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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1929
Page
4
The Joxo Slav Tamburles Orchestra, marked as De Minstrels of the Balkash, appears as a highlight of the Redpath Chautauqua with vibrant tamburica music and colorful costumes. Balkan melodies mix with operatic selections and American songs, delivering a varied concert program praised for its adaptability and charm.
The article traces cotton origins to India, noting its ancient presence and Garolina's shift from India to the South under English influence. It describes Carolina planters attempting Indian seed cotton to ease lint issues, only to face the same stubborn fiber characteristics, leading to limited early success.
The article reflects on cotton cultivation transforming Southern life and labor. It notes shifts from traditional tools to new implements, the role of cotton in black communities, and how families work together in the fields during harvest. It recalls the historical pull of cotton and its impact on Southern identity.
Charles W. Gay of Portsmouth believes a London built piano from 1763 by Johann Zampe is the oldest in the United States. Brought to America for John Jacob Astor, it withstood a rusty voyage and later Cracked wood from dry New York climate. It remained in the Astor family for nearly four decades before passing to the Emery family in Boston. The Hartford Courant notes the instrument’s long history and fragile condition over the years.
The article traces cotton’s rise from a home staple to a regional money crop in South Carolina, highlighting early experiments by General Moultrie, the invention of the cotton gin, and the growth of mills in Greenville and Spartanburg. It notes imports, trade routes, and the broader shift from patch to plantation, with enduring impact on the South’s economy and infrastructure.
A previous Singer Sewing Machine Co patron expresses gratitude and requests continued patronage. The note announces relocation to the Aiken Electric & Construction Co store adjacent to the Express office, with phone number 23 for contact.
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