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Would you like to feel Young Again? Many old people are lame, nearly all are weak. Worst of all, is that feeling of languor, of inability to act, of weariness at trifling exertion. Nothing will make the old young again, but Vinol will prevent 99 out of 100 old people from feeling so old. There is no humbug about it. We found out about Vinol, and tried it every way before we decided to put it on the market and guarantee it. Now we believe that almost any tired, discouraged old person who will take a bottle of Vinol and use it as directed will feel better right away. It will increase their strength, relieve their lameness and brighten their spirits. It does this by nourishing. Don’t blame the old folks for being blue and cross. Take home a bottle of Vinol. CHEROKEE DRUG CO DKUUUISTS Wuxi am S. Hall., Jh. .iames A. Willis. HALL & WILLIS, ATTORNEYS AT LAW. STAK THEATRE BLDG. Notary Public in office. Prompt attention ^iven to all business. Dr. D. P. THOMSON, Dentist. tS^Office over National Rank. J. C. OTTS, Attorney and Counselor. Office upstairs, between R. A. Jones and l) ivenport. Office aniPResidence .PUoue. Dr. C. T. LIPSCOMB, i) rcjrc 'r i«'r Office in Star Theatre Building. Phone No. 20. J. F. GARRETT, Dentist. Office Over The Battery. Ninety Per Cent 1 I ! of all chronic headaches are due to eye strain. Go to Dr. Griffith at the Chero kee Drug Co.’s and have the defect in vision corrected, and thus be • QUICKLY AND PERMANENTLY CURED. Glasses Fitted With Scientific Accu racy and all the diseases of the Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat treated according to the latest and most approved methods. TOBACCO CULTURE AND PROPER SOILS Kinds to be Grown and Meth od of Curing Product DOMESTIC AND EXPORT. A Setlt'H of farmers' KiiUetlns I’lanned by the Government Covering the rrotluclion and Sale of Tobacco—Kinds Grown and Climatic Conditions for Same. tobacco soils of the best grade in the Connecticut Valley maintain bn an average about 7 per .cent of water throughout the season. There are mbnv soils cultivated in tobacco which average 10 or 12 per cent, put these do not produce a tobacco leaf of the finest texture and most oesirable quality for the present market. On the other hand, there are soils culti vated in tobacco which maintain less water than this, and while in favora ble seasons, when the tobacco is kept constantly growing, they produce a very fine and delicate leaf, it is not on the whole a safe or economical coo - dition under which to grow the plant, on account of the small yield per acre and the injury liable to occur iu dry seasons. The meadow lands of the Connecticut Valley, which were form erly cultivated in tobacco when a dark heavy leaf was in demand, contain on an average from 20 to 28 per cent of water. As already stated, these soils are entirely unfit for the production of the grade of tobacco necessary to meet the present market demand. The tobacco soils of Pennsylvania, as already explained, are heavier than those of the Connecticut Valley and maintain on an average about 18 to 22 per cent of water. Soils which produce the best wrap per leaf in Pennsylvania are those which have the lightest texture and contain the smallest water content, while the heaviest limestone soils maintiin on an average 22 to 23 per cent of water and produce mainly a heavy strong filler leaf. The soils of the tobacco district of Ohio are as heavy in texture as the limestone tobacco lands of Pennsyl vania. They maintained on an average lurin? the season of 181)7 rather more than 27 per cent of water, but this was a wet season. It is probable that the mean water content of these soils in an average season would amount to about 23 to 24 per cent of water. The tobacco grown under these con* dition i is used almost exclusively as a filler leaf. It is unquestionably true that the texture of the soil and the meteor ological conditions, with the resultant water content, determine to a marked extent the character and grade of leaf which can be produced. In this, as in all other agricultural lines, the aim should be to recognize the conditions and adopt the crop, the tnetnou of cultivation or fermentation, and the ernde of leaf which those conditions are be^t adapted to produce. If the general character of the soil in a lo cality is adapted to the wrapper leaf, use only such soils as may he reason ably expected to give the best wrap per leaf. if. on the contrary, the sons of the district are adapted only to fil ler leaf, use only such of the soils as are best adapted to this grade, and plant, cultivate, manure, and ferment uie crop for the specific purpose of producing a filler leaf of suierior quality. Most of the tobacco soils of tne Northern States will not produce equally good fillers and wrappers. WATER IN THE FLORIDA TOBACCO SOILS. Records have been kept several sea sons of the moisture conditions in the soils of the Gadsden jounty district of west Florida and of the newer to bacco district of Fort Meade, in the peninsula. The mechanical analyses showed that the tobacco land in west ern F ondu consisted of a light loam, about 12 inches deep, resting on a heavy red clay, which is naturally well drained The hammock soil of Fort Meade is, on the other hand, a Vt rv light, sandy soil, extending down to a very considerable depth. Bjth sobs produce a hard wood growth Htrange to say, in spite of the great difference in the texture of the sub soil. the soils of these two localities maintain about the same amount of moisture. The average water content of the soil at Fort Meade, for a period of four months, in 1897, was 8 (i per cent, while the mean water content of the soil at Quincy for the same time was 8 26 per cent. It is a sur prising thing to find that these soils maintain about the same amount of water, but this is iu line with the gen eral facts that the hammock soils of Florida maintain very much more water than would be expected from their texture, or than is maintained by soils of similiar texture farther n irtb along the Atlantic coast. No records have been kept of the moit-ture conditions in the tobacco soils of Texas or of California, and un fortunately none have been kept in the tobacco soils of Sumatra and Cuba. WATER IN THE SOILS OF THE MANUFAC TURING AND EXPORT TOBACCO DISTRICTS As in the northern cigar-tobacco district, it will be seen that the tex ture of the soil and the water content appear to determine the type of to bacco produced. The typical soils for the bright yellow tobacco of Virginia, North Carolina, and East Tennessee maintain on an average about 7 per cent of water. Where the soils con tain less than this the leaf is inclined to be thinner in texture and to have ha better color, but the yield per acre is small, and the most economical conditions on the whole are main tained by these soils having from 7 to 8 per cent of clay and maintaining on an average about 7 or 8 pe» cent of water. Ai the soil becomes heavier in texture and the amount of water increases, other grades and types of tobacco are produced. The expert tobacco lands of Ken tucky and Tennessee contain about 22 or 23 per cent of clay and from 40 to 60 per cent of silt. These soils con tain on an average about 15 per cent of water. The characteristic soil of the lime stone area of Kentucky, adapted to the White Burley tobacco, as the re sult of several years’ investigation, may be said to maintain on an average about 20 per cent of water. Records have not been kept of the water content of the manufacturing tobacco soils of Virginia, but from in vestigations which have been made on adjacent lands it is probable that the mean water content of these soils, having as much as 40 per cent of clay, will not be far from 20 or 22 per cent of moisture. CONTROL OF THE WATER SUPPLY OF THE SOIL. It is evident from the work that has beet done in the Division of Soils that the peculiar adaption of certain soils to certain types of tobacco is largely dependent upon the relation of the soils to water and the amount of water they maintain. The great difference iu the water content of soils adapted to the different types of to bacco has been pointed out. Tobacco of a given quality can only be grown economically where I he conditions are adapted to it, but these conditions are liable to vary in any soil through out the season. It therefore becomes necessary in order to secure the best results to maintain some control over the water supply of the so'l, in order to keep the conditions as nearly per fect as possible throughout the sea son. Much can be done to control the water supply through methods of pre paring the land and of cultivating the crop, as has been pointed out in sev eral Bulletins of the Division of Soils and in numerous publications from other sources. The farmer should select the type of tobacco host suited to his locaiity and to the peculiar soil conditions with which he has to work, and should adopt such methods of cultivation as will maintain as nearly as possible the best conditions for the quality of leaf it is proposed to raise. “I have used Chamberlain’s Oougt Remedy for a number of years auc iave no hesitancy in saying that it it he best remedy for coughs, colds anc •roup I have ever used in my family I have rot words to express my con fidence in this remedy.”—Mrs. J. A Moore, North niar, Mich. For salt b. Cherokee Drug Co., Gaffney, S. C.. or L. D. Allison. Cowpens. The better a man gets on iu the world the better off he is. Cures Klieunmtlwin ami Catarrh .Wectcine sent Free. Send no money—simply write and try Botanic Blood Balm at our ex pense. Botanic Blood Balm (B B. B.) kills or d'-stro^'s the poison in the blood"which causes the awful aches in hack and shoulder blades, shifting pains, ditficulty in moving fingers, toes or legs, bone pains, swollen mus cles and joints of rheumatism, or the foul breath, hawking, spitting, drop pings in throat, bad hearing, specks flying before the eyes, all played out feeling of catariti. Botanic Blood Bfdm has cured hundreds of cases of 30 or 40 years standing after doctors, hot springs and patent medicines had rli failed. M )st of these cured pa tients had taken Blood Balm-as a last resort. It is especially advised for chronic, deepseated cases. Impos sible for any one to suffer the agonies or symptoms of rheumatism or ca tarrh while or after taking Blood Balm It mak-s the blood pure and rich, thereby giving a healthy blood supply. Cures are permanent and not a patching up Sold at, drug stores, $1 per bottle. Sample of Blood Balm sent free and prepaid, a so special medical advice by de scribing your trouble and writing Blood Balm Co., Atlanta, Ga. A per sonal trial of Blood Balm is better than a .housand printe i testimonials, so write at once. Bloodshot eyes usually indicate that, tneir owner is loaded. Wauled. We would like to ask, through the columns of your paper, if there is anr person who has used Green’s August Fiower for the cure of Indigestion Dyspepsia, and Liver Trouble that has not been cured—and we also meat their results such as sour stomach, fermentation of food, habitual cos tiveness, nervous dyspepsia, head aches, despondent feelings, sleepless ness—in fact, any trouble connected with the stomach or liver? Tbit medicine has been sold for many years in ail civilized countries, and we wish to correspond with you and send you one of our books free of cost. If you never tried August Flower, try a 25 cent bottle first. Wt have never known of its failing. If so, something' more serious is the matter with you. The 25 cent size has just been introduced this year. Regular size 75 cents. At all drug gist. G. G. Green, Woodbury, N. J. Even the hopes of a toper’s friends are apt to be dissipated. Pneumonia Follow* a Cold but never follows the use of Foley’s Honey and Tar. It stopa the cough, heals and strengthens the lungs aid affords perfect security from an at tack of pneumonia. Refuse substi tutes. Cherokee Drug Co. WOMEN AND SOCIETY. [All communications to this column should be addressed to P. O. Box :i04. | Crepe de Chine, softly draping Louisine and Liberty silks are the preferred fabrics for this season’s bail gown, and the dainty robe shown be low is therefore of pastel blue crepe de Chine, entirely tucked and trim med in ao attractive manner with handsome silvi r lace, chiffon ro settes and two flounces around the bot tom of the skirt, Corticelli sewing silk being employed in making up the entire gown, which is lined with pale blue taffeta. White, in all textiles, has never be fore been so popular as now. For visiting wear, the gown of white broadcloth is par excellence and in any of the soft, pliable fabrics it is attractive for more ceremonious func- tiors, as are also the satin-faced cloths and crepes de Chine and voile in silk. Self-colored or contrasting laces may be introduced with good effect as the main decoration, with touches of delicate colored panne and fancy passementerie ornaments. It is prophesied that fringes, tassels and ball pendants are to he used to au alarming extent. One gown of leaf- green broadcloth that bore a foreign stamp was adorned with unique pearl and lace ornaments of grapes on the corsage, and entredoux of white and black lace formed the charming de coration of both the waist and skirt. Miss Dora Hamrick, of Shelby, N. C., is visiting Mrs. W. C. Hamrick. ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ Miss Janie Caldwell, who has been visiting her sister, Mrs. W\ S. Hall, has reiurned to her home at Black- stock. Mrs. Tom Petty is spending a few days with relatives in Shelby, N. C. Mrs. A. G. Pierson, of Birmingham, Ala., is visiting relatives in the city. At home cards have been issued by Mrs. W. t’,. Hamrick to her friends for a “flinch” party Friday afternoon at toree o’clock. The names of the following ladies were unintentionally omitted from Mrs A. N. Wood’s Washington pirty: Mrs. T. B. Butler. Mrs. Broad Gaines, Mrs. B F. Brown and Mrs. H. L. Johnson. Letter to Shuford & LeMa*ter. Dear Sirs: There are two sorts of furniture. You know both; for you -*ll ’em both. Ooe sort looks better rhan ir- is, and Tin- ot o r is bi tter than • t looks. There isn’t any other sort. The same, two sonsot mixed paint, no more; and v»- make ’em both—we make toos of stuff that isn’t worth its freight. Belongs to the business— ’ H ve to. B«-loi gs to your business— you have to. But this is aside. Wo pur into cans, ■vii U our naun- on, tile very beet pailil 'here is in the world: Devoe Lead and Zinc. It tek-s fewer gallons than mixed paints, and *1 wears twice as long hs lead and oil. C O Brown & Bro.. of Columbia, 8. C., write : Mr. (J. O. Brown employed an experienced painter to paint his house with Devoe Lead and /.me. The painter on seeing the paint t hat was sent to tliu house, said there was not enough; he was so sure of this that he opened up all except one five gallon kit. When the job was one ho returned Uie bve gallon kit and about as much more In open vessels. Other painters who have been using mixed palms have had the same experience with Devoe Lead and Zinc. Yours truly, F W. Devoe & Co.. New York. Mysterious LTrcumstauce. One wus pale and sallow and the other fresh and rosy. Whence the difference? 8ne who is blushing with health uses Dr. King’s New Life Pills to maintain it. By gently arousing the lazy organs they compel good di gestion and head off constipation. Try them. Only 25o at Cherokee Drug Co. Druggists. Give some men credit and you start them on the road to the almshouse. UeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve. The only positive cure for blind, bleeding, itching and protruding piiei, cuts, burns, bruises, eczema and all abrasions of the skin. DeWitt’s is the only Witch Hazel Salve that is made from the pure, unadulterated witch hazel—all o'bets are counterfeits. DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve is made to cure—counterfeits are made to sell. Cherokee Drug Co. You can always get a few pointers on insect life from the beehive. Constipation r Makes Biliousness and Bad Complexions. fTlien where’s your beauty? Keep the system in good condition, and all the organs healthy, by taking RAlShus k and Tonic Pellets, which gently assist Nature in elimi nating the poison, and at the same time make good Mood, good digestion, good health, and will keep The Roses in Your Cheehs. Free Sample and Booklet at all dealers ^ Complete Treatment ^ 2 5 day* 2r cts. or sale by Cherokee Drug Company. W. J. WILKINS & CO. We Realize the Fact that trade is constantly misled by people who claim to be offering bargains, and all that kind of thing, until it has become an old song. Now we want to say this: We do not intend offering you through the papers anything that we cannot demonstrate to you that it is just as we advertise. So keep this in your mind and look out for our ad. Now is the Time TO REPLENISH YOUR STOCK OF Table Linen, Sheets, Pillow Cases, Towels, Draperies, &c. Come to us for all these. We will give as low prices as anyone, quality considered. New goods arriving constantly. See our Umbrel las, 90c, 98c, $1.00, $1.25, $1.50, $2.00, $2.25 up to $5.00 if you want them, and good values at the prices. W. J. WILKINS & CO. Dry Goods, Notions, Millinery, Shoes, Hats, &c., OAFrmviSY, S. c. • on Time Deposits. Apply « t by letter or in person to the Merchants & Planters Bank, V OAF'IT INKY. 8. c. % Capital and Profits $58,500. A. N. Wood, President, R. R. Brown, Vice-Prest., C. M. Smith, Cashier. Toe Gale; City Land and improreient Company Otters tor sale Building Lots in this flourishing town, Gaffney Olty; Farms nas by and in reach of the Schools of Limestone Springs and of this place, in lota of fron , Mto 100 acres on liberal time rates; also Agricultural Lands to rent for Farm pur poses. For full particulars apply to J. V. iYtfent. N. B.—All persons are forbidden to enter on. walk or ride through or over the lands of this company, cutting and removing timber, fishing or hunting, under penalty of law. A. N. Wood. President. K. It. Brown. Vice-President THE MERCHANTS AND PLANTERS BANK, OF GAFFNEY. S. C. Established 1901. Capital $50,000.—Surplus and Profits $8,500. STATE, COUNTY AND TOWN DEPOSITORY. Does a general Banking and Exchange business. Is well fitted up wttb Fire Pr<*of V ,ui and Burglar Proof Safe, with Automatic Time Ijock. We solicit the business <>f ;s-i»|il.- all occupations. C. M. ***.', » I'M ..n .« r