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Newspaper
Pickens Sentinel
Location
Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1915
Page
4
A run of satirical items and local observations from the Pickens Sentinel includes jokes on postal rates obituary policies and free tributes, remarks on a past Augusta Chronicle gap, cotton prices and farming lore, references to public figures and wartime sentiment, and a quip about a horse always staying fed at the end.
The piece weighs in on protectionist rhetoric and a British war tax estimate for William Waldorf Astor. It notes Serbia and the broader war impact, suggests American aid to distress, mocks editorial reach in North Carolina papers, and presents cotton farmer profit figures showing higher income per bale this year than last, despite costs.
An ad touts clothing made from English fabrics dyed with German dyes as neutral goods while noting a German word war backdrop. It promotes suits priced from 8 to 20 dollars and urges customers to judge quality in person, claiming clothing can identify a man dead or alive and referencing a Zeppelin casualty.
A local store advertises a large selection for boys aged three to sixteen with suits from 2.00 to 6.50 and youth sets 5.00 to 15.00. It promises fit for any age and style, with pants from 0.50 to 1.75, aiming to please both boys and fathers.
Local retailer touts Walk-Over Zeigler Bros Godman R. T. Wood lines for men women and children. Prices range from 75 cents to 4 dollars with many styles and colors highlighted. The store promises ample selection, fitting comfort, and value across work and dress shoes.
Our line of coat suits embraces the latest styles and we are ready to fill your wants. In blacks and blues we are exceptionally strong with some fancy patterns. A new line called The Sport Coat is offered in blues and reds. Most suits this season use high quality wool poplin for excellent wear.
The ad touts an immense line of dress goods including garnet, ottamone, serges, wool and silk poplins and broadcloths with matching trimmings. It highlights the largest stock of staple dry goods in Pickens county, bought early in spring on a 7c cotton basis, and promises low prices to customers. Also features dress ginghams, galeteas, kiddy cloths, flannels, outings, blankets and quilts, with heaviest cotton flannel at 10c yd and Amoskeag Teazle Down Outing.
Our store offers fall hats and caps with John B. Stetson chamois hats at 3.00, plus 4.00 and 5.00 Stetson options. Also Alpine and Columbia shapes, men's hats from 1.00, boys' hats 0.50 to 1.50, and a range of caps in blue serge and patterns at 0.25 to 1.00.
In every home a corner needs a rug to cover worn carpet or complete the artistic effect. We offer new fall rug and art square patterns and invite you to view our rug and carpet department.
A local retailer touts a complete line of furniture and house furnishings. Shoppers are invited to browse a wide selection, with emphasis on quality, style, and low prices.
This department highlights low advertising with high quality groceries and unique items not found elsewhere in town. It notes a complete line of shelf and heavy hardware, plus upcoming stoves and ranges with attractive pricing for new cook or heating stoves.
A vintage trade list highlights Mitchell wagons Oxford buggies Carhartt overalls Godman shoes Walk Over shoes Zeigler shoes Stetson hats Lynchburg plows Iron King stoves and related goods in regional offerings.
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