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Newspaper
Pickens Sentinel
Location
Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1912
Page
2
The page wishes readers a joyous Christmas and notes no paper next week due to Christmas week. It mentions Pickens county cotton pride and a local poultry show where Mr. W. Hendricks won most prizes, traveling to Sheville for top awards.
A reader criticizes Pickens merchants for neglecting local advertising while Greenville merchants flood the Sentinel pages. The writer argues Pickens stores should use Sentinel space to attract county trade and warns non advertising shops risk losing customers to competitors who publicize their stock.
A state hookworm expert will visit Pickens County soon to offer free examinations and treatment to all applicants. The state and county will cover all expenses. watch The Sentinel for exact dates.
A rural Christmas memory recounts a cold journey to morning service with David. The narrator recalls the squire relinquishing his seat, the chilly ride home, and plans for a generous dinner for all.
The piece recounts the legend of Saint Boniface halting pagan sacrifices at Geismar in 724 by felling the sacred oak and introducing the fir as the Yuletide tree. It links this tale to Christmas customs, noting some mythic elements but praising the moral message and enduring symbolism.
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