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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1921
Page
7
A brief listing of items including Yes Squash ornfleing, Yellow Squash Butter penne, Fresh Corn Fresh Okra, Fresh Cucumbers, Arnold Abney & Co. mentions in a menu or product note. The fragment references produce and a vendor, suggesting a local grocery or recipe context.
A bundled OCR fragment includes advertising guidance and market quotes. It mentions classified ad rules, local rates, and a sample spot cotton market report with prices for Athens and other cities, plus Cities Service securities and currency/stock quotes. Also references farmers, scientists, and social comment in a satirical tone.
The readable fragment mentions Liberty Bonds in New York and bond terms. It lists various codes such as 99 1-4 and 47 3.8, references to First 4s and Second 4s, and phrases like bank acceptances and bid call money. The text appears as a chaotic financial notation from a period column.
The second Y series yields an all Y lineup with Pittard as catcher Erwin and Link as pitchers Hollingsworth at first Price at second Bob McWhorter at short Neibling at third Ginn Moss Howard McWhorter as fielders and Booze and Bed Y as utility. Erwin leads in early hits and is praised for speed, with McWhorter valued for versatility while Chandler Wingfield and Price show strong hitting but shifting roles.
London reports the supreme council of the League of Nations will convene in Paris on August 4 in official notice. The session is expected to be brief and focus on the Silesian issue with Secretary of State Wh Vig possibly attending in an official capacity.
The article lists players considered for the Y team with mixed positions and praise. Notables include Morton Hodgson at first or utility, Howard McWhorter praised for hitting and fielding, and Bob McWhorter at shortstop. It calls out captains' attendance, and concludes with a proposed lineup featuring Hodgson, McWhorter, Davis, and others in infield and outfield roles.
Prohibition Commissioner Jaynes warns that transporting liquor by truck is a growing law enforcement crisis. He cites wide reach across towns and states and calls for tighter alert measures to halt these liquor fleets.
A promotional piece extols Banner-Herald Want Ads as a reliable starter for goals. It asserts ads continuously work, reaching Athens residents by phone or mail, and stresses consistent effort over flashy speed as the ideal approach.
Federal Power Commission granted preliminary permits for five power projects in Alabama. Three on Perdfe River one on Styx and Blackwater rivers. Power aimed to be sold to Pensacola and Mobile citizens. John P. Guitey returned home to Lawrenceville after visiting daughter Mrs Hagood.
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