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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1927
Page
6
Charlottesville Lures for 1928 Democratic Convention
The essay argues sentiment alone cannot win Charlottesville the 1928 Democratic convention without substantial cash. It notes Jefferson’s legacy intrigues, Virginia’s pivotal role, and party loyalties. It concludes harmony requires decisive faction power rather than sentiment, making Charlottesville unlikely to host.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlottesville
Thomas Jefferson
Jefferson
Taggart
Mr. Brennan
Mr. Olvany
Old Town
Democratic Party
al Smith
W. G. McAdoo
National Committee
Monticello
Virginia
Old Question and an Old Answer on Press Censorship
A New York court dismisses a tabloid publisher in a case by an anti vice society agent, saying newspapers are answerable only to city readers and their peers. The ruling sparks debate on government power versus individual liberties in shaping public morality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Society For the Suppression of Vice
Court questions censorship as a tool against freedom
The piece debates whether government censorship protects liberty or suppresses thought. It notes New York court rulings fail to provide a clear line for what literature harms public morals and acknowledges expert opinions vary. It concludes the court may have left the issue unresolved and unsettled for public policy.
The Glitter of Gold in Quiet Greatness
The piece argues true greatness often hides in modest private lives. It uses Lindbergh as a contrast and claims many unknown individuals meet real merit without fame. It ends with the idea that glitter does not measure value in people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Lindbergh
Henry Ford Offers Public Apology to Jewish Community
Ford admits ignorance of his paper’s “International Jew” articles and, after reviewing the files, expresses a duty to make amends. He retracts offensive charges and pledges friendship and goodwill to Jews, seeking forgiveness for harm caused. Americans are urged to take the apology in good faith as a move toward ending prejudice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Ford
Ford
Europe
United States
America
Farm acreage abandonment and rising grain output
The state reports over three million acres of Pennsylvania farm land abandoned since 1889 with 17 percent and 18.4 percent idle in 1889. Despite reduced acreage, production of wheat corn oats and potatoes climbs about 40 million bushels. Air travel feast trends add six course chicken dinners on Boston to New York flights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State
Pennsylvania
Boston
New York
Europe trip shows U S mass production outpacing rivals
The writer argues European systems cannot easily challenge American industry. He argues mass production stems from scale and a single market, not just genius, and notes Europe’s diverse currencies and customs complicate business. The piece uses a Missouri Kansas trip framing to compare Paris London and Brussels economies.
Across Europe Borders and Money Taste the Traveler Remains
The account follows a traveler through Belgium the Netherlands Germany and France noting language money customs and leisure values. It contrasts American speed with European slower time for meals and rest while detailing tax and duty differences on tobacco newspapers taxis and goods.
The Big Stick Idea at Washington Disarmament Talks
Secretary Hughes argues for halting where we are at Geneva talks. The piece contrasts Britain’s seas control with the US stance against a single power monopoly, noting Japan’s balance and the need to shelve the big stick to allow global debt relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Hughes
Great Britain
United States
Geneva
Japan
United States Army
Navy
Sundays of death and crisis plague quiet days
A fragment laments Sundays turned violent and chaotic with traffic delays and personal crises, noting the struggle to please people while urging a return to peaceful rest.
Declining Birth Rate Across States in 1926
Census figures show 1926 birth rate at 20.1 per 1000 with a death rate of 12.1 per 1000 across 28 states. Florida records highest births and deaths. Montana lowest. Since 1915 birth rate fell more than the death rate, reflecting social and economic conditions discouraging large families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Census Bureau
Florida
Montana
Modern youth reshapes business and transit vision
The piece argues that after 15 years of autos replacing horses cities still widen streets as in the past. It notes aging business leaders fail to foresee the future while young visionaries adopt new systems, replacing old methods.
Labor strikes reach 1035 in 1926 halving prior years
Department of Labor data show 1035 strikes in 1926 the lowest in over eleven years since recording began. The 1925 total was 1301 and the 1917 peak reached 4450. About half of strikes involve non union workers and many are not wage driven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Labor
Department
Time to tell you long-winded man warned by time
A trimmed adversarial note from The Los Angeles Daily Times remarks on a toud-talking man who insists on speaking at length and delays the message, reflecting on hope deferred and the heart’s unease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles Daily Times
Fly Tox insecticide touted as healthful household aid
An advertisement extols Fly-Tox insecticide claiming it kills all household insects and prevents disease spread. It touts safety, fragrance, and stainless quality with blue label instructions and credits Rex Fellowship at Mellon Institute of Industrial Research for its development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mellon Institute of Industrial Research
Rex
Woodward Estate Administratrix Citation in Aiken
The court cites all heirs and creditors of Willis D. Woodward to show cause at the Aiken County Court House on August 8, 1927 at 11 a.m. why Mrs. Alice B. Woodward should not be appointed Administratrix of the deceased. Probate Judge George R. Webb presides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice B. Woodward
Willis D. Woodward
Aiken
George R. Webb
Aiken Co
S. C
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