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Characteristics of Chickens That. Make Them Good Laying' or General Purpose Breeds-White Leghorn and Barred Plymouth Rock Most Popular Varieties. Breeds o? poultry can be conveni ently divided into two classes: (1) the egg breeds, and (2) the general purpose breeds. This division is like thai of cattle into beef and dairy types, and of horses into light and heavy classes. In the egg breeds of poultry the primary requirement is the produc tion of a great number of eggs of standard size. The fowls are not ex pected to be prime table specimens, bat they must lay throughout the year, except when they have to rest and recuperate. They do not sit and hatch chickens and they lay white shelled eggs. The more popular egg breeds are Leghorns, Minorcas, An cosas and Campines. The most popu lar variety of these breeds is the Sin gle Comb White Leghorn: All large egg farms are stocked with W?ite Leghorn pullets and hens, because it is possible to obtain breeding stock in this variety that has blood lines of heavy egg produc tion behind it. Pullets from a heavy laying strain are better layers than pullets of no special breeding. I A simple test of a good layer is to measure the distance from the two pelvic bones (one bri each side of the vent) to the rear end of the breast bone. This distance should be as wide as four fingers when the hen is lay ing. When the hen has this depth and is also wide across her rear it proves that she has an abundance of room to manufacture eggs constantly and par ticularly the egg shells, which are formed in this part of her body. Such a hen will lay well when properly ; cared for. Hens with a small distance between the pelvic bones and rear of breast , bone and tight or unyielding rear body are not good layers. Put bands on the ; legs of your layers and note how many consecutive days they lay without resting. That will show how long each hen can maintain her egg flow ' an dthe better layers are those which : can continue laying for longer periods. EGG TYPE ? ?. LAT? WHITE E???. WIT-&TTEIO. . XESM, l&t?frp. "lThrw: GENERAL PURPOSE TYPE. _ LAY? BRffllTEG?t. fity'JND&XBSS How can one detect heavy laying characteristics in a mature pullet or ben? Notice the illustration of the egg type hen. Note how her body resem bles the wedge shape o? the dairy cow. Narrow and trim at her neck and -wide and deep at the rear, she has the greater part of her body be hind her legs. A good layer has a j large, soft, flexible rear end, drop ping down between ner legs and so , wide that the legs are set far a*art to accommodate it. The rear end of the | hen corresponds to the udder of the j Hairy cow and must be large and yield- j tag, not small and hard. The general purpose breeds have been selected primarily for the pro duction of table poultry. They are aiso good layers of brown-shelled eggs. They hat:h* their chicks and are the most satisfactory for those who want one flock of purebred chickens for both meat and egg purposes. The moi a pop ular of the general purpose breeds are Plymouth Rocks, Rhode Isl and Reds, Wyandottes and Orpingtons The most popular variety is the Bar red P!yni3uth Rock. This is recog nized as the best chicken for market as it is large and well-meated and fat tens profitably when confined Jn crates. FRANK C. HARE, Extension PouItryrHusbandman, Clemson Agricultural College, DESTROY CORN STUBBLE'DO NOT NEGLECT TOOLS Farmers Can Reduce Damage from Farmers Suffer Large Losses by Fail ure to Care for Implements That Are Not in Use. Corn Stalk Borer by Turning Under Stubble in Fall. Corn stubble should not be allowed to stand in the field all winter undis turbed. The corn stalk borer is one of the "reasons" for this. This insect is one of the most notorious corn pests of the South and evidence of its work can be seen in practically any corn field at harvest time. It is the cause of the holes that may occur in any portion of a stalk. The corn stalk borer remains as a The farmer who puts away his farm machinery without oiling and clean ing it is certain to lose in the dete rioration of the machinery many times what the time to care for it would have been worth. Failure to take care of farm machinery is a source of large loss to the American farmer annually. Most farmers realize that they larva, or worm, in the base of corn j would save money by taking good care stubble beneath the groand during the ! of their machines, but neglect to do winter. Farmers do this insect a j SOf either brough carelessness or in great favor, therefore, when they let: _ "_. . f. . , ,,, ' , - ... , , difference. The most important step their corn stubble stand undisturbed . ., ~. . . ,. , , - ... . " ... ' toward having efficient machmerv is in the field during fall and winter. . ^."" .. . . _. ... . . ? keeping it in good repair. In spare Destroying corn stubble is not very * ?. . ,, , y j . , a \ time, each machine snould be care easy, except on modern y equipped ... t"_". , ..... , , , .. . ". . fully inspected and all missing, broken ; or overworn parts noted. Write the names and numbers of missing parts , on tags and fasten these tags to the machine. farms where there is sufficient horse power and the stubble can be turn ed under thoroughly. There is" there fore, Srome temptation to leave it un disturbed. But the advantages of turning stubble are such that a farm- i All machines should have a general er cannot well afford not to- do it. inspection at least once a year. A Turning it under helps very much in rainy day in late fall is very good for ?reducing the corn stalk borer for this purpose. the next season. j Exposur6 t0 weather injures both Where thorough turning cannot be ? wooden and metal parts of machines practiced, there are other methoids and a machinery shed should by all such as "busting out" the stubble and means be part of the farm equip hauling it to the compost heap for rot- ment. Every machine- should be clean ting. By anether method, after the ed, oiled, and housed after it has been corn is gathered, stalks, stubble, and ! used, everything else may be "busted out," I _ . raked into ?heaps and, after a few : iUPalntmg aids ***** in improving weeks for drying, burned. In expert- ; th,e aP^ance and prolonging the life mental work a very large percentage ? ^ macmnes. It protects both wood of corn stalk borer larvae (worms) a^ metal ?om the weather. Paint was destroyed during winter where ' *Lhould, bf ^ freely whejl T**<* the stubble was plowed out and left I 0ne, of the best P^01* for a11 farm exposed to the weather. j implements is made with red lead and ? \ v .. j linseed oil. But when these methods are prac ticed by farmers only here and there, j The use of good farm implements is it will not help the situation very lncreaeing rapidly in South Carolina much. The control of the corn stalk and f*T*" owe it to themselves to borer depends upon the co-operative action of the farmers of a community, be more careful of their tools. In the year that has gone, they nave learned The fact must also be borne in |Bome lmP?*ant lessons in economy, but there is probably no more practi cal way in which a farmer can econo mize than by taking the proper care of his farm implements-repairing them, oiling them, housing them, and painting them. SIDNEY S. RTTTENBERG, Agricultural Publicist, Clemson Agricultural Coll eg* mind that it is an extravagant prac tice to let corn fields lie idle and ex posed during the winter months, not only on account of these Insect pests, but aleo on account of the loss from washing and leaching of soils. A. F. CONRADI, Professor of Entomology, Clemson Agricultural College.. A FINE WHOOPING COUGH REMEDY. Mothers, Dr, Bell's Pine-Tar Honey is just the remedy for your ohi?dren's cold ailments. The fact is that pinr is a quick pnemy of cold conditions. Its qualities loosen the mucous in the throat, soothe the lungs and open up the air pas sages. Thc combination of honey, soothing and pleasant, wi ti) the loosening pine quality makes this an ideal cough remedy for children. Each passing year brings .for ii. new friends. A family of growing children cannot afford to be without it. 25c; a bottle.-3 . ? Light Saw, Lathe and Shin gle Mills. Engines, Boilers, Supplies and repairs, Porta? bie, Steam and Gasoline En gines, Saw Teeth, Files, Belts and Pipes. WOOD SAWS and SPLITTERS Gins and Press Repairs. Try LOMBARD, AUGUSTA, GA. 1 u ? I Wk Write me and I will explain how I was cured in four days ol' a severe case of Pile of 40 yoars' standing without pain, knife or detention from busi ness. No one need suffer from this disease when this humane cure can be had right here in South Carolina. R. M. JOSE, Route 4. Lamar, S. C. VfTS Before insuring elsewhere. Vie represent the best old line com panies Marling &t?yr? At the Farmers Bank, Edgefield Insurance Notes, Fire And Life. The PRUDENTIAL life (Strength of Gibraltar Co) bas lowered the j cost of life insurance. The PRL? ! DENTIAL ha? decided to allow ! annual dividends on their already '?? extra low rates. At age 35, for in stance,-an average age-PRU ! DENTIAL 15 (Fifteen) life PAR TICIPATING rate is only ?35.70. j The premiums are reduced by an ! nnal dividends. This is lower than 'most companies' 20-payment Life ; participating rate. I do not know of any company represented in Edge : field" whose Capital and Surplus is as i much as $150,000.00,having 20 pay j life participating rates as low as the j PRUDENTIAL 15 payment par ticipating rates. The PRUDEN TIAL has Capita), Apportioned j Funds and Surplus of ?t>4,000, 000.00. See Spectater Company's ' reports. The PRUDENTIAL wrote 887, 000,000.00 in 1014-more than any company represented in Edgefield. Please write ns for rate at your agp. E. J. NORRIS. Edgefield. S.-'C. We have the agency for Ford auto mobiles for the western part of Edge field county. There is no better car on the market for the money. The Ford owners who have thoroughly tested these cars will tell you that. If you want a car,, drop us a card and we will call on you and demonstrate the Ford advantages. W. F.'RUSH & CO. PLUM BRANCH, S. C. . To Cure a Cold in One Day Take LAXATIVE BROMO Quinine. It stop? the Cough and Headache and works off the Cold. Druggists ?fund money if it fails to cure. E. W. GROVE'S signature on each box. 25c. Miss Myrtle Cothrum, of Russel vi lie, Ala., says: "For nearly a year, I suf fered with terrible back 'ache, pains in my limbs, and my head ached nearly all the time. Our iam?y doctor treated me, but only gave me temporary relief. I was certainly in bad health. My school teacher advised me to TAKE The Woman's Tonic I took two bottles, in all, and was cured. 1 shall always praise Cardui to sick and suffering wo men." If you suffer from pains peculiar to .weak women, such as head ache, backache, or other symptoms of womanly trouble, or if you merely need a tonic for that tired, nervous, worn-out feel ing, try Cardui. E-?S Make the Old Suits Look New We are better prepared than ever to do first-class work in cleaning and press ing of all kinds. Make your old pants or suit new by let ing ns clean and press them. Ladies skirts and suits al so cleaned and pressed. Sat isfaction guaranteed. Sped.il attention givan to La dies' Silk Waists and Skirts. \ Edgef?eld Pressing Club WALLACE HARRIS, PROP. SHEPPARD BUILDING CHICHESTER S PILLS DIAMOND BRAND M GO?* *f LADIES ! Atlc j our iimttght for CHI-CHES-TER'9 DIAMOND BRAND PILLS in RED and. GOLD metallic boxes, seeled with Kue\ Ribbon. / TASE NO OTHES. Buy of yonr Dru&Klst ord oak fop CHI-CUES-TtR'S DIAMOND BK A Ni? PILLS, fer twenty-five years regarded a9 Best,Safest, Always Reliable. SOLD BY ALL DRUGGISTS SED EVERYWHERE For Kent. My place ne3r Rehoboth, Edge field Co., S. C., a good place, one onndred acres under mower wire. Seven acres Bermuda. Apply to T. B. Gilchrist, Augusta, Ga., R. F. D.?2. Oct. 26, 1915. cures ?is? ?vi*. .v. .-u.fcw rfon'l Cart The worst ca'-es. no matter cf he WI??Z standing are cured by the wonderful, oid reliab?? Dr Porter's Anti?-?;-tic He^li?:? O;!. It relievei "Vin and Heal?? at th? snn- 25c, 50c, Sl.C See our big Wood Heaters Coal Heaters COAL HODS COAL VASES BRASS FIRE SHOVEL AND BRASS AND] We Install all St?war Thc greatest thing in modern feeding is MOLASSES. It cata feed bill and builds up the stock. SHU** m MS MV_f? RED SHIRT GRSE?NDMULEMOI ~w ^?S' It's something the horses and mules like-gives them an :1|?sP| appetite-starts the saliva running and aids digestion, 'S^?^ HHF ^ar superior to an all grain feed. Give your horses and ^ WM mules a treat, and at the same time save money. ? viii fcff Our RED SHIRT (first grade) Horse and Mule Molasses Feed Ws. contains Corn, Oats, Ground Alfalfa, made appetizing with salt !? and pure cane molasses, and analyzes as foliows? Protein IC?.; Fat 39.; Fibre 129c; Carbohydrates 579b * PIEDMONT HORSE & MULE MOLASSES FEED j ?? 129.; Carbohydrates 559e. "i ^ |SWAMPF0XK0RSE&M?LEM0L?SS?SFEED;1^ ! PERFECTION HORSE & PIE FEED (Pry Mixed) We manufacture c?so a dry mixed (no - _____ - Molasses) Horse and Mule Feed, which analyzes: S $ Protein 129.; Fat 3%: Fibre 12?.; Carbohydrates 579.. This is composed of straight ;j ? grain and ground Alfalfa Meal. RED SHIRT DAIRY FEED First Grade: A balanced ration containing Molasses. Cattle are very fond of lt- , * keeps them in good condition. Increases the flow md enriches the quality of the milk f $ at a reduced cost of feeding. Contains ground Corn, C. S. Meal, Wheat Middling, ; jj?. Ground Alfalfa, Pure Cr.ne Molasses and Salt. Analyxes: Protein 159b: Fat 3%i k. Fibre 129. : Carbohydrates G07o. I PIEDMONT DAIRY FEED gg?dc^?^%. Protein 12%i Fat 2%%; s DCn CJIIDT Hflf VWli A combination of Digestive Tankage, Ground Corn. Rica = IUJU omni nuu ILAJU screenjng_; very fattening. Keeps the hogs in good "ondition. ( We manufacture also RED SHIRT Scratch Feed and RED SHIRT Baby Chick Feed.* "SEVEN EGGS A WEEK" HEN MASH ^i^LV0^^ Rice, Cottonseed Meal, Cow Peas, Meat Mes! and Linseed Meal. Analysis: Protein 18%; Fat 49b; Fibre 129.; Carbohydrates 409e. As shown on the bags in our ad. nc arly all of cur feed is made from Carolina products, even to the bags end tvdne. W* are, therefore, in the maret for Oats, Corn, Wheat, Alfalfa Hay and any other kind of Hay We also carry a full stock of GRAIN, HAY AND STRAW. Our feeds as shown above are mixed on scientific principles to furnish thc greatest nourishment at the lowest co3t. Let us shown you how to cut your feed bills down. Write ai for prices, etc . Molony & Carter Co. CHARLESTON, S. C. ITMAKES flo Om So HAPPY To Have A BANK ACCO Co. j rik ht 1909, br C. E. Zimmerman Co - No. 44 F all the unhappy homes, not one in a hundred has a baj?k account and not one home in a hundred who has a I bank account is unhappy. It seems almost foolish to put it off any longer, when it is such a simple, easy matter to start a bank account. BANK. OF EDGEFIELD OFFICERS: J. C. Sheppard, President; B. E. Nicholson, vice-President; E. J. Mims, Cashier; J. H. Allen, Assistant Oashier. ' DIRECTORS : J. C. Sheppard, Geo. W. Adams, Thos. H. Rainsford, John Rainsford, B. E. Nicholson, A. S. Tompkins, C. C. Fuller, E. J. Mims, J. H. Allen. . * line of Coal and Wood Heaters - - - $2.00 to $10.00 - $3.50 to $16.00 w ! SETS TONGS [RONS STOVE PIPE ELBOWS STOVE MATS ENAMEL WARE TIN WARE I of Our Stoves FREE of Charge t&Kernaghan