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The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1907-03-13
FERTILIzING THE CROP.

The primary object in using fertilizer
Is to produce a larger yield Of the crop
that is to be Immediately grown, or 1s
already growing, on the land to which
the fertilizer is to be applied. AS rule,
it contains from ten to sixteen per cent:
of more or less promptly available plant
food. In other words, commercial fer
tilizer' contains in every hundred pounds
weight from 10 to 16 pounds Of available
phosphoric acid, either alone, or that
amount Of phosphoric acid and potash
combined or OF these two and nitrogen
combined, making in the latter case, what
is called complete fertilizer. Now,
this 10 to 16 pounds in each 100 pounds
Of the fertilizer is supposed to be-, and
should be. practically soluble and avail
able at once, or within week or two,
for the use Of the crop, says Virginia.
Carolina Fertilizer Almanac.
The remaining portion Of the fertilizer,
or the "a to 9Oepounds in each 100 pounds.
sulphate Of lime, some sand, water, Or
ganic matter and other things that are
necessarily incident to the manufacture,
and cannot be economically removed
to either the crop or the soil.
So when we apply a high-grade fertil-
izer to the soil the object is to supply
the plants with soluble plant food and
increase the yield of the cotton, grain,
grass. or whatever the crop may be-: 49,
1uClUeLtdlis, III " CfCt, SAitS LSA 'AAiAS. No>S
help the land, because it induces a larger
growth of stalk, roots and foliage Of the
piants-or those parts that will be re-
turned to, and become part Of the SOIL
A dose CT this fertilizer for instance,
not only increases the yield Of seed cot
ton, but also the size Of the stalks.
the foliage, hulls and other parts that
go Immediately back and form part Of
the soil in the shape of humus (decayed
! vegetable matter). But the principal way
to improve the soil itself, is to add vege-
table matter to 1t in the form Of stable
! manure, renovating crops, rotation OF
crops, etc, in a more direct r..anner.
It would seem manifest. then, II we
wish to increase the yield Of corn, cotton
wheat, oats, grass, etc, that the fertilizer
should contain the three elements" OF
plant food in the proportions that are
best suited to the particular crop. This
is particularly true II the purpose IS 10
use liberal amounts Of fertilizer per acre
In such case the deficient supply. IN the
natural soil, Of any one or more OF the
three "valua ble' elements (phosphorlc
acid nitrogen and potash) need not oe
specially considered.
According to carefully conducted field
experiments. conducted at many Of the
experiment stations, 1t has been found
that cotton requires a fertilizer that con-
tains about one part each Of nitrogen and
potash and Ia parts Of available phos-
phoric acid This demand would be met
by a. fertilizer containing 10 per cent:
available phosphoric acid, per cent. OF
nitrogen and per cent Of potash; or.
as ordinarily expressed, a 10-3-S fertilizer.
One analyzing 9-2.70-1.70; or S-2.4O-2.4O;
or 7-2Io-2.lo, ETC., would answer Just az
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1907-03-13
What Surprised Him.

Two Irishmen were crossing the
ocean on the way to this country. On
the way over Patrick died. Prepara-
ions were made for the burial at sea
but the lead weights customariiy used
Ia such cases were lost. Chunks of
coal were substituted. Everything
was finally ready for the last rites,
and long and earnestly did Michael
look at his friend. Finally he blurted
out sorrowfully:
'sWen, Pat, always knew ye were
goin' there, but Pm hanged if ]
thought they'd make ye bring yer
own COAL
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1907-03-13
CATARRH
and
Catarrhal Headaches

are quickly relieved by Nosena. It
soothes the congested mem branes, allays
inf1ammations and thoroughly heals and
cleanses. It keeps moist all the pas.
sages whose tendency is to thicken and
become dry. Cures colds, throat trou-
bles, hoarseness, hay fever, stopped.
up nose, breathing through mouth
while sleeping, offensive breath, etc. II
is antiseptic and contains no chemicals
or drugs having narcotic effect, OF
that can cause the ''drug habit Der.
rick's Drug Store and G. E. Corley.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1907-03-13
How to Remain Young.

To continue young in health and
strength, do as Mrs. n. F. Rowan, Nc
Donongh, Ca, did, She says: "Three
bottles of Electric Bitters cured me Of
chronic liver aud stomach trouble, COM
plicated with such an unhealthy con-
dition of the blood that my skin turned
red as flannel. am now practically 20
years younger than before took Elec-
tric Bitters. ! can now do all my work
with ease and assist in my husband s
store Guaranteed at the Kaufman
Drug Go. s drug store. Price SOC.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1907-03-13
Agairst South Carolina.

Washington, March 6.-The At
torney General has rendered an opin-
ion to the President on the South Car
olina immigration case, holding that
it is unlawful for the state govern
ment to pay the passage of prospec-
tive immigrants otherwise than by
advertisements. Previously the sol;ci-
tor of the Department of Commerce
and Labor, decided there was no viola
ton of the contract labor law in the
Wittekind case wherein the. immi-
grants were brought to South Carolina
on money raised by subscription,
amounting to $50, 600.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1907-03-13
Fine Vegetable Seeds.

Always>select and plant the best
garden seeds, if you would have satis-
factory results. At the Bazaar you
will find the largest and best stock of
seeds ever received in this town. Over
$500 packets of fine vegetable varie-
ties from reliable seedsmen, who take
pride in giving reliable seeds, true to
name.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1907-03-13
churn and Chicken Money.

Mrs. Joe Mays, of Edgefeld county,
kept two COWS last year. One was
MIXED nine months and the other
seven. Besides a plentiful home sup
ply used by the family Mrs. Mays sold
go pounds of butter for 5000. She
had 40 hens from which she sold 145
chickens for $45, 20 and 1913 dozen eggs
for $47.8O. Her total income from
those two sources was $149.3O.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1907-03-13
well, provided these lower grades be ap-
nlied In heavier quantities


piled in heavier quantities.
So it has been found that corn, sugar
cane, sorghum, grasses and other crops
belonging to the grass family respond
best to a fertilizer that shall contain 10
parts Of phesphoric acid, parts of nitro.
fertilizer. The following formulas are
in precisely the same proportions, only
they are Of lower grade, and would give
practically the same results only when a
correspondingly larger application shall
s-.W-1.60; or 7-S.5o-1.40, and so on. OF
course, these lower grades can be sold
at lower prices than the high grades;
but, as rule, the farmer will find it
more economical to buy the high grades.
per "unit" and also the saving Of freight
the latter being precisely the same, per
ton. for both high and lo.J grades.
APPLYING FERTILIZER WHEN
PLANTING.
While 1t is certainly true, in our ex-
perience, that the greater part Of the fer
before the crop is to be planted, well
mixed in the soil Of the bedding furrow
and bedded on. there are circumstances
that would justify farmer In making
one or more intercultural applications.
including one at the actual date Of plant
ing. The following are such circumstan-
ces:
% When a farmer has not been able
to secure the whole amount OF his fer
tilizers before planting time.
(2) When he concludes, after his cron
has been planted and is growing, that
he did not buy and apply as much as he
should have done before planting.
% When the yellowish green color and
want Of vigor in the appearance of the
plants indicate that more nitrogen ls
needed by the crop.
We believe it may be safely accepted
as a general rule that small portion
Of Virginia Carolina Fertilizer should be
applied with or near the seed, at the
time Of planting. The effect Of this small
with available food during the first stage
Of their growth, inducing prompt and
vigorous development. For this purpose
40 to 50 pounds per acre may be applied
Of the same fertilizer that had been bed
ded on two weeks before planting
A second application Of high grade fer
tilizers may be made at the second or
third blowing of cotton, or at six or eight
inches height Of the plants up to IS inch
middle to last Of June.
The intercultural applications may be
made in the siding furrow, or the fer
tilizer may be strewn along In the middles
ahead Of the plow or cultivator. There
Is no need to fear that the plants will
not get the benefit Of high-grade fer
tilizer If put anyhere, on or between the
rows. June 26th is the latest date at
which the writer has ever applied fer
tilizer In this way to either corn or cot
ton, although there Is little reason to
doubt that even later applications would
benefit the crop; but probably not enough
to pay the cost Of the fertilizer.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1907-03-13
Mai. Brayton Dies Suddenly.

Maj. Ellery NJ. Brayton, one of the
best known citizens of Columbia, and
for many years internal revenue col
lector of South Carolina, died sudden
ly at his home in Columbia Wednes-
day night. He leaves two daughters,
Mrs. DR.. C. w. Barron and Miss Helen
Bray ton. >
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1907-03-13
Notice to Our Customers

We are pleased to announce that Fo-
ley's Honey ard Tar for coughs, colds
and lung troubles is not affected d by tie
National Pure Food and Drug law as IL
contains no opiates or other harmful
drugs, and we recommend it as safe
remedy for children ard adults. Kauf.
man Drug Go.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1907-03-13
# the Baby is Cutting Teeth

Be sure and use. that old and well tried
remedy, Mrs. Winslow's Soothing
Syrup, for children teething. Itsooth-
CO the child, softens the gums, allays
all pain, cures wind collie and is the
best remedy for diarrhoea. Twenty
FIVE cents bottle. Guaranteed un-
der the Food and Drugs act, June 80,
1906. Serial number 1908.
If It is the best of all.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1907-03-13
The Lexington Dispatch.
Wednesday, March 13. 1907.
KILLED HIS sTEPsoN.
Horrible Crime Committed by coIum-
bia Mill Operative.

a.
Columbia March 6.-Lewis w. By
ers tonight shot and killed his step
son, Oliver G. Lanaham, in the Olym-
pia Mill village. There had been i'll
feeling between the two men for some
time. From what can be understood
Lanahan went to see his mother this
afternoon and while there he and By
ers got into dispute. Byers was ev-
identity ready for young Lanaham as
he literally riddled his body with
large shot.
1t Is stated that as many as 80 of
the shot took effect in Lanaham's
side. Lanaham was only about 21
years of age and has been engaged in
carpenter work. Byers is man OF
about IS and does not appear to have
done much of anything. He lived in
the mill village, where the shooting
occurred. Lanaham is said to have
had pistol on his person at the time
Of the killing.
Byers has been in trouble before
and the report is that he has been in
jail in Spartanburg on the charge Of
having shot friend. The feeling be-,
tween Byers and his stepson has ex-
isted for some time and threats are
said to have been heard. Byers is in
iail.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1907-03-13
Five Negroes Killed il Wreck:

Moultrie, Ga, March Five negro
employees were killed in wreck on a
log road near Sunset Mills today.
Three others were seriously injured.
The train, consisting of fiat cars, was
backing out when it struck tree
across the track.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1907-03-13
Worked Like a Charm.

Mr.. D. n. Walker, editor of that spicy
journal, the Enterprise, Louisa, Va,
says: Il ran nail in my foot last
week and at once applied Bucklen's Ar
MICA Salve. No inflammation followed: ::
the salve simply heale: the wound
Heals every sore, burn and skin disease.
Guaranteed at Kaufman's drug store
25c.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-11-05
Texas Negroes "Cat-Paws" No Longer

HOUSTON, TEXAS, Nov. 4.-De-
claring that they have grow tired of
being considered as pawns in the
great game of party politics" repres-
entative negroes from all over, Texas
are gathering in Houston today to
consider their rights" from the Re
publican party leaders of the state.
The call for the meeting, which will
be formally opened at noon tomor-
row, was issued by the officials OF
the Afro-American League of Texas,
Delegates have been appointed from
early all the centers of colored popu-
lation. In the call it is announced
tnat the practice of our white E:e-
!. can brethren in get to&e-
Their, holding star chamber sessions,
selecting candidates, and deciding
questions, and then looking to the
negroes to furnish the votes, will no
longer be submitted to-"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-11-05
WHO USES HYOMEI?
The Best People in Americas, Say
DOdsOn's Drug Store, Guaranteed
in Catarrhal Troubles.

No other remedy or treatment for
catarrh has ever been as popular or
made so many remarkable cures in
Americas as Hyomei
The best people attest its curative
virtues says Dodson's Drug Store, who
are the local agents The fair way in
which Hyomei was sold, to refund the
money unless it gave satisfaction, was
the best proof when it was introduced
that it possessed unusual curative
powers. Dodson's Drug Store took all
the risk of the treatment giving sat
isfaction, and left it to the purchasers
to be the judge
Later, when Hyomei was used and
recommended by our well-known ply
sicians and business men and their
wives as a treatment that absolutely
cured catarrh, no matter how serious
or long standing, the sales rapidly
grew and today there is no other rem
edy in Dodson's Drug Store stock
that has such large and staple sale.
The first breath of Hyomei's heal
ing air kills all catarrhal poison.
Try Hyomei today on Dodson's
Drug Stores offer to refund the money
if the treatment does not give you sat
isfaction. 29-31-5
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-11-05
SEEMS TO
BE STANDING PAT
ViSitOre Believe He Will
Not Run.

WASHINGTON, d. c., Nov. A.
(SpeciaD THE prominence of the men
who recently have come from the
private Office of the President, after
a conference with him, and declared
their preference for Taft, or assert
ed with emphasis that they and
their constituents took the President
at his word when he said he would
not again be candidate, gives the
impression that the President is
gradually abandoning his reserve on
this matter and letting some OF his
more intimate associates know pre-
cisely where he stands
Hardly day goes by now but
some Republican Senator or member
of the House comes from the Exc
cutive's presence and asserts his
opinion that the President must be
taken at his word.
Senator Hepburn, of Idaho. saw
the President and had quite long
talk with him. AS he emerged from
the Presidents room, Mr.. Hepburn
had this to say:
In Idaho we have taken the Pres
ident at his word and do not consider
him candidate for another term.
1t is no compliment to the President
to consider him a candidate, for he
has said that he is not, and ] have
always found him to be man of his
word, There is field of good candi-
dates and Idaho will decide in due
course of time whom she will sup
port"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-11-05
Attack on Mayor

The reason why this thing was
allowed was because the head of the
city government, the mayor himself,
allowed it, and the reason he allow
ed it is because it is in strict keep
ing with the kind of life he likes.
AS matter of fact Atlanta has got
no mayor. She has a splendid base
ball sport and horse jockey, but as
mayor there isn't thinking man
in the town that does not know the
office is vacant, absolutely vacant.
Just as vacant as a nought with the
rim rubbed off. This the whole city
realizes but it realized it too late"
In an interview today Mayor Jay
ner admits having placed small bets
on the ponies. His interview and the
attack of DR.. Broughton have proved
quite a sensation.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-11-05
ATLANTA SACKS MAYOR,
SAID DR.. BROUGHTON
Only Baseball Sport and
Horse Jockey.

ATLANTA, GA. Nov. 4.-(SpeciaD
In his sermon yesterday. DR., Len
G.. Broughton, before an audience
which packed the Baptist Tabernacle,
charged that Mayor Joyner, was d
failure as a Mayor, and that Atlanta
was practically without such an OIL
cial.
He also charged that the state fair
association was gambling institu-
ton, and that Mayor Joyner was en-
gagged in betting Certain policemen
also bet on the horse races
DR.. Broughtons hottest attack on
Mayor Joyner was in the following
language:
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-11-05
FOR SALE

400 acres 8 miles of railroad, Groom
house and two Broom house. 5-horse
farm open, so acres in original forest,
would make half bale cotton per acre
without use of fertilizer, if put in
cultivation, rs acres under fence.
300 acres with 5-room house, near
church and school. 50 acres under
fence. 60 acres original forest Lands
lay well. $1,000 acre.
470 acres, / IL miles Of DeSoto,
tenant houses, 80 acres in pasture.
Lands productive Rented for 1903, 16
bales cotton. Safe investment.
8-room house close in, large lot,
barn and cribs, $1s50.0O
7-room house, with acres land, good
location.
5-room house, new, large lot, $3.50.
2 beautiful building lots on Fielder
street, IS 250 feet.
Real estate is the safest of all in
vestments, it cannot evaporate or run
away. Many of the colossal fortunes
Of the mi1lionaires have been made
out Of real estate If you want an in
vestment or home in this city or coun-
try property come to see me.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-11-05
He Fought at Gettysburg.

David Parker, of Fayette, N. Y,
who lost a foot at Gettysburg, writes:
Electric Bitters have done me more
good than any medicine l ever
took. For several years had stom-
ach trouble, and paid out much money
for medicine to little purpose, until
I began taking Electric Bitters
would not take $500 for what they
have done for me-" Grand tonic for
the aged and for female weaknesses.
Great alternative and body builder;
sure cure for lame back and weak
kidneys. Guaranteed by Eldridge
Drug Co. d-w
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-11-05
The New Pure Food and Drug Law

We are pleased to announce that
Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs,
and lung troubles is not affected by
the national Pure Food and Drug
law as it contains no opiates or other
harmful drugs, and we recommend it
as a safe remedy for children and
adults. Sold by all druggists DIV
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-11-05
A Significant Prayer.

May the Lord help you make Buck
lens Arnica Salve known to all"
writes J.. G. jenkins, of Chapel Hill,
N. c. 1t quickly took the pain out of
a felon for me and cured it in a Won
derfully short time" Best on earth
for sores, burns and wounds. 25c at
Eldridge Drug Co. DIV
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-11-05

We have secured the agency for
Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup, the new
laxative that makes the liver lively,
purifies the breath, cures headache
and regulates the digestive organs.
Cures chronic constipation. Ask us
about it. Sold by all druggists.
DIV
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-11-05

Some cranks have declared that
man should live on onions. If any
body tries that diet he might as we'll
get ready to give up his friends
Athens Banner.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-11-05

A Gotham judge decides that a
wife has no right to throw dishes at
her husband" 1t seems a pity to
have to use the brica-brac in an ordi-
nary family row.-Baltimore Sun.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-11-05

Did you ever try an anti-fat regi-
menu"
well" replied the ponderous per-
son, 81 boarded once"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-11-05

BOOKKEEPING COURSE
$500 per Mo tn.
COURSE
$500 per Month
COURSE Unlimited
Scholarship $4,000.
Write SOUTHERN BUSINESS COL
LEGE & SCHOOL of TELEGRA-
PLY, Newn N, &c.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-11-20
FOR SALE.

FOR SALE-CHEAP. 25 ACRES OF
land near Morrison; house. out
buildings. fruit Good place 10 raise
poultry. Would make good truck
farm. Horse. wagon, buggy. . sets
harness. pillow. harrows and all
farming tools. Also furniture Call
or address c. j. HUNTER. Mo.ri-
son, Va. ll-l7-lm.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-11-20
MUCH WORK ON oTREETs.

WILLIAMSBURG. VA. Nov. 49,
The criticisms by the citizens OF VII.
ltamsburg In regard to the manner
IN which the city council has handl,
tho funds for street improvements
has been somewhat cleared UP by
an unofficial but highly trustworthy
report. II had been claimed by many
of the citizens that the council had
gone far beyond the recent 100000
bond issue in making improvements,
and that the whole affair was In
middle. From the report Just given
ont by trustworthy authority, IL
would seem that the Council has gone
only .s2.gi2 beyond the bond issue.
and that for this extra expenditure
the city has gained improvements
which are reckoned to be far more
valuable than could have been obtain.
ed nj any future time for the same
amount
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-11-20
Administering Notice.

All persons indebted to the estate
OF the late DR.. a. NJ. Gibson will
please call aud settle at once. Those
having claims against the estate will
present them TO the undersigned for
settlement
II. o. NICHOLAS, Admir-.
200 Washington Aye
Nov. s. 1907. 1910.