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Newspaper
Pickens Sentinel
Location
Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1918
Page
5
A list of root and herb prices including Unwashed roots at 40c per pound, Tub washed burr-free at 60c, Seneca Root and Wienade coarse elastic 25c, Pink Root 10c, Star Root 18c, Star Grass 16c per pound. Also notes Ginseng at $6 per pound.
Recommendation from the Food Administration on preserving without sugar. Home canners may use corn syrup or honey as substitutes, with guidance to prepare fruit, extract juice, and cook in a heavy syrup without water. Methods include equal weights of corn syrup and sugar, or blending syrups before simmering fruit.
The Food Administration fixes ginning rates in South Carolina effective immediately. A bale up to 600 pounds costs 3.50, with 0.70 per additional 100 pounds of lint. If bagging and ties are supplied by the ginner the charge is 1.60 more, with farmers allowed to supply their own bags and ties.
Public advice highlights vast sugar waste from tea and coffee in the United States. Daily consumption reaches hundreds of millions of cups, with estimates of 1.7 million pounds of sugar potentially wasted daily if half a teaspoon remains undissolved.
War time sugar conservation advice urges housewives to use non sugar methods and reduced sugar in preserving fruit. Steps include using sugar free liquids, reducing sugar by half or quarter, and substituting honey molasses sorghum glucose or corn syrup with adjusted quantities in jams marmalades and butters.
At friends' urging J H Barne announces candidacy for State Senate subject to Democratic primary rules. Frank R B Alexander also announces run for State Senator from Pickens county under Democratic party regulations.
Several supporters announce J S Leopard as a candidate for the House of Representatives from Pickens county under Democratic rules. W E Finpipy also declares candidacy for reelection in Pickens county subject to the Democratic primary.
County races feature J T McKinney and J F Looper announcing campaigns for Supervisor of Pickens County. They state candidacy is subject to the upcoming Democratic primary election and its outcome.
Announcement from multiple individuals including J A Hepnricks and Jon A Finney declaring candidacy for Pickens County Commissioner. Each statement notes submission to voters in the approaching primary or Democratic primary election.
Coroner candidates Tep Mauldin and V T Beasley announce their runs for Pickens County coroner, stating they submit to the upcoming Democratic primary and urging voter action in the party primary.
P G Bowitr declares his candidacy for the office of Magistrate in Eastatoe Township. He presents the bid as subject to voter action in the Democratic primary.
Local note urges readers to trust The Sentinel for printing needs in Greenville and Pickens offices. It emphasizes competitive quality, timely delivery, and prefers supporting local services.
The Board of Registration opens its books to register qualified voters who did not register in July or August 1918 at multiple locations and dates across towns such as Calhoun Issaqueena Mills Cateechee Norris Liberty and Easley with sessions from September 6 to September 17. Elias Day, Clerk, Board Registration for Pickens County.
Readers are urged to watch the Special Notice column for upcoming items of interest. The notices will cover official actions, deadlines, and community announcements as they develop.
The Sentinel offers New Testaments as gifts for Pickens county boys in military service. Each edition features bold Christ text, khaki bound covers with an American flag, and five hymns. Limited supply for subscribers at 43 cents each plus 5 cents mailing per Testament.
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