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Newspaper
Vidalia Advance
Location
Vidalia, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1922
Page
2
The Vidalia Advance is published weekly in Vidalia Georgia as the official city organ. This issue dated Thursday July 20 1922 is entered at the Vidalia post office as second class matter under act of Congress.
Toombs and Montgomery counties face competitive races for state senate and house seats. George W. Lankford and B S Meadows seek the fifteenth district senate seat, with Hugh Peterson running for Montgomery representative. Toombs candidates include B H Grace and Ernest Wimberly. All are described as capable, public spirited, and nonlucrative roles demand sacrifice, but promise strong, clean representation for two years.
The Moultrie Observer argues the decline of Georgia crops stems from decades of the all cotton system. It notes soil washout and impoverishment from repeated cotton, urging peas, velvet beans, peanuts, and livestock, plus rest from cotton and erosion protection.
A Georgia Senate repeal effort failed by one vote over tax equalization. The writer argues for citizen scrutiny of tax returns and equalizing county bases. County costs for equalizers and notices reached 911.50 in Toombs County, prompting calls to legalize and streamline notice serving to cut expenses.
Georgia rural children gained the right to equal schooling through consolidated schools. The move funds better buildings facilities and trained teachers, plus transportation to bring distant pupils to graded schools. Critics note easier urban schooling, while advocates cite population density as the key challenge.
S. B. Meadows declares his run for State Senator subject to the Democratic primary on September 13. He seeks the voters of Toombs County’s support.
Toombs County voters are addressed by G W Lankford who declares candidacy for State Senate from the 15th district comprising Toombs Montgomery and Wheeler counties. He asks for support.
The notice announces F. H. Saffold's candidacy for judge of the Superior Courts in the Middle Circuit, subject to the upcoming primary, signaling a formal bid and intention to compete for the position.
A formal public notice from R. N. Hardeman requests consideration for the position of Judge of the Superior Courts in the Middle Judicial Circuit. It outlines candidacy intent and requests the public’s attention and respect.
A Toombs County resident declares candidacy for representative in the Georgia General Assembly subject to Democratic primary rules. The election date referenced is September 13, 1922.
Waycross and Hebardsville Georgia residents announce J A L Glaze as a candidate under the white primary rules. He urges women to guard against immorality and oppose corrupt politicians invading America. Mentions plebiscites and stolen ballots from two years ago. speaking dates to be announced.
Macon sees the Georgia State Fair in financial trouble as bakers, businessmen and backers blame flivvers and flappers for waning interest. A Friday Chamber of Commerce meeting will decide on a last effort to settle debts and fund a 1922 fair amid wartime thrill competition.
An old advertisement touts a cold cure claiming fast relief in a day. It notes a signature on each bottle and promises to stop a headache and “work off the font.” Remark: manuscript-like language references Tesets and E. W. Rove’s signature.
A fragment notes a Vidalia lodge meeting every Tuesday night on Railroad Ave. It invites visiting brothers to attend, mentioning Jed Doneee and RR LBS KR of R&S in the text.
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