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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1926
Page
10
The writer laments rising government costs at all levels while claiming only the federal government is attempting tax reduction with little success. They argue waste and poor financial methods threaten public funds and urge voters to scrutinize candidates and measures before voting.
An elegant effect is shown in the Jenny model with box plaits held near the skirt bottom by narrow fur bands creating a double plait. A heavy silk crepe frock features top point plaits cut into points, slashed between plaits, raw edges turned under, and ready to attach to the upper dress portion.
Dr. Hart predicts people may live to eighty seven on average by 2000 with 100 year life spans becoming common without loss of vigor. He cites rapid environmental control, progress in treating late life diseases, and expanding preventive medicine as signs fueling this rise in lifespan.
Economic report shows 1924 highway bill funded by 651 million in motor vehicle taxes and 629 million from bonds and general taxes. Auto owners pay the majority through taxes and fuel charges while nonowners benefit as passengers. Railroads contribute 34 million to highways, with freight tied to road improvements. The South Carolina carrot market also notes 1.17 dollar per bushel in 1924.
A miscellany of notes on international water rights involving Mexico, debates over church mergers in New York, remarks on Luther and theology, critiques of state and corporate policy, and observations on urban transport, suicide attempts in Venice, evolution debates, and a record of the Twentieth Century train running in sections with high revenue.
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