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Newspaper
Vidalia Advance
Location
Vidalia, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1926
Page
4
A Washington state farmer who planted fifty acres of mint is cited as the outstanding optimist of 1926. The piece contrasts auto and locomotive performance, mentions a straw vote on Mellon surplus, and notes a local church’s 200th anniversary with a completely changed membership since founding.
The Lima Ohio Star quotes a bold claim that the race will end rather than be nullified if a Supreme Court declares a tax unconstitutional.
Viscount Rotahermere, a leading English publicist, argues that U S economic welfare rests on 29 000 000 horsepower of electric power. He says electricity will soon do most hard manual labor, boosting prosperity and living standards as America leads in mechanical and electrical progress.
Dr. Frank Ane in Current Opinion says postwar Europe shows little or no telephone service as we know it. He credits the United States with a free, well matched system that finds the right personnel at every stage and lets the telephone grow, unlike state controlled systems in France Italy the Netherlands and Germany.
This editorial extols the current era as wonderfully progress rich and warns that youth must seize expanding opportunities. Quotes Dr. G W Truett and Dr Edward Mims praising teaching and future potential while urging preparation and responsible training for the coming era.
The Agriculture Department reports boys and girls excel in improving farming methods, surpassing expectations in youth education on crop and livestock practices. The announcement highlights widespread adoption of better agriculture by young learners across communities.
The article notes over half a million farm boys and girls participate in demonstrations covering crops animal husbandry poultry food prep clothing design home improvement and other farm life areas. Demonstrations aim to improve rural practices and citizenship though only about one rural boy or girl in twenty currently benefits.
Department of Commerce outlines radio control of train movements on a single track using sending and receiving equipment tuned to a short wave. When a train slows or stops, a warning signal or brake actuation is sent to the following train. Parallel tracks use different wavelengths or a stationary block house can control signals.
The Senate awards the Congressional Medal of Honor to Commander Richard Evelyn Byrd for his North Pole flight carried out with Machinist Floyd Bennett. The piece recalls Wrights first flight and notes the historic aviation advances spanning 23 years.
The nation enjoys broad prosperity with fourfold auto ownership compared to the rest of the world, rising wages, and widespread buying power. New bonds totaling 250 million dollars reflect strong demand and vibrant markets, funded by earnings from all social strata. The era’s surge in technology and electric power marks a historic wave of economic success. The coming year is seen as notable for its pervasive prosperity.
National Board of Fire Underwriters surveyed 279 cities with 30 000 plus people. During Fire Prevention Week 80 cities reported no fire loss and 87 escaped loss the next week. Average weekly loss for the 80 cities was 173 646 dollars in 1925 plus 35 towns with under 25 dollars and 22 with under 50 dollars. The study credits educational campaigns by fire chiefs and local groups. Could year round carefulness improve totals?
Georgia crops in 1926 see peanuts up 1.2 million to 5.59 million and tobacco up 2.49 million to 9.59 million, offsetting cotton losses. Cotton output rises 27 percent but prices drop, total lint and seed value well below 1925. Corn, small grains, hay improve. peaches and pears bring disappointing prices. Pecan crop strong at 6.73 million pounds valued at 1.95 million.
Four day short course in cooperative marketing runs January 25 28 at the Georgia State College of Agriculture. Topics cover financing production and marketing of cotton peaches and watermelons plus roles of managers and directors. Course aims to expand cooperative principles through state cooperation with farm groups and the American Jersey Cattle Club.
A single story model features a loggia entry, large star shaped living area with arched windows, dining alcove, and a kitchen designed for efficiency. Celotex insulation throughout cuts coal costs in winter and keeps the home cool in summer. The charming exterior combines rough plaster walls, a tile roof, and terraced details to give the house a unique old world feel.
The narrative describes a colonial style home with a downstairs bedroom suitable as sick room or guest chamber and compact stairways. It notes ample closets, choice siding colors, and roof trims, with celotex insulation to resist heat and cold and to reduce building costs.
New York City report lists Corinne 848148 tested by J R Humphreys of Acworth GA as tenth in United States butter fat production in Class A and as Georgia State Champion. Corinne produced 13895.6 pounds of milk and 773.61 pounds of butter fat in 365 days starting at age three years nine months. Other Jersey cows listed include Oxford Raleigh Mary 559038 and Cathrine Morgan 518896 with strong 305 day and senior yearling results in 1925.
More than 226000 people subscribed to AT and T stock issue of 4000000 dollars. The figure surpasses the 192900 subscribers for a 151000000 issue. Totals include cash receipts and a portion allocated to dealers and agents with a final tally around 225000000 dollars.
A reader recalls a finger injury and the strange, lingering physical reaction described as teeth on edge. The note reveals how a small hurt can evoke a vivid bodily memory and a curious personal response.
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