The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-03-22
BOIL WEEvm BULLETINS AT
HAND. ~ q
BOIL
Tillman and Lever Endeavor to Aid il,
Plans for Preparedness.

ter CnamDer OF Commerce, by re-
quest Of that organization, a liberal
supply Of cotton boil weevil bulie-s
tins, illustrated in very interesting
style, and containing a history Of that
enemy Of the fieecy staple, it's prog
ress towards South Carolina, damage
done by this insect, and other valu-
able information. h9H
These bulletins, and number Of
large maps will be distributed free to
those interested in studying the his
tory of this insect, and can be had by
mail or by applying in person at the
Sumter Chamber Of Commerce free of
cost as long as they last. ~
CONGRESSMAN A. F. Lever also sent
q. good supply of these bulletins and
maps to the Sumter commercial or
Eanization which are being posted in
many Of the rural schools, country
stores. banks, and post Offices by the
party visiting the rural schools hold
ing Live NJ Home and Buy at
Home" n,eetings Of the farmers, their
wives, SONS, ard daughters.
senator Tiiiman and Congressman
Lever write that the Chamber Of Com
merce, County Board Of Education,
and the entire organized forces of
Sumter should put forth every effort
to induce the farmers to organize for
the approach of the cotton boil vice.
VII which means disaster and famine,
general stagnation OF agricultural
pursuits and commerce in the cotton
growing States unless the farmers are
prepared by diversifcation of agri-
cultural products, and raising Of hogs.
beef and dairy cattle. dairying, poul-
try raising, plenty Of grain, vetch,
peas, clover. fruit, etc. Senator Till
man urges that the Chamber Of Com
mcrce keep pegging away at and or
gapizing tho agricultural districts
Congressman Lover advocat IS tho
business men carrying the fight for
diversification into the schools and
homes Of the farmers by just such
meetings as are now being held at
tho rural schools, and by meetings of
bankers. merchants, farmers and
their wives, sons, and daughters in
the country districts. with the boys
pig and corn clubs, woman's home
demonstration societies, mems live
stock and grain societies, and by cv-
cry other known method Of organiza-
ton and cooperation between the
business men and the farmers.
Senator Tillman says that every
farmer should read one Of these bull
letins and then pass the bulletin on
to his neighbors.
The seriousness of the calamity ap-
preaching South Carolina with the
arrival Of the cotton boil weevil is
stressed by these two distinguished
the business men and farmers must
get together very often and utilize
each others forces, organized and
otherwise to be prepared for, the wee
vii when it reaches this State.
Beginning in April or May the
Chamber Of Commerce, Retail Deal
ers' Association, County Board of Ed
ucation, demonstration agents Of
Clemson and Winthrop, Farmers
Union, and other associations will pull
off four meetings a month during the
spring and summer in Sumter and
different parts of Sumter county to
discuss ways and means for getting
ready for the weevil which will be In
this State in three years or sooner.
perhaps.
| The teachers and school trustees OF
Sumter county are Offering their as
sistance In educating the masses to
the Importance OF preparing for the
dreaded evil SO sure to reach our
Sttae.