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The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1916-07-15
MANS DECREASING HEIGHT.
When Adam and Eve Walked Around
They Were 40 Tall az Trees.


They Were ~ Tall az Trees.
IL was French savant named
Henrion who 200 years ago gave to
the world authoritative statements az
to the height OF Adam and Eve. He
said that the father OF the race was
t23 feet . inches high and Eve 1iS
feet o inches. He noted that from the
creation OF these enlarged editions OF
humanity degeneration had been rap
Id; that Noah was only twenty seven.
Abraham only twenty and Moses but
thirteen feet In height.
According to this French authority,
if the Christian dispensation had not
arrested this decrease man by this
time years ago-would have been
a mere microscopic object. and we may
conclude that by our time he would
not have been at all. M. Henrion did
not give any explanation as TO how he
arrived at his estimate OF the height
OF these ancients.
Perhaps the most gigantic story on
record is that concerning an immense
skeleton, said to have been in Sicily.
which measured 300 feet In length.
This story, however, carries its own
REPUTATION, az Il IA said that found be
side this giant was his walking stick.
which was thirty feet long and thick
as telegraph pole. A clever calcu-
lator made the estimate that walk
Ing stick only thirty feet In length for
man who measured 300 feet would
be as ridiculous as one OF seven inches
for man of ordinary stature Indian
apolis News
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1916-07-15
Brazilian Enolish.

"The river OF Parana," declares the
prospectus OF real estate agent In
Parana. Brazil. rs the most watery In
the state. one OF the most extended In
the world. It In navigable until TO this
state for ships OF great profoundness;
II n also sufficiently fshful." The 80 ma
cheerful chap II Is who further assev.
crates that the vegetable reign Is ex-
cessfuily represented In resinous, oily
and gummous plants"
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1916-07-15

The semi-annual meeting OF the
Board OF Directors OF the First Nation
al Bank OF Alpha, Michigan was held
on July sth. 1916 at which Dividend
of per cent was declared payable to
stockholders OF record July LIST.
Mr.. w. J. Perkins resigned az Vice
President and Mr.. Peter Garrigan was
elected TO fill the vacancy.
Mr.. r. p. Stoffel was elected Cashier.
The Board OF Directors were well
pleased with results obtained for the
past six months and look forward to q
very profitable future.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1916-07-15
Too Sensitive.

1t was the first night after the show.
The leading woman's mother was
downcast
whats the trouble, dearT" asked
the leading woman in surprise. IL
made brilliant hit tonight"
The old lady was surprised.
did you, Sophie? heard the audi
ence shouting Play right Play rightI
and i thought you had failed"
And the leading woman laughed In
amusement.
"Why, my dear, they were shouting
Playwright! Playwright "-Chicagc
Tribune.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1916-07-15

The hardness OF water is measured
by degrees When gallon contains
one grain Of lime II IL said TO have one
degree Of hardness. When soap Is used
with hard water about two and one
half ounces OF II 10 each hundred gal.
Ions Of water must be used for each
degree or hardness Just to overcome
hardness. II combines with the lime,
forming mineral product. and not
until enough soap has been dissolved to
overcome all the hardness does the
soap do any good for cleansing pur-
poses.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1916-07-15
FUTURE OF ALASKA.
a Comparison Of Our Territory With
the Scandinavian Countries.


Alaska has the same latitude as Den.
mark. Norway, Sweden and Finland
and similar climatic conditions. The
same development may be expected In
Alaska that has obtained In those
Scandinavian countries, increased and
intensified by her enormously great
latent resources.
The Scandinavian countries have &c..
600 square miles under cultivation and
$1,000 square miles I'm grazing. Our de
partment or agriculture has classified
60.000 square miles In Alaska as suit.
able for cultivation. located mostly In
the Susitwa, Tanana and kuskokwin
valleys. with an additional 1OOO00 suit.
able for hay and grazing, and another
100000 square miles OF reindeer range.
This estimate makes available for az.
ricultural purposes 100000 square
miles OF the 566446 square miles which
constitute Alaska's total area.
Alaska's annual output OF gold IA
$200O0.000. Fisheries produce nearly
as much; IL has the richest and largest
copper deposits In the world: it has
coal deposits equaling those OF Penn
sylvanla and West Virginia In quality
and surprising them In volume.
The Scandinavian countries have H.
100000 population and 14,0000Oo head
OF live stock. Applying the same ratio
TO the available lands OF Alaska would
give her population of 30,0o000O.
with 50.0O0,000 live STOCKTON. A.
Barton Hepburn in Leslie's.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1916-07-15
AL P II A NE w S

Misses Margaret Webb and Mildred
Justified motored to Alpha Thursday
morning
Bud Kessler returned to Alpha
| Tuesday morning after spending a
week at Dagget.
"Spinny' Pultz returned from Flor
ence after spending week there with
relatives.
Paul Andersen and r.. c. Bradley
were Florence business callers on
Wednesday.
VIM. Noyes and family motored TO
Shiocton, Wis. last week where they
spent a week visiting with friends.
r. c. Bradley received the contract
for the railroad job at the Odgers min
and began work Thursday.
The work on the tennis court is now
finished and all Is in readiness for the
players
Mr. and Mrs Frank Blaskey are the
proud parents of a baby boy born
Tuesday night
Peter Kilgren OF Iron Mountain has
accepted a position in the engine house
az the Judson mine
Miss Esther Carlson left for Iron
River "wednesday night where she will
pay an extended visit to her sister Mrs
Howard Wheeler
Thomas Buzzo. formerly band leader
of the Alpha band. left for Niagara
Wednesday morning where he will ac-
cept a similar position
S. +. Bracegirdle had his house NOV
cd over to his lot on on 3rd St where
he will build an addition to II as soon
as possible.
Mrs Demoret. Dean Of Women, of
Simpson College at Indianola. Ia is
in the village visiting at the hone of
Rev and Mrs. Shoemaker.
Harry Gribble. travelling salesman
for the Marshal-Wells Hardware Co.
was an Alpha business caller Thurs
day.
Tom Holmes little daughter was
taken very seriously i'll Wednesday
and was rushed to the hospital at
Crystal Falls to receive medical aid.
/ f. A. HURLEY. formerly OF Alpha
but now a resident of Marquette, visit
ed In this village the first part OF the
week
Chas. Miner. John Munson. Dave
Schoffman. Olaf Johnson and c. De
laney motored to Crystal Falls Tues
day evening.
Mrs. Otto Crlson and daughter Lu-
ellie left for Carney Thursday after
noon where they will pay an extended
visit to relatives and friends.
Miss Genevieve Uren. who has been
teaching school at Ironwood is here
TO spend the ummer vacation with
her parents.
Miss Mona Wade. who has been a
guest at the home OF Capt aud Mrs
VIM. Holman for some time. returned
10 her home at Negaunee on wednes-
day.
, Mrs Shoemaker and children oil
Crandon. Wis. are at Alpha visiting al
the home OF MIR. and Mrs Arcands
Mrs. Shoemaker is a daughter OF Mr.
, and Mrs. Arcands.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1916-07-15
Oil Well. In the Ocean.

One OF the most novel and interest.
ing sights along the California coast.
especially to tourists, are the oil wells
in tho ocean at Summerheld, southern
Santa Barbara county Long wharfs
carry the scores OF derr1cks which
mark the location OF these unique
wells. The field Is small, covering
about f25 acres. -Argonaut
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1916-07-15

Pat and were watching a game OF
chess. Suddenly turned to him.
Have you the timer" | asked. glanc'
ing At his watch pocket.
Sure" replied Pat. II have the time.
but not the inclination. "-Princeton n.
ger
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1916-07-15
What Nartf

Inquisitive Old Lady--And what do
you call thatl Man With Gun-Be
careful. man; that il n hair trigger.
Inquisitive Old Lady How wonderful
Think Of making part OF firearm out
OF human hair. What will they get up
next l--Fiorida Times Union
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1916-07-15
aamstimss.

willis-What is Il called when two
people are thinking OF the same thing
at the same time-mental teiepathy ?
Gfliis-Sometimes; other times Just
plain embarrassm
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1916-07-15
keer az s,oht.

Little Lemuels Say. paw. what Ii :
statesman Paw-A statesman. son. IL
a politician who knows a band wagon
when he sees Indianapolis Star
IL IN not postcrity. but your actions,
that will perpetuate your memory
Bonaparte.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1916-07-15

For Sale or Rent;--A new s-room
house on Michigan Ave. Inquire Mt
Osterberg's store or Of owner.
2 wks. I'd. Eli Backlund
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1916-07-15

Telephone girls are not allowed to
talk back"
what a field from which 10 select a
wifc."-Loulsville Courier-JournaL
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1916-07-15

Room 10 Rent.-Mrs. w. n. Morri-
son, Cor. Of Iron and Erie Ave.
-Four Rooms 10 Rent. Tenants or
Roomers. Mrs. G.. \. Hcncry.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1916-07-15
How Il Was.

Iandlady Csympathetically) : Why.
how did you fall downstairs. Mr..
IAnks1 Boarder with dignity)-Unex.
pectedly. maam.-Pall Mall Gazette.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1916-07-15

Dave Schoffman motored TO Amasa
last Sunday and spent the day with
relatives.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1916-03-24
American Sea Poet.

Now that John Masefield has come
10 be the poetic interpreter of life at
sea to his generation of Britons. 1t is
interesting to see an American poet,
Lincoln Colcord, rising to be the same
for his countrymen. Beginning his
career on a vessel navigating Cape
Horn, he comes of five generations OF
seagoing Maine folk. His boyhood
was spent on a ship sailing the seven
seas, so that now, when he m to
write a poem on The Vision Of War;"
or when he discusses. before clubs OF
literary and civic-spirited men, Some
of the F%allacies of American Democ-
racy," it is not a product Of the ur-
ban graded school which never has
been out of sight of land who is speak
ing. Rather is it a man WHO has seen
the world" as that phrase is most &C
curately though not popularity used
Christian Science Monitor.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1916-03-24
GUARD YOUR FAMILY

PERUNA protects the family
against coughs, colds, catarrh.
bronchitis, catarrh Of the stomach,
liver and kidneys. 1t is just as
sure to relieve a case of catarrh Of
the bowels as it is a case of catarrh
of the head.
Anyone suffering from catarrh.
severe or mild, acute or chronic, in
any organ or part of the human
body, should at one get a bottle OF
PERUNA.
AZ soon as the value of PERUNx
is fully appreciated in every house
hold, both as a preventive and .
relief from catarrhal affections,
tens Of thousands of lives will be
saved and hundreds of thousands
of chronic lingering cases will be
prevented. PERUNA, indeed, is .
household safeguard.
A course of PERUNA never fails
to bring relief in such cases, since
there is no remedy like it, -.
thousands of people have testified.
Peruna Tablets are now availab1o
In convenient tins. Easy 20 take
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1916-03-24
TIME TO CLEAN UP HERE
Let Us Win the "SpotIess Town.
Title for Ourselves.
Officials, Business Men, Women and
Others Will Work to Make Place
inviting and HeaIthful.

Our town ought to have a cleaning
such as has never been known here
before. The alleys, the lots, the build
ings, the homes, in fact, all parts OF
the place should undergo general reno
walton. When it is all over we should
be able to give it the title Of "Spotless
Town" Let us get together and start
something.
The housewife should get to her
spring housekeeping. Mr.. Hubby
should be beating the carpets. It's the
time to Clean Up and Paint Up.
In other communities North, South,
East and West, the Clean Up and
Paint Up period has always been a big
success. For that reason under the
present activity and growth, our town
should be able to show results that
will compare favorably with other
communities. The business men will
show an interest in the movement
and will lend support in any way pos
sible to aid In the cleaning up. They
think the Clean Up and Paint Up
movement is a mighty good one. not
only to advertise, but to make the
town attractive for the visitor.
A woman in Bay City. Mich, where
the Clean Up and Paint Up campaign
was a big event last year, became dis
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1916-03-24

gruntled because she had worked dill
gently all week cleaning her own
premises while her next-door neighbor
refused to touch even a weed. To
ward the end OF the campaign this
woman saw her next-door neighbor
go downtown, leaving the cluttered-up
premises behind.
Taking three other neighbors with
her, the woman went next door and
cleaned up" Even the weeds we're
dug out OF the grass before the resi-
dent returned from downtown. And
when she did, there was a neighbor.
hood row. Mrs. Next-door declared
the others had no right to clean up
her premises. But In the end, the
street and the neighborhood vas bet
ter for It. This year Mrs. N prob
ably will Clean Up and Paint Up vol
untarily-and gladly.
Only one example, yet this little ex-
ample was heralded In many weekly
magazines and some OF the big news
papers, giving Bay City more publicity
in one day than might have been
earned otherwise In twenty years.
The civic league, the Federation
Of Woman's Clubs, the Boy Scouts, the
board Of health, the city council and
many other civic and official organiza-
tions stand behind the movement in
practically every city and town in the
United States.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1916-03-24
In the effort to eradicate
HEADACHE AND NEURALGIA

Hoyts Headache and Neuralgia Cologne
now heads the list as a successful remedy
for the relief of headache, nervousness, In
somnia, car sickness, etc.
The dangerous tablet has had its day.
Hoyt's Headache and Neuralgia Cologne
is a harmless, refreshing, fragrant prepa-
ration. marvellous in its action, rellev-
ing nervousness, sleeplessness, exhaustion
and all head and nerve ailments by ex-
ternal use and inhaling. 1t S not a nerve
food, but a nerve soother. By giving the
nerves a rest they furnish their own food
and tone. and all nerve pains disappear.
For children's colds and catarrh it is
just the remedy, harmless and efficient and
SO pleasant to use. For men a pleasant
remedy to relieve and clear the head 1.-The
morning after the night before This is
not an expensive preparations at so cents a
bottle, because it brings the relief. 1t has
many imitators at less price, but if they
do not bring the desired results they are
not cheap at any price.
Get Hoyt's and YOU will be satisfied.
For sale at all drug stores.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1916-03-24
SIMPLE RULES FOR FIGURES
Remembering These, One May Always
Be Sure as to the Oivisibility
Of Numbers.

It is often convenient to know
whether a given number is Invisible
by another without going through the
usual process of division. Almost ev-
eryone knows that, however large a
number may be. it is Invisible by S
If the last digit is 5 or 0. The follow
Ing gives the rule for some other num-
bers:
A number is Invisible by 2 when the
last digit is Invisible by 3; by three
when the sum Of thu digits is divisib.e
by 3; by +. when the number repre-
sente. by the last two digits is divis-
ible by 4; by S when the number ends
in 5 or O: by 6 when 1t is Invisible by
2 and also by 3; by s when the nun
Der represented by the last three dig
its is Invisible by g.; by 3 when the
sum OF the digits is Invisible by 3.
For examples: The number 1.72S is
divisible by 2. because it's last digit, 8,
Is divisible by 2; by 4, because % is
Invisible by 4, and by s, because 1913
is divisible by s. 1t is also div.5ible
by 3 and by 9. for the sum of It's digits
total IS. a number Invisible by 3 and
by 9. Since it Is Givlsible by 2 and
by 3. it is also divisible by s..
To find whether a number is divis-
ible by Z, you must go through the
usual process of divis ion.-Youth's
Companion.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1916-03-24
'CASCARETS" FOR
LIVER, BOWELS
For sick headache, bad breath,
Sour Stomach and
constipation.
Get a 10.cent box now.

Iet a lucent TO- now.
No odds how bad your liver, stomach
or bowels; how much your head
aches, how miserable and uncomfort.
able you are from constipation, indiges
ton, biliousness and sluggish bowels
you always get the desired results
with Cascarets.
Don't let your stomach, liver and
bowels make you miserable. Take
Cascarets tonight; put an end to the
headache, biliousness, dizziness, nerv.
BUSINESS, sick. sour. gassy stomach,
backache and all other distress;
cleanse your inside organs of all the
bile, gases and constipated matter
which is producing the misery.
A 1O-cent box means health, happi.
ness and a clear head for months.
No more days of gloom and distress
II you will take a Cascaret now and
then. All stores sell Cascarets. Don't
forget the children-their little in.
sides need a cleansing, too. Adv.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1916-03-24
KIDNEYS CLOG UP FROM
EATING TOO MUCH MEAT
Take Tablespoonful OF Salts IT Back
Hurts or Bladder Bothers-Meat
Forms Uric Acid.

We are a nation of meat eaters and
our blood is filled with uric acid, says
a well-known authority, who warns US
to be constantly on guard against kid
ney trouble.
The kidneys do their utmost to free
the blood of this irritating acid, but
become weak from the overwork;
they get sluggish; the eliminative It's
sues clog and thus the waste Is re-
tanned in the blood to poison the en-
tire system.
When your kidneys ache and feel
like Jumps of lead, and you have sting
ing pains in the back or the urine is
cloudy, full OF sediment, or the blad-
der is irritable. obliging you to seek
relief during the night; when you have
severe headaches. and dizzy
spells, sleeplessness, acid stomach or
rheumatism in bad weather, get from
your pharmacist about four ounces Of
Jad Salts; take a tablespoonful in q
glass Of water before breakfast each
morning and in a few days your kid
neys will act fine. This famous salts
is made from the acid of grapes and
lemon juice, combined with lithia, and
has been used for generations to flush
and stimulate clogged kidneys, to neu-
tralize the acids in urine SO it Is no
longer a source of irritation, thus end
ing urinary and bladder disorders.
Jad Salts is inexpensive and cannot
anjure; makes a delightful efferves-
cent Whitewater drink, and nobody
can make a mistake by taking q little
occasionally to keep the kidneys clean
and active.-Adv.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1916-03-24
Get Rid Of Weeds,

In connection with the Clean Up
and Paint UP campaign in this com.
munity it has been wisely suggested
that we take steps to remedy the un.
sightliness OF weed-grown vacant lots
all over town. There is no reason
why 1t cannot be done.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1916-03-24
FIERY RED PIMPLES
eoothed and Healed by Cuticura Soap
and Ointment. Trial Free.

Smear the affected skin with Cuticura
Ointment on end OF finger. Let 1t re-
main five to ten minutes. Then wash
of with plenty of Cuticura Soap and
hot water. Dry without irritation.
Nothing like Cuticura for all skin
troubles from infancy to age.
Free sample each by mail with Book.
Address postcard, Cuticura, Dept. L.
Boston. Sold everywhere.-Adv.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1916-03-24
Special at Nine Cents.

do you suppose all these women
on the streets are shopping?"
"Oh, yes. but not necessarily for
spring suits. cosmetics and gewgGws."
MOP
AN enterprising ~confectioner adj
vertises a sweeping reduction in nut
sundaes."
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1916-03-24
let's Be NE|GHBORLY
Spot|ess Town Means Happier
and Healthier People.
We Should "CIean Up and Paint Up"
This Community at Once to
Protect Our Families.

NIEIGHBORHOOD improvement is
~ home improvement multiplied. It
is the sum Of all the efforts made to
make houses look attractive and beau
tiful.
Neighborhood improvement illus
trates the influence of a good deed
well done. On a dingy street n
householder starts to improve the ap-
pearance of his home. He keeps yard
and house spick and span. He paints
his house, fences and outbuildings. He
plants grass, flowers and shrubbery.
Soon his neighbors notice the i'm
provement. They begin to clean up,
paint up and green up. Within a few
months the street is transformed.
It not only looks better, but 1t is
better. People are happier and more
~neighborly. Property values have in
creased. Neighborhood improvement
has worked a before and after"
change that is really wonderful.
One OF the modern poets has been
inspired by neighborhood improve
ment work in his own town to ex-
press himself in the following Ian
guage:
Little beds Of flowers,
Little cans Of paint,
Make attractive neighborhoods
Out of those that amt.
In many villages, towns and cities
Clean Up and Paint Up effort has be-
come popular In recent years. The i'm
mediate results have been a marked
improvement In the appearance OF the
places in which they have been at
tempted.
In a certain western town one of the
residence streets with q o. Of about
the p~ublic-spirited citizens. Houses
were greatly In need Of repairs and
paint. They looked bad and they kept
looking worse every year. Finally one
Of the good citizens got an idea. He
went to the owner Of the house in the
middle of the block.
II want to make you q proposition"
he said. IF you will permit me l will
give you, without cost, all the paint
necessary to paint your house ii you
will do the work"
The owner accepted the proposition
and later the paint was delivered. The
p~hilanthropist exacted the promise
that the owner would not tell any OF
his neighbors that the paint was =
gift.
In the course Of time the house was
painted and the effect was marvellous
to behold. Like q new house 1t stood
among it's dingy neighbors as conspi-
cuous as q fairy In q minstrel show.
The owners Of the other houses no
ticed the contrast. They saw how
miserably poor the newly painted
house made theirs look. One after
the other they went to the stores and
ordered paint. During that. season ev-
cry one Of the fifteen houses was
painted and the premises cleaned and
the street became one Of the best look
ing In town.
That IL what was accomplished
when one man started to improve his
home. II whole neighborhoods. street
by street, should start to improve in
our town what . tremendous difference
Il would make in the appearance Of
this community. Let's get together
end try Il