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**• ; (* ' ' . * * ... « ^ r> ' 8 • . -TO THE MERCHANT: If you haven’t Red Meat Tobacco in stock, write the factory} we will sell you direct. TO THE CONSUMER: We give you our absolute gnerenteo that fach lOo plug of Red Meat It made of better tobaooo and contain* more good eolld Juicy chewing quality than any other 10c plug of any weight offered or sold by any thetory. MEAT Write mum wd TO ANT OHEWER of tobacco who will out out and mall ue this advertisement, we will mall him a card which will entitle him to one 5c cut of Red Meat Tobacco FREE at any store handling thl* brand. c « Mntfacftirtd OnJy tf Liiphft Scalef C*.. N. C. CORN BREEDING. feleelloa at Seed—From Stalk la the to ShHlvd Kernels. Uy C. P. HARTLEY?’ » A desirable efnik of coni M we with- • out suckers, or oAeLoots, thick at the base, with well dovclopeti root*, grad ually tapering toward the top and bear ing a good ear or ears slightly bclmv Its middle i»oiuL It Is perhaps not ad visable. even in the southern states, to obtain a taller growth of stalk than ten feet, and In the extreme north the abort growing season does not permit of more than half this growth of stalk. The stalk, irtiould be free from smut or other disease, possess well formed blades, preferably twelve to sixteen, and have its ears attached by an ear s£ltlk or shank not more than four or extent tautt err oi me kernels causes the ear to break. •Dodrabla shape of kernel is that of a wedge hav lug straight sides and edges. This shape admits of the kernel* fitting to* gather so compactly that little or no space is wasted. The germ, the most nutritious portion and the portion in which Is located the embryo plant, should*be large, inioottf and firm: - ., a ^ » n 11« » I'ittteil Hmt+» nm m file# Country. T1w> t'nitod State* has Antennl the list of the world’s rice producing and exporting countries. Figures compiled !>y the bureau of statistics show that the exports of rice to Cuba alone In the fiscal year 190o amounted to 111.- 070,414 pounds against 008.083 pounds in die preceding year, the value of rice cxportel to Chiba being 1903,810 In lOOo against SlfM*?**" in, 1004. The total vnlu^ of riix? of domestic production shipped ont of the country in the fiscal year 1005, Including that to the non contiguous territory of the United States, was $5,301,041 against $f*!7.- 387 in 1000 ami $10,454 in 1805. Mean time the Imports of rice have fallen from practically $4,000,000 In 1890 to $2,000,000 lu 1005, , . ila* Blood The Test 25 Tear*. The old orig nal OROVEH’B Ts»tele.» Chill Toclc Tou huow what you ar< Ukii g. H is Itoo add quioioe la a taste ler« ‘ortti. No care no par 50c. $100 Reward, $100. - The readers of this paper will be pleaaed to learn that there is at least one dreaded disease that acicuce has been able to cure in all its stages, and that is Catarrh. Htrti’s Catarrh is the only posi- .tive cure now known to the medical fraternity. Catarrh being a constitu tional disease, require* a consti utioual treatment. Hall’* Catarrh Cure is taken Internally, acting directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces ot the sys tem, thereby destroying the foundation of the disease, and giving the patient strength by building op the constitution .md assisting uatue 114 doing its work. The proprietors have so much faith in its curative powers that they offer Oue Hundred Dollars for any case that U fails to cure, tfend for list testimonials. Address:F. J. Cheney & Co, Toledo, O. Sold by Druggist, 75c. Take Hall’s Family Pills for constipa- ♦Ion. * ' The secret of successfully ridding the svBiem of a cold is a thorough evacua tion of the bowels, Kennedy's Laxa ive Honey snd Tar does this—Liquid Cold Cure, drives all cold out ot the system. Best for Coughs, Croups, etc. Sold by John M Kiem. THE FLOUR CF QUAITY. IS old My Round, S. C. 'A. D. Dadd, J. R. READ & e©. A PBODUCTTV* AND A BAHBXX STALK. lire Inches In length. The first cut Il lustrates a good stalk and s slender barren stalk which grew single, and but eighteen inches apart It should be borne In mind that the stalk is the individual and that It cor responds to tbs Individual animal, which, with good breeders, la so care fully chosen. Experiment* conducted by the department of agriculture have demonstrated that Important stalk characters, such as height height of ear, character of root growth, quantity and width of foliage, number of auck- era, number of stalks per ear, etc., are transmitted to a strong degree. It Is therefore necessary to select seed cars from stalks that are well developed, and this can be done only by selection from standing stalks at ripening time. Tb<v most Important character seed ear* can possess is ability to repro duce abundantly n good quality of cars, and this can be determined only by comparative growing testa. There are many visible characters that a good seed ear should possess, and a com . having them, In addition fo the chirnc- ) a FEW XMAS SUGGESHGJSS FOR DRY GOODS./ 240 King Street, CHARLESTON, 5. C. Or. \ srlety embraces every Item essen- t . .. class Dry Goods Store. 'We 1 /Po veur nspectlon. Black Dress Goods. Our Stack Dress Goods Department is the largest and most complete south of Ba'Umore. • Staple Fabrics such as Mohairs Black Henriettas snd Serges, of the brands. At 860, 85c, 60c, 75c to $2 00 per yard. -ALSO- Black Brosdcloths, Black Cheviots, Fancy Black Fabrics and Imported Nov- elites..jr) It is Our Pleasure To become acquaint', d with the read ers of The Press and Standard and have them know the great agvantages of dealing with ns. We have the largest stock of SHOES in Charleston and be lieve we can save yon money and time. Because our goods are sold very reason- Colored Dress Goods. Fancy Mixed * Suitings, Cbeyrotes Plain Publics, Henrietta Serges and etc ▲l 25c, 50c, 75c aud $1.00 per yard. ALSO .Fine Imported Novelties. Colored and Black Silks. in the latest styles, Black and Colored. Womens Tailoied Suiia etc. Domes tics ot sll kinds. Messrs Charles Webb and A H Fetch will welcome their friends. J. R. READ & CO. I will be at the following place* on , , „ , . . , dates named below for the purpose of able and we can deliver any order with- , ' . „ ! taking returns for all real estate,* in 24 hours to any part of Colleton 1 , * - 1 1^ r ^ ^ j personal^progerty and poll*, for year ier of great productivity, can be so- enred by select lug such ears from the progcry of those ears that yield most In the comparative 'production tests. Both alms can be accomplished at the same tine by persistent selection to type from the progeny of the most pro ductive seed ears. An : ear of cylindrical shape, \t-ell rounded at each end, afford* the largest percentnee of grain per cob as well as knrneitt of the most uniform sbape. The cob should be neither too large nor too small acd should possess the prop erty of drying well and quickly, cuus- ing It to bo of light weight and of a bright, healthy color. The kernels should fit compactly together through out their full length on both side* and edges and should be uniform In shape and length on all portion* of the ear. The second cut Illustrate* the visible characters of a desirable seed ear. ' Length Is a very desirable character for the kernels of corn to posse**, as It li by Increased length In proportion to Mm diameter of the cob that the per- * -- —T . _ -Li'"’ u>»,»»■ '/wol'JltistiHili'itiitonini *** t t'Uuiunu.ict • -tJltiii an of gritfa erneSllK »prolonged chaffy cape are not do lt I* Bl 1 • mm* - >_ _ :■ u - , m to ee- for email 1906: 4 »% .Centi’evnie*Thur£tlay Ihivenels, Monday ' LADIES. Slumber Boots . 05c Boudior Slippers, all colors $1.00 ! Warren’s X Hoads Tuesdy “ Fancy Bath Mules 50c Meggettg, Wedne?day Leather torhish Slippers tOc | Adams Hun, Thursday, Feb’y Boudior Muios !50c and 75c ; J ickfconboro, Friday “ Fme Wool troles *5c and 15c (r^ecn Pond, Tuesday “ Jan’y. • 25 Felt Slippers 60c, 750^25, $1.60 ~ FOR GENTLEMEN. Leather SUppers . : . $100to$3.C0 Cavalier Llippers $2.50 to $8.00 Felt Slipper*. V $U0to$1.25 Slumber Boots 25c Car Lines of Felt Slippers are very complete and if yen will discribe your want we wilh Jglftiiy send them promptly. ▲ BOUT SHOES. We enjoy the exclusive right to sell the celebrated Corns cure Shoe, which w* claim much for. They fit when others tell and is built especially for the Southern trade—High ii*»tep and shag at Heela. a. a. All other days at Walterboro until February 20.19JO. Yours truly, P M MURRAY, Co. Auditor. x X X X X X X X X V X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X A MERRY XMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR’ r- b . We take this means of extending to oar many patrons and friends the season’s greeting. May the New Year bring each of you TllJiEK HUN DRED AND^IXIY-FIVE 11A FIT DAYS. A suggestion for a good Now Year’s Resolution: KKSOLVi£D: 1 will do my Rankilig Business with THE FARMERS AND MERCHANTS BANK of WALTERBORO. Remember, deposits in the general department are subject to check. In the savings depnitm *nt interest is payable quarterly at 4 per emt per annum. i BANKING CAN BE DONE SAFELY BY MAIL. Farmers and Merchants Bank • ■ i. i OP WALTEUBOKO, 8. C. FOUNDED ll)oa. Capital aud Surplus (20,000. K. H. WICQMAN. A. WICHMAN, President. V ice I’resideut. W. W. SMOAK, Jr. Cashier. ▲ A A tt M A A A ▲ ▲ ft A ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft- ft ft ft ft Modern r Slothes. Ihe time is come when progressive Clothiers mast lead their experience toward educating the people in the •V o' ’ • art of Clothes selection and the relative v&lae of materials and workmanship. \ a % For instance, onr experience has taught ns that there are not more than live Clothing manufacturers in America- whose products are worthy a high place in your estima tion. These are the ones we handle. No matter from which of these you select, you can’t get anything bnt good merehnncli*e—the Wst that America affords This is a form cf protection that inspires confidence with you aud can’t fail to benefit us both. On these lines • we ask your patronage; on these lines we hope to retain it. J. L, DAVID & BROS Char lest on, s C. May Indict Members of Jury. Rome. Ga., Jaa. 13.—'Tie grand Jury has retnrned • true bill for perjury against George Green, a Juryman on the former trial of Sanford. The solic itor general stated some time ago that he had evidence to prove that Grectr had expressed himself as determined to acquit Saaferd If ha waa on the Jury. The grand Jury found the Mil against Greene true, and It 1* said upon -goad authority-chat one or more of the pres ent Jury will be tWlcted. .1 it' .-A *o > aum * of $» The Grip. •‘Before we can sympathise wkb others we mast have suffered ourselves.'* Ho one can rselfst the suffering atteadaat upoa aa attack of the frip, u*leea ha has Lao tha aetaal experience. Thera la probably •a disease that caaseaeo much physical and meatel ajlony, or which so eaooeea feUy defies medical aid. All danger froai Ihe trip, however, mey he avoided hy tie 1' prompt arc ofGhamherlala'e Cough Rem- ▲amac Ihe teas of thousand* a* owe* 1. '' • • ; . A Happy Home To have a happy home you must have children, as they are great happy-home-makers. If a weak woman, you can be made strong enough to bear healthy children, with little pain or discomfort to yourself, by taking ■ CARDUI . > > A Building Tonic For Women. i * V-..... ' • ' r ' ' • Itwffl ease away all your pain reduce InfUimmatfot^ cure leucorrhea (whites), falling womb, ovariaw trouble, disordered mewes, backache, headache, etc* and make childbirth natural antf easy. Try It ^ At every drug store in f 1.00 bottiesj - ^ v M | WRITE US A LETTER I SZZIC - DUE TO CUDUI lemi -’i'v-hjiV