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Newspaper
Pickens Sentinel
Location
Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1915
Page
4
The column rails at Britain’s war stance, notes labor strikes, and mocks leaders while riffing on Mexico’s Zapata and Carranza. It quips about Bryan, Morgan prayers, and a riddle, ending with a playful week ahead tease and a hot weather aside.
In Tickville and surrounding areas residents share light local incidents. Hodwahow News hints at a boneyard plan near Rye Straw. Dock Hocks and Raz Barlow mingle with neighbors. Miss Flutie Belcher and others attend screenings. The postmaster jokes about mail duties and summer ice disappears on a rural trip. The editor drops plans after a map arrives. Fitch Smith eyes public print. Hog Ford preacher draws a large Sunday crowd.
A clipped line proclaims that Colonel Bob of the State volunteers threatens the Kaiser with immediate war if provoked, signaling strong wartime resolve. The statement frames a bold stance by a military figure amid ongoing global tension.
The Tugaloo Tribune in Westminster marks six years of publication as editor Gossett earns praise for a strong paper. Georgia lawmakers debate a pure shoe and clothing label bill, labor issues, and the Lafollette seamen's bill amid calls about the Lakeland Chicago disaster and the public safety versus dividends.
Readers are told Hall's Catarrh Cure cures catarrh as a constitutional disease. The ad claims the medicine works through the blood and mucous surfaces to strengthen the body. It offers $100 to any case it cannot cure and invites testimonials from FJ Cheney & Co in Toledo Ohio. Also promotes L's Family Pills for constipation.
The board of registration for Pickens County meeting at the courthouse will open books on Monday August 2 1915 and sit three days to register all voters who are 21 or have not registered since 1908. Renewals for lost certificates available. Voters may transfer certificates to Flat Rock Norris or Cross Roads precincts. Books close August 4 and reopen September 15 1915. Buras Day 12 Clerk of Board.
Mr. and Mrs. Bigby of Williamston hosted in-law parents for a weekend visit. A table Rock trip with Rev and Mrs Johnson and others was enjoyed by many locals. Porter's Chapel ladies donated a liberal pound ing to the pastor's family. Salem Methodist women formed a ladies aid society with officers elected for the first meeting Friday at 4. Isaac Grayley bought a 1915 Ford touring car. Esther Grayley visited Martins for the weekend.
In the Anderson Intelligencer, a reflection on stone walls and reinforced concrete frames, noting that despite their strength the inevitable remains the hardest foe to confront. The piece hints at a larger discussion about resilience and limits.
A Abbeville report notes wheat expected near one billion bushels this year while farmers and analysts seek details on the rye crop size and potential market impact.
Readers note a playful comparison of postal meddling between England and America as tensions rise and the two nations trade barbs, signaling an eventual tipping point in friendly rivalries.
The Spartanburg Journal notes a Greenville business failure as an example, saying the bankrupt firm did not advertise and did not believe in advertising. The piece critiques lack of promotion as a factor in its collapse.
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