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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1926
Page
6
A collection of satirical lines and brief musings from The Aiken Standard includes jokes on extinction and horse sense, expenses, foreign entanglements, high society, gas fines, and social trends. The piece riffs on cigarettes, international talk, deciphering interpreters, and a humorous quip about a youth movement.
The article argues Calvin Coolidge’s father molded his son toward character and frugality. It suggests the father’s aim was manhood rather than political power and that becoming president was not the expected outcome.
The passage reflects on the vast changes in medicine hygiene and thought over a thousand years from 926 to the present. It contrasts primitive conceptions of disease with modern science while warning against complacency and urging openness to future progress across church family state science art religion language laws and money.
The piece notes Easter dates in the 19th and 20th centuries and asks if counting dates aids spiritual values. It urges focusing on consecration over trivial observances, embracing the new life brought by Christ, and viewing Easter as a companion to Christmas encouraging Christian ideals.
F K Staubes announces his bid for Alderman of the City of Aiken subject to Municipal Primary rules. He pledges to abide the result and support the nominees.
A note expressing sincere appreciation for votes in the first primary and asking the public to consider the author in the second primary for Alderman of the City of Aikca.
At the request of many friends I consent to run for Alderman in Aiken. I pledge to abide by the primary results and support the nominees. The note closes with a remark on fashion noting the modern woman’s pride in the latest styles.
Classified items include a sale ad for a 14 room house on a large 110 by 150 foot lot at 917 Chesterfield Street and a for rent notice for a five room bungalow with bath. Also a prospecting solicitation for Chimney Mountains North Carolina with travel paid, and a lost dog notice for a black and white spotted pointer named Spot with a liberal reward.
A government minister adopts a disguise in a nationwide inquiry to gain firsthand information on prohibition enforcement. The move signals a broad investigation into how the policy is being carried out across regions and jurisdictions.
Nollie Robinson sheriff of Aiken County announces a tax sale scheduled for April 19 1926 in front of the Aiken courthouse. The sale lists numerous properties across Aiken City and surrounding townships with outstanding 1922 1923 and 1924 tax amounts under the 1887 act. Audley H Ward will address the Ellenton Agricultural Club on cotton culture and marketing tomorrow.
In Aiken County South Carolina the sheriff will sell at public outcry on April 5 1926 the Ann Peele tract a 40 acre parcel bounded by L Toole R L Corbett Ed Axon and Mrs W M Felder cash terms purchaser pays papers and stamps in front of the Court House.
Results list from a horse show features Hunt Teams led by Aiken drag hunt first, Meadow Brook second, Green Spring Hunt third. Various classes award cups to top horses with owners including Edwin Warfield, William Wallace Lanahan, Thomas Hitchcock Sr., and Mrs. J. Frederick Byers among others. Cavalier takes best hunter while Stalwart places second in climax.
A men’s organization at St John Methodist Church was formed at a Hotel Aiken banquet with toastmaster A H Ward. Rev P L Bouknight and J C Patterson spoke as did N G Davis and R B Permenter. Officers named N G Davis president A H Ward vice president J E Greer secretary and R B Permenter treasurer.
Dr W A Whitlock Jr son of Dr W A Whitlock of Kitchings Mill has opened a medical office over Mc Crorys store in Aiken after two years as interne at Cleveland City Hospital. A SC Medical College graduate he assisted his father in Kitchings Mill for the past year and is welcomed to Aiken.
A brief social note observes that while some individuals overdo tasks, most people only half commit. It highlights varying effort levels and hints at productivity patterns without citing any specific events or persons.
F. H. Seeley of Chicago and Philadelphia, renowned for his truss work, will be at the Richmond Hotel this weekend April 16 and 17. He promotes the Spermatic Shield as a non surgical rupture remedy with rapid results and warns against elastic or web trusses. Seeley offers demonstrations without charge and cites government documents for verification.
The wage and tax bill of Trais company for the year 1925 totaled 12 469 603 dollars. This figure reflects the total compensation and tax obligations recorded for the year.
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