The ledger. [volume] (Gaffney City, S.C.) 1896-1907, February 27, 1903, Image 5
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
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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