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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1925
Page
7
In Aiken County South Carolina the Court of Common Pleas handles a case titled Williamson versus unknown as the plaintiff seeks action under maslierz sale procedures. Details remain sparse with the docket listing only the parties and court.
Stockholders of the Aiken Agricultural Club in Aiken South Carolina are called to a meeting on Wednesday September 2 1925 at 1 p m at the Chub House. The agenda includes voting on a note of 1066 10 to fund additions to the eventryood Club House secured by mortgage on the club real estate and dealing with related business. Done by order of the Board July 29 1925 by President A W Reynolds.
A reader letter alleges federal officers shoot suspected bootleggers and abuse power in enforcing prohibition. It claims multiple killings and local citizens fear harassment while one officer targets a personal rival, arguing enforcement tactics undermine the law and erode trust.
Master Edward S. Croft announces sale of the 173 acre G B Cushman tract in Aiken County South Carolina by public outcry at the courthouse on September 7 1925. Cash price and revenue stamps due for deed. $500 bid bond required.
South Carolina prohibition chief Lloyd H. Grandy near retirement issues warrants for over 160 suspected violators. Critics say raids target minor quantities and court systems prefer cases against makers and sellers, risking many duds.
Final return to Judge for Aiken County at hire court house in Aiken on 1 August 1925 at 11 o clock for the Estate of Margaret deceased and final discharge. ELLIOTT RRIS, Administrator.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions price references and coats but lacks coherent details or context to identify people places or dates. The text appears to be a misread passage about clothing pricing and items.
The piece argues that national prohibition cannot work while control rests with enemies of the law. It notes some officers oppose enforcement or doubt feasibility and suggests placing enforcement in the hands of prohibition supporters.
A satirical note questions the impact of a 46 million acreag e report on cotton prices if not for the boll weevil. It ponders a potential 40 million bale surplus and cotton at about 5 cents per pound, jesting that providence favors they who should face the pests.
James Brown, an Indian former Carlisle football player, works on a Kansas City highway as the world’s champion bricklayer. He lays about 36 000 bricks daily, needing five assistants to supply bricks and two more to keep the face of the road even. He earns 2 an hour, 16 a day.
Florida Gov John W Martin approved a law raising speed caps for lighter vehicles to 45 mph in country districts 25 mph through homes 15 mph in business zones and lower rates for heavier vehicles Uniformed traffic officers will enforce rules aiming to cut roadside harassment of out of state motorists and speed limits are expected to attract tourists and spur similar actions nationwide
A South Carolina banker visiting Jacksonville argues Florida’s surplus capital should be reinvested locally to boost industrial growth. He notes Florida tax laws removing income and inheritance taxes attract investment, potentially turning Jacksonville into a regional financial hub and aiding broader Southern development.
A Ninety Six man living in Philadelphia writes home seeking “good old South Carolina rations” of fatback and hominy. A cashier’s check for 3.90 accompanies the order, showing longing for familiar country fare despite urban opportunities and distant life.
State Superintendent Hope says eight school consolidations occurred this year as part of an educational awakening. He notes South Carolina leads the South in progress since its 6 0 1 law, asserting the state’s advance surpasses other southern states.
A mountain 8 000 feet high rises above surrounding terrain described in the fragment. The text mentions the peak but provides no further context or events.
Former U S Senator Nat B Dial visited Georgia on personal business and shared views on Florida. He called Florida a pretty wild state with daily activity and a strong, often cutthroat, business climate. Dial praised the Piedmont area for prosperity and opportunities, noting keen competition and high failure rates.
William D Sullivan recalls Dr Mary Walker a Civil War physician captured near Chattanooga and sent to Richmond He notes her male attire a beaver hat and a black cutaway coat with trousers and derby She later lived in Washington DC and remained a familiar Capitol figure for years
Florence News-Review discusses inheritance tax repeal in Florida and Georgia and predicts South Carolina must fall in, as capital moved into Florida with millions of dollars. The piece argues Georgia acted early to attract capital and warns South Carolina to follow suit to avoid losing revenue.
A reader supplied list of crossword clues and entries labeled horizontal and vertical. The items range from common words to proper nouns and abbreviations, including themes like geography numbers animals and fish, plus several fragmented clues and reference notes.
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