Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-04-25
HE CAMPAIGN FOR
& INCREASED FOOD CROPS,

to the citizens Of this community an
nouncing the meeting, but about so
were present. and not only gave earn
est attention to the visitors, but
joined heartily in the purpose and
spirit Of the meeting. which was
greatly added to by the presence and
cooperation of Miss Ruth Berry and
G. NJ. Barnett, representatives OF the
Agricultural Department, each of
whom made splendid talks. The
meeting was opened and closed with
earnest prayers by Dr.. Stokes. r. n.
Jaynes. Esq, was the first speaker.
ing the object Of the gathering.
Those Of the community who spoke
were w. 7. Hunt and J. l.. Vaughn,
each showing that he realized the
gravity of the situation and giving
evidence Of earnest cooperation. II.
w. Lecroy, representing the Farm
ers' Union at Ebenezer, stated that
the matter would be taken up at the
next meeting of the union. Others
who spoke were the chairman, Mr..
Werner, DR.. Stokes, Mrs. J. w. She
lor, w. M. Brown. We have every
reason to believe that many good
seed fell into fertile soil at Ebenezer
and will bear abundant fruit.
The Meeting ut Fairfield
school house last night was we'll at
tended, and the visitors were cordi-
ally received. 1t was found that the
spirit Of the movement had already
taken hold In good shape in the Fair
field section. j. F. Davis, one of
OcOnee's splendid farmers, was call
ed upon to state his position, and he
said that first Of all he wanted to
take a hand primary on the question
of food products. A vote was called
for as to who intends to cut cotton
acreage and Increase food stuffs acre
age, and hands went up on all sides.
Not hand was shown when the call
came for each man who would not
cut cotton and increase corn and
other food products. Mr.. Davis stat
ed that he had already altered his
original crop plans, substituting
food crops on good portion Of land
he had intended for cotton. Geo.
G. Deal gave a similar statement.
,Iavoice the ssenti ifnefit 81 ffFthe Tentira
community. @
The committee felt greatly encour-
| aged that the movement has so far
progressed In this community. The
party visiting Fairfield was composed
of W. l.. Werner, Mrs. w. l.. Werner,
Mrs. j. w. Shelor, Miss Daisy Strong,
Dr.. J. l.. Stokes, r. r.. Jaynes, esq,
Rev. w. B. Aull, VIM. A. Grant and
j. A. Steck.. Short talks were made
by Mrs. Shelor and Miss Strong along
the lines Of economics and conserva-
tion Of food stuffs, while Dr. Stokes,
Mr.. Jaynes, Rev. Mr.. Aull. Messrs.
Werner and Steck also addressed the
meeting. 1t was agreed that the
Fairfield section gives fine promise
of being one Of the communities that
will not suffer for food stuffs, and
will also lend hand toward the sus-
tanning Of others than themselves.
Good Meeting ut Kcowec.
The second committee began its
work at Keowee school house last
night and were most cordially re-
| ceiVed. This party consisted of Jas.
M. Moss, chairman; Rev. w. II. Ham
ilton, VIM. J. Stribling, Esq, Harry
| r. Hughs, Esq, j. B. S. Dendy, ESQ,
s. N. Pitchford, Mr.. and Mrs. C. w.
Bauknight, Mrs. J. w Rankin, Mrs.
| Geo. Seaborn and Miss Mary Ellen
Wilson. Brief talks we're made by
Rev. Mr.. Hamilton. VIM. J. Stribling,
Harry r. Hughs, Jas. M. Moss, Mrs
Rankin and Miss Wilson.
This comm .ttee felt that they we're
| more than repaid for their trip into
the Keowee section. They found a
spirit Of cooperation evident or all
sides. The cotton crop in that Sec
ton IS practically all planted, but
there Is evidence Of determination
to increase other crops by more in
tensive methods and by better cult
vation than heretofore.
Publicity-Attentla
| The committees hope that the citi-
! zens will extend notice Of the three
| days Of meetings yet to be held. It
| Is important that the people all over
the county shall get this message,
| which comes direct from our Presi-
dent and our Governor as represent
tattves Of the Nation and State. They
are urging self-preservation and fell
low-help, two things which the coun-
try must have If we are to meet with
true American and South Carolinian
spirit the grave situation that con-
| fronts our country. Tell your neigh
bors OF the meetings. talk about
them, create an interest in them, and
| attend them. Self-interest II no other
Interest should prompt every man,
woman and child Of thinking age to
seek to do part now that the indi-
vidual effort counts for so much.
Three More Days Meetings.
There are three more days Of the
meetings, and in each instance the
meeting will be held at o'clock in
the evening. The schedule follows:
Wednesday, April 18th.