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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1928
Page
6
Readable fragments describe a May 16 event at Agesur in Aiken involving an eight year old under an act dated March 3 1879. The text is incomplete but indicates some legal or civic action.
The piece recalls Abraham Lincoln born February 12 1809 and honors his legacy with speeches and commemorations. It notes his enduring impact on American life and the nation’s resolve to uphold a government of the people by the people for the people.
The article recounts St Valentine’s origins linking to Rome’s Lupercalia and Lupercus, noting Gelasius shifted the festival to Purification, the February 14 date for lovers, and the enduring custom of Valentine messages as a test against exaltation and sordidness. It highlights birds signaling coupling and the lasting influence of Valentine’s work.
Samuel Untermeyer addressed Brooklyn Law School condemning the legal field for clinging to precedent, neglecting public service, and turning advocacy into a money making trade. He warned that a two tier system for the rich and friendless threats the law and government.
Marion Wikle of Alderson started as assistant superintendent at Anderson Cotton Mills this year after leaving Graniteville Lab duties. Theodosia Sproles visited Greenwood home. D Craig Russell hosted Graniteville friends in Warrenville for A C Hall. Carrie Quinby recovers from a sprained ankle. S A Morrall hosted a Valentine party for about twenty children. George R Leitner returns from a New York business trip.
A well dressed stranger, claiming no job, admires a giant steam locomotive in a private railroad yard. He is challenged by an engineer and identified later as a renowned Metropolitan Opera artist. The note mentions the 1928 government pension total and a motorist safety admonition from Chattanooga News.
The London Review of Reviews editor urges a pledge from the United States to restrain itself to prevent aggressors from uniting to coerce others. Critics debate who qualifies as aggressor and who decides, with Britain favoring restraints and the U.S. asserting sovereign action and rejection of a League or similar pacts.
Chester County sent the first cooperative shipment of live poultry last Friday. A total of 2,586 pounds sold for $471.86 at an average of about 18 cents per pound, with prices trending upward. The spring broiler market will open soon and higher returns are expected in April and May.
Chrysler reports higher public interest after price cuts effective January 10 for the 52 and Great 62 lines. Savings range 50 to 100 dollars with factory prices listed for coupe roadster sedans and business coupe. Cities across the U S show increased showroom attendance and orders, boosting 1928 sales standing in the National Automobile Chamber of Commerce rankings.
Mrs Julia Rebeccs Poliakoff 57 died suddenly in Aiken after a long residency from Poland. She is survived by her husband two sons Benet and L G, four daughters Sadie Gussie Belle and Mrs Shapiro, three sisters and two brothers. Rabbi Funk conducted funeral services at Hebrew Cemetery Monday afternoon.
David Hughes of Warrenville died at Aiken hospital after a brief illness on Tuesday. He was 27. Survived by parents E. D. and Mrs. Hughes, Warrenville. brother Joe Hughes. sisters Mrs. Hewitt of Augusta and Mrs. Boyd and Miss Hughes of Warrenville. Funeral at Warrenville Methodist Church with Rev. A. B. Ferguson Jr. officiating. burial in Warrenville cemetery.
Blind salesmen Paunee Bill and Necktie Tyler built a mail order empire delivering about 60 000 letters daily. Financed by J K Karchner they bought neckties at 1 10 per dozen and sold at 1 25 for four. They faced $286 000 in creditor claims as many recipients did not remit or return ties.
The Daughters of the American Revolution extend sympathy to her husband children and parents. They note her loyalty as a worker and mark three resolutions: submission to God, loss of a devoted member, and distribution of these minutes to family and the paper. Signatures include Mrs P J McLean Mrs D W Gaston Jr and Mrs Nelson Johnson.
A French government official has perfected a gasoline that will not ignite when a lit match touches it and stays liquid on contact with hot metal. In use it remains as efficient as ordinary gasoline. The patents are owned by the French Admiralty.
Mrs Sinah Durham of Graniteville died at her home last Friday at seventy three. She is survived by two sisters Mrs John T Gulledge and Mrs A F Glover. The funeral was held at the home Saturday afternoon with Rev C E Tebow officiating. Interment followed in Graniteville cemetery.
Fannie Bell Hartley infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M J Hartley of Salley died Friday night at Baptist Hospital in Columbia after a brief illness. Funeral services were held Sunday morning at the First Baptist Church in Salley with Rev. E C Anderson officiating, and interment followed in the family burying ground.
The Buick agency will occupy a new two story building at the corner of Haynes Avenue and Short Street on Dr Hastings Wyman Jr’s lot. Hallman Johnson Motor Company and Aiken Buick Dealers will operate there with contractors Stokes and Bucchetti and architect J H Johnson.
The Musketeers presented at the Aiken Institute Auditorium to a small, appreciative audience. The three-man company performed seventeenth century Musketeer songs, Scottish tunes, and witty dialogues in old uniforms and kilts. The entertainment was well worth the admission.
Roland Murray returns to Aiken from Hartsville where he was a partner in Murray Shuler Chevrolet. He has opened the Whippet Overland agency and a large shipment of cars is expected to arrive soon.
A representative of the South Carolina Tax Commission will be at the office of Thomas T. Cushman, Clerk of Court, in Aiken on February 20 21 and 22 1928 to assist county residents in preparing 1927 income tax returns.
Advertisement from Singer Sewing Machine Company in Aiken South Carolina seeks men to work as salesmen and collectors with commission and bonus. Includes pay note 1-12-6thp.
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