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Newspaper
Pickens Sentinel
Location
Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1917
Page
4
The item mix reports political quips about President Wilson and the Maine sinking anniversary, local road bonds in Pickens County, groundhog lore predicting winter, a frozen engine incident, and a ribbed weekly puzzle joke. The piece highlights small-town commentary and odd facts without consistent narrative.
A garbled OCR note argues the United States has not declared war on Germany and insists President Wilson consults the people before action. It appeals for full public backing if the president chooses a path in line with honorable resources and divine guidance.
The readable lines describe a fragmentary political scene mentioning Wisconsin and Piedmont, with vague references to campaign activity and state offices. The garbled text lacks clear names, dates, or outcomes, offering only disjointed hints of a past election context.
A Spartanburg constituent writes Sam Nicholls urging road aid and offering seeds for private use, detailing a request and a vote for a hard working man with fourteen children. The letter mentions a 244 dollars note and a desire to exchange seeds for personal use, reflecting political tensions around funding and agricultural aid.
A poetic call urges locals to invest in the town, support boosters, and proudly declare their identity. It frames giving money, resisting flattery, and telling the truth as core actions. A stranger is welcomed with a strong, clear message of local belonging and commitment.
A local page laments aggressive drivers or road hogs and urges better manners on the roads. The piece references Pickens Sentinel readers and notes Brevard News coverage of Transylvania County relations with nearby counties. Subscriptions are offered for eight months at a dollar.
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