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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1928
Page
8
Jest crew from J Platts Company in Alben is featured in a brief notice. The item names SG as an affiliated entity or person. The summary presents the readable facts without embellishment.
A Columbia article reveals a vast illicit liquor network in South Carolina with an estimated 1500 to 1800 active stills and 5000 to 8000 retail joints operating daily. It describes delivery methods, pricing at about 2.26 dollars per gallon to retailers, and widespread home brews, despite Governor Richards' strict enforcement and federal help. It promises a forthcoming series detailing how sales persist across counties and cities amid strong prohibition efforts.
The British government released notes with France about a naval compromise sparking global wonder. Observers question why London pursued a pact seen as aimed at the United States. The backdown on army reserves is seen as a major misstep with potential electoral costs. The article notes scant British support and cites a large Ontario plowman's contest near London with long testing and a winner.
Judge James W. DeVore of Edgefield has died creating a vacancy in the 11th circuit serving Edgefield Lexington Saluda and McCormick. The next General Assembly will appoint special judges to fill the unexpired three year term until a successor is chosen. Potential names include Senator T B Greneker and Judge C J Ramage. The piece notes other circuits will likely reelect incumbents. The rest discusses unrelated topics about crime and brain science with no clear relevance to the judge’s seat.
A partial text discusses prewar cost figures applying to food and clothing only. It notes these do not cover increased rent taxes education hospital and medical costs, implying broader living expenses rising beyond basic goods. The wording is incomplete but centers on cost of living during or before the war.
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