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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1915
Page
3
Thirty campers are already registered for the Y M C A summer camp with five vacancies left. Final day to register for three weeks is today and decisions on an extra third week depend on enough interest. Prospects are bright with new canoes and ample fishing tackle.
Advertisement declares Schiffmann's Concentrated Expectorant provides instant relief for stubborn coughs and colds. It offers money back by Warren J. Smith & Brothers Drug Store if not satisfied.
Four members of the police force begin ten days off today while others step in to patrol and detect for the city in July. McCall Burpee Capt Seagraves and Turnkey Henry Hill in his forty third year take leave as replacements carry duties.
Athens resident Mrs. W. M. Patten testifies to long lasting relief from kidney trouble with Doan's Kidney Pills. She recalls rapid benefit and says she remains confident after five years of near freedom from issues. Price 50c. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo, N Y endorses the remedy.
Atlanta report explains Judge Spencer R. Atkinson's bill would shift railroad charters from secretary of state to legislature approval. It would force routes to be defined and reduce private route manipulation, strengthening safeguards around the Western and Atlantic line.
An advertisement urges families to keep Chamberlain's remedy on hand especially in summer for quick relief from colic cholera and diarrhea. It claims reliability and asks readers to buy from all dealers.
The funeral of Mr. Frank J. Carithers was held yesterday afternoon at his parents home on Meigs Street. Rev. C. C. Jarrell and Rev. J. W. Lynch led services for a large gathering. Music by a quartet accompanied prayers and scripture. Pallbearers included Paul Hadaway and others. The body was laid to rest at Oconee Cemetery.
An Athens health notice promotes Linton Spring Water for family use with physician endorsement and advertises Bowden Lithia and a household salve. Bucklen’s Arnica Salve is touted as antiseptic and healing for cuts bruises and skin conditions with a 25 cent 2 ounce box from druggists.
Phil Patat custodian of city hall swapped his money for a parrot after sending a troublesome monkey back to Chicago. The monkey proved unruly even around police, so Patat boxed him up and ordered a parrot from the same firm. The parrot arrived and made friends quickly, promising a steadier companion.
The police department unveils a language initiative aimed at improving communication with diverse communities. Officials say the program will provide officers with practical phrases and cultural awareness training to enhance hires and reduce misunderstandings.
A Baltimore American snippet notes Jinks as a literary man in appearance only and quotes him claiming to live by his pen yet reveals he raises pigs as a surprising occupation. The remark underscores a curious double life.
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