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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1927
Page
8
Reports from Mississippi, Arkansas and Louisiana say over 300000 flood victims depend on Red Cross relief. The article warns that funds may run out before Congress acts, risking famine and epidemics, describing in stark terms the potential consequences.
A concise reflection contrasts inner strength with vanity, noting confidence relies on steady character while conceit rests on empty bravado and overinflated self view. The piece urges humility as true advantage in judgment and action.
The column catalogs local projects across South Carolina cities with notes on new ventures, road and water works, farming yields, and company reorganizations. It mentions Georgetown naval park upgrades, Gaffney traffic control, Pickens timber sale talks, a new Virginia Carolina Chemical outfit, and Beekeeping in Blythewood. It also lists highway openings, school enrollments, rural route launches, and $76,681.75 for Route 50 in Kershaw County.
The Dillon Herald reports last year Dillon County produced 40 000 bales of cotton with a gross return of 30 77 dollars per acre at 11 cents per pound. The note says that does not cover production costs and adds that eggs were scarce on the Dillon market last week priced at 40 cents a dozen.
National headquarters in Philadelphia projects a 10 000 member goal for the Improved Order of Red Men in South Carolina with May start and year end campaigns led by Herbert F Stetser Great Chief of Records. State leadership from Greenville and reports from multiple officers praise momentum and pep as tribes form and memberships rise.
Senator Borah told the International Advertising Association that Europe resembles an armed camp and warned against foreign loans and debt cancellations. He urged focus on American resources and home markets, arguing tariffs and credits endanger the nation and peace. The Stockholm pact by the International Chamber of Commerce endorses opposition to European tariffs.
Since 1915 the War Department ran 53 training camps with 160000 volunteers aged 17 to 24. This year 35000 will serve for thirty days while 12000 more wait until next year. Camps and the national guard aim to cover military needs and make college service unnecessary. Sir John Simon warns force cannot guarantee justice and urges settlement by compromise.
On July 4 1776 representatives met in Philadelphia to adopt a Declaration of Independence drafted by Thomas Jefferson. John Hancock signed as Assembly president. four days later the document was adopted with broad support. The piece argues democracy born from these actions and calls to preserve liberty and unity, urging Lincoln’s plea that these dead shall not have died in vain.
The piece notes 207 Americans pay taxes on incomes above a million and that this group is growing, arguing the tax burden should rest with high earners as the numbers rise.
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