Morphine and Cocaine Fiends of Atlanta on Verge of Desperation
Special to the Banner from Atlanta on April 22 reports morphine cocaine habitues on Decatur street face harsh effects of a new federal narcotics law. police and hospitals see more dope patients, and officials warn dope users may turn to crime. cocaine is said to sharpen wits temporarily, morphine dulls, while heroin emerges as a strong but dangerous substitute in the city.
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Grady Hospital
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How Frank is Treated in Prison
A reporter visits Leo Frank in his Fulton county death cell in Atlanta and describes a stark, secure environment. He notes no special privileges, the door opened only for meals, and triple locks guarding the cell while newspapers spread rumors about management of a pencil company.
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Atlanta Weather Forecast For Friday
The Atlanta forecast notes fair conditions in Athens and vicinity and generally fair weather across Georgia through Friday. It reports high atmospheric pressure in the northeast and unsettled conditions elsewhere with showers in several regions, snowfall near Helena, and near freezing temperatures in western Canada.
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Piles Cured in 6 to 14 Days Claim and Cell Door Mechanism
A druggist guarantees cure within six to fourteen days or refunds. The narrative describes a prison cell with a central steel pillar, an iron cot, and a wooden table where Frank sits, reading papers with a calm, steady demeanor despite weight loss from imprisonment.
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Brenau President Credits Cotton at Ten Cents a Pound
Dr H J Pearce head of Brenau College Conservatory in Gainesville says he has proved his conviction that cotton will fetch ten cents per pound this season. He has sold cotton taken in payment for scholarships and helped 15 to 20 Brenau students with earnings, aiming to boost Southern prosperity.
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Atlanta
H. J Pearce
Brenau College Conservatory
Gainesville
Dr. Pearce
South
Brenau
Pearce
Jefferson, Ga
Rheuma marketed as quick rheumatism cure
Local sellers report rising sales of Rheuma a claimed quick acting remedy that guarantees money back if it does not cure rheumatism It allegedly acts on kidneys liver bowels and blood to flush out uric acid within 24 hours and is advertised as helpful for gout and neuralgia Sold by H R Palmer & Sons and other druggists.
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H. R. Palmer & Sons
Ady
Hazel Dell Twins Tale Delivers Laugh and Lesson
A humorous note from Atlanta claims Hazel Dell has eight sets of twins in seven years but later reveals Hazel Dell is a village, not a person. The item mixes satire with a local blunder, ending with a health ad for Sloan's Liniment promising quick relief from rheumatic pain.
YWCA At Panama-Pacific Exposition San Francisco
Visitors from 44 states and many nations register at the YWCA building. The desk answers about 416 questions daily, and 621 friendly calls aid workers. 44 girls placed in positions, 81 referred to boarding, 138 minor nurse treatments, and daily meals offered with 25 percent discounts for employees.
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Young Women’s ‘Christian ‘Association
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England
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Cuba
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Japan
France
India
Germany
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Toyland
Piedmont Lake to Lift Sleeved Bathing Ban This Year
Atlanta April 22 The park board will lift the prohibition on sleeveless bathing suits at Piedmont Lake this year. Last year lack of sleeves drew national derision as girls altered store bought suits or wore athletic jerseys. A twelve year old was sent from the lake for no sleeves and another girl refused entry for bare legs. The board will apply common sense and allow any decent bathing suit, silk or wool, with or without sleeves.
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Atlanta
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Lakeside Country
Park Board
Piedmont
Park Lake
Memu
Park
Tax Receiver Announces May Closing for Delinquent Accounts
May deadline approaches for county taxpayers to settle taxes with the tax receiver. Those who fail to comply will be subject to double taxation. J. H. Dorsey, Tax Receiver, Clarke G.
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Town Long Famous in History
When Manchester England was a rural market Ghent stood as the center of Europe’s textile industries in history and lore.
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England
Ghent
Europe
Midland Ry Releases March 7 1916 Rail Schedule Athens
Gainesville notes Midland Railway timetable effective March 7 1916 with N line leaves and No 4 at 1:00 pm No 1 arrives Athens 12:25 pm No 3 arrives Athens 6:25 pm. Eatern time references indicate standard local times for departures arrivals schedule.
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Midland Ry
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