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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1931
Page
7
Ernest Gat Jr describes a Greenwich Village area near the docks where loud train whistles and ship horns disrupt nights. Big liners bound for Europe whistle for ferries and tugs as they leave, a sound compared to Gabriel's trumpet, heard up to ten miles at sea and echoing in the nearby block.
An advertisement touts Castoria as a safe, mild remedy for restless children. It claims soothing action superior to stronger medicines and suitable for infants, colic, diarrhea, constipation, bad breath, and general upset, with a pure vegetable composition.
The Seamen's Institute near Broadway provides lodging for sailors at 60 cents a day and locates missing mariners for families. It notes 250+ sailors found this year. Muttontown on Long Island forms with 35 millionaires and 282 residents to govern itself. African explorer Martin Johnson imported two Uganda natives to Harlem, faced a promoter, and had to curb their Swahili lectures after disputes and police intervention.
A fashion sketch guides home dressmakers to add distinctive touches through clever trims and collar or cuff finishes. It suggests using jersey or linen contrast designs, with a simple applique on a jersey blouse or a contrasting motif on a cotton or linen dress for early autumn.
Tax notice from Aiken County listing levies for state, school, county funds and bonds totaling 33.00 with special school taxes by district. Taxes due September 15, 1931, penalties apply after March 15, 1932. Office hours 9 to 1 and 2 to 5. J R Timmerman Deputy. THOS H Williamson Treasurer.
A guide explains drafting a pattern on paper to the desired size with a quarter inch edge, cutting material, turning edges in, pinning, and basting before hemming. The method tolerates irregular outlines and promises success with careful drawing. A sideline notes a fountain pen and ink leakage skepticism.
Mrs Snopes laments her husband's snoring while Mrs Skaggs notes his lack of awareness of her own finances. The exchanges reveal humorous personal grievances about daily life and sharing.
Notice of tax executions levied by the City of Aiken listing property owners and real estate to be sold at public outcry in front of the Court House on September 7 1931. Cash sales with purchaser paying deed and revenue stamps. M L Kibler Chief of Police.
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