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The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-11-14
pnirx 1900.

prevention Il better than cure" II
IL better TO keep dirt out Of the milk
than 20 strain II out. however care
fully done.
Every farmer owes II TO himself to
post himself on the hundreds Of things
which go to make dairying a real, gen
uine business.
III the skimmilk and buttermilk are
returned 10 the farm we only remove
or cents manurial value for every
ton Of milk sold.
A Mississippi experiment showed
hat calves receiving ten pounds OF
separator skimmilk made az much gain
~ those receiving eight pounds new
mink.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-11-14
Il Ran Ahead.

Oscar Hammerstein was talking In
Philadelphia about the wonderful sue.
cess that he has had with opera.
"And yet az first" he said. success
came very slowly-as slowly as the
trains on that southern line. You know
the one. IL doesn't advertise.
81 was waiting for the train In Nola
Chucky one morning. One hour. two
hours, three hours. passed. The train
was three hours late. | was indignant.
after awhile the ticket agent saun-
tered out OF the office and lighted a
cigarette.
"'Look here said, won't that train
be along soon?'
"The agent looked down the track
and yawned.
"'Ah, yes he said, she'll soon be
here now. Here comes the conductors
dog"
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-11-14

A hog raiser and feeder OF more than
forty 1--we years experience has the
following 10 say In regard 70 the kind
Of hogs he has found to be profitable:
"He N OF the medium type. regardless
OF breed or color. A profitable hog IL
one that has broad. short head, short.
straight legs. straight and wide apart.
fowls heavy. hack broad and arched,
straight underline" This IL the profit
able type and denotes good feeder,
one that a man can afford to put In
time and money with.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-11-14
Crane Juice.

First pick the grapes from the stems
and wash them thoroughly. Wash In
a preserving kettle and add enough
water to keep the grapes from stick
ing 10 the bottom of the kettle. Bon
for twenty minutes. then pour into a
jelly bag and let II drip. just as you
would for jelly. DO not squeeze the
pulp or the juice viii not be clear.
Bring to the boiling point again and
sweeten TO taste II you like. or II may
be sweetened when used, as II win
keep perfectly without sugar IL sealed.
While boiling hot stand the bottles in
a dishpan or boiler on boards or straw.
Fill the pan with water to near the
top OF the bottles and keep boiling
while you pour In the boiling grape
juice. Cork and seal at once.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-11-14
PEOPLE OF THE DAY


Rev. DIR. Charles II. Parkhurst. who
recently resigned as head OF the So
ciety For the Prevention Of Crime. has
long waged a determined eight against
immortality and crime In New York.
The son OF a schoolteacher and farm
er IN South birmingham. Mass, DIR.
Parkhurst was born In 1912. He was
called 10 New York In 1880 20 become
pastor OF the Madison Square Presby-
terrain church, pastorate be still re-
tains He began to look into the
moral condition Of the city when he
found that he was having trouble In
holding his young men In the church.
DIR. Crosby. then head OF the so
ciety, enlisted the minister as a mem
Der OF the board of directors Of the
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-11-14

Society For the Prevention Of Crime
and then started the crusade against
police graft which ended IN disclosures
which startled the world.
In the course OF his crusade Or
Parkhurst secured evidence on which
the grand jury found indictments and
a presentment charging the police with
collecting blackmail In New York
amounting TO $7.0O0.OO0 a year
The reform fight went on, and the
chamber OF commerce finally took a
hand. passing resolution calling for
legislative investigation OF condi-
lions. The Lexow committee was the
result The elimination OF this ac-
tivity was the defeat Of Tammany In
1894.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-11-14

A tablespoonful OF olive oil taken in
a cup with a little orange juice win be
found beneficial for the digestion and
win ease liver trouble. Olive oil serves
as an appetizer. and those having no
appetite should have It served on vege-
tables and salads.
Catarrh, either Of the stomach or Of
the throat, win be benefited by taking
the oil internally. either on salads or
alone.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-11-14

Miss Katherine Elkins, who. rumor
says, is to become the bride OF the
Duke OF the Abruzzi, Is the daughter
OF Stephen Is. Elkins, United States
senator from West Virginia. Miss El-
kins made her bow TO society in Wash
ington three years ago and is one OF
the most popular girls of the younger
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-11-14
roLps AaArNsr VAL.

extensions at the ends which fastcn III
two plates that are screwed into the
wall or door Below and between these
plates Is third. which holds pair Of
supporting arms. the ends OF which
fasten In circular loops IN the longitu
dinal arms and holds them upright
The whole apparatus can be put up
anywhere IN few minutes and taken
down AS easily. When not I'm use the
supporting arms can be slipped out Of
place and the bracket folded against
the wall or door A board can be
placed across the top II needed.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-11-14

Winter blasts. causing. pneumonia.
plenrisy and consumption will soon be
here. Cure your cough now, and
strengthen your lungs with Foley's
Honey and Tar ~ not risk starting
the winter with. weak lungs when
Foley's Honey and Tar will cure the
most obstinate coughs and colds and.
prevent serions results. Sam Bridges.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-11-14

Olive or peanut oil, six tablespoon
fuls; lemon Juice or vinegar. two or
more Indispensable salt, one-half
teaspoonful; paprika. one-fourth tea.
spoonful, and onion juice, one tea.
spoonful
To prepare put the salt and paprika
In mixing bowl with a small piece
Of Ice and add the oil a little at y
time. stirring constantly and rapidly.
Then the acid IL added In the same
manner iii the mixture thickens.
Then the onion juice IL put In.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-11-14

Place n large clean marble In the
kettle while boiling milk. sauces.
stews. porridge. custards or liquids.
II win automatically do the stirring
during the cooking process and saves
any one standing and wasting pre-
cious time doing II with a spoon. IL
prevents any burning, and you may
attend 10 oil other details Of your din
ncr while the marble n bpally helping
ycu.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-11-14

The cows first milk after calvlng H.
called colostrum, and Il II necessary
that the calf have II. The colostrnm
contains properties that purgativc In
nature. clear the Calls nllmentary ca.
nal Of materials that otherwise might
cause congestion Of the various diges-
tive organs. The FIRST milk Ii especial
~ adapted to the needs Of the young
animal.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-11-14
Handy Wall Bracket.

To those who have TO make the most
OF every inch OF space in the home the
bracket devised by New York man
win appeal strongly. The bracket con-
sists OF two heavy wire arms shaped
like a letter "U" and having lateral
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-11-14
IT'S UP TO YOU

We have spared pains expense to equip our plant
with the best and latest improved machinery buy the best
teras the market employ but the most competent help
and guarantee that fully prepared give you the
exquis laundry work. Let have trial order AID
convince you.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-10-19

. b Ha . q I'D o. 81 |f
Democratic papers seem to tank
the people are fools. They print stun.
which Is so thin they can't have any
ether opinion OF the voters. They say
the sheriff isn't collecting taxes as
early as usual this year, but they
don't show that the law compelled tax
leyying bodies to advertise the pro.
posed levy a month before 1T was laid
this year in order that the people
could see how the money was to be
spent. That made the sheriffs office
a month later in getting tax receipts
ready. But people who have sense
enough to read know that their taxes
are almost exactly the same as last:
year IN the country districts, the coun-
" levy being the same. The road
leyies and school leyies vary slightly
some being q little lower others a lit.
tie higher but there is no material
change. The city levy, in Fafraont is
two cents higher becaase there is no
revenue from liquor licenses, but the
people voted for that Increase know
ingiy and willingly. when people
nave nothing else to talk about they
put their time in at foolishness.
. . D . = Z .Hs 81 Z
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-10-19

On Saturday a former graduate of
tie Fairmont State Normal School.
a gentleman who now has a daughter.
In the institution, made a rather inter.
esting comparison Of the work re.
quired when he graduated and at the
present time. Then, he said, the
course Of study contained % branches.
t:r terms Of work; now, there are 50.
But still It Is the same old school and
ought to be run in the same old way
and at the same cost. according to the
Democratic view. Might as well say
that the Superintendent of the Publfa
Schools in this city ought 10 get only
$500 salary. supt. Thos. G. Miller
served for 20 years in Fairmont at
that salary per year. NV the super.
iutendent receives $1,000 a yer. Mr..
Miller taught several classes every
day; the present superintendent
doesn't teach at all. All this must
seem very wrong to the fogy Demo.
cratic sheet which is trying 10 up.
hold the "N.st CAUSE" IN this comaan.
ity.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-10-19
eEN ERA slcAoloI2 EuNn.

The Republican party certainly
does beIiege 81 schools 1ts record is
clear and cemmendable on that sub.
sect and l. would be no astonishing
thing e ind very school teacher ii
West Virginia voting and working for
the Republican ticset. The RenubIi.
can party abiishea the free schoot
system ana gave the people a term
Of four months % days to the month
The only CHANGE made by The Demo.
sEats "A &c years was to cut the
school lnonth 70 30 days, thus short.
enine the term eight days. when
the Republicans came inta power
sgain, they Increased the minimum
term Tor me country distfie;s3to Ave
months and then d: little later to six
months ana the same time SO re-.
Fised thes taS laws that money could
be provided tosinn the schools for the
longer term and at an increased sal
49, ~ ssstSe4N hSia49 gffl s.IlHsa fFs
the apportionnlent Of the general
school fund foF 1 sS. the last year Of
sieeoFlSie administration as com.
pared With the amount sent the yari-
cus ccpnties and cities Of the State
this year, laGsI speaks most eloquent.
y for ne nccessfpl operation OF Re
publican measures we don't ask
You 70 talse our word for II, read the
figures and see for yourself. We do
not see how any teacher can draw
his Increased salary under RepubIi.
can iaws without blushing. II he per.
sisss in Voting the Democratic ticket.
especially when the Democrats are
iightlng the very measures which.
lave So much 5eneGted the teachers.
Below IS the appprtionment Of the
general school fund for me years 1896.
and 1903 " 4 H :,
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-10-19
CROWDS HEAR MILLS.

Hon. Elv, II w. Mills. The ProhiBi.
ton cand! for Governor, Is draw
ing large essss's wherever he appears
in the State. on last Saturday after.
noon at st, Marys he spoke in the
open air to an interested audience OF
voters. That eyening packed house
greeted him at Friendly where he
spoke for an hour az more on tae is.
sues Of his party ON Sunday after.
noon la the school house at Mounds
Vile a large number Of people came
out and filled the hall to hear the
standard bearer Of the Prohibition
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-10-19
AIN EVIDENCE
81 GOOD TINES
laA 1E q LoT s. Is OWNS
Pti ENAG
4. 8. ss.Ul.GG.Isls.s

.
a ne nos "a lot sale eyer
pnlled on e ssetionl WAS TIN ot
Baffletts g Downs Saturday;
" was z sale that tndlcat hat the
people q iarion county are more
prosperous than they have i1s ever ben:
ot me fitty-ssyer lots sold eleven
thousand and e i've hundred tgyl dollars
vas realized. his was = cash sale
he lots SOD were paid foy solieta hing
mat has not been done IL this part q
TIE country fer years The lot sales
usually cause the distributsen 81 q
los ~ q new l'elper, mug tiiis was not the
ease N MT, Bartiett 2 sale
Ahs SAFE was wen advertised ami
ms Drew 2 lafse crowd q good buy
ers Mnen me sale opened Saturday
morning no at eleven o'clock several hum
3aFea men were on me ground ready to
nla On Snat 90. =. p Fsrry, the a'i t
tlonee mad % onsg N the way Of
pe Y lUss; ne sDi!l'lang was spirit
NV ..
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-10-19
.WAAT FooLs TAEsE MoRTALg d

WHAT FOOLS THESE MoRTALs ss
Democratic newspaper correspond.
tents are INDUCING ia an unusual
brand Of dope, these days. ii makes
them see 10000 increase in the regis.
tration list in The black belt aud at
the same time 10000 to IL. 900 majority
for bennett for governor Coming
TO the First and Second districts; one
q. them says:
THAT the present solid Republican
delegation in congress will be broken
ts well nigh a certainty now. In the
First district T7abbardts majority Is
reaching the vanishing point, In the
Second, Benjamin II, Hiner is making
an extraordinary canvass in william,
Z. Wilson'S old district, which was re-.
deemed by the Democrats three years
ago. when Col. Thomas Davis was.
elected. Conservative Republicans are
willing to admit that sturgiss is in
great danger, while the estimate Of
the congressional committees at Key.
ser gives a matsrity Of over 1900 10
the Democratic candidate, under the
most adverse conditions. and 1t is be-.
ilieved that that majority will be ex.
ceeded,r
.
Just who these fools think they are
fooling Is more than we can tell. The
only wonder is that they don't fall
dead when they write such stun. Hub
hattl's majority reaching the vanishing
8pointl II has long since reached the
vanqpishing point, Lille Robinson hay.
Ing been completely lost in the shut.
he.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-10-19

Even Mr.. cornwell was forced to
sdmit in his speech In this city that
the Rapubta'n administration,
thronsh its eficient management OF
the Department Of Agriculture, had
accomplished great good for the
farmers of this country, saving them
millions " dollars and by researches
and constructive policies, enabling
them to raise better farm products
and improve their lands. Mr.. Corn.
we'll paid high tribute to the
eapabllity OF Mr.. Wilson, the head 81.
that department When the Demo.
Gratis admit in public speeches that
the Republican party is a friend to
the farmers and say nothing about
the attitude Of the Democratic party
in that respect tits high time for the
farmers 10 beware NJ the Democratic
party. clarksburg Telegram.
d" T.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-10-19

the farmers is Mr.. W. D. linn. Of Bar.
boar county, to whom he have re.
ferped before in these columns. Per.
hHaps the Times could get an expires.
sion from Mr., zinn as to what he
thinks Of this work and the money
spent ty the State therefor. Ard M.
linn is a Democrat. win the Times
kindly write him for an opinion on
this important subject? it would be
interesting we feel certain.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-10-19

f1uehced by Geo |. Neai's crazy state.
nent published in the rlp.to-date Dem
ocratic papers on Friday and in the
FatrrIsnt Times on Saturday Of Lass
week. 1t also used the Wheeling Reg
itster as authority in the letter from
West Virginia, which alao shows how
little the World knows Of papers ami
things in this State. But with all
these things before it, the World
could muster a majority of only 1870
for Bryan and t.lat is $4,000 more than
he will get.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-10-19

land-I see strange things as you'll
understand. One thing I'VE learned
as around go It's something that eY.
eryone seems to know. IT'S this. that
ArFora Paints are best, and prove
their worth under every test" An
rore Mixed Paint is an honest lead
and all paint. Manufactured by The
Marietta Paint and Color Co., Marietta
Ohio. Sold by NJ. D. Christie. Drug.
glst, 900 Main street.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-10-19

The Times complains Of the meney
appropriated Tor Agricultural invest
cations and experiments "a the State.
denouncing II q measure at least the
work Of both the A gricpitufai Expert.
iuent station at the stase University
ana the State Board Of Agriculture.
One 81 the most active ana energetic
workers IN this fell 81 activity FOR
the betterment d conditg us among
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-10-19
TAFT IS IN
new JER SEY
st5lLL A,so SPEAK IN DELAWARE
REFoRE sTARTiNa TOWARD
WEST VIRGINIA 10.
MORROW. s.
az united presa. j

NEWARK, N. j. Oct. ls.Jadgs
Taft opened his eannaign In New Jer
ssg this morning vita a meeting at
Blaney's Tneater. which was packed.
Mr.. Taft's voice IS in better condition
as the result 81 the days fast at ths
White House but lie will have to be
sparing in his efforts II II lasts through
the campaign. This afternoon he win
speak at Elizabeth, Rahway New
Brunswick and Trenton aud viii then.
strike ont into Delaware. He win
speak in Baltimore tonight. ToInor.
row morning he will reach West xir.
GINA, his first speech being at MafS
tlhsharg. He will make about ldF1ze6s
speeches IN the State He stops 30
minutes at Grafton and 10 minutes eti
ciarksbufg He win speak IN parkers.
burg tomorrow night.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-10-19

Hon. John ], Cornweli said in 1904,
just after the election in November
that the people had endorsed tax re-
form. Then why is Mr.. cornwell
against it? Why does he run c3unter
to the viii Of the people? Perhaps
MI. Cornwell wishes now he hadn't
said it, but he did Just the same.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-10-19


Los IT. mail ppsich sack containine
three piper dollars, SIS silver dollars
and some sniaEl change The hard
eafne money " aunt secsy Arnet,-
Finder pleas return 70 Inc west vir-
gilman once 81
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-10-19

Total $3.50, 995.17 $71S.102.G7
sIneluded in County in 1896
aAdd city apportionment to compare
with 1896.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-10-19
REP UBLICAN MEETINdS
in MARION COUNTY


Monday October is--
Nsatans .stsp$4as asa ii. Il IsasA.
Edonaays October is-E
sinsamen John Z. Lsbhsn
Tuesday October 10
Asrnmsna Frank v; ssaphsass HIN. ogden.
Ftan' .Faas NJ ": ogden, sa,itss
Duncan ssheef House John sL Lshaag, ksr,bs White
Wednesday, ostbsr ~
LogaFsrsrt, John q. teaman
mHeavaie, Il R ogssr w .. Plaster
shsSs seHosl House NJ E. Morgan, ". Il. loseh
ssstAsylle Frank NJ Stephens, ksmbIs White
Thursday October 2e
erays Flats Frank W. Stevens, W. .. plaster
Lower Dents Run School House, longb NJ Morgan
oIoyers Gap EN-. showater csrskadon
Mt Harmony H. E Rioran Ira Smith
Friday October "a
Downs, Frank W. Stephens, e. 3. caskadon
cartisviie M c. Louah NJ, E. Morgan.
Seven Pines E. N. showater, e. carskadon
Saturday, October "a
Metz, Frank W. Stephens, NJ E. Morgan. 5r5i-
Flat Run, e. M showaIter
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-10-19
cRE A

Said ne Man Il the Noon Ny
shining sace Is Known 70 an ii me.
human race tEayel iar ana N every
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-10-19

The editor Of the Times explains
that the Baltimore sun is in the hands
of Jews and that is way 1t is for Taft.
That is pretty good evidence that the.
Jews Y are not foolish business men.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-10-19

paTty, Sunday nlght IN the ctgi tan
Church at Cameron M ,liAs dsliys
cred goEpel Temperance lecturc
gihtca clrrted c:nrsction to large
thrbng, There are about one hnpsiFed
Prohibition votes 10 he counted int
Cameron end the appesranee Of .heI
champion OF the prohibition principle
aroused coas Slerabie enthusiasm,
Tonight October 1sthl. M Nils
viii deliver an address before the
stats Baptist Association which is in
session at Parkersburg, having ne.
eefved q special invitation to be pres.
ent and speak to tae Association.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-10-19

WANTED To eScnange for town
property tss smooth and Level
taftn, near Kipgwpod Address 2l5
Jackson ST. 1861
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-10-19

The papers IN the southern part II
The State are asking what has become
Of Adam aittiepage Sure enough
Adam Is on the TICKET isns he2
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-10-19

FOR SAL e. q farm; call or
see me. Wtnfela Nilles Central
Phone. n. II. lSinliaid FaIrmoat. b
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-10-19

Wn1TRED:
cod Medal Flour 4 best for pastry.
III lis- ~ t,sl3l ~ fEFATnIf11
Evening journal., 1908-05-22
BASEBALL nine
ADOPTS A BABY

GALVESTON, Texas, May 21-The
adoption Of a nineteen-month-o baby
bv the Houston Professional Baseball
Club came out to-day On a train
on which were riding the members of
the Houston team, of the Texas
LeagSA the players noticed a woman
and curly-haired child. The woman
requested w. L. Hester, a pitcher, to
hold the child for a few minutes. then
stepped into another coach and left the
train at the next station.
A note found on tho child gave its
name as Edmund Winters, and the ball
player decided 10 adopt the boy. Be-
fore the end of the journey every mem
Der of the club fell in love with the
abandoned baby and entered into
compact to care for the little one, elect
it the mascot of the club and provide
a good home.
At the games in Dallas and Fort
Worth the mascot was exhibited in the
grounds during the game and was
showered with money from the audi
ence. and at Houston collections were
taken up. and the baby now has a
fund of more than $1,000 ii its credit and
wealthiest families in the State to
adopt the child have been refused and
the baby mascot will not be parted
with by the club.
The mother. who is less than eigh-
teen years of age. was found in Hills
boro and her tragic story unfolded She
had lived with a drunken father until
twelve years of age. when she ran
awav fgDm him. Before she was six
teen years of age she was married, and
after the birth of her child her hus-
band deserted them and disappeared.
The child-mother found employment in
packing house at Fort Worth, earn
ing Sc a week. Recently the packing
house cut down the number of its eri-
ploves. and the mother, determined
that the baby should not starve, gave
it TO the baseball player on the train
and fed.
Evening journal., 1908-05-22
HOW is YOUR STOMACH?
Easy Way to Strengthen 1t and Gel
Well.

A good digestive system, one that
acts so that You do not know that you
have a stomach. is Gods birthright to
every man-to every woman.
If digestion is weak. if food turns
into gas. if you suffer after eating, If
you are sleepless. nervous and out of
sorts-then the stomach is diseased ond
prompt action should he taken.
w. A. Ennis, well-known builder
in Syracuse. tells an easy way to
strengthen the stomach and get well
when he writes. "Mi-c-na Stomach
Tablets have done more for me in one
week than all the doctors the two years
was under their care. Thanks 10
Mi-o-na. / can work once more, the
first time in over a year"
II is an easy thing to strengthen the
stomach and cure indigestion by using
Mi-o-na. Get 50-cent hox from Mil
Ter Drug Co. with their guarantee to
refund the money unless the remedy
does all that is claimed for it.