Sets new standards for Southern fairs
The Southeastern Fair announces a record program for 1920 with increased exhibit space demand, a national hog and cattle show, the International Club Stock Judging Contest, expanded Automotive Industries Building capacity, and a larger Midway. Rail access upgrades, expanded grounds, Grand Circuit races, Auto racing added on opening day, Auto Polo, fireworks, and a grand free act program promise a high quality exposition with extensive educational and entertainment features aimed at attracting attendees and exhibitors alike.
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United States
R. M. Striplin
Hits
Fea
City Belt
Canada
Southeast Fair Auto Racing Opens with International Stars
Opening day October 16 features gato racing contests at the Southeastern Fair with top international champions expected to enter. Entries close a week prior. The International Motor Contest Association licenses over 200 professional drivers. Names mentioned include Ig Haughdahl Fred Horey Louis Dishrow R Burr Lumpkin Leon Duray Dave Koetzela Floyd Willard George Clark and Bill Endicott. Lakewood track touted as fastest dirt oval in the United States with world records often aimed for during the October 16, 25, and 26 races.
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Gato
International Motor Contest Association
Atlanta
Ig Haughdahl
Fred Horey
Louis Dishrow
R. Burr Lumpkin
Leon Duray
Dave Koetzela
Floyd Willard
George Clark
Bill Endiott
Lakewood
United States
Boy Scouts at the Southeastern Fair Camp in Atlanta
Georgia Boy Scouts invited to camp at the Southeastern Fair Grounds during the fair October 16 to 26. Admission charged but camping ground free. scouts may cook on site. A A Jameson, Scout Executive, will arrange programs and lessons. For details write Mr Jameson at the Chamber of Commerce Building, Atlanta.
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Georgia
Diet slips aid babies feeding in Georgia plan
The Georgia state board of health published free diet slips for feeding babies from birth to six years, created for Georgia by Dr. Lydie Allen DeVilbiss of the U S Public Health Service and approved by the Georgia Pediatric Society. The slips outline daily menus by age and note when to add vegetables and meat. An included feature urges a small child table to ease meals for children under five.
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Atlanta
State Board of Health Division of Child Hygiene
Georgia
Lydie Allen DeVilbiss
United States Public Health Service
Georgia Pediatric Society
DeVilbiss
Development Agencies Must Co-operate In Adel
Southwest Georgia Development association codifies plans for a Watermelon association to shield growers, proposing a cabbage-style model with a Oct 15 Adel meeting. The push unites farmers and bankers to stabilize agriculture amid cash crop imbalance and livestock constraints.
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Thomasville
Southwest Georgia
Southwest Georgia Development Association
Watermelon Association
Adel
Development Association
Dodson's Liver Tone Brings Safe Plant Based Relief
A vintage market note explains that when feeling bilious sluggish or constipated readers may be tempted to use calomel but a druggist offers Dodson's Liver Tone a vegetable pleasant tasting substitute. The ad touts a safe affordable bottle as a modern remedy for digestive discomfort.
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Sella
Dodson
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Healey
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