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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1910-02-16
RULES ARE SUGGESTED
FOR THE CORN CONTEST
Important Announcement Made For Edgefeld County
Boys Who Will Join the Boys Corn Club.

court house for the purposes of or
ganization and instruction. Such
meeting should be held as early in
the season as possible so that every
boy may have time for proper
preparation of soil ar d selection of
seed. For the first year it has been
found advantageous to see that first
class seed are furnished to all of the
boys alike. After that each boy
: should select and breed his own
+. seed. Whenever special agent of
the United States department of
agriculture is located in county it
will be found that he will gladly
help.in giving instructions and ad-
vice in regard to the agricultural
part of the work, either to the coun,
ty club or to local groups of boys
whom he may meet in his rounds
over the county.
Circulars and Bulletins.
Just as soon as the names of all
of the boys are as embed by the
county superintendent of educa ton,
duplicate lists should be sent to DR..
S. A. Knapp, Washington, d. c.,
who his charge of the farmers CO.
operative work. These boys will
from time to time receive circulars
of instructions and information in
regard to preparation, fertilization,
cultivation, seed selection, etc
These circulars furnish excellent
/ subject matter for discussion at a
club meeting or for lesson in
school. They also lead to further
study of farmers bulletins and
books. A boy will profit from such
lessons, discussions and books be-
cause he is making practical appli,
J cation of the principles taught. I'll.
learns scientific agriculture becaus<
he needs it and not because it is
scientific.
Rules and Awards.
1t is not nece ;sary to have many
rules. A few re equations, however,
are necessary in order to prevent
misunderstanding. 1t is we'll for the
BOYS to elect their own president
vice-president, secretary and treas
lurer. Some clubs have badges Of
membership in the shape of a but
ton with the name Of the club, name
of the county and state, and the
year printed or engraved upon it.
The following rules might be
adopted by a club, with such modi
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1910-02-16

"Here!" shouted the railway of
fetal, what do you mean by throw
ing those trunks about like that?"
The porter gasped in astonish-
ment, and several travellers pinched
themselves to make sure that it was
real.
Then The official spoke again
Don't you see thatyou are making
big dents in this concrete PLATFORM
-Tit-Bits,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1910-02-16

fcations and additions as may be
found necessary:
1. Boys joining clubs and enter
ing contests must be under ls years
of age.
2. No boy shall contest for a
prize unless he becomes member
of club.
3. The members of the clubs must
agree to read the instructions of the
demonstration work.
4. Each boy must plan his own
crop and do own work.
5. Exhibits must be delivered to
the county superintendent of educa-
tion by October 16.
The amount of the yield and
the method of measurement must be
certified by each boy and attested
by at least two disinterested wit
nesses, who shall be satisfactory to
the county supe intendent.
I. In awarding prizes the follow
ing basis shall be used: (a) greatest
yield per acre, 80 per cent; (b) best
lo-ear exhibit, Is per cent; (c) best
written account showing history of
crop and all expenses, 25 per cent,
(dy best showing of profit on invest
ment, 80 per cent.
Experts from agricultural collie
gcs and departments of agriculture
and leading farmers should be in
vited to act as judges and also
to give talks on corn Judging and
seed selection.
In estimating profits uniform
prices should be used, for instance:
S5 per acre for rent, 10 cents per
hour for the work of each boy, and
5 cents per hour for each horse.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1910-02-16
Easily Pleased.

Emerson: There's nothing like
single blessedness!
Waters What? This sounds
strange from a happily married
man.
Emerson: know. But 1 was
very much afraid that the doctor
was going to say twins" last
night.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1910-02-16

"Tell me,'''' requested the foreign
sociologist, what is the significance
of the eagle that is shown on Ameri-
can money!"
1T ISL responded the Son Of
Liberty, an emblem of its swift
fight. ."-Harper's Monthly.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1910-02-16
Results.

The object of the bows demon
stration work is the same as that
among mel, namely, better methods
of ffarming4 and .iareat tessields Many
of the boys in the clubs who begin
to study agriculturein in this way will
continue the study in the agricul-
tural colleges, Others will continue
such efforts on their farms, and all
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1910-02-16

Look here, doctor, how much
are you going to charge me for this
operation?''
ooh, you've got enough to worry
you now, without facing that" p
Life.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1910-02-16
Fairs and Exhibits.

Where there is county fair the
boys exhibit should be shown there.
If no fair should be held in county,
the boys exhibit should be collect
ed in the court house or some other
public place easy of access.
A good exhibit by boys club
may lead to the estab ishment of a
county fair. Exhibits by local clubs
at school houses stimulate the work
and give fine opportunities for gen-
eral instruction. Although the clubs
may start with corn, the develop
ment naturally leads to exhibits of
other farm and garden crops.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-01-25
LETTERS ON LOVE
AND MATRIMONY
one or two of those

possesses one or two of those
homes?
Should she look for a man, who
has lived all those very same years
with no purpose in life? Whose
ideals and ambitions were certainly
not in harmony with those of hers
Every true and refined heart that
beats has a longing for improve
ment, a reaching out after some
thing grander, nobler and better,
as also a desire for friends and
companionship.
A lot of these men who in the
journey Of life have passed the me-
ridian Of 35 or 40, and who want a
woman to help build a home NOW,
have, whilst the flowers of youth,
health and prosperity budded and
blossomed. squandered all, and
when their earthly friends begin
to vanish, and the storms begin to
sweep their hearts, then they want
nice little woman to help build
a home and to shoulder their bur-
dens.
Now if there is a man left who is
not discouraged with me, wish to
hear from him, and get acquainted.
Do not exert yourself in raising an
umbrella at the first meeting as
am not as stormy as appear. Ad-
dress Widow" care Of Press.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-01-25

Kimo among the dead. shot
through the breast.
The next day good man came.
He carried no gun, and his face
showed that he suffered much.
The missionary tried to comfort
the people, and sometimes pointed
to the sky where the Great Spirit
dwelt.
One evening a native stealthily
made his way to the place where
the white man dwelt. II was
Lobo Ontulu. II he could get
along without his Oko. the white
man could get along without his
son. He watched his opportunity.
Then he snatched up the white
boy and carried him far away.
Ontulu colored the boys body
with the stain of many berries. 50
that he was as black as Oko had
been.
AS time went on, Ontulu liked
the boy as he had his own son. al
though he dwelt in constant fear
that the kidnapped child might be-
taken from him. They worked
together in new district. One
day, however, his charge wander
ed from him. He would find him.
for the day was drawing to close.
Then he heard the report of rifle.
His fears were confirmed when he
found the mutilated body.
That evening the corporal
brought in some more hands to,
the missionary and left them as
proof that the cartridges had been
we'll used. After he was gone, the
Belgian commissary cast a glance
at the gruesome tokens; but as he
did so his attention was riveted
upon one of the missing members.
1t was the hand of child, and
bore a peculiar malformation. He
thought it queer that the hand OF
a black child should so strikingly
resemble the hand of his lost son.
He examined the hand more close
ly. He discovered that the color
was not natural and rubbed off.
Then he understood.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-01-25
|ASt0ry fOr|
IChildren'sI
|Playtime Ell
VALENTINE DAY.

Little Bess had been anXiOusly
watching for the postman to come
that morning, for it was Valentine
day. How delightedly she ran to
the door to receive the envelopes
he brought her! Then, what a
scurrying to open them! 4.
Here was a big red paper heart
she was sure came from Brother
Tom, and a long chain of dainty
cards Aunt Lucy must have sent.
At this moment Bess suddenly ask
ed, Mamma, what is Valentines
day, anyway" }
you see, dearie, Saint Valentine
was monk who lived many, many
years ago in Italy. Because his
heart was so filled with love and
goodness that he did many kind
deeds. we have set apart one day
year to be his day, when we send
little love tokens and greetings to
our dear friends"
why, mamma, said Bess. Il
wonder If l offered to do errands
for poor old Mrs. Gray, who lives
down the street, if that would be a
valentine?'
Yes, DEAR" answered her
mamma; IF you tell her today l
am sure it would be a very nice
valentine"
Quickly putting on her hood and
cloak, Bass raced down to deliver
her valentine to Mrs. Gray. who
vowed it quite the incest one she
had ever received.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-01-25

placed for "a guests who were
present and enjoyed the occasion.
& & &
Mrs. J. M. Walker is entertaining
the members of the Spokane Floral
association this afternoon at her
home, 0707 Cedar street. The home
is beautifully decorated for the &C.
casion with the club colors. purple
and white, and the appointments
for the affair are exceptionally
pretty.
: A charming feature of the enter
tainment will be the guessing con-
test, especially planned by the host
ess, and will be followed by musi-
cal program.
Simple appointment marked the
affair given this afternoon by Mrs.
M. A. Phelps, when she entertained
the members of the Cultus club at
her home, on Second avenue.
The afternoon was devoted to the
discussion of the colonial customs.
4 & =
The Ladies' society of the Broth
er hood of Locomotive Firemen and
Enginemen will entertain this eve.
ming at their annual ball at the
Masonic temple.
Punch will be served during the
evening and an enjoyable time is
expected All friends of the order
are invited to attend.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-01-25
TOMORROW

Mrs. David Mcclure and Mrs.
Conrad Bluhm will entertain at the
second of their series of parties
given this week tomorrow after
noon when they will be hostesses at
thimble bee given at the Mcclure
home on Augusta avenue. Fifty
guests have been included on the
invitation list for the occasion.
= 4 4
The members of the Nature
Study club will hold their regular
meeting tomorrow afternoon at 2
o'clock at the club rooms of the
Palace store.
The arts and crafts department
Of the WOmen's club will hold their
regular business meeting tomorrow
afternoon with their chairman, Mrs.
]. R. Cassin, 416 Webster avenue.
= 4 4
- The Social Economics depart
ment Of the same club will meet at
the Universalist church at p. m.
Addresses will be made by Miss
Hornberg and Mrs. Mason in regard
to the establishment Of a day nurs-
cry. Everybody interested is invited.
4 4 4
The North Side chapter of the
All Saints guild will meet tomor-
row afternoon at 2 p. m. at the
DoriSh house
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-01-25
BY II. n. HUDSON

Lobo Ontulu was happy. To be
sure, he lived in a native village in
the Congo Free State and the out
side world was unknown to him.
OkO Kimo, his son, was the pride
Of his family. The little fellow was
good at hunting and fishing, and
frequently carried off the honors
at the village games. The father ex-
pected that Oko would some day
be a chief
There was rubber in the district,
however. The white man discov-
cred it and wanted 1t. The black
man could gather it for him. He
sent his agents. These agents were
instructed to secure a certain
amount of rubber from each dis
trict. The agents in turn appoint
ed capitas. The capitas were cruel
barbarians and were armed with
guns. They became masters over
the native districts. If this over
seer didn't secure the necessary
amount of rubber he was punished
A reign of terror began.
Ontulu and Kimo went about
their task. At first the father did
not dream that the white mans
greed might coin the very blood of
his people into gold. He soon
learned to hate Volo Woogo, the
savage headman who carried a
gun, for he often beat those who
came in without the necessary sup
ply of rubber. The successful work
ers were given cupful of salt or
a piece of calico. Once poor
wretch came in after three days
of fruitless search in the forest and
stood trembling at the door of the
agents hut. Then the capita
seized a gun and shot him dead.
The capita was killed the next
day, but more men were sent by
the commissary to take his place.
Lobo worked the harder and
helped Oko, for he feared that
trouble might some day come to
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-01-25

New York and is now helping to
construct the local sky scraper of
the Old National bank Mr.. and
Mrs. Smith will make their future
home in this city.
4 4 4
Mr.. Henry Froechlich, in cele-
bration of his twenty-first birthday
anniversary, entertained a number
of his friends Sunday afternoon
and evening at the home of his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Herman
FrOehlich.
A most enjoyable evening was
spent playing progressive whist.
Those present were Mr.. and Mrs.
Graft, Mr.. and Mrs. Emil Froehlich,
Mr.. and Mrs. Herman Froehlich,
Mr.. and Mrs. N. Schomers, Mr. and
Mrs. Stanley Bale, Miss Sophia
Nelson, Miss Alice Fritche, Miss
Emma Hanson, c. F. Hoenes, H. e.
O'Brien, Frank Hoffman, Joseph
Lassell, A. F. Some, George Muir
ply, H. Freibsch. Adolph Nord-
quist. Paulee Froehlich, G. N.
Rhodes, Mr.. Anderson, Ralph
Froehlich.
II. J. Petticord Of the Pedicord
hotel was host Sunday, when he
celebrated his fifty-first birthday
anniversary by entertaining a few
friends at a stag dinner party.
The affair was given in the
copper room of the hotel, which
was decorated for the occasion.
Following the dinner a number of
the guests made speeches and
general social time was enjoyed.
4 & 4
The members of the Swedish
Lutheran church held a rally Mon
day night at the parlors of the
church, on Magnolia street and Pa
cific avenue. A number Of local
men attended and made interesting
talks. Among them were DR..
Glasoe of the Spokane college and
Rev. Westerlund. the local pastor of
the church. The addresses were fol-
lowed by social hour and short
program. Refreshments were
served.
The Swedish people Of the city
are planning to celebrate Melanch-
thon's birthday on February 16.
Many out-of-town speakers are ex-
pected to be present for the affair.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-01-25
Yesterday

One of the most interesting
meetings of the year for the mem
bers of the Spokane Sorosis club
occurred yesterday, when Mrs.
Bruce Watson entertained them
at her home, 1104 Seventh avenue.
There was a large attendance and
the guests had the pleasure of hav-
ing with them Mrs. Edith c. Gros-
venor, a member of the club who
has just recently returned from
abroad.
Mrs. Grosvenor gave an illus
trated talk on her trip through
Egypt. describing the journey from
Alexandria to Cairo and then on
to Luxor and Thieves. She gave
full description of the pyramids
and of the life of the Egyptians.
Mrs. II. Nj. Hart, accompanied
by Mrs. Fl. II. Umsell, sang in her
usual charming manner, "The
Journey Is Long," and responded
to an encore by singing, MY Ma
tive Land"
An interesting feature of the
program was the talk on Brook
Farm and it's association by Mrs.
w. H. Weaker. She told of many
interesting historic and humorous
medicines of the Brook Farm life
and described their efforts to form
this paper Mrs. Frank Buffers rem
dered piano solo, "Trumulo," by
GOttstalks, and responded to a
hearty encore.
The remainder of the afternoon
was spent with a social hour, dur
ing which time the hostess, assist
ed by Mrs. George Goble, Mrs. F..
S. Dow, Mrs. J. A. Schiller and
Mrs. Fl. G. Blair, served refresh
ments.
The next meeting will be held
with Mrs. Prather at her home,
the club will study southern
authors.
4 & 4
The Christian Science church
was crowded to it's fullest capacity
and many people were turned away
last evening when j. w. Mather,
choir master of the First Presbyter-
ian church, gave a recital as a dedi-
cation of the new church organ. Mr..
Mather was assisted by Mr.. w. II.
Newton the well known tenor of
this city, and the program was a
most enjoyable one from the first
number to the close of the even
ings entertainment.
T. 4 &
The music department of the
Woman's club. in charge Of Profess
sor Woodward, held most interest
ing meeting yesterday afternoon at
the chamber of commerce.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-01-25
FEW DOSES MAKE KIDNEYS
ACT FINE AND END BACKACHE

ney or urinary disorder or feel
rheumatism pains. begin taking
this harmless medicine, with the
knowledge that there is no other
remedy at any price. made any,
where else in the world. which will
effect so thorough and prompt a
cure as a so cent treatment Of
Pape's Diuretic, which any druggist
can supply.
Your physician, pharmacist.
banker or any mercantile agency
will tell you that Pape, Thompson
e Pape of Cincinnati is large and
responsible medicine concern, thor
oughly worthy Of your confidence.
Only curative results can come
from taking Pape's Diuretic, and a
few days treatment means clean,
active, healthy kidneys, bladder
and urinary Organs-and no back.
ache.
Accept only Pape's Diuretic-50
cent treatment-any drug store
anywhere in the world.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-01-25

II you take several doses of
Pape's Diuretic, all backache and
distress from out of order kidneys
or bladder trouble will vanish, and
you will feel fine.
Lame back, painful stitches, rheu-
matism, nervous headache, dizzi-
ness, irritability, sleeplessness, in
famed or swollen eyelids, worn
out. sick feeling and other symp-
toms of sluggish, inactive kidneys
disappear.
Uncomfortable, smarting, fire.
quent urination Especially at
mighty and all bladder misery ends.
This unusual preparation goes
at once to the disordered kidneys,
bladder and urinary system and dis.
tributes its healing, cleansing and
vitalizing influence directly upon
the organs and glands affected, and
completes the cure before you re-
alize 1t.
The moment you suspect any kid
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-01-25
Today

There is great excitement about
the South Central high school to-
day. Tonight is the time when the
students will present "The College
Widow" at the high school audito-
rum. The cast has been well Sc
lected one, and present indications
point to an excellent presentation
of the play.
4 = q
Mrs. James M. Corbett, $40 Sew
enth avenue. received the members
of the Whist club this afternoon at
her home and entertained them in
delightful manner with a
o'clock luncheon, followed by a few
social hours at whist. Covers were
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-01-25

When the children have cold,
slice one or two onions in saucer,
sprinkle them with sugar and set
on the stove to simmer into syrup.
When you put the children to bed,
give half teaspoon to the baby and
full teaspoon of the syrup to the
older child.
f. A large Turkish bath towel
makes nice bath robe for a baby
or small child. Use white cotton
curtain cords for the girdle and
make the hood Of Turkish face
cloth. This little robe is service
able and convenient and easily
Numbered.
Every mother has trouble with
baby's shirt slipping up. To rem
edy this, cut off the shirt, beginning
at under arm seam, two inches be-
low arm hole. Then make a flannel
shirt not over a yard in width, with
side seams shaped to make it mar
ROVER at the top, and gather to the
shirt. finishing raw edges with
loose buttonhole stitch of mercer
lied cotton. Knitted bands, to
which the diaper is pinned. can be
worn under this.
carved ivory hatnipc oro ,,,,o.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-01-25
You Won't Need an Umbrella.

You Won't Need an Umbrella.
Editor The Press-May l be al
lowed to express my opinion on the
party who signs himself "A Labor
err who states there is one side
of the voyage of life that hasn't
yet been discussed, and that the
many widows and maids are not
looking so much for a companion
as they are for a home and money.
Now l wish to say as regarding
to the above, that circumstances al
ter cases. Now what will you say
to widow that has already helped
build more than one home, one who
has started the journey of married
life at the early age of 16, and was
widowed at the age of barely 25 is
rearing and educating a family,
alone for over six years, and still
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-01-25
Social Notes

Miss Eva Slober and Harry
Smith were united in marriage
Sunday at high noon at the parson-
age of the Centenary Presbyterian
church, the Rev. Conrad Bluhm
officiating. Both young people
were formerly of Portland, Ore.
Mr.. Smith is bridge builder
connected with a big steel firm of
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-01-25
The Hand Of Fate
Evening Story for the F am1ily Circle

his boy. Many natives were tor
tured Some took to the forest and
lived as animals. Quite often a
shot was heard in the dense vege-
tatiOn. The natives had learned to
know what that meant. Another
unlucky workers misery was at
an end, for every cartridge meant
a life.
One evening Ontulu heard many
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-01-25

~

Dear Miss Grey-WhO were the
Three Graces? How does one care
for cut glass in everyday use? What
are the proper places for napkin
ring and knife rest on set table!
In making return calls, must cards
be left and how? HOPEFUL.
A.-QD They were the attendants
of Venus. Their names were Aglaia,
so called for her beauty and good.
ness; Thalia, from her perpetual
freshness, and Euphrosyne. from
her cheerfulness. They were sup
posed to teach the duties of graft
tude and friendship and they pro-,
NOTED love and harmony among
mankind. CO Wash in lukewarm
suds, using soft brush to keep the
crevices clean. Rinse in warm
water, drain and dry with perfectly
clean towel. CD Napkin rings, just
back of plates. Knife rest, just be-
side the meat platter, in front of the
one who serves. ca Yes. One for
each woman in the household who
has called upon you.
Dear Miss Grey-My little girl
has styes on her eyes very often.
What will cure them, and what is
the cause? ]. X. Z.
A saturated solution OF Dor
acic acid dropped -four drops)
three times a day In the eyes Is
good. Styes are sometimes due to
infection of the glands of eyelids
by germs, or may be induced by
catarrhal condition or eye strains
If boracic acid does not help. you
had better see doctor.
Dear Miss Grey-Must stories to
be sent to magazines be typewrit-
ten? How many words Is the aver
age? Must they be copyrighted be-
fore being sent out? After taking
a bath l am annoyed by itching of
my body. What can l do for it?
INTERESTED.
D Yes. (2) From 1000 to 5000.
(3) No. (4) The soap you use is
probably too strong. Try mild
soap and I think you'll have no
difficulty. :
Dear Miss Grey-I am anxious
to become an engraver, but do not
know where or how to go about
learning. Can you tell me about
the cost, the length OF time and
how to so about 1t? ANXIOUS.
A.-Write to any art school for
catalog. which will give full infor-
nation.