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Newspaper
Pickens Sentinel
Location
Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1915
Page
7
Grant P. Smith critiques a clergyman with a saturnine countenance noting his prayer posture and joking that he will quit church if the pastor does not change soon. The quote reflects humorous churchgoing frustration reported by the Kansas City Star.
Druggists refund money if it fails to cure. E. W. Grove's signature appears on each box for verification. The ad hints at a bold, urgent sales pitch targeting anxious consumers. It also includes a pointed line about two women conversing provoking gossip and a remark about a reckless chauffeur described as an automaniac.
In a library of his ice palace Santa Claus speaks of offers to act in movies but says he will not accept. He wants to protect children and his health, joking about a proposed film plot where pirates, a rag doll, and a toy delivery by airplane lead to a truce signaled by his white whiskers.
The Charleston meeting emphasized South’s development through a strong merchant marine and navy. Secretary Daniels outlined naval needs, including a robust defense to safeguard national ideals. Speakers also discussed peace voices led by Mr. Bryan while showcasing defense demonstrations by thousands of service members.
Greenville reports a busy closing day as T.T. Slyde leads officers after adjourning the state Baptist convention. Reports on church activity are received and a committee advances the idea of publishing a Baptist history. Newberry chosen for the 116th convention.
Spartanburg county income tax payments have fallen from 42 to 14 for the year. Auditor O Shields seeks to understand the decline and appeals to the governor for a list of Spartanburg citizens paying income tax to the United States government.
A $40,000 blaze gutted the Red Iron Racket store on Morgan Square in Spartanburg. The fire destroyed stock and furniture from Herring Furniture in the rear. The Red Iron Racket is run by J. Burns & Co. of Laurens and managed by C. D. Ientreken.
Secretary Josephus Daniels with Senator Tillman and Rear Admiral McGowan toured the Charleston navy yard where all departments were inspected. Daniels announced that after improvements are completed the government will begin building gunboats and destroyers at the Charleston yard.
The editor reacts to a reader who has lost three husbands and asks if she should wed a fourth. He quips that a fourth marriage shows careless trust, parrying the premise with a sly remark from the historical column. The piece closes with a satire on parental neglect and a foot care ad.
Shasta county dominates California mining with a 1897 to 1914 period output of 54,777,000 dollars and an annual average above 5.5 million. The article notes the county’s sulphide ore bodies were first exploited in 1897 and credits the long lead in mining to Shasta. The closing line shifts to a social observation about the modern girl and kitchen activities.
An advertisement promotes Swamp Root medicine by Dr. Kilmer & Co. of Binghamton New York. It claims usefulness for kidney bladder and urinary issues and offers fifty cent and one dollar sizes, plus a pamphlet by mail post with ten cent included.
Inhaled vapors soothe inflamed membranes and loosen phlegm through the lungs. Vick’s is absorbed via pores to reduce inflammation and relieve chest tightness and soreness. Available as 12 60 500 or 1.00 at druggists.
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