Our State’s Record and World Almanac Noted
The Greenwood Index-Journal highlights the World Almanac as a handy reference for national figures such as gum and cigarette spending, population data for Rock Hill Greenwood Spartanburg and Greenville, and details like governors and electoral votes. It notes South Carolina’s cabinet representation and mentions Langdon Cheves and James L. Orr as past House speakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
World Almanac
America
Rock Hill
Greenwood
Spartanburg
Greenville
John W. Davis
Greenwood Index-Journal
South Carolina
House of Representatives
View Langdon Cheves
James L
California Fig Syrup Promotes Gentle Digestive Relief
When a child is constipated bilious or fussy, a teaspoon of genuine California Fig Syrup smooths the stomach and clears bowels of poisons, bile, and waste. It contains no narcotics, has a pleasant taste, and directions are printed on the bottle for babies and children. Mothers are urged to request authentic California Fig Syrup to avoid imitations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Cotton brought tears turning point in American cotton tale
The piece recalls the 1925 cotton crash when a record nine billion pounds flooded markets, prices plunged to about twelve cents, and two million farmers faced ruin. It notes delayed relief actions, cooperative halts, and argues for reform to curb King Cotton and stabilize both growers and manufacturers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rum
Savings Bank
South Carolina Cabinet Members in 19th Century
The State lists historic SC cabinet figures including Hugh S. Legare, John C. Calhoun, Joel R. Poinsett, and Paul Hamilton with gaps at Secretary of the Interior and Postmaster General. It notes no cabinet members since 1845 and urges history teachers to identify these men for students.
Tax assessment notice for Aiken County 1928 returns period
Public notice from Aiken County South Carolina listing tax return requirements for property owners for the 1928 fiscal year. It stresses mandatory returns, penalties for noncompliance, and provides filing times January 1 to March 1 1928 with offices in Warrenville Langley and Augusta accessible by day and some night appointments. Deputy Auditor A B Gunter signs the notice dated December 1 1927.
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Aiken
General Assembly
R. S
South Carolina Tax Commission
Warrenville
Aig Eee
Langley
Augusta
Phepenvill
Court House
A. B. Gunter
Aupusta
South Carolina Envoys and Goethals Tribute Recalled
The piece recalls South Carolina born envoys to Britain and Russia, noting Pinckney as first US envoy to Britain and listing Middle ton Pickens and James L. Our old friend Lina. It lauds General Goethals of Panama Canal fame, praising his engineering triumph and leadership during the canal project. It also critiques jury systems and cites public utility investments and federal oversight debates led by Senator Walsh.
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United States
Great Britain
Thomas Pinckney
South Carolina
Germany
Austria- Hungary
Spain
Russia
Henry Middleton
Francis W. Pickens
James L. Orr
Lina
North Carolina
South Carolin Hin
The
Atlanta Journal
Goethals
Tellewane
George Washington Goethals
Namie
Panama Canal
France
Panama
IGR
Willem
Garga de Les
Orgas
Cen
Goethais
Mot Hye
Metic Senate
Walsh
Montana
Interstate Commercce Commission
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bank of the
Manhattan
New York
East Hayne Avenue
L. L. Toney
Aiken, S. C
Augusta, Georgia
Ford Motor Cars
Farmers & Merchants Bank
Realtors
Laird’s, Incorporated
Geo. A. Durban, Pres’t
Aiken, South Carolina
Insurance
Supreme Court
Ohio
Wall Street
Roanoke
L. J. Shaul & CO
Jewelers
Broad Street
William Schweigert & Co. Jewelers
Augusta, GA
Tiffany
William Schweigert & CO
Flet
Cher
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