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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1926
Page
7
Estimates say United States travel in 1925 would stretch nearly five hundred round trips to the sun if lined end to end and exceed five hundred round trips to the moon by daily mileage. It claims more travel occurred than ever before in history, with last year's miles equaling all prior American travel from Columbus to the War of 1812.
The piece profiles John Q. Tilson of Connecticut and Finis J. Garrett of Tennessee as opposing leaders in the House. It notes Tilson's journey from Tennessee mountains to Yale and law practice, and Garrett as a young, formidable democrat of wealth and eloquence. It contrasts humble origins with privileged background and praises their debating prowess and mutual rivalry.
A Dillon Herald note contrasts western farmers' disbelief at coastal land values. It cites 3,000 acres sold for 60,000 dollars or 20 dollars an acre and argues illustrated ads and figures can shift opinions about malaria fears and coastal yields.
The Louisville Courier Journal notes the decision to rename Cockroach Bay in Miami as Shellmound Bay, highlighting the shift from a colloquial to a formal designation and the distinction between reality and realty.
In Chicago authorities clash on whether jazz equals music or remains lowbrow. Noted figures like Steinway and Gulbransen give opposing views while Otto Kahn and Vincente Blasco claim jazz wobbles between salvation and decay.
Court sale of 321 acre tract in Beech Island, former Laura V. Robinson homestead, bounded by Tutt Buford Pryor Hollo man Simpkins estates to be sold February 1 1926 in front of the Aiken County Court House. Cash terms with a $500 good faith deposit required. Master Edward Croft of Aiken County oversees sale.
In the Court of Common Pleas of Aiken County the Master will sell on January 1 1926 during legal hours a 52 acre parcel in Aiken bounded by North Augusta Land Company Sate Land Co G W Tr and O P Reese per Hankinson plat. Terms cash plus deed stamps with a $100 bid deposit accepted as good faith. Edward S Croft Master announces sale.
In the action dated January 11 1926 the master for Aiken County will hold a sale Monday February 1 1926 of a 50 acre tract in Tabernacle Township Aiken County South Carolina with buildings and improvements. Bounded north by Dan Jeffront east by Matthew Loyd south by J N Johnson and west by J O Richburg. Cash terms purchaser pays deed and stamps. Edward Croft master for Aiken County.
The Eightieth Annual Convention of the Stockholders of Graniteville Manufacturing Company will be held Friday February 12 1926 at 11:00 A M in Hickman Memorial Hall Graniteville South Carolina. The meeting will elect officers for the ensuing year and transact other business.
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