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Newspaper
Pickens Keowee Courier
Location
Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1902
Page
3
The notices urge universal thanksgiving on the upcoming Thursday noting the nation’s bounty and urging reverent observance. A long excerpt from Sam P. Jonen relays gratitude and reflections on religion, politics, and family, contrasting Northern and Southern customs while advocating a sober, thankful spirit.
An offer from the Courier and Charleston Semi-Weekly News to provide three papers weekly for 1.60 per year. The Koowee Courier is praised as a leading county paper in Oconee and South Carolina, with news and AP dispatches. The Semi-Weekly News and Courier is a reliable Wednesday and Saturday paper delivering detailed South Carolina news and world reports. Subscribers can obtain both papers for 1.50, with an option to add more and sample copies available at the Courier office.
The state faces a strained budget with a planned borrowing around 300000 to cover obligations. With rising appropriations and stagnant revenue, legislators must decide whether to curtail spending or raise taxes. Borrowing raises future costs, and cohesion between institutions and public aid must be weighed against financial soundness.
The text discusses Comptroller Durham and legislators debating tax policy in a South Carolina context. It argues for a 100 percent assessment with reduced millage to cover expenses, noting the current 60 percent assessment yields high levies and that full valuation could attract investors. It compares regional tax practices and questions raising assessment versus levy to maintain revenue.
A Columbia dispatch reports South Carolina county auditors and treasurers urge extending the tax payment deadline to December to avoid upheaval. They warn of three separate penalty provisions and extra bookkeeping, while Gov McSweeney opposes extension citing state finances.
Local letters from Seneca recount visits by Mrs. Adams and Miss Thompson, plans for attendance at United Daughters of the Confederacy events, and social gatherings. Wounds and accidents are noted, including a boy injured by a rusty pail and Claude Bitton’s shotgun incident. It mentions armistice era ties and a wedding prospect for Arthur Thompsonpoon, plus Arbor Day planning and a late-night train clocking.
An old time shop ad touts a wide range of dry goods and household items at low prices. It highlights fabrics, underwear, shoes, and clothing for men women and children, urging cash buyers to visit and compare values with New York quality tags mentioned.
Mrs. Benson of Keller Virginia used Chamberlain's Pain Balm on her stove burn child. The balm eased agony within half an hour and the boy slept peaceably, recovering in about two weeks. The ointment is advertised for burns, sprains and skin ailments and sold by J W Holl druggist.
Washington November 28 senators and representatives are arriving for a quick start. Speaker Henderson predicts limited legislation beyond appropriation bills while the President plans talks with leaders. The period hints at constitutional amendments as the likely path on trust issues.
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