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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1926
Page
3
A analysis of South Carolina school districts bonds shows high debt levels in the past decade with totals rising in 1924 25. Interest costs soared from 1920 to 1925 while sinking funds fall short in some districts. Questions arise about rapid building expansion and long term ability to repay.
The 1924 report from the State Tax Commission shows bonded school debt as a share of total school property. Geown leads at 67.1 percent, Fairfield 66.4, Cherokee 63.9, Edgefield 58.4, with Sumter lowest due to municipal bonds. Twenty-two counties exceed the state average of 35.5 percent. calls for a comprehensive survey of educational finance and planning.
J. D. Woodward Jr treasurer of Aiken County Angus Collins et al defendants. Court order dated March 3 1926 directs public sale on April 5 1926 of 200 acres in Aiken County bounded by Hitchcock Holley Collins and Reuben Craig. Successful bidder must deposit $250.00 as evidence.
D. H. Burnette as Administrator of the Estate of Dan N. Burnette, deceased, dated March 13 1926, will offer during legal hours for public sale in Aiken South Carolina on a scheduled sales day Monday.
J. M. Hamilton Otis L. Stiefel and others receive an order of court dated April 5 1926 affecting described real estate in the City of Aiken, County of Aiken, outlining land bounded and located as stated in the filing.
The Public Health Nurse assessed Belvedere Kathwood and Mt. Calvery schools last week and Kathwood stood out with the best physical record fewer defects and fewer malnourished children. The report praises student cooperation and the playful yet instructive teaching approach fostering interest and lasting learning.
State of South Carolina description maps a parcel bounded by East by lot lines measured 90 to 100 feet, south by Hayne Avenue, west by Fauberg Street, part of Otis L. Stiefel's former lot deeded via Bernice W. Clowe. First mortgage for 3000 dollars to Aiken Building and Loan. A bid bond of 200 dollars required as good faith.
Public sale by Edward S. Croft master for Aiken County on Monday April 5 1926 at the courthouse in Aiken South Carolina at legal hours. The property lies in Eureka Town fronting 60 feet on the Aiken Edgefield road and 200 feet deep bounded by Still Avenue and lands of Mrs E L Seigler formerly conveyed to A J Jackson and D O Jackson in 1919. A deed and stamps fee apply.
A man asks for health guidance after a doctor recommends Europe for treatment. The response advocates seeking another medical opinion. The exchange highlights skepticism toward medical advice and the search for alternative care options.
Dallas report says cotton-minded farmers risk undermining acreage reduction efforts. Col. Clarence Ousley warns that some will push for larger cotton areas, comparing such moves to Soviet Russia. The Southwide movement cites a world carryover of 10,364,000 bales and urges restraint to avoid soil bankruptcy.
Officials of the South Carolina Cotton Growers Co operative Association based in Columbia are launching a campaign to sign farmers to a new contract effective after the 1927 crop. The current agreement runs one more year and more than 12 590 bales have already been pledged by over 500 growers. Some farmers remain dissatisfied with cooperative terms and may refuse to sign in the future.
General Dan Moody announces his candidacy for Governor of Texas and attacks Governor Miriam A Ferguson and her husband the former governor Jim, blaming them for current Texas ills as the campaign promises to be heated.
The article notes a large share of the state senate being under fifty, listing Greneker of Edgefield Searson of Allendale Stewart of Lancaster Hamilton of Chester McDonald of Fairfield Fant of Anderson and Pearce of Richland among the vigorous young members. It emphasizes that the senate comprises many of the state’s best brains.
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