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Newspaper
Pickens Sentinel
Location
Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1916
Page
4
Official notice from Pickens South Carolina states the local post office has been upgraded to second class status in the mail system, reflecting increased mail volume and eligibility for expanded services.
A collage of remarks on local waterworks plans, political musings, a boiler blast near Orangeburg, and witty quips about national events. The piece references Pickens county water concerns, Wilson era politics, and a biting humor column with social contrasts and oddities.
The Sentinel advertises an All Winter Reading club offering The Sentinel, The Weekly Kansas City Star, The Progressive Farmer, Today's Magazine, The Farmer's Business Book and Alma nac plus four selected grapevines for $2.50. Subscriptions would total over $4.00 if purchased separately. The deal aims to provide year round reading for the whole family on rural routes without extra papers.
The Sentinel prints the full reply by Joel H. Miller to C. T. Martins article in a public dispute over publication rights. Editor notes the controversy began in The Sentinel and will publish Miller’s response but will not continue printing further replies after this week.
Editor Hiett laments the limited knowledge about the Pickens county discovery. Greenville revenuers from the mountains reported destroying a large tin vessel and requested a big write up from the Greenville News. The informant seemed truthful, given evidence he bore on his breath.
An exchange notes that flourishing women’s clubs exist in Manila and other principal Philippine cities. It adds that American women sometimes flourish clubs as well, though specifics are not provided.
A period piece summary notes European powers granting Russia control of Constantinople but delays actual possession. The piece then pivots to a broad forecast that U.S. timber supplies may vanish in 444 years per a government report.
Pickens Hardware and Grocery Company offers the Perfection Plows for sale. The advertising line promises durable ground tools that never choke and stay in the ground.
The Rock club held a Thanksgiving gathering at Miss Ora McFall’s home with red and green décor, alternating solos, and games. Isadore Williams and Earle Sea born received dolls for artwork. Couples played Rook and bow and arrow contests followed by a salad dinner at the festively lit table setting.
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