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The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1890-03-29

The average duration OF the cows
service AS milxer Is estimated at
seight years among the well-managed
dairies. but individual cows often milk
we'll until aged.
MANURE Is more valuable when the
LIQUIDS and solids have been saved to-
gether. Neither is complete fertil-
izer alone, but together they supply all
the demands OF crops.
A Vermont fruit-grower suggests
that as wire netting Is not costly II
might pay to cover cherry trees and
other fruit trees that have their fruit
eaten by birds with such wire.
A Warren county. Iowa. farmer has
just finished digging potatoes. Out OF
400 bushels taken from the ground in
the past few days only five bushels
were found To have been frost bitten.
Silk, OF all grades and colors. can
bo washed in clear water which Is
poured of from grated raw potatoes.
Dip piece OF silk in this water and
wipe them on both sides with coarse
towel.
Bright yellow butterflies are among
the most decorative thhsss that can be
mado out OF silk muslin. Perch ed on
"A picture frame or-by daylight only
on lampshade. they are lovely artis-
tic bits.
A good way &c wash kid gloves.
Spread out the gloves smooth aud
neat Rub toward the fingers with n
flannel dipped In milk and we II soaped.
Then rub we'll and d-y. The gloves
will DO soft aud elem.
To roughen the surface OF glass.
place some emery powder upon tho
take another glass aud rub the two
surface together This will make tho
kind OF glass used ior transparent
alufeS
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1890-03-29
FARM and HOUSEHOLD.
Rsad, Out Out and Paste Ia Your Scrap
Book for Reference.


To stand in a narrow stall day after
day Is not conducive To either comfort
or health. writes Henry Stewart IL
cramps and stiffens the muscles and
xearies the animal. A large stall In
which the horse may be- left loose is
fur better for the animal which Is able
Ia move about and exercise the mus
cles. A single close stall should be
cleaned every morning. as the drop
pings collect Ia a bunch and the liquid
soon forms n puddle. But this does
not happen in a box or loose stall. and
ii sufficient litter Is used TO keep the
horse clean. the manure may re-
main In the stall until il Is foot deep.
II peck OF land plaster is scattered
over the floor occasionally aud litter
enough TO keep the horse clean and
dry Is used, the stable will be much
less odorous than one with the COM
mon stalls cleaned every day; and in
deed from all odors whatever. These
loose. roomy stalls are excellent for
mares and colts. The manger should
be raised high enough TO prevent ma
nure being dropped In IL. The use
OF such stalls for horses and cows both
during several years past has pro we'd
convenient. comfortable and econ omi-
cal, and IL completely avoids the com
mon danger of horses being cast and
injured, rs l. likely I'm the common
narrow stalls with halter fastenings.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1890-03-29
scrnn-nook ReceIrr..


REMEDY FOR Poison. "A DESSERT
spoonful OF made mustard mixed in a
tumbler OF warm water. II drank inn
mediatcly. is simple hut efficient rem
cdy for poison.
SAUCE FOR PUDDISGs. Cream one
cup OF sugar with hall cup OF butter;
add half cup OF hot. not scalded.
milk; beat one egg. and pour on top.
iavoring to taste.
VINEGAR TAFFY-Two cupsful of
brown sugar. one-half IA cupful OF but
ter. four tablespoonsful of molasses.
two tablespoonful OF water aud two
OF vinegar; boil twenty minutes.
CANNED PEA Sour. Mash can of
peas through "A colander aud add them
10 u quart OF milk that Is boiling over
the fire. Season with pepper and
salt and thicken with four teaspoon
fuls OF flour rubbed in an ounce OF but
ter Serve with croutons.
LADY FINGERs--O One cupful OF sugar.
one-half cupul OF butter, be aten to-
gether. one egg. one-quarter OF "A cup
full OF milk. two teaspoonsful OF baking
powder. flavor with vanilla cut into
strips. and bake In "a quick oven; rol |
and press out with the hands instead
OF with "A rolling-pin.
WHEAT GEMS One half tablespoon
full OF butter. one tablespoonful OF sugar.
two eggs. one cup OF milk. IA cups OF
wheat flour. little salt, one teaspoon
ful OF cream OF tartar and one-half
teaspoonfn OF sodn- This recipe
makes twelve gems. IL eau be doubled
for "A larger quantity.
CARAMELs One cupful OF molasscs.
two cupsful OF sugar, boil ten minutes;
then add one tablespoonful OF -four dis
solved In very little milk, one table
spoonful OF buttor one-half pound OF
chocolate; boil about thirty minutes;
pour into buttered dish. and. when
partly cold. mark into squares.
DRIED PEA CHops. Soak over night
some dried peas; In the morning boil
them, mash them with n lump OF butter.
pepper. salt and bit OF mint chopped
line; add bread crumbs aud beaten
egg; stir we'll. form into chops, dip In
beaten egg and bread crumbs and fry
till brown; serve with sliced lemon or
mint sauce.
BEEF Sour. Boil one small becI
bono In about four quarts OF water;
when IL has boiled three hours add
two onions, two turnips and four POI
tatocs. chopped; two tablcspoonfuls OF
barley, two tablespoonfuls OF rice.
season with salt and white pepper;
boil one hour longer. and just before
serving add tablespoonful OF chopped
celery.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1890-03-29

The prices obtained for poultry will
depend largely on the condition In
which they are when they reach the
market. and the owner should endeav-
or 10 make them as prcsentable ms
possible. Dressed poultry should be
killed by sticking them In the throat
through the mouth. tho point OF the
knife touching tho brain, which will
kill them instantly. The bird should
then be- quickly stripped OF feathers
while warm. aud then carefully picked
over for pin feathers. No scalding
should be done. but the dry picked"
process should be adopted in all in
stances. As the crops should be empty
no food should be given them within
twenty-four hours OF the killing time.
When the pin feathers are all re-
moved throw the chicken into Ice cold
water. TO remain an hour; then take II
out wipe dry. and pack In clean box
es or barrels. using straw between the
layers. but no paper. Simply peck
the birds. and do not remove entrails,
feet or head.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1890-03-29

A Kern county. California. farmer
states that last June he sowed 800
acres OF land with Egyptian corn. In
October he harvested 800 acres OF IT.
obtaining thirty-six sacks or about
two tons per acre. Into the rema in-
ing 500 acres 800 head OF cattle ere
turned. and in about month they
had trodden IL all down 50 that IL
looked like aiield OF harvest-past corn
stalks. but the ground WAS covered al
most white with the threshed out kerr
nels. Twelve hundred hogs were then
turned In, and they are said to-day TO
be the finest. largest. LATEST and fat
test hogs In the state.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1890-03-29
TO BE CONTINUED.
Had Better Take Her Feet With Her

A church is in process OF renova-
ton, and the pastor Is daily engaged
in raising funds 10 pay the expense.
One means the pastor takes for that
purpose Is 10 call on his parishioners
and ask for subscriptions, In one
case the good man approached the
front door Of parishioner's house.
rang the bell. the door opened, and a
little girl appeared.
Pastor Good afternoon, my child.
Is your mother at homer
Little Girl--"No, sir; mamma Is
down town
Pastor--''Will she be back soonP'
Little Chill guess so"
Pastor-''Then | will como in and
wait few minutes
Pastor enters and takes scat in
the parlor. Being DESTROYS OF know
ing what kind Of house his people
provide for their families. the clergy
man looked about him and soon dis
covered pair OF feet protruding
from under a certain. A little further
optical investigation satlhcd him that
the feet belonged 10 the little girrs
mother. BY and by the child appears
again and says that she thought her
mamma would not return for an hour
or two. Well. says the pastor, III
will not wait; but, my child. be kind
enough 10 tell your mother that the
next time she goes down town to take
her feet with her."
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1890-03-29
cutting rotatoo. for seed.

There Is no more sense in calling
the small, immature tip end OF "A pota-
TO the ''seed end" than in applying
that namo TO the snout OF an ear of
corn, says the Mirror and Farmer, and
il would be more rational to cut off
the tip end and throw IL away aud
plant the body OF the potato; and this
Is done by some OF the best farmers.
II the object Is 10 get the most from IA
given amount OF seed, cut TO one eve
and put one in hill. But 10 Is proba-
bic that two OF these pieces In hills u
little father apart would give more
per acre.
On cold, wet soil. small pieces are
moro apt to rot. Some varieties spread
or bush more than others. and some
will produce several stalks from one
eye. IL Is an axiom that like produces
like. aud II we want large potatoes we
should plant large ones. Not whole.
necessarily. for wo do not use the
whole tree when We graft. yet we get
the perfect fruit; nor do we hear OF
potatoes growing in slices from cut
seed. There is no vegetable product
that may not he improved by seed Sc
lection. and all results In potato cuI-
ture which seem To favor small pota-
toes or oppose large ones for planting.
are probably due To some outside cause
that Is not taken into considera ton.
The arguments against planting
whole tubers are that they give too
many plants in "a hill, thereby crowd
ing them and insuring large proper
ton OF small potatoes; and whole POI
tatoes are morn apt 20 remain sound.
food To the Young plant.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1890-03-29

The saving OF the various substances
that are supposed TO possess no value,
by adding them to the manure heap.
amounts TO u large item In the course
OF year. There Is nothing grown on
the farm. either by seeding for the
crop or voluntary growth OF weeds
that will not contribute something TO
the fertility OF the soil II the materials
are appropri ted to the purposes for
which they are adapted. Even weeds
can be made useful in enriching the
soil
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1890-03-29
An Extraordinary Cow.

George w. Kirker, who lives nine
miles southwest OF Dclano. and tw o
miles east OF Poso. Cal. has COW
that takes the bakery for milk and but
ter. and shows just how profitable the
dairy business Is la that section. Mr..
kirlSer has kept a close account with
her cowship for year past giving
her credit for all the milk. and keep
ing account OF all butter sold. The
sales OF the year amount TO 81 10.
which Is proof enough OF the profits
The COW IL a full-blood Jersey.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1890-03-29
AARON BLAIR'S ATONEMENT.
CHAPTER IIL-(coSrrSuEo.)

Milly looked really distressed.
Tell me, she said, you know |
have never seen hcr--do you think she
cares for himPn
II think she will II he gives her so
much reason for thinking that he
cares for her. There is no harm
done yet.
''But there will be unless his visits
cease. And. Mr.. Aleyn, they must
cease. Lady Elizabeth is beginning
TO notice the change In him. and TO
wonder what 1t Is that absorbs him so.
Her father encourages him OF coursepn
son the contrary, he discourages
himP'
He does?H
'Most blunlly and plainly Had
Owen been-wel. less infatuated-he
must have seen before this that he is
not welcomed by the father whatever
may be the daughters feelings.
you say you think he is infatu-
nted?" said Mile.
III think he Is more so than / have
ever seen him.
1T must be stopped y declared the
girl earnestly, the look OF trouble upon
her face growing deeper. III IL goes
on IL may bring pain and sorrow TO
them both IL can never bring happi-
ness. Mr.. Alleyn, you are so much
his friend-you have influence over
hm-morc than anyone else. think ;
warn him again--tell him"
Nov then, George - look alive
there. old man 7" called Owen from the
dog-cart. I'VE shall lose the train II
you're much longer y
George did not waste much more
time. There was just few more
whispered sentences, and then he
hurr ed out and got into his seat.
Owen. CHANGING at him as they turned
out OF the low gates, saw that he was
carefully fastening In his button-hole
deep-red rose; and. only half SUPPRESS
ing an involuntary whistle. looked ex-
pressively at the horses ears. Then,
rccollocting that something like IL lay
In his own breast-pocket. ne blushed a
little and began TO whistle outright.
Perhaps this was the reason that
neither OF them spoke. and that the
four miles TO the Lower Datching
Station were accomplished in absolute
silence.
II wish you weren't going, old
man !" said Owen. as they paced up
and down the little platform. for they
were early after ALL IL shall be like
fish out OF water without you y
Take run up yourself then" sug'
gesled George. "Why don't you
Layland and Bernard are both In town.
We might do round OF the theatres
and be jolly enough
"No-hardly care about IL. replied
Owen. yawning, ''Can hardly leave
Milly and her ladyship all to them.
selves either. don't you see.'
Haven't let the Cot see much OF YOU
lately either. have you ?" rctorte,
Alleyn drily.
What do you mean ?" queried th'
other. coming TO "A halt. with an In
qulsltive and suspicious look at hi
friend.
..Pshawl You know we'll enough
Look here. Owen. old man. and dom
be offended. I'm not easy about you
upon my word, you're getting int
mischief. you know ~
sAm ?" said Owen lightly, an'
with no show OF resentment.
care you You know you are
should go away much easier In m.
mind II knew you would not go nea
the Thatched Cottage and Lily Blai
again. Look here, Owen--you are no
n scamp. and you must know that yo'
have gone quite far enough 10 max
the girl think that you want 70 MARI
her."
well P"
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1890-03-29

Lime has the advantage Of being
beneficial at all seasons. though its
effects in the soil may not be immedi-
ate. II never Injuries land II properly
applied. and though its results may be
unsatisfactory at first yet the effects
are lasting the lime supplied this
year proving beneficial in the future.
Lime is cheap and should be used
freely.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1890-03-29

calves found. When ono II
found among bunch OF feed cattle is
can be- told from those containing n
little Improved blood by the effect tho
feed has. The grade calf improves
rapidly on feed while the Texas calf
remains in the same old rut The
Texas COW and the Mustang pony both
require the infusion OF new blood 10
make them any account
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1890-03-29

As evidence that "blood will toll"
the Texas Stoclman cites the fact that
only IN tho extreme north and south
ends OF Texas are straight Texas
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1890-06-27
THE CANDIDATES,

No doubt, brother Allianccmcn. you will
from other and ADLER writer's before you
read this We noticed that Il considerable
number of the brotherhood were present
some rs candidates, great many, perhaps,
wanting to be, and only needing just o
Iule encouragement on the part of friend,
in order to nerve them for cSpousiDg their
country's cause.
Oh what wonderful amount Of Union
and Iatriotism sclfsacrifcc, love of truth
and devotion TO county there is in the
brotherhood. Just think Of it All ready
and willing to serve their state and county
wherever they can find place To serve in.
Just think of it brother. how many Of us
fingered about town after the speaking was
over, when we should have returned straight
home. "Oh, All | nu aspiring "ld cracker
to me, ''lcts = wait till the cool Of the even
ing before we 80. We have plenty of time
and then It's SO r"ry, rcrn hot
lie talk about its hc,ng SO rot when
both of us have worked many day in the
broii ing hot sun and never thought Of what
it was {" be cCol lie utk nj cut tho cool
of the evening. when we both cln stand tn G
SIN ~ well as anycr the sable sons of Ham :.
| Il IT, ah AL waS arpnrc;i a> lac comllaccniIy
whitfield away at his cirar. lie wos just
waiting for somebody 10 tel! him 10 announce
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1890-06-27
CAN SOME ONE SOLVE THE PROBLEM /

Every farmer is aware Of The expense nnl
trouble there is in feeding aud caring for
surplus stock after the working season is
over. After that season every land owner
at least has some surplus stock that for The
remaining months Of the year could be dis
pcnscii with. yet, for lack Of market, he is
unable TO sell without considerable sacrifice.
Few have suit bic rasturagc, hence it is al
most imrrac!cablc to economic in that way.
=" " .'.'s W." src colSoslled to keep tho stock,
Mt Ie.st six mOn'hss&Sesot Twelve, in orl,r
to have their services the other six
During this time the farmer feeds at least
thirty bushels of corn and five hundred bun-
dies of fodder per head. At the lowest csti.
matc-corn a. 80 cts. and fodder a.. Sl.0O
per huudered--thc value Of feed alone is
$1,000, besides the constant trouble of
watering and feeding. This lat item is, in
time at least, worth $500 making minimum
cost per head from twenty-five to thirty dol
lars for six months idleness.
Some may think this small cost, and be.
ciuSe 1t is customary to do 50, may be dis
posed to ignore it: yet. when we con-
slider. we may readily see how this
same small cost goes far TO materially lessen
the small profits derived from the farm One
year with another the average farmer in this
section at least, is usually short of corn and
fodder and is compelled t" buy Tho oot
crop is always an uncertain one, hence can
not be depended upon to supply tho deiicien-
cy, which must he supplied with corn that
costs from 65 to - ct. according ns the
farmer pays cash or buys on time. The ex-
ira cost of corn, during the working season,
added to the cost of feed used ly surplus
stock. during months Of idlcncss. renders
the expense of keeping stock as much again
more than tho expense Of keeping no
more stock than is actually necessary to
make the crop.
Now will some one tell us how we may
avoid this unnecessary expense: Or, if it
cannot be avoided, how we may render il Us
small rs possible:
Could we send the stock elsewhere and
have them fed cheaper than at home, and
have them returned at the working season.;
or would il be letter TO sell them at o kacri-
flee?
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1890-06-27
Death of Mr John Rodger.

1t is our melancholy duty this week to an
nounce the death OF our venerable aud high
ly respected fc!low-citizcn, Mr.. John Rodger,
which occurred at his residence last Tuesday
night after short lines, Of about ten days,
in the I'D year Of his age
Mr.. Rodgers long residence in this commu-
nifty and the prominent position lie occupied
demandsa moro oxtcndel notice Of him than
We can give this week.
But few mon had finer traits Of character
than our old aud cstocmcl friends possessed,
and his genial presence, ripe and sound iudg-
ment and public spirit will DO greatly missed
iu this community.
We shall attempt to give our readers a
synopsis Of his life and character next week.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1890-06-27
rILLMAS To MI SRO.

Hon. Vim. Muuro-Sir: | used the word
''men' and rot man, and | had no par
ticular man in view, but was speaking in
general terms. 1t would appear that you
must he, by this time, aware that the N,ws
and C"Hr'cr leaves no opportunity unused to
lie on me, and your anger should he directed
towards it for its Infamous head lines bring
ing your name into notice as il did | ex-
prcssly mentioned your name rs having
voted right On the census, you afterwards
voted TO give us ust representation.
My caution in reference to watching and
Acing Earefu} about The selection of a Senator
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1890-06-27
HOUSEHOLD RECEIPTS.

l. To destroy the od,rs arising from tho
decomposition of dead rats or mice, place
pan of charcoal near the place whence the
odor comes.
>. Lime is the best of all disipfcctants in
cellars and i'll ventilated rooms, where there
is musty smell or where mildew exists.
One quarter of n pound Of lime is enough to
discnfect a room twenty eight feet square.
3. 1t is said that III order to make q mus
tard plaster that will burn and yet not blis-
ter tho white of an egg should be used in-
stead Of water in making up the paste. -.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1890-06-27
The County Convention.

The Democratic County Convention met IN
the Court House at noon yesterday, aud was
called to order by Chairman, T. c. Duncan.
W. 7. Jeter was called to preside as tenn
porary Chairman, and A Cole Lyles rs Secre-
tary.
A committee on credentials was appointed,
| and retired TO examine the credentials OF
the delegates.
In the absence Of the Committee Maj. ID. a..
| Townsend was called on and made a sterling
speech, in the course of which he announcer
himself candidate for State Superintendent
| Of Education.
Mr.. Wm Munro being called on gave
very satisfactory account Of his course as Sen
ator for this County, and thanked tho party
for the confidence reposcd in him and the
many honors conferred on him by his follow
citizens.
A Cole Lyles was unanimously elected
County Chairman.
Tho following were then elcctol the Exccu-
two Committee
J. W. Gregory, W. a. MoWhirtsr, VIM.
Smith, J. S. Welsh, h. W. Harris, l. NJ. Mob
lev, J. c. OTIS, J. T. Moorchead, J. ID. Orr, W.
7. Betsill.
The following were elected delegates to tho
State Convention: G. d. Peake, T.C. Dun
can, G.. B. Fowler, J, W. Gregory, r. J. Bet
sille, W. I. Jetcr, J. r. Jcfferies, Rev. NJ. B.
Kelly.
The following correspondence between
Mr.. }. w. Gregory and Maj. d. A. Town
send was then read, and ON eh6tiS9 of Rev.
:; -; - - ~
Tor State SuperiI :. sSsTfSES
unanimously endorsed, ~ g7zEGIA f1
| the State Convention were ,-o.4s....vu to voc
| for him, first, last and all the time:
UNION, 5. c., Juno 9Th, 1890.
| MAJ. j. a. TOWNSEND, UNION, :. G.
Dcar Sir AT an informal meeting of the
| Farmers Association of Union County, it was
unanimously agreed to instruct me rs Chair
| man to communicate with you in reference
| to bringing you out rs q candidate for State
| Superintendent Public lnstruciion, and l
take this early opportunity of laying the mat
| ter before you for consideration.
In your reply, stating whether or not you
| will run, we shall expect free and explicit
statement Of your views upon tho platform
/ adopted by the March Convention" Hop
| ing you can stand with the farmers and see
your way clear TO make the canvass before
the people as n candidate for the above named
office, remain
Yours Respectfully,
j. W. GREGORY,
Chm. L. G. +. Association.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1890-06-27
Nj NRO TO TILLMhN.

CoLrMpIA, June 23.-Mr. Is. II. Tillman
Sir: In tho report Of your speech at
Union on the DIST inst, as published in
the Woes anil courier aud Charleston Horld
you arc represented ms having said: "lou
people watch how you vote for Senator
- -. The man you elected won't to
Columbia and sold his vote for another
howdy-dr.' was not present when you
were speaking and only heard Of this
charge by the reports in tho two papers
named to-day. now nsk you did you use
the language attributed to you or other Ian
guagc meaning that | voted from improper
motives or for any unworthy reason on any
question At any tImo in the Senate ?
The messenger will await your answer.
Yours, respectfully,
WILLIAM MrNRO.