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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1929
Page
2
The article argues the tariff dispute pits party against party and region against region, harming consumers and urging fair treatment for producers, sellers, and buyers. It criticizes stock market propaganda in newspapers and calls for responsible reporting to stabilize the economy.
Secretary Mellon's tax recommendation aims to stabilize stock markets and protect about 109 million noninvestors by boosting buying power. The piece links consumer purchasing power to factory activity, employment, and national prosperity, arguing tax policy influences the broader economy beyond traders.
In Porto Rico, part of the United States, census figures include its population. More than a year after the hurricane, children face starvation as thousands of school children have only one meal daily while bureaucratic delays in the War and Treasury Departments hinder relief efforts.
Washington era editorial notes Hoover's assembly of wealth in response to a deepening business crisis. It critiques the gathering as possibly failing like the French Revolution notables, urges inclusion of farmers and workers, and questions whether rich leaders will sacrifice profits to aid the broader economy. It also comments on tariff politics, Senate inaction, and social maneuverings surrounding Mrs. Gann and Dolly Gann.
An economist argues that the butter industry should be encouraged to move beyond mere trading and expand its employment. The piece notes minimal differences between buyers and sellers and critiques current trading practices, urging policy shifts to boost employment and efficiency.
W P Johnson, long time resident engineer for Charles T Mann Company, will assume the post as resident engineer for Unitel Merchants and Manufacturers, Inc. on December 1 at their Langley Bath and Clearwater mills. The note mentions gifts titled Fate Thorns and a phrase Reser and Chrretmen.
The article details a sweeping industrial expansion in Clearwater and nearby communities. New bleaching and spinning facilities will employ hundreds, with 550 at the bleaching unit alone, and plant capacity to double. Homer Loring drives the reorganization, uniting mills, lands, and dyeing under one operation.
Fragmentary OCR text describes a small business setup Sate STA Dhaly running a shop on Wieely with no experience claimed. Mentions FURST & THOMAS and DEPTS OC Broeerrt Wineistry and ALLEYS PHOTO Avenue Boxwi STU HTO PARK and former residents Warnesville Lake Jer sha NLC. Mail orders noted Jana vty Hoe Mart pene.
Sheriff’s officers conducted two raids and arrested Rachel Blakeley and Wallice Gilehr, both described as colored, on liquor provisions charges. The report notes ongoing efforts and potential trials forthcoming.
Under the transportation act of 1929 the Interstate Commerce Commission is authorized to supervise new securities by railroads. Investment trusts arise when stockholders subscribe to stock in proportion to their shares, but these trusts operate as independent entities with their own officers. Railroads typically do not provide sinking funds, and stock is issued on frozen assets, prompting ICC oversight of these matters.
Fragmentary text mentions attempts to bypass oversight and questions the extent to which this development will be omitted from scrutiny.
At Paul Renz’s farm near Platte City Missouri Olson won the world corn husking championship in eighty minutes before five thousand spectators. He husked twenty five and a quarter bushels, beating the nearest rival by half a bushel.
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