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Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1921-07-06
FIGURES ON COSTS OF LIVING.
Comparisons Made With Figures OF
Eight Years Ago.

washington, July 1.-The cost Of
living In the United States in May
was 80,4 per cent higher than in
1918, according to figures based on
prices IN 80 cities, made public yes
tsTday By the, Department Of Labor.
House furnishings showed the
greatest increase, being 147.7 per
cent higher in May than in 1918.
Clothing showed a 1926 per cent in
crease and fuel and light went up
SIS per cent. Housing was SO per
cent higher in May than in 1918,
while food was 44.7 per cent higher.
miscellaneous living expenses showed
an increase Of 1858 per cent for the
same period.
The decrease IN the cost Of living
between June, 1920, and May, 1921.
was l6.7 per cent. Except for fuel,
light and housing, all items dropped
In price between June, 1920, and
May, 1921. In June year ago fuel
and light was only 71.9 per cent
higher than in 1913 and housing was
only 34.9 per cent higher. Food was
119 per cent higher in June, 1920,
than in 1913. Clothing was 1875
per cent higher: furnishings 92.7 per
cent higher, and miscellaneous en-
penses 1917 per cent higher.
In Cincinnati the cost Of living
dropped l7.3 per cent between June
I, 1920, and May, 1921. In Norfolk.
Va, the decrease in cost was 14.j
per cent, in Richmond 1914 per cent,
and in st. Louis. Mo-. 173 per cent.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1921-07-06

Stump-House Mountain, the latter
road being the connecting link be-
tween Georgia and North Carolina.
These four main roads should be
made Of good materials that wea-
ther conditions will not interfere
with, that the farmer may have an
outlet for his produce at all seasons
of the year.
In going over the old Southern
Rairway road-bed from. Westminster
to Toccoa, Gu, on May 9th. l fodnd
the portion o! the road that was
being worked, and had been worked,
was in far worse condition than
the portion that had not been then
touched. Knowing the old road-bed
had good ballast, it would have
been an excellent idea to have given
it heavy coat of ground rock and
topped 1T off with asphalt or cement,
the latter being best. The expense,
while heavy, would have been All ex-
penditure made for lifetime, the
work would have been lasting job,
and would probably have needed no
more attention for at least ten or
fifteen years.
will be so glad for the TIME to
come when the Southern States will
have roads that are accessible at all
seasons Of the year, thus helping the
schools to rise to a higher level than
ent conditions, and at the same time
giving the farmer at least Il reason
ably easy manner or putting his pro-
ducc into the hands Of the conSum-
ing public. Yours truly,
Charley NJ. Mccall.
No. $50 S. Clinton Ave.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1921-07-06
kainfau and Temperature.

Below Is a record OF meteor o logical
observations taken by H. w. Brandt,
cooperative observer OF the Weather
Bureau of the U. s. Department of
Agriculture. during the week ending
June 26th, 1921, at p. M. The
instrumental readings are from gov
ernment standard Instruments ex-
posed In the manner recommended
by the chief Of the Weather Bureau):
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1921-07-06
BAI'TIsrs SEEK A HALF MILLION
People to Tithe-Want Thirty Thou
sand in South Carolina.

Nashville, Tenn, July 1.-Plans
for the enrolment among the mem
bers Of tho local churches OF the
Southern Baptist Convention Of 4
half million tithers within the next
six months were announced yester-
day by DR.. Hight G. Moore, secretary
Of tho convcntiin.
There arc three million Baptistc
within the convention territory, and
each State in the convention Is asked
to become responsible for enrolling
One-sixth Of its total membership in
tithing bands. each member obligar-
ing himself to give at least tenth
Of his income to religious work.
The work OF securing the tithers
will be carried OH by the regular
State forces, and the campaign will
conclude with special roundup
week from November 81 to Decem-
Der 4.
Georgia Is asked to enroll 10000
tithers, North Carolina 81 900, South
Carolina 10000, and Virginia $4,000.
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Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1921-07-06

CdIuc u SluVtilu8,
g e n s at | o n q |,
GRO " d compel
lin 9 attraction.
Everywhere He
went the multi.
tn de thrOnged
about Him to see
His miracles and
hear His teach.
Ing. Picture such
q scene as is sug.
gested In Matt.
4 1925. Consider
the superlutiveS
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1921-07-06
----s .
MRS. ARAH Il. BLECkLEY DEAD.
At Age of Ninety-Two, Well known
Lady Passed to Her Reward

Greenville, S. c., June 2S.-Spc-
cial: On the morning Of June 23d
Mrs. Arab A. CBecl) Bleckley died, i,
at the age Of 90 years. She was truly
Il remarkable woman.
Born in July, 1929, she was a
daughter of Col. Samuel Beck and
and Mrs. Tabitha Donaldson Beck,
Of near Clayton, Rabun county, Ga
and her entire life was spent in that
section of Rabun county. In her
early twenties she married John NJ
Bleckley, who preceded her to the
grave about nineteen years. To them
were born eight children-Jasper S.,
Jeanette B. (Turpin). dead: James
dead; Samuel L.; Kate, dead; Tho
mas L., dead; Frank and w. Joseph.
She also raised two grandchildren,
Mrs. Ella Howk and Mrs. 'Gussie
Bowers.
Five generations were represented
at the funeral, the family connection
being large.
The old homestead is desolate and
lone. she being the last Of a large
family to pass away. The simple and
beautiful funeral service was held
at Antioch church and was conduct
ed by Rev. Mr.. Weldon, Of Clayton.
Mrs. B1eckley was staunch 'Bap-
tist. The body was laid to rest in
the cemetery by the side of her hus-
band.
Mrs. Bleckley was we'll known ir
her home county and to many Ia
the upper section Of Oconee, and the
announcement Of her death will be
read with deep regret by many.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1921-07-06
a TONIC

Groves TasteIess chill Tonic restores
Energy and Vitality by Purifying and
Enriching the Blood. When you feel its
strengthening, invigorating effect, see how
it brings color to the cheeks and how
1t improves the appetite, you will then
appreciate its true tonic value.
Groves Tasteless chill Tonic is simply
Iron and Quinine suspended in syrup. So
pleasant even children like it. The blood
needs QUININE to Purify it and IRON to
Enrich it. Destroys Malarial germs and
Grip germs by its Strengthe: ing, Invgor-
ating Effect. 60c.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1921-07-06
Attention, Layncn!
TO the Laymen Of the Beaverdam

TO the Laymen Of the Beaverdam
Association:
Hear DR.. j. r. Henderson, Of
Knoxville, Tenn, who is the general
secretary Of Laymen's work Of the
Southern Baptist Convention. DR..
Henderson will speak three times in
Emmanuel Baptist church, Westmtn-
ster, on Sunday, July 10th-at II
o'clock a. m, at 8 O'Clock p. IN. and
at $50 p. m.
The o'clock meeting is especially
for men. Come, men!-Come and
hear this great speaker, as he has a
message for men that will do us all
good. (signed)
ID. I. Mulkey,
J. II. Bryant,
Jas. r. Sullivan,
Layman's Com. Beaverdam Assn.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1921-07-06
Big Lumber Fire.

Newberne, n. c., June 30.-The
Pine Lumber Company's plant and
about two million feet of lumber
were destroyed by fire early yester-
day, the fire for a time threatening
the entire mill district of Newberne
The loss is estimated at $4,000,
with about $4,000 insurance.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1921-07-06
Lady Randolph Churchill Dead.

London, Eng, Juno 80. Lady
Randolph Churchill, who was Miss
Jennie Jerome, of New York, died
here yesterday. She recently under
went an operation on her right foot
which was injured in fall down
flight Of steps. She married Lord
Randolph Churchill, second son Of
the seventh Duke Of Marlborough,
and one Of England's most infuen-
tial political leaders of his day, in
1874.
Lady Churchill's death occurred
suddenly from heart failure follow
ing a hemorrhage. Her son, Winston
Spencer Churchill, Secretary Of state
for the Colonies. was with her at tue
end
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1921-07-06
ASPIRIN

Warming! Unless you see the name
"Bayer" on package or on tablets you
are not getting genuine Aspirin, pre-
scribed by physicians for twenty-one
years and proved safe by millions.
Take Aspirin only as told in the
Bayer package for colds, headache,
neuralgia, rheumatism, earache,
toothache, lumbago and for pain.
Handy tin boxes of twelve Bayer Tab
lets Of Aspirin cost few cents. Drug
gists also sell larger packages. Aspi-
rim Is the trade mark Of Bayer Manu-
facture Of Monoaceticacdes Of
Salicylicacid.-a
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1921-07-06

In Luxemberg there is a penalty
for these who do not record their
votes at elections.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1921-07-06

Rub-My.Tism Is n powerful Anti
septic. Cures infected cuts, old sores,
tctter, etc.-adv.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1921-07-06

600 cures Malaria, Chills and Fe-
ver, Bilious Fever, Colds and Lat
Grippe, or money refunded.-adv.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1921-07-06
Drama Of Christ and
the Multitude
BY REV. J. r. SCHAFFER
Director OF Evening Classes. Moody
Bible Institute, Chicago.

TExT.-And blessed iB he, whosoever
shall not be offended In me.-Matt. l1:6
When Jesus stepped onto the stage
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1921-07-06

At one spot near New Zealand the
ocean is more than six miles deep.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1921-07-06

Subscribe for The Courier. (Bost)
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1921-07-06

Layman's Com. Beaverdam Assn.
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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-11-13

now Fanny, I've hardly touched this alt, You must
et me put this on your plate" Cousin Zoe and Cousin
Fanny are being too polite for words white meat
of portion Of broed spring chicken the station res
aurant And il Cousin Zoe in her more than
generoos impulse Cousin Fanny is going put it right
back Really Zoe says Cousin Fanny, 81 always prefer
the neck and the drumstick."
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-11-13

The man who is always
on the watch for
dropped articles, al
ways politely running
after some one who has
dropped part of his
newspaper. Even when
the newspaper was
dropped on purpose he
makes you take it back.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-11-13

Lady being told some
thing she isn't Bit I'D
interested in, and reg CYAN
istering such polite lS
interest.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1921-07-22
CULTIVATE POTATOES OFTEN
Hoeing Should Be Done Once a Week
for Six Weeks After Plants
Appear-kiIl Bugs.

|. Potatoes must be hoed or cultivated
at least once week for about six
weeks after the plants appear. While
cultivating, the soil should be drawn
about the plants, forming hills to pro
tect the potatoes from the sun.
Potato bugs. old-fashioned "hard
shells" and their children, the soft
shells or slugs. are sure to eat the
foliage Of potatoes unless prevented
from doing so. The hard SHELF bugs
that are first to appear can often be
picked off by hand and killed, but
about the only way to control the
young soft bugs or slugs Is to poison
them. This can be done by spraying
or sprinkling the potato leaves with
mixture consisting Of one ounce Of
arsenate Of lead in one gallon of wa
ter or the plants may be busted with
powdered lime to which paris green
has been added at the rate Of one
ounce to four quarts Of lime, say spe-
cialists Of the United States Depart
ment Of Agriculture. The dust should
be sifted over the plants during the
early morning while the dew Is upon
the leaves. 1t will not be necessary
to dust or spray all the plants, but
only those where the bugs have start
ed, then go over the potatoes every
few days to see that the bugs have
not gotten a fresh start.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1921-07-22
HONEST FIGURES OF BENEFIT
Farmer Gains Nothing by Using Est-
mates Too High or Low
Best to Stick to Facts.

Good judgment, coupled with ex.
perience, should enable farmer to
come fairly close to the right figures
in making farm appraisal, say
farm management specialists Of the
United States Department Of Agricul.
ture. A middle course Is the safest,
since the results of an appraisal either
far too high or far too low will be of
little or no value. False appraisal, to
make the figures show up well, is labor
thrown away, since the one who in
dulges in this pastime Is only fOoling
himself. Stick to facts. Use market
values, adding expense of getting to
the farm all those things the farmer
buys, and subtracting the probable ex-
pense Of marketing from the market
value of all those things he has to
sell.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1921-07-22
WELL-KEPT DIARY is
VALUABLE TO FARMER
Profit Gained From Record OF
Daily Happenings.
Many Farm Problems Encountered
Every Year That Night Be Solved
More Easily IL History of
Property Was Handy.

prepared by the United States Depart
ment of Agriculture.)
A well-kept diary is the most inter
esting and valuable volume in it's
owners library. For the farmer. the
diary will preserve record of farm
happenings and personal experiences
which will be valuable In the future
conduct of his business. If, when he
finds his alfalfa field swarming with
grasshoppers, he can look back In his
diary to a summer ten years before
and find the poison-bait formula that
controlled the insect then, he will
save much valuable time. He may
wish to know the exact location of a
tile drain that was laid down when
he was a youngster. If the event was
noted in his own, or his fathers diary,
a ten-minute perusal will give him
more definite information than "A days
digging with a spade. There are
dozens of farm problems encountered
every year that might be solved more
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1921-07-22
DECREASE IN CROP ACREAGE
Total In 1920 Fell to SAG, 49,, 900 Acres,
or Less Than 2 Per Cent Below
Previous Year.

Crop acreage for all crops for which
the bureau of crop estimates, United
States Department Of Agriculture, es-
Inmates acreage, bad the total Of 300,-
622, 900 acres in the census production
year 1909, and 1852 ,332, 900 acres In
1918, the second year Of this country's
participation in the World war. This
acreage remained almost exactly the
same in 1919, but in 1920 the total fell
to SAC, 4G2, 900 acres, or less than 2 per
cent. The acreage of these estimated
crops In 1920 was only IL 600, COO acres
below the total acreage Of all crops In
1900. -..---.'' $780,
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1921-07-22
HOW CAN YOU TELL your
FAv0RITE TOBACCO?
As Plain as the Nose on Your
Face-Just Smell II

Smokers do not have to put tobacco
in their pipes to find out il they like it.
They can just rub the tobacco between
the palms of their hands and smell it.
The nose is an infallible guide to smok-
ing enjoyment.
All smoking tobaccos employ some
flavoring "to improve the favour and
burning qualities of the leaves, to
quote the Encyclopedia Britannica.
Naturally, there is considerable differ
ence in the kind of flavorings used, and
the nose quickly detects this difference.
TUXEDO Tobacco uses the purest,
most wholesome, and delicious Of all
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. And the almost
universal liking for chocolate in a great
measure explains the widespread popu-
larity of TUXEDO Tobacco. -
Carefully aged, old Burley tobacco.
plus a dash of pure chocolate, gives
TUXEDO Tobacco a pure fragrance
your nose can quickly distinguish from
any other tobacco. Try it and see.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1921-07-22
SWEET CLOVER BUILDS SOIL
BY Vigorous Growth and Decay Of
Large Roots II Restores Humus
In Large Quantities.

As a soil builder sweet clover Is In
class by istelf. BY Its vigorous
growth and the decay Of 1t large roots
II restores humus to the soil in large
quantities. If 1t is allowed to remain
and decay where It has grown, large
quantities of plant food are made
available. Moreover, 1t Is legume
and can, therefore, take its nitrogen
from the air, thus adding an element
to the soil that is very beneficial. Its
long fieshy roots penetrate the sub
soil and bring food to the surface for
other plants to use, and, at the same
time. improve the soil texture.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1921-07-22

easily If the farmer had access to q
complete chronological history Of his
property.
The diary may be given a promi-
nent place in the bookkeeping records
Of the farm business. Generally
speaking, there are three purposes to
be served by farm accounts:
Q) To determine the farm invest
ment, receipts, expenses, and the net
income Of the business.
(2) To furnish the net returns from
any individual farm enterprise and to
supply specific information as to its
details.
(3) To obtain memorandum OF
what other people owe you and what
you owe them.
The blank forms necessary for a
simple accounting system can be
worked out by the farmer himself. or
he can apply system recommended
by his county agent. He also can OBJ
tain information direct from the office
Of farm management and farm eco
nOmics, United States Department Of
Agriculture. The chief advantage Of
a farm accounting system, which Is a
part Of the farm diary, is in the addi-
tional interest furnished by the per-
sonal items. The diary supplies items
Of supplementary interest which usu-
ally are left out of the accounts.
Without the diary the task Of keeping
the books Of the farm business be-
comes dry and embarrassing. Only
persistency and practice will make one
an adept at writing diary.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1921-07-22
Notice of Appearance.

State OF Michigan-ln the Circuit Court for the
County of Shiawassee, In Chancery.
Daniel w. Sheldon and
Ida May Sheldon,
Remembrance Root Ros-
well ii. Root, Lucinda
Root, and Julia Root
Linklater. or any of their
unknown heirs legatees.
devisees assigns,
Robert Linklater. and
Grace Linklater
Defendants.
At a session of said Court held at the Court
House in the City of Corunna in said county. on
the 18th day of April. 1921.
Presentation. Joseph H. Collins. Circuit Judge
1t appearing to me the subscriber, Circuit
Judge in the above Court. from the allegations
contained in said bill of complaint filed in the
above entitled cause. and from the afidavits filed
in said cause. that plaintiffs do not know. and
have not been able. after dilRent search and in
quiry, TO ascertain the name. of the persc MS who
are included as defendants herein without being
named. and cannot ascertain in what state or
county the said unknown defendants reside 1t
also appearing that said Robert Linkiater and
Grace Linkater residents of the State of Cal
iforna and non-residents of the State of Michigan.
Therefore. on motion of Warren Pierpont. at
torney for the plaintiffs. it is ordered that the
above named defendants and their. and each of
their unknown heirs. devisees. legatees and
assigns. cause their and each of their appearance
to be entered in this cause within three months
from the date of this order and in case of their
appearance to cause their answer to said Bill of
Complaint to be filed. and a copy thereof to be
served upon the attorney for the plaintiffs within
fifteen days after service upon them Of a copy of
the Bill of Complaint, and that in default thereof
said Bill of Complaint be taken confessed by
each and all OF said defendants. and also that
within forty days from the date of this order
plaintiff cause copy of this order to be published
in The Owosso Times. a newspaper printed and
published. and circulated in said County of 'Shia-
wassee that said publication be continued once
each week for six weeks in succession, or that
plaintiff cause a copy of this order to be person.
ally served on said defendants and each of them.
at least twenty days before the time prescribed
for appearance.
JOSEPH II. COLLINS,
Circuit Judge.
WARREN PIERPONT.
Attorney for Plaintiffs ~
Business Address. Owosso. Michigan.
Take Notice-The foregoing suit involves the
title to the following described real estate. towt-
The East half of the West half of the North
west quarter of Section fourteen (l4), town six
&c, North Range two (2) East Shiawassee Coun-
ty State of Michigan. and this suit is brought TO
quiet plaintiffs title to said lands
WARREN PIERPONT,
Attorney for Plaintiffs
7-l3 Owosso. Michigan.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1921-07-22
Killing Roadside Weeds With Spray.

Bermuda Grass; 1161, Dodder; 1166,
Poison Ivy and Poison Sumac; 1902,
Canada Thistle.
Department circulars: 1OS, Chicory.
l3O Is cents a copy, Hawkweeds or
Paint Brushes
Department bulletins: 511 90
cents), Farm Practice in the Cultiva
ton of Cotton.
In addition to these the following
autographed leaflets ON special weeds
may be obtained by writing direct to
forage crop investigations, bureau Of
plant industry, United States Depart.
ment Of Agriculture, Washington d.
c.: Chemical Weed Killers; Eradica-
ton Of Nut Grass; Wild Carrot; Crab
Grass; Killing Dandelions In Lawns
Sheep Sorrel; Chickweed in Lawns;
Eradication of Quack Grass; Wild
Morning Glory. or Bind-Weed: Honey
suckle as weed; Perennial Sow
Thistle.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1921-07-22
Order OF Publication.

State Of Michigan-The Probate Court for the
County Of Shiawassee.
At a session of the Probate Court for said coun-
~. held at the Probate Office in the City OF Cor
unna. on the 18th day Of July. A. ID. 1921.
Present Matthew Bush. Judge Of Probate.
In the matter of the estate of Harvey STAN
lake. deceased.
On filing the petition of Emma T.. Stanlake
praying for the probate of the will of said de-
ceased now filed in this Court
Ii is Ordered. That the 9Th day Of August
next, at nine o'clock in the forenoon. at said pro-
bate office, be appointed for hearing said petition.
And il is Further Ordered. that copy of this
order be published three successive weeks pre-
vious TO said day of hearing in The Owosso Times.
newspaper printed and circulating in said
County of Shiawassee.
MATTHEW BUSH,
Judge Of Probate.
By CLARIBEL GALLOWAY,
Probate Register.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1921-07-22
MUCH time is LOST
IN FIGHTING WEEDS
Survey Has Recently Been Con.
Quoted by Experts.
Special Attention Given to Best Meth.
DDS Of conquering Some of Worst
Decentralization on Eradl-
cation or Control.

prepared by the United States Depart
ment of Agriculture)
Fighting weeds occupies about 30
per cent Of all the time a farmer
spends In cultivation of crops, accord
ing to experts In the United States
Department Of Agriculture, who re-
Gently have been conducting weed
survey. Special attention has bees
given to the best methods Of conquer
ing some Of the worst weeds, and the
following publications on their eradi-
cation or control may be obtained by
writing to the department.
Farmers bulletins: go, Wild On
ion; eco, Weeds In General; 1873, Wild
Oats in Hard SpringWheat Area 945
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1921-07-22
You Guard Against Burglars, Bu
What About Rats?

Rats steal millions OF dollars worth
Of grain, chickens, eggs, etc. Destroy
property and are menace to health.
If You are troubled with rats, try RAT.
SNAP. Il will surely kill them-pre.
vent odors. Cats or dogs won't touch
it. Comes in cakes. Three sizes, 35ct
Csc, $1.25 Sold and guaranteed by
Sprague 81 Co. july