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GRASSHOPPER IS MOST Mm Sometimes Appears in Sufficient L Numbers to Consume Every K*- Green Thing in Sight. j '^R^^^SS^a^ _~**Q*P. DRY WEATHER FAVORS YOUNG Hoppers Are Active and Able to Jump Amost Immediately Upon Emer gence From Eggs-Three Meth ods of Control. (Prepared by the United States Depart ment of Agriculture.) The periodical cicada, an insect al most universally miscalled the 17-year locust, has a bad reputation, but the .strnction it causes is negligible com pared to that wrought by grasshop pers-which, by the way, are true members of the, locust family. The ci cadas have been blamed for much of the work of the grasshoppers. Both the young and old hoppers gnaw and devour the grain crops wholesale, and work in large swarms which sometimes attain sufficient num bers to consume almost every green thing in sight. Dry weather ordinarily favors the ?successful hatching of the eggs and the subsequent development of the hoppers, while cool, wet weather, as a rule, is unfavorable, and grasshop pers often die in great numbers from disease when weather conditions of this character prevail. The grasshop pers lay their eggs in the soil, the banks of irrigation canals being favor ed for this activity, and the young grasshoppers appear the following spring. In some of the Southern and Southwestern states the hoppers emerge as early as February, while in the northern territory the eggs are not hatched before the middle of May or the first part of June. The young grasshoppers are active and able to hop almost immediately upon emer gence from the eggs. In 70 to 90 days they attain maturity and develop wings. Hence the time for the farmer to attack the pest is during its young stages. Three Methods of Control. There are three methods of control ling grasshoppers, according to spe cialists of the United States depart ment of agriculture-destruction of the | eggs, catching the insects in the fields ; by traps, and use of poisoned baits. ? Wherever possible, the ground con- ! baining the grasshopper eggs should be ! roung Grasshoppers Feeding on Clover. ?horoughly plowed or disked and har-1 rowed in the fall, as these operations prevent the eggs from hatching the ?ollowing spring. The hopperdozer ls a mechanical ?ontrol implement and consists of a galvanized sheet-iron pan or trough itaving a back rising at right angles j to the pan. It is about 16 feet in ! length and mounted on runners made J 5f wood or old wagon tires. Eopper Sozers often are made of a pan of gal ranized sheet iron, but the back and side wings are usually built with a Wooden frame covered with stout mus lin or light cotton duck, thus secur ing lightness and elasticity of struc ture. The insects hop into this trap, which ls drawn across the field by horses. As many as 300 bushels of grasshoppers have been collected by the use of hopptrdozers on 100 acres of alfalfa. How to Make Poisoned Bait. As ordinarily prepared, the bran bait Is composed as follows: Wheat bran, 25 pounds; paris green, 1 pound, or white arsenic. 1 pound; 6 fruits of finely chopped lemons' or oranges; 2 quarts of low-grade molasses; 2 to 4 gallons of water, according to climatic conditions. The bran and paris green or other arsenical are thoroughly mixed while dry. The fruits are then finely chopped and added, and last the di luted molasses is poured over the bait and the whole thoroughly kneaded. This amount of poisoned bait is suffi cient to treat about three acres when the grasshoppers first hatch. Later, when they are nearly full grown, this amount will suffice for about five acres if sown broadcast in strips one ?ard apart. Blow flies, robber flies and digger wasps ail prey upon grasshoppers, while wild birds, from the minute hum ming birds to the mammoth hawks, also assert a marked control. Complete information relative to grasshopper control is presented In Farmers' Bulletin 747, which has just been reissued by the United States de partment of agriculture, a copy of Which will be mailed free on request. Uh.._- A- _i CoPTricht 1905, bj C E 2im"No*65 EVERY dollaiu put in the bank meamother step toward success. No sucedan has ever been without a bank account. *k account means in creased prestige and a sensibility and securi ty, well worth the greatest in order to acquire one. BANK OF GEFIELD OFFICERS : J. C. Sheppard, PA- S- TomPkins, vice-President E. J. Mims, Cashier; J. H. Allen. As83*1161 DIRECTORS: J. C. Sheppard, Gainsford, John Rainsford, M. C. Parker, A.S. Tompkins. C. C. Ful- Mima. J. H. Allen An Irtation To Our Edeld Friends We have the mos?te stock of shoes that we have ever bought ar were bought before the rise in price, makin^ble to sell good, depend able shoes at reasonres* Every departmen sIloe stock is full, giving a large assortment t hom. We call especial attention to our ve? nne of every-day shoes for men. Nothin/ on tIie market. Try a pair and you will a?me us? We also have a ? assortment of dress shoes for every member imily. We invite our n'om Edgefield county to make our store thfluarters w?^e in the city. Mr. Walter Harri? us and will take a delight in serving his friei J. & McKie 974 Broad Sre( Augusta, Ga. Jj STOCK OF JEWE?0 SELECT EKOM We invite our ]'riends to visit our store when in Au gusta. We have L 8tock of DIAMOX WAI WELRY CUT CLASS AND SILVERWARE of all kinds thaf\ver A?wn. It will be a pleasure to show you thron/*' Every department is constantly re plenished with . de?gns. We call atteir reP?i"nff department, which has every improvement. cb or c,oc,c m^ as good as new. J. KENKL 980 BROAD AUGUSTA, GA. A SA. m . EVERY DA^ things for C with us during i, Our stock of and the Choicest We have very age. We placee plain old-fashion bons. Let us hi Our stock of i and dates was ne LET US Can you be cured? What will it cost? How long will it take? I tr? P] STO; DIS! Dr. P. J. O'Neill Carolina National Bank Building COLUMBIA, S. C. FOR SALE: One 1318 Ford tour ng car, run but little, perfect condi ion, quick sale at 8475: Two more ouring cars good condition at $350 md $375. Apply to WALL & MINER, Plum Branch, S. C. l-19-4t FOR SALE: Blue stem May wheat or seed. Apply to A. H. CORLEY. big st MM We want to su useful gift of so chocked full of For the ladies v tailored suits, c For the gentlei cravats, shirts, too numerous broken, which wants at our st shopping easy, happy at the Ch N INVITATION NTA CU 7 we are adding lo our already li 'hristmas season, and we want S he holida}7" season. fruit consists of Grapes, Grape Apples that can be bought. large stock of candy in spite oi 1 large orders early and we ha1 stick candy to the choicest ch* ive your orders. valnuts, almonds, pecans, Brazil ver larger or better selected. HAVE YOUR CHRISTMA! field Fruit ?at successfully: [LEIS. Without operation, pain or loss of time. MACH, KIDNEY, BLADDER, SKIN 2ASES AND NERVOUS TROUBLES Special effort made to avoid delay in out-of-town cases STRAYED: Friday, Dec. 5, one bay| horse, small white blaze on face-one j white sock on leg, high-holds high head. Marked with "C" on one hip with "S" in the ."C" Shod all around. . JAMES ABNEY Johnston, S. C. Rt. 3, Box 4G. St Peter's "Diamond Brand" shoes are made of solid leather at the best prices. We have them in all styles and colors. L MUKASHY. pply every member of your me kind. Every department the season's best offerings. /e have beautiful dress shoes loaks and sweaters. nen we have suits, overcoal gloves and handkerchiefs ar to mention. Our assortnn makes it easy to supply j orr , Come in and let us mai We can help you to mak< ristmas season. TO WS irge, stock of good anta Claus to stop Fruit, Oranges, 7 the sugar short ie all sorts, from ocolates and bon nuts, raisins, figs S ORDERS Store To the Judge of Probate and County Pension Board. "The time being extended to De cember 20th, wish you would give no tice through your county papers and . otherwise so that no one will have any excuse for not being enrolled for a pension next year." The above notice was this day re ceived by me from State Pension Commissioner, and I herewith pub- * lish same and request that every pen sioner of this county file application with me at once. Please remember that the time WILL CLOSE ON DE CEMBER 20, 1919 W. T. KINNAIRD, Probate Judge, E. Co. November 24, 1919. Lumber for Sale My saw mill is located on the Five Notch road near Cedar Grove church, and I have lumber to sell from the the yard or can cut it any dimensions when bill is furnished. Better buy while you can get it. H. H. Sanders mmm ise family with a of our store is , waists, stylish ;s, shoes, hats, id other things mt is not yet rour Christmas :e your holiday e your friends ers