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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1916

Page

20

Tech Wins 5 To 1 In Last Game Of Series

Tech defeats Georgia 5 to 1 in Atlanta as Jim Senter dominates on the mound. Senter allows only three hits, one earned run, and preserves a one homer by Morrison. Georgia’s Wooten is sidelined by illness, while Clem ents and Rawson earn all Southern selections.

Georgia Yellowjackets Atlanta Jim Senter Tech Senier Tut Clements Senter Fox Morrison Wooten Johnston Henderson C. Smith Gillis J. Smith Froggy Morrison Spence Holden Smith Burghard Preas Hill David Erwin J. W. Heisman Clements and Rawson Techn Ae. Tech Ab. R H. Po. Wooten Po David If . Clements Rawson Davis Westbrook

Baseball Scores From National and Regional Leagues

National results show Brooklyn defeated by Chicago 8 to 5 while New York beat St. Louis 4 to 1 and Cincinnati topped Boston 6 to 1. American league highlights include Chicago's 11 to 0 win over Philadelphia and Detroit's 1 to 2 loss to New York. Southern scores list Atlanta 5, Little Rock 3. New Orleans 6, Chattanooga 3. Mobile 6, Nashville 2. Birmingham 4 to 0 over Memphis with a second game 7 innings. South Atlantic: Columbus 4, Jacksonville 0. Albany 1, Columbia 0. Macon 7, Charleston 0. Augusta 5, Montgomery 1.

National Chicago Brooklyn St. Louis New York Cincinnati Boston Pittsburgh Philadelphia Detroit Washington Cleveland Southern Atlanta Little Rock New Orleans Chattanooga Mobile Nashville Birmingham Memphis South Atlantic Jacksonville Columbus Columbia Albany Charleston Macon Augusta Montgomery

West Broad Street Colored School to Close Notable Concert

The West Broad street colored public school led by Julia F. White plans a closing concert at the Morton theater Monday evening. Attendance has been strong since September with two weeks of strict practice. Singing is a main feature and popular prices apply for a likely capacity audience.

West Broad Street Colored Public School Julia F. White Morton Theater

Carranza Wariness Fades as US Ties Warm

Washington reports Carranza shows friendlier tone toward United States after Obregon's conference notes. A new note may outline a written border understanding from El Paso talks, signaling a potential end to the Columbus raid crisis and a formal agreement path.

Carranza Associated Press Washington State Department el Paso Obregon Columbus United States

Special sale of dresses at Epting's tomorrow

There will be a special sale of slightly soiled dresses at Epting's tomorrow. An even 97 white lawns white linen colored bastiste white linene skirts and embroidered dresses that formerly sold for 3.00 and up are offered for tomorrow only 39c each.

Epting’s

Danish West Indies Territory Overview

The Danish West Indies consist of St. Croix St. Thomas and St. John covering 138 square miles. About 28 000 inhabitants mostly of African descent work in sugar cane cotton fruit and vegetables cultivation.

Cinnamon growth on poor sandy soil yields best bark

The article states that premier cinnamon bark comes from poor white sandy soil. It explains that ample moisture at about 85 degrees with roughly one inch of rain per degree of temperature is required for peak flavor.

Its Larger Aspects in Ohio State Journal

A brief note quotes the Ohio State Journal describing a columnist who urges considering matters in their larger aspects rather than in narrow terms. The remark highlights a habit of focusing on single angles while ignoring broader context.

Ohio State Journal

Unfailing Remedy Joke Punchline in Hat Advice

An anxious father asks what ails his daughter. The doctor attributes lack of outdoor exercise to her poor wellbeing and prescribes toning up. The father inquires for details, and the doctor specifies a new hat as the remedy.

Worth While Quotation from J G Hrottana

Quotable line notes the idle man outside God’s plan and the ordained scheme of things. It asserts true self respect independence and dignity come from alignment with purpose rather than idleness.

J. G. Hrottana

Keep Kool Suits Offered at Jay H. Epting’s Store

One of the season’s notable offers features a large stock of Keep Kool suits for men and women at Jay H. Epting’s corner of Wall and Broad streets. Palm Beach suits and Panama cloth summer patterns priced tomorrow only at 5.95, with values up to 12.00, inviting customers to stock up for hot weather.

Jay H. Epting Wall and Broad Streets Palm Beach

East Athens Baptist Meeting Services Planned

The East Athens Baptist Church will hold Sunday school and morning and evening preaching led by Rev. W. H. Lord. Revival services begin the first Sunday in June with Rev. W. M. Saye and Rev. T. C. Burrell as preachers.

East Athens Baptist Church W. H. Lord W. M Saye T. C. Burrell

Visiting Preacher to Lead Young Harris Service Tonight

Late yesterday announcement said Rev J S Askew a prominent North Georgia conference member will fill the pulpit at Young Harris church this morning replacing the pastor.

J. S. Askew North Georgia Conference Young Harris Church

Mrs Pelham Spratlin Dies at 37 in Winterville

Mrs Pelham Spratlin aged 37 died at her Winterville home yesterday morning around 3 o clock. Funeral and burial are scheduled for this afternoon at 4 o'clock in Winterville. She is survived by her husband five children and many friends.

Golf Playing Brought Fortune in 1681 Scotland

The duke of York lived in Edinburgh when a shoemaker named Patersone proved the best golfer in Scotland. They formed a foursome and won a large stake, which Patersone used to build a house. The duke placed a Patersone crest stone with the motto Far and Sure.

Duke of York Edinburgh Patersone Scotland James II

Ventilation Measures in Engine Rooms and Coal Bunkers

Large electric fans ventilate engine rooms and coal bunkers to avoid explosive gas buildup. A supply and an exhaust pipe create a continuous air current, reducing danger to crew and ship from gas emitted by coal.

Man and woman spar over a double entendre

A gentleman narrator tells a risqué anecdote to a lady who does not smile. He quips that women lack humor, while she calmly answers that she may have understood but doubts the point. The exchange ends with a tense, censorious restraint.

Silk in History Across Civilizations A Brief Sketch

The earliest silk credit goes to Si Ling wife of China’s Huang Ti around 2600 B C. Aristotle the Greek mentions silk in 384 to 322 B C. Silk cultivation reached Europe by A D 530 with monks importing the first eggs from India.

Si-Ling Huang-Ti China Aristotle Europe India

Spreading the Gospel Across Africa Through New Translations

The New Testament has been translated into 148 languages and dialects across Africa. The two newest additions are Dabida a language of British East Africa and Limba spoken by a Sierra Leone hinterland tribe.

Africa British East Africa Sierra Leone

Rigid Town Code Echoes From Topeka Capital

The Topeka Capital notes a strong local code of conduct in a small town, implying social discipline surpasses even formal penal institutions in effect and expectation.

Topeka

Lawrenceville High School commencement praised by president Pound

State Normal School notes list President Jere M. Pound delivering the commencement address at Lawrenceville High School Friday night. The YWCA announces an upcoming service led by the girls with music and a fine piano recital by Mrs Agnes Weberhardt featuring Misses Mamie Hall and Gladys Colleen on May 22 in the State Normal School Auditorium.

Jere M. Pound Lawrenceville High School Agnes Wberhardt Mamie Hall Gladys Collen State Normal School

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Tech Won Kool Krothing Eureka E.h.dorsey Venustiano Carranza Ewing THE East Athens Baptist Meeting Young Harris Man Thomas Hughes Julia Claussen Columbia Records Toomer Music House Clayton St Billie Burke J. R. Davis Savannah, Ga Eva Davis Mendelssohn Miss Hall Sinding—Hobgoblin Technikowsky Ned Migs Colle Hall Cotle
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