The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1910-08-23
FARMERS CONGRESS.
Clemson Extension M0rk-Ard.
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z the farmers of this State are 1nFlt-
ed to assemble at Clemson college for
the purpose of holding a roundup
institute or congress. There will be
assembled at this time at the college
some of the best experts along the
various lines of farming that can be
found in the United States. These
men will talk TO the farmers and give
them the benefit of their experience
and study. They have been selected
for this purpose not only for their
scientific training, but also because
they have had large amount of
practical experience in their special
line and thus will be able to give
practical science. In addition to the
men from outside of the State num-
Der of the most successful farmers of
this State have also been invited and
have consented to give their exrer-
ience for the benefit of their brother
farmers. But while both of these
classes of speakers insure that those
in attendance will receive valuable in
formation, it is hoped that all who at
tend will realize that the greatest
good can come out Of such meetings
only by a free discussion Of the sub
iects among the farmers themselves.
It is therefore hoped that those in
attendance will consider that this is
their institute, and will not only ask
questions, but also will not hesitate
to give their own experience. Only
by so doing can this congress be made
the success it should be. After all,
all that the set speech can do is to
suggest ideas and that speech is the
best that arouses the greatest discus
sion.
But even if there were no set speech
es, any farmer who comes to the col
lege with the right determination
could not fail to reap rich benefit. 1t
is but right that every farmer of this
State should be as familiar with the
college as he is with his own farm.
This knowledge can only be gained
by a visit 20 the college of two or
three days and a close inspection of
this magnificent educational plant
that they have built. Every depart
ment will be open for their inspec-
ton with each man of the faculty in
his place, thus affording an oppor-
tsnity of becoming personally ac-
uuainted with the work and with the
man. OF these this last is perhaps
the most valuable. When you have
known man personally, you are
much more willing to accept advice
and suggestions from him.
At this meeting it is hoped to form
some permanent organization so that
in the future this may be real ccH-
gress with regularly accredited dele
gates. This State needs some such
organization where the business OF
farming is discussed in all it's phases.
The object of this meeting is for
the improvement and instruction OF
those who attend and all who have a
desire for such are invited. 1t is not
a pleasure gathering and while ali
will be done to make the three days
pleasant, it is hoped that this pleas
ure will come from interest in the
work. Those who are not interested
in the work of the college and instl-
tutes and are bent only upon trollc
are not invited. Strict order will be
maintained and ample provision has
been made to that end.
The Cost.
The railroads of the State have been
asked to give special rates for this oc-
casion and have intimated that such
will be done AS soon as the intorma-
ton is received from them as to rates
It will be published. All who can mad
better come via Calhoun. The college
is one mile from Calhoun on the main
line of the Southern and two miles
from Cherrys Station on the Blue
Ridge railroad. The hack fare from
either station is 25 cents and ample
hacks will be furnished by the livery
man, Mr.. Clinkscales, to accommodate
those desiring to ride.
Rooms and beds will be furnished
bv the college free, but it will be well
for each person to bring their own
sheets, pillow cases and a light blank
ct, as the college can not supply these.
Meals will be supplied at the mess
hall at 35 cents for single meals OF
three for 81. The college does not ex-
pect any profit from these meals and