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WHY FARMERS FAIL Secret of Success Not In the Business, but In Themselves. Did you ever think a bunt the num ber of people that fall not only as farmers, but at everythingV Many fail even to make n good living. They plod along In n hand to mouth sort of way und never realize the satisfaction of h successful life. These people put all the blame on the business Instead of upon them selves. They say farming doesn't pay, corn doesn't pay, and wheat doesn't pay, und Um? stock breeding doesn't pay. To hear them tell It. nothing pays, and yet wo see till over the conn try farmers here and there who have grown well to do In these lines. The secret of success must be sought not in the business, but in ourselves. Any business will pa/ if it has the right sort of man back of it. No man can succeed without study ing success and meeting its conditions. If you are a farmer yon must study the business of farming to make much out of it. That does not mean that j you are obliged to know all the sei- i ence of agriculture, though that would I help. YOU must learn bow to make every lick count and not lose your time and money in doing work that will not pay. y One of the things that will not pay Is to work poor land. It takes just as much time and labor as the working of rich land, but, oh, the difference in re sults! There is where you come out tit the little end of the born when you work poor land. Improve your land at once or sell out and buy a smaller piece of good land. There Is no sense in working , land that brings nothing but nubbins when you can do better. If you can't do better, haul rich dirt from the WOOdfl all winter and cover the land with It. It v. ill pay you to do so. When we think about our business as we should it is not hard to see why we fall and also to see how we could succeed. Too many people don't want ' to pay the price of success which comes in a close application to busi ness. They don't know that if they | OUCO get absorbed In their work and push it with power they will be much happier than it Is possible to be by dragging on in the old Indolent way. ! Suppose, we turn over a new leaf for one year and see bow we come out. \\y that time we shall probably sue peed so well that we will never want to do otherwise. Buttermilk For Sheep Ticks. It la claimed that by pouring butter milk freely along the backs of xheep it will prove a remedy for ticks. If a gill of kerosene Is added to a gallon of buttermilk the remedy will be im proved, as tho kerosene forms an emul sion with buttermilk and does no harm to the animal The remedy will cost but llttlo and should be given a trial by way of experiment, It Is also claimed that If buttermilk Is given a horse It will serve better than any other as a remedy for hots. Thea? remedies were suggested by parties who have tested them. Marketing Plums. Plums, early and late varieties, nro a profitable fruit. What is true of nearly everything, there is a good deal In the appearance of plums where they are prepared for the market. For local markets, where the fruit Is sold from the fruit stands, the common quart berry box is a convenient pack age. Sometimes tho small live pound BUNCH op MEitt'NKa rnoMS. grapo basket with Stiff bale seems to please customers. In selling the bulk of tho crop ?o incjii customers for cas hlng'purposes the sixteen rpyftrt JefdeV peiodt basket Is one of the most"MtUr factory of nil. The eight quart (out peck) basket pleases a good many Cl|8 tomers who d?? m>t care to buy plum* by Ihefyilf bushel. Where good phum tire tp bo shipped a considerable <Us ifioTP Mffi bijNket ?corglq jaefjeji .iirrfpr \$ found >?'ty ;?itlufai;tor} .('lie higl) Btntii of perfection to which plums can In? brought |s shown in tin, bunch of Mcruuka plums in the Ulm? tratlon, Why Melon Vinei Die^ Melon vines sometimes die from no apparent cause. Decay begins at the baso of the vines, the branches not falling until later. This frequently happens when no Indications of Insecl lamngo appears. The ct.nse of the' jying of the plants nifty be from the |jrpun<J being low or from the use ot ijresh, mnnuro lft tUp h?ls, which eror Ste* too much warmth during dry pe riod*. A Menu Piece 01* Husinrss. Princeton, Oct. 25.?Jasper Trayn hani went up to help Mil ford Cheek shuck corn on last Monday night. He put ins buggy under the shelter of Hock Kirby. While absent, some one not having the fear of the Lord before him and instigated by the devil, cut holes through the dashboard Of his buggy; also cut the two sides pieces of the top. Things are coin ing to a pretty pass when a neighbor goes to assist another and his prop* erly is mutilated in such a manner. Mr. Traynham is a quiet and Inoffen sive man and doesn't deserve such t reatment. The State Fair. The utate fair is approaching and preparations are being made for a big ger fair than ever. The opening day is November 1 and the fair will last for six days. On November f. Presi dent Taft will visit Columbia and will address those who are here then. The address will be one of the features of the fair ami other attractions are: the Clemson-Carolinn football K?me, a number of meetings of importance, and better entertainments than the authorities have been able to secure in any previous year. More Than F.aough Is Too Much. To maintain health, a mature man or woman needs just enough food to repair the waste and supply energy and bodily heat. The habitual con sumption of more food than is neces sary for these purposes is the prime cause of stomach troubles, rheumatism and disorders of the kidneys. If trou bled witti indigestion, revise your diet, let reason and not appetito control, and take a few doses of Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets and you will soon be all right again. For aale by the Laurena Drug Co. Green tomato pickle: Take one peck green tomatoes, slice and sprin kle with salt; put in jar, press tight and keep over night; in the morning drain through colander; add one doz en sliced onions, half ounce black pepper, one ounce ground mustard, a quarter pound mustard seed, one tea Spoonful red pepper, one ounce cloves, one ounce allspice ami one pound brown sugar. Put in kettle, cover with good Vinegar and boll until ten der. Hew To Furo a Fold. He as careful as you can. you will occasionally take cold, and when you do, get a medicine of known reliabil ity, one that has an established repu tation and that Is curtain to effect a quick cure. Such a medicine is Cham berlain's Cough Remedy- It has gain ed a world-wide reputation by its re markable cures of this most common ailment, and can always be depended upon. It acts on nature's plan, re lieves the lungs, aids expectoration, opens the secretions and assists na ture in restoring the system to a healthy condition. For sale by (he Luurens Drug Co. A good many times we blame sore toes on the shoes we wear, when it isn't the shoes at all. but a big hum mock in the stocking where it has been mended. It is a great knack to darn socks so that they will be smooth ami nice. Take lessons of grand mother about that. Young folks may know some things grandmother does not. hut when it comes to fixing things she can beat us. For Chapped Skins. Chapped Bkln whether on the bands or face may be cured in one night by applying Chamberlain's Salve. It is also unequaled for sore nipples, burns and scalds. For sale by the Lau fens Drug Co. NOTICE (IF I,AM) SAI.F. Slate of South Carolina. Fount) of I,aureus. My virtue of the power given nie by the heirs at law and next of kin of .lohn V. Boyd, deceased, late of the County und State aforesaid. I will sell to the highest bidder at public outcry at Laurens Court House, South Caro lina, on Salesday In Novemlx r. ltMi'.i, helng Monday the first day of the mouth, during the legal hours for such sale, the following described. re;\\ es tate, to Wi' . All that liuy.t, lUn-'e 01 parcel of land stiuntn, lying and being In the County and State aforesaid, contain ing two hundred und llfty-eight (258) acres, more or less, bounded by lands of .!. It. Watklns, 0. M. Moore. Mrs. Lhlle Watklns and others, being the home place of the said John Y .Boyd, deceased. Terms of Sale; CASH, purchaser to pay for papers. JOHN R. BOYD, 12-21. Agent For Heirs At Law. STATU F AI It, F?LFMUlA, s. ( . Via Columbia, Newnorrv and laurens Railroad, -Vov. tstl'itli.' Tlckofs ob'v.Utv uclbbfet a 1st ut No- 1 vember fftn, 1009, inclusive .with dual limit to return leading Columbia up to and Including, but not later than midnight of of November St Ii \(.?0,y Two passenger trails (laip to ?Mtd from COlumhlfl Returning. Mains leave fphM'OJM II lift a m. and ft p. m.. RllpWlllg ainplo tone to visit the fair. Gel your tickets via c. N, & i< which Include admission to the fair grounds. TmlnM leave Laurens 7:10 a m. 2:12 p. in.; Clinton 7:4.'> a. in.. 2:!12 p in.; (loldvllle 8:02 a. in . 2:4-1 p. m.i Kiunrds 8:10 a. m., 2:53 p. m Arrive Columbia 10:."? 0 a m i ?. p in. Fare. ioebubng one adjplsston UJ fair: from yairtci.s. ' V-l.w: Cliiii.on. 2.90; Oof'Ivitle. L'.Tn; Kiuards. 2..'><.'. Returning, trains leave Coluiub * 11: I.', a. m. and .'?:20 p, m. For Information, call on any agent or write .1 F. Livingston. S A.. Co lumbia. S. C W. .1. (Talg, P. T. M., Wilmington, N C. y,4>), >\X loss 1 IA POLICY OF INSURANCE may be the means of preventing your profit turning into loss. It has been so in many cases, it is too had to build up a profitable business and then have it ruined beyond hone of restoration for the lack of insurance. WE'RE READY TO INSURE . you right now in one of the liest I ? companies in the world. Say the I I word and we'll issue you a policy I I E.H.WILKES&SON I STOCKS, BONDS ?4- Law Range Laurens, S. C. i ^ * ? I Fresh m Postum, Tost toasties 3; I '3; Grape nuts, Oat flakes 5) | j? in air ti^ht tin can, (|J 3^ Figs, Seedless Raisins, 31'' a; and cleanen Currants, ^ I California Lemon cling ?f* | ! a and yellow free stone 'Jt? peaches, Canned Peas, 4^;' 3^ Canned Tomatoes, ^) I ;t Fresh and domestic ?,I jr Sardines, Cheese, Hulk 4; | |S and Rottled Pickles | Snow Flake and Park- ?$? i ^ age Crackers, Fresh ^ | i*i Vegetables from tin- ^ ^ Coast and all the sea- 4t ^ vj^ sonablc dainties, qual ^ ity and prices right. ^ I KENNEDY BROS. ? X Laurens, S. S. $ 1 ?*4?4>*4^4^***? ' ?T4 ?y? t7? ?T? ?T<? t?<s *3i s^o 1% ?*? ? ? ?>?<] O j Quality and Price I r 1 ouch llicsc two points in the combination ami you y Ik have opened the moncv saving values here. g l*adies' Sweaters in limited quantity, market value $3.50, J| f price $-\so while thev last. <PU ? i? p Ladies' rdeached Kil>l>ed Mcccc I ndcrweai in sop J erate pieces at 2^c. hxtra large and heavvquality at ^oc. ? Ji I Ladies' White 01 Scarlet Uibbed Wool l ndcrwear, ? ? b seperatc pieces. ^ k Children's While Cotton and Wool \'csls y<| ? Ladies' and Clnldu n's \\ inl< 1 111 >^i?. 1 \. 4r ? 5a * Get vour Hov's Shoes into .1 pan ol Saudow Stockings A ? m f and furtl'.cr trouble will bo avoided. ^1 c ?? ? No advance prices m Cotton 01 Woo] Manuels asked ^ ? here, and this applies to all Wool Orcss Goods in modern ^1 \ and high grade quality. !w. G. WILSON & COMPANY I ! Laiircus, S. C: %l ? ?* ??8 VPK&VPV&VPWV&ViP VPO Don't Miss These We have something in store for you in real Seasonable Merchandise. The kind of goods yoti want at prices lower than the lowest. When we quote prices it is on first class goods and not seconds. Sale Starts Saturday, October 23 And Closes November 3 One Lot of Ladies' Long Coats at a Bargain $8.QjO Long Cloak? at $5.98 7.00 '<* 5.0.0 ? 3,00 u 2.25 " < < < < < < a 4.98 3.48 1 98 1.48 Also one lot of Baby Outing Cloaks, was $1.00 only 48c 3 pieces of Silk to go on spec ial sale at. 79c 54 inch Broad Cloth in all col ors, black, brown, green and blue, was 7.x: yd. now 59c 1") pieces of Ladies' Dress Goods, was 50c, to close at. 35c The very latest cloth for Coat Suits, full yd. wide only per yard 48c 14 pieces of Dress Goods, was 25c yard, only ...10c Outing, which is one Q$ the best goods now the cold weather. (.)c yd. 7c yd. 5c yd. 10c Oxiting only 8 l-3c " " Here is something special 40 yards Remnant Calico for Quilts 89c 36 inch wide While Homes pun, yard 5c 8 l-3c yd. Sea Island, yd. wide 7c 10c yd. Cheviots for skirts 8c Andrescoggins and Fruit of the Loom Bleeching 10c Overalls Morotock, Line llidge and Nunnallys, all of these are $1.00 g<-o-.Is, our special price 89c We have at least 200 pair boys knee pants, 10 and \ 1 years old, regular 5?C goods, special while they last, per pair only 35c Men's $1.00 Hats, special 89e Men's Heavy Undershirts and Drawers, suit 75c Ladies' and Men's Sw?>ater Coats 48c Children's Sweater Coats 23c Oil Cloth, white and colored 15c Table Lin&n, 25c and 50c kind 23c and 39c Shoes This is where we are goin# to do you more good than any house in town. $4.00 Men's patent leather $2.G9 3.50 " " " 2.49 3,00 " patent and vici 2.29 2.00 " 4fc " 44 1,89 2.00 " heavy Shoes 1.89 ,4 1.50 4t Brogans 98c Latlies' Shoes $2.50 and 3.001 a id ie..' Sh< >es % 1. s<) 2.00 44 " I.G9 1.50 fine and heavy Shoes ! .31) 1.25 line and heavy Sho^s 1.19 The best Ladies'heavy Shoes in Laurens, only 98c Children's Shoes \\V have .i l>ig lol of diese Shoes .nid lhe\ must 1)0 sohl and eohl wc,'itil er i-< on you, ?/1.:; s 1: iiul ;il 'jKc I .do l< illt! ;i! > <)>. V ?(? 1; itxl at , o? Conic to see Us tor .'ill of voll I Shoes. i. o> L.2C> 5 & lo Cent Store Bargains $1.50 howl aiul I Michel1, only S'-?o 1.00 liojwl .nid Pitcher, only -^/i' <)(>c Coiiihiiuis (iul\ ; ()-' See thai i"i of 51,00 Lamps, only 50c Must lie dosed out, shades on >i>nu ?.i I'cin. (.ohl I hind Ctjj.s, Sauc i t M and IMnlOs, sei on!\ .s?'<" Xi(c v.liiic |'.t)j?lish W.'tt. conn* direct Iloin rWei llle \v;ilc-r. would In cheat t at and Sauc< < hie !<>t of nice I'x lur< ? in I'faint? with glass ov< ; Iheiu, worth r, s!pec> I KM gains I?aureus lias cvci sceli. Si<:i]). Aitttches .iinl Starch, will ah ways l?e found Ik. re ( lieaj <-\ than aus other lioilSt' in town. La t e e Milk iJiicket lot ! . I ill IV f)OC i ii' 1 si;M I Mule If there are anything you nee*\ and you do not see it listed, juse come 011 and call for it for we have so many things, that we cannot list, hut the prices w ill he cut on them tu meet your pocket V*>ok- No one will tell yon that we have ever misled the people in our Sftteg. Sale starts Saturday morning, October _!,L and closes V:<\ . .'>. Yours for Business and io Please J. L. HOPKINS