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How Good Cheese Can be Made on the Farm. I have a request from an Alabama subscriber for directions for making cheese on the farm. The method is as follows : Measure the sweet milk and place in a good-sized bucket, can or tub. Warm to a temperature of 86 de grees. Next add cheese color. When cows are on grass, little or no color is needed. Next add rennet extract, one ounce of extract to about 300 pounds of milk. For small amounts of milk, rennet tablets may be purchas ed at a drug store. Directions as to the amount of rennet to be used . - come with the tablets. Before using, dissolve the tablets in cold water and pour into the milk, mixing thorough ly. Allow the milk to remain unstir red until the rennet has completed its action. This usually requires about 30 minutes. The temperature can be regulated by submerging in the milk a clean jug filled with water of the proper temperature. The curd is ready to cut when the forefinger in serted in the mass breaks it, leaving the whey clear. If the whey is milky, the curdling process is not complete. I large butcher knife or a regular curd knife may be used for cuting the cheese into cubes which should be about an inch square. The whey then rises and the curd shrniks and settles to the bottom. The mixture is stirred with the hands so as to sep arate the particles of curd. Stirring is continued for about 10 minutes and the temperature is then raised to I blood heat. Stirring continues at in tervals of 10 minutes. The curd shrinks until the particles are about the size of peas. When a handful of curd squeezed together falls apart when released the whey is ready to draw off. The curd should then be emptied into a cheesecloth bag and pressed as dry as possible with the hands. It is then emptied into a dry tub and stirred un til the particles fall apart. Salt is . then added to suit the taste. Stirring is continued for about 30 minutes. . The cheese is then ready for a the hop. A gallon and a half tin bucket punched full of holes may be used for moulding the cheese. A cheese cloth binder is fitted smoothly inside 'the bucket; the curd is then put in and packed with the hands, the bind er being drawn smoothly over the top. A wooden follower one and one half inches thick and of a size to fit inside the bucket is placed on top. A cider press may be used for pressing the cheese. Another practical plan is to lay several small strips of wood on a snelf in a cool, dark room and set the bucket on these to drain. A cleat is then nailed to the wall about level with the top of the bucket. The end of a scantling is placed under the cleat which is allowed to rest on top of a block of wood resting on top of the follower. Weights are suspended from the end of the scantling. A bucket in which rocks are placed will serve the purpose, and the pressure is in creased by "adding weights as need ed. After this the curd cake is re moved from the bucket, the binder straightened and the cake returned to the bucket and replaced under the weight, which is then increased until small particles of cream ooze from the holes. The cake then remains for 24 hours, after which it is removed from the bucket and placed in a cool dry atmosphere until the binder is dry. The cheese is now ready for curing An undergronud cellar, dry well or cistern is best for the purpose. A ripening temperature of between 55 and 65 degrees gives best results. In 11 about six weeks if the cheese is firm and dry a thick coat of paraffine wax is supplied and the cheese is wrapped in heavy cloth or thick wrapping pa- ^ per, then returned to the ripening J . cellar, where is remains until cool weather.-Cheese thus treated is equal or superior to the best factory made cheese which will cost the farmer 20 cents a pound.-W. D. Nichols in Southern Agriculturist. The Passion Play. The Passion Play, which was re sumed this year after having been omitted since 1910, goes back at least to the sixteenth century and is rather a development than a creation. As presented at Oberammergau, it is in effect an open air play, for al though the auditorium is covered, the stage is open, with a background of sky and forest-covered hills. The out door setting,; the songs of birds, th? trees swaying in the wind, give the scene an air of reality that is most affecting. On one occasion a thunder storm came up during the crucifixion scene, and to many of the spectators the black clouds and the lightning were more realistic than was pleas ant.-Youth's Companion. Buy a FORD and bank the difference.-Adv. Sun-Drying Fruits. .Drying is by far the simplest and easiest way of saving fruits. It is the oldest way for long before canning and preserving were practiced people dried fruits.. Drying in the sun was practiced to a considerable extent by pioneer settlers in this country. They saved fruits for their homes by cutting it and placing on scaffolds in the sun. There are, in fact several advan tages pf drying over canning. The method is simple, the cost is little: no elaborate or expensive equipment is necessary, nor is there the loss so common on account of spoilage when fruits are canned. No skill is needed in drying and when the dried prod ucts are prepared and served they are as good as canned products; some contend that they are better. It is a fact that little room is needed for the storage of dried products. One hundred pounds of fresh fruits may be reduced to ten pounds, when dried, and this may be done without the loss of any food value and with very little loss of flavor. Authorities tell us that "evaporat ed," "dried," "dehydrated," "dessi cated," are all terms used more or less interchangeably for food with the moisture removed. Generally speaking, evaporated products are those from which the moisture has been removed by artificial heat; dried fruits are those exposed to the bun for the removal of the moisture. Sometimes, however, fruits are dried tn evaporators. Drying may be done on a stove, a furnace or on commer cial driers or evaporators. The sim plest and cheapest method is to dry in the sun and it is claimed that the dried fruits processed by the sun are bigher in flavor than when artificial beat is applied. Trays may be used for sun drying, or the pieces of fruits may be spread on paper or pieces of muslin. Hot days are required and a jood breeze is beneficial. The fruit should be covered with muslin to keep out insects and yet leave the fruit exposed to the sun. The speci mens of fruit should be turned once or twice a day. Every evening the trays or other containers of fruit should be taken in as dew or rain will discolor the fruit and often ruin it. A cheap but serviceable tray for) drying fruit is made as follows: Take strips of lumber, three-quar ters of an inch thick and two inches wide for the sides and ends. For the bottom nail laths to these strips, with spaces between the laths one-eighth of an inch, to permit air circulation.'! Laths, about four feet long are econ omical. Instead of laths, screen wire for the bottom may be used. Use one eighth or one-fourth inch mesh. In the event you use wire, make the frame correspond to the wire obtain able. When several trays are used, have them all the same size so one may be placed upon another, for con venience in handling.-Farm and Ranch. Death From Snake Bites Rare. Although the average mortality from American venomous snakes is a little more than 10 per cent of the persons bitten, death from snake bites is quite rare, according to the Biological Survey of the United States Department of Agriculture, because relatively few persons en-| counter or are bitten by the danger- j ous species. The most venomous of our native snakes live in lonely, little-settled districts, often on stony or swampy land that can not be cultivated. Usu ally they disappear at the approach of man, and while they may strike if provoked, the popular belief in re spect to the distance they can strike s erroneous. Three fourths of their own length is about the greatest dis ;ance possible. If the legs are well protected when one is going into deep woods or places known to be infest ed by rattlers or other poisonous snakes, there is slight chance of be ng bitten. As the food of snakes consists of .iving prey, they can not be killed by poisoned baits. The only method thus far devised to kill them seems to be :lubbing or shooting. This is best done in early spring, when they are still, sluggish after the winter hiberna tion. Allowing hogs free run of in fested land may reduce the number of snakes. However, the popular idea that hogs are immune to snake bite is probably based on the impenetra bility by the venomous fangs of their j thick skin and fat layer than on ac tual imunity of these animals. The varieties most commonly found in this country are the Elapodae, or Harlequin snakes and the Crotalidae, or "pit vipers," which include rattle snakes, cotton-mouth, water mocca-.| sins, and copper-heads.-Farm and Ranch. FOR SALE: A limited quantity of Batte's Prolific corn for seed at $2.00 per bushel. E. J. MOIS. Notice of Opening of Books for Enrollment of Voters in the Democratic Primary Election, 1922. Notice is hereby given that the fol lowing enrollment committees have been appointed to enroll the voters of Edgefield county for the Demo cratic Primary for the year 1922, and as provided by the Rules of the Democratic Primary of South Caro lina. The books of enrollment will be opened for each club at the places herein below designated on June 6th 1922, and remain open for the enroll ment of voters through the last Tues day in July, 1922, after which day said books will be closed; and withii three days thereafter each Secretary of the respective clubs shall transmil the original roll (book) to the coun ty chairman. Bacon: J. M. Yonce, secretary; H. Bouknight, W. H. Smith, Place store of J. M. Yonce. Cleveland: S. T. Pettigrew, secre tary; T. L. Talbert, D. W. Smith Place-store of S. T. Pettigrew. Colliers: D. T. Mathis, secretary W. G. Wells, Joe Hammond. Place Store of D. T .Mathis. Calhoun: W. S. Mobley, secretary J. L. Mobley, A. M. Clark. Place store of J. C. Lewis. Edgefield No. 1: W. E. Lott, sec retary; A. H. Corley, L. W. Cheat ham. Place-Store of B. B. Jones. Edgefield No. 2: J. W. Kemp, sec hetary; S. B. Mays, J. D. Kemp. Place -Store of Edgefield Mercantile Co Lee: J. W. Cox, secretary; Mrs. R. Denny, John Wright. Place-Store of Lott, Walker Co. Long Branch: L. C. Clark, secre tary; D. G. Derrick, L. S. Yonce Place-Store of L. C. Clark. Meeting Street: J. K. Allen, sec retary; J. R. Blocker, G. R. Logue Place-Store of C. W. Owdom. Meriwether: J. A. Thurmond, sec retary; J. 0. Scott, Dr. Harris Math is. Place-Store of J. A. Thurmond Moss: P. B. West, secretary; L. R Branson, Sr., T. P. Morgan. Place Store of West & Williams. Pleasant Lane: F. L. Timmerman secretary; M. B. Byrd, J. B. Minick Pla,ce-Store pf F. L. Timmerman Red Hill : T. W. Quarles, secretary H. W. Quarles, Miss Sallie Smith Place-Red Hill Store. Ropers: John Boswell, secretary B. T. Lanham, F. F. Rainsford. Place -Store of John Boswell. Rock Hill: J. C. C. Seigler, secre tary; R. T. West, J. P. Sullivan. Place -Store of J. J. Mayson. Trenton: Butler Whitlock, secre tary; A. C. Yonce, J. D. Mathis, Jr. Place-Store of Mathis & Whitlock The qualifications for club mern bership and for voting at Primary Election are as follows: The voter shall be twenty-one years of age, or shall become so be fore the succeeding general election and be a white democrat. He shall be a citizen of the United States and of this State. No person shall belong to any club or vote in any primary unless he has resided in the United States two years and in the county six months prior to the succeeding general election and in the club dis trict 60 days prior to the first pri mary following his offer to enroll Provided, That public school teach ers and ministers of the Gospel in charge of a regular organized church shall be exempt from the provisions of this section as to residence, if otherwise qualified. A new enroll ment is required each election year under the Primary Rules. J. H. CANTELOU, County Chairman. June 5, 1922. WINTHROP COLLEGE Scholarship and Entrance Exami nation. The examination for the award of vacant Scholarships in Winthrop Col lege and for admission of new stu dents will be held at the County Court House on Friday, July 7, at 9 a. m. Applicants must not be less than sixteen years of age. When Scholar ships are vacant after July 1, they will be awarded to those making the highest average at this examination, provided they meet the conditions governing the award. Applicants for Scholarships should write to Presi dent Johnson before the examina tion for Scholarship examination blanks. Scholarships the worth $100 and free tuition. The next session will open September 20th, 1922. For fur ther information and catalogue, ad dress Pres. D. B. Johnson, Rock Hill, South Carolina. |j i Eyes scientifically examined and glasses properly fitted. GEO. F. MIMS, Optometrist-Optician, Edgefield, S. C. \ ' - ' - r f f f f f f r f f 7 f f f f I r f 7 7 f 7 7 7 r 7 7 7 r r. 7 7 7 7 r 7 7 7 r v f 7 7 7 7 r 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 I 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 How did your neighbor's last bargain tire turn out mm wm ROB ABLYyou know at least one car-owner who is always on the look-out for the cheapest tires he can find. He likes to get them by mail or at a' sale or at some place where they have big red bargain 6igns over the door. It would be fine if he could get "the edge" in every tire trade. But the dealer can't afford to let him have it. * * # Even if a man saw any slight percentage in tire shopping at all-it disappeared when the "Usco" brought the price down. A standard product-and the dealer sells it with pride. A good tire. The dealer has no desire to trade you into a larger profit for himself. United States Tires are Good Tires Copyright 192Z (J. S? Tire Co. An out-in-tlie?opentire. The dealer sells you confidence, not price. He wants you satisfied with performance and value. The only way he knows to get your business is to de serve it. This is the "Usco" idea. Compared with the ten-minute thrill of the bargain appeal, the "Usco" is just plain common sense. tax charged on this 3o*3 S 4 usco* United States Tires United States @ Rubber Company Factor?a Rubber Organization in the World thirtthfiv Brancha Th? Olictt and Lore ft Tux hundred and Where You Can Buy U. S. Tires V. E. EDWARDS & BROS., Johnston, S. C. MATHIS & WHITLOCK, Trenton, S. C. Bible Thoughts for This Week Sunday. PURE RELIGION :-Pure relig ion and undefiled before God and the Father is this, To visit the I fatherless and widows in their af- J fllctlon, and to keep himself un spotted from the world.-James 1: 27. Monday. LET US GIVE THANKS :-Bless ing, and glory, and wisdom, and thanksgiving, and honour, and pow er, and might, be unto our God for ever and ever.-Revelation 7: 12. Tuesday. GOD'S WONDERFUL LOVE: For God so loved the world, that he gove his only begotten Son, that whosoever believth In him should not perish, but have everlasting life.-John 3: 16. Wednesday. PRIDE A PITFALL: - Pride goeth before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a falL Proverbs 16: 18. Thursday. A NATION'S GREATNESS : Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people. -Proverbs 14: 34. Friday. THE GOLDEN RULE:-As ye would that men should do to you, do ye also to them.-Luke 6: 3L Saturday. HEAR THE WORD:-O earth, i earth, earth, hear the word of the j Lord.-Jeremiah 22 : 29. ? K.j Painting and Stenciling. Place cards, tally cards and invi ations made of good quality of pa per and decorated with simple or ?laborate designs. Luncheon sets stenciled in oils on best quality of ianitas. All orders will be promptly illed and appreciated. Write me for "urther information. SUSAN ADAMS, Edgefield, S. C. FOR SALE: Millions Porto Rico, siancy Hall and Early Triumph pota :o plants, 75c per 1,000 f. o. b. Val losta. DORRIS PLANT CO., Valdosta, Ga. 6-14-2tpd. FOR SALE: One good mare mule md one top buggy. Apply to BANK OF EDGEFIELD. THE FARMERS BANK ? ?OF EDGEFIELD, S. C. Is Depository for Public Funds of Town of Edgefield, of County of Edgefield, of State of South Carolina and of the United States in this District. The Strongest Bank in Edgefield County SAFETY FIRST IS ANE WILL BE OUR MOTTO Open your account with us for 1922. At the same time start a Savings Account with us, or invest in one of our INTEREST BEAR ING CERTIFICATES OF DEPOSIT. Lock boxes for rent in which to keep your valuable papers. All business matters referred to us pleasantly and carefully handled. WE SOLICIT YOUR BUSINESS Barrett & Company (INCORPORATED) COTTON FACTORS 8 Augusta Georgia I ARRINGTON BROS. & CO. Wholesale Grocers and Dealers in Corn, Oats, Hay and all Kinds of Feeds Gloria Flour and Dan PatcrVHorse Feed Our Leaders Corner Cumming and Fenwick Streets On Georgia R. R. Tracks Augusta, Ga. YOUR PATRONAGE SOLICITED ??V" See our representative, C "S. May.