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Newspaper
Vidalia Advance
Location
Vidalia, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1922
Page
2
Goals outlined include a new high school, relocation of the Seaboard depot from downtown, paving of the business district, sidewalk construction, a merchants' alliance to broaden trade, and a business professionals group led by an experienced head to assist farmers in marketing crops.
The Mil len Chamber of Commerce secretary W R Crites toured local stores and compiled a list of items purchased from non Georgia sources. He warns Georgians are harming the state by buying peas, corn, beans, fruit and many goods from distant markets, instead of supporting Georgia farmers and manufacturers.
The Ellis Health Law provisions allow county employed physicians to examine public school pupils. In one Georgia county, 736 children were checked in one month, 572 showed defects such as 134 bad posture, 108 poor vision, 9 hearing issues, 254 throat problems, 330 bad teeth, and 392 underweight. Health officials notify parents and guide corrective steps. A unified health commissioner for Montgomery Treutlen and the county is proposed to cut costs, with a New Year call for Vidalia merchants to cooperate.
Advertisement notes a single Bromo Quinine tablet product with the label bearing E. W. Grove’s signature on the box and a count of 300 tablets. It claims to remove the cause of colds and flu.
Ten thousand new dollars have arrived at the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta for eventual distribution to member banks. President Harding signed a bill authorizing 150 million new coins, with 500 thousand minted in Philadelphia and the rest to be sent nationwide. Banks may secure the coins on demand, with distribution plans not yet set.
A potently advertised syrup laxative named LAX-FOS WITH PEPSIN promises relief from habitual constipation in 14 to 21 days. The product claims prompt action when taken regularly, stimulating and regulating bowel movements. Priced at 60 cents per bottle.
A state act enacted at the last Legislature imposes a broad set of new taxes effective January 1. Tax subjects include autos and tires, jitneys, cigars, theatres, hotels and cafes, laundries, swimming pools, chiropractors, adjustment bureaus, and many others with varied amounts from five to several hundred dollars. Registration costs $1.50, payable to the tax collector, and taxes apply to new businesses and existing operations starting the year.
A turtle finished a mile and a fraction in three years eleven months and nineteen days at Lake Mentota experiments. Professor A A Pearse of the University of Wisconsin supervised sixteen tagged entrants in the race reported at the AAAS convention.
Rev W M Blitch led a district minister conference and Eastman Methodist Sunday school accepted a challenge for a 12 week attendance contest to run from January 22 to Easter Sunday. Rev J M Cutler outlined plans for friendly town size matched contests with details to follow locally.
A local note advertises car washing and polishing services by Bragg and Way in Vidalia Georgia promising proper care and detailing techniques to shine and protect vehicles.
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