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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1917
Page
5
Coburn and his ten minstrel troupe appear at the Colonial Theatre tonight with CobE expected to bring merriment and happiness to hundreds of friends in attendance. The lively show promises cheerful tunes and an upbeat program throughout the evening.
The Jacksonville Metropolis reports J. A. Coburn's Greater Minstrels at the Duval Theater. Charlie Gano delivers sharp humor, Bonnie Mack and Elmer Simons astound with a "Underneath the Southern Moon" dance, and Lester Lucas, Price Jenkins, and Harry Toledo draw strong applause. The troupe includes musical ensembles, Ragapation Four, and Restivon the accordion, all praised for energy and skill amid lively tableaux.
The crowd cheered Tim as he was honored last night, receiving a standing ovation for his performance. Fans praised his leadership and the seamless execution of the finale, marking a memorable moment in the event.
The Colonial Theatre screens The Garden of Knowledge a photo play linking eugenics to a university dean's plan to study his class for fit parents. An allegorical tale follows a pure minded youth amid Innocence and temptation ending as a praised superman. Presented Feb 28 and Mar 1.
In a strong display at the Y M C A court Athens High defeated Madison A and M 60 to 20 led by Eddie Rawson scoring 28 points and Kit Cox and Paul Bradberry contributing well. Upcoming games include Lucy Cobb against Madison girls and Athens Y M C A versus Tech with other local clashes noted.
Mrs Amanda Glerhardt of Waynesfield Ohio praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as effective for coughs and colds in her family for over twenty years. The product is described as obtainable everywhere.
A classic ad claims a child’s tongue shows health by liver and bowels activity and promotes California Syrup of Figs as a mild internal cleaner. It urges mothers to use a teaspoonful for constipated waste and sour bile, noting a 60 cent bottle with dosing directions and warning about counterfeits.
M Stern offers cash loans on farm lands and real estate. terms available for purchase and refinancing. inquire for rates and eligibility.
The Colonial theater presents It Pays to Advertise, a Cohan and Harris farce that thrilled New York audiences for a year. It follows Cyrus Martin’s son who builds a business via aggressive advertising, impressing his father and proving the power of publicity. The show, featuring Cohan and Harris’ own company, promises lively humor and a sharp business parable.
Mail orders surge as advance sale begins February 26 for the George W. Hobart morality drama Experience. The New York production features 82 players in ten scenes, including the Golden Cabaret and Corridors of Chance, with a mother’s love ending the tale.
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