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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1925
Page
4
The notice lists display advertising at 25 cents per word for want ads, 10 cents per Reading Notices, and legal advertising at 1.00 per inch for first insertion with 50 cents per inch for subsequent ones. Probate notices including citations and discharges priced at 3.00 each.
Secretary Hoover outlines a hopeful 1925 with improved social and political stability, higher living standards, and fuller employment. Agriculture shows a large recovery after two lean years, while industry remains near prewar levels. He warns of ongoing shocks but expects steady progress if farmers push ahead.
Dr Albert Shaw plans a new publication The Golden Book to gather famous tales from Wister Kipling Twain and Poe for readers. The project promises accessible classics and exciting adventures while noting evolving topics such as aviation and air rights in a questioning closing remark.
A garbled excerpt references an empire, Boeing machine era themes, and calls for awakening to national issues. Mentions Alaska, Diego, Uncle Sam, and London in a fragmented, nonspecific political rant. No clear event or person established.
Secretary Wilbur warns that 500 navy planes are useless with 224 remaining largely idle. The message urges keeping chickens separate to prevent spread of a poultry plague from Europe. Congress approved $100,000 to combat it and strict quarantine is proposed to help the situation.
A local voice warns on thorough washing of raw vegetables to prevent typhoid, notes French method for salad and vinegar as killer. It contrasts sanitation advice with a rant about public rail and bus interests, criticizing New Railroad’s stance in Rhode Island and private owners seeking road access.
A fragmented passage extols mountain regions as future American health hubs and hints at racial eugenics ideas. It mentions a post office pay raise and a bribery accusation, arguing the core question is whether workers deserve decent pay regardless of scandal.
A brief in a 20th century column shows a reader asking for a six letter trap word as part of a light puzzle exchange. Another speaker chimes in with an apparent phonetic clue, indicating ongoing playful wordplay among crossword enthusiasts.
A reader playful note asks BM for a six letter word meaning deep thinking by both, then yields the guessed form B U D as a hint.
Golf clubs on the Highland Park course organize a series of tournaments to be held through the summer. Players from local and nearby clubs are expected to participate as schedules and formats are announced.
Aiken Stockholders of the Aiken Reality Company will meet February 2, 1925 at 12 noon in the office of Secretary E P Henderson 1032 Laurens Street. The session will consider raising capital stock from 60000 to 100000 and vote on this and other corporate matters. By order Board of Directors Mrs L E Hitchcock President.
A brief prescription claim for a speedy remedy labeled as AOe Ion Samertal, said to treat colds grippe dengue headaches constipation and biliousness. The note emphasizes rapid relief and emphasizes its efficacy.
Notice announces the annual stockholders meeting of Gaston Bank & Trust Co. in Aiken to consider reorganization and other matters. Also reports a shooting incident at a farm near Montmorenci injuring Callie Jones Bob Johnson and John Glover. sheriff to arrest others once able to travel.
The Pullman coach service on the Southern Railway linking New York and Aiken is back in operation for the winter season, restoring comfortable passenger trains for travelers between the two points.
The city audit notes 1923 24 accounts totaling figures with levy six mills. Dog tax due by February 1 1925 at 1.25 per dog. Fines or jail days apply for nonpayment. Receipts issued per district with separate district meters.
In the Eastern District of South Carolina the trustees announce a public sale of the bankrupts L. D. Oliveros and W. P. Terwilliger. On January 10 1925 at 12 o clock noon cash only the stock in trade at Laurens Street store including tobacco confectionery post cards medicines soda fountain fixtures and more will be sold subject to court confirmation. All accounts checks and related records will be included.
City of Aiken announces tax collection from October 15 1924 to March 1 1925 at the mayor’s office. Taxpayers who filed local and county returns for January February last are listed on the city duplicate and charged with city taxes for the year. Levy details show general expense 60 mills, bonds interest sinking fund 28 mills, total 88 mills.
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