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Newspaper
Pickens Sentinel
Location
Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1913
Page
2
Gary Hiatt notes farms offer stronger profits than mining in South Carolina. He argues climate soil and water favor farming and warns many townspeople buy hay and corn rather than selling surplus. He contrasts with liquor problems and cites cotton ginning data and regional observations.
A reflection on a faithful farmer who tends soil and raises wheat and hogs for family sustenance, with ham, sausage, and plenty stored for the year. The piece honors steady labor and self-sufficiency in rural life.
A Virginia man and a North Carolina drinker spar over whiskey wealth reports. The Virginian replies after a brief visit, remarking on his travels in North Carolina since the first.
Hon. Fred Williams introduces a bill to abolish capital punishment calling it barbarous and inhuman. The writer agrees, arguing punishment should focus on prevention and reform, with lifetime imprisonment and restricted clemency, while acknowledging public support for the death penalty remains strong.
Jo Jo defends naming funds for mission work while criticizing Reader for misrepresenting charity. He cites Southern Baptist Convention minutes, notes 38000 treated, and discusses foreign dispensaries schools and theological training. He urges focus on home medical aid and asks Reader for comment on foreign boards and ex priests educated overseas.
An old advertisement touts Dr King’s New Discovery as a remedy for throat and lung irritation. It promises relief from chronic coughing and tickling throats and urges buyers to purchase at Pickens Drug Co.
An advertisement claims SOLACE, a German science discovery, dissolves uric acid crystals and purifies blood to treat rheumatism neuralgia and headaches. It touts no opiates, Pure Food and Drug Law compliance, easy use, and quick root-cause action with testimonials and free samples offered by SOLACE REMEDY CO of Battle Creek Michigan.
The Sentinel offers a free 25 word classified advertisement for one or two issues to subscribers. Advertisements over 25 words will be charged at one cent per word. Subscribers may use the column to sell rent trade seek work or find items.
A local notice explains The Sentinel cannot extend subscriptions beyond one year due to costs. It cites postal regulations allowing renewals within set grace periods and warns that failing to renew may drop subscribers from the legitimate mailing list and affect second class postage status.
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