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Newspaper
Pickens Sentinel
Location
Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1912
Page
4
The farmer Fred C. Palin, a leading corn expert, shares his humble pride in growing the famed ear adjudged the most perfect. He recalls showing the ear to the station agent and declaring it the one to win a $1,000 trophy, a tale meant to inspire thousands of farmers.
The article recounts Palin of Indiana breeding a distinct corn variety. It details the champion ear grown on a rented 360 acre farm, its measurements, and the process of selective breeding leading to the W. K. Kellogg Trophy victory in 1930, highlighting Kellogg's interest and the prize value.
Yellow Dent earns praise as a top ear while the 1913 exposition set for Columbia will expand in scope. A 400 by 166 foot building will encircle the show, which runs ten days, with $40,000 state funding and hopes to make it the greatest corn event yet.
W L Vickery announces public sale in Pickens South Carolina to settle four adjoining parcels in Central near the Cotton Mill and Graded School. The one acre land comprises four lots bounded by Fifth and Third streets with a north branch, depth 160 feet. Terms are one half cash and the balance on credit with bidding limited to the highest bidder.
Notice sets February 3 1912 election to fill unexpired term of mayor after resignation. Election managers listed as D B Finney W T Griffin and J L Thornley. Voting takes place at City Hall by order of the Town Council.
Seventy five acres total with 55 acres located three and a half miles east of Pickens. 25 acres are in cultivation and the rest in pasture and woodland. A good seven room two story house on the property. Immediate possession offered. See H. M. Hester, Pickens, S.C.
In Probate Court a complaint to sell land to pay debts of W G Stephens deceased cites Leland A. Stephens as administrator. The sale at Pickens Courthouse on a February Saturday will convey a tract of land described as on Airline Railroad south of Broad Street with boundaries to Madden and Watkins from the Armstrong lot. Cash paid by the purchaser for papers. Judge J Miller presiding.
In Columbia on January 24 the Senate and House committees on the old dispensary plan to meet and organize. They plan to subpoena T. B. Felder to testify about charges he has made against the Governor as they begin a thorough investigation. W. F. C.
The fine for tiring returns runs January 1 to February 20 19th without penalty with the Auditor or deputy at multiple locations including Calhoun Central Cateechee Norris Easley and Easley Mills from January 15 to January 21 1912 and other towns through January 27 1912. Returns taken in office during the entire period.
State of South Carolina Pickens County. In Probate court J.B. Newbery issues notice to heirs and creditors of the late Hobbsons to appear at the Court of Probate in Pickens on February Lith day 1912 at 11 oclock to show cause why administration should not be granted. Dated January 27 1911.
The proverb-like tale notes Little Jack Horner holding a large wheat stock as prices dropped before sale. He laments his misfortune and calls himself a thick head.
Pickens Railroad Company issues updated timetable effective June 15 1911. The document lists train numbers 1 3 and mixed services with times between Easley Mauldin and other stops, showing morning and afternoon departures and arrivals such as 8:45 9:40 and 4:10 4:05.
The county board extends the 1912 commutation road tax deadline to March 15. Under current law school trustees are not exempt. The board urges all to pay before the extension expires. James B. Craig.
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