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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1927
Page
4
A historical columnist lists factors blamed for wives leaving their husbands. He cites financial stress, incompatibility, unreasonable behavior, alcohol, infidelity, parental interference, large families, lack of diplomacy, and emotional overreactions as common triggers.
Peking reports highlight China’s 2 million plus armed forces, heavy artillery, air planes, and western warfare engines. The piece argues China’s war is still less complex than Western conflicts, noting factional leaders seek quick decisive victories and overextended lines risk counterattacks. It recalls Feng Youhsiang’s 1930s bid to coerce U S Marines with commissions and money, a scheme that failed despite foreign officers including Soviet Russians among Feng’s ranks.
Commissioner of Immigration reports the United States added 284,493 to its net alien population last year. Immigrants from ten nations accounted for 88 percent, led by Canada with 81,506 and Mexico with 67,721. Germany, Ireland, Great Britain, Italy, Poland, Sweden, Norway, and France also figure. Debate over Mexican and Canadian limits and possible Japan equal footing looms for Congress.
American reporters in Europe watched a debate between World Court judge Dr. Loder and Permanent Court of Arbitration secretary Mr. Crommelin. The talk highlighted differences in court structure, case selection, and the mix of legal and political questions, as the Hague conventions of 1907 define the frame for both bodies.
Hassrick notes many temperamental people seek help at the welfare bureau for broken homes. Reasons vary from another partner to tiredness, bad cooking, in law tensions, and unworthiness. Even an Indian man visited after his wife left him over tobacco use.
A historical survey cites very low farm earnings relative to railroads and industry profits. It notes capital in agriculture near 80 billion in 1920, then about 58 billion in 1926 27, with farming yielding only about 2.7 percent and no salary for the farmer. The piece contrasts backbone and wishbone people, urging diligence, independence, and prudent investment.
A brief parable contrasts chickens with wishbones and oxen with backbones. It notes some men boast luck or talk about luck, while others lack wishbones yet show strength and resolve to face trouble when needed. The piece emphasizes steadfast resilience and quiet power.
Robert Underwood Johnson recounts a humorous anecdote from Remembered Yesterdays about an American lady who dismisses foreign languages. She explains she avoids learning languages to keep feeling of being abroad, and shares a Paris driving misadventure using a parasol to command the coachman.
A French woman proud of her limited English meets an American woman proud of limited French. The French guest insists on English while the American speaks only French. As guests depart they keep arguing in their chosen languages with a final exchange: Reservoir tanks.
A dentist may hurt to help your teeth and a trusted friend may give a demanding task that stings but serves your best interests. The piece compares rough corrections to beneficial outcomes and warns that discomfort can accompany growth.
A 220 foot wide tree lined boulevard from LaPorte Triosrena and Michigan City around and outside Chicago to Milwaukee is under study. Property owners largely offer to donate the land needed.
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