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Newspaper
Vidalia Advance
Location
Vidalia, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1926
Page
1
The 1926 Georgia crop season boosted per acre yields and total production across most crops. Despite satisfactory production, farm product prices were low, cutting total state value by about 20 million dollars from 1925 and 45 million from 1924. Cotton prices mainly drove the decline. peaches and watermelons also lagged in gross returns despite higher production.
Governor Elect Dr. L G Hardman will speak to county agents home demonstration agents agriculture specialists and cooperative marketing association members at the Annual Farmers Conference at the Georgia State College of Agriculture Athens January 24 1927. The address at 10 00 a m will cover science driven marketing of farm crops.
The Interstate Commerce Commission approves reorganizing the Georgia & Florida Railroad to lift receivership and build a 56 mile line from Augusta to Greenwood. The new company may issue 9 million dollars in preferred stock and 6.5 million dollars in bonds, with guarantees on interest and principal for existing certificates.
The Georgia Southern Power Co opens its new General Office and Sales Display Room in Vidalia with a public opening next Thursday January 6 from 8 to 9 p m A radio concert will be featured Refreshments and souvenirs will be offered The company emphasizes full electrical displays and enhanced service to Vidalia as part of its investment
The article announces a public school opening on Monday January third with registration Saturday January first and fees for spring term 2.50, home economies 2.00, science lab 0.50, and paper 0.25. It urges church attendance, Sunday school at 10 A.M., worship at 11 A.M., and a 7:30 P.M. midweek service with biblical study notes. It also details meetings of the Woman's Auxiliary and a Luke study, urging readers to be pious and active in church life.
The commission notes the Greenwood extension will create a new Northern outlet improving efficiency and increasing traffic. The project costs 2,181,000 with new security funds added and aims to exchange with the securities of the failed road for financial adjustments.
New York December 29. Public telephonic talks between New York and London will cost 25 dollars per minute starting in January. Walter S. Clifford of American Telephone & Telegraph says the service will expand nationwide as feasible. A 75 dollar charge covers three minutes with 25 dollars for each extra minute plus a 10 dollar report fee if the number is reached but the called party is not.
The editor and family express gratitude to Mr Julius Peacock for a half gallon of syrup. They note this is the second time Mr Watson Peacock gave syrup, praising both gentlemen for their skill in making syrup.
We thank the people of Vidalia for kindness during Christmas. May God bless each and every one with His richest blessings. Mr. P. J. Knies and family.
The Toombs County Singing Convention convenes at the Lyons Baptist Church on the second Sunday in January. The public is invited to attend, bring lunch, and spend the day. Singers with invitation should bring song books. several good quartets are expected. The event was moved from the new school auditorium due to its incompletion. W. H. Morris, Pres.
Georgia State College of Agriculture hosts Farmers Week January 25 28 1927 gaining national notice from the United States Department of Agriculture official record. Georgia holds short course on agricultural techniques and policy.
Toombs and surrounding counties plan a 30 percent rise in tobacco acreage due to strong market demand. Vidalia is set to have two sets of buyers and two warehouses, boosting capacity. A new warehouse is expected in Vidalia, with N B Tuck evaluating and possibly guiding construction. Barns are rising to store the 1927 crop.
Dr Marvin M Parks president of Georgia State College for Women Milledgeville Ga was struck by an automobile in Tampa Fla and died later from head injuries. Isabelle Johnson the driver was arrested and held as his condition worsened.
Vidalia Georgia public school pupils must present a physician vaccination certificate for smallpox within five years to enroll for the spring term beginning January 3. Policy enacted by the Vidalia City School Board on December 29, 1926, with H L Cromartie as chairman and W L Downs as secretary.
The First National Bank of this city will be closed Saturday January 1 as the day is a legal holiday.
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