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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1918-05-29
NO REASON FOR HIGH
PRICE ON POTATOES
Information For Dealers Who
Will Apply To The Food
Administration.

Co;umbia.-If there is in South Car
DINA any community where prices Of
Irish potatoes have not decreased to
a level which places this food within
the reach of all, by reason of the fact
thcs food dealers have not been able
to secure potatoes at a wholesale price
which will permit Of selling them at
lower retail prices, the Food Admins
tration is in position to inform such
dealers where. potatoes can be secur-
ed at prices comparable with the sur
plus stock in South Carolina at the
present time. A letter or postal adj
dressed to the Food Administration at
Columbia will bring this information
to anyone inquiring.
Potatoes are the most plentiful and
economical food that consumers can
buy at the present time.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1918-05-29
NOTICE

We pay the highest cash prices
for guano, cotton seed meal and
oat sacks. See me at Rubenste!n's
store at Edgefeld, or J.. Weiner's
store at Johnston.
L. WIENER.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1918-05-29
SOUTH CAROLINA BOYS ARE
HELPING FEED THE WORLD
Splendid Work of Corn and Pig Club
Boys Forms Big Contribution
to Food Supply.

W FOoo SuPPiy.
Columbia.-The report Of L. L. Ba-
ker, Supervising Agent of Boys Club
Work in South Carolina recently
made to DR.. ". W. Long, Director Of
Extension Work in this State, a copy
Of which has been received by the
Food Administration, illustrates in a
most forcible and convincing manner
how farmer boys can, on their own
responsibility, aid materially in the
production and conservation Of food
at this critical time in the worlds
history when the crying demand of a
hungry, fighting world is for more
and more food. At the same time, the
boys are earning money with which
to buy Liberty Bonds, thus helping in
a doubh-barreled manner to help win
the al
Members of the Corn Club in South
Carolina produced last year 26,S13.21
bushels of corn at an average cost Of
forty cents a bushel. the average yield
being fifty-three bushels to the acre.
Figuring corn at $500 per bushel
which Is conservative, the total net
profit was a 2,6S9.47. The total net
profit resulting from the Boys Pig
Club in the State was s13, 9 S.O1. The
total net profits Of South Carolina
farmer boys in these two projects for
the year was $~56,6s7.4S. -"
There is an effort being made to
more than double the membership OF
the Corn and Pig Clubs during pres
emit year. Last year there were 1856
boys enrolled in Corn Club Work. Of
whom, however, only SOL reported;
and 1850 boys enrolled in Pig Clubs,
of whom only $50 reported.
To assure the success of the Corn
and Pig Club work in South Carolina,
the cooperation, encouragement and
support of the pubucspirited citizeas
is necessary. For instance, last year
q number Of bankers in different parts
Of the State helped by Offering prizes,
and in this way thousands Of dollars
worth Of pure bred pigs were brought
into the State very materially adding
to the breeding stock Of hogs One
Of the greatest difficulties has been
encountered In supplying the boys
with pigs. This splendid work OF the
farmer boys Of South Carolina has
formed a big contribution to the food
supply of the country, and 1t IS a
work which offers opportunity for
many philosophical people to end
their aid. There will be more Pig
Club boys this year II the pigs to sup
nly them are of7ered-o the money
with which 10 buy pfgs-and L. l..
Baker, Supervising Agent of Boys
Club Wok, R1shnpsine, s. c., who IS
m charge of the wurH In this State
win be glad to bear from any one VINO
will aid the farmer boys IN their enort
IN greater production Of food Offers
addressed to tho Chaimn OF Con-
starvation of the Food Administration
for South Carolina, Columbia, Will be
forwarded to MIR. BaksE-
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1918-05-29
WOULD BECOME CLAY
EATER TO LICK THE KAISER
Secretary McAdoo Says It Doesnt
Matter What Strange Foods
Proute Eat Nowadays.

Matter What Strange Foods
People Eat Nowadays.
Columbia.-In the course OF his ad-
dress, launching the third Liberty
Loan in South Carolina William NC
Adoo. Secretary Of the Treasury call
ed attention in his Columbia speech
b the great shortage Of food, n saao:
"The greatest thing needed Is
wheat. We are all eating strange
breads composed Of elements watch a
short time ago no America1 ever
dreamed of. But what does Il matter!
For my part, I'd become a cEyeater
IN lick the kaiser. Save food Save
fer Allies. You won't save un-
less you economize. Economic anu
Won not only save food, but you BIS
save money which you a put lnto
the Liberty Loans and thus help WIN
the war in two ways"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1918-05-29
PLANT SWEET POTATOES.

Columbia.-As m way to assure a
food supply for next winter, the Unit
ed States Food Administration If urg-
ing the farmers Of South Carolina TO
prent generously and unsparingiy OF
sweet potatoes.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1918-05-29
whenever You Need a General Tonic
Take Groves

The Old Standard Groves Tasteless
chill Tonic is equally valuable as a
General Tonic because it contains the
we'll known tonic properties ofQUININE
and IRON. It acts on the Liver, Drives
ont Malaria, Enriches the Blood and
:Bniids up the Whole System. 50 cents
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-05-02
LIQUID SWEETS
BY PARCEL POST
Average Distance 654 Miles in
Experimental Shipments by
Bureau of Markets.
LOSS IN THREE SHIPMENTS
Tin Containers With Screw Cap Found
Satisfactory for slrups and Honey
Urge Only High-Grade Prod
ucts Be Shipped.

Producers and consumers may find
II to their advantage to use the parcel
post for marketing sirups and extract
ed honey, according to q statement
from the bureau OF markets, United
States department Of agriculture. Ex-
perimental shipments of maple, cane,
sorghum sirups, and extracted honey,
made from many parts OF the country
over many different mail routes, have
shown the possibilities of marketing
these products by parcel post. A total
Of 1914 trial shipments were made over
distances averaging 654 miles, a much
greater distance. 1t is pointed out, than
sirups are likely to be sent by mail.
OF these shipments only three showed
any material loss Of contents because
Of seepage or leakage and this was due
to unusually rough handling.
Tin Containers Used.
Two types Of tin containers we're
found satisfactory for parcel post ship
ments Of sirups and honey. Both
types have screw caps and are pro-
vided with outer cartons Of corrugated
paper board. The screw caps contain
snugly fitting pieces Of cork that cover
the opening in the cans when the screw
caps are properly closed. AS protec-
ton to the screw caps. squares Of cor
rugated paper board are placed on top
Of the cans beside the screw caps.
Such packages properly wrapped and
securely tied, marked fragile" as re-
quired by the postal regulations for
packages containing liquids, will carry
without danger Of leakage In the malls.
High Cost Of Containers.
While the cost of containers is high
at the present time, there are doubtless
many cases in which parcel post mar
keting would be desirable and economi-
cal, as sirups and extracted honey are
good substitutes for sugar. Sugges-
tons on obtaining customers and con-
Quoting business with them by parcel
post may be found IN Farmers Bulletin
922, parcel Post Business Methods"
In order to retain customers, say the
specialists. it Is necessary that only
high-grade products be shipped. as the
principal incentive to buying by parcel
post is to obtain products Of high
quality. Persons desiring further par
ticulars In regard to shipping sirups
and extracted honey by parcel post
may apply to the bureau Of markets,
United States department Of agricul-
ture.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-05-02

him from the cold weather, or from
being sunburnt in the hot sun.
So warm house Is needed In the
winter, especially for the brood sows.
and shade must be provided for sum
mer.
Moreover, it is recognized that the
best way to keep swine healthy and
guard against the ravages of disease
is to provide sanitary conditions
hog house that is well lighted and ven
tilated and with a smooth, impervious
floor that can be easily cleaned.
These considerations, plus that Of
the labor that Ia saved IN feeding and
caring for hogs in well-planned build
ing. have made country builders pay a
good deal of attention to this class Of
work, and farmers are more and more
putting up big modern hog houses.
Advantages Are Numerous.
The advantages Of the community
house as compared with the movable
are numerous. The time and labor
required are less because:
~ Facilities scr warming. feed
ing, watering, dipping, ringing, cas-
trating, marking. breeding, weighing
and administering medicines are more
convenient because they ere under one
roof.
(2) The Stunning" Of the quarters,
especially during the season of early
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-05-02

bees. In such an average season an
apiary Of 100 colonies may gather nee
tar equivalent to 22M tons Of honey
where the 'honey crop" or surplus
honey will be only 21a tons. That 100
colonies of bees can find nectar sutfi-
cient to make 22M tons of honey with
in a range OF about two miles gives
able in the form OF nectar. This
amount doubtless Is much below the
actual sugar at hand, for when nectar
Is flowing freely bees do not get II all.
Furthermore, In many places more
than so pounds of surplus are obtained
and often more than 100 colonies can
be kept profitably In one place.
In the face Of these facts 1t Is regret
table to find so many beekeepers who
fail to get even the small percentage
which belongs to the beekeeper. There
are parts Of the United States where
90 per cent of all colonies of bees are
in hollow logs or plain square boxes
In which combs Of bees. cannot be
handled. There are few parts Of the
country where the box hive is not
found and probably one-third Of all the
bees in the country are SD housed. In
this case both equipment and manage
ment are poor and the energy Of the
bees Is misdirected. Even Of those
who keep their bees in modern hives
of movable frames the vast majority
do not get the full crop. BY failing
to control swarming by providing In
sufficient room for storage or by lack
Of proper care In winter their crop.
Is often reduced one-half or more.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-05-02

filters, is done more quickly, inasmuch
as q number OF houses do not have to
be visited to see that the windows are
not covered with snow or sleet, or
otherwise INSTRUCTED.
(3) The artificial exercising of
young pigs that are subject to thumps
and kindred troubles is easily done In
the community hog-house alley, a
number of Iltters being driven at the
same time, this being in marked con-
trast to the more individualized eff
fort necessarily practiced in the NOV
able isolated house system.
az Ventilation Is more readily
controlled because but two or three,
hardly more, ventilators within close
range need to be visited.
(5) The exhibit to prospective buy
ers OF promising pigs IL more quickly
made.
icy The hitching Of the horse to
the feeding wagon twice or three
times daily il dispensed with; 1t is a
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-05-02
Community Kitchens Canned.

Community kitchens. where surplus
vegetables and fruits are canned I'M
der cooperative arrangements, were
operated last year In Ohio, Peasants.
Kenawha, Jefferson, and, to some ex-
tent. in other counties Of West vir-
ginia. The kitchens were supervised
by the home demonstration agents OF
the extension division Of the state
university.
In the city of Charleston. where a
kitchen was opened In July, the num-
Der who brought products to be can
ned increased from SO women during
the second week to several times that
number in a short time.
Supplementing the work of the
Charleston kitchen are about 15 vol
unteer women who, under the super
vision of the home demonstration
agent of Kanawaha county, established
temporary field kitchens in the rural
communities, to which the women
bring their surplus vegetables and
fruits.
As a result Of this effort, large guam
titles Of food were conserved, much Of
which would otherwise have been
wasted.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-05-02

for 1t was practically impossible to
trail his friends, his prey or his enc
mics through the trees. because they
left no such scent on the limbs as
they did upon the ground. Hearing
and seeing became more important
and were sharpened to take the place
of the dying olfactory talents Doctor
Jones says that despite the poor con-
dition of our noses as gatherers of In
formation, the smelling sense "still
shows subtle power as a memory
sense"
Dudley Kidd has noted this feature
In investigating the psychology Of Ka-
FIR children. When Kafirs are ques-
toned as to their earliest remembered
Impressions they usually state that
these were connected with the senses
Of taste and smell. The next things
they remember are connected with the
sense Of color: then Impressions Of
sound and Of form follow last of ALL
Chicago Herald.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-05-02
AUTOMOBILE DoN'Ts

Don't put oil In the engine
without first making sure that 1t
is free from dirt and lint.
Don't race the engine when 1t
is not drawing the car. There
is no worse abuse.
Don't neglect to keep the radi-
ator filed with water. Also use
good anti-freeze solution in
cold weather.
Don't fail to inspect the level
Of liquid in the storage battery
every two weeks.
Don't drive with your feet on
the clutch or brake pedals.
Don't let your car stand with
headlights full on. 1t is unnec-
sary and 1t runs your battery
down.
Don't drive fast on slippery
streets.
Don't drive with fully retard-
ed spark.
Don't start motor with wide
open throttle or advanced spark.
Don't neglect the fabrication
of your car.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-05-02

type of construction permits Of this
with comparative ease and safety. At
best It is more difficult, because of the
extra manipulation Of doors and win
dows, to food the small house with as
much light in proportion to the inte-
rIor as In the more ideal community
type exemplified In the accompanying
design.
These plans show q community hog
house containing IL pens and large
feed room. 1t is of the balf-monitor
or saw-tooth roof type to face south.
The details of this building itself are
exceptionally well handled, and the
two concrete yards inclosed with mon
olithic concrete fences are quite a
striking feature. Movable fence pan
els of woven wire or Of wool can be
thrown across from building to fence
at several points to separate any pens
or group Of pens.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-05-02
Care Makes Bees Efficient.

Because Of lack of attention fully
half the bees now kept In the United
States are virtually useless to their
owners and consequently sbeekeeping Is
often condemned as Improbable. Prob
ably in an average season for the
United States as whole the surplus
honey obtained by good beekeepers
scarcely will exceed so pounds to the
colony. Assuming that 400 pounds is
the average needed by hive to main
tain its existence during the year, this
50-pound surplus represents then only
one-ninth Of the nectar gathered by the
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-05-02
HERE ARE HINTS
TO KEEP FINISH
Also a Few "Don'ts" Cited About
Proper Care and Appearance
of Automobile.
FAILURE TO WASH PROPERLY
Xarnish of New Car Is Hardened and
Benefited by Frequent Washing
With Clear Cool Water
Garage Gases Harmful.

You can abuse the engine pretty con-
sistently before it begins to complain.
YOU can abuse the finish once or twice,
and then you have no finish to abuse.
The appearance of the car and the APP
pearance of the finish are one and the
same thing, and appearance goes
long way toward determining the value
of house, horse or an automobile.
The lack of washing and failure to
wash properly will do more toward
running the appearance of the car than
any other thing. The varnish of the
new car is hardened and benefited by
frequent washing with clear cool wa
ter. Mud, allowed to dry or freeze on
the car, takes up all the oil from the
varnish and leaves the finish streaked
and spotted.
Dirt is not the only enemy, for
garage gases and even the atmosphere
OF some cities attacks the finish of the
car which is not frequently washed.
Examine Other Fellows Car.
Before you turn your car over to a
garage for regular washing, examine
the other fellows car, and see what
they are doing to it, and once you find
q man who knows how to care for the
car properly let him wash it every time
it needs it. A single washing, done
carelessly, will destroy the luster that
careful washing has preserved for
months.
Start in by cleaning the top. Give
1t good stiff brushing to remove the
loose dust and then either sponge it or
use soft brush with clear tepid water
and CASTLE soap.
Go over the leather upholstery with
a wooden cloth dipped in clear water
to which has been added few drops
OF ammonia. If the upholstery is of
cloth it can best be cleaned by spong-
ing with water containing little salt
and alcohol.
Now you are ready to use the hose.
Be sure to remove the nozzle and flow
the water over every part Of the body.
This serves to wash off as much of the
dust as is possible and to loosen the
mud. or ice. or snow. so that with a
little patience 1t can be f1oated off. In
cases where the car Is exceptionally
dirty 1t is we'll to let it stand Is min
utes and then shower 1t again.
Take soft. clean sponge and, fol-
lowing it with gentle stream from
the hose, go lightly over the body.
Special Brushes Needed.
Grease and road oil collect on the
chassis and their removal requires
more vigorous treatment and separate
tools. Special brushes will greatly IA
cilitate work In inaccessible corners.
The caustic action of an alkali soap is
necessary for the removal of grease on
the chassis, but even when used here
1t is advisable to employ 1t in the form
of soap solution made by dissolving
a pound of soap in gallon of warm
water.
The soap is, of course, rinsed off,
and hard stream may be used in the
chassis to advantage, but it should not
Rbe directed against the wheel hubs, for
@dirt may be washed in and reach the
bearings.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-05-02
HEADLIGHTS IN GOOD FOCUS
Some Light Up Road More on Sides
Than center-PIan Given for Best
Adjustment.

Are your headlights in proper focus?
If not, you are not getting the best use
from them. Some light up the sides
of the road more than the center, and
some light the road too far ahead.
Point your car directly at white wall
30 or 40 feet away and adjust the
bulb Of one lamp so that there is no
black spot in the center of light. Then
adjust the other lamp to light up the
sides of the road.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-05-02
BY WILLIAM A. RApFoRp.

you must give them proper place to
live III. The best profits are made
only when a dry, sanitary, comfortable
and convenient hog house is provided.
1t Is a mistake to think a hog does
not need to be protected from the
weather. Having been originally ma
tive of warmer climates, nature has
not provided pig with much in the
way OF protective covering. He has
no thick coat of hair or wool or feath-
ers like other farm animals to protect
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-05-02
HOW MANY FARMERS
ARE Co. OPERATING

Farmers cooperative purchas-
ing and marketing associations
now number about $4,000 with
about two million members and
do an annual business estimated
at one and one-half billion dol
lars. On the basis of the value
Of products handled the elevator
associations lead, followed In or
der by fruit and produce organf-
cations, and creameries and
cheese factories.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-05-02
SOCKET WRENCHES ARE BEST
They Save Time and Keep Nuts and
Bolts in Good condition-Don't
Round OF Edges.

The man who buys box Of socket
wrenches is making good Investment.
They save time and keep nuts and
bolts in good condition. since they fit
perfectly and do not round Off the
edges. Open-end wrenches are next
best. II you must use a monkey
wrench, set 1t up carefully and avoid
rounding OF the nut corners as much
as possible,
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-05-02
TRAINING MEN FOR SERVICE
School Opened to Provide Technically
Trained Drivers-Every Man
Will Be Paid.

To provide technically trained men
in the automobile industry. especially
for automobile service stations
throughout the country, well-known
motor car company is opening tech
nical service training school, open to
men who have not had any automobile
experience. Every man accepted for
the school will be paid while being
taught.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-05-02
COMMUNITY HOG
HOUSE IS LIKED
Found to Be Preferable to the
Small, Movable Type.
PERMANENcY is ADVANTAGE
Design Shows Structure Containing
Twelve Pens and Large Feed
Room With Concrete
Run Yards.

Mr. william A. Radford win answer
questions and give advice FREE OF
COST on all subjects pertaining to the
s,soject OF building work on the farm. for
the readers of this paper. On account Of
his wide experience as Editor. Author and
Manufacturer, he is. without doubt the
highest authority on all these subjects.
Address all inquiries TO William A. Rad
ford, No 1927 Prairie avenue, Chicago.
H.. and only tnciose three-cent stamp for
reply.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-05-02
War Job for Boys.

Boys who want to help their nation
win this war win devote their next
school vacation to victory work on a
farm. helping farmer feed the fight
ers. Get In touch today with the U. s.
Boys working reserve, or your county
agent. or your state agricultural col
lege.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-05-02
Farmer and the Auto.

Like business and professional men,
farmers are placing greater and great
er demands on motor cars. AS uttl-
ity the automobile will continue to
grow in use because Of the convenience
1t brings and because of the great
economy Of time and labor It makes
possible.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-05-02
TOOL REMOVES coTTER PINS
Implement Can Be Made From an Old
File or Similar Article-oper-
alton Is Easy.

The tool shown here can be made
from an old file or similar tool. BY
lightly tapping the head of the tool
with hammer, as shown in illustra-
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-05-02
SENSE OF SMELL IN HUMANS
Lees Acute Than Those Of Hearing
and Seeing Because II 10 Of
Less Need.

When a man climbed into the trees
and spent generation after generation
running through the branches he had
little use for an acute sense Of smell,