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The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1913-04-12
TEST YOUR SEED CORN AND
OTHER SEEDS.

~ good. guaranteed seed could be
manufactured ON short notice, many
factories would be working day ana
night. from March until June, as re
gnIarly az the season comes rounu.
Each spring the demand for good SEED
corn greatly exceeds the supply
Much OF the seed corn. oats ana peas
that il to be planted this spring VIII
not grow, as has been shown oy ger
animation tests in various parts OF the
state This situation Is the result OK
.be damp weather last fall. which did
not hermit the seed TO mature or dry
nronerly This means that you can
not depend as usual upon that neighbor
for seed. who makes a regular practice
~ field selection and common methods
Of driving and caring for 1t during the
winter. Test it all this spring before
plapting. That neighbor cannot be de-
pended upon for large quantity OF
good seed. for the quality of the crop
last year was generally poor and In
moor condition when harvested
There IL only ono way of helping the
situation, and that is by testing indi-
vidually every ear Of corn and all seeds
that are 70 be planned this spring.
Only in this way will you be able %
throw ont the dead ears and the ex'
ceedingly weak ones Only IN tins
way will you be able 20 eliminate tha'
three. elk. or ten percent of seed tha'
docs harm instead Of good and whicf
represents loss OF from w to " pei
acre. The tanning mill will help bu
IL cannot do il all You will have u
do n little more Test
Figuring labor at 90 cents per hou
IL costs not more than 4 cents TO les
for germinatien enough corn to plan
an acre. IL costs minimum OF i
cents an acre TO replant Improving
the quality Of the seed IL ths least OK
pensive method of insuriDg n stand am
increasing the yield Stunted growtl
and poor vitality always is handics
20 any crop.
Can yon afford not 10 test your seed
Can you grow a bumper crop wit
scrub seed. in scrub soil and with scru
carer Remember that the difierenc
between good seed and poor seed
very often the difference between suC
ees= and failure. and that exceller
care and soil will not make mp for th
scrub. weak. or dead seeds planted
Good seed may, however. over com
some lack in soils and care.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1913-04-12

Another good way of covering the kerr
nels IS to pct the proper amount OF
sand In a sack, place over the seed and
press down well. Dampen thoroughly
with warm water but do not use so
much that il will run ont of any cracks
that the box may have in the bottom.
Keep in a warm place both night and
day. The proper temperature for ger
mination Is about rs degrees Fahren-
heit. Put something under the box so
that the air can circulate under IL.
Keep the sand moist for six days when
the kornels should be carefully uncov-
cred and examined very closely. If in
any square one or more kernels did not
grow. or If the termination Of some is
decidedly weak the ear from which
those kernels were taken should not
be used for seed.
Before making second test scald
both the cloth and the box to kill any
moulds that might have started
Saw dust soaked in warm water for
an hour or over night may be used in
stead OF these and with equally good
results If packed down we'll.
The Rag Doll method also may bt
used, with equally good results. Take
a good piece of muslin o inches wide
and about 60 inches long Mark OF al
center OF strip. 90 squares 219 inches
wide. Place the seed being tested II
these squares. tMoisten thoroughly b,
soaking In luke warm water for
hours rolling lightly and tie loosely
SO that the seed does not become dis
pIaced). Stand in a pail that may b
covered and wrapped Ia several thick
|, nesses of newspaper. Place where tn
temperature may be as near 20 degree
+. az possible. Keep moist, but don
unwrap for about 8 to 8 days. The
soak up the doll, carefully unwrap an
} count the good weak and dead germin
, ations, and study the vitality Of seed
ings by growth of the roots and sten
/ sprouts.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1913-04-12
DIRECTIONS FOR MAKING A GER.
MINAPfoN TEST or CORN.

Any size box may be used. If ncces-
sary cut of the top 60 that IL Is not
more than sin inches deep. Take a
piece Of white cloth about the size OF
the box and rule Il OF 80 as 20 make
two. inch squares. Number these
squares consecutively. Place this cloth
over the SAND and tack down the cor
ners on the inside OF the box. Now
number the ears that are 10 be tested
BY placing the numbers on small pieces
of card board and attaching to the
ears by means of nail forced into the
butt end. From each ear remove 81,
kernels. Those kernels from ear mum
Der one place m square number one
shose from ear number two In SQUARE
number two, and so on. always Iayfnl
she germ side up. In removing tn
kernes take two near the tip end, tvs
from the middle. and two near th'
butt end. and In such manner that tn
original position Of the kernals remov
"a will take the course OF q spiral q
round the car. After tsis Is done cove
the kernels with another cloth larg
enough TO lap well over the edges 0
the box. Now place sand over tn
covering 10 q uniform depth Of sbou
two inches and press down firmly
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1913-04-12
After Removal Of Tumor In Brain, Pa
tient. Sixty three, Is Born Again.

Every morning number OF the lead
ing surgeons OF Denver gather at the
county hospital to watch the remarka
BILE spectacle OF man sixty-three
years old literally baby. Each day
the patient acquires the use OF one or
two more OF his facul<es until he can
now move. eat. recognize persons and
speak few words.
The man is Luther Dionne. who for
FIVE years has been practically dying
from n tumor I'm his brain. He was
paraIyzed. speechleess. sightless and
outwardly dead on Dec. 90 last, when
DIR. Leonard Freeman. assisted by DIT
Clarence Hall. operated upon his brain.
They removed q tumor larger than
a walnut from the cortex OF the brain
This tumor had destroyed all the nerve
fbers except those running 10 the
heart and lungs.
For two weeks after the operation
Luther Dionne lay as II dead. He
was fed through the nostrils. Then
he began to undergo complete sec
ond birth into life. His fingers began
to move. The next day his toes NOV
ed. On the third day he could lift his
arm slightly. and so on, day after day
the rejuvcnation continued At the
end OF ten days he regained his sight
but was like baby and knew no one
| When two weeks had passed he spoke
word or so, repeating after the
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1913-04-12
Lansing. Mich. April 8, 1911
WHEAT.

w nEh
The condition of wheat on April first
IN the state was 80. in the southern
counties SO. in the central counties 49,
in the northern counties so and in the
Upper Peninsula o. The condition
one year ago. was "a in the State. ~
in the southern counties. ss In the cen
trail counties. 30 in the northern coun-
ties and 90 In the Upper PENINSULA
The average depth Of snow ON March
10th in the State was ?. 90 inches, In
the southern counties l.22, in the cen
trail counties / %, in the northern
counties 9. A and in the Upper PENN
sula ~. "a inches
On March LIST the average depth of
snow In the State was 0.9l, in the
southern counties 0.09. in the central
counties O4. in the northern counties
O.O7 of an inch ana iD the Upper Pen
insula TO- 10 inches.
The number of days protection to
wheat by snow in the State was III. IN
the southern counties .. in the central
counties 10. in the northern counties
10 and in the Upper Peninsula ~.
In answer to the question. HAS
wheat duriug March suffered injury
from any causeP" II correspondents
In the southern counties answered
ives" and 10 mo in the central
counties G7 answered yes and Al
"no" in the northern counties AZ an
swered yes" and 81 "no" and In the
Upper Peninsula answered yes" and
Ia mo.
The total number of bushels of wheat
marketed by farmers in March at u
Touring mills is 81, s04 and at 81 eleva-
tors aud grain dealers %. 52S or total
of so, 332 bushels. OF this amount d,
739 bushels we're marketed in the
southern four tiers Of counties, 10, sOt
in the central counties and =. 795 in the
northern counties and Upper Peninsu
Ia. One hundred and twenty five mills,
elevators and grain dealers report nj
. wheat marketed in March
RYE.
The average condition of rye in thu
: State IN 81. in the southern counties
SO, in the central and northern COUNTIES
SO and in the Upper Peninsula s5 On
year ago the condition in the State wa
. 80, In the southern counties SO, in th'
central counties 30. in the northern
a counties 90 and in the Upper Peninsu
II Ia 81.
> MEADOWS.
The average condition of meadow
In the State, southern and centra
counties Is 90. in the northern countie
81 and In the Upper Peninsula a6. Tn
condition In the State one year ago wa
81, In the southern counties 80. In ia
central counties Of, in the norther
IL counties 93 and in the Upper Peninsu
In %.
~ LIVE STOCK
=. The average condition of horses /
the State is 90 Cattle, sheep an
y swine 90.
Fruit correspondents generailY, VIII
THAT owing to the mild winter fru
al buds are In excellent condition.
40 In regard 30 the question, "What d
cent OF orchards are being sprayed :
D. correspondents report 30 in the Stat
40 In the southern counties. 90 In Il
central counties. "a in the northei
on counties ana 10 in the Upper Penins
la
ub Frederick q. Martindal
Secretary OF State
B. ----------------
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1913-04-12
WILL EXPLORE THE AMAZON.
Expedition OF TO Pierce Darkest South
America

Dr. William q. Farabee. formerly In
charge OF the Peabody museum, at
Harvard university, left Philadelphia
recently at the head OF costly expo
dltion TO penetrate darkest South
America. The party plans 10 be gone
for three years and TO explore the Am
azon river and fits tributaries.
The University OF Pennsylvania has
furnished the expedition with a pri.
vate yacht. fitted with electric lights.
copper wire screens 20 keep out insects
and an elaborate medical equipV Vt.
The explorers plan TO obtainN tine
historical remains Of the native tribes
DIR. Franklin II. Church or New York.
who will accompany the expedition,
will make ara extensive study OF trop.
zeal diseases.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1913-04-12

strong.
Bates Township, Wednesday. April
10. 1918
Meeting of Rural Teachers at 9 80 in
the Town Hall.
Same program rendered
Evening Session. 1880 Z. NJ.
Short illustrated talk on Club Work
X. O. Hoopingarner
Address Prof. X. l.. Nye OF the
Michigan Agricultural College.
Iron River. Friday. April 10, 1913.
Same program with Mr. Cavanaugh
taking up Nature Study and Agricul-
ture.
No evening session. but possibly q
morning session.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1913-04-12
NAVY TO AID SEA SCOUTS
Branch Of Boy Scout Movement Re
eeives Official Sanction.

Former Secretary of the Navy Meyer
issued recently general order to all
navy officials and commandments or
navy yards and naval stations to CO
operate in every way possible In the
development OF a division of "ses
scouts" as branch OF the Boy Scouts
OF America.
Notice OF the issuing of the general
order was received by Colin III.
Livingstone. president OF the national
council OF boy scouts. and the national
organization took immediate steps to
ward the developing OF the sea scouts
as an important adjunct to the boy
scouts organization.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1913-04-12
"EAT SPARINGLr-JoHN D.
That's His Health Rule, but He Eats
Pretty Heavily.

The prevalent impression that John
d. Rockefeller cannot eat is apparent
~ without foundation in fact. as Ia
proved by the daily menu he enjoyed
recently at Sea Breeze. Fla.
For breakfast he usually had oat-
meal, lamb chops. baked potato. toast.
milk: for luncheon. clam broth. fish.
cold chicken. toast. rice pudding; for
dinner. oysters. consomme. fish. roast
chicken. rice. spinach. baked potato.
Most people eat too much" said
Mr.. Rockefeller one day. MY theory
Is TO get up from the table a little hun
cry"
BY following this rule he is hale and
hearty at seventy-three and weighs los
pounds
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1913-04-12
PRUNING DEMONSTRATION.
AT The County Farm April "A.

nv NHu NVuIItJ y NJ N HFIIl Vt
All those interested in methods of
pruning and caring for fruit trees may
be able to get suggestions, on proper
methods and reasons for handling trees
on their farms.
If the County Agriculturist can not
get to all. he may be able 10 show all
II they wish. Come at 80 p. m. OF
as soon as posi- ple after dinner.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1913-04-12
TREATING OATS FOR SMUT.

He will also treat some oats and show
you how to do IL ut home.
The cleaning of seeds will then be
taken up. and the ways to use the mill
illustrated. Several parties will be on
hand to have their oats cleaned.
Everyone welcome. and no expenses
Better come over.
The Prescott daily news., 1913-05-14
SCHOOL DISTRICT No. B

At mass meeting held in School District No. 13, Saturday night, May 10, 1913, the follow, ing proceedings were had:
 The meeting was called to or der by M, B, Segler, temporary chairman. and was organized by electing M. B. Segler permanent chairman and Oscar Thompson secretary.
 Roy E. Thompkins, of Arka. delphia, was introduced, and made an address in the interest of the school, after which the chair stated the object of the meeting, and that the purpose of the meeting was for the people to discuss and decide whether they would donate to the indebt- ness of the school district or whether they would charge tui- tion in the High School or not.
 The result of the meeting was as follows
 On motion, a resolution was introduced to pay the indebted ness of the district by donation.
 The resolution failed to carry.
 On motion, a resolution was in troduced to charge tuition on the high grade studies in the Emmet school. It was carried without dissenting vote.
 On motion, they went into the nomination of men whom they desired to elect as their directors on the third Saturday in May, which resulted as follows:
 w.. $. Gladden., R. Houchens and Tom Shell.
 There being no other business to come before the meeting, it adjourned. M. B. SEGLER,
 Chairman.
 OSCAR THOMPSON, Secretary.
The Prescott daily news., 1913-05-14
STRAWBERRY SEASON
 NEARING CLOSE

Within a few days the straw berry crop in this vicinity will be gathered. The yield this season was good. The berries were good and the price received was satisfactory.
 There is one thing that must be done, and that is to increase the acreage near shipping points. As the crop was gathered this year, the growers were at great deal of unnecessary ex- pense in loading their berries. Nearly every car that was ship ped had to be moved to two or more shipping points.
 That the berry crop is profita- ble cannot be denied. It is the one product that has never yet supplied the demand. or course the growers hereabouts proba> ably did not make a great deal of money this season, and it will take one or two seasons to fully acquaint them with shipping and selling methods. By increas- ing the acreage, say about four times what it now is, buyers will come here and pay cash for the crop as it is picked.
 To say the least of it, straw, berries are less trouble to raise than cotton, and one acre planted in them will give the grower a larger profit than if the same ground had been devoted to the 1eecy staple.
The Prescott daily news., 1913-05-14
SUTTON STATE HIGH
 SCHOOL CLOSES
Special to the News.

Special to the News.
 Sutton, Ark, May 14.-After a term of eight months, the Sut- ton State High School closed here last Friday. This school was superintended by Prof. c. M. Hirst the past term, and through his untiring efforts and with the aid of jealous assistants the term was very successful and highly satisfactory to every one. Both the pupils and pa irons are loud in their praise of the principal and assistants.
 When this school term began there were only 75 pupils in at tendance. At the close the en- rollment had reached 225.
 Prof. Hirst was unanimously elected to teach the Sutton State High School for the coming term. Misses Hattie Hamilton and Glen Sutton were elected as his assist ants.
 This school is the only educa> tional institution in Nevada county that has received State aid, and it bids fair to lead all others.
The Prescott daily news., 1913-05-14
REDUCED RATES.

Pine Bluff and return, $4.60, account of annual meeting of Elks. Tickets on sale May 21st to 23d, inclusive, good for return ing May 24th.
 Little Rock and return, S3 90, account Grand Council of Arkan- sas, United Commercial Tray elers of America. Tickets on sale May 18th and 18th, good for returning to reach Prescott prior to midnight of May 18th.
 Texarkana and return, $2.00, account Annual Convention Grand Lodge Knights of Pythias of Arkansas. Tickets on sale May 17th to 20th, inclusive, good for returning May 23d.
 o. B. Oliphint, Agent.
 Advt.
The Prescott daily news., 1913-05-14
AFTER PHYSICIANS

Little Rock, May II. The laws governing the practice of medi- cine in Arkansas are very strict about advertising special abil- ity to heal and three practising physicians of the State are being tried today before the State Board for violating the law i1 that respect. There is also one being tried for chronic inebriety. If the Board finds that they have violated the law in the re- spect named, their licenses will be revoked. The statute pro. yides that Boards may refuse to grant or may revoke a license for the following, among other reasons
 Chronic and persistent inc briety.
 Publicly advertising special ability to treat or cure chronic and incurable diseases.
The Prescott daily news., 1913-05-14
PRESIDENT WAS POISONED
Mail From hayti Tells of Familys Es- cape and of Fatalities
 In Uprising.

New York, May 12.-Poison admin. istered fin his food caused the death, May 2, of President Auguste of Hayti, according to a dispatch from Kings ton, Jamaica, based on news received in Kingston from Hayti.
 Other members of the presidents family were affected and were revived with difficulty. The death was re. ported at the time to be due to nat ural causes.
 The report also is that r per. sons were killed during tho abortive uprising following the election of Sen. ator Oreste as president.
The Prescott daily news., 1913-05-14
E. J. JOHNSON, EDITOR
COMMENCEMENT
 WEEK PROGRAM

Baccalaureate Sermon, Sun day, May IS, at il o'clock First Methodist Church Rev. B. A Few. / f, Grammar School Gradual ing Exercises, Court house Tuesday evening, May 20 at 8 o'clock. Hon. w. V. Tompkins will deliver the Class Address.
 III. Senior Play, "The Melting Pot"-High School Audi tolium, Wednesday even. ing, May 21, at 8 o'clock. ". High School Graduating Elk. ercises, Court house, May 2I, at 8 o'clock. Prof. 0. L. Dunaway will deliver the address to the class. V. Big Closing Picnic, Friday, May 23-A very interest ing program for thls day is being arranged and will be announced later.
The Prescott daily news., 1913-05-14
FOR THE WEAK AND NERVOUS

Tired out, weak, nervous men and women should feel ambitious, energet- c full of life and always have a good appetite, if they would do the sensible thing for health-take Electric Bitters. Nothing better for the stomach, liver or kidneys. Thousands say they owe their lives to this wonderful home rem edy. Mrs. o. Rhinevault, of Vestal Center, N. r., says; ''I regard Elec- the Bitters as one of the greatest of gifts. lean never forget what it has o0ne for me-" Get a bottle yourself ana see what difference it will make n your health. Only soc and $1.OO. recommended by Hesterly Drug Store.
 to to Hesterly's now and get a reserved seat to the Senior grad. ,asstng play, Wednesday night, way Fist. Only a limited nun. Der at 35 cents.
The Prescott daily news., 1913-05-14
WONDERFUL SKIN SALVE

Bucklen's Arnica Salve is known ev- anywhere as the best remedy made for all diseases of the skin, and also for burns, bruises and boils. Reduces in- flamation and is soothing and healing. S. T. Sossaman, publisher of the News of Cornelius, N. C., writes that one box helped his serious skin ailment af- ter all other remedies failed. Only 25c
 Recommended by Hesterly Drug Store.
The Prescott daily news., 1913-05-14
|ouR ICE CREAM PLANT IS NOW IN OPERATION
 We use no condensed milk nor commercial filler,
 w h,t produce our own products. That is worthyour consideration Dine Grove Jersey Dairy PHONE 70
The Prescott Daily News
 PUBLISHED BY ,A. News Printing Go.

p,,ered as second class mail ma matter .,Enas,her Ensslhsa N 4th, 1905, at the postoficee NovemCott ' opvenscott. Ark, under the act of cessnaress, March 3, 1873.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1913-02-05
OYSTER SHELLS
FURNISH LIME
New York Experimental Station
Proves That Food Is Quite
Beneficial to Hens.

Some years ago then well-known
writer condemned the use of oyster
shell as food for furnishing lime so
necessary in the construction of egg
shell. His contention was that the
oyster shell did not contribute lime
sufficient for that purpose. However,
the New York agricultural experiment
station has vetoed that by proving
that a pound of oyster shell contains
sufficient lime to manufacture about
seven dozens of eggs.
The proper way to feed oyster shell
is to have q small box of it within
reach so the fowls may help them
selves at will Mixing it in the morn,
ing mash is risky, as there is a like
lihood chat the hens will consume
more than is required, and in conse,
quence the shells Of the eggs would
become too hard. The hens know best
when their system demands more
lime. 1t is a very rare case when a
hen gets too much if constantly with.
in reach.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1913-02-05
WHERE WE FIND EMERALDS
Famous Muzo Mines In the Republic
Of Colombia Produce Finest
Gems.

The finest emeralds are found IN
the Republic Of Colombia, at the IA.
nous Muzo mines In the department
Of Boyaca. seventy miles north by
west Of Bogota, which have been
worked since 1868. The Spaniards
mined there In the middle Of the six.
teenth century, but withdrew after
a time, owing to continual fighting
with the Indians; with the result that
for awhile the locality of the mines
was unknown. They are now worked
by an English company, in partner
ship with the government. The emer-
aids at Muzo occur in calcite veins
running through black carbonifercus
limestone in all directions and at all
angles Often the limestone is GOV.
sred with earth, In which bushes and
trees are growing; this has to be
cleared before prospecting is possible
When calcite veins have been located
the side Of the hal is dug away in
banks" usually by Indians, whose
chief tool is a steel bar forged to a
point at one end. The pieces OF cal
cite vein are examined specifically
for emeralds, and are then set aside
for conveyance to the sorting.shed
where detailed examination is made
and the emeralds are divided into fiji
teen grades according to color, trans
parency, size, freedom from flaws, anC
so on.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1913-02-05

A negro Clairvoyant who for some
time masqueraded as a Hindoo was
recently visited by a collector, Mike
O'ConneT
All" smiled the clairvoyant, re
councilman wantz zo palm Tead?"
No" said Mike, re councilman has
re bill for you"
When the bill was produced the
palm reader forgot his Hindoo an
cestors and a stream of perfect Eng
fish swear words poured from his
lips,
All" said Mike, smiling, re gen
zelman sounds more like 20 Indiana
avenue IAN re Hindoo. Indianapolis
News
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1913-02-05

Yes" said the man at the end Of
the bar as he ordered his second
drink, women sure arc queer crea-
lures. | came home tonight and
thought my wife looked a little down
in the mouth. So | said; After sup
per let's go to the theater' And she
burst into tears and said: Me busy
all day doing up preserves and you
come home and ask me to go to the
theater.' She was still crying when
came out. It heats all, doesn't IT.?
Bartender, l think I'll take Just one
more"