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Newspaper
Pickens Sentinel
Location
Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1893
Page
2
Local notices cover subscription prices and ad rates, then report the Old Dominion Democrats in convention nominating a full State ticket. Commentary questions free silver and dispenses with bequests, noting health and dispensary debates and editorials on gold and silver.
Fragmentary notes discuss redefining the Charleston police and police budgets, with calls to erweit executive control and cut expenses. It mentions Governor Tillman, legislative power shifts, and urging rapid action on appropriations and spending to save costs.
In a lengthy Temeths opinion Judge Sitvonton addresses Section 25 of the dispensary set, ruling on liquor import limits. The piece hints at bribery claims involving Judge Simonton with liquor figures and a proposed extra legislative session to impeach the judge, sparking political contention.
A letter in Peoples Journal jokes about large bribes to media and Congress, claiming ten million dollars exist to sway politics. The piece mocks the idea while inviting readers to claim a share, and complains of hard times and misleading reports about bribery and press control.
A letter cites Governor Pilbaan and Clemson's Crakehead in urging state monopolies to control liquor and dispensaries. It argues for exclusive rights to sell alcohol and phosphate revenue, warning of political manipulation and urging legislative action to secure state profits and political clout.
A local newspaper discusses its stance on publishing controversial letters. The editor notes the difficulty of balancing open dialogue with avoiding repeated disputes and asks readers to accept apologies for not printing a reply from a Patriot. The piece emphasizes equal treatment and the aim to prevent ongoing disputes.
A reader from Matthews Aln writes of severe financial panic with banks restricting cash and worthless certificates. He notes widespread boll weevil infestation threatening the cotton crop and fears a one third yield loss, hoping for a brighter outlook.
Congressman Shell stands as the sole representative from this state to chair a committee. Ife serves as chairman of the house committee on ventilation and peoustics.
Washington Letter reports on Senate finance debates over currency expansion and Behring arbitration, noting confidence in repeal positions and opposition views. It also promotes Cincinnati to Chicago world’s fair travel routes via C H and D Monon, praising Pullman trains and city connections for visitors.
A terse notice warns readers against harassment by the system and advertises a nonprescription remedy named Moderate. It claims to cure malaria nervousness and digestive issues with simple pleasant taste and no bitter aftertaste.
Fine Tobacco and Cheap Pobacco offered with nearly all grades of Chewing tobacco. Nichols' Long Cut Smoking Tobacco praised as best for pipe and cigarettes. Dukes Cigarettes and cigars claim top quality in city at 5 cents. Cheap Cigars and Cheronts listed with castor oil. Carpetine, spices, and sale items advertised with shop location.
The readable fragments mention Thursday air brides and teet extractions, with scattered names such as POCARLISLE DEN TEST Olee and KIRKSEY SL 72. The text references regions Westierelands Lros and Weetmoreland v. Oreg Ettore, plus mentions of colors, bindings, and photographs in a vague catalog-like item list.
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