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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1925
Page
3
The Columbia Business Review profiles a 1611 Main St electrical firm run by expert engineers. It touts metropolitan stock, complete fixtures, and quality materials, urging readers to discuss work or purchases with the firm as a premier electrical establishment in the region.
W G Trevathan at 2418 Main St Columbia runs a leading tent and awning shop with four complete lines of awnings and camping equipment. The store is large and well stocked, offering the best quality at fair prices, with a manager who has built a notable local business through reliable methods and public spirited policies.
The article extols Draughon’s Business College for improving living conditions and broadening intellectual growth. It notes the value of specialized business training for career advancement, affordable courses, modern instruction, and carefully selected instructors, praising the college as a top institution in the region.
The Russow Jewelry Company at 1524 Main St Columbia promotes a very modern jewelry store with high grade merchandise and specializing in fine watch repair. The piece touts a wide selection for gifts and notes Mr Russow as president of the South Carolina Jewelers Association.
The James L. Tapp Co. highlights its season’s latest dress lines for women and misses with fine materials and expert tailoring. The dry goods department is extensive and carefully curated, offering pieces, fabrics, and notions. The store is described as a premier outfitter in the region with a reputation for quality and service.
A comprehensive review praises Johnson Bradley Morris Undertakers for fair service and a strong local reputation. The firm offers advanced equipment including motor driven funeral cars and has conducted some of the largest funerals in the region with commendable facilities and courteous staff.
The Haverty Furniture Co of 1718 Main St Columbia offers a wide range of home furnishings from standard brands. Managers drive a progressive local business praised for quality, reasonable prices, and service, urging readers to visit when shopping for home comforts.
A Columbia based wholesaler at 822 Gervais Street profiles itself as a leading fruit and produce dealer with candies and coffee roasters. The firm emphasizes scientific selling and customer service, offering market information to growers and trade partners, and claims to contribute to state development.
Enterprise Hardware Co in Columbia showcases a vast stock of sporting goods and fishing items at 1324 Main St. The advert boasts thousands of articles from world class manufacturers and emphasizes fast service for nails and screws, aiming to meet busy customer demands and community trust.
The J O Walker Motor Company in Columbia presents itself as the official Ford agent and automotive hub, boasting expert staff, modern facilities, and a long history of service. It emphasizes Ford expertise, complete parts, repairs, and a forward looking management driving regional commercial growth.
A Confederate descendant recalls General Lee's surrender and his brave soldiers at Appomattox. The piece honors her father Robert Drayton Nance, a long-serving Army volunteer, and recounts near encounters with Lee and Grant, the sword exchange, and enduring loyalty to the Confederate cause.
A legislative commission formed by the 1925 Legislature to examine possible consolidation or abolition of state government departments will meet tomorrow at the State House. Chairman Thos H Peeples and members Sen J M Richardson Sen J Howard Moore Rep Sam B King and A De from the State at large are appointed by the Governor.
The General Tire Company of Springfield reports cost findings from a car rental program. After 12 000 miles, concrete road trips averaged $288 less per car than dirt road trips, covering fuel oil tires repairs depreciation interest and space. Savings equal about 24 cents per mile and about 25 percent, possibly enough to pay for a new car.
A new company for importing and merchandising fertilizers and chemicals has been formed with aims to become a leading national concern. It plans to operate from Gibson Ardtulie near Charleston with partners W. Gordon te Cate and FP Swift Gileon of New York, signaling growth in the textile and chemical trade sector.
The Sinking Fund Commission met last Friday to address funding gaps for a new state fire building. Officials cited insufficient legislature support and noted potential use of federal funds if the Highway Department builds its own facility.
A meeting of the commission is set for Friday to discuss with contractors possible changes to the plans to reduce the total cost of the project. The discussion aims to adjust the design so the building will fit budget constraints.
The Fountainsin Tribune reports deacons from the Tkins Avenue Baptist church were jailed for seven months each after a whipping incident. Oliver, a choir leader, had been convicted for whipping a woman who allowed her daughter to wear knickers and ride a horse. Mary Elizabeth Skidmore, not yet divorced, is now Mrs Hubert Rempey.
A local election results in Lucas Place resident winning a seat on the Sinking Fund Commission to fill the vacancy left by a retiring State House policeman. The report notes trial focus and mentions Harry McCaw with references to a Supreme Unit and Charleston pride amid community reactions.
The Coca Cola Bottling Company operates a large up-to-date plant noted for sanitary practices and modern machinery. The firm emphasizes pure merchandise and bottled products, urging readers to seek their trademark on every bottle and support this commendable industry.
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