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V Thursday, April 24, 1930 McCORMICK MESSENGER, McCORMICK, South Curollum. Page NumHer TEffll McCORMICK MESSENGER Published Every Thursday Established June 5, 1902 EDMOND J. McCRACKEN, Editor and Owner Entered at the Post Office at Mc Cormick, S. C., as mail matter of the second class. DISPLAY ADVERTISING- 25 cents per inch for each inser tion; nothing less than 4 inches accepted for double column dis play, nor less than 2 inches for single column display. Positions given at ONE-THIRD extra charge. BUSINESS READING NOTICES: 6 per cent per line for each inser tion, average of 6 words to line. WANT ADVS., 6 cents per line for each insertion, average of 6 words to line. TRIBUTES OF RESPECT, 6 cents per line, 6 words to line. All ad vs, set in body type, 6 cents per single column line; extra / charges for big type on all single column advs., except head and signature. SUBSCRIPTION RATES: — Strictly Cash In Advance — One Year $1.00 $ix Months .75 Three Months 1 .50 Rural Hazards Three bureaus of the depart ment of agriculture, (chemistry and soils, economics, and public roads), ai£ co-operating with the National Fire Protection associa tion to provide a simple and prac tical discussion of fire hazards on farms. The authors declare that every farm owner is his own building in spector and is responsible for any construction that constitutes a fire hazard. Fire Protection Construction on the Farm is the subject of this government book, which tells how to guard against fires, and how to plan the farmstead to reduce haz ards. Location' of farm buildings is a matter of primary concern on farms. The authors discuss the comparative desirability of having farm buildings close together for convenience in doing chores, and at considerable distances from each other for safety in case of fire. The greater part is devoted to the more important features of construction which make for safety from fire in the farm home, and these suggestions are no less valu able for home builders in towns and villages not regulated by urb an building codes. Special atten tion is directed to the common danger points in construction, the cellar, the roofing, the stairways the chimney and its connections, the fireplace, and the heating and lighting equipment. It suggests the safe method of meeting the problems and empha sizes the importance of using fire stopping in the framework of the building and also the desirability of fire-resistant construction in the floors of the first story above the basement. “Statistics published each year on the annual loss of life and property in farm fires,” say the authors in the introductory para graph, “should cause the owner of farm property to stop and think and then proceed to provide, as far as is practicable, against the possibility of his own loss being included in the annual report of the state fire marshal. But the average farm owner is like the average man in other walks of life, in that such figures mean little to him, and he has a sublime faith in his own immunity from disaster. His neighbors’ buildings may go up in smoke, there may be a fire Women’s Clubs Asked To Help In “Buying” Study A Great Discovery When Pasteur discovered, in 1352, that the infection of wounds was caused by malignant bacteria, he per formed a service of inestimable value to mankind. Since then medical science has been producing better and better antiseptics, to kill these germs that may enter the smallest cut and give us diseases such as typhoid, tuberculosis and lockjaw. Now, all you have to do t<v be sure that these dreadful germs will retail articles. Her mother and no t infect a wound, is to wash that grandmother found only a limited' wound, however small, thoroughly with o # T TY-»rv/ioT*n finflCtOTV. number of kinds and qualities of modern housewife must what she needs for her home from hundreds of different The choose articles offered for sale, and be cause they made many things themselves at home they knew quality. The homemaker of today has little to guide her in respect to quality and is greatly in need of authoritative buying information. The Bureau of Home Economics of the United States Department of Agriculture and the American Home Economics Association have been interested in the possibility that specifications might be pro vided on the most commonly used household articles offered for sate. One necessary step in drawing up such specifications, or statements of facts concerning quality and performance, is to learn what in formation the homemaker lacks; what facts she wants, especially in the case of larger purchases. Discussion of points connected with the purchase of food, cloth ing, textiles, and equipment, by women’s clubs, would help in the formulation of specifications in several ways. First, as each topic comes up every homemaker can list the commodities under that head which could be purchased more satisfactorily if they were labeled with quality or perform ance information. This will help indicate what articles should re ceive attention Then each woman can give in detail the particular facts she wants to know about each article on her list. One woman wants to know how to choose a blanket. Is all-wool better than part-wool? How should table linen be judged? What is meant by weighted silk and how can one tell it? How does it wear? There are dozens of other commod ities on which questions immed iately suggest themselves. Careful consideration of a few articles will be more helpful than casual at tention to a larger field. The Bureau of Home Economics and the American Home Economics Association will welcome lists of commodities suggested by women’s clubs, along with a statement of the points needed on each as an aid in buying. Forms for record ing this information will be sup plied on request to the Washing ton headquarters of either of these organizations. A series of definite programs for women’s clubs on the subject of consumer purchasing has been outlined by Ruth O’Brien, of the Bureau of Home Economics. It al so may be obtained by writing to the bureau in Washington, D. C. X — Elementary Conferences STROMS’ DRUG STORE Four-H Boys’ Champions Have Fine 6-Year Record THINGS WORTH KNOWING CLEMSON COLLEGE, April 19.— Over a period of six years, 1923- 1928 inclusive, 75 state 4-H prize winners in South Carolina includ ing 12 each of calf, pig, corn, cot ton, and 11 poultry, 4 orchard, 6 peanut, and 6 potato club records, grew products having a total value of S16,GS2.25, with a profit of $9,- 578.09, the average value per dem onstration being $222.16, with an average profit of $127.71. “A summary of the 40 crop dem- onstrations gave an average value Some kinds of ants in captivity 0 f $176.90 and a profit of $141.73. have lived to be fifteen years old. an d the 35 livestock demonstra- . tions gave an average value of Among the crystals in the Field $273.89 and a profit of $111.63,” Museum collection is a perfectly sa y S D an Lewis, assistant state formed prism of blue beryl weigh- ' boys’ club agent, in analyzing the ing twenty-six pounds. i recorded figures. . 1 “A study of the 12 records of Smallpox, which swept Amer- the 4-H winners in the corn club ica in epidemics after the white shows that these young farmers men came to America, kilted far produced an average of 114.33 more Indians than warfare. i bushels of corn per acre valued at $129.87, at a profit of $100.54. The Spain was the first European 12 cotton club prize winners pro- jy was duced an average of 2642 pounds of seed cotton per acre which gin ned 1008 pounds of lint or 38 per cent. The records show that it cost an average qf $54.81 per acre to pro duce the cotton .which returned a profit of $219.04. The state aver age production of corn is 14.5 bush els per acre, and that of cotton 154 pounds of lint per acre over an average period of five years. “The average value of the 12 calf club demonstrations was $424.13 with an average profit of $163.01. The average for 11 poul try demonstrations was $284.06 with a profit of $120.74. “It would help solve some of the present economic conditions if adult farmers would follow more fully the most important methods used by these junior demonstra tors. such as thorough land prep aration and efficient cultura methods, seed of high quality, fer tilizer practices to supply plant needs, purebred animals, good breeding practices, proper feeding, « 1 * ^ 4. • 4. and proper care and manage- People of Great Britain eat more.,.* . ,, _, T . 1. n .. 4.1* 4 * ment,” Mr. Lewis believes ice cream than any other people Q f Europe. TO AID YOU WITH SPRING HOUSE CLEANING At this drug store you will find many needed supplies to help you with your spring house cleaning and renovating. Just take note of the things you need and then pay us a visit. You are almost certain to find just what you need here. it will be the best quality, too, for we handle only good merchandise. We have Sponges. Stove Palish, Window Cleaners, Rubber Gloves, Chamois, Lacquer, Metal Polish. Paint Brushes, Naptha, etc. STROMS’ DRUG STORE Main Slreet McCormick, S. C. country in which paper money was issued, an event which took place in the fifteenth century. Nearly half of the wood used in this country is utilized on farms for construction, including barrels and boxes required in marketing crops. Greenland is four times as large as France. Andre Hesse, a former cabinet minister, is sponsor of a bill in France to make juries of half of men and half of women. The United States has eradicated the most horrible disease, gangosa, in Guam, and made yaros and ele phantiasis rare in Samoa. The cost of taking the 1930 cen sus jvill average about 30 cents for each individual enumerated. Only one person in twenty gets ‘air sick” from riding in airplanes. of metals is said to Corrosion cost the United States $1,000,000,- 000 annually. An individual uses only three- fifths of his lung capacity in or dinary breathing. Most of the alligators, crocodiles and manatees in United States zoos are from Florida. 1 You’ve often heard of the constant dropping of water wearing away stone and perhaps seen the result. The same constancy in saving will build up a nice reserve for you—*a foundation for your success and a safeguard against adversity. START YOUR ACCOUNT SAVINGS HERE Little Talk On Thrift TRUE THRIFT MEANS THE SCI ENTIFIC MANAGEMENT OF ONE’S AFFAIRS (By S. W. Straus, President Ameri can Society for Thrift.) Steam shovels are used to re cover great quantities of seepage oil in the oil fields of Pecos coun ty, Texas. by Program 11;00 a. m.—Introduction Pastor of Hostess Church. 11:10 a. m.—Devotional by Miss Nuckols. 11:25 a. m.—Announcements. 11:30 a. m.—^Departmental Con- ferences-Cradle Roll, Beginner, Primary Junior—Miss Nuckols and Mrs. Shumate. 12:15 p. m.—General Conference —Bring Your Problem! 1:00 p. m.—Luncheon Served by The Hostess Church. 2:00 p. m.—Devotional by Mrs. Shumate. 2:20 p. m.—Song Demonstration. 2:30 p. m.—Departmental Con ferences (continued.) 3:15 p. m.—General Topics. Special days by Mrs. Shumate. Home Co-operation and Child Study Clubs by Miss Nuckols. A Navajo squaw would not think qf making a perfect rug, for tra dition says that blindness would follow such a deed. A new electrical device can be used to seal broken blood vessels. Louisiana’s annual harvest of Spanish moss brings the state an income of $2,500,000, and provides manufacturers with stuffing for upholstery. The California woodpecker feeds almost entirely on acorns. “If there is any term that could be used as a substitute for the word ‘thrift’ I would say it is ‘per sonal management.’ ” This is an extract from a letter recently received by the writer and is of value because it brings out an important aspect of true thrift. Too many persons think of thrift only in terms of saving money. It would be well if more of us became imbued with the thought that thrift is really a matter of person al management. The writer’s attention recently was called to the incident of a family which is operated exactly as a business even to the point of annnual reports by the husband and father in which he sums up the various points of progress made by the family during the year. The American Society for Thrift has worked out a plan which ery contest, the highest were won by Germany. Gypsy horse traders must pay a tax of $350 in every Georgia county in which they bargain. The germ cause of leprosy was The dates and places are as fol- - discovered in 1871. somewhere in the country every .lows: few minutes, but ‘it won’t happen Monday, April 28, First to him.’ If fire were possible only ; Church, Aiken, S. C. .through his own acts, this attitude: Tuesday, April 29, First Baptist lof mind might be justifiable, but j Church, Abbeville, S. C. le should remember that when Wednesday, Arwril 30. First Baptist Owls have extraordinarily keen sight and hearing for their nightly hunting. Iriving an automobile he has every -tist Church, Clinton, S. C. confidence in his own ability as a Thursday, May 1, First iriver, but he is not nearly as sure Church, Newberry, S. C. Bap- Baptist >f the other fellow. Likewise, with jespect to the possibility of fire he pay be careful himself, but he tiould not put too much confid- ice in the other fellow, who may a hired man, with little respon- iiity; a tramp, with less; or a mber of his own tamily, partic- rly a child. Nor should he count much upon immunity from fire ied by lightning, high wind ing embers from a brush or er fire, spontaneous ignition or some other agency.” Friday, May 2, Tabernacle Bap- j tist Church, Columbia, S. C. All conferences will follow the above program with the exception of the one held on Friday. This will be held in connection with the annual Sunday School Convention of the Fairfield Association, The Elementary Conferences will begin at 3:00 o’clock. Leaders—Cradle Roll, Miss Elizabeth Nuckols: Be ginner, Mrs. J. F. Rivers; Primary, Mrs. A. D. Reynolds; Junior, Mrs. | A. L. Shumate. ! should prove helpful in personal or In a recent international cook- household management. On a awards Panted sheet are horizontal lines for the different days of the month. Across these horizontal lines are vertical columns repre senting the various items of ex pense such as food, clothing, rent, insurance, recreation, sundries, savings, etc. Each of these col umns is divided into two parts, one called “anticipated’’ and the other “actual.” In the “anticipated” columns there is to be written down the amount of contemplated expense : for each day of the month for the j various items. In the “actual” | column are spaces in which arc to ! be set down the sums actually spent each day for each different item. In this way, a person can budget his entire month’s outlay setting down for each day the actual or pro rata amount of ex pense. In following out this plan everv reasonable effort should be We invite you to start saving here now for your future. We offer you genuine safety and complete service. Start your account now, no matter how small you start. THE EMEUS BANK McCormick, S. C. Eyes examin ed. Spectacles, Eye Glasses, and Artificial Zyes fitted without Drugs, Drops or Danger. DR. HENRY J. GODIN Optometrist! 956 Broad Street Augusta, Gm. Trend In Farm Taxes 30 inches Direct taxes paid by farmers now amount to more than nine hundred million dollars annually, of which approximately 84 per cent is paid through the general prop erty tax, according to Whitney Coombs of the Bureau of Agricul tural Economics. Mr. Coombs be- ieves that the period of rapid rise of farm taxes has passed and that any increase in the immediate fu-|pi an t s ture will be at a less rapid rate. 3g j nc hes He says that “the rate of increase pi an ts. of State and local taxes will be less : * 33 inches than it has been, but no general reduction in farm taxes is likely :o come from a decrease in total ex penditures.” A report of Mr. Coombs’ study is contained in pi an ts Technical Bulletin 172 just issued 43 inches by the United States Department olants. Close-Space Cotton CLEMSON COLLEGE, April 22.— Obtaining a “stand” is the most important and critical part of cotton growing, declares R. W. Hamilton, extension agronomist, who says that not having enough plants per acre to get maximum returns from land, labor, poison, and fertilizer causes the greatest loss in cotton production. The av erage acre of cotton in South Car olina has less than 10,000 plants. It should have over 20,000 for effi cient use of the time and money invested in growing an acre of cotton. One plant per foot of row will give the following number of plants per acre for varying widths of rows: between rows—17,424 between rows—14,520 between rows—13,756 plants. 40 inches plants. 42 inches between between rows—13,068 rows—12,446 between rows—10,890 of Agriculture. Just Like An Ostrich A medical authority says that a E ersou who tries to cover up skin. lemishes and pimples with toilet creams and powders is just as foolish as an ostrich that buries its head in the sand to avoid danger. Skin erup tions are nature's warning tliat cou- atipation is throwing poisons into your blood stream and weakening your whole constitution. Remove the constipated condition and you will strengthen your system against disease and clear up your disfigured skin. The best way to clo this is with a course of Ilerbinc, the vegetable medicine that acts natur ally and easily, which you can get at STROMS’ DRUG STORE FORD BATTERIES $7.95 WHITTLE BATTERY SERVICE 622 BROAD PHONE 2166 AUGUSTA. GA. Strei Thrift, 9 East 46th York City. But whether you adopt some ton P er acre. Practice made, of course, to keep the “act- j such plan as this or proceed along cotton to leave two stalks every “Yield per acre is determined by the number of mature bolls per acre, and not the number of bolls per plant. It is much easier to set, protect from boll weevils, and mature a relatively small number of bolls per plant on a large num ber of plants per acre than to ma ture a large number of bolls per plant on a small number of plants per acre,” declares Mr. Hamilton. ! “With rows 36 inches apart and ~ two plants per foot of row, an av- Xew erage of three and one-half bolls per plant will make a bate of cot- some ton P er acre - Practice chopping Tungsten . carbide is cratch sapphire. hard .::oi;gh to ual” expenses below, or at least l not above, the “anticipated.” These sheets, incidentally, may be obtained without cost by any of the readers of this paper who will write to the American Society for J path of progress. some other line, it should be borne ^ oe width. For efficient use of in mind always that to be thrifty l an d, labor, poison, and fertilizer, is simply to manage one’s affairs c * ose-s P ace t* 16 cotton.” in such a manner that one con- Mnually is moving forward on the -txt- Most of the restless, people that way from too much rest. get