Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1910-08-17
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Farmers Congress.

are invited to assemble at Clemson
College for the purpose Of holding
a roundup institute or congress-
There VIII be assembled at this time
at the college some Of the best en-
perts 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 ex-
perience in their special line, and
thus will be able to give practical
science. In addition to the men from
outside Of the State number OF the
most successful farmers Of this State
have also been invited and have con-
sented to give their experience for
the benefit OF their brother farmers.
But while both of these classes of
speakers insure that those In attend
ance Will receive valuable informa-
ton, it is hoped that all who attend
will realize that the greatest good
can come out Of such meetings only
by free discussion of the subjects
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 hesi-
tate 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
discussion.
But even If there were no set
speeches, any farmer who comes to
the college with the right determina-
tion could not fail. to reap rich bene
tit. 1t is but right that every far
mer Of this State should be as famil-
lar with the college as he is with his
own farm. This knowledge can only
two or three days and close in
spection OF this magnificent educa-
tional plant that they have built.
Every department will be open for
their inspection with each man Of the
faculty in his place, thus affording
an opportunity of becoming person
ally acquainted with the work and
with the man. Of these this last is
perhaps the most valuable. When
You have known a 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 a real
congress with regularly accredited
delegates. This State needs some
such organization where the business
of farming is discussed in all its
phases.
The object of this meeting is for
those who attend and all who have
desire for such are invited. 1t is
not pleasure gathering, and while
all will be done to make the three
days pleasant, it is hoped that this
pleasure will come from interest in
the work. Those who are not inter-
ested in the work Of the college and
Institutes and are bent only upon a
and are not invited. Strict order
will be maintained and ample pro-
vision has been made to that end.
Cost.
The railroads Of the State have
been asked to give special rates for
this occasion and have intimated that
information is received from them
as to rates it will be published. All
who can had better come via CAL
houn. The college is one mile from
Calhoun on the main line Of the
Southern railway and two miles
from Cherry's station on the Blue
Ridge railroad. The hack fare from
either station is twenty-five cents,
and ample hacks will be furnished
by the liveryman, Mr.. Clinkscales, to
accommodate those desiring to ride
Rooms and beds will be furnished
by the college free, but it will be
well for each person to bring their
own sheets, pillow cases and light
blanket, as the college cannot sup
ply these.
Meals will be supplied at the mess
| hall at thirty-fve cents for single