Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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COMING CORN EXPOSITION IS 3LDIAX oF PROUCTION President Hudson (ives Sonie Inter estingP Facts in Conn(ction With Coril Shows. Approximately x1 will be given as prizes for the b'osz corn to Pe PX hibited aL' the South Atlantic States Corn exposition, which is to be held in Columbia from December - to S. The exposition is a climax of thl- in terest of the farmers of the South in coit growihg. Four Statesi-North Carolina, South Carolina. Georgia and Florida-will participate in the expo sition. There will be special prizes for each of the States. This will be the first corh exrosition that has been held in the South and its success is assured. Trophy Cups. Besides the hulFome prizes in money there will b several trophy cups. These cups will be given by the Columbia Record, the Atlanta Constitution, The American Agricul turist, the Atlanta Journal, the Au gusta Chronicle. It is expected that there will be a cup given by all of the larger papers of the South. The cup by The American Agriculturalist is "alued at $500. More and Better Corn. The great aim of the exposition is to interest the farmers of the South in the growing of more and better corn. Ira W. Williams of the United States farm demonstration work will hold a boys' corn show at the same time with the exposition. He has secured $2,000 . in prizes for the members of the boys' corn clubs. Special freight rates have been quoted over the railroads for exhibitors. The president of the South Atlantic State Corn exposition is A. D. Hud son of Newberry, who is one of the most progressive farmers in the State. History of Corn Shows. "Owing to the intense interest shown in the South Atlantic States: Corn exposition," said Mr. Hudson, "to be held in Columbia, December; 5-8. a brief history of corn shows will possibly be of interest. The first corn show of which we have any rec ord was held in the city of Chicago just four years ago and owing to the fact that very little was known of it; or its ob,ject it was a failure. The next year it was moved to Omaha and at the same time expositions were held in Iowa and Illinois. The bus iness men had been educated by that* time to the advantages of a corn time to the advantages of a ccdrn show and they contributed liberally to its support. Educational features had been added and everything dcne to attract the man on the farm.. As a result of this agitation there were 8,000 exhibitors at the Omaha show alone last year and had the corn been laid end to end it would have reach ed a distance of 12 miles. Here corn from all parts of this country was brought into competition and the visi tors were allowed the opportunity to see for themselves the best type of ear that could be produced. The edu cational features consisted of ad dresses every mort, afternoon and evening by the leading corn growers of the United States. These ad dresses were attended by thousands of farmers from all sections of our country. The prizes at this show alone amounted to over $20,000. "The exposition managers," he continued, "work hand in hand with all corn growers' and corn breeders' associations in all parts of the coun try--in fact, the exposition has been but a culmination of all the work that these organizations have carried out. Breeding Corn. "In the Middle West one does not see the scrub or mongrel corn only in the most unprogressive sections. Corn is bred as pure and as scientifically as the best lines of live stock. The idea has been to secure well matured and sound varieties of corn that will :nake the best feed and produce the highest yields per acre. These peo ple have had to pioneer their way, and. of course, have made many mis takes. but in the end they have achiev ed wonderful results. The exposition has aroused the interest in corn grow ing: it has brought the best minds to gether and has educated the people along the best lines. It is a well known fact that the people who at tend these expositions and make ex hibits of corn are producing the high est yields per acre. For along with the desire to use better cultural meth ods and better methods in improving the fertility of the soil. Take. for instance. the Corn Breeders' associa tion of Illinois, whose m.?nbers aro nmong rno strongest. best ar.d most onthusiastic exhibitors at these ex -'ositiers. where tho averag-e yield of corn in T!linois wns~ 3l hushels r bushe!s per ace." "TJrloino- sTannie " he e:hl "a htld n connection with these exposi t: nd :-izs are awarded to those v:ho do the best work in judging. In this Way expert corn judges who judge corn exhibits at fairs and corn shows ar- trained." ('olipetent Jud1(ges. "Every sample of corn is scored by a competent judge," continued Mr. Hudson. "and the score attached to the exhibit so that the exhibitor can see wherein he failed. This is un questio::ably one of the greatest ediu cational features in connection with the exposition. for it enables eery exhibitor to take his exhibit and con trast iz with the winner and see just wherein he was weak. Some of the main points of the score cards deal with such points as average condition, vitality and such other things of in terest to the man growing corn. Any one familiar with corn raising in this State will knoNN that the question of vitality alone is o:e that can not be stress?d enough for the good stands in this section are the exception rath er than the rule, due entirely to laciz of vitality. brought about, as a rule, by our not knowing how to handle corn for seed purposes. Then, too, this will teach us how to judge the corn we bLly. We have been imposed upon every year to the extent of mil lions of dollars by the Western far mers shipping us damaged corn. While, of course, we hope that within a few years there will be no corn shipped into our State, at the same time it will be well for us 'to know good corn when we see it. "A feature of all of the great expo sitions has been the display of farm machinery. We can never hope to take our place in the fore rank of agricultural States until we learn to use more labor-saving machin ery. Methods of harvesting corn, storing it. etc.. should be shown at our ex position," The South Atlantic States Corn ex position is the outgrowth of the or ganization of the South Carolina Corn Breeders' association. This breeding association was organized at the re quest of A. G. Smith of the depart ment of farm management of the United States department of agricul ture. Mr. Smith is a Western man and coming here from the corn belt, he was in a position to see and appreciate our weakness in corn breeding. When the breeders' asso ciation was organized Commissioner Watson suggested the idea of holding the exposition and a committee was requested to take it up with the Co lumbia chamber of commerce, with the result that it was formally launch ed. The South Carolina legislature was approached for assistance and they contributed liberally for its sup port. THE ELKS CLUB WINS. On Trial for the Illicit Traffic in Liquor. Sumter, Oct. 20.-After a trial last ing but a few hours, and being o-t but a few minutes, the jury found for the defendant in the case of the State vs. Calk. This was the Elks club case. Last spring the gra.nd jury asked that an investigation of th2. :nethods of the Elks club and the E:agles club be ordered. This was done. Chief of P9lice Bradford being madia a special constable for the work. After he reported, a true bill was made out against James Calk of the Elks fcar illicit liquor tr-affics, and against Fred Wise of the Eagles on the same charge. The case against Clark came up yesterday resulting in an acquittal. After losing the case Solicitor Stoll ordered a nol pros in the State vs. Wise. Quietly Died. Bricklayer (to mate who had just had a bodful of bricks fall on his feet)-Drop'd 'em on yer toe! That's notin'. Why I seen a bloke get killed stone dead. an' e' never made such ai bloomin' fuss as you're doin'."-Ti Bits. Worse Than Bullets. Bu-llets have often caused less suf fering to soldiers than the eczema L. W. Harriman. Burlington, Me.. got in the army. and suffered with, forty years. "But Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured -me when all else failed." he writes. Greatest healer for Sores, Ulcers. Boils. Burns. Cuts. Wounds. Bruises and Piles. 25c. at W. E. Pel ham's. For Mlayor. J. 5. Langford is hereby nominated for mayor, subject to the primary election. P. F. Baxter is hereby :.ominated for mayor. subject to the primary election. Alderman Wardl L Jno. W. Earhardt is hereby nominat ed ::s *arman for Ward 1, subject to th ritry election. Voters. .Uder!man Ward 2. for reelection as alderman for Ward L, subject to the primary election. John D. Mayes is nominated for aiderman from Ward 2. subject to the rules of the Democratic primary. Voters. Ablerman Ward 3. Clarence T. Summer is hereby an nounced as a candidate for alderman for Ward 3, and will abide the rules of the Democratic primary. Alderman Ward 4. I hereby announce myself a candi date for alderman from Ward 4, sub Ject to the rules of the Democratic primary. Ollie 0. Smith. E. L. Rodelsperger is hereby nomi-' nated for re-election as alderman for Ward 4, subject to the primary elec tion. Voters. Alderman Ward 5. ,0. S. Goree is hereby nominated as alderman for Ward 5, subject to the primary election. T. S. Hudson is hereby nominated as alderman for Ward 5, subject to the Democratic primary. Voters. Trustee Ward 3. The friends of Hon. Otto Klettner nominate him for re-election for school 'trustee from Ward 3, subject, to the rules of the Democratic pri mary. It is in time of sudden nishai or accident that Chamberlain's Lini ment can be relied upon to take the Ilace of the family doctor. who can nt always be found at the moment. Then it is that Chamberlain's Lini ment is never found wanting. In cases of s-rains, cuts. wounds and bruises Chamberlain's Liniment :akes out the soreness and drives away the pain. Sold by W. E. Pelham .& Son. Subscribe for The Herald and News. Seed Oats 400 Bushels Pure Bancroft For Sale Made THIRTY Bushels to the Acre This Year on SANDY UP-AND 'DON'T LOOSE YOUJR TEMPER Just because your Groceries are not as good as you would like them to be. You Are to Blame. Let me tell you, between you and myself, I believe you would like my goods better. Of course I don't want you to tell the other fellow, but just slip in and give me an order, and see if you don't agree with me. I advise everybody to trade with me. This is Confidential of Course. W.0. WILSON. 'Phone 202. Distinctiveness in Dress When you buy your Fall garments you want quality---you want garments to last---to please ---to satisfy---you want style of course---but you want it together with quality. COAT SUITS! You, as a woman of good taste, are interested in gar ments that fit-that hold their shape-and that are "just a bit" different from ordinary styles-in other words the kind that really give "Distinction in Dress" to the wearer. Perhaps you have tried to buy just such gar ments-and have metwith disappointment. In that case you'll welcome OUR MODELS. 'kYou'll be impressed with their perfect fit at collar, shoulder, front and hips you'll appreciafe their shape-retaining quality-made possible by the result of expert designers and artistic tailors who know the true graceful lines of a figure as well as you know your social "register". Yet with all these advantages we add nothing to the price you pay, for you can own a Mover Co. Model at the cost of the ordinary. All the latest fabrics and colors. The best way to convince youself of their excellence is to try them on. The prices range from. $10-00 $1500 to $2500 STYLISH MILLINERY! Whatever may be your inclination- either in ready-to wear or millinery-whether elegance be the chief requi site, or the plain, chic effects be more to your liking, we are admirably prepared to serve you. The very acme of perfection in Millinery. Your hat will bear a mark of distinction in a large assemblage of elegance, if you make your selection here. Our prices are moderate. 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