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To the Taxpayers of South Carolina. . At a convention of taxpayers, held in the Capitol January ll, 1921, a memorial was adopted and presented to the governor and both branches of the general assembly, protesting .against increased appropriations and urging the strictest economy in the .state and county governments. It is apparent from the published reports of the acts of the general as sembly that they are not disposed to .heed the appeal pf th** convention; a sindicated by voting down the re commendation of the speaker of the house to hold appropriations, down to a m?ximum of $8,000,000. Therefore, we, the committee ap pointed to represent the Taxpayers' Convention, do hereby call conven tion of the taxpayers to meet at their, respective county seats at ll o'clock, Monday, February 7th, to elect del egates, not less than five from each countyj to meet in the Capitol at 3:30 o'clock on Wednesday, Febru ary 9th, to consider what further ac tion may be wise upon this important j issue. We especially invite senators and members of the house to meeti with their constituents in their re-1 spective court houses on the first] Monday. If you do not respond to this call blame no one but yourselves when the tax burden grows heavier. T. H. DREHER, E. W. DABBS, J. A. BANKS, . A. K. SMOF^ And others of the Feeding the Farm Flock. Clemson College, Jan. 31.-In feeding the farm flock the right kind of food is important if it is to be a paying proposition. If hens do not get sufficient or proper feed they car. not be expected to give satisfactory and profitable results. A complicated ration is not necessary. The aim in feeding the hens should be to use, so far as possible, the grains that are grown on the farm or that are avail able in the immediate neighborhood. One of the most successful methods of feeding is to give a light feed? of grains in the morning and feed of the same material at night, the night feed consisting of about as much as the hens will clean up. In addition a dry mash should be provided where the hens can have access to it continuously. When con siderable quantities of. waste foodj are available for the hens to pick up from the field, the amount of grain fed may be cut down. One of the most common mistakes in feeding farm poultry is the fail ure to provide animal food in some form. Of course during the spring and summer, when quantities' of in sects are available, they may supply the hens' wants in this regard, but during those parts of the year when insects are not available or are scarce, it becomes necessary to pro vied animal food. Milk, usually fed as skim milk or butter-milk, pro vides an excellent source of animal food, but when milk is not available the hens should have beef ^crap or meat scrap. While this product is Tii?h in px'ice, it is economical, and should be included in the hens' ra tions because of the increased pro duction that will result. Corn Meal and Meat Scrap. Ihe highest egg production in poultry feeding tests conducted by the United States Department of Agriculture were obtained from a pen receiving a mash composed of 4 pounds of bran. 4 pounds middlings, 26 pounds meat scrap and 66 pounds corn meal. This ration has been one of the best .mashes, giving a consistent high production over a period of several years and is not distinctly different from the mash used in the wheatless ration, which has also given very good production. During the winter it is necessary) to provide some form of green or succulent feed, such as mangels, cab bage, clover, alfalfa or sprouted oats. WANTED: Men or women to take orders among friends and neigh bors for the genuine guaranteed ho siery, full line for men, women and children. Eliminates darning. We pay 75 cents an hour spare time or $36.00 a week for full time". Expe rience unnecessary. Write International Stocking Milis, Frost Proof Cabbage Plants. One hundred acres, thirty million good stocky plants, ready now. Early Jersey, Charleston Wakefields, Suc cession, Flat Dutch. Parcel Post paid. 300, $1.00; 500, $1.50; 1,000, $2.50; Express 2,000, $3.50; 5,000, -$7.50; 10,000, $12.50. Count and delivery guaranteed. ? PARKER FARMS, i Moultrie, Ga. ."Freckles." Gene Stratton-Porter's new song play, "Freckles" coming to Johnston Theatre February 10th and Edge field Theatre February 11th. "Freckles," the dramatized version of the newest and best of book plays, by Gene Stratton-Porter, authoress of the delightful story of the Indiana swamps known as "The Limberlost," will be seen for the first tirne on the above date. "Freckles" as a play has gained force in transportation from the leaves of a book to a setting be hind the footlights. As in the book, however, it dealt with the adventures of a freckled face red-headed waif who as a baby [with one hand cut off was deserted on the steps of an orphan asylum, was taken in and remained there un .til old enough to go to work. It was then his misfortune to fall into the hands of a cruel master, from whom he runs away, and the opening scene finds him at the great Limberlost camp pleading for work. His pitiful 9>lea wins the heart of the camp boss who becomes his benefactor, and he is put to work as guard of the Lim berlost. There he proves his mettle and iheets the girl whom he calls "The Angel." Their meeting introduces a most delightful love story and marks the beginning of the waif's rise from a lowly position to a station of afflu ence and power. Th? play is great in its simplicity and the story is a splendid example of the value of honesty, faith and courage and that of doing right against all temptation; right is right and endures. An expeptionally strong cast of players and singers together with an elaborate and unique scenic produc tion is assured. "Freckles" is the most noteworthy offering pf the current season. Better phone over for tickets as the attraction is a record breaker and will no doubt do capacity business. Tickets on sale at Collett Drug ] Store, Dixie Highway Hotel Build- i ing. ] FOR SALE. Extra Early King Cotton seed, grown by me. $1.50 per bushel f. o. b. Clark's Hill, S. C. Cash with order, or $1.25 to those who call with sacks at my home' and get them. Come on Ruben and be ready to plant early. G. D. MtMS. l-12-8t. J. S. BYRD Dental Surgeon Office Over Store of Quarles & Timmerman Office Phone No. 3 Residence Phone 87 To Prevei.t Blood Poisoning apply at once the wonderful old reliarle DI PORTER'S ANTISEPTIC HEALING OIL. a sut ??cal dressin? that relieves pain and heals a. V sim?; time. Nat a liniment. 25c. 50c. SLOG. was made to restore health to peopL of permanent benefit to thousands w Why don't you try a bottle? beginning today. .Every Drug S tor I Large S Jewelry to S We invite our Edgefield S when in Augusta. We h ? DIAMONDS ? WATCHES I CLOCKS JEWELRY I CUT ( S a 9 of all kinds that we have ever show 5 you through our stock. Every depa 0 with the newest designs. g We call especial attention to our 5 every improvement. Your watch Sj Work ready for delivery in a short i 1 A. J. j g 980 Broad St g K Long Branch Items. Miss Bessie Thompson of Ridg Spring spent the week-end with rel atives in this section. Miss Evelyn Scott of Edisto acad erny spent the week-end with her pa rents, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Scoti. W: A. Clark took a business trip to Edgefield last Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Rob Williams and family took a trip to Johnston a few days ago. Miss Bess Ferguson of Sweetwater school spent the week-end with friends here. Harry Scott of the Harmony com munity visited relatives in this sec tion one day last week. Misses Alice and Orrie Comsey of Ward spent thu week-end with Miss es Mertie, Thelma and Pansy Der rick. The union meeting at Philippi was largely attended; helpful addresses were made by various speaekrs. Rev. G. M. Sexton preached a splendid ser mon on Sunday on Lifting up Christ. There was an abundance of dinner both days. The next union meeting will join with the other divisions of the Ridge association and hold - a Sunday school convention at Ward the last of May. The Philippi members have recent ly remodeled their church, they now have a very handsome structure; the eight new class rooms add very much to the efficiency of the Sunday school. Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Scott took a business trip to Johnston a few days ago. Cotton Markets in South Caro lina for Week Ending Jan uary 29th. Anderson___ 14.50 Bishopville_13,00 Camden_14.00 Greenville? __ __ _.-14.50 Kershaw_- - 14.50 Laurens_ __ _ 13.50 EDGEFIELD_14.00 Manning __ _- __ - -_13.50 dewberry__ -.- 13.50 Drangeburg_- - __ 13.50 Rock Hill_15.00 St. Matthews_13.50 Sumter_13.25 Westminister_13.50 These spot market quotations tak $n from the Bureau of Markets, Dharlotte, N. C. Farmers, store your cotton; weath er damage in one season estimated, j Edgefield farmers have the ser vices of a cotton grader who can ad vise you of the value of your cotton. Jse him.y WANTED: The people to know j ;hat I now have Giles Butler, who is tn expert horse shoer in my employ nent. Let us shoe your horses and nules. Satisfaction guaranteed. Don't forget also that we do all kinds of .epairing in wagons, buggies, etc. A. L. KEMP. Have you lost your appetite? Do you get so tired with the day's duties that you're unable to enjoy an evening with friends or at the movies once in a while? Are you losing your rosy cheeks and your springy step? Dr.r Miles' Tonic s in your condition. It has been ho were afflicted just as you are. Get in line for better health c carries Dr. Miles' Medicines. tock of 'elect From friends to visit our store ave the largest stock of JLASS AND SILVERWARE n. It will be a pleasure to show rtment is constantly replenished repairing department, which has or clock made as good as new. time. Renkl Augusta, Ga. ??fl Indigestion ? Many persons, otherwise Bl vigorous and healthy, are Q bothered occasionally with H Indigestion. The effects of a ora disordered stomach on the system are dangerous, and prompt treatment of indlges- rca tion is important "The only fg medicine I have needed has na been something to aid dlg?s- ~ tion and clean the liver," fa writes Mr. Fred Ashby, a McKinney, Texas, farmer, f "My medicine is I Thedford's for indigestion and stomach trouble of any kind. I have never found anything that touches the spot, like Black Draught. I take it in broken doses after meals. For a long time I tried pills, which grip* ed and didn't give the good results. Black-Draught liver medicine is easy to take, easy to keep, inexpensive." Get a package from your druggist today-Ask for and insist upon Thedford's-the only genuine. Get it today. EM D County Treasurer's Notice. The County Treasurer's office will be open for the purpose of receiving taxes from the 15th day of October, 1920 to the 15th day of March, 1921. All taxes shall be due and payable between the 15th day of October, 1920 and December 31st, 1920. That when taxes charged shall not be paid by T .ember 31st, 1920 the County Auditor shall proceed to add a penalty of one per cent, for Janu ary, and if taxes are not paid on or before February 1st 1921, the Coun ty Auditor will proceed to add two per cent, and five per cent addition al, from the 1st of March to the 15th of March, after which time all un paid taxes will be collected by the Sheriff. The tax levies for the year 1920 are as follows: Mills For State purposes_ 12 For Ordina-..? County_ 8 Ker !Jast Indebtedness_2% For Special, Good Roads_ 2 Jr. Giiit.vtitutional School Tax 3 R? Antioch ._.- 8 For Bacon School District_!_ 14 For Blocker_ 8 For Blocker-Limestone - 4 For Colliers- 4 For Flat Rock-_ 8 For Oak Grove - 3 For Red Hill _ 8 For Edgefield_ 10 For Elmwood No. 8- 8 For Elmwood No. 9- 2 For Elmwood No..30_' 2 For Elmwood L. C.- 3 For Hibler .- 8 For Harmony -, 3 For Johnston -_- 15 For Meriwether (Gregg)- 2 For Moss _ 3 For Brunson School _.- 4 For Ropers - 2 For Shaw_ 4 For Sweetwater- 4 For Talbert_ 8 For Trenton _11% For Wards - 8 For Wards No. 33- 4 For Blocker R. R. (portion 15 For Elmwood R. . (portion __ 15 For Johnston R. R. -.'- 3 For Pickens R. R.- 3 For Wise R. R.- 3 For Corporation -30 ^ All the male citizens between the ages of 21 years and 60 years, ex cept those exempt by law, are liable to a poll tax of One Dollar each. A capital tax of 50 cents each is to be paid on all dogs. The law prescribes that all male citizens between the ages of 18 and 55 years must pay $4.00 commuta tion tax or work 4 days on the public roads. No commutation is included in the property tax. So ask for road tax receipt when you desire to pay road tax. Time for paying road tax will expire March 15, 1921. j. L. PRINCE, Co. Treas. E. C. Eyes scientifically examined and glasses properly fitted. GEO. F. MIMS, Optometrist-Optician, Edgefield, S. C. FOR SALE: Native grown Ful ghum Oats at $1.25 per bushel, also one young horse and several young work mules from three to five years old. Reason for selling have rented out my entire farm for the year. M. C. PARKER. l-12-4t. FOR RENT: Three desirable rooms, access to water system and bath room. WALTER L. HOLSTON. Gone for Good ? Ch?t?kens may come home to roost, but it isn't that way with dollars. They never come home when turned loose, they are gone for erood. Thai's why we advise you to open an account with us and keep your dollars in our fire proof, burglar proof vaults, under lock and key, alwaj-s safe but subject to your check. It's the safe, sane, modern way of handling funds. All our banking facilities are at your disposal. We will be glad to be of ser vice to you. We are asking right now for the chance. The Bank of Trenton, S. C. All ch?cks drawn on The Bank of Trenton can be cleared free of ex change through the Federal Reserve Bank. COTTON BUYERS Why take the risk' of lower markets when you buy cotton? Hedge your purchases with us. Make a legitimate merchant's profit, avoid losses and keep your cr?dit good at the bank". When you buy cotton, sell short% j an equivalent amount, then if the market goes down, you make on your short sales what you lose' on your spot purchases. If. the mark et goes up, you make on your spot i * purchases what you lose on your sales so that in either case you have a buyer s profit without risk to yourself. We can handle your hedge bus ?4 iness in lots ot ten bales. Martin & Co. Edmund A. Felder 81 Broad Street OR S. C. Representative New York City, N. Y. 1512 Sumter St, Columbia, S. C. Drag Saws at Special Prices As long as our Type "W" Drag Saws, which are* equipped with Bosch Magneto and Lever Control, last and until February 15, 1921, we will make a special price f.o.b Columbia of $150.00 on these machines, which means a^B-per cent cut. ^.^tc^: ? ^ Columbia Supply Company. 823 West Gervais Street Columbia, S. C. m Hold YOUP Cotton for High Pri?es Conservative Loans Made on Cotton Consigned to *Us M. B. WATSON & COMPANY COTTON FACTORS AND BROKERS GREENVILLE, S. C. IBARRETT & COMPANY j * (INCORPORATED) j COTTON FACTORS Augusta ----- Georgia YOU TAKE NO CHANCES! 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