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DIVERSIFICATION ON ! SOUTKEl FARMS Leguminous Crops Occupy Im portant Place on Every Farm. PLANTS HAVE HIGHEST VALUE Must Be Grown In Cotton Belt to Eco nomically Enrich Our Cultivated Land? and to Furnish Proper Food for Live Stock. (By O. II. ALFORD.) 1 Leguminous crops have a very Im portant place In every safo and Hano system of farming. These crops possess a characteristic which makes them of the highest value to tho farmers. This Is the powor to utilize the free nitro sen of the soil air. When we examine the roots of luxuriantly growing leguminous plunts, we find numerous nodules or tubercles on them. These tubercles aro caused by certain or ganisms or bacteria In the Hoil. It now aeems that thero Is a special form of bacteria for each legume grown, though somo fomiB of bacteria In tlmo learn to live on two or more legumes. It is a matter of great Importance to furnish the soil lucking the ueces aary organisms with a good supply of the right kind of bacteria. Thero aro several methods of putting tho neces sary bacteria In thn soil. A good way of Inoculating the soli is to soak the seod at planting time In water In which tho Boil from a field where tho legume has been successfully grown for a number of years haB boon stirred. Another excellent way of inoculating the soil is to drill In with the sond ?oil in which that particular legume haa been grown for a number of years. Care should bo taken to keop tho soil but of tho sunshine from tho tlmo It Is taken from tho field until It is work ed Into the soil of tho next, as tho rays of tho sun will kill the bacteria. It Is best to got tho soil and apply it on a cloudy day, or late In the after noon. ', Nitrogen is the costliest element of plant food and is becoming scarcer and dearer so far as its commercial forms aro concerned. This being true, a systom of farming which provides a means for the collection of this val uable and costly eloment from tho Inspecting an Excellent FieM of Alfalfa. air and a medium through whlcti it can be stored up for tho ubo of suc ceeding crops In of the highest im portance and utility to use as farm ers. Experiments conducted at the Alabama station showed that a crop of pea vines grown on an aero of sandy soil of moderate fertility con tained 116 pounds of nitrogen, and an acre of velvet beans 201 pounds, an acre of crimson clover 1411 pounds and an acre of hairy vetch 202 pounds. An experiment conducted at Louisiana station showed that a crop of peanuts contained 192 pounds of nitrogen, an acre of volvet beans 191 pounds and [an acre of cow pens 108 pounds. When ?calculated according to tho Bcale of fertilizer valuation, the value of nitro gen was equivalent in amount to that contained In from 1.750 pounds to more than one ton of cottonseed meal. The questions Is often asked if it is necessary to plow under the legumin ous crops in order to Increase the ni trogen in the soil. Of course, the per cent of tho fertilizer value of the fallen leaves, stems and roots of the leguminous crops left In tho fled at harvesting tlmo vary. However, the fallen leaves, stems and roots usually contain about one-third of the manurl al value of tho entire weight of the ieguralnouB cropB. This being true, we are In a position to aaaert posi tively that the nitrogen in the soil will be largely increased by the growing of leguminous crops, ovon when the crop is grazed off or cut for hay. The live stock farmor should seldom plow under tho leguminous crop. Tho stock should graze off the crop or It should be harvested and fed to the (dock, and all tho manure saved and re turned to the land. It will often pay the all-cotton, tho all-car.e, tho all truck farmer to plow under pea vines, aoy beans, velvet bcanB vines and other leguminous crops, but tho live stock farmor does not need to plow under such vaJuablo grazing and hay crops. In an experiment conducted at the Alabama station a crop of pea vlnen grown on one acre contained 45 pounds of phosphoric acid and 101 pounds of potash. The legumes add only nitrogen to the soil and remove large quantities of potash and phos phorus, especially when cut for hay and the hay is sold or tho manure resulting therefrom is not returned to the land. It should be emphasized that the mere growing of legumes or th? introduction of legumes Into the farm rotatiou will not Increase indefinitely the productivity of the soil. Liberal applications of phosphoric acid and potash must be made where the soli does not contain an abundance of these elementa. Tho farmer who grown leguminous crops and keep good live stock want to know whether to use the treated or untreated phoapbate rock to In crease the yields of his legumes and to Improve his soil. The conclusions . . I draw from a careful study of tho le suits obtained at several experiment stations are that on a very poor soil, acid phosphate will pay better for a few years, at any rate, even if the leguminous crops are turned under, but that on a vory fertile soil raw phosphate rock will pay better, espo dally when used with stable manure or leguminous crops. In most cases It would seem to bo advinMolo to use a light application of acid phosphato with the untreated phosphate rock the first year, and sometimes for several years, until the latter gets into action. Legumes used as winter cover crops not only transfer nitrogen from tho air to the soil, but at the same time reduce tho loachlng out of tho plant food already present In tho soil to the minimum. Moro humus and more nl trogon In tho soil and more winter and early spring grazing are probably the greatest needs of tho south. These needs can be fully satisfied by planting such crops as tho vetches or the win ter clovors. In discussing the sub jects of legumes as u winter cover crop, Dr. Talt Buttler says: "For many yoarB to come the plowing un der of crops grown as winter cover crops will be tho most practical and profitable mothod of Increasing the fertility of our soils and rapid Increase is not likely to occur until this method becomes general as a frequent and constant practlco." The leguminous crops aro especially rich in protein, which furnishes ma terial for tho production of lean meat, muscles, nerves, skin, blood, tendon, wool, hair, caslcn In milk, albumin of eggs, and so forth. This makes the legumes especially valuablo for feed ing farm anlmalB in connection with fat-producing foods, such as corn and sorghum. Tho German standard rations were computed from digestion experiments without roforenco to tho comparative cost or convenience of obtaining the various feeding stuffs. Thero is a growing tendency to break away from the Idea which has long prevailed that successful feeding must conform to tho German feeding standards. Prof. W. A. Henry says: "The feeder should not accept tne statement In the stand ard as absolute, but rather as data of a helpful nature, to be varied In prac tice as circumstances suggest." Leguminous crops must bo grown In tho cotton belt to economically enrich our cultivated lands, and there Is every reason why we Bhould feed our live stock largely on legumes. Corn Is a fat-producing food and is very expen sive In tho cotton belt. Tho fat In the corn and other fat-producing foods cannot bo used by animals for build ing up muscles, blood and other tis sues of tho body, but the protein in the leguminous crops may under cer tain conditions form fat and later fur nish heat and energy. This at least Justifies the farmer who grows leguminous crops to enrich his soil in feeding narrow rations. Owing to tho fact that wo can grow leguminous crops every month In the year for grazing, for hay and for grain, cotton belt farmers should feed stock largely on legumes although the rations may often bo narrow. Legumes mean rich land and fat stock. DAMPNESS WILL CAUSE ROUP It Should Be Remembered That Fresh Air Never Mad", a Fowl Sick, No Matter How Cold. The beginner very often Introduces roup to hlB flock by doing some fool ish thing. For instance, ho will close up tho houso tight at night in win ter, when the weather is very cold, and allow it to remain closed all the next day. Naturally a moisture Is cre ated which generates a dampness, and the whole house will feel like a vault. Tho dampness which fills tho houso at night, and which usually comes from tho fowl's breath, can easily be dispelled In tho daytime by opening all the windows wide. Nothing will dispel dampness so quickly as fresh air, especially If It be dry. It must bo remembered also that fresh air never made a fowl sick and It matters not how cold tho outside tomperaturo may be, it will benefit the fowls. Good for Poultry. Save all weed and other foreign seeds when cleaning the grain with the fannlng-mill. They are excellent for working into a mash of bran and milk for the poultry, or for making the birds earn their feed in the scratching-shod. [Ol so o R The Wise Old Owls Know LU HAT WE'VE the Best Childen's Shoes that are made-best for fit, best for value and best for durability! o D o We are Children's Shoes Specialists! o D o Our Juvenile Department is a complete Children's Shoe Store in itself. We're expert fitters and are sure to find just the style and shape best suited to each Youngster's needs. Broad Toed Shoes prevail, developing normal, shapely feet. They're stylish, strong, of good quality and are reasonably priced. SHOES FOR LITTLE FEET $1.00, $1.50, $2.00, $2.50 to $3.00 According to Size and Quality CLARDY & WILSON P Children! Make our store your headquarters Fair Day. ? ^Ol =3Q1-=iOlZ3 E=0E==30E=0^ BARGAINS IN REAL ESTATE J. W. Moore Place, near Mt. Pleasant, 75 acres at $20.00 per acre. The Coleman Place, six miles west of Laurens, 125 acres at a bargain. Dorroh Place, near Boyd's Mill, 220 acres at ?12.50 per acre. Jno.Clardy Place, near Mt. Olive, 165 dtares, $10 an acre. Long Place between Waterloo ant1 Hpirris Springs, 100 acres at $12.50 per acre. \ I 45 acres one and one-half miles Souui-east of Laurens, $45.00 per acre. One house and lot near the Laurens Cotton Mill School building at $1,000.00. 1,000 acres, three miles west of Waterloo, in several tracts, at a bargain. The Dr. Duvall Farm on Pea Ridge, 100 acres and splendid improvements, well located as to schools, churches and good neighbors. A 50 acre farm in same neighborhood at a reasonable price. One house and lot on West Main Street, now at a bar gain for a quick sale. 50 acres joining lands of J. M. Dean and Geo. Brown. 175 acres in Sullivan Township, the T. Wood Brown Farm. A bargain. Laurens Trust Company R. A. Coopkr, President. C. W. TlWK, Sec. & Treas. Anderson k Hlakeley, Managers Real Estate Sales. LAURENS, S. C. LAM) SALE. State of South Carolina, County of Laurent*. In Court of Connmoa Pleas. ANNA L. MARTIN, Plaintiff. against ZENO BLMORE, MARGARET MOORE and J. W MOORE. Defendants. Pursuant to a Decree of the court In the above stated case. I will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder, at Laurens, C. H., S. C, on Salesday in November next, being Monday the 3rd day of the month, during the legal tiours for such sales, the following described property, to wit: All that tract or parcel of land ly ing, being and situate la the above state and county, containing seventy eight (78) acres of land, more or less, bounded on the north by lands of Boyd brothers, on the east by Elmore place, on the south and southwest by laud of Michel Owings and Wash I. Miller, on the west by Reedy River. Also, all that lot or parcel of land lying, being and situate in the abovo state and county containing llfteeu (15) acreB more or lesB, bounded by lands of M. G. Smith, Mrs. L. A. Hun ter and the public road, leadiag to Mt. Pleasant from Cold Point. Terms of sale: One-4ialf cash, bal ance to be paid twelve months from date of sale; the credit portion to be secured by bond and mortgage of the purchaser over tho said premises, bearing eight per cent interest from date, with leave to purchaser to pay his entire Wu in cash. Purchaser to pay for irapers. If the terms of sale are not/complied with, the land to be re-sold on same or Bomo subsequent Salesday on same terms, at ridk of former purchaser. C. A. POWER, C. C. C. P. and G. S., Laurens, S. C. Dated, this 7th day of October. ll-4t LAND SALE. State of South Carolina, County of Laurens. In Court of Common Pleas. MRS VICTORIA HAiMMETT. MRS. LAURA HUFF, ami MRS. MOL LIE LANGSTON, Plaintiffs. against MACK DAVIS, MRS. CORNELIA DA VIS and MARY E. AUSTIN, Defendant's. Pursuant to a Decree of the court In the above stated case, I will sell tit public outcry to the highest bidder, at Laurens, C. H? S. C, on SUlesday In November next, being Monday the 3rd day of the month, during the legal hours for such sales, the (following de scribed property, to wit: All that lot, piece or parcel of land lying, being and situated In the above state and county, near Ware Shoals, containing forty-four and one half (44 1-2) acres, more or less, bounded by lands of Green Murff, F. M. Burz hardt, Wister Baibb and others, being the tract: of land Cornelia Davis pur chased-from T. J. Crawford, said deed bolnaf' recorded in the clerk of court's oflVCo for Laurens county in Deed Hook 23, at page 30, reference there unto had, meets and bounds will more fully appear. Terms of sale: One-hailf cash, bal ance to be paid twelve months from date of sale; the credit portion to be secured by bond and mortgage of the purchaser over the said premises, bear ing eight per cent interest from date, with leave to purchaser to pay his en tire bid in cash. Purchaser to pay for papers. If the terms of sale are not complied with, the land to be re-sold on same or some subsequent salesday on same terms, at risk of former purchaser. C. A. POWEfR, C. C. C. P. and G. S., Lauren?, S. C. Dated, this 7th day of October. ll-4t LAM) SALE. State of South Carolina, County of Laurens. In Court of Common Pleas. T. L. W. BAILEY, A DDI E McNEILL, JULIA AGATHA BAILEY, LEWIS M. BAILEY, JR., JOHNNY McNIEILL, 1 MOO EN E MoNEILL !by their guar dian ad Litern T. L. W. BAILEY. Plaintiffs. against MUS. LH RA WALKER McNEILL. / (Defendant. Pursuant/to a Decree of tho court in the above stated case, I will sell at public ojuc.ry to the highest bidder, at Laurens, C. H., S. C, on Salesday In Novenroer next, being Monday the 3rd day of the month, during tho legal hours for such sales, the following de scribed property, to wit: All that certain lot of land with all the Improvements thereon situated In the town of Clinton, county of Lau rens, this state, containing two acres more or less and bounded as follows: fronting on Musgrove street, by Mrs. Maud Pearson and new cut street and others. Also that other certain tract or par cel of land is situate in Laurens* coun ty, laurens township, this state, and containing one hundred and ninety (190) acres more or less, and is 'bounded or was bounded by lands of L. W. Ramage, George W. Little, David Childress, Z. T. Wright and oth ers and is known as the Ben Jones old place. Also a certain other tract of land containing ninety-five and a half (9f> 1-2) acres, more or less, which said tract of land Is situated in Lau rens county, this state, about three miles northwest of the town of Clinton on Beard's Fork creek and adjoining lands of J. H. Hipp, B. M. Henry, Mrs. Lizzie Milam, the Hargrove place, E. Z. Iieake and others. Terms of sale: cash. Purchaser to pay for papers. If the terms of sale are not complied with, the land to be re sold on same or some subsequent Salesday on same terms, at risk of former purchaser. C. A. POWER, C. C. C. P. and G. S., I^aurens, S. C. Dated, this 7th day of October. ll-4t Asthma! Asthma! POPHAM'S ASTHMA REMEDY gives instant relief and an absolute euro in all cases of Asthma, Bronchitis, and Hay Fever. Sold by druggists; mail on receipt of price $.<?>. Trln.1 Parkape by mall 10 cents. WILLIAMS MFG. CO.. Prop?? CIot?1mm). Ohto LAUfiEflS DRUG CO. Laurens, s. i\