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Newspaper
Vidalia Advance
Location
Vidalia, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1927
Page
5
A breezy observational piece mocks anti halitosis ads and exposes gullibility in political rhetoric. It jibes at demagogues the flivver trust and Utopian promises from Moscow while joking about a milk loving Mussolini and the futility of eliminating sleep.
In the midst of turmoil over U S policy toward Mexico the public voice is clear no one wants war. Citizens favor peaceful settlement through diplomacy and arbitration noting Mexican laws affect internal affairs and do not threaten American lives or property. No war is expected.
A Washington red tape critique condemns veteran loan regulations as needlessly complex with many forms affidavits and notices required to obtain loans equal to about eight percent of adjusted service certificates. It notes average loan amounts below seventy to eighty dollars and argues the procedures defeat the purpose of the law.
The South Georgia Power Company announces effective January 1 low power rates across over 10 000 square miles in Southwest Georgia. The ad cites a "Dawn of a New Era for Southwest Georgia" as facilities expand and industrial growth is expected. Dawson urged local effort to seize the opportunity for broader development.
A bulletin reports 105 municipal electric plants were transferred to private operators in 1926, part of 1 234 plants sold or shut down in recent years. Georgia led with 2 sales, followed by Iowa 14 Illinois 8 Florida 7 North Carolina 6 Texas 6 Oklahoma 5 and New York 5 among others.
Electric Light Association notes that municipal ownership was abandoned after overwhelming community votes. It cites political influence and economic concerns as drivers of the shift to private ownership under public regulation, warning that continued private control may end the municipal ownership experiment in electric plants.
Seventeen year old Canadian George Young finished the Catalina Channel crossing from the mainland to Catalina Island as the sole finisher among 103 entrants. His time was 15 hours 46 minutes earning 25000 dollars from William Wrigley Jr. Consolation prizes of 2500 dollars went to two women who did not finish. Young traveled from Toronto by motorcycle to compete and plans to move to Los Angeles with his mother after the hospital rest.
Johns Hopkins specialist Dr. Bloodgood commends newspapers for public health work. He cites rising early treatment for cancer due to health information and urges biannual dental X rays for people over 40 to prevent tooth decay and related problems. He criticizes old ethical code and praises press transparency.
NBC will spend 3.8 million dollars this year to furnish radio entertainment. President M H Aylesworth announced 1.5 million will go to talent by sponsor firms backing the network. The effort aims to boost radio sales despite receipts not matching expenditures.
The lower house approves pay for 118 750 men in the army. Attempts to grow or cut the force fail. The country stays on a pre war basis with state militias and a summer training camp plan. Congress backs preparedness and self defense to deter trespassers.
Pan American Washington anticipates the arrival of Spanish American violin prodigy Alfred San Malo who has won top honors in Paris and Berlin. He will perform at Carnegie Hall on February 25, marking his first U.S. concert this year. A special train will transport Washington's Pan American delegation to New York for the event.
Marconi notes radio engineers see less knowledge than five years ago. The Women's Home Companion predicts radio's infancy will yield big future discoveries including wireless power, all electric farms, city lighting without wires, weather control, electrically driven transport, and home use of radio-borne current.
The January P T A meeting discussed Literary Societies with talks by Miss Neese Mrs Willbanks and Miss James. A District P T A report for 1926 27 was read and a social hour followed with tours of rooms and refreshments.
The district P T A plans a January meeting in Perry with reports on progress for 1926 27 totaling 757 85 dollars. Debating teams led by Katherine Jones Mildred Meadows will argue for appointive judges, Lucy Poe and George Dean will defend the negative with visiting debaters. A recital series begins next Tuesday in the school auditorium featuring a one act play A Pot of Red Geraniums.
Enrollment nears 139 with improved attendance and reduced tardies. On January 19 the Literary Society from Mrs Shaw and Mrs Rountree rooms presented a Lee and Franklin themed program. A Stone Mountain Memorial exhibit and project discussion followed.
Ian Somers chairs Industrial Committee as Kiwanis members plan City Beautiful Week with civic groups backing the effort. A violin duet by Ed Walker and Miss Lawrence delighted attendees while Bill Murchison spoke on city beautification goals and George Rountree led a period of suggestion.
January 12 meeting in Macon gathered State and International Kiwanis leaders with Division officers and Trustees to set 1927 goals for agricultural progress highway development and drainage. Arthur Brooke became District Governor succeeding Ha D Reed amid cordial welcomes and a banquet at Hotel Dempsey.
Notice proclaims the home known as the Old Baptist Parsonage at 460 Durden Street will operate as a boarding house with rooms and meals. Mrs. J. L. Sutton is listed with contact by telephone 75.
Advertises at home plain sewing work with no canvassing. Earn money in spare time by writing to Amsterdam Dress Co in Amsterdam New York. Enclose stamp for information.
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