Call to Restore Taxed Cotton Funds to Confederate Veterans
A Union veteran urges Congress to pro rate roughly 60 million dollars, plus interest, collected as a postwar cotton tax, to surviving Confederate soldiers and widows. He argues reconciliation requires returning the funds, notes the 1860s tax was deemed unconstitutional, and asks readers to press representatives for action. He also mentions a Gettysburg reunion and comments on William Jennings Bryan.
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United States
Supreme Court
Congress
Treasury
Grand Army of the Republic
J. W. Kincaid
Texas
Pennsylvania
Blue
Gettysburg
Split log drag aids road preservation and practicality
The split log drag is described as one of the cheapest and simplest useful tools. It is praised for preserving roads and urged for wider household adoption.
Butter milk Booker Nickname Sparks Lighthearted Debate
A playful line suggests calling him Butter milk Booker as bees wax warm days prompt humorous moniker chatter. The remark reflects lighthearted local banter about a public figure or nickname.
Pickens County Mill Trade Mark on Cloth and Weather Woes
The note mentions Pickens County and a mill with a lid as its cloth trade mark. It remarks on lingering pickings in Pickens, questions daily acts to better the world, and muses on women giving lectures changing Chautauqua to talker. It jokes about melancholy days and sweating weather.
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Picpene Mill
Iasley Picnic Sparks Sardine Debate among Editors
Editor Booker of the Piedmont questions sardine interest while contrasting Iasley picnic lore. The remark hints at a local culture clash and journalistic curiosity about humble foods in social gatherings.
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Booker
the Piedmont
Lamity Howler Slumps With Low Batting Average
The Columbia State notes K Lamity Howler now hits for only .028 and comments on his questionable fielding. the report frames this as a dramatic decline in performance.
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Columbia
K. Lamity Howler
Boggs Returns from Washington Eyes A G Appointment
The Anderson Intelligencer reports Lion J. I. Boggs has returned from Washington and is viewed as having an excellent chance of becoming Assistant Attorney General of the United States at a salary of ten thousand dollars per year.
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Anderson Intelligencer
Lion. J. I. Boggs
Washington
The
United States
Our Ex changes boost Easley Progress exchanges
The Easley Progress notes a strong improvement after adopting The Greenville Piedmont and The Pickens Sentinel content. It praises the enhanced value and urges other exchanges to consider adding the papers to their lists.
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Easley Progress
Greenville Piedmont
Pickens Sentinel
Picnic Rally at Cross Roads Church by Local W O W Camps
A joint picnic and rally by Oliver Camp No. 585 Dacusville No. 587 and Hester No. 589 W O W near Cross Roads church set for Saturday August 2 1918. Neighbors and public invited to bring baskets and enjoy the day with prominent speakers expected chaired by LL L Smith.
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Oliver Camp No
Dacusville
Hester No
Cross Roads Church
L, Smith
Com
Last Palmetto Regiment Survivor from Pickens County
Jas A McKee of Mile Creek Pickens County becomes the last survivor in South Carolina of the Palmetto regiment from the Mexican War after Capt. Matthew B. Stanley of Marion County dies two weeks ago. Other known survivors are Geo H Abney of Clay Mississippi J J Martin of East Point Georgia and John Williams of Downs Kansas. McKee was born in 1824 and enlisted in 1846.
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Matthew B. Stanley
Marion County
Jas. A. McKee
Mile Creek
Pickens County
Geo. H. Abney
Clay, Miss
J. J. Martin
East Point
John Williams
Downs
Kansas
Mr. McKee
Local Woodmen Plan Big Picnic on Court House Grounds
Local Woodmen announce a large W O W picnic set for August 7 at the court house grounds. County residents invited with an entertaining program and all bring well filled baskets. The schedule includes opening music, prayers, welcomes, addresses on Woodcraft, meals, and continuous music by various speakers and bands.
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W.O. W
Court House
Several Farms for Sale Near Pickens and Pumpkintown
A broker lists ten tracts north of Pickens and Pumpkintown with varied sizes from 10 to 70 acres. Prices range from 30 to 65 per acre, with terms including cash and installment options. Additional tracts include residences, barns, and proximity to Six Mile college and court house. For details, inquire directly.
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Pickens
Pumpkintown
Court House
Liberty Road
Easley Road
Six Mile College
Pumpkintown Road
Dodson's Liver Tone Promises Safe Kid Liver Support
An advertisement touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe vegetable remedy to regulate liver function and prevent bilious headaches. It targets children needing mild tonics, claims a gentle, non calomel action, and offers Pickens Drug Co as seller with a money back guarantee and price of 65 cents per bottle.
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Dodson
Pickens Drug Co
Reverend Lupo Writes of North Pickens Circuit Faith and Fellowship
Rev R H Lupo writes from the North Pickens Circuit describing three preacher types and the close ties with parishioners. He notes gifts of food from Bethel members, a strong Sunday school, a growing congregation, multiple deaths since May, and hope for a lasting revival.
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R. H. Lupo
North Pickens Circuit
Astor Lupo
North Pickens
The
Christian Advocate
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