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The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1894-07-07
QUEER THINGS OF PAPER.
There seems TO be No Limit TO It's Adapta-
bility In These Days.

There seems TO be No Limit 20 Its Adapta-
biIity In These Days.
Patents have been granted for MAX
ing innumerable queer things out of
paper-such as carpets, electric CON
duits, lead pencils. roofing materials,
car wheels, boats, pals, coffins, brushes
and combs. Mattresses are manufae-
tured out of paper pulp and ordinary
sponge, springs being imbedded in the
composition. A cloth paper for bank
notes has been invented, the notion be-
ing 20 render such money less perish
able and more difficult TO counterfeit.
Paper is used nowadays for architecture
al decorations, interior and exterior.
Cornics. panels and friezes are nodded
out of the pulp. Paper collars, which
used TO be produced In such enormous
numbers, seem 20 have gone out of
fashion.
One OF the most successful OF recent
inventions is process for making arti-
fetal straws out OF paper for drinking
iced beverages. Everybody knows
that real straws are apt 10 be de-
fective; but the limitations never fail 20
draw After they are rolled they are
treated with parafiine, 10 render them
watertight and non-absorbent. The
same patent covers mouthpieces for
cigarettes, which are manufactured in
similar fashion
Medals are made Of paper and colored
20 initiate silver or bronze. Cigar boxes
are manufactured from the same ma
terial, favored with cedar oil 10 give
them the customary smell. Hollow
telegraph poles of paper pulp are new
invention. They are coated with sill
cate of potash to preserve them.
The making of paper bags is
an enormous industry in this country.
Four billions Of paper bags are used in
the United States every year. OF these
the Paper-Ba trust turns out sixty-five
per cent. Not long ago a process was
/ devised by which three-eighths OF an
inch OF material could be saved in the
cutting Of each bag. On this account
/ the trust obtained complete new
equipment Of machinery at an immense
cost, but the saving for the first year
by that small economy OF three-eighth'
of an inch was seventy thousand dol
lars. One machine for making paper
bags will cut and finish eighty thou
sand bags n day. The business Of mar
ufacturing envelopes is even greater
The envelopes are cut, printed, gummec
and folded by the same machine. :
Washington star
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1894-07-07
LIVE STOCK NOTES.

THE circular silo is advocated be-
cause IL has no corners TO spoil the en-.
silage.
FAT can be produced cheaper than
lean, always fatten before sending to
market.
SUGAR beets are frst-class fatteninR
food, when fed with corn. for hogs in
winter. Grow some for that purpose
OvERFEEDSo pigs is bad and fatal
business. II il occurs stop feeding en-
tirely, except a thin slop, until tho
stomach gets into normal condition.
THERE is ar antidiluvian humane
society in Poughl<eepsie, n. Y, that
has secured the arrest OF a man there
for dehorning cattle. But the stupid
concern never has n word TO say about
the people who are killed and the ami
mails that are injured by horns.
PUMPKINS make good food for cattle
in the winter, and they are no trouble
at all 20 grow. Plant a patch OF pump
lkins, gather them as soon as the FIRST
frost touches the leaves, pat them in a
cool place, and you will find them a
grand thing for either cattle or swine.
Farmers Voice.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1894-07-07
TIDE WELLS IN THE WEST.
Indications That Kansas and Nebraska Are
Located over an Underground Sea.

Indications That Kansas and Nebraska Are
Located Over an Underground Sea.
The best scientists Of the land favor
the opinion that Nebraska, Kansas and
parts Of Indian territory are situated
over an immense underground lake or
sea. II is well-known fact that in
several places in Kansas whole sections
of land have suddenly disappeared,
leaving only fathomless lakelets to
mark the spot where they were once
situated. Proof that there is some
thing peculiar with the foundation Of
the section Of the country mentioned
may be found in the celebrated
slide wells OF Polk, Butler and
Colfax counties in Nebraska. Polk
county is best provided with
these curious wells, having between a
dozen and twenty, which roar and ebb
and flow with an unseen tide The
roaring OF these remarkable curiositics
(they can not be called natural won
ders, because they are the work OF man,
at least SO far ms excavation is con-
cerned), is caused by the inhalation
and exhalation Of immense quantities
of air. There are hours, regular and
uniform in which the air will rush out
with loud, kissing sound, and again
an equal space Of time In which IL see rms
that all the Of the Platte valley will be
sucked into the cavernous depths Of
these wonderful wells The period of
! this cbb and flow does not seem 10 de-
pend upon either the seasons or the
state of the weather, but is thought to
have some mysterious connection with
the high and low tide periods Of the At
lantic and Pacific oceans. A meteorolo-
! gist Of national reputation, who sought
TO fathom the mystery OF the platte
river tide-weils,n and who issued n
little pamphlet with the title Roaring
Wells Of Nebraska, gave IL as his opin-
ion that the roaring phenomenon was
in some way connected with the pre-
vailing direction of the wind, being
strongest in time Of west or southwest
brcczes. The farmers in the three
countries mentioned as being best pro-
vided with these tid-rcgulating, air-ex-
/ polling wells believe that the water
supply Is connected with body large
enough 20 have regular cbb and flow
of tide All the wells Ina the counties
OF Polk and Butler which are tide
regulated are OF about the same depth,
those of Colfax being deeper, but all
extending 10 "A porous stratum, having
the same general characteristics. Chi
cago Herald
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1894-07-07
FARM AND GARDEN.
FIGHTING THE cuTwoRm.
Prof. Riley Tells How TO Get Rid of This
Destructive Pest.

Prof. Riley Tells How To Get Rid of This
Destructive Pest.
Young corn Is often grievously in
jured by cutworms. The following
reply, by Prof. C. v. Riley, to a CORE
spondent OF the Scientific American
who has been more than usually
troubled will, therefore, be read with
interest at this time:
II specimens of the particular cut
worms were sent 10 the station for
Identification some preventive meas
ures might be suggested, as much de-
ponds on the particular species. In n
general way most of the species have
similar habits in the larval state; but
10 deal directly with them when, as in
this case, they are distributed over
large areas, Is very serious problem.
The most successful means under
these conditions Is by the distribution
of poisonous bats These may con-
sist OF freshly cut clover or other suc-
culent vegetation poisoned with paris
green and made into balls or gathered
Into masses, so as TO prevent their too
rapid drying. One mode Of accom-
plishing this last object is by covering
the poisoned plants with boards.
These poisoned bats, II placed at in
tervals along the corn rows, will at
tract a large proportion of the cut
worms, which, by feeding upon them,
will perish. For smaller areas, or for
garden patches, the same method may
DE followed. or the larv@ may be un-
\earthed from about the base OF the
Iplants, whore they retire for conceal
ment during the day.
Another method is to take smooth
walking cane and make smooth holes
several inches deep at intervals, going
over the same ground every day and
punching in these holes to destroy the
worms which seek them during the
day as pla ce of concealment and
tumble In. The patent salts, such as
kainit, have proved of the greatest
value against many subterranean in
sects, and undoubtedly will be of value
against these cutworms. They have
the additional advantage OF being good
fertilizers, SO that their expense as in
secticides is more than offset by their
value 10 the crop and TO the land.
think with your correspondent that Il
IS too late to accomplish much the
present year, but by combination OF
the three methods suggested he will
be able another year to prevent much
of the trouble. 1t is we'll, where fields
are badly infested with cutworms, Il
plant thickly, so that two or three
young corn plants may be spared from
each Hill without seriously affecting
the crop. 1t is also wise, on general
principles, To keep fields that are TO bc
planted TO corn thoroughly clear anC
clean of weeds and other vegetation
during the fall; and in this light fall
blowing becomes extremely important
as most Of the cutworms are Matched
the previous year and hibernate al
partly grown Larvae.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1894-07-07
DUCK GOWNS.
some Natty suitlngs for summer at Grad
uated Prices.


Speaking OF duck hats recalls some
perfect duck gowns made for famous
yachtswoman. The shops are filed
with so-callcd duck suits, costing from
few dollars upwards, some with linen
in them, others very fine, pointille or
brocadcd with silk, all cut after one
plan, with jacket and skirt TO wear
with a vest or shirt-waist. OF course
tailors delight in making these jackets
and coats, as such garments are their
speciality; yet one sees the simplest
gowns Of white linen duck, not unlike
fine glossy sheeting, marked seventy
five dollars, and made with plain
belted waist and round skirt trimmed
with the genuine navy-blue dungaree
worn by the British navy. They are
without lining and arc cool 20 the touch
In the sultriest hour. The linen waist
slopes in ' from the shoulders TO be
gathered front and back TO wide belt
OF blue dungarce striped with white
braid. The space is filed in with a
shield Of the blue twilled cotton
striped with cross rows Of white braid,
and there is n broad sailor collar % the
deep blue bordered with rows OF white
braid. The sleeve, nll in one piece, OF
white linen, is very wide at the top,
and stitched below the elbows in
lcngthwise tuclss ~ make IL nc closely
In a blue dungaree cuff trimmed with
rows Of white linen braid. The skirt,
nearly four yards wide, Is gathered TO
white silk betting, and IL trimmed at
tho foot with four-inch hand OF the
dark dungaree with three or four rows
Of dark blue braid above it.-llarpcrs
Bazaar.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1894-07-07

When horse stops and proposes 90
turn around don't resist the turn. but
give him n quiet horizontal pull in the
direction he wants TO turn so as 10 ear
nv him further around than he intend
ed TO go, and II possible keep him going
around a half dozen times, says n
horse trainer. In most cases this will
upset all his calculations, and he will
go quietly on without much ado. II
ak turns will not do give him twenty. In
fact, IL he will keep on turning 10 your
rein you are sure TO conquer, as enough
turning will confuse him and leave
him at your command. II he will not
turn. and will back TO the rein, keep
him going backward in the direction
you want 20 20. lie will soon get
tired Of that and prefer 60 60 with the
right end forward, but before you let
him go give him decidedly more back.
ing than he likes.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1894-07-07
TRAIN COLTS TO WALK.
It In Unquestionabiy tho Best Gait 70
Ordinary Purposes.

IL In Unquestionabiy tho Best Gait for
Ordinary Purposes.
Many colts are now learning to
work. The rate OF travel required OF
them is important. Confning the
travel mainly 10 a walk is not the rule
with all drivers. As soon as the young
animal ceases to rear and plunge in
the harness, IL Is often considered
"brolen" and IL allowed 10 take any
gait IL may choose. The old horse by
which the youngster is hitched is al
lowed 20 advance by long, rapid
strides. thus forcing the colt out Of n
walk from the start. The older ami
NAL needs 10 be held back and forced
10 walk at n rate which the learner
can equal Gradually increase the
rate, but only in keeping with the
ability OF the colt 70 walk. A colt
that proves naturally slow at the walk
must be given short trips OF not more
than five miles, and be steadily urged
To faster gait. 1t is work TO drive q
green" colt properly. The man who
takes the reins at such times for
pleasure is out of place. The carly
habits OF the colt will cling to IL. For
this reason IL should be made to travel
at brisk walk during the first three
months Us worked. The well-trained
horse finds II a relief from the walk
OF course, 20 be given a brisk trot dur
ing the last one-third or one-fourth OF
the journey Orange Judd Farmer.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1894-07-07

There are now seven large beet
sugar factories in operation In the
United States, two being in Nebraska,
three in California, one in Utah and
one In Kansas. The factory at Chino,
Cal, Is probably the largest In the
country and cost $4,000 In the sugar
beet districts factory can be profit
ably run for every circuit Of ten miles.
The average yield perscre Is ten tons,
1915 pounds OF sugar To the ton, or 1850
pounds per acre. A factory which
uses the beets grown on 5000 acres OF
land will produce about s,25O.0oO
pounds OF sugar per year. As the
United States uses over 1000, 900, 900
pounds, Il would take 4s6 factories 10
supply the present demand.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1894-07-07
snrnr md Prn.nrYn..

Sugar and preserves were fashionable
presents in Queen Bcss' time. Every
one seemed 90 have had IA sweet tooth"
in those times. The dean and chapter
Of Salisbury having n case 10 be tried
before Justice Hale, presented him with
six sugar loaves. for which the Judge,
who was exceptionally scrupulous, In
sisted on paying. In Davenants poem,
"MadaRascar," occurs the couplet:
Then reconcile the rich for gold-fringod gloves.
The poor for Gods sake, or for sugar ioavcs.
The scrgcants OF the house Of com.
mons in Lent. 1885, received from Lord
Howard present Of sugar The cham
Der OF Exeter In 1910 voted sugar loaves
10 two canons for their morning lee
lures. Sometimes marmalade, oranges,
lemons, or even potatoes. took their
place, and when sugar became cheaper
the custom ceased. In 1851 all persons
in Scotland not being dukes. earls, etc,
possessed Of at least two hundred and
fifty pounds in yearly rent. were pro-
hibitcd the use Of confcctions. foreign
drugs and costly spices. Westmi lister
Review.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1894-07-07
whore naby sleeps.

Cradles have gone out Of date TOR
babies, whose little brains are injured.
we are told, by the rocking motion.
Whether this Is SO are not certainly no
one need long for the pretty swaying
arks OF earlier days who sees the lovely
beds provided for the infant Of ~. One
Is like n great basket mounted on cross
legs OF wiclserworlS At the head there
Is sort of tripod which supports a
canopy that does not come over the
crib nc all, but merely falls Co the floor
In ticd-back curtains much like those
at drapcd drcssing-table. The body
of the little bed is entirely covered
with three rows Of broad lace sewcd TO
a lining that is fitted over the wicker
work. There ure bows Of white ribbon
ut the lower oorner.-chicage Mall.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1894-07-07
LAMn cRErrs

zontal rollers are made OF hard wood.
about two inches in diameter. The
stationary upright rollers are I foot
apart and feet long. The end strips
of iron are extended so that the creep
can be readily driven into the ground
at the opening of any Enclosure. Il
represents the sliding frame, C tho
horizontal rollers, ID the upright
rollers and A a peg by the removal of
which the sliding frame is shifted.
Moving the sliding frame places the
upright rollers closer together or
farther apart The illustration Is from
Wisconsin bulletin.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1894-07-07
SECURE SPRING HOUSE.

1t IL Thing OF Beauty and Protection
co the Well.
There are numerous reasons why the
spring or well from which the family's
supply OF water is drawn should be
covered from the weather-many Of
which are 50 patent as TO need no
mention. An uncovered spring is
warm in summer. "A receptacle for fly
ing leaves and dust, while in winter IL
Is filled with snow that frequently has
20 be shoveled out before water can be
obtained. Then, again, an attractive
little house over well or spring adds
considerably TO the appearance of a
place, and this is not valueless fac
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1894-07-07
FertIIi.er for Oarden Crops.

All the dead animals and offal that
may be procured OF the butchers will
make a valuable fertilizer II managed
in this way: Gather a few loads OF
good soil, sods. or drained swamp
muck, and mix these with lime. Cut
the carcass into small pieces and make
them into n heap with the soil. etc.
Cover the heap with more soil to neu-
tralizs the odor. and keep the whole
moist by throwing water on IL. In
two or three months the whole may
be shovcled over. and will make fer
tilixer very useful for garden crops II
large quantities cEn be procured, they
may be worked up In this way for Geld
cropa
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1894-07-07

Round trip Tickets win be sold from al
stations on the Chicago a. Eastern Illinois
II. r. on July 9th, August 9TH, Sept. 4th,
Oct. %, Nov. 9th and Dec. 4th, 1894, at ono
fare, 70 points in Kentucky, Tennessee,
Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia,
North Carolina, South Carolina and Florida
Tickets good 10 return fortwenty days from
dato OF sale. Stopover allowed on going or
returning Journey. For further particulars
apply 10 any q. a. r. /. II. II. agent or CnAs.
N. HUMPHREY, northern passenger agent,
10 Il. Third street, st. Paul, Chicago city
ticket Office go Clark street, or 10 CHARLES
L. STONE, G.. p. a. t. A., Chicago, Ill.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1894-07-07
FOR FEEDING LAMBS.
Creep That Can Be Adjusted 10 Suit tina
Size of the Animals.


To feed grain 20 lambs Il Is neces-
sary that special place be prepared
for the purpose. A corner of the sheep
pen may easily be partitioned off or in
the field sheltered place where the
Aock Is in the habit Of gathering can
be so arranged as TO exclude the older
animals. In order 10 do this lamb
creeps OF some sort must be provided.
II is difficult matter TO make creeps
which will answer every purpose. The
flock will necessarily contain lambs of
different sizes. and. besides, as the an
imals grow, the size of the openings
must be increased. An ingenious con-
trivance which has been found TO an
swer the purpose well Is shown In the
illustration. The creep Is feet 4
inches high and feet inches wide,
the framework being made Of light,
fiat iron strips. The upright and hori.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1894-07-07
Tourist Erc-rsion Tickets

At reduced rates are now on SAFE, via The
North Western Line, 10 81. Paul, Mime
apolis, Duluth, Deadwood, Dakota, Hot
Springs, Denver, Colorado Springs, Man,
itou, Salt Lake City, Yellowstone National
Park and all tho lake and mountain resorts
Of the West aud Northwest. For rates and
full information apply 20 agents OF con-
Meeting lines. illustrated pamphlets, giving
fun particulars, will be mailed free upon APP
plication 10 w. A. TRIAL, General Passen-
ger and Ticket Agent Chicago 81 North
Western R'y, Chicago
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1894-07-07
A Book OF Books for 2 stamps.

A copy OF the ILLUSTRATED CATAIo0pE"
OF the s'Four-Tracl' Series, New York Gem
trial Books and Etchings, the only book or
postpaid, on receipt of two two-cent stamps,
by GEORGE H. DANIELS, General Passenger
Agent, Grand Central Station. New York.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1894-07-07

tor by any means. The little house
shown in the sketch could easily be
built at odd moments and at trifiing
expense, as il is low and but six OF
seven feet square. The sides should
be made OF matched boarding, with
lattice work windows on one side and
in front. into which win dows may be
fitted for winter use. The roof should
bc shingled and stained, with a con
trasting stain upon the walls. The
foundation should exclude vermin and
small animals.-Amcrican Agrieultnr-
isf
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1894-07-07

HI think that often people, from being
a great deal together, come 20 resemble each
other. Don't YOU believe that beauty Is
sometimes transferred, as II were, IN that
wayi She-"Well, l don't know. But
after you and Miss Maycup took that stroll
In the garden last night some Of her rouge
was on your cheeks
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1894-07-07

The pleasant effect and perfect safety with
which Indies may use the California liquid
laxative Syrup OF Figs, under all conditions,
makes Il their favorite remedy. TO got the
true aud genuine article look for the name
OF the California Fig Syrup Co, printed near
tho bottom OF the package.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1894-07-07

''TnE old man run fer sheriff, didn't her'
eyes" "And they beat himp Eyes; but
hos still ahead.n "How's thatln "Foller
shot the sheriff an the old mans cor
onerpi
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1894-07-07
Mnyiokar,.. Chicago.

The dramatic company under the direction
OF MIR. Joseph Brooks begins It's season 40
2, with the first production on any stage OF
IAN American Heircssn Seats by mall
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1894-07-07

-"IIave you anything to show from
your last place." Bcttie--"Ycs, ma'aln;
two rs sweet evening dresses as ever
you set your eyes on.r-Inter-Occan.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1894-07-07

Mn. BLANDLr-"Young Mr.. Cooley has Q
great many sterling qualities, / notice"
Miss Blandly-"Wen, he's discovered that
silver ornaments are very fashionable, l
suppose Inter Ocean.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1894-07-07

DAuaHTER-"Papa went OF In great good
humor this morning. Mother "My good
ness that reminds me. j forgot 20 asa him
for any money IN. ~ Weekly.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1894-07-07

THREE years undisturbed possession OF a
setter dog will destroy the veracity OF The
best man In America. Texas Siftings.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1894-07-07

THE drain upon the SOW that Is suck
ling pigs is immense and 20 enable her
90 stand IL and nourish the litter she
must have plenty of the most nutritious
food
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1894-07-07

HIGos-"FIggs is prospering. isn't hew
Hatch--"Oh, yes. He's got now TO where
he can sass his butcher. n--Judge.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1894-07-07

II n woman's age could be told by her
teeth, like horses, man would occasionally
have a chance 10 edge a word in.--Puck.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1894-07-07

HE-"Her heart Is as hard as glass. l
can't make any impression on itn She
"Have you tried ondp'-Kate Fields
Washington.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1894-07-07

BEAUTY married bya bad complexion may
be restored by Gienns sulphur Soap.
Hillis Hair and Whisker Dye, 30 cents.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1894-07-07
Innn snnnnnnh. .Inrn1, 90. Tenn.

THEY live most who love most.-Ram's
Horn.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1894-07-07

wIru good management in most
cases two garden crops can be grown
IN one season
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1894-07-07

1T never cools man on when the stree
sprinkler throws water on him.-Atchisor
Globe.