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Newspaper
Pickens Sentinel
Location
Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1918
Page
4
Farmers urged to destroy winter hosts like poke weed and violets to curb red spider infestations. Advice warns neglecting plant cleanups spreads pests into next season and threatens cotton crops with losses. actions include removing weeds, burning debris, and timely tax notices referenced for context.
Wartime letter from Herman Nex of the 80th Division Fifth Infantry in France dated October 26 1918 to sister Nettie describes surviving frontline fighting a long push of over thirty two miles capturing more than seventeen thousand prisoners and hoping to return home praising God for protection while sending love to family and friends.
Coroner-elect S. E. Mauldin of Pickens County resigns after informing Governor Manning he moved to a farm and cannot serve. He recommends Oscar Durham of Pickens Route 2 as his successor, noting Durham's qualification and need to support his family.
Woodrow Wilson urges Red Cross unity and declares a vast postwar program. A December 16 23 membership drive aims to enroll all Americans with 2600000 allocated for tuberculosis work in 1919. R T Hallam leads Pickens county efforts with teachers canvassing districts.
During 19L period a regular optician and optometrist will examine eyes and fit glasses at Pickens Drug Co in Pickens South Carolina. The service carries a personal guarantee and will occur Friday December 13th rain or shine.
Central notes visits and relocations among residents and friends. Dr. D. E. Peek arrives to locate in Central, F. B. Morgan moves to a new West Main bungalow, families and guests from Greenville Atlanta Chicago and Spartanburg appear, and Thanksgiving gatherings accompany travel to Atlanta to hear John McCormack.
All persons having claims against the estate of the late J. R. Kirksey must present the same duly proven on or before January 2, 1919, or be debarred payment. All persons indebted to the estate must make payment on or before the above date to the undersigned. Silas Kirksey, 33 Administrator.
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