Radical probation reform bill eyed again in Georgia
Special to the Banner reports the Georgia legislature will re introduce a bill granting criminal court judges power to suspend sentences and counties authority to appoint probation officers. The measure, backed by the Prison Association of Georgia and almost all superior court judges, sets safeguards and limits to probation eligibility and aims to reduce initial injustices in trials.
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Atlanta
Georgia
Prison Association of Georgia
Riverside Military Academy Commencement at Gainesville
Riverside Military Academy commencement in Gainesville Georgia runs May 21 to May 22 with a Declamation contest for the W I Hobbs medal, a Best Drilled Cadet drill, and the 8 30 p m graduation at Brenau auditorium. Prof D W Daniels of Clemson will deliver the address and Dr H J Pearce will present diplomas with Col H W Dean awarding medals for Scholarship Best Drilled Cadet Oratory American History and Best Athlete. Names listed include Andrews Appleby Byrd Davis Foster Gibson Hampton Harper Lipps MecCrainie Newman Preas Reid Smith Stapler Stribling Turner Carraway and others.
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Gainesville
Riverside Military Academy
W. I. Hobbs
Brenau Auditorium
D. W. Daniels
Clemson College
Clemson
S. C
H. J. Pearce
Brenau College
Col
H. HW. Dean
Iain Partlow Andrews
South Carolina
Constipation Cured by Dr King's New Life Pills
Sanbury resident John Supsic hails the pills as the best remedy for constipation indigestion and bile-related complaints. The ad promises prompt relief and healthier bowels at 25 cents with endorsements from W J Smith & Bro and H R Palmer & Sons.
Quinine and Iron General Tonic Promoted in Ad
An advertisement extols GROVE Chino tonic as the most effective general tonic, claiming strong bitter ingredients that do not dissolve in the mouth but dissolve in the stomach. It guarantees satisfaction and urges readers to look for the E. W. Grove signature on Brom Quin ine.
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South
E. W. Grove
Dr Porter’s Antiseptic Healing Oil Promotes Quick Relief
Thousands of families trust Dr Porter’s Antiseptic Healing Oil for wounds burns sores ulcers carbuncles sore throat and skin or scalp diseases. The ad claims continual new uses and guarantees satisfaction from a druggist with prices 25c 50c and 1.00. It also touts laxative brom quinine per box promising cure for a cold in one day.
Athens Citizen Warns Residents About Insurance Schemes
A letter from a Athens writer criticizes a Mutual Life Insurance Co agent Mr. Moore for taking notes without delivering policies. The author cites local duping by strangers and peddlers and urges residents to support Athens businesses and city prosperity.
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Moore
Mutual Life Insurance Co
New York
Athens
Susan Dorsey
Moore Insurance
Reciprocity urged to boost Athens Georgia growth
Athens citizens are urged to unite for a larger city, with Davison noting trade reciprocity as key. The appeal stresses Athens has a prime location and people must pull together to become a bustling city, while an ad for Chamberlain's Tablets claims a dramatic stomach cure from Jacob Hindelang of Chelsea, Michigan.
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Athens
Georgia
Atlanta
Blue Ridge Mountains
Athinni
Atlanta Blind Tigers
Alex. H. Davison
Jacob Hindelang
Chelsea
Mich
Norwegian Independence Day Celebrated in Northwest
In St Paul Minnesota on May 20 the Norweg ians, a sizable Northwest population element, held Independence Day festivities across cities and towns. The observances mark May 17, 1914 when Norway sought independence from Sweden after a peaceful union dissolution. Plans point to centennial celebrations next year.
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St. Paul Minn
Northwest
Norway
Isvold
Sweden
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Linton Spring Water CO
Linton Spring Water
Orr’s School
S. P. Orr
Georgia National Bank
John J. Wilkins
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P. Brooks
Cashier Estone
Eppe
Thos. P. Vincent
J. C. Chandler
Athens Engineering CO
Clayton Street
Georgia Railroad
Augusta
Colonial Theatre
John Lawrence
East Lynn
Chichester
Chichesters
Gia
Roy Albert Newman
James Henry Preas, Jr
Tennessee
Dempsey Jones Ray, Jr
Marion McKenzie Reid
Gordon Roysee Smith
Alabama
Walter Stevens Stapler
Hugh Yancey Stribling
William Edwin Turner
Harry Edward Carraway
Jasper Newton Smith, Jr
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Porter
R. R
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Arthur Flatau
Barber St
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the Shop of Quality
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