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Newspaper
Vidalia Advance
Location
Vidalia, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1927
Page
4
President Coolidge Keeps Paper Boys Far From Camp
The report notes President Coolidge keeps newspaper boys 32 miles from his Black Hill camp. The text hints at a backward reading and a playful reference to the number 23, described as an old skidoo number, leaving readers to wonder about the meaning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
President Coolidge
Black Hill
Too Much Legislation by Direct Election and Saving Habit
States carry too many election laws from winter sessions and direct initiatives overwhelm voters. Initiative rules and referendums shrink turnout and threaten participation. A conservative response is a sustained abstention from direct election experiments. The text also extols saving as a lasting habit greater than mere money.
The Power of Publicity in Public Utilities
The article argues publicity lowers unit costs by expanding demand for utilities. It claims advertising educates the public about electricity gas telephone and street railway services and that public utilities benefit from widespread advertising, leading to lower production costs and universal demand.
Lincoln on government's proper scope and public duties
Abraham Lincoln states that government should do for the people what they cannot do well themselves. He divides desirable tasks into two classes: those involving wrongs and those requiring concerted action for public works and institutions.
Good Road Building Advice From Georgia
The Brunswick News argues that building highways alone won't solve the state's road problem. It urges a complete system connecting farms to cities and towns with easy access to the outside world to prevent economic isolation and long travel distances for essential goods and services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brunswick
Georgia
Oortan
Rural roads to aid farming communities via asphaltic concrete overlays
A plan promotes hard surfaced roads for rural areas using a thin asphaltic concrete layer atop old gravel or crushed rock. Modern tractors and machinery enable rapid laying, providing immediate use and avoiding costly detours.
Superpower fuelled flood relief through distant power plants
The Mississippi Valley flood showed how interconnected electrical service saved lives and sustained light for communities. Large southern power plants stayed operational, enabling night rescues and continuing power despite local floods, while small towns faced shortages and high costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi Valley
Classified Lodging and Local Notices
Cozy rooms and beds at 50c nightly with meals if desired. 310 First Avenue listing dates 7 14 21 28. Also advertisement for All Heart Cedar Shingles from John T. Ragan & Company and eyewear fitting by W. E. Walker. Floral offerings by Mrs W M Lewis phone 197. tf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Avenue
W. E. Walker
W. M. Lewis
Cedar Shingies Ad Promises Lifetime Use
Local ad copy touts All Cedar Shingies with claim to last a lifetime. Company logo lists John T. Ragan & Company as the dealer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John T. Ragan & Company
Oar Jewelry Store Ad Promises Complete Dependability
The ad for Oar jewelry store touts complete and dependable service. W. E. Walker is identified as Jeweler and Optometrist offering related trades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Walker
Metrist
Lost Boy Missing in Vidalia Georgia July 3
Lost boy from Vidalia, Ga, last seen July 3, wearing a blue shirt and overalls. Requesting any information on his location be reported to John Henry Petty, Vidalia, Georgia. Also promoting shingles for sale from John T. Ragan & Company with cedar shingles advertised as durable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Henry Petty
Vidalia
For Sale Underwool Typewriter at Shuman Harris Co
For sale a underwool typewriter in good working order. Viewable at Shuman Harris Motor Co. Asking price thirty dollars with easy terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shuman-Harris Motor Co
Plants for Sale in Hastings by Mrs Sikes
Hastings plant sale advertises I large Zenia plants available by Mrs Sikes. Call T E Sikes at phone 128 for purchase and pickup details.
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Hastings
Panama Hat Cleaning by Sanitary Pressing Club
Panama Hat Cleaning service offers pressing and restoration to make hats look like new. Sanitary Pressing Club highlights professional cleaning and reshaping to restore original appearance.
Tax notice for 51st District payment due
Notice demanding state and county tax payment for the 51st District now due. Payment can be made at Georgia State Bank. Signed by H. W. Biggerstaff with reference numbers 30 7 14 21.
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Georgia State Bank
H. W. Biggerstaff
Your Home Paper Deserves Your Ad and Print Support
A plea to readers highlighting the local newspaper as the town booster, noting the paper provides civic support free of charge and urging patronage for advertising and job printing to sustain community progress.
Livestock Feed and Packing Industry Split by Mississippi
The text notes that about two thirds of feed livestock are raised west of the Mississippi while two thirds of consumers are east of it. This split corresponds to 1,800 packing houses converting livestock into meats and moving them to markets.
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Mississippi
Vidalia Councilman at Large Candidate Seeks Support
J F Darby announces candidacy for Councilman at Large in Vidalia for the 1927 fall election. He solicits voters' support and promises to merit their confidence if elected.
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Vidalia
Card of Thanks for Baby’s Illness and Death
The Davidson family expresses gratitude for acts of kindness during their baby’s illness and death. Special thanks to Drs. Findley and Meadows for their tender service. Mr and Mrs E J Davidson.
Everybody pays for fire losses in a nation
A National Board of Fire Underwriters spokesman cites 14 000 fire deaths 16 000 injuries and 559 million dollars in property losses last year. He says insurance collects premiums to cover these costs and questions who bears the burden. President Coolidge endorses sound policy. Nyack residents discuss a mare in trousers and a joke about equal suffrage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Alfred Fleming
National Board of Fire Underwriters
Nyack
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R. E. Ledford
Act of Congress
Abraham Lincoln
Allace Beery
J. F. Darby
ZUKOR
Jesse L Lasky
Ford Sterling
Zasu Pitts
Sterling Holloway
Hector Turnbull
Colonial Theatre
THE
J. F. Darby Bank
Vidalia, Ga
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