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Newspaper
Pickens Sentinel
Location
Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1916
Page
3
In this installment Sidney Page, joined by her former sweetheart Joe Drummond and new roomer K. Le Moyne, weighs bold life choices to support her family as she matures and assumes greater decisions.
Sidney faces family tensions as Aunt Harriet declares independence after years of supporting the Pages. Harriet plans to rent rooms, start a sewing business, and seek her own chance, while Sidney resolves to become self supporting and pursue nursing training. Doctor Ed counsels balance as Harriet mates with risk and Sidney contemplates hospital work.
Le Moyne adjusts to a new, cramped life in the McKee Street with Tillie and Joe amid dreams of peace. He finds a surprising warmth in Sidney and Harriet as Anna prepares for a future apart from Joe, while K Le Moyne confronts love, duty, and restless wanderings at night.
The annual report of 44 county superintendents shows per pupil spending varies widely. Su perintendent Swearingen calls for a state tax to guarantee minimum facilities in every district. He notes Sumter and Richland spend over $40 per child, while counties like Colleton Oconee and Harry spend under $10. The report highlights white versus black pupil funding and a shift toward broader state support for schools.
The speaker asks for opinions on K Le Moyne at that time and challenges whether a daughter aged eighteen should pursue nurse training. The exchange frames ethical choices about career paths for a young woman.
The article returns a poem titled Oh for the Wings of Dove and warns the writer that persisting in the same tone may lead to settling for a second-hand cheese sandwich. The tone suggests editorial displeasure with the piece.
A French scientist reports flowers release more perfume when sun is not shining. He explains plant cell water pressure forces oils into petals. sunlight reduces this effect, diminishing fragrance.
The Navy department will construct a high power wireless receiving station at the foot of Trade street near the Aygh ley river site in Charleston. Two 200 foot masts a tall tower and buildings for equipment eight operators a yeoman and a cook will be built soon with bids open now. The station will be able to receive messages from Berlin.
More than 1700 Shriners gathered in Greenville for their annual meeting. One hundred twenty nine candidates admitted. The first federal court session in Anderson convened with Judge Johnston presiding. About 25 indictments handed by the grand jury mainly for liquor laws white slave act and post office laws. December 7 Lake City to host first regular sale of beef cattle and hogs to packers. Plans advance for Manly athletic field campaign at Furman University. Rock Hill to build a $20000 fertilizer plant. Board of the State Hospital for the Insane notes a 45 percent drop in death rate since improvements.
A study guide outlines the letters to Ephesus Smyrna Pergamos and Laodicea from Revelation 2 1 3, noting Jesus as speaker and lamp stands meaning light bearing. It highlights overcometh themes, church strengths and failures, and promises including eternal life and shared throne.
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