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MATING AND BREEDING PLAN Quality and Not Quantity Counts These Days-Bigger Returns Se cured From Small Flock. As quality and not quantity, is what counts these days, it will pay better to hatch a small number of chicks from the best fowls In the flock, than it will to hatch a large number from ordinary stock. A great many make the mistake of trying to keep too many fowls in their breeding yards, In order to keep a good stock of lay ers on hand. A small flock that has Barred Plymouth Rock Cockerel. been culled, and you know to be good stuff, will bring larger returns in the end. It ls very important to look after the ages of the fowls to be mated. As a rule cockerels are mated to hens, and cocks to pullets. This is all right, yet one can get good results by mat ing fowls of the same age, provided they are well matured. It ls never advisable to mate pullets with cock erels. A male bird two years of age is best Twelve to 14 hens should be mated with one male for best results. It is sometimes the case that a male may be mated with a larger number of hens with good results, but it Is risky to experiment. You should be sure that you have a good male bird at the head of your flock. If the male Is strong and vig orous at all times, yon will at least, be half certain of strong eggs for hatching. PROFITS IN EGGS PRODUCTION Experimental Results at Indiana Sta-! tion Show That There ls Money in the Business. Considerable attention has been given to the present lack of profit in PCE production. But data gathered by the Purdue Experiment station show that there has been a pood profit dur ing the past year, despite the high prices of feeds. Experimental results at that station have shown that it takes six pounds of .mixed feeds to produce a dozen eggs on the farm. On this basis, with local grain prices, it cost 9.0 cents for feed to produce a dozen eggs in 1914-15; 9.3 cents In 1910-16. and J.O.7 cents in 3916-17. During the same periods the average income per dozen eggs was 18.1 cents. 20.2 cents and 30.4 cents re spectively. This means a profit over feed cost of 8.? cents in the first-named period ; 10.9 cents in the second, and 14.G cents in the third, or during the past year. Doesn't It look like there's still a profit in producing eggs on the farra? CANKER INDICATIVE OF COLD Also Results From Injuries Received Fighting-Plan for Treatment Outlined. While canker is usually indicative of a cold, it is also the result of injury. When male birds have reen fighting, cankers are likely to form from Injury j to the mouth. Germs get rooted in these wounds and set up ulcerating sores. Digestive disorders will cause canker. Look to the diet of birds that are affected ; clean out the cankers j and apply pure soda, or creolln, if at hand Make a swab of cotton on a j toothpick, and touch every spot of the j sore. Peroxide of hydrogen, diluted with an equal amount of water, will cleanse. The sore should then be touched with carbolized vaseline. KEEP POULTRY HOUSES DRY Difficult Matter When Outside Is Fair ly Reeking With Moisture Change Litter Often. When the outside ls fairly reeking with moisture it Is difficult to keep the Inside of the poultry quarters from dampness. By changing the litter often and providing ventilation enough to carry oft* all the foul air. the fowls can be fcept reasonably comfortable, and it is a relief to know that this fciud of weather cacnot last always. Edgefield County Pension Roll for 1918. Class A. J. L. Covar, Edgefield; Whitfield Glauzier, Edgefield; J. A. Lanier, Franklin; W. L. Nicholson, John ston; W. C. Hart, Edgefield; W. L. Quattlebaum, Johnston. Class B. J. H. Co sey, Collier; W. M. Cor ley, Cleora; S. W. Prince, Modoc. Class C, No. 1. G. W. Broadwater, Cleora; W. A. Cartledge, Modoc; J. A. Stevens, Colliers; T. C. Strom, Edgefield; W. E. Timmerman, Edgefield; J. M. Turner, Johnston; M. C. Whitlock, Johnston. Class C, No. 2. G. M. Boswell, Edgefield; T. J. Booth, Trenton; J. 0.s Carpenter, Trenton; J. W. Collins, Cold Spring; J. P. Cullum, Trenton; H. W. Do bey, Johnston; J. E. Doolittle, Reho both; H. W. Eubanks, Franklin; D. E. Gibson, Johnston; J. P. Hagood, Pleasant Lane; J. W. Hester, John ston; O. W. Lanier, Rehoboth; G. W. Mathis, Cold Spring; J. C. May son, Cleora; W. T. McManus, Meet ing Street George Ouzts, Johnston; G. G. Pardue, Trenton; J. P. Rikard, Wards; J. W. Synons, Johnston; , Jacob Smith, Edgefield; G. W. Vance, Red Hill. Class C, No. 3. Ann Randall, Johnston. Class C, No. 4. Bettie J. Adams; M. A. Bartley, Edgefield; Sallie V. Bunch, Poverty Hill; M. J. Burton, Pleasant Lane; J. J. Bryant, Trenton; H. E. Carpen ter, Trenton; Melissa Carpenter, Johnston; Emmeline Cartledge, Edgefield; Kate Crouch, Trenton; S. A. Denny, Johnston; Ann Doolittle, Modoc; Mally Dorn, Edgefield; Vi cey Dorn, Edgefield; Cornelia ' F. Glover, Edgefield; Virginia C. Gil christ, Rehoboth; Sallie Gray, Edge field; Nannie S. Griffin, Edgefield; Eliza Hamilton, Plum Branch; Sai dee J. Hill, Edgefield; Frances Holmes, Edgefield; Sarah A. Holmes, Modoc; M. C. Hughey, Rehoboth; L. E. Langley, Longmires; Virginia C. Lott, Johnston; Emma Mayson, Cle ora; M. L. Mayson, Cleora; Lucinda Minor, Edgefield; Nannie A. Moul trie; Fannie Murphy, Trenton; E. B. McClendon, Chavis; Lucinda Mc Clendon, Cold Spring; Ella McCul lough, Edgefield; Ida T. Nicholson, Edgefield; Elizabeth Ouzts, Meet ing Street; Jane E. Ouzts, Edgefield; Mary G. Pardue, Collier; Zella A. Paul, Edgefield; Carrie Ransom, Edgefield; Emmeline Ripley, John ston; Mrs. A. B. Roper, Edgefield; A. E. Seigler, Rehoboth; Susannah Stevens, Elmwood; Mary Strom, Cleora; Sarah Timmerman, Cleora; Sarah Ann Turner, Johnston; Lucin da White, Plum Branch; M. A. H. Williams, Chavis; Narcissa Williams, Johnston; J. A. White, Edgefield; Mary C. Waters, Johnston; Sarah Wood, Edgefield; Ann Whitlock, Chavis. Meaning of the Colors. How many people can tell what is the significance in their entirety of the red, white and blue of the American tiapr the national colors? It is. of course, generally under stood that one star represents eaeb state included in the Union and that the first flag contained 13 stars, representing 13 original states. The designers of the American emblem had intended that the red stripes represent the blood-shed necessary to establish us as a nation. The white is indicative of the pnrity'.of our constitution and our form of government. The blue is symboli cal of the clear dome of headen, wherein are set the stars of the Union and under which all pao pl ex, regardless of race, color or religion, may breathe the air of freedom. It is the unconquerable flag of the world.-Elizabeth Gregg. Early Destruction of Stalks Destroys Food cf Insects and Their Hi bernating Places. In all cotton sections where the boll weevil ls present farmers should gath er the cotton crop as rapidly as possi ble in order that vhe fields may be cleaned up and the stalks destroyed. Early destruction of stalks serves two purposes-lt destroys the food of the fall crop of weevils and it destroys the hibernating places. Where possi ble cut the stalks after the crop is harvested and plow them under, mak ing sure to cover all the stalks com pletely. If tbs farmer has not suffi cient team power to do this the safest plun is to burn the stalks. HEN RECORDS ARE VALUABLE Not Possible to Tell When Fowls Are Worth Keeping or When Not With out Something to Go By. It may not be possible .to tell when hens are worth keeping and when they should not be sold. In fact this will be impossible unless records are kept. But no chances should be taken on very old hens or hens that have never shown their worth as layers. It will be safer to keep pullets. Only Those Redeemed by the Blood of Christ Can Enjoy That Privilege. Thia has been the uppermost topic in my mind, and my constant medita tion, and the theme of several Bible studies, during these past summer days, and I can think of nothing so glorious while we sojourn In these mor tal bodies. Such a life Is the privilege of every true believer, and gives a fore taste of heaven even here on earth. We cannot begin this walk, this heav enly life, till we are redeemed for the spirit through Micah, when he exhorts to do justly, love mercy and humble ourselves to walk with God, is speak ing to those who had been redeemed, Micah 6:4, 8. It is impossible for those who are not redeemed by the precious blood of Jesus Christ, as Israel was saved from death by the ! blood of the Passover lamb in Egypt, to walk one step with God. It is the height of folly and unbelief to think or talk of serving God, or worshiping him, or holding communion with him, unless we have been born from above and become children of God by faith in Christ Jesus. The sad thing is that so few of his redeemed ones seem to want to walk with him, for it is so costly, and the way ls so narrow, yet he is ever looking and longing for such, that he may show himself strong on their behalf, and be glorified in them, II Chron. 16:9. It ls written of Enoch, Noah and Levi, that they walked with God, Genesis 5:24 ; 6:9 ; Mal. 2:6 ; but If we consider the cost of it to each of them, and that the whole world still Heth in the evil one, the prince and god of this world, and that fellowship with the world means enmity with* God (I John 5:19, R. V.; John 14;80; II Cor. 4:4 ; James 4:4), lt may help us to understand why, though many are called, few are willing to be his choice ones. It means constant living with him, walking as he walked, walking in love, much study of his purpose as re vealed through the prophets, full agreement with him about everything and every detail of his plans, no will of our own about anything, sincere and continual abandonment of our whole being to him, that he may work in us to will and to do all his good pleas ure, and that we desire In all things and at all times only his approval (I Thess. 5:10; I John 2:6; Eph. 5:1; Luke 24:25; Amos 3:3, 7; John 6:38; 8:50; Romans 7:1. 2; Phil. 2:13; I Thess. 2:4). It Implies patient con tinuance in well-doing till absent from the body or caught up to meet him In the air. not thinking of any set time en which he may come, but wholly occu pied with himself, rind ready to fill any appointment of service or suffering If only he may be glorified in us.-Rev. D. M. Stearns in Kingdom Tidings. yOW TO LOVE IN GOD'S WAY The Infinite Everlasting Never Falling Love of God ls Our Perfect Pattern. Love that dependo on circumstances ' Is not love. Love that grows deeper and better under the loved one's re sponse is not love. Perfect love, so perfect that It cannot be improved up on, alone is real love. God loves us with that unimprovably perfect love; nnd we can love others with the same love. To have God's own actual life as our literal life Is the secret; and God's perfect love offers to us his only son Christ who is God, to be not only our Savior but our life and our love. When we accept God'9 gift in entire faith in him, then "God abideth In us. and his love Is perfected in us" (I ! John 4:12). H. G. Guinness has de-j scribed this perfect and perfected j love : "There is therefore a love which ls infinite In its measure! There Is a love which is everlasting in its dura- j tion ; which is omnipotent In its power, which is unchangeable In Its character, which Is all pervading in its presence, which pnsseth knowledge ! There is a j love which has creation for its theater, j earth for its footstool, Heaven for its ; chief abode, its everlasting home! Of j all created love it is the source, and of j all blessings it is the giver !" And it ls i with exactly this supernatural love | Hint God asks and enables us to love ] others,-"because as he is, even so are we in this world" (I John 4:17).-S. S. Times. Harmony. If I must force myself to do a thing, 1 then I am only partly adjusted to my true self. The ultimate will or law of tho universe Is harmony. There ls a way of thinking, a way of doing and being, which will spare us the fric tion of life-an easiest, happiest way. . . . But, just because it Is the easiest and simplest way, it Is the hardest to find, and the one which man ls slowest to adopt; for It calls upon each Individual soul to do the hardest possible deed; namely, to conquer self, t? ?et go, to trust, to become recep tive.-Horatio W. Dresser. The Spiritual Attitude. Nothing is so Important as the for mation of spiritual habits. Practice daily and hourly the presence of God, so that you can at all times hear his voice speaking to you and through you. -E. V. H. Momentum of Power. Only those who are lifted up from the earth draw men unto them. The world is possessed by those who are ?iot possessed by lt. ?Tut momentum of love Ts" the source of power.-Fran ks G. Peabody. We invite our fr ff goods in every depi Beautiful assorti] ? and other shipment We invite the la j the prettiest we ha ! fore the tremendom Too many new tl see them. Da Next to Farmen FEEDS FOR (DAIRYING High Prices ?ause Farmers and Owners to Hesitate. Kafir, Silage and Alfalfa Hay Make Nearly Balanced Ration for Cows -Grain Needed for Heavy Milk Producers. (By A. C. BAER, Department of Dairy ing, Oklahoma A. and M. College, Still water.) Farmers nnd owners of dalry cows are lamenting over the high price of feeds, and are wondering If there Is any profit In dairying under these con ditions. The farmer cannot do any thing more patriotic than to keep the cows. The nation nnd the state need dairy products-the host of nil foods. Cows cnn be profitnhly kept even at present high prices of feeds. Knfir, silage and alfalfa hay make nearly a balanced ration for dairy cows. One ton of alfalfa hay per cow, along with good silage, should keep her in milk flow until the pastures are again avail able. Many dairymen are grinding up al falfa hay and feeding lt instend of bran. Heavy milk producers should have some grain, but cows can be fed less grain if some form of legume hay ls provided. National necessity requires that milk production must be maintained or the necessary food for our nation will not be available. The prices received by farmers for butterfat and milk are comparatively as high as the price of fped. and dairy ing is almost as profitable ns it ever has been. Dairviup, or the keeping of cows, has many advantages to the fanner. It af fords a steady cash income throughout the year, and it keeps all labor on the farm profitably employed. It ennbles the fanner to utilize much roush feed material which otherwise would find ny market. Dairying helps to provide manure for other crops. Most of tho talk about dairying not being profit able at present prices of feed Is net based on fact. Dairy fanners should prepare to grow their own cow feeds, riant al falfa or cowpeas or soy beans. Build a silo and fill it with com or kafir, and the feeding problem is solved. High priced grains need not be fed In large quantities. FIX CHICKENS FOR MARKETS Best to Dry Pick Where Shipment Is Long Distance-Sell Scalded Fowls Near Home. Dressed poultry for long-distance shipments had best be dry-picked, but for near-by markets or home consump tion scalding is perfectly proper. In fact, scalded birds sell best to home trade. The water must be as near the boil ing point as possible, without boiling. Care must bc taken In scalding. The legs should first be dry-picked, so that it will be necessary to immerse them in hot water, which would change their color nnd cause them to lose their brightness. Neither thc head nor the feet should touch water. If the hend ls allowed to get in hot water it will present a sickly appearance. The market generally accepts fowls that are either scalded or dry-picked, I with the exception of broilers; with tue latter, dry-picking alone is allow able. Scalding nlso increnses the tend ency to decay. It ls claimed that scald ed fat fowls do not cook so well as If dry-picked. DR J.S. BYRD, Dental Surgeon OFFICE OVER POSTOFFICE Residence 'Phone 17-R. Circe 3, oring Goods i iends to come in and see our pretty spring ? irtment. tient of Slippers and Oxfords just received, | ;s arriving several times a week. dies in to see our beautiful Silk Dresses, ve ever offered. . They were bought be- ? s rise in price, and are marked very low. lings to mention them all. Come in and itch Brothers 5 Bank Edgeheld, S. C. Telephone Courtesy The people who get the greatest K amount of good out of their telephone are those who talk over it as though face to face. Courtesy smooths out difficulties and promotes the promptest possible connec tions. The operators of the BELL System are trained to be patient and polite under all circumstances, but they will do better work if they meet with patience and politeness on the part of the telephone users. The fact that you cannot see the operator or the other party should not cause you to overlook this. The best results come through the practice of mutual courtesy. The voice wiih ihr smile wins SOUTHERN BELL TELEPHONE AND TELEGRAPH COMPANY vi J. J. Eoach, Manager, Aiken, S. 0. BARRETT & COMPANY (INCORPORATED) COTTON FACTORS Augusta - Georgia -1 Large Stock of Jewelry to Select rom We invite our Edgefield friends to visit our store when in Augusta. We have the largest stock of DIAMONDS WATCHES CLOCKS JEWELRY CUT CLASS AND SILVERWARE of all kinds that we have ever shown. It will be a pleasure to show you through our stock. Every department is constantly re plenished with the newest designs. We call especial attention to our repairing department, which has every improvement. Your watch or clock made as good as new. Work ready for delivery in a short time. A. J. Renkl 980 Broad St. Augusta, Ga.