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Newspaper
Vidalia Advance
Location
Vidalia, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1921
Page
2
The Toombs county grand jury did not adopt the Ellis Health Law nor approve hiring a county farm demonstrator this session. Both forward-looking measures, endorsed in other counties, will be considered next year or delayed at least six months, leaving disappointed yet hopeful citizens.
The Ellis Health Law is praised as constructive. Toombs county could hire a health commissioner for 3000 to 4000 dollars yearly if acting alone. Physicians propose Toombs Treutlen and Montgomery counties unite to adopt the law and share a health commissioner reducing each county’s cost to about 1000 dollars.
The three counties share a combined population of 30 728 and 720 square miles. Laurens county alone has 39 605 people and 806 square miles. A health commissioner could administer the three counties as effectively as Laurens county.
The Ellis Health Law would serve rural districts by appointing a health commissioner who would conduct annual school examinations in Toombs county. The program seeks to identify tuberculosis adenoids tonsils vision hearing and weight issues and arrange corrections, with broader goal to stamp out malaria typhoid hookworm smallpox and other diseases, saving a child’s life each year.
The doctors promote prevention and sanitation as the path to better health. They urge the county to adopt the measure and claim no community or family can go wrong by following physicians guidance.
An editorial argues counties can survive without county agents and recalls how grandfathers managed without them, suggesting such roles are not indispensable.
The Moultrie Observer quotes critics asking why a county demonstrator is paid from the treasury while benefiting farmers. The piece argues the county leads in diversification and should invest to retain that status, praising the demonstrator’s impact on hog sales and corn preservation.
A county tax structure shows towns and public corporations bear over half the tax. For every dollar paid by a Toomba county farmer, two dollars come from towns and public bodies, and for every three dollars county funds, the government matches with a salary support, effectively delivering five dollars in benefits per farmer. Citizens endorse the tax as a prudent investment to boost farmer prosperity.
The article argues that Toombs county will soon employ a county agent and adopt the Ellis Health Law. It warns that delay harms farmers and entire business, as delayed disease control risks lives that could be saved through proactive health leadership.
Soperton demonstrates progress with water works electric lights and sewerage. The modern brick court house and landscape plans highlight county pride under Editor Flinders. A Tr i County Medical Association banquet showcased civic spirit and note taking reporters.
A spring note from the empire of South Georgia urges unity for farmers as fishing and work lag. The town adopts crepe myrtle as the official flower and calls for planting the shrub around each home.
Public sale announced by J. Es Mercer and D. C. Pattillo for Mrs. R. A. Mayer. Property in Vidalia Toombs County fronts Jackson Street 105 feet and 210 feet deep, about 0.5 acre. Sale to satisfy a $625 note plus interest and costs, with $704.17 due date of sale. Court house Lyons Georgia April 12 1921. Poster lists tax collection dates and locations for multiple towns.
The schedule lists tax collection stops each Friday and Saturday in Vidalia and Lyons with full week sessions beginning March 21 at the court house. It details March dates through April with times at Harden's Chapel, Johnsons Corner, Cedar Crossing, Hardy's Store, and other locations.
By order of Judge R N Hardeman the Vidalia Milling Company assets including land two acres mill house machinery belts and a 20 h p boiler and engine will be sold at public outcry on April 16 1921 at 11 am on the premises in Toombs County Georgia The sale is subject to court confirmation a 10 percent good faith deposit is required and the right to reject bids is reserved Inspect by contacting the undersigned W M Lewis Receiver Also notice of two boar pigs for sale from a farm produce trade placement.
Easter Sunday services feature program notes from Baptist and Methodist choirs. Morning and evening themes drive anthems, solos, duets, and organ pieces led by Rev. W. M. Blitch and performers including Mr N S Mead ow s and the MacDonalds. Sunday services and Sunday school times are listed.
The church invites attendees to special Easter exercises led by the beginners department with encouragement to bring a guest and contribute to a meaningful day.
W A Walker Sr notes the death of a citizen esteemed for business ties to the city and region. The late road master of the G F railway died Thursday morning after a long illness. Funeral services were held the following afternoon at the First Baptist.
The piece notes the burial ritual led by pastor T. S. Habert with Knights Templars Nobles of the Mystic Shrine and Masons, mourning the loss of a loyal official and valuable citizen of Georgia, extending warm sympathies to the family.
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