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Newspaper
Pickens Sentinel
Location
Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1917
Page
4
A mosaic of patriotic lines and satirical quips nage from Wilbur Nesbit to J P Morgan and Newberry editorial grievances. The piece blends verse on flags with critical jibes about Germany Woodrow Wilson and local newspaper practices. It laments anonymous letters and urges authors sign their pieces.
A quirky verse from the weekly Ripples column ponders weather vane attention and window panes. It also jokes that a widow is like a gardener for removing weeds, presenting light wordplay in a period newspaper tone.
Before the Pickens county road bond issue, officials discussed building a road across the mountains to the North Carolina line. The writer argues the highway would shorten travel to Western North Carolina, boost mountain markets, reduce middlemen profits, and improve outlet for produce. They urge the road to be built despite changes in control.
A scientific note asserts that weight for weight a manila rope is nearly as strong as steel. It also states a yellow jacket can be as strong as two elephants if the correct connection is made.
The piece jokes about a proposed railroad strike not stopping traffic between Easley and Pickens and questions who would want to travel that route, reflecting on local rail concerns with a humorous tone.
Editor Wallace of the Newberry Observer may sing at the forthcoming Pickens county singing convention. While we’d rather hear him than Caruso, we likely won’t hear either if we can help it.
A Fair Haven mother of three credits Vinci tonics with restoring her strength after two years of poor health and failed treatments. She reports regaining energy to perform housework and urges friends to try Vinci, sold by Pickens Drug Co in Pickens South Carolina and at leading stores in the state.
Gary Hiatt plans to rename his drying cow from South Carolina to Georgia. The idea reflects a playful regional joke in the Brethren column style.
A political note asserts that while the state legislature may pass various laws, Pickens County will retain its liberty and local autonomy.
The Pickens Sentinel gains favor as authorities suppress three illicit stills near town. Local readers note improved reporting quality from the rival Anderson Daily Mail while officials pursue legal action and community standards.
Gary Hiatt in The Pickens Sentinel questions if thirst is a disease and wryly notes the dangers of crossing the seas. The brief column offers a humorous take on prohibition era skepticism and public health fears.
The Pickens route 5 correspondent for The Pickens Sentinel notes small grain has revived and looks very well again, signaling a healthy season for local crops and farmers in the area.
Billy Blank of Pickens plans to relocate to Columbia seeking a possible legislative job opportunity amid local political shifts.
Editor Gary Hiatt of The Pickens Sentinel weighs public perception of blame in a light hearted column. The piece defends a wife amid marital blame while reflecting on editorials and local sentiment.
The Pickens Sentinel reports a claim that land prices in mountain ravines jumped about 2000 percent after the Reed amendment, prompting scrutiny of the assertion and its sourcing.
The Pickens Sentinel reports Pickens county may authorize 250000 dollars in bonds to fund road work. The measure aims to connect a main route into Transylvania county, a project recently debated locally.
A Pickens Sentinel note argues that disagreement does not make a person a fool and praises Senator Lafollette for having good sense, while cautioning readers against concluding that opposite views imply incompetence.
James Edwin Kerr laments wartime strain in the Aiken Journal with butter at 60 cents a pound and rising silk dress costs. The Pickens Sentinel urges focus on butter prices while poking fun at Hiatt and Gary gossip.
The Newberry Herald remarks on The Pickens Sentinel's wit and originality after a colorful clash over Ed DeCamp and a quoted taunt about Bro. Aull. The piece defends the Sentinel's spiciness and notes the editor’s talent could flourish in other fields.
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