Welfare council report highlights aged and needy in New York
A New York Welfare Council report details 2,960 aged men and women outside institutions receiving aid, about 1,000 aided by churches, and another 1,000 receiving assistance from Sheddralat yoptetics. The study notes most have less than ten dollars, with half of needs unmet, urging society to address obligations to the less fortunate and struggling families.
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Pet
Hvidenan
Wteey
Bureen
Welfare Council of New York
Vhus
Sescackiereitel
Sena
Institut Heme
Sickness Costs and March Health Risks Across the Nation
The text outlines rising life expectancy and years lost to illness, noting March as highly dangerous for colds and diseases. It cites high medical costs, lost wages, and a view that America spends more on illness than prevention, arguing the human capital exceeds material wealth and warning about insufficient attention to health compared to fire insurance.
Poor Congressional Session Sets Stage For Hoover Era
The current Congress is criticized for a short session with most work expected to wait until the new President. The Senate meets only to confirm Hoover appointments after March 4, while the House remains adjourned until September 1929. Republicans blame the House for rejecting proposals to abolish the short session, forcing outgoing lawmakers to seek reelection prior to taking office.
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Congress
Senate
Hoover
House of Representatives
Voter Pressure Urges Congressmen to Take Stands
The message urges voters to ensure every congressional candidate is on record on a key issue, warning that silence could prompt immediate action. It stresses that constituents deserve clear positions from their representatives before granting support.
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Washington, Es
Congress
Good Roads Week in 1929 Observed Nationwide
The piece notes a list of weeks sponsored by various groups, highlighting Good Roads Week from January 13 to 19, 1929, tied to the American Roadbuilders Association convention in Cleveland. It argues motorists bear highway costs via taxes and vehicle expenses, urging focus on road quality and its budget impact.
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The
American Roadbuilders’ Association
Cleveland
Rockefeller Jr urges skyscraper church in New York
John D Rockefeller Jr argues churches must be large enough to dominate skyscrapers, linking material and spiritual power. He cites historic cathedrals and papal commissions, contrasts Mussolini, laments wartime trends, and comments on economic prosperity and public duty.
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John D. Rockefeller, Jr
Dr. Reisner
New York
Hoover poised for strong push as voters press pleas
Washington scenes show intense pressure on president elect Hoover after election. Politicians flood Washington with requests and misgivings as crowds gather and security considerations rise. Reports describe likely travel plans and possible measures to manage crowds and protect Hoover during transition.
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Washington
Mr. Hoover
Virginia ‘Capes
Capitol HM
Quantico
Lewis Lybrand dies after months of illness at Mt Calvary
Lybrand Lewis 77 longtime Mt Calvary resident dies Monday afternoon after months of illness. Survived by wife Josephine two sons Robert and Lybrand, brother John Lybrand of Aikey, ten grandchildren. Funeral Tuesday from Mt Calvary church with Rev W L Fulmer and Rev J B Harmon officiating. Interment in churchyard.
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Lewis
Lybrand
Mt., Calvary Section
Josephine Lybrand
Robert
Mt. Calvary
John
Aikey
Rand
Mt. Calvary Church
W. L. Fulmer
J. B. Harmon
Benjamin Jackson Dies at 81 in Graniteville
Benjamin Jackson age 81 died Sunday at his Graniteville home. He is survived by two sons Clarence Jackson of Tuscaloosa Alabama and F By Jackson of Rock Hill, two daughters Mrs Carrier Boyd and Mrs M E Reeves of Birmingham Alabama, brother Lewin Jackson of Augusta and sister Mrs Elizabeth Bryant of Graniteville. Funeral held Monday morning at St Pauls Episcopal Church Graniteville with Rev Boykin conducting services, interment in Graniteville cemetery.
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Benjamin Jackson
Graniteville
Jackson
Clarence Jackson
Tuscaloosa
Ala
F.by Jackson
Rock Hill
Carrier Boyd
M. E. Reeves
Birmingham
Lewin. Jackson
Augusta
Elizabeth Bryant
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Boykin
Mrs Ila Mace Williams Dies in Bath Georgia
Mrs Ila Mace Williams, 22, died at her home in Bath early Wednesday. Funeral was held yesterday at Upper Lots Creek Church near Statesboro, Ga. Interment followed at the churchyard. She is survived by her husband Fred A. Williams and one small son Emmathen, both of Bath.
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la Mace Williams
Bath
Upper Lots Creek
Statesboro
Durghyard
Small Stable Fire Reported at Red Top Stables
Fire crews answered Monday afternoon to Red Top stables for a hay pile blaze that was extinguished before arrival. Fitch Gilbert Jr. was named in the call but no injuries or further damage were reported.
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Red Top
Fitch Gilbert, Jr
Theirc
Henderson Sells Interest in Aiken Store to Busch
Mayor Frank P. Henderson sold his interest in Aiken Clothing and Shoe Company to J Fabian Busch who has been involved with the business for years. The store began as C X Henderson and Son and was reorganized under the current name. Henderson plans to exit the mercantile business entirely.
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Frank P. Henderson
Aiken Clothing and Shoe Company
J. Fabian Busch
C. x. Henderson and Son
Aiken
Henderson
Infant Phillip McLean III Dies After Sudden Illness
The infant son of Rev. and Mrs. Phillip J. McLean Jr. died in Orangeburg on Wednesday morning after a sudden illness. Funeral services, attended by Mrs. McLean and others, were held in Darlington yesterday as Rev. McLean Jr. had been serving briefly in Orangeburg.
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Phillip J. McLean, Jr
Orangeburg
Phillip McLean, III
P. J. McLean
Darlington
Aiken Native Mae George Marries William Leach in Bradenton
News from Aiken reports Miss Mae George, a former local girl, wed William Leach of Bradenton Florida on Monday night. Mrs Leach, oldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs Dan George, has many friends in her new home where Mr Leach works at the Bradenton post office.
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Aiken
Bradenton
Fin
Mae
George
William Leach
Mra. Leach
Mra
Dan George
Mr. Leach
Two New Farmers and Merchants Bank Directors Elected
At the annual meeting of the stock holders of the Farmers and Merchants Bank R. R. Toole and Ernest A. McCreary were elected to the board of directors to succeed Nelson Johnson and the late R. L. McCreary.
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The
Farmers and Merchants Bank
R. R. Toole
Ernest A. McCreary
Nelson Johnson
R. l. McCreary
Edward Croft Chapter U D C holds January meeting
The January business meeting of the Edward Croft Chapter of the U D C will convene Monday at 4 PM at the president Miss Marianna Ford’s home. All members are urged to attend.
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Edward Croft
U. D.C
Marianna Ford
Early South Carolina Senate History in Aiken County
Fragmented notes recount Salley John M as new state senate president pro tempore from 1912 onward. Mentions creation of Aiken county from Orangeburg, first senator C. D. Hayne elected 1872, Henderson terms, Butler succession, and 1900s shifts. Includes oblique references to figures and events shaping the 1870s to early 1900s South Carolina legislature.
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Salley
John M
Aiken
Peo
Bempore
Atate
Fere ‘Guch
Jeanes Mi
Orangeburg
England
Harry Worcester Smith
Ned Adama
C. D. Hayne
Npe
South Carolina
Andrew Pickena Butler
Colonel Butler
Daniel S. Henderson
Jordan
Henderson Tagain
Senate
Henderson
Wee Aude
W. EB. Johnson
Sean
Johnson
Williama
William F Green 81 Confederate veteran dies near Jackson
William F Green aged 81 died at his home near Jackson last Wednesday morning. He was a well known county farmer and a Confederate veteran. Surviving are three daughters Mrs G T McClain Mrs C P Rickenbacker and Mrs G W Toole all of Jackson. four sons J A J J and R L Green of Jackson and Ww F Green Jr of Tampa Fla. one brother Robert L Green of Jackson. 61 grandchildren and 40 great grandchildren. Funeral Friday from Green Pond Baptist Church, of which he had been a member for over 40 years, with Rev O E Tebow and B M Foreman officiating. Interment in churchyard.
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William F.green
Jackson
Green
1G. T. McClain
C. P Rickenbacker
G. W. Toole
R. L. Green
Ww. F. Green, Jr
Tampa
Fla
Robertt L. Green
Green Pond Baptist
B. M. Foreman
Card of Thanks from Burnett and Wood family
The families express gratitude for kindness and sympathy shown during the illness and death of their wife and daughter. They thank the people of Aiken and the little lumber children for prayers and flowers, and acknowledge the physicians and hospital attendants. R. E. Burnett and J. C. Wood.
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Aiken
R. E. Burnett
J. C. Wood
Statement of the Condition of The Farmers and Merchants Bank
Bank statement for The Farmers and Merchants Bank at Atken South Carolina dated Dec 31 1928 shows resources including capital stock surplus funds profits and deposits with figures for individual and savings deposits time certificates and various checks. J C Thomas bank cashier swore to the document before a notary on Jan 7 1929 with directors W D McNair and C L Weeks listed.
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First National Bank of Wagener
South Carolina
Atken
S. C
Bank of Western Carolina
Aiken
Barnwell
Blackgill
Salley
Ellenton
Wagener
North Augusta
Johnston
Lexington
Bitesburg
Busines
Bank Statement Notes 1929 Sworn by Bank Official
State of South Carolina before me W W Mackenfuss cashier testified the bank’s condition as shown by its books. Sworn January 8 1929 with attestation by directors and notary public H M Cassels Herman Brown.
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L. Baughman
J. C. Thomas
South Carolina
Ae . Eee
W. W. Mackenfuss
Ahid Bank
Eid
W. Mackenfuss
W. C. Jones
H. M. Cassels
Herman, Brown
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