criticism and failure, reflecting a sharp, quotable jab about reputation.
A brief remark notes that people rarely care about others’ business or personal family troubles and rheumatism, suggesting a social boundary. The line emphasizes discretion and the unwelcomed nature of sharing private concerns in casual conversation.
Hospitals and doctors favor liquid laxatives for controllable dosing and gentler action. Properly prepared liquids like Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin provide safe relief from constipation without habit formation or kidney irritation. Suitable for all ages and easily given to the youngest child.
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