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Newspaper
Vidalia Advance
Location
Vidalia, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1922
Page
2
Published every Thursday and entered at the Vidalia Georgia Post Office as second class main matter under Congress act, indicating standard newspaper filing and distribution details for the period.
The Toombs County Fair is planned for October 17 to 21 with an attractive premium list. Lyons merchants back the event and county boys and girls are organized into clubs for special exhibits. The paper expects splendid displays and positive county impact from the fair.
Statistician Martin V. Calvin of the State Department of Agriculture reports Georgia as a leading hog state with 3,102,000 swine in 1921. The state ranks behind only Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Missouri, and Nebraska in total swine. South Georgia accounts for 65.8 percent of swine, Middle Georgia 24.1 percent, and North Georgia 10.1 percent. Razor-back hogs remain common at 20.5 percent.
Farmers in South Georgia report a good tobacco year with limited curing rain and high quality leaf. Yields and prices satisfy growers with net earnings from $300 to $500 per acre for some. Toombs and Montgomery counties are ideal for tobacco, and the crop should be planted in small acreage statewide. Savannah weighs options to host state newspaper editors to showcase the port advantages.
The legislature squandered time at the session start causing many measures to die before birth, and the cemetery of bills appears set to claim more as the session drags on.
The Atlanta National Bank promotes faith in Georgia’s future, praising farmers and modern methods. It compares Georgia to Iowa, asserts Georgia could reach billion-dollar farm product value, and urges continued diversification and effort to surpass Iowa.
A Progressive Farmer editorial condemns the South’s neglect of schooling since the Civil War. It argues compulsory attendance, for both races, will raise living standards, reduce rural poverty, and curb cotton prices by ending child labor and excessive rural work.
S B Meadows announces his candidacy for State Senator subject to the Democratic primary on September 13 seeking voter support from Toombs County residents.
Toombs County voters are urged to support G. W. Lankford who runs for State Senate from the 15th district comprising Toombs Montgomery and Wheeler counties. He asks for backing from local electors.
By F H Saffold announces candidacy for Judge of the Superior Courts in the Middle Circuit subject to the upcoming primary. He signs the statement with respect.
A formal notice to the public by R. N. Hardeman seeking the office of Judge of the Superior Courts in the Middle Judicial Circuit. The brief statement asserts respectful submission for consideration and service.
A brief political notice from Worth D Poe announcing his candidacy for representative from Toombs County and asking for support ahead of the upcoming primary.
Ernest C. Wimberly declares his run for Representative of Toombs County. He asks for support from voters in the upcoming election.
An earnest declaration from B. H. Grace announcing his bid for the Toombs County representative seat under the Democratic primary rules set for September 13, 1922. He states his intent to serve in the Georgia General Assembly and compliance with party regulations.
Waycross and Hebardsville residents announce J A L Glaze as a representative candidate. He urges women to guard morality and citizens to oppose crooked politicians invading America. Reading from a disputed ballot past and a Bible verse, he signals forthcoming speaking dates.
Effective July 28 1922 due to strike conditions Train No 17 from Idalia at 7 40 PM to Macon 11 20 PM and Train No 18 from Macon at 7 20 AM to Vidalia 10 55 AM are temporarily discontinued. Restorations will occur as conditions warrant. Giacosta Traffic Manager asks traveling public to bear with us during the interim.
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