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Newspaper
Vidalia Advance
Location
Vidalia, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1922
Page
3
Local notes record J E Thompson at a Riley hog sale and numerous visitors and travels among Vidalia residents. Mentions include Miss Gladys Jones in Savannah, Mildred Glover returning from Millen, Owen Glover visiting Millen, and residents from Douglas Aiken Birmingham and Macon visiting Vidalia.
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic is promoted as a non patent iron and quinine blood purifier and strength builder. It claims to restore energy, color the cheeks, improve appetite, and has been favored for malaria and body building for over thirty five years. Bottles cost 60 cents at drug stores.
A Vidalia B Y P A gathering outlines a Faith in Christ program with prayer and a scripture lesson Hebrews 11 1 10 led by Leila Oliver and group 4 under Mrs Glisson. Speakers include Mrs J W Gunter Eva Hart Dr L H Darby Jake Price Bertha Willetts Carl Patrick Pearl Knight and Lucile Courson with a special song on faith.
Miss Joyce Sikes entertained Friday evening at her Durden street home for guest Miss Annie Mae King of Milledgeville. Guests enjoyed progressive heart dice on the verandah and a playful contest before cooling refreshments were served.
Miss Velma McArthur and Mrs. L. E. Tillman hosted a Monday afternoon party at Mrs. H. P. Willbanks home on Jackson street. The event honored Mrs. A. C. Jenkins nee Erin McArthur a July bride. Guests enjoyed marigold and asparagus decor punch a drawing plans contest and a yellow and white ice course. The bride wore organdie lavender trimmed with a picture hat and received two painted china pieces. Attendees included Mrs. W. B. Bragg Mrs. N. O. Carter Mrs. F. H. Way Mrs. A. C. Jenkins and many nieces and friends.
A noted skin specialist recommends Mentho Sulphur for breaking out skin issues. The preparation destroys germs, soothes irritation, and heals eruptions like rash pimples and ring worm. Improvement appears quickly. obtain a small jar from a druggist and use it like cold cream.
Advert shows bowel remedy claim Colds cause grip and influenza. Mentions laxative Bromo Quinine tablets with E. W. Grove signature on box and price thirty cents.
The Georgia Department highlights herd testing for tuberculosis and urges extending tests to all cattle. Farmers are warned against uninspected sprays for crops while calcium arsenate is used, and few effective dusting methods are discussed. A Cedar Crossing farm example shows how machinery, fertilization, and early planning boost yields without poisons.
Vidalia Methodist Woman's Missionary Society and husbands were entertained at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. T. Mc Bride on Jackson Street. Mrs. L B. Godbee led the program. punch was served and ice cream and cake at the close. Hostesses were Mesdames McBride Joiner Abernathy and Mathews. Mission Study Class meets at the church next Monday.
Community service and religious lesson focus with songs and prayers. Speakers include Erna Haynes Louise Mathews Marion Schumpert Alice Mae Haynes Kathryn Holmes Julia Jenkins Abbie Mathews. All invited to attend the meetings and closing benediction.
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