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Newspaper
Pickens Sentinel
Location
Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1890
Page
2
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Disjointed remarks on the state convention reflect turmoil after a contested primary. The piece lists candidate selections for Congress and state offices and notes calls for a new executive committee while signaling ongoing party divisions and strategic maneuvering.
A notice urges vigilance as county conventions are convened statewide. Charleston reports the first bale of new cotton from Barnwell County sold for 12 cents a pound, while Savannah also sold its first bale on the 2nd inst at the same price. The North Carolina State Farmers Alliance met in Asheville on the 12th inst with full representation and endorsed Senator Vance for nomination.
The piece discusses proposed Congressional district representation bases, noting opposition from states losing a seat. It cites editorials from the Washington Post and New York Tribune on Confederacy involvement, pension counts, tariff effects, and public sentiment. Reports from Greenville News and a private letter are included with unverified author attribution.
A reader to the Gatt ney Courier argues Judge Wallace should head the Democratic State ticket at the September Convention. The note suggests withdrawals by Capt Tilman Gen Bratton and Col Earle to unite behind Wallace, while other figures like Captain Pilleavig Wises and Sam Colean are mentioned in varying political plays. The piece reflects on character as a key election factor and cites moral reflections from Sunday School Times.
Fragment notes a 4G Chitke Ipression as distinct and not seeming to have undergone a washing process, describing it as a photographic production.
A column excerpt urges young men to act with merit and steady effort. It warns against relying on family, promotes personal integrity, and endorses practical shrewdness in finances and relationships. A Pickens Chronicle note echoes calls for civic responsibility and discourages petty town-slaying humor.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions New Orleans Washington DC and several names and terms. It appears to be a scattered list of locations and identifiers without a coherent news event or clear narrative.
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