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Newspaper
Pickens Sentinel
Location
Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1913
Page
2
Farmers are urged to attend the National Corn Exposition in Columbia starting January 8. The event showcases agricultural exhibits from 35 states, marks its first presence in the Sunny South, and promises the largest, brightest exposition yet with massive connected buildings, radiant lighting, and scenic beauty. Reduced rail fares are offered for round trips.
The 1899 ruling states dogs are valuable, capable of service, and deserve protection as property. It notes dogs serve, rescue, guard, and assist in food and labor, and that taxation as personal property reflects their valued status within the law.
Collier's Weekly foresees a future generation of leaders who will emerge from college or early law practice. It predicts a prohibitionist stance against alcohol and prostitution and a moral stance against wealth redistribution through tariffs.
A student at Pick ens school writes about an optomist as a person who sees the good in all. He explains how a bad apple and a failed gum swap changed his view, ending with a note that the other side of the apple was rotten.
A quoted reminiscence from Easley Progress recalls a railroad station scene with admiring descriptions of several children. The observer notes a mother’s affectionate distraction and ponders the line It was her little kid as a moral.
Four unsigned communications received last week blocked from publication due to lack of author attribution. Editorial policy requires identifiable bylines to publish any article.
Merchants report pea shortages driving prices up. One trader lately received an order for 1200 bushels but doubted the county could supply that many.
The Daily Mail urges teaching the life and principles of Robert E. Lee to every child in Anderson County and Pickens County. The call emphasizes civic education and regional history in the school curriculum.
Farmers urged to plow deeply this spring to break compacted soil from last year’s incessant rains. Deep and close plowing recommended to improve yields and moisture mix for crops.
The post office department released figures showing six million packages were handled by parcel post during the initial seven days of the new system’s operation.
In his message Governor Blease made no suggestion to amend the primary election law, which is presented as the most vital matter for consideration.
A father advises his son on health discipline and moral living. He recalls lacking a father figure in youth and warns against alcohol and ignorance. He urges clean thoughts, good habits, debt avoidance, and strength of will as keys to safety and happiness.
Senator Tillman urged the legislature to reform the primary system to curb double voting and irregularities. The author argues for strict laws to maintain white unity and prevent future division, noting a recent governor race split and calls for action this session. A bill by Senator Nicholson was introduced but seen as inadequate by some readers.
Home remedy advert promises a pure liniment recipe for humans and animals to treat rheumatic pains and sprains. It invites readers to send $1 in stamps or money order to The United Recipe and Cook Book Co. at P.O. Box 116, Aik en, 5, C. for the recipe and a money back guarantee.
The Sentinel invites subscribers to place 25 word ads free for one or two issues. Ads over 25 words cost one cent per word. Free use limited to subscribers. Items for sale rent trade wanted work lost found may be advertised.
A local notice explains The Sentinel cannot be mailed for more than one year on time due to supplier payments. It cites Postal Laws allowing renewals, stating dailies, tri weekly, semi weekly, and weeklies have specific renewal windows to remain on the mailing list and avoid improper mailing rates.
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