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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1922-08-02
Not More Farmers, But Better
Farmers.

The American farmer does not lack
in ability to produce. Indeed, he is
very apt to o%verproduce in both foods
and fbers, much to his own disad-
vantage. Although proportionately
decreased in numbers, compared to
the ratio between producers and con-
sumers of a decade or two ago by the
use of machinery the American far
mer has been able to keep just a lit
tie ahead of the demand for his prod
ucts. He has supplied the home de-
mand and furnished millions of Eu-
ropeans and Asiatics with the neces-
sites of life. In fact, it has been con-
clusively demonstrated that the for
eign customers of the American far
mer are essential in the consumption
of the surplus production.
The thought has occurred to many
farmers in all sections of the country
that they must either retain their for
eign market or reduce their produc-
ton to fit the needs of American CON
sumers. Should a tariff wall be con-
structed so high that Europeans can
not trade with America, it is a fore
gone conclusion that they will be un-
able to buy agricultural products. In
such a case, farmers will find it nee
essary 10 cater to home trade, limit
ing production as to quantity but in
~creasing the quality.
The American consumer, taken as
a class, has cultivated a taste for the
best the market affords. He demands
quality first, and because of this
fact, the farmer who succeeds in pro-
ducing above the average quality in
any commodity always finds a ready
market at above the average price.
The demand for quality products
marketed in good condition has never
weakened even in times of depres-
sion. It is the vast amount of low
lgrade and inferior products produc-
ed that keeps prices down and impov,
erishes the grower.
In a political campaign in Texas a
few years ago the slogan, "Fewe1
Laws and Better Laws" became quite
popular. The modern farmers yer.
sion of that slogan should be: "Few.
I er Farmers and Better Farmers"
In periods of unrest in cities the
cry goes out: "Back to the Farm
The average city man, and every as
ISOLATION organized for the purpose
of doing charity work, relieving dis
tress, taking care of immigrants, OF
providing work for the unemployed
has the erroneous notion that any
lhodv csrn successfully farm. There is
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1922-08-02
cooperative Marketing Pays
Oklahoma Cotton Grower.

~ -.-TE
Clemson College, July 31.-South
Carolina cotton growers will read
with interest the story below of the
outcome of the cooperative market
ing sale of Oklohoma cotton for the
1922 crop.
"Oklohoma City-With the distri-
button last week of checks totaling
more than Ia million dollars in final
settlement with its members by the
Oklahoma Cotton growers Associa,
ton, there was brought to a success
full close the first session Of opera
ton of the first statewide co-opera-
tive organization ever formed by
growers for the orderly marketing
of cotton. The final payment brings
the total turned over to members to
8 1-8 million dollars. That amount
represents the proceeds from the
scale of 1880 bales of cotton OF
the 1921 crop handled by the organ.
ization.
"The average "basis middling'
price received is 18 cents a pound
That average is said to be remark
able. 1t was f. o.. b. Oklahoma points
and was obtained when cotton was
selling at ports at prices ranging
from 12 to 20 cents a pound. Re
ports on association sales in compari-
son with sales made on the street by
non members have shown a gain for
the association members of approx
imately $3.50 a bale. That also is re,
markable, it is stated, because of the
determined fight by street buyers
early in the season on the rising mar
ket. In that period buyers paid as
much as $1,000 and $500 a bale
more than the cotton price. That re-
suited in a narrower margin between
the associations average price PAID
on the street.
Expense Well Below Limit.
"The sales and general operating
expense has been but 2k per cent
of the gross proceeds from the sale
of cotton handled, this covering
fourteen months. That also includes
The purchase Of much equipment
which will not have TO be duplicated
another year, and heavy expense in
cident to building from the GROUND
tup machinery to transact an S-mil
lion-dollar business. The amount al
lowed under the contract with the
members for such expense is 4 pei
cent"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1922-08-02
Receivers Car In Asheville.

"A Buick car, stolen from Jack
Lott, salesman for the Greenwood
Grocery Company, a few nights ago
in front of the Moreland Apartments
was recovered yesterday in Asbe-
Vile. A negro in the car at the time
was arrested. The car is alleged to
have been stolen by a white man who
has not been identified. Mr.. Lott and
Deputy Sheriff, w. C. Townsend
went to Asheville last night to bring
back the a and the prisoner
Greenwood Index Journal.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1922-08-02
For Winter Eggs.

Farmers wives who observe know
that winter eggs bring better profits
than spring or summer eggs. Prices
are always better for winter eggs
than for the eggs marketed in the
summer.
Now is the time to prepare for
winter eggs. The pullets Matched
very early and. young hens must
be in laying condition before winter
arrives if they are to lay when eggs
are highest. Farmer-poultry raisers
should begin now to prepare for bet
ter profits in eggs production.
Green crops are essential for the
winter layers. These crops should be
planted SO they will afford grazing in
late summer and early fall. To do
this, paintings should be made of
suitable crops to come in succession
and these should be. supplemented
with grain such as there may be
available on the farm without buy
ing expensive mixtures, mashes, etc.
Rape is a most suitable crop to
plant for chickens. The yield is gen.
orally heavy on good soil and the
crop is ready to Craze in a very few
weeks after sowing. Wheat or winter
oats may be sown with rape if de-
sired and the grazing greatly %increas-
ed.
For late summer, peas make good
chicken grazing. Peas will grow even
if the summer is dry and hot, once
they germinate and get a start. Hens
begin on them soon after they ger
inmate.
Rye, barley, emmer, and winter
oats may be planted for the fowls.
Something green should be available
from late summer till mid-winter so
that the fowls will have exercise and
green food as we'll as what is given
from the granary.-Farm and Ranch.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1922-08-02
Fuel for Next Winter.

Warnings are givn that there will
be a coal shortage next winter. Any
body is obliged to know that there
will be who reads the newspapers.
Coal was high last winter-very
high. We do not know what soft coal
was, but this print shop paid SIS a
ton for five tons of hard coal. Next
winter the price may be out of sight
and out of reach, and it will be pro-
portionately high for soft coal.
The Observer is no prophet of
evil" but is only stating facts so that
the people may have some idea of
what is coming and may prepare for
it as far as possible; particularly it
would impress upon persons who have
surplus wood on their farms or
premises that they turn it into fire
wood. It will pay them to take every
chance to get this wood ready for the
market, and not wait till the weather
gets cold and the roads get bad and
the busy harvest season.
With the losses in cotton crops that
are sure to come from the boil wee
vii, farmers will need to avail them
selves of every means and opportuni-
ty to supplement their income from
some other source. Just now we do
mot know of any "sideline" that
promises a surer profit than the prep
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1922-08-02
The Confederate College

81 Broad Street Charleston, S. G.
A Boarding and Day School for
Girls. Begins it's session September
26, 1922. Historic institution situat-
ed in a healthy location. Advantages
of city life, with large college yard
for outdoor sports. A well planned
course OF studies in a home-like at
mosphere. A business course open
to seniors and elective course to ju-
niors and seniors. A domestic science
course open to seniors, giving prac.
teal and theoretic knowledge Of
cooking. A sewing course for seniors
and juniors. A well equipped Library.
Primary department for day pupils.
For catalogue and further informa-
ton apply to the college.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1922-08-02

stock industries require trained men
to make them proftable.-Farm and
Ranch.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1922-08-02

aration of frewood by persons who
are fortunate enough to have wood
that can be turned into fuel for the
market.
What we poor folks living in town
are going to do to keep from freez-
ing the Lord only knows.-Newberry
Observer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-09-15
Kite Flying Contest
to Feature Saturday
at MacOmber Grounds

Much interest is being shown IN the
kite contest which will be held next
Saturday afternoon at the Macombe,
Fairgrounds. This is just the time
for kite flying and some big records
will be made. Boys can use the
common kite or those of the box
variety and as there is plenty of
room at the Muster field there will
be no trouble with kites being
caught. SO that all will have the same
chance.
Director Hyde is planning to have
an afternoon next week for the little
tots and the Playground will be turn
ed over to them. AS the older children
are in school, this will give the little
ones a chance to play alone. There
will be games and a treat for each
child and also prize for the largest
and smallest child under five years OF
age. Watch the paper for the date.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-09-15
WASHINGTON

WEST-Rev. A. A. Fowler, who is
passing his vacation at Weeks Mills.
Will preach Sunday, Sept. II, IL A. NJ.
at the A. c. church, West Washing
ton, and at the Baptist church. South
Somerville, at 2.30 P. NJ. Mr.. Fowler
is very interesting speaker and all
are invited to attend these meetings.
Quite number from this town
attended the Lewiston fair last week.
Walter Burdick was a visitor at
Augusta one day last week.
VIII Cooper Of Somerville has been
threshing grain here this week.
Robert Webb and Glenwood s.
Hopkins of Augusta were visitors in
town one day last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Celeber Cooley are
the proud parents Of baby girl.
VIII. Brown OF Togus was a caller
in town Tuesday.
Arthur Light has purchased n
horse Of Linwood Turner.
Elmer Babb of Hallowell was n
visitor at the home of Fred Babb.
Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ferd Day OF Thomas
ton We're in town Sunday.
Harry Weber Of the w. S. Quinn.
by coffes company. has been visiting
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-09-15
Methodist S. S. Teachers to Meet

A general teachers meeting for the
teachers and officers of the Me-
thodist Sunday School will be held
1t is hoped that all teachers will be
present as plans for the work con-
sequent upon the opening Of the
School will be considered. The
splendid start which was made Sun
day was especially encouraging to
those interested in the work.
There is evidence that many par
ents are realizing the Importance of
the church school and are making
an effort to have their children at
tend. 1t rests upon the teachers and
officers to make the hour one OF in
terest. profit and pleasure to the
children and young people.
An urgent appeal is made to men
and women who will undertake to
teach to offer their services. There
are in every city of this size men and
women with training and experience
in public school work in sufficient
hunters to give every church school
a splendid quota of trained teachers.
If only they would make the sacrifice
of time and energy that some are
making for this work it would result
a great increase in the efficiency in
the work Of these schools. The need
Of trained workers should appeal to
everyone who has any claim to such
qualifications.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-09-15
NINE, Games and De C0C0RzA
DELIGHTED With THE VOICES
HEARD At AUGUSTA RECITAL

Emma Eames and Emilio de
Gogorza were in Augusta Thursday
afternoon and heard some Of the voice
pupils of Isadore Braggiotti, the
famous Florentine singing master
who now lives In Boston and who
has Maine class. The famous prima
donna appeared to be delighted with
the entire program Of offerings. ex-
pressing her delight, her appreciation
of the voice and offering opinions as
the occasion appealed to her. Mr.. De
Gogorza was most gracious in his
comments and judging from their
reception of the pupils, the diva ana
her famous husband were much de-
lighted with it all. The recital was
at the home of DR.. and Mrs. f. H.
Stubs at 1873 State street. The
members of the Maine class and
few who are interested and are fin
ancing some Of the pupils were pres
ent, The affair was limited to that
many in, courtesy to Madame Eames
and Mr.. de Gogorza.
1t would be impossible to picture
the exact significance of the gather
ing because it was a great event for
the pupils, an opportunity Whlch
they doubtless will never forget; it
was an unfolding of interest extended
to those who are financing some or
the pupils and no DOUBT to the fam
Gus singers it was a re-living OF
what they might have gone through
in the first steps of their early days.
Madame Eames seemed to be hub-
bling over with interest. Not a sin
gle pupil appeared before her. but
after they finished she would ask
about them: whats their name
Her comments and those of Mr.. de
Gogorza might be in English, they
might be in French and at times in
Italian. She was very regal IN
brown costume, furry throatpiece
a close fitting black hat with trail
ing black feather on the right shoui-
der. At times she tapped her fingers
on the arm of the chair. other times
her hand outstretched with the nm
gers curled up and then at times she
would smooth out the feather on her
hat.
as he from Maine?" and rs she
from Maine?" were the oft repeated
questions, both from de Gorgorza
and Madame Eames. Bravo" was the
ejaculation which she gave at the
end of many of the songs. They were
both so amiable and SO delighted with
the pupils.
Quite a large class. Am I going
to hear them all?" queired the diva
as she looked into the small sea OF
faces which greeted her from the
adjoining room. upon her entrance.
do they want me to look down
their throats?" was her humorous
inquiry when she was shown to a
seat near the piano.
"They will not mind" was Mr..
Braggiotti's reply, then adding, in his
inimitable manner. "Of course, they
mind beautifully"
Out of the 40 Maine pupils, as Mr..
Braggiotti explained. seven or eight
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-09-15

Mrs. Fife Pooler Malley, Miss Mar
ion Stanley, Mrs. James L. Dean,
Mrs. N. Bison, Miss Mary Eastman,
George H. Goedecke. Mrs. John Man
ter, all Of Waterville; Mrs. r. H.
Stubs, Mrs. NJ. E. Sawtelle, Mrs.
Charles Pettingill, Mrs. Fred Fife,
Miss Josephine Pattangall, Earle
Welsh. c. Bryce Little, Lincoln Lat
no, Mrs. Phillip Stubs, Mrs. w. H.
Kenworthy. al Of Augusta; Miss
Gertrude Waldron, North Vassalboro;
Benjamin F. Stuber. Gardiner; Roger
Austin Nye, Fairfield; Mrs. John
Harlow. Oldtown; Mrs. Samuel
Small. Dexter; Miss Pauline Curtis,
Richmond; Miss Gertrude Burke, Au-
burn; Miss Pauline Machle. Togus;
Miss Mildred Jorgensen, Ashland;
Miss Inez Armstrong, Wilton: Clinton
Greenwood, Pennington; John Ken
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-09-15
S428 Verdict for
Plaintiff in Case,
Curtis VS.. ROWell

Jury Renders Verdict Wednesday
Morninu ct Superior Court in
Civil Case from ReadRsld-cass Of
Wshbsr, Complainant, W. Luce
Heard in Aftsrneen
The Jury Of the superior court
Thursday morning returned verdict
Of 1l2S.1s for the plaintiff in the CT
vii case Of Martin D. Curtis of Mon
mouth VS.. Herbert D. Rowell Of Bos-
ton, Mass, which was commenced
last Saturday morning. This was an
action on alleged breach OF contract
made between the plaiti6 and the de-
fendant whereby the former was en-
ployed by the latter to carry on his
farm in Readfeld at wages Of $40
per month.
The verdict Of the jury was re-
turned after about an hour and half
elaboration yesterday morning and
with its report the jury made the
following special finding:
Question: Was the contract be-
tween the plaintiff and defendant
subject to cancellation by either party
on 60 days notice."
Answer: Eyes"
Question:: WAS the contract prop
erly cancelled on October l, 1921. by
Mr.. Rowell?"
Answer: Yes"
Question: Ibid Mr.. Curtis quit the
defendants employ October II. or
did Mr.. Rowell discharge Mr.. Curtis
on that date?"
Answer: "Mr. Rowell discharged
Mr.. Curtis on October II, 1921"
Thursdays session was largely oc-
cupied with the case of Laura A.
Weber of Mt. Vernon, complainant,
vs. Forrest Luce Of Mt. Vernon, in
which the complainant accused the
defendant of being the father of her
child, born Nov. %, 1921. The de-
PENDANT denied the accusation and
was represented by Attorney Els
worth F. Peacock Of Waterville. At
torneys William r. Gardiner Of Au-
gusta and Carol n. Perkins of Wa
terville appeared as counsel for the
complainant After a large part of
the testimony had been introduced in
the case. the complaint was dismissed
by agreement.
The trial of civil cases will be re-
sumed today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-09-15
WINTHROP
Pettenqill-LittIe

Sewall K Pettengill of Winthrop
and Kathryn Little Of Cumberland
Center were united in marriage
Thursday, September 14th. by Rev.
n. r. Pearson, pastor of the Me-
thodist church at Richmond, the
ceremony being performed at the
parsonage at that place. The double
ring service was used and the couple
were unattended. Mr.. Pettengill is
the son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Pet
tengill of Winthrop and for the past
four years has been employed as line
man by the Western Union Tele-
graph Company. Mrs. Pettengill Is
the daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Little of Cumberland Center. She as
just finished a course at Greeley In
stitute. At the present Mr.. and Mrs.
Pettengill are guests of Mr.. Pet
tengill's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Pettengill at their home in Win
throp.
The Womens Home Missionary
Society met Wednesday with Mrs.
Helen Grant.
The Ladies' Social Circle of the
Congregational church enjoyed an all
day meeting Wednesday at the home
of Mrs. A. H. Webb on High street.
Thirty five members and guests we're
present. A delicious picnic dinner
was enjoyed at noon. A short bust
ness session was held in the after
noon after which the ladies busted
IL; 81
the annual fair The next meeting
will be held with Mrs. c. r. Harri-
man.
Word has been received of the
marriage of Miss Carrie Murch, for
merly of Winthrop, and Howard
Giles Of Brockton. Mass. The mar
rage took place in Brockton.
Miss Dorothy Webb and Winthrop
Webb have returned to Quincy,
Mass. where they are employed as
teachers in the Quincy High school.
Mrs. H. A. Wing of Livermore Falls
is in town.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Monk of
Boston are guests of Mr.. and Mrs. r.
A. Baird.
Mr.. and Mrs. n. l.. Hannaford are
attending the meeting of the Maine
Pharmaceutical Association which is
being held in Bar Harbor this week
Miss Mary Putnam has returned to
Auburn where she is employed as
teacher at Edward Little High school
Mr.. and Mrs. Rodney Howard and
daughter, have returned from visit
in New Hampshire and Vermont.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-09-15

were selected for the afternoon. This
did not mean they were the most
beautiful or that the other 33 were
not good singers. They were the
ones who had studied the most and
were the best prepared to sing. The
most of them had studied only a
year, taking one lesson a week, while
some of them were taking two les
sons week.
1t would be indeed an impossible
task for a poor scribe to endeavor
to criticise the singers of the after
noon. The recital was solely for the
ears of the famous guests and the
few others invited.
AS the ears of the scribe caught
the expressions Of Madame Eames
and Mr. de Gorgorza, it will not be
amiss to put them into the STORY
because they alone will give the full
worth of the endeavors of the pupils.
Madame Eames' Comments
Mrs. Richard Stubs and Miss Nell
LaMance: Both voices did very well.
When Roger Austin Nye of Fair
field sang, Madame Eames exclaimed
in French. Voice from the Gods"
But first she inquired, How old is
hey Upon being told he was 20 years
old she further exclaimed, II never
heard anything like that voice be-
fore" She appeared very much i'm
pressed by it.
After Miss LaMance had sung.
Madame Eames inquired very close
ly about her. seeming to be much in
terested in the girl from Florida.
"She has a real operate voice." was
the comment.
"He has good courage to sing ex-
ercises. He is obedient" the prima
donna declared when c. Bryce Little
sang, to show, as Mr. Braggiotti
said, what a pupil who has taken
few lessons can do. Lovely quality
of voice" was Madame Eames' opin-
ion of Mr.. Little's voice.
Each and every pupil besides those
already mentioned-Mr: Effie Pooler
Malley of Waterville, who has a won
derfully sweet and sure voice and a
great deal Of volume Mrs. Phillip
NStuDOS Will d S"SSl NOlGS also anu
whom the guests of the afternoon
declared should keep up her study;
Mrs. Richard Stubs, whose as the
famous guests declared is full Of
music; Miss Marion Stanley, an
other sweet singer; Miss Aimee
Spur, with a vibrant voice; Mrs.
John Manter, another Maine pupil of
promise-all of them, passed before
Madame Eames and de Gogorza and
each and every one Of them received
a bit Of praise or a bit Of encour-
agement.
1t was a splendid reward for the
pupils. The guests of the afternoon
besides Madame Games and de Co
gorza were Mrs. John F. Hill. Miss
Catherine Hill. Miss Dorothy Hill,
Mrs. Lewis Burleigh, Mrs. Joseph
Williamson, all of Augusta; Mrs.
Helen Butler and daughter of jack
sonville, Fla.
The members Of the Maine class
are: Mrs. Frank Hubbard, Miss kath-
crime Covelle. Mrs. William H. Dig
nam. DR.. N. Bison. Harry Smith.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-09-15

meth Turner. Hallowell; Miss Alice
Barden. West Paris.
Each pupil has an interesting story.
high ambitions and much promise.
They seem to couple themselves with
the golden gift-singing.
This one is going to climb on and
on until they reach the operate
stare, nothing less. They win do II.
because they have youth, amp1tion
ana ability. That one can hardly
sing just songs, they are so anxious
to get onto the stage. And 20 IT
goes.
The Program
Duet, "Crucihx." Faure
Miss Mel LaMance
Nymphs ct sylvains. nj Dem nno,,e
Villanolle. Oell Ac~ua
Pillowtown, s
Ario from "Orfeo," Gluck
Miss Aimee Spur
<Afio A'o'N Debussy
whereer You Walk Handel
Mrs Richard Stubs
= Puccini
~ Donizetti
Esude dAgil,te. Marchesi
In Ouelle Urine Morbide from "Manon
Lescant," Puccini
Vale Russell
stride Ia Vampa. from III Trovatore."
'''0' m Verdi
Miss Nell La Nance
Etude. spicker
Caro- Mic Ben, Giordan
I'Iyltima Canzone. Tosti
Mrs. Philip Stubs
Duet from Aida" Verdi
Malta Tosti
The Last Hour, Kramer
Mrs John Manter
Duet from Aida" Verdi
Miss LaMance and Mr.. Nye
After the concert collation. was
served with Mrs. Burleigh and Mrs.
Williamson serving. Madame Eames
and Mr.. de Gogorza stayed quite
while after the recital and chatted
with their hostess, Mrs. Richard
Stubs and other guests, also meeting
the pupils and talking with them.
Mr.. Braggiotti went to Bath with
the guests of the afternoon and will
be their guest at their Bath home for
a short time.
A very pretty event was the de-
parture of Madame Eames, Mr.. de
Gogorza and Mr.. Braggiotti. The
pupils formed two lines on either
side of the walk and the guests walk
ed down between them, into their
waiting car. One pupil even had the
audacity to hum the wedding march,
but it was jolly party, all in all.
AS Madame Eames stepped into her
limousine, Mrs. Richard Stubs pre-
scented her with a hand bouquet of
rose buds. From the Maine class"
were her words and Madame Eames
kissed Mrs Stubs feelingly. AS
they rode away they waved back
to the party on the Stubs lawn.