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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1929
Page
2
A discussion notes that federal prison figures show narcotics cases surpass prohibition violations as a threat to federal authority. It argues narcotics and liquor laws both encroach on personal liberty, with similar aims and enforcement difficulties. The piece questions why narcotic laws face less agitation as personal liberty invasions.
Edward N Hurley former Shipping Board chair questions whether private enterprise could have saved 600 million dollars in war shipping. He cites top industrial leaders called into government service and warns that treating government work as common prey risks undermining patriotism and loyalty among workers.
Paris debates about the virtus and faults of modern women as l'Oeuvre readers clash. A bus conductor adds a pragmatic view arguing husbands and wives should follow separate home duties as men do on buses, claiming order and timeliness depend on each sticking to their jobs.
A fragmented reminiscence on Napoleon Bonaparte, his wives, and a dramatic return from exile. The writer muses on Napoleonic legend, his riverine battles, and the contrast with banal advice givers, linking history to personal fatigue and irony.
A speaker expresses pride in performing strenuous behind the scenes tasks on a bus. The speaker notes mutual aid with colleagues, while his wife embraces a noble task ahead. He commits to helping by collecting tickets and keeping the bus operational.
The Roanoke Times notes that British French and Belgian occupation forces in the Rhineland will withdraw as soon as next month. The move is hailed as a major step toward ending the postwar occupation and advancing peace efforts.
A nostalgic postcard hype extols Myrtle Beach as the gem of Horray’s Strand praising sunny days cool nights and ocean air. It invites readers to visit Harry’s coast and enjoy America’s finest strand with a climate so grand and a trip that brings visitors back.
Washington notes a presidential retreat in Virginia inviting department heads for conferences. Some readers would pay to join, while others see value in weekly gatherings. The piece also covers prohibition enforcement, aviation milestones, and a delayed Senate recess linked to tariff reform.
Williston Way editorial urges strong protection for police when lives are at risk but cautions against excessive force. It cites dispatches of a county chain gang escapee serving thirty days who was shot while retreating, arguing better that thirty day prisoners escape than be shot in the back with buckshot.
A minister laments a boy’s swearing as wrong and chilling. The boy retorts that his father’s hammer injury yesterday would have frozen him to death. The exchange highlights neighborhood humor and generational differences in language.
Historical discussion questions the meaning of a reported $12.83 weekly average for Southern cotton mill workers. It notes 750 employees at a South Carolina mill with $7,500 weekly payroll, most workers averaging $10, while 460 are full time earning higher, and 300 part time. The text argues averages can mislead without context and mentions the need for trustworthy figures and respect for courts.
A fragmentary passage discusses monarchs and the misuse of power, warning that vengeance harms sacred ideas. A humorous aside notes Miss Bright and a dumbbell comment about color, followed by Uncle’s quip. The excerpt ends with a witty line about an air derby and a bunioned derby.
To the patrons of Aiken Institute the notice states that school walls open on September 9 and that a complete stock of books is available. The school will supply to patrons who desire to obtain books in advance.
Saturday, August 31st limited to reach original starting point by midnight September 5th. Following round trip fares from principal points Batesburg Columbia Aiken. Spend Labor Day in the National Capital. For further information and reservations see Ticket Agents.
Want ads offer to borrow 4000 to 34000 on improved Aiken real estate worth many times this amount at 7 percent for two or three years. First mortgage. Prefer private party. Proposals will bear closest investigation. Address XYZ care Aiken Standard itp. Lost on Aiken streets a gold medal inscribed O HW S 1 Gasy Barnhardt. Reward proceeds to A Barnhardt coach Timmerman trip
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