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Newspaper
Vidalia Advance
Location
Vidalia, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1922
Page
8
The Baptist Missionary Society of Collins sent a large box of linen and supplies to Vidalia Hospital in appreciation of its charity work. Donations from Collins businessmen and Mrs. R. M. Stanley of Vidalia supported the hospital’s charity efforts, which management greatly valued.
Hon J E Loveless State Secretary of the Junior Order will be the guest of the local council on Wednesday night May 17. The meeting in Meadows building lodge hall is open to all members and families. Refreshments will be served during the evening.
City authorities crackdown on hogs within limits and muzzling dogs. Monday many violators were fined one dollar and costs after agreeing to dispose of their dogs. Noncompliers will be summoned to appear before the mayor next Monday. Some dog owners plan to remove pets from town.
A. D. McDonald purchases unsold Lyvewyre Liquid Charge from Heath and Banks. He will supply sub-dealers across Georgia and seeks to expand stations. Heath and Banks plan to move to Washington, D. C. to open a main office and push Lyvewyre sales in the north and east.
Dublin reports the Twelfth District was granted a charter for the district Boy Scout Council the first such charter in the state. Eight counties have met their funding quotas while more organize. District Chairman P S Twitty and Executive W W Rivers lead an intensive district campaign as Troop 1 Jeffersonville and Troop 2 Cochran prepare for badge reception and reorganization.
The County Commissioners met in regular session last Monday and disposed of the business in a short time. A complete minutes list will be published in next week’s Progress.
Mrs Heath of Hazlehurst and her daughter Mrs Georgia Welch of Atlanta are guests of Mr and Mrs J N Patrick. The visit features social hospitality and hometown ties.
The government crop report warns boll weevils are established in most key cotton counties by May 1, signaling likely heavy damage during the growing season. late planting and rains exacerbate the threat as farmers rush to plant within two weeks and risks mount for food crops and overall yields.
Washington reports Georgia will get 1 731 405 for road improvements in 1923 and 1 997 958 in 1924 under a government appropriation. With prior sums, Georgia’s total road funding exceeds 13 million since 1917.
A classified notice offers fresh cows in exchange for dry stock and to buy beef cattle. It directs to contact J F Darby or W J Prescott for details. The ad includes a health claim for a laxative product and mentions Grove’s signature on the box with a price of 36 cents.
A historic note claims a remedy numbered 666 cures malaria chills dengue and bilious fever and kills the germs with asserted medicine power.
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