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Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1909

Page

3

Senate backs bigger staff for Governor as Duncan named

The senate military committee favors increasing governors staff lieutenant colonels from thirty to fifty. Governor Brown appoints George W. Duncan of Macon as lieutenant colonel on his staff. The house ways and means committee reports adversely on a bill to force insurers to file policy holder lists for surrender value taxation.

Atlanta Senate Committee On Military Julian McCurry Brown George W. Duncan Macon Ways and Means Committee House Barker Lumpkin

Boy's Life Saved By Remedy After Severe Dysentery

Four year old boy nearly died from a severe attack. Two physicians gave up. Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy cured him, and the family believes it saved his life. Instructions advise giving with castor oil per directions. Sold by local druggists H. R. Palmer & Sons and others.

Chamberlain William H. Stroling Carbon Hill Ala H. R. Palmer & Sons Orr Drug Co Warren J. Smith & Bro BE. C. McEvoy L. P. Canning

Court of Appeals rules jury must stay together until verdict

The Georgia Court of Appeals reverses a Milton case ruling, holding a jury must not disperse while a verdict is pending unless the defendant agrees. The decision emphasizes the defendant’s right to be present and that release from custody requires a verdict in open court. It cites a related prohibition case and warns against freeing criminals on technicalities. The piece also notes broader commentary on upcoming fall business and cotton prices.

Atlanta State Court of Appeals Ad Hopkins Milton Superior Court N. A. Morris Court of Appeals Morris Mortig Hopkins

Great Wash Suit Values at Bargain Prices

Advertises bar gain prices on wash suits and belts in white blue pink and tan made of Linonette with $4.50 value now $1.98 plus 25 cent wash belts and 26 cent weekly sale on higher price belts. Also markets Swiss curtains matted rugs and Jap matting with numerous sale prices and large assortments in house furnishing.

Three Towel Bargains for This Week

A newspaper brief lists towel bargains for the week. It advertises 100 dozen 12x26 towels at 4 cents each or 45 cents per dozen, 200 dozen Huck Towels at 12 12 cents, 100 dozen Turkish Towels 10 cents or 1 per dozen, and a regular 15 cent towel with extra finish and heavy weight.

White Lawn Special Sale Prices Noted

White Lawn 40 inch fabric offered at 15c and 10c per yard in varying lots. Listings show 40 inch wide Persian lawn selling at 20c, then 15c, with a special sale price of 10c per yard and a stated value of 15c per yard.

Himalaya Silk Suiting 29 Cent Sale Ad

A vintage advertisement promises Himalaya Silk Suiting at 29 cents per yard to close out all remaining stock. The copy notes all shades are included in the sale.

Summer Rugs in Japanese Stencil Pattern at Half Price

Display of close woven cotton rugs in rich soft colors offered at half price while supplies last. Headquarters for Shades. accepts small orders and house contracts. Custom shades in any size with prompt delivery. prices vary by size and customers should provide or have us measure dimensions.

Suit Cases on Sale Across Multiple Price Points

Listings show suit cases offered at various prices from 15.00 down to 4.95 with late discounts. A single item is noted as sold for 6.50, while Monday price cuts drop to 4.95.

Special Fabric Prices Highlight Week Long Sale

Heavy weight fabrics offered at 2u cents per case. Special all this week at 16 cents. One thousand yards of fine pillow casing selling for 18 cents, now on sale this week at 10 cents per yard.

Damask Table Linen Signed Short Lengths for Sale

Short lengths of table damask offered in 2 yard 21-2 yard and 3 yard cuts. Prices range from 1 to 2 units per length. Local shop advertises adjustable sizing for home dining sets.

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