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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1926
Page
8
The text discusses distributing paving costs across counties. It explains that each year's construction fund share equals one eighteenth of the cost to build fifty miles, with Crary County cited as part of the state plan. Proportions and jurisdictional roles are proposed for funding the roads.
The discussion centers on the McKissick plan and a 9 percent county return, noting counties often send more than they receive for state road funding. Proponents argue it allows counties to revalue property and set local levies, while aligning highway priority with statewide traffic needs and avoiding heavy indirect taxes.
A fragmentary report discusses violencevolving white men accused in murders tied to Osage wealth and oil profits. The piece contrasts historical puritan era killings of Indians with contemporary crimes, noting grand juries will review the cases and mentioning Vancouver and related names.
A terse draft argues closer nations must pursue safer daily testing and unfailing operations, urging continued self defense and steady payments across seas. The text links French war debts to delays, asserting America cannot afford lapses in its commitments and investments.
Fragmentary note mentions Twain and a comment on the United States Congress and states. Context unclear, no clear events, dates, or names beyond Twain.
The passage comments on Mr Goff and his future in Congress, predicting his contributions to national salvation will be “blah” and “blah” phrases. It critiques expressions about emotions and liquor, noting a wary tone toward rhetoric.
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