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Newspaper
Pickens Sentinel
Location
Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1914
Page
2
A jumble of quotes and opinions rails at campaigns and policy. Voters in Pickens county register enthusiasm for the primary while satire targets Hearst bias Vanderbilts remarks and tax and price concerns.
A fragment suggests a remark about someone in Austria-Hungary and swift action by an unspecified party. The text lacks identifiable people or events and does not establish a clear news item or outcome.
A remark notes that if foreign nationals rush back to defend their homelands, many Americans may soon be forced to enter the workforce. The statement reflects wartime labor anxieties and shifting domestic duties.
Ohio senator Fire-Alarm Foraker failed of renomination amid a dwindling base as stand patters gain ground. The movement shifts steady toward passage as political alignment shifts unfold.
The statement praises John G. Clink scales platform saying it offers a chance for every boy and girl to receive an education. It highlights a strong commitment to universal educational opportunities as the top platform feature for governor candidates.
Local contenders accuse each other of mudsling as the county races involve smaller offices. The rhetoric heats up with claims of dirty politics and sharp accusations from several candidates.
A notice suggests Nat Goodwin could marry again amid rising European tensions. He plans to wait for the furor to subside so his wedding might capture front page attention.
Pickens county reported 1912 governor vote total 3653 with Blease 2959 Jones 1297 Duncan 97. Statewide totals show Blease 71552 Jones 66478 Duncan 2385. Registration for 1914 stands at 3989.
The column questions the county's approach to education and youth employment in Pickens County. It recalls Mr. Walker Row land of Anderson and asks if sending children into the world under handicaps is the right policy, lamenting the lack of schooling in childhood.
The piece dismisses candidates who oppose funding new schools or compulsory attendance as rot. It argues South Carolina, one of six states without a compulsory law, should act to give all children at least a chance to attend school.
The Yorkville Enquirer argues that populist reforms once opposed by leaders became essential in times of crisis. It contends gold hoarding would have worsened panic, leaving poorer property to the rich, and praises national self rule as protection against oppression by the few.
Life quotes a brisk line from The Milliner urging speed to deliver before the trend fades, capturing a fashion morale moment.
A reflective verse contemplating how hidden forces shape actions and urges readers to understand life’s trials. It argues that knowing the unseen motivations would soften judgment and foster compassion and love among people.
J Walker Rowland, a 33 year old motorman for the Piedmont and Northern railway, details his path from illiteracy to promotion. He learned reading and writing through a night school started by Superintendent Crosby and with help from Conductor Bowen and his wife, advancing from freight to passenger train duty.
Belton resident Joan A Horton announces candidacy for Congress in the Third District under Democratic rules in a formal party driven bid. The notice is signed by Aiken and Wyatt and cites party regulations.
Friends announce W L Pickens for the House from Pickens county subject to August 25 1914 Democratic primary. James P Carey Jr also seeks a seat, Dr J L Bott and J C Garrett are announced as candidates under Democratic primary rules.
For the State Senate from Pickens county, JorL H. Miller announces his candidacy, subject to Democratic primary rules, on August 25 1914. His backers claim he will reflect credit on his constituency.
N A Christopher announces candidacy for Auditor of Pickens County subject to Democratic primary. Greg T Mauldin also announced for County Auditor under Democratic primary rules.
L. H. Smith, attorney for plaintiffs, seeks partition of real estate owned by the late John Bowen in Pickens County South Carolina. The action names N. Texie Bowen and the heirs at law and distributees of Matilda Taylor R. E. Bowen John H. Bowen Elvira Halcombe and Janie Dalton as defendants. Minors over 14 must have guardian ad litem appointed within 20 days. Continuous summons issued July 21 1914.
A 106 acre farm one mile from Pickens C H offers a good house, barns, outbuildings, and pasture with liberal terms for prompt sale. A second 122 acre property three miles below Easley features flat land, two new houses, a tenant house, good outbuildings and fine pasture near graded schools, available at a bargain with terms to suit the buyer.
Several individuals including Bennett H. Powers Taylor H. Stewart R L Hames J D Aiken announce as candidates for Treasurer of Pickens County subject to Democratic primary votes. The notices indicate support from friends and party processes in Central South Carolina.
An old advertisement warns calomel harms the liver and salivation risks. It promotes Dodson's Liver Tone from Pickens Drug Company as a guaranteed substitute that stimulates the liver without making you sicker, suitable for children and adults, with a fifty cent large bottle guarantee.
J B Newbery announces candidacy for re election as Probate Judge of Pickens County subject to the Democratic primary. Jr Alonzo Brown also announces for Probate Judge subject to the choice of the people.
The friends of Hon. E. F. Looper announce him as a candidate for County Supervisor under Democratic primary rules. James B. Craig offers himself for re election to the office of Supervisor in the Democratic primary.
A Hayville store proprietor jokes that advertising keeps him too busy to fish, while the editor presses the point and recalls a decade-old ad experiment. The Cincinnati Enquirer frames a humorous clash over ad use and workload.
Friends of W. S. PARS SONS of Liberty announce him as a candidate for County Commissioner of Pickens County subject to the Democratic voters in the coming primary. G. W. Bowen and J. M. Lawrence also announce seeking re election and office respectively subject to Democratic primary. Thos H Smith also announces for Commissioner under party primary rules.
County Superintendent of Education subject to action of the Democratic primary election. R. T. Hallum.
J. E. Medlin declares himself a candidate for the office of Coroner of Pickens County subject to Democratic primary voters. He seeks the position in the forthcoming election and invites party support.
A listing of drinkware and utensils with prices including ice tea glasses from 50 to 75 cents, heavy and medium weight tumblers, syrup pitchers at 25 and 50 cents, jelly tumblers, economy fruit jars at 1.25 per dozen, and aluminum spoons set and table spoons.
A Toledo Blade paragraph captures a Western remark about taming a young bronco with the line There s nothing so hard to ride as a young bronco The response from the man from the East questions the claim and asks if he has tried the water wagon implying a contrasting challenge Set in a casual exchange reflecting frontier humor
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