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Newspaper
Pickens Sentinel
Location
Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1914
Page
2
The Sentinel notes ongoing European war news with German advances and Vesuvius eruptions. It comments on agriculture, urging alfalfa over dog fennel and cotton, and remarks on a Democratic Congress and income tax enforcement. It warns youths to avoid oats or mischief while Germany conscripts 17-year-olds.
In England the figure of Mr. J. Frost returns after a summer near the North Pole. The narrator notes Frost as being in their midst, remarking on the quiet fuss—or lack thereof—surrounding his oil ships involvement.
The acreage reduction bill is now law and to be enforced. If the law proves obnoxious it will repeal itself.
Edna Wise is not Marion E Hay. The license lists Marion E Hay and Edna Wise as the parties.
Brussels faces a weekly war indemnity of five hundred thousand dollars while Belgians press for a moratorium. The piece notes political shifts, with Alabama Arkansas South Carolina and Georgia voting Democratic and the Solid South remaining largely intact with occasional dissent. The column teases a play about money and happiness and jokes about subscriber temptations.
The fragment suggests a prediction that Cannon will be reelected to the eighteenth Illinois congressional district, with confidence Uncle Joe will be in Congress again. The tone reflects a political expectation from the era.
The Anderson Mail argues returning servicemen deserve a home-coming week after the war. It notes it will take a year for many to reach home at the current pace of demobilization.
The text notes large cash relief on November 16 as rye banks reopen and cotton prices inch toward 10 cents. Vancouver creditors face insolvency with only $1,000 left to pay $1,800,000 in deposits. North Carolina towns plan pay up days to spur delinquent members to settle debts.
The fragment reports a note about paying three bars of coffee within a nominal count GMP. It records no clear dates persons or organizations.
A town meeting-style plea argues that local merchants fund taxes and churches, while mail-order houses threaten small towns by centralizing business in large cities and driving local stores out of business. It questions residents if they will support financial destruction by shopping mail-order.
A Knox County columnist sketches Hoke Smith’s possible trip to Georgia to argue that Senate action could raise cotton to 20 cents a pound. The piece notes lingering questions about the cotton harvest outlook and factions within cotton interests.
The text predicts a gradual rise in cotton prices as both English and German governments lift the blockade. Hold your cotton if you can.
The Times playfully asks what is the best joke in print and notes the Saturday appearance of Brother Hearst's Sunday American Columbia State. It mentions availability in many Southern cities Friday night.
Doc Evans Columbia State physician deals with unusual patient woes. A previous case involved a man with the jitters seeking help, and now another patient reports fleas in his basement prompting medical attention.
Southern papers praise William H. Taft as private citizen while roasting him during his White House years. The contrast in tones reflects enduring admiration for his postpresidential reputation and sharp critique of his presidency.
Christmas plea highlights needy American orphans alongside war torn Belgian children. Editor urges readers to extend help to vulnerable youths within the United States during the season of giving.
The speaker cites Asa Candler of Georgia aiming to purchase a million bales of cotton at six cents to benefit farmers. The note invites further input from other American millionaires to gauge impact on the agricultural economy.
The Hon. Bourke Cochran returns to the Democratic party for the third time saying he is only visiting before the end of the European war and plans to rejoin Teddy Roosevelt and the Bull Moose after the conflict.
A historical note hints at a decree prohibiting cotton cultivation in upper Egyptian basins in 1915. It suggests such a decree may not be needed in southern cotton growing states unless farmers issue it themselves.
Speaker of the national House Hon. Champ Clark plans a winter southern tour appearing in lyceum courses across several cities. A fluent and powerful orator, he is expected to be one of the era’s most attractive speakers on the circuit.
The account notes Sulzer aiding in Whitman's victory in New York over Glynn. It quotes a refrain celebrating the win and mocks Roosevelt, claiming Whitman was elected without money, newspaper support, or organization, and implying Roosevelt appears weak by comparison.
A reader condemns a proposed public fountain in Charleston by the sea to honor John Brown as hero and martyr. The writer calls for a rope around the neck on any bust of Brown, asserting strong opposition to the memorial.
A rural paper lauds the current mail delivery system as the best ever while noting the postmaster general’s threat to revert to a contract system. It expresses hope this move will not materialize unless Burleson offers a superior alternative.
Over weeks Piedmont towns have pressed efforts to stop illegal whiskey sales. In Anderson one man was fined 1000 dollars and another forfeited a 650 dollar bond. Cherokee county officers report a strong push against bootlegging and public sentiment aligns with enforcement.
England faces new trouble as General De Wet leads an uprising in the Orange Free State and Western Transvaal. Beyers joins De Wet, both veterans of the Boer war, with Boer sympathy splitting toward Germany and England. The unrest threatens Allied efforts against the Kaiser.
Mr. D. F. McConnell of Prospect Route 4 reports a remarkable corn harvest from under an acre and a half, totaling 8323 pounds or 101½ bushels plus 991 fodder bundles worth 126.25. Production cost was 30.30 with net profit 95.95, and he notes additional cotton, hay, and crops.
Resolutions honor the death of Frank B Morgan on June 20 1914 a faithful Ancient Free Mason and Past Master of the lodge. The body mourns a faithful friend and brother and a page in the minute book will record these resolutions. Copies will be published in The Biekens Sentinel.
The article argues that improving farm life hinges on diversification and better marketing. It stresses eliminating waste, supporting wives with equipment to ease labor, and maintaining close contact with market conditions to solve the large scale task of marketing and distribution.
A letter from a reader thanks the Pickens Sentinel for the paper and generosity. The writer commends Mr Holder praising his long gospel ministry, temperance advocacy, and mission support.
An historical ad copy alleges a reward for a cure of catarrh and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure and Hall's Family Pills with testimonials and pricing. It cites J Cheney Co Toledo and National Bank of Commerce Toledo and urges purchase via druggists.
A fragment lists Chicago meat and India minor fried in Kansas with mentions of a St. Louis store New York bridle on an icy mule fed with Iowa.
J. B. Newberry Judge of Pickens County South Carolina orders sale by administrator Julius E. Boggs estate. On sale day in Pickens courthouse hours to the highest bidder for the tract on Lewis street bounded by Mrs N E Craig Bros B S Free by I M Maul and Griffin street. Four fifths acre more or less with buildings. Terms cash and default to readvertise.
A Columbia State editorial contrasts brave private troops with distant generals, noting frequent praise for soldiers and iron crosses for conspicuous valor in the field from the rearward vantage point.
Jackson Mississippi carpenter says coughs from grippe left him weak but Vinol lent relief after two bottles. He reports full recovery with renewed energy and strength. The ad explains cod liver oil principles and iron wine aid oxygen use, with money back if Vinci fails.
By J B Newbery probate judge to L R Dalton estate. L R and W R Dalton seek letters of administration. Citations issued to kindred and creditors to appear November 27, 1914, 11 o'clock in the forenoon at Pickens Court of Probate to show cause why administration should not be granted. Given November 4, 1914.
Liberty Bank sues Maggie Louise Smith and a decretal order of Judge Shipp directs a December 1914 sale at Pickens Courthouse. The tract covers 47.25 acres adjoining Fletcher Holladay Oliver J. Smith John Hollis and Charlie Smith. cash terms. buyers cover recording papers. sale conditions require full payment within one hour or land resold. A J Boggs Clerk of Court.
The Charlotte Observer cites the Literary Digest criterion and laments the Columbia State paragrapher's popularity, saying she is quoted more than other paragraphists nationwide.
A Spartanburg Journal quote notes that entering a war is easier than exiting one, comparing the difficulty of war to Turkey’s potential path and underscoring the caution about prolonged conflict.
In pursuance of a decretal order dated Oct 6 1914 Judge S W G Shipp will sell December 1914 in Pickens C H S C to the highest bidder two parcels of land. First 26 1 4 acres described by bounds in Duke Jr deed. Second 16 acres in Hurricane township adjoining Cannon Childress. Cash, purchaser pays papers and recording. Sale must close within one hour or resold at risk of former buyer.
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