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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1925
Page
14
The readable fragments mention a Col. Mitchell and police, a court and people waiting, plus scattered phrases about a “Pied Piper” and a barber. It reads like a jumble of overheard lines rather than a coherent event, with no clear actions or identities beyond these vague references.
Fragmentary text mentions traffic police and a 49 percent figure amid references to the Pilgrim's Pro igttes and Benito. It also notes mountain climbers in the Alps paying hotel bills in advance and bootleggers avoiding credit.
The reader notes that a U S Senator may speak on any subject for as long as he wishes under current rules and that the public can think anything about the senator for as long as they want. The author questions why there is fuss over these rights.
The Site notes Titusville Florida citizens raised thirty two thousand dollars for a Titusville Chamber of Commerce drive. The piece contrasts Titusville with Aiken South Carolina and mentions Greenville Chamber of Commerce promoting Florida advertising.
A legislative committee led by Representative Puxeres explores consolidating state offices and trimming departments to improve efficiency and economy. The investigation, authorized by General Assembly action and Governor appointment, proceeds in good faith with findings and recommendations expected.
A fragment states that a late party bears the obligation to defray the necessary expense. The text hints at a legal or administrative duty but lacks full context or specifics.
State Superintendent James H. Hope spoke at Plum Branch Edgefield about the shift away from one teacher schools. The Edgefield Advertiser highlights that North Carolina operates many one-teacher schools while South Carolina has fewer, signaling a rapid trend toward abolition as educators argue single teachers cannot cover all ages and grades.
More than 3,000 people of Spartanburg County have received fever serum since June 15 as inoculation efforts begin. Glen Frank, named president of the University of Wisconsin, is reported as the youngest university president in the United States.
Leila Smith, a well known colored woman, collapsed and died near the Munday passenger station after mailing a letter. She suffered a heart ailment, the doctor attributed as the cause. No inquest was held.
The executive committee of the Aiken Baptist Association met at First Church Friday afternoon. They prepared the apportionment list for member churches and outlined the program for the association, which will meet with Shiloh Baptist Church on October 16.
Epworth Orphanage held a work day last Saturday to raise funds. Sunday school groups contributed, the primary and netting $12.00, and the church added a total of $54, with $10 already contributed monthly.
Sunday afternoon Dr El tones of Columbia will preach at 3 30 oclock at Pentecost Methodist Church on Pine Log road. The public is invited to attend.
A damaged OCR fragment lists several individuals including Eer W. C. Johnson D M Orongs and C B Merall along with a Gaston reference. The fragment hints at a forthcoming legal action or filing but provides no dates or action details.
The Chester News urges railroads to replace signs reading Geach Book and Basen with Stock Look and Live to promote railway safety.
A puzzling price quote lists 15 cents for 50 pounds and 8 cents for 25 pounds with a final line claiming 12 pounds for 5 cents, leaving readers to question the billing. The note mentions the company name The Aiken Ice in connection with the rates.
Executors of Mirs Alma Parker announce a public sale of land in Aiken City County South Carolina for October 12 1925. The property fronts Ridge Avenue 50 feet and extends 150 feet with specific boundary references. Cash terms apply with a $200 deposit required as a bid bond. Edward S Croft Master for Aiken County S C presiding.
Classified notice seeks Vielin Bir to apply to Miss Lilfian Beerk at Avenue in Aiken South Carolina. Contact telephone 229-1831 for details.
A liver and white pointer named Pat is missing with a reward offered for its return to C. B. Woolsey. The notice seeks the dog’s safe return and payment of the stated reward.
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