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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1922
Page
6
The figure shows over 700,000 buildings in the United States now outfitted with radio receiving outfits. Separately, historians note the first wire suspension bridge was built in Philadelphia in 1816 marking an early milestone in engineering.
Georgia stages a recovery from a losing streak as they play Maryland in Washington D C. Little Sale Georgia’s rookie pitcher is slated to start in the second game of a two day set. Fans anticipate stronger hitting from Rawson and smarter defense from Frost as the Bulldogs travel to Macon Sunday night then to engage Yale in the next stop.
W H Faust discusses a major conference in Athens urging stronger Baptist leadership and cooperation with other denominations to guide young people. He cites state institutions willing to collaborate, calls for well equipped leaders for schools, and warns of neglect by Baptists. He notes women hold twenty six positions on New Mexico state boards and warns irrigation overreach threatens crops.
Notice from Athens Board of Health directs replacement of old toilets not on sewage lines with board adopted models. Ordinance issued April 4 192 A. Violators face docketed cases in recorder's court. Lumber Co. Carter Moss sells vent pipes at 3.75 dollars. By June 1 1922, sewage connections required for all properties serving that system. Signed MES. FL Gann, Secretary.
Athens High dropped a 9 1 decision to Madison High in a listless contest marked by numerous Athens infield errors and weak hitting. Davis delivered Madison’s key double as Mapp and Turnell pitched well despite little run support, with two regulars out and catcher Flanigan sick. A return game in Madison is planned with a full Athens lineup.
In College Park Maryland, Georgia defeated Maryland 3 to 2 in the first of two baseball games. Rawson belted a two on homer in the eighth after Chichester held the line earlier. Hutcheson Allen Paganucci and Semler scored for Georgia while Paganucci reached twice for Maryland.
Yale defeated Alabama 7 to 4 in Macon while Wofford edged Oglethorpe 7 to 3 in Spartanburg and Auburn beat Georgia Tech 8 to 6 in Auburn Alabama. Mercer defeated United States Infantry 11 to 0 in Columbus.
The first installment of city taxes is due April 15 to May 1. Taxpayers who fail to pay by May 1 face a $1.50 cost assessed on all delinquent accounts. City Marshal G. Be. O’Farrell signs the notice.
Local ads list fresh produce and deli items from COSTA'S and KING HODGSON CO. including beans, peas, squash, potatoes, lettuce, onions, cabbage, strawberries, ice cream, asparagus, celery, tomatoes, citrus, and other groceries. Promotions note Easter ice cream shapes, phone orders, and Sunday delivery/ice cream specials.
In Vladivostok a new Society of Russian German trade unification is established. Its activities aim to form a large company to exploit forests and mines. British and American ventures are scarce. Government tax plans targeting the wealthy could spur demand for free cash, while local bankers anticipate foreign banks opening credit operations.
The Georgian Hotel offers a Merchant's Lunch for fifty cents featuring choice including roast shoulder of lamb and sides like sweet mixed pickles or stewed California prunes. The promotion appears for Saturday, April 15, 1922, with natural beverages.
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