The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1909-11-12
PRIZES TO THE BOYS.
A Number of Prizes to be Awarded
List Of the Prizes-Award to be
Made November 81.

The Herald and News has from
time to time referred to the demon
stration or experiment work under
taken by the Federal government
with the boys Of our public schools. s.
Newberry county is one Of the few
counties in this State in which this
work has been carried on, and it has
been gratifying to note the interest
which our boys have taken in this
work The efficient superintendent
of public schools, Mr.. J. S. Wheeler,
has taken an active interest in the
work, and has given encouragement
to the boys in so far as it has been
possible, by having them to meet at
his Office, and on one occasion had
arranged for meeting at which Mr..
o. B. Martin, the Federal head Of this
department, was to address the boys
on the work Mr.. Martin, for ,un-
avoidable reasons, was unable to at
tend, but there were quite a number
of boys present, and they were ad-
dressed by other citizens who are al
so interested in helping to encourage
this farm work among the boys.
Mr.. Wheeler has arranged to give
the boys a number ofeprizes. These
prizes are given by the friends Of
this movement, and the accompany
ing notice has been furnished The
Herald and News by Mr.. Wheeler.
This is one Of the most important
works ever undertaken by the Fed
eral government. If the boys can
be brought up to feel an interest in
farm work, and that it is as impor-
tant and as dignifed as any other
calling and profession. it. will do
much towards building up the rural
districts and keeping on the farms
the young men who will appreciate
the dignity Of farm life. :,
Prof. Ira Williams, in charge Of
the demonstration work in this State,
has been invited and has accepted the
invitation, and will be present at the
awarding Of the prizes on November
9th. It is probable that Congress-
man Lever, who has taken an active
interest in this work will also be
present. ,..
Notice to School Boys.
Saturday, November 81, at the old
court house in Newberry, has been
fixed as exhibition day for the boys
demonstration farm work in New
berry county. The following prizes
have been subscribed:
Prizes for Corn.
Herald and News Prize-S10.
The boy making the largest yield,
$500; the boy making the second
largest yield, $500; the boy making
the third largest yield, $500.
Bankers Prize.-$10.
Best group Of ten ears. $500 for
first prize, $500 for second prize,
$500 for third prize.
Lawyers Prize.-$1O.
Best group Of ten ears. $500 for
first prize, $500 for second prize,
$500 for third prize.
Summer Bros. Prize.-$10.
The best group Of 5 ears. $500
for first prize, $500 for second prize,
$500 for third prize.
Prizes for Cotton.
County Board Education Prize-S5.
$500 for largest yield.
County Officers Prize-S10.
The best stalk with evidence Of
fruit on it. $500 for first prize, $500
for second prize, $500 for third
pirze.
Merchants Prize.-s1o. Cotton or
Corn.
The best written report showing
preparation of land, fertilizers used
and cultivation Of crop. The report
to give value Of crop, the expense OF
making crop and the profit. $500
for first prize, $500 for second prize,
$500 for third prize.
All boys who did this demonstra-
ton work are earnestly urged to con-
test for these prizes.
The half acres to be measured and
certified to by two good men (sehooI
trustees preferred.)
The amount Of yield Tin pounds)
to be weighed and certified to by two
good men (trustees preferred.)
J. S. Wheeler,
County Supt. Education.
The regular monthly meeting OF