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Newspaper
Pickens Sentinel
Location
Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1915
Page
2
A column of assorted remarks and quips referencing politics, Prohibition, wartime sentiment, and public figures. It includes wry comments on President Wilson, Germany, Mexico, and neutrality, plus stray quips about St. Patrick and various ailments and sayings.
A letter from Pickens Sentinel subscribers mocks editor Gossett over pants and jokes about tailoring. It cites the U S post office surplus of 38 million dollars and argues against reintroducing the contract system, urging a self sustaining mail service with quality rural delivery.
Clemson College's dairy division notes address contagious questions about dairying and the value of manure. They compare annual cow manure to a ton of high grade guano and discuss how many cows are needed to cover the guano bill. They emphasize disciplined dairy management and the trio of cows hogs and poultry as a sustaining farm partnership.
The article advises constructing a small milk house at the well or spring to keep milk and cream cool in summer. It suggests contacting Memson College and Clemson College dairy divisions for information and notes higher food and dairy prices may boost farm needs. It claims minimal effort and expense can reduce mud and filth in milking, improving farming conditions.
The note suggests writing to Clemson College dairy division for help with keeping more cows. It highlights the college’s new cooperative creamery plan providing farmers a regular market for cream and notes it compares well with national market conditions.
An advertisement warns against mercury containing catarrh remedies and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure by F J Cheney Co Toledo Ohio. It asserts the cure is mercury free, taken internally, and available via druggists with testimonials free. Also notes Boll's Family Pills for constipation.
The News and Courier reports that Congress achieved substantial legislation in tariff reform currency law and tax measures. It notes creation of a federal trade commission open Alaska rail openings Panama canal toll repeal and anti drug measures with President Wilson praised for leadership. The piece highlights bipartisan cooperation and a nine month recess until December 6.
The Montvale school under Mr Willie Chastain and Miss Ruth Cannon progresses well. Miss Bessie Meece and Mr Jim Gravely visited Miss Issie Porter for a pleasant Sunday. Mrs John Baker and Ida May of Easley visited her father last weekend. Roark Powell hosted a birthday dinner on Saturday September 27. John Chastain and Hovey Gravely attended Salem services. Mrs Jake Aiken of Greenville visited Mr and Mrs W J Powell. Rev Charlie Atkinson preached at Mountain Grove. Flora Kelley visited her aunt Lena Lewis. Mountain Grove holds sermons every fourth Saturday at 8 pm and Sunday at 11 am. A singing party at Mr and Mrs W A Porter’s home drew a large crowd. They plan a Sunday school at Mountain Grove next third Sunday at 3 pm. Everyone invited.
Annie M Hamilton wife of George B Hamilton of Easley died Tuesday night at Greenville City Hospital after surgical treatment. A Scottsboro Alabama native aged 31 she leaves a husband a daughter seven and two sons ages three years nine months. Funeral in Easley and later in Scottsboro at the Episcopal church she attended.
Report from Marietta Route 2 notes ongoing spring mood while winter weather lingers. W A Edens Sr sustains shoulder injury from falling limb but recovers. A Baines buys land to start farming and merchandising. G W Medlin shows improvement after illness. Carpenters W and G Smith work on J D McConnell residence. L Edens visits Mira Turner. W H Williams earns magistrate commission with a not guilty verdict.
Geo A Lewis of Lincolnton Ga asks Pickens Sentinel Publishing Co to send The Pickens Sentinel and Progressive Farmer, stating he has cut out luxuries but still needs his home county paper and includes $1.50 by postoffice money order. Dated February 20.
An agricultural ad urges cotton farmers in the Cotton States to grow steady crops and garden produce to reduce reliance on credit. It promotes Hastings 1915 Seed Book as a free guide to a money saving garden and field crops, offering practical steps to farm prosperity and independence.
Bellefontaine Ohio testimonial advocates Vinol for nervous weak and worn out women. Mrs J B Lamborn credits Vinol with improved appetite sleep strength and ability to do housework. Ad cites cod liver oil alternatives and tonic iron in Vinol urging readers to try.
First Grade Arthur Dalton Bob Nix Janettee Lumpkin. Second Grade Julia Turner Ethel Curtis Hoke Murphree Olive Parson Louie Parson. Third Grade Mary Dalton Ora Roper O W Roper. Fourth Grade Homer Nix. Fifth Grade Earle Murphree Paul Parsons. Sixth Grade Lola Curtis Pauline Dalton. Seventh Grade Lillie Curtis Ola Parsons. Eighth Grade Walter Murphee.
The instrument has greatly aided economic upkeep of public highways without requiring legislature acts or bonds. It can be built or bought for twenty dollars and operated by anyone who can drive a team. The piece urges expansion of drag usage in the state.
All persons holding claims against the estate of the late W. G. Cooley must present the same duly proven on or before March 1, 1916, or be debarred from payment. All persons indebted to said estate must make payment on or before the above date to the undersigned J. P. Carey, Sr., Executor.
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