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2 CONFERENCE FOR THE COMMON GOOD I (Continued from Page One.) cause of the vast amount of commercial fertilizers we use. Out of the 126,000,000 spent in the United ( States last year on commercial fer-1 tllizers, South Carolina spent nearly one-fourth, paying out $6,000,000. I "Intend of this foolish waste you j must go back and put green carpets on your hills in the shape of legumeous crops." Too much timo has heretofore been given to politics, de- , clared Mr. Watson, when it should have been given to mother earth, in trying to learn the best methods of production. The boys and girls are 1 now teaching the old man how to j raise corn and cotton, for they are young people of confidence, ready for i any emergency. More Is being required of men and > women today than ever before In the , history of the world. Whether or not1 they are going to measure up to these requirements rests largely with them. You can't get the best out of people until you make the people prosper- ; ous. And if you don't go after the average farmer In South Carolina he will continue to be the biggest fertilizer agent, and Lancaster county Is sending every year to St. Louis and , Kansas City for mules, spending for them $000,000, when these mules could be raised here at homo for $100 apiece as against $300. the price they pay. We are thus living extravagantly. Our fertilizer bill alone equals the value of the entire corn crop of the state and if it were not for Jerry Moore and the other corn club boys the farmers would have to stop because they could not go ahead ! without profits. In conclusion Commissioner Watson begged earnestly that we take stock of ourselves, find out our weak points and then get. together intelligently as one man to improve conditions. He quoted the words of the ! late Mr. Harriman, the great empire 1 builder, who said. "The tlrst law of all our civilization is co-operation to j improve the conditions of life." He explained that all their efforts would be dwarfed unless a working co-operation was brought about. Referring to the remarkable gains which had come about through co-operation elsewhere, he spoke hopefully of how we could do even more here on these Piedmont hills, where nature offers so many advantages. Rut we must take hold of our opportunities. AFTERNOON SESSION. The second session of the conference began at 2:30 in the afternoon, with a map study on roads and a talk by County Supervisor T. O. Black mon. Mr. Blackmon discussed freely his plans to grade our roads and build more bridges. He told of what he had already accomplished, stating that already he had cut out 4ftft ground bridges and had put permanent culverts in place of them. He said that the roads within a radius of eight miles of Lancaster were the ones which gave most trouble. Pointing to the map in full view of his audience, Mr. Blackmon showed that his efforts had not been confined to any one section of the county, but that lie had done his best to work the roads in many different directions. In a number of places the roads had become impassable, he said, mentioning a specific instance of where a branch had been found running for considerable distance down the middle of the road. The improvement on the road from Lancaster to Antioch and east will draw the trade to Lancaster, which might go elsewhere. Mr. Blackmon stated his preference for patent drags instead of the split log drags, and stated that lie hail ordered four dozen of these which he would place in various parts of the county for the farmers to use. He stated that there are 600 miles of roads in Lancaster county and about 4,000 ground bridges. Mr. Blackmon told of one man who did not want to use a road drag for YOU III DRY GOi LANCAJ? TH fear his neighbor would get more ' good from the road than he did. The [ supervisor declared earnestly, "When you And a man living for himseli alone, he is living to poor purpose." Mr. Blackmon stated that he had given up a job which payed him more thin his present salary as supervisor because he believed that he could do something for the county and its people. He has been discouraged at times and has not had the money he would like to have with which to improve our highways, but much has been done by him and his helpers and they hope to continue their good work, building and straightening roads, constructing permanent concrete bridges and otherwise improving road conditions. MR. C. L. McMANUS. Mr. C. L. McManus, county farm demonstrator, was the next speaker. He ilrst outlined the duties of the agents of the LTnited States department of agriculture, stating that they are to visit the farmers and consult with them in regard to soil conditions, suggesting what each farm 1.. .. .x -J />rr*ne aro Knut <1?!;? nt Ilt'l'tlf* <11111 w Hat V/i vjitj (vi u uvmv ?.od to these farms. Mr. McMatius urged 1 the importance of raising more and ' better live stock and crops as well I seconding all that Mr. Dabbs had said 1 about mongrel stock and seed. He i referred to the fact that many farm- 1 ers read agricultural journals and ( straightway forget what it teaches, t whereas oftentimes a practical sug- ( gestion made by the agent himself i is adopted with good results. He if spoke of how effectively the Clemson < Agricultural College co-operates with the farmers by teaching their sons how to far, but that the older men < also need to be taught that "mongrel | farming" is a thing of the past. They f should adapt one grade of cotton to ( a certain section and stick to that : \ grade. He stated, furthermore, that the farmer has on his farm everything he needs, if only he would take hold of It. The farm demonstrator told of many useful devices he had which should be made use of daily on the farm. He explained how nog cholera could be checked by the use of a serum for vaccinating the animals affected, that he had this serum and would be glad to have the farmers let ! him know if their hogs had cholera. He told also of a milk tester by which it could be determined whether or not cow's milk is pure and rich. "Above all," said Mr. McManus, "the greatest need is to lay hold of | the soil. We are soil-robbers. We ! have indulged too freely .n the use of fertilizers, taking from the earth more than we have put into it. He told of the great improvement we are making this fall in the matter of I cover crops, that there have heon 'planted this winter between 2,000 land 2.500 acres in cover crops, making Lancaster's rank second or third in the planting of these necessary soil builders. PROF. W. K. TATE. Prof. W. K. Tate, supervisor of rural schools, stated that he would not talk more than a few minutes, fearing that the digestion of his hearers would he overtaxed to assimilate all the many things they had heard already. He said that the prosperity ! depended on community building and that each individual should strive to make his own section the best, most moral, contented and happy section, lie referred to the progress made at Tabernacle in this county. He complimented the people upon their good church and parsonage and especially upon their beautiful new school which was constructed on the Clemson building plan. Professor Tate i expressed the hope that the people of this progressiv Tabernacle community would soon have a home built for their teacher just as they have for their minister and that they will some day have a demonstration 1 farm there also. The modern school house in the country, he declared, is i the logical place for the people to meet and talk over their common problems. He said that no man need j fear to talk with his neighbors, that I SHOULD AT WHI lothing" fo: IDS OF EVERY = SHOES for the 5TER, S. C. fj/r .. E LANCASTER NEWS, N( many a farmer, whose educational idvantages had been limited, can tell in eloquent tale of prosperity and jne the people should be Kind to hear instead of the shrewd politician who seeks to divide us into hostile camps. Mr. Tate showed the advisability 5f frequent community gatherings at Lhe school houses. He spoke of a delightful entertainment he once attended in Pickens county, gathered In a country school house there, were some musicians who made real music 5ii their fiddles and banjos. And he lieard at the same place a splendid bass voice. These gatherings should be held frequently for young people , need the kind of recreation they afford. The boys and girls in the coun- ' try should organize societies, baseball and basketball clubs and lay out tennis courts. The country boys need to learn how to play. Look at the recreation side of life for your children. "Our people." said Mr. Tate, "are more nearly together at least than 5ur forms will allow." He urged the people to go home and build their i ommunities, to own their owh ! Pomes and blot out tenantry. Mr. rate spoke of a jolly corn shucking le once attended at Capt. Sim Fly- j er'a. He said it was a big com- J mmity meeting, full of enjoyment, tie asserted tliat our people were so- ! Mai in their tastes and liked to get ogether and be frineds. He spoke ] if the difference between selfishness i uid unselfishness, saying that un- ; selfishness is only selfishness widened to include others. EVENING SESSION. At the third and last session of the irst County Conference for the Comnon Good, the president. Mr. Murchi;on, referred to the fact that oilr people had come together for the most unselfish purposes of life. He said i/ 140- 2. Postp* payment ___ expense. that ther paint bet The mot this must The 1 (Dutch and when m wood. Make su he uses 1 Drop Points" ( IMS Lancas ( ablKij*! You can't buy better cabbage pi much care, and I don't know of any i average. All varieties. The prlv.e is quality. Price 75 cents for 300; $1.< ceuts per 1,000. Jouannet's Early GJ $1.00 per 100; $4.00 per 1,00. Sati ALFRED .IOUANNET. TAKE AD CH WE < r MEN, B DESCRIPTION Whole Family?At Prici HIRS ays LOOK for th< It LEADS THE Where You Gel )VEMBER 25,1913. that our towu had all the moder city conveniences and that the lan est cotton mill in the world is loca ed here. He spoke of the potentialit of Lancaster, of the possibilities < doing much more than they are no doing. MR. R. E. WYLIE. Mr. R. E. Wylie, the first speakc on the evening program, had as h subject the needs of the town. Aftc prefacing his remarns with a fe words in recognition of the servk Rev. H. R. Murchison has rendere the county in the unselfish work ( planning and making the conferem a* success, Mr. Wylie spoke of tl many assets of the town. He praise Lancaster's mills, her churches, bus ness and professional men, h< schools and her many business ii terests. Then coming directly to tl needs of Lancaster he referred to tli need of crystalizing the public sent ment so widely scattered. He sai there is much latent good in 01 midst which would accomplish great deal if called forth and used I the interest of the town; that ov people for some reason do not pu together as they should. He said the slogan "LancasU Leads'* should animate us all to sul ordinate personal and business ii terest and all strive to keep Lancai ter abreast of the foremost towns i the state. That a town-wide splr should animate us all. The subje< being the needs of the town, he state was why he was calling attention t me snorc. columns ?i uui peuyr selfishness was too much a prodom nant spirit. Our business men di not get together (often enough an discuss matters pertaining to the we fare of the town. That it was an o] portune time, before the Lancastc (Continued on Page Three.) )on't Wait for the Vood to Show ef ore You Paint! rming painting is like putting off of taxes. You are only piling up The wise man paints often, so e is always a protecting film of ween his house and the elements, e durable the paint, the less often be done. most durable paint in the world is ntic White Lead 31 . nA? IVo.lA-Xf.vIr \ un I I uv; ? 1.BUV-1..IU*.; MOi m Pure Linseed Oil ixcd to suit the conditions of the All good painters do it this way. re that yours does it, too, and that )utch Boy white lead and linseed oil. in at our store and get our "Pa.nting containing valuable suggestions on color schemes for inside and outx home. iter Hardware Co. ANCASTKH, S. C. - Plants ants. There are noie raised with ? vhich will head as well on th most reasonable considering th )0 per 1,000; 6,000 and over 8 ant Argenteull Asparagus Root sfactlon guaranteed. Box 18, Ml.Pleasant, S. < VANTAGE OFFER < OYS and I.ADIF.S CO js Low?All Must GoCHS' 3 POINTING Fi j WAY t the BIGGEST * I New limes, y New Things w The old fertilizer ^HHa formulas are giving way to the new. At >r every farmers'meeting is ?^>one subject should be )r the fertilizer formula * that will furnish a balanced ration to the crop and id of the soil. To do this the fertilizer should conta I POTAf as Phosphoric Acid. Our note book has condei ie in farmers' meetings and plenty of space to recor ie that you hear. Let us send one to you before yo *- A supply of these is furnished by request to every institut Id We will Ik- glad to send a supply delivered free of charge to < tr or farmers' Club Officer on request. It contains no advertis n 'iermaii Kali Works, Inc., 42 IWoudw; , r NcCsrsiick Block. Chicago. III. look A Trust gld| . Sataooak. 6a. Nhltnif Cti 11 Eispira Bldg . Atlanta, 6a. 2S California SI.. S. jr I Prevent and Cure I ROUP COLDS MSpl -t Don't let roup wipe out your birds ^ 'n 'd and your profits. Use WW / fi t prsm^y Jy id Pillt or Powdor. tSt\ 50e, and tt.OO. (I It purifies the system and not only prevents but cureo roup, cold ]_ thsria. etc. To Insure perfectly healthy strong, husky layers, ?- prolts Poultry Regulator Refuse substitutes: insist on Pratts. Satisfaction Gunrmnl SM Got Pratto 160 Pajrm Illuotratmd Poultry i For sale by Jones Mercantile Company, Iiennett-Ti Bros., E. 1$. Roddy &. Co., E. W. Sistare, Springs Co., Heath Springs, S. C. SAVE?1 and improve the taste and healthgivin; I food by buying an Iclpal Fireless Cooker. the gifts that one might receive on Chri none could be more appropriate or bring ana genuine appreciation man an Ideal I In every home where Santa Claus will tireless Cooker the one for whom it is fo Its presence means that for the days to be relieved of kitchen slavery; it is fre drudgery of cooking, and she knows yoi of her, really appreciate her, and want to Call at Mackorell's and see the Ideal demonstrated; ask any questions that y< explained to you why Fireless Cooking is other cooking and why the IDEAL is t Remember that the demonstrator will t week, 24th to 30th, Monday, Tuesday, Y day and Saturday, (will be closed Wouldn't it be nice to cook your Thanks^ a Fireless Cooker? _______ J. B. Mack< c. ______ OF THE PRI 3UR GOODS. CHILDREN 1 'IV UUA1 SUMS Aid, MILLIN --Come See Them. = HEATH SPRING* nger Over Our DOOR. BARGAIN for the LEAS keep up the fertility t in at least as much | SH ised facts essential d the new things ur Institute meets. e held in several states. :very Institute, Grange >ing matter. uy. New York itral Bank Bltfi. Nav Oritaaa.la. an Francisco [ .fever, catarrh, dfph- ^ add to the feed daily agra SSc. BOc, $1.00. 5 lb. pail. t'.SO. Md or Money Back. Book. ' ?rry Company, Carnea Iianking & Mercantile I) WORRY 1 wy 1 g value of the Among all of istmas morning more pleasure tireless Cooker, leave an Ideal r will be happy. I Si come she is to edom from the l truly thought 1 make her glad. Fireless Cooker ou like, have it 5 superior to all he best cooker. >e with me one Vednesday, Frion Thursday.) riving dinner on orell CES AND ERY s S. C. JT PAY ===#