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Newspaper
Pickens Sentinel
Location
Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1914
Page
2
A satirical local column references various topics from Belgians and a kill a dog movement to pay a bill campaigns. It notes waterfowl migration signaling bad weather, cotton needed for Ford production, and political jibes about Democracy and the Solid South. Historic personalities and places are referenced in a breezy, opinionated tone.
Germany offers 18 and 19 cents a pound for cotton but reports none available. The South has ample cotton yet faces a low price, limiting sale prospects.
The remark suggests high cotton prices could render state warehouses useless, joking that warehouses would have no purpose if cotton rose to ten cents or more. The line reflects economic humor about storage costs and commodity pricing.
War brought prohibition to several countries involved France and Russia and in the English army and navy.
Chestnuts flowing into Pickens from the mountains are described as fresh and lively, contrasting with stale past years. The passage likens the supply to the vivid prose of Bob Gonzales, signaling a robust harvest season ahead.
The Spartanburg Herald notes Chicago women are wearing flage stockings and suggests men in the city are following the fashion trend.
A volatile exchange of reports shapes the narrative as Germany and the Allies trade claims. The balance of information sways with each new source, making the overall picture uncertain and dependent on where the news originates.
The Wilson administration may abandon watchful waiting in Mexico as officials prepare stronger measures and ready a more active approach to the diplomatic crisis feared to require decisive action.
The note claims renewed hostilities across the border as Mexican war news dominates scarce authentic European reports. The brief hints at ongoing action without specifics.
With Woodrow Wilson in the presidential chair and William J. Bryan as premier, there is no get of America getting mix up in this senseless European ess.
Fragmentary report notes both sides claim prisoners and casualties in Europe while calls rise for Uncle Sam to intervene. The piece hints at migration declines tied to the war and suggests a swift end or shift in the fighting if agreements hold.
A town urges residents to keep money local and support home merchants to aid local youths. The message warns that sending dollars to mail order firms drives boys away and reduces opportunities at home.
Champ Clark criticizes the Republican Party’s top figures and proposes Leader Mann as a 1916 minority party presidential hopeful, implying a personal grudge against Mann.
A contrast in political spending notes Champ Clark’s mite at 653 dollars versus Congressman Gudger of North Carolina’s Tenth district spending over 5 000 dollars, yet Gudger was defeated.
The note says political allies prepare an ovation for Uncle Joe Cannon on his congressional return and warns Democrats to avoid participating in the likely slobbering ceremony.
A cautious note compares conflicting wartime tallies from warring nations. The quote suggests if all figures were true, Europe would be left only with rulers and generals, revealing the propaganda and uncertainty that clouds early wartime reporting.
In Friday's Greenville News a club named Enter Naval is noted at Pickens. The Sentinel questions whether the group is Germ or Hungary themed, while Hasley Progress jokes about the confusion.
Brand Whitlock, the American minister to Belgium, oversees the distribution of American food to Belgians. The plan ensures a fifteen cent meal costs five cents for the rich while the poor eat free, guaranteeing fairness in daily rations.
The text notes Greece Bulgaria and Servia weighing changes to southern Europe on maps if the Allies win. It warns against rushing as events may unfold differently, suggesting uncertainty about future geopolitical moves.
A column argues that Kansas thirty years of statewide prohibition proves its value and urges South Carolina to pass and enforce a similar law for the good of its people.
The writer praises Wilson for forcing Democratic lawmakers to pass platform pledges before a reduced majority faded. He argues adjourning would have ruined the accomplishments of the current congress and lauds the president as a great leader.
The office reports receiving hundreds of letters telegrams and calls accusing our firm of boosting cotton prices. It notes the aim is to obtain free publicity and warns firms and corporations that Sentinel advertising rates are available on application and that they should not waste time attempting to secure free ads.
A Pennsylvania governor Brumbaugh is proposed as a Republican candidate for president in 1916 due to his statewide election victory. The note emphasizes his Keystone State roots and the party’s choice based on office held.
The Greenville Piedmont argues it matters little whose money Rockefeller uses to aid Belgians as he does much good. The piece urges leaving the old man alone and suggests his contributions are for a noble purpose.
On Monday the 16th the reserve banks began operations releasing millions to revive business. The New York and New Orleans cotton exchanges opened for business and the third season began. All these events are seen as reasons to be thankful before Thanksgiving.
The Belgians claim Brussels is being pressed for 500000 weekly until a 9000000 tribute to Germany is paid, while skeptics question the facts and the famine context. The piece questions how such payments align with Germans being portrayed as hospitable and wonders about the starving population.
A cited Outlook analysis highlights dramatic declines in social ills and economic gains in Kansas after thirty years of alcohol prohibition. It notes 87 of 105 counties with no insane asylums, 96 without inebriates, 38 empty poorhouses, 53 empty jails, and 65 counties with no prisoners. Paupers under 600 total, vast bank and farm wealth, and literacy rising to 98 percent are cited. Mortality falls from 17 to 7 per 1000.
An advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as the only proven remedy for catarrh a constitutional disease. It claims internal action on blood and mucous surfaces builds up the constitution and offers a $100 reward for any failure to cure. Includes request for testimonials and local seller details.
The South Carolina House refuses pay to widows of solons for the extra session. Pay certificates were issued for E. M. Kennedy, J. L. Robertson, and P. T. Youmans despite the attorney general’s opinion that their deaths before the session voids such salary.
A profile of W A G Jameson and his wife from Pickens county near Slabtown Anderson county. The home, 129 years old, thrives with Bermuda grass crops, Jersey cattle, 1500 pounds of pork this fall, 600 bushels oats, 3 000 bundles fodder and 75 bushels last year corn. Twelve children, seven or eight in school, one in college, two sons in South Georgia, and a son who passed in 1910. The family’s faith and daily song brighten every sunset return home.
The Twelve Mile River association schedules a two day gathering with Kings Grove Baptist church on November 28 29 1914 Introductory sermon by Rev Charlie Atkinson Saturday 11 o clock First Query Holliness Isaiah 35 92 opened by Revs H A O Kelley and H F Wright Second query time in Jesus life when all power given him from 2 to 30 o clock Opened by Rev B F Murphree Third query how John the Baptist prepared the way for Jesus opened by Rev E M Bolding and R A Hudson from 3 to 40 o'clock Sunday school at Six Mile school 10 to 11 with Profs Garner Mitchell Sermon 11 o'clock by Rev CO R Abercrombie Committee members Prof S E Garner D E Garrett R P Prince
In connection with the opening of the Martin graded school on November 23, the district publishes transfer procedures. Residents may transfer by paying an incidental fee equal to the extra tax they would pay in district levies. regular tuition applies until transfers occur. Tuition students pay $1.00 per month, due within ten days after each new month begins.
Continental Europe hosts 1,182 Baptist churches with 139,270 members. Germany accounts for 42,930 members in the denomination. Daily Piedmont.
The probate court announces a sale of a one third interest in a Pickens town lot owned by Minnie L. Boggs at her death. Sale on December Salesday in Pickens during legal hours. cash terms, purchaser pays papers, one hour to comply or resell. J B Newberry Probate Judge.
In Pickens County South Carolina Liberty Bank sues Maggie Louise Smith. Pursuant to a decretal order dated October 1 1914 the clerk will sell December 1914 at Pickens Courthouse the 47.25 acre tract adjoining Fletcher Holladay Oliver J. Smith John Hollis and Charlie Smith. Cash terms. purchaser bears recording costs and must meet terms within one hour or land is resold. A J Boggs Clerk of Court.
In pursuance of a decretal order dated Oct 6 1914 Judge S W G Shipp will sell at December 1914 sales day in Pickens C H S C to the highest bidder two tracts of land. First a 26 1 4 acre parcel in Huricane township with metes and bounds. Second a 16 acre tract adjoining Wm Cannon Capp Childress and others. Cash terms. purchaser pays papers and recording. sale must close within one hour or property resold at purchaser risk. J Boggs.
Plaintiffs J Robt Martin and others sue W A Barr Geo S Barr Martin Barr H P Barr Vernessa Nally Adger Nally Wylie Miller Alfa Miller in Pickens county for sale of real estate of M Olaf Barr to aid assets and partition funds. Non residents Alfa and Wylie Miller served notice and guardian ad litem sought for infant Alfa Miller. Proceedings dated November 12, 1914.
Notice is given that on the first day of December, 1914, at the residence of the late Warren D. Edens, the property of the deceased will be sold to the highest bidder for cash. The sale will include household and kitchen furniture, one horse, one top buggy and wagon, one milch cow and calf, and a lot of corn and fodder. Executor A. J. Boces reports the details.
Mrs Burt Jones of Pickens visited Liberty last week as did Butler Kelley Jay Gaines and George Williams on Sunday for the first time in about three months. Reid Robinson recovered from illness. A W Alexander resigned as loom fixer to join Easley mill. S W Bowen left the mill to open a watch repair shop. Strickland family visited O Dell and Gantt visits with Gantt and Huff families noted. On Saturday A H Mitchells house burned two to three miles below town the cause unknown.
Thornwell Orphanage in Clinton South Carolina houses 300 orphans and appeals to every Presbyterian in the state for a Thanksgiving contribution. The piece notes the low cotton price affects benevolent and public efforts, but expects cotton to regain value. orphans need daily bread now.
Miss Effie Kelley of Oconee and Henson Hopkins of Pickens wed at Cherry Hill Baptist church Oconee on Sunday November 1. Rev J W Head officiated as friends offered good wishes for the couple.
In Greenville the jury in the Chadwick murder trial fails to reach a verdict after hours of deliberation. Court officials indicate further proceedings will determine next steps in the case.
W R Davenport of Parker North Carolina suffered a long puzzling stomach illness. After trying Mayr's Wonderful Stomach Remedy he reports instant relief and near cure from the doctors suggested climate change. The ad claims many others were helped and urges readers to try one dose. Sold by Pickens Drug Co and druggists nationwide.
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