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The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-06-06
CO. Number mound of.

Desire one Of the company 70 think
OF any number she chooses, provided
II be even. Tell her to triple Il. halye
the product, triple this half, and then
tell You how many times nine VIII 50
into this last number Multiply this by
two. and n viii produce the original
number thought OF, Thus. suppose 4 70
be the number thought Of You triple
II, making II Halye this product
leaving G. Again triple this, making
Is, in which 0 viii 60 twice. This
twice" multiplied by ? gives You g.
the number thought OF.
Or. 70 give another example suppose
@ TO be the number. Triple II, Is; halye
this, 9; triple 1t again, 81 You ask
how many times o will go into the re-
suit. and. being told three times, null
tiply 3 by 2. and the answer Is @.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-06-06

Speaking the other day Of Mr., Be
lascos noted star, an old actor said
"Warfeld has always been a pretty
genuine sort Of fellow / remember
in the early days on tour there used
10 be some tough times. We knew
what It was once IN awhile TO go hun
cry. In one OF those lean times Dave
got an unexpected remittance and on
the strength Of II invited two OF US
to dinner with him. When we reach
ed the table, there he sat. shamefaced
and apologize. with his well cleaned
plate before him. He explained that
he was so hungry be couldn't wait.
Our chops were brought TO as, and we
an went 70 the theater happy
Two or three days llter the two
guests were again nt tie Same little
restaurant ard chatted with the Walt-
ress Say. she said, that's q pretty
good hearted fellow you were with.
nc couldn't afford e. order FOR three
Of you the other night SO he made me
get him a greasy plate SO as % make
you chaps think he had eaten before
YOU came'"
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-06-06

when on 2 long journey it Is well to
see that ones horse Is fed az regular
intervals. and not too long ones. III De
IS cool and Is not going to be driven
hard he may drink when he wishes,
but II he IS hot and jaded lac should
have his mouth sponged out and then
be given n half bucket OF water with
the chill off. into which two quarts Of
oatmeal have been stirred until The
mixture begins to thlcken. This viii
not only relieve his thirst but win re-
fresh and sustain him also. In the
event OF a long stage il viii obyiate the
IN effects Of a delay Of an hour or so
in arriving at the next place where the
horse may be properly fed Suburban
Life.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-06-06
connndrnm.

II church Is Oh FIRE. what has the
smallest chance OF escaping being
burne'ly The organ, because The engine
can't play upon "
Why Is a poor picture Ike weak tea
Because II IS not wen drawn.
What do we often catch. but never
seer a passing remark.
Why 30 gypsles never become IN
sanef Because they live nomad lives.
Why should every clock be avoided
Because they all strike one
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-06-06

The girls world'sr in the run
ming high Jump was smashed recently
at Ypsilanu. Mich. by Miss Della Col
yin, Nermhl college senior from ron.
tlac, Mich, who easily cleared four
feet 1--WE and hale inches, breaking
the record established last winter Of
four feet three inches by herself and
Emily Stark OF the University Of Mich
igan. Miss Stark tried 10 equal Miss
Colvin's mark, but only equaled her
former record.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-06-06

six stockings require special atten-
tlon mt the hands Of the home expert
if they are to he prevented from wear.
ing out before their time Prior Is
washing they should always be soaked
In water 70 which little b0rax IS
added ana afierward squeezed and
worked gently Ia tepld soapsuds Hot
water Is rumous 90 real silk stockings.
while 10 SECURE The best results the
rinsing must be thorough drying be-
Ing effected without wringlng
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-06-06

A rump steak one and "A half inches
thick takes eight TO ten minutes TO
broll: nllet steak, about one-half
pound IN weight, seven 20 ten minutes
"a broll OF grin; mutton chop about
five ounces IN weight. six 20 ten min.
utes TO grill or fry; an egg ana crumb
outlet, about FIVE ounces IN weight
eight to ten minutes 20 fry; a veal cut
let. about seven ounces In weight, sew
en- to nine minutes 20 fry; pork cut
let. about seven ounces IN weight, nine
10 ten minutes 10 fry or grill; a Sleeps
kidney. from four TO ten minutes TO fry
or grill.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-06-06
HINTS FOR FARMERS


II Is important that the horses shoul.
ders be kept oiean whether they show
any signs q being sore or not. II Il
hardly enough TO use on them the cur.
rycomb and brush before gping 10
work In the morning. They need a
thorough washing every evening !.
mcdiately after removing the harness.
A soft sponge and plenty OF Gear. cool
water should he used. The opentlon
will clean and cool the parts and
greatly benefit the fewrish muscles.
This daily washing OF the shoulders
az night after work will In itself 70
long way toward preventing sores or
gals Of any kind. II will more than
repay one simply In the satisfaction OF
knowing that the horses are well taken
care OF and made comfortable after
each days labor This little attention
should be made a daily chore never B
he neglected. and the results VIII be a
surprise
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-06-06

another reporter George AIDE, now
successful playwright advised him
TO make a specially az political report.
ing lie did. Later he studied law,
went to Toledo and entered politics
AS an independent he was elected may
or In 1908, aud last year he was re
elected In addition 20 contributing
articles % magazines ne has written
several novels, among them THE Thir.
tecnth District" "Her Infinite Varie-
ty," "Tho Happy Average" and "The
Turn Of the Balance" In 1896 he mar
rIcd Miss Ella Branerd OF Springfield
III
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-06-06

recent serious Illness the governor Wis.
tied Michigan with Secretary Taft and
was warmly received
Organized labor. Il Is stated, regards
HIM rs entirely friendly. Ills attitude
on questions affecting the colored clll.
zena has nude hlm slrone with the
mensof that rarc. say Ms friends.
Governor Guild ls nativc of lios.
TON aud u forty-clghl years CID. Dur.
Ing The spanish war he served on the
stan az General Fitzhneh Ice as In.
spector general lie Is brilliant
speaker and was Rooscvelts compan.
Ion on the stumping tour Of the west
IN the campaign Of 1900 lie was elect.
ed lieutenant governor Of Massnchu.
setts IN 1902 and chosen governor IN
1905.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-06-06

The location OF robins nests varies
greatly. Sometimes they VIII be In the
fork Of a tree four feet from the ground
and again thlfty-fye feet IN the air
The nest Itself Is a very bulky affair
considering the size OF the bird. made
Of roots. leaves aud grusses on the out
side. with sometimes stray pieces OF
twine followed by thick coat OF mud.
which IL In turn lined with soft grasses
and horsehalr.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-06-06

Ii has been found that thlrty-slx
pounds OF sheep manure are equal as n
fertilizer 10 a hundred pounds OF ordi-
nary farmyard manure, being richer IN
heterogeneous substances than that OF
the COW or horse. ranking next In am
monia ands richer In the phosphates
than guano or the droppings OF fowls.
In the face OF such conclusive and IN.
disputable evidence why will farmers
neglect 20 keep few sheep?
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-06-06
ps.IrabIs PoInts In Sheer.

The points TO be looked FOR IN a ram
and the eve as well In proporilonate
degree are large though well proper
toned head. width between The ears
and eyes. n thick neck or scrag a
widely distended nostril, thick heavy
loins, crops and twists; broad, Gun
chest and briskot; level, strong back
and full level tanks. Such are lnva-
rlably good cutters" and carry nut.
ton of the best quality.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-06-06
PEOPLE OF THE DAY


Brand whitlock. the lavyernoSellst
mayor OF Tosedo. who has been sug-
gested for second place on the Dcmo'
cratic presidential ticket. Is said. TO b.
acceptable to Mr.. Bryan Mr.. Whit
lock. say bis friends. is now national
figure. and his record would make him
a strong man ON the ticket
Mr.. Bryan met Mayer whltiock sew
eral years ago. the late sam Junes. To
ledo's Golden Rule mayor. introduce
Ing them. Mr.. Bryan is said TO be a
great admirer OF the noyelist-mAyor.
Brand Whitlock was born In Urbana,
o.. March a. 1869 In early life he was
a newspaper reporter In Chicago. and
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-06-06
Ration For Ducks.

Six parts OF cornmeal. four parts Of
wheat bran, one part of inferior flour
or red dog and two parts Of meat make
an excellent ration for laying ducks.
Later In the summer meat need not be
fed so literally, since ducks and duck
lIngs Will get the greater part Of their
meat ration in the form OF flies and
other insects II is usually good plan
TO mix little sand or grit with the
grain ration
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-06-06
SANITARY cRIB.

quickly removed when soiled and
washed the same as the coverings are
washed The absence OF the mattress
makes the crib exceedingly light. so
that II can be readily moved. II also
recommends itself for travelling or use
In summer resorts, as Il can be closed
up and placed In the bottom Of large
trunk or placed on the outside.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-06-06
Guild Of Massachusetts.

Curtis Guild. Jr.. Of Boston, Massa-
chusetts' choice for vice president on
the Republican ticket Is the present
governor OF the old Bay State. Sena-
tors Lodge and Crane have taken
charge OF the movement and VIII labor
for his nomination.
Governor Guilds name has been
used at various times within the last
year IN connection with the vice presi-
Dental nomination. shortly before his
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-06-06

Those who have tried them say that
any Of the following will cure hog
mango II applied 10 the parts affected
a few times Crcosote. one and one
half ounces; lard. two pounds; mix
we'll and apply Or, sulphur. one-half
pound; lard. two pounds; mix aud ap-
ply as above. Turpentine and sulphur
nc the rate OF ten parts Of the former
to one OF the latter is another effective
remedy.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-06-06
rn knnn Bic. out,ids.

For hose who object 10 wire netting
in the windows during the summer a
new idea has been found 20 prevent
flies and such annoying pests from en-
tering the house This new preventive
II window box Of mlgnonette- II
seems that the insects DO not care TO
face the odor OF this charming flower.
so that It Is an effectuhl barrier
agalnst their invasion.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-06-06

The track team Of the University OF
Wisconsin recently elected John G..
Blankenagel OF Hartford. the mile rum
ner, as captain 20 succeed John Mess
mer who II compelled to devote most
OF his time 70 baseball work and Is
consequently unable to serve longer a.
captain 81 the track team.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-06-06

Al good bath for tired. swollen feet IS
r. bathe the feet IN a bath with one
once of alum. two ounces OF rock
Ssail and Two ounces ~ borax. using a
teaTpoonfnl 10 each quart OF water.
Ralhe the feet IN this water every
night Cor week.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-06-06

Sow patch Of miIlet this summer,
When II is cut stock IL near the yards
or lots aud allow the birds to run TO-
the stack next winter The seed Is an
excellent egg producing grain. Broom
corn, sorghum seed and similar grains
are also good and should be HDvIded
to furnish a variety during the winter
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-06-06

X. l., Dohcrty and H. L. Doherty.
who are now playing on the European
continent, Will BE- ready 20 play for
England IN the olympic games lawn
tennis tourney II Is stated that H. T.
Doherty will enter the championship
lists ~ WimbIcdown this year.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-06-06

when jelly refuses to thicsen quickly
you can add about a teaspoonful OF
cornstarch dissolved In a little cold
water 10 one quart Of juice, mixing In
the contents while boiling. This viii
prove satisfactory. and the taste VIII
NOT be noticed.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-06-06

II you geo that your horses IRE rub
bling their tails at the roots you may
suspect that they arc troubled with
worms. a hit OF salt mixed With an
equal quantity Of hardwood ashcs,
teaspoonful az time. fed now ord
mon IN the grain. Is good for this
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-06-06

II one suffers from soft, ilabby gums
great care must be taken or the teeth
will loosen and eventually fall out.
Rinsing with llmewater Is helpful
for this condition; also, by way OF pre-
caution. one should make habit OF
chewing once or twice day such
plants as cress or sorrel, which are
antiscorbutlc IN their nature
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-06-06
AppIe Catchup.

To one quart OF stewed and strained
apples add one cupful OF sugar, one
teaspoonful each Of pepper, cloves and
mustard. two tcaspoonfuls OF CHINA.
mon. one tablespoonful OF salt, two on
ions. chopped fine, and one quart OF
vinegar. Boil an hour. Seal hot
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-06-06

The young horse may be easily
taught to back II harncssed with an
old and well hammered animal and put
through the first lesson on a slight up
grade. With the help OF the older
horse and a little patience on the part
Of the driver. the youngster may be
made 10 master the trick with the FIRST
lesson.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-06-06
crih For chiIdrnn.

An interesting invention recently
patented by a Chicago man Is q canvas
crib for children under six years. In
designing this crib herewith shown the
inventor endeavOred 20 supply sleeping
quarters FOR babies that would be per
fectly sanitary IN every respect No
mattress IS required, the body lelng
entirely Of canvas. The latter can be
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-06-06

Cartmell iiaydoek. Taylor ana Lloyd
whitman he fonr members of the
University 81 Pennsylvania relay TENN
thar won she one m,le championship
event from Chicago % the relay cami.
val az Philadelphia recently, huve been
awarded their varsity "P"
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-06-06

Form On Monday fair On tho face.
Born on Tuesday fun OF Gods grace.
Born on Wednesday. The best 20 be had.
Born on Thursday merry and glad
Born on Friday. worthiiy given.
Born on Saturday. work hard for "a living.
norn nn Sunday, never know want
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-06-06

Old Lady Cat a baseball gamel Why
do they call that a fowlg don't see
any feathers. Johnny--No. ma'nm; its
a picked nine,
A man fell into a barrel ~ VINE the
other day but died Ina good spirits.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-06-06

The hrst great step toward improve
mcnt Of the dairy herd Is the discovery
by scales and test OF the COWS whose
product does not pay for their keep
just as the Improvement OF flock re-
suits from the wedding out Of the ben
that eats her head on.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-06-06

4 pinch Of salt taken on the tongue
and swallowed viii stop the worst case
Of hiccoughs. This has been tried with
success after nll other methods had
failed.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-06-06

Lave Cross recently released By the
New Orleans baseball team, u now
playing third base and captaInlng the
Philadelphia Union outlaw" league
team.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-06-06

The T62 varieties Of arctic flowers
have only two coiors. white aud vel.
low.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-06-06

Mycr Nour friend Oldbach Is a self
made man, isn't her
Clyer-IIe used to claim he was until
BE met woman who made fool OF
him Lipplncotts Magazine.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-06-06

Did I this day. for small or great.
Ny own pursuits forcRo
To tighten by n feathers weight
The load o. human woe7
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-06-06
n. SPORTING WORLD


The wonderful pole vauring dons by
Walter Dray OF Yale. Cook Of Corheh
Gilbert OF Yale, Parker OF Pennsyi-
sauIa and others ut the recent Penn.
sylvanla rclay raccs has shown con-
cllsIvely DAT America Will be la the
hunt 10 the sly skimming event at
the olympic gaines at London In July.
About the only men we have 10 fear
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-06-06
A Rsforn,ar.

willie What Is a reformer par
Pa-Oh. a man on the wrong side OF
the market New York Life.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1908-01-18
Deaths.

Mr.. John Edward Mock died Monday
at his home atKeller, of heart failure,
and after funeral services on Tuesoay
at Oak Grove Methodist Church, con-
Quoted by his pastor, Rev 5. W. Day,
was laid to rest in the cemetry at that
place. He is survived by his wife ana
three daughters-Mrs. Wessie Eason'
Mrs. R. J. Boggs and Mrs. Geo. l.
Beach.
The deceased was good man and
was in every way worthy OF the high
esteem and affectionate regard In
! which he was held by large circle Oh
relatives and friends. Everyone res
pected him for his high character ano
consistent Christian life.
Mr. Richard w. Kelly, a highly res
pected and esteemed citizen OF upper
Accomac, died Monday at his nome
near Hallwood, of consumption, ageo
about go years. Funeral services ano
interment at his late home on We'd
nesday. conducted by Rev. II. .
Monds. He is survived by his wife
and six children-Richard W., Oth'
and Gusts Kelly, Mrs. Thomas Taylor
Mrs Carroll Mason and Miss Mamie
Kelly.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1908-01-18
Parksley.

Mr.. Paul Watts has accepted a
clerkship with Pate & Mason.
Miss Jones, of Cape Charles, has
been the guest of Miss Della Phillips
recently.
Mrs. W. X. Dever, of Washington,
is at the home of her parents, MIR.
and Mrs. Il. T. Mason.
Mrs. ". B. Judehnd, of Baltimore,
is visiting Mrs. L. Baker and other
friends in this section.
Mr.. George Dix died at the home
his brother, l.. J. Dix, on the seaside,
Monday, aged Sc years. Funeral SER
vices we're conducted oy Rev. K. f.
Staples Tuesday and interment made
in the family burying ground here.
Mr.. Wilbur T. Vessels, operator Of
N. & w. Ry. Co., is home for short
visit. He will resume work soon with
the company as he seems to have
some attractions somewhere on thell
line.
The Stran farm located near here
and recently purchased by Mr.. G. ii
Ross is being sub-divided by TIT
county surveyor into 3 farms which
il is understood, will be offered 10
sale at later date.
At the annual meeting of the stock
holders of The Parksley Nationa
Bank held in their banking hous
Tuesday, 18th inst, all of the old OF
Ificers and directors were reelected
They also paid their 18th reguia
semi-annual dividend Of per cent
January 1st.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1908-01-18
Quinby.

There is a building boom at present
at this place.
Roads terrible in this section and IN
some places almost impossible.
Madam Rumor has it that more
wedding bells will soon be ringing IN
this vicinity.
A pretty marriage was solemnized
at high noon on Wednesday, January
9Th. at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. JIG.
Lewis in Upshurs Neck, the contract
inc parties being their daughter
Miss Jessie Clemens Lewis, and Mr.
William H. Scarborough, both popu-
lar young people, Rev. S. Otto Wright
officiating. The bride was becoming
w attired in white, the groom in con
ventional black. The feast on the
occasion was an elegant one and mucf
enioved by the gu SITS, about forty, II
attendance. The presents were mum
erous and handsome, among them
check of good size and much valuable
silver. They are now at home to thei
friends near Tasley.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1908-01-18
Oak Hall.

Mr.. EFT. Taylor is in the North on
business trip.
Drummers and fertilizer agents are
now daily with us.
Hancock, Gladding and East con-
iinue to push the mine prop business
here.
Mrs. Annie Mock is now resident
of our village and welcome one too
She occupies aneat dwelling recently
built by her, which adds much to the
appearance of the town.
A meeting of LeCato division OF the
Produce Exchange will be held at
schoolhouse here on Saturday, Janu'
ary 25tb, 2 p. M, and the members
are requested to be present Ohcer'
for the division will be elected on the
dav including a general director.
! Cards are out for the marriage o
Robert Beadles Hussey to Miss Nj
Alice Farlow, daughter of Mr.. VIM
f. Farlow-and of Mr.. l.. Franz
Gladding to Miss M. Lois Taylor
daughter of Mr.. o. H. Taylor. The.
will be married soon at Downings NJ
E. Church, South.
Chicken thieves are plentiful in thi
vicinity and are adopts in the bust
ness. They use fish hooks bate
with corn to catch them or under pre-
tense of cunning for rabbits or bird
shoot them. An old colored woma
recently recovered six of her CHI Oh
ems stolen by these methods.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1908-01-18
Onley.
Mr.. James E. Davis, sick of late, is
out again.

Mr.. James E. Davis, sick of late IS
out again.
An office is being built here to be
occupied by Mr., R. G. Evans.
Master Geo. B. Savage returned to
Fork Union Academy this week.
Mrs. Mollie Taylor of late has been
the guest of Mrs. Jennie Phillips, Of
Hog Island.
Thieves broke open the smokehouse
of Mr.. B. T. Parks Sunday night and
took away several pieces of meat.
At the annual meeting of the stock
holders of the Farmers & Merchants
National Bank on Tuesday no change
was made in the board of directors
and officers.
The Ladies Aid Society of Onley
M. E. Church, South, will hold
sock social at the home of Mrs. join
Rogers on Friday night, January 24th
for the benefit of the parsonage
Preliminary steps looking to the
organization of a Masonic Lodge a.
! this place are being made. 1t is un
derstood that the matter will be con
sidered by Chesapeake Lodge at mex
communication.