Fertilizer and Economy Day Set for South Carolina Counties
W. W. Long announces a series of county seat meetings called Fertilizer and Economy Day to be held Saturday February 13. Addresses will cover the two topics, with emphasis on farmer and wife participation. County agents can provide details and schedules. The Pickens event is highlighted for February 18 where attendees are welcomed to join and discuss farm and home practices.
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South Carolina
W. W. Long
Clemson College
Clemson
Bagwell and McWhorterWed in Easley Nuptials
Miss Maude Bagwell married Mr. Robert McWhorter last Wednesday at 3 oclock in Easley. Rev D W Hiatt officiated at the fence, with a reception at the groom’s home and many friends offering best wishes for the couple.
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Maude Bagwell
Robert McWhorter
D. W. Hiatt
Easley
Phe
J. Luther Bagwell
McWhorter
Pickens
W.W. McWhorter
B. F. Perry
Mrs. McWhorter
News Notes Along Pickens Route 3
Weather remains very bad and farmers grow restless about farm operations. January ends as residents study state government and the proposed four year terms for auditor treasurer and superintendent of education. They oppose longer terms and compulsory school attendance. Frank Tones visits from Honey Path. Bright Gilstrap and family move to the area. Talk of a new phone line from Pickens continues amid business pressures.
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Frank Tones
Honey Path
Frank
Pickens County
Army Bill Advances With Major Increase In Artillery Funding
In a two day debate the House passed the army appropriation bill for the coming fiscal year totaling 101 million dollars without a roll call. The measure boosts field artillery material to 170 thousand dollars and provides 300 thousand for 25 aeroplanes and 50 thousand for an armored motor car. An aviation funding amendment to add 1 million for air forces was defeated 253 to 3 percent. A government manufacturing requirement for munitions was adopted, and a prohibition on speeding devices in arsenals and ships was approved. A Maine representative warned Britain could threaten Portland if war came to the Atlantic.
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Congressman Hay Opposes Army Expansion in Debate
Washington reports General debate on a 101 million army appropriation with Rep Hay of Virginia opposing enlarging the standing army while Rep Gardner and Rep Kahn argued defenses are inadequate. The measure under consideration does not add troops, but Senate plans propose a 25,000 man increase.
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Europe
Foreign trade improves with larger sales of foodstuffs
Washington reports show a rebound in U S foreign trade with November exports at 206 million dollars and December at 246 million. The gains reflect stronger demand for foodstuffs meats sugar clothing and manufactured goods in Europe despite weaker demand for cotton mineral oils naval stores lumber and agricultural implements.
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United States
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Europe
Will Keep Up Fight Ship Purchase Bill Prolong Sessions
Republican Senators vow a determined fight against the government ship purchase bill with plans to oppose it through March 4 and potentially into an extra session if needed. After the conference, action began as motions to adjourn and take up other bills were defeated while leaders planned further remarks. Senator Burton denies filibuster charges as he wraps a three day speech opposing the bill.
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Summer Practice Cruise Passes Through Panama Canal
Annapolis Maryland announces the midshipmen summer practice cruise will travel from Annapolis through the Panama Canal up the Pacific coast to San Francisco.
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Alabama adopts prohibition measures despite veto
Montgomery Alabama moves to a prohibition state effective July 1 after Governor Henderson vetoed the bills and requested a special election. Both chambers repassed the measures by large margins, 73 to 29 in the House and 24 to 10 in the Senate.
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U.S. Population Near Hundred Million Mark
Government estimates place the continental population nearing 100 million within months. Biographer C D Sloane predicts 100000059 at 4 a m April 2 while Treasury Actuary J S McCoy projects 100016000 on February 1.
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United States
C. D. Sloane
J. S. McCoy
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West Virginia Debt At Separation Reported At 12 Million
Special Master Charles E. Littlefield presented a report to the supreme court detailing West Virginia’s share of the interstate debt from 1861. The 12 million dollar figure comes after hearings and follows a 1911 court decision assigning 7.1 million to West Virginia. remaining Virginia assets division unsettled.
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Gutierrez Still Claims Presidency After Departure
Gen Eulalio Gutierrez, provisional president of Mexico elected by the Aguas Calientes convention, tells Pachuca he remains the legally chosen executive. He accuses the Mexico City convention of military coercion and deposes Villa Zapata and other generals.
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Zapata
DoJ Probes Wheat Prices Under Wilson Direction
Washington The Department of Justice investigates the rise in wheat and flour prices under President Wilson. It seeks information from agriculture and commerce on production export and import in the past two years. The pool inquiry focuses on Chicago and Minneapolis as a Chicago resolution was received.
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Alabama Moves to Dry State After Legislature Action
The Alabama General Assembly last week passed a prohibition bill over Governor Henderson’s veto creating a dry state effective after July 1. Following local option results, all but eight of Alabama’s 671 counties have voted dry.
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General Assembly Advances Bills and Inauguration News
The second week of the general assembly saw many new bills, including local measures and a repeal of the cotton acreage law. The senate moved toward repealing the state income tax law while a compulsory education measure sparked debate. Governor Manning revoked commissions of special constables enforcing liquor laws, and Lt. Gov. Bethea outlined duties after his inauguration. Confederate veterans urged abolishing the soldiers home and a three-mill pension tax proposal.
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Woman suffrage bill brought before 1916 electors in Greenville
Mr. McCullough of Greenville introduced in the house a bill to submit to the electors in the 1916 election an amendment to the constitution to permit women to vote in all elections. The bill was referred to the judiciary committee after a silent reception.
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Bluebell Cream Separator Demonstration At Pickens
The Pickens Sentinel promotes a cream separator exhibition in Pickens with demonstrations to boost local farming independence. It touts larger paid circulation than neighboring papers and claims affordable advertising to reach county residents.
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Germans Raid Sandringham and Norfolk Towns
German aircraft attacked England in a raid that passed Sandringham Palace, with King George and Queen Mary in London. Bombs fell on Yarmouth, Cromer, Beeston, King's Lynn, and surrounding towns, causing deaths and injuries but not harming the royal residence. Casualties included a man and a woman in Yarmouth and a boy in King's Lynn.
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Burton Bucks Fights Harbor Bill Amid Senate Standoff
Senator Burton leads Republican opposition to the rivers and harbors bill, blocking progress as another day of his speech is filed. President Wilson remains confident, calling the outcome very probable that the bill will pass.
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Rural credits bill eyed by Senate Democrats
Senate Democrats resume action on rural credits legislation and plan to report a bill soon. The banking committee will place the measure before the Senate in line with the caucus resolution urging early consideration.
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Fighting in the West Grows Fierce Across Fronts
Across the western fronts heavy fighting and bombardments intensify near Ypres Verdun and the Argonne while coastal bombardments and air raids press Allied lines. In Poland Russian and German movements near the Vistula raise the risk of flank attacks as Austro German forces push toward Transylvania. Washington reports Obregon rejects Gutierrez and Carranza loyalty remains, with Serbia relief fund efforts led by Madame Slavko Groitch. Democrats approve ship purchase bill in caucus despite minor dissent.
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Belgian resilience noted by relief official
Dr. P. H. Williams of New York, who led American Commission for Relief in Belgium at Liege under Rockefeller Foundation guidance, described Belgians as never complaining yet never laughing. He is returning to America and praised their bravery amid suffering.
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Easley Local Neve Items and Person
Easley notes list prominent Anderson county figures visiting or residing in Easley including Messrs Will and Lawrené ucker and Hon. Ross Mitchell now mayor of Belton. Local movements mention school reopenings, a minister’s ordination, and exiles considering return to Easley.
Progress Notes From Oolenoy School Social Night
Miss Elizabeth and Grace Mauldin led seventh through ninth graders in games and a home cooker demonstration by Mrs. A. C. Sates. The Oolenoy Ladies' Home Club met at the oy building for a Friday afternoon program with guests from Dacusville and Pickens.
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Grace Mauldin
Oolenoy
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Richard Edens
Lillie Sutherland
Grace Williams
Dacusville
P Sutherland
Josie Chastain
Pickens
Mes Mta
Pickens County Excluded From School Compliance Report
Ambiguous text notes Pickens County excluded along with nearby schools from a compliance list. It references 74 provisions of an unspecified act or directive and mentions moving or enforcement by an agency. Exact entities and details are unclear due to damaged source text.
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