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Newspaper
Pickens Sentinel
Location
Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1915
Page
2
A collage of quips and snips from a local paper mocks headlines about Huerta and Stonewall Jackson, mocks war era talk of contraband, notes on a submarine internment joke, and pokes at faux editorials. It also lists jokes about a Romeo of Przemysl and a Greenville farmer robbed of eleven dollars.
The piece remarks that Austria has appeared wiped off the map many times since the war began while Francis Josef’s army stays inactive and the Dardanelles forts are said to be repeatedly reduced yet still sink a gunboat. It critiques the Allies' press portrayal.
The text plays on a joke about sentences and a cat, noting a pause at the end of one clause and claws at the end of its paws, hinting at a punny comparison between grammar and feline traits.
A commentary warns readers to beware flashy advertising that conceals unknown backers. It urges scrutiny of the people or companies behind ads and asserts that genuine newspaper advertising carries trust from recognizable advertisers.
The Glassy Mountain schoolhouse has been expanded from a one room to a modern two teacher room setup with a large auditorium area, rolling partition, new outer paint, a four acre grounds and a piazza with turned columns. Plans were by Prof. Lee Clemson Supt Hallam Pickens and contractor Freeman.
A brief note urges readers to check current ads for potential money saving offers and special prices this week. It highlights that ads contain limited time deals and exclusive discounts.
The Record-Advertiser of Houston Virginia urges rural subscribers to report farm news and successes to the paper to serve as a clearing house for farmers nearby. Farmers need not be eloquent. concise, factual farming stories help spread progress and inspire others, aiding community upbuilding.
A federal bulletin shows North Carolina's 1918 per capita government cost at 1.46 dollars, higher than all states except South Carolina. Nevada tops at 10.45 dollars. The report lists state-by-state figures, while Gov. Manning removes W. W. Huckabee as Kershaw sheriff for failing to enforce liquor laws after an executive hearing.
Miss Clifford Martin, daughter of Mr and Mrs W M Martin, along with grandmother and younger siblings, escaped injury when a frightened mule ran into a tree causing a buggy mishap. The group reached the house, caught the mule, and found no serious harm. Mr Martin notes the mule’s history and calm disposition.
The Piedmont association holds its next union meeting with Corinth No 1 on the fifth Sunday in May and the preceding Saturday. The program includes sermons, organization, and discussions on deacon duties and pastor support with multiple speakers and a Sunday school mass meeting.
An examination for teachers will be held in the court house Friday May 7. Examination will commence at 9 o'clock. Applicants to furnish their own stationery. By order of the State Board of Education. R T Hallum Supt.
Greenville citizens approved $100000 for street work, $25000 for sewer extension, and $45000 to buy and enlarge the city hospital. The state railroad commission adopted a rule against profane language on phones and allows removal of service for violators.
Items show salaries including mayor and clerk, expenses for street work and police, bonds interest, electric lights and disinfectant. Collections list cash on hand, taxes due, license and street taxes, fines and cemetery accounts. All taxes due by May 16, 1916.
All persons holding claims against the estate of the late J. T. Lewis must present the same duly proven on or before the 15th day of May, 1915 or be debarred from payment. All persons indebted to said estate must make payment on or before the above date to the undersigned J. J. Lewis and J. F. Lewis, Administrators.
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