Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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mmvAkr u. mj. * < Jwt ■> roantryman—th«f» *11,” I* Uto «ay th« growtr of this ro- autfteMo oar of con, Mr. Frod C. Falla, style# bimoolf. Though ho Is ..admitted to ho oao of tho loading corn exports In tho country—one vhoee services are greatly (n de mand as a judge of corn exhibits. Mr. Palis asks for no greater honor or distinction thaa to ho known as a plain Hoooler farmer, and while ho openly professes a reasonable pride la tho achievemei* of grow ths the famous oar of corn which was adjudged tho most perfect «* grown. It Is without a shadow of oetea tattoo. vho Knows Con”? But that’s not t4l of Palin’s story. Ho tolls It willingly, though lestly, y wh« . for bo knows that * his story wherever told is a source of groat oncon^sgomont of tho thou* saadn of farmets who never had n better chance than ho had himself. Palin was born and brought up on a farm rear Newtown, Ind. He has never owned n foot of fern land. In his life, and tho 860-ecre farm on which the champion ear of corn which won the Kellogg Trophy wes growD Is a rented farm. Mr. Palin’s ree4 experience ns s THK WOHIJI’M tlRKATHHT KAH OF CORN. VARIETY—PeJtn’s Corn Flake Yellow. (Named after winning the W. K. Kellogg $1,000 Trophy.) A HYBRID—The aeverth year production. 1 Male—Reid’s Yellow Dent. PARENT PI .A NTS ^ —Alexander’s Gold Standard. DIMENSIONS-—Length, 10 1-i inches. Circumference, 7 3-4 in ches. Number of rows, 20. Length of kernels, 3-4 of an inch. Width of kernels, shout 3-8 of an inch. Thickness of kernels, 1-18 of an inch. Arrapgement. very uniform, kernels runnleg In straight rows the entire length well to the ends of the ear,.tip being well covered with dented grains. Weight. 20 ounces. Estimated proportion-corn, 92 per cent; cob, 8 per cent. .»*<'* *'•-v.in-».■ i' 1 m'.V" 1 . 1 \ ■ • ‘ ; - * ' • ‘ fTKcl The champion ear of corn was not am accident There cm be ix> greater lesson In the vallue of careful study and painstaking se lection of seed and breeding than the experiences of this same Palin. Tlte farmer who thinks he stands and by a piece of luck pick out an oar which Nature has fashioned even more perfectly and with It wrest the honors from this Indi ana man, cannot do better to dis abuse his mind of this fallacious nation than to read the story of faltn and his champion ear. i Ear' • ... \ (•'red V. Halls. la the first place, Palin knows earn. If there were no more proof fd this fast thaa the bare story •f tho dovolopmeat and dlncovery of the champion ear. It would be •aongh. And la proof of this fact, hors |a tho *tory ae he told it hlanolf; •*It was |a November. 1810. ai'd we were Jast harvesting our crop. Tho weather had been good, but wo wore a little late with the har- vunt. The ’teen were going through tho Holds with the wagon In tho usual way gathering the corn, and the harvest wss s prom ising one. “We have a sort of corn show at my farm all the time, and there Is always an award for exception ally good cars of corn - -ears sufflcfenilj true to type to permit of their being exhibited There* is a small box on every corn wagon tn which most perfect ear* are thrown. These, when properly se lected. constitute the seed corn, sad among these more perfect ears we ocrreionally find nn ear that we are wUling to exhibit in a contest. “CM the day the champion ear wss found. I wss at the house and at dinner time one of the men brought it in nr<d laid it. with a ■umber of other ears. upon the window sill ip the well room for mo to take and put ivway tn the seed house “Well. I said, 'do you think you’v* got a good ear there?’ "It looks to me like a rood ear." he said. ’What da you think of nr "I picked it up and looked it ovor. ’Well.’ I said finally, 'I think it is the most perfect ear of com I ever saw. It’s sood enouch to win the W. K Kellogg $1,000 trophy this year at Omaha.' "And I wss confident the mo ment I saw it. rad looked It over, that I held the trophy win ref tn tty hand. Ro much so thst ... when 1 left for Omahs to exhibit the ear, I took it nut of my grip and- showed ft to 'he station agent with tho words. ‘That's the er-r I’m #o- tng <•* «ln the $1,000 trophy with*." 8o tbe«n»'s the story of the chnm- pion ears.as Palin told It himself ' An<J or* tlgg strength of ft who will any that Fred C. Pal'n doesn't JgaUg merit the title. "The man farmer began about sixteen years ago. He had been, on the road as £• grocery specialty salesman, when he took a notion that he would rather be ar> agriculturist, bo he took a few khort courses at Purdua University i-nd rrnt»d i* porticu of tho farm he now occupies. Nine years ago he began carefully breed ing this new variety of corn. For two years he planted two rows of Reid's Yellow Dei-4, then two of Alexander’s Gold StMdsrd. detas- sellng ' the Gold Standard. From tho detassoled rows he picked for coed only the ears carrying the characteristics he wanted to repro duce, planting these In breeding plots ai.-d maintaining careful se lection,' so thst in nine years’ time l.e I»m| developed a weP-seMVJ type ; The 1 c’n champion «»*.• w;t« iho first winner of the W. K. Kellogg National Corn Trophy, a handsome silver fi-nd enamel cup made by Tlffai-y of New York at a cost of $1,000. Mr. Kellogg as the origi nator aim manufacturer of Toasted Torn Flakes naturally has a deep interest in the development of the higher grades of corn, for the company of which he is president; the Kellogg Toasted Tort Flake (’o., requires ten thousand bushels of corn a day for the making of Its product. The Kellogg trophy was offered to be awarded in annual competition for the best single ear of corn until wor% twice by the same producer. The fact thst the Kellogg product is made only front selected white corn, while the win ning ear wss of a pronounced yel low type, wss a peculiar feature. t The Kellogg trophy^was won In 1910 at Columbus, Ohio, by R. A. James, of Charleston. III., with a magnificent ear of Reid's Yellow Dent, but not so perfect an ear as thst which originally wdn the tro phy and which has become known as ‘'the best ear of corn* ever grown." \ relieves the pain instantly—no nib bing riedasary —just lay k on lightly. , 11W ® S VTOOYe *1 had toy hack kail is I Sc Boer War ■ad in .*)as * nuciaao two yen* «cu I wi* hit bv a ctrcct car is the ennw dmcc. I tried all kind* ml done wit host eoa- C*e». T»e weak* s*u I aa* year M- want hi a drag atari mad girf a bottle la try. The tiiat applicationcaaudiaaunt niiai, and now except fur a luilc it-.ti nea*, 1 am alasoet well." FLaTCHMt NORMAN. Wtolt mt, Calif. SLOANS LINIMENT is the best remedy lor rheumatism, neuralgia, sore throat and sprains. Mitt E. Rim of Brooklyn. N.Y., writ**: ‘■Stoat,’* Liniment ixthr t»-*t for rheumatism, I haw u*txl ax bo;- tlaa of it and It la (rand." WeoSc^Meltti'fi .00. Stall / Cattle. Hng* and roaltry •cot fraa. ithheee .Iriari Mtaas The following la a letter from a little nine year old frleed of The Prdeu and Standard, who lives in Let ford. Os.: Let ford. Gac. Feb. 10.—Special: Dadr Editor:—The wedding bells wRI noon be ringing In old Let- ford. Gueae who. We have a fine Sunday school in pdr town. Mr. W. O. Tutenjs gone to Chic ago, 111., on busln Miss Belle Jenneae of South Carolina, Is visiting her sister Mrs. T. H. Tlndal. Mrs. Gaston Tuten and little Her bert were the guests of Mrs. J. W. Polk Friday. Mr. and Mrs. John Polk visited Mrs. T.’vH. Tlndal Tuesday. Mr. Mack Polk paid Willie, Ga. a pop call today. , We had a big votlag contest here last week for the most pop ular young lady of Lefford. Several ran. The prise wss a fine silver set and e- diamond ring. Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Polk are expecting to visit dear old South Carolina next week. If this escapes the waste basket I will write agr-'n. My father Is a i subscriber to The Press and Stand-1 srd. I *m nine years old and in the fourth grade. Your friend. Edgar Polk. exposition much broader in scope than i.ny held in the past, and con sequently a longer time will be re quired for preparation. Special buildings are betgn erected for the exposition,the mail: building to be 400 by 167 feet, ground measuret- ments. The show will last ten days. The state of South Carolina has appropriated $40,000 for the ex penses of the exposition and the prospect is thst Dixie will "do her self proud” in at: effort to make this exposition the grer-tests of its kind ever held. In Memory of Mrs. KalUe Riley. On January 27th the death angel visited our midst and claimed as his victim Mrs. Ssllie Riley, a dearly loved one. She had been very ill for several mstths and it Is for better with her now. She is asleep In the loving Saviour’s arms where she and her loved ones shall some day meet to part no more. She ler.ves a father, two brothers, one sister, and four children to mourn her loss. The interment too place at Bells cemetery Sunday even Ing. We greatly sympathise with ihe bereaved family. Oh, ’Ms bird to part with this loved one. Who Is gone forevermore. But know that we shall meet cgaiti. On the bright aid golden shore. She is gone now, forever gone. To that beautiful home above. Where the Lord In His glory stays. To greet His saints with love. Almost Lost His Life. 8. A. Btld, of Mason, Mich., will never forget his terrible exposure to \ merciless storm. “It gr.ve me dreadful cold,” he writes, “that caused severe pnlns In my chest, so It was hard for me to breathe. A neighbor gave me several doses of, Dr. King’s New Discovery which brought great relief. The doctor said I, was on tho verge of pneu monia, bnt to continue with the Discovery. I did so and two bot tles completely cured me," Use only this quick, safe, reliable medi cine for coughs, colds, or any throat or lung trouble. Price 50c sod $1.00. Trial bottle free. Guar anteed by John M. Klein. * THESE SIX LETTERS From New England Women Provo that Lydia E. PinkhanTo Vegetable Com pound Does Restore the Health of Ailing Women. Boaton, Maas.—-‘T was passing through the Change of Life and suffered from hemorrhages (sometimes lasting for weeks), and could get nothing to check them. I began taking Lydia EL Pinkhau’s Vegetable Compound (tablet form) on Tuesday, ana the following Saturday morning the hem orrhages stopped., 1 have taken them regulNHy ever ,since and am steadily gaining. " I certainly think that every one yrbo is troubled as I was should give your Compound Tablets a faithful trial, and they will And relief."—Mrs. Geonea Junr, 802 Fifth Street, South Boston, Mass. Items From Williams. Williams, Feb. 10—Special: The school here is progressing wonder fully. There is now quite a large attendance. Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Kinsey who were happily mrrrled not lorg since have moved to their future home near this place. Mr. Kinsey is the son of Dr. C. E. Kinsey srd Mrs. Kinsey the daughter of P. W. Strickland. Mrs. Ixiu W. Smoak, who is teaching the Tabernacle school, spent Saturday and Sundr.y here. Her many frierds were glad to see her. The new Methodist minister preached his first sermon here last Sunday afternoon. Mr. J. D. Utsey moved his family to Round a few days ago. Mr Utsey will renis n with us a while. They will he greatly missed In this vom- muNty. Dr. C. E. Kinsey went to Wal- terboro Tuesday on business. Mr. R. C. Brabham had business In Ehrhardt Tuesday. Mr. and VIcbooH p-.maey had business in Walterboro Tuesday. * OBITUARY. Ir* memory of Miss Elisabeth Avant. who fell asleep In Jesus Feb. 12. 1911. Age $0 years. 6 month*. 28 days. Sleep on. our dear beloved one. Thy task on earth is done. The sorrow of thy dr-ys are o'er. And you have reached the golden shore. Yet sgalf we hope to meet thee. When the day of life la o’er. Qrand-neice. GOOD WAY TO DO BUH1NKS8 4rr*. M. Kllen Nells Reliable Rem edy at Half Piter ami Guaran tee a Uttre. When one c:in buy gold dollars for fifty cents, it is a good pur chase. In ordering a 5fte bo'tle of Dr. Howard's relebn.ted specific for the cure of eonrtlpatlon ard dyspepsia 2' cents. Jno. M. Klein is giv ing one of the greatest trade rhan- itred to the peftnle of Walterboro. Even though offered at hklf^price for Introductory purposes rhe cific is sold under s guaranti cure ar the moneg, will be retunl If food does not digest iftlly 1 if there *s gas or oain in the stomach If the tongue is coated and if there is constipation and strain ing Dr. Hows-rd’s specific will cure you. If it does cot. you have drug gist Klein’s personal guarantee to return your money. Dr. Howard’s specific (Ives quick relief and makas permanent cures of constipation, dyspepsia sod all liver troubles. These are strorg statements, but Jno. M. Klein Is giving his cus tomers n chance to prove their trut at Just half the regular price—six ty doses for 25 cents. If they are not found true, all you hewe to do Is to ask for your money. m 0 T J? "A Basis for Confidence. Doubt and hesitation are poor foundations upon which to build for success. It is the strong and confident man that gets Ahead, and nothing gives one greater confidence than to have money in the ban k. With something laid by to fall back upon, when needed, you can do your work with cournge and determinatiorv So the first Important thlujc is to get some money in the bank. Then you will not be afraid to take advantage of oppor- ninlfles when they come to you. Nor will the future look dark before you, because the feftr of dependence will be re moved. If you have never start ed a savings bank account, neglect It no longer, but make i t a- special point to come into the baHi with s deposit at your earliest possible convenience: .oo *G0RN - JV1ADE BY 7ITEA.NV • Twice Awarded. To be Com peied for Main at the next m Show otCOLUMDIASr The Bank of Smoaks The n«xt award of this trophy, will be made at the .next National Cora Exposition, which wiU bo held in Pahraary. 1$1S. at Colamhl S. C. It 18 planned te taa'ke thin SMOAKS, J. S. WILLIAMS, President W. H. YARN, Vice-Pmt s. c W. C. PATRICK, JR., Letter from Mrs, Julia King* Phoenix* R.L Phoenix, R.I.—‘T worked steady in the mill from the time I was 12 years ■ *• - ' ' bed feel- old until I had been married a year, and 1 think that caused my lags. I had soreness ia my side near my left hip thst went around to my back, and sometimes l would have to lie in bed for two or three days. I was not able to do my housework. “ Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound has helped roe wonderfully in every way. You may use my letter for the good of others. I am only too J lad to do auvthing within my power to recommend your medicine."—Mrs. UIXA Kixa, Box 283, Phoenix. ILL. Letter from Mrs. Etta Donovan,Willimantle. Conn. Willitnantic. Conn.—“ For five years I snffered untold agony from fetn&’e troubles esusing backache, irregularities, dizziness, and nervous prostra tion. It was impossible for me to walk up stairs without stooping on the way. 1 waa all ran down in every way. " I tried three doctors and each told me something different. I received no benefit from any of them but seemed to suffer more. The last doctor ■aid it waa no ‘L° me to take an ythinr as nothing would restore me to again. So I began taking Lrdia B. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound to see what it would do, and by taking seven bottles of tee Compound and other treatment you advised, I am restored to my natural health."—Mrs. Etta Donor ax, 783 Main Street, Willimantic, Conn. Letter from Mn. Winfield Dana, Augusta, Me. Augusta, Me.—"Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound has cured thn backache, headache, and the bad pain 1 had in my right side, and 1 perfectly welL"—Mrs. Wixrixu) Daxa, R.F.D. No. 3, Auguste, Me. Letter from Mr*. J, A. Thompson, Newport, VL Newport, Vt—“ I thank you for the great benefit Lydia EL Pinkham's Vegetable Compound has done me. I took eight bottles and it did wonders for me, as 1 waa a nervous wreck when I began taking it. ‘ ------ _ ^ ^ speak a good word for it to my friends."—Mrs. Jobs Newpc Newport Center, Vermont. I shall always Thompsox, Box 8, Letter from Mias Grace Dodds, Bethlehem, N.H. Bethlehem, N.H.—'* By working very hard, sweeping carpets, washing, ironing, lifting heavy baaketa of clothes, etc., I got all run down. I wss sick in bed every month. ** This last Spring my mother got Lydia EL Pinkham's Vegetable Com pound for me, and already 1 feel like another girt 1 am regular and do not have the pains teat I did, and do not have to go to bed. I will tell all my friends what the Compound is doing for me.—Mis* Gnacn B. Donne, Box 188, Bethlehem, N.H. For 80 year* Lydia B. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound has been tbe standard remedy for fe male ills. No one siek with woman's allmoats does Jaxtlee to herself who will not try this fa- moos modtetne, made from roots and herbs, It hasr—tor ed so many suffering women to health. Write to LYDIA K. PIHKHAM MEDICINE CO. (CONFIDENTIAL) LYNN, MANtL, for advice, letter will be opened, rend and answered inn and held In strict confidence. Builders’ Material u t Wanted the public to know that we have a most complete line of all kinds of builders' material, such as DOORS, SASH. BLINDS, SHINGLES, MOULDING, BRICK. - LUMBER. ETC. At prices to suit Let us know your wants. C. 1 SAVAGE Murficrtrer »f Iwgt ct Pressed Umber. Buy Your Gothing, Shoes, Etc., at The Charleston Surprise Bargain House WALTERBORO. SOUTH CAROLINA and 570 Kinjr Street CHARLESTON. SOUTH CAROLINA THE GREAT FEBRUARY CLEARANCE SALE Will last until the whole stock ofour winter goods are sold out. Going.at and below COST. Just received a new shipment of Ladies and Misses Hats, all the latest styles, direai from the Middle Heart of New York fashion. A new shipment of Lad ies Ten Button Shoes Come all and save money on your purchase at the The Charleston Surprise Bargain House 570 KING STREET CHARLESTON, S. C. WALTERBORO. - SOUTH CAROLINA I.SOBEL, Manager ^