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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1919-07-02
A Texas Letter.

To the Readers of the dear old Adver-
tiser:
It will be borne in mind that / am
native of the dear old state of South
Carolina. Spent most of my childhood
days on the James Dorm place situa
ted on the Edgefeld and Ninety Six
road near Dorn's Mill Postoffice. I am
now receiving the good old Advert
ser once a week. as I stated in
former letter that my father was a
subscriber to it when 1 was quite
child, and naturally 1 appreciate it
very highly. I see in it great many
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1919-07-02
District U. D. c. Conference.


The Edgefeld delegate was never
more delighted than to find herself
domiciled with that delightful Barn
well-Aiken-Edgefeld family, the Ham
monds. Old Major Spann Hammond
lis the last remaining son of the nota-
BILE Governor James H. Hammond
and while IS years old, has mind Of
great brilliancy and his retrospect
was as clear as in a man many years
younger.
There surrounded by the many
evidences of his families former
grandeur, he lives a quiet life with
his devoted help mate, who was Miss
Hanson Dunbar of Beech Island.
They have two sons, DR.. Dunbar Ham
mond of Blackville and Mr.. Jas. H.
Hammond of Columbia.
The conference was entertained
at a delightful informal reception at
the home of Mrs. Rich, after which
automobiles were provided to take
the visitors and delegates to the Ma
sonic Hall where a lovely, lovely
luncheon was served. Never was th2re
more tasteful and simple decora tions
or a more sumptuous feast served in
three courses-canteloupes tor the
frst-for the second, a half chicken
on toast, peas en- casserole, creamed
potatoes, tomatoes with mayonnaise
dressing, dainty rolls, ice tea. For, the
dessert, ice cream in red blocks and
square white cakes with Confeder-
ate flags done in the icing. There was
merriment and jollity in spite of the
inclement weather.
Mrs. Black gave very happy
toast to the Davis Lee Chapter,
which is the baby chapter in our
District and numbers only "a men,
bers. Here's to health, wealth and
growth"
At the school building our session
was held. The reports were all very
good, but the principle thing for
which this conference will be remem-
bered is t,,:.at it was decided to give
a hundred >.ollar liberty bond, which
the district purchased last year by
25 cents subscriptions to the 1917
1913 Hero educational fund. That
leaves us with a fifty dollar bond and
a bonus of about S14 in the district
funds. Our Winthrop scholarship for
this year is assured. This scholarship
is vacant now and it would be good
thing if some of our girls would ap-
ply for it. 1t is worth 500 and free
tuition. Admission is by examination,
the applicant being descendant of
someone who served in the war be-
tween the States. The application
has to be signed by the chapter pres
ident and sent to Miss Armida Moses,
Sumter, S. C. Any girl wishing to
apply for the scholarship should stand
the regular Winthrop examination
on Friday, July 4th, and write to Miss
Moses for application blanks.
The Aiken women got ahead of us
in the matter of entertaining the con-
ference next spring. They did good
deal of lobbying so when call was
made for invitations Edgefeld only
received % out of the 81 votes cast.
They voiced the wish to come here
next time however. Altogether, it
was a most delightful and successful
conference.
AGATHA A. WooDSoN.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1919-07-02

Many an American boy had to go
all the way to Europe before he could
be made to realize how much he WAS
loved in the home. 1t should not re-
quire world war for us to let our
kith and kin know that we love them.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1919-07-02
The Corner Store

show that recollect some Of them.
One other I want to mention is the
Cogburns. Yes, the Quattlebaums too.
The crop prospects in this section
are reasonably good after being dam
aged some by heavy rains, hail and
sandstorms and worms.
Now, if you see fit to give this
space in your columns, l may write
again.
E. M. McCRELESS.
Colorado, Texas.
ra.sVKG'S NEW SssSC5VERE
Will Surely STOP That CauGh.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1919-07-02

Nobo-s ever thought the Sahara
would ever spread over the oceans so
as to include America, and yet, since
Monday night at twelve o'clock this
country, technically if not practically,
has been as dry as Sahara.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1919-07-02

Cards Of Thanks, Obituaries, Res
slutions and Political Notices pub
aahed at advertising rates.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1919-07-02

Well, the sinking of all those Ger
man ships had at least one good eff
feet: It made lot of us look up
Scapa Flow on the map.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1919-07-02
Wednesday, July 2.

While the editors are away the
"devils" can play.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1919-07-02

Edgefeld real estate is getting
higher than. it is sometimes carried
by a March wind.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1919-07-02

Entered as second class matter at
he postoffice at Edgefeld, S. c.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1919-07-02

apply ut once the wonderful old reliafle DL
PoRTERS ANTISEPTIc HEALING OIL, a sur
yical dressing that relieves pain and heals al
.'le saiue time. Not liuiment. 25c. SOC. N.N
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1919-07-02
Summer Complaint Quickly Relieved

"About two years ago when suf-
fering from a severe attack of sum-
mer complaint, took Chamberlain's
Collie and Diarrhoea Remedy and it
relieved me almost instantly" writes
Mrs. Henry Jewett, Clark Mills, N.
Y. This is an excellent remedy for
collie and diarrhoea and should be
kept at hand by every family.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1919-07-02
We Have No Trumpet
to Blow

In announcing that for the month close few
big slaughter sale draw the
crow due the fact that have bought wisely and haven't great
stock to sacrifice.
the staple goods don't of
closing stock (Which sufficient for fall trade) and putting
higher By holding present stock of this
class of goods such Sea Island sheetng Percae Outing Check
Homepun Cheviot and Gingham will be position to sell
customers this fall at that they have been all the
We going sale July chdrens and Misses
Slippers Soc; of Ladies Slippers Sl0o pair All
other so excepted) the house
third off This $16 S. 90 pair of slippers Invest
the leather market still and indications that
will continue to do
All Athletic Underwear going the Same goods
in you $l.OO Seal Unions, going
All boys Underwear Athletics garment
EACH This these goods be
bought market. Come and the values
See the window display of the above Bargains
Also look for other announcements in all July issues
holding sale this better chance of finding
your number and serving satisfaction
Money refunded satseds hours limit goods being No
goods charged at these prices.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1919-07-02

Mosquito biting time. Get you a
Bed Canopy and sleep in
neace
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1919-07-02
no preve,lt Blood Poisoning

THE CORNER STORE.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1919-07-02
Young Man Young Woman
Do You Want to Go College Expense Earn Some
Extra Money This Summer?
ATTEND THE COLLEGE OF "

Stockman scholarships open in the
Charleston College
Presbyterian College
Draughon's Business College
Furman University
Greenville Woman's College
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cARRANzA CHANGES ENGLISH ATTITUDE
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Nome tri-weekly nugget., 1919-08-25
SENATE Ah1EkDrnNT GIVES SnAMTuNG TO CHINA
FOREIGN RELATIONS COMMITTEE ADOPTS
 AMENDMENT REVERSING PEACE CONFERENCE

Special to the Nome
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  objected Allied
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Nome tri-weekly nugget., 1919-08-25
BAD ACCIDENT MARS ELelN AUTO RACE

Special 0 Associated 23CHm automobile speed  o he
 
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Nome tri-weekly nugget., 1919-08-25
URGES DEVELOPMENT OF ALASkA'S PAPER
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Nome tri-weekly nugget., 1919-08-25

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Nome tri-weekly nugget., 1919-08-25

Special to the Nugget By the Associated Press.

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  threatening destruction of the in The during the precincts result Of wind scat Itered
  lie nick up the tourists rho arele
Nome tri-weekly nugget., 1919-08-25

started
 
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Nome tri-weekly nugget., 1919-08-25

AND CONDUCTING CAMPAIGN OF
 SLAUGHTER ARMENIA

Special to the Nome Associated Press: Tex, bandits
   is o   O
  ha locality
  uring the O he
Nome tri-weekly nugget., 1919-08-25

NOTICE OF INTENTION MINING CLAIM BLANKS LODE LOCATION BLANKS FOR SALE AT NUGGET OFFICE
Nome tri-weekly nugget., 1919-08-25

fforein another session of he Peace
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The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1919-10-24
MAKE MONEY RAISING BARLEY
Experiments Show II Will Surpass
Corn as Ration for Fattening
Hogs II Properly Fed.

Experiments at the Wisconsin ex-
pertinent station show that barley will
surpass corn as ration for fattening
hogs il it is properly fed. Twelve
lots of pigs were fed, using with some
n corn ration, while the others were
given barley. The return for each
pig over the cost of feed was SLABS
for the barley-fed pigs, and $12.38 for
the corn-fed porkers.
One of the most interesting facts
brought out was the value of barley
and whey combination, which netted a
handsome return, and the gains made
with this ration were very rapid.
If you are in a region which Is suit
ed for the production Of barley, or II
you have been using 1t as nurse crop
for alfalfa, do not be discouraged by
the prospect Of lower price, due to
the curtailing of the use Of barley In
the brewing industry. Perhaps 1t will
pay you more than ever as a feed for
your hogs and your other live stock.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1919-10-24
ADVERTISING AID TO SALES
Farm Bureau ard Various organiza-
tions Adopt Unique Plan to
Boost Purebred Stock.

prepared by the United States Depart
ment of Agriculture)
The farm bureau Of Buchanan coun-
ty, Iowa, in cooperation with the In
dependence Commercial club and SIM
liar organizations throughout the coun-
~, has created general fund
br the purpose of advertising the
county as center Of purebred live
stock. A trade mark has been adopt
I'd and electrotypes made and distrib-
lted broadcast.
Every piece Of business stationery
going out of Independence Is to carry
this trademark. Each member OF the
farm bureau will be supplied with sta
tionery and envelopes bearing 1t. Five
thousand galvanized signs, IA by rs
inches, are being made and will be
posted on all roads leading into and
out of the county, calling attention to
this organization with its 392 men,
,bers. Space has 'nlso been contracted
for in some of the leading agricultural
papers in which this trade mark Will
be carried.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1919-10-24

made out of boxes about II inches
square and to 6 Inches deep. An
ordinary orange box with partition
in the middle is suitable for this pur-
pose, each box providing two nests, the
top being removed. the box laid on it's
side, and a strip 3 or 4 inches wide
nailed across the lower front. Ordt-
naslly a 5-foot fence Of poultry wire
is adequate, unless cats are bother
some, when occasionally it is neces-
sary to cover the top of the yard, also,
with wire. If hens show a tendency
to fly over the fence which has no
top, the flight feathers of one wing
should be clipped.
Keeping Feeding Cost Low.
The city flock should be fed as
cheaply as is possible and consistent
with the steady flow Of eggs. All ia
Bile scraps, kitchen waste, leftover
vegetables, beet tops. turnip tops, car
rot tops, potato Feelings, onion tops,
watermelon and cantaloupe rinds, cab
bage leaves, lettuce leaves, bread and
cake crumbs, and meat scraps are
keenly relished by the hens and should
be devoted to egg and meat produc-
ton. Usually 1t is necessary to pro-
vide some supplementary grain for the
use of the backyard flock during the
winter, although some owners do well
without purchasing any grain at all.
This, of course, depends largely on
the amount and variety Of table wastes
available.
Often it Is inadvisable to attempt to
renew the city poultry flock by hatch
ing and rearing chicks or by buying
and rearing day-old chicks. Previous
experience in the raising of chickens
usually increases the chances Of sue
cess. Generally the land available is
usually small in area and no attempt
should be made to raise chicks unless
a plot of ground can be provided sep.
arate from that to which there Is grass
or where supply of green feed can
be furnished. Under average condi
tions, where the yardage is limited, II
is preferable to Gull the hens as soon
as they have outlived their usefulness
and to replace them by well-matured
pullets in the fall.
Thus the keeping of roosterless and
chickless flocks can be successfully
carried on and the ultimate purpose
Of all such flocks satisfied-the reduc.
'.tion of living costs.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1919-10-24
TREAT OATS AND
WHEAT FOR SMUT
Reports Show That 1t Pays to
Use Formaldehyde at Time
of Planting Crops.
WORK OF DIFFERENT AGENTS
Practically None Of Fields Given
Treatment Showed Any Signs Of
Disease - Farmers Of Porter
County Lost $4,000.

prepared by the United States Depart
ment Of Agricultural
Evidence that it pays to treat wheat
and oats at the time Of planting with
formaldehyde to prevent smut Is given
In reports Of number Of demonstra-
lions conducted by Indiana county
agents. Fields Of oats In Dubois coun-
ty, sown with seed treated with for
maldehyde for smut as recommended
by the United STAKES department of
agriculture and the State Agricultural
college, showed practically none Of the
disease, while fields planted from seed
not treated contained about Is per
cent smut, according to the local coun-
ty agents report.
Work In Warren County.
As a result of the demonstration
conducted by the county agent in
Warren county 1t was found that q
plot Of oats planted with untreated
seed showed 33 per cent smut, while
another plot in the same field, planted
with treated seed was free from the
disease. Other oat fields throughout
the county that were not treated were
infested with the disease in amounts
varying IRON to 35 per cent.
AS the result of the damage done by
wheat smut in Porter county, farmers
will lose about $4,000 on the crop,
according to statistics compiled by the
county agent. In checking up the dam
age done by smut the agent found that
the disease had caused z per cent de-
crease in the county's yield. About
two-thirds of the farmers of the coun-
ty treated their seed and effected a
saving Of nearly 100000.
Smut in Steuben County.
The county agent of Steuben county,
in company with representative Of
the United States department Of agri-
culture, found one field Of wheat with
as much as "a per cent of smutted
heads, and considerably more than so
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1919-10-24
| PoRRIDGE FINE FOR POULTRY
Combination Of Table Scraps and
Kitchen Waste Run Through Meat
Grinder ls Favored.

prepared by the United States Depart
ment OF Agriculture.)
Table scraps and kitchen waste are
best prepared for feeding by running
them through an ordinary meat grind
err. After the material has been put
through the grinder it is usually a
rather moist mass. and 1t is well to
mix 1t with cornmeal, bran, or other
ground grain until the whole mass as
sumes a crumbly condition. The usu-
al method is to feed the table scraps at
noon or at night, or at both times, as
may be desired, in trough or on n
board. All should be fed that the hens
will eat up clean, and If any of the
material is left after one-half or three
quarters of an hour 1t should be re-
moved. II allowed to lie It may spoil
and would be very bad for the hens.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1919-10-24
PASTURE FOR STOCK IN FALL
Highly Important to Keep Animals In
Good Condition Through Fall
and Winter.

One of the essential factors in keep
ing live stock in good condition
through the fall and early winter,
which is highly important, is good
fall pasture, says Andrew Boss, vice
director of the Minnesota experiment
station. Nothing excels the grasses
for pasture, though mixtures Of the
grasses and clover are better than ell
Their grasses or clover alone, and fur
plsh the best kind of feed for all kinds
Of stock.
Where an abundance of cultivated
grasses can be obtained for pasturage,
no further attention need be given the
subject. Meadow aftermath contain
ing clover, or timothy and clover,
makes good fall feed. Clover growing
In the stubble field Is also an excellent
fall pasture. Pasturing stock on clo-
yer often enables the farmer to pick up
some Of the wasted grain, and the
droppIngs of the live stock are bene-
fetal to the land.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1919-10-24

C'yepaled by the United States Depart
ment OF Agriculture)
Every consumer who has sufficient
backyard space may reduce the high
cast of living to certain extent by
u,aintaining small flock of poultry.
The product of such flock, both in
the form Of eggs and fowl for the ia
be, may be obtained at low cost be-
csase of the use of table scraps and
z!tchen waste.
Ordinarily one Of the general-pur-
pose breeds, such as the Plymouth
Rock, Wyandotte. Rhode Island Red.
Or Orpington, is preferable to the
smaller egg breeds, as the former fowl,
on account of their larger size, make
better table poultry, while the young
chickens, for the same reason, are bet
ter adapted as fryers and roasters.
However, If the consumer desires eggs
only, one of the lighter egg breeds,
such as the White Leghorn, will be the
best for him to maintain. No matter
what breed Is selected. 1t Is advisable
to keep poultry only of some pure
breed or variety.
Number Depends on Space.
The size of the flock depends upon
the space available and the quantity
OF table scraps suitable for feed. DO
not overstock and do not overcrowd
the yard. Fowl do best where they
have plenty of room and sufficient
food. For a flock of 20 or % hens, a
yard space of not less than % by 30
feet should be provided, as 20 to 80
square feet of yard space should be
provided for each bird.
1t is advisable for city poultry keep
ers to procure well-matured pullets in
the fall, so that they will begin to lay
before cold weather sets in. An mex
pensive, commOdious, and comfortable
house should be provided, with 3 to 4
square feet of floor space to the bird,
although some poultrymen report good
results where the allowance is only
21a to 3 square feet. Often an un-
used shed or small building in the
back yard can be easily converted into
a chicken house. Satisfactory shell
ters can be made from piano boxes or
packing cases by purchasing a small
quantity of 2-by-4 or 2-by-3 lumber for
framing. The box boards can be used
for siding or sheathing, and then can
be covered by roofing paper.
Nests should be simple and may be
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1919-10-24
BEAUTY BATH HELPS
APPEARANCE OF HEN
White Fowls Must Be Washed
Before Put on Exhibition.
Birds Of Various colors Can Be I'M
proved by Fluffino and Grooming
Soft or Rain Water at Right
Temperature 10 Best.

prepared by the United States Depart
ment OF Agriculture)
All white fowls must be washed, and
most fowls Of other colors can be inn
proved in appearance by washing,
fluffing and grooming before the show.
For white birds have three tubs, one
filed with warm, soft or rain water.
another with warm, soft or rain water,
and the third with warm, soft or rain
water colored the proper shade to
rinse and blue white goods. Use bar
Of good white or CASTLE soap, a large
sponge and nail brush. Have the
temperature of the room 80 or So de-
grecs and bring the birds in clean ex-
hibition coops, the floors of which
should be covered with fresh, dry shaw
ings.
Wash the males first. Clean the
shanks and feet with the nail brush,
soap and water. Insert the bird In the
first tub and push 1t down under the
water several times until the plumage
Is wet through; make a heavy lather
with the sponge and soap and thor
oughly wash the plumage with the
sponge; open the, wings and sponge
them In the direction, of the feathers.
Always wash the length of the feather,
from the quill to the tip and not across
II.
Keep the birds head out of the soapy
water If possible; sponge the.soap on
the bird and remove to the second tub.
Press 1t under the wnter several times,
allow 1t to stand and drip for few
seconds, and then dip 1t twice In the
tub containing the bluing water. Re-
move the bird from the water, hold its
legs firmly and raise It up and down
quickly, so that 1t will flap and expand
its wings and tail, and shake out the
water.
Do not use a towel to dry q white
bird. Move the exhibition coop near
the fire or some heat 80 that the bird
will dry. Lifting up the plumage of
the breast and opening the feathers Of
the fun while drying has a tendency
to increase the apparent size of these
sections. 1t Is necessary to examine
the white birds frequently II the coops
are near stove to guard against over.
heating them or scorching or curling
their feathers.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1919-10-24
LIMESTONE INCREASES YIELD
Demonstrations Carried On for Two
Years In Indiana to Show Value
Of Ground Material.

prepared by the United States Depart
ment of Agrtculture)
For two years the county agent In
Jefferson county, Ind, has been car
rying on demonstrations to show the
value of ground limestone on acid
soils. In one demonstration this year
an average Of 25h bushels Of wheat
were produced to the acre. Neigh
bors who helped thrash this wheat,
and who have land that is just as
good, except that they did not make
applications Of ground limestone, OBJ
tanned only Is bushels to the acre.
This high yield is hardly an exception,
reports the agent, for similar results
were obtained by other farmers in
the section who used limestone.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1919-10-24

from the copper-sulphate solution 1t
should be dipped in a mixture Of one
pound Of quicklime to ten gallons Of
water, this latter measure being neces-
sary to prevent the continued injurious
action Of the copper sulphate on the
grain after the smut spores have been
killed. At thrashing time the smut
spores are spread broadcast over the
fallowed land by the wind, as fallow-
Ing for wheat is common practice
in the Pacific Northwest. Subsequent
ly, when the fall rains occur, these
spores terminate and infect the young
wheat plants as they develop. Hence
seed treatment is not entirely effect
i've, but generally the copper-sulphate
control gives the better results because
some Of the chemical adheres to the
seed and prevents infection from the
soil.