This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 16 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Pickens Sentinel
Location
Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1914
Page
4
Disjointed quotes and observations from The Sentinel and surrounding papers critique election rules suffrage, party loyalties, and military culture. References include Villa, Colonel, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, and Charleston Evening. notes on primaries August 25 and two weeks later. calls to enroll in clubs and prudence in voting. light sarcasm about drink policy in the army and navy.
Augusta reports a disagreement between Governor Blease and Washington war department officials led to the planned soldiers encampment not taking place in this state at the Isle of Palms. The governor will secure the encampment arrangements.
The Atlanta Journal notes many still hail Colonel Roosevelt as the greatest American president while doubting John L. Sullivan’s chances in a rematch, stating Sullivan knows when he is beaten but others doubt him.
The article denounces the idea that southern mills would replace white workers with Black children if child labor laws pass. It asserts that there has been ample experience with Black help in cotton mills and that such efforts were a complete failure, known by mill owners themselves.
From Columbia the itineraries for the Democratic state offices and senatorial campaigns are announced. The schedule lists campaign dates and towns across South Carolina from June through August, noting meetings in Sumter Manning Moncks Corner Georgetown Kingstree Florence Marion Conway Dillon Darlington Bishopville Bennettsville Chesterfield Barnwell Hampton Beaufort Camden Columbia Lexington Saluda Edgefield Aiken Bamberg Walterboro Charleston Winnsboro Chester Lancaster Yorkville Gaffney Spartanburg Union Newberry Greenwood Abbeville Anderson Walhalla Pickens Greenville Laurens Greenwood Abbeville Anderson Walhalla Pickens Greenville Laurens Columbia Lexington Saluda Edgefield Aiken Camden Chesterfield Bennettsville Darlington Bishopville Florence Dillon Marion Conway Kingstree Georgetown Monck's Corner Manning Sumter August 20.
Cansler of Tirzah announces a summer campaign for railroad commissioner marking a return to politics. The veteran figure insists this run will differ from prior efforts and reflects ongoing ambitions in state public service.
Satirical note from Edgefield Chronicle reprints a tall tale about a boat overturning while fishing. In one version the boat stays buoyant with all gear intact due to a vacuum. A Pickens party variant sees the boat righted to find it filled with fish beneath it.
Heads of major stores and mail order firms, along with the Women’s Trade Union League and city civic groups in Chicago, say young women with proper temperament and modest dress will find work, provided they are intelligent. In Washington, two parades aimed at impressing Congress—Coxey’s hoboes and suffragists—were noted for their clothing rather than impact.
The remark suggests little tolerance for caricatures of the Colonel as the lone figure, noting there is only one T R and he is "it." The line hints at a political icon remaining indivisible amid satire.
More than 15,000 witnessed the grand parade closing the South Carolina State veterans reunion in Anderson. The event featured the Palmetto Riflemen and Confederate veterans, 3,500 schoolchildren with flags, and a ball and reception. Officers were re elected and Columbia chosen as next meeting place with pension board changes discussed.
A petition from Mile Creek School District 41 prompts the Pickens County Board of Education to order a special levy election. The election will be held June 20, 1914, at the district schoolhouse, with trustees appointed as managers and election conduct per statute. R. T. Halioum, secretary and chairman.
Notice is hereby given that I will make ape to J B Newbery Esq Ju le of Probate for Pickens county in South Carolina for final settlement and discharge in the estate proceedings.
Advertisement touts Cham berlain’s Tablets as a superior cure for stomach and liver troubles. Claims of growing recognition and universal availability by dealers are presented to persuade readers to purchase.
Henry B Bowen a Norris lumber dealer died last Wednesday at his father Capt T J Bowen's home near Easley after several months of illness. Funeral services were held at Georges Creek cemetery conducted by Rev D W Hiatt. He is survived by his father and mother, three brothers Sam H Easley Ed Liberty and John Washington DC, and two sisters Mrs F E Pickens Easley and Mrs Tate Norris. A host of friends extend sympathy.
Mr. and Mrs. James Washington Earle announce the marriage of their daughter Lucia to Dr. Reese Alexander Allgood. The ceremony will be Thursday afternoon June 4 at 5 o'clock at the bride's home near Pickens.
A vintage ad urges quick relief from rheumatism using Chamberlain's Liniment. It promotes a twenty five cent bottle and claims rapid disappearance of rheumatic pains, noting availability from all dealers.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.