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Newspaper
Pickens Sentinel
Location
Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1894
Page
2
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The Western Strike ends with minimal gains for workers and heavy costs for employers. The piece critiques labor shortages and urges reform, noting tax hikes, school board changes in Pickens County, and political maneuvering around Gov. Tillman.
The grand jury presentment hinting at race tensions was not published while Winthrop scholarships drew few applicants and will reveal winners next week. Uncle George Tillman declines a governorship and others consider running. Citizens express voter fatigue as campaigns wane and farmers are urged to heed Mr. Peterson on planting and cultivation. An Anderson group plans a monument to Maj. J. B. Murray.
The Chicago Tribune last week referenced Con Lew Waillace supporting Ben Ward amid a strike dispute, noting Ward’s alignment with the favorable side and signaling solidarity in the labor issue.
The meeting of the Master reform club passed a resolution arguing clubs are unnecessary. The piece lauds South Carolina College as ideal for young men education and life preparation. The Columbia State endorses state banks policy and notes Cop Alardin will continue Pasley Democrat. J O Thompson leads mechanical department.
Pickens Bar met last Tuesday to honor Dr Manards Murray. Resolutions praised him as patriotic and a devoted church member and urged sympathy for his wife and family. The meeting transmitted copies to the bereaved wife for publication.
A letter from Governor Tillman explains he will not run for governor due to farming duties and regional political balance. He notes Edgefield’s strong role in state leadership and urges respect for counties and families across South Carolina while supporting reform nominees. Also reports Hasley township reform meeting electing officers and endorsing reform nominees and a Presbyterian Female College stockholders meeting planning location.
Keuilt Kade Up, a resident of Atlanta Ca, reports severe dyspepsia and claims Tycer's Dyspepsia Remedy gave first dose relief. He recommends it as the best dyspepsia remedy found to date and notes weight gain since use. Medicine sold by druggists at 50 cents per bottle. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for Children Teething promises gum softening and wind colic relief at 25 cents per bottle.
The Fame State Board of Medicas Examiners meets in Columbia on Tuesday Oct 6 1304 at 10 a m. All unregistered physicians must appear before the board. Also an ad for Buchklonn's Avnken Salve claims cure for cuts sores ulcers fever sores and skin eruptions with a money back guarantee. Sold by W D P McPall.
A market gardener argues for the vital practice of pressing soil after sowing to protect seeds from dry air. He describes method: plow, harrow, mark furrows two inches deep, sow, then press with foot, roll, and level. He cites experiments with corn beets spinach celery cabbage and turnips showing faster germination and stronger crops when seeds are trodden in.
A fragmented advert quotes a seller calling himself a general agent in Greenville and Emerson area, claiming to offer many goods at low prices with minimal fuss. The text credits A. M. Morris and lists various muddled names and places.
Advert shows affordable clothing options in Greenville with prices for boys knee pants from 16 cents, children's suits 50 cents up to $3.50 for school suits, and men's work pants at 50 cents. It promises quality for those who cannot afford the best.
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