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Newspaper

Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jul 06, 1928

Page

2

Aiken Paving Plans Reflect Rapid City Growth and Development

The article details extensive paving projects around Aiken including the Aiken-Columbia and Aiken-Charleston highways, funded by a bond issue approved 164 to 4. It notes major street improvements, new homes, polo season activity, and a surge in real estate and municipal upgrades shaping the resort town.

Sven Polla-Sad Seseon Aiken Willesx Tanie Higalena Park Lanier Branson Graniteville Manufacturing Company Graniteville

Democratic Keynote Speech at Houston National Convention

Excerpts from Granda C. Bowers keynote address delivered at the Democratic National Convention in Houston last week. The speech pontifices on the Republican party, framing it as the target of the keynote and presenting Democratic critique and policy contrasts for the audience.

Granda C. Bowers Houston

The Challenge and Tariff Denunciations in 1920 Campaign

A fragmented 1920 political broadside denounces the 1920 campaign as corrupt. It attacks Harry Sinclair and claims a mob of privilege dominates Pennsylvania, citing a “temple of the new patriotism” on K Street and criticizing tariff policy, the tariff commission, and debt relief promises amid industry concerns. It contrasts Jeffersonian and Hamiltonian eras and accuses government entanglement with AMERICA’s aluminum interests.

Harry Sinclair Black Horse Cavalry Pennsylvania K. Street Tariff Commission Aluminum Company of America

Sunday School program at Clinton crowd attends

A note from Clinton reports the Sunday School program at Eben Whetstone's church with all invited. A small crowd attended and couples circulated for refreshments. Ben Stevenson is improving and hoped to recover soon.

Whetstone Clinton Sil Rverybo Ly Epworth League C. T. Whetstone Ben Stevenson

Delaware Powell Dies After Weeks of Illness

Delaware Powell aged 65 died Sunday at his home after a several week illness. Survived by wife Amon-Carr Powell three sons Melton Harry and Carey Powell a daughter Mrs Joe Raffini three sisters Mrs William Falmer Mrs Mat Wall and Mrs James Rankin and five grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at Piney Grove Baptist Church with interment in the churchyard.

Delaware Powell Duraion Amon- Carr Powell Melton Harry Carey Powell Joe Raffini William Falmer Mat Wall James Rankin Piney Grove Bagist

Governor Smith and Senator Robinson in early 20th century politics

The article recalls Governor Smith’s four elected terms in New York and Senator Robinson’s rapid rise from Arkansas farm roots to Democratic vice presidential nomination. It notes Smith’s long governorship, reform stance, and electoral wins, and details Robinson’s ascent from congressman to governor to U S Senator, highlighting party leadership roles and landmark votes.

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Dr WecLean to Preach at World's Bap py

Dr and Mrs P J McLean who have attended the World's Bap py will meet at TB p Evening service at 8 16 Dr McLean will preach the hymn My County Tin of Thee will be presented in pictures

WecLean P. J. McLean Bappy TB P Dr. McLean

Unclear Local Notice From Fragmented OCR

Fragmented text mentions a sheriff and possible forfeited items and individuals named Stevens and Frampton. Details are garbled. no coherent event or outcome can be confirmed.

Association Secretary Departs as New Treasurer Appointed

All payments by borrowing members reduced loans showing actual value. Comparison of association standing is given for December 31, 1927 and June 28, 1928. Mr GH Anderson resigns as Secretary and Treasurer after organizing the association with great success. The Directors praise his services and welcome Mr John Ashhurst as his successor.

Proposals for Engineering Work in Aiken South Carolina

Sealed proposals for engineering work in Aiken will be received by the city clerk by 5 p m July 10. Three projects are listed: paving and hard surfacing about three miles of streets with 25000 dollars to be expended. installing drainage and sewerage for the eastern city at 125000 dollars. enlarging the city main sewer line at 25000 dollars. Bids may be on each project separately or all three together. The commission may reject all bids. Henry Busch secretary.

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