Pickens News Notes of 1916 March Contain War Views and Local Update
A miscellany from Pickens county dated March 24 1916 includes notices on obituary printing rates and local ads. It reports Colonel Roosevelt's expected return March 26 and a championship prizefight set for the same date. The column riffs on war news Germany and Austria declare war on Portugal and debates about lynching and Prohibition. It mentions newspaper delivery delays at Easley routes and a Bankhead bill to curb post office reporting requirements for publishers. It also notes a Pasadena weed pulling party and a copper antimony alloy substitute for goldish ornaments.
Proper length of a young lady’s dress in Our Week ly Rippl e
The column asks about modest dress length for young ladies advising two feet above the floor as a guideline. It presents social etiquette norms and decorum expectations in a brief, period voice.
Duck appears out of water across seasons in verse
The fragment notes a duck out of water in all seasons for sundry reasons, reflecting a terse, poetic observation rather than a full event.
Greenville police shoot question sparks wagon sales pitch
Gary Hiatt asks if it is time for a Greenville policeman to shoot somebody. A wagon ad from Columbus Wagon claims they can ease the load, offering four ties and terms, sold by Pickens Hardware & Grocery.
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Frog business promises value with fertilizers and hay
A short classified item touts a frog proverb and offers to save money on fertilizers hay corn flour and related supplies. It notes ongoing effort to win some business and mentions a young cow for sale.
Opening of Millinery Dept March 24 and 26
Folger Thornley & Co announce the Millinery Department will open on March 24 and 26. Representatives who helped assemble the stock promise to establish a strong reputation for the department.
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