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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1933
Page
4
The text comments on labor day editions, gasoline prices, and civic duty. It cites Gen Hugh S. Johnson, Huey Long, Rufus Dawes, and W G Johnson. It notes NRA support, political ambitions, and the Century of Progress Exposition ending Oct 31. The piece reflects 1930s public discourse and regional editorials.
The Cuthbert leader voices concern that gossipers and the amalgamated order of beach warmers and guardians of the public weal may push Johnson's code. He argues sorrow comes from the man at the steering wheel, not the automobile, noting the surprising frequency of tragedies among the passing throng.
The Hawkinsville Dispatch and News welcomes its new editor who predicts brighter days for Georgia and the nation. He notes newspaper work is hard and often underappreciated yet holds a fascinating appeal for editors.
The writer laments that no newspaper ever stays in business long without facing the need to omit or manage sensational items about people who get into trouble. Many ad hoc rules exist, yet all are broken, and the call goes out for a genius to devise a workable method and allow applying it to the author and friends when needed.
The text urges merchants to advertise boldly to reach buyers and suggests placing ads in the most read areas of the newspaper or any better venue. It emphasizes visibility and effective placement for business growth.
The author contrasts child learning with modern facilities, noting a five year old can identify a passing car and a twelve year old knows baseball. It argues public service rewards come not from public appreciation but from the inner satisfaction of contributing to community betterment.
The text notes drivers in Butler misuse streets after dark, risking safety. It argues a lone on foot officer cannot watch all, proposing occasional fines as a reminder to curb reckless driving.
The Macon Telegraph reports that managing editor Mark Ethridge will depart the paper soon. He is described as one of the south’s ablest writers, with plans to pursue broader fields in journalism, though specifics are not yet public.
Louisiana women incensed by the senior U.S. Senator’s conduct vow to pressure him politically. They say only his ouster can restore the Senate’s dignity and Louisiana’s good name, signaling a bold stance against Huey P. Long.
A reflection on open countenance as a sign of virtue. It asserts that a clear face signals honesty, removes worry, and invites worldliness without shame, arguing a good countenance cannot coexist with a black heart.
James Roosevelt, son of the President, spoke in Kansas City Missouri on Friday to the first national convention of the young Democratic clubs. He urged full assistance to the present time of need and called for leadership development for the future, outlining a code of good sportsmanship in politics and the path of service for members.
A respected local figure nearing seventy credits longevity to a placid mind and ease in befriending youth. He adapts to change as growth, a recipe that sustains his popular status across generations and even beyond, with readers likely knowing his first initial H and Reynolds as the post office.
The Herald extends congratulations to Brother Rainey for completing 47 years as editor of the Dawson News. The paper has endured lean years yet his service remains unwavering guiding the community through troubled times and keeping the beacon of local journalism bright.
Secretary of Agriculture Henry A. Wallace warned farmers against continuing risky practices at the World’s Fair. He urged a return to traditional values and Bible-era roots, pairing a call for prayer with hard work as a guide for American agriculture.
A tribute poem praising the farmer’s hard work from predawn toil to nightfall. It extols courage, endurance, and faith as the farmer tills the land, endures nature’s trials, and sustains society through generations of pioneers and continuous labor despite greed and hardship.
A Gainesville Eagle essay portrays Georgia as an import dependent state with even its agriculture failing to serve local needs. It critiques Georgia’s education system, its farmers, and state agencies for not providing a viable local market, highlighting the contradiction between Georgia’s potential and its outcomes.
A historical reflection argues that nations and individuals who stray from prudent paths face repeated disaster. The piece asserts that despite abundant evidence, some persist in thinking they can beat the game and escape consequences, but no one escapes for long.
W T Bacon of The Madison Madisonian extols local ministers, calling them a power for good in town and county. He lauds their friendship, counsel, and efforts in spreading the Gospel and saving souls, noting ministers are welcome visitors in the editor’s office and home.
On opening day Butler schoolboys greet the bell with hopeful steps as education shifts to engaging methods. Schools now tie learning to daily needs with activities like bands and sports, aiming to reduce resistance to study. If some children still lag, the fault may lie in physical issues or home discipline rather than the classroom.
A humor column grabs on a mix of quips about taxes, inflation, mosquitoes, gossip, and science notes. It skewers government spending, euros our sense of humor, and riffs on fashion trends while delivering wry asides about cultural clichés and public fads.
The Greensboro Herald Journal reports the Fayette county killer Andrew McCullough was executed in the state farm electric chair after admitting past crimes linked to whiskey. He urged his sons to quit drinking, calling himself a bad man and noting liquor’s harm as he faced death.
The Newnan Herald notes a split view on who is right in the dispute over the ten million dollar fund but asserts broad consensus that Georgia needs the money and opposes obstacles to securing it.
The Civilian Conservation Corps plans to shift camps from the North to the South, boosting Georgia with its mild climate and extensive woodlands. Georgia already hosts 37 camps, seven in national forests and 30 on state or private lands, with placement limited to areas partnering in forest fire control. State Forester B. M. Lufburrow notes that counties lacking timber protective organizations will not receive camps. Officials expect ten to twenty more CCC camps in Georgia this coming winter.
Representative E E Cox of the Second District demands cutting national mortgage indebtedness in half and warns creditor firms they will face a public backlash if they refuse to cooperate with refinancing. He urges publishing names of holders who refuse bonds to shame slackers and spur recovery.
The Thomasville Press notes some folks freely criticize preachers and churches yet never attend services or contribute. It argues such critics miss the best in life and will eventually see their error, urging self restraint if holding such views.
Ernest Camp Jr formerly AP staffer in Atlanta and later in advertising was married to Miss Willie Mae Aycock last November 24 and announced for the first time on August 19. Camp formerly served as associate editor of the Walton Tribune.
John W Hammond argues the Allan column remains partisan and tainted by propaganda. He states the newspaper never uses comment as news and stresses readers should form their own conclusions from informative items rather than partisan commentary.
The federal relief funds plan provides tree seed for home gardens to those with limited opportunities and considers providing school books for children whose parents cannot afford them. Details will be announced by the county commission chairman, via Miss Gay Sheppe, executive secretary at the state capitol.
A Buchanan court verdict may head to the Supreme Court over a seat dispute involving Capt Barnett and J J Mangham. Meanwhile a $10,000 federal road fund allocation to Georgia remains unsettled, with counties awaiting a standard distribution across states.
Dr. J M Sutton issues a statewide warning to live stock producers about screw worm spread causing losses. He urges immediate action such as burning or burying carcasses, and treating wounds with fly repellent to prevent infestation.
Consumers face a $275,000 burden as a new federal tax is shifted to electric utilities. The Public Service Commission orders all electric companies to show cause by November first why rates should not be reduced. The case centers on state valuations and the removal of the old charge, a persistent point of contention with utilities.
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