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Newspaper
Pickens Sentinel
Location
Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1913
Page
2
The Pickens Sentinel explains tributes of respect should be reasonable in length and not crowd other content. Readers are urged to send memorial tributes but limit them to about 200 words, with 100 to 900 words being a liberal allowance.
A letter from landowners argues improving tenant housing will attract workers from mills. It urges building good houses to attract dependable farmers, noting some prominent locals neglect housing for race and property concerns, harming churches and schools.
The speaker warns that maximizing money from land exploitation harms the community’s moral and intellectual spirit. He cites a town where landowners invest in fine homes yet the area’s churches and schools reflect the best class of citizens.
The piece argues Pickens bears no need for Lyceum attractions due to poor attendance and receipts. It urges forming two educational clubs led by capable managers to organize twice monthly meetings and quarterly combined entertainments to showcase local talent and foster community effort.
An obituary note announces the passing of Olive Medlin on January 14, praising her friendly disposition and many friends. It expresses faith in God’s plan, offers condolences to her family, and hopes for reunion in the hereafter.
A handwritten missive asks to send a sock of salve to the writer's father in Memphis Tennessee. The writer notes the remedy has been used by friends and praises its careful action. Signed Rob Morris.
Private Jasper N Hawthorne writes to sister Louvina from a Virginia camp on a Sabbath in 1861. He notes ongoing picket fighting near Arlington Heights, improving but fragile regimental health, scarce food and sugar, and hard laundry duties. He requests clothing and boots, hair to Sallie, and asks for mail with updates on stock and family. He signs to expect home by late April if he lives.
M W Hester argues against priestly gatekeepers of heaven and mocks exclusive paths to salvation. He blends science and faith noting germs and immortality while urging personal happiness now by helping others.
100 well rooted Himalaya plants offered at 15 cents each or 2 for 25 cents delivered by mail on receipt of price. This berry, superior to blackberry for canning, should be in every garden. Satisfaction guaranteed or money refunded. Directions with plants. J. C. Stewart R. 6 Pickens SC.
Dan Blair advertises cleaning wells through digging blasting and repairs with improved rock removal and less dynamite. He guarantees satisfaction and invites inquiries by card or in person in Pickens.
Three hundred dollars to ten thousand dollars loan available on farms. Easy terms offered. Apply to R T Jaynes in Valhalla South Carolina or J F Keown in Pickens South Carolina. Apr 23.
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