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i ALFALFA MOST PROFITABLE CROP * u . - ? Adds Fertility to the Soil?Yields Three to Four Crops of Hay Each Year in the Corn Belt EXCELS EVERY OTHER CROP The Introduction of Alfalfa aa a Qen oral Farm Crop In the United 8tatea Will Revolutionize Agriculture? Mean* More Live 8tock, Better 80II and Larger Returna From the Cropa That Follow, v By PROF. P. G. HOLDEN, Director Agricultural Extension Department International Harvester Co. of New Jersey. Alfalfa Should be Grown . on Every Farm 1. It b a profitable crop. 2. Increases farm valves. 3. Excels every other crop In yield per acre In feeding value As a drouth resbter As a soil enricher. 4. No harder to grow than clover. 5. Make a beginning?start now grow some alfalfa. nepeai.ua experiments made by the agricultural colleges, and the results obtained by the actual growers of alfalfa In the semi-arid sections of the west, throughout the corn belt statea and In the south and east, are conclusive evidence of the great value of alfalfa. There are few farmers whoso profits would not be increased greatly by raising alfalfa. Every farmer should aim to "produce, as far as possible, his foodstuffs upon his own farm. During the last few years, the area devoted to alfalfa has greatly increased in the region west of the Missouri , r>ver, and it is certain that l. there will be an equally rapid increase throughout the eastern and southern partB of the United States. Many of the attempts in the past to grow alfalfa In the humid regions have failed, but with our present knowledge of the requirements of the crop there will be little, if any. more trouble,lo-securing a stand. Alfalfa will soon be grown abundantly and profitably upon every farm. It la no more difficult to grow than clover and gives double the yield. The Haan WaKU ~ Ll ? noun ui mittua ?aaui?H tt to rennet drouth when clover, timothy. blue grass and other forage grasses die for wont of moisture. Alfalfa .roots grow deep into the soil? far bbybnd the roots of other plants. It* drouth resisting power is of no greater importance than Its great value as a soil enrlcher. The long ? roots bring phosphorus, potash and > other plant foods from below and store them in the upper soil for the use of other plants. Experiments show greatly increased yields of other crops grown upon alfalfa sod. Alfalfa is rich in protein the most essential element in' feed to make bone, blood and muscle in growing animals. / ,*r Why We Need Alfalfa. There is no combination of feeds so economical for the production of beef, pork, mutton, butter and eggs, as corn and alfalfa. Neither will give the best, results alone. We need alfalfa because it balances up the corn ration and saves the large waste of starch which always takes place where corn Is fed alone. We noed alfalfa because we can by means of it grow on our own farms the protein more profitably than we can buy it in feed stuffs. We need alfalfa because it feeds the soil and enables us to grow, larger crops of corn and oats. We need alfalfa because It produces on an average double the feed value per acre of clover or any other forage crop. Advisable to Inoculate. Jn regions where alfalfa has not been grown it is found to be necessary to inoculate the ground by sowing three or four bags of soil secured from a field where alfalfa or sweet clover has been grown for a number of years; or where it la more convenient, artificial culture, such as "nitragin," "farmogenn," etc., may be applied. Where alfalfa has not been grown before It may make the difference between success and failure. ' . Alfalfa Essentials. A well prepared, firm, solid seed bed, plenty of good barnyard manure, and fallow to kill the weeds, are moat | important. Lime? Yes, one to two loads per acre, and by all means inoculate. Ground too wet for corn la not suited for alfalfa. Make a Beginning?Start Now. \ Every farmer should try at least It small piece of alfalfa and If he does not succeed at first, try fcgaln and keep on trying until he does Succeed. It is worth the while. If the work is thoroughly done and at the proper time, you will most certainly succeed in securing a good stand; If the work is half done and out of season, yea will Jast as cartuialy fail. Mate a Mghakt | r-~ 4 M THE FORT MILI t% Tn j in WAN o< > i 5,000 OUR Gf I October 2 it 1ITCT APDACC t ^ JUUl MV/IVUJJ || THE STREET || IN THE BIG li WHITE STORE II W Send us your MAIL OrIf ^ ders. We pay all postage or express charges. $10 in H With every $1.00 * * the last night of the si vl number this $10.00 g< 1| LUTELY FREE! W last night tliese will b I r i...... II Coat Suits and Long Coats I tt (Iri the Balcony.) I Greatest values in this depart- | I 1 partment we have ever seen. Big TT shipment of these beautiful garments just received. H$25 Coat Suits, sale price $20.00 $22.50 Coat Suits, sale price . 18.00 $18 Coat Suits, sale price 15.00 II $15 Coat Suits, sale price 12.50 TT $20 Long Coats, sale price 15.00 $18 Long Coats, sale price 12.50 1 1 $15 Long Coats, sale price 7.50 Cheaper ones at $2.50 up. 4 * Dress Goods. T < Brocaded Wool Goods, 38 inches wide, in beautiful shades, Navy, '11 Garnet and Tan, the yard, only 60c. Let us help you to select your Fall Dress Goods. Special prices during 4 4 this big OPENING SALE. ^ 4 Corsets. 1 % Large assortment of the famous WARNER'S RUST PROOF COR SETS just in. Styles as good as the 44 $5.00 kind, only $1.00 and $1.50. 4 4 Mesh Bags. 44 Large and beautiful assortment of Silver-Plated Mesh Bags, special sale prices, 75c to $3.00. K * Children*' Mesh Bags, 25c and 50c lit L | ||| Don't forget the dat f+ this Opening Sale, an< ** and ve will make it \s H here. Yon must see t > / II 1? it 7 Bars Best r ;t Export Soap r H Only 25c || 1? || The Big New Store lit if < > <s> ii !i % ""iV" ' ~ .. , TIMES, THURSDAY, OCTO ITED Men, Women a (AND 0 7 th to Novel * Come, bring the > want to buy, alright. But we want you to Be our guest; listen t< show you over our ] SOME STORE, whiel pleted. This i mm ens the handsomest, most thoroughly equipped i country. By all meai give you a HEARTY Gold to purchase during this ue, Saturday flight, N >ld piece is yours. Ju re hold a duplicate tie e nut in a box and a h A Remnant Counter (Up Stairs.) Don't fail to call at our Bargain and Remnant Counter. Special Prices during this Sale. 36-inch Sea Island Domestic, 5c Solid Colors in Chambray, 5c Best Fast Color Apron Check,._. 5c Fancy Plaid Gingham, only 5c Yard-wide Bleach, good quality,..5c Good 5c Apron Check, sale price_3Jc B^at Calico at 5c Good Bed Tick at 5c Good Outing at 5c I?arge assortment of Remnants at less than HALF PRICE. Hosiery. Our $1.00 Ladies' Silk Hose are the very best on the market. Splendid Silk Hose for 50c. Good Mercerized Hose, only 25c. Buster Brown Hose, for Men, Women and Children, are the best ever. Four pairs guaranteed to wear you four long months without a hole. Caps Several dozen Men's and Boy's Serge and Worsted Cans, in pretty shades and patterns, ALL SPECIAL VALUES. ,os. si x Kir; iiAVK 1 if you can't come ev< orth your while. W( hem to realize what a LW. Kin "Where Qi $ % % BEB 23, 1913. ? $< <* >$ * * *> ? <? ? * <?* AT 0 ind Children to PENING mber 1st?Six vhole family. If you >f you don't, alright, come, by all means. ) the music and let us ISIG, NEW, HANDli has just been come building is one of up-to-date, and most in this section of the us come and we will WELCOME. be Givei big sale we give you a ov. 1st, at 8:30 o'clock, st think of getting a 8 ket for everyone we g lind-folded child will < Blankets We always get the very best Blankets that money can buy. Buy early while we have a lar^e stock to select from. SPECIAL PRICES DURING THIS SALE. Ribbons. Our Ribbon Department is complete in every respect. Special shipment for this Sale, at special Sale Prices. The prettiest snades and patterns, all widths, in Satin and TatTeta. Millinery. We extend to the Ladies a special and most cordial invitation to visit our MILLINERY DEPARTMENT, in the Balcony, during this Opening Sale and inspect our beautiful array of Fall Hats. We will take pleasure in helping you make your selection. We are showing some extraordinary values and ran save you some money on your Fall Hat. Men's Hat Counter . (lip Stairs.) Men's $1.00 Hats, only 35c Men's $1.50 Hats, only _ 50c Men's $2.00 Hats, only 75c Men's $3.00 Hats, only.... $1.00 "w w y we want you to pa cry day, be sure to coi 3 have Bargains too 111 excellent values we hai ibrell Co. nality Reigns" V?V?V+V?'r?S<?V V?S>WOV?V??? . . r-- ?n? - ? ?II ? * ^ X, * ' 1 INliC [ Visit I | : SALE, 11 < >< Big Days |: a " a * S< > 4' > *< SPECIALS: || 7 spools BeBt Cotton Thread 26c * 8 balls Thread, only 6c , J, , Pretty Handkerchiefs, each, only._lc <><> 1 big Spool Basting Thread, only lc < J J J 25c Tooth Brush, splendid value,.. 10c 7 spools Crochet Cotton, only 26c < >< Extra Good Talcum Powder, 10c & 16c < J * * Lingerie Braid, extra quality, only.,6c 1 !. ? 6c Lace, the yard, only 2Jc < >< > 5-cent Linen Torchon Lace, yard 5c J J J J ,,,, We have a splendid assortment of Embroidered Scarfs and Center Pieces, ! m also some pretty Crochet i?o Center Pieces in the very o'l latest designs. ????????? o o < >< oo n Away numbered ticket. On :;| , if you hold the lucky i;| i n 1.1 A 130A IV gviu pjcvt? ADOU" || ive you and on the || lraw out the winner. II Table Linens. || All Linen Table Damask, yard.$1.00 + + Napkins to match, do*., only.. 3.00 || Best Mercerized Damask, 25c and 50c the yard. U Special Sacrifice Prices |l $18.00 Men's Suits, only $14.1*8 + + $16.00 ' 44 44 12.90 ?? $15.00 11.97 ZZ $12.50 44 44 44 10.50 ' ++ $10.00 8.90 Cheaper Suits at Bargain Prices. ZZ Boys Suits and Pants at Rock + + Bottom Prices. Men's Good Underwear* suit, 79c ZZ DON'T FORGET we sell the fa- ** mous RALSTON SHOES for men. The most comfortable shoe made. ZZ Grocery Department. - [ Good, fresh things to eat. Big Z< > car load of Flour just arrived. Try ^ ** * a sack of this?the best that comes * to Fort Mill. < < Good 25c Coffee, sale price 19*c J ^ * Best 10c Rice, sale price, only...7|C < *< * Best 8c Rice, sale price, only 5c < >< ? Fine Home-Made Molasses, regular * ^ J Krice 65c, sale price only 59c < H lew shipment Good Juicy Hams. < >< When you want something real * [J J good to eat, something that is clean %, * and fresh ?RING No. 7. > <t>< > -??????????? 4< x* * V us a visit durine* ZZ " CJ ( > ne one of the days linerous to mention ;;; re to offer you. f<> J oo < < ? - U 7 Big Pack'gs Grandma's Washing 9 Powder, 25c Fort Mill, S. C. ......