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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1927
Page
8
Malcolm McWillay argues that dailies and weeklies serve distinct roles for readers. He asserts city papers cover global news while local papers provide detailed locality coverage within their circulation area.
Mrs Aliie B Woodward applies for appointment as Administratrix of Willis D Woodward deceased. All heirs creditors and interested persons must show cause at the Court House Aiken SC on August 8 1927 at 11 am why she should not be appointed. George R Webb Probate Judge Aiken County South Carolina.
Professor Willey cites The Country Newspaper from UNC Press to argue weekly papers thrive in small cities within strong daily paper markets. He notes country editors become community figures reflecting local life alongside teachers and professionals, contributing to social development in towns like Charles City Iowa.
The piece assigns joint responsibility for vile stage displays to producers and actors who participate in lascivious drama. It also blames writers, evasive public officials, and paying audiences for supporting lewd entertainment.
An insurance authority attributes most U.S. car thefts to "young lovers" unable to buy cars for rides. The claim links romance driving theft, suggesting affordability as the motive behind the crime trend.
The Empress of Australia, famed as the hero ship of the Yokohama earthquake rescue, has been transferred to Atlantic service. Captain R. G. Latta now commands the re-engined liner, which will sail from Quebec to Cherbourg and Hamburg, with a 133 day world cruise planned from New York. The voyage coincides with prominent officials choosing the ship for a royal and political outing.
A coalition of 36 Midwest farm groups presents statistics to President Coolidge showing Western farmers lose about 79 cents of every dollar earned. They cite costs per product and insist a 5,7 percent return on real estate and personal property plus a $1800 annual farm operator salary are fair. The group warns unity is needed as regional divisions hinder agreement.
An opinion piece argues women show intelligence in self defense and domestic governance. It suggests men tolerate female rule due to centuries of tyranny and praises women's insistence on managing home affairs and challenging male supremacy.
The Santa Barbara Daily News notes that Nevada has advantages, but suggests the state where one can shake a woman most easily is the realm of bachelorhood.
The Department of Justice plans to collect fines penalties and taxes from convicted bootleggers totaling about 1500 dollars plus taxes based on illicit goods sold or confiscated. The crackdown makes bootlegging riskier as many suppliers are now aliens, and patrons may view bootleggers as highwaymen or thieves. The piece argues medicinal liquor supplies will satisfy demand and push bootleggers out of business.
The late Romanian king Ferdinand, nephew of King Carlos, dies during World War I era. The Hohenzollern branch links to German royalty. Ferdinand’s accession aligns Romania with the war effort, as Carol the elder son faces scandal and is barred. The next heir is Carol’s infant son crowned king.
To compete with Ford and General Motors, a new group of manufacturers including Gardner, Jordan, Peerless, Pierce Arrow, Auburn and Brockway Truck is being planned. The old law of competition fails to meet the needs of the growing automobile business drifting toward a contest between giants.
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