Progressive Johnsons Corner farmers lead sweet potato push
A Savannah Morning News tribute highlights Johnsons Corner in Toombs County as progressive farmers who successfully shipped early maturing sweet potatoes to Philadelphia, fetching nine to eleven dollars a barrel. They aim to form a statewide growers association to organize co operative selling, grading, packing and marketing to boost profits for South Georgia farmers.
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Johnsons Corner
Savannah Morning News
Toombs County
South Georgia
Philadelphia
Ers Association
Middle Georgia Melon Growers Association
Ade
Cotton Growers Association
California
Florida
Georgia
Tick Eradication Effort Urged to Continue in Toombs County
County leaders urge continued tick control work despite absence of ticks for months. They stress the need to finish the program under USDA guidance, keep dip efforts and costs, and ensure a safe lifting of the quarantine only when officials declare eradication achieved.
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U. S. Department of Agriculture
Toombs
Toombs County
Co operative Selling Boosts Georgia Farmers
South Georgia farmers rally behind cooperative selling following the success of the Southwest Georgia Melon Growers initiative. Farmers report higher prices, steadier demand, and better market access through organized collective sales channels.
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South Georgia
Georgia
Need of vital statistics in Georgia and the South
The Valdosta Times argues for systematic records of births marriages deaths and disease cases across Georgia and the South. It says accurate records would clarify pellagra typhoid and malaria data, reduce guesswork, and improve public health efforts rather than appearing as mere political job moves.
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Georgia
South
Harding
Valdosta Times
Tne
Union
Times
Gossip and Local Quips From Savannah and Oglethorpe Echo
The piece recalls racy chatter on Broughton Street in Savannah, noting Shack from the Oglethorpe Echo expounding on Savannah Ale versus Mountain Daw. A wry aside mentions gambling paraphernalia and a roadside dig at Bro. McWhorter, reflecting local newspaper humor.
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Oglethorpe Echo
Broughton Street
Savannah
Winder News
Bro. McWhorter
Considerable repair work in Vidalia noted
Notable repairs are underway in Vidalia with carpenters and contractors busy. Mrs Hicks repairs on the brick building on Railroad avenue follow a recent fire. New platforms rise at the Vidalia Warehouse while W J DeLoach adds rooms and recovers his Church street home. Rountree residence receives repainting and a sleeping porch is added.
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Vidalia
Hicks
Railroad Avenue
W. J. DeLoach
Church Street
Geo. S. Rountree
Lowe Disposes Interest in Lowe Brothers Store
O E Lowe, longtime manager of the Lowe Brothers grocery, has disposed of his interest. The store will be operated by the L L Lowe Company with S B Swann in charge. Lowe will join the new company as buyer handling purchasing for the establishments.
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O. E. Lowe
Lowe Brothers
L. L. Lowe Company
S. B. Swann
Annual Meeting of the Primitive Baptist Church
The annual meeting begins tonight and continues through Sunday. Elder Walter J. Hendrix of Sardis will conduct the services. Afternoon services run at 3 o clock, with Sunday sessions at 11 and 8 30.
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Primitive Baptist Church
Walter J. Hendrix
Sardis
Vidalia Scouts Head to Houston Factory Camp
Five Vidalia Boy Scouts and Scoutmaster W L Downs left Macon on Sunday to join the Houston Factory Scout camp for a week of outdoor activities. The group includes Henry Wiggs Kenneth Mathews J C Timmerman Jr CG Atestin Jr and Franklin Rabun.
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Vidalia
Macon
W. L. Downs
Houston Factory
Henry Wiggs
Kenneth Mathews
CG Atestin, Jr
Franklin Rabun
No Worms in a Healthy Child Ad Text
An advertisement claims that worms cause unhealthy color and stomach issues in children. It promotes Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as a two to three week treatment to enrich blood improve digestion and strengthen the whole system aiding worm elimination. 60c per bottle.
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Grove
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