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Newspaper
Vidalia Advance
Location
Vidalia, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1922
Page
7
The 1922 Census Bureau review of Georgia death records shows eighty one counties fall short in filing required death certificates. The piece argues for complete birth records to ensure fair distribution of the free school fund, noting parents often misstate ages and that underage children remain on rolls.
The Census Bureau will test Georgia birth records this spring and urges counties to boost registrations. Thirty-three counties showed high rates in early 1922, while 22 counties filed half or less of births. Officials warn incomplete records strain courts and hinder veterans' benefits.
The United States Public Health Service says $50,000 spent on rural hygiene under the cooperative plan in the last fiscal year prompted five times that amount from states and counties and significant additional private funding from individuals and corporations.
Pneumonia, sore throat and other respiratory diseases are common, and for the coming months the public is advised to avoid close contact and crowded indoor spaces where illness spreads via nasal and throat secretions.
Diphtheria is dangerous if not treated early. When a child has a sore throat, do not delay. Seek a doctor promptly to prevent severe illness.
An old time hair darkening remedy promotes Sage Tea with Sulphur or Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound. It claims to restore natural dark color, gloss, and fullness with simple application, avoiding home brewing.
An act of mischief placing a brick on the G and F rails at a road crossing near Summit toppled a motor car carrying Jack Delaney and three others. Delaney, a pumper at Pendleton and Summit, suffered a skull fracture and was taken to Vidalia Hospital where surgeons operated. He was hoped to recover.
Pine stump wood offered in two foot lengths by T. B. Youmans in Vidalia. Call 2105 for price and pickup details.
An old advertisement touts Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as a blood purifying and enriching iron and quinine tonic. It claims to restore energy, improve appetite and color, and notes broad historical use for malaria and strength, priced at 60 cents per bottle.
Behind every Vesta Service Station lies the policy of Vesta Battery Corporation. The company promises complete equipment expert service and guaranteed repairs as the core service standard.
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