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THE ADVERTISER IS PRINTING SOME NICE Job Work These Days Why not let us print some for you. "We know we can please for we turned out several jobs recently that can't be beat. And our customers were pleased. K I New type faces of the latest styles, and the know-how-to* put-it-together of our shop force, make our work superior. We've Been Jobbers For 78 Years And we're Still Jobbing. The Edgefield Advertiser, REPLANTING THE CORN CROP Objection IE That Young Plant ls So Far Behind in Size to Interfere With Cultivation. (By WALTER B. LEUTZ.) I can recall as many as ten seasons in which I have replanted cori., and in only two instances have 1 found that it paid me to replant. I really be lieve I would have made more corn without the replanting in several in stances. My success during the two years mentioned was due to using an early variety from the north in replanting. Usually all the corn thr.t is coming up will be up in two weeks, and if one uses an extra early variety for re planting, the crop and replant will silk and tassel, at the same time in suring proper fertilization of both. If one waits three weeks or longer as ls often the case, and then uses the same variety of seed for replanting as was used for the first planting he will likely have fodder, but no corn for his pains. Some of the greatest objections to replanting are that the young corn is so far behind in size at the second and third cultivation that it not only does not have the proper culture, but Interferes with the work of cultivat ing the larger stalks. Probably most farmers put too much seed on the ground to begin with, and if one has as much as three-fourths of a stand, it will in many instances make au much as a fuli stand ; if the season ehould be dry or the land thin, the salks next these missing hills will always be larger and stronger. AB a rule I don't believe replanting, as generally followed, pays, and the farmer should be sure that his seed is good and the land in as good con dition as possible before planting: then there will be less complaint of poor stands. I have replanted corn after the sec ond plowing, but used field peas to supply the missing hills. Planted this way the vines will make a large growth, several bushels of seed may be harvested and the land and corn benefited. POPULAR BREEDS OF POULTRY Wyandottes and Plymouth Rocks Head the List. With Rhode Island Reds Closely Fellowing. Of the entire list of breeds, none meet the demands of Americans so much as do our American varieties, and in this class the most popular ure the Wyandottes and the Plymouth Rocks, with Rhode Island Reds closely following. Also our American strain of Light Erahraas and the Leghorns. The Br. _jjas belong to the Asiatic class as a breed, but the Light Brahma as bred Buff Plymouth Rock Hen. by our people i6 eo different from that bred in Englana. that one would hard ly suppose them to be of the same family. It is also so of the White Leg horns. The Leghorns belong to the Mediterranean class, but there is such a change in the present day Leghorn o the bird introduced years ago, that we feel we own the breed. Where Flies Propagate. The manure heap is where flies propagate. The female fly lays about 130 eggs, and these eggs hatch in about one-third of a clay. The larval stage is three days, the pupa stage five days, and the fly rounds to the full adult fly in about ten days. There may be twelve broods in a summer. The first thing to do is to Bee that the manure is well screened, and for this purpose the best material is a light cheesecloth. A shovelful of cblo inated lime should be thickly dusted, quite often, over the manure every day. Plaiting Trees. It is not advisable to plant a solid block of 100 trees of one variety un lesB there are other trees in the im mediate vicinity. Some varieties are self-fertile, and will give satisfactory results if planted alone; but it is al ways safer to provide for cross fertili zation. In large orchards every third or fourth row should be of a different variety. Two or three vari eties are enough for a commercial orchard, however, and it Is seldom ad visable to plant more. Fresh Air and Sunshine. Fresh air and sunshine are impor tant as well as food. Hens kept in a close, stuffy house without sufficient air and sunshine never lay the maxi mum number of eggs. European Beet Culture. Europe has almost 5,000,000 acres devoted to beet culture. The quantity and quality have greatly increased and improved in ten years. SHEEP REQUIRE MUCH SALT Beet Method ls to Keep Substance Before Animals at All Times Only Mineral Neec-td. Sheep on pasture are often neglect ed as far as salting is concerned. They are either salted irregularly or not at all. When salt is not supplied to them in sufficient quantities they crave lt intensely, and, as has been demonstrated by experiments, will not make the gains nor grow the wool they will if properly salted, says the National Stockman. Salt is often con sidered a seasoning for the food of animals and not an essential. It is the only mineral which ordinarily needs to be supplied to livestock. No sheep can do its best without enough Bait Salting every few days is sufficient for the needs of the sheep, but it is not as good a method as keeping salt before the sheep all the time, as when a rush of work comes or a vis iting time comes salting the sheep is one of the things neglected. When salt is given after a period of neglect Ihe Eheep are so eager for lt that they take too much and large quantities of water are needed to wash it out of .the system, some of this being drawn from the tissues of the body to the detriment of the sheep. VALUE OF FARMYARD MANURE There Are Various Losses in Quan tity Which Constituents Suffer Before Reaching Fields. ' (Ry R. G. WEATHERSTON IS.) Remember that the constituents of animal excrement are in the condi tion of greatest value as manure at the time when they leave the animals: after mixing with litter and piled in the barnyard their value is greatly reduced. During the fermentation of the manure with the straw and refuse cf tb-; atablo and barnyard, the constitu ents enter into new combination (he ammonia produced, which contains the nitrogen combines vith the humic acids formed from the decomposing litter, forming insoluble compound!1. Thus they are iiot so Quickly available to the plants as the criginal excre ment. There are also various losses in quantity which the constituents may surfer before they reach the land. In the yard much urine may run to waste. Ammonia will disappear as gas in the ?stable during the decompo sition of the urine, and further loss of nitrogen may occur in the barn yard. USEFUL ARTICLES FOR BARM Scoop Illustrated Made of Old Gallon Can-Convenient Size for Bran or Mill-feed Bin. Half-galion, gallon and two-gallon cans, such as those in which varnish, oils, paints and maple syrup are put up-any of these may be made into useful articles lor house or barn. The scoop illustrated is made of an nil can that bolds one gallon. This is a convenient size lor the bran or mill feed bin, but for the oats bin I want Grain Scoop Easily Made. one made of a two-gallon can cut in the same shape. The dotted lines next to the handle show the position of an inch board that should fit the bottom of the can real tight, so that the can may be tacked to this piece of wood and the handle is fastened to the scoop by a large wood screw running through the bottom of the can into the end of the handle. Do not use these scoops in the salt barrel, as tho salt will soon rust them HO they will be unfit for use. For the salt barn ! a scoop may be made of wood by nail ing four pieces of boards together and cutting to a shape similar to the scoop shown in the drawing. Neglected Artichoke. This plaut which can be grown in almost any garden makes a delicious change in the vegetable dishes for the table. The plant is perennial but de clines rapidly and should be reset every three years. It is propagated from seed and the suckers are set out producing edible heads the second year. The heads are from three to four inches in diameter und are ready to cut for the table just before they open. For picking the heads are often taken when about half grown. The leaves are sometimes blanched and eaten and these form the salad plants which are seen on the market. Weaning a Kid. When one has sale for their goat's milk the kids should be taken from the mother immediately and led from a bottle because cow's milk is cheaper than goat's milk. Dilute the cow's milk, sweeten slightly and the little fellow will soon learn to like it. Give a kid the bottle six or seven times a day and in four months wean him. Have Object In Mating. When mares are bred much will bo gained If they are mated with soriio general object in view-that the colt shall be a draft horse, saddle boise, farm horse or something definite. Candidate For Cotton Weigher. I hereby announce that I am a candi Jaie for re-election to the po sition of public cotton weigher for the town of Edgefield, and promise the people that if given the place again, I will endeavor to du n?y duty as conscientiously in the fu ture as in the past. J. G. Byrd. Pedigree Seed. Landreth's 6eed hive been known for years by the title, Seed which Succeed. They eueoeed because they are vital. They succeed be cause they have quality. Let us have your orders for anvthins: you need in garden seed. Mail or. der? will have our prompt attention W. E. Lynch & Co. Constipation Cured. Dr. King's New Life Pills will relieve constipation promptly and .ret your bowels in healthy condi tion again. John Supsic, of Sanbury, Pa., says: "They are the best pills I ever used, and I advine everyone to use them for constipation, indi gestion and liver complaint." Will help you. Price 26c. Recommended by Penn & Holsten., W E Lynda tfc Co. Seed irish Potatoes. We are now prepared to fill your order for seed Irish potatoes such as Bliss Triumph, Irish Cobbler, etc., of all kinds. We sell only the Eastern grown potatoes that are thoroughly reliable in every respect. Penn & Holstein. Notice, Bridge Contractors The county board of commission ers of Edsretield county, S. C., will receive bids at their office at Edge ficld, S. C. on June 7, 1913 at ll o'clock a. m. for furnishing to Edgetield county one steel span 125 feet long with roadway 12 feet in clear, the bidder to furnish bridge complete f. o. b. car at Parksville, S. C.. except floor, which is to be supplied by county. The bridge is to rest on concrete piers built by county. Bidders are tc submit draw ing and specifications of bridge offered, and the successful bidder must bond to comply with contract. Commissioners reserve right to re ject any and all bids. A. A. Edmunds, Superv James DeVore, N. L. Broadwater. County Board of Commissioners of Edgefield county, S. C. Notice of Final Discharge. To All Whom These Presents May Concern: Whereas, Mrs. Julia R. Adams has made application unto this Court for Final Discharge as Ex .cuirix in re the Estate of J. W. Adams deceased, on this the 15th day of April, 1913. These Are Therefore, to cite any incl all kindred, creditors, or par ties interested, to show cause be fore me at my office at Edgefield Court House, South Carolina, on he 19th day of May, 1913 at II . 'clock a. m., why said order of Discharge should uot be granted. W T. Kinnaird, J. P. C., fi. C., S. C. April I?th. 1913. WINTHROP COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP and ENTRANCE EXAMINATION. The examination for the award of vacant scholarships in Winthrop College and fur the admission of new students will be held at the County Court House on Friday, July 4, at 9 a. m. Applicants must be not less than sixteen years of age. When Scbo'arships are vacant after July 4 they will be awarded to those making the high est avenge at this examination, pro vided they meet the conditions gov erning the award. Applicants for Scholarships should write to President .Johnson before the ex amination for ?Scholarship examina tion blanks. Scholarships are won h ?jil 00 and free tuition. Tht- next session will open September 17, 1913. For further information arni catalogue, address Pre*. 1). B. Johnson, Rock Hill, S. C. i - Notice of Dissolution. The firm of S. T. Hughes <fc Son is this day dissolved by S. T. Hughes Sr., purchasing entire inter est of S. T. Hughes Jr., in stock of merchandise, accounts, and notes of said firm. S. T. Hughes Sr., as suming all obligations uf the firm. S. T. Hughes, Sr, S. T. Hughes, Jr. Trenton, S. C.