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A Boy on the
Desert
BY DR.. VIM. A. McKeever,
Professor in the University OF Kansas
and a Well-knOwn Educator.

NUT on 7,ooo-acre dry farm
in central Idaho. at the CEN
center of barren waste. with
dense dust clouds and hundreds of
tumble weeds tossed about him by
the winds. l found a high school
youth today. There was honest
dirt in his eyes and hair and the
hot sun had blistered his face.
Indeed. this husky young chap
seemed to be a conspicuous repre-
sentative of the forward-to-the-
farm movement which 1 have been
commencing to my boy readers
More than 1000 miles from his
home, with four stupid buckskin
mules as his closest associates,
with the task Of furrowing and
ditching the soil in preparation for
the flood waters of a new irriga-
tion project-will my restless
friends of the exciting city life
please try to imagine the thoughts
and feelings of this scheolboy on
the desert? And add the item that
his "eats" is the plainest of camp
fare and his bed a crude bunk of
hay or straw.
How many of my youthful city
friends will envy this young. dust
singing desert scout?
But let us shift our thoughts for
a moment from the high school boy
turned desert scouts to the signif-
cance of what. he is doing. The
barren. dusty plain which he is
helping to cross-section with bitches
is at once to be turned into a com
munity of sugar-beet farms of
mighty wealth and productiveness
The soil there is fifty feet deep and
inexhaustible. The machinery is
all ready and the pipes are con-
nected. BY switching on electric
current the engines may in sec
ond be started to pumping water
at the rate of $4,000 gallons per
minute to be spread out over the
now dusty desert and make 1t bios
som as a flower garden.
The lifting OF this volume OF water
from the turbulent Snake river to
an altitude of eighty feet and its
hnal distribution upon the soil, the
millions Of tons of sugar beets, hay,
potatoes. grain and other produce
to follow from the big project, the
oncoming of many orchards, gar
dens, homes and families to possess
them-this in itself will in future
time become big chapter of
Nstory as interesting as romance.
But to be part of the present
dusty drama, with the dirt, the
u
parent hopclessness of IL all; and
then, perhaps, to go back ten years
hence witness of the startling
Transformation and beauty, and to
be able to say, "I helped to make
this possible"-now, I think, you
have tho right vision of the high
school husky, Warren Wendels out
there. eating dirt by the yard. How
about II, you city fellows7
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BOOKS

THE YOUNG IMMIGRUNTs. BY Rins
Bobbs- Merrill Company.
This kindly parody on Daisy
Ashford's 1.-THE Young Visiters,"
is alleged to be the work of tho
young SON of the humorist, Ring
Lardner. The owner of the copy
right guarantees that 1t was not
written by Sir James Barrie, and
the father, who supplies the preface,
states the person whose name ap-
pears on the book was four years
and three months old when the
manuscript was found"
In further defense Ring states
"that the witty speeches accredited
to My Father have, possibly
owing to the limitations of a childs
memory. been so garbled and twist
ed that they do not look half so
good in print as they sounded in
the open air" Be that as it may,
they look good enough to cause
many a hearty laugh to readers of
this volume intended to poke a bit
of fun at the precocious Daisy. An
additional Joyful note is added by
the illustrations of Gaar Williams.
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THE RESTLESS SEX
A Romantic Film Drama With
MARION DA VIES .-..--
BY Robert w. Chambers.

Watch. for This Story in Motion Pictures.
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Whose Short Stories and Novels
Have Given Her . High Rank
Among Present Day Writers.
CHAPTER XXI.
CHAPTER XXI.

Copyright, 1920, Star Company
~YNTHIA PAIGE had been
watching nervously for her
~ niece's return. She was in
tensely anxious as to the outcome
Of this afternoons excursion.
She met Barbara in the lower
hall as the girl entered the house.
"Oh!" she calculated, glancing
out into the street as John Bran
don drove off, isn't Mr.. Brandon
coming in?"
Barbara shook her head. She
felt a wild desire to laugh. In her
excited condition, her aunt's ques-
ton seemed absurd.
"As he is already on his way
down the street, it is obvious that
he is not coming in, Auntie," she
said. Then, with quick change OF
tone, "Where is uncle?'
"In the library. Why?"
81 want to speak to him" And
the girl went on into the library,
closing the door behind her.
The woman stood still, too
astonished at the moment to make
any motion.
That something OF Importance
had occurred was evident. 1t was
also evident that Barbara did not
intend to explain this occurrence
until she ~had had an interview
with her uncle.
A spasm Of fear gripped Cynthia
Paige. Suppose the child suspected
the truth about Roberts letters
suppose she told Arthur that she
cared more for Robert than for
Brandon Suppose-
But no. II could not be! Common
sense reasserted itself. There was
no way in which Barbara could
have learned the fate of Roberts
communications. 1t was n mercy
this was so, for Arthur would never
condone his sisters act. Arthur
was the kind of man who cannot
be convinced that sometimes II Is
necessary to do that which might
not be considered strictly honorable
in order to bring about great
good.
Well, soon she would know what
was going on behind that door
She dare not approach close enough
to listen to the conversation in
sile. Eavesdropping was a dan
gerous practice-much more dan
gerous than destroying letters
when nobody was at hand to sur
prise one in the process.
BARBARA's MESSAGE.
1t was like Barbara to turn to
h,r uncle rather than to the aunt
who had managed everything for
her. She. Cynthia, had advised the
child not to talk of Brandon to
Arthur until all was settled. Per-
haps all was now settled.
Tho idea was so welcome that
she decided to ignore her niece's
seeming ingratitude.
Barbara went straight TO Arthur
Paige as he sat at tho library table.
Uncle" 49, breathle ssly-"I have
something to tell you.-
Sho stood in front OF him as she
used TO stand when she was n child
and had n confession % make, her
fingers tightly interlockcd. She
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w yHEN mother takes her small
w son visiting or sends him to
w Sunday School she dresses
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Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1920-07-14
NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION.

In accordance with Section 1743,
Civil Code Of South Carolina, 1912,
and pursuant to an order Of the
Board Of Trustees Of Oak Grove
School District, No 22,-
Notice is hereby given that a Spe-
cial Election will be held at Oak
Grove School House, in Oak Grove
School District, No. %, on Saturday,
the 24th day of July, 1920, for the
purpose Of voting upor tho question
OF issuinB bonds Of the said District
In the SUM, oI 2,500 90 for the .pur-
pose of nehNol huildinG &ud equip
nicnt in Haid District
At sa;N election each rlecLor ia
yortnS the proposed bond Issue shall
cast a ballot containing the words,
"For Bonds" printed or written
thereon, and each elector opposed to
said bond issue shall cast a ballot
containing the words, Against
Bonds" printed or written thereon.
At the said election only qualified
voters residing in the said School
District shall be allowed to vote.
Polls will be opened at z o'clock
A. M. and will close at 4 o'clock PM
A. N. PRICHARD,
G. NJ. BARNETT,
J. w. ALEXANDER,
Managers Of Election.
July IA, 1920. 1929
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]. '5s COUNTY AGENTS J.
i. I. NOTES. +
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The boil Weeyil Scare.

Reports reached me last Friday
that westminster was experiencing
a scare from reports that the boil
weevil had put in his appearance on
several farms nearby | visited the
farm of MIR. Baldwin, near Westmin-
! ster, In company with several inter-
ested neighbors.
| found that very small amount
of harm was being done by the COM
mon click beetle, and party who
! was along said that the same injury.
/ that was being done there was the
cause Of the other complaints below
Westminster.
These complaints are not at all
unusual at this time, when there
are great many insects, the major
ity Of which have always been in
cotton fields, but are noticed only
when uneasnesS has caused farm
n~s to inspect their fields more care
fully than they have ever done be-
fore.
l had the same experience in my
work III Bamberg county, in the
lower part of the State, last year,
| when about 40 varieties of insects
| were brought to me each week be-
fore the boil weevil really appeared
in August.
II the summer Is unusually wet.
| farmers may possibly find weevils in
September, which would be too late
in the season to do. harm to this
crop; but 1t Is not yet time for their
migration to start, and farmers can
rest assured that they can go ahead
with their top-dressing and cultiva-
ton, for II the weevils come they
will arrive too late to do harm to
this seasons crop.
| II insects are found which closely
resemble the boil weevil, they should
be brought to me for Identification,
! and II 1T is not possible for me to
! identify them I will forward them at
once to the State Fntomologist.
Geo. r. Briggs,
! County Agent
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1920-07-14

I hereby announce myself a can
didate for Supervisor of Oconee, sub
ject to the action Of the Democratic
voters In the primary elections. My
time, If elected, will be devoted to
the service Of the people Of Oconee.
c.. w. PATTERSON.
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ant house; rs acres of bottom
land; about 30 acres upland lll,.
dor cultivation and u quantity to
clear; 5000 cords Of wood to cut,
and then leave plenty for use on
tho place. This Is II fine place for
II corn and cotton farm; also Il
good stock farm. ('rhis place has
produced two as good bankers as
you will find in tho State. and If
properly handled Is capable Of pro-
ducinS a dozen nlore.) This is n
bargain for Il wide-nwake man.
Price, $500 per Acre.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1920-07-14

hereby announce myself a candi-
date for Solicitor for the Tenth Judi
cial District OF South Carolina, sub
ject to the actions Of the Democratic
party In the primary election. If
elected I shall endeavor to make a
fair san} impartial officer of the law;
II defeated, shall strive to make a
useful citizen. LEON w. HARRIS.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1920-07-14

To my Friends: | announce myself
a candidate for Coroner of Oconee,
submitting myself to the rules Of the
Democratic party. ORraccount OF my
dwelling having been blown down in
the cyclone, 1T will be impossible for
me to follow the campaign, as my
time will be occupied in rebuilding
nay home. I need your vote and will
greatly appreciate your support.
WALTER e. KING.
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r. H. ALEXANDER.

hereby announce myself candi-
date for the Office of Treasurer Of
Oconee County, subject to the rules
and regulations .ot the Democratic
party, and to the will of the voters
as 1T may be expressed in the primary
elections. R0BT. M. SANDERS.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1920-07-14
NO. 1.

NICE FARM containing 1O7
Acres, (sce cut Of homo above,)
four miles southwest OF Wostmin-
ster, on public road leading from
Westminster to Madison; In sight
of good school and church. Ono
good Groom house, 4-st,lIl barn;
ono tenant hOus6; good pasture,
running water; plenty of wood.
This Is good, strong land and will
produce II bale OF cotton per nero.
l consider this n mighty nice place
and IL bargain.
Pricc, $125.OO pcr Aero.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1920-07-14

1 hereby announce myself a candi-
date for Senator from Oconee Coun-
ty, my candidacy being subject to
the rules Of the Democratic party
and the will OF the voters Of Oconee.
I pledge faithful performance of
duty. JAS. II. BROWN.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1920-07-14
NO. ~.

ii hores of nice-iying land I'm
tho town Of Westminster; nice
little farm right in town; can't be
beat for truck farm. This is
bargain and pickup for some
ono. SEQ mo If you are interested.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1920-07-14
EbcncZer School to Open.

The Ebenezer Graded School will
open on Monday, July 10, Willie
Murphree, Of Pickens, will be in
charge as principal, with Miss Annie
Cason and Miss Bertha Brucke as
assistants.
We want all Of the patrons to be
present on the opening day.
S. NJ. Medlin,
j. II. Cason,
r. NJ. Holland,
Trustees
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1920-07-14

hereby announce myself a can
didate for reelection to the office OF
Sheriff Of Oconee County, subject to
the will Of the Democratic voters as
it may be expressed in the primary
elections. pledge faithful perform
ance of duty. w. NJ. ALEXANDER.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1920-07-14

I hereby announce myself candi-
date for the office Of Clerk Of Court
Of Oconee County, and offer myself
for the consideration Of the voters
OF Oconee subject to the rules and
regulations Of the Democratic party.
FRED WHITE.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1920-07-14
FOR AUDITOR.

l hereby announce myself candi-
date for Auditor OF Oconee County.
subject to rules and regulations Of
the Democratic party. 1 am an ex-
soldier Of the Thirteth Division, and
your support will bo appreciated.
RALPH NJ. PIKE.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1920-07-14

I hereby announce myself a candi-
date for the House Of Representa-
tives from Oconee County, subject to
the action Of the Democratic voters
under rules and regulations govern
ing the primary elections.
j. NJ. BELL.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1920-07-14

hereby announce myself candi-
date for the office OF Auditor of Oco-
nee County, subject to the action of
the voters In the primary elections
and OF the rules and regulations Of
the Democratic party.
J. F. ROBERTSON.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1920-07-14

l hereby announce myself q can
didate for the office Of Super
visor Of Oconee County, subject to
the action of the Democratic party
in the primary election. / thanl; my
friends for past support.
JOE NJ. ABBOTT.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1920-07-14
NO. 2.

1O1 Acres, 41a miles south Of
Wcstminster; one Groom house
and number OF Out-buildlings.
This Is strong land; ton acres Of
good bottom and 30 acres OF up
land in civilizations; has II good
orchard, running water and plenty
OF wood. This can bo made Il nice
place, and Is IL bargain.
Price, $1,000 per Acre.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1920-07-14

I hereby announce myself candi-
date for Congress from the Third
District, subject to the rules and reg
ulations Of the Democratic party.
will greatly appreciate the support
of the voters Of Oconee County.
w. w. BRADLEY,
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1920-07-14
Singing Mt COnclOSs.

The Wagner Township Singing
Association will meet at the Cone
ross Baptist church on the third
Sunday afternoon (next Sunday at
2 o'clock We were rained out last
third Sunday, and we hope to have
lots of good singers present this
time. H. A. Wood, President.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1920-07-14

I hereby announce myself a can
didate for the House of Representa-
tives from Oconee County, subject to
the action Of the Democratic voters
and under the rules and regulations
Of the Democratic party.
I. D. FINCANNON.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1920-07-14
sOLICIToR-1Oth CIRCUIT.

hereby announce myself a candi-
date for Solicitor Of the Tenth Judi
cial Circuit, my candidacy being sub
ject to the will Of the voters Of the
circuit and to the rules and regula-
ions Of the Dem ocratic party.
LEON l.. RICE.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1920-07-14
NO. s..

ia Acres, two and half miles
southwest OF Westminster; has
ono 7.rOom house; barn with &
stalls and sheds; tenant house,
crib and cotton house, and other
out-buildings; plenty Of fruit
apples, peaches and grapes. About
90 acres in cultivation. balance in
pasture and woods. Ten acres OF
good bottom.
Price, $4,000 per Acre.
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o, $1,000 per Acre.
NO. 13.

40 O-1O Acres, ono milo from tho
Court House, Oh tho public road,
adjoining lands OF Newt Ftzger-
aid, Miller md others; ono Broom
house and barn; about rs acres In
cultivation, including some bot
tom. This place lies we'll and can
be made valuable.
Price, $1,000 per Acre.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1920-07-14
FOR SUPERVISOR.

hereby announce myself a candi-
date for the office Of Supervisor Of
Oconee County, subject to the rules
and regulations of th9 Democratic
party and to the will Of the voters.
Your support will be appreciated.
H. w. MCDONALD.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1920-07-14
NO. ID.

05 Acres, four miles from Wal
hnlla and four miles from West
minister, ono milo from Blue Ridge
school, half mile from Coneross.
This place Is bargain for any
man who will improve it. Soc mo.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1920-07-14
FOR CORONER.

| announce my candidacy for til e
office Of Coroner of Oconee County,
subject to the rules and regulations
Of the Democratic party. I will ap-
preciate your support and vote.
FRED JACKSON HOPKINS,
(EX-Soldier.)
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1920-07-14
FOR CLERK OF COURT,

hereby announce myself q candi-
date for the office Of Clerk Of Court
Of Oconee County, subject to the
rules and regulations of the Demo-
cratic party and to the will Of the
voters in the primary elections.
WILL J. (PETE) SCHROEDER.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1920-07-14

hereby announce myself q candi-
date for the House Of Representa-
tives from Oconee County, subject to
the rules and regulations Of the
Democratic party and to the will Of
the voters in the primary elections.
w. NJ. MURPHREE.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1920-07-14

hereby announce myself a candi-
date for recollection to the House of
Representatives from Oconee County,
subject to the rules and regula ations
of the Democratic party In the pri-
mary elections.
J. r. ORR.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1920-07-14

[ hereby announce myself a candi-
date for the office Of Coroner of Oco-
noe County, my candidacy being sub
ject to the will Of the people and the
rules and regulations of the Demo-
cratic party and elections.
JORDAN G. SIMMONS.
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Price. 10000 per Acre.
NO. 8.

Sd Acres, ono mile from Oak.
way. This Is the Minnie Eubanks
place, adjoining land of Jackson
Miller and others. This is good,
strong red land, in n good commu-
nifty, and is we'll worth the money.
Price, $4,000 per Acre.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1920-07-14

! hereby announce myself a can
didate for the House of Representa-
tives from Oconee County, subject to
the action Of the Democratic voters
and under the rules and regulations
of the Democratic party.
JOE S. GLYMPH.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1920-07-14

I hereby announce myself can
didate for the ofhce OF Sheriff Of
Oconee County, subject to the action
Of the voters under the rules Of the
Democratic party in the primary
elections. Your support will be ap-
preciated. JOHN G. REEDER.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1920-07-14

] hereby announce. myself can
didate for Clerk OF Court OF Oconee
County. subject to the rules and
regulations of tho Democratic party
in the primary elections. Your sup
port will be greatly appreciated.
OSCAR w. PITTS.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1920-07-14
NO. 10.

1877 Acres, four miles from Mad
ison, adjpining lands of j. nj.
Adams, Biemann Long and others;
one Broom house and barn; two
tenant houses; 20 acres OF good
bottom and 40 acres Of upland In
cultivation; running water and q
quantity Of wood. Terms easy.
Prfce, $05.OO per Acre.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1920-07-14

! hereby announce myself a candi-
date for Coroner Of Oconee, subject
to the action Of the voters in the pri-
mary elections and to the rules and
regulations regulating same.
l.. A. McKERN
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1920-07-14

I hereby announce myself as a
candidate for reelection to the office
OF County Auditor, subject to the
will Of the voters and the rules and
regulations Of the Democratic party.
D. A. SMITH.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1920-07-14

l hereby announce myself as a
candidate for Supervisor Of Oconee
County, subject to the action of the
Democratic voters in the primary
elections. 1 will appreciate your
vote and support.
WIN. M. FENNELL.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1920-07-14
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.

I hereby announce myself candi-
date for the House Of Representa-
tives from Oconee. l seek your sup
port as Democrat, pledging to abide
by the results Of the Democratic pri-
mary elections.
e. P. BRUCE.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1920-07-14

hereby announce myself as can
didate for reelection to the Office Of
Clerk Of Court for OcOnee County,
subject to the rules and regulations
Of the Democratic party in the pri-
mary election.
JOHN T.. CRAIG.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1920-07-14

I hereby announce myself a candi-
date for reelection to the office OF
Supervisor Of Oconee County, sub
ject to the rules and regulations OF
the Democratic party, and to the will
Of the voters Of Oconee.
e. N. FOSTER.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1920-07-14

hereby announce myself candi-
date for Coroner OF Oconee County,
subject to the will of the voters Of
county as 1t may be expressed by
them under the rules and regulations
Of the Democratic party.
PERRY GARNER.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1920-07-14

I hereby announce myself a can
didate for Sheriff Of Oconee County,
subject to the rules of the Democra-
tic party and the action Of the voters
in the primary elections.
j. p. WILLIAM MS.
Chief OF Police, Seneca, !. G..