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The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1907-08-31
psnosrs OF Improper MiIklno.

Cows that are imperfect, MIXED
from whatever cause. either careless
ness or imperfect milking from the
fault OF the mixer OF from the din
cult task by reason OF the anatomical
construction of the udder. are convert
ed into worthless animals The milk
that remains in the udder from imper-
feet milking il that which is held by
the small pouches or milk vesicles high
up In the bag and win form curd
that VIII excite Inflammation and de
stroy the secreting function Of It's mu.
cous lining or cause the adhesive and
complete closure OF the cavity or
pouch
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1907-08-31
HINTS FOR FARMERS


An eastern experiment station ~
gently finished an experiment TO test
the relative cost OF stali fnttening
steers Ia the winter or simply main
tanning steers through that season and
finishing them on grass In tho summer.
II was found that by the last method
weight was produced az an average OF
nearly cents POUND less than by
winter fattening. and the grass fed
beef brought approximately the same
price US the other
This confirms the frequent conten-
lion. says Farm. Stock and Home. that
the policy OF selling yearling feeders
from farms early In the spring. CON-
mon practice. IL poor economy for the
reason that grass made weight IL at the
beast cost. and this Is especially true
when the animals are In their second
year
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1907-08-31

4sw Agricultural re,sns Can Assia -
psssensfne '-cera>rve 10 psedso~

Nov and then compfstnk D hsard {
how the large packing housD a
handlsrs Of produces mAnipulats prfra
a eggs and poultry ThsD Dncss1
Grv enabled ID do this through thu
fHoutass for extensfvs,y hAndltn
goods and preserving them In tAsl
mammoth cold seDrAss pisntA Thsl
System n 20 bur In ths lowest mAyks
and hold tho produce until TIM dsnan
n such that prtcss reach the top no'-
n 10 evident that were the busir
men q small towns 70 follow out
some extent the plans Of these Ia
housss. the home market would be
terfaliy improved. In the agricuitu
towns merchants arv the most ext
sive handlers Of fsrmers' prodv
This business is Incidental 70 the n
camille business. and few mercha'
have proper facilities for the stor
and proper care Of perishabie goo
therefore. Immediately upon receiv
supplies from the farmer. conu
ments are made 20 the comniaf
houses In the large cities. and thus
the large commissions. men enables
obtain control OF the markets ane
manipulate prices.
Each agricultural community
duces enough poultry and eggs
miscellaneous dairy products 20 +:
port a prosperous exclusive prod
house. But when the articles that
farmers have for sale are distribu
among a dozen or more stores, e
acting independently. II IL evident
highest market prices cannot be D.
The plan proposed for the organ
ton OF cooperative produce oompaI
In each town has many desirP
points In its favor. Al small expe
a coldstorage plant OF adequate car
ity 10 handle all perishable prodt
OF the community can be put In or
A plant OF this kind. n rightly %
aged. would greatly improve the
ditions Of the local markets and his
prices could be paid for produce
the merchants could AFFORD 10 pay
the same.
A number OF towns In the mic
west have adopted this system.
with success Not alone have
home markets been greatly impro
but a greater volume OF trade
been brought 20 the merchants She
this plan DO universally followed.
agricultural districts. II would les
the opportunity for the mAnipulst
OF prices Of produce. and the corr
ing OF the market" by the large CO
mission and packing houses.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1907-08-31
hax Good Cor Ltnn..

But few farmers would consider hay
as n suitable feed for hogs. but the Kan
sas experiment station reports better
results from mixture Of alfalfa hay
and Kafiir corn than from Kafiir corn
only The hay was fed dry In fork
fuls and the pigs were given an album
dance. They picked out the leaves and
finer stems, rejecting the coarser por-
tions II was decided that pasture In
summer and hay In winter would pro-
duce pork cheaply.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1907-08-31
Buying Pine Cones.

J. IL. Hendricks representative Of a
nursery company, was Mt Grand Rapids
Wis. last Monday buying all the pine
cones that people would deliver 10 him.
The white pine cone, - said Mr..
Hendricks, ARE valueless after the
FIRST frost. They must be picked while
they are still green. The seeds are
purchased not only for planting on our
own property for young trees. but we
ship 10 all sections Of the United States
and the civilized world. The principal
buyers are owners of forest reserves.
The government is also interested In
the planting of pine. as the supply Of
this valuable timber ~ being rapidly
depleted.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1907-08-31
Crafty Young Jockeys.

well known horse owner says that
young Jockeys are most difficult 10
manage. lie further states
"As the boys gain some little expert
ence in race riding they naturally be
come artful and nc the same time
conscious OF their own shortcomings
when opportunity arises many OF
them. following In the wake OF their
older colleagues, attempt TO take all
sorts OF liberties and often ride unfair
ly. when In difficulties they plead
more often than not that the fault Is
due 10 the waywardness OF the horses
they ride"
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1907-08-31
wate,oroof Paint.

The following recipe for "A water
proof paint for wood or stone will be
found reliable: Melt twelve ounces OF
resin: mix IL thoroughly with six gal
Ions OF fish oil and one pound OF melt
ed sulphur; mix some ocher OF any
other colorlng substance with a little
linseed oil. enough TO give IL the right
color and thickness. Apply several
coats OF the hot composition with
brush The first coat should be very
thin
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1907-08-31
Roof Garden. 20, s.,,,,

IL IN proposed 20 introduce roof
gardens In Berlin. A good many doc.
tors and professors are doing all they
can In favor OF the scheme, and are
agitating for the gardens. particularly
In the narrower city thoroughfares
The idea would not be dlficult 10
carry out, the houses being mostly all
OF one height. and II Is already pos.
Sble In many parts 10 walk from one
street TO the next along q good broad
roof track.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1907-08-31

league, 49, Toe surprised 10
see some Of the resident Americans
who come out 70 play They are ms
regular as clockwork and play In all
kinds OF weather. The weather hes
been anything but good for baseball.
and this has given most OF us old
horses stin legs and sore arms. and the
teams with young players have had
somewhat the advantage.
''0ur team is composed mostly OF
chaps older than myself. and you
know, after an illness OF some years. Il
is no clnch 10 get out and run about
bases, throw balls. etc. They are
trying 20 make the game popular over
here as summer pastime. SO few
Englishmen understand anything about
II that the best plays are not generally
wondered at
CLOSE, snappy games are not wanted.
what the people want Is lots OF hit.
ting, plenty OF running, and errors
don't enter into the thing at all We
played a corking good 60 3 game not
long ago and the spectators didn't
have any use for IL AT all We had
several good catches. double plays and
some really good fielding. hut all OF
this was wasted
Following our game came the re-
serve team, which ended with a score
something like 81 10 49, filed with
hard hitting. all sorts OF running and
innumerable errors. This game was
just what the people wanted. and they
had a great time.
There are some English football
players and cricket players In the
game. and you can tell them by every
move. Throw a cricket player a high
ball and he doesn't know what 10 do
with H."
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1907-08-31
Sheep Notes.

Select ram with plenty OF heart
girth.
Don't deny your flock shade and wa
ter, and don't forget salt.
Timothy hay is not suitable for
sheep, but clover hay has no peer
One dram OF powdered ginger and
one dram OF laudanum IL splendid
remedy for collie.
There are few farms these days on
which sheep cannot be kept with a
certainty OF profit
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1907-08-31
FOR THE HOUSEWIFE


Great care should be. taken In peg
ging things on the line. The garments
should b. hung wrong side out with
the thickest parts uppermost and IN
their natural position. The hems Of
sheets and tablecloths s-ould be don,
bled and folded well over the line and
the peg placed about four inches tn.
side or the corners OF heavy things get
daslged In this way kind OF bag
Is formed which the winds blow
through String small things. such a.
collars and cuffs. together. Handker-
chiefs may be peeged one or two TO-
gether.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1907-08-31
Care Of Farm Tools.

The following preparation applied TO
the surface viii prevent any rustlng
on plows or any other metal surface;
Melt one ounce OF resin In a gill OF
linseed oil and when hot mix with
two quarts of kerosene, This can be
kept on hand and applied In a moment
with a brush or rag 10 the metal sur.
face OF any tool that Is not going TO be
used for few days, preventing any
rust and saving much vexatlon when
II Is 10 be used again.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1907-08-31
Pineapple PUDDING.

Line bottom and sides OF pudding
dish with thin slices OF sponge cake,
place layer OF pineapple strewn with
sugar In bottom OF dish then cake, then
pineapple. until dish Is full. Pour
over one cup OF water and cover with
slices of sponge cake dipped in pine
apple juice. Cover and bake slowly
two hours. This can be eaten with
or without sauce
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1907-08-31
To Clean sponoss.

Sponges will not bear boiling. aud
this fact has prejudiced many careful
people against their use. They may
be made antiseptically clean by be
ing placed In boiling water 20 which
has been added little strong am
monia. Cover the vessel and set aside
for fifteen or twenty minutes. Squeeze
the sponge vigorously and rinse In
cold water
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1907-08-31

Asa part OF the general movement
now being carried forward throughout
the United States to protect the general
timber supply of the country the
Chicago q North Western Railway
Company win spend approximately
t25. 900 at once in enlarging the com
panys present tie preserving plant at
Escanabs says the Mirror.
Instructions have been issued by the
officials Of the company to enlarge the
local plant for the installation Of the
creosote and Rutger preserving pro-
oesses In addition to the WeIlhouse pro-
cess that Is now in use at the plant.
Plans and speci dcations for the i'm
provements have been completed and
contracts have been awarded for fur
nishing a portion of.the material. 1t
is expected that actual CONSTRUCTION
work will be begun at the plant within
short time.
Through the addition Of the creosote
and zinc creosote preserving processes
at the local plant greater variety Of
timber can be treated than with the
present zinc chloride process
BY treating with preserving fluids
practically all of the timber used by
railway companies IL is hoped to pro-
long the life OF the timber construction
work and thus conserve the rapidly
diminishing timber supply uf the
country.
With the zinc Chords. or Wellhouse
process, only the soft timbers can be
treated to advantage. With the creo-
sote and rzinc creosote processes the
harder timbers. such ~ maple can be
treated TO advantage and it's life ex-
tended through considerably longer
period of years
When the proposed improvements are
completed ut the local plant the ap-
paratus will be 40 arranged that either
the present zinc chloride process OF the
creosote process may be used, thus
allowing one Of grade of timber TO be
treated on one day by the vreosote pro-
cess and another class OF timber treat
cd by tine zinc chloride process on the
following day.
The scope of the plant will be con
sideraly increased and its output pro-
badly doubled.
For several years the large timber
consuming companies of the country
have realized that they must follow in
the lead Of Germany and other foreign
countries in protecting the timber sup
ply TO prevent its complete disappear
ance.
Experiments in the preservation of
timbers have been carried ON extensive
~ both in this country and in Europe
with the result that certain processes
have been discovered for prolonging
the life Of certain grades of timber.
The zinc chloride system of treating
ties was installed in Escanaba by the
North Western several years ago ana
as operated here has proven 20 bee an
unqualified success.
Experiments have shown that certain
grades Of timber treated by zinc
chlorides have been but little improv
ed Other experiments have shown
that the best results are obtained
through treating the harbor timbers
with creosote or mixture of zine and
creosote.
IL is 10 meet this deficiency in the
local plant that the improvement plans
now proposed are TO be carried ont.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1907-08-31
orana, Float.

Mix one cup sugar with four table.
spoonfuls OF cornstarch and juice aud
pulp OF two lemons. Pour over this n
quart OF boiling water. Cook fifteen
minutes, stirring constantly. Turn in.
TO dessert dish over 1--we oranges cur
In thick slices. When cold decorate
with a meringue OF three egg whites.
sweetened and favored with vanilla.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1907-08-31

-Jfggs" Donohue Of the Chicago
Americans u justly considered one of
the greatest OF all first basemen-
With Frank Chance and Hal Chase
be- leads the world in this position
Donohne was one OF the chief TN
dfvifual factors IN the capture OF tho
worlds championship In tho fall Of
1905. his fielding being phenomenal
and game saving and his batting most
timely. Nj
Donohne was born ON July Ia. fsTa
80 Springfield q tie played hts frs.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1907-08-31
e.., pvlo :. . pairv Feed.

Dried beet pulp from beet sugar
mills is becoming popular among dairy
men In some localities The pulp Is
soaked In water about six hours be
fore feeding. and Eve pounds OF pulp
viii take up nearly four gallons OF wa
ter. IL makes a bulky. juicy feed for
winter. especially relished where there
is no silage or root crops In the ration.
II IL claimed that the same material Is
good food for sheep. hogs and poul-
try
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1907-08-31
To priv. Gu, Ants.

IN at any time ants make their ap
pearance In the pantry smear a saucer
with lard and set Il overnight on one
OF the shelves In the morning II will
be found covered with tiny insects.
which can be scalded or killed In any
way. After few days OF this treat.
ment not an ant will be seen
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1907-08-31
Hoo. In the Orchard.

Hogs and poultry are good scav-
engers In an orchard. as they destroy
many OF the insect enemies and also
the fallen fruit. which is often har
Dor for protecting and developing
myr1ads OF these pests. Cattle and
horses should never be allowed TO run
In an orchard
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1907-08-31
Restoring WrinkI.d Sill.

wrinkled silks may be made 10 look
almost as fresh as when new by
sponging the surface with weak 30
luton OF gum arabic and by pressing
on the wrong side with n moderate
hot iron
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1907-08-31
Car. ef Stoves.

IL stoves are blackened while hot the
backing burns on and will not take a
nice polish. Wash OF all grease spots
with soapsuds, and II there are any
rough places where something has
burned on the stove rub with sand
paper. A small paint brush is very
handy 10 blacken the stove with. as
you can reach the smallest corner with
IL
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1907-08-31

Here is good cure for bloat In cat
tie. writes Nebraska farmer In Farm
Progress: Take bucket OF water from
che tank or well and pour over the
back OF the animal. Repeat treatment
II the first does not help. This beats
use OF the knife
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1907-08-31
sheep Dainty Feeders.

Sheep are very dainty ANIMALS. and
for this reason their breeding troughs
should be- kept clean. See that the
chickens are not roosting on the racks.
and brush all sheep droppings from
the troughs before meaiing time.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1907-08-31
Use For Bread Scraps.

II any white bread Il left over do
not throw II away. but soak In tepid
water. Squeeze water thoroughly
from bread and put In dish, Add sug-
ar 70 taste. raisins, little lemon Juice
and rind and an egg or two. Stir un-
Ill mixed. Take a big tablespoonful
at time aud fry In plenty of hot fat
until brown. Serve with stewed
prunes. Very nice dessert
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1907-08-31
Left Over csbb.o..

Mix cold boiled cabbage with a little
grated cheese, molsten with milk, put
In n stoneware baking dish and cover
with buttered crumbs When baked
this will prove a very palatabIc dish.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1907-08-31
improved HoIliro Pin.

The housewife and baker knows that
II is practically impossible 20 prevent
dough sticking 10 the rolling PIN when
preparing the mixture for baking. To
prevent the dough sticking little dry
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1907-08-31
Another einq.n Finy.

Castnnca. 2.19h. the dam OF Cochato.
2:1its. recently foaled a ally by Bingcn.
2Ooh. and VIII be bred to Todd
2:i4A.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-16

nebec Journal which has been en-
l." Cied for over ;lf Century within
the trunk OF 4 rock maple tree. The
tree, which was over three feet il dl-
ameter, was becoming decayod and Mr..
TObie cut it down not long ago aad has
been working it up for tircWood. While
splitting open a section of the trunk
Mr. Tobic came across this piece OF
paper wrapped around a soft-Wood
Spile or plug embOdi"S in the trunk
bout q foot beneath the surface. ENl-
IDENTIFY the tree had bene tapped many
years ago. as it has in recent years for
that matter and when the Spite or plug
was driven into the hole this piece Of
paper was wrapped around it to make
it fit more tightly. The printing was
still plainly legiblc and showed that the
bit of paper was a section of the edi-
torial page of the Kcnnebec Journal
published during the Fremont pres'-
dental campaign of 1856. The rings Of
the tree between the point where the
paper was embodied and the surface
were so in number. Mr.. Tobie was ma
turally greatly surprised to find part
of newspaper embodied in the heart
of q great rock maple and will careful
ly treasure the fragment as most in
tcresting curiosity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-16
MAINE EDITORIAL COMMENT.
Unarimity of Sentiment.
(Waldo County Commercially

NWaldo County Commercially
Tho kcnncbcc Journal is getting a
practical referendum on the question
of moving the capital to Portland by
sending inquiries to the some promi-
ncnt man or men in nearly every city
and town in the State. The answers
to these questions are coming i'll from
all quarters, and it is surprising to
see the unaminity of sentiment
against any present change in the To-
cation of the capital. Kennebec and
Cumberland counties are for the pres
ent left of the list, as being preju-
diced witnesses. But we venture the
assertion that many right in Cumber-
land would not favor moving to Port
land when they consider the great ex-
penSe to the state and all other Objec-
tions. Even the small fraction of those
heard from who drop favorable hint
in reference to moving suggest but one
reason, viz. the insufficency of hotel
accommodation and high prices prevail
ing at Augusta. If the people of the
capital city will remedy that evil as
they promise to do. Augusta will hold
her State House for long time. At all
events the removal is dead issue for
several years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-16
Remembering the Maine.

Nine years ago this morning tie
world was staggered by the news FROM
Havana in whose harbor during the
preceding night the battleship Maine
had been blown up with terrible loss OF
life. The mystery of that nights tras-
edy has never yet been solved, but
what an influence it had upon the his
tory of this country; and the histor.F
of all civilization. for that matter
Nobody can say just how great an IN
f,uence the destruction of the Maine
rnd lii bringing Oh the war with SPAN
with all its momcntcus consequences
but nobody will deny that it was an
exceedingly important factor.
The war with Spain meant FAR more
than the freedom If Cuba where me
conditions due - Spanish oppression
had become so in.o,Arable that inter-
vention on the part nf this government
in the name of humanity ard civiiiza-
ton was an absollt, necessity. 1t
meant as event; demonstrated in
ouick succession. the acquisition OF
great archipelago 1r the further sue
Of the Pacific. not ID mention Porto
Rico in the Atlantic. and with these
new possessions gr4d. problems began
to face our country which had no,
been dreamed Of be,o~a. 1t meant nnt
only the loss Of SPAN navy ana ~
last colonial POSSESSION. hat ais" an
unwilling recognition by continental
Europe Of the faGr that America ned
become a grea: pow.e" always t" be
reckoned with in The future when any
thing comes up Of interratl"nai coh-
sequence. History was rladc fast Iii
those few months Ihat followed ti"'
blowing up OF the Maine in Havana
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-16

harbor. and the Unitcl states Of tolay
is not the same Jnitcd States as that
which existed before that occurrence.
There is a new battieship Maine in
the American navy today, a battleship
so much greater and mora powerful
than its predecessor that it is a fitting
representation of the nation which has
become so much greater and more
blown up. That first battleship still
rests in the mud of Havana harbor
and in its mangled hull the bones of
scores of American sailors are resting.
Its tangled and rusted topworks still
how above the tide. Many suggestions
have been made for raising the vessel
and various projects advanced, but for
one reason and another none of them
have been carried out. Perhaps it is
best after all that the wreck of that
magnificent vessel should lie where it
went down, even assuming that an at
and feasible proposition. Remember
the Maine" was the battle cry on land
and sea during those exciting months
which followed that February night i'll
1895, and the Maine is still remembered.
And when the historian of a century
hence writes the story of this wonder
full period in which we are living and
develops the story of our great repub-
lies progress as it marches on to the
wonderful things yet in store for it,
the Maine will be remembered by him,
and the story of that awful tragedy in
Havana harbor will be given a place
OF prominence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-16

people of Augusta think that "kenne-
bee water strained of the thickest of
the germs, is plenty good enough for
anybody" The Press has weird and
wonderful ideas about conditions at
the State capital and this is a sample
water and it needs no straining. but it
serves the purpose of the Press to
spread wrong impressions about this
and everything else in Augusta.