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Newspaper
Pickens Sentinel
Location
Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1912
Page
2
The Pickens Sentinel endorses Anderson as a premier summer resort and the Anderson Mail joins the praise. The Newberry Observer calls Newberry the finest summer resort in the world, while the Newberry Observer echoes similar enthusiasm and curiosity about Pickens.
A letter from J. H. Newton, Pickens SC, critiques campaign rooters at meetings for Gov. Blease and warns of trains to Greenville crowding events. It also proposes a cotton collateral bank plan for farmers to borrow against their cotton, arguing it would avoid Sherman Act issues and stabilize prices.
A plan proposes each South county establish a farmers cotton bank and warehouse with capital from 4 to 10 million dollars. Stock would be 100 shares for all, no preferred stock, loans secured by cotton deposits at 5 to 6 percent interest, paid largely in advance to prevent debt growth.
Cornelia Real Estate and Investment Co advertises ten acre apple orchards in Habersham County near Cornelia Georgia. It highlights 3300 bushels of apples netting $3900, peaches pecans grapes and other crops possible. The area features pure water, mild climate, schools and churches at 1800 feet elevation with prices from five to twenty five dollars per acre.
The notice lists candidates for federal offices in the Democratic primaries. XB. DIAL and Es S. EVANS announce their runs for U S Senate and Third District Congress respectively, pledging to abide by Democratic primary outcomes. Additional lines reiterate candidacy for the Third District.
A historical health feature urges sanitation and hygiene practices. It emphasizes dietary measures, regular bowel routines, and medical consultation for persistent issues, noting community education programs and the role of public health officers in promoting cleanliness.
Local sales drive promotes a selection of cotton hoes with a promise of a square deal and guaranteed satisfaction. Attendees are invited to visit the showroom to compare models and pricing.
The passage touts using a home telephone to meet business needs whether at home or in town. It claims low cost makes telephone service affordable for everyone and invites readers to write for a free booklet about this economic service.
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