Pen Picture of Clemson College Estate and Legacy
A vivid portrait of Clemson College grounds and surrounding hills, detailing the estate, the Seneca River boundary, cedar and oak avenues, and the historic mansion with Washington relics. The article praises Thomas G Clemson, the college’s growth from 446 to 834 students, its 18 programs, public fertilizer service, two experiment stations, and a century of educational impact in South Carolina.
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O Sar’s Head
Whitesides
Clemson College
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Clemson Y M C A Building Under Construction at Clemson College
A grand Y M C A building rises north of the textile school at Clemson College costing about 75000 dollars funded by John D Rockefeller with 50000 dollars and a 25000 dollar matching pledge. The two story Italian Renaissance structure spans 120 feet with 36000 square feet, features a 400 seat auditorium, basketball and swimming facilities, dining and lounge areas, and bedrooms for cadets and visiting alumni.
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Clemson College
Agricultural and Mechanical College
Young Men’s Christian Association
College Association
John D. Rockefeller
Thomas W. Cothran
Greenwood
R. E. Lee
Clemson
Prof. Lee
Mr. Cothran
Clemson College Offers Four Week Summer Agriculture Course
Clemson College announces a four week summer program in agriculture and cotton grading from August 9 to September 4. Topics rotate weekly through dairying animal husbandry horticulture and agronomy with a special course for agriculture teachers and a ten day minister course. The program provides full access to farm facilities labs and the college library and hosts winners in Boys Corn Club work.
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Clemson College
Clemson
Strengthening Manure to Boost Crop Yields
Manure acts as a prime crop producer but requires reinforcements to maximize value. Farms often lack sufficient manure to fertilize all land, even with careful livestock management. Adding phosphoric acid and acid phosphate improves yields, and on sandy soils manure alone lacks enough potash for optimal crops.
Hog Cholera Control Methods Here and Now
Farmers receive guidance on preventing hog cholera through serum use and strict sanitation. Carcasses must be burned or buried. buzzards and other scavengers should be controlled. Limit movement of people and equipment between premises. establish quarantines and isolate purchases. Seek Clemson Veterinary Division serum at cost and use county agents for inoculation and guidance.
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Clemson College
Buttermilk: A Healthful Cheap Beverage Made At Home
The article extols buttermilk as inexpensive and healthful, noting its high nutrients and potential medicinal value. It describes a home method to make good buttermilk by fermenting skim and whole milk with starter, churning, cooling, and straining to produce a refreshing beverage.
Split log drag praised for better roads and farming
The article extols frequent shallow cultivation for crops like cotton and corn. It states failure to cultivate leads to losses and calls the split log drag one of the best inventions for improving roads and improving farm life.
Hogs fattened on peanuts and corn praised for ham quality
The article extols hogs fed peanuts and corn as producing ham meat of superior flavor and quality, claiming the products rival the finest meat obtainable.
Tick Eradication Makes Progress and Expands Quarantine Areas
Last year saw substantial tick eradication progress with about 4000 square miles released from State and Federal quarantine. Clemson Agricultural College and the Bureau of Animal Industry coordinate with livestock owners across South Carolina to push systematic work led by Dr. W K Lewis. Twenty one counties already released. ten more in progress. thirteen to begin this year. Livestock improvement programs include purebred sires imports and winter feeding, supported by the South Carolina extension service and the USDA.
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Clemson Agricultural College
Bureau of Animal Industry
United States Department of Agriculture
W. K. Lewis
Columbia
S.C
South Carolina Extension Department
Department of Agriculture
Washington
The Cotton Red Spider Pest Warns Cotton Growers
The cotton red spider infests cotton during June to August and appears as reddish mites on leaf undersides with red upper leaf spots and visible webbing. If not controlled by removing infested plants and applying sprays, it can ruin large cotton areas. migration occurs on foot and spreads rapidly, making pest control a community responsibility.
Clemson Graduates in Service Across the World
One thousand Clemson College graduates hold lucrative roles in 33 states and overseas including Cuba, Canal Zone, Hawaii, Philippines, Germany, and British East Africa. Agricultural alumni secure USDA posts while Clemson engineers work for leading electrical firms in America.
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Clemson College
States
District of Columbian
Cuba
Canal Zone
Hawaiians
Philippine Islands
Germany
British East Africa
United States Department of Agriculture
Clemson Engineering
America
Clemson inaugurates one year course in agriculture
Clemson College launched a one year agriculture course to fit working farmers schedules. It runs October to June, requires 18 plus years, three years farm work, and seventh grade education. Since starting three sessions ago 171 men aged 18 to 30 enrolled with 51 $100 scholarships awarded for competitive exams.
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Clemson College
Commonwealth
Top-Dressing Nitrate of Soda Benefits Corn and Cotton
South Carolina Experiment Station results show nitrate of soda boosts cotton corn and small grains, especially in wet years. Recommendations vary 90 pounds per acre on poor land, with timing for corn between shoulder height and waist high, cotton as shapes form, and small grain in March. Apply after rain and avoid wet foliage to prevent scorching.
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South Carolina Experiment
Bagging Grapes Protects Fruit in South Carolina
Grapes grow well statewide and should be treated with Bordeaux mixture after set, then bagged to shield against disease and birds. Manila paper bags No 2 or No 3 slip over each bunch and are pinned at the stem, with a bottom pin hole to drain rain. An inexperienced worker can bag 500 per day, an expert 2000, making it profitable.
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South Carolina
Clemson College
Soybeans Shine For South Carolina Coastal Plain Farmers
Farmers in the coastal plain of South Carolina are reminded of the soy bean value as a key crop well adapted to the region, noted as one of their best friends this season.
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South Carolina
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