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The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-07-03

Extent of the Help which New eng
land wives Give.

The women are true helpmeets. Not
only do they do their own work, but
they are able and willing 10 milk the
COWS and assist with the hay-getting
and In other ways lend hand out of
doors in emergencies. Some of them
even exc out the family income by lit
tie ventures of their own. such as rails
ing hens and bees and gathering and
marketing spruce gum, beechnuts and
blueberries. There is no servant girl
problem, because there are no servants.
When sickness or some other real dis
ability necessitates female help in the
household neighbours daughter is
called in. She is, of course, regarded,
and In every minutest particular treat
ed, as member of the family; IL could
not be otherwise. The children are
trained to bear their share of the fam
ily burden. so far as IL can be done with
out interfering with their schooling.
and the very school terms are arranged
with view TO conflicting MS little as
possible with farm work. When the
children grow up many of them go out
into the world 10 seek their fortunes
THAT, within reasonable limits, Is a
law of nature), but there is nothing
like an exodus of the rising generation,
no approach to depletion. Plenty of
ambitious, vigorous young men stay
behind to arrange themselves in life as
their fathers did before them, chopping
In the woods winters and tilling the
few acres they have been able to pur-
chase with their winters savings sum
mers. Furthermore, there are plenty Of
desirable young women happy and
proud 20 cast their lots in with the
young men and do their share of the
drudgery necessary to establishing a
home. Thus new farms are cleared out
Of the woodland and the old farms are
| kent up.--Atlnntic.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-07-03
COVER FOR HAY STACK.

best to let stand a few days, then re-
top and cover. Cover is made OF boards
one by twelve inches, ours were Ia feet
long. Bevel the edge of one board and
nail 1t and another together in the
form OF a Widespread triangle, using
ten-penny nails. II not spread suffi-
GENTLY, nail well and jump up and
down on top of Ii. Have an attendant
take one end, you take the other, carry
up on ladders and lay on center OF
stack. Carry another board up in the
same manner; or. better. have some
one pass IL up 10 you, slip edge under
first board, tapping two inches or less
and nail. Now move around TO oppo-
site side of stack, put one up there, and
so on till roof is wide as you want it
Pass wires over top and weight down
heavily with rocks. Don't leave IL any
time without weighting, for the wind
can remove n roof of this kind in much
less time than IL took 20 put IL on
Watch the stack closely and don't LEI
it get started tipping, for If it does the
weight on top will pull it over rapidly
George T. Petit, in Agriculture
Epitomist.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-07-03

One cannot be close observer OF
farm practices over any considerable
territory without being forced TO the
conclusion that there has been far
greater Advancement in the average
quality and efficacy of farm machinery
than In average methods Of using the
same; and that In very many cases the
Injunction to "let all things be done
decently and I'm order" Is sadly disre-
garded. There is. however. vast dit
ference in localities with regard 70
this. In some we find much friendly
strife as 70 who shall run the straight
est burrows and fences, do the neate4
Job moving or reaping, and In many
other lines OF farm work; ana wner-
ever this condition of things exists we
win find attractive. well-kept farms and
home surroundings; with public prop
ertv. as roads. schoolhouses and
grounds. etc. well looked after by nm
intelligent and enterprising COM
munity.
A display of good Judgment and
sls,lI In LAYING the foundation for crop
is not only commendable and profitable
in and of itself. but 1t Is an Incentive
to better work throughout, while AT
harvest time these count i'm the better
saving of crops. Besides, these things
are contagious, TO some extent, their
influence favoring general improve
ment OF farm practices in the neigh
borhood, and through these n more
prosperous people, oh. it pays to put
skill and enthusiasm into our work,
Of whatever nature it may be, for in
ferior, half-hearted work is seldom
a source OF much profit or pleasure
| Agricultural Epitomist.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-07-03
ALL AROUND THE FARM.

Few crops ask so little outlay as The
honey crop.
There is little danger in cultivnting
corn too much.
Mulching with straw is a good way to
manage late potatoes.
Cultivate the strawberries as soon as
they are done fruiting.
II good care is given the horses hard
work will not hurt them.
The temperature of the water for the
horses is not so important as the purity
OF IL.
Before the weeds and briars get
too good a start clean out the fence
rows.
During the summer at least the work
teams should not be compelled to rest
with their harness ON at noon.--Farm-
er's Union.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-07-03

4W| 4N&&@*<@<
san Francisco. June 3o.--Tuesday.
July 7. the national convention OF the
Young Peoples Society Of Christian
Endeavor will open in San Francisco In
tho large Mechanics pavilion. II viii
close July ~. TO this city are bound
members Of thislarge society from every
part of the United States.
Denver, Col. June a0.-The Christian
Endcavor movement from the large
cities Of the Atlantic coast has begun
and by Thursday the prairie lines viii
be dotted with long trains bearing ex-
cursionists westward.
Maj. s. X. Hooper. general passenger
agent OF the Denver a. Rio Grande road,
estimates that the transportation de-
partment of the liic Grande will require
SO special trains 10 carry the business
which will be offered during the last
three days OF the week; Orders have
been given for 81 engines to be ready
for use out OF Denver over the scenic
line mex; Friday. The forces in the re-
pair shops and at Division points have
been largely augmented in anticipation
of the tremendous rush.
The Union Pacific, through Col.
George Ady. reports ~ specials en-
gagged for the trip over the line from
Chicago and Missouri river points. and
the demand for train accommodations
at Ogden, over the Central Pacific, Is
Eaid 10 be the heaviest in the history
OF the road. Indeed limitations are
given out that the Southern Pacific has
attempted more than even such a great
system can hope TO perform, and II late
corners fail 10 reach San Francisco in
time for the Endeavors' meeting II viii
be because the cars could not be secured
for carrying the vast throng.
ST. Paul, Mimi. June 30.--The Chris
tian Endeavor convention has caused
un unprecedented situation in Yellow
stone Park. On June &c the Yellowstone
Park transportation and hotel com
panies, having closed arrangements
with a number of large parties aggre.
eating 1000 persons for the full park
tour. notified the passenger depart
ment of the Northern Pncific railway 10
discontinue the sale OF park tickets
July IL to 25. inclusive, and in accord
ance with this notice the Northern Pa.
cific have issued TO their connections
n formal circular TO that effect. The
Yellowstone Park Transportation com
pany, whose equipment is the largest
in the world of the kind, has more than
doubled its normal capacity. but not
withstanding this fact the large de
mand for Yellowstone tickets, growing
out OF the return of the Endeavor bust
ness from California via Portland, and
the Northern Pacific has finally forced
IL to give it's connections this notice
Prior 10 the nth and after the 25tl
of July the accommodations in the Vel
iowstone will be even better than here
tofore, so that all Endeayorers who mal
elect to proceed a little more leisurely
on their homeward journey from SaI
Francisco can be taken care of in thu
Yellowstone in frst-class shape. Gen
eral Passenger Agent Fees advice i
10 the effect that the majority of thos'
who have engaged accommodations II
the Yellowstone during the period re
ferred to come from Massachusetts,
4 Connecticut, New York, Pennsylvania
Ohio and Indiana.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-07-03
ni. After-pinner kpecch.

Around the table were gathered many
men. The dinner was almcat over, and now
in the interval of service general converse.
ton had ceased, and they were all looking
ut him and waiting for hrm TO speak. He
was handsome man; clean shaven and
commanding looking, ia irrcproachable
evening dress. He stood, his left arm
lightly upon the table. Every eye was upon
him as he began TO speak. And this is what
he said:
"Sorry, gents, but de plum puddin' is all
out. Dere's rice an tapioca, an dere's
plumpeachanapple creamorrhubarb an
mincerlemon pie. Whachergo nterhave?"-
N. Y. Journal
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-07-03
ADVANCING slLvER's CAUSE.
Monetary Commission of United
states Making Good Progress.

Monetary Commission of United
states Making Good Progress.
London, June 30.--The next issue of
the National Review will contain an
article announcing an important BIZ
metallic development at the hands OF
the United States monetary commits
sion, consisting of Senator Wolcott.
former Vice President Adlai T.. Steven
son and Gen. Charles Jackson Paine.
who will arrive here In a few days.
The commission, according to the Ma
tional Review, will present to the Brit
ish government n joint statement
from France and the United States de-
clnring their intention TO determine
the disastrous experiments inaugural
ed in 1873 and claiming our good will
and active concurrence"
The National Review adds:
I'VE are able TO announce that Eng
ks.si's reply will be that the government
is willing to reopen the Indian minis, 10
make a further substantial contribution
20 the rehabilitation OF silver by extending
its use In England and by increasing the
legal tender OF silver, making silver the ba-
sis OF notes. empowering the Bank OF
England to use It's silver reserve. and that
material assistance and strong moral sup
states and France have In View
Washington. June 80. The cable
gram from London giving the sub
stance OF an article TO appear In the
National Review TO the effect that the
United States monetary commission, OF
which Senator Wolcott. of Colorado, is
the head, had met with gratifying sue
cess In France and stating positively
that England win reopen its Indian
minis and otherwise contribute to an
extended use OF silver was dealt with
interest by government officials.
They had known that the commission
was very cordially received in France
and that the commissioners were great.
ly encouraged by the strong and APP
parently increasing silver sentiment
In that country, ms the president not
long since received from Senator VOL.
colt a letter to this effect. The state.
ment that England Is ready TO join the
movement TO the extent of reopen.
ing her. Indian minis Is received with
many doubts. A copy OF the cnblegram
was shown 10 the president and TO Sec
Rotary Gage, but neither of them cared
20 express any opinion on II beyont
the statement that they feared the Re
view article was overdrawn.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-07-03
ROOTS AND ENsILAoE.
They Are ms Good for Poultry as FOR
Other Farm Animals.


IL roots and ensilage improve the
health of animals, and cheaper the cost
of the food, they will do the same for
fowls. IL is too expensive to feed
grain exclusively, when the winters
are long and severe, and as the hens
prefer a variety, they should have IL.
A quart OF corn meal, added to half a
peck of cooked turnips, will provide
better meal than can be procured
from either the cornmeal or the tur-
nips, II either is fed alone. 1t is the
mixed food-the combination OF vari-
Gus elements-that enables the hen TO
provide the different substances that
make up the combination called an
egg. Lime. phosphate, nitrogen, mag
nesia, and even water, are elements
that are absolutely essential, and
many foods contain an excess of some
kinds and a deficiency of others.
When a mixed food is given, there is
partial balancing of the needful ele-
ments, and the several varieties as
sist I'm digesting each other, thereby
avoiding waste of indigested food.
Finely chopped ensilage or clover,
potatoes, turnips, carrots, or any sue
culent bulky food, served with an adj
mixture of variety of ground grain,
will provide the hens with larger
supply OF egg elements and entail
less cost for food than when the hens
are compelled 10 subsist entirely on
grain.-Poultry Keeper.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-07-03
THE METRIC SYSTEM.
Its Introduction Would simplify All
Farm Trnnsactions.

Its introduction Would simplify All
Farm transactions.
A time-honored absurdity is found In
the British corn (grain) markets, says
Texas Farm and Ranch. All kinds OF
grain are sold in quarters. II the quar-
ter meant any particular quantity. the
same at all times and with all sub
stances, we could learn TO realize what
the term meant. But the weight of
the quarter depends upon what kind
of grain Il intended. III IL is OF wheat
from California 500 pounds is one quar-
ter; IL the wheat is English grown 504
pounds make a quarter; IL IL should
be Russian barley, 420 pounds are one
quarter; Russian oats are sold In quar-
tiers OF 504 pounds. Oats from elsewhere,
800 pounds make one quarter; English
and Scotch oats go 800 pounds per quar-
ter. Schoolboys are taught that il2
pounds make one hundredweight, 20
hundredweight one ton, and that four
quarters equal one ton. Hence the quar-
ter should be 500 pounds. Much confu'
sion results I'm this country from read
ing the English corn markets, and no
wonder. And yet we have similar
custom: For instance, a bushel OF corn
IL Sc pounds, bushel Of oats is 81
pounds and bushel of wheat Is 90. The
English paradox Is easily explained or
the same principle: the quarter varies
with the specific gravity OF the sub
stance weighed. Let us get the beam
out of our own eyes before we make too
much ado about the mote in that of oui
neiphbur. John Bull.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-07-03
Kidney Trouble and Its Aiiects,


From the Commercial, Nation, III.
Mr.. William j. Winningham Is a we'll
known and venerable gardener OF NATION,
Illinois. Scvcnty.hye years ago MT. WIN
ningham was born in Ashboro, North CARO-
lima, where he resided until 1906, when ne
removed 10 his present residence. :,
When only thirty-one years OF age the ola
gardener says he began 70 be aiiilcted with
nervousness and cramps, which IN later
years developed into urinary, or perhaps
kidney trouble of so violent character that
il was no uncommon thing for him to void
gallon in a night, emulation through the
pores being absolutely unknown. To a re-
porter, who visited the old gentleman, on
hearing Of his restoration to health alter so
many years OF suffering, he made the ioiiow-
ing statement: ~,
III suffered for all those long years with
intense pain in the back, nervousness ana
from the passing OF large quantities OF water;
This was undoubtedly form OF diabetes, ana
50 described by my physicians, OF whom haa
many. Strychnine and nitre ana many
other remedies were tried, as well as change
of climate, but nothing did me any good; 4
was so horribly nervous that could not mt
drinking vessel TO my mouth II there was
not handle attached TO il. A great part OF
the time i was confined 10 bed. The com
mencement of the disease was IN 1870 when
| j had bad attack OF Southern lever Ia
North Carolina
About three years ago / read an adver,
tisement OF DIR. Williams Pink Pills and
thought would try them, as they might do
me good. soon began TO get relief, and by
the time had taken eight boxes was var.
tually cured. Now my nervousness has lef'
me, the flow of water is normal, and the
pores of my skin perform their duty as wei
as when was boy, and Iperspire as freely
/ as anyone. - 4,
81 have recommended DIR. Williams Pink
Pills for Pale People to number OF people
and have heard from many of them that they
have been greatly benefited. shall contin
ne to speak in their praise, for i recog
nize that their effect upon me was little
short of miraculous.
(Signed) OWN. j. WINNINGHAM.
Witness: WILLIAM TABOR.
DIR. Williams Pink Pills contain, IN a con
densed form, all the elements necessary Y
give new life and richness 10 the blood ant
restore shattered nerves. They are also
specific for troubles peculiar TO females, suci
as impressions, irregularities and all form
of weakness. They build up the blood, anS
restore the glow Of health TO pale and sallov
cheeks. In men they effect a radical cur
in all cases arising from mental worry, over
work or excesses of whatever nature. PM
Pills are sold in boxes (never in loose bulk
at so cents box OF six boxes for $3.50, AM
may be had OF all druggists, or direct b.
mail from DR.. Williams Medicine Company
Schenectady, N. Y.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-07-03
LousE-PRooF RoosT.

sides being OF 1x2-inch material. IL
preferred. weights may be suspended
at ID ID ID to steady the contrivance. IL
IL does not swing too much, the fowls
can easily get of and on the roost. All
that is necessary is 10 keep the rod at
the top OBJ well oiled. and lice cannot
get to the fowls. The roost can be
taken down during the day, IL desired,
or may be swung in any direction TO adj
nit the attendant 10 the floor. The
cost is but nominal sum.-Farm and
Eirpside
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-07-03

Grass Is an important pig food.
breeding sows never do better and
never throw stronger or better litters
than when they get the run of a grass
field. The roadside sow produces the
best litters. because she is leading a
nntural life and her breeding functions
are more vigorous. Corn stubbles are
useful aa pig runs. Not only are the
pigs benefited by the food, but great
many weeds are prevented from seed
inp.--Dakota Field and Farm.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-07-03
Two Mighty Continents,

North and South America, beside Guate-
mala, the West Indies, Australia, and even
Europe, are the fields OF usefulness in which
Hostetter's Stomach Bitters has demon.
strated it's value as an antidote TO malaria,
and as a remedy foi dyspepsia, constipation,
rheumatism, neuralgia, biliousness, nervous
ness, and loss of appetite and sleep. The
inhabitants, the medical men of these coun'
tries, have spoken in no uncertain tones
concerning the efficacy of the great house
hold remedy.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-07-03
al Doom Imnresrion.

Pat returned from London after holiday,
tell his adventures.
"Now, of all the sights you saw, what OBJ
ject struck you most-in fact, left the deep
est impression on your? asked the priest:
Faith, it was brick from scaffold as
struck me most and left its deep impression
on me-" said Pat, showing cut on his fore
hetd.-Spare Moments
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-07-03

Aliens Foot Ease, a powder for the feet;
II cures painful, swollen smarting feet and
instantly takes the sting out OF corns and
bunions. It's the greatest comfort discovery
OF the age. Aliens Foot-Ease makes tight or
new shoes feel easy. II is a certain cure for
sweating, callous, hot, tired. aching feet;
Try it to-day. Sold by all druggists and
shoe stores, 25c. Trial package tkEE.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-07-03

Greensburg, Pa. June 3o.--Samuel
Clark, negro. climbed upon the porch
roof OF the house occupied by Mfs.
Grady, a colored woman, and, breal<irg
the window Of her slceping-room, drew
a revolver and shot her dead. The
murderer then fed and has not been
captured. Clark has been absent from
the city for two years and returned
Monday. The cnuse Of the murder Is
a mystery.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-07-03
There Is n class of People

Who are injured by the use of coffee. Re
Gently there has been placed in all the
grocery stores a new preparation called
GRAIN-O, made of pure grains, that takes
the place of coffee. The most delicate stom.
ach receives IL without distress, and but
over I as much. Children may drink IL with
great benefit. Is cts. and % cts. per pack
age. Try IL. AJAX for GRAIN-O.
The less energy man has, the easier he
drifts into MAtrimony.-Atchison Globe.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-07-03

"Listen!" he Kissed.
NO." she answered, and turning upon
her heel brusquely, she left him there alone.
For she was telephone girl by profession,
and il was not her wont TO listen 10 anything
unless she was sure it was none of her bust
ness--Detroit Journal.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-07-03
L,cE-PRooF RoosT.

IL Costs Hut n Few Cents To Make
One OF Them.
The design is of roost that can be
made of any size, and which is in use,
A is the roof of the poultry-house, and
b shows where the roost is suspended
from a hook, either with wire or a rod.
The roost Co is 2x3-inch scantling, the
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-07-03

On July 3, 4 and 8 the North. Western
Line will sell excursion tickets at low rates
to points on the Northwestern System
within 300 miles OF selling station, good re-
turning until July 9th, inclusive. Apply to
agents Chicago &eNorth-Western Railway.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-07-03

is good opportunity TO enquire about
farming lands in South Dakota, only one
days ride from Chicago. Bountiful crops of
Wheat, Corn, Barley and Flax reward the
tiller of the soil As stock and dairy coun-
try South Dakota leads all the world. First
class farm lands with nearby markets can
now be bought for from $40, 49, $l5, and
upwards, per acre, and this is the time to
invest. For further particulars write TO
Geo. III. Heafford, General Passenger Agent,
Chicago, Milwaukee & st. Paul Railway,
Old Colony Building, Chicago, Ill.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-07-03
FARM AND GARDEN.
IL Keep the HAY bright Clear up %
the Boards.

Herewith Is presented sketch OF
stack cover which we saw neighbor
using and afterwards used ourselves
with very satisfactory results. for upon
removing the cover the hay is found
nice and bright clear up 70 the boards
Thore is usually little damaged hay
at lower edges of cover. but the loss
here is slight.
The stack is made In the form OF q
rick Of any desired length. as severn
lengths of boards may be used. II
should be well balanced; the hay
should. II possible, be pitched on te
stack from both sides. In topping out
bring up to sharp ridge and tramp wei
along center. In good weather II u
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-07-03
Outdone.

Prof. Observation-Disclosures was a great
philosopher. BY observing the mere fall of
an apple he discovered the law of gravity.
Smithers - That's nothing. BY simply
biting an apple Eve discovered the gravity
Of law-N " journal.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-07-03

''Flora had dreadful time last evening
She didn't come in town until after dark"
what was the matterY'
"She lost her powder.rag somewhere out
On the road, and couldn't fix up fit TO bn
seen. "-Dctroit Free Press.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-07-03

To live is to have justice, truth, reason,
devotion, probity, sincerity, common sense,
right and duty welded into the heart. To
live is to know what one is worth-what one
can do, and should do. Life is conscience
Victor Hugo.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-07-03

"Your husband seems 10 be victim OF the
tobacco habit" "No; I'm the victim. He
thoroughly enjoys il. "-Chicago Record.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-07-03
Halls Catnrrh Cure
8 a Constitutional Cure. Price 75c.

Some men think they are good to their
wives il they build the fires in the morning
Washington Democrat.