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Newspaper
Pickens Sentinel
Location
Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1915
Page
6
Cowards S. C. resident David G. Pate reports after forty days he remains cured of pellagra. He had the disease seven years and returned to work within four days of starting the remedy from American Compounding Co. Box 2090 Jasper Alabama.
A clever remark notes the paradox of humanity as a secret session of a women's club reveals intimate conversations. The quote frames a subtle drama where private gatherings expose public expectations and bottled tensions.
Best for horses praises the balm for external sores galls and troubles. Claims doubly repaid by better work from well cared for animals. Recommenders include ranch men lumbermen and deliverymen in endorsement. Ady.
A clipped note cites a phrase about love and jealousy as probabilistic in women, suggesting one trial proves jealousy. The text blends a proverb style with a stray quotation about lips not aging as they appear.
Col George Harvey jokes editors face criticism and a child’s quip about a double life at a New York tribute. The Washington Star recounts the quip about life expectancy and the double life remark stirring amusement among relatives.
A tale recounted of a man named Jones who bet ten thousand dollars he could walk from San Francisco to New York with no money. He reached Philadelphia where authorities arrested him as a vagrant and confined him briefly in a patrol wagon, failing to complete the challenge.
An Illinois man describes himself as a monument built by Postum after coffee caused dyspepsia and other ailments. He credits stopping coffee and drinking Postum with restored strength, appetite, digestion, sleep, and overall health. The ad notes two Postum forms, Cereal and Instant, with prices and preparation tips.
The South Carolina Federation of Organized Sunday School Classes adopts a constitution and elects officers. J. J. Gentry of Columbia serves as president with William Goldsmith of Greenville as first vice president and B. B. Allen of Elloree as second vice president. Delegates from across the state attend the Greenville meeting and Bible conference as pastors and superintendents join ex officio.
The South Carolina Harvest jubilee publicity committee seeks a queen to ride in state on a decorated float with maids of honor during the fall event aligned with the state fair in Columbia. Expenses are paid and gifts offered. Applicants must submit photographs via their nearest county weekly editor to be considered.
Florence J O Finklea farm demonstrator returned from Timmonsville where he investigated red spider ravages on cotton lands. He found extensive damage and a spreading threat to the crop due to rapid spider breeding. He will compile a full report for Clemson College.
John Blackwell, son of Major Blackwell near Chesnee, Cherokee County, was severely kicked by a mule while plowing in his father's field. Two physicians tended him at the bedside and reported he is in serious condition.
Weekly prices across South Carolina markets include cotton in the 8 to 9 cent range, corn around 1.00 to 1.25 dollars per bushel, wheat 1.0 to 1.50 per bushel, oats 0.60 to 0.85, peas from 1.50 to 4.25 per bushel, fryers priced by pound, butter 18 to 30 cents per pound, and eggs about 18 to 20 cents per dozen. Notable entries feature Charleston, Florence, Camden, Chesterfield, Laurens, and Spartanburg with numerous market terms and variation by locale.
The Greenwood roller mill built by I. B. Stockman in Greenwood is producing 25 barrels of fine flour daily and is about a week behind orders. The Chester County Alfalfa Association met at Chester courthouse to buy seed and lime and members announced plans to plant several more acres of alfalfa with others expecting to join as alfalfa growers.
South Carolina will see the state tax commission case against railroad and other corporations argued on the merits in the supreme court after an interim order. The state treasurer must collect 20 737.25 from listed companies within five days as the matter moves forward.
At a regents meeting the state hospital for the insane reported 1 898 patients in June and 50 deaths with 36 from pellagra. Staff said many came critically ill and died soon after admission, inflating city and county death rates. Annie Austin M D was named woman physician and I L Horger M D pathologist to join August 1. a senior physician remains to be chosen.
South Carolina steering committee clarifies election rules following AG ruling. Two ballots will appear one for and one against liquor manufacture and sale. A single ballot box if pro prohibition wins and a dispensary closes by year end. Voters must show 1914 tax receipts and registration 36 days prior, with August set for last registration opportunities.
The new administration at the state Hospital for the Insane hires Miss Dorothy Napier to lead a canning class on the grounds. Superintendent Fred Williams has secured the service to provide occupational therapy for a large number of women patients.
The North Charleston Mercantile Company gains a state charter with capital stock of 5000 dollars. Officers listed are Jenkins president Edward M Royall vice president and James Reynolds secretary and treasurer. A separate note mentions a visit to the Negro Reformatory near Columbia by Dr D D Wallace L F E Carrigan A D ol phant and others from the state board of charities, with the penitentiary superintendent and physician in attendance.
LeRoy Hodges of the Southern Commercial Congress will soon study municipal and county government in South Carolina. Findings and improvement suggestions will appear in a bureau bulletin. He recently completed Virginia county studies and Petersburg city government bulletin numbers 1 2 and 8.
The Bureau of Crop Estimates forecasts a 5.5 percent drop in this year’s cigar tobacco production from last year with a 10 percent rise in chewing smoking snuff and export types. Cigar tobacco is expected to fall by 12,362,000 pounds while other types rise by 82,392,000 pounds. A new bright district in western North Carolina and South Carolina likely has the largest chewing tobacco area yet planted.
July lesson analyzes the building of Solomon's temple, its seven year construction, 150000 workers, and its role as a house of prayer. It links the temple to God’s proximity, Solomon's dedicatory prayer, and the Feast of Tabernacles, urging dedication of our own temples to God.
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