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Newspaper
Pickens Sentinel
Location
Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1914
Page
2
A jangling column riffs on wartime taxes rumors and local curiosities. It jokes about Uncle Sam and a war tax, mentions Warsaw, and muses on a Champ and a missing daily paper in Col umbia with a nod to a former carrier.
A fragmented dispatch reflects wartime sentiment with Emperor William praising Germany and claiming heaven favors their side. The piece notes shifting Allied backing toward Germany and warns subscribers to pay by January 1 or face consequences, signaling financial strain amid conflict.
A fashion note states that women’s skirts will be longer than before, extending about six inches from the ground. An editor suggests changing the length to seven inches for emphasis.
A brief dispatch notes Progressives stating they will not disband, praising democracy. A cryptic line questions Pal Moose’s role in meals. Report mentions English ships sinking three German vessels and the Greenville Piedmont printing with green ink the following day.
A fragment notes concern as war threats loom at month’s start and households plan finances to avoid debt while facing possible conscription and shortages.
The temperance cause spreads despite cost and war. The piece cites Russia France and Germany actions toward prohibiting alcohol and urges South Carolina to vote out liquor in 1915, aligning with national Democratic momentum led by Bryan and Wilson to push a prohibition plank before the 1916 convention.
A Sunday school child cites Isaiah 5 11 to claim God tells drinkers whoa warning to America South Carolina and the world to stop and put on brakes, echoing a call to reform.
The Sentinel congratulates the Augusta Chronicle on moving to a new skyscraper, praising the aging paper as it grows stronger in the progressive city. The Chronicle reaches 130 years and continues to expand its presence.
Senator Christensen refunds $55 to the state treasurer for services not rendered during the recent extraordinary session in South Carolina. He suggests other members follow suit to avoid a worse than useless session.
A strong, well publicized article has a higher chance of success than a flawless piece with no marketing. The text argues that systematic advertising can lead to better outcomes for the article and its associated accident insurance policy.
Press dispatches report Irene cotton mills in Gaffney increased wages of all employees by 20 percent. The writer shares support for higher decently livable pay rather than rest rooms or free libraries, urging other mills to follow Irene’s action.
Wives and daughters are urged to give a year’s subscription to the county paper and The Progressive Farmer as a Christmas or New Year present. The Progressive Farmer also runs a department for farm women, expanding appeal to households involved in farming.
The writer laments unnamed 2x4 editors across the nation and questions their suitability for secretary of state under Mr. Wilson. The text suggests some editors would not accept St Peter as secretary of state and that Mr. Bryan would not hire certain editors at any price.
The Seneca Farm and Factory began celebrating Christmas ahead of schedule with locals credited to the Pickens Journal. The paper also features a lighthearted verse urging calm and avoiding fuss or cussing during the season.
An editorial decries widespread poverty in major cities as winter arrives. It questions whether Americans will neglect the domestic poor while donating relief funds abroad, urging that charity should start locally before aiding others.
A Christmas or New Year present idea for fathers to give sons appears in the county paper and the Progressive Farmer.
The item catalogs community updates including J H Heaton's serious illness and family movements in Easley and Walhalla. It notes Harriet Freeman’s 79th birthday gathering with 75 to 100 attendees and various visits, plus a legal summons in Pickens County for W T Nally and Zada Barr to answer a suit seeking sale of M Olaf Barr estate realty and partition of funds.
The farm community magazine The Progressive Karmer offers a steady ladies department and a range of special articles aimed at women readers.
The speaker argues raising money for Belgian civilians in Belgium is proper but warns against overextending donations to Belgian prisoners of war in Germany. They suggest prioritizing funds for American orphans at home and avoid diverting resources to prisoners abroad.
Irene Cook daughter of Mr and Mrs L C Cook died November 2 at Pra ter s Creek church funeral services were led by Rev W C Seaborn. She was a bright child loved by all and her loss grieves the entire community. Sympathy goes to her bereaved parents.
Camden New Jersey electrician Frank Hillman says Vinol cured his deep seated cough and weak lungs. He gained fifteen pounds after using Vinol, claiming the cod liver and iron tonic rebuilt his strength and lungs. Companies offer money back if it fails to help.
The county auditor sets January 1 to February 21 1915 for tax returns with a 50 percent penalty after March 1. The notice lists location by date and time across Calhoun Central Issaqueena Cotton Mill Cateechee Norris Liberty Liberty Cotton Mill Maplecroft Cotton Mill Easley Alice Cotton Mill Easley Cotton Mill Glenwood Cotton Mill M. W. Hester's store Looper's Gin Dacusville Olga Schoolhouse Pumpkintown Holly Springs Eustatoe Mile Creek Gap Hill Six Mile Prater's and office at Fickens, signed N. A. Christopher County Auditor.
Clerk of Court A J Boggs announces in Pickens County a judicial sale of a 234 acre land tract on South Saluda River. The sale follows a decretal order dated November 14 1914 in the case Fannie S Charles versus Elise B Foster et al. Terms call for half cash and twelve month credit with mortgage and bond security.
Farmers plan to reduce cotton acreage and finish oats in January. Hunts on home meat preservation reduce demand for imports. Edens builds tenant house. McConnell to occupy new dwelling. Local school at Jones schoolhouse under Mrs. James Anderson. Miss Ella Belle McConnell and Miss Christine Edens attend nearby schools. Nannie May Edens ill. Christmas greeting from Progresssive.
A reader suggests giving a year’s subscription to The Progressive Farmer and the county paper as a Christmas or New Year present for the “old man.”
By J. B. Newbery probate judge, William C Cannon seeks administration of Jackson Cannon estate. Kindred and creditors must appear at Pickens Court of Probate on December 24 1914 at 11 AM to show cause why administration should not be granted. Given December 7 1914.
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