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Newspaper
Pickens Sentinel
Location
Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1915
Page
5
The Clemson Agricultural College lists 1544 acres of land and plant value of 1,300,000 dollars. It employs over 100 teachers officers and assistants and serves 819 students with thirteen degree courses five short courses and twenty six departments of instruction. New buildings equipment and sanitation are noted. The next session opens Wednesday September 8 1915. Preserve this sheet for reference.
The College sits in Qeonee County at the Blue Bitte Mountains foothills on John Cuiboetio’s homestead with Phos of Clemson nearby. It stands over 500 feet above sea level, healthful and invigorating. Emphasis is on frugality and temperate spending. Students are under military government to train responsible citizens for state service.
The college plans to fund four resident ministers and appoint a salaried secretary living in barracks. A $75,000 building is slated for completion in January. admission requires at least 16 years old and a healthy, disease free condition. Freshman exams may be taken in home counties or at the college in September.
The article explains Clemson College founded on a covenant with farmers, funded by a fertilizer tax and U S Treasury and tuition income. It notes annual tax revenue near 150000, USDA support for the Experiment Station, and extensive public agricultural work including inspections, eradication programs, extension services, and mass mailings by college officers.
A persuasive argument extolls technical education as a sound business investment. It urges borrowing if needed, notes higher earning capacity after graduation, and claims delaying education wastes potential. It argues every capable youth should pursue training, citing Clemson College and South Carolina as examples.
The College offers 108 four-year scholarships in Agricultural and Textile Courses and 51 in the One-Year Agricultural Course, each worth $100 with free tuition. Exams are at county courthouses at 9 am on July 9, with full information available by county. Credit is given for exams passed at the county seat.
August 9 to September 4 1915 offers courses in dairying animal industry horticulture field crops and cotton grading for farmers teachers corn club boys and others in agriculture. A special course for sinners in rural communities and a booklet with full details are available on request.
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