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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-07-22

Nature has n very definite and en-
phatic way OF protesting against the
abuses which are practiced in follow
Ing crop systems which rob the soil
OF Its fertility. One OF these is notice
able In the tendency OF noxious weeds
to get a foothold on poorly cultivated
or depleted lands. The working of
this law is noticed again IN the pests
which attack corn. wheat, potatoes
and other grains and vegetables grown
on the same land without cultivation,
but no attempt made to restore to the
soil In fertilizers what is taken from
1t In the shape OF crops. II seems
clear from the above that crop rotn.
ton Is mandate which must be heed
ed by the tiller Of the soil II he f. 10
realize a satisfactory and generous re.
turn from his efforts. Any other way
ne Is virtually buttlng bis head against
a pretty solid stone wall.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-07-22

Even In the bovine world II pays 70
amount to something. At the Mis-
souri, Agricultural college a few weeks
ago Jersey cow fell into n ditch and
was so injured that she had to be
Killed. The fact was heralded all
over the country. Her name was
Pedro's Estellac and her butter record
was 725 pounds per year.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-07-22

An instance has lately been cited In
which an insane patient In n western
hospital was cured by caring for the
hospital poultry flock. lie was not so
deranged but that he was able TO look
after them. and in some way the inter
est he took I'm his charges and the
diverting OF his attention from his own
condition had the desired curative ef-
feet
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-07-22

A shallow cultivation OF the fieid OF
corn during a dry spell with single
horse and Eve shovel pillow after It Is
head high has often resulted In an In
creased yield OF from six to ten bush.
els per acre. With corn at from GO 10
40 cents per bushel It is nm easy mat.
ter to figure out whether this extra
filling pays.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-07-22

In fighting pocket gophers, as I'm COP
Ing with many another rodent. insect
or weed pest. the best results can only
be obtained when there Is cooperative
EFFORT among the neighbors of the In
rested locality. 1t Is discouragIng
proposition, this trying to clean up a
fellows place Of gophers or other nox.
ious things. when the man across the
Fence doesn't manifest like interest In
doing tho same good work on his own
place.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-07-22

At the bottom Of this question Of the
importance Of the policy of forest
preservation is involved the problem
OF whether the lumber business OF
itself and mining, which has little
concern for that doing on top of the
ground, are really more important
sources Of national wealth than agri-
culture. Especially does this point
arise IN arid or semiarid sections.
where the flow Of water in irrigating
canals depends very largely upon the
preservation of the forests upon hill
slopes and mountains in the same
drainage areas. An impartial view of
the matter would seem TO suggest 10
the people Of any such section the folly
Of a policy which Will slight or over.
look the enormous economic impor
lance OF the agricultural interests IN.
volved. In central and eastern states.
where rainfall IS abundant for crop
needs, the same question arises in a
slightly different form-the preserva.
ton Of forests as moisture reservoirs.
which viii regulate stream flow and In
this way prevent the recurrence of
wasteful and destructive foods. which
through excess rather than shortage
OF water work havoc 70 agriculture.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-07-22

One of the attractions that arc listed
for n Pennsylvania fair circuit this
season Is rotting race between
horses and a four-year-old Durham
bull which is broken to sulky and IS
expected TO mako mile In about 2:3O.
This should be winning card.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-07-22

Mildew on the gooseberry and cur
rant bushes may be remedied by
sprinkling flower of sulphur on tho
leaves when the dew IS on In the even.
Ing or early morning.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-07-22

A popularity OF the Ben Davis as
grown In the mountain states of the
west seems TO be susceptibility to
collar rot. a fungous disease which Is
killing out a great majority OF the trees
In many orchards.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-07-22
TWO KITCHEN IMPROVEMENTS.


Tho kitchen IN every home which
pretends to be civilized should be
equipped with drainage system which
WIN carry or all OF the waste water.
while one good sized pail Will accom-.
MEDIATE all the solids which Will accu-
mulate In the course OF day. A Just
moderately industrious housewife has
enough steps to take in the course OF
ner work without being compelled 70
empty every little dab of slops that
accumulates a dozen times a day I'm
any Kitchen A drainage system of the
KIND mentioned is a simple and reIa.
lively inexpensive matter and should
90 installed as n necessary labor saw
ing device. Another household conven-
ience that ts possible where there ara
power pump and an elevated water
TANK on the place IS a water system
with pipes leading to the house and
coupled on TO the tank beside the
Kitchen range. This does away with
The reservoir and pumping nuisance.
nsures a convenient supply of water
day and night and lightens the kitchen
work immensely.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-07-22

A curious thing noted In connection
with the black walnut tree is that
when near apple trees 1t seems TO be,
In effect, poison to them-at least
they usually die out-where IL It is
some other kind of forest tree the only
enect seems TO bo stunning OF growth
due to lack of sunshine, air. moisture
and plant food. Just what the cause
or the nervousness OF the walnut tree
Is due to we have never seen stated.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-07-22

1t Is during the dry spell of the lat
ter part of the summer. when the blue
or lawn grass is ut low ebb, that other
grasses, chiefly crab grass, are likely
TO come In. The matter Of eradicat-
Ing this pest is not simple. but much
can be done by adopting n course with
the lawn which will keep the blue
grass growing at full vigor. This Will
include frequent waterings and, II the
soil Is poor. the scattering of a light
top dressing Of fertilizer. This, to-
gether with frequent clipping, will
Keep the lawn thrifty and will do
much toward smothering the crab grass
out.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-07-22

The value OF many pure blooded
chickens Is often greatly lessened as
result Of tho trip they make from
raiser to buyer and especially of tho
care given in the week or two after
arrival Much could be done to pre-
vent this slump I'm condition IL the
purchaser would ascertain from tho
shipper just what ration had been fed
prior to shipment, with n suggestion or
two as to the care OF the birds until
adjusted to their new environment.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-07-22

& Stops only on signaI or nouce TO Con
ductor
CONNECTIONS at Morgantown-N No. Is will.
- . No from Farm mt at s:s3 a. M :
No. ~ with Is & o. No 60 from Piusbure al
~ 'oi y m: No. 70 with Is. & O. No. Il from
faifmont AZ 20 y M. No. 10 with b & o.
NO. so Tor Fairmout at f7:of p m. and with
MOST Tor Pitlsburg a 10 y IN. No 70 with
IS x o. No for Faumont at IA D m lex.
cepi Sundays) and with No. 4 al $40 p. m
iNc. o. at 81 y. m. on sundays.
Connections al NJ. x K. Junction No *
win -. No. for east at OH A. M. and
with No. n Tor west at 1924 m, No y
WIN B.@ ONO - for east al 3:7t pm. No.
"a ioI east az 3;4o IN Except Sundsys)
ana NO. IS from west at an p. M No 10
WIN B.% y. No ~ Tor east at 7;33 p. IN and
NO Tor west at a y m. (No.7f Sundays):
NO. 10 with b. & .. No. 3 from east at z:Sz
an. and NOD trom west at o:tf a M. No
10 with O No "a from west at 3.a4 o
M and No.77 from west az $40 % M excepf
oundaysli No 20 with B. & o. No. ~ from
west at 7.33 =. m.
X. BRETT General Manager.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-07-22

Along with the preaching OF a gospel
Tor better seed should go an even moro
emphatic teaching Of tho necessity Of
30 rotating crops and handling tho
innd that the use Of better seed will
not ultimately mean n more complete
exhaustion OF tho soil. rs a bumper
crop takes just 80 much moro fertility
from the soil than poor one. Scrub
seed is plenty good enough for the
chap who would only provide scrub
soh conditions for that which was
thoroughbred.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-07-22

The Kansas City Stockyards COM
pany has inaugurated plan Of giving
public demonstration Of the use of
antitoxin as cure for hog cholera.
Tie work Is to be under the super.
vision OF the city veterinarian in CO.
operation with an animal husbandry
expert from the Missouri State Agri-
cultural college. Since about 1000, 900
hogs pass through tho stockyards at
Kansas City annually and a good
many OF these are infected with chol-
era a fine chance will be afforded
to test the efficacy OF the new remedy.
the work done being international and
helpful to hog raisers everywhere
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-07-22

In sections where the winters are
such that a cover crop should be
grown In the orchard during the latter
part Of the summer to catch the snow
and give protection during the winter
months cultivation should cease about
the middle OF July and a cover crop
grown which VIII do best I'm ones To-
cality. Buckwheat and oats will an
swer the purpose nicely If conditions
are not right for cowpeas or soy beans
In all these cases the growth of the
cover crop tends to check late growth
In the orchard trees by absorbing sur
plus moisture. keeps the soil from bak-
Ing In the August sun and smothers
host Of weeds, while the soil IS left
In fine, mellow condition for putting
In clover or other crop the following
spring.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-07-22

Profit in fruit growing depends upon
two things chlehy-the raising of fruit
OF quality to meet the trade require
ments and the picking, packing and
marketing Of such fruit In a proper
and satisfactory way. The grower OF.
ten meets this first requirement Of
success as he should and when Il
comes to the second falls down
through not knowing how to pack or
not being alive to the demands OF the
particular market to which he ships.
Packing and marketing OF fruit are
coming to be business by themselves
which is not as simple as one would
suppose. On this account careful at
tention should be given to It and
definite effort made to understand II
as fully as possible
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-07-22

Landowners IN several sections hay-
Ing thin and washed patches of land
are wondering II the common Wild
sweet clover does not offer something
which may be grown advantageously
On such land. The ability Of this
legume to shift for itself, as seen In
It's occupation OF unpromising spots
along railroad rights Of way and other
inhospitable places. coupled with the
TACT that It is entirely hardy and a
soil enricher, like other clovers, seems
a strong point in its favor. 1t is true
that as a pasture stock have to 'Iearn"
to eat 1t, when they seem to do well on
it The hay It makes is not of high
grade-somewhat woody-yet Is nu-
tritious. Il Is at least worth n trial
on soils which Will grow little or moth
ing.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-07-22

One method of disseminating infor.
nation and instruction among the
farmers or the country that might be
extended with material advantage is
that OF correspondence courses con-
Quoted by the agricultural colleges of
the several states. Good work il being
done by the demonstration trains, the
travelling short course schools and the
publication OF bulletins. but under
most favorable conditions but n reIa-
lively small per cent OF the tIllers of
the soil are reached by these means.
Very practical work is done in CORE
spondence courses in fitting young men
for mercantile pursuits. and there
would seem to be an exceptionally
good place for 1t In the field suggested.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-07-22

Poultry raisers, whether In town or
on the farm, might often save them.
selves heavy losses through disease IL
they would establish a sort of quaran-
tine quarters where individuals that
begin to look dumpy for one cause or
another could be isolated and given
special care and treatment Not only
would this be better for the sick fowls,
but 1t would prevent their befouling
the feeding places. drinking fountains
and slepeing quarters. Many dis.
eases OF poultry rs OF other animals
are highly contagious, and handling
sick fowls in the above manner would
be simple yet valuable preventive.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-07-22

At North Yakima. Wash, where the
business OF growing and packing ap-
pies Is done as scientifically as any,
where else in the world, the plan has
recently been adopted OF having n
school Of instruction for apple packers.
The school Is held for six weeks. there
being two sessions each week. At the
end OF the course Of instruction exam
nations are held, covering both the
theory and practice Of apple packing
and those making satisfactory show
Ing are given certificates OF profcien-
cy. The move would seem TO be a
very commendable one, that will great
ly facilitate the work OF packing when
the rush Is on.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-07-22
WEST VIRGINIA NOR THERN r. X.
w In effect October "a. 1907

No. connects with y & o No vest
bound and No. eastbound
No. connects with v. & O Nos ttapd
eastbotnd and No ss westbound.
HENRY HANST. General Manager.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1909-01-20
Grades Of a

The grade is the most important fac.
tor to be considered in the location OF
roads. The smoother the road surfaces
the less the grade should be. Whether
the road be constructed Of earth, stone
or gravel, steep grades should always
be avoided If possible. They become
covered at times with coatings Of Ice
or slippery soil. making them very diff
cult to ascend with loaded vehicles, al
well as dangerous to descand. They
allow water to rush down at such q
rate as to wash great gaps alongside
OF to- carry the surfacing material
away. As the grade Increases in steep
ness either the load has to be dimin'
ished in proportion or more horses -
power attached
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1909-01-20
Good Company for 1909.

You are careful what choice OF friends the
young people of your household make. You
do not open wide the door TO those whose
speech and behavior betray ill.breeding and
lax morals. Are you as careful to shut 1t
against books and periodicals that present
vulgar and demoralizlDg pictures OF life and
who have found that The Youths Companion
occupies the same place In the family read
ing that the high-minded young man or wo-
man holds among your associates. The Com.
panion is good without being "goody goody.'
II Is entertaining, 1t is informing. In It's sto'
ries II depicts life truly, but 1t chooses those
phases of life In which duty, honor, loyalty
are the guiding motives.
A full description of the current volume
will be sent with sample copies OF the paper
to any address on request. The new sub
scriber who at once sends Sl.75 for q years
subscription will receive free The Compan-
ions new Calendar for 1909, I'm andm 9th.
er's Garden" lithogrsnhed 10 thirteen colors
I he Youths Companion,
IA Berkeley Street. Boston, Mass.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1909-01-20
LOAD NJ o PLACE.

LOAD N WONG PLACE. !
that a suitable hall shall be hired ana
obtain the use Of ten or twelve teams,
as many men and>a sufficient supply
Of crushed stone to construct q length
Of good road as a sample.
when the train arrives, the, engineers
win begin at once to build about q
mile Of dirt road with the teams, men
and materials furnished by the local
ity. They will then surface or macad-
amize as much of that road as theft
time will permit When the practical
bility of the movement has been nus
manifested, the mayor and commercial
organizations will unite In q callsfor 2
public meeting to organize an assocda-
ton.
President Moore Of the National
Good Roads association says OF the
project:
'sThe south can have good roads II u
will, and the sooner the citizens get 10
gether and work along some well or
ganized and practical line these. results
Will be reached the quicker. There ID
nothing that will do more to Increase
the value Of virgin lands and advance
the development of the rural districts
than well constructed public roads,
The Improvement Of the road system
will have a wonderful effect upon slim
ulating the settlement Of people on
farms, and as these settlements are De-
Ing made so will the value Of b ana
increase.
"Wherever a city or town is found
possessing well made roadways lead
Ing therefrom you will find the busi-
ness of that point Is in a prosperous
condition. Therefore the citizens OF
every town In the south will be pro-
noting their owS interests II they give
this movement their moral and II nee
essary financial support
It'll hoped that every state, county.
city and town officer will give this rub
1ect of better roads serious considera-
ton and then take the matter In hand
Immediately and show his constituents
that the movement for better roads
will receive his utmost consideration
and utmost cooperation.
1T is universally decided that good
roads are what we want. In order TO
secure them we must pull together,
working systematically and on pract-
cal lines. This grand tour, planned byi
the Southern Railway company, is q
signal for action. If the states visit
ed are not alive to this and do not aVaii
themselves Of the opportunity to secure
information rendered by the good roads
special train, no one will be at fauls
except the citizens Of the states In
which the exhibits are made"
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1909-01-20

II you will take Foley's Orllo Laxative un-
I'll the bowelsb become regular you will not
have to take pureatives constantly, as Fo.
ley's Orlno Laxative positively cures chronic
consumption and slugg ish liver. Pleasant to
take. c. A. Milford & Co.
The McMurray Drug Co. has a cream fol
cleaning silver that can't be beat. Niagara
Cream Paste is the name. Is cents Is the
price. None better. Try 1t.
Amos B. Morse Co. has just rec eived a 10,
OF Burt seed oats. Will mature In 80 days.
We have beardle-s barley at the right price
Amos B.. Morse Co.
Don't wear yourself out going all over town
looking for Xmas goods when Won can 90
direct TO the stores OF Milford and get what
you want and prices right.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1909-01-20
Masters Sale.
The State Of South Carolina,
COUNTY OF ABBEvILLE.

COUNTY OF ABBEVILLE.
Court of Common Pleas.
VIM. q. Barnwell, as Executor of the
Estate of Benjamin 8. Barnwell,
deceased, Plaintiff, against Harriet
Cowan, Edward Cowan, George
Cowan, Ann Jackson, Governor
Cowan, Lawyer C0wan, Hattie
Hill, John Cowan. James Cowan,
and Efhe Cowan, Defendants.
By authority of a Decree Of Sale by
the Court of Common Pleas for Able
vile County, in said State, made in the
above stated case, I will offer for sale,
at public outcry, at Abbeville G. H.,
s. c., on Salesday In February, A. D.
1909, within the legal hours Of sale the
following described land, to wit: All
that tract or parcel of land, situate,
lying and being in Abbeville County,
in the State aforesaid. containing FIJI
ty-Four and Three-Tenths Acres, more
or less, and bounded by w. H. Long,
w. T. Bradley, John Baker, and the
Smith place, known as Tract No. z OF
the Estate of Sarah M. Calhoun, de-
ceased.
TERMS OF SALE-Cash. Pur.
chaser to pay for papers.
r. E. HILL,
Master A. c., &. G.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1909-01-20
Mckee's Locals.

Overcoats 1856.
Rain coats 1886.
Roys Suits CSC.
Mems Pant CSC.
Boys Pants 100.
500 Ties $50. 25c Ties 18c. 500 Shirts $50,
Gloves $50 to 1870 per pair.
loo Lace for Go a yard.
So Lace for 211ac q yard.
loo Hall Hose for So q pair.
Mems Leggins $50 pair.
Fancy Vests for go.
Ladies' Shawls and F~asoinators for l9c. 3st
1870 and sl.48.
. School Tablets 40, 7 for 25o. "
Groceries at lowest prices.
Soda 10 package or 7 packages for go.
Baking Powder 40 or 7 for 80.
Octagon Soap 10 cake, 7 for Csc.
Tea worth 600 per pound for $50.
SOC 8 hoop. brass bound cedar water buckets
for 35c.
Cypress buckets for 1Sc.
Cattle powders l9c n $50 Q package.
Hoes Sc and SIC.
Collars and Pads at cost.
Ditching Shovels at cost.
Harrows, Flows, Storks, Nails, Wire, Sts
pies, Fence Wire at cost.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1909-01-20
G.. G..
President Helps Orphans.

Hundreds of orphans have been
helped by the President of The Indus
trial and Orphans Home at Macon,
Ca, who writes: ave have used
Electric Bitters in this Institution for
nine years. 1t has proved a most ex-
cellent medicine for Stomach, Liver
and Kidney troubles. We regard it az
one of the best family medicines on
earth" 1t invigorates the vital or
CANS, ~puriies the blood, aids digestion,
creates appetite. To strengthen and
build up thin, pale, weak children OF
rundown people it has no equal. Best
for female complaints. Only soc al
Spt eds drug store.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1909-01-20
GOOD ROADS BY RAIL
TRAINLoAo OF EXPERTS ON EDucAr
TioNAL TOUR.

Third Train That Has Been Sent Out
By the National Association-South
to BE Taught to Build Highways
Scientifically.
A train Of twelve cars, known as
he "Good Roads Special" left Wash
lngton on the lines Of the Southern
railway early In November to stop at
ten or twelve of the chief cities reached
by the system and aid in organizing
good roads associations and at the
same time give a practical Illustration
of modern roadmaking. The tour VIII
end Jan. 1.
The train carried q full equipment
Of roadmaking machinery and q party
Of eighteen persons, all skilled In the
manufacture, of good dirt and macad-
am roads. It is the third such train
to be organized through the efforts OF
the National Good Roads association.
one having been sent along the route
Of the Illinois Central from April 70.
July and a second having traversed the
district between Chicago and Buffalo
along the routes Of the Lake Shore
route and the New York Central. Ev-
erywhere the meetings have been wide
ly attended and have produced per
manent organizations determined to
better the country roads Of the sec
tion concerned.
Mr.. Martin Dodge, director Of the Of
Ace, of public road inquiries In the agrt-
cultural department, and N. o. FL
bridge, his assistant, with MI. w. 81.
Moore, Dresden. Of the National Good
Roads association, are In charge Of the
"Good Roads Special" Under their d.
t~rection fourteen road experts, MI. r.
W. Richardson, secretary of the ma
uonal association, and several clerks
will undertake to organize in each OF
the cities visited q permanent good
roads association. To this end they
Will confer with the mayor and city
council Of each city and the officers OF
it's commercial organizations, arrange