Edgefield advertiser. (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, October 01, 1919, Page THREE, Image 3
POULTRY
WHITE LEGHORN IS POPULAR
Most Widely Kept of Egg Breeds
Markets Prefer White Eggs and
Pay Premium for Them.
(Prepared by the United States Depart
ment of Agriculture.)
Egg production doubtless Is the
leading branch of poultry keeping,
and, in addition, is a very important
agricultural activity. According to the
last census the eggs produced in the
United States in 1909 numbered more
than 1,591,000,000 dozens, with a
value of more than $306,000,000. Eggs,
.of course, are produced wherever
chickens are kept, and by far the
greater part of the egg crop comes
from the general farm, yet large so
called egg farms have been developed
with the main purpose of producing
eggs for market. The largest of these
egg farms .and the greater number of
them are located near markets which
pay a premium for white eggs;*and
for this reason, together with the fact
that eggs' are primurily desired, the
breeds, kept are those known as the
Splendid Flock of White Leghorns.
egg breeds, such as the Leghorn,
Campine, Minorca and Ancona. The
Single Comb White Leghorn is un
doubtedly the most popular and the
most widely kept variety of the egg
breeds. These breeds comprise
the Mediterranean and Continental
classes, ns given In the American
Standard of Pr fection. The egg
breeds frequently are found on gen
eral farms also, particularly in those
sections near markets preferring a
white egg, and where considerable
flocks of poultry are kept.
TURKEYS ON GEtiERAL FARMS
These Birds, as a Rule, Are Raised In
* Small Flocks Where Range
ls Plentiful.
(Prepared by the United States Depart
ment of Agriculture.)
Many turkeys are raised in Texas,
as well as a considerable number in
Mississippi and Alabama and in west
ern Florida. As a general proposition
these birds are raised in small flocks
on general farms, where plenty of
range ls available. Under such condi
tions they usually yield a profitable
income. Not many ducks are raised
in the South, but considerable interest
is displayed in geese production, while
guineas also are raised on many farms.
Guinea eggs are used on the home
table, as well as being marketed, but
as a rule the guineas are allowed to
run wild and are not produced on any
scale for market purposes.
SUMMER FEEDS FOR CHICKS
Fowls in Confinement Must Be Sup
plied With Abundance of Green
Feed and Meat or Milk.
Chicks and fowls In confinement dur
ing the hot weather must have lots of
green food and meat or milk, or both.
If they are on free range they can ob
tain much of their meat food in the"
form of bugs and worms and can add
to their variety of grain the various
vegetable growths that they obtain by
foraging. This ls equally true of the
fowls.
Keep the house and yard clean.
* * *
Give a heavier feed of grain In the
evening.
* . *
Keep poultry free from lice and the
house free from mites.
? * *
Feed grain in straw or other litter
to make the hens scratch for it.
* ? *
Grow green crops In the poultry
yards if they are not In permanent
sod.
* * *
If you have had little or no experi
ence In pwultry keeping, start in a
small way. Then increase as your ex
perience and success warrant.
* ? *
Don't let roosters run with the liens
after the breeding season is over. The
hens will lay just as well and the eggs
w?l be infertile and will keep better.
An Invitation
To Our Edgefield Friends
We have the most complete stock of shoes that we
have ever bought and they were bought before the
rise in price, making it possible to sell good, depend
able shoes at reasonable prices.
Every department of our shoe stock is full, giving
a large assortment to select from. We call especial
attention to our very strong line of every-daj' shoes
for men. Nothing better on the market. Try a
pair and you will always come us.
We also have a complete assortment of dress shoes
for every member of the family.
We invite our friends from Edgefield county to
make our store their headquarters while in the city.
Mr. Walter Harris is with us and will take a delight
in serving his friends.
Cook McKie
974 Broad Sreet
Augusta, Ga.
NOTICE! NOTICE!
PRICE LIST:
Best White Pine Doors 1 3-S 2-8x6 8 with mortised lock and
hinges on all for $3.50.
Best White Pine Saab. 10-12 or 10-15, 12 lights, for $3.00.
Best White Lime at $2.25.
Best Pat. Plaster at $1.00, sacks returned.
Best White sacked Cement $1.00, sacks returned.
Best Red Brick at $2.00; Salmon at S 1.80, bats included.
Plaster Lathes at S6.00 per thousand.
Raberoid Roofing of all kinds at prices to meet competition.
Cypress and Cedar Shingles and all kinds of building mate
rial carried in stoek.
E. S. JOHNSON.
Have Made Large F
We invite the people of Edgefield county, the h
our 2nd floor and see our large stock just received fro
IN FURNITURE
we have the best assortment of Bureaus, Washstands,
Chifforobes, China Closets that we have ever shown.
Also see our Rocking Chairs. Dining Chairs, Cei
Springs and Mattresses, purchased direct from the fad
Large stock of RANGES and STOVES to se
wife happy ly buying a new stove for her.
Trunks, Suit Cases and Trave
See our stock of trunks, suit cases and traveling b
sonable prices.
Rugs and Art Square
Beautiful assortment of rugs and art squares. Ju
needing to make the home brighter.
Lap Robes and Harness of ?
We have on hand the largest stock of lap ropes a
that we have ever shown, both single and double, for i
When in need of a buggy or wagon call on us. \
buggies, open or with top. We sell the celebrated
thing better on the market for the money. If you n(
try our "Chase City." We have been selling them t<
eight or ten years.
GROCERIES AND PLANTATIC
When in need of fancy or heavy groceries get on
We buy in large quantities and carry a large stock, co
position to make attractive prices. If in need of hard
farm or supplies of any other kind come to us. We c
Edgefield Mercantile
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Tablets some time ago and they
proved to be just what I needed,"
whites Mrs. Volta Bankson, Chilli
cothe, Mo. They not only relieved
me of indigestion but toned up my
liver and rid me of backache and
dizziness that I had been subject to
for some time. They did me a world
Why We Handle United States Tires
Because they're good tires. Because wt KNOW they're good ; ?a
tires. Because our experience has taught us that they will satisfy
and gratify our customers.
There are United States Tires for every need of price or use.
We can provide exactly the ones for your car.
United States Tires
are Good Tires
?rchases
idies especially, to visit
m the largest manufacturers
Hat^llacks, Wardrobes,
itre Tables, Iron Beds,
:ories.
lect from. Make your
'ling Bags
ags, all marked at rea?
st what vou have been
all Kinds
nd harness of all kinds
vagon or buggy.
Ve carry a stock of good
Mitchell wagons. . No
;ed a one-horse wagon,
3 satisfied customers for
>N SUPPLIES
ir prices before buying,
nsequently we are in a
ware of any kind for the
an save you money.
Company
of good and I will always speak a
good word for them."
aiifl?l PH'S ?S THE ONLY
ARNICA SALK
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The SMITH
FLOUR MILL
will be ready for grinding on or about September 1.
The mill lias been thoroughly overhauled, and put
in first-class condition. Have put in new set of
bolting clothe, with other improvements. The mill
will be run as heretofore, but under my special
supervision.
E. W. Samuel
WIENGES & COMPANY
COTTON FACTORS
BEST STORAGE FACILITIES
Advancements on Consignments
AUGUSTA,
GEORGIA.
Building Material
Prospective builders should get my prices on material
of all kinds.
A carload of RED CEDAR Shingles just received.
Brick, Lime, Plaster and Cement always on hand.
Send me your orders for Cotton Seed Meal and Hulls.
I solicit your patronage. Will always make the lowest
prices possible.
M A. TA YLOR