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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1928
Page
3
Fragmentary OCR mentions Butler and Hare in connection with a four to one ratio party. No dates or locations readable. The item reads like a political note or campaign reference with little context or outcome.
A district magistrate announces candidacy and asks voters to consider their record and platform under Democratic primary rules, inviting community backing and participation in the upcoming election.
A candidate announces for the state office of Senator from Aiken County pledging to abide the primary results and to support the nominees.
Multiple declarations announce candidacies for the House of Representatives from Aiken County under Democratic primary rules. Names include W. D. Duncan Langley B. R. Gantt Monetta B. R. Keenan and B Williams. Each pledges to abide the primary result and support the nominees.
Several declarations announce runs for Sheriff of Aiken County under Democratic rules. Nollie Robinson, J P Howard, D W Gaston Sr, and G T Buford pledge to accept primary results and support party nominees, seeking citizen support.
A list of campaign notices includes E. Seago announcing candidacy for Superintendent of Education in Aiken County under Democratic Primary rules, Seigler announcing re election for County Superintendent under South Carolina Democratic party, and Rosa E. Kz soliciting support. Strong entities include Aiken County, E Seago, C E Seigler, Rosa.
The piece reports Soviet offers of land and tax relief to aid Jewish families in resettlement, with free timber land, large land grants, and transportation perks. It notes American funding links via Julius Rosenwald and a massive 1928 US road program totaling about 1.4 billion dollars across 29,688 miles, highlighting cross nations' roles in downtrodden groups and infrastructure drives.
Two candidates, Thos T Cushman and W P Dunbar, announce re election and candidacy for Clerk of Court of Aiken County. They pledge to accept primary results and support nominees. District office stakes noted in a brief political notice.
A notice proclaims James H. Day as a candidate for probate judge in Aiken County. The pledge commits to uphold primary results and support party nominees, with the signer Cc. P. Johnson endorsing the Democratic process and urging citizen backing.
The coroner’s office in Aiken County records a pledge to accept the outcome of the primary and to support the nominees. The wording emphasizes commitment to lawful process and party unity in the election.
P KLINKE STAUBES declares candidacy for Magistrate from District 1. He pledges to abide the primary result and to support the nominees thereafter.
Directors of Edisto Public Service and South Carolina Power Company unite to form the South Carolina Power Company with Mr. Easterling as director and active vice president. Easterling will lead promotion work, reflecting his long service and leadership in Edisto Savannah Rivers counties. The move, tied to Georgia Power and Broad River connections, aims to expand hydroelectric power for towns including Williston Elko Blackville Windsor Denmark Olaf Fairfax Estill Allendale Hampton and Bamberg.
Bare legged women grow in number as fashion shifts toward stockings free style. Uiris claim comfort and economy from going bare legged, noting two dollars weekly saved on hose. Young women endorse shorter skirts and see bare legs as more becoming. Some resist on streets but go barefoot at home for savings and comfort.
A survey shows more than 26 thousand millions of dollars are invested in public utilities, excluding railroads, with electric light and power leading at about 12.5 billion. Electric railways total around 6 billion, telephone and telegraphs over 3.8 billion, and water facilities about 3.5 billion. Revenue rose yearly since 1882. 1902 gross earnings were 85.7 million. In twenty years earnings soared to 1.783 billion. next five years likely rise 50 percent. Mergers and consolidations have doubled or quadrupled capital stock and bonds. the public faces higher rates to cover interest and dividends.
A study shows 593 large U S corporations posting an 8 percent profit drop for last year while total property rose by 1.349 billion and bonds and stocks increased by 1.436 billion from 1926 to 1927. Analysts warn reduced consumer demand could hinder production and heighten interest and dividend pressures. Roger Babson had warned of falling consuming power amid over-capitalization and debt, stressing stability of prices and need for buyers to keep mills operating at capacity.
A broad trend pushes colleges to establish programs in political and financial hokum, aligning degrees with graduate demand. Institutions explore curricula in economics governance and energy studies to prepare students for evolving markets and public policy roles.
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