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Newspaper
Vidalia Advance
Location
Vidalia, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1922
Page
2
The Vidalia Advance identifies N. C. Napier as editor and publisher. It notes weekly publication every Wednesday and that the paper is the official organ of the City of Vidalia, Ga.
In a Worth County and Tifton Gazette reflection the writer notes how slow tax collection and loan practices have changed. People now avoid prompt payments and banks tighten credit, while tax deadlines like December 20 pass with little public pressure and many evade due payments.
The Georgia Children's Home Society in Atlanta under state superintendent Robert B. McCord appeals to readers to adopt homeless children. The letter requests homes for babies and older siblings, noting 32 children are ready to go if good homes offer love and stability.
Next week is Made In Georgia week. The section urges merchants to display Georgia manufactured and grown products and to observe the event earnestly as they sort through stock for items produced in the state.
The Moultrie Observer reprints Tifton Gazette praise for Thomasville hospitality at a high school meet. It argues guests remember courtesy, urging locals to welcome visitors to build a positive town image and personal responsibility in entertaining guests.
Native Georgians are urged to display the few available Georgia products and bring them to the attention of loyal citizens. The appeal emphasizes buying local goods as a means to promote the state's prosperity.
The Toombs County commissioners urge Sheriff C W Culpepper to resign after instructing the county attorney to file legal proceedings over alleged failure to perform duties. They condemn jail management and release of failing prisoners, calling for leadership aligned with court work and law enforcement, noting the county's interest in reform. County Attorney Giles is tasked with pursuing the case for law-abiding citizens.
Georgia communities rally behind a good roads bond issue staged by the State Highway Department. Citizens argue improved highways will bring nearer markets for crops, reduce reliance on northern and western supplies, and be financed by automobile license fees and gasoline tax without extra taxes. The plan gains broad support from Farm Bureau, Chambers of Commerce, and auto owners who expect lower car wear and fuel use.
On May 10 at 10:00 A M Mrs Thorpe led a meeting at the school where Lula Odom was elected president W L Walker vice president J L Gibson secretary treasurer and Henry Wilkes cor responding secretary. Members agreed to ship the first crate of eggs candle and crate practice taught to all. Next meeting set for May 18 at the school with invitation to all community women to join and support local home product markets.
A druggist advertises a refund when relief is not achieved using a remedy for itching. The ad promotes instant soothing application and claims to aid restful sleep after use, urging readers to try the product for hemorrhoid symptoms and associated discomfort.
Vidalia lodge X K of P meets every Tuesday night on Railroad Ave. Visiting brothers are welcome. Officers listed: J. B. Todd C C T. R. Lee K of R.
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