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FIRE INSURANCE E. J. NORRIS, Agent Edgefield, South Carolina Representing the HOME INSURANCE COMPANY, of New York, and the old HARTFORD, of Hartford, Connecticut. The HOME has a greater Capital and Surplus combined than any other company. The HARTFORD is the leading com pany of the World, doing a greater Fire business than any other Co. See Insurance Reports PRUDENTIAL LIFE "HAS THE STRENGTH OF GIBRALTAR." E. J. Norris, FIRE AND LIFE INSURANCE General Insurance Agency I beg to announce to my friends and the public generally that I have re-entered the fire insurance business, and am in a position to place any business intrus tod to me with a due and proper regard for the confidence placed in me by my patrons. I also represent one of the leading Life and Acci dent Health companies. Respectfully soliciting a share of your business and with appreciation ot past kindnesses shown me, I am, truly yours, C. A. Griffin, Rear of N. G. Evans, Esq. Don't Read If cot interested. Bat 70a are obliged to be interested where mon ey is to be saved ia the parchase of necessities of life both for your self and livestock. We ate now in oar warehouse, corner of Fenwick and Cumming streets, two blocks frons the Union Passenger Station where we have the most modern warehouse in Augusta with floor space of 24,800 squa.e feet and it is literally par''<*d with Groceries and feeds from cellar to roof. Our stock must bs seen to be appre ciated. Oar expenses are at least $450.00 a month less since discon tinuing our store at 863 Broad street, and as goods are unloaded from cars to warehense, we are in a position to name very dose prices. If you really want the worth of your money see or write BS ARRINGTO?? BROS. & CO. Augrsta, Ga. wm First Prize QSBushcls HE USED PLANTERS SOLUBLE GUANO THE. 100? CROP PRODUCER 53,5ri|i 1 OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION WILLIAMSBURG COUNTY j. c MCCULLOUGH, supcriateofeat KMGST&BS, I. C. Planters Fertlllicr ?fe Phosphate Co., Charleston, & a Dear Sirs: Your one-half ton of Planten Soluble Guano Has been awarded Master Marren McCullough for making the hugest yield on one acre. Ninety-five Bushels of Corn. The report of same has been given to the County Seco rd for publication. Very truly yours, (Signed) J. G. McCXTLLOUGH, _Supt. of Education. Ask our Agents for brands or write n? direct for Infor mation and pnces. See thM our trade-mark is on each bag-it's your protection against inferior brands. Planters Fertilizer & Phosphate Co. Manufacturers Charleston, South Carolina We os? oar/ tbs best 8. C. Phosphat?, Ptah Sersp, Blood, Tankst? German Potash, ste. .i 06 m Ct rr-ebt 190?, by C. E. Ziameroaa Co.--No. 10 No matter what your walk in life, or what your station may be, you have an opportu nity to be the possessor of a bank account, and it only re mains for you to realize the importance of this one thing, to render you independent. OFFICERS: J. C. Sheppard, Pres.; W. W. Adams, Vice pres.; E. J. Minis, Cashier; J. H. Allen, assistant. Cashier. DIRECTORS: J. C. Sheppard, W. W. Adam?, J. Wm. Thurmond, Thos. H. Rainsford, J. M. Cobb, B. E. Nicholson, A. S. Tompkins, C. C. Fuller, W. E. Prescott. ES The Love Letters of a Confederate General AUTHOR'S NAME AT LAST REVEALED You have reod the newspaper comments about the famous "Love Letters of a "Confederate General" and you no doubt, like many others speculated as to who was the au thor of this {Treat series of love and war. Ile told us of great battles with startling realism, he depicted the sol* dier's life with humor and pelhos but above all else be laid bare bia own love story, one moat beautiful and sweet that gripped us from the start and went straight to our hearts. Who was this great general and true lover? Now at last we can tell you: he was Major-General George E. Pickett, C. S. A. the hero of Gettysburg. Five Forks and other not able battles of Civil War aod be wrote these human doon scents to his wife who bas, owing to recent developments, given us permission to divuige bis name. The Pictorial Review Co. 222 W. 39th St., New York City Enclosed please find 25c for which please send me P. R. for three months. Name. Address State]... Send for Pictorial Review and Read the Literary Sensation of the Year Our especially low offer Three Months for 25c I Sc a Copp, $1 a year's subscription The Pictorial Review Co. 222 West 39th St., Sew York City Guauo! Guano! We handle Southern States Phosphate & Fertilizers Company's Goods. P. & F. A. D. Bone Augusta High Grade, Acid of all Grades. These goods are now in the ware house ready for delivery. Jones And Son. r 1 Augusta's Leading Jewelry Store Our stock ot silverware, decorated china, cut glass, gold, silvery jewelry, diamonds, watches and silver novelties was never larger. DESIGNS ARE NEW Everything is from the leading and most relia ble manufacturers in the country. Let us supply your needs. We have never been botter equipped in every department, and what is best our prices are very reasonable. Sat isfaction guaranteed. Will be a pleasure to show you through cur ?tock. 7o6 Broad St A. J. Renkl Augusta, Ga. HANDY IMPLEMENT FOR F?r? BuDstanttal Wag?n Jack Eac?y anc Cheaply Constructed at Home Directions for Making. A substantial handy wagon jaclc can easily be made at home, says the Wis consin Agriculturist Cut a block one foot square from sound 1% to 2 inch stuff, and set into a block of ?-inch stuff 9 inches high, and 9 inches wide at the base. Make a mortise joint Cut out two upright pieces from V-Jz Inch stuff, each 4 inches wide cud ?, feet long, and screw them fast to the block mortised ?ito the base. See that these uprights rest solidly on tee base, so that the weight of the v.-a^on will not be borne by the screws. Put In a block 2 inches thick to keep the Home-Made Jock. distance at the top of the uprights. Bore three or four three-quarter inch holes at different heights, three inches apart, to take the lever pin. Make tho lever about 4 feet long of strong, durable 2-inch timber, and boro a hole for the pin the lower side, 9 inches from the larger end. The other end is drawn down and shaped to form a handle. Small bolt3 through the lever each side of the pin will prevent splitting. A chain attached to tho bot tom of one upright, and hooked into the lever, will hold the weight of the wagon In any position desired. CORRECT SOIL FOR FLOWERS Seed of Plants Which Produce Very Delicate Growths May Be Sov/n on Live Sphagnum Moss. Moisture and temperature should be carefully considered when sowing seed. Do not use soil which will not allow of perfect d-ruinage and at the same time hold moisture. Pure s^nd and leaf mold, or a good potting sell mixed with white saud will give a j good soil for sowing seed. Seed of rhododendrons, kalmia? and j orchids, which produce very delicate growths, may be sown on live sphag num moss. Heavy, coarse soil will never produce good results, as seeds usually require a much lighter Boil than the mature plant. Never drench your seed beds or pots, as that will weaken even Bound and strong seeds. Water thoroughly enough to moisten the soil through out, as a moist surface with a dry HUO Boil is an evlL Seeds should never bc allowed to become perfectly dry after they have once started to sprout. Good drainage is an essential point. A layer of broken pots placed in the bottom of the pot or bed in which the seeds are started will bo found a great aid to drainage. Do not sow In deep boxes or pots, as the shallow "fiats" require much less attention aij to drainage. MAKING BARLEY MAIN CROP Work Up Fine Seed Bed by Double Disking In Spring and Drill in Seed Early as Possible. The preparation of the land foi barley varies widely with the locality It is b'.'St adapted to the cool, moist candi fions of the north, but may bc successfully grown anywhere in thc grain belt, writes F. H. Demaree is an exchange. Where it is made a mair crop it will pay to plow the land pref erably in the fall. Work up a fine seed bed by double disking the lane in the spring and drill in the seed at early es possible. In the northern zone of the corr belt barley can be sown after corn In thin case (he land can be doa blt disked In thc Bprlng, harrowed dowu and the eeed dzllted in. Spring barley is also grown to some extent In thc corn belt, oft<*n displacing oats. In this caso the above preparation of soil and seeding will secure the best anc most economical results. The machinery requirements for tb* barley raisers vary with the locality In general, however, any man raipin; small grain should have a good disk u plow, a smoothing harrow and t drill. Horse's Teeth. Quids of grass, finely chewed and rolled together, found lying about in the horse pasture are the result of trouble with the teeth. No hor?e should be permitted to go until bb= teeth have become so uneven. Nor?? owners should make it a practice fo have the teeth of all their horses, nf which there is any question, examin? and cared for by a capable peraou. Cold Weather Leyera. As a rule, hens that lay steadily during the cold weather are indif ferent hot veathrr layers. Vegetable? for Hens. Vegetables are great for the hor.f especially wheu they can't, get greer feed in the fields. Winter Eggs. Winter eggs do not come hy chance. It takes plaining and work to gel them, hut it paye. BUYING UP OLD IRON lt Can Be Used to Reinforce Con crete Structures. Cement Poste, Water Tanks and Pig Troughs Will Be Stronger If Piece? of Old Machinery Are Mixed In When Molded. Buy up the old iron, sold at the pub lic sales next spring, and usc it in reinforcing your concrete structures. Such articles as old buggies, discard I ed machinery and junk piles usually , are sold at the first bid. This material makes good reinforcing for concrete corner postB. Cement posts are be coming popular, and there is a great demand for reinforcing material. Old iron, that would otherwise be an eye sore and a nuisance about the place, can be used to good advantage. The successful farmer of the future will use much cement. He can make water tanks, pig troughs and similar stationary articles about the farm so they will be everlasting. A roller c?n be made of cement for about what the freight would cost on one shipped from the manufacturer. Get a shaft about two inches in diam eter and one foot longer than the length of the roller, and build a form of one-inch boards, using old wagon tires for hoops. Be sure that the structure is firmly supported in the middle to prevent bulging; old mow ing machine wheels which will fit the tshaft may be used for reinforcement, and will aid in centering the shaft ac curately. Old iron from the junk pile may be used in the reinforcing if there are not enough old wheels at hand. After the form is arranged the adding of cement is a simple matter. A proportion cf about one part of ce ment to three parts of sand is recom mended. Crushed rock, or hard cin ders, may be used to replace two parts of the sand. After the roller is fin ished the frame and bitch may be built according to the materials, and the ideas, of the user. The hitch should be placed low m the weight will be removed from the tongue. That will prevent sore necks on the horses. DEVICE SAVES THE TEMPER Arrangement on Cellar Door Keeps it Vp Until Lowered-Quite Easy of Manipulation. As a temper-saving device, try the following if you have an old-fashioned cellar door outside of the house, writes L,eo McCrae of Alabama in the Farm and Home. Attach the I?inges to the upper end of the door, r.wd in the lower end bore a hole iL-rough which a small rope maj be run and knotted on the under side. Corry the A Cellar Door Lift. other end of the rope up to a small pulley fastened to the eaves or to s stout scantling, and tie to the end a sack of stones or some good weight Bufflicent to hold up the door when given the least lift. The door goes up at a touch and lt stays up until low ered. Chicken Coops. It is a good time now to make ar few chicken coops that are nure to be needed next epring and so have them ready when wanted. Get a few good packing boxes from the store and carefully take them apart; then build some neat, substantial, but light chicken coopB, putting on a piece of patent roofing to keep them all safe and dry; and if a coat of paint ls put on so much the better, as it will make them quite ornamental scattered about the grounds, and they will last longer, too. The Compost Heap. A few old fence rails, buik together in a square in the garden, will hold all the rubbish that is flt for decom? .posing. Add to lt the weeds from the garden and manure and all ashes from the house. Pour the wash watei over lt and allow it to pa?k thorough ly. It will be of value for next spring while lt concentrates now all the TV ,s>;te refuse and prevents the hem from roadcasting lt again. Farrowing Sows. Tho sow, like the dalry cow, should not be too thin at farrowing time. For eom*> time prior to farrowing ehe choi; ! have some food rich In ash, or rccehe some bonemeal dally, and have access to wood ashes and lime for tho framework of the unborn youngsters. Good Investment. It ls pretty safe investment to pul money Into a good dairy calf or heifer at any time, provided of conne, yoi cac give ber the right kind of ears.