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?I* ?|? .$..}* 41 4* '4* 4* 4* 4* 4? 4* *?* 4* .J. COUNTY AGENT'S NOTES. .J. .j. ?j? ?j? ?j? ?j? ?J? .*?. 4* *r* .!* 4* Important Meetings. Two of tho most important prob lems now confronting the farmers are "Crops for 1921** anti "Fertil izers." both of which will be dis cussed at inootlngs to bo hold on Saturday, March 5th, at 1 1 a. m., in the Court House at Walhalla, and at Westminster at 2.30 .p m. un the same dale, in Hie park (weather permitting), or in the hall over l'edou's store: and another mooting to be held in tho Chamber of Com merce Hall, at Seneca., on Saturday. March 12th, at 2 p. m. All farmers are ur god to attend one of these three meetings. Local meetings will be hold Wed nesday, March 2, at 7.?10 p. m., at Fair Play; .Monday, March 7th, at 7.?10 p. m.. at Retreat No. 1. As to Fertilizers. Fertilizer prices, as a rule, have not descended to a point where tho farmers feel justified in buying, as is shown by the fact that a number of leading farmers of the county met with the county agent recently to consider buying, and tho offers re ceived were not accepted. Farmers seem determined not to buy rather than pay a high price for fertilizer materials for the coming year. Then, again, there seems to bo too great a difference in the ex change ratio between seed and meal, as there seems to be a difference of three sacks of meal per ton in ad joining counties. Geo. R. Briggs, County Agent. Crops for 1021. (From Clemson Bulletin.) The Extension Service, represent ing Clemson College and tho United States Department of Agriculture, is advocating this year principles in farming that have always proved sound, even under the abnormal conditions of the last six years. The principles, in brief, are as follows: (1) Soil building through the use of cover crops, legumes, livestock and crop rotations. Economic pro duction is based on large production per acre, and this means fertile soils. Economic production is synonymous with profitable production. (2) Living at home by filling our barns, corn cribs, smoke houses and g run o i *. .ind li Iv . t li no oin?-* .!.s<. of tenuutx and liv? ai od; vi a h.* : Western foodstuffs for tenants. This system should be corrected and the entire farm made self-supporting. The attention of farmers is called lo the fact that tho increased freight rates will add tat t.erially to the cost of imported foodstuffs this year. C\) After the above has been planned, arrangements should he made for the economic production of the surplus or money crops. In conducting our farming busi ness this year it is particularly nec essary to live and produce crops eco nomically. As one county agent has ex prosed it. 'This is a year to patch up. fix*up and go ahead." Closely associated with economic production both for tho market and for ho?ie use, and are two import ant lines of progress which the Ex tension Service is promoting. These are: First. The skilful selection and uso of pure-bred seed by communi ties and counties. Second. The improvement of out livestock hy the usc of pure-bred sires, and an increase in number so as to insure the necessary improved livestock on each farm to Blipply the CORNS Lift Off with Fingers Doesn't hurt a hit! Drop a little "Freozono" on an aching corn, in stantly that corn stops hurting, then shortly you lift lt right off with lingers. Truly! . Your druggist sells a tiny bottle of "Froezono" for a few cents, su Mielen t to remove every hard corn, soft corn or corn between tho toes, and tho calluses, without soreness or irrita tion. - adv. SAILORS ROI Xii STUNTS. On board every ship in. tho United Stales Navy there may be found men of exceptional qualifications in their daily work as well as in their play. D?ring the spare time these gifted sailors take advantage of their members by practicing stunts for the coming entertainments. If lt wore possiblo for the camoin to catch these lads in thoir dilfcrutt positions lt would be clearly notice able that, in the words of the man o'-warsman, "they are there." Navy men not only improve their physi ques in this manner, but many times are signed for long ' "cruises" over vaudeville circuits at the expiration of their enlistments ?. ) I needs for milk, butter, eggs and meat, and to utilize the feed crops resulting from a diversified farm ing program. 'Farmers who are growing any money crop for tbe first time are urged to plant only experimental acreages. In planting crops for tbe home use, full acreage should be planted so as to insure adequate production even under poor crop conditions. Cotton. The situation now existing in the cotton industry is unlike anything i we have ever seen before. During tbe war Central Europe was not a customer for our cotton, but produc tion was curtailed, so that, notwith standing that fact, prices were main tained in keeping with costs. Cotton growers generally believed that, fol lowing a cessation of hostilities. Eu rope would demand a normal supply of cotton. The following figures from the Market Reporter, published I by the United states Bureau of Mar kets under date of Jan. 29. 1920, will give a fair idea of conditions I that have operated to change the ?actual situation from what it was i Konenally thought that it would be ;.. . ?n pp.i ?. .i ? . ? f' >' i? 'i! f ?ired io:( . ??. .? son i\>?v-?i .19.7SS.000 Estimated world's con sumption for season 1 920-2 1. provided con sumption continues at the rate so far.13,166,250 ' Total world's supply for season 19 20-2" 1 . 25,624,000 Estimated world's sup ply, based on above provision. (July 1, 192 1 . 12,457,75(1 This would be the largest "carry over" ever known, being 4,105,75(3 bales more than the previous rec ord, which was 8,352,000 bales lr the season 1914-15. During the period Jan. 1 to Julj 31. 1020, the world's commmptior of cotton was 1 0,HOC>,1 6.") bales, ll consumption is as great for the cor responding period this year, then will still be left a "carry-over" o 9,855,208 bales on July 31, 1921. We believe that the general eco nomlc condition of tho country wil make 'a marked reduction in tin JicroTge of cotton necessary. Undo a safe system of farming, very fev fanners should plant more than one third of their total cultivated land in cotton. This holds good for nor mal conditions, not merely for ai emergency. Every fanner .shouh study the question of acreage, am should work out some system p crop rotation suited to his soils am needs. County agents can be ol assistance for particular farms, 'lin following is a three-year systen Which may bo changed in mino ways to suit particular farms: First year-Cotton, followed by ? cover crop, such as crimson clove or Abbruz/.l rye. Second year - -Corn, with cowpen or velvet heans. Third year -Small grains, follow ed with cow peas, soy beans, peanuti etc. Sweet Potatoes, lt is the opinoin of the Extonsio Service that sweet potatoes as crop for home consumption, and i a conservative way as a cash croj should be included in the prograi for 1921. The South Carolina Swot Potato (Jrowers'Assoclation now ha an efficient system of marketing tb sweet potatoes in effect in this Stat? and the demand for 19 2 1 now ar pears to be good. Corn. Land left Idle on account of dr Rreased cotton acreage should b planted largely in com. it is one o the safest crops which can be Kiowa in South Carolina. The new freight rato from the corn belt to South Carolina makes the price of import ed corn In this State higher than in any other producing section. Oats. Where farmers have not been able to put in a crop of oats, we believe that lt is still time to plant on good land, with a reasonable chance of making a fair crop. Fertilizers for 1021. The following suggestions and formulas for the use of fertilizers for 1921 are made by the Extension Service in Extension Circular No. 24, "Farm Suggestions for 1921." now ready for distribution: The pvjee now being asked by many fertilizer companies for acid phosphate is extremely high, some companies still asking as much as $.30 per ton for this material, while others have sold acid phosphate ns low as $18 per ton. We believe that farmers will be able to get all the acid phosphate they need fir $18 or less. The government har called the attention of fertilizer coupantes to the fact that acid phosphate can be sold for $16 per ton. Ord in tiri il y we do MM bel ir . tba cotton ?dod s.bould Ito used s tovtil iv.- boi'nhse lhere is al .<..??. fir ou i i>).--s sci doing. WI " i fit mid ???n trade a lon ?V AI vd \-r '..>".> pounds v. inoie ??.<_.-.., i? tvi?i p. ? him to do s*o. If he can sell his seed and buy meal nt the same rnte of exchange, it will also pay him to do so. The eonposition of cotton seed meal both vary considerably, but on the basis of average analysis it re cluiros from 1,000 to 1.100 pounds of cotton seed meal to contain as much plant food as a ton of seed. The plant food in cotton seed is not available as ii is in meal, so we be lieve that one-half ton of meal is worth as much for fertllzer as a ton of seed. But in making the ex change we must consider the cost of making the trade, and to this we must add the value of the oil con tained in tho seed. In the boll weevil district lt will pay to use some quick ammonlate to hasten the early growth of the cotton crop. Excessive amounts of ammonia will delay the maturity of the crop and increase the loss duo to boll weevil injury. The following fertilizer formulas are recommended for cotton this year: On heavy soils of tho Piedmont a fertilizer analyzing .)-.'!- .75, for home mixing: Pounds. Acid phosphate, 16 per cent.. 1,000 Cotton seed meal, 7 per cent. .1,000 Total .2,000 I'se 75 to 100 pounds of nitrato of soda when first situares appear. On heavy soils of the Piedmont a fertilizer analyzing 8-4-1, for home mixing: Pounds. Acid phosphate, ld per cont.. 800 Cotton seed meal, 7 per cent. 1,200 Total .2,000 PRO 75 to loo pounds of nitrate of so?a when corn is four feet high. To Stop n Cough Quick tako HAYES' HEALING HONEY, a cough medicino which stops the cough by healing, tho inflamed and irritated tissues. A box of GROVES O-PEN-TRATE SALVE for Chest Colds, Head Colds and Croup is enclosed with every bottle of HAYES' HEALING HONEY. The salve should be rubbed on the chest and throat of children ?ufferlng from a Cold or Croup. Thc healing effect of Hayes' Healing Honey In side the thront combined with thc healing" effect of Crove's O-Pcn-Trnto Salvo through tho pore? of thc pk in soon stops a cough. both remedies are packed In one carton and tho :ost of thc combined I rent incut is3Sc. Just ask your druggist for HAYES' HEALING HONEY. A Ford louring car has from 2,400 o 2,500 paris. AX OPEN LETTER TO TRUSTEES ! And Teuchel? of ?conco i County. Plan Now for 1 Ci: 1-22 Tot ni. The trustees und teachers should plan now for their work for tho j scholastic year 1921-22, Klee', yon-' teat hers before the present terni ex-? piree anyway. If your touchers have given general satisfaction, make rh .>ffott"to keep them. If tho teachers' arc reasonably well satisfied, they! should ?tay where they are. No j, place is exvetly what ls wanted, end ! no man infallible; but yours is not j Hie worst situation.' and very likely. If you only know what the other man hus to contend with, you would give ? yourself the congratulatory pat on i the back. Let the trustees watch' closely and constantly after the wol- j, fare of their schools; visit your j school and invite neighboring trtts- j j lees to visit your school. Much In terest may be stimulated thereby. | The position of school trustee, when j properly filled, is not an easy one. while that of the teacher is no play Job Itself. In electing tenchers re member that you want those wr?o are not afraid of work and those who work for tho best interest of the children without fear of criticism. Wo want to eliminate the teaching parents ure having to do and put (his work on the on ?S who are quali fied and paid to do it. In the average home the over worked mother makes a sacrifice to keep her children in school, and she expects some return. The County Board of Education advocates a six hour day in the actual school room work, not counting play time. How ever, some teachers have five or six hours play time, part of which is spent in-doors and part out-doors. The Idea ls. when you pay for ser vice, get service. Let the trustees and tenchers ex ercise great care in billing out the claims. -Specify clearly the amount spent for teachers' salary and the amount spent for fuel, building, re pairs, etc. I desire to> request that each local board of trustees como to my office and check their accounts, noting any error that may exist. I am a new man on the Job, filling out the un expired term of Thomas A. Smith, resigned, and a little co-operation will aid materially in getting these matters straightened out. All teachers holding certificates . ire lol\ ' f, IT?'?1. should 1 ix btu Mig \io\\ for thc regula i ; titration, 't. noli* : holding j .:?..? omi ado cor ti itoat.es should o>ii ' fori li - ry effort to ?ecotb firs, ', fai.t?o. . .. ?H profitably j spent and will pay you doubly fori ?the effort. Not only are you better; j qualified and better equipped, but ! you also secure much better pay. ! We are planning to have a summer school in Walhalla for teachers dur ing the 1921 vacation. Every teach er In the county should attend, for the time so spent will be well worth while. L. 0. Speares, Superintendent of Education. To abort a cold and prevent com plications take alotabs The purified and refined calomel tablets that are natisealesa, safe and sure. Medicinal virtues retain ftd .und improved. Sold only in sealed packages. Price 35c. He Signed with an "X." An unusual suit, Involving the use of n cross-mark as a signature, was tried nt Atlantic City, N. J., before Judge Ingersoll. The action was brought by the estate of Michael Quinn against Mrs. Mary Henry for $150 for rent for nn apartment, and Mr?. Henry displayed receipts for the money. Quinn, when living, was unable to write, lt was testified, and wa? In the habit of Signing papers with a cross mark. The estate averred that the cross marks on the receipts were not made by the same person as marked the lease. The handwriting expert from Philadelphia testified that the cross marks on both were made by the sumo person and were therefore authentic. Judge Ingersoll gave judgment for Mr?. Henry. ? To Cure a Cold in One Day Tnke LAXATIVE PROMO QUININE (Tablets.) It stops tho Cough ond llcndm-he omi works off the Cold. E. VV. GROVE'S eltfnoturo on each box. 30c. The Willard was first, Th? Willard is better built, The Willard lives lunger, The Willard is used most? THEREFORE, You want and must have The Willard Battery in Yoaar Car. '_ Wc have a complete line on hand. Thc name Willard is a guarantee of perfection in the battery world. Our personal guarantee gees with every battery. Hughs Garage, Main Street, l-l Walhalla, S. C '"Satisfied Customers," is Our Motto. ? & ? ? g* m <s @ ? ? @ ? ? @ ? @ @ & @ ? ? ? 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So the honest seeker after pince In progress will try to mnke good with out lennlng on fnte. And by the process of developing himself he will often rise to tito merit ami reward of genius This ls all nature offere to men ?nd they grow by using wl??* they have. - CTrlt. The ?tate of South Carolina, County of Oconee. IN COURT OF COMMON PLEAS. Mrs. Johanna Cox, In ber own right, and as Administratrix with the will annexed of Henry W. Von Hol len, Deceased, Plain ll ff, against Mary Von Hollen, Mena Hawkins, Julia D. Byar, A. C. Stinnett, Min nie Stinnett Oalie, .limn,le Stin nett, Dora Wilson, Caroline Von Hollen, B. F. Von Hollen, Ella Osborn, Henry Von Hollen, Gus Von Hollen, Luther Von Hollen, Paul Von Hollen, Charlie Von Hol len, Julia Moody, Ida Heatherly, Nora Logglns and A. Louis Cox, D?fendants. SUMMONS FOR RELIEF. - (Com plaint Served.) To tho Above-named Non-Resident D?fendants : You aro hereby summoned and re quired to answer tho Complaint In this action, of which a copy is here with sorved upon you, and to serve a copy of your Answer to the said Complaint on the subscriber, at his office, on the Public Square, nt Walhalla Court House, South Caro lina, within twenty days after tho service hereof, oxclusive of the day of such service; and if you fail to answer tho Complaint wilt hin the time aforesaid, the Plaintiffs In this action will npply to the Court for tho relief demanded In tho Complaint. You are hereby notified that the or iginal complaint in the above entitled notion IK now on file in the ollice of the Clerk of Court of Oconee County, South Carolina. M. R. MCDONALD, Plaintiff's Attorney. Feb. 16, 1921. 7-9 vvvv *f*?f,>I**I**I< .fMi**S"!**I' *I??I?.J.?J.?j? Pal ina resta ( PALM IO PTO STATE FESTIVA L, ) Columbia, March 28 to April 2 ?frt|??|??frtf? ?l??!*?!??j> . ?"????..iv VOTING COUPON. 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