Vidalia praised for hospitality and progress by Dublin paper
The Dublin Courier-Herald lauds Vidalia for generous hospitality, civic spirit, and rapid growth. It highlights friendly fans, a large tobacco warehouse, a moving advertising stunt, a new ten thousand dollar swimming pool, accessible soil, and civic perseverance despite economic lows.
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Georgia
Vidalia
Dublin
Toombs County
Laurens
Eslin
Atlanta
Vidalia Officials Seek Depot Move in Talks With Seaboard
Mayor Jackson and locals met Seaboard Railway Superintendent E C Bagwell to press for relocating the freight depot. Bagwell will revisit Vidalia for detailed study, with hopes a temporary site could be agreed upon to defer a new station and allow civic improvements to Railroad Avenue.
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Jackson
Vidalia
E. C. Bagwell
Seaboard Railway
Bagwell
Seaboard
Himalaya Berry Arrives in South Georgia Menu
The South Georgia bill of fare grows with a new Himalaya berry reported in Vidalia Toombs County. J C Meadows of Normantown boasts a Himalaya berry vine yielding forty quarts so far with at least sixty more expected. The fruit has appeared in gratifying quantity and quality across the region per Morning News reports via Savannah News.
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South Georgia
Vidalia
Toombs
J. C. Meadows
Normantown
Illiteracy Rates by County in Georgia Census Bulletin
The census bureau reports 15.3 percent of residents over age ten are illiterate in Georgia. Native whites 5.4 percent while African Americans show 29.1 percent illiteracy. County figures include Toombs, Montgomery, and Wheeler among others with varying white and Black literacy gaps.
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Census Department
Georgia
Nat
W. Col. Toogmbs
Treuntleh
Swede Cece
Montgomery
Lar
Jeet Eimaduel Soos Acoeacas
Knits
Melon Growers Report Good Prices and Strong Shipments
Heavy shipments pass through local railroad yards daily. Growers report splendid prices. Few melons planted this year but plans for larger acreage next year. Southwest Georgia growers organized with centralized handling for better prices.
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Georgia
Lost gold wrist watch with Lancet movement at ball ground
A ladies gold wrist watch with Lancet movement and black ribbon was lost between the ball ground and town. Finder should return it to Mrs. H. K. Murchison for a liberal reward.
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H. K. Murchison
Johnson Corner Consolidated School selects contractor
The Johnson Corner Consolidated School district let the contract for a new building to J. T. Ragan & Co. of Vidalia. Construction will start at the earliest date and aim for completion by fall term. The modern building, approved by the state board of education, allows easy future expansion.
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Johnson Corner Consolidated
J. T. Ragan & Co
Vidalia
State Board of Education
Vidalia Man Endorses Dean's Kidney Pills
A. F. Sawyer of Vidalia testifies to kidney trouble years ago and back pain. He used Dean's Kidney Pills, was cured, and says they remain reliable as preventive. Price 60c at dealers. Foster Milburn Co. manufactures in Buffalo New York.
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Vidalia
A. F. Sawyer
First Street
Déan
Dean
Sawyer
Foster- Milburn Co
Mfrs
Buffalo
N. Y
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