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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1926
Page
12
A garbled newspaper snippet mocks Prohibition and commerce with scattered phrases about dry laws, taxes, and liberty. It features broken lines about jazz, a cat, a fiddle, and warnings about speeding, along with stray comments on monopoly, China, and Germany’s League aspirations.
The text notes that miners and operators signed an agreement in February that they knew they would have to sign last September. It cites Mexico's Constitution requiring Mexican nationality to preach there, aiming to prevent revolution from mixing with peaceful events.
The piece critiques the Federal Trade Commission as failing to deliver on its promises and notes courts often overturn cease and desist orders. It argues many cases had preexisting legal remedies and mentions the stamina of the staminum trust inquiry. It warns that repeal sentiments grow and that unrestrained combination could spur stronger future laws.
A Georgia report counters claims of widespread female discrimination noting the state advances in equal rights. The National Woman's Party criticizes laws across states while Georgia is highlighted as a counterexample where women do not pay equally.
The article notes the era change allowing women to testify against husbands in cases of injury, removing the old barrier. It contrasts Georgia law with broader reforms and hints at social debate about gender roles and legal rights. It also touches on the public perception of women crowing in society as they enjoy greater freedoms.
Aiken Kiwanis hosts a March 31 inter club gathering with Columbia Charleston Greenwood and Augusta clubs including ladies. C Felix Harvey district governor of the Carolinas will speak. A barbecue follows and a polo match may feature Harry Payne Whitney with Malcolm Stevenson Thomas Hitchcock Jr and Major Max C Fleishmann among expected players.
The Bath Grammar School fourth and fifth graders performed a program including choruses, a playlet, a drill, dialogue and a pageant. A School Improvement Association committee hosted a chicken supper and festival, yielding proceeds of 125 dollars and thanks to the public for support.
The musical comedy No No Nanette plays at the Aiken Theatre on Monday March 15 with a strong cast and full orchestra. Audiences will enjoy Tea for Two I Want to Be Happy and a bright, witty score praised by critics as one of the era’s best shows in this city’s run after Atlanta and Augusta.
Alvin Meeks aged 19 son of Mr and Mrs A P Meeks of Aiken died Monday in Tampa Florida from poisoning. Funeral services were held in Atlanta at 10:30 a m yesterday. Death appears accidental. He was reared in Aiken and moved to Atlanta then Florida. His parents and four sisters Frances Thelma Willie Mae Beulah Meeks attended the funeral.
Ideal time to tour Florida with six day trips all expenses paid for 55 dollars. Visit Hollywood by the Sea Miami St Augustine Daytona Palm Beach and other famed resorts. Contact Miss Kate Cullum at the Aiken Inn by telephone 192.
Next Sunday night at 7:45 Rev P J Mc Lean will illustrate Parables of Jesus with pictures at the First Baptist Church. Sunday morning Rev Dr J S Dill of Greenville will preach. Sunday school at 9 45 am. Bible study Wednesday night 7 45. A cordial welcome for everyone.
George W. Croft reported his car stolen from the front of St. Thaddeus Episcopal church Sunday night. Chief Jesse George coordinated action and the vehicle was quickly recovered in Columbia. Fred and James Armstrong, brothers from New Jersey, were arrested and brought back to Aiken Monday.
An all day demonstration of Brunswick stew is announced for tomorrow at the Hahn and Company Store. The ad invites customers to attend and watch the cooking process.
Aiken County farmers attended the Hay School held at the Holley building on Main Street. K B Seed of the U S Department of Agriculture and S L Jeffords state specialist led the demonstration on value and grading of hay.
A fire at the passenger station heating plant damaged a frame building beyond repair. The blaze occurred early Monday morning and the structure is slated for replacement.
Sunday afternoon at five o clock Mill edge H Lee of Kline South Carolina and Miss Gladys L Greed of North Augusta were married by Dr Mc Lean at the Baptist Parsonage.
Rev. E E Hite of Kershaw is in the city visiting his father during a brief stay.
Lancaster Senator Roach S Stewart emerges as a strong contender for governor with a platform of tax revaluation for equalization. He argues for fair, honest taxation, opposes special taxes, and envisions reducing property taxes as new industries come to the state. Born 1881 in Lancaster, he served as Lancaster mayor and has been a longtime State Senator.
Rev G Croft Williams rector of St Johns Episcopal Church Columbia will preach the baccalaureate sermon of the Aiken Institute on Sunday morning May 23 according to the Board of Trustees He is a graduate of the institute and its first student to enter the ministry.
The Aiken Clothing and Shoe Go have been named agents for Filorshein men s shoes in Aiken. The new Spring Oxfords are now on sale at $10.00 per pair. Ady.
David Inglis and Mandel Surasky represent Aiken Lodge No. 156 alongside W. W. Edgerton and W. A. Giles as they attend the Grand Lodge of the A F M this week with E. L. Allen reporting on the events.
Mrs. Ernest Gardner of Jacksonville was the guest of J A M Gardner for a social visit. The two households hosted a light luncheon and shared acquaintances in Jacksonville.
Baptist ministers of the Aiken Association gathered at First Church with Dr. McLean presiding and Rev. H F Surles serving as secretary. They talked over the Unified Program appropriations and set the annual picnic for Grege Park in June.
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