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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1917-04-18
SUGGESTION FOR GOOD ROAD
Easy Way to Put Roof on Dirt Road Is
to Keep 1t Dragged After Drain
Ing and Dragging.

A correspondent Of an eastern agri-
cultural paper suggests that, inasmuch
as 1t is water which makes bad roads,
the easy way to have good roads is to
put a roof over them. There is this
to be said for his suggestion, that If a
roof were put over our country roads,
it would not only keep water off Of 1t,
but would give US nice, shady drive
during the six months Of the year when
we would appreciate it. The trouble
is that the cost Of putting up such a
roof as he has in mind, and maintain
ing it, would far exceed the cost of
making really first-class hard-sur-
faced road, which would need no roof.
The easy way to put roof over the
dirt road is to keep it properly dragged
after it has been drained and graded,
says Wallace's Farmer. Water is the
most accommodating thing In the
world. It will run off II you will give
It half chance. D. Ward King, the
apostle Of the split-log drag, put the
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1917-04-18
HOW FARMER WAS CONVERTED
Conversion Began When He Realized
Value of Good Roads in Lessening
Cost of Transportation.

When the good roads campaign fol-
lowed close upon the wider use of au-
tomobiles many farmers grumbled
about the prospect Of high taxation,
which they ascribed to an endeavor
to benefit city motor owners at the ex-
pense Of the rural community.
When the farmer began to buy au-
tomobiles himself he experienced a
change of heart. His conversion real
ly began when he realized the value
of good roads in lessening the cost of
transportation to himself. Rural mail
delivery helped, the roads had to be
better so that the carrier could "get
through"
The farmer should be even more
fully reconciled to the good roads de-
velopment when he learns, as he may,
that a large percentage Of the license
fees paid by both city and rural au-
tomobilists goes straight into the good
roads fund.
In the United States, 80 per cent
of the license money goes into the
building and maintenance Of state and
country roads, and this sum defrays Z
per cent of the total for road and
bridge building. Steps in this direc,
ton have already been taken by most
of the Canadian provinces, and good
roads expenditures are gradually on
the increase along with the increase
in the number Of automobiles.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1917-04-18
viii Build Russian Canal.

The project for the construction and
equipment Of a Yolga-Don canal, as
designed by the Russian minister of
ways and communications, has been
approved by the government. The pro-
,jected canal will play an important
part in the economic development of
southeastern Russia and of the Volga
and Don basins. Grain from Tsarit-
sin and timber and ore from the Urals
will thereby obtain q direct outlet to
the ports Of the Sea Of Azof and
thence to the Black sea. Moreover,
the canal will make it possible to sup
bly, coal to all the chief cities and in
ziustriaI centers of the Volga and sur
bounding country from the rich coal
district Of the Donetz basin.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1917-04-18
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RECOGNIZE VALUE OF BEAUTY
Los Angeles County Property Owners
Wise In Planting Flowers on
Borders of Roads.

'Ios Angeles county, California, is
the American Riviera, and in no way is
the visitor more reminded of the beau
ty of the famous Mediterranean play
ground than in the treatment of the
roadsides," says the American High
way association. "There is one broad
boulevard where, for 1S miles one trav-
els between continuous rose bowers
backed with palms or frs. About fifty
thousand rose bushes Of fifty varieties
were used in this landscape gardening.
"In many places the roads wind
through orange, lemon and walnut
groves separated from the roadway
by masses of rose bushes four to six
feet high, which charm the eye and
fill the air with fragrance even in
December.
"The work was done by individuals,
but it was so successful that about two
years ago a committee was organized
to carry on such roadside treatment
on q larger scale and in accordance
with comprehensive plans. Funds were
raised by direct tax, and the county
forestry department was placed in
charge of the execution Of the project.
about two hundred miles of road
now have 80 road trellises to the mile
Of highway. Each trellis is 20 feet
long, five feet high and supports five
bushes. Fifty varieties Of roses are
used, and give an attractive combina-
ton of colors. In addition, poppies,
petunias and geraniums, which grow
luxuriantly in that climate, have also
been used along the boulevards, and
palms and eucalyptus trees have been
set out where necessary to break fat
monotony or furnish a background" j"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1917-04-18
Masters Sale.
State of South Carolina,
County of Edgefeld,
In Court of Common Pleas.
E. L. Crooks-Plaintiff- Against
r. J. Observation-Disclosures

E. L. Crooks-Plaintiff
r. J. Swearingen-Defendant.
Pursuant to decree in the above
entitled cause, I shall offer for sale
at public outcry, to highest bidder
before the Cout House, Town Of
Edgefeld, County and State afore-
said, on Salesday in May 1917, the
same being the 7th day of said
month, between the legal hours of
sale the following described realty,
to wit
All that lot or tract of land, sit
uate, lying, and being in the county
of Edge6eld, State of South Caro-
lima, about II miles Southeast of
Edgefeld, g. H., containing eigh-
teen (lS) acres more or less, known
as the B. b. Swearingen tract, and
bounded on the North by lands Of
J. H. Swearingen, East by line
branch, South by lands of w. w.
Swearingen, West by Columbia dirt
road.
Terms of Sale Cash: If purchaser
at said sale shall fail to comply with
the terms thereof, within one hour
from the time Of said sale, said
premises, upon direction of plaintiff,
or his attorney, will be resold on
said day at the risk of the former
purchaser.
J. H. CANTELOU.
Master E. G.
April 6, 1917.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1917-04-18
PLANTING Trees in Streets,

J. n. Reed says of street planting !:
Proceed with caution, but proceed.
& is too little appreciated that results
rom ornamental-tree planting, or its
seglect, are to continue indefinitely.
h the generations to come tree-lovers
Bin be praising the good taste and
bod judgment of the planters and
aaretakers before them, or will be criti-
8zing the injudicious work, or the en-
IRE absence of what { ould then have
saen done"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1917-04-18

The value and heed OF a newspaper
in the household was never greater
than at the present time. The great
war in Europe is now halfway into it's
third year. and, whether peace be at
hand or yet be far off, it and the events
to follow it are sure to be of absorbing
interest for many month to come.
These are Notwithstanding affairs, in
which the United States, willing or un-
willing, is compelled to take a part.
No intelligent person can ignore such
issues.
THE THRICE-A-WEEK WORLDS
regular subscription price is only LOO
per year, and this pays for 156 papers.
We offer this unequalled newspaper and
EDGEFIELD ADVERTISER, together
for one year for $2.15.
The regular subscription price of the
two papers is 3d. so.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1917-04-18
Southern Rdilway
System
Effective Dec. 10th 1916.
Between Edgefeld and sslAiken.

Effective Dec. 10th 1916.
Between Edgefeld andaalAiken.
Trains 100, 1919, lO7, 9lOs, l3o
and lO6-No change.
Train l3l leave Edgefeld 1l:45
a. NJ, same as at present, time at
Pine Ridge Camp LOS p. M, ar
rive Trenton lilo p. ~, same as
at present,
Train No. Ill leave Trenton IL:
Is a. M, Baynham 1880 a. M, Eu.
| reka ll;4Q a: M, Milledgeville IL;
50 a. ill.,, 1akeview t1;55 a. M,
Croft 1920 p. tn.. Pine Ridge Camp
1885 p. M, arrive Aiken 12:45 p.
m,
Train No. ls2 leave Aiken 1928
p. H.. same as at present. Arrive
Trenton 2:l5 p. m.-No other chan
ges.
Train No. ITO leave Aiken 1885
p. M, Pine Ridge Camp 1889 p. M,
Croft l:5O p. m., Lskeview 1857 p.
M, Milledgeville 2:lo p. M, Eure.
ka 9:ls p. M, Baynham 1926 p. M,
Trenton 9:4o p. M, Park Hill $50
p. m. Arrive EdgefeId 800 p. m.
Schedule figures are shown as in
formation and are not guaranteed.
Fred R. MeMillin,
District Passenger Agent,
228 Eighth Street,
Augusta, Ga.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1917-04-18
April 6, 1917.
Estate Notice.

All persons having claims against
the estate of Ada Boyd, deceased
are hereby notified to file the same
with the undersigned, or with B
E. Nicholson, atty, and those in
debted to said estate will please
make payment likewise.
James Boyd,
Administrator.
April 2-3t.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1917-04-18
Estate Notice.

Having been legally appointed as
the Administrator of the Estate OF
Mrs. Cynthia Il. Quarles, deceased,
all parties holding claims against
said Estate will file same with me,
as required bv law.
Arthur 4. Quarles,
Administrator.
P. O., Modoc, S. c., r. F. D.
April 2-'3t.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1917-04-18
Extensive Treatment.

Rough treatment Is expensive, for
1t reduces the milk flow as well az
making vicious COW.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1917-04-18
One-Quarter for Labor

In 1904, out Of the total road and
bridge expenditure, S20,00O.0OO Of the
SsG,000,000 was paid in labor-that Is,
worked out on the roads.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1917-04-18
Four Cardinal Words.

When buying new machine keep
in mind these four words-simplicity,
reliability, durability and accessibility.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1917-04-18
Plant Vines.

Home grounds whether in the coun-
" or city, are incomplete without
ines.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1917-04-18
Notice Of Final Dis
charge.
To All Whom These Presents May
Concern:

To All Whom These Presents May
Concern:
Whereas, Walter T. Strom has
made application unto this Court
for Final Discharge as Administra,
tor in re the Estate of Malissa Har.
.dy Watson, (col.) late of above
County and State, deceased on this
the oath day of March 1917.
These Are Therefore, to cite any
and all kindred, creditors, or par
tres interested, to show cause before
me at my Office at Edgefeld Court
House, South Carolina, on the soth
day CT April, 1917 at IL O'Clock a.
m.,. why said order of Discharge
should not be granted.
w. T. Kinnaird,
J. c., E. c., S. C.
Moroh OA -St
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1917-04-18
The Thrice-a-Week
Edition Of the
New York World
in 1917
in 1917

Practically a Daily at the Price of a
Weekly. No other Newspaper in the
world gives so much at so low a price.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1917-04-18

Fer SALE: 100 Bushels of peas,
also pure White Leghorn eggs for
Matching, rs cents for Is. L. G..
Parker 6 Go.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1917-04-18

Light Saw, Lathe and Shin
gle Mills, Engines. Boilers,
Supplies and Repairs, Porta-
bic, Steam and Gasoline En-
gines, Saw Teeth, Files. Belts
and Pipes, WOOD SAWS
and SPLITTERS.
GINS and PRESS REPAIRS
Try LOMBARD
AUGUSTA. GA.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-11-09
NEW BREED or SHEEP NEEDED
Should Combine Meat and Wool Produc.
tiOn Of the Best Degrees.

journal OF Heredity: Each year NUT
ton and wool grow scarcer each year
buyers are willing 10 pay higher price
for them, and each year the ranchers
raise fewer sheep.
Sheep have always been produced in
regions where there was large area
OF waste, unfenced land. They have
been an accompaniment OF the frontier.
Hut the frontier everywhere Is disap.
pearing. Range land Il being cut up
for farms. OF the four great sheep
countries-Australia. south America,
the United States and South Africa
the latter alone is increasing its sheep
range. Broadly speaking. the day OF
the range sheep Is passing. IL Is,
then, an international movement which
makes the housewife pay more for
smaller lamb chops and forces the bust.
ness man To invest $40 In what was
formerly "A $50 suit OF worsted.
Where Is this movement to stop?
VIII the diner, neatly clad in cotton
and wood fiber eat his mint sauce on
baked beans instead OF spring lamb?
Probably not, for the law OF supply
and demand is coming TO" and bring
iiib oui a. INV lNPt VI Sllt'p y .
Z In most countries sheep have hither-
to been grown for wool. with meat as
byproduct The breeds In demand
were the finewool breeds. evolved by
the Spaniards from the Oriental stock.
These sheep taken TO Mexico from
Spain, were secured from Mexico by
the Western United States and foun.
dation Of the American sheep industry.
They cannot be expected, from now on.
to be as profitable as "dual-purpose"
sheep will be.
The breed Of the future is a breed
which combines meat production and
wool production in due degree, and
which can be raised on the farm as a
feature of mixed farming. The Down
breeds Of England meet this need for
the eastern United States; in the West
new breed may have to be created
II ii has not been created by the
hybridizers of New Zealand. i'm the
Corriedale.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-11-09
PROGRESS IN DYE INDUSTRY
Lack Which Presented Serious PropO
sition Largely Done Away With.

New York Sun; The lack OF dyes.
which presented q serious proposition
to mills and manufacturers In this
country at the beginning OF the world
war, has largely been done away with.
America is not only taking care OF it's
own dyeing requirements. but II the
July export figures are 10 be regarded
as barometer IA $4,000 900 annual ex.
port business can be looked for.
In 1917 so far nearly $500 900 worth OF
dyestuffs was sent abroad. This is the
first time that separate statistics for
aniline exports have ever been issued,
the innovation resulting from the re-.
cent striking growth OF the trade.
or all the Industries created as n di.
rect result OF war conditions none has
shown more rapid progress than Ameri.
can manufacture OF dyestuffs. From
only seven establishments in which 52S
people were engaged in producing g..
6l9,729 pounds Of coal tar colors. val.
ued at sl,126.699 In 1914, the industry
has developed until now II not only
supplies the domestic demand for col.
ors, but has even invaded the foreign
market In European neutral and allied
countries, Canada, Mexico, Argentina,
Brazil, British India and Japan.
No other article OF commerce more
vitally affects a greater number of in.
dustries than do coal tar dyes. and very
Of manufacture. At the outbreak OF
the war the difficulties in the way Of
providing adequate domestic supplies
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-11-09
NATIONAL SERVICE
HANDBOOK AVAILABLE
AT PUBLIC LIBRARY

There has been placed on the reading
table at the public library a handbook
sent out by the National Committee of
Public Information. This work, which
is called the National Service Handbook
contains much that is of interest to
the general public. There is now being
received weekly at the library the Of
fetal Bulletin of the Committee on
Public Information and some small
dealing largely with the con-
servation of food. On the magazine
stand there will be found all of the
best magazines including the American,
Delineator Illustrated World, outlook,
Worlds Work, and many others.
An order placed some time ago with
books dealing with the war has not
been filled up to this time, owing to
delay in publication. The titles of these
books will be published as soon as they
are received.
One shipment of books for the sol
diers and sailors has already been made
and books and magazines are being
gathered fol. second shipment.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-11-09

seemed insurmountable; yet In the
short space OF three years scores OF
plants covering many acres have been
erected. numerous by.product coke
ovens have been equipped to furnish
the necessary raw materials, thousands
OF workmen have been trained, special
machinery has been designed, built
and installed: hundreds OF chemists and
chemical engineers have given their en-
tire time TO the unfamiliar work con-
nected with color production, expert
mental research has been inaugurated
for perfecting processes and machinery
and the possible discovery of new col
ors: organization consultations and al
liances have been effected within the
industry further TO increase output at
decreased cost. and 1t is understood In
the trade that plans are under way for
entering foreign markets on large
scale.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-11-09
CITY Is IN GOOD
FINANCIAL CONDITION

An itemized report was submitted to
the. city commissioners last Tuesday
night by the bookkeeper showing the
financial and property situation of the
Ardmore government. 1t covers the
period from June 30 1916 to June 80
1917, and also for the quarter ending
September &c. 1917.
The assets of the city are s9S6.696.15
and liabilities ss95 ,39073.
The revenues for the year ending
June 30, 1917, were s2s5.S14.32. and ex-
penses 1922 2.723.16. leaving a balance of
s63,091.16.
For the quarter ending September 80
the revenues were s75,262.27 and ex.
penditures s47O4S.O1. leaving a balance
of s2s.214.26, which is about the
amount of advalorem taxes collected
during those three months.
These balances of revenues for fifteen
months over expenditures makes s91.-
305.42. or the amount Of assets over
liabilities.
There was on June 80. 1917. uncol-
lected taxes for years from 1911 TO 1916
Of s76.23s.20.
The paving bonds outstanding amount
to s57.55O.37. up to September 80. 1871.
This statement shows the city in pos
session of property valuations equal to
her liabilities. The revenues are more
than sufficient TO pay all Indebtedness
incurred, and also provide for repairs.
since securing this balance sheet. the
city commissioners have determined 70
start with n clean slate and that. while
the present incumbents are in office.
al least. it will not be difficult in fu
ture to tell just where the city stands
financially.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-11-09
CREAM FOR CATARRH
OPENS UP N0STRllS
Tells How To Get Quick Relief
from Head-Colds. It's Splendid

In one minute your clogged nostrils
will open. the air passages Of your head
win clear and you can breathe freely.
No more hawking, snuffling. blowing,
headache. dryness No struggling for
breath at night; your cold or catarrh
will be gone.
Get a small bottle of Ely's Cream
Balm from your druggist now. Apply
a little of this fragrant, antiseptic.
healing cream in your nostrils. II
penetrc ties through every air passage
of the head. soothes the iniiamed or
swollen mucous membrane and relief
comes instantly.
It's just fine. Don't stay stuffed-up
with a cold or nasty catarrh-Relief
comes so quickly.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-11-09

Bowers farm, In section 10 2siw. 10 the
sand found at 800 feet The company
has two wells on this farm that will
produce from the il00.foot sand.
Summit OIL Il Gas company. In sec
ton 1928 on the Hernstadt farm Is
drilling at 1880 feet. The sands Of the
Fox district have been passed
Gypsy on company No. 2 W. B. John
son, In section 1928. which reached IA
sand at 2l55 feet has been drilled two
feet into the sand. Tanks have been
built and a six.inch flow line has been
laid The well was carrying water
when the sand was entered and the
well is bailing today. II will probably
be a week before 1t Is known wha:
the well will make.
The association of superintendents
will hold "A meeting here tomorrow night
at which "A banquet will be spread. The
association has been organized To pro-
mote closer cooperation among the men
In the field who have charge OF pro-
ducing properties. and such problems as
the control OF water, the shooting of
wells. and plans to promote harmony
among the oil field workers will be dis
cussed at the meeting.
George G.. Britton, of Bentonville,
Ark, is here visiting with his uncle,
Sam A. Apple. Mr.. Britton will be in.
cluded in the next draft, and he is
here to visit for a while before enter
ing the military service of the country.
N B. Feagin and Walter Cant are
spending "A portion of the week in the
Wichita Falls oil country.
H. A. Ledbetter has gone to Okla
homa City and Muskogee to be gone
several days.
L. S. Dolman has returned from a
visit through the Kansas oil fields.
Henry Davis is in Fort Worth on a
business trip.
Heath NJ. Robinson, with the United
States Geological Survey, has gone to
Oklahoma City after spending several
days in the Ardmore oil district.
Jake L. Hamon has gone to Tulsa on
business trip and will likely be alb
sent for several days.
Joe Severns. of Austin, Texas, is
here visiting with Frank L. Ketch and
Alva l.. Mcdonald and looking over
the Ardmore oil fields.
T. U. Sparks, of Oklahoma City, is
here today on business with the Chick
asaw Refining company.
r. o. Dulaney, of the Fort Ring Oil
company, is in the fields today.
Fred c. Gillette, of FL Reno, is here
looking over his oil holdings.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-11-09

Uruguay has appointed commits
sion to make Investigations and expert
ments with respect to the utilization
of locusts for industrial purposes. II
is believed that locusts can be profit
ably utilized in the manufacturer OF fer
tilizer. soap. lubricants and stock food.
The locust is, 1t is stated. rich in nitro
gen and phosphoric acid.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-11-09
Americas. Future

All druggists supply Mothers Friend:
Regulator Co., Dept. II, 900 Lamar Bldg,
Atlanta, Ga. for free. book "Motherhood
and the Baby 1t win be sent n you at
once.
To neglect tho usc of "Mother's
Friend" for a single night ~ . mistake
The preparation has brought relief 70
time In their lives.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-11-09

and the latter Is pronounced 'shiku."
which means death" The luckiest
telephone number in the estimation Of
the Japanese business man is eight.
which suggests prosperity.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-11-09
TO THE PUBLIC

am no longer connected with the American Cash
Grocery Co., but am with w. l.. Hamilton, E. Main
ST., (Fekers old stand) where am fully prepared,
with of the largest and most to date stocks oil
groceries in town, to sell you anything and any
amount you want at saving to you, and will be glad
to meet all my friends there and ask an customers OF
Mr.. Felker to give trial and be convinced that
it is quite saving to pay you go.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-11-09

In Japan they have two unlucky
numbcrs--42 and 40. Nobody wants
either OF these numbers for a telephone
call. simply because the former Is pro-
nounced "shini" ~hich means ito die"
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-11-09
PROVED 1T BY ADAM

Boston Transcript: They say that a
man becomes morally weaker as the
day wears on; less able 10 resist temp.
tation."
Shouldn't wonder. You know it
was near Eve that Adam ate the apple"
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-11-09

The future Of America is In the hands
woman's sphere to rear the. generations
Thousands Of women awaiting mother.
hood have helped nature In her glorious
safe, penetrating external preparation,
Mothers FRIEND. Tho muscles relax
easily when baby Is born and the crisis
Is safer for both the mother and the
baby when Mothers Friend Is used.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-11-09

SMOKED AND PICKLED MEATS.
SOLE AGENTS. W. J. LANE.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-11-09

Five Dee Oil company, on the Lough'
ridge farm in section 9 4s1w, is drilling
at 1l6S feet and is making slow pro-
gress on account OF the hard formation
the drill Is in. @