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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1924
Page
4
Readable fragments show a bias claim tied to Fae and Relite Sl Fanthle amid a snare incident. The text hints at AI era tensions and possible undue influence affecting a local scene. Names and details are unclear but point to a controversy involving individuals and groups.
At a hall filled with beauties the host humorously saluted the women at the table by painting their portraits on the wall and asking what need for all the wall beauties when so many sit at the table.
A note questions the use of California Fig Syrup as a remedy for a sick baby or child. It warns against erroneous claims and urges caution for parents seeking relief.
An old advertisement warns readers that Bayer Angieta Aspiria is shown safe by millions. It cautions buyers to verify genuine Bayer packaging and tablets to avoid dangerous counterfeits and misleading marks.
A fragment notes harsh penalties for tobacco use and indulgence, mentioning priests in Turkey and severe methods. The text hints at widespread torture as punishment in certain cases.
Ad copy promotes Alicock's Plaster as the original remedy for pain. It contrasts a virtuous life with a demoralizer that awakens the sleeper to reality, framing moral themes alongside the product pitch.
A fragment notes a saying about headaches being linked to gender, suggesting male headaches receive different treatment or meaning. The line reflects dated language and prompts discussion on gendered perceptions in illness.
South Carolina theater representatives argued high film rentals and taxes drive cinemas out of business. They urged replacing the 10 percent gross admissions tax with a seating tax range of 60 to 200 dollars per theater as attendance drops and rents rise.
A special committee urged the state tax commission to cut merchant taxes by allowing a 25 percent depreciation on inventory and assessing stocks at 42 percent of the remaining 75 percent value. The convention's official resolution was adopted and sent to the commission for consideration with further deliberation planned.
The state highway department seeks to build a highway building for laboratories and offices on land donated by the University of South Carolina. The project would be funded from federal war materials sale proceeds. The plan awaits trustees approval and legislative authorization. it would house the Highway Materials Testing Laboratory used by the university’s School of Engineers.
The state board of pardons met at the State House to hear clemency petitions totaling 85. Attorneys relatives and friends presented pleas before the board and then departed in groups. After hearings the board will report its findings to the governor.
The annual report to the General Assembly discusses financing a state owned printing plant from savings, funded via the state sinking fund. It projects 13 years of savings could cover principal and interest, while noting current printer prices are not excessive. The plan delays immediate scholastic publishing, citing a five year school publisher contract and construction costs from the 1923 to 1922 comparisons. Senators Christensen and Pearce and Representatives Bradford and Sheppard sign the report. W. T. Walker is the committee clerk.
The comptroller general notes a decrease in the state tax levy to meet 7.28 million in appropriations from indirect taxes while counties show a rise. County revenue in 1923 totaled 6.89 million, up from 5.94 million in 1922. Real estate values and railroad property are itemized with total taxable property at 424 million.
Pneumonia deaths without signing physicians caused 336 fatalities in 1923 in South Carolina. A statistical report by C. M. Miller, chief statistician, lists 1,861 deaths from 24 diseases under such unattended conditions. The bureau will expand to tabulate deaths of citizens without physicians in future reports.
South Carolina began using federal aid for roads and bridges in 1917 and has $7,003,969.67 in pledged federal funds to date. About $350,000 comes from anticipated 1924 appropriation and some funds are not yet allotted. The highway department has collected $5,000,400 from the government for road and bridge work.
York county leads in organizing music memory contests as South Carolina becomes the sixth state to adopt the program. Winthrop College’s Nancy G Campbell explains county and state contests with forty master works selected for study and public talks to educate students and communities about composers and musical characteristics.
The Chester creamery produced about 150000 pounds of butter last year, more than any of the 11 creameries in the state. It has no trouble finding a market and hopes Chester county farmers will send more cream to the plant, as several already profit from selling cream locally.
In a historic move a Richland County jury not only found defendants guilty but also recommended the sentence. Judge Smith followed the recommendation and endorsed juries ability to fix penalties. He praised a Texas system and urged South Carolina to adopt a similar practice to promote consistency in punishment.
Abbeville county and Calhoun county plan five new bridges on the Calhoun highway between Abbeville and Calhoun Falls at a total cost of 50000 dollars. Work could start within 60 days. The longest bridge will span Little River. The others cross Calhoun Creek Shanklin Creek Jordan Creek and Mud Creek. Government pays 25000 dollars with Abbeville County matching the same amount.
An elderly Scot stands at the station when a traveler treads on his foot. The Scot protests and the traveler retorts that he is a drummer, not an auto, prompting a brief exchange of humor.
Advertisement notes Brandreth Pills use best ingredients for constipation with no equal. Recommends taking one or two at bedtime.
The article discusses Chateaubriand's Memoirs of Napoleon and the idea that Napoleon closed the era of the past. It notes the lasting impact of his wars and the imagery of Janus temple and mountain of corpses. It ends with a reflection on secrecy and knowledge.
The note suggests a phrase about constructive legislation focusing on building fences as a primary task. It hints at framing laws to address physical barriers rather than broad policy. The line appears fragmented and lacks clear context or attribution.
An old advertisement touts Pape's Diapepsin as the fastest surest relief for indigestion gas upset acid stomach and sour stomach with quick action for digestion sold by druggists in millions of packages.
A young solo traveler on an early morning train to visit a friend in Fifeshire wakes and asks an elderly fellow passenger to confirm which side of Dunfermline they are on. He reassures her, saying they are on this side, and she relaxes.
A young married artist reported a calm day with no excitement except his horse calling twice. The man told his wife the horse’s calls were the only notable event, reflecting a tranquil, ordinary afternoon.
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