University of South Carolina Libraries
EXCELLENT ADDRESS. (Continued from first page) tl in the back quarters of by-gone prae tii-cs anti ideas. . Diversification. "?entlemen, I do not believe that there is a single acre of well drained land in South Carolina that can not be made to yield three times its pres ent average production. Diversified farming will bring it abouti Diver sified farming is the one key that will unlock the chest of gold that lies hidden in every acre of our land . "Diversified farming compels ns to keep more live stock. It will rid us of the evils of over-production, for if we diversify profitably we must grow our crops in systematic rotation. This will necessarily re duce the acreage of cotton, that crop that is ,so liable to suffer from over production,, The most profitable and the m?st important lesson bur farmers have to learn is the value of diversified farming. If the South ern farmer ever hopes to have a mo nopoly on* cotton, and he does not have this monopoly at the present time , he must diversify to the ex tent of producing on his own farm most of the agricultural products that he consumes and have his cot ton as a surplus. Basis of all Wealth. "The soil is the basis of all our wealth. If we make our soils rich we will be rich, if we allow them to remain poor, we will remain poor. The continual cultivation of cotton means that our soil will continue to remain poor. Cotton is not an ex haustive crop when it is grown , in rotation,but when it is grown contin . uously the fertility of the soil is hn- j . paired. "It is not the crop itself, that re duces the fertility of the soil, but it is the lack of systematic niethode of farming which causes the decline in- fertility. Old worn out cotton ; soils readily recuperate when some humus forming materials are return ed to the soil by the rotation of arops, the use of farm manures and the cultivation of such plants as cow peas, crimson clover, bur clover, Soy beans, alfalfa, wheat, rye barley and oats. Marvelous. "South Carolina is now producing annually about 8150,000,000 of : wealth. This is largely agricultu ral and without increasing our pres ' ent labor force this figure can be . increased to $600,000,000 by better . methods of farming. No phase of agricultural practice is of more im portance than that of improving and maintaining the'fertility of our soils , and I make this statement without I fear of contradiction: From the geo j logical, physical, chemical; and^biol .-. ogical makeup of OUE?SO?I and we can . never economically make them ex -rtremely rich without the aid of live stock. "If we diversify our crops we must keep live stock or consume . the forage plants produced. The ' soils of this State are of such a na . ture, being composed largely of sand . of various degrees of fineness, that j it is impossible with our present rainfall to retain a sufficient amount v of moisture to produce large crops unless we add manure to the soil . that will form vegetable mould . which retains moisture. We are now using annually about ' 812,000,000 worth of commercial fertilizers in the state. While I do not believe that this money^is wasted, '. yet I do believe that we could pro j duce as large crops as we now pro . duce with half of this amount- ?f . commercial fertilizer, provided we - put more decayed vegetable matter into the soil by the use of legumes PRESIDENTIAL INAUGURA TION. VeryJfow round trip rates to Vftshington, D. C., Via Southern Railwa y. Account presidential inauguration the Southern railway - will sell round trip tickets to Washington. D: C., from all points at greatly reduced rates. Tickets on sale Feb. 28, March 2, 3, good to leave Washington re ?urning not later than midnight of Mareh 8. Round trip rates from principal point as follows: Abbeville $16.25. Anderson $16.10. Blacksburg $13.75i Camden $14.05. x Charleston $16.40. Columbia $15.05. Greenville $15:55. Greenwood $15.80. Lancaster $13.75. Orangeburg $15.85. Rock Hill $13.05. Spartanburg $14.55. Sumter $14.50. Yorkville $14.60. For1 detailed information apply to Southern ticket agents, or irddress, J. L. Meek, Asst. Gen. Fas. Ag't, Atlanta, Ga. J. C. Lusk, Div. Faa. Ag't Charleston, S. C. Account Mardi Gras week celebra tions the Southern railway announces very low round trip excursion rates to New Orleans, Mobile and Pensacola. Tickets on sale Feb. 17-22, limited for return up to and including, but not lat er than midnighf of March I, 1909. By depositing ticket at New Orleans, Mo? bile or Pensacola, and payine fee of $1, ticket will be extended to March 15. Birmingham, Ala. Laymen's Mission ary movement, Presbyterian church in the United States, low round trip rates have been authorized, tickets sold Feb. 14-15, good to leave Birmingh?m re turning not later than midnight of Feb 20. For detailed information, apply Sou thern ticket agent, or addre?s, J. L. Meek, Asst Gen. Pas. Ag't, Atlanta, Ga. J. C. Lusk, Div. Pas. Ag't Charleston, S. C. * A Good Reason. Edgefie?d People Can Tell You Why it is so. Doan's kidney pills cure the cause of disease, and that is why the cuves are always lasting. This remedy strengthens and tones up the kidneys, helping them to drive out of the body the liquid poisons that cause backache, headache and distressing kidney and urinary com plaints. Edgefield people testify to permanent cures. > C. B. Gray, Main St., Edgefield, S. C., says: "I am very willing that my name should* be used in recom mendation of Dean's kidney pills for the reasonthat I know them to be a valuable remedy^ For some years I was bothered by backache which became quite severe at times. There-was also a disorder of the kidneys which caused me additional suffering. A few weeks ago I learn ed about Doan's kidney pills and concluding to give them a trial went to Fenn ;& Holstein's drug store and bought a box. A short time after I began using them I felt much better and I am continu ing to take them feeling sure that my trouble will soon be disposed of entirely." For sale by all dealers. Price 5t)c. Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y., sole agents for the United States. Remember the name-Doan's and take no other.' Seed That Succeed. "When your buy seed get the best. We carry Landreth's celebrated garden and field seed. Fresh stock just received. Let us have your or ders. W. E. Lynch & Co. Official Notice. I desire to notify the public that I will be in my office at Edgefield every Monday and every Saturday for the transaction of. any business connected with the schools of the county._ A. R. Nicholson. Co. Supt. Education. Walter C. Miller, Deintal Surgeon, 731 Green St, Augusta, Ga. Thone 87. Chic Chic. CI: ic. We have just recblvpd a new perfurie called, "Unie' that, we are selliog ID bulk. Can fill auv size botthi you "want. All we ask for it ie a trial. \ PENN & HOLSTEIN, Successors to G>L Penn & Sou. TIMMOfIS & C0RLEY, SURGEON DENTISTS, Appointments at Trenton on Wednesdays. Crown ind Bridge Work a Special ty. JAS. s. B YRD SURGEON DENTIST, EDGEFIELD, Si C. JVCJffice over Post-Office. James A. Hobey, DENTAL SURGEON, Johnston, S, C. Office over News-Monitor Office. DONT WAIT . Until your land corners and old lines are extinct but have it surveyed and remarked. Don't buyland wi thout a resurveying. Surveying given prompt and careful attention. All work guaranteed satisfactory. J. H. COURTNEY, Trenton, S.C. IF SANTA CLAUS BRINGS you a check deposit it at once in the Farmers Bank and add your savings to it through the coming year. MANYA MICKLE MAKES A M?CKLE is an old Scotch saying that you will do well to remember. The Scotch are a thrifty race but they have not, the opportunities that you have in America, and you should remember that and be 'provident. j The Farmers Bank of Edgefield, S. C. md barnyard manure. Cottonseed Meal. ?The fertility of the soil is dep?n? lent upon three .main. factors-^he physical condition of. the - soil, the chemical condition and the biologi 3al condition. Rich manure puts the soil into a better physical condi tion, it adds the proper elements of plant food in the right proportion md it improves the biological con dition by adding millions upon mil lions of germs, the action of which is most beneficial to the soil. "To those farmers who are con templating the reduction of the area of land devoted to cotton I would recommend the following crops: Bur clover, crimson clover, alfalfa Bermuda grass, Texas blue grass, beardless spring barley, Candada field peas, amber sorghum, iron cow peas, late Soy beans, rape, thousand headed kale, German millet, Florida beggarweed, sweet potatoes, arti chokes! wheat rye, vetch, rutabagas, winter barley and pearl millet. Notice to Taxpayers. The county Auditor's office will be open for the purpose of receiving tax returns from? the 1st day of January to the 20th of February 1909 inclusive, after which date the law imposes the addition of fifty cents penalty to the dollar for neglect or refusal to make' returns. The law requires a full return of all property owned or managed by husband, guardian, executor, ad ministrator or in a fiduciary capaci ty, and to note all transfers of real estate. All male citizens between the ages of twenty one and sixty years of age are required to pay a poll tax of one dollar each, except those exempt by law. J. R. Timmerman, County Auditor. Enter the corn growers' contest. THE BANK EVGEFIELD, S C. State and County Depository DIRECTORS J, C. SHEPPARD, W. W. ADAMS, J. H. BoiTKXIGHT, T. H. RAIXSKOR, J, M. COBB, B. S. HOLLAND, A. S. TOMPKINS, ' C; C. FULLER, W. E? PRESCOTT. OFFICERS. J. C. SHEPPARD, President. W. W. ADAMS. vice-President. E. J. MIMS, Cashier, N J. H. ALLEN, Ass't Cashier. , Pays interest on deposits by special contract. Money to loan on liberal terms. Prompt and polite attention to business. ' YOUR Account Solicited For Sale Real Estate No. 101. One of the Best Hotels in any country Town in the South, 14 Rooms and all appurtenances, .already furnished, well established, well equipped, well patronized. Situated near the business part of the Town of Edgefield, S. C. This Hotel is known and patronized by the T. P. A.s from all over the country. No. 102. A comfortable Cottage on Buncombe Street, in Edgefield, s.e. No. 103. A Cozy Cottage near the business part of the Town in Edge field, S. C. No. 104. Residence on Jeter Street in Edgefield, S. C. " No. 105. 00 acre Farm between Edgefield and Trenton S. C. No. 106. 200-acre Farm about 10 miles South of Edgefield, S. C. No. 107. The Capt. Lewis Jones place-70 acres beautifully located in town of Edgefield. Purchaser could sell almost enough town lots to pay for the place. 2 4-room dwellings. No. 108. Good Farm, 205 acres on road between Edgefield and Parksyille, 4 miles from latter place 10.0 acres of timbered land, well watered, two good tenant houses. No. 108. Good farm on Parksville road six miles west of Edgefield con taining 77 aores. Good three room house, good water and good pasture, very desirable place. Far Rent. Two Cottages in Edgefield. If you have any Real Estate, Houses, Lands for Sale ot to Buy, or any business in Real Estate I beg to offer my services in giving same prompt attention. Let me know of your Wants and Don't Wants. E. J, Norris, Insurace and Real Estate Agent. llano We handle Southern States Phosphate & Fertilizer Cos. Goods. , P. & F < A. D. Bone ' Augusta High Grade Acid Of All Grades These goods are now in the warehouse ready for delivery Jones & Son Georgia Chemical Works Fertilizers The Celebrated Patpsco, Mastodon, Georgia Formu la and other well known brands of this company need no introduction to the trade their position is establsshed by 37 years of successful results-It is no experiment to use them. Fish goods, blood and bone goods, Cotton Seed Meal Mixtuies and other products of this company are sold at Edgefield by Edgefield Mercantile Company See them before buying. Prompt service and faith ful attention will be given to all orders. Far-rnriM- Augusta, Georgia, factories. P(m p g> c> Horses and Mules We desire to notify the public that we have just receiv ed a car of horses and mules fresh from the blue grass re gion of Kentucky and invite you to call and inspect them. We have several very tine brood mares and some very desirable combination horses. If you need a mule see oui mules and get prices before buying. Wilson & Cantelou, heir's S tables, Edgefield, S. G. Buying Your fertilizer for this season be sure to see us. We are handling all grades and your orders will be rilled promptly. Here's to a fine crop in Edge field County. We sell the BEST BRANDS of ammoniated goods and the best acids. May and Prescott New Low Rates On $1000 Insurance j. Agent, Edgefield, S. C< FROST PROOF CABBAGE PLANTS GUARANTEE? TO SATISFY PURCHASERS nmx JHBH WAKWUXP cuAstuno? LARCH nvaw-ou "wusrATtuaum BUOUTUT&MMKU Thr?utiOt TVil?WAKI?riIBi TtiCtritart Q A Ml!? lat? FL IT MUCH Cibljaf* ?rst'a, 3A Kutta!. ?*> n..t li.rd ViUi, T JU Hneanha. IwgM ud Lttmx ttblaft met In toS ol 1 lo < tx. ci ??.5J par BU S ta S ta. ii ?U? prix, 1? m. and over, ?1 ?1.09 per m. F. O. B. YOUNG'S I5LAW3,S. C. One Special IL-znrcss Hales on Piaula ls Very Low. We grew thc first Frost Proof Plaits in 1863. Kew have over twentv thousand* satisfied custon.?rs ; and wc have ?roT/a c? {.old DKire cabbage plants than all other pcreoas in the S?is?licra sr.-ts cosiMsed. \ ' Vf} because our plants must please or we send your money bac k. Grder now; it !.; time to set these plants in your sec tion to get extra early cabbage. r,nd they arc the ones thar^'l for tbetnost money. 175 YoaBfl'sfe?aiM?G GROCERIES We carry a full stock of Groceries and Plantation Supplies. We make a specialty of Fancy Groceries and can fill your orders promptly at very reasonable prices. The very best bread and rolls twice a week by express Fresh Cabbage'Plants For Sale. T P. LYON & CO. When :-:Vj| In Need of mens wear of any kind come to us. Let us fit you in a raincoat or overcoat . i. - - Our stock is somewhat broken "but we have yet choice patterns in fancy worsteds cassimereSjSer&es, etc. We can also fit the boys and youno; men in stylish suits. For stylish hats, and shoes in all of the popular leathers, come to us. ' Your patronage will be appraciated. BOR N& MI AAS ~ - Y Our Special Sale Has closed, but we are still selling all Winter Goods at very LOW prices. Save money by buying from us. J? Ste HART? FERTILIZERS For All Crops and For The Fertilizers That Have Been Known For Over Forty Years And Profi ti tably Used By Two Generations of Farmers. The Fertilizers That Contain The Right Materials and Make Your Crops Grow. Etiwan Fertilizer Company, Charleston S. C. Ask For "ETIWAN" Bradley's Quality. | The farmer who buys BRADLEY'S FERTILIZERS purchases ano? receives with ev?ry pound of every brand something, the value of which cannot be reckoned in dollars and cents, viz. : the direct appli cation in the manufacture of the Bradley Brands pf all the best knowledge possessed by mankind on the subject of practical fertili zation. Whatever the Crop or the conditions under which it is raised, we can furnish Best Fertilizer for it In buying our products you gain all the benefit of our expe riments in practical agriculture, covering more dian the third of a century and checked by the experience of hundreds of thousands of farmers v:ho have used BRADLEY'S . Fertilzers with unvarying satisfaction upon all kinds of crops and un der all the varying conditions of soil and climate. B. D. Sea Fowl Guano. Bradley's Superpotash Acid Phosphate Bradley's XX \mmoniated Dissolved Bone. Bradley's Potash C'm'p'd. Bradley's Cotton Fertilizer Bradley's Dissolved Phosphate Bradley's High Grade Guano Bradley's High Grade Acid Phosphate. Bradley's X. X. X. Acid Phosphate. FOR SALE BY:. . W. W. Adams & Company. Edgefield, S. C. And controlled by the Ashepoo Fertilizer Company, Charleston, S. C.