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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1927
Page
6
A clipped line records Walter and Duncan as president and editor with a stamp indicating second class matter and a date string referencing August 8, 1879, in a historical newspaper context.
In a charged opening to the campaign, Senator Harrison lashes Senator Smoot over surplus refunds while painting Democrats as the saviors of taxed citizens. The piece satirically contrasts a 600 million aid claimed by Harrison with Smoots 300 million and an October extra session.
The 19th family clinic of governors at Mackinac City portrays deep national divides over state and national issues. East versus West and North versus South color the proceedings, each state clinging to its pet hobby. The scene evokes Horace Greeley’s forecast of a four district nation unless Congress delivers strong service.
The column notes the pending supreme court ruling on Sunday laws in South Carolina and its impact on governor enforcement. It describes cases on Sunday golf in Aiken and gasoline sales in Charleston, the governor’s cautious stance, and the church’s hands-off position amid debates on evolution and education.
Henry H. Tryon of Aiken leads construction of a new waterway and dam at Palmetto Golf Club to enable automatic fairway sprinkling. Project expected to cost about $5,000.
There will be no church service Sunday. Sunday school starts at 9 45 a m and B Y P U at 7 15 p m. On Sunday August 21 Rev W M Whiteside superintendent of the Baptist Hospital in Columbia will preach at 11 15 a m and 8 15 p m.
Miss Myrtis Key daughter of Mr and Mrs James A Key of Talatha suffered severe cuts to face and head while Mrs Edgar Hankinson also sustained painful injuries in a head on crash that damaged both cars on the Whiskey Road Sunday night Conway Johnson in one car escaped injury.
Nearly two million pounds of fish scales were used in the past year to create mother of pearl back for toilet articles. A Cuban capitol project resumes after funding restored. A merchant uses a clock tied to a door lock and keyed access to track who opens the store and when. Several regions lack census data including Persia Afghanistan the Indo Chinese peninsulas half of Africa parts of South America and most of China. The northern wireless station at Cape Desire near Archangel aids Arctic explorers by airship or aeroplane.
Want ads describe a young white couple seeking to operate and improve a farm from an older or disabled couple, promising to support the owner, develop the property for portion of the estate, and uphold a fair agreement. Include contact at Mac 2001 Assembly St Columbia S C by August 5. Estray found horse offered for charges at Anderson Shoals July 20. Otis L Burnet Augusta Ga address listed. Also: hanging electric bowl fixture for cash and money to lend in Aiken. Herbert E Gyles Aiken S C posting.
Miss Iva Weathersbee of Island and John H. Atkins of Augusta were married Saturday afternoon at the local Methodist parsonage. Rev P L Bouk officiated in the company of relatives and friends.
Revival at Springs Methodist Church this week attracts much interest. The pastor Rev P L Bouknight is assisted by Rev A H Bouknight of Greenville who is delivering strong sermons. Services begin at 5 pm and 8 16 pm daily.
Police in Aiken stopped a car on its way to Augusta after two men robbed a Leesville filling station Monday night. A description led to arrests near Edgefield Avenue and York Street, Leesville authorities found the suspects and took them into custody. names were not released.
In the Court of Common Pleas in Aiken County South Carolina The Citizens and Southern National Bank sues as plaintiff seeking a master sale action in the state court proceedings with a public record style notice.
By order of the Court of Common Pleas a sale of real estate in North Augusta Aiken County South Carolina is set for September 5 1927. The lot 17 Block 11 on the 1891 Beeck plan fronts West Avenue 50 feet and runs 200 feet back. Cash price terms stamps and deed costs apply. bidder must deposit 200 dollars. Edward S. Croft Master for Aiken County.
After finishing his tour of the states Col. Lindbergh intends to become the first person to fly solo across the United States from coast to coast, completing a historic nationwide journey.
Notice announces a public sale of real estate in North Augusta S C to satisfy a judgment. The property sits on West Avenue and Woodlawn Avenue with a nine room house a barn stables and garage. Sale date is Monday September 5 1927 during legal hours. bidder must deposit 200.00 as good faith. Master for Aiken County S C.
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