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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1929
Page
3
British unemployment fund stands at 150 million pounds while expenditures exceed the section by 1.75 million dollars weekly. Government faces dire conditions with four million idle miners and their families amid ongoing economic strain.
A colored seaman on the ill fated Vestris proved a real hero through courage at life post. His actions saved about twenty lives as the ship sank, and he guided crewmen to safety before the vessel went down.
Rufus Dawes a Chicago banker and brother of Vice President Charles G. Dawes has been selected with Owen D Young to represent America in the German Reparation Settlement. The American Tobacco Company allocates 12,300,000 dollars for advertising one cigarette brand. Daily papers receive half, billboards a quarter, with rest to magazines and store helps. LET US DO YOUR JOB PRINTING.
Cleveland catcher Luke Sewell argues 1928 pitching in the American League was stronger than since 1921. He reflects on his rise from Alabama to Cleveland, his catching role behind Steve ONeill, and study of batters and hit and run tactics. He recalls mentors and notable pitchers like Hoyt, Pennock, Bush, Bagby, Uhle, Shaute.
An extended exchange across The Charleston News & Courier and The Greenville News debates the state’s highest point. Sassafras Mountain in Pickens County is cited as highest, while Pinnacle is claimed by Greenville officials, with sources from 1927 and later editorials arguing state geography and ownership.
A 1928 forecast highlights a year of high achievement and ongoing improvement. The piece cites rising stock values, government aims to empower the governed, and advances in science and inventions while warning of agricultural value gaps and looming fiscal debates. It references aviator Nek Fantes, congressional debates on presidential residence, and international tensions involving Bolivia and Paraguay.
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