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Newspaper
Vidalia Advance
Location
Vidalia, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1927
Page
4
Editorial argues extending Meadows Street from Jackson Street to the new tobacco warehouse would double nearby property values, provide direct access for warehouse customers to the business district, and spur city growth with improved real estate prospects. Local owners support the plan, others express interest for broader city benefit.
Alfred P. Sloan Jr., president of General Motors, voiced strong support for country weekly newspapers. He said GM’s ad campaign will rely on these papers and that no printed material in the United States is more thoroughly read or influential than the pages of pine town weekly publications.
iculture predicts tariff revision downward within two years, with aid expected after the 1928 elections end, from an unlikely source. The article notes the current high tariff as a key pressure point and hints at shifting political dynamics influencing reform.
The Florists Exchange highlights a study noting high failure rates among non advertisers in cities like Troy Chicago Detroit St Louis and Portland Oregon. It argues advertising costs are small relative to losses from not advertising and urges merchants to invest about 2 percent of gross sales to avoid lost profits.
Herbert Hoover returns to report on flood relief in the South showing no hunger or exposure among victims under Government State Red Cross relief. He seeks a systematic plan including 2 million dollars more from the Red Cross and large scale rehabilitation backed by bank credit.
The county’s poultry shipments from December to June totaled 25 211 pounds selling for 6680 dollars, supporting local markets and encouraging farmers to enter poultry. Pig Cotton and Poultry clubs push weights and records while calcium arsenate access and farming tips aim to boost yields. The county prepares for a county fair with prizes and a strong push for cooperative community exhibits.
Death angel took baby Mary Juanita on June 9 1927 at home of Mr and Mrs J A Daniel. Poem expresses sorrow and faith in Jesus and heaven with hopeful meet again imagery and exhortation to prepare to meet her.
Free ice cream on Friday and Saturday with every pint or quart purchased from Smith Bros Bakery. On Saturday only hosiery prices jump by up to 200 to 500 per pair at Smart Shop in Vidalia Georgia.
We express sincere thanks to the good people who were kind during the illness and death of our precious Dr Findley for his faithful services. May the Lord bless each and every one, is our prayer. Mr and Mrs Andrew Daniel.
The family of J. A. Daniel Jr. thanks Vidalia residents for sympathy during the sickness and death of their baby Juanita. They appreciate floral offerings and blessings, signed by Mr. J. A. Daniel Sr. and family of Johnson Corner.
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