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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1925
Page
6
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Fragmentary note warns of springtime robberies with no specifics on place date or people involved.
A discussion on advancing Mars exploration highlights the need for capable teams and structured progress. It emphasizes that initiative alone requires support, preparation, and collaborative effort to achieve tangible results.
A fragmented mock prose piece mocks opium talks and cross word puzzles. It references the Sraixcroft, a divorce joke theme, and satirizes royalty inheritance tax and marriage happiness. It mentions Base Ruts sued for 7700 dollars to a bookmaker and hints at upcoming court actions regarding bootleggers.
Joan D cites a pessimist and an optimist quote about viewing disasters as opportunities. The piece notes Wall Street men are invariably optimistic about markets and trend outcomes.
A blunt remark questions who started the conflict as women meet in Washington to push peace efforts. The speaker urges decisive action, referencing Eden as the source of the trouble.
A newly discovered anagsthetic titled Tutokain is described as rendering a person insensible, with the name likely referencing King Tut. The passage notes the drug’s intended effect and possible etymology.
Economies press at the White House with reduced towel use glassware replacing cups and lights dimmed when unused. Newspaper staff face shortages of pencils and slower breathing urged to conserve costly oxygen.
Agitation in favor of luxury taxes to cover the deficit between the Apherriarian Bitl total and expected revenue from special taxes already in force. The piece questions what constitutes a luxury versus a necessity in this old tax ridden commonwealth.
A fragmented excerpt argues owning a business in South Carolina is a luxury due to tax charges and discriminatory assessment practices by the state. It references a large burden on merchants and compares property tax to other classes.
Our post mortem tax column notes the Senate's promise to repeal the inheritance tax effective in 1927. The Greenville News questions this delay, arguing it harms the State and benefits outside capital while revenue is needed. The piece rejects delaying repeal and compares the issue to relegalizing liquor.
A shipment of poultry from Oran geburg last week reached local farmers, delivering mink?
Richard Baker Belser, prominent Sumter citizen and former General Assembly member, died Saturday after a four week illness on his 46th birthday. He was noted as a valuable citizen and legislator.
Spring awakens the woods with buds and blooms as people feel drawn to fields and streams. Honeysuckle vines wrap the pines while doves drift over the meadows and the urge to fish grows strong.
Thieves broke into the late James L. Quinby and Michael Beaufort stores in Graniteville at an early hour Thursday and stole clothing and other merchandise valued at $500.
A grateful brother recalls his sister escaping gallstone surgery after taking Mayr's Wonderful Remedy. He claims the preparation cleanses catarrhal mucus and reduces inflammation causing stomach liver and intestinal ailments. He cites her walking a mile to church after three weeks and notes money back guarantee with sales through W. J. Platt & Co. and druggists.
The Williams Singers of Chicago will sing at Friendshire church in Aiken North Carolina on Wednesday night March 25 at 8 o clock. Both white and colored audiences are invited to hear a program of Jubilees melodies sentimentals camp meeting songs and classics. They are described as the oldest touring organization of this kind and the greatest representation of negro musical achievement. A large crowd is expected.
The document warns residents of Aiken to burn bury or place trash for City removal under Section 93 and outlines fines and penalties. It also includes a Master’s Sale notice in the Court of Common Pleas for April 6 1925 describing a lot on Fairfield Street in Aiken sold to satisfy a decree in the Bernice Woodward versus Bertha George action.
A reader letter praises the joy of being clear of debt and the relief it brings to Mr Wise as he reflects on financial independence and future plans.
The text lists Indian tribes and rivers of the South including Ashepoo Combahee Congurte Coa saw Edisto Saluda Santee Savannah Stond Wateree Winyah and Yemassee. It urges seriousness in work and play.
Promises a fast cure for pyorrhea and sore gums with a mail order treatment. Claims thousands found relief after other methods failed. Offers free treatment with no obligation and asks readers to send name to receive the remedy by mail from Remed ies Co. Kansas City Missouri.
Ceasful bidder must put up a $500 forfeit in cash or certified funds to insure bid compliance or the bid will be rejected. Terms require cash sale and purchaser pays papers and revenue stamps. Edward B. Croft Master for Aiken County South Carolina.
Notice states Sheriff H H Howard will sell seized mule and wagon at the distillery location to highest bidder for cash. Court in Aiken County scheduled sale on Monday April 4 1925.
Alberta Addison seeks administration of Robert Coleman deceased. Probate Court at Aiken Court House to hear creditors on Monday March 23 at 11 in the forenoon to show cause why administration should not be granted. George R Webb, Probate Judge, Aiken County, S C.
The Court of House in Aiken County South Carolina issues notice to all heirs and creditors of Estell Nelson deceased to appear on Monday March 23 at 11 oclock in person or by attorney. Date given is March 18 1925 and signed by Probate Judge.
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