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Newspaper
Pickens Sentinel
Location
Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1913
Page
2
A local notice from The Sentinel states it does not endorse reader opinions and disclaims responsibility for correspondent viewpoints. The brief emphasizes editorial independence and the separation of staff judgment from column submissions.
A compilation of colorful Southeast Carolina lines mocks roads in Pickens and local figures. Items reference Anderson politics, Joe Jackson as a city booster, a necro boy in Jatfney, Jim Jilam Lewis, a Pickens conference in Columbia, and playful quips on fashion, headlines, and regional humor.
The Westminster weekly Tugaloo Tribune marks four years with an anniversary issue. Editor and owner A L Gossett is praised as an excellent newspaper man in a high moral, uplifting publication boosting Westminster and its community. supporters urged to back the paper generously.
A reflective verse praising lasting friendship that endures flaws and time. It recalls the value of a loyal companion who remains by your side through life’s trials and unknowns. The anonymous author emphasizes gratitude for a friend whose steadfast support embodies true companionship.
A letter signed QObserver urges Pickens merchants to attract country trade through The Sentinel The writer notes the paper must sell more local ads to avoid relying on outside advertisers praising Greenville and Easley businesses The Sentinel emphasizes fair rates and value for advertisers while seeking to keep trade local without sounding like a kick
A reader writes that Pickens merchants are losing trade to rivals as print and inducements decline. He urges all merchants to organize a Merchants Trade Association with dues, regular meetings, and a funded advertising page in The Sentinel to offer ongoing inducements and revive business.
A Farmers Conference at Columbia August 6 and 7 will host experts Clarance Poe W J Shuford and William Meadows assisted by South Carolina farmers. They will run a Summer School on organization marketing farm finance and cooperative methods with topics including rural development home building and a national program for agriculture. Special railroad rates apply with A F Lever to attend the opening meeting.
C E Robinson warns that last year’s primary politics have brought wholesale corruption and double voting. He urges reform to prevent revolt or white faction clashes, calling for mass meetings to devise a purer system and preserve peace among white citizens.
Surviving Confederate States soldiers in Pickens county are urged to meet in each township on August 2 at 3 p m to elect a representative for September 1 meeting at the Court House to form a county pension board for 1914. Meetings held in Wasley Easley Liberty Central Pickens Mile Creek etc. Members will elect a chairman and secretary by ballot and select a representative who is an ex Confederate soldier or pension applicant. All pensioners will continue to 7
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