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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-07-12
Make Public Statement.

The members of the state board of
education who are responsible for the
radical change in text books
have at last made a public statement
concerning their recent official acts.
We have carefully read the statement
which removes the cloud of suspicion
that was about to rest upon them be-
cause of their continued silence.
Just as we have been inclined to be-
lieve all along, their erring has been
one of judgment and not preconceiv-
ed plan to defraud the people or the
state by promoting personal ends as
members of the board.
AS we see it now, the only thing for
which the board can be censured is
their disregard of the peoples interest
by making so radical change in the
text books to be used hereafter in the
public schools. Whenever the time ar
rives for the re-adoption of old, or
adoption of new books, some changes
should be made, but never so great a
number as 80 per cent of the old books
should be discarded.
When it became apparent to the
members of the board that so many
of the old books, now in the possession
of parents, were being condemned,
practically destroyed, they should have
reflected seriously before voting to
substitute other and more expensive
books.
Notwithstanding the statement of
the other members of the board in
which they say they have no apologies
to make for their action, we still think
Mr.. Swearingen was right in his vigor-
GUS protest against such a drastic
change.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-07-12
Pleasant Lane Paragraphs.

Crops are locking fairly well.
We are having partial showers, al
though the corn is suffering for
rain.
Sunday school is still progressing
at Berea and Gilgal. We are having
Sunday school every Sunday at
both churches.
Mr.. J. F. Boone has been quite
sick the past week, but is some bet
ter at this writsng.
Mr.. Preston Medlock Of the
Cleora gsection visited his brother,
Mr.. Madison Medlock, on Saturday
last.
Mr.. F. P. Walker, Sr., is spend
ing awhile with his daughter, Mrs.
F. L. Byrd.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. E. Byrd spent
last Sunday with Mrs. ]. NJ. Corley,
near Cleora.
Little Ellie, the twin daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. J. G. Byrd, has been
a great little sufferer for the past
week from an abscess.
Paul, the sweet little son of Mr..
and Mrs. f. L. Byrd, is very sick.
We hope he will soon recover.
We are glad to report Mr. F. l..
Zimmerman is much improved
from his past illness.
Mrs. T. E. Byrd and Miss Ollie
Byrd made flying trip to Edge
field last Wednesday.
A goodly number of our Edge
field friends and a few of our folks
had a fish fry on Turkey Greek last
week. Some caught fish while others
cooked and they ate, drank and
were merry.
Mr.. G. NJ. Zimmerman was the
guest of his daughter, Mrs. M. B.
Byrd, last Tuesday. Mr.. Thinner
man is an old veteran and pro-
gressive farmer.
Messrs. A. M. Zimmerman and
w. A. Byrd of Edgefeld were visi-
tors in this section On Sunday last.
Mr. Sam Mays passed through
our town on his motorcycle last Sat
urday en- route to Greenwood coun-
ty, going at the rate of mile In
less than a minute.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. P. QUITS were
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. F. L. Tim
norman on Saturday last. They
came up in their new touring car.
Mr.. Milton Gaines, of Phoenix,
passed through our town Monday,
in handsome car.
Miss Ruth ,Etheredge is visiting
relatives in Augusta.
Misses Lila and Ethel Logan and
Miss Sadie Byrd were guests at the
home of Mr.. T. E. Byrd on Friday
last.
Quite a number of our people at
tended the annual missionary rally
at Rehoboth Sunday. All report a
pleasant day..
Misses Sudie and Ida Bell Self,
of Plum Branch, are visiting their
sister, Mrs. John Griffis.
Blue Eyes.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-07-12
A Correction Made.

Your typesetter is so gracious to
make anything at all out of my
chirography, l hesitate to ask for a
correction, but last week, the mis-
take is noticeable. / ask for the fol.
lowing correction. 1 Icopiedla prayer
of Henry Van Dykes, and signed
his name to said prayer. 1 then
quoted from tGray's Elegy: Full
many a gem, etc." stating that the
poet said. You made me say, Henry
Van Dyke, the poet said, Full
many a ray, etc." / want to make
it clear, that the prayer was Van
Dykes and quotation from Gray's
Elegy. More Anon.
Parksviile, S. G.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-07-12
Good Man for Cotton Weigher.

In this issue will be found the
announcement of Mr.. J. G. Byrd's
candidacy for the office of cotton
weigher for the town of Edgefeld.
We have no hesitancy in presenting
the name of Mr.. Byrd to the voters.
He is a sterling citizen of the Pleas
ant Lane section, being thoroughly
honest and fully capable of filling
the office satisfactorily. The people
will make no mistake should they
elect him. Mr.. Byrd, as he states
in his card, will give his entire time
to the Office during the marketing
season, and will do his utmost to
give satisfaction to sellers and buy
ers alike. '%s25
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-07-12
Notice of Election For Cotton
Weigher.

Notice is hereby given that the
undersigned will hold an election
for public cotton weigher for the
town of Edgefeld for the term of
two years, commencing September
1st, 1911 at our Office at Edgefeld,
S. c., OF Saturday, August 5th
1911. The polls will open at a.
m. aid close at 4 p. m. All quail
fed electors OF Edgefeld county
who market their cotton at Edge
field will be allowed to vote.
w. G. Wells,
10. Herin,
n. L. Broadwater.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-07-12
Newsy Letter From Rehoboth

Dear Advertiser: I will again
give you bit of news from our
community.
On Sunday last, quite large
crowd attended services at Reho-
both. 1t was our privilege to have
DR.. Derieux of Greenville with us.
In the morning he preached to a
crowded but attentive audience, his
text being from the 23rd Psalm,
''The Lord is my Shepherd" After
the church was filled to its utmost
capacity, .our pastor, Rev. j. T.
Littlejohn, seeing that large
crowd still remained OUTSIDE, gath
cred them beneath the oaks and
there preached to them.
In the afternoon, DR.. Derieux
preached most excellent sermon
before the Woman's Missionary So
ciety, his text being taken from
Matthew's gospel. At the close of
the afternoon service, the ladies col
lected the little mite boxes which
were distributed among them some
months ago, and had an opening,
realizing the sum of $3.50. We
couldn't help but notice the bright
smile upon the face of our good
president, Miss Carrie Burkhalter,
and we knew right then that she
was very much pleased with the
collection. In fact, every member
seemed glad.
We noticed several automobiles
in the grove from our nearby
towns, and heard one of the gentle
men remark that by the time the
ladies held another missionary
meeting, he wouldn't be surprised
to see an air ship or two on the
grounds.
Good rains have fallen in this
section recently, causing the crops
to take on new life, If the rains
continue, we think the harvest will
be much greater than was once ex-
pected.
Mr.. T. A. Broadwater and fami-
ly spent the week end at the home
of Mrs. Emma Wash.
Little Miss Jennie Wertz of
Ninety Six is visiting relatives in
our community.
Miss Julia Strom is spending
some time in Aiken with her aunts,
Mesdames Brunson and Gillian.
We are glad to report that Mrs.
Press Culbreath, who has been quite
sick, is able to be out.
Messrs. r. J. and M. B. Moul-
trie made a business trip to Angus
ia last week.
Mrs. Mary Holley who resides
with her niece in North Carolina,
is visiting relatives and friends
around Rehoboth.
We were glad to see Messrs.
Charlie Whatley and Sampson
Strom out at church on Sunday.
They have both been sick for some
time.
The grain has about all been
threshed, and while the yield was
not as large as it would have been,
had it been seasonable, reports show
that it is considerably larger than
last year. So, farmers, do not get
discouraged, but SOW a still larger
acreage this fall.
Mr.. Editor, we would be glad to
read some more pieces concerning
your New York trip, so let us hear
from you. A Friend.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-07-12
Date For Picnic Changed.

In order to prevent any conflict
with the Sunday school convention
that is to be held at Stevens Greek
church, the Dragons have decided
to change the date of the Centre
Spring picnic from July 25th to
August 3rd. 1t is we'll that the
change was made.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-07-12

AS friends in different parts of the
county have been so kind as to com,
mend, some in person and others by
letter, the series of articles on cur OBJ,
servations while in New York with the
Press party, requesting also that they
be continued, the writer will give
space to several other articles before
discontinuing. One appears this week
on the Public Library.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-07-12
Harmony Union.

Members of the Harmony far
mers union are requested to meet
at Harmony, Friday l4th. Very i'm
portant business to be attended to.
A full attendance is desired.
w. S. Marsh, Pres.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-07-12

So satisfactory has been the commits
sion form of government for Columbia
that other cities and towns contem-
plate its adoption. But for the COVER
nor's veto Charleston would doubtless
now be under commission government.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-07-12

2 dam Mamie Etticoat at-------------
Dam of Split Silk 2.GS Ia, Red Silk
2.1O Brown Silk 2.19 Ia, and George
G.. Easton 2.17 Ia. Her daughters
have produced China Silk (2) ZIG Id,
Green Silk (2) 2.28, Erirange (2) 2.21,
and India Silk 2.10 3-4.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-07-12
There is glare about worldly sue
cess which is very apt to dazzle mems
eyes.-HARE.

The members of the board have
made straightforward, manly state
ment but the fact remains that too
many old books We're discarded. The
parents will find it out too when
books have to be purchasednext year.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-07-12

There are some young bachelors,
here in this city who need little dy-
Mantle placed under them. They are
just too slow for anything. Spartan
burg Journal.
There are likewise a few in Edge
field who need to be walked up. Think
of it, IL days have passed and not a
marriage license has been issued!
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-07-12

Through an order just issued by
Postmaster General Hitchcock all ru-
raj free delivery carriers-4t, 900 in
number-will hereafter receive sala-
nv 81, coo instead of 5000. This increase
is for standard routes and proper
tionate increase will be made on the
shorter routes.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-07-12
Pedigree of Our Stallion
FREE GIVER
$3.50
33,310
Rec. (3) 2:18 Ia.
Vol. Is.

by DAILY November 2ear old 223 half
]. 10 quarter in "a Id seconds.
Full brother Enge M 221 out Red Silk
Silk IA half Split Silk Ean
F Gver bought j. W. Bailey . Txas)
his
benefit of his
sold him New York division and of
purchaser continually
when his He
15 hands hgh foaled April 14th, s99
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-07-12
Falfa, S. G..
Card of Thanks.

take this means of thanking my
friends and neighbors for their
kindness and help to me during my
sons long illness. I shall always re-
member and appreciate the same.
Mrs. Frances Holson.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-07-12

8 dam Soprano -----.-.- ------
Dam of Blue Silk 2.27 ga, Raw Silk
2.3O, Roy T. 2.2S Ia, Ambyron 2.163,
Airbrake 2.A Ia, Eminence 2.18 3-4,
Supremacy 2.2Sa, Archduke 2.27 IA,
Strathbridge 2.2S IA, C. F. Clay 2.1S;
sire of 40 trotters and 16 PAGERS.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-07-12
By PRoDIGAL 5000 Rec. 2:16).

Sire of 143 the list including John Nolan W 29 Dan M 20 India Silk
2O 3d. Journeyman Ill Ia Cupum PIP S mproyence 2 Lurs 2S
Limerick 24 3d. Comm 24 ID China Silk N 26 IL &C. He also the
Anagals the of Anack ) 224 and Gavetta 9 Ia
Prodgal full brother Patron 2 Ia the sire of 49, including
acala and Annanas 205.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-07-12

Foaled 1894. dam of Erirange (2)
2:21. Sister to Red Silk 2:10, Brown
Silk PIG Ia, half sister to Split Silk
2:OS IA and George C. Easton 2:l7 Ia.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-07-12

Try a Brockway buggy, if you
want the best.
Wilson & Cantelou.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-07-12
by Marshall Ney,
Son of Emancipation.

This standard bred Stallion will stand for services
at our stable We will exercise utmost care in breed
ing mares but we do most positively refuse to assume
any damages that may occur Our risk is greater
than yours TERMS $500 spot cash for season with
privilege Of returning next season if horse is still in
our possession, or $25OO to insure living foal This
becomes due when mare is parted with or bred to
another animal We reserve the right to reject any
or all mares.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-07-12

Sire of 100 including Bumps 2:OS Ia,
Rubinstein 2:O5 Rachel 2:Os Id, Dulce
Car 2;Oss, Oakland Baron 2:O9 IA, Ny.
dia Wilkes 2:O9a, Sister Alice 2;10a.
Prince of India 2:13 Ia, James Shelvin
2:13 Ia, Baron Crisp 2:12s, Baron Dill
lon PIP, Baronet 2:11a, Baron Rogers
2:09 3-4, Exstacy 2:11s, Grand Baron
PIP Ia trotting, :1Os pacing. He is
also sire of the dams of 80.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-07-12

dam Abbess- --------.-------------b.
Dam of Solo 2.28 3-4, and Steinway
2.253-4. Steinway is the sire of "a, in
Guiding Agitator 200, Cricket 210, Elf
2.12a, Free Coinage 2.113-4, w. Wood
TOT, Sylvanway 2.10 Id. Klatawah
2.O5s, he is also the sire of 13 dams of
13 trotters and PAGERS.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-07-12

: ---.---Uy beIIeWOOu 100.
(Sire of Riswood ZIG and 3 others,
he is ais the sire of the dams of eight
in list including Split Silk 2.O8 1-3, Red
Silk 2.1O, Clayola 2.21 Ia, and Israel
2.19 1-0, Bellewood is by Belmont GA,
sire of so trotters and 10 PAGERS, grand
sire of 563 trotters and 162 PAGERS.
Vanity Fair, the dam of Bellewood has
lin the list, she is by Abdallan Is, the
the sire of Goldsmith Maid 2.14, and
grand sire of 1T trotters and % PAGERS
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1911-04-27

at the rate of from three to five hun.
dred pounds per acre. If no alfalfa
soil II to be found in the neighbour
hood. inoculating material may be
procured from the United States de-
partment Of agriculture. Directions
for using accompany each package.
When the soil is used the field should
be inooulated the same day the seed
Is sown, and It is best to inoculate
late in the day or on cloudy day as
the heat of the noon day sun may Kill
many Of the bacteria. The soil used
In inoculating should be narrowed In
with the alfalfa seed.
The best amount of seed to SOW per
acre appears to vary from twelve to
twenty pounds, the quantity dsoreas-
ing with the decreasing rainfall In the
western part Of the state.
It may be necessary to clip the al
falfa back once or twice during tho
season. and occasionally the growth
may be heavy enough to warrant the
taking of hay crop the first year.
Care should be taken not to allow
the plants to reach too close to ma
turity before clipping back. On the
other hand, alfalfa should not be
clipped back until about the time the
new shoots have made a fair start.
These points concerning the time to
clip alfalfa should be kept In mind
the following year when taking the
hay crops.
There is still much to be learned
about alfalfa growing, but | hope the
points given above may be OF some
use to the readers Of the North Da-
kota Farmers Institute annual. l see
no reason why alfalfa should not be-
come a successful crop In every
county in this state, and I wish l
could talk about its advantages with
every farmer in both the Dakotas.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1911-04-27
+ i. i. !. + j. j. !. j. j. !. !. + + + +
The Cost of
Horse Labor.
BY Thomas p. Cooper, Mime
sofa University Farm.

+ !. !. i. !. !. i. j. !. j. j. !. !. !. !. j. !.
AT present the horse is practically
the entire motive power of the farm.
In combination with improved far
machinery, the horse has, to a great
extent, replaced human labor AID
the modern farm depends as much up
on the efficiency CT the horse that is
kept to perform the labor as it does
upon the use of the human labor upon
the farm. In fact, the efficiency Of
human labor upon the farm, and in
many instances the proper operation
OF the farm, depends directly upon the
farm horse. We may readily under
stand, therefore, that the farm horse
is often the greatest single factor in
the success of the farming operations
1t is essential, then, that the farm
horse be so cared for, and the farm so
organized, that maximum return on
the horses labor can be secured an
nually.
The labor of horses constitutes one
OF the heavy items in the cost of farm
Ing and of crop production. Almost
one-half of the gross cost of operating
the ordinary diversified farm" is
made up of horse labor. Thus, the
question of economical management
OF horse labor on the farm becomes of
vital importance to the farm manager.
A saving Of 500 per year in horse
labor is exactly as important as a sim
liar economy in the use of man labor
When it is considered that the average
farm of the state uses labor to the
value Of Or that costs, $500 to $500
| annually, the importance of this phase
of farm business is seen to be ire,
| mendous
If a horse or team is hired, the cost
Is readily realized and ascertained.
The fact that a cash payment has been
made and feed given for the services
of the team is an item which is i'm
pressed upon the mind. But horses
working on the farm, even though
owned, cost certain amount for their
labor, as truly as if hired by the day
or the month. This is not cash cost
to the farmer; but it is the equivalent
OF cash, for the cost is made up of
materials or labor Of value.
The cost Of horse labor depends up
on many conditions that vary on each
farm, SO that costs are not similar on
different farms. However, the items
that make up cost are similar on all
farms, and only vary in amount 1t is
essential. then, that the farm opera
tor have an accurate knowledge Of
| what comprises cost, and what aver
age costs are, that he may institute
such economies in his management as
seem desirable. In Extension Bulletin
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1911-04-27

No. Is, just issued from University
Farm, an effort is made to supply such
knowledge from the results of actual
experiment. A study of this Bulletin
will be profitable to every farmer.
Carefully-kept records and accounts
with the farm horse show that the
average cost of horse labor on the
farm IS about So cents per hour. The
rate seldom averages less, and gener-
ally runs higher. This means that the
actual cost on the farm, OF horses
labor for ten-hour day, is IS cents,
or $1.70 for team.
The average annual cost Of main
tanning the farm horse, as determined
by test Involving about 100 animals
employed on number of farms, is ap.
proximately $S5; and for this cost OF
maintenance the animal gives re-
turn in work of about three hours per
day throughout the year Thus the
work-horse, on the average farm, act
ually works only about 1000 hours a
year, Managing the horse labor, or
so planning the farm operations as TO
keep this cost at d minimum, is one
Of the difficult problems Of farm man
agement.
The accompanying cut shows span
Of mules, fourteen years old, owned by
the Minnesota Experiment Station.
The team weighs about 1900 pounds,
and it is claimed that they are the
toughest team on the farm. They re-
fuse to eat more than about one-half
as much feed as horses doing the
same amount of work. Many farmers
are using mules almost exclusively,
and claim they can get their work
done more cheaply than with horses.
Some people object to mules on gen.
eral principles" but 1t is nevertheless
q fact that they: possess qualities we'll
worthy Of consideration by the breeder
or farm manager Their compare
lively small food consumption and
long life, resulting in low depreciation,
makes the annual cost of maintenance
lower than for horses
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1911-04-27
HORTICULTURAL NOTES.

The natural way to start trees Is
from the seed.
Ample growing seems to be engag-
ing more attention.
Spraying has been most aptly re-
ferred to as an insurance.
Spraying should be done by every
fruit grower-voluntarily II he will. or
arbitrarily II he refuses.
A common mistake made by those
who do spraying Is to hurry through
the Job as quickly as possible.
II costs about 10 cents per tree to
spray an orchard three times, with 5O
trees to the acre.
Thousands of dollars are lost by
farmers who neglect fruit trees or AFT
er planting them give them little or
no attention.
When the soil is dry enough dig a
hole for the tree large enough so that
the base can be placed in it without
bending any Of the roots.
In order to insure rapid sprouting
and good growth some tree seeds
with thick hard shells need prelimi-
nary treatment.
A careful pruning Of currant bushes
when they are in full bearing Is
recommended in order to remove
some of the young and old wood
from the growth.
As peach buds begin to develop so
as to show the limit Of live wood, one
can save much future labor in thin
ming by pruning out much unneces-
sary wood.
Study your orchard and the life
habits of the various insects; post
yourself on when to spray for the pro-
lection or checking of each insect and
fungus.
Plan to spray the coming season,
not only the fruits but potatoes and
such other crops that can be saved
from the depredations of insects or
from fungous diseases by this means
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1911-04-27
HUNTERS BODY DISCOVERED
Long Continued Search for Unfortu.
nate at an End.

Search for the body of Everett Hurl.
burt, who was drowned in Round lake,
twenty miles from jamestown, last
November, has at last located the
body. The hunt has been kept up
since the drowning when the weather
and the ice on the lake would permit.
George Hurlburt, brother of the dead
man, has been staying about the lake
II the hope of finding the body since
the ice left this spring. The family
hves in Elmyra, Ohio, and the body
will be taken there.
Hurlburt lost his life while return
ing from a duck hunt He and his
companion went down while number
of persons stood on the shore hearing
their last cries, but unable to lend As
sistance on account of the fierce storm
that ragged 80 o..