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Newspaper
Vidalia Advance
Location
Vidalia, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1920
Page
2
The recent sale of pure bred Duroc hogs at the Richmond and McArthur farm near Riley drew a large turnout of farmers and stockmen. Prices averaged high despite the current business downturn, signaling strong sector progress and the progressive work of the partners as empire builders in South Georgia.
A Social Circle led push for a new county seat sparks regional newspaper debate. Editors urge consolidating smaller Georgia counties into larger units to improve roads schools and governance, while noting political friction over the Wilson dam and broader county sovereignty issues.
J W McWhorter, formerly of the Vidalia Advance, has purchased the Winder News. The Savannah Press notes his fondness for newspapers and printers ink, suggesting he cannot stay out of journalism long.
Mr M Leader of Vidating Ga strikes pay sand on the M M Ennis farm, eight feet in the sand at 945 feet depth. Oil flows 25 feet above the derrick, estimated at 250 to 300 barrels daily. The 100 acre parcel near Bowling Green has yielded three wells, bought from Big Dipper Oil for 12 500, with offers now at 85 000. Leader plans rigs to drill the lease.
Mr L S Peel aged 74 a Vidalia citizen died at his daughter Mrs H R Freeman home in Glenwood on Friday night after illness of about three days The cremains were taken to Millen for burial He leaves a wife and nine children
National prohibition officers say the ban on liquor is here to stay with progress in curbing illicit distilling and smuggling. They acknowledge wet pockets but predict eventual end to bootlegging as public opinion, enforcement, and harsher sentencing grow stronger.
The Advance editor tours the long Oconee river bridge west of Mt Vernon now under construction. Nearly seven-eighths of a mile long, it will require about another year to complete and cost around a half million dollars. The project shows Montgomery and Wheeler counties’ enterprise and government road aid making such undertakings possible. Great road improvement is underway in South Georgia with substantial public investment.
Senator W J Harris urges World War I veterans to share views on a proposed bonus plan as Congress debates relief measures. The Bulloch Times recalls a Savannah meeting where J K Mercer faced fear with resolve, likening him to Daniel in the lion’s den and noting his safe return.
An advertisement extols Pepto-Mangan as a blood builder to prevent colds, claiming red blood cells help the body adjust to weather changes. It urges buying genuine Gude's Pepto-Mangan in liquid or tablet form and notes physician endorsement and drugstore availability. An estray notice follows for a 50 pound red and black hog marked smoothcrap in the right ear, from J. E. Darby.
Mr and Mrs M Moore return home after stay with Mrs Green Youngblood in Starmore. Misses Annie Frost May Eight Wesley and Alex Kight come back from visit with friends and relatives at Kite. Morris Moore Jr leaves for Stillmore to visit cousin Louis Youngblood. Rev and Mrs W Moore relocate from Racket Town to Stillmore their new home.
Notice to city taxpayers all city taxes for 1920 must be paid by Saturday January 15. After that date fines will be issued and interest charged from December 20. Pay by deadline to avoid costs. J. H. Duggan City Clerk. Baron te Page's Drug Store advertises hot drinks.
Mrs. Victoria McNatt entertained at Gray Gables in honor of Dorothy Brantley and Abbie Mathews home for holidays. The decorated rooms featured holly and mistletoe with Victrola records and college songs. Guests included Dorothy Brantley Abbie Mathews Eula Peterson and others along with several gentlemen and local families.
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