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Pickens Sentinel

Location

Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jul 15, 1915

Page

3

Eczema Cured After 25 Years Using Hancock’s Sulphur

Danville Pennsylvania resident Mr Butterdgar reports 26 years of dermatitis ending after using seven bottles of Hancock's Sulphur Compound and one jar of Hancock's Sulphur Ointment. He claims persistent use per directions miraculously healed his hands and recommends the remedy sold by Hancock Liquid Sulphur Co. Baltimore. Ady.

Butterdgar Danville Hancock Hancock Liquid Sulphur Co Baltimore Ady

Court stenographer ends sensational divorce case notes

A book agent offers the controversial Louis XIV memoirs, but the court stenographer declines reading material after finishing transcribing testimony in a sensational divorce case. The exchange highlights a breach of tastes and priorities between seller and court clerk.

Four-Leaf Clover Tale Sparks Luck Debate

Mr Crosslets claims JT found a four leaf clover on Jaxsa today and Meray muses on luck. They joke that finding anything in the lawn besides dandelions and ragweed is a stroke of fortune.

Mr. Crosslets Meray

Woman’s Honor Outshines Man With More Clothes

A humorous remark notes a woman holds more honor than a man by having more clothing on her, reflecting a local tavern or street talk sentiment about propriety and dress.

Bank work to improve farms spreads livestock aid in Rock Hill

A Columbia dispatch reports National Union Bank of Rock Hill funds an ambitious farm program. Ten Hereford bulls are placed with area farmers for $1 a year per calf to boost beef production, and the bank offers mortgage backed hog purchases to expand-quality stock. The plan aims to build a regional agricultural base and support alfalfa farming amid rising rural growth.

Columbia A. E. Hutchison Rock Hill Reading House of Representatives National Union Bank of United States Sutchison Oran S Poe Alflafa

Merchants Sign Up Floats for Harvest Jubilee Parade

Several Columbia merchants plan floats for the $20,000 illustrated parade during South Carolina State fair week on Thursday October 28. The harvest jubilee feature urges firms to communicate quickly to finalize parade details and ensure success and advertisement.

Columbia South Carolina

Manning to Address Chautauqua at Glenn Springs

Gov. Manning accepted an invitation to speak at Glenn Springs on July 1 during a chautauqua organized by the Community club. Commissioner Watson will give an address on August 2, with an engaging program planned by the Community club.

Manning Chautauqua Glenn Springs Watson

McLaurin Travels to Confer on Georgia Warehouse Bill

State warehouse commissioner John L. McLaurin travels to Atlanta to confer with legislators on introducing a warehouse bill. Drafts of a South Carolina measure, with changes, were submitted as a model. Alabama lawmakers will visit Milania to discuss adopting the system under McLaurin’s guidance.

Johnl. McLaurin Atlanta Georgia South Carolina Alabama Milania McLaurin

Trucker Association Formed in Georgetown County

A Georgetown County meeting drew several hundred farmers as a truckers association was formed to promote the local trucking industry. Commissioner Watson and Seaboard Air Line agent J AJ Prosser spoke on industry possibilities and transportation and market challenges.

Georgetown Commissioner Watson J. AJ Prosser Seaboard Air Line Railway Watson Mr. Prosser

Behrens Selected to Teach Ladies Fire Prevention Tour

Charleston Fire Chief Louis Behrens will tour South Carolina over three weeks teaching fire prevention and building inspections. Insurance Commissioner McMaster arranges the gratuitous service, with Behrens visiting 25 to 30 towns this year as a deputy of the Insurance Department.

Columbia Fhre Masters of Charleston McMaster Louis Behrens Behrens Chief Behrens United States North Carolina Capt. Behrens Insurance Commissioner Insurance Department

County drag associations expand to five in Spartanburg

Two more groups joined the county drag efforts, bringing the total to five after a Cedar Springs meeting. The Glenn Springs to Union county line along JLenn Springs road and the Pacolet Jonesville highway will be systematically dragged with residents assigned specific road sections. Workers report hours to the county supervisor for pay at 25 cents per hour.

Spartanburg Cedar Springs Jlenn Springs Pacolet-Jonesville Glenn Springs Union County

National Guard Camp Near Sans Souci

The Second Regiment South Carolina National Guard camps near Sans Souci club with 600 to 690 officers and men housed in tents for ten days. Col. Hf. Db. Springs of Georgetown says the site is excellent due to sanitation water and lighting facilities.

Greenville National Guard of South Carolina Sans Souci Club Hf. DB Georgetown

Fort Mill gets new garage and auto shop venture

Jones Young Motor Company to operate a garage and repair shop while selling automobiles and supplies in Fort Mill. J J Matthews, a Cowards area farmer, brings in the first load of tobacco to Florence’s Dixie warehouse ahead of the market opening slated for mid July. Tobacco man Jake Berger praises the first curing as very good.

Fort Mill Mort Mel Jones- Young Motor Company Florence J. J. Matthews Matthews City Dixie Warehouse Jake Berger

Spartanburg Mills Begin Operation At Local Plant

Spartanburg mills started up under new owners N. I. Bennett and J. T. Blackwell. The Dixie flour mill runs day and night converting Spartanburg grain into flour with a capacity of 16 to 135 barrels per day. A feed plant features a 10 000 bushel wheat store bin, a modern elevator, and other improvements.

Spartanburg Dixie Heine N. I. Bennett J.T. Blackwell

Manning Talks of Farming in South Carolina Tour

Gov. Manning addressed crowds in Aiken and Langley after a Beech Island stop and a barbecue hosted by Col. Davies and John Willis Jr. He praised agriculture, defended presidential policy toward Germany, and urged higher citizenship standards. In Orangeburg the city park opened with a band, two addresses, and a large crowd.

Aiken Manning Aiken Jr Beach Island Agricultural Club Horse Creek Valey Langley Graniteville Beech Island Thomas W. Davies John T. Willis Byrnes Dan S. Henderson Linwood Hayne Augusta South Carolina Richard AL Lineley Woodrow Wilson Germany W. D. Wright Columbia Orangeburg Orangeburg Orangeburg TR. F. Bryant Joseph A. Berry

Term Lengthened in Oconee County White Schools

The term length for white schools in Oconee County rose from 86 days in 1913-14 to 104 days ending June 30, 1915, per Thos. A. Smith county superintendent of education. Superintendent Smith, supervising teacher Annie McMahan, and the local teachers and trustees are credited with the progress.

Oconee County Thos. A. Smith Smith Annie McMahan

Southern Moves Headquarters to Spartanburg

An official announcement states the division headquarters of the transportation department for the Southern railway will move from Columbia to Spartanburg once the new freight terminals are completed.

Southern Spartanburg W. N. Poreacre The Southern Railway Eastern District Transportation Department of the Southern Columbia

Market Report of South Carolina Cotton and Crop Prices

Weekly prices across South Carolina markets show cotton and corn leading activity with varied bids. Notable spots include Chesterfield and Hampton records: cotton around 1.10 to 2.95 per unit, oats near 1.00 to 1.50, wheat around 1.00 to 1.40, rye and peas reported in limited bids, with multiple towns like Charleston, Darlington, and Jonesville cited for price lists.

South Carolina Kelton Charleston Dutton Vier Alors Chesterfield Hampton Honea Chester Jonesville Briers le Whan Darlington Prvers Abe Lavrens Beers

Charleston chemist named in Agriculture department post

Charles Wright of Charleston has been appointed an organic chemist in the department of Agriculture with a salary of $1,000 a year. Pharmacists in annual session at Chick Springs elected Q. A. Matthews of Dennettsville as president. The Southern railway recently resumed a train from Columbia to resort areas. J. J. Fitzgerald of Charleston died from a motorcycle fall near Isla of Tatma.

Charles 1

Saved from the Grave Ad For Lydia E Pinkham’s Compound

Adrian woman recounts severe weakness and backache then credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with relief after three months of use The ad frames female illness as common to workers and urges others to try the remedy citing Mrs Alonzo E Baker of Adrian Michigan and a note found blowing in a yard.

Adrian Mick Lydia S. Pinkham Alonzo E. Baker Tecumseh St Mich Lydia I Pinkham Lydia E. Pinkham

Probate Offered on Mullers Long-Hidden Will in Baltimore

Jo hann Michael Muller’s probate petition is filed in Baltimore by son John G. A. Muller. The testator died March 13, 1896 after making a May 31, 1889 will leaving all to wife Elizabeth Barbara Muller who died April 30, 1915. The estate, mainly real estate, will be divided among three sons as the mother died intestate.

Johann Michael Muller Baltimore John G. A. Muller Mr. Muller Elizabeth Barbara Muller

Early spring insects signal good crops to Apache beliefs

In a belief held by the Apache Indians insects appearing in early spring are signs of a good harvest. The statement warns that success is not guaranteed by dominant players, noting that high status does not assure top outcomes.

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