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PRODUCING EGGS \U WINTER Keep Before Hens Constant Supply of High Protein Meat Scrap, Grit and Fresh Water. Keep before the hens that you are using for winter egg production, a con stant supply of Irish protein meat | scrap, complete grit, "crushed oyster j shell, and supply fresh, clean water abundantly and regularly, and see to j lt that the water does not become j frozen in cold weather, as there has j been no invention forthcoming from our geniuses in this line of industry which will provide the chicken with an icepick. Animal food is extremely essential In securing heavy winter egg yield, and as a rule, this can best be sup plied in the form of meat scrap, as it lt the most economical and convenient form obtainable. . Fowls greatly prefer green-cut bone, and if it is practical, we should re spect our feathered friends' tastes as near as possible. BREED FROM VIGOROUS HENS Ideal Mating for Breeding Purposes ta Yearling Cocks With Well-Devel. oped Yearling Females. (By J. E. DOUGHERTY, University of California, College of Agriculture.) The production of a large egg con- i taining a strong embryo and plenty of nourishment requires that a hen pos sess well-matured productive organs. It is necessary that the embryo not only have plenty of space within the i Five-Months-Old Barred Rock Pullet, Owned by Fred Kuntz, Forest Glen,. III. shell in which to grow but also be sup plied with an abundance of food mate- : rials with which to make that growth. A pullet does not ordinarily possess reproductive organs sufficiently well j developed to produce such an egg. j Therefore a pullet does not produce , as good hatching eggs and is not as desirable for breeding purposes as is ! the yearling hen. The pullet must necessarily utilize some of her ener gies in further growth and develop-1 mont. After attaining her full size, : she still has to fill out and mature, as j well as strength an her laying organs through use. Among the Mediterranean class of fowls, such as the Leghorn and Minor- ' ca, the male3 seem to develop sexually j more rapidly than the females. Well developed Mediterranean cockerels are therefore very often used ai; breeders when mated with yearling hens. The ideal mating, however, for breeding purposes, is that of vigorous yearling . cocks with well-developed yearling ! hens. DAMAGED WHEAT FOR FOWLS i Large Fart of Crop Unfit fer Mi?ing Can 3e Fed to Foultry-Hoid j on to Late Pullets. The frequent statement that a large ? part of the winter wheat crop will i prove unfit for milling should be en- j couraging to poultry-keepers as ir.r?i- j eating cheaper feed this winter. Tho j [proportion is put at 60,000,000 to 100,- j ?000,000 bushels o::t. of 600,000,000 hush els. It is said that it can be fed to I ?hogs. It can also he fed to chickens, il not too musty. Caution should be :used on that point. "It's an ill wind ithat blows nobody good," and poultry ; keepers should not be in haste to mar jket latc-hatched pullets on the ground ! that lt will cost too much to feed them until spring. i High Egg Production. Some of the characteristics in ! fowls of high egg production are: i Late molt and rough appearance, palo i shanks, black ear lobes, and wide-j spread pelvic bones. Tho activity of j the fowl is a very good indication of j ihigh egg production. I Cull the Flock Early. Begin to cull early, selecting the more promising or.e3 and see that tney iiPTe an abundance o? room, not ; only n yards, but m roosting quar-1 ters as well. m THE GIL By FOP.EES DWIGHT. Edward Frisby, sadly perturbed, mounted the steps of the Stanwoous' house and rang the bell. Of the maid, who opened the door for hi:n. he asked so sharply if Miss Stanwood were in that the girl involuntarily stepped away from him. JYesc-ntly Helen was standing there before him. "Why at this unseemly hour of the day, Ned?" she was asking. "I came to set my mind at rest," said he. "1 want you to tell me it isn't true-that you're going to ride at the head of the procession as Joan of Arc tomorrow?" She tried to smile nonchalantly, blushed a little, and turned away her eyes. "Yes, it's true," said she. "I wasn't originally cast for that role, you un derstand. It was Alice Marr. But she's ill. So they've asked me and I'm-" "Good heavens! Of course you can't!" said he. She made a wry little face. Also her right hand went aut in a little im patient gesture. "Neddy, don't be horrid," she urged. "I'm not," said he. "Why, goodness gracious, child, it would be- You'd have to be in armor, of course?" he broke off suddenly. "Of course," she admitted with the faintest of added color. "Well, don't," said he. "For what specific reason?" she de manded. "Because I ask lt." j "That isn't enough." He frowned. "Isn't it?" said he. "Then let me say, because, if you do persist-if you don't think any more for me than that., I don't think I'd better come here any more." She looked at hint wide-eyed for a 1 moment Then quietly she slipped off j the ring on the third finger of her left j hand and passed it to him. "AB you like," said she. "I shall be Jeanne d'Arc tomorrow." Before he could remonstrate she was gone. She stepped past him and i he heard her going very firmly up the | stairs. He started to call after her, j but instead be squared his shoulders j and went out. and he did not close the j front door quite as softly as was his | wont. He went to the club that night and to forget his troubles he plunged into a game of bridge with Norton and i Babcock and old Colonel Haskins. He . played later than he had meant to; also he played very badly. In conse quence he overslept next morning, ar?d he had an important appointment with a client at his office at 9:30 o clock. It was after ten o'clock when he rushed downtown. Martial muEic gave him pause, j Hand-clappings and cheers also greet ed his ears. Of course, the parade, j H6 started on, but at that moment Ihe head of the parade came abreast him. j Behind the band was a huge banner j with the legend: "VOTES FOR WOMEN." And just back of that was a wonder- '. ful vision, a girl in flashing armor, trim j and lithe and straight on a snow- j white horse. The shimmering helmet j she carried in her hands, leaving her I hair -ike spun gold gleaming in the j morning sun. Frisby stood quito still while the rest of the procession passed. At the i end was a nandful ot men, marching ; sturdily and looking very sheepish un der the gibes that were hurled at them from their watching brothers on the 1 curb. Frisby had quite forgotten that eli-1 ent at his office. AU he thought of j was that wonderful girl at the head of j the procession on the snow-white horse. He pushed through the crowd, in another moment he had joined those 1 shame-faced, marching men at the end of the procession. Then he marched i grimly, unmindful apparently that he j was being invited to go nome and ! wash the dishes and that he was being ! told in many falsetto voices how per fectly sweet he looked. There was a reviewing stand in1 iront of the Women's clubhouse. On ; tue stand vere various notables, men | and wemen, and before it while the j procession passed, the matchless Joan ! ot Arc sat h?r white charger in her | glittering armor. As the tail cf the procession came along she caught sight of the standard bearer. She gasped in surprise. She said, "Edward!" very softly, but quite distinctly. Then, as the banner was dipped to her in salute, she bent her head and unloDssd upon him the most dazzling smile imaginable. She had just reacted home and run inside, and old William, their gardener, was holding the horse, when Frisby burst in. In his excitement he had even forgotten to ring. She started with an embarrassed little laugh to run upstairs (she was still in the ar mer), but he caught her in his arms. "Dearie." he cried contritely, as ne Ashed m his pocket, ' take off that tiD cr.n of a gauntlet and let me slip this tack again, please. I was wrong-all wrong, as usual. Please let me put lt back.'' "Oh, Neddy." she laughed, "do look out. This armor ls all covered over with sharp points. Be careful!" "It's well worth being cut to pieces for,'* he s'iid with conviction, drawing ber ye! closer io him. ?Ccpj .. ?ht bj- the McClure Newspaper Syndicate.) EVENING DRESS The model is ot cream-colored lace with a pepi um of lace coming to a point on each side. The wald ls made of lace laid in plaits. The shoulder straps are of blue vstvst and ribbons hold the waist In place. A rose is placed in the front of the waist where the shoulder atrapa are sewn. A satin girdle completos the costume. HAT AND COIFFURE STYl?S White Felt Headgear Likely to Be the Favorite of the Younger Q*s> eration-Bead Trimmings. The younger generation will lind the hat of white felt, trimmed witt, a bow of ribbon or a band and tassel ot beads, usually becoming, while their elders will wear the toqua or sailor of fabric. Speaking of bead trimmings, line out of ten hats have small porcelain beads used in some form or other to adorn the brims or crowns. There are borders in conventional designs of one, two or three color combinations; tas sels and cords formed of beads; head fringe and bead encrusted bands wo? en in true AmericanTndian style^F Just one word more anent the ?ew coiffures. The broad-brimmed sailor has brought about a change in the arrange ment of our tresses. It can no longer he drawn back, smooth and waveleas, as it was for the summer hats, but must be wavy and looser at the sides. The proper way to wear the sailor is tipped over one side, and this means that there must be softening strands of hair puffed out at the sides. "Straws show which way the wind blows," they said, and Judging from present indications the hat of felt or fabric promises to crowd out of ex istence the once popular veilvst chapeau. PETTICOAT MUST BE FLUFFY But Flare Must Always Be So Ar* ranged That lt Falls From the Knees. Petticoat widths are from 2% to 2% yards. Plain and accordion-plaited flounces are run with cording to re move any falling closely around the ankles or above, as few petticoats come to the ankles. If a petticoat matches the suit,\t is likely to be of African brown, taupe, Russian green, black, wine, navy or purple. Plaided petticoats are darker than usual, but of rich combinations. The flare all comes from the knees down. Chiffon and Georgette crepe petti coats are made ol' every shade known in dresses, from white to black. They are usually of white, flesh, black, navy, taupe, African brown, dark green or purple. A cotton petticoat should al ways be worn under one of chiffon, of the same color, but not as wide. Princess slips to wear with one pince dresses are made of cotton, ines sa line, taffeta, crepe or lingerie cot ton. A fine quality mohair fabric is used for petticoats, in all the shades, in very lustrous, and is washable and dust shedding and will not crack or crease. For those who prefer filmy cotton and lace petticoats under an evening dress to one of silk fine or gandie is made up with tiny ruffles and val lace. Crepe petticoats that clean and launder are gathered to a deep-hip yoke,Vith an accordion-plaited flounce lower down, headed by a satin ribbon run in a casing; tied at the back. White crepe petticoats of a very dressy nature are flounced with hand painted net. Hang in Damp Place. When you have a silk dress that cannot be rolled in a damp cloth or otherwise dampened, and you wish to pres? i' ./Ut. try hanging it in a aainp place for a few hours and it will ab sorb enouga moisture to press nicely. SCIATICA'S PIERCING PAIN To kill the nerve pal ns of Sciatica you can always depend on Sloan's Liniment. It penetrates to the ?eat '..of paie and bring* ease as soon as ii is ?pplied. A great comfort too with ?Sloan's is that no rubbing is required. Sloan's Liniment is in valuable for stopping; muscular or I nerve pain of any kind. Try it at once if vou suffer with Rheuma tism, Lumbago, Sore Throat, Pain in ( best, Sprains, Bruises, etc. ll is excellent for Neuralgia and Head ache. 2;')c. at all Druggists. 3 I The Rayo Lights Like a Gas Jet TO light the Rayo lamp you don't have to remove the shade or the chim ney. Just lift the gal lery and touch a match. It is just as easy to light as a gas burner and it requires little effort to keep it clean. Lamps are the modern lamps for the farm. Simple in design - yet an ornament to any room in the house. Use Aladdin Security 1 Oil or Diamond White Oil to obtain best results in Oil Stoves, Lamps and Heaters. 'The Rayo is only one of our many products that are known in the household and on the farm for their quality and economy. Ask for them by name and you arc sure of satisfaction. Standard Household Lubricant Matchless Liquid Gloss Standard Hand Sepa rator Oil Parowax Eureka Harness Oil Mioa Axle Grease If your dealer does not have them, write to our nearest station. S "ANDARD OH. COMPANY (New Jersey) BALTIMORE Washington, D. C Charlotte. N. C. Norfolk. W.Va. Charleston, W.V?. Richmond. Va. Charleston, S. C HEMSTREET & ALEXANDER GUNS REVOLVERS CARTRIDGES, ETC. JUST BELOW Ga. R. R. Bank 647 BROAD STREET AUGUSTA, GA. B. F. JONES Graduate Veterinarian EDGEFIELD, S. C. Trespass Notice. All persons are warned not to hunt on land owned or controlled by me. This ra?a?$ everybody, so please stay off. G. T. S WEA RINGEN. Trenton, S. C. Ford Cars Have Stood the Test i I The experience of scores of own I ers of the Ford Automobiles has proven that there is nothing better made for the Edgefield roads. Ford cars will carry you safely over any road that a buggy or any other ve hicle can travel. An Ali-the-Year-Around Car They are light, jet substantially built. They are cheap, yet the best of material is used in tlieir con struction. Are you contemplating purchasing a car? Let us show you a Ford Run-About or Touring Car. G. W. ADAMS Edgefield Auto Repair Shop Next to Court House K^waoBMiiiiiiiiiiiiipi,!!! mi jf S. M- Whitney Co. Cotton Factors Augusta.< Georgia Established 1868 Personal Attention to all Business. Correspond ence Invited w We have the largest assortment of pres ents in every department that we have ever shown. We have ordered largely of Clocks. Watches, Gold and Silver Jewelry, Sterling Silverware, Cut Glass and China. Every de partment is filled. It matters not what you want we have it or will order it out at once. Come in to see us. We have our entire stock marked very low, much lower than jrou find the same class of goods elsewhere. 706 Broad Street, Augusta, Georgia HEADQUARTERS FOE We announce to our Edgefield friends that we carry the largest stock of Fresh Fruits, Candies and miscella neous Table Delacacies in Augusta. Come in to see us when in the city California . Fruit. Store Corner Jackson and Ellis Sts. Augusta, Georgia ?unanrannm VOTAN The won def lilly different coffee in the ' . Hermetically Sealed Can SOLD Bf Penn & Holstein f