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Newspaper

Pickens Sentinel

Location

Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1912

Page

2

Legal notices first insertion and reduced rates offered

The notice outlines first insertion charges per inch and reduced rates for commercial and other advertising for three months or longer. It mentions the Pickens post office as second class mail matter and provides pricing terms available on application.

Political Spat Prompts Fresh Look at Dirty Linen

A public dispute among local politicians surfaces, hinting at behind the scenes disagreements and calls for transparency. Officials brief the press as factions clash over policy, oversight, and public trust.

Jubilant Crowd Cheers as Jones Bandwagon Takes Hold

Observers in the jubilant crowd rally behind the Jones campaign, signaling strong public support. The scene captures a political moment with energy and optimism as supporters express enthusiasm.

Politician Jones Campaign Rally Draws Small Crowd

Sam Nichols, a Spartan burg lawyer who spoke for the dictagraph, now campaigns for Gov. Please. He urges attendance on the 28th as part of a Jones rally. The note adds the dictagraph was not used in George Washington's era and asserts grafters did not exist then.

Sam Nichols Spartanburg George Washington Leena

Notable Objections Rise to Newspaper News Publishing

Readers voice dissent over coverage decisions as editors defend choices, arguing public interest and transparency. Critics urge restraint and more selective reporting while noting community impact and freedom of press concerns.

Governor Blease Pursues Break With Rmer Friend

Governor Blease risks estrangement from ally Welborn as a political rift grows, with potential public and partisan consequences anticipated by observers.

Jones County poised for clear victory in Pickens polling

The Pickens area reports frequent Jones column updates as county politics shift. A month ago the race was disputed and undecided which candidate would win. Now many believe Jones holds an easy path to victory due to ongoing changes.

Pickens Jones

Newspapers Publish World Happenings Despite Criticism

A reflection on the press duty to publish events and sayings from around the world. It argues newspapers inform the public and can face debate over their role and reach.

Mills Voter Rumor Shows Eight Hour Law Claim

A circulating claim in mill villages suggests Gov Blease will cut mill hours to eight per day while keeping pay if re-elected. The speaker says the governor cannot make laws and must enforce laws passed by the legislature, and officials deem the tale a false scheme to sway voters.

Gov. Blease

Time has arrived to oppose it in state news

A writer warns that the current situation endangers honest men and urges voters with any principle to vote against the cause. The piece notes fear that supporters of the administration could kill an opponent and escape punishment via pardons.

Constable Stothart Declares No Graft Ties in Charleston

Stothart testifies on July 26 before Gov and Charleston in a letter denying graft. He asserts he has nothing to conceal and has not received any money or improper funds from any source to influence his duties, and questions why the dispensary investigating committee was not informed.

Stothart Gov Charleston Dispensary Investigating Committee

Fragmentary OCR note yields scattered phrases

The readable text presents incomplete phrases and names, including references to Leena and a mint, but lacks a coherent event or clear context. No definite action, date, or location is established.

Notice to Subscribers on Payment and Arrears

A notice to subscribers indicates cash payment is required for subscriptions and printers bills. It states many subscribers are in arrears and a collective fund may be used to assist payments, urging prompt payment and avoiding targeting individuals.

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Who Can Vote Primary Rights Stir County Campaign

A county convention on May 11 debated a legislative measure defining who may vote in primaries. The act restricts voting to state and U S citizens with at least one year residency, details citizenship proof and challenged ballots, aiming to curb alien voting without affecting citizens. The issue may shape current campaigns though not raised in other counties yet.

South Garcia United States J. B. Newberry Esq Pickens County South Carolina Ivey Clinton Cannon Stdden William Cannon

Town urged to boost fire protection safeguards

A local call notes the town’s weak fire protection and cites rising fire risks from poor chimney maintenance and improper fuels. It mentions insurers offering 20 percent rate reductions for brick chimneys and warns about fines for unsafe clearances and careless use of matches.

Tiran Trebbich

County Executive Committee Meeting Schedule

The county executive committee posts a list of upcoming meeting dates and locations. Central Saturday at Antioch Whistle Creek Mile Crest Priacy Aime to Oateechets Saan Dacusville Suetoneree Pumpkiniews Friday Vis Picket Staiz.

Phe Paignmeetine Antioch Pricay Dacusville iSuetoneree

Decorate Old Soldiers at Roade Church on March Third

An organization invites the public to decorate old soldiers graves at Roade Church on the third Wednesday in April. The event includes speakers and attendees are asked to bring baskets. Committee members listed include JOSE os Leuser S. Si. Looper.

Csm Diec Roade Warch Apeust Jour Jurtie Jose Os Leuser S. Si

Suburban Rail Station Emerges as Transit Spur

A stalled city rail plan gains new life as officials push a rapid transit loop linking the CLIT district to the riverfront. Engineers outline phased work, with a preliminary timetable and budget estimates to be presented next month.

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Fragmented local item notes a likely theft or robbery event

Damaged OCR fragment mentions a robbery or theft. includes unclear names and place. The readable parts suggest law enforcement response and possible suspects, but essential details are missing.

Incoherent OCR fragment

Fragmentary text yields no clear event or entities. Readable parts mention names and places inconsistently, offering no verifiable facts for a coherent news item.

Dr Miles Laxative Tablets Offer Gentle Constipation Relief

A testimonial from N A Waddell of 315 Washington St, Waco Texas praises Dr Miles Laxative Tablets for gentle effect without force. The ad touts a candy like taste and urges trials with a 25 cent box of 25 doses, money back if not satisfactory.

Miles N. A. Waddell Washington Ee Elkhart, Ind

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