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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1926
Page
6
A collection of witty, sardonic quips and quotes from Walter E. Duncan’s page. The snippets touch on economics, politics, and daily life with jabs at debt, industry, sugar, and war, reflecting an era’s social humor and press voice.
The text traces factions from Federalist to Prohibitionist and others, noting Republicans and Democrats. It suggests Jimmy Shep pard could save the state and himself if caught in the Horsecreek Valley flood last Saturday night, implying a potential leadership role as Lieutenant Governor.
In this passage the author notes gubernatorial candidates loudly invoking devotion to the poor. The piece contrasts impassioned campaigning with the idea of personal poverty, suggesting the breadth of sympathy and attention poured onto the race during these heated days in South Carolina.
Official records in the Attorney General's office show Ira C. Blackwood of Spartanburg, a candidate for Governor, prosecuted 4 000 criminal cases during ten years as solicitor of the Seventh Judicial Circuit, securing 3 600 convictions, evidence of strong law enforcement ability.
The piece critiques Governor and rival candidate John G Richards proposal to elect the Tax Commission by the legislature. It argues for keeping an elected commission and warns against centralized autocratic control, stressing the people’s right to self protection.
A commentator argues for voters to reclaim power by electing Tax Commission members and removing them if unsatisfied. The piece contends the commission has grown too powerful, dictates tax policy, and operates beyond rightful scope. It advocates a commission of economists and accountability to the people.
The piece critiques John J. McMahan, then Senate candidate, for leaving the Insurance Commissioner role to campaign. It argues his salary while vacating the office is misused and questions his theories, noting the need for attention to insurance rate hikes and economy in state government.
The piece accuses politicians of twenty five years of cunning schemes to enforce biennial sessions, portraying the public as battling corrupt tactics. It condemns the shift as a fatal blow to democratic accountability and compares it unfavorably to past acts of violence.
The Philadelphia Ledger notes that most people perform ordinary tasks rather than spectacular deeds. It argues that heroism is common in daily routines and not restricted to dramatic acts or famous moments.
Nine candidates seek the Democratic gubernatorial vote as the primary looms. Carroll Nance recalls House funding rising from $500,000 and 12 mills to $10,000,000 and 5 mills, urging more businesslike government and tighter budgets to sustain service without waste.
Aiken Standard editor writes that while many approve the New Milk Ordinance, some dairymen claim it unfairly favors large producers. The piece explains that the standards aim to prevent disease by enforcing sanitary conditions, not just butter fat or bacterial counts, arguing health protection over small-producer convenience.
O Galloway was found guilty of murder in Pickens County for killing Ramey while they worked a still owned by G S Holcombe. Galloway, who testified as a Baptist preacher, received a life sentence with mercy recommended. He claimed wages of four and a half gallons daily.
The New York Gerald Tribune remarks that no college has power over a door yet, but pledges strong support when the project is raised for action to establish a Doctor of Whisky. Kansas v Star offers context for the debate.
A Washington Star quote asserts the North Pole remains a rediscovery task. The author argues the true discoverer will relate the Arctic frontier to present civilization’s needs and progress.
Sunday at St John’s Graniteville hosts Children’s Day with Rev L D Gillespie of the Upper South Carolina Conference to discuss improving the Sunday school. Warrenville and Pentecost churches feature Rev A B Ferguson in sermons on the Call of God for Men and the Voice of God with music by an orchestra. Visitors are welcome at all services.
Five Italians previously arrested for breaking into a store on Columbia road were discharged yesterday after paying fines of 100 dollars each assessed by Magistrate Roborn.
In a campaign discussion, Mr. Jackson urged voters to focus on the governor’s qualities and criticized the 6-0-1 school law. He questioned the legislature’s appropriation levels, warned of rising taxes due to a looming deficit, and advocated veto power use to curb waste. George K. Laney called for reform and fiscal restraint, claiming to be a father of the current school system.
The Ladies Auxiliary of the Baptist church serves fish or catfish stew this evening at 7.30 at the Agricultural Club. Tickets are new on sale and everyone is invited.
Sunday morning Dr. McLean speaks on Transforming Language Into Life at the First Baptist Church. Sunday school begins 9 45 with Shuler. Sunday evening 8 30 song service and sermon Holding Your Own Funeral Service. G L Toole at Clemson College for cotton grading course.
Ledger line item notes stock disbursement totals and credits checks numbered 1335 to 1 inclusive. E E Woodward, clerk, records disbursements totaling amounts listed: 21,444.40. 4,750,1126,194.51.
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