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Newspaper

Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1927

Page

8

Nitrogen Rich Sideings Boost Cotton Growth and Yield

Farmers are urged to apply nitrate of soda as a sidedressing four to six inches from each plant row to improve growth and resilience against pests and drought. With moisture, plants take up nitrogen quickly, boosting yield and profits versus minimal fertilization.

War's Greatest Hero Returns to New Fight

The narrative follows the Tennessee governor and York in a campaign to fund longer school terms via a tobacco tax. The move aims to aid mountainous districts in Fentress and beyond, despite ongoing hardships like isolation and low pay. York urges permanent support while detailing challenges and his own shift away from tobacco.

Fentress County York Tennessee Missouri

The Church Problem at Lausanne Awakens Unity Effort

Representatives of many denominations gather in Lausanne, Switzerland, to discuss Christian unity and distinguish essential from non essential elements. The movement is driven by non church funders who criticize waste and duplication while urging humility and focus on truth and justice.

Lausanne Switzerland

Washington Laughs At Braggart Rider In 1780 Morriston Scene

In spring 1780 at Morriston George Washington, amused by a boastful soldier failing to ride an unbroken horse, laughed heartily as the man was thrown to the dirt. The moment softened his usual gravity and drew tears of mirth.

George Washington Morriston America Washington

European tension grows as buffer states seek arms limits

The article notes Britain’s allies align against Russian expansion through Italy Albania and Yugoslavia while Germany faces choices that could sever ties with Britain or Russia. It argues league control may fail and warns of looming conflict despite diplomatic efforts.

Italy Albania Jugo-Slavia Germany Great Britain Russia Poland League of Nations League

Armour Grain Company Faces Suspension From Exchange

The Armour Grain Corporation faces suspension and possible expulsion from the Chicago Board of Trade after two years of investigations into the wrecking of the Grain Marketing Company. The liquidation proceeds and connections to two or three other concerns are noted, with questions about whether federal prosecution should follow.

Armour Grain Corporation Chicago Board of Trade Grain Marketing Company Grain Corporation Cook

Irrational slur from The Nation and Athenaeum

A charged exchange uses demeaning language about Chinese and English, mocking rationality and accusing both sides of neglecting the dead. The passage presumes ethnic tension and cultural contempt in a provocative quarrel.

Spring Flowers for Brides in English Weddings

Victorian bridal bouquets feature mixed spring flowers edged with a ribbon frill. Bond Street florist creates petal shaped ribbons matching flower colors. Bridesmaids carry brown rush baskets filled with spring blooms and large bows to complement gowns.

Bond Street Florist

Humorous yarns told by a hymn writer

S Baring-Gould recounts stories spread for years about prominent Anglican figures. One tale has Dr Tait fearing a stroke at a banquet, only to be reassured the duchess was pinching her own leg. Another tale features Dean Lefroy at his golden wedding and a French guest misinterpreting the anniversary as a forthcoming marriage.

S. Baring-Gould Dr. Tait Canterbury Duke of Westminster's Mr. Baring-Gould Dean Lefroy Norwich

Keeping Cut Flowers Fresh and Long-Lasting

Practical tips to prevent wilting include daily water changes, snipping stems, adding charcoal or salt or aspirin, and washing the vase. Keep flowers cool at night, protect them in warm weather, and use moist wraps or waxed potatoes for mailing. Some flowers dry well with color retention for winter decorations.

Power in Politics and the Boulder Dam Debate

Senator Norris of Nebraska charges water power interests spent not less than 200000 to sway last Congress. He argues government operation of water power is already deeply political and the Boulder Dam contest centers on keeping power in the hands of the people rather than the power trust. He says the Swing Johnon bill would have passed if power rights were handed to the trusts.

Norris Nebraska Boulder Dam Muscle Shoals Power Trust

Henry Allen as chaperone on Ryndam voyage

The Ohio State Journal notes Henry J. Allen’s statement that there were no petting parties aboard the Ryndam during a world voyage with college students. The editors imply Allen is a truthful, ideal chaperone.

Henry J. Allen Kansas Ryndam Henry Ohio Tate Journal

Forged Dispatches Raise Tense US Mexico Claims

The State Department spokesman acknowledged long running thefts of official documents from U S S representatives in Mexico and the delivery of forgeries aimed at provoking conflict. He rejected insinuations linking the schemes to Catholic or oil interests, noting that more detail is needed before such groups demand a confrontation.

State Department U. S S Mexico

Bolsheviks in China Seen as Foreigners by Color Claim

The Waterloo Tribune notes Bolshevik actions in China reveal foreigners in eyes of locals. The Elmira Star Gazette counters that China’s red color claim misreads public perception, insisting China remains yellow in perception.

China Waterloo Tribune Elmira

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