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Newspaper
Vidalia Advance
Location
Vidalia, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1921
Page
3
Vidalia Advance reports on local Sunday school advertising from two Vidalia churches. Rev Bascom Anthony notes rising men’s class attendance nationwide and urges Vidalia to boost Sunday school turnout toward 1000 to 1200 among 2000 white residents. He cites a general push to anchor communities in faith during troubling times.
Local capitalists push a large privately owned swimming pool with ninety dressing rooms and a nine foot main pool. Officials say the facility will provide a summer amenity for stay‑at‑homes and act as an attractive advertisement for the growing community.
Local farmers push for a cooperative creamery in Vidalia to diversify Georgia farming beyond cotton. Support from farmers grows as businessmen urged to canvass and secure enough cows for a viable dairy venture.
You fellows who have been wishing for hot weather we hope you are satisfied Governor Dorsey knows now what all news paper men know that telling the truth will make you decidedly unpopular.
Editorial urging graduates to apply received guidance for a better future. Encourages practical steps and persistence, emphasizing personal responsibility and goal setting as keys to achievement.
A Vidalia farmer refused a proposal to sell several acres for 500 dollars per acre. He said if the land has that value to the buyer, it is worth more to him to keep it. The remark reflects rising values among South Georgia lands held by progressive farmers.
Thirty bushels of sweet potatoes cured by kiln drying were sent to London and arrived April 1 selling at 10 cents a pound. London reports good condition and quick sale. The test proves Georgia raisers can profit shipping to Europe.
Dublin Ga May 21 County Policeman George Crawford was killed at Green Hossey home about twenty three miles from Dublin near Wheeler county line. Mark Hossey son of Green Hosley was killed this afternoon while resisting arrest after being cornered in a swamp two miles from the scene. Green Hosley was killed this morning when he tried to shoot Deputy Osborne as officers sought whiskey. The posse had gone to the Hosley house to fetch whiskey while two others were tearing up a still nearby.
J Houston Fields of 509 First Street in Vidalia recounts an interesting personal experience in this short interview style feature.
A community voice emphasizes the value of talks with fellow citizens to lift anxious kidney disease sufferers. The piece advocates giving support and encouragement through such dialogue.
A Vidalia resident recounts severe kidney trouble with backache and weak urine. After using Dean's Kidney Pills he reports relief after one box and full cure after a second. he continues using Doan's as a preventive. Price 60 cents. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo N Y promises reliability.
Jewelry shop W. E. Walker & Co promotes graduation gifts with a focus on quality pieces and ceremonial keepsakes for graduates.
Vidalia Candy and Fruit Co offers fresh daily candies for customers seeking tasty treats. The message highlights daily production and invites people to try their sweet selections.
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