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MADE 182 BUSHELS OF OATS AN ACRE IN LANCASTER COUNTY IN 1880 T' make a yield of 182 bushels of ? oatH on an acre is by no mennu mi every day occurrence, it was done In Lancaster counly some years ago, and it can be done in Laurens county 1 now. Oats planting time is hero, and the farmers may dor Ivo some ben efit from reading the article below: i Messrs. 10(11 to ib: In 1880 the yield (?r oats un au acre of land in Lancaster county created national attention. it has been somewhat difficult to obtain accurate information in regard to this yield, but a very clear account is given In the subjoined letter to Commission er Watson from the son of the farmer who made this record, which has per haps never been surpassed: Lancaster, S. ('., Aug. 21, 1907. Your favor of 17th Instant received. 1 will gladly give you all the Informa tion I can. which was derived from my father many years ago. (I) The yield of oats per acre?182 bushels. (li) Kind of oats Red Rust Proof variety. (3) Kind of soil gray top soil with red clay sub-soil. The lot where the oats were raised contained n fraction over three acres, and is the lot now owned by Col. Lcroy Springs upon which is located the itoddey boarding house. tit Time of sowing?early fall, I think in October. ('?) Time of reaping i think in May. 1 ST".', or Isxn. it'.) Manner of preparation the land laid been planted in cotton lor several years previous, and each year had been thoroughly sub-soiled with a long sub soil plow drawn by two largo mules. Lach your lot manure, manure from the hack lots and ditches of the town, as well as stable manure, was broad casted over the Held and plowed under With a two-horse Oliver chilled plow. Before tin* cotton was planted a com post preparation of cotton .seed, acid phosphate ami stable manure thor oughly rotted was put in the drill. | The State Kill ft Six days of fun and enlightenment is what the slate fair promises visitors this year. The fair starts on Novem ber 1 and will continue until the night of November 6. President Taft visits Columbia on Saturday. November 0. Two football games Including the Clcmson-Curolfnu game will he played. other attractive features will be In the list this year. "I'll bather Die. Doctor. than have my feel cut off," said M. I. i liingham, of Prlncovlllo, ill. "Ruf | you'll die from gangrene (which had eaten away eight (OCsl if you don't." said all ibo doctors. Mislead, ho used Mttcklen's Arnica Salvo till Wholly j cured, Its cures of Ke/.Omn, Fever Sores. Moils. Hums and Piles astound the world. _'.">(? : t the Laurens Drug Co. and the Piiliublto Drug Co, If a girl Is very pretty and her dis position Is very ugly site Is not at traetix ? to popple who know her for wliiii she Many a loss comely | girl is t ruly lovi d because oi her , Swo'i I hchiivlor (ill till occasion -. Swept (her Niagara. This forriblo calamity often happens j because a careless hoatinan Ignores Cue rivet s warnings growing ripples! and faster (intent. Nature's warn ings are klliil. That dull pain or aC-ho in the lack warns you the Kidneys need nltcuiion If you would escape fatal mnladdios Dropsy. Diabetes or Mrlght's Disease. Take l'2|eetr|e Mit tors at once ami see backache fly and all your best feelings return. "After long suffering from weak kidneys ami lame hack, one $1,00 hot tie wholly1 cured me," writes .1. It Klnnkcnship.' of Melk. Tonn, only r?oo nt the Lau- | renn Di'. Co. and the Palmetto Drug Co. How is I hi I ;.i many people borrow ; add fora. t to return? Do (hey do it them. V? mils In I rce/e file Soul. "Your on ha-: consumption. His care is hopeless." These appalling words wen- kpoked io (loo. t>. Dievens, a lending uieroliauf of Springfield, N. C by two export doctors one a lung specialist. Then was show n the won derful power of Dr. King's New Dis covery. "Aftei' tllfee Weeks' USC." writes Mr. Pievens, "he was as well as over. I would not take all tin money in the world for what it did for my boy." Infallible for Coughs and Colds, it is the safest, surest cure for desperate Lung diseases on earth, 'tic. and $1.00. The Laurens Drug Co. and the Palmetto Drug Co. guar antee, satisfaction. Trial bottle free Don't give the cats ami dogs stale, dirty or soapy water to drink. See that It is clean and fresh. You know how It is yourself. Provide Some device for supplying water in the stable for the cows. i he Rest Plaster. A piece of flannel dampened with Chamberlain's Liniment and bound on tO the affected parts is superior to any plaster. When troubled with lame back or pains In the side or chest give it a trial1 and you are certain to he more than pleased with the prompt relief Which it affords. This liniment also relloves rheumatic paths and is certain to please anyone suffering from that disease. Sold by the Lau rens Drug Co. and aller tin- cotton was up, one or two side applications. At tills tllltO tin- lol was in lino <??? Ii - dltlOII, tlx- top soll Im- eighteen Inches in depth being practically "made earth." The spring before the year the oats were planted, l think in May, the field w.'is broadcasted in cow peas, which were cut In the fall. When harvested. I remember they reseinhled a dense matted wilderness of vines. A two-horse Oliver chilled plow was used to turn them in. And it will he noted that the vine, as well as the root, was turned in. i remember a large, heavy log chain was attached to the beam of the plow to drag the vines down to prevent the plow from clogging. i T? The manuring. This has been partly answered under six (Hi above. After the pea-vines had been plowed under, lot and stable manure was broadcasted over the held and plowed under. Six bushels per acre were planted in the following manner: A man went across the field sowing two bushels with the hand, then came hack in op posite; direction with two bushels more, and then went cross-wise of the former directions with the remaining two bushels. The oats grew to the height of six feet. They were cut with a cradle by hand. I remember that there was only one hand who con tinued work in reaping: ami he could not make a full sweep with his cradle, as it would he full before he could make a half swing around. The oats were threshed ami measured by Mr. W. Mel). Ilrowtl, of this place, and Mr. Win. I.. lOdwards (now dead), who owned the thresher. The large yield created a sensation at the time and was written up by the papers. I regret that I cannot give you an approximate amount of the cost of raIsliiu the oats, hut i am confident there was a handsome profit in the yield. R. B. Wvlie. FINAL SETTLEMENT. Take notice that on the 8th (lay of October. 1909, I will render a final ac count of my acts and doings as Ad ministrator of the estate of Susie 1*. drier, deceased, in the Office of the Judge of Probate of I,aureus county, at II o'clock a. m., and on the same day will apply for a final discharge from my trust as Administrator. All persons Indebted to said estate are notified and required to make pay ment on that date; and all persons having claims against said estate will present them on or before that date, duly proven, or la; forever barred. Ii. II. Crier. Aduiltiisl rator. Sept. S. 1909. I mo. ( hatten for Letter of Vdminisfrafiou. The State of South Carolina. Count*, of Laurent*, lly O. C. Thompson, Probate Judge; Whereas, ,1. Prailk Anderson made I ail io hie, to urant him letters of ad ministration of the estate and effects; o! s.iiii.- i:. Anderson; These are therefore, lo cite ami ad* moui.h all ami singular the kindred ami creditors of the said Sallie io, Anderson, deceased, thai they be ami appeal' before inc. in the Court of Pro bt to. to bo h'-id at Lauretfs c. I!.. s. c. on the 7th day of October, 1909, tiext, after publication he reof, at II o'clock in the forenoon, lo show cause, if any they have, why the said Udmllilsirn lion should not he granted. Given under my baud this ..'sin day of September, Anno Domini 1909. 0, C. THOMPSON', a 21 Judge. Probate I.aureus County. O HH Hr* 4". Hr* Hrv4* Hri *3". HK O < liapc IllltS, ( bit fhikCS in air light tin can, 4. S, Sccdli s RaisillS, -J. and i lenth ii Clin nuts, California Lemon cling and yellow five slollC peaches, Canned Teas, Canned Tomatoes, I'rcsli and domestic Sardines, Cheese, Bulk and Bottled Tickles .Snow I'lake and Pack age Crackers, Fresh Vegetables from the Coast and all the sea sonable dainties, qual ity and prices right. I KEiEDY BROS. I torens. S. C. Be it ever so Humble there's no place like home it" it is your own. It isn't necessary that it should be so humble in your case, however. We'll selTyou a Home for a little money down and take the balance in easy monthly pay ments. You can move right in and free yourself from paying rent at once. Bring your wife when you come to sec us about it. She'll appreciate the oppor tunity. ANDERSON & BLAKELY. Todd Building Laurens, S. C. New] Line Choice Groceries kct us call your attention to the following selections to tempt your appetite, Canned Meats Choice .Salmon, Roast Beef, Corn Beef, Chipped Beef, Lunch Tongue, Potted Ham and Tongue, Van Camps Hominy and Pork and Beans. Fruits Select Desert Peaches, Pie Peaches, Apricots, Prunes, Apples, Tomatoes, Ivtc. \Vc solicit your business ? and assure you the very best attention. Have you tried our line of Ten and Coffee? Mahaffey & Babb PHONE LAUREN'S, S. C. William Solomon jeweler and Watch Maker Your watches, clocks and jewelry will last longer if properly re paired. Proper work can only be done by a specialist. I make it my specialty to repair Watches, CiocKs and Jewelry, and to guarantee it to give satisfaction. Aly line of Jewelry is new and up-to-date and of the best quality. A trial will convince you. William Solomon Expert Watch Maker and Jeweler Graduate Optician Next to (iray's I lotel kaurens, S. C. DR. CLIFTON JONES Dentist Office in Simmons Building Phone: Office No. 86; Residence 210. Fall Footwear I I ! ! S 5 I WK have now ready for inspection or for service om Kall Footwear for Men, W'onu n and Children. Footwear for every purpose. We are showing all the new Models for the Fall and Winter seasons of 1909--10. < )ur Footwear comes to ns from Makers with a reputation. The Best Makers of Shoes In all the Wide World! There's chatacter and dignity to onr Shoes?there's a made-for-vou-alone appearance about them, that youMl not find in "Just Shoes". We ask for your consideration, assuring yon that your every Shoe want will receive onr closest attention, and that every price we name, will b.- as low as the quality of the Shoe will allow. We want yon to consider it a pleasure to buy your Shoes here. R. E. Copeland The Shoe Man, Laurens, S. C. Customers Shoes Sinned Free The One Price Shoe Store. 9 Beginning' at 2 o'clock p. m. Thirty-five lots varying in size from one acre to three and one half acres. A 60 ft. street runs through this property, also has a cross street giving a fine Outlet. These are desirable residence lots and will enchance in value rapidly. A rare chance to invest in good paying lots. Be there promptly on day of sale if f I i i \ I Beginning at 10 o'clock a. m. Nine lots 25xloo feet fronting on main st. Two lots 21ix8o ft. fronting- on musgrove st One dwelling lot on musgrove street. The Vance dwelling on musgrove street. All this property is in the very heart of Clinton, and will be sold to the highest bidder. Invest your money in Clinton dirt. J. N. LEAK The Real Estate Man Who Divides the Earth to Suit Your Purse.