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Newspaper
Pickens Sentinel
Location
Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1918
Page
2
An advertisement touts Freezone as a easy solution for corns and callouses. It claims instant relief and painless removal with a tiny bottle sold by druggists, attributed to a Cincinnati genius.
Fragmentary quotes describe a noisy apartment building and a frustrated resident urging action. The text mentions attention to aid for women and economic disparity, though details are unclear and no concrete events or names are provided.
In World War I trench life American Arthur Guy Empey recounts joining the British army after Lusitania sinking. He and comrade Cassell scheme to spoof an artillery fire order to bomb a German road Target 17. The plan backfires on Captain Pepper, leading to tense detection and a planned brigadiere relief.
A group recounts a brutal interrogation where Old Pepper berates Cassell and a sergeant major, while the narrator endures a tense, brief interview. The captain warns about Morse, and the unit learns to endure extra fatigues after fooling Old Pepper with a supply trick.
The passage highlights a long standing Chinese passion for lanterns and fireworks visible in every city during night. It then notes railway spring history with George Stephenson's 1816 patent and the 1820 Agenoria locomotive with laminated steel springs showcased in the South Kensington museum.
The author advises that if possible, avoid hiding wires when hanging pictures. Instead, hang them so the wires remain visible, treating the setup as intentional decoration rather than a flaw. The suggestion frames exposed wiring as a stylistic choice rather than a mistake.
In the cause of friendship I would brave all dangers says Dickens quoted here about friendship and virtue. The text urges clinging to the divine parts of friends and casting away their darker sides while highlighting the moral appeal of loyal companionship.
A newspaper column outlines inventive potato preparations as a versatile staple amid plentiful supply. It highlights potato patties creamed fillings, Yellowstone and Oak Hill styles with butter and paprika, plus fat choices favoring vegetable oils amid fat-cost concerns. It closes with a light seasonal poem excerpt.
An advertisement touts spring health tactics stressing blood quality and nerves. It promotes Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery and Anuric as cures, urging readers to purchase tablets or send money to Buffalo, New York for samples.
A collection of kitchen notes describes griddle cake mixtures using sour milk soda eggs and corn flour with optional baking powder. It also covers Buttermilk Drops and Beet Piquante plus Belgium style Baked Bananas with citrus sugar and orange lemon rinds. Ends with Janket tablets as a wholesome dessert aid.
The dialogue features Senator Sorghum lamenting that time and effort spent on investigations might have been better used to prevent problems from arising in the first place. The exchange suggests a debate over investigative focus and prevention.
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