A New Money Crop Sweet Potatoes For The South
The article argues sweet potatoes can become a major Southern cash crop through education and better marketing. It notes modern warehouses keep spuds fresh after harvest, co operatives promise stable prices, and Southern farmers are poised to replicate California orange and Oregon apple success. The piece emphasizes regional superiority of Southern sweet potatoes and asserts action will be taken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co-Operative
South
California
Orexon
Leopard declines Senate bid to stay in House
J S Leopard of Pickens County announces he will not seek the unexpired Senate term of Frank I Alexander. He says he can do more good in the House, does not want to burden voters with a special election, and will remain in the House rather than run for Senate. He expresses gratitude for past honors and support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myre iMaster
Pickens
Frank I. Alexander
House
Senate
Pickens County
J. S. Leopard
Craig's Rhode Island Reds Promote Eggs and Contract Terms
Notice from Glenwood Cotton Mills and Pickens Mills outlining a 30 day contract window for bagging and ties at 50 cents per pattern from the base. Delivery at buyer’s discretion. contract deadline September 1. Craig’s Sire Craigs Single Come Rhode Island Reds advertised for fall hatching at 1.50 per setting of 15 with parcel post delivery from Pickens, South Carolina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenwood Cotton Mills
Pickens Mills
Parcel Post
St E. H. Craig
Pickens
S. C
Pickens County Moves Toward Being Whitest County
The 1920 census shows Pickens County as the whitest in South Carolina with a 10.7 percent illiteracy rate. The article credits good roads, automobiles, motion pictures, World War returns, and adult schools for reducing illiteracy, urging continued effort to further lower the rate and elevate intellect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pickens County
Pickens
South Carolina
Greenville County
Oconee
Anderson
Ben
U.S
Remarkable Pickens Girl Wed Kasley Man in Greenville
A surprise marriage tied Miss Floy Herd of Pickens to Mr. B F Freeman of Kasley in Greenville last Sunday. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs R I Herd, and the groom, son of Mr Bower Freeman, are both from well known families and receive many congratulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floy Herd
Pickens
B. F. Freeman
Kasley
Greenville
R. I. Herd
Bower Freeman
Druggists Endorse Gaba Mnains Colic Remedy
Ninety nine of a hundred druggists recommend Gaba Mnains Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy when diarrhoea is asked about. They say customers report it is dependable and the best medicine for diarrhoea.
Wood Yard Opens in Pickens for Oak Pine Wood
A. A. Pace announces a new wood yard at the Pickens depot offering oak and pine wood for stove or fireplace in any length and white oak fence posts. Services include hauling, a public dray, and mobile saw work from the yard to customers' homes. Phone 3213 Pickens.
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Pickens
Mechanic Overalls Sold at Hayes Department Store
Hayes Department Store in Easley offers men and boys mechanic overalls, union made, advertised for practical work wear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hayes
Oolenoy High School Notes Highlight Strong Start and Rewards
The Oolenoy school under Prof. A B Fortner shows a superior first month with results above expectations. A one year normal course draws attention as promising pupils from nearby schools pursue a first grade teacher's certificate. The literary society meets Fridays and desks were added for teachers. The Evelyn Dew Memorial library gains books and funds, and a gold medal for seven months’ top average is offered. Prominent visitors Mr and Mrs J L Reece and son attend the annual reception.
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Oolenoy High School
A. B. Fortner
Oolenoy
Board of Education
Six Mile
Easley
Grove
Central High School
Greenville
Ooleney High School
Evelyn Dew
Miss Dew
Fortner
Pramimar
Postmaster Exam Set For Pickens September 24
The United States Civil Service Commission announces a competitive examination for the postmaster at Pickens to be held September 24. The exam is under the President's May 10 1921 order and not under civil service rules. Apply at Pickens post office or to the Commission in Washington for form 2241 and related forms, and file timely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Civil Service Commission
Postmaster General
Pickens
States Civil Service Commission
Washington, D. C
Five South Carolinians Sail As Missionaries for China and Chile
The Southern Baptist Foreign Mission Board ships 60 plus missionaries to China Japan Africa Brazil Argentina and Chile funded by the Million Campaign. Dr Everett Gill and Dr W A Hamlett lead European and Near East postings with new bases in Europe Palestine and Syria. The program expands to reach 4 continents with about 50 foreign missionaries and extensive church school and medical work.
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Foreign Mission Board of
The
Southern Baptist Convention
Fourtesa Ste
China
Jiapan
Africa
Brazil
Argentina
Chie
Iiverett Ghh
Kansas City
Europe
W. A. Hamlett
Austin
Texas
Jerusalem
Iteling
Japan
Seattle
Chile
New York
V.i Love
Casa Oon
Shurch
Italy
Rome
Southern Baptists
Jugo-Slavia
Hungary
Roumania
Ukraine
Russia
Siberia
Everett Gill
Kansas
City
Wats
Swipes Hind
Palestine
Syria
W. A. Hlamlert
Jer Salem
Paletine
Mready
Christiane An de Torein Selds
Orme Paige
Alabama
Arkansa
Georgia
Kentucky
Lousiana
Mississippi
Missouri
North Carolina
South Carolina
Tennessee
Virginia
Town
Pennsylvenia
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5. C
Gary Hiott
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Craig
Rhode Island Reds
A. A. Pace
Ment Store
Oolenoy High School Notes
J. L. Reece
J. J
Jefferson City
Tonn
Matthew
Endrix
Reece
Carson and Newnan College
G. G. Christopher
Attorney-at-Law
Pickens Bank
Pickens, 5. C
Masonic Temple
C. Benj
F. Martin
E. M. Blythe
Roya
Enver
Tata
Ted
Hawheye State
Clifford Irene Arralt
Breezewood
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Kingstree
Soschona
Theron Rankin
Weston
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