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GOOD ROADS AROUND A FARM Driveways Are Frequently of Sufficient Importance to Warrant Some Sur face improvement. (From "Weekly News Letter, United States Department of Agriculture.) Hoads and drives immediately ?round the farm yards and barns which are used very frequently are usually of sufficient importance to warrant some surface improvement Very light or extremely sandy soils cut up badly in dry weather, while cer tain heavy and absorbent soils become very sticky and soft during the rainy season. Where any considerable amount of hauling is necessary, roads over soils of this character may re Quire to be surfaced. Many of the materials ordinarily em ployed in road construction will be Improved Farm Driveway. found too expensive for use in improv ing the farm roads. One or more of the following will, however, usually be found available and within the j means of the farmer for surfacing his j roads and paths: Gravel, mixtures of i sand and clay, cinders, brickbats from I old buildings, brick-yard waste and j quarry waste. The material selected j should, however, be hard enough to j withsts.r.d crushing under heavy loads and possess sufficient binding power to conrpact well and maintain a firm, hard surface under all ordinary weath er conditions. Drainage and a good foundation arc the first considerations in improving \ a road with a hard surface. The best j possible foundation is a good earth ; road with a low crown. Earth 'shoul- | ders may be graded upon each side to prevent the surfacing material from spreading, as in the construction of an ordinary macadam road. The materi al used for surfacing should be placed In a uniform layer or layers on this foundation and should be given a suf cient crown to shed the rain waters to j the sides. If a road roller can be se cured the material may be quickly con solidated, otherwise considerable time will be required for it to be consoli dated, by the traffic. During this proc ess the road should receive frequent attention with a split-log drag or other means for smoothing the surface and filling the ruts. On steep grades where there would be a tendency for the side ditches to wash, this can usu ally be overcome by providing out lets and getting the water away from the road before it accumulates in large volume. Cn roads where wagons will not be required to pass each other, a width of from nine to twelve feet be tween ditches will usually be suffi cient. The surfaced portion neec rare ly exceed seven or eight feet. There is no particular virtue in building a farm road wider than is necessary to answer the special traffic require ments. Thc need or desirability of moving occasionally extrr wide or heavy implements, such as certain har vesting machinery, over thc roads should, however, not be lost sight of. A little foresight in the alignment of ditches, in providing ample width of gates, or of giving extra strength to culverts, may save . great deal of both annoyance and delay during some very busy period. Good Roads Booster. There's one sure way to make every citizen a booster for good roads: buy him an automobile. Silage la Much Cheapest. At the Ohio station silage produced milk for GS cents per 100 pounds and butterfat at 13 cents per pound. The grain ration produced milk at $1.05 per 100 pounds and butterfat for 22 cents a pound. Have Good Roads. Good roads may be had by dragging. TJse tho drag. ?uild Better Roads. Every rain is an argument for the 365-day road. VM 'V I 't TTTTT KATHARINE'S DISCOVERY * By LOUISE OLIVER. Katharine, young, pretty and impres sionable, exclaime'd excitely: "Motlier, you ought to read this account of the way the jewels were stolen at the Ter ricott dinner-the one they gave for Don Pedro Savelli. The thief, it seems, got into the house some way when everyone was in the dining room and hid in the music room until the wom en came in. They were alone, naving left all the men at the table with their cigars. So the bandit stepped from be hind a curtain, flourished two auto matics, and the ladies laid their jewels, even their wedding rings, in a neat lit tle pile on a table. The bandit masked, of course-put them into his pocket, stepped out of a French win dow on to a balcony, and that wa? the last of him. When the men came in, the women, jewelless, were in various stages of collapse. The thief mnde a clean get-away. No clue at all for the police." Mrs. Kendall looked impressed. "I've always said, Kitty, that it is an ill wind that blows no one any good. Wasn't it a mercy that our machine broke down on the way home from Fairoaks in the afternoon so that we were too. late to go? Ofrcourse, your father was dreadfully disappointed. He's so anxious for you not to miss an opportunity to-" Katharine interrupted her hastily. "Tes, I know, mother, please don't say it. Don Pedro likes my looks and be cause he's rich father has set his heart upon me marrying him." "Well, he has been a good friend to your father, Kitty, getting him such large holdings in the Mexican mines that promise so well." Katharine got up rebelliously. "Don't let us talk any more about it, mother. I'm going out for a walk on the beach." Down by the water, with the strong sea breeze blowing her hair and the roar of the breakers in her ears, Kath arine forgot all about the Spaniard and her mother's words. For the first time that day she was alone, and now she dared to think of a young man re cently arrived at the hotel whose name she did not even know. The sky grew cloudy and the wind blew cold and strong. Around a curve of the beach a sudden blast almost car ried her off her feet. She would have turned to go back, but just ahead of her was a man reading in spite of the threatened storm. The silhouette looked familar. In fact, she was cer tain it was the very man of whom she was thinking. She changed her mind about going back and kept on, but be fore he had seen her at all, he dropped the book and started away in the oppo site direction, disappearing between sone rocks along the shore. Katharine picked up the book. It was a geographical guide and as the, wind whipped over the leaves she saw the name James Sinclair on a vacant pager James Sinclair-the name seemed familiar; she had heard it recently. Where could it have been? She had seen it in print-that was it! And then it flashed over her memory that the last paragraph of the article she had read her mother about the Terri cott robbery had closed with: "The po lice suspect James Sinclair, known as Featherfoot Jim, of having something to do with the affair. So clever is he in his methods and disguises that he ls known as the Ars?ne Lupin of Amer ica." At dinner, the young man was In his usual place and Katharine had a way of knowing that he was handsomer that evening than any man she had ever seen-all without bestowing a single glance in his direction. The Spaniard was saying in his slow, halting English: "Yes, Donna Katharine, I am glad you were not at the dinner last night. You would have lost those lovely pearls that loon so wonderful on your neck. And all those pretty rings!" "You're right it's a good thing!" agreed her father. "With most of my money tied up in that new scheme I of yours, It might have been some | time before Kitty and her mother could get new jewels." Later Katharine wandered toward i the music room alone. Her thoughts were still busy with her discovery. She heard no footfall on the thick oriental rug in the corridor, and she was astonished whon a man suited his step to hers, close behind her. "Go right on, please," he said even ly, "and try not to look surprised. People must think you know me. Go some place where we can talk alone." And not until they were seated quite alone did she face him. "Now, Mr. Sinclair, what do you want?" His astonishment was apparent. Perplexity, then amusement, showed in his eyes. "I-Jim Sinclair! How do you get that?" "From the book you dropped on the beach today." "That wasn't my book. But, never mind, I'll explain. Miss Kendall, vour Spanish friend is James Sinclair, alias a hundred things. 1 am Dick Blaisdell, or the secret service. My unpleasant duty nore is to arrest your friend. I want you to tell your parents, for we arc taking your Spanish nobleman away tonight. And 1 am going to asK it, after this duty is performed, I may return and oe presented to you prop erly." Katharine was radiant. "I would Do most happy to be introduced conven tionaiiy. ' (Copyright, 1915. by McClure Newspaper Syndicate.) . { AS SALADS SHOULD BE EVERY DETAIL MUST BE CARE FULLY LOOKED TO. Smallest Thing That ls Forgotten May Completely Mar the Savoriness of Preparations When They Gc to the Table. Salad depends for its savoriness j on the minutest details of its season ing. To be sure, the greens of which it is made must be fresh and crisp. But given crisp, fresh lettuce, water cress, escarole, endive or any other salad greens, the cook who under stands the blending of seasonings can produce a savory salad at slight ex pense of time or money. To begin with, vinegar holds many possibilities. It should be bland. Then, with a foundation of bland vine gar, the experienced salad maker con cocts different flavored vinegars. In one bottle she puts a tablespoonful of celery seed, and fills the bottle with vinegar. After this has stood for a week it has a very good flavor. A few cloves of garlic are put into an other bottleful of vinegar. A bay leaf is soaked in still another. When mixing French dressing these various vinegars are used to give dif ferent flavors. They can also be used in mayonnaise. A little crushed mint can be soaked in vinegar, Just before it is used for French dressing. Lemon juice, instead of vinegar, oc casionally makes a delicious dressing when mixed with olive oil and sea soned with salt, pepper and cayenne. Add mace occasionally to French dressing. Put a slice of onion under a little slice of bread In the bottom of the dish in which salad stands. This method keeps the onion from touch ing the salad and at the same time the onion flavor permeates the whole mass. Add Worcestershire sauce to French dressing for a flavoring much liked by tho English. A little Roquefort cheese creamed into French dressing gives a rich fla vor that some psople like. Chintz as an Armor in Household. The vogue for chintz in dress has led a young matron who does her own housework-and likes to look well while doing it-into making a set of work aprons and caps out of this dec orative material. The firm we;.ve of chintz makes it an admirable dust-proof protection for gown and hair ind keeps a fresh look. Chintz does no. wrinkle easily, and if a gay all-over design be chosen, lt will not look spotted for a long while. Dressed in her chintz apron and cap to match, the young matron looks pretty to a degree-more as though arrayed for some fancy dress'affair than for mere work; a fact that makes work go gayly. . Her aprons cover her gowns en tirely. They are tightly belted in at the waist and furnished with a com modious pocket. An apron and a cap striped in inch bars of dark blue alter nating with a pattern of green leaves and yellow flowers on white back ground make her favorite chintz ar mor against dust and soil. Best Fat for Cooking. Chicken, turkey and duck fat can not be surpassed as a substitute for oil or butter in cooking. The large flakes from fat poultry, or the fat that rises to the top in making broth, should be saved and rendered. When ice cold, it closely resembles butter in looks and flavor. The skillful Italian and French cooks always use this fat when making the crust for chicken pie and in Italy one eats cauliflower that has been dipped in butter and then fried crisp and brown in this delecta ble fat. Jellied Plum Pudding. Soak half a box of gelatin in cold water, dissolved, then add a cup ful of scalded milk, half a cup-' ful of sugar and strain. When cold beat till frothy and add the stiffly beaten whites of two eggs and a cup ful of candied fruits cut in small pieces and soaked for an hour in rum. Drain the fruits before adding to the jelly. As the jelly stiffens fold in half a pint of whipped cream and a table spoonful of sherry or brandy. Pour into a wet mold and chill. Roast Beef East Indian Style, Fry an onion in a little butter till a golden brown, add a chopped green pepper and half a teaspoonful of curry powder. Then pour in the gravy or a cupful of tomato Juice, also a few drops of Worcestershire sauce. Sea son to taste with salt and pepper. Cut the meat in neat squares and heat in the sauce. Do not allow it to boil, merely become heated through. Smoked Salmon Canapes. Cut the salmon to flt small rounds of buttered toast, season with pep per and heat thoroughly. Serve with a garnish of watercress. It is well to cover the canapes while heating them, otherwise the salmon may be come too brown. They are good appe tizers. Salmon Grab. One can salmon, one-half cupful milk, two eggs, one-half cupful crack er crumbs, salt and pepper. Beat yolks of eggs and then add the other ingredi ents, adding the beaten whites last. Bake one-half hour. Slice cold and serve with or without mayonnaise dressing. COLDS NEED ATTENTION Interna] throat and cheat troubles produce inflammation, irritai ion, swelling or soreness and unites checked at once, are likely lu l< a<i to serious trouble. Caught in tim* Dr. Bell's Pine-Tar-Honey loosens tne phlegm and destroys the germ which have settled iii t!?e ihmat o? nose. It .is toothing ami healing Pine is antiseptic; honey is suoili ing-both toiretner possess excel lent medicinal qualities for fight ?nj coUl fferm-?. Insist on Dr. Mall's PinelTar-Honey. 25c. all ding gistS.-I. 'What Splendid Light the RAYO Gives! ITS glow is so soft and bright that you can read all evening without tiring your eyes. The Ray& Lamp is the most popular kerosene lamp ever made. -because it gives a clear, powerful, mellow light -because it is easy to clean and light \ -because it is durable, good looking and economical Use Aladdin Security 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 bring comfort and economy to the farm. Matchless Liquid Gloss Standard Hand Separator Oil Parowax Eureka Harness Oil Mica Axle Grease If your dealer does pot carry these, write to our nearest station. STANDARD OIL COMPANY (New Jertey) BALTIMORE Washington, D. C Charlotte. N. C Norfolk. Va. Charleston. W. Va. 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 tn hunt on land owned or controlled by rae. This meafcs everybody, so please stay off. G. T. SWEARINGEN. Trenton, S. C. ITM?RES HOME On! So HAPPY To Havel BANK ACCO ~ Cosjriiht 1909. bj C. E. Zimmerau Co-No. 44 F all the unhappy horned not one in a hundred has a bank account and not one home in a hundred who has a bank account is unhappy. It seems almost foolish to put it off any longer, when lt 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, Thos. H. Ransford, John Rainsford, B. E. Nicholson, A. S. Tompkins, C. C. Fuller. E. J. Mims. J. H. Allen. J. C. LEE, President F. E. Gibson, Sec. and Treas. FARMERS. MERCHANTS, BUILDERS, If you are going to build, remodel or repair, we invile your inquiries. COMPLETE HOUSE BILLS A SPECIALTY. We manufacture and deal in doors, sash, blinds stairs, interior trim, store fronts and fixtures, pe*s, pulpits, etc., rough and dressed lumber, lath, pine and cypress shingles, flooring, ceiling *nd siding. Distributing agents for Flintkote roofing Estimates cheerfully and carefully mane. Woodard Lumber Co. AUGUSTA, GEORGIA. Corner Roberts and Dugas Streets. Our Motto: SSS VOTAN TEA The Tea of Marked Distinctiveness A reason for it being handled by exclusively Penn & Holstein us THE FARMERS BANIT OF EDGEFIELD, S. C. Capital and Surplus Profits.$120,000.00 Total Assets Over.$400,000.00 STATE, COUNTY AND TOWN DEPOSITORY Does a General Banking Business. Offers its Services to You as a Safe Guardian and Depository! for Your Money. Invest in One of Our Certificates of Deposits Bearing Interest. It is a better investment for you than a mortgage of real estate. You do not have to consult an attorney about titles. It does not shrink in value like lands and houses. You do not have to insure against fire. Finally you do not have to employ an attorney to foreclose to get your money. You can get your intere it and principal the day it falls doe. Safety is the First Consideration in Placing Your Earnings. FARM LOANSI Long-Term Loans to Farmers a Specialty. Your farm land accepted aa security WITHOUT1 ENDORSER other COLLATERAL. Unlimited funds immediately available in d< nominations of Three Hundred and up. Established 1&92. JAS. FRANK & SON, Augusta, Ga.