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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1929
Page
2
A 1915-era editorial laments political degradation and asks if Americans can answer the nation’s call. It weighs war versus peace, church influence, and duty, urging citizens to consider spiritual life and government integrity as pivotal concerns for the year ahead.
An essay recalls the shift from old medieval resignation to scientific control of life, noting how science supports use of creation for human benefit. It also discusses urban development, a landmark Armory sale, and a speculative look at wealth, invention, and public figures amid 1929 prosperity debates.
Courthouse records show widespread sacrifice among nonowners who cut food, clothing, and essentials to meet monthly family car installments. The piece argues persistent economic strain drives overproduction in farms and factories amid a 25 billion dollar year, with 267 autos in use and a national drift toward deeper debt and social vice as the dollar erodes.
Frank Manly of Dalton runs a jolly 1929 start noting a merry year ahead. He tells the Industrial Index in Columbus that jail business is solid and prospects look good for 1929. The Macon Telegraph adds support for Volstead era conditions with a hopeful tone.
City council handles curb work on York Street and South Boundary for Yaie Dolan, grants permission for A. P. to stay at a corner store, extends Williamsburg Street to city north limits, moves to enforce dupping violations, and hires a night fireman. Finance and Public Works report funds, tree pruning, park curb, and a motor driven wagon purchase discussed. vendor moves and right of way paving approved.
County of Aiken. The Federal Land Bank of Columbia, 1D, Ashley Woodward, et al. Defendant. Notice is hereby given that by virtue of an order of the Court of Common Pleas dated January 10, 1929, I will offer for sale at public outcry to the highest bidder in front of the Court House at Aiken, S.C., during the legal hours for public sales, on sales day, Monday, February 4th, 1920, the fal-
Two parcels described with metes and bounds near Columbia Road and Millbrook Township. First tract 117.5 acres bounded by Jason Woodward Moseley Branch Croft Estate and Ashley Woodward. sale cash with $250 good faith deposit, resale if unpaid. Second tract 100 acres with improvements bounded by Arthur Scott George Bell Bell Estate Kennedy and Relisnes Fertilizer. cash sale with $100 good faith deposit.
The master will offer at public outcry in front of the Aiken courthouse the sale of a Millbrook Township tract, 36 acres with improvements, bounded by M. B. Johnson and George J. Bell to the north, Reliance Fertilizer Co. to the east, and Jande of Du and Wall to the west, on February 4, 1928, with cash terms and a $100 good faith deposit.
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