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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1935
Page
4
The Oglethorpe Echo remarks that county residents should share patronage and criticizes suspicion in politics. It notes a trend in Georgia where exposure of political motives leads to self-defeating consequences, suggesting caution in civic exchanges.
A caller reflects on trust and perception noting that much heard is unreliable while the part hoped to be true is often the least believable. The remark weighs skepticism toward information and memory, highlighting the gap between what is heard and what one wishes to be true.
The piece extols saving and prudent living while avoiding unnecessary entanglements with others business. It notes rapid shifts in the Italian Ethiopian matter and recalls Savannah Press remarks about humor with a Butler grand jury foreman. A Berlin traffic crackdown is signaled by a distinct yellow cross on cars marking violators.
W H Lovett of Dublin is named as a candidate against Congressman Vinson. The note suggests the Dublin man will likely receive publicity only for his effort, with the race chiefly defined by Vinson’s profile.
Col. Mark D Irwin a 73 year old lawyer editor from Lawrenceville and organizer of the Georgia Press Association who helped shape the state’s journalism. The piece also notes changing views of young women and warns about one eyed headlights as a safety menace, urging enforcement of two front lights required by Georgia law to prevent accidents.
Observers note a shift in public psychology from gloom to cautious optimism. Businessmen, workers, bankers and manufacturers now speak of better times already arriving, signaling a more hopeful economic mood.
Editorial praises Rural Free Delivery as the grandest government institution linking communities and improving world conditions through a splendid unified service and endless nationwide bond.
A Florida announcement last week outlines a plan to erect a statue honoring President Franklin D. Roosevelt and Democratic leaders. The gesture aims to show Florida’s gratitude and gain nationwide publicity while noting broad American sympathy to stop war. It warns against any move that appears to be a war driven by British versus Italian interests, which could shift public reaction.
Obituary notes the death of Mrs. Thomasson wife of J J Thomasson editor of the Carroll County Times. Described with praise of queenly virtues intellectual mind and charming personality she is mourned as a devoted wife mother and friend who has gone to her Heavenly reward.
The author argues universal taxation would ease the load on current taxpayers and compel nonpayers to engage with local, state, and national government. The central point is that money matters drive public involvement, with the pocketbook remaining the decisive factor for most people.
It is easy to kill a boy or girl's initiative by excessive criticism. Fear of mistakes leads to stifled effort. Allow a child to proceed, even if it spoils a few biscuits or a cake. The greatest training is teaching it to think for itself, laying a foundation for solving life’s problems.
The piece notes Eugene Tal madge pushes for a return to horse and buggy days yet travels by airplane and rides in a Packard. It also mentions Ruth Bryan Owen visiting New York and potential Florida 1946 governor speculation. A public tribute asserts some men live a life of unseen service and are deeply missed by all who know them.
The Winston Salem Journal reports Roose velt rebutting critics who accuse him of becoming a socialist. He states his opposition to private socialism of concentrated power and to governmental socialism, arguing that destroying private socialism is essential to prevent socialism.
In a national hook up Alfred E Smith former governor of New York calls for a sustained effort toward peace. He urges thinking peace and taking steps to end war as a means of settling disputes while urging action before the nation slides into conflict.
A reader muses on the entertainment value of newspapers noting the abundance of freak happenings, joys and sorrows, achievements and failures, and the idea that a single sheet could hold a village of feature stories and oddities.
Dr Alexis Carrell calls man still comparatively undeveloped and an unknown animal. He argues science must weld together physics chemistry mathematics geology and psychology to develop the whole human being as knowledge grows.
The Savannah Press urges readers to profit from long winter evenings by picking a hobby. With shorter outdoor time, indoors offers brighter lights and a chance for a winter course in reading, making evenings both delightful and instructive.
The Wiregrass Farmer highlights Turner County banks’ strong statements with ample money and deposits. It urges comparing to two or three years ago to praise President Roosevelt and the New Deal for clearing bank closures and restoring confidence.
The Election Star notes a schoolboy requests a copy of Georgia’s Marching Through Georgia stirring controversy. Commissioner Hal M Stanley comments Georgians aren’t offended, while renewed talk grows about a Camp song dedicated to the State Press Association, though it uses the same tune.
The associate editor of the Millen News argues that good manners like saying sir and ma’am should return to social use. She recalls times in Illinois as children learned from examples, noting manners improve with age and should be practiced at home as well as with outsiders.
Editor D B Turner of the Bullock Times in Statesboro speaks of the old home town with deeply felt affection. He argues home is more than a house, encompassing family and surroundings, and remains central even as life grows with new places and relationships.
Meri wether Vindicator editorial criticizes Governor Talmadge for attacking the Roosevelt administration and Democratic Party. It questions his motives, funding for campaigns and radio, and implies treachery, asking what reward he received for his actions versus Judas Iscariot. The piece accuses him of shifting loyalties and seeks accountability from the governor.
Millen News reports Gov Talmadge in Philadelphia praising repeal of the federal income tax phraseing it as bled industry. The piece suggests his stance shifts tax burden toward the able while easing hardship for the poor, noting a perceived bias toward industry over agriculture.
Evidence of normalization appears as heavy industry employment rises 6 percent since March 1983, industrial activity hits 6 percent above 1928-25 May average, and early 1995 outperforms last year. Sukrom bile sector and farm income figures show historical parallels with 1945 and 1954 levels.
The Dawson News comments on a Supreme Court ruling that led to Negro jurors being seated in federal court boxes to reflect a decision reversing Alabama venire convictions for crimes against a white woman. It argues the alarm is excessive, cites Georgia practice, and praises judges like Judge C W Worrill for handling such cases calmly.
Sixteen people died in Georgia during Friday and Saturday in motor vehicle crashes. Pedestrians and motorists are among the victims as the report lists embankments curves missing bridges side swipes and ditch collisions as common causes. Many victims were young and trips with friends or sports outings were common factors. The piece notes Georgia may have the nation’s highest two day motor death rate and calls for stricter driver responsibility.
There is a theory that the world owes a living but faith is needed to win it. Success comes to those who apply faith to their efforts and believe in themselves and others. Without faith there is little worthwhile achievement.
Ethiopia or Abyssinia is a mountainous northeast African country bordered by Eritrea Sudan and Kenya with a 350 mile area and about 10 000 population in rough counts. Its capital is Addis Ababa and it boasts a 40 mile railroad from Jibad to the capital plus water power potential and agricultural outputs of cotton coffee rubber and sugar cane. Trade totals around 12 million while 1926 US trade reached nearly 18 thousand in exports. The nation is Christian Coptic in faith, education largely by clergy, and scholars note mixed Hamite Ethiopian stock. It was neutral in WWI and joined the League of Nations in 1923 with later agreements on a Lake Tsana dam and a railway between Eritrea and Italian Somaliland.
A historical verse dedicates the court house as a temple of justice to settle legal questions with honor speed and care. It expresses hope the building stands secure through storms and years and guards human rights for present and future generations.
A fragment argues that self rule and organized appetite will curb government extravagance. It claims the people form the government and that royal or official remedies fail until true popular will is organized and active.
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