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Newspaper
Pickens Sentinel
Location
Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1913
Page
2
The Pickens County year 1913 is praised for good crops and weather. A holiday note asks readers to bless every stocking on Christmas morning and acknowledges President Wilson’s health. The town expects corn shipments, full cribs, meat in smokehouses, and widespread prosperity despite imperfect text.
We corrected last week’s statement that there would be no mail on rural routes Christmas Day. Rural carriers work Christmas and are off New Year’s Day, not the other way. Proclamation not needed and no confusion expected. Wishing you a merry Christmas.
Farmers urged to reinforce terraces before winter rains cause erosion. Use large plow over old terraces and reseed to prevent gullies. Pay special attention to breaks and weak spots to protect fields.
The flowing verse describes Santa Claus entering a house by a large chimney and the stockings hung by the hearth. Repeated lines emphasize the reindeer, sleigh, and gifts brought by Santa on Christmas Eve. The scene centers on the stocking line and the festal hearth.
A New York physician quips that thin stockings and shoes among women help doctors remain profitable. The notice then endorses Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for coughs and colds, urging immediate treatment to prevent pneumonia and noting wide use and safety. Available through dealers.
Forty eight acres of valuable farm land within one mile of Hasley city limits near Alice cot ton mills. Features a new eight room dwelling, out-buildings and a wood barn. Land strong and suited to truck farming. For prices and terms contact Jos KH Leach Bas Jay 8 0) .
A reader from Ft Smith Arkansas praises Chamberlains tablets after a sick father found relief from stomach trouble. The advertisement notes the tablets fit his case exactly and claims continued health since taking them. The testimonial ends with a note that the product is for sale by all dealers.
Farm for sale 118 acres one mile east of Central Washington, on Cheanville road. 75 acres cultivated, 43 acres original forest, 5 acres pasture, three tenant houses. Price 850 per acre. War terms to D. fi. Earle 1888 Park Road. All must go by January 1. Shoes clothing groceries moving sale. T. D. Harris.
A damaged notice promotes Hall's Mula Plus claiming cure for constipation with testimonials and a money back guarantee. It lists Toledo Ohio as a seller and urges reader participation in the sales pitch.
Notice from Carey Clerk On Board of Com. For Sales invites all holders of claims against Pickens County to file before January 1, 1913. Advertisement offers two houses and lots in Pickens and other Pickens property at bargain prices. Write for prices and terms or make an offer. in Lisbon Ula, J. R. Ashmore seeks buyers.
Dr Clifton offers eye and ENT services with free examinations and disability-friendly charges. He visits Central Liberty Pickens and Easley on consecutive days 24 25 26 27 with one day per town. inquire at local drug stores for details and low cost eye glasses. Carolina Timber Co. hunting notice forbids torch carrying and outlines per permit limits and hunting rules.
Notice to creditors in the suit Mary F F Clayton versus City National Bank of Greenville and others. Creditors who have not proved their claims against the estate of H J Clayton must prove them before the Probate Court of Pickens County South Carolina by January 8 1914 or be barred from any distribution of funds in the executrix estate. J B Newberry J P PC.
Dr J D Bearden and Miss Janie K Clayton tied the knot at the bride's Central residence on Wednesday December 17 1913 in a ceremony conducted by Rev J C Bailey Jr Both spouses reside in Central and were joined in marriage today.
Ira Smith of Point Blank Texas reports complete cure from a liver complaint after using a 25c box of Chamberlain's Tablets. He endorses the remedy and recommends it to everyone. Sold by all dealers.
The piece argues against costly showy gifts for Christmas, urging readers to consider thoughtfulness over expense. It notes that gifts signaling sacrifice and genuine affection mean more than expensive trinkets and warns against vanity-driven presents.
A dramatic headline points to aid for exhausted women as a letter promises support. The article outlines social welfare responses and community resources available to alleviate fatigue and hardship faced by women in the era.
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