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Newspaper
Pickens Sentinel
Location
Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1888
Page
2
The Sentinel notes advertising rates for subscriptions and notices while discussing politics and immigration efforts. It mentions a six month term, a potential agricultural college at Fort Hill, and a Southern Immigration Society with headquarters in New York. The piece encourages cotton and mill growth and argues community action is key to progress.
The piece covers the Ways and Means clash between Mills of Texas and Kelley of Pennsylvania over tariff reform and protection, arguing for revenue tariffs vs protection. It also notes Col. R. We. Simpson administering Col. Clemson's will, funding an agricultural college, with state decisions on accepting the bequest, plus praise for public roadwork in Pickens County and nomination of Capt. A B Valley for County Commissioner Pro Boxo.
The Executive Committee of the Farmer's Movement prepares an address to state residents tackling government questions and urging support for an agricultural college and lower expenses. The piece previews a summer campaign catechism and notes Fort Hill's role may be delayed as courts settle title.
The County Democratic Convention is called to meet in Pickens at the courthouse on Saturday May 12 1888 to elect delegates to the State Convention in Columbia on May 17 to select delegates to the National Convention. Local clubs to elect delegates May 5 to vote on the Primary Plan for nominating all officers, with representation based on one delegate per twenty five enrolled members.
A quirky letter from Pendleton South Carolina reflects on a imagined “city of farmers” with “Golden Gates” to health and happiness. It praises Thornwell Orphanage in Clinton and highlights an endowment by Clemson's family toward an agricultural college, urging state support and farmer involvement.
A reader urges a statewide, universal education system providing both classical and practical schooling. He argues education reduces crime and supports religion, praises equal rights, and demands qualified teachers, greater state funding, and a unified system to ensure all children receive education regardless of race color or social position.
The writer blends casual rural remarks about crops and a curious ox plow method. Mentions names like Dr Folger and Willian McWhorter, a Lexrixen correspondent Rover, and a visit to Habersham County Georgia. Notes farmers are busy and marriage notices miss this week. Dates cited include April 18 1888.
The Courier Journal notes doctors have no new heart tonic labeled oxyproprylendi onmylamine, an alkaloid prepared by synthesis. It suggests the preparation could supposedly prevent heart disease before a physician’s next visit, reflecting skepticism about unverified remedies.
A meeting of Pickens County farmers is called to meet at the Court House on Saturday May 12 after the County Convention adjourns. Important questions will be discussed and full representation is hoped for. B. J. Jonsson acting chairman.
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