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Newspaper
Pickens Sentinel
Location
Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1918
Page
6
Governor Manning appeals to South Carolina rural communities to volunteers part time on farms from which men have been drafted. He cites shortages of farm labor as the War Department cannot grant furloughs and urges neighbors to assist locally to ensure crops are cultivated and harvested in time.
A speaker urges citizens to save foodstuffs by careful handling and distribution to prevent losses during wartime. The appeal frames the effort as patriotic, unselfish work that can prevent great economic losses and support war demands. It stresses a timely, community driven action.
Columbia fruits may be canned without sugar for winter use. The Food Administration limits sugar in canning. a bulletin from the U.S. Department of Agriculture explains how to preserve fruits without sugar. Request Bulletin No. 839 from Washington and other bulletins Nos. 869 853 900 984 for guidance.
The Food Administration released a pamphlet titled A Message to the Corn Club Boys of South Carolina. Written by James W. Draffin, a 1917 state corn club prize winner and seed selection expert, the article How I Select My Seed Corn in the Field offers practical guidance for boy farmers and adults. Free copies are mailed on request from the Conservation and Production Division, Food Administration, Columbia, South Carolina.
Columbia reports that under new Food Administration rules farmers who grew wheat may sell wheat or flour to neighbors under specific terms. Purchasers may have it ground on a basis equal to the farmer's yield, but must use flour substitutes pound for pound with the flour. When selling flour to individuals, buyers must receive flour substitutes with the purchase or present miller’s certificates proving substitutes were ground to cover the bought flour.
The Food Administration announces price agreements on the 1917 1918 cotton seed crop will expire with possession. No current agreements will extend to the next crop, but new rules for 1918 1919 will be announced later. All reference margins zones and profit rules remain until replaced.
The Sentinel reports Miss Addie Finley becoming operator at P N station in Greenville. German prisoner G Hahn recaptured near Easley after escape from Camp Sevier. 13 year old Nesbitt Sullivan helps officers, Greenville citizens gift him War Savings Stamps. Prof J L Willis notes Six Mile Baptist Academy is badly in need of support.
The text notes each Sunday school in the territory of the academy should donate its August collection for a stated purpose. It mentions Dr John L Wiley of Pickens as a commissioner captain in the army medical reserve and awaiting call to service, and Dr J L Holt of the county as another captain in the same service, praised as good men and doctors.
Pickens County voters in Bethlehem School District No 20 age 21 and over have petitioned to authorize bonds not exceeding 1800 for a new school building. Board of Trustees orders election at the district schoolhouse August 10 1918 with W W Aiken P T Nelson and G W Dorr named as managers and directing publication in The Pickens Sentinel.
Notice of forfeiture for One Ford Touring Car seized from William Aiken and sons Perry and Ben for violation of Section 3298 R.S. near Dacusville Pickens district on June 22 1918. Bond due by August 18 1918 or property forfeited to the United States. Also notice of final settlement and discharge for Miles and Frances Singleton estates and guardian appointment for Ruth Hunter minor.
Notices offer insertion through election day at a fixed five dollar charge. Payment in advance required for publication. Inscriptions cover up to the second primary for declared candidates.
At the solicitation of friends I announce my candidacy for the State Senate subject to Democratic primary rules. J H Bare and Friends of Frank Ke Alexander announce him as a candidate for State Senator from Pickens county under Democratic party regulations.
J S Leopard and Dr G H Abernethy are announced as Democratic party candidates for the House of Representatives from Pickens county in the upcoming primary election. The notice requests support under party rules and regulations.
A candidate declares for the office of Supervisor of Pickens County under Democratic party rules, naming V. Stephens and J. T. McKinney with E. F. Loopr as associates in a preprimary filing notice.
A candidate for Supervisor of Pickens County declares eligibility and appeals to voters in the upcoming Democratic primary, urging participation and support ahead of the election.
Multiple locals announce candidacy for Pickens county Commissioner in the Democratic primary including J A Hendricks W T Barns John A Finney Oscar S Galloway Joan F Lesley Noan B Moore and R H Barkley stating candidacy is subject to voter action in the upcoming primary.
The Friends of G W Bowen announce his candidacy for Judge of Probate in Pickens county, subject to Democratic primary action. J B Newbery asks re election for Pickens probate judge, citing improved health and desire to serve, with pledge to resign if health fails.
The friends of W. T. Beasley announce him a candidate for Coroner of Pickens County subject to the Democratic primary voters. R C Welborn and N A Houper also announce their candidacies for Coroner of Pickens County, subject to the Democratic primary.
P G Bowin announces his candidacy for the office of Magistrate of Nastatoe Township subject to the Democratic primary election. The statement appears as a formal notice filed for voter action.
Magistrate seat at Cateechee attracts candidate George R Seeebel announced under local election rules. Announcement notes eligibility and adherence to applicable procedures.
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