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Newspaper
Pickens Sentinel
Location
Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1911
Page
2
Disjointed notes discuss county leadership, a trunk line project, and bond investments. Mentions a comet visible east at 4 to 5 am, spring drought reducing oat crops by about 50 000 bushels, and questions about planting cotton for 1912 given prices and fertilizer. References to Oliver and a Knoxville trial, with legal enforcement and local figures.
A resident recalls moving to Pickens ten years ago with $600 and now showing $12,000, noting many locals in Pickens and the county have prospered similarly. Another resident says there is no need to go to Georgia or Texas as people here make more locally.
Gov Colquit of Texas calls a convention of governors from the cotton south to meet in New Orleans on the 30th to seek a unified plan for cotton producers to secure better prices. Ex Senator John L McLaurin of Bennettsville urged to attend for his finance expertise as Gov Blease and Gov Colquit expect progress. Pride is like leprosy. It makes us hideous to look upon yet all the while we think we are beautiful.
A lengthy piece on Downie and Wheeler's Combined Shows detailing the circus organization in its winter quarters, staffing, and preparation for the Easley South Carolina engagement on November 3. It notes the diverse crew, the scheduling, advertising, and logistics like wood water and ice, as well as the impressive, clockwork system behind the traveling circus.
Report notes government forces face setbacks amid rebel advances in parts of China. Widespread clashes disrupt areas as ranks waver and control shifts in contested regions.
The third annual meeting is announced for November 23 and 24 in Columbia. Social workers from diverse religious backgrounds will gather to discuss charity philanthropy benevolence and penology with leading state figures active in the movement. All interested persons are invited.
Gather corn per instructions and bring exhibit to office by November 11 at 12 a.m. Professor C B Hadden of Clemson College reports blanks to be filled. If none arrive, mail request to Weggery boy in the club and one will be sent. R T Hatem Cot.
Creditors holding claims against the estate of C N Parkins must present proof on or before December 1, 1912. Debtors to Sandra Sandestas must pay by the same date to Dora Parkins, Wa. Sheldon, Admet.
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