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The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1907-09-07
seours In Calves.

Professor Shaw OF the Michigan
Agricultural college says concerning
the treatment OF scours In calves
one OF the best things we have
used and are using almost altogether
with which to suppress outbreaks OF
calf scours Is mixture OF tlncturc
of rhubarb. camphor and oplate. equal
parts I'm hot water, about teaspoon
full. One OF the most interesting re
coveries | have ever seen was In the
case OF calf that secured and was
so near death that the feet were
stretched out cold and stiff. and there
was every symptom OF death. The
calf was treated IN that way twice.
then was fed with raw eggs and milk
occasionally, and he recovered He
was the sickest calf ever saw. so
sick his hair all came of after week
or ten days. but he is one OF the best
feeders we have In the bunch today.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1907-09-07
Nerve Count. In Baseball.

One OF the most essential ingredi-
ents 10 a winning baseball players
makeup Is nerve. Without a strong
nerve a ball player has little chance
OF winning a place among the stars
OF the profession. Although several
have shown 10 good advantage as
players, yet n lack OF nerve at the
time when II required staying prowess
lost for these men the wholesome re
spect OF the baseball fraternity, who
admire nerve perhaps more than bril-.
liant playing qualities
A player who will become ratified Il
an easy man 10 beat out. but just as
soon as the discovery Is made that
player has the nerve TO 20 the dis
lance he Is then passed up as one 10
be left alone. On the other hand, LEI
It be whispered about that player
lacks nerve, ana he Is sure TO become a
mark for his opponents. who Will both
er him IN many ways and keep his at
tention or his work.
NIen strengthen their nerves by play
ing together. often weak hearted play
ers will brace up when blended with
nervy bunch.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1907-09-07

Some Of the Methods Used for Seeuv.
Ing Money Dishonesty.

Millions upon millions OF dollars are
fraudulently taken from the pockets
OF the people year after year through
the operation OF confidence men. The
schemes used by these men are numer-
GUS Nearly all are based upon the
fact that the average person Is always
willing 10 take the best OF bargain.
During the past few months swim
dlers have been operating In different
parts OF the country, and their method.
while a modification OF an old swim
ding game, has some new features
worthy OF notice. Their usual proceed
ure Is 10 locate farmers who are not
well known to local bankers and loan
men. They approach the farmer and
under pretext OF seeking TO purchase
farming land. manage In some way to
secure hts signature. This Is general
ly done by inducing him TO write a
letter, or 20 sign some statement.
Once the signature is secured. a ficti-
tious deed 10 the farmers land is pre-
pared and this Is fixed up In such
manner as 10 show the seal OF some
notary or other officer Then with
this deed the swindler is In position TO
negotiate a loan upon the land. This
game has been successfully worked In
a number OF western states.
Residents OF agricultural districts
should be continually on their guard
against the signing OF receipts or any
kind OF contract which may be pre-
sented 20 them by strangers Within
the past year some smooth swindlers
have succeeded In securing thousands
OF dollars on fraudulent notes, secur.
ing from farmers. who we're foolish
enough TO take for trial washing ma
chimes. refrigerators. etc. and 70 give
their receipts for the same. These re-
ceipts turning up later as negotiable
notes.
The writer OF checks cannot be too
careful in filling in the amounts. The
fayorite methods OF the check receiver
is 10 insert after the words six"
seven" eight" or nine" the letter
~ or "ty" and change the ciphers In
the check accordingly. Thus II can be
seen that a check written for eight
dollars. by the addition OF the letter
~" can be made 20 read for eighty
dollars and the changing OF the
amount, II II be In numerals, by the
addition OF cipher. makes the forgery.
when well executed. hard 20 discover
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1907-09-07
HINTS FOR FARMERS


A successful swine breeder gives the
following account OF the door he put
into hts hog house:
The door IL made OF hard brick laid
fiat IN sand. the sand resting on gravel.
IL IL not safe 10 use dirt for bottom.
as II settles and causes the floor 10
sink irregularIy. FIN In. say. six
inches with cinders and gravel, then
a layer OF sand and then the brick.
when laying the brick don't put them
too close together
After you have them laid put plenty
OF water on them. so as 10 soak them.
and then mix sand and cement In the
proportion Of three parts OF sand 20
one OF cement and use enough water
so that II VIII pour freely. Pour this
over the floor and sweep II In with a
broom until the cracks are full The
hogs viii not slip on this floor. and
II is cheaper than plank fioor.--Farm
Progress.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1907-09-07

Joseph Gibbs a. Sons. Of Garden and
Perkins, are TO invade the mercantile
field OF the Menominee range. Plans
have been accepted and contract will
be awarded at once for the immediate
construction of q large store building
for the firm at Iron River. The build
ing and site will cost approximately
$50. 900 and it is expected that every
thing will be in readiness for the open.
inr of business in the new field by Jan.
l.
Gibbs a. Sons. beginning business
with one small store at Garden
number Of years ago, has grown TO be
one Of the leading business institutions
of Delta county and the decision OF the
members .of the firm TO invade the
Menominee range field will be watched
with great interest. The firm now
owns one OF the largest general stores
at Garden and in addition has large
store at Perkins
Both stores have proven successful
business ventures under the guidance
OF this conservative company and only
a continuation Of the firms success can
be expected. Ii is generally agreed
that the Iron River district, which it
is believed within short time will
develop into the principal iron produc-
ing district Of the Menominee range.
offers exceptional business openings
and the fact that Gibbs 81 Sons have
accepted the opportunity is considered
AS another evidence of the firms bust
ness sagacity --Escanaba Mirror
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1907-09-07
FOR THE HOUSEWIFE


Boiling water should never be put I'm
TO a rubber bag DO not much more
than half hll the bag. then place II in
the lap before putting In the stopper
and carefully press out the steam.
This makes the bag softer. as II IL
relieved OF the pressure the steam
makes II left In H.
After using the bag drain out the
water let IL hang bottom side up for a
little while. then take II down and
with the mouth blow little air into
II, Just enough 10 keep the insides
from coming together, as II win often
do II thee Is no air In It. In which case
the bag j. almost sure 20 be- ruined In
pulling II apart
III the bag ever should stick put into
II some hot water with few drops OF
ammonia. let Il remain few minutes,
then with a thin. dull edged stick try
to separate the inside carefully.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1907-09-07
reIlino tho noaltb o. FowI,.

DIR. Salmon OF the bureau OF animal
industry lays down this rule for telling
the health OF fowl by Its droppings:
The condition OF the droppings fur.
nishes good indication OF the hens
health. They should be OF sufficient
consistency 10 hold their shape. but
should not bee too solid In color they
should be dark. tapering OF into a
grayish white. II the dropplngs are
soft or pasty or OF a yellowlsh or
brownish color II indicates too much
carbohydrates or lack OF meat II.
on the other hand. the droppngs are
watery and have dark red splashes OF
mucous In them It indicates too much
meat. A greenish, watcry diarrhca
usually indicates insanitary conditions
either In the surroundings, the feed or
the water
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1907-09-07

event az jamestown. II was expected
that he would capture many prizes
abroad.
Recently he was defeated by Morton.
the great English Splinter, but not dis
gracefully. Heavy rain during the
week had made the cinder track OF
the Manchester Athletic club. Eng
land. sticky. Many critics claim this
Is what caused the Pennsylyanian's
defeat.
As 10 the race, 1t provided a magnifi-
cent struggle, Morton apparently win
ming by n few inches. although the Of.
fetal verdict was foot Cartmell
was confident OF success and returned
10 the competitors tent somewhat dis.
appointed. What the American would
have done on a dry track Is difficult 20
say lie might have won. and for the
purpose OF unraveling that doubt II Is
hoped that the pair Will have an OPP
portunity of meeting again.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1907-09-07
HELP THE TOWN.
Some Of the Virtues In Friendly Riv-
airy Between Merchants.


Good. healthy competition and
friendly rivalry. devoid OF all spirit OF
hogglshness. r. good thing for any
town. Each and every business man
and property owner In a town. and the
country Immediately surrounding II
should be intensely interested in every
project. particularly should every mer-
chant be active In matters that means
general prosperity for the place. and
which Will increase trade for all the
merchants Of the town People gen
orally like 10 do their trading IN towns
where there are well kept stocks and
plenty variety OF goods. and where
there IS sufficient competition as 10
assure low prices consistent with good
business Judgment There Is little use
for the merchants OF a place 70 blow
and brag about their business. unless
they can demonstrate that they are
delivering the goods" and satisfying
their customers There Is no good 10
be looked for by merchants decrylng
the goods and the methods OF their
brother merchants There Is no more
effective way OF killing the business of
town than by fostering a spirit OF
petty jealousy and OF narrow selfish.
ness Wherever such a spirit Ia found
Il will be discovered that trade is be.
ing turned to some other town where
merchants and business men work
moro IN harmony with one another
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1907-09-07
ailana Good For Hnr.ss

Horses like silage as well as cattle
do after they get accstomed 20 IT, A
man In Michigan few years ago win.
tered 200 horses on silage and straw
exclusively. with no grain. They
came through In fine shape. and the
brood mares all had fine, strong colts.
The Ohio experiment station tried
feeding horses on silage through the
winter and reported that they came
through until spring IN the best con-
dillon w G. Bradley of Wisconsin
says that one year during spring work
he was ont OF hay. and the only coarse
fodder HIS horses had during all that
period Of hard work was silage. lie
says that his horses never stood work
better Spirit OF the West
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1907-09-07
Care Of Parauet Floors.

A few hints as TO the care OF parquet
floors may be useful Grease or oil OF
any sort should never be used. ns IL
penetrates the wood little by little until
after few applications IL is streaked
with stains. When the surface gets at
all scratched wax OF the consistency OF
lard should be used. applied with a soft
wooden rag. The dust should first be
thoroughly swept or the floor, and
when IL IL quite clean II should be pol
ished with the wax: otherwise the dust
and dirt will be rubbed in by the wax
instead OF removed.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1907-09-07
New Upton Yacht Cup.

The new Upton cup sent by Sir
Thomas Upton 10 be raced for by
yachts az the jamestown exposition IL
work OF art II IS made OF silver
and has a considerable height on
either side stands figure Of Bri-
tannia and Columbia symbolic Of the
two great nations, and between them
IL n panel representing the exposition.
showing the ships In the harbor.
A bust OF Pocahontas Is on the re
verse side, and surrounding all IS a
replica OF the ship, the Susan Con.
slant, which bore Captain John Smith
70 this country. Beneath Is a mask OF
Neptune. with his trident and a medal
lion showing the official seal OF the
exposition.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1907-09-07

In no way IL more injury doae to
teeth than by the natural acids In
ones mouth.
They act quickly on the enamel.
bringing cavities as well as yellow
ness.
Limewater. n counter agent, should
be used 20 rinse the mouth several
times n day. and bicarbonate OF soda
Is recommended even more highly for
tho same purpose
A toothbrush should always be
curved, az least little. that the length
OF the center bristles shall not inter
fere with the end.
Unless those at the tip are longer
than any other part no benefit Is de-
rived OF It's use. A hat brush is good
for the front teeth. and that II ALL
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1907-09-07
speItr Or Emmor as FORAGE.

The South Dakota experiment sta.
ton has issued bulletin on the feed.
Ing value OF emmer, which that sta
ton continues TO eau speltz. giving the
cost OF production of beef and pork
when the ration consisted largely or
this grain. A mixture OF emmer and
corn gave better results than emmer
alone When fed alone 1T requires
from one 10 two pounds more TO pro
duce pound Of flesh than with the
other grains" Emmer l. an excellent
material 70 mix with corn because OF
the Improvement Of the physical condi-
ton OF the food, particularly corn,
which makes the mixture Just about
the right consistency for good diges-
ton
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1907-09-07

For the wash cut a large. juicy lem.
on In halves. PIP the head In a large
bowl OF tepid water while the lemon
is rubbed over the scalp aud among the
roots OF the hair. Soak and rub the
hair thoroughly, then rinse we'll In wa
ter OF the same temperature. Dry at
once with vigorous rubbing. and there
will be no danger OF taking cold. No
soap Is required. The acid OF the lem
on removes dust and grease, leaving
the hair plable and glossy.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1907-09-07
Sam Bridges,
DooIey Wants TO Meet shea.

Mike Dooley, who claims the cham
pionship of this country as a light
weight Cornish wrestler, is in Ishpem
ing says the Mining Journal He came
here with the idea that there was TO be
Cornish wrestling tournament Labor
Day, but after arriving learned that il
had been declared off. Four other
light and middleweight wrestlers Of
the copper country had also planned to
take part
Dooley and William Penberthy. Ish
pemings crack lightweight Cornish
wrestler, who carried off second prize
in the Sons Of st. George tournament
in this city July 90 will likely meet in
70 special match for 500 "A side. Both
men posted their forfeit money We'd
resday Of $50 each. with the under.
standing that the remainder Of the
purse money viii be- posted as soon as
the other details are completed. or
within reasonable time before the
date OF the match
Dooley intends 60 remain ia lshpem-
ing the rest OF this week. and be- would
like 70 have the proposed matca with
Penberthy take place next Saturday.
evening However. he sqid yesterday
that he will remain few DAYS. or
even q week longer. IL Penberthy doe
not care TO wrestle Saturday lie said
that while negotiations for the match
had not been completed, il is mis- wish
that the winner take the entire gate
receipts as well az the stake money
He declared that Penberthy had ex-
pressed himself as agreeable TO that
proposition. hut a. the articles of
agreement had not yet been signed he
could not say positively that those
terms would be- decided on The match
will be the best two out Of three falls.
Dooley said that after ne wrestles
Penberthy, and he seems confident Of
winning. he will meet Shea of Crystal
Falls for purse of 800 side the
match 10 take place at Calumet. He
was dissatisfied with the result of the
contest with Shea in this city July 20,
when they wrestled thirteen bitches,
Shea finally being declared the winner
They wrestled on the Fourth at Crystal
Falls, and Dooley was given the fall
carrying of second prize. In the
match here on the Goth Dooley had
whist bandaged and he claims he work
cd at a disadvantage on that account
In the second hitch with Alfred Davey
both men fell on their sides, Dooley
injuring the disabled wrist so that he
was obliged TO withdraw. He now
claims that his wrist is entirely we'll
and he Is in fine condition for the pro
posed match with Penberthy. Dooley
weighs 1870 pounds. and penberthy is
Of about the same weight
A meeting between these wrestlers
would doubtless be good rard. az
they are very evenly matched. Dooley
has beon. wrestling for many years and
has fine record, having put down at
one time OF another all Of the Cornish
wrestlers Of the district who are in his
class Penberthy IL by far the best
wrestler in his class who has lived in
Marquette county in many years. He
Is not only wiry. but he knows the
game well
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1907-09-07
The Poultry Yard.

When corn ON the ear Il thrown 20
yardcd fowls the cobs should not be
allowed 70 accumulate for any length
OF time. They, with the other litter,
should DO raked up and burned. This
VIII prevent TO great extent the de
veiopmcnt OF scaly leg Keeping the
chicken yards IA good condition takes
little time and not only makes them
slightly, but adds 10 the health and
well being OF the fowls
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1907-09-07
Aida tho seam.trnss.

A very simple and practical aid 10
the drcssmaker Is device called a
work holder" the invention OF an In
diana woman. IL was designed espe-
clally 10 assist the sewer In basting
and similar work. AS shown IN the
Illustration II consists OF holder.
which can be instantly clamped to the
work table or other nearby object. At
the top Of the clamp is large needle.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1907-09-07
charooal Good Cor Enrm stoek.

Charcoal Is often recommended for
pigs and fowls. but II Is not generally
understood that II Is a good feed for
any kind Of stock fed with corn or
other heating material. There Is nm
effect from charcoal which helps 10
correct acidity OF the stomach. and Il
rapidly nbsorbs bases II Is excellent
for mixing with the food OF animals
that are being fattened. experiments
showing that the increase Is greater
when proportion OF charcoal Is al.
lowed
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1907-09-07

Nat J. Cartnell. Mike Murphy's
speedy sprinter from the University
OF Pennsylvania. who competed Ia the
British championship recently. is TO
make n tour OF the isles and probably
will race in Scotland and Ireland
From Cartmeil's splendid work In
the intercollegiate championships In
the Harvard stadium. where he won
both the 100 and 200 yard dashes, and
his o 4-5 performance In the 100 yard
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1907-09-07

Good luck does not enter into the
success Of dairylng any more than Il
does into fishing Bad luck with COWS
usually comes from bad management
Good luck may be attributed 10 good
management. and some thought % the
why's and whcrcforcs OF the business.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1907-09-07

Throat parched7 Irrlgate IL with
huttermilk cocktail
This Is new brand OF dampness
which was devised at the University
Of Chicago The buttermlik cocktail
S. constructed according 70 the fol
lowing recipe Take tall. thin
glass. drop In a chunk OF ice: Insert
n long slice OF cucumber. then nn
with buttermilk That's ALI
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1907-09-07
For cold, and tioar,enoss.

For colds and hoarsencss lemons are
on old and approved remedy For a
cold the lemon should be baked whole
until thoroughly tender. then eaten hot
with loaf sugar TO swceten just before
retiring. For hoarseness the Juice OF q
lemon mixed with the stlfiy beaten
white OF egg ana loaf sugar or honey
10 sweeten Is most cficacIous.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1907-09-07
ro1ns 80 c1orn rInMLY.

which Is supported igidly upright IN
the holder IN use one end OF the piece
of goods 10 be sowed IS slipped on the
needle and the goods stretched with
the left hand The operator Is thus
able 10 sew freely and quickly with
the right hand. AZ one part OF the
piece OF goods Is sewed II Is slipped
of the needle ana advanced TO the next
mint
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1907-09-07
POLISHING Mahogany.

The simplest and best way to clean
mahogany Is 10 take warm water and
soft cloth. dampen the cloth well and
rub on white soap. making good
lather. This rub freely over the article
20 be cleaned and az once wipe of and
dry with soft cloth The result Is SUI
perior TO that secured with any polish
and more lasting. Same gives the best
and most lasting polish to patent leath
or shoes
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1907-09-07
roWN eoosTlNe IlPs.

The visitor who trips over your
broken sidewalk will not have very
high opinion Of your town as place
OF business
The home town is the best place
for the boys II you will make the
home town prosperous Keeping the
money al home viii DO this. II
means home opportunities for your
children
Don't drive around the hole in the
road week after week Get your
neighbors together and TX r.
The home market for the farm prod.
ucts Is the saving clause in our sys
tenn OF government Take away the
in your community Not necessarily
home markets aud the farms will soon
become Improbable and yalueless
No city mailorder house will ex.
tend credit 20 you when times are
hard. or crops fail Could you con.
slstently ask II OF your home mer.
chant when you send your money 10
the city during the days OF prosper.
ltyg
Encourage small factories to locate
by means OF bonus, but by keeping
the children IN the home town that
they may become factory employees.
and get a home opportunity 70 raise
In the world
DO not begrudge the money paid
for taxes when II IL used for road and
town improvements. Such an OK.
penditure a. like bread cast upon
the waterR--it will return many fold
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1907-09-07
snoiIIna MIL.

Closing up cans before the animal
heat ~ out OF the milk Il one Of the
most prolific means Of making good
milk bad stir Il. dip or pour Il from
bne can 20 another: do something with
IT, or anything almost. but do not COW
or II up warm.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1907-09-07
THE NEW PURE FOOD AND DRUG
LAW

We are pleased to announce that
Foleys Honey and Tar for coughs,
colds and lung troubles is not affected
by the National Pure Food and Drug
law asst contains no opiates or other
harmful drugs. and we recommend IL
as safe remedy for children and
adults
Sam Rridpes
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1907-09-07
Zoe come DC Jap Wre.tIers.

The japanese champion wrestler.
Tamyenmen Ichigc known MS IIlta-
chlyama. who weighs over $50 pounds,
IS coming 70 America accompanied by
some famous wrestlcrs and jiu jltsu
experts. They have been engaged by
n theatrical manager 10 give exhibitions
throughout the country
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1907-09-07

A good use for the bits OF soap that
accumulate on toilet stands Is TO dry
them out thoroughly by placing on tins
IN the warming oven and then pound
ing them 20 a powder. Mixed with
bran or oatmeal and scwed into little
chccsecloth bags. they are excellent for
the bath
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1907-09-07
aMr. unp. 80 PIteher.v

The remarkable work done this sen
son by young Mr. TIP. the Columbus
- pitcher. has attracted attention nli
over the country. and Columbus Is
very likely TO lose him at the end OF
the senson.