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Newspaper
Pickens Sentinel
Location
Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1918
Page
7
A brief anecdote from a Philadelphia magazine describes six year old Dorothy offering her seat to a wounded soldier in a crowded streetcar. Her uncles are at war and she shows practical kindness amid the war era.
A humorous misreporting tale recounts a farmer finding eight of forty hens still present after yesterday morning's boasting about plans. The rest are said to have fled, leaving the farmer bewildered by the crossfire of gossip and escape. The clip ends with notes of unrelated items.
A warning against giving narcotic medicines to children urges mothers to avoid paregoric laudanum and morphine and to require proper labeling. The article notes many medicines are sold under deceptive names and emphasizes Castoria contains no narcotics with the signature of Chas. H. Fletcher.
Readings from Birmingham Age-Herald and Dallas Times-Herald depict soldierly life and family tensions. A son in uniform asks about his army progress while a man jokes about calling a colonel Old Top. Mandy warns Rastus to work or fight upon return.
In a fragmented line from an unspecified source a playful misquote or garbled remark alludes to affection for an idea of whetatless and taxless in a curious linguistic mix. The wording hints at satire or editorial poise rather than a clear event or report.
An advertisement touts Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules as a remedy for backache, kidney and bladder troubles, rheumatism, and related ailments. It promises quick cleansing of kidneys, blood purification, and possible disease prevention, urging readers to buy from their druggist with a refund offer if unsatisfied.
Attorney General Peeples issues guidance to C. D. Seay: electors who qualified before July 1 may vote in special school elections using existing registration certificates, rejecting a blanket requirement for new certificates issued since July 1 1918. The letter notes ten year re enrollment and sets July 1 to 30 days before November general election as the enrollment window.
Dr W W Alexander, head of the Southeastern war personnel board, reports 66 men from seven Southeastern states enlisted in the army and navy Y M C A from July 22 to 27. Of these, 54 approved for overseas service amid training at Columbia University or Blue Ridge. States listed include Tennessee 22, Georgia 19, Alabama 19, North Carolina 13, Florida 6, South Carolina 3, Mississippi 2.
Special from Washington reports Senator Smith of South Carolina denying hoarding of cotton 3,000,000 bales and noting an 8,000,000 bale shortage with 42,000,000 consumed 1914–17 versus 34,000,000 produced. Sumter warehouse sales remain satisfactory with plans to double warehoused tobacco next year and add a second warehouse. Spartanburg reports John P. Thomas Jr elected president of the South Carolina Bar Association with Mon teith and Scott re elected as secretary and treasurer. Sumter to host next meeting.
The text appears garbled and lacks a clear news event but hints at a discussion of civility and satire. No identifiable people or organizations form a coherent news item. The fragment suggests a meta note on conversation tone rather than a reportable incident.
A fragment on serving cheese uncooked or heated gently with meals. Includes recipes for Cheese Pudding Scalloped Cabbage With Cheese Cheese Sauce Cottage Cheese Loaf and notes on pairing with crackers and digestibility. Ends with a Browning quotation about doing what we can.
A detailed old newspaper recipe for Curry of Rabbit including rabbit preparation, curry sauce, and Malabar Rice. It lists ingredients such as fresh rabbit, barley flour, salt pork fat, curry powder, sugar, flour, water, tomato, raisins, sour apple, cayenne, milk, olives, rice, onion, beef stock, butter, cardamom seeds, and cheese. Instructions cover browning, simmering, and serving with rice in a period kitchen style.
Dr Auld reports a new treatment for pleural infection using a platinum compound. He describes a chill and fever similar to malaria, induced by the compound, which subsided to leave the patient markedly improved. The method showed good results in sluggish, localized infections with low fever.
An advertising claim touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a harmless, vegetable remedy to replace calomel for biliousness and constipation. It promises quick relief, no salivation, and a pleasant taste, urging readers to buy from drugstores and guarantee satisfaction for the whole family.
A fragment shows Nebuchadnezzar joking about making a hit with Maud Muller while describing a Meadow Street stunt and an odd remark about eating grars. The readable text hints at a playful historical note or cartoon caption.
An old advert notes QHOWE'S EASY BOWL MEDICINE relieves teething and stomach troubles described as perfectly harmless with Beo directions on the bottle. It also mentions divorce harming the wings of love in a separate line.
In a brief exchange a vendor asks what a “condensed quart” is and another replies that it is indeed a condensed form of a quart. The odd measure prompts questions about customary quantities and labeling in the cramped setting.
Advice from physicians stresses stomach care in summer to prevent sickness. A remedy called EATONIC is advertised as a quick, effective aid against excess acidity and gas, claiming fast relief after meals and a full appetite, with a 60 cent box price and money-back guarantee from the druggist.
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