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The Press., 1914-02-04

Why do you insist on a long en- gagement?"
 well, to tell you the truth" answer ed the young man, "I don't like to get married until l get rid of the install ments on the engagement ring."-Pitts- buGgh Post.
The Press., 1914-02-04

Danes, to this advice give heed: In controlling men @ If at first you don't succeed
 Cry, cry again. Louisville Courier-Journal.
The Press., 1914-02-04
HOME NEWS.
Local Notices.

CMatter under this head 10 cents al line.l
 There Is a big reduction on overcoats at the store of James Warren. Price will be no object from now on. There is still 8 good stock of up-to-date garments on the tables, and wise buyers can save money by purchasing for next seasons wear during this sale.
 New line of Paper Napkins at The Press office, at sc, .Oc, I2c, l5c, 2Oc and 25c a hundred.
The Press., 1914-02-04

No more she'll sit upon his lap, ~t. As happy as a maid can be,
 For she's afraid of catching cold,
 As he has water on the knee. :-' v t- St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
The Press., 1914-02-04

Cub-I suppose the three ''R's" are still the essential foundation for good newspaper?
 EditOr-Not on your life! It's the three "S's" nowadays.
 Cub-1hree "S's?"
 Editor-Yep. We've got to have snappy editorial writer, snoopy report CTS and a snippy society editress.-- Puck
The Press., 1914-02-04
"Writing to Charlie?"

Writing to Charlie?'
 Yes"
 ''I thought he was engaged to lIeIcn?"
 He writes to tell me that Helen has thrown him overheard, 50 I'm drop ping him a line. e."-Fun.
 Humility and Vanity.
 It is the humble man that advances. He recognizes his imperfections and strives to improve. His progress is the result of his knowledge of self. The vain, conceited, arrogant man stands stilL
The Press., 1914-02-04
CHAIRS AND ROCKERS

Made Mission Style of quartered oak with wide arms, high backs and fumed finish, removable spring seats covered with genuine Spanish leather. Big $9 co value, &5.S5 each
 ENGLISH WING STYLE Chairs and Rockers with mahogany polished base, upholstered In genuine brown Spanish leather, loose cushion seat, or upholstered in Imported Tapestry. Big &25 O) value &17 90 each.
The Press., 1914-02-04
DINING SUITE

Ten pieces, consisting of Buffet, "A Inches long, Dining Table with 54 inch top and feet extension, China Closet, Server, Five chairs and one Arm chair all with slip seats covered in genuine Span ish leather. Made of Indiana white oak, fumed finish, Beveed tops, regular $2lO.OO value, Febru- ary Sale Price Is $166.
The Press., 1914-02-04

'I suffered habitually from constipation. Doan's Regulets relieved and stFengthen- ed the bowels 30 that they have been reg. ular ever since. "-E. Davis, Grocer, S1l- phur Springs, Texas.
The Press., 1914-02-04

I'm not prone to give way to my feelings Very seldom my temper lose
 But I will if I can
 Get the goat of the man Who steps on my lily white shoes. .- Chicago Inter Ocean,
The Press., 1914-02-04
BRASS BEDS.

With choice of bright satin finish, guaranteed lacquer we offer Brass Beds with cross rods, filler rods and posts, all of inch stock. ball corners and regular $50 value for Bl9.6O.
 BRASS BEDS of OlI Etruscan finish, panel head and foot, 2 inch posts and top rails, heavy fllers ball rod ends and full size. $27.5O value, &l7 50 each.
 BRASS BEDS with inch continuous posts, rails and heavy filters. All sizes with guaranteed lacquer, SIS 50 value, $lO.6O each
The Press., 1914-02-04

The song birds all have quit the bough The southern, trees to loot, '.. But we've the autumn music now
 Of hard coal on the chute. Detroit Free Press.
The Press., 1914-02-04

''What do you know of the value of meat as food?'' asked the professor.
 Its value is high, measured by price standards replied the bright pupil Buffalo Express.
The Press., 1914-02-04

Cannot this quarrel be patched up between Mrs. WOmbat and Mrs. Wal laby"
 No, this quarrel cannot be patched up. Mrs. WOmbat offered Mrs. Walla- by's cook s. more per week. Wash ingtOn Herald.
The Press., 1914-02-04

"Do you believe in corporal punish ment?'' asked the teacher.
 e"No," replied the parent. Its liable to make Oy so anxious to square ac- counts some day that he'll neglect his studies in order to spend time in the gymnasium" Washington Star
The Press., 1914-02-04
Annual February Furniture Sale
 Brings Greatest Values Yet

Sale all records make of the selection akesthe this low mark Look around; it the comparison this easaes bargain
The Press., 1914-02-04

Score: Stafford 23, s. H. s. g. Goals from floor, Curry 5, Fiske ?, B. Mullins 8, Leturey, Carey, Sheppard ,, Wise 8, Murray, Loughheed 3, Mullins. Goals from fouls, Leturey, Loughheed, Wise.
 The Manufacturers defeated the Warrens last night, 2 to 1. .:. -
The Press., 1914-02-04

1 pass the early robin by With less esteem than most. You cannot put him in pie Or serve him up on toast.
 Kansas City Journal
The Press., 1914-02-04

The*cggs in cold storage l view with alarm. But if I don't eat them They'll dU me no harm.
 Cincinnati Enquirer.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1914-06-11
GROWING COWPEAS THE SOUTH'S
WONDERFUL LEGUMINOUS CROP

by j. n. Harper, Director. $. c. Ex-
pertinent Station.
The cowpea is the best leguminous
crop for the South. 1t produces hay
fully equal to red clover. 1t resists
drouth and n stand is easily secured
1t is well adapted to nearly every type
of soil in the South, and has few dis
eases and insect pests. and is a won
derful soil improver, as it not only
adds large amounts of nitrogen to
the soil but also puts the soil in the
best physical condition. This crop
has been grown for great number of
years in the South, but it's full i'm
portance to Southern agriculture has
not yet been fully realized.
The seed can either be sown broad
cast or in rows. If wanted for seed.
they should be planted in rows three
feet apart and cultivated. When
sown broadcast no cultivation is re
quired. However, more seed must be
used. The cowpea should not be
planted in the spring until the ground
is thoroughly warm and all danger
OF frost is passed. While the cowpea
plant is we'll adapted to all kinds of
soils. it is best suited to a warm.
sandy soil. The hay from cowpeas is
fully equal to that of red clover and
the best varieties for hay purposes
are the Unknown, Wonderful. Iron
Clay, Whippoorwill, Red Ripper, Red
Crowder, Calico and the New Era.
Land containing the fungus which
causes wilt should be sown TO the
Iron variety, which resists the root
knot and wilt disease. The best va
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1914-06-11
HOG CHOLERA AND
HOW TO CONTROL IT.
BY DIR. NJ. Ray Powers. State Veteri-
marian and Head of Veterinary
Division. Clemson College.

There are two principal methods of
preventing hog cholera; one by the
use OF serum, and the other bv taking
care TO avoid the methods OF spread
IiiE me disease, which are here out
lined briefly.
Hog cholera is spread by failure
properly to dispose OF the carcascs of
dead hogs. Buzzards, dogs and other
ANIMALS feeding upon these carcasses
can carry infection To other premises
All carcasseS should be burned or
buried Immediately. and buZzards
should be destroyed in communities
where they are not protected by law
IN communities where these scaven-
gers are thus protected, the law
should be repealed and the birds de-
stroycd.
Another very common method Of
spreading hog cholera is walking
through yards or fields where sick
hoSs are kept and carrying the infec-
uon on shoes and clothing to other
premises where healthy hogs are con-
ilncd. 1t should be remembered that
discharges from hogs infected with
cholera are very infectious, and the
owners should not go or allow any of
their help to go on premises where
there are sick hogs. Neither should
thcy allow ncishborS to go among
thclr hogs when cholera exists in the
community. Healthy hogs should be
cared for by persons who have not
ptCH where lnc disease exists, and no
one else should be allowed near the
healthy drove.
Cholera may be spread by streams
receiving drainage from infected
premises, by buying hogs from prem
IScS where the disease exists. or from
public stock yards, or by failure to
isolate newly purchased hogs until
their freedom from disease has been
ascertaincd. These three matters de-
serve careful attention.
When cholera exists in neighbor-
hood every hog owner should estab-
llSh strict quarantine on his in
dividual premises. When the disease
exists on adjoining farms hogs should
be protected by injection with anti
hog cholera serum.
The sudden death of one or two
hogs should lead the owner to suspect
cholera. If upon examination of the
carcasscS cholera LESSONS are found.
all healthy hogs should be moved at
once to new lots or pens until they
can be injected with serum
y farmer finding cholera among his
hogs should at once apply to the
Veterinary Division, Clemson College,
for serum, which is to be had at act
ual cost of manufacture, and should
secure the services of his county farm
demonstration agent, who has been
instructed in the use of serum.
IL is the duty of all citizens to see
that the state law relative to PROMPT
disposal of carcasses is strictly en-
forced.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1914-06-11
THE COTTON RED SPIDER.
Methods Recommended for Control
of This Insect Pest.
BY a. F. Conradi. State Entomologist
and Head of Entomologist Division,

By a. f. Conradi, State Entomologist
and Head of Entomologist Division.
Clemson College
During this dry weather one will
notice reddish areas on leaves of GER
tam plants. 1t is especially noticea-
Die on Violets. The leavS soon turn
brown and become dry and brittle.
Many people call it rust, but if one
stops to examine into the matter
closely he will find little reddish col
ored mites on the under surfaces of
the leaves. The characteristic web
can also be easily noticed. This is
the red spider. 1t is u dry weather
insect and if not stopped, it often
does serious damage.
The cotton red spider is one of our
most important cotton pests during
June. July and August. This, SO far.
appears to be a favorable year, and
farmers should watch their cotton for
the hrst appearance of this pest. The
damage occurs in spots i'll the field.
Poke weed and violet plants should
.iot oe aioWed IN and about planta-
lIohS, WhlIe underDruSh should be
kept down as far as practicablc
AS soon as the first infested plants
are discovered they should be care
iully removed ands burned. Blood red
Spots VIII show on the upper surface
ol leaves attacked. If tnis is not
done then the insects Will spread from
plant to plant and in Il short time
cause the rulnatlon OF Il large area OF
cotton This migration has to take
place on loot, as the insects have no
wings This makes ii at once appar-
eht that to Il great extent at least II is
eNtrybody's own problem, regardless
OF his neighborS.
w heneNcr the infeStation spreads
ana the infested spots become larger
one ol several sprays may be given
he most satisfactory OF these is po-
tiSSIum Suliidc, recommended by AIR
r. "a McGreSor, OF the Bureau OF
entomology. This material costs
about 20 cents per pound, and the
spray consists of three pounds OF DO
taSsIum suliide IN 100 gallons OF
water In spraying, the under sides
ol thc leaves should be thoroughly
covered. This is accomplished by
means OF an elbow OF 40 degrees \
snort onc-quartcr inch pipe makes n
good extension rod. and in the alb
Sence OF an elbow the end OF this pipe
may be bent.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1914-06-11
n Storicd Spot.

Clemson College is a unique blend
ing of the old and the new, of the his
toric with the now. Just across the
road from the cadet do, mitorics,
which every session house over 500
electric power station that day or
night beats as the Industrial heart of
the community. is the white columned
mansion of the illustrious John &. Cal
houn. one can almost picture the
great statesman, as with hands be-
hind him he PAGES the avenues of
cedar and oak, putting into form those
matchless ideals of patriotism whose
fultllment he never lived to see
About 80 yards to the rear of the
mansion is II queer little one-story
room structure with columned porch
TO match the mansion. This was the
study" OF the great statesman, and
here were written many of his great
orations. Under this little study
which is about 20 feet square, is dug
a deep pit in which ice cut in winter
was stored for summer use. How the
seasons must have changed, for only
during one or two winters OF the 20
which the writer has spent in the "up
country" has ice formed in sufficient
thickness to justify such ample stor-
age.
In the old mansion are many his
toric relics, including a chair used by
Gen. George Washington, and n seven
foot mohair-covered lounge on the
back of which is carved the American
eagle. 1t is said that the engraving
ON our coins was copied from this
carving.
The old mansion with Its historic
memories, the peer of the Hermitage,
Mount Vernon and Monticello. is a
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1914-06-11
RESULTS OF TOP-DRESSING
Pcst Times To Apply Nitrate OF Soda
to Corn and Cotton
by I. f.. Keitt, Chemist. s. c. Expert
ment station, Clemson College.

by I. T.. Keitt, Chemist. s. G. Experi-
ment station, Clemson College.
Results obtained at the South Caro-
ma Experiment Station show that a
top dressing with nitrate of soda gives
good results on cotton, corn and small
grams. The increase is most marked
during wet year. because this nitro
gen Is already in an Immediately
available form, while the rotting of
the organic sources does not proceed
as rapidly as usual on account OF tn,
excess of moisture in tho soil. The
amount to apply per acre varies with
the fertility of the soil and the pre-
Vious fertilization, but we would sug-
Sest from fifty pounds per acre on
poor land up, according to the ferti-
ity of the soil
Early applications are coming into
iaNor. We recommend that the soda
be applied TO corn when il is between
knee and waist high. to cotton Just as
the shapes begin to form. and to
small grain in March Care should
be taken not to SOW nitrate of soda
on wet plants because il is likely to
scald them. 1t is best to apply il lust
after rain. when the moisture has
dried off of the leaves of the plants.
then cultivate with a mulch forming
implement as soon as the ground is
dry enough to plow.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1914-06-11
Public Service.

But the trustees of Clemson College
have not only organized an efficient
system of fertilizer inspection and an
alysis. by which the farmer gets value
received from the tax he pays, and
built and maintained a great agricul-
tural and mechanical college, but they
have gone Il step farther than is re-
quired by their compact with the peo-
pie and have sought to return to those
who pay the tax in the shape of di-
rect service. all that could be spared
over and above the cost of operation
and building. The public service has
grown us the fertilizer tax has grown
now reaching an annual total of over
100000.
Clemson College. with its plant well
developed. its patronage assured and
ovcrflowing, its lines of public service
popular and efficient. has behind it "A
creditable record of achievement. and
before 1T future bright with the
promise OF usefulness to South Caro-
lima.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1914-06-11
FIGHTING THE HOUSE FLY.
Use OF Fly Trap, Screens and spray
Against Dangerous Pest.
BY y. +. Conradi, State Entomologist
and Head of chronological Divi-
sion. Clemson College.

The house fly breeds mainly in moist
horse and SOW manure and privy
closets. Unlike the stable fly it can
not bite. Before thundcrstorms and
on sultry days the stable fly molests
man with its bites and this leads to
the erroneous conclusion that the
house lily bites
The eggs of the house lily are laid on
the manure and hatch the same day.
In five days the maggot transforms to
the pupa or resting stage and in ten
days from the time the egg is laid the
full grown insect appears. Its first
impulse is to find something to eat.
and with the fresh filth of its putre-
tactive breeding place covering every
part of it's body. ii goes to the kitchen
where 1t samples the meat, bathes in
the milk, trails over the butter, lcks
up the jelly, crawls over the baby's
the manure pile to lay eggs and return
TO the house for more food.
Besides a general carrier of disease
and filth. the house fly is known to
carry several of our most dangerous
diseases.
The campaign against the fly should
begin at the breeding ground.
Use the fly trap judiciously about
the barns. privy closets. kitchen door.
hog pens clnd other breeding places.
Circular 23 of Clemson College gives
directions for making traps and one
trap is in the hands OF each of the
county demonstration agents where
it can be examined.
Avoid filth or any other ny-attract-
ing material about the premises. such
as garbage or slops. Garbage and
Kitchen refuse should be kept in
tightly covered vessels. Never throw
1t on the ground. 1t is sure to attract
flies.
Screen privy closets. Have every
closet provided with a keg or barrel
of air slaked lime and use freely to
dry up the closet material.
Screen the house.
Manure is valuable. If removed
from stalls at time when it cannot
be Immediately spread on the field il
should be stored in n definite place.
preferably in compost shed or pit.
TO have manure scattered or placed at
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1914-06-11

ricties for seed are Whippoorwill,
New Era, Red Ripper, Black Eye.
Red Crowder, Early Bullock, Black
Bunch, Calvin and Clay. Calico.
Conch. Sport. Taylor Warren's New
Hybrid. This station has obtained
1916 bushels of seed per acre with the
Whippoorwll. Probably the best all
round variety is Whippoorwill. 1t is
erect in its growth, is medium early
in maturing its seed and prolific
bearer.
The early varieties are New Era.
Warren's Extra Early. Red Crowder
Whippoorwill. Extra Early Brown
Eye and Early Bullock.
Late varieties are Taylor. Calico.
Clay. Unknown. Wonderful and Red
Ripper.
The best varieties for soil improve
ment are Unknown, Iron Clay, Red
Ripper, Whippoorwin, Red Crowdcr
and New Era.
The following varieties are trailing
to recumbent in their growth: Cali
co. Conch. New Era Red Rippcr and
Red Crowder. Cowpeas should al
ways be well fertilized with acid phos-
phate and some potash. on the SANDY
soils OF the coastal plain, n large
amount of potash should he used. At
our Coast Experiment Station little
growth was made until the soil was
sweetencd with mari
AS the cowpea is legume and col
lects large amounts of nitrogen from
the atmosphere by means OF the bac-
terra growing in the nodules on its
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1914-06-11
A APEN PICTURE,
OF CLEMSON
COLLEGE
Works for Welfare in Manv
Ways

Picture n country estate of 1900
acres, with stately buildings placed at
elevated points to form n great irregu-
lar circle of half n mile in diameter.
Inclose in this circle n beautiful grove
of native oaks. threaded by smooth
driveways and paths and cement side
walks. Turn to the north and for a
background outline against the sky at
n distance of 20 miles, range after
range of mountains. the home OF the
Highlands. of Caesars Head. White
sides and other lofty peaks of the Blue
Ridge. Think of these mountains as
in summer clothed with verdure,
standing out black against the hori-
zon, and in winter often white with
snow. Take for the southern boun-
dairy Il river of Indian lineage and
follow in its sweeping crookedness the
swift and turbulent Seneca as 1t twists
this way and that to mark the confines
of the estate. And to this setting add
broad eXpanses of river bottom lands
green with corn, steep hillsides sinu-
GUS with level grassy terraces and cool
pastures with winding brooks and
graceful shade trees and you have
picture OF Clemson College, not col
ored to suit the canvas of an artist,
but as seen every year by nearly a
thousand young South Carolinians
who seek amid these surroundings an
education that will prepare them for
self-respecting. disappearing cit-
zenship.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1914-06-11
FREEING THE STATE
OF THE CATTLE TICK.
BY Or. NJ. Ray Powers. state Vcter-
marian and Head of Veterinary
Division, Clemson College

In July. 1907. the Veterinary Divi-
sion of Clemson College. in co-opcr-
alton with the u. s. Bureau of Animal
Industry commenced tick eradication
work in Oconee, Pickens, Greenville
and Anderson Counties Since that
date TINS work has been gradually and
Systematically extended until fourteen
counties are now free from ticks and
released from Federal Quarantine
Systematic work has also been in
progress in six other counties for the
past year. and these should be i'm CON
dition for release this fall
Prior to 1914 the expense of tick
eradication work was borne by Glenn
son College and the Il. :. Bureau of
Animal Industry. With the exception
OF about $500 (received from citizens
of these counties) no funds were avail
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1914-06-11

roots. it requires little ammonia in the

| roots. it requires little ammonia in the
fertilizer.
When intended for hay, cowpeas
should be planted broadcast with
some other forage crop. German
millet and sorghum are probably the
best crops for this purpose. This sta
ton has obtained as much as seven
tons of well cured hay from sorghum
and peas. two and one-half tons from
peas and crab grass, and three and
one-quarter tons from peas and mil
let.
The most valuable part of the pea.
plant Is the leaves, and the hay
should be cured in such manner
that the largest amount OF leaves pos
sible should be retained with the hay
For that reason the pea should not
remain long in the swath, but as soon
| as the leaves are dry sufficiently. the
hay should be raked in windrows for
DAY or SO, then 1T should be dried
out Ill cocks. y splendid way to cure
cowpea hay is TO take it from the
wIndrow and stack it on Il pole about
six feet long. driven i'll the ground
with croSsarms nailed horizontally.
the lowest being about eight inches
from the ground
The practical place OF the cowpea
IN rotation is after small grain. AS
soon as oats or wheat are cut, the
land should be disked and planted in
peas. sown broadcast, from four to
SIN peckS per acre. This crop of peas
Will shade the ground and improve
the physical condition of the soil, Will
add nitrogen to the soil and prepare
the land tor the succeeding grain
crop.
AS cowpea hay is most valuable
food, II should always be cut for hay.
However, If the object is TO improv.
lhe land the pea vines can be turned
under. If the succeeding crop, how
ever, is to be Il small grain, il is bet
ter to cut the vines OFT as the pea
vines Will form Il kind of mulch which
Will make the soIl very loose and pre-
vent the proper rise OF capillary
moisture TO the small grain. Small
grain prefers Il compact soil rather
than loose, porous soil.
1t always pays TO plant cowpeas in
corn at the last plowing. Ii an early
maturing variety is planted at this
time. such as the WhippoorwilI, New
Era, or Taylor. the seed obtained Will
lar onset the expense and trouble OF
planting, and the peas growing in the
corn, instead OF hindVring the growth
OF corn, Will Increase the yield
slightly, and Will put the land in bet
ter condition Tor the succeeding grain
crop. Small onc-horSc drills now be-
ms manufactured for the purpose OF
urllIlnS cowpeas iii corn do the work
better than II can be done by hand
1T always pays to plant a patch OF
peas mixed with soy beans as "A hog
srazins crop. No machine has yet
been manufactured that will satisfac-
torily pick peas. The thrashing
however, can be accomplished by Il
pea hullcr. which is far less eNpen-
sive than thrashing out with Hail.
In the sandy soils of the Coastal
Plain, the wilt disease and root knot
disease is widely disseminated No
method has yet been found for com
batting these diseases, excepting the
rotation OF crops and the planting OF
wilt resistant cotton and the Iron
cowpea, which ressts the wilt and
the root knot. Stored cowpeas should
always be treated with carbon bisul-
phide to keep away weevils.