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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1933
Page
4
Mrs. C. E. Brown, editor of the Cordelo Dispatch, offers a vivid description of her recent pleasant trip through several eastern states.
The text notes that hardship can forge bonds, then provides mid 19th and late 20th century government per capita costs. In 1860 the federal government cost the average citizen $2.08 per year, and in 1981 the cost was $107.37 per person, equal to about 28 percent of average income.
One of Georgia’s outstanding Baptists for generations, Rev. J A Drewery, recently passed away at his Griffin home where he spent most of his life, reports The Christian Index.
A government-owned bank in Australia forbids lipstick and rouge for female clerks and caps clothing colors to black and blue as a means to reduce costs. The policy, described as a fashion and appearance restriction, is criticized as discriminatory and impractical.
Dudley Glass jokes about a Georgian lawmaker's arrest for possessing corn. He quips that the member may have feared an upcoming extra session and the cost of travel, suggesting a humorous motive behind the incident.
A reflective charge that humanity possesses wealth enough to build a heaven for children, yet wastes it on self destructive schemes. It warns that folly could bring about collective collapse, likening humanity to Samson who pulls down the pillars.
E R Jerger editor of the Thomasville Times Enterprise for 30 years is urged to fill the state board of control for eleemosynary institutions vacancy left by Henry T Mc Intosh editor of the Albany Herald. The selection would be acceptable to the people of the state.
Taylor county expresses relief at not receiving a large road allotment yet praises the ongoing Route Three project through Upson County. Officials note plans for future road work, including improvements to the county convict system, are being developed for early implementation.
Safeguarding America Against Fire urged individuals to act as their own fire inspectors. The task is simple and quick, requiring only a little time and knowledge. A few hours spent identifying hazards and planning mitigation could save thousands of dollars and, more importantly, human lives.
The Monroe Advertiser notes that the once celebrated flaming youth now requires restraint guided by the father’s finances. It argues for shifting reliance from rhetoric to action and highlights limited, necessary guidance and discipline in this area.
The Georgia public works board has turned over 1 775 000 to the army to make the Savannah river navigable from Augusta to the sea. The project, reported by Thomas J. Hamilton chairman and Augusta Chronicle editor, will start after specifications and plans are completed and will employ about 500 men for 20 months.
A country weekly editor, known as the small town editor, is assured a reserved seat in Press Row in the golden city. The piece evokes Kipling and the last picture of earth, predicting the editor will be glorified and celebrated against jasper walls.
An Riverside California Enterprise editorial argues the nation will require massive capital orders for materials and machinery to revive heavy industries. It notes current utility stock quotes drop under public ownership pressure and questions how funding for expansion will be raised.
Mrs. G. L. Moore, contributing editor of the Elbert on Star, criticizes the overproduction view. She argues irregular distribution affects food and clothing supply, and cites crowded markets and stagnant commodities, with purchasing power as the real wheel clog.
The supreme court affirms Gov. Talmadge's authority to dismiss fertilizer inspectors after he became commissioner of agriculture. Judge R C Bell writes that the bond posted two months before a new statute, which would require a bond, was not statutory, ending a major state controversy.
Prompted by cooperation the Thomaston Times announces it will distribute to every home in Up ton county in the next issue. The Oct 20 edition will offer Thomaston East Thomaston and Silvertown merchants the best and cheapest medium to reach residents and NRA local committee aims to secure merchant participation.
The author rejects the belief that prosperity has vanished and predicts a subsequent period of unprecedented speculative activity. Citing misguided mass panic, they urge wise management as an individual responsibility to avert a deeper tailspin and to guide the nation toward stable reform.
The speaker criticizes the present economic system for concentrating wealth among a few and failing to provide crumbs for the rest. He argues the system is heavy and near collapse, urging a broader sharing of prosperity to prevent bigger crises later.
A Greensboro Herald Journal critique of 1928 bolters who shifted to Hoover is echoed by other papers. Critics say bolters seek spoils from the administration, while loyal Democrats demand a square deal and note appointments like Arthur Lucas to the Public Works board as distasteful rewards.
A Covington News letter notes rising cases of cars with only one light on rural roads. The writer urges stricter enforcement, cites surveys from Athens and Atlanta showing high noncompliance, and recounts a Jacksonville police intervention guiding a faulty vehicle to a station for repairs.
State School Superintendent M D Collins has led the Georgia school system with unselfish service. He faced perplexing problems and pushed reforms. His tenure brought running schools, restored back salaries, and clarified finances while securing relief funds for rural and urban adult education.
The article profiles Congressman Castellon, representing 24 counties around Columbus and Fort Benning, detailing his duties beyond Washington. It notes his study of world affairs, appointment to the Foreign Affairs Committee, and interactions with Premier Ramsay MacDonald, plus views on NRA rules and state rights amid recovery efforts. It also covers his busy district schedule, cotton conference participation, and ongoing accessibility to constituents during congressional recesses.
Gov Morgenthau argues that government aid should build cooperative farming networks, calling it a chain of banks for cooperatives. He cautions against relying on new regulations and urges farmers to unite with their fellows to adopt proven, cooperative methods and obtain financing through public programs.
A public service piece urges Taylor County merchants to advertise in the Herald to educate buyers about honest prices and available goods. General Johnson of the NRA advises using ads to attract rural customers, noting buyers expect price transparency and will respond to reasonably sized ads until after the holidays.
A rural observer contrasts small town life with urban living. The piece notes community policing by faith and jealousy, local friendships, and the intimate social fabric where everyone knows each other. The author reflects on pride and alarm in village life and contrasts it with city anonymity.
Ri ley Banner-Herald reports editor A L Cox receives Baxley postmaster appointment reflecting his long service as a Democratic civic leader in southeast Georgia. Butler Herald notes his newspaper excellence and party loyalty. Walton Tribune confirms the honor.
Early County News notes Judge Jn Worrill's charge to the grand jury at the opening of the October term of superior court. He warns that failure of officers to enforce prohibition laws undermines rule of law and asserts the laws will be enforced while they remain on Georgia statute books. The judge states that public sale or display of 8 2 beer may be stopped by any citizen if it violates the law.
A fragmented report quotes a harsh remark linked to a driving incident. The phrasing hints at courtroom or conflict context, with incomplete quotation suggesting performance pressure and potential confrontation around a car or test drive. The exact speaker and setting remain unclear from the readable text.
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