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Newspaper

Vidalia Advance

Location

Vidalia, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1927

Page

4

Ignorance of the law excuses

The proverb notes that ignorance of legal rules relieves no one of consequences, while knowledge of the law can create confusion for many. It underscores the complexity of legal systems and the importance of informed compliance.

Bits of wisdom and anecdotes from a rural newspaper

A collection of quips and observations on life, business, and technology. Notes on the Bell System and transatlantic testing, humorous takes on editing a country newspaper, and a remark on proves and curves along the Mississippi. The piece ends with Metter Advertiser style reflection on editors.

Unwanted mail and refunds warned by Dublin Press

A reader from near the city reports receiving four unlabeled ties and asks if they must pay. The Dublin Press advises no liability for unordered goods, suggests returning them, and warns against answering threatening letters while turning them over to the postmaster. It cautions about mail scams and urges local shopping to avoid such sharks.

Dublin Press

Fences and Range Cattle Vote Reconsidered in Glynn County

The Glynn County election on fences and range cattle favored the cattle last year. The Brunswick Pilot suggests revisiting the issue, noting Geo. D. Lowe’s enduring study of such questions and weighing both sides as public sentiment shifts.

Glynn Geo. D. Lowe Brunswick Pilot

Metter Advertiser roasts local advertiser over paper contents

A Metter Advertiser quote depicts a bank owner critiquing the paper for lacking content while urging local banks and businesses to boost advertising to support weekly issues. The tongue in cheek remark calls for more regional promotion and investment.

Local mail order catalogs outpace town advertising

The Pelham Journal notes mail order houses mail weekly catalogs to patrons surpassing all local business advertising in Pelham, a trend echoed by Metter and other small towns as money leaves the community never to return.

Pelham Post Office Pelham Journal Pelham Metter Metter Advertiser

Readers and the Press Honor Readers’ Role in Journalism

An Atlanta Journal piece highlights Adolph S. Ochs's praise for readers as the backbone of a newspaper. It stresses that a paper belongs to its community, sustained by reader support and engagement, which enables journalism to serve public welfare.

Bell System Department of Development and Research America United States Adolph S. Ochs New York Times National Institute of Social Science Ochs Mr. Ochs New York Tmes Atlanta Journal

Public sale of Vidalia land under power Toombs County

Under power in a 1924 deed Mrs. Missouri Mulling grants Georgia Loan and Trust Company authority to sell to satisfy a 1500 note with interest. Sale set for June 14 1927 before the Toombs County Courthouse Lyons GA of a 58 acre parcel in Vidalia with specifics on boundaries and prior transfers. Proceeds go to debt first with any surplus to Mulling or her representative.

Georgia Toombs County Missouri M. Mulling Georgia Loan and Trust Company Toombs Superior Court Toombs County Court House Lyons Vidalia Meadows Leader & Rosansky S. P. Carr North Railroad Avenue Seaboard Airline Railway G. E. Anderson Sanford J. W. A. Crawford Amanda Crawford Missiouri M. Mulling Toombs

Boys In Gray Urge Tax Enforcement For Pension Payments

Atlanta May 17 Confederate Veterans urge families and citizens to enforce Georgia cigar and cigarette stamp taxes to ensure prompt pension payments to soldiers widows and dependents. John Vandiver state revenue chief says dealers bear evasion risk and public tips can stop stock violations. The call accompanies Tampa reunion resolutions.

Atlanta Georgia John M. Vandiver State Commissioner of Revenue Tampa Vandiver

Georgia Loan and Trust Co. By B P Jackson

A legal notice identifies Georgia Loan and Trust Company represented by attorney at law B P Jackson. The document outlines the filing party, the court action, and related procedural steps for the matter.

The Georgia Loan & Trust Co B. P. Jackson

For Rent Apartment with Modern Conveniences

Private entrance and separate light meters. Apply at 405 Church Street. Phone 78.

Church Street

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