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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1927
Page
7
The section reports that the production plan was dropped by major producers who argued its success would create a dangerous precedent for supply and demand law. They also said it clashed with big business views on the McNary-Haugen farm relief plan.
New York shop displays celebrate linen revivals with printed linens and triple voile lingerie. Designers mix linen with jersey, crepe and piques for sporty and tailored looks while Paris inspired gold jewelry returns with bold bracelets and enamel bands.
The Theodore N. Vail gold medal and bronze medals were awarded to Bell Telephone employees for acts of courage during the September 1926 Florida hurricane. Oscar Keon of West Palm Beach earned gold for reporting to speed restoration. Clyde McDonald, Samuel Bow sher won bronzes for life-saving aid and injury mitigation. Dozens more received honorable mention for conspicuous service across the South including agents, linemen, and repair staff in North and South Carolina Florida Georgia Alabama Mississippi Kentucky and Tennessee.
In August 1905 Union County voted for county option prohibition and in September 1915 backed statewide prohibition. The county supports strict enforcement led by Mayor Edward B. Smith, noting improved safety, finances, schools, homes, and roads. Proponents warn that legalized liquor will return only if social harms and economic costs worsen, citing experts and industry figures.
Allan Nicholson argues that when the moment comes the choice for president will be clear between Nicholas Murray Butler and Al Smith, presenting them as the ideal, nearly indistinguishable contenders.
The Columbus Dispatch notes a trend on the first pages with heightened focus on homicide stories, suggesting the week may be dominated by fatal cases and related police reporting.
All persons having claims against the Estate of Fred Hahn deceased must present them verified. All persons indebted to the estate should make payments to the administratrix Mrs Nellie Frances Hahn.
The piece notes waistlines rising rather than sinking and a shift toward emphasizing the natural waist without extreme indentations. It observes a recurring broken silhouette and suggests Paris designers have pushed to disrupt the previously graceful straight line in fashion.
Herman Roe of Northfield Minnesota publisher and N E A president told Omaha students that there is no general public demand for crime news on major front pages. He warned sensational crime coverage insults readers and may foster more crime while urging constructive discussion of national and international affairs to foster good citizenship.
Thos. Benton Young, president of the Planters Produce and Storage Company of Florence and the Peach Growers Association, reports South Carolina peaches are moving to markets at strong prices. More than six cars are in use with expansion expected. most shipments north have originated in Chesterfield orchards. Young is optimistic about this season’s marketing and notes Irish potato shipments have netted good results, with a favorable outlook for sweet potatoes.
A Liberty weekly article by George K. Shaffer notes wine-grape farming in California thrived under prohibition. Grape acreage grew from 350,000 in 1918 to 680,795 in 1926, value rising to 350 million dollars. Annual grape income climbed from 46 million to 75 to 80 million, making grapes second only to hay in state crop value.
Chairman Green of the Ways and Means Committee warns that a large tax cut is unlikely while conditions remain uncertain. He notes corporate profits could support the present levy, while farmers see little relief from taxes beyond auto tax cuts and cheaper farm goods. He urges using the Treasury surplus to pay down the national debt to aid farmers and others.
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