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Newspaper
Pickens Sentinel
Location
Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1915
Page
4
The notice states free obituary printing for tributes under one hundred words with charges for longer pieces at one cent per word. It adds that funeral cards are published at a rate of half a cent per word and requests accompanying manuscript copies for those longer notices.
A collage of humorous and opinionated notes from the era touches on Col. Bob Gonzales and fur on stationery, a proposed free dispensary in Columbia, criticisms of Andrew Carnegie's philanthropy, Ford fortune remarks, and political quips about Fuller Strongwater. It also frets over pro prohibition, trade reports, Taft, Taft’s era politics, and a playful jab at Santa Claus touring America.
The piece lampoons court plans during holidays and political factions in Pickens, mocks Republicans and Catholics, recalls past outrages, and riffs on local lore, whiskey distilling legends, and local figures as a festive, satirical column.
An old notice promotes All's Catarrh Cure and Hall's Pills for constipation, offering $100 for any catarrh deafness case cured by the remedy. It includes testimonials and a Toledo address, and closes with a local verse about printing services at The Sentinel.
A reflective note praises the editor of a Pickens newspaper for his thankful stance and invites readers elsewhere to share in the spirit. The item highlights community sentiment and local journalism.
Anderson Mail notes Booker has begun wearing his first pair and speaks of them constantly, showing pride in the new footwear.
The Spartanburg Journal notes Pickens as a fine town with good people, mentioning Booker and Gary Hiott as points of reference for confirmation.
Fragmentary clippings reference playful captions and rumors about editors and local figures. Witty lines, mock raffles, and social notes hint at small town press humor and community chatter without full context.
The Anderson county docket lists ten murder cases from the last term of court as reflected in the We Are Newberry Observer and Pickens Sentinel. The remarks contrast county events with broader world progress, noting the county’s distinct situation.
Homer Oulla of the Oulla Printery offers a prize for solving a whimsical riddle about a woodpecker and a cross eyed grasshopper with a cork leg. The joke centers on absurd timing and improbable measurements.
Record shows a tax levy notice detailing state and constitutional school tax, Old Soldier's Pensions, and special district levies for multiple school districts with specified mills and bond components, outlining total levy and rates across districts. The document lists District No 1 through No 4 with varying mills and bond amounts, referencing special levies and district bonds.
A short market note advises trying Wheat Shorts and Rice Meal as a cheaper alternative while cottonseed meal remains high. It suggests checking with Clemson for high grade feed and mentions another car arriving in a few days.
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