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Newspaper
Pickens Sentinel
Location
Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1892
Page
2
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A critical editorial urges white unity in South Carolina, condemns Governor Tillman’s divisive politics, and attacks the use of factionalism to gain office. It condemns demagogy and calls for an end to class conflict, arguing for a common destiny and honest government.
A mix of social guidance on flirtation during leap year and practical notes on tobacco farming in Pickens, Florence and Fairfield counties. The front offers cautionary dating tips for young men, including polite refusals and avoiding awkward social entanglements. The back discusses tobacco cultivation as a rising cash crop with local growers planting five acres and expectations of future profits.
The call for a convention of cotton growers was issued to meet in Augusta on January 37 to discuss cooperation to curtail cotton acreage. The piece argues reduced cotton planting could boost prices and encourage diversification, citing Col. T. S. Branch and urging farmers to focus on other crops and industries.
The Atlantic Coast Line announces a through New York to Florida train starting January 4 1892. It departs New York at 9 30 a m and reaches Jacksonville 7 00 p m next day, with three through fast trains daily and Pullman Palace Sleeping Cars from Boston to Jacksonville New York to Tampa and Port Tampa. The Florida Special and other through trains will serve Wilmington Charleston Savannah Florida and Cuba, with drawing room cars Ideal and Superb. The line promotes Gulf Stream climate and rapid North to Florida travel aided by Florida’s winter appeal.
The Auditors office announces an open period from January 1202 to February 882 for filing personal property returns in Pickens County. Taxpayers must file in person or via local agents. changes in real estate and new structures must be listed. a 50 percent penalty for non return applies. polls apply to males 21 to 50.
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