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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1929
Page
2
A fragment from an Aiken office schedule mentions May and March dates with reference to March 3 187. The readable text is sparse but implies an event or filing note linked to the Aiken office and a date sequence.
A fragmented passage argues that an army of workers aging out of colisees faces bleak prospects as old hands stay in, while young workers are trained for the trenches. It questions what becomes of older workers, noting only a tiny fraction gain lasting competence.
The Adult Opportunity schools progress across the county is noted with openings and schedules. Pineland-Bethea Opportunity School opened with strong attendance and evening sessions planned at multiple locations, including Aldrich Garvine and Tindal’s, with teachers Eula Heath and Beulah Burnett. Aiken, S.C., July 25, 1920. prisoners at Aiken jail gain literacy through these programs, praised by local citizens though some oppose the method.
By Arthur Ave Erisba and BIRTHDAYS. Rockefeller's service new size money. John D. Rockefeller celebrated his ninetieth birthday and is praised for lifelong contributions to science and education. Mrs Sabin to survey prohibition among wives of working men. opinions vary by whether husbands drink or stints income. Government to issue smaller currency, saving millions in paper and ink this week.
Dr P J McLean will speak on A Ladder to The Stars at the Baptist Church next Sunday morning with Sunday school at 10 45 am B Y P U at 7 15 pm and an evening service including sermon In Doubling Castle Miss Smith will perform a violin solo A cordial welcome to all. Government authorities warn that flies spread thirty diseases and can be fatal. Fly tox is advertised as killing flies using Mellon Institute research but safe for people. Follow blue label directions and insist on Fly-Tox with perfumed fragrance ad.
Short, unsigned notice requests information about a missing child believed to be last seen on a highway. Contact the city police with any sightings or tips, referencing the case number provided in the alert.
Notice states on July 30 1929 at ten o clock the undersigned will file with the Secretary of State in the State House at Columbia for a charter of the Powder House Club a corporation with capital stock of 1000 dollars without par value to own buy mortgage lease and real and personal property with principal place of business at Aiken South Carolina
A wartime style fill from a period fashion column discusses washable sports costumes and summer frocks. It highlights kilts, crepe frocks, polka dot jackets, and Jaunty hats, plus straw trims, ribbon bands, and dyeable shoes. Cotton broadcloth designs in plaids and figures are praised for softness and lustre, with versatile options including sleeveless or short outfits and high heel shoe trends.
The 1930 Buick debuts at about 4,000 dealers nationwide with longer wheelbases across three series, higher horsepower, and a lower, refined body. Engines range up to 99 horsepower with speeds well into the seventies, plus new features like road shock elimination, worm and roller steering, Serva brakes, improved transmission, and a non glare wind shield. Performance at the GM proving grounds shows strong hill climbing and riding comfort, signaling a standout sensation for the year.
Bill Day, white, was arrested Saturday by Sheriff Howard and deputies after they caught him near a still in the neighborhood where it was found and destroyed. Two other arrests are expected. The note adds that the submarine, outlawed in war, remains a black blot on civilization in peace as well.
A dated financial ledger for June 30 1929 shows a trial balance with numerous debit and credit figures totaling certain balances. The document lists OR COFER as Clerk and includes entries of amounts like 15.00 40.00 1500.00 etc, reflecting a detailed accounting spread across the period.
An advertisement offers a cure for nervousness stomach trouble weight loss memory issues and many other symptoms. It claims success after various medicines and invites readers to write for a free diagnosis and literature citing Mrs W H Palmer of Piedmont South Carolina and Dr W C Rountree of Austin Texas along with a testimonial photo.
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