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VACATIONS FOR DAIRY COWS |6ix Weeks Rest ls None Too Long for j Animal to Rest Between Lac tation Periods. It ls fairly well understood that the dairy cow should be given a vacation or a rest between lactation periods. The longer the rest up to a certain point the better it is for the cow. Ten and one-half months continuous milking out of every twelve is all that can be reasonably expected. It is claimed that it is as hard on a cow Jersey Cattle on Pasture. .to produce a liberal yield of milk ?daily as it is for a horse to work at (hard labor all day. When this is fully ?nnderstood the necessity for a few [weeks' rest on the part of the cow Ibecomes evident. ? Furthermore, the cow during seven ?or eight months of the milking pe iriod is carrying and developing a calf, which is a further drain on her sys tem. If she is given a few weeks jto repair her worn-out body tissues [and to store up a little excess fat she (Will give more in the entire year, .than she would milking continuously. If not given a rest before calving, I she begins a new lactation period at ia lower level of production, and will [maintain a lower level through the (entire time. Six weeks is none too (long for any cow and if she is badly jrun down ten or twelve weeks will be ?better. CREAM OF HIGHEST QUALITY Can Be Produced With but Little La bor or Expense-Principles In volved Are Simple. One of the most common causes of ?poor quality butter is the lack of im 'mediate, thorough cooling of the cream after separation. The dairy di vision of the United States depart ment of agriculture has made a care ful investigation of conditions on a large number of dairy farms, and the data obtained show that, if properly cooled, cream of the best grade can be ?produced with but little extra labor or ?expense. The principles involved are Ivery simple and are easily under stood. A liberal use of ice which has been ?stored in winter to be used the follow ing summer is one of the requirements ?for the solution of the poor butter iproblem. Farmers who already are ?delivering good products to the cream ery usually have provided for them selves a convenient source of supply for the ice, suitable houses for storing (the ice and ice water tanks for the iimmediate cooling of the milk and .?cream. ( In parts of New England, although ?the dairymen often hold cream on the ifarm four days in the summer and jseven days in the winter, they deliver ?practically all their product while jsweet. After it reaches the creamery St is pasteurized and shipped a dis jtance of from 50 to 300 miles, and may (still be sold in these remote localities in the form of sweet cream. ?HARNESS FOR SUCKING COWS ?Smooth Pole Extending Between Fore Legs to Near the Udder Prevents pthVtw, Animal From Cheating. The harness illustrated in the ac companying cut has been found satis factory in preventing cows from milk ing themselves. A Bmooth pole ex tends between the fore legs to near the udder, and is suspended by two Check on Sucking Cows. straps over the back, one around the flank and by a light chain to the halter. The cow wearing such a de vice will find it impossible to reach far enough to cheat her master. Bull Pen ls Essential. The bull pen is a necessity on every farm. It is unwise and injudicious to allow the bull to run at liberty with ?the cattle. ----' j Influence of Dalry Bull. 1 Tho dairy bull has an influence on i the heifers of the entire herd, while ?the cow influences one calf each year. Teach me to dilute my work with play, to brighten my seriousness with jest and never to tajee myself so seri ously that I crowd out of my life the joys and pleasures that by heritage are mine. MEATLESS SOUPS. The oyster plant is now In season and makes a most delicious soup. Cut the salsify into thin slices after scraping well. Cover with a quart of water, to 12 good sized roots. Cook gently for an hour until the plant is tender; add a quart of milk, two table spoonfuls of butter and salt and pepper. Serve with oyster crackers. The roots are so discoloring to the hands that the fingers should be well wrapped while preparing. Rubber gloves are best, but a cloth wrapped around the fingers exposed will do very well. Clear Tomato Soup.-Add a pint of water to a quart of stewed toma toes. Add a slice of onion, a half a bay leaf, a dash of celery salt and a few celery tops, a teaspoonful of salt, a chopped green pepper. Cook to gether for 15 minutes, put through a sieve, add two tablespoonfuls each of flour and butter rubbed together, or cornstarch will make a clearer soup. Cook until the starch ls well cooked. Serve with squares of toasted bread. Cream of Potato Soup.-This is a soup that should be better known, is an economical and wholly satisfying one. Pare three medium-sized pota toes; cover them with boiling water; boil five minutes, drain and throw away the water. Cover with a pint of boiling water; add a slice of onion, a bit of celery and a bay leaf. Cover and cook slowly until the potatoes are tender. Put through a sieve, add a quart of milk, two teaspoonfuls each of butter and flour, rubbed together; salt and pepper to season. Reheat and serve piping hot. Turnip Soup.-Put a tablespoonful of butter, one sliced onion and three slices of carrot Into a saucepan and toss over the heat until the onion is yellow, then add four good-sized tur nips which have been put through the meat chopper. Cover and let simmer without water over slow heat. There should be a pint of pulp. After 20 minutes add a quart of milk, two tablespoonfuls of blended butter and flour, a half teaspoonful of kitchen bouquet, salt and pepper and serve with croutons. Who hopes the best goes forth with foiehead bare And to the open blue he lifts his face And cries "All good of earth or sea or air Is mine by boundless largeness of God's grace." FRUITS FOU CHILDREN'S PARTIES As fv$it is one of the safe things to give children in right quantities and good condition, they lend them selves to many de lightful variations. If one wishes to serve a jelly for a child's party it may be molded in an orange cup ora pretty red apple, the cover kept on so that the contents will be a surprise. Children from four to forty, and even older, enjoy an element of mystery about things and a surprise is a most delightful way of entertaining little people. A tiny doll dressed in fluffy robes may be hidden in a rosy apple as a favor or as a gift. A banana with a half dozen little "nigger" dolls or chocolate babies em bedded in the banana and the skin put back is another delight that the chil dren will rejoice over. Cut off a slice of the banana to make the surface level and give the dolls room to Ile in a nice row in their dainty bed. A stick of good candy wrapped in oiled paper or fringed paper canny stick may be slipped into an empty banana skin. A pretty ball may be concealed in an orange that has been carefully hol lowed out and the quarters or halves put back closely. An orange may hold almost anything from choic? candy with candy hearts and mottoes to a cosy nest for another tiny doll. A jack-in-the-box ls great fun to make, using fruit to hold the jack. For boys, whistles and marbles, tops and different toys can be used. There is no need that the fruit itself be wasted, for it can be used in mak ing frozen dishes, drinks or salads, which the children will enjoy eating. Penny toys with a bit of something to eat (for little people think of a party as only begun when the food is served) may be easily furnished by any mother at small expense. Attracted by Radium. That growing plants will turn to ward radium emanations as they do toward ??ght has been proved by a Vienna scientist after a series of in? teresting experiments. Union Meeting. fiflH The union meeting of the 2nl division of the Edgefield association will meet with Antioch church on thc 29th and 30th of this month. Saturday 10 a. m.: Devotional s< rvice by the moderator. Verbal reorts from churches. 1st Query- What is expected of Christian as a citizen, as a mern ber of the church. Wallace Prescott, L. R. Branson. 2nd Query-Are our people as a whole thoroughly imbued with the missionary spirit? If not why not. W. J. Gaines, W. L. Carpenter. 3rd Query-ls the Baptist hospi tal worth while? S B Mays, J D Hughey. Exposition of the scripture; who is my neighbor. Luke 10:29. Geo. Wright, Martin Medlock. Sunday a. ra. 10:30: Sunday school services. 11-30-Missionary sermon by Rev. J B Bozeman. Afternoon services to[be*provided for. P. B. Lanham. No Use to Try and Wear Out Yur Cold it Will Wear You Out Instead. Thousands keep ort suffering C >ughs and Colds through negl? ct a id delay. Why make yourself an e isy prey to serious ailments and epidemics as a result of a neglected Cold? Coughs and Colds sap your strength and vitality unless checked in the early stages. Dr. King's N?W Discovery is what you need t ie first dose helps. Your head c'ears up, you breathe freely and you feel so much better. Buy a b)ttle to-day and start taking at o <ce.-1 FOR COTTON WEIGHER. I hereby announce that I am a can didate for the position of public cotton weigher for the town of Edgefield, and respectfully solicit the support of those who market cotton at Edgefield. W. D. ALLEN. Winthrop College Scholarship and Entrance Examination. The examination for the award of vac tnt scholarships in Winthrop College and for the admission of new students will be held at the County Court House on Friday, July 2, at 9 a. m. Applicants must not be less than sixteen years of age. When scholarships are vacant after July 2, they will be awarded to those making the highest average at this examination, provided they meet the conditions governing the award. Applicants for scholarships should write to President Johnson before the examination for scholar ship examination blanks. Scholarships are worth $100 and free tuition. The next sessiou will open September 15, 1915. For fur ther information and catalogue, ad d rcs Pres. D. B. JOHNSON, Rock Hill, S. C. Southern Railway Premier Carrier of the South Schedule effective April 18, 1915* Trains arrive from No. Time 208 Augusta, Trenton j 8:20 am 230 Columbia, Trenton 10:55 a rn 232 Charleston, Aiken 5:05 pm 206 Columbia, Tienton 8:35 p m Trains depart to No. Time 209 Trenton, Columbia 7:20 a m 231 Trenton, Augusta 10:10 a m 229 Aiken, Charleston 11:20 pm 290 Trenton, Augusta 7:40 pm Schedules published only as in formation and are not guaranteed. For further information apply to J. A. TOWNSEND, Ticket Agent Edgefield, S. C. Light Saw, Lathe and Shin gle Mills, Engines, Boilers, Supplies and repairs, Porta ble, Steam and Gasoline En gines, Saw Teeth, Files, Belts and Pipes. WOOD SAWS and SPLITTERS Gins and Press Repairs. Try LOMBARD, AUGUSTA, GA. Health ? r J mote s Happiness. Without health, genuine joy is impossible; withoui good digestion md regular bowel movement you c*uiiot have health. Why neglect ki pping beweis open and risk being sick? You don't have to. Take one small Dr. King's New Life Pill MAKE THE LIVA DON'T a hot ( summi PERFECTIC stove keeps ] cool and cle away with all coal-hod druc coal range. The NEW PERF like gas, regulate cooks like gas. I fort with keroseru Something New. comes a fireless c pulling a damper, to show you the I TION No. 7, w ing oven; also the WATER HEAT] plenty of hot wati independent of th range. Use Aladdin or Diamond to obtain the be Stoves, Heate PER OllJEOOl STANDARD O Washington, D. C Norfolk, Va. Richmond,. Va. (New Je (BALTIM Conf?d?ral Riehmond, Very low roand-trlp fares,, spe tiona announced by the SOUT PREM I The "Official Route" fi $8.70 ROUND TRIP Train No. 132 will carry throug Both of these trains will carry will be given to the handling of the convenient schedules. Proportionately low excursion ? Excursion tickets will be on sa extension of final limit may be obtain of a fee of fifty cents. Tickets will be good for stop-OT For further information and? Pt s. H. MCLEAN, D. P. A., Columbia, South Carolim at night, in the morning you will have s full, free bowel movement and feel much better. Helps your appetite and digestion. Try one to night.- 1 ?}f?.K?lWS RiEWaDSSCOVEBW Will Surely Sion Thai Couoh. : KITCHEN ELE swelter over :oal stove this sr. The NEW )N Oil Cook your kitchen an and does the ash-pan, igery of the .ECTION lights ss like gas, and t's gas stove com s oil. An oven thatbe ooker merely by Ask your dealer STEW PERFEC ith fireless cook PERFECTION 3R. It gives you sr, yet leaves you ie hot, sooty coal Security Oil White Oil st results in oil rs and Lamps. IL COMPANY rtey) Charlotte, N. C. [ORE) Charleston, W. Va. .Charleston S. C UNITED te Veterans Va., June 1st t< cial train, special through Pullman slee HERN RAH ER CARRIER OF THE i )r Monday, May 31st. Leave Edgefield Arrive at Trenton Leave Trenton Arrive Columbia Leave Columbia Arrive Richmond Day Light Special 8.-00 A. M 8:30 P. M h coaches and sleeping cars from Augus through day coaches and Pullman sleepii business. Through cars will also be r. 'ares from other points. Le May 29th to June 2d, inclusive, final ed to June 30th by depositing tickets no r ers at all Southern Railway stations at illman reservation apply to local agents Southern Railway Schedule.! Premier Carrier of the South Reduced Fares From Edgefield S. C., 85.40 Savannah, Ga., and Return Account May Festival, Grand Lodge K. of P. of Georgia. Tick ets on sale May 17 to 21 inclu sive. Final return limit May 23, 1915. $5.45 Charlotte, N. C. and Return Account Mecklenburg Indepen-I dence Celebration. Tickets on j sale May 10, 19 and 2?. Final j return limit May 22, 1915. 88 70 Richmond, Va. and Return. Account United Confederate Veterans Reunion. Tickets on sale May 29 to June 1 inclusive. Return limit June 10. with ex tension to June 30, 1915, by de positing and payment fee 50 cents.j 813 40 Charlottesville, Va. and re-l turn. Account Summer School,] U of Va. Tickets on sale June) 20 to 28 inclusive. Return limit! 15 days with privilege of exten sion to Sept. 30, 1915, by depos iting and payment of fee 81.00. 86.051 Rock Hill, S. C. and Return Account Winthrop College Sum mer School. Tickets on sale June 14, 15, 18 and 30, July 1 and 2. Return limit July 31, 1915. $10.50 Knoxville, Tenn, and re turn. Account Summer School, JJ. of Tenn. Tickets on sale June 20, 21, 22, 26, 27, July 2, 3, 10 and 17. Return limit 15 days with privilege extension to Sept. 30, 1915, by depositing and payment fee $1.00. $7.10 Black Mountain, N. C., and] Return. On ?jaie special dates in| June, July and August 1915, ac* count various meetings. Inquire] of agents for details. Also Summer Tourist Fares toj many resort points. For additional] information communicate with J. A. TOWNSEND, Ag't. Edgefield, S. C., or Magruder] Dent., Dist., Pass. Agent, Augus ta, Georgia. Carberry Canner, I am agent for the Carberry Water-Seal Canner. This canner has four big points of merit: It is simple, scientific, safe and successful. The Cai berry Canner has been purchased in ten state agricultural colleges for use at lectures and dem onstrations. It economizes time and labor. I shall be glad to show them to those persons in the county Hbo need afl canner. Write to me at Clark's Hill, S.C. "T* Annie Mae Mims. Mk te GEO. F. MIMS OPTOMETRIST Eyes examined and glasses fitted only when necessary. Optical work of all kinds. EDGEFIELD, S. C. Landreth's Garden Seed. When in need of garden s( Irish Potatoes, Corn, Onion Sett etc., let us supply your wants. W. E. Lynch & Co. ' Re-Union ) 3rd, 1915 ping car and day coach accommoda j WAY SOUTH Hight Train Special No. 229-132 720 A. M. 1120 A. M. 7:40 A. M. 11:40 A. M. 7:50 A. M. 4:40 P. M. 10:00 A. M. 7:00 P. M. 320 P. M. 720 P. M. 7:15 A M. 8:00 A. M. ita-Trenton to Richmond. ag cars, and the very best attention ?.ovided for the return movement on limit returning Jane 10th. 1915. An ^t later than June 10th and payment which there are agents. g or write to MAGRUDER DENT, D. P. A, Augusta, Georgia