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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1926
Page
5
An old newspaper fragment promotes ice purchases with odd pricing and a local phone contact. It also mentions a murder case and changes in time and governance, reflecting archival editorial prose. The readable text shows a contract-like offer and civic references amid faded lines.
Butler B Hare files to run for Congress in South Carolina's 2nd District and pledges to honor the Democratic primary. David Weisberg, administrator of Isaac Weisberg's estate, announces his final accounting and request for discharge in Aiken County on July 14 1926 at 8 o'clock p m.
Mrs. C. M. Bishop and Mrs. Robert Ussery attended Winthrop College graduation in Rock Hill last Tuesday. Mrs. Bishop's daughters Iva and Earline accompanied her home. Mr. and Mrs. Horace Holley visited Florida relatives in Sarasota. Dr. T. W. Hutson of Miami arrived for a family visit en route to New York and Europe. Marie McLean returned from Anderson College after freshman year. First Baptist deacons hosted M. J. Quattiebaum Monday. Mrs. W. M. Coleman returned from Cedartown after staying with her daughter.
From the Oraneerburg Times and Democrat a white woman near Spartanburg receives a thirty day jail sentence for stealing thirty one cents. The piece questions the severity and cites clemency as a possibility.
The editorial notes wets struggle in Oregon where prohibition remains strong while reformers gain ground nationally. It cites the Pennsylvania Vare victory as a signal and discusses Iowa Cummins Brookhart and Clark battles, Haugen bill defeat's uncertain impact, and potential shifts in Republican alignment ahead of midterm elections.
Fleet mottos of Sir John Hawkins and Sir Francis Drake resurfaced in a new publication recalling early naval exploits. State highway workers placed markers May 8 for General Andrew Pickens grave at Old Stone church cemetery Geonee County near Pendleton South Carolina. An advertisement offers reduced rates on tickets with a confusing price mix.
W H Connell president of the American Road Builders Association cites annual costs per mile for hard-surfaced and gravel roads under the federal air system. He says hard-surfaced roads cost about 3350 per mile totaling 133196 miles and gravel roads about 2000 per mile totaling 153000 miles. Combined annual charge 751000000. savings from 286000 miles replaced amount to 143000000. He asserts improved roads have paid for themselves. Ad for Aiken Ice Co urges cheap ice tickets.
A light column urges enjoying small splurges within income and saving a little yearly. It reassures readers that spending a bit on pleasure does not feel wicked and can be worthwhile as a lifestyle reminder.
A fragmentary notice from The Aiken Ice Co. advertises sale terms including ticket prices and cash discounts, urging customers to call for details. The text mentions a Chicago woman and a humorous aside about clothing and sanity, with financial figures in cents.
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