The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1913-02-01

The citizens of this state are per-
haps not fully aware of the signif-
canoe Of the Corn Show, which is
now being held in Columbia. They
have all heard of 1t as the Fifth Ma
tional Corn Exposition, but proba
have not realized how important
ts that they should visit it, see f.
themselves the comprehensive eA-
hibits there displayed and listen to
the explanations by demonstrators
from various parts of the Union,
who have devoted years of study to
the subject of agriculture. Mr.. E.
ID. Funk, president of the National
Corn Association, who is in Colum-
bia for the great event says: mot
only will South Carolina, but the
entire nation, be surprised at what
she will have presented to her peo-
pie during the Fifth National Corn
Exposition" Among the many rea-
sons why South Carolinians should
go to the show, few are, to us,
most impelling.
The first and highest motive
which should prompt our people is
their state pride, that genuine love
for South Carolina which would
seek to place her first in every un-
dertaking. Columbia, our beauti-
ful capital, has been signa1ly honor
ed by being the first Southern city
selected as the place for the holding
of this exposition. Never before has
the South had an opportunity of en-
tertaining such a gathering.
The fact of our holding records
for the greatest yield Of corn doubt
less Influenced the association in
choosing our capital city. 1t is a
well-known fact that a Marlboro
farmer holds the worlds record in
corn production, while Jerry Moore,
Florence county lad, is the cham
pion boy corn grower of the world.
Along with these achievements, per-
haps less well known, but neverthe-
less Of interest at this time, is the
J fact that Lancaster man in 1889
produced the largest yield OF oats
that has ever been made in any
country. We are all Justly proud Of
these records but should not be con-
tent to rest on our laurels. The eyes
OF many people are resting on us
this fortnight and our interest in
the great agricultural event will be
measured largely by our attendance
upon 1T. South Carolina, though
one of the smaller states, has al
ways taken leading part in the af-
fairs of the nation and her sons
should, every one of them, strive to
sustain this proud reputation by
making the corn show a pre-eminent
success.
The opportunity for self-improve-
ment offers a second and very i'm
portant reason why South Carolin-
fans should attend the exposition,
which has rightly been called an
agricultural school," Twenty
seven states have exhibits of their
products and that of the United
States department of agriculture
is the largest and most comprehen-
sive the department has ever sent
out. Prominent agriculturists may
be heard from the platform, but
what will perhaps be of even great
er benefit to the average attendant
are the practical demonstrations of
In
ment. Another lesson may be learn
ed from the labor-saving devices on
display, which, IL used, will go far
toward reducing the cost of produc-
ton. Besides the various exhibits
and the explanations which the men
in charge take pleasure in giving. it
will be an inspiration to see the 500
boys who have won prizes for corn
growing in every part of the United
States, and to mix and mingle with
men of other states who are the
sturdy yeomanry; their country's
pride" Farmers who attend will
be impressed with the difference be-
sAtween the old, worn-out methods
= nd the new, scientific ones, and
will return with a new determination
to have better homes, better schools
and better conditions generally in
rural life.
Not only win the exposition be of
educational value to the farmer,
but 1t will open the eyes of those
of other callings and professions.
They will, of course, have more
to learn about the various depart