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Newspaper
Pickens Sentinel
Location
Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1914
Page
2
The Sentinel notes that its correspondent opinions do not necessarily reflect the newspaper's stance. The statement clarifies editorial independence and affirms separate editorial voices from contributed letters.
A fragment shows a quirky newspaper line about funerals as the setting for a game. It references Ernesto and a note on voting rights tied to badges. The text hints at commentary on public discourse and media takes on civic participation.
If Theodore Roosevelt cannot win on his own platform he says he will risk a return to a generic Republican line. The remark signals possible cross currents within the party as elections loom.
The question hints at two clothing makers, a man and a woman, connected by craft. Without the conscious people, their roles or partnership might not exist. The reference suggests a historical or fictional setting where dressmaking binds genders through shared skill.
A aphoristic line notes that the fastest apologies come from a person who lights a cigar and smiles. It frames pride and quick blame as opposite forces in human behavior.
A Columbia paper questions Senator Blease's pardon record noting the stance holds until after the primaries. The brief editorial frames the issue as chiefly political and time sensitive for voters and party leaders.
Colonel Roosevelt declares the current Democratic administration will ruin the country and urges voters that the only salvation lies with him. He portrays himself as the sole alternative and frames the election as a pivotal choice for the republic.
A satirical recap notes King Peter of Servia resigns, preferring ordinary life to rule. Another brief item mentions a Paris prize fight where a gorilla defeats a white American, prompting Servs to “do right.” It also cites artificial marble surpassing real marble and butter in durability, and reports a marriage between Miss Deer ing and Mr Mc Cormick without detailing the bridegroom. Banks iced in Newfoundland.
A scotch suffragette threw a rubber ball at King George during a recent parade. it bounced harmlessly. The incident contrasted with the danger of bricks and underscores wartime protest tensions.
Landor labels Roosevelt a pallonaro after declaring the colonel's river ran uphill. The remark, tied to Landor's boastful stance, adds to a string of controversial statements surrounding the explorer.
Nine county campaign meetings plus a state and a congressional campaign gathering are scheduled in August along with three farmers institutes in Pickens, outlining a broad party mobilization effort.
The latest American war news from various papers shows General Prosperity advancing while Calamity Howler pulls back. Reports indicate a broad pattern of improved morale and strategic gains across multiple fronts.
Columbia State jokes about the number of four footed donkeys in South Carolina and notes calculating two legged ones will be easier after the election. The remark ties donkey counts to political timing.
Senator Penrose of Pennsylvania reportedly spent 12866 dollars to secure the nomination for a post with a 7500 dollar annual salary. He is expected to win the later election. The record notes the current United States senator's pay is 7500 dollars per year.
The Belton Journal questions whether any candidate truly doubts victory in the governor race. The paper remarks that many candidates express confidence repeatedly, implying broad self belief across the slate.
Senate Democrats in conference unanimously support President Wilson and push to pass trust bills before adjournment. Public mood favors the administration as debates continue in the chamber.
Vic Huerta has resigned as president of Mexico on Wednesday. The move ends his troubled tenure and raises hopes for a swift return to peace in the republic.
Kansas faces a $100,000,000 wheat crop while Texas prepares for a $300,000,000 cotton harvest. The piece argues no Republican administration will claim credit and calls for support from Uncle Joe Cannon.
The Georgia senate passed a law last week allowing garnishment of salaries up to one dollar a day. Critics question labeling such pay as a salary, suggesting the term wage is more accurate.
A gunner at Annapolis fired eighteen of nineteen guns in a salute to the secretary of the navy and is now in limbo awaiting the outcome. Sephus foresees consequences and demands full measures.
A Cincinnati woman purchased a so called foreign prince named Rospigli osi, though the pronunciation remains unclear. She quips that marrying into such a name entails paying cash for the privilege.
During a bartender strike in a Massachusetts town women filled the positions at one establishment while the workers shouted warnings that other saloons must defend their stalls or face similar action if the strikers are peached.
In a Pittsburgh speech the Colonel sidesteps the recall of judges and recall of judicial decisions. The policies cited would bar him from the regular GOP, suggesting he aims to rejoin the party line.
The West Virginia legislature approved prohibition by a three to one vote and set the stage for neighboring Virginia to hold a public vote on whether to adopt such laws. Virginia lawmakers presented the measure as a privilege for the people to decide.
Frank W. Woolworth has converted the fortieth floor of his New York building into living apartments. Reportedly the highest dwelling in the world, the setup prompts quips about "high living."
The article notes that General Funston has prohibited bullfighting in Vera Cruz and suggests that if Joseph were present he would also curb pulque drinking, criticizing the Mexican national pastime and drinking habits.
The speaker decries claims of U S blackmail by Colombia as false urging the public to see it as a payoff for past Republican actions. They argue the administration seeks payments for what a former administration allegedly took, calling the campaign premature to label it a theft.
A reader argues coffee harms singing, while another asserts that coffee shows no negative effect on vocal purity, sweetness, or melody and even aids performance. The exchange defends caffeine as harmless to vocal talents.
Kansas politicians warn 300,000 eligible female voters may not register for the August primary due to confusion over registration rules. The process requires stating age and other information, causing frustration among new voters.
Uncle Andy Carnegie donated two million dollars to two Pittsburgh institutions. The piece notes if the Cairn of Skibo continues in this generous manner his wish to aid the poor will be fulfilled, and reflects on the impact of such large gifts on the public’s earnings.
Reports say Mr. Ford plans a giant car factory in the Piedmont section of South Carolina. He cites the area’s excellent timber as best suited for automobile construction and envisions a world leading facility there.
After five years using Outlook as his mouthpiece, Colonel Roosevelt resigns. The business office reportedly clashed with him and his role is blamed for financial losses during the 1912 campaign.
As Virginia moves toward a September liquor levy, dealers fear a major loss of income from sales to surrounding states. The article discusses anticipated financial impacts and the broader effect on the state's liquor market.
A moral exhortation warns readers to guide naive newcomers with care. It advises patient instruction in farm tasks and daily routines, cautions against fear or folly, and stresses a serious duty to educate the inexperienced about hazards and honest living.
A fragment from an Easley city report notes a deceased person allegedly escaped from the chief of police and reached Liberty before capture. It warns that any dead found in Easley must stay there until an inquest is held or face consequences.
Georgia aspirant for Senator Hoke Smith’s seat presents a single plank, pledging to annihilate trade unions if elected. Organized workers across Georgia vow a fierce response at the polls.
A sensational claim from Pennsylvania reports doctors curing a dwarf to full growth, but critics warn similar promises are soon debunked as impossible. Harold C. Booker resigns as editor of the Greenville Piedmont after years, moving to the Spartanburg Journal. Readers in Pickens county praise his Piedmont leadership and his booster stance for buttermilk as a beverage.
Associate Justice Horace Harmon Lurton of the United States Supreme Court died suddenly in Atlantic City New Jersey on the 12th from heart failure. He was 70 years old a Kentuckian by birth and a former Confederate soldier who enlisted with Morgan at age 17. Appointed by President Taft in 1909 he was the fourth Confederate veteran to serve on the high court.
An all day sing at Six Mile is scheduled for the fourth Sunday in July. Singers are invited with baskets and song books, and listeners are welcome to attend.
A. B. Riggins announces withdrawal from the Pickens county commissioner race after learning his early entry violated party rules. He cites living in Georgia for two years and not meeting required residency time and pledges to try again in two years if desired by supporters. The note ends with thanks to friends and a sign off. The Charlotte Observer hints at political negotiation between Governor Blease and Senator Smith.
An unmarried Ford employee in Detroit claimed his sister in law and her children were his wife to receive $360 more than due. The company sues to recover the excess, underscoring how unscrupulous acts exploit good people.
An advertisement promotes Dodson's Liver Tone from Pickens Drug Co as a safe vegetable liver remedy to replace dangerous calomel mercury drugs. It promises pleasant taste, no dietary restrictions, safety for all ages, and a money back guarantee. The copy ends with an exchange about a witty quotation.
A reflective maxim advises offering a friend a chance to do a great favor when anger arises. The act is said to soften the heart, rekindle affection, and restore goodwill.
An advertisement lists glassware and summer drinkware including ice tea glasses 50 and 75 cents per set, extra heavy tumblers 50 cents per set, medium weight tumblers 25 cents per set, syrup pitchers 25 and 50 cents each, jelly tumblers 35 and 46 cents per dozen, economy fruit jars 1.25 dollars per dozen, half gallon size, aluminum tea spoons 25 cents each.
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