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Newspaper
Pickens Sentinel
Location
Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1914
Page
2
The piece notes German capture of Ostend and the surge of wartime manufacturing. It questions a mysterious Warehouse Bill, compares him to Wild Bill, and mentions Lassen Peak’s eruption on October 15. It laments the boll weevil’s neglect amid war fever, baseball, and cotton prices, and hints at U S involvement in Mexico with machine guns.
Greenville county hosts a pigclub and aims to attract a large membership. Organizers see potential growth and community involvement through a local hog club.
A fragmented item notes regular dividends for cotton aims and mentions a parable on January 3. It states cotton price has halved from two years ago, reflecting a sharp market change.
The Asheville Citizen calls Col. Aftermath the Prince of Paragraphers in tribute to his sharp prose after the Columbia State reports. The nickname fits the Colonel, whose essays and columns drew notice for wit and clarity across columns.
Dan Froh man presents a four act domestic drama titled Aftermath. The public actor references a Colonel of the State, suggesting a parallel to a notable local figure.
Thomas Edison proposes a system to let submarines stay underwater indefinitely while Germany counters with a submarine capable of the same feat. The era explores extended underwater endurance for naval craft.
Community leaders call for closer ties between town residents and rural people to foster mutual understanding and maximize shared potential. They emphasize cooperation as essential to delivering the best outcomes for all segments of the community.
The piece notes Walt Mason’s verse resembles a patent medicine ad with a “great healer” image but clarifies the work is not an advertisement and can be read safely.
A newspaper blurb notes the parallel between employing a steam roller in American politics and General Villa using his army for pressure. It argues Villa's method is more certain, implying stronger prospects of success or inevitability.
The excerpt mocks politicians and religious pretenders. It references Col Henry Waitterson admitting when wrong and notes Marie Henry preferring the bandwagon over sincere belief. It comments on politics as showy rhetoric and the public's wavering on faith.
In Boston a convention of dentists argues defective teeth cause greater harm to the body than alcohol and supports prohibitionists view that King Alcohol destroys more people.
A partial OCR note cites careless pole remarks and improper credit language, with readers remarking on varied approval and attribution across party lines. The fragment hints at attribution issues and governance style without clear names or dates.
A persuasive call to parents to spend locally to support town schools. The message argues that purchasing from mail-order firms diverts tax dollars away from town schools, reducing local funding, while buying from local merchants strengthens school funds and benefits the children. It appeals to mothers to act as town boosters and consider the impact on education.
The column mocks forecasts that Italy will determine the war’s outcome based on which side she supports. It also notes fatigue with fashion ads showing men’s styles, deriding one wearer as resembling a hobo with a tin can and whiskers.
The Charleston paper warns Germans that invading Ireland could provoke strong resistance and potential violence. It cautions against German advances near Tipp orary and notes tensions involving Ireland, the Dutch, and broader European conflict.
The piece notes several North Carolina towns appointing city managers and questions why the Tar Heels must hire managers from New York. It suggests the state could handle city management locally, even joking about taking over a few cities.
The legislature should restrict stock held by merchants, daily tobacco chews, sermon lengths, cosmetic powder, number of horses rented by stables, and proper salt doses for women, aiming to curb excess and regulate daily life.
The Cuban government faces serious distress as wartime revenue falls sharply. Congress has not acted to aid, prompting reports that the cabinet will implement retrenchments to align expenditures with reduced receipts.
The message urges Pickens County residents to make all purchases locally to support regional merchants. It argues community prosperity depends on local buying and highlights familiarity with local traders and goods.
Capt. Robert E. Lee, youngest son of the Confederate commander, died at his Upperville Virginia home last Thursday night. He authored Recollections and Letters of Gen. Robert E. Lee and was born October 27 1843 at the family estate now part of Arlington National Cemetery. Burial is planned in Lexington.
The Spartanburg Journal jokes that a Cotton wear movement would succeed if young men refrain from courting girls unless they wear cotton dresses. The Tugaloo Tribune notes men’s ignorance of fabrics, while a speaker teases Bro. Gossett about distinguishing silk hose from other fabrics.
Clemson College extension plans a statewide Economy Day in late November. Each county will host a prominent speaker to discuss practical economy at the county seat. The program will include practical money saving ideas for farmers both at home and in farm work.
The Almighty plans success through fellowship and trust among neighbors. Cooperation with fellow farmers brings happiness and prosperity, especially in dollars and cents. The writer suggests that current cotton price troubles could spur a stronger sense of comradery and mutual aid.
A treasury expert explains counting a billion dollars at eight hours daily yields 32 thousand silver dollars per day. At that rate, counting a thousand million would take 102 years of steady work every weekday, a task described as impractical and undesirable.
A grandstand at Laurens fairgrounds collapsed near 11 Tuesday morning, burying about 300 people. Eight or ten were seriously injured while many more suffered bruises, cuts, or sprains. Estimated injuries run around fifty.
Frank J. Cheney of F. J. Cheney & Co. swears as senior partner that the firm will pay $100 for each case of catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Notary A. W. Gleason records the oath on December 6, 18__. The company claims internal action on blood and mucous membranes and urges testimonials. Sold by all druggists for 75 cents. Take Ball's Family Pills for constipation.
Wyatt A. Jennings of Pickens South Carolina has been promoted to district manager of the Raleigh district of the Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph Company. He succeeds A M Huggins. the new post covers Raleigh Apex Wendell Zebulon Goldsboro Mt Olive Selma Laurinburg Hamlet Gibson and Rockingham. Jennings is the youngest manager in the Southern district and came to Raleigh January 1 1913 from Columbia.
Draughons College offers 10 cents a pound for cotton through January 1, 1915. The founder Jno F Draughon has already bought one bale and urges all cotton sellers to write Draughons Practical Business College in Nashville Tenn to exchange cotton for tuition or a Home Study course.
The Easley exhibition promises the largest land animal on earth an elephant said to tower 11 feet 7 inches and weigh over five tons plus Captain Wesley’s trained seals and sea lions performing feats such as balancing chairs on ladders and riding horses. A mile long street parade with three brass bands and a steam caliope will precede the main show on Saturday October 31 in Easley.
A. A. Odom of examining eyes and fitting glasses makes the only trip he will make in this vicinity.
The 1824 Spartanburg jail has been razed to make way for a new city hall replacing the earlier burned structure, reflecting a shift toward modern municipal facilities.
Mrs Alfred Slack of Palmyra testifies three years after a measles illness her daughter grew strong again after using Vinci cod liver and iron tonic. The ad claims the tonic builds up frail children, increases appetite, and improves color and vitality, with a money back guarantee if not satisfied. Pickens Drug Co. of Pickens, South Carolina promotes the product.
In Common Pleas Court sheriff sale ordered by Judge S W G Shipp on Sept 30 1914. On Salesday in November 1914 at Pickens Court House the 44 4-5 acre tract in Liberty Township Pickens County South Carolina to be sold to highest bidder for cash. Purchaser pays papers and recording fees. Sale must settle within one hour or land will be resold. R R Roark Sheriff Pickens County.
In Pickens County South Carolina probate judge J B Newbery issues a notice to the kindred and creditors of F M Morris to appear November 5 1914 at Pickens Probate Court at 11 oclock for examination and to show cause why letters of administration should not be granted to A M Morris.
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