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Newspaper
Pickens Sentinel
Location
Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1914
Page
2
A note states The Sentinel is not responsible for the views of its correspondents. The disclaimer appears in the newspaper to separate staff opinions from published content.
A column discusses political maneuvering after Labor Day and a faded campaign style. It notes repartee versus insult, mock names for a Mexican official, Panama Canal opening talk, South Carolina delegates, Senator Isaac Stephenson's retirement plans after a $101000 bid for his seat, and party realignments with the Colonel declaring a move to a Progressive alignment.
There is war again in Europe between Servia and Austria-Hungary with both sides eager to begin hostilities and widespread exultation greeting the prospect.
Secretary Bryan will spend his summer vacation in Asheville North Carolina and handle the Mexican situation from there via a special wire connected to the state department.
A speaker notes that two years ago Blease drew over 2,000 votes in Pickens County from residents who believed he was a good man for the office, but now argues they were misled and remain part of a strong opposition.
The war prompts a reversal of gold shipments as Europe returns gold to pay for food and supplies needed by the Allied effort. This shift follows long periods of shipments abroad and signals a larger wartime economic adjustment.
Western Pennsylvania industries and northern West Virginia fear a labor shortage as about a half million Hungarian workers may be called home to fight in the Austria Hungary war. If the Hungarians depart the plants fear crippling impacts on production.
The piece questions whether a statute freely enacted by Congress and signed by the President should stand or be overturned by an entrenched federal judge influenced by special interests, whose tenure is lifelong and whose fairness is in doubt in many cases.
The senate voted to remove its amendment to the general deficiency bill that would pay pensions to heirs of Confederate officers who resigned in 1861, a move the house had refused to accept. The Grand Army of the Republic finds the issue still contentious as fall elections approach.
A quotation from Horace Mann argues that ignorance causes poverty and wealth does not endure without brains. It claims Spain once held vast riches but remains poorer due to lack of sagacity, and that intelligent people capture wealth wherever found.
The United States Civil Service Commission announces an open competitive examination for a rural carrier vacancy in Pickens County South Carolina on August 22 1914. Candidates must be male United States citizens 18 to 55 with domicile in the county and meet service requirements. Compensation ranges from 484 to 1200 annually.
The Anderson Mail quotes Gov. Blease calling delegates at a state convention the dirtiest set of white-faced thieves. Pickens county citizens denounce the insult, defend local delegates, and vow to repudiate the remark at the polls.
In The Race Elimination conference Jnc G Clinkscales will run strong and likely reach the second race barring a mood shift before the first primary. Support from Pee Dee and Piedmont regions plus broad backing makes him a formidable governor candidate. The Spartanburg Herald notes his lack of political record is offset by goodwill and perceived integrity.
Reports claim General Villa started a custom to send orphaned sons of constitutionalist soldiers to U S schools. The war chest pays expenses and over 100 Mexican youths have already been placed in American schools by Villa.
Prices jumped to 9 cents a bushel last Wednesday as European conflict disrupts markets, threatening further increases for flour and related goods. The note warns the end is not yet in sight for price movements.
A nostalgic portrait of the Whitewater Inn tucked along Jocassee shores in the Blue Ridge mountains. Describes emerald forests, the clear river, mountain breeze, guest pleasures, riverside swims, evening dances, grand suppers, and tranquil nights. Ends with seven sobs of sorrow.
Dodson’s Liver Tone is promoted as a safe vegetable alternative to calomel for liver relief. The ad claims it starts the liver without over-stimulation, causes no salivation, and offers money-back satisfaction. A large bottle costs fifty cents at The Pickens Drug Co.
Great Britain and France exert utmost endeavor to prevent a general European war. outlook not encouraging as tensions rise and diplomatic efforts continue amid uncertain prospects.
Jas. P. Carey Jr. argues for nationwide progress and local reforms in Pickens South Carolina 1914. He advocates expanded education budgets, compulsory education with local option, strict gun control, increased Confederate veterans funding, better roads, and a land registration act to simplify titles.
The register lists visitors including F. M. Morris Inez Morris Ellen Lewis and J. E. Boggs along with several couples and families from Pickens Anderson and Spartanburg visiting Brown's Hotel last week including Miss Gladys Ramsay from Atlanta and Miss Florence Reed from Rock Hill.
106 acres one mile from Pickens Court House with a good house barns and pasture, sold cheap on liberal terms if sold at once. Also 122 acres three miles below Easley with two new houses a tenant house good outbuildings and fine pasture near two graded schools, bargain for a desirably located farm. See me at once for terms.
An old fashioned sale listing offers ice tea glasses at 50 and 75 cents a set with heavy tumblers, jelly tumblers, syrup pitchers, and aluminum spoons. Prices include 50 cents for heavy tumblers, 25 cents for medium tumblers, 25 and 56 cents for syrup pitchers, 35 and 40 cents per dozen for jelly tumblers, $1.25 per dozen for half gallon economy fruit jars, and 25 cents for aluminum spoons. Come to the sale.
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