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Newspaper
Vidalia Advance
Location
Vidalia, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1927
Page
4
Wordplay Confusion Frustrates Father in La Grange Graphic
A father frantically explains time to his son in a humorous dialogue. The boy deduces that today is yesterday and tomorrow all at once, prompting the father to collapse in relief as the paradox resolves. The gag reflects a light moment from the La Grange Graphic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Grange
The South as a World Leader in Faith and Progress
Richard H. Edmunds of Manufacturers Record argues from the La Grange Graphic that the South stands as a vital moral and industrial force. He contends Christ must prevail to avoid chaos and that the South’s religious life shapes America and the world.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard H. Edmunds
Manufacturers Record
South
Christ
Chaas
Europe
Orient
America
la Grange Graphic
The Local Newspaper’s Role in Community Life
The Millegeville Times extols the local paper as the core of home news and civic pride. It argues small papers outpace metropolitan outlets in serving community interests with unselfish ideals and local progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Gettirg
Millegeville Times
Eastman Power Company Opens New Showroom Flagging Progress
The Eastman Times-Journal notes the Georgia Southern Power Company opens a new Eastman store and display room signaling civic progress and forward planning. It describes the modern merchandising ideas and the store as one of the city’s finest, meeting present needs and anticipating future demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastmances
Georgia Southern Powermpany
Georgia Southern Power Company
Eastman
Eastman Times-Jour
Judge Rigsby Opens City Court Drawn Into Questions
Judge L W Rigsby in opening the city court of Johere two weeks ago called attention to the fact he had been called on to answer numerous questions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. W. Rigsby
Johere
Read Your County Paper Or Pay The Price
Judge Rigsby urged citizens to subscribe and read the county paper daily to stay informed on county affairs. He cited a Grady county farmer who lost 12.30 on one wagonload of sweet potatoes due to not subscribing, a loss that could have funded years of readership. The Messenger argues newspapers are essential for public awareness and warns readers to engage carefully with the county paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grady
Judge Rigsby
Hysteria Over "Xmas" Stirring Moral Debate
A New York dispatch notes a campaign to ban the abbreviation Xmas as irreverent. Critics claim it destroys Christmas thoughts while defenders cite historical usage of X as Christ. The writer mocks reformers and jokes about passing a law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Dispatch
Webster
Religious census traces Protestant growth in U S churches
A religious census compiled with newspaper help shows Protestant church membership rising from seven percent of the population in 1800 to about twenty six percent by 1925. Including Catholics and Jews, total church membership is about forty three percent, or roughly fifty one percent of those eligible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Revolutionizing the Roads and the National Highway System
The piece outlines the federal and state roles in expanding road construction from rural dirt roads to a national network. It notes the 182 000 mile federal aide system, rapid progress against terrain, and multiple major routes with high completion and hard-surfaced standards across the nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
United States Bureau of Public Roads
St. Louis
Texarkania
el Paso
San Diego
Atlantic City
New Jersey
Astoria
Oregon
Boston
Seattle
Senator George Seen as Possible Democratic Prospect
Mark Sullivan notes Georgia Senator George as a credible presidential figure in a Collier's piece while naming other GOP hopefuls like Coolidge Hoover and Lowden. The piece discusses potential Dems such as McAdoo Smith and Walsh, with George described as adequate though unlikely to secure a national nomination in the near term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
Georgia
Mark Sullivan
Collier’s
Sullivan
Coolidge
Herbert Hoover
Lowden
Illinois
McAdoo
al Smith
Smith-McAdoo
Smith
Ritchie
Maryland
New York
Donahey
Ohio
Walsh
Montana
Tammany
Senator Robinson
Arkansas
Newton D. Baker
Woodrow Wilson
Walter F. George
Geoge
Senate
Williamson Chapel fills services with Rev W T Coleman this weekend
Rev W T Coleman will fill his regular appointment at Williamson Chapel Saturday and Sunday with services at 11 a m and 6 30 p m. Several local residents, including Mrs Vernon E Cliatt and Miss Lora Williamson, are mentioned in recent family visits and travel notes. Remember Sunday School at 3 p m and prayer service Wednesday at 6 30 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Coleman
Vernon E. Cliatt
Philadelphia
Cliatt
Spartanburg
S. C
Walter Williamson
Oak Park
Alice Williamson
Moultrie
A. G. Williamson
Ethel Beckon
J. Q. Coleman
M. A. McQueen
Mamie Morrison
Isla Williamson
Joe Wardlaw
Lora Williamson
Vidalia Kandy Kitchen Eyes Fresh Tomato and Bean Shipment
A Vidalia based kitchen announces an incoming shipment of fresh tomatoes and string beans and invites customers to call for details. The notice emphasizes availability and ordering by phone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vidalia Kandy Kitchen
Georgia Southern Power Company Buoys Vidalia District
The Georgia Southern Power Company touts new Vidalia district offices and display rooms and pledges equal service to Vidalia Lyons Mt. Vernon and Soperton. It emphasizes shared growth with the community, access to North Georgia water power resources, and cooperation to promote local welfare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia Southern Power Company
Vidalia
Toombs
Lyons
Mt. Vernon
Soperton
Atlanta
Athens
Dublin
North Georgia
Southeastern Power and Light Company
Stoun
Paraffin Treated Sweet Potato Cloth Offers Durable Use
County notes describe paraffin cloth treatment as a cheap, durable method for covering sweet potato beds. It seals quickly, resists rain, lasts two or more seasons, and paraffin can be bought cheap in barrel lots. Also included are market updates on turkeys eggs hogs corn banked stock and planned poultry car runs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Smith
Gulf
Standard
W. P. C. Smith
Galbreath
S. I. Hussey
L. M. Wilbanks
Ruby Johnson
Dr Findley Leaves for Chicago Postgraduate Eye Ear Nose Throat Course
Dr C W Findley secretary of the Tri County Medical Association departed Tuesday for Chicago to pursue a postgraduate course in Eye Ear Nose and Throat diseases. He plans to return promptly and resume his local practice with a specialty in ENT care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Findley
Tri-County Medical Association
Chicago
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THE
Savannah Press
Williamson Chapel
Robert Harrell
Chalker
Mr. Chalker
Mr. Harrell
Jack Cannady
Graymont
Marion
A. G. Williamson, Jr
C. H. Williamson
Alonzo Williamson
Camp Benning
Vidalia District
C. G. Garner
Florida
Chicago, Illinois
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