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Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1916-09-20
SOME SCIENTIFIC FARMING.
Produces 152 Bushels of Wheat Per
Acre by Skillful Cross-Brecling.

In Farm and Fircside there is an
article about Prof. B. G. Buffum, who
is taking rank with Edison and Mar
conf as practical scientific producer
OF results. Prof. Buffum by cross
fertilization, has caught and har-
messed nature to such a degree that
he has solved the problem OF produc-
ing more wheat to the acre. The
writer says:
In the summer Of 1907 Prof. Buff
rum obtained two quarts OF winter
cmmcr from the l.. S. Department OF
Agriculture. In the spring Of 1908
he found that only ~ plants had sur
vived. among the survivors being Il
few which seemed to be Of different
type. with large, coarse-growing
straw and very large, composite
heads. which were different i'm ar-
pearancc and Of darker color than
the ordinary ones.
''Thcse plants were used By Prof
Ruffum as the basis OF an improved
strain OF winter cmmer. With this
rs a basis the seed was rcplanted and
subjected to many experiments to in
crease its drought and winter resist
ing qualities. 1t is perhaps the most
drouSht-rcsiStant and prolific OF all
small grains, and has been success"
fully raised from Montana to Mex
leo. and is being planted in Louisiana
to replace oats because it is not al
fected by rust
Some Of the yields recorded are
enormous, varying from 40 to lO4
bushels to the acre under dry farm
ing, and as high as 1872 bushels per
acre under irrigation.
"In appearance the grain some
what resembles barley, rs it is beard
ed and the berry is held tightly in the
hull. which further increases it's
feeding value. The hull is dark in
color. and the heads large and heavy,
in some instances six or seven inches
long and containing half an ounce Of
grain. The improved cmmcr is plant :
cd in the fall. which enables it to
take advantage OF the winter mois-
turc. and mature with the minimum
amount Of irrigation or rainfall the
next season.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1916-09-20
ARE YOU NERVOUS :?
Maybe There is Cause for II That
You Can Correct.

Many who suffer from backache
and weak kidneys are unnaturaily ir-
ritable, fretful and nervous. Not only
does constant backache "get on the
nerves. but bad kidneys fail to
eliminate all the uric acid from the
system. and uric acid irritates the
nerves. keeping one ION edge" and
causing rheumatic, neuralgia pains.
When suffering so, try Doan's Kidney
Pills. the medicine so well-recom-
mcndcd by Walhalla people. Read
this Walhalla residents statement:
Mrs. NJ. T.. Miller. w. Main street,
Walhaiia. says: when | was sweep
ing the floor sharp twinges caught
me in the small Of my back and fair
ly rackcd my body. The kidney Sc
crctions caused me much trouble and
| had dizzy spells. was so nervous
that ! could hardly lie still read
how Doan's Kidney Pills had been
used by others with good results and
| got some at Bells drug store. The
first box gave me relief and 7 took
several boxes with entire satisfac-
ton"
Price soc. at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for a kidney remedy-get
Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that
Mrs. Miller had. Foster-Milburn Co..
Props, Buffalo, N. Y.-Adv.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1916-09-20
Special Delivery.

Young James had been outdoors
playing all the afternoon.
"What have you been playing all
the aftcrnoon?" asked Jamcs's mo-
ther.
'Postman," said James enthusiasts
tically. at was great, too"
"Ilow do You play postman?" ask
ed his mother dutifully.
"Oh, took all those piles OF old
letters you had done up with blue
ribbons in your lowest bureau drawer
and gave 'em to people all down the
street. They thought 1t was great.
too"
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1916-09-20

ton. You will find it good idea
first to train for speed, or they will
speak first, and their greetings will
be the CHEEKY, spontaneous Southern
Kind, not the frigid, stereotyped cour-
tesy that some other sections dig out
of cold storage for favored beings and
occasions and never exercise enough
to thaw.
This Is sportsman's paradise
Deer, panthers, wildcats, foxes, sQuir-
rels and possums are abundant.
Quail, ducks and geese with other
birds abound in great numbers dur
ing the open season. Our waters are
teeming with fish. But don't use
worms. They like minnows. Their
appetites are almost invariably bad
when | go angling.
| have been enjoying some rare
free concerts lately. wished | could
let every overworked man and wo-
man with every under-nourished
child Of your sweat box participate in
Ihc plcdoule. L lie concert nal! IS
plenty large to accommodate them
all. The seats are the great bluffs,
, on part Of which my town stands;
they are the Palisades of the Missis-
sippi and one Of the beauty spots of
the world, where the great river ap
proaches to within a mile Of the city,
then, leaving abruptly, makes a loop
Of about twenty miles and It tturns to
within mile Of where he started the
loop, all because the "Father O: Wa
ters' could not pass such a lovely
spot without returning for second
look. Opposite us. across the river,
are the fertile lowlands. Our stage
is bounded only by the curtain we
call sky; it is carpeted in various
ttnts Of green. 1t would be fine if
your town could get day off and
! stretch itself on that carpet
1t is chameleon-like scenery, for
Nature, the greatest of scenic artists,
keeps her bushes busy dipping into
the sunrise for little more color, or
daubing on few clouds for shadows,
sometimes she suspends entire rain
bows in Il shift Of scenery, again she
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1916-09-20
When Buccaneers Reigncd.
tNational Geographic Magazine. }

tNational Geographic Magazine.)
The Importance Of the island OF st.
Thomas, Danish West Indies, arises
from the fact that the harbor on the
south side OF the island on whose
borders the town Of Charlotte Amalie
is located, Is one Of the finest in all
tropical America. From the days Of
the buccaneers it's strategic advant-
age has been realized. for when the
Spanish Main was the happy hunting
ground Of the gentlemen of the Black
Flag, this harbOr was their headquar-
ters. Behind its outer hills the pi-
rate craft found shelter from the
open sea, and were well screened
from the sight of passing ships until
the moment came to pounce down
upon them. In more recent times it
has played the role Of safe harbor for
the thousands Of vessels bound from
Europe to Panama and surrounding
territory. or vice versa. With free
port. where repairs, ships stores and
coal might be had, upon which there
had been no levy Of tariff duties, the
shipping world found the harbor of
Charlotte Amalie an attractive way
station on most OF its Caribbean
routes
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1916-09-20
Mako Own hiInOr Plato,

washington. Sept. li.---The GOV
crnmcnt will construct its own armor
plate factory. in the opinion Of naval
officers. When hearings on the uucs
tion OF the selection OF a site for the
proposed 81 100000 armor plant
were resumed ut the Navy Dcpart-
ment to-day no offers for the sale of
private plants had been made and it
was believed nlat none would be
made.
Additional offers OF sites we're
made before Secretary Daniels and
other naval officials to-day. Advant-
age Of Rhode island cities were
urged first, Tho claims Of more than
a hundred Middle Western and East
crn cities have already been pre-.
scntcd.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1916-09-20
THE RACE OF LIFE.
A Talk With the Boys.
Progressive Farmer.) }

Hirrbcrt Quick, Of West Virginia.
is one of Americas strongest agricul-
tural writer's aud prOfoundcst stu
dents OF rural problems. lie has just
been appointed member OF the
Farm Loan Board which is to direct
the operations Of the ntw national
rural credits bill. The boys will hear
much of Him as they grow older. His
talk herewith deserves careful pom
dering)
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1916-09-20
United StaUes Assured.

Washington, Sept, l4.-Japan and
Russia hawo formally assured the
United States the new Russo -Japa-
nesr treaty does not repeal or affect
treaties Of 1907 and 1910 in which
they pledge themselves to maintain
the integrity OF China and an open
door policy.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1916-09-20
AGED VETERAN GAINS
II POUNDS ON TANLAC
MIR. DIXON SAYS HE WAS so
WEAK AND NERVOUS HE
COULDN'T WRITE.
SUFFERED FOR YEARS.
Says He Thinks Tanlac is "Fincst
Remedy in World" To Purify and
Strengthen Any One.

Because Of the hardship he was
forced to endure during the four
years he was soldier for the Uni
ted States Army during the Civil
War, Mr.. b. +. Dixon, Of Converse
S. c., r. +. D. No. |, suburb of
Spartanburg, says. in statement
given August 7, that his health was
undermined and that he never really
enjoyed good health after The war
was ended.
Mr.. Dixon was wounded six times
by his then Southern enemies, seve-
raj times seriously. But his health
now is better than it has been in a
long time, he says, and he gives
Tanlac, the master medicine"
credit for bringing about the great
change in his condition.
Mr.. Dixon took just two bottles,
he says, and he gained eleven
pounds. His statement follows:
81 suffered particularly from
stomach trouble. had almost COM
Dlctely lost my appetite and | was
just worn down. I am 80 years Of
age, and had lost so much strength
that staggered when walked. Also
| had lost considerable weight and
was very nervous. My condition
finally became so bad and my nerves
were so disturbed that ! could not
sleep we'll and | would lie for hours
in bed before could get to sleep.
'Rheumatism also caused me con-
siderable pain, and, besides these
pains. | suffered considerably with
crampy pains. My nerves were so
bad and my strength so little that
could hardly write my name.
IL had suffered with these troubles
for years. don't know how long.
Finally, | heard about Tanlac and
began to read the advertisements,
and later | decided to take it.
81 bought the first bottle and it
did not seem to help ME much. The
reason of that, l know, was because
| was in such bad shape. But had
faith in it and bought the second
bottle, and that was the bottle which
gave me wonderful results.
"The relief the two bottles Of Tan
lac gave me was as follows: gained
II pounds in weight, and that GER
tainly Is a lot for a man of so years
to gain. Tanlac relieved my sleep
lessness and / got to where ! could
sleep almost like a dead person. 1t
gave me great appetite and | was
soon eating three square meals day
IT broke up my stomach trouble and
! "ained great deal of strength
That shortneSs Of breath left me, and
my nerves were quieted and
strengthened do not suffer with
rheumatism now either.
81 think Tanlac is the finest rem
edy in the world to renovate any
ones system and to build it up. Tan
lac is good--there can't be any bet
ter, think. am certainly glad to
recommend 'Tanlac, for it is an eX-
traordinarily good medicine, and |
know from my experience that it is
good for all it is claimed to be. |
have tried it and know what it will
do. If l ever need medicine again, I
certainly will take more Tanlac."
Tanlac. the master medicine, Is
Pn11 ~
Wa!hal!a; J. G. Cain, Oakway; Sa-
lem Drug Co., Salem; Seneca Phar-
macy, Seneca; Stonecypher Drug
Co, Westminster.-Adv
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1916-09-20

fiirts the colors off the brushes with
which she painted the bow, and these
concert is best between five and six
in the morning, while the day is
young. The music Is untutored but
perfect. and when those moclting
birds uncork their optimism and let
1t effervesce in melody Paderewski
couldn't beat 'em.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1916-09-20

Il want man who doesn't smoke
or drink"
what are the wages?"
six dollars week"
Guess you want man who don't
cat either"
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1916-09-20

Vegetable Compound, for nervousness and dyspcp
going through the Change of Life. found it vel
have always spoken of it to other women who suf
have had them try it and they also have received
good results from it."-Mrs. George A. DUNpAp
II Roundy st, Beverly, Mass
~ Eric, Pa:c"I was in poor health when the
e. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, or think [
should not have got over it as easy as did Even
now II Go not feel good I take the Compound
your remedies to every woman for it may heip
24th St., Erie, Pa.
NO othermedicine has been so successful in rel
suffering as has Eydin I1. Pinikham's Vegetaj
women may receive free and helpful advice by WI
III rinkham Medicine Co., Lynn, Mass Such lott
and answered by women only and held in strict
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1916-09-20
s. &. LADY Dies IN FLORIDA,
Mrs. Lmcy Il. a. Every Was Sister of
Late NJ. -. GaIbIeutl,.
Mulberry, 'I'la.. llerald.)


Last Sunday. July l6. ut 4.3O, the
mortal spirit OF ono Of the best wo-
men in Mulberry passed to the seat
OF Him who docth all things we'll. Az
the hour mentioned Mrs. Lucy Il. A.
Every, beloved by all in Mulberry
and vicinity. wa; gathered to the
sleep OF the just. after having been
i'll but Il few days.
Mrs. Every. or As every one fondly
called her. "Grandma Every. was
born at M0ffcttsviltc, Anderson coun-
ty. South Carolina, March 16, 1874,
and died at her Eome in Mulberry
July lG. 1916, Mrs. every had beer
married twice. the first time to
Henry towel. Of Anderson =. c., but
to this union no children were born
Her second marriage was to Robert
Alexander Every. on November %.
1866 TO this union nine children
"cro born. two OF whom died in their
infancy. Mr.. Every preceded his wife
to the grave by 3I years. passing to
his reward September 8. 1882
Tho funeral sermon was preached
by Rev. G. l.. Hammock, OF the First
Baptist church, who dwclt upon the
fact that not only tho community,
hnt that the church as we'll. had lost
most valuable citizen in the passing
OF Mrs. Every. who had labored in
the field Of kindn css to her neghbors
assisting as best the Lord would let
her, and ho fclt that Grandma Every
had simply gone to 'slccp in the
arms Of jesus to await the coming
OF Him who had given His promise OF
redemption.
The church was taxed to its seat
ing capacity. many foral tokens cvi-
dcncing the high esteem in which the
dead woman had been held.
The intcrmcnt was ut the Barlow
cemetery, where the funeral cortegc
was met by the 'MaSoni> Lodge OF
Barlow, who took charge OF the fun
cral at the grave.
The surviving children are as fol
lows: Mrs. a. J. McCaulay. Barlow,
Fla.: Mrs. j. NJ McAlistcr. Baden,
y. c.: Robt. NJ. Every. Mrs. L.. NJ.
founG. Mrs ~. }. Broadwcll, Mul-
berry, Fla; Ehas. H.. Every. Jeffer-
son, Texas; G. O. B. Every. Ridge
wood Fla. with the exception Of
her sons. ltoht. NJ. and Charles l..
Every. all were at her bedside dur
ing her illness and at her death.
Mrs Every had hccn a resident Of
Florida since 1886. most OF which
time she spent in Mulberry, and since
her residence here her membership in
the First Baptist church dates. An
active church worker, she helped to
make smooth the rough places for
those less gifted or fortunate than
herself.
The sympathy or the community is
extended to tho horcavcd family.
Many in OtOupp will learn with
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1916-09-20
The Strong Withstand the Heat of
Summer Better Than the Weak

Old peoplewh are feeble, and younger
people who are weak will be strengthened
and enabled to 90 through the depress-
ing heat of summer by taking regularly
Groves Tasteless Chill Tonic. It purifies
and enriches the blood aud builds up
the whole system. SOC.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1916-09-20
Il Woman':5 +
9r0bLem
How to Feel Well During Middle
Life Told by Three Women Who
Learned from Experience.

The Change of Life is most critical period Of
woans existence and neglect of health this time invites
disease and pain. Women everywhere should remember
successfully carry women through this trving perod as
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound made from
native roots and herbs. Read these etters:-
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1916-09-20

Many in Oconcc will learn with
deep regret Of Mrs. Every's death
Before her first marriage she was
Miss Lucy a. t+albrcath. a sister Of
the late NJ. ID. Galbrcath. OF our
county
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1916-09-20

Ihiladelphia, Pa.-"I started the Change of Life
five years ago. I always had headache and back.
ache with bearing down pains and would have
heat flashes very bad at times with dizzy spells and
Vegetable Compound feel like a new person and
am in better health and no more troubled with
the aches and pains had before took your won,
derful remedy. | recommend it to nv friends far r
cannot praise it enough"-Nl MARaAREr Grass
MAN, 759 N. Rnggold St., Philadelphia, Pa. ''O
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Subscribe to the Progresstve-Miner 75 cents per month.
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TWO DANGEROUS CHARACTERS.

When John Rustgard was here last week to meet the Great AM" as campaign manager, he made feeble attempt to explain his change of front He said in part, If Hughes is elected president the patronage will be left in the hands of the delegate, because Shackleford worked against Hughes nomination" Which means that should the delegate control the patronage, John would get judgeship, or some good posi- tion. "Whereas," he added, should Shackleford succeed in handling the patronage through Gil more who worked for Hughes at the national convention, Murane would get the judgeship for this Division" and John with a wise look on his face added again, God help us
 We'll, and from what we know of the two men and if we take consistency in consideration, we are inclined to give Murane the preference. At least the latter has always fought the Delegate and is still fighting him; while John never knows where he stands We have Johns letters to prove that, and while he denied here that he had worked against the delegate, these letters can be produced. But that isn't the point. The point is this: if we take Johns estimate of Murane as accurate and our personal knowledge of John, we come to the conclusion that it shall be case Of God help us" with either one. However we need not worry yet while. Hughes is not elect ed neither is the delegate and that makes all the difference in the world Besides, we should nev- CT confirm the appointments of either of these men to the iudgeship of this division.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-09-14
AN INSTRUCTIVE ARTICLE.

If there is anybody in Ketchikan who cares to learn the causes that led to the present condition of our fishing industry, which in turn led to the present fight to remedy the defects all anybody
 has to do is to study the conditions set forth in the article taken from the Pacific Fisherman that is being published in the Miner these days. The article is replete of information, of facts which none of us ever thought existed. The wonder of it all is that since those conditions have been existing for some years, nobody ever thought of starting fight. We talk of "our
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when your wife sees the abundant supply of coal you have so prudently ordered us to put in for you. You'll command it still more when coal u ather time comes and the house stays so costly warm while the coal riie dtminishes so slowly.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-09-14
READY THIS TIME?
lTacoma NeMs.D-
cOufag it?

(Tac0ma NewsD
 Villa just won't lie low until after election, the democrats deyoutIy wish would The administration leaders getting Iaed into false of security, when along the report of the bano1ts approach
 If all predctions do fail, Villa will into diff ferent sort ia defense this time if he tries to cross the border The preparation by the American forces should be sufficient hold him bay without much difficulty. This of will prove decsiyely that if the had been there before they should have been, the raids the border would have occurred The comparative peace since the soldiers got the job is emphatic proof of the folly delay by which the admin tration sacrificed many lives
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-09-14
IS THERE ANYTHING MORE IMPORTANT?
l.aslin's Weekly ]


 Why not have in schools a course in creative abi ity? Nothing is more important Practically every ma terial blessing enjoy every piece of modern machin cry. to the creative ability of every good book poem work of art great piece of architecture Every modern system of business is due to the creative ability Of some mind One can almost draw line and separate the real builders of the world from the droues hy the of creative ability And tive ability is the earliest human traits displayed The child building his blocks the floor is instance Why is nothing being done foster and en- courage this divine gilt? Why the contrary, have SC many systematic efforts been made to crush it out? Let s boy be a dreamer. and he is immediately put down impractical. The immediate result something directly visible the naked eye appears to be the zeal of our educators Creative ability the contrary often takes it's time It be hurried It wait form it's vision Instead of safeguarding and nursing this red process have not become bit ruthless of it in mpatienoe? Isn't fair to have course in crea- tive ability against the many "oourses in practical training? do not for that discipline should be taught But there is fine line dis elimination here which dull. often mtrained minds are capable sensing. Creative ability is something thar should be readily d.saorergbe. The marks os it are al ways apparent the sympathetic eye. Why not en- courage it?
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-09-14

One of Delegate Wickersham's campaign documents consists of speech by Speaker Champ Clark in which the Missourian advocates sending experienced men to Congress rather than This question of old or new Conrressmen reminds of the Sage Brush Phil osopber's' assertion that is better than if she is An old Congressman is better than one if he he is But when a Jim King go to Washington and in three days get something that old Congress- man said was impossible it simply case of ISN'T (uneau Empire)
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Advertised Letter List
Ketchkan, Alaska, Post Office, For The Week Ending Sept. g, 1916.

F. and P Fish, Mrs. Geo. Hall, Frank Hamilton, Mrs Katie Hewson, Harold Hudson, Joe Johnson, Mrs. An nie Lusko, Ole Pederson. Christ Raley Mrs. Irene Thompson, Ed. Willing.
 When calling for the above say "Ad- vertised." All parties claiming letters from the above list must pay a fee of one cent for each letter claimed.
 All letters unclaimed by Sept 23, 1916, will be sent to the Dead Letter Office, Washington, D. C.
 NJ E. SWINEFORD, P. M.
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powerful nation" If we are powerful, why should we allow Canada to run our affairs? f Canada is unreas sonabe, or will not be fair, with that great powor we boast of we should be ablc to put that country where it belongs and make her stay put Retaliation be hanged.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-09-14

It may be making friends for Delegate Wick ersham to tell what he is. If it is we are sorry, but we find consolation in the fact that whatever we say against him is the truth which is only another proof that truth hurts
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-09-14

The Daily Progressive-Miner is for sale at both the Walker Drug store and the Ryus Drag Store