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Farmers’ Union Department. V, This J)eparmeiit is intended for the use of the members of the Farmers’ Union in this county and is open to their use Let your communications be in Saturday to insure appear- i ancewthe following week „ ... THE SOIL AS A WORKSHOP. TO HOLD FARMERS' INSTITUTES* | FARMERS’ UNION DIRECTORY^ In the preceding chapter we have The following letter has been re pointed out some of the most impor- chived from County President L t. tant u*ses of the soil in farming. r«te e tt relative to holding institutes One of these rreeds fuller treatment, throughout the county: We can not know too much about the soil as a workshop T* plant building. “The earth that drinketh the rain that falleth oft upon it” stores away the rain water. The soil also drinks in the heat and light of the sunshine. These, together with the atmos phere, mingle and circulate and .Smoaks, S* C.. June 14, 1910. E litor The Press and Standard, , W'alterboro, S. C. Dear Sir: 1 am in receipt of a let ter from Prof. Barrow asking me to arrange for him to hold two farmers institutes in the county during the summer. I wrote him to arrange the dates and at our county union in form new and wonderful combina- we would arrange the places*, tions, make and unmake substances. I He wishes to hold both, of these in Thejcform acids that have very great the same district and not at the dissolving power. Most of the elements of plant growth are abundant in the earth, but they are insoluble. Plants can not use them as solids; hence the county seat, as has been the custom heretofore. Now these institutes will be held with the locals making the best bid, but my idea is to have one in the lower and one in the up- need of these acids.' The potash, per part of the county. Let your f be delegates come prepared to act in telligently on this important subject. J. C. Padgett, County President. A GOOD ROADS RALLY. We are in receipt of an invitation to attend a good roads rally at Char leston, Tuesday, July 12, under aus pices of Charleston Automobile Club. Topics affecting good roads from Charleston to Columbia, Florence, Augusta, Savannah and all intermed iate and adjacent points will be dis cussed by prominent speakers. phosphoric acid, and lime mus fed to plants in water. It is thought that the cArbon, which is the Jargest part of the wood of trees and stoms of plants, must pass from the at mosphere into the earth, and through the roots into the plant. The nitrogen must come from the air also and pass through similar changes in the soil. All manures, whether animal, chemical, or vege table. must be decomposed in the soil, become soluble and feed the plant from the soil through the sap. Indeed, the sap is a peculiar and wonderful product of the soil work-i "'Convention from 11a. m. to 2 p. shop. In this workshop many things Trip to Isle of Palms 3 p. m. I are dissolved that our most powerful i) raw j nif G f ^me 4 p. m. A surf acids do not dissolve. Here it is that bath 5 p. m. Fish fry and clam bake 1 inorganic matter takes an organic 6p.m. Hop and concert 8 p. m. form. That which was dead becomes Visiting autos will be escorted t>n alive. The wonders of the vegeta- homeward trip, Wednesday morning Here a t 9 o’clock, as far as county limits ble kingdom are born here. are mixed the preparations that where good roads and drainage work render possible all the glorious, ^ inspected. Special rates on shades and tints of the dower world.! railroads. All. motorists, county, Here are kept the secrets that' city town officials, U. C. T.. but- NATIONAL. President -Chas S Barrett, Union City, Ga. Vice-President—J E Montgomery, Gleason, Tenn. Secretary-Treasurer—R H McCul loch. 11(> 1-2 W. Broad street, Texar kana, Tex. STATE A, J. A. Perriit — President, Lamar. S. C. E W Dabbs, Vice-President, Mayesville. J. Whitner Reid—Sec-Treas., Columbia. S. C. COUNTY. L. C. Padgett- President. Smoaks. J. D. Risher — Vice-president, Round, S. C. W: W. Smoak, Jr.-Sec-Treas., Walterboro, S. C. S. P. Goodwin—County Business Agent, W’alterboro, S. C., R. F. D. 1 W. W. Smoak, Jr.—County Or ganizer. G. W. Sweat. Conductor. Jos. Langdale, Chaplain, Weeks. Executive Committee—J no. O. Jaques, Jr., Paul K. Crosby, S. J. Patrick. C. F. Roger, A. C. Breland. S. P. Goodwin, J. A. W’illis, door keepers. Meeting 1st Saturday in each month at 10 a. m. at the courthonse. LOCALS. Ashton—J. T. Polk, president; T. J. Simmons, secretary-treasurer, Adnah—J B DuBois, presi dent; Paul K. Crosby, secretary- treasurer. Bells—W. W. Bryan, president; H W Hudson Jr secretary-tf-easurer. Kid autiftiaral in dewy. Help the DO IT NOW Walterboro People Should Not wait Until It Is too Late. The appnlliut; dentbm’e fr*>ni kidn< y diaeRt* t* (lu« in moat <■»**!» to the t*>. that the litt'e kidney trouble* are u»n ally neglected ■ntil* they become *er- ions 4 h** *li|tht ■Tinptomt give place to chr .nic diaor ler* and the autterer goea gradually tn*o the giaip of dia* beiea. d-opav, Hught'a diara***. gravel or *'»i'ie other *enoua form of kiduty com plain’. If yau aulYer from t-arknche, headache, j dizzy *1*11*; if tbe kidney aecretiuii!* are ! irregular of pa«»age appearance, do not kidney* at on< e Doan'a Kidney Pill* are c-p» dally for | kidney diat nler*—they cure where j other* fail Over one hundred thouaanu people have rec inmended them. Hire is one of many cane* in t hi * j vicinity. j Mr* J< aiah Sco t i? s .V<#xm i >r St. t'harleaton. S. (J , *ay*: '1 »offered ! from backache for a long time and it wax often sec- mpauied by i»ain* in my kidney* 1 could not r<**t well and mornii g« upon ariiiug 1 had but little strength or energy. My kidneys gava me couftideruble annoyance, the i>a*>-*ge of the secretion* being too freijiient and attended with a burning sensation Doan* Kidney Pill* diaimsad of a'l the-e diflicultiei and proved of benefit in every way.’’ For *aie by aP dealer*. Price 50 cents Foster-Milburn t’o, Buffalo, New York, sole agent* for the United States. | Heniem)>er the name—l)jan’*—and take no other. evolve the subtle aromas that regale the palacejand the peasant’s hut. Here the virulent, deadly poisons an i the luscious fruits that charm the eye, please the taste, and in vigorate the stomach are made from the selfsame.material. The orange and the deadly nightshade spring up and grow side by side, fed from the same lump of soil. Wonderful, indeed, are the mys teries of this great workshop. From it we were made, and to it we re turn. IQ is our mother and our final repose. To this workshop the farmer commits his see^T From it he receives his stores of food and raiment, his commerce and his wealth. These wonderful results are not brought about by accident; they are- the result of definite, un changeable laws. These laws can nst operate if the soil is badly treated. It must be kept porous and warm,, and prevented from iness organizations, T. P. A. and good roads advocates invited to I e present. You are especially urged to attend. Come and bring a car full of good road enthusiasts. Let our slogan be Pull for Good Roads. Buck Head dent; A. D. treasurer. -J. A. Jones-, presi- Preveaux,' secretary- Bethel—C. H. Breland, president; Allen Padgett, secretary-treasurer. Fuller—C. C. Crosby, president; James Cosgrove, chairman; Jenk-. B. J. Crosby, secretary-treasurer, ins M. Robertson, secretary; Henry P. Williams, Julian Mitchell, Julian H. Jahnz, John A. Hertz, Jules M. Visanska, Robt. La than, Sami. G. Stoney, Norman H. Blitch, Thos. R. Waring, E. W. Durant, Jr, W. H. Welch. Dr. Edgar Thompson, J. N. Nathans, Jr. Wilson G. Harvey, President ex-officio. J. H. CHAPLIN FOR MAGISTRATE. Elsewhere in this issue will be found the card of J. H. Chaplin, who is a candidate for magistrate of Blake aid Lowndes tswnships. Mr. Chaplin has held this office for two terms, giving general satisfaction. ,. . Four yekrs ago he was elected over washing and|eachmg. if we expect two T p. j oh naon and R. 'U. work to be well done. ITie farm- R n( . ^ ^ yan >K0 he er should know his so,1 and the laws Mr ^ w gt E which govern .ta work Capers. It is rumored that Mr. The value.of any soil to the farm- 8 js thi „ klne of runni „ e er will depend largely upon its deep-, but jf he doe8 not jt ^ doubtfu | ^ ness, its looseness, its fineness, and the distribution of water in it. A poil will be fertile or poor, not sim ply on account of tlie elements of plant food tit contains, but on ac- unt of the^condition of that food, .ye quantity of plant food may be abundant, and because it is insoluble the soil will be poor. Indeed, we I \CO !*: Mr. Chaplain will have any opposi tion. Mr. Chaplain is a successful stock raiser of the. low country. For many years he has hues in th» phosphate business, having baaa 15 years at Pacific in Beaufort county.^and sev eral years at Bees Ferry. - For two years he planted tea and rice at Ran- And that plant food is abundiint in tow|M 8jnce which dtne ^ hss ^ all soils, but it is not soluble m ^ magistrate at Green P<md . many places, and > such places soluble and> such places are poor.—Agriculture for the Common Schools. FARMERS PICNIC. Peniel Farmers Union has decided to have a picnic on Thursday, July 14. Members of the union through out the county, and general public, are cordially rnvitbd to attend and enjoy the day with us. This union is located at the old Pamercampr id, five miles west of Walter- wd an ideal plM» for tf pfcnfe teas of ability will be on hand will make addrwis Lsnwwde will be served. terfsiewUl bo- gin promptly at 10*JO o dock. Corns aadenjoyths day with ANUAL PICNIC AT SNIDERS- The Annual Farmers Picnic will be held at Sniders X Roads Thurs day, July 7. Distinguished speakers will be on hand and we expect to have a very pleasant and profitable day. The public is cordially invited to attend. Exercises will begin at 10 o'clock, a. m. m „ W.C. Brant WALTERBORO LOCAL TO MttT. Walterboro loepl will hoid its next o’dodL June 25th, at 3:80 o'clock. A of the p—hrrs ia r» P. W. Goodwin* See. i . • • Islandton—W. M. E. Campbell, president; C. R. Mears, secretary- treasurer. Hudson’s Mill—J. D. Hudson, president; H. A. Crosby, secretary- treasurer. Mt. Carmel—E. B. Way, president; G. M. Bennett, secretary-treasurer. Maple Cane—J. F. Addison, presi dent, J. E. Addison *ecretary-treaa- rer. Sniders—W. C. Brant, president; J. K. Getsinger, secretary-treasurer. Horse Pen—Jos. Langdale, presi dent; C. N. Langdale Sec-Treas. 0 Williams—Dr. C. E. Kinsey, presi dent; J. F. O’Quin, secretary-treas urer. Tabor—C. B. Crosby, president; W. H. Breland, secretary-treasurer. Hendersonville—G. E. H. Moore, president; 0. A. Speights, secretary- treasurer. Stokes—W. F. Copeland, president; J. B. Saunders, secretary-treasurer. Dry Branch—J. J. Miley,“ presi dent; J. L. Crosby, secretary-treas urer. * Peniel—J. L. Hickman, president; . *. G. A. Blocker, secretary-treasurer. Smoaks—L.'C. Padgett, president; A P Smith, secretary-treasurer. Lodge—L. J. Jpnes, Sr., president; P. M, Johns,'secretary t^^urcr. Walterboro—W. W. Smoak, Jr., preaident; E. W. Goodwin, secre tary-treasurer. Edisto—A. G. Yarley, president; S. J. Patrick, secretary-treasurer. Berea—D T Strickland, preadent; James M Strickland, Jr, seeretary- H. P. Martin, president; Winthrop College SCHOLARSHIP and ENTRANCE EXAMINATION The examination for the award ot vacant *cbolar*htpa in Winthrop Col lege and for the admission ol new eta* dWnta will be held at the Conn tv Coart House of FKIDAY, JULY 1. at » a. m Applicant* mast be not leea than fifteen year* of age. When Scbolarshipe are vacant July 1 they will be awarded to tho«e making the highest average at this examination, provided they meet the condition* governing the award Applicant* for scholarship* should write to President Johnson liefore the ex amination lor Scholarship • xamiuatton blank*. Scholarship* are worth $1(0 and free tuition. The rext ae**ir*u will open ^epreinlier 21, 1M1<> For further infor mation and catalogue, addreta Pres It B John?on. Hock Hill, S. O I Have Opened Up A FIRST-CLASS • BARBER SHOT 3 in front of A. Wichman & Sons and will be glad to see all of my old customers. I am prepared to do Shaving, Hair Cutting, Shampooing, Massaging and Singeing. ALL WORK GUARANTEED. G. H. SANDERS Tonsorial Artist NOTICE. To Obtain the Highest Cash Price for Your tSattle* Galves v Lambs, Etc., ^ Write to NELSON & MUN2LNMAIER 629 KING ST, CHARLESTON, S. C. THE PEliUM HARDWARE CO. LODGE, S. C. Has opened a HARDWARE and FARM IMPLEMENT Store at Lodge, S. C, where they will be glad to welcome their friends from over the county when in need of any- thing-in their line. E Hall—B G Weeks, prarident; IB •B wm tha.wbola and Livav hr Lodge, S. G 0 v v * * V * V # V V V V V * «t * * y * * * * * * * ¥ « * * 21 JEWELS WALTHAM OR ELGIN WATCHES FOR $25 CASH in solitl Nickle Screw Cases. Guaranteed standard quality and will pass examina tion of railroad inspectors. At JEWELERY STORE. * * * A A A A & A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A a 4k ta ta ta 4* ta ta ta ^ We Have Removed temporarily Opposite Old Stand, kk IW Ml WALTERBORO AND EHRHAKDT ta ta ta <8*%****%****% *%%**%**■*****& ASIONG AS FI LASTS ^ We will sell our stock of FERTILIZERS FOR CASH *** at what it will cost you at the factory in one hundred ton lots. We have : : KA1N1T, 13 0 ;0 ACID, 10-4 Cotton Seed Meal and Agri cultural Lime. Everything in Hardware, Planta tion Supplies, Vehicles, Harness and Stoves. A. WICmiAN & SON Walterboro, S.C. Money Loaned o' I On Real Estate. Long Time. Easy Payments. Reliable Representatives Wanted. IDE JACKSON LOAN £ TRUST COMPANY Ft. Worth, Texas and Jackson, Mississippi G. W. Glover ^ Ernest Ackenaan The CONSOLIDATED PORTRAIT AND FRAME CO. of CHICAGO. We are now ready to receive ell mail orders and we guarantee all worti to give perfect satisfaction or money refunded. We are becked up by the com pent with the above guarantee. 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