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Newspaper
Vidalia Advance
Location
Vidalia, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1922
Page
2
The Vidalia Advance is published weekly in Vidalia Georgia as the official city organ under postal matter classification. This issue is dated Thursday May first nineteen twenty two.
Governor Hardwick designates May 22 to 29 as Made In Georgia Week across the state. Merchants are urged to display Georgia products to boost home grown and manufactured goods and keep money in Georgia. It is noted Georgians spend about 100 million dollars annually on out of state products.
The Camilla chamber of commerce formed with fifty volunteers, planning to reach one hundred members, funded by one dollar monthly dues. It will operate without a paid secretary, using officers and committees to promote home spending and local living. It will publicize via advertising columns, modeled after service clubs, combining social life with public service. Nearby observers will watch its progress. Ocilla authorities order removal of all metal awnings in the business district, enforcing a previous partial removal that now extends to all structures.
The Toombs county plan consolidates Lyons and nearby areas into one district centered on Lyons, expanding reach to the county line and three miles beyond. Reidsville also consolidates its city district, transferring school properties to the district for 6666.66 dollars, aiming to improve access and facilities for more children.
The Dublin Courier-Herald warns farmers in the area that expanding cotton acreage is a high risk gamble. A wet July and August could ruin crops, while a dry spell may yield some success. The piece urges hedging with food crops and notes September 13 for the state primary as politics begin to heat up in a year with few elections.
Petition to form Leader and Rosansky Company seeks twenty year charter in Toombs County Georgia with principal office in Vidalia. Objects include general merchandise and autos, real estate, and livestock trading. Capital stock $75,000 authorized to $500,000. seeks standard corporate powers and amendment wind-up rights. Petitions filed April 15 1922 with attorney Enoch J. Giles. clerk E F Parker certifies true copy.
Catarrhal deafness cannot be cured by local applications and must be treated constitutionall y. Hall's Catarrh Medicine claims to work through the blood to mucous surfaces and offers one hundred dollars for any case it cannot cure. Circulators free from Druggists F J Chenry Co Toledo O.
The church lists monthly Friday night worship before second Sundays with Saturday at 2 30 p m Sunday at 11 am and 7 pm Bible Study each Sabbath at 3 p m Pastor T E Sikes leads the congregation with a steady schedule through the week.
Waycross and Hebardsville supporters announce J A L Glaze as candidate for representative under the white primary. He urges women to guard against immorality and oppose roguish politicians who threaten civil sovereignty. Speaking dates to be announced.
Druggists refund money if PAZO OINTMENT fails to cure itching, bleeding or protruding piles. Instantly relieves itching and helps restful sleep after the first application. Price not stated.
F H Saffold announces his candidacy for judge of the Superior Courts in the Middle Circuit pending the upcoming primary. He signs the notice with respect and identifies himself as the candidate.
Vidalia lodge K of P meets weekly in the hall on Railroad Avenue. Visiting brothers are welcome. J. B. Todd, C. C. T. R. Lee, K of R. and S. participate in the notice.
An old advertisement promotes Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as a remedy for worm infections in children. It claims the tonic enriches blood improves digestion and acts as a general strengthening tonic. The copy asserts regular use for two to three weeks will dispel worms and restore health. It mentions a 60 cent bottle price.
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