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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Oct 02, 1914

Page

10

Public Defender idea gains urban support nationwide

The Public Defender office, created last spring in Los Angeles, proves indigent prisoners need better defense. Prosecutions and defense officials in many cities acknowledge the system yields fairer trials and potential cost savings, with New York and Western cities already following the trend toward appointing skilled counsel instead of inexperienced recent graduates.

B. B Los Angeles New York Office of Public Defender

Singing Event Draws Athens Crowd to Moss Auditorium

Large all day union singing planned at Moss Auditorium with county song societies and eighth district conventions invited. Expected crowd possibly four thousand. admission free. Captain D P Haselton asks families to contribute ready to eat lunches by 9:30. Prof Moore and Prof Camp to perform. night program at Tabernacle starts 8:30. Saturday includes a two and a half hour session with Rev Neighbour and Mayor Dorsey welcome address.

Moss Auditorium Eighth Congressional District Athens D. P. Haselton Haselton Moore Bethlehem Camp Tabernacle Atlanta Auditorium R. E. Neighbour Dorsey

Gag and Maggag as licensed gaggistas in theater lore

The London Express notes a playful exchange about Shakespearean gags, with Sir Herbert Tree and another famed actor described as licensed gaggers. The piece ends with a light remark on theatrical wit and mutual title of gag and maggag. The Oldest Flower claim discusses the rose as the oldest known flower, citing Egyptian depictions dating back 3000 to 3500 B.C.

Herbert Tree London Express Egypt

Georgians Praise Mayr's Wonderful Stomach Remedy

Reports from Georgia praise Mayr's Wonderful Stomach Remedy for digestive health. Letters from Atlanta residents B Dunogan and Salist Thomas claim improved strength and appetite after weeks of use. The ad warns of imitators and directs readers to H K Palmer & Lone drug store or George H Mayr for details.

Georgia Mayr B. Dunogan W. Peachtree St Atlanta Salist Thomas la France St United States Ibe H. K. Palmer & Lone Drug Store Geo. H. Mayr Mfg Whiting St Chicago

Emmett Green Musical Co. bows out of Athens

The Emmett Green Musical Comedy Company performs a final change of play at the Colonial in Athens tomorrow. The company has offered clean, popular entertainment at Colonial prices and will award a valuable prize to a lucky audience member Saturday night. A 3:30 matinee for children includes a candy bag for every child.

Emmett and Green Musical Co Emmett Green Athens

Sloan's Liniment for Lumbago Back Relief

Patent medicine advertisement promoting Sloan's Liniment as fast relief for lumbago rheumatism and sore muscles. Claims quick penetration easing back pain and loins with a 25 cent bottle and money back guarantee. Includes ailments like colds swollen joints neuralgia sciatica and rheumatism.

Sloan Adv

Weather Forecast for Atlanta and Georgia

The forecast shows fair conditions for Atlanta tonight and Friday with a cloudier Georgia south and possible showers. The Gulf storm has diminished and rain across the cotton belt is light or scattered, with high pressure in the Lake region reducing rain chances. Temperatures trend downward with light frosts in Toledo and Buffalo and not much change elsewhere.

Atlanta Georgia Gulf Cotton Belt Lake Lower Lake Region Toledo Buffalo Canada C. F. von Herrmann

Veteran seeks five dollars for patent aid in Athens Ga

A letter from veteran M P Briscoe of Co B 55th Ga asks Athens residents to lend $25 to cover a government fee due October 6 for a patent on Briscoe's Combination Planter and Distributor. He promises repayment with interest by Christmas and appeals for early help at Briscoe Gun Shop 146% Thomas St. Athens Ga. He cites Civil War service and urges prompt action to reach the patent office in time.

Briscoe Athens Briscoe Gun Shop Thomas &J M. P .Briscoe, Co. B 55Th Ga. Regiment

Cascarets Ad Highlights Quick Bowels Cleanse

A 10 cent Cascarets box promises overnight bowel cleansing and relief from biliousness and headachy discomfort. The ad targets men and women with symptoms like coated tongue, foul breath, gassiness, and upset stomach, urging regular use to achieve a clear head and cheerful mornings.

Preparatory Communion Service at First Presbyterian Church

The preparatory service for the Communion at the First Presbyterian Church is scheduled for this evening at eight. Congregation members are reminded of the sacred and important nature of this observance.

First Presbyterian Church

Danderine Promise for Lush Hair and Dandruff Cure

An advertisement touts Danderine as a hair cleanser that removes dust and oil, stops itching and hair loss, and promises new hair growth after weeks of use. It claims immediate beautifying effects and urges purchase of a 25 cent bottle from druggists or toilet counters.

Knowlton

Stop those Bronchiial Coughs With Foley's Honey and Tar

An old advertisement urges stopping winter coughs with Foley's Honey and Tar Compound. It claims the product eases coughs and colds, heals a raw inflamed throat, loosens phlegm, is mildly laxative, and suitable for children and adults. No opiates. H.R. Palmer & Sons. Ad.

Foley H.r.palmer & Sons Ady

Fleeing man bolts fence in chase by officials

In a morning pursuit, Wiley Thomas escaped through a shattered board fence after a door lock jammed and a Colt handgun was drawn. Pursuers trailed him to a city stockade area, losing ground as his pistol dropped and a jug of corn whiskey was found in a yard.

Sapp Rhouse Washington Street Seagraves Sage Yale Wiley Thomas Express Office

Dr Bell’s Pine Tar Honey Cures Lung Troubles

Hopeful reports from Gates New York note many recoveries from lung troubles due to Dr Bell’s Pine Tar Honey. A Gates resident recounts a case deemed hopeless that fully recovered. The ad touts relief for dry hacking coughs and urges readers to buy at 25 cents from their druggist.

Dr. Bell

Publish It and Tell the Truth About a Remedy

Mrs. Joseph Kallans of Peru Indiana suffered belching sour stomach and headaches. She states that Chamberlain's Tablets improved her digestion and regulated her bowels, noting she has been entirely well since using them. For sale by all dealers.

Joseph Kallans Peru Ind Chamberlain Adv

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