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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1926
Page
7
Fre London Mai declares he will not join private theatricals fearing self ridicule. He notes many prominent books about nations are written by aliens according to Billis Fletcher Johnson.
Butler B. Hare declares his bid for Congress in the 2nd Congressional District of South Carolina and pledges to abide by the results of the Democratic primary.
A brief notice announces re election to the House of Representatives from Aiken County under Democratic Party rules. It lists S. B. Williams and advertises good fresh Georgie peaches at 2.50 per bushel crate with large lots, shipping and sales details from Grimes Brokerage Co. Room 429 Kimball House Atlanta Georgia dated 5 28 20t.
A husky man tells a judge he loses temper because his wife nagged him. She allegedly taunts him to strike. The judge dismisses the case amid heated exchanges.
Bolliver Quattlebaum administrator of Isaac Quattlebaum asks the Probate Judge in Aiken to grant final discharge on June 26 1926 at 11 o clock for the estate in his office. He will also seek final discharge at the same time.
The notice cites Grace Gantt as applicant for administration of Luther Elvin Gantt deceased. It orders all kindred and creditors to show cause at the Court House in Aiken on June 21 1926 at 11 oclock a m why she should not be appointed Administratrix. George R Webb signs as authority.
History of oddities and moral reflections runs through a collage of topics from a 945 pound circus figure to church disputes, New Haven jail chapel debates, fashion's impact on prosperity, and a violent incident where a boy killed his brother after a threat.
The Birmingham News recounts Major Oren Randolph Smith’s account of designing the Stars and Bars in 1861 at Louisburg North Carolina. He recalls begetting the flag with Miss Becky Murphy and the symbolism of three bars for state church and press amid a blue field with seven stars.
The Boston Transcript notes the song Waiting for the Sunrise appears to be only a variant of We Won't Go Home Till Morning. This suggests authorship or copyright questions for the newer tune.
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