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Newspaper
Pickens Sentinel
Location
Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1921
Page
6
For the next thirty days the Glenwood Cotton Mill and Pickens Mills offer contracts for bagging and ties to the ginner or farmer at 50 cents per pattern as taken from the bale. Contracts must be made prior to September 1 with deliveries per the buyer's pleasure.
In hot weather bowel disorders are very dangerous. Protect your family from sudden attacks by using Chamberlain's Coke and Diarrhoea Remedy, a trusted remedy with many testimonials to its excellence.
The notice highlights sturdy overalls described as good quality rather than cheap, offered at a price of 1.15 dollars. It emphasizes dependable work apparel and suggests value for durable garments.
The Department of Agriculture lowers its July forecast by 230000 bales to 8203000 for the U S cotton crop citing severe boll weevil damage and heavy rainfall. Conditions worsen in South Carolina Georgia Oklahoma and Arkansas while western Texas and the Mississippi fringe show relative strength. The July 2 condition was 64.7 percent of normal with state figures listed. Last year’s crop was 18,365,754 bales and prior years show a downward trend amid drought risk and insect damage.
The compulsory school attendance law becomes effective in Cedar Rock school district No. 19 on September 5 1921. Pupils currently attending will receive attendance credit as provided by law. Patrons and pupils are urged to notice and govern themselves accordingly.
Mr C E Robinson and son Lyon of Pickens with Charles Jr of Greenville spent yesterday fishing nearby. Misses Cora and Annie F recently visited relatives in Greer. Miss Sophia Hunt left Saturday to teach at Mountvale school. Miss Louis Welborne of Greenville visits aunt Mrs W E Simmons. Miss Verner Foster returned from Greenville. Miss Elizabeth Robinson weekend visit with Newberry. Farmers seek rain. G G Sammons company did business in Easley. Saluda river picnic on July 23 marked a pleasant outing.
Bennett Mercantile Gow advertises best ceviots and boys rompers priced at 18 cents each, highlighting affordable work shirts for laborers and children. The notice emphasizes value and selection in the store's latest sale.
Pickens County promotes home grown hay with a 1921 contest funded by the Chamber of Commerce. About a dozen farmers finished, prizes ranged 50 to 15 dollars, with clover and oats yields of two to over three tons per acre. Winners donate prize money to fund the 1922 contest as others plant five acres of clover and oats. County Agent Bowen notes hay land can improve late corn when stands are strong.
A grieving spouse recalls the July 20 1920 death of Clevie Robins Stewart and the deep sorrow of separation. The tribute offers Christian reflections on heaven, faith, and the promise of a reunion in a blessed afterlife.
Clemson College ends its short course for club boys with songs addresses and 66 certificates awarded to young farmers. Livestock judging team of five selected for further training. three to form South Carolina's International Judging Contest team next fall. Team members include W Wallace Belcher Eurene Smith Lee Province Branham Kershaws Jas Garrison Robert Whitehead.
Mrs. Mahala Burns of Savanna Missouri recounts using Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy to cure flux and later dysentery. She says a few doses cured her second attack and that she has recommended it to dozens of people, asserting its quick, positive effect.
We thank friends and neighbors and especially Dr. E B Wyatt and J A Cannon for kindness during the illness and death of our husband and brother F B Farr. May God bless you all. Mrs F B Farr and family H W Farr.
Tabor church four miles east of Pickens hosts Home Coming on Saturday, August 13 with an invite to former students and guests. A good speaker will attend to share nostalgia and community spirit.
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