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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1926
Page
4
A Washington woman writes that Sloan's Liniment relieved her muscle pain after sleep and work loss, noting two applications restored ability to walk and rest. The letter reflects thousands of similar testimonials praising the self-administered treatment. The ad claims instant blood flow to tissues and easy use, priced at eight cents in drugstores.
Middleton Place in South Carolina, long a garden landmark, passed to the Middleton family in 1741 through Henry Middleton and Mary Williams dowry. It features a Tudor mansion, extensive terraces, camellias, azaleas, and notable plant introductions by Michaux, with gardens spanning over 40 acres along the Ashley River.
In a compressed history, Columbus took seventy days to cross the Atlantic in 1492, the Pilgrims sixty-six days in 1620, a 1800 ship fifteen days, a 1859 dreadnaught twelve days, the City of Brussels seven days twenty-two hours in 1869, Mauret- Anna four days sixteen hours in 1910, and an airplane sixteen hours in 1919. The piece notes continued speed increases and hints at world-wide home connectivity via radio and air travel, as quoted by H. C. Moore.
The piece discusses superstition around black cats, noting that a cat entering a home should not be shooed away and that a cat rubbing against a person is seen as luck. It explains medieval fears, where cats were linked to Satan and stroked to avert ill luck rather than to invite fortune.
The Los Angeles Times comments on how publicity and propaganda are valued as tools while noting the pulpit and press as primary education forces. The piece argues that the sixteenth letter of the alphabet merits serious consideration in shaping public discourse.
The article notes that celebrating St Patrick's Day is popular beyond Irish natives and recalls St Patrick’s historical mission in Ireland, where he challenged idol worship and established Christianity. It frames the day as a cultural celebration tied to religious history and missionary work.
A claim that the melody behind For He s a Jolly Good Fellow is the world s oldest, found among Western folk songs and cradle lullabies. It appears among North American red Indians and South American natives, Australian Aborigines, Mooris, Arabs, Africans, Lapland mothers, and ancient Egyptians. Origin tracing remains unresolved, with Europe possibly via returning Crusaders.
Bishop William Montgomery Brown denounces government to Harlem listeners claiming Congress is a joke and departments are for sale while urging revolution. The article notes authorities overlook his public call despite possible jail liability and references the Greenville News stance.
Dance critic says the Charleston fails to appeal to the ordinary man while noting congestion makes its lack of appeal a welcome feature in the current era. Arkansas Gazette.
A reflective note argues that the nation would benefit from stronger adjectives to condemn aggressive nationalism. It suggests clearer language to challenge wartime rhetoric and promote nuanced public discourse.
Metropolitan Life Insurance statistics estimate the cost of a new child in an average family falls between 200 and 300 dollars with typical complications. If specialists are employed the expense rises to between 500 and 1000 dollars.
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