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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1912-11-27
EXCELLENT FOR SWINE
CoWpeas Almost as Good as
Clover for Hog Pasture.
Forage Plant Welt Adapted to Needs
of South and Among Best Crops
for Grazing and SolIins-
Source of Profit.

Hog raisers should grow cowpeas
for hogs are fond of them, and they
are almost as good, II not fully as
good, as red clover or alfalfa. In fact
the cowpea has been described as be-
ing to the south what red clover Is
to the north, or alfalfa to the west
a forage plant well adapted to the
needs Of the region-and esteemed
among the best crops for grazing and
soiling.
By judicious selection Of varieties,
fields ready for use can be had from
midsummer until cold weather. and
good part OF what Is needed for this
purpose can be grown as catch crop
without interfering with the regular
crops grown on the same ground.
This is especially so when they are
grown between corn rows, being
planted when the corn is laid by and
grazed after the corn Is gathered.
Probably about half Of the cowpeas
grown In the south are grown and
grazed in this way, and are regarded
as providing the best possible pasture
for hogs. They just can't be beat, and
more Of them should be raised for the
bacon and lard makers.
When cowpeas are pastured by
hogs the droppings return nearly all
the fertilizing elements Of the crop
to the soil and benefit the field near
ly as much as though the entire crop
were plowed under as a green ma
nure. The meat produced is clear
profit The crop does not bear contin-
uous grazing, still it gives abundant
feed for a month or six weeks, and
by arranging a succession Of fields
good pasture may be provided during
several months. More actual feed Is
produced with less waste per acre
when the vines are cut or pulled for
soiling, for which cowpeas are a
great crop. A bulletin Issued by the
Mississippi experiment station says
that in that state cowpeas for hogs
pasture, without grain, have given
better results than any other crop. In
one test the crop was grown on their
nil land, where one acre Of cowpea
produced $50 pounds Of pork. In an
other test on rich valley land one acre
Of cowpeas produced 4S3 pounds Of
pork. The hogs were turned into the
field when the peas were about ripe
Cowpeas will do we'll in any state
south, and they can be made source
Of great wealth TO the south by feed
ing them to hogs if southern farmers
will catch on and plant more hogs
and eowpeas
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1912-11-27
III
Diagram of Smoke House.

on a ledge or projection from the
walls on each side. These pieces Of
plank have hooks driven in on both
edges far enough apart to receive the
hams, so that row may be hung on
each side. When full, each is pushed
along to one side and another filled,
and so on till all are in their places.
The ventilators above are then open
ed, and smoke is started on the heap
of ashes below For this purpose,
cobs are used, or unse2soned maple. or
body hickory. The smoking should be
slow. BY the time the smoke has
passed up through the opening in the
arch, it has become cold, and cannot
heat the hams Ten or twelve days
will usually he enough for the COM
completion of the operation, when the
ventilators at the end and in the Chin
ney above are closed shut. The hams
being now kept perfectly dark and
thoroughly excluded from the air out
side, they will keep In good condl-
tion; flies will do no injury through
the summer with a small fire started
once month, and with the upper
ventilator partly open at the time.
This obviates the common and trou-
blesome task of encasing the hams
in muslin, whitewashing them, or
packing them in oats or ashes.
1t is obvious that the apartment
used as a store room may be omitted,
and the smoke house built alone The
smoke room in this building Is six by
ten feet in the clear, which is larger
than most families require. The great
points here attained are perfect protec-
ton from cool smoke, ready ac-
cess, and handling. and an easy mode
Of keeping the hams through the sum-
mer In perfect condition. Double brick,
hollow walls might be even better
than stone. The rafters should be
ten inches wide. strongly lathed. plas.
tered, and filled with sawdust to keep
the room cool.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1912-11-27
| iyasurtr' Notice.

The ornty Treasurer's rdce will be
o. IL for In,. purpose of receiving taxes
.on tne i5l' day OF October, 1912, to
tie SIN day ..r.h. 1913.
Al :aAes sal re .:uc and payable be-
t"ern rne 81, Ia, Of October, 1912,
ana DecemDsr {, 1912.
Ihz, 49,. ,.'..cs charged shall not
be y !. :; ..,crmber 3ist, 1912, the
t1uu ty A.Gi or shall proceed to add a
per Jay nI n.!e per cent for January,
ana il taxes are rot paid on or before
February st, 1918, the County Auditor
will ,.ruceed to add two per cent, aud
five per cent from 1st of March to the
18th of March. After which time all
unpaid taxes will be collected by the
Sheriff.
The tax levies for the year 1912 are
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1912-11-27
View of the Fire-Proof Smoke House.

In response to query as to
simple smoke house for family use
and the best methods of smoking hams
and bacon in small quantities the
Country Gentleman makes the follow
ing reply:
A fre-proof smoke house, and store
room combined that has given excel
lent satisfaction was built as fol-
lows:
The building is divided into two Sec
tions, that facing the dwelling and Sit
uated at the right end in the diagram
being encased in stone walls and closed
with dark shutters when desired, an
swers a useful purpose for keeping
fruit. fresh meat and provisions gen.
orally.
The left-hand half Of the building is
occupied with the smoke house. The
diagram shows the position OF the dlf-
ferent parts. The ash pit. surround
ed by stone walls and layer of stone
beneath, laid in water-line mortar,
and securely coated with the same,
keeps the ashes dry, and no water can
enter. The ash pit is entered by an
iron door, shown both in the view and
section. Over it is brick arch, con-
tanning several holes the size of
half brick, through which the smoke
passes into the smoke apartment
above, which is entered by the outside
door on the left end Of the build
ing, by the assistance Of stepladder.
This smoke house is six by ten feet
in the clear. The ventilating window
at the end, and the ventilating chin
ney at the top. are both opened when
the hams are smoking, and closely
shut when the operation is completed.
The top of the arch forms the floor OF
the smoke room.
A large number Of hams may be
placed in this room by the following
arrangement: Pieces of hardwood
pIanx. eight inches wide and long
enough to reach across the room. rest
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1912-11-27
>zgyl5ezIE5A9>Jy,ERAL
EARFil5NOKfEESS

Be sure there are no lice on the
hogs.
Keep the calves in clean quarters
out Of the hot sun.
Do not put the colts in a pasture
fenced by barbed wire.
A bottle of vaseline Is handy to have
around at milking time.
Scours in pigs is an indication OF
Indigestion in the mother.
1t may be wise to protect the colts
from the flies during the day.
If cow falls off in milk now 1t Will
be hard to bring back the flow.
Cows can't be blamed for trying the
fences when pasture gets short.
Wheat middlings Is one of the best
feeds for young and growing pigs.
Be sure the mares and colts in pas
ture have shelter from the hot sun.
Only a little buttermilk not worked
out will mean rancid butter in short
time.
Three hundred dollars in a silo
beats having that much money IN the
bank.
Whole oats placed on dry, raised
platform are a most profitable feed for
young pigs.
The man with COWS coming fresh In
the fall has cream to sell when the
price is up.
Fruit of every kind should be thor
oughly cooled before being packed for
the market.
Ducks as a rule are hardy. They 40
not have the gapes. The weakest part
of duck Is its legs.
Chicks on a hard board floor soon
develop leg troubles. Sprinkle nne
earth or sand over 1t.
Ewes that are broad and long Will
make good brood mothers, and
produce vigorous offspring.
Orchard men of noted fruit sections
of the country practice thinning as
faithfully as they do the spraying ana
pruning of trees.
Pigs that have been properly grown
up to five months with big strong
frames, can be rounded up quickly for
market with ration consisting large
ly Of corn.
In selecting a ram always pick out
one that stands square on his legs
and shows courage and masculinity.
A slow, poky animal will prove dis
appointment.
When pure-bred swine are kept for
breeding purposes they should be
given every opportunity for bone and
muscle development, rather than the
production Of fat.
When disposing of some of the OLD
stock pick out the poor layers They
are "just as good" for roasting pur-
poses, and you cannot afford to part
with the money-makers.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1912-11-27
REWARD OF $4,000.

Will be paid for the arrest and
convictio" of the party or parties
who h. 'efaced and mutilated,
evidently ! being shot at with
some fire. arm, the monument lately
erected by the Woodmen of the
World to the memory of our de-
ceased sovereign Cook G. Burkhal-
ter at Rehoboth Baptist Church
Cemetery.
Done By order of Camp in regu-
lar Convention, Oct. 18th, 1912.
r. n. Edmunds,
~ Consul Commander.
Nv. M. Robertson, Clerk.
/ Farksville, S. g.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1912-11-27
GARDEN ana
FARrl NOTES

Keep weeds from going to seed.
Plant satisfy vegetable oyster) for
next spring.
Don't try to save money by buy
Eng cheap seed.
Farm tests are worth more than
all the theories.
Don't SOW alfalfa seed on very re-
sently plowed land
Continue the cultivation, and keep
up the fight against weeds.
It is none too early to commence
blowing for the 1913 crops.
Guernsey cattle are prime favorites
IA the dairy sections Of the west.
No animal on the farm should
suffer from hunger, thirst or cold.
There never were better oppor-
snnities in vegetable garden than to-
day.
Build a silo and save much Of the
fodder that would otherwise go to
waste.
Go after the extra strawberry vines
and cut them out. Do not be afraid
10 slash them.
Beet greens are extremely edible
ut eight weeks of age, even II the
roots are only nubbins.
Two of the best acreage-saving
uoney-making propositions up to the
farmers today are silage and alfalfa
Stormy days should not be idle days
ea the farm. Look about and see II
you cannot find some profitable work.
If you intend to allow that second
crop Of clover to be plowed under, it
.-ill not hurt to pasture it from this
Oh.
Set out celery plants which are to
be used for late crop, anG ba1h the
plants which were set out in June or
Nly.
Now the boys are looking forward
With keen anticipation to the winter
ut the agricultural college. Do not
disappoint them.
A thrifty farmer can well afford to
-,end a decent sum on good paint
with which to brighten up the build
2ags about the place.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1912-11-27
Only a Fire Hero

but the crowd cheered, as with
burned hands, he held up small
round box. "Fellows!n' he shouted,
this Bucklen's Arnica Salve [ hold.
has everything best for burns"
Right! also for boils, ulcers, sores,
pimples, eczema, cuts, spralns,
bruises. Surest pile cure. 1t subdues
Inflammation, kills pain. Only 25c
at Penn & Holstein's W E Lynch
& Co.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1912-11-27
ADVANTAGES OF GOOD sfLo
Size of Receptacle 3hould Be Adapted
to Number of Head of Animals
to Avoid Spelling.
@y PROF. W. NJ. EATON. Connecticut

@y PROF. W. N. EATON. Connecticut
Experiment Station)
One cf the greatest advantages OF
the silo is that it can be MADE TO tide
ever the time when there is serious
diminution of green pasture feed dur
ing July and August. The question
of the size Of silo becomes very i'm
eortant. During the warmest part OF
the year silage spoils very rapidly
where it comes in contact with air.
Epoiled silage is a dangerous sub
stance to feed. Besides tainting the
milk and upsetting the digestion OF
the cow, it often becomes poisonous.
off each day from one and a half to
two inches. If this is done the silage
does not have time to change or fer
ment much. A silo Is feet in diameter
will feed 42 animals; Is feet in di-
ameter 33 animals, and II feet will
1eed 20 animals. If the herd is large
enough, two silos of different dl-
ameters are great economic con-
venience. For the winter feed use the
large diameter, and for summer the
small one. Another advantage is in
filling. One will be settling while the
ether is being filled and one-third
more silage can be put in both. The
tall, narrow silo is better than the
broad low one. The loss is mach less.
Taking all things into consideration,
4 is evident that round, wooden
stave silo is the bert. And wooden
E1o, if taken care of as it always
should be, can be made to last as long
as a wooden building. Certain proc
esses can be applies to the wood, such
as soaking it in some wood preserva-
tive or applying asphaltum and creo-
sote substances to the bottom of the
staTes for a few feet, keeping the
other outside areas well painted.
These are factors which would deter
nine the lasting qualities Of silo.
The size of the silo should be
adapted to the size of the herd. A
tall silo with rather narrow di-
emeter is preferable. Silage is pre-
served best with the least loss in
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1912-11-27

round wooden-stave silo. The kind Of
corn to silo is that which will produce
the most nutriment per acre, whether
It be flint or dent. 1t is an economic
advantage to have corn mature for
siloing. The middle of the growing
season is July 20, from which date the
planting and harvesting Of any va
Eiety can be determined. The prac-
tical applications of these suggestions
ought to increase the value per acre
Of silage from 40 to 30 per cent.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1912-11-27
In a Little Cosy Corner

one of our tete-atetes would fit
splendidly and do excellent service.
You will find lots of other single
pieces in our furniture display.
Rockers, tables, easy chairs and
what not. Just the things needed
to fill in bare spots and add attrac-
tiveneSs to the room. We believe
there is something here you want.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1912-11-27
Necessity for Fresh Air.

Fowls are obliged to throw or much
of the waste of the body through the
lungs. They do not sweat in the sense
that do other animals, but instead
breathe several times faster than
sweating animals when heated. To
keep In good health a hen requires
nearly seven times the amount OF
fresh air in proportion to its size as
does O horse.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1912-11-27

If You are yuzzled how to make
your money buy the most and best
groceries we can solve the question
for you. Come and see what high
class things to eat are here and at
what low prices you can buy them.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1912-11-27
THE FARMERS BANK of Edgafield, S. c.
STATE, COUNTY AND TOWN DEPOSITORY
Capital and Surplus Earnings $110,00O.0O
Total Resources over 350,00O.OO
Total Resources over

When you sell the first thing need safe de-
positoy for money-e The amount large small That
depository Farmers Bank and donr until
get there.
The woman in position to invest lit,
tie surplus this when 1T might
he needed You invest in interest bearing certificates
for Il months and be Just when
need it, and is Safe We admins
guardians and All business handled with
prompness and beraty Loans made approved security
D1REcFoas-rhos Ransfo CD pevore Penn, Folk
B. Mays c. A Wells J. VIM Thurmond, W. H. Harng A. E. Padget
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1912-11-27
Executors Notice.

All persons indebted to the late
George w. Johnson will please
make payment at once to the un-
dersigned, and all persons holding
claims against his estate will pre-
sent them at once to the undersign-
ed for payment.
r. NJ. Johnson,
Executor.
$ Nov-l.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1912-11-27
Cost of Brood Sow.

1t costs about SO to keep a breed
ing SOW year. If she gives you two
litters Of pigs each year, there should
be clear profit of at least $40 from
her. and you have your sow left In
the bargain.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1912-11-27

Corporation Purposes IU
All male citizens between the ages of
q years and go years except those ex-
empt by law are liable to poll tax of
One Dollar each. A capitation tax of
so cents each is to be paid on all dogs.
The law prescribes that all male citi-
zens between the ages of l8 and 55
years must pay 81. 90 commutation tax
or work six days on the public roads.
As this is optional with the individual,
no communication tax is included in the
property tax. So ask for road tax re-
ceipt when you desire to pay road tax.
James T. Minis,
Co. Treas. E. G..
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-27
Quackery in Music.
ttsbur-h Chronicle-Telesraph.

From the Pittsburgh Chronicle Telegraph.
A movement to compel the licensing
of music teachers has been set on foot
by the Music Teachers Association of
Michigan. with view to raising the
standard of musical instruction and
putting a stop to the activity of in
competent persons working in this
field. The evil which it is thus sought
to correct is notorious There are
laws requiring that only persons
holding certificates of fitness shall
practice as lawyers. doctors, dentists
pharmacists. but on the music
teachers profession there are no re-
strictions. Any Tom. Dick or Harry,
though he lacks even fair rudi-
mentary knowledge of the science
and art of music, may hang out his
single teacher and obtain re-
Enumeration for services which he is in
capa bic of rendering. AS q consequence
there is abroad in the land a legion of
teachers, very large proportion of
whom-Frank Damrosch puts il at so
per cent-could not pass an eXamina
ton for a diploma at any recognized
conservatory.
If the Michigan movement accom-
plishes anything for the correction Of
this evil il will render a genuine pub
lie service. and the efforts OF It's pro-
moters should ccrrespondingly inspire
emulation. Quack doctors ard lawyers
are practically thing of the past. Is
1t not time 10 get rid of the quack pro-
fessor of music?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-27
The Peaches Of Texas.

From the ST. Louis Republic.
The peaches OF Texas this year are
measured by leagues. Their name Is
legion. The southwest winds have put a
cerise glow upon their checks i'ieir
breath is a bouquet. They whisper proph-
ecieS.
The preserved peach. goldenly mellow.
immersed in its own delicious strip. Is
a fine, old. lifelong friend. Ii essays many
commissions We see in its own soii-
tary glory; we hear il strike the COM
pote's dominant note: IL is the cobbler
elixir: we find IL as the sure foundation
OF an imposing whipped-cream turret.
There Is the picked peach, with the
spicy tang. carrying Octoser's FURNISHED
accents over into dreary February. Ana
that plain, dependable soldier. peach but
ter, unknown to dress parade. but loyal
comrade along the hard march OF the
days.
Soon the fires will start, the stoves hum
and the brewing begin. Rows OF empty
jars will be secured for replenfshment.
The preserving hour is about TO tick. The
thrifty housewife has heard the news
from Texas. Peach calls TO peach"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-27
BUILDING PERMITS.

The following building permits were is
sued today:
To Henry F. Miller. to build two-story
frame dwelling at Bowen and Ridge roads
southeast: architect Merrill F. Vaughn:
builder, Harry f. Miller; estimated cost.
81, 900.
To J. l.. Knapp, to build two-story
frame dwelling at 1905 Lawrence street
northeast: architect, Conrad Ehaney
builder, j. L. Knapp; estimated cost.
$1,000.
To Harry A. Kite, to build ten two
story brick dwellings, at 615 to 6S'
Gresham place northwest: architect. A.
+. Landvoight builder, Harry \. Kite;
estimated cost, $4,000
To NJ. l.. Gothoais to build brick gar
age in rear of ~ to - 18th street north
Gothoals; estimated cost, $1,000.
To Ernest Rupert, to build garage at
1860 Harvard street northwest; estimated
cost, $500.
To United States Trust Company, to
repair bank building At 700 eth street
northwest; estimated cost, $3.50.
To Tom Moore. to repair theater at 9th
street and Louisiana avenue northwest;
estimated cost. 500.
To American Security and Trust Com
pany, to repair Office building at 80 18th
street northwest: estimated cost, $1,000.
To Isabel NJ. Steig, to repair dwelling
at 1915 A street northeast: estimated cost,
So
To f. P. Harmon to repair dwelling at
1900 18th street northwest; estimated
To f. p. Hermann, to repair dwelling
at 1.2J 9Th street northwest; estimated
cost S2G0.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-27
Gold Production in the Transvaal.

From the Engineering Magazine.
The Rand mines have produced over 4
billion dollars worth of gold in the past
twenty-six years and are now yielding
nearly two hundred millions dollars
worth annually. The grade of ore mined
Is diminishing while the annual tonnage
crushed Is increased. The net result is
an augmentation of the net profit. 1t
costs $3.50 per ton to produce the gold
and tine average value Of the ore mined
is about $3.50 per ton. Mining profits
average. therefore. about $3.50 per ton.
ore values upon the Rand af-
ford interesting studies. There is no
doubt regarding the continuation OF the
gold-bearing Blankets at depth. AT depth
OF $50 feet the rock temperature Is about
J1j: r. and, with efficient ventilation. the
workings could be kept cool at that level
Deep mining. consequently. will be con-
trolled only by the gold content of the
ore. Should the sod-bearing formations
be worked 10 a vertical depth of 500
feet. and estimated on an average annual
return of S2O0.OO1O gold. il will be pos
sible for the industry 10 be carried on ex-
tensiyely for the next thirty-ffve years.
IL is probable, however that some of the
prospecting operations now being carried
on both in the eastern and western ends
OF the banket may result in opening up
new gold bearing ground that will pro-
long the life Of the industry. But there
Is no doubt that the South African mines
will continue to yield large quantities of
gold for a period of at least thirty years.
In other words. the total gold production
Of the Transvaal mines in the past Will
be exceeded by their production during
the next thirty years.