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Newspaper
Pickens Sentinel
Location
Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1914
Page
2
An article notes that the war may not end until rulers falter and urges citizens to pay taxes promptly to avoid penalties. It mentions an army officer predicting a European war end by June, cites the British army, and reports a Mexico-based U S unit returning with one million dollars in gold. It advises farmers to support merchants who have stood by them.
A quiet day in New York sees no fresh barrel murder mystery to challenge the police while European armies fortify with strong positions and discipline.
A chaotic collection of caustic social gloss and wartime chatter. Quotations mock generals, politicians, and society figures while weaving in racial stereotypes and curt world events. The piece sketches public mood amid conflict and media chatter without a clear single narrative.
The speaker argues that environment determines community quality and hence state strength. By improving schools and establishing compulsory education, better morals and churches follow, producing superior citizenship. The statement notes twenty thousand boys aged 15 to 17 will join the German army next spring as a grim counterpoint.
The czar of Russia abruptly imposes nationwide prohibition affecting about 150 million subjects. The move aims to curb alcohol use, triggering widespread changes in daily life and commerce as authorities enforce the new policy.
The Tar Heels anticipate a significant event as Hon. Wm. J. Bryan plans to address the legislature when sessions begin in Raleigh next January.
Augusta Chronica reports a humorous note that opposing forces have captured Emperor William's coat. The item adds a light touch that as long as his goat is left unharmed, William will not complain.
The Upper South Carolina conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church South will convene in Spartanburg next year. Brother Booker asks for good conduct from attendees.
The note urges paying at least a portion of debts to prevent panic and drive business away from the bankrupt court. It emphasizes partial settlements as a remedy and questions the cost of postponement.
A rhetorical query questions czarist authority to end intoxicants by ukase and asks how many orders would be needed to abolish illegal liquor trade in Pickens county. The line hints at local law enforcement challenges and historical temperance rhetoric.
The article notes that former Speaker Joe Cannon loses power as the Democratic majority in the House constrains his influence and limits his control. The piece emphasizes a shift in political leverage away from Cannon within Washington.
A North Carolina town police report notes the bank examiner entered through the front while the cashier fled via the back leaving a note claiming accounts were short. The event occurred last week near the local bank, with no injuries reported.
The tariff issue is treated as a closed incident by the Democratic party. It will receive a fair trial. if found good it remains, if not it will have to go.
The Charlotte Observer stacks a column of paragraphs on its editorial page, followed by a feature nicknamed the hot stuff. The piece is praised as an improvement to one of the state’s leading dailies.
London dispatch reports rebel forces capturing a police station at Hamanskraal in the Transvaal with heavy English casualties. The wireless message from Easley and Pumpkintown confirms the latest war developments, noting significant losses.
The temperance department editor writes on liquor questions and youth welfare in Pickens county. The piece highlights official facts and figures, urging citizens to scrutinize the educational welfare of local youth.
A local column from the Woman’s Christian Temperance Union is edited by Mrs. C. E. Robinson detailing community moral efforts, temperance advocacy, and notices of upcoming meetings and activities in the chapter.
A Sentinel opinion argues that prohibition increased county wealth from 1905 to 1914 and funded school improvements. It cites tax findings, school enrollment rising from 5 279 to 6 630, and new buildings in districts like Central Easley Dacusville Tabor Coloney Montvale Roanoke Zion Flat Rock Ruhama Martin Mile Creek Ambler Norris.
Mrs. J B Fendley visits son James B Fendley. R R Hill of Spencer NC visits relatives. W B Freeman guests of Fendleys. Beulah and Marinda Cisson shop in Greenville. Otis Williams visits Julian home. Ernest Looper and Wylie Hill spend Thanksgiving with Martin Hunt in Dacusville. R K Hill of Easley visits E F Farmer family. W N Jones of Easley guests. Local youths attend Dacusville entertainment on Thanksgiving. Mrs B H Whitmire improving after typhoid. Cross Roads Sunday school and Wednesday prayer meeting thrive with Prof Crain. Post office name changes: Taft remains in Williamsburg, Bryan. Taft NM renamed Wilson.
The Six Mile public school began last Monday in conjunction with the academy. Miss Brown returned from a visit home. Mr. and Mrs. Casey visit their daughter. The community Thanksgiving day featured speeches, a fine dinner, and an elegant old time country meal. The academy faculty presented the play Cabbage Patch to a large crowd Friday night at the school auditorium.
Cloth trespass notices are advertised for sale at this office. The notices are described as ready to use and compliant with local posting requirements.
An old advertisement offers one hundred dollars for an incurable catarrh case and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure as a blood affecting internal remedy. It contains testimonials from F. J. Cheney & Co. and the National Bank of Commerce of Toledo asserting trust in the firm. The notice notes price seventy five cents per bottle and recommends Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
Corinth Mississippi resident J A Price praises Vinci cod liver and iron tonic for renewing strength and adding twenty pounds. Ad claims Vinci improves appetite digestion and circulation, boosting energy for old people, with a money back guarantee from Pickens Drug Co.
In Lenhardt Easley area the Lenhardt school began its winter session last Monday with Miss Annie Erwin as teacher. The community notes Thanksgiving guests, local grain sowing due to low cotton prices, and a F found boy reference concludes the fragment.
Miss Florence Sutherland Bernice Hooker Mr Jack Sutherland and Mr and Mrs Frank Hunt spent last weekend with Miss Dena Sutherland and enjoyed themselves. W D Sutherland and two sons Ollis and Fulton moved to Sugar Valley Ga last week. James McDaniel of Washington DC visits his parents in Dacusville Carnation.
A large Thanksgiving reunion near Six Mile celebrated Mrs. Roe’s 83rd year with 103 attendees. Rev. Atkin son led thanks, followed by talks from Rev. Atkinson and James Durham on family, love, and reunion meaning. Master of ceremonies Marchbanks presided as guests enjoyed a 50 by 5 foot table of food and ample leftovers for baskets.
The Greenwood Index cites a widely read pun credited to J. P. Carey of Pickens. It recalls a banquet toast by Hon. James P. Carey, then a Greenwood journalist, that reportedly started with sage stuffed with turkey. The question remains whether he originated the line or borrowed material from that event.
Mr. Editor I thank friends and neighbors for sympathy and help during my wife and children's sickness and the death of my oldest son Joel I especially thank Olive Camp W O W members for assistance May God's blessings rest upon you all Whitmire Trespass notices printed on cloth for sale at The Sentinel office
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