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Newspaper
Vidalia Advance
Location
Vidalia, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1927
Page
9
A witty compilation of lines lampoons halitosis ads and attacks on trusts. It notes the flivver trust as the lone defender, jokes about happy marriages shrinking news, and recalls a past era when modest incomes were hailed as success.
A report notes scientists aiming to remove the need for sleep face strong pushback from mattress makers who warn of industry impact and consumer implications. The clash centers on lifestyle changes and potential market disruption.
We may hear soon that Casey of Mudville was sloughing when he staged his famous strike out, a memory retold as a classic baseball anecdote from the town.
The piece asserts the American public rejects war over Mexico and urges peaceful settlement through diplomatic channels and arbitration. It notes Mexican laws affect internal affairs and do not threaten American lives or property, urging protests only by diplomatic means.
The piece criticizes Washington red tape on veterans loans, noting borrowers must complete many forms and affidavits to secure an 8 percent loan against adjusted service certificates. It argues that typical loans average only 70 to 80 dollars, highlighting needless procedural burdens.
The South Georgia Power Company cut rates effective January 1 in a vast 10 000 square mile service area. The company promises dependable hydro electric power to spur industrial growth across Southwest Georgia. Dawson is urged to seize the opportunity and unite for regional improvement.
A 1926 bulletin shows 105 municipal electric light and power plants transferred to private operators, bringing total sold, abandoned, or shut down to 1,234 in recent years. Georgia reports the most sold in a single state with two plants. Iowa 14. Illinois 8. Florida 7. North Carolina 6. Texas 6. Oklahoma 6. New York 5, with others scattered nationwide.
The Electric Light Association notes that municipal ownership fell after overwhelming votes in most communities. It cites political influence and economics as causes, and warns that private ownership under public regulation may end the municipal ownership experiment in electric plants.
Canadian lad George Young, 17, finished the 22 mile Catalina crossing in 15 hours 46 minutes, first of 103 entrants. He won 25000 from William Wrigley Jr for the win, with two women receiving 2500 each as consolation.
Dr Bloodgood of Johns Hopkins praises newspapers for health reporting. He notes that 70 percent of cancer threatened patients seek timely aid due to dental and tobacco information, up from under three percent before press outreach. He urges Xr rays for teeth twice yearly for over 40s to prevent breakdown.
National Broadcasting Company plans 3.8 million dollars for entertainment for the year. President M H Aylesworth says 1.5 million will go to talent by sponsor firms. The venture aims to boost radio set and equipment sales despite receipts not matching expenditures.
The lower house of Congress approved pay for 118 750 men in the army. Attempts to increase or decrease the army size were defeated. States maintain militia forces and a summer training camp plan will be kept up by the Government as the national plan for preparedness and self-defense. Congress expresses confidence in keeping off all trespassers.
Pan-American Washington anticipates Alfred San Malo the Spanish American violin genius in New York for his first U S concert at Carnegie Hall on February 25. A special Pan-American train will ferry delegates and entourage to the performance.
Marconi notes radio engineers now realize they knew less five years ago. The Women's Home Companion predicts radio remains in its infancy with many future discoveries. Futures include electric farming, wireless power, weather control, and electric transportation transforming cities and homes.
The January P T A meeting focused on Literary Societies with talks by Miss Neese Mrs Willbanks and Miss James and a district report for 1926-27. Scout troop events Friday night and Tuesday program featured songs oath flag pledge and a treasure hunt plus a close with taps and prayers.
The district P T A gathers Friday in Perry for the January meeting. Committees report substantial progress and a total 1926 27 budget of 757.85. Debating teams prepare for the Georgia state contest with Katherine Jones and Mildred Meadows on the affirmative side and Lucy Poe and George Dean for the negative, visiting debaters. Music and oratory programs include a recital and a one act play A Pot of Red Geraniums with local cast.
The school reports enrollment at 139 and excellent attendance with reduced tardies. On January 19 a Literary Society program highlighted Lee and Franklin, with a Stone Mountain Memorial exhibit and explanation. The Mr Bennett and Miss Cromartie pupil group plans a Valentine program and both boys and girls basketball teams play daily on a single alternating court coached by Miss Cromartie.
Ian Somers chaired the Industrial Committee as the Kiwanis club enjoyed a stunt and a violin duet by Ed Walker and Miss Lawrence. The group backs City Beautifying Week with civic organizations united behind the effort. Bill Murchison spoke on aims from the City Beautiful Committee and personal goals. George Rountree led a period of suggestions before a closing chorus.
Georgia Kiwanis clubs held a meeting of state and international officials in Macon on Wednesday January 12 to launch 1927 objectives including agricultural progress better highways and drainage development The event was presided over by new District Governor Arthur Brooke with Ralph A Amerman Kiwanis International president delivering an address A banquet at the Hotel Dempsey followed and a luncheon with the Macon Kiwanis Club provided a festive close Governor Brooke announced committee chairs and urged cooperation from lieutenant governors and trustees
Notice of a boarding house at the Old Baptist Parsonage 460 Durden Street operated by Mrs. J. L Sutton with rooms meals and telephone service 75.
Ladies wanted for at home plain sewing with profitable spare time. No canvassing. Write with stamp to Amsterdam Dress Co. in Amsterdam New York.
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