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Newspaper
Pickens Sentinel
Location
Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1913
Page
2
The newspaper notes that the opinions expressed by its staff and contributors do not necessarily reflect the stance of Sentinel publication or its editors. It emphasizes editorial independence and urges readers to form their own judgments based on the reported material.
South Carolina readers are urged to join a multiweek cleanup campaign. The piece recalls Civil War hardships, notes carpetbagger rule after 1865, and emphasizes civic renewal. It highlights Pickens county efforts, a corn club update, and urges daily town cleanup for sanitation and beauty.
In Cherokee County a suit involving Buice and anti Blease factions surfaces from the Red political campaign era. The outcome remains unclear while the next State Confederate Union gathering is planned in Anderson.
A humorous Greenville Piedmont item riffs on current topics and public figures. It mentions Pickens High School, J. P. Morgan, and wartime banter, with light quips about hookworms weather and marriage as a c Ight, all in a local reader-framed tone.
The Pickens Sentinel announces a contest offering a prize for an original spring poem. Submissions must be sent to the Greenville Daily Piedmont.
Prof Rutledge presents the 1913 report noting 164 pupils the largest enrollment in academy history. He cites strong student unity, community cooperation, and expanded religious life with Bible study, Sunday school, prayer meeting, and a Y W A. A February revival by Rev Crain led to eight conversions among older students. A generous dormitory and campus beautification aid future improvements.
The Southern Railway will supply sanitary individual cups to passengers on all trains. A large order of collapsible paper cups has been placed and each conductor will carry a supply. Passengers may request a cup from the conductor at no charge, with notices to be posted in every coach.
The Pickens Band, an respected local institution with eighteen members led by director J. B. Christopher, plans open air summer concerts after adding new pieces of music. They lack uniforms to present a polished public image.
Lesson on Joseph's faithful service from Potiphar through imprisonment to spiritual insight. It notes his integrity in sin’s testing, the dream interpretations for the Chief Butler and Baker, and the broader teaching that God uses trials to shape history and character.
Advert says chronic stomach pains signal liver or kidney trouble and warns of dropsy diabetes or Bright's disease. It cites T F H Alston of Raleigh praising Electric Bitters after kidney and liver issues improved from the first dose. Price 50c and 1.0, recommended by Pickens Drug Co.
A reader submits a cartoonish exchange from The Sentinel. A 12 year old asks for an excuse after failing to draw a map of South Carolina. His mother writes, please excuse Willie for drawing that map as he cannot even draw a bucket of water.
An advertisement touts Vinol cod liver and iron tonic as the ideal strengthener for elderly bodies. It claims improved digestion and circulation, colder-season protection against pneumonia, and a testimonial from a grandniece of Alexander Hamilton. Money-back guarantee offered if Vinol fails to build strength.
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