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Newspaper
Pickens Sentinel
Location
Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1912
Page
2
Legal notices pricing and policy outline. First insertion per inch costs 27.00. For ads longer than three months, reduced rates apply. Note on correspondent views and mail matter. Pickens Fastoffice and Se Mail Matter condicion.
The piece argues for better rural school funding and criticizes the disparity between state college and public school budgets. It urges a legislative fix, promotes uniform levies or compulsory education, and calls for improved buildings, equipment, and teacher pay. It stresses public schools serve the masses and deserve strong support alongside state institutions.
The Union Times remarks on the attempted assassination of former President Theodore Roosevelt, now Bull Moose leader, calling it a regrettable affair and praising his courage, self control, and determination as exemplary manhood.
The prompt asks if Westminister would reach Valhalla if it slept and did not wake, and whether Rabun Gap would as well. The text is ambiguous and lacks a clear event or factual report to summarize.
Cautionary notice advises residents not to leave a wheelbarrow in the front walkway if they plan to be away after dusk to avoid obstruction and possible theft or damage.
The note urges leveraging every edge and consulting a telephone directory for unknown addresses or spelling. It emphasizes practical steps to improve accuracy and resource use in everyday tasks.
A column notes a paper found in Mr Roosevelt's pocket saved his life, jokes about a Sentinel and drink, and urges focus on mind and body. It mentions a preacher hug incident and a health campaign in the South fighting hookworm with articles prepared by health boards representatives from twelve Southern States.
A pamphlet extols paved sidewalks and good roads as investments boosting peace, order, and public mood. It argues improved streets promote cheerful behavior and patient listening, claiming experience proves these benefits.
The paper notes it is illegal to send the Sentinel to anyone for more than one year on time. On November 1 the subscription list will be checked and any names a year behind will be cut off. Readers urged to renew to avoid disconnection.
South Carolina voters in Pickens County are told to vote on November 5 1912 for state and county officers. The notice details ballot labeling oath requirements poll opening hours special referendum questions on municipal bonds and constitutional amendments and lists election managers for each precinct. It also notes a bond issue to aid the State Hospital for the Insane and directs boxes and ballots to be prepared by October 30 1912.
General Election for President and Vice President Electors and Congress members set for Tuesday November 5 1912 in Pickens County South Carolina. Voter qualifications include state residency two years county one year precinct four months and poll tax payments. church ministers and public school teachers may vote after six months. Polls open 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. except Charleston 7 p.m. to 6 p.m. Election managers listed for each precinct with names and locations. certification steps and oath requirements described. October 10 1912 official notice signed by Commissioners of Federal Election Pickens County S.C.
The notice promotes the State Fair to be held October 28 to 31 with November as a potential addendum. It invites attendees to Columbia and promises a large fair with fine exhibits. Railroads offer cheap round trip tickets and contact details list J Arthur Banks and J M Cantey in Columbia. It notes a football meeting between Carolina and Clemson and asks readers to watch papers for program details.
A North Carolina family credit Bucklen's Arnica Salve with saving their 14 year old son's leg from an ugly ulcer after remedies and doctors failed. They report a cure with one box, noting the salve treats burns boils and skin eruptions. 25 cents at all druggists.
A collage of storefronts and offerings appears with J Q Jones Co supplying furniture and stoves, Stone Fuel & Lumber Co offering fuel and lumber, Stradley Co selling ladies wear and dry goods, Tannahill Co advertising autos and saddlery, The Johnson Co promoting ladies wear, and Watkins Dye Goods listing Victrola pianos among goods.
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