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Editorial
April 14, 1927
The Bamberg Herald
Bamberg, Bamberg County, South Carolina
What is this article about?
The editorial criticizes the government for prioritizing minor issues, such as confiscating homemade wine in New York courts and Governor Richards' focus on Sunday golfing, while neglecting major problems like unchecked bootlegging and high murder rates.
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THE SMALL THINGS.
It seems to be characteristic of our government to take undue note of the small things while major things are passing unnoticed or with scant attention. In New York recently the courts spent much time in trying to decide whether a woman should be handled for possessing a small quantity of home-made wine, which, she alleged, became wine of its own accord. The supreme court finally decided that the stuff must be confiscated. In the meantime hundreds of bootleggers of international reputation are going about their business without serious molestation.
And while Governor Richards has busied himself tremendously with the matter of golfers playing on Sunday, little attention has been given to our horrible murder record.
It seems to be characteristic of our government to take undue note of the small things while major things are passing unnoticed or with scant attention. In New York recently the courts spent much time in trying to decide whether a woman should be handled for possessing a small quantity of home-made wine, which, she alleged, became wine of its own accord. The supreme court finally decided that the stuff must be confiscated. In the meantime hundreds of bootleggers of international reputation are going about their business without serious molestation.
And while Governor Richards has busied himself tremendously with the matter of golfers playing on Sunday, little attention has been given to our horrible murder record.
What sub-type of article is it?
Moral Or Religious
Crime Or Punishment
Social Reform
What keywords are associated?
Government Priorities
Homemade Wine
Bootlegging
Sunday Golf
Murder Record
What entities or persons were involved?
Governor Richards
New York Courts
Bootleggers
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Government Focus On Minor Moral Issues Over Major Crimes
Stance / Tone
Critical Of Government Priorities
Key Figures
Governor Richards
New York Courts
Bootleggers
Key Arguments
Government Spends Time On Trivial Cases Like Confiscating Homemade Wine
Ignores Prominent Bootleggers
Prioritizes Sunday Golf Restrictions Over Addressing High Murder Rates