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Newspaper
Pickens Sentinel
Location
Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1912
Page
2
Advertisement rates set for notices and commercial ads with first insertion at 21.00 and 30.00 for subsequent insertions. Longer campaigns may get reduced rates and pricing on request. Disclaims responsibility for correspondents' views and notes mail matter handling at Pickens Fast office as second.
The article extols a chain of needs from farmer to merchant to banker to mill to labor, stressing mutual dependence. It argues prosperity rises when prejudice and greed are removed and all work together for each other's interests, ensuring wages, communities, and churches prosper.
The Sentinel invites reports from schools for the fall term. Send news of interest to patrons and pupils. Include monthly Honor Roll names to inspire improvement. Encourage teachers to contribute, and have a bright student write letters for correction.
A rural mail carrier bragging about his folks and his generosity signals the right kind of residents along his route. The passage notes it is a sign that when someone asks the carrier for a small favor, it will be willingly granted.
A region hints at winter preparations with talk of Cole and Bill Minor’s possible prison escape and a potential political ticket in the state. The notice urges in person registration for a certificate and notes upcoming circuses advertising in the area.
A cautionary note warns against consuming over nine mince pies in a single sitting unless you want to feel unwell or embark on a troubling journey of discomfort.
A reflective poem on shared grief and empathy. It speaks of sorrow’s weight connecting those who hear others’ tears. The speaker notes a thousand unseen friends and a softened soul shaped by grief, changing how one bears life’s blows.
Prediction notes the Bull Moose party will seek winter quarters early. Second primary election commissions have been issued to two clubs in Greenville.
Reports indicate criminals are abandoning northern lines and moving toward southern routes, with authorities noting increased activity in the South as they escape pursuit and regroup.
A plea urges readers to donate to motherless and fatherless children, calling on the community to give money for a better cause and to support orphans on September 28.
In a private note to The Sentinel Mr. J Alonzo Brown promises radioship style deals for women at his large Cateechee area store. He claims to have all other stores in his section skinned on prices and invites readers to read his advertisement for details.
A Chicago police officer dismissed amid disgrace for accepting a 50 cent bribe is remarked to have faced potential federal consequences if funded with 50 thousand dollars. The comment suggests an improbable career path to Congress.
The State Fair runs October 28 to November 1 promising the biggest and best event yet. Officials report more exhibits than ever before.
An opposition member told Canadian parliament that government stance on tariffs was “a sight that would make angels weep and jackasses laugh.” Frank Oliver, then interior minister, calmly replied that the gentleman had been among those who laughed, as noted by a judge.
Dr. George Brown, a former legislator aiming for Atlanta mayor, pledges to assist households with their cooks if elected. The idea draws strong support from women voters and suffragists consider his platform favorable to female influence in the race.
A historical note explains a law mandating fish consumption on all Lent days. It argues the move supported naval defense by ensuring a ready fishing workforce for queen and country.
A maxim notes that fear can be more helpful than counsel for some men as a measure of conscience and resolve. The saying hints at caution guiding action more than words.
A Pueblo Colorado woman Anna Kounz credits Dr Miles Nervine with restoring her health after years of nervous prostration. The ad claims two bottles produced marked improvement and final cure, urging others with loss of appetite or insomnia to seek the remedy. Go Elkhart Indiana.
A locker gives a boy his own space for baseball gear tools and paraphernalia. A keyed locker stirs pride and encourages neat habits for an ambitious boy as Housekeeper suggests.
A forger used altered genuine checks to steal 160000 dollars from the Bank of Naples in Southern Italy. The fraud worked through checks cashed at branches in Turin Florence and Rome, aided by chemical alteration and a perforating machine. No trace of the trickster has been found.
In a Punch cartoon, a father scolds Margery for not running to fetch the newspaper. Margery retorts that her legs ache, prompting the father to dismiss the excuse as rubbish and spar over the word ache.
What We Never Forget according to science recalls early home life remedies used by mother or grandmother for burns, boils, sores, and skin eruptions. Forty years of cures prove its merit and it is unrivaled for piles corns or cold sores priced 25 cents at all druggists.
James Stalker argues God demands recognition and is present in all events from earthquakes to ships at sea. He urges quiet attention, scripture, and prayer to know God, promising deeper Christian life and readiness for eternity through awareness of divine immanence.
A brief exchange captures a moment as one person asks for prayers and another offers them before recalling a forgotten letter to mail, a domestic detail hinting at a routine yet tense moment in daily life. The dialogue emphasizes concern and small personal duties amid a congregation.
Charles M. Schwab asserts steel tariffs must not be lowered to protect the industry while noting Bethlehem Steel competes effectively abroad. He recalls Italy contract for armor plate and argues strong pricing and quality can win without tariff protection at home.
The article notes shaving among Egyptians in the early 18th century BCE and cites Genesis and Ezekiel. It mentions Joseph shaving before meeting the king and Ezekiel’s reference to the barber's razor about 595 BCE. The piece links ancient grooming to scriptural mentions.
A Chicago university professor, after extensive research, outlines ten types of lies. The categories include the fantasy lie, the vainglorious lie, the defensive lie, the heroic lie, the white lie, the society lie, the business lie, the artistic lie, and the adulterative lie.
A reflection on a woman’s right to revise her decisions and the accompanying duty to govern her thoughts. The author argues that power over one’s mind entails accountability for its quality and impact.
An article notes that Chile uniquely provides free education in all professions. It describes modern teaching methods and asserts that authorities ensure no charge for instruction across disciplines.
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