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Newspaper
Vidalia Advance
Location
Vidalia, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1921
Page
2
The May 13 1921 editorial lauds the municipal election that approved sewer bonds and unites citizens for city growth. It urges a shared agenda: sidewalks streets school development and removal of the old freight depot to boost Vidalia’s standing in South Georgia, citing West’s farm policies as proven regional gains.
Prof. W L Downs head of the public schools urges support for a Girl Scouts summer camp. The article argues camp instruction benefits the girls, asks for donations to cover costs for those unable to pay, and invites community members to share in the cause or donate vacation plans.
The Alabama Markets Journal reflects on the "Billy" Boll Weevil as a pest yet notes a rhetorical tribute to benefits arising from his presence. The piece questions the long term impact of his visitations and frames the Weevil as a paradoxical source of blessings in disguise.
In the Moultrie Observer, John Greer urges Colquitt county to form a diverse group of a hundred men and women to brainstorm a five year county vision. He outlines agricultural, marketing, industrial, civic, health and education plans to be developed, funded, and implemented with broad community participation.
Announcement at the Capitol states the state advance pay school warrants were sold to Bond & Co of New York at a 7.70 percent discount, higher than prior bids. The contract allows up to three and a half million this year, with plans to use no more than a million and a half before July to let the incoming administration review the matter.
Cotton field work dominates the section as residents report daily farming activity. Miss Lizzie Jane McIntyre returns home from a stay with sister Mrs. Matthew Wheeler near North Thompson. Mrs. Beckum of Vidalia visits daughter Mrs. Henry Thompson for the weekend. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Hutchinson of
A brief entry noting Hymn No. 51 and a rest day in a Fruit Coa meeting. The text references the Program Young People's Missionary Society and the City of the Golden Gate with a focus on religious observance and church business.
A Mt Vernon audience last Monday backed a Montgomery county fair plan. M H Dailey was named chairman and H B Folsom secretary as Col A Lanier urged a countywide fair with a cross county committee to meet May 9 at nine o'clock at the court house to finalize plans. Wheeler county may join the effort. The Oconee River bridge is expected to be completed before the fair.
Dublin Georgia road officials announce the new Oconee river bridge at Dublin is open to traffic. The $190 000 reinforced concrete structure spans 1526 feet with a center steel swing span and 20 foot roadway. Built under Garrett Slack engineers with Hodgson Jones and Southern Bridge Co. completing concrete and steel work.
Vidalia Candy and Fruit Co invites customers to try their freshly made candies daily. The notice touts that sweets are prepared each day for peak flavor and quality.
Advertisement note for W E Walker & Co jewelers urging readers to consider graduation gifts. Brief line indicates gift ideas and store name.
Historical consumer note describes Cureefold product instructions and a signature of E W Grove on each tablet. It implies a medicinal context with claims of relief from cold symptoms and a routine dosage guidance.
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