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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1922
Page
9
A fragmented review praises a collection of classical sacred works as fit for spring and Easter observances. It names composers such as Palestrina and Wesley, notes settings of biblical themes, and highlights arias and choruses suitable for church services and worship.
A damaged passage recalls Schumann Heink performing a tender love song with orchestral accompaniment. The review notes her expressive voice and a high violin counterpoint, praising the April Victor recording and describing the overall tone as pure and melodic.
A review of vocal and instrumental Victor Records highlights Marian Braslau performing a cradle song set to Prete words and a nocturne with Oriental overtones. It describes violin and harp textures, coloratura display, and selections from Verdi and Italian lyric singing by Ruffo, noting the April Victor release and overall concerted recording craftsmanship.
The April Victor dance catalog features five new records from major orchestras. selections include Hortense and When the Corn is Waving Annie Dear plus Regal Webster performances with Wanna and a strong Lola Lo Hawaiian fox trot. Benson Orchestra and Joseph C Smith provide waltzes Three OClock in the Morning Lola Lo and Venetian Keat Song with barcarolle hints.
Merle Alcock debuts two favorites on a new Victor Record with a pure voice and violin obbligato in My Trundle Bed on the reverse. Fanny Brice returns on Victor with I'm an Indian and Oh How I Hate That Fellow Nathan in Brooklyn Yiddish. The month features the duet The Age of Love from Blossom Time with Lucy Isabelle Marsh and Royal Cadman, plus Schubert Serenade by Lambert Murphy and Orpheus Quartet. Victor promises fresh, memorable recordings from famous artists now at local dealers.
Dr J A Bell describes a dramatic Allied breakthrough on the Hindenburg line 32 miles from Scarpe to St Guertin. British tanks overwhelmed German defenses at dawn while troops and supply trains appeared unseen, shattering German morale and triggering a swift, stunned retreat as the armored advance rolled forward.
Pattern AGHL shown in this advertisement features a popular 32 A size frock design. The dressfront and sides are paneled with sock or serge fabric, and the style appeals to mothers seeking an elegant day dress. Pattern mailed to any address with 1 cent in stamps.
British forces under Haig press the Germans from Masnieres to Marcoing in two days as tanks breach the Hindenburg line. Tanks shield infantry and artillery, saving lives and ammunition while British cavalry and Byng’s troops press forward in close combat. German officers surrender after fierce street fighting, with prisoners including a regimental commander’s fur wardrobe seized.
The passage blends musings on military plans and fame with references to cement production and Iran, plus a note on a French building project. It also mentions buffalo fat comparison to cow butter and newlyweds avoiding restaurants touting home cooking, producing a collage of unrelated topics.
Mrs L A Guimann of Union Village Vermont reports weakness and nervous breakdown eased after consuming seven bottles. The letter promotes Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a remedy for women feeling weak run down and urges others to try it at early signs of trouble.
The piece urges partial elimination of grade crossings with overpass and underpass plans, sharing costs between taxpayers and railways. It stresses that motorists should Stop Look and Listen and warns against drivers racing to crossings. It calls for immediate action and invites constructive criticism.
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