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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1933
Page
4
Citizens remark on wealth and praise the idea of naming the proposed Macon bridge across the Ocmulgee river after Governor Talmadge. Mayor Toole supports the proposal noting the governor has crossed many bridges already.
An auto once seen as flawless has fallen out of date, and the same applies to other things. Those who lag a year or two in their work become undesirable targets for scrutiny or dismissal.
A wry remark on publishing amid tough conditions compares output to a boy hosing corn. He explains that he earns nothing if he works, and the devil if he does not, illustrating scarce rewards and risk in uncertain times.
Friends in Cedartown plan a memorial for the late U. S. Senator William J. Harris as Georgians statewide show support. Atlanta reporters speculate on a successor as state fish and game warden with John W. Hammond suggesting Z. D. Cravey of Telfair County.
The Herald extends sincere sympathy to Editor Joe Lawrence and Mrs Nora Lawrence Smith of the Wiregrass Farmer Ashturn on the recent sudden passing of their wife and mother.
A Greensboro Herald Journal anecdote reflects on self critique and improvement as a path to progress. The piece contrasts in town shopping habits with mail order bargains and local sourcing during tougher times, urging community responsibility. It cites motorists and repair workers as everyday signs of perception and repair.
An expert lists requirements for safe driving including sound body and good hearing and eyesight an even disposition an active well balanced mind the ability to exercise sound judgment in an emergency a wholesome respect for the rights of other people and a sympathetic attitude toward highway safety.
The note criticizes banning advertising from plane directors and calendars as a democratic waste, claiming thousands will avoid wasting money on expected returns. It questions how the government will address its own aggressive envelope printing and related costs.
Editor Jones of the Jackson Progress Argus recalls the bank closures on March 4 and urges readers to shoulder the work of recovery. He credits President Roosevelt but says the nation must act, asking how each citizen is contributing to the effort.
A Dahlonega Nugget reader describes a man who quotes scripture and argues biblical questions like a bishop yet remains deeply in debt. The writer notes the surety has already paid several notes for him and urges the man to mend dealings with others rather than focus on religious disputes.
Randolph Fort of The Macon Telegraph has entered his 1933 death piece on W L Stribling for the $1000 Pulitzer prize. He worked through the night to file from Milledgeville hospital and earned commendation from the publisher.
Economic strain reduces public revenues and forces cuts across Georgia. Tom Wisdom, state auditor, warns that many districts struggle financially and some independent districts default on bonds. He notes consolidation has grown and argues a county unit system could ensure equal educational opportunity, while highlighting Georgia's 1870 adoption as historical precedent.
The author argues that wealth exists to fund human enjoyment and happiness. War spending alone could finance hospitals and libraries nationwide, plus parks and recreation facilities. Crime costs the nation about 13 billion dollars annually, and redirecting funds could rapidly transform living conditions in every hamlet and village within a year.
George W. Griffin, longtime Telegraph staffer, is promoted to managing news editor of The Macon Evening News succeeding Leon S. Dure Jr. Griffin, known for deep Georgia news knowledge and crop reporting, joins a respected pair of editors with William T. Anderson noting his 28 years at The Telegraph and prior work in Cleveland and Buffalo papers.
The Elberton Star notes new owners Miller Bell Wiley Moore and Lee N Jordan for the Milledgeville Times and J E Hansell and associates take management. Jordan says the policy is to fearing God telling the truth and making money, while Walton Tribune warns readers that truth can offend and embellishment often follows.
The Walton News laments the urge to support repeal over consistency in principle. It praises those who weighed the cost between the 18th Amendment and its repeal, calling their pursuit of what is right a tireless heroic battle. The piece invokes theological duty and moral consequence.
A reflection on how most life choices seem minor at the moment yet shape our future. It argues that the significance lies in the outcomes those choices set in motion over time.
The writer shares vacation reflections from trips to Trenton Princeton and the Catskills and praises Washington as City Beautiful with monuments library and cherry blossoms. Notable stops include Clemson College Duke University West Point Arlington and grand highway progress. Emphasizes auto travel and Georgia marble architecture and the enduring appeal of southern hospitality.
The writer extols Fredericksburg cemetery set on tiers of green grass, noting its beauty and flowering plants. They compare Virginia’s historical sites to other cities and declare Georgia the home they love most, contrasting regional charms and history.
A collection of editorials lauds the Hard Shell Baptists as steadfast, debt paying, honest citizens. Writers from Banks County Journal to The Butler Herald defend the denomination’s character, contrasting it with other groups and urging churches to adopt their ideals of honesty and integrity.
An exchange-style discussion outlines the many roles of a newspaper. It cites Detroit News mottoes and defines a paper as mirror of public mind, defender of civil liberty, bearer of intelligence, and advocate for the common good. The piece argues a newspaper should serve the public interest and strive for progress.
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