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The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-04-21
THE WAY AT LANSING.
How Legislators Four Flush In Their
Votes on Different Measures.

A gentleman who was in Lansing
recently attended a session OF the
legislature. While he was present a
vote was taken upon the bill provid-
ing for the adoption OF the Torrens
system Of land transfers in this state.
This gentleman had friend among
the Legislators who was in favor OF
the bill and when the roll was called
he kept tab" upon the votes. At the
completion OF the roll call it was
found that only so members had
voted in favor OF the bill and one
more was necessary to make it law.
A member arose and said, 81 would
like to know how Mr.. .,...... votes
upon this measure; he passed the
vote when his name was called"
Mr.. ........ arose and with a great
display Of wrath delivered himself OF
the following: 1T was my intention to
vote for this bill but since some Of my
colleagues have tried TO coerce me
into taking that side want TO say
that vote'No'; ! will not be coerced
into voting for any bill
The clerk continued with the second
calling Of the roll and when II was
completed It was found that tho
changes made by members in thoii
votes and new votes had raised the
vote in favor of tho bin to 81 and ther
Mr.. ......., arose again and said
Gentlemen few moments ago
recorded my vote against this meas
ure because some one tried to coorci
me into voting for g. was Away
in favor of this measure because
think that the people want IL an
] the last man who would in any wa,
try to thwart the Will of the peopl
and while ! still feel a resentmen
over the fact that coercion was at
tempted upon me, yet feel the great
or call Of the people and I wish Z
change my vote from the negative 4
one in favor of the adoption Of thi
bill"
Some wag in the back of the hous
then arose and inquired how IL wa
that Mr.. ........ discovered the wish
os of the people In the few moment
that elapsed between the recording &
his vote in the negative and his chang
ing 20 the Affirmative
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-04-21
4 COMMUNICATION.

Editor Diamond Drill.
Plant seed, grow crops Of some kind,
cultivate every possible foot OF land,
do Il not only to reduce the high cost
OF living but as patriotic citizens, IS
being urged upon the nation We are
interested aud expect to respond as
far az we are able. There must be
no slackors but maybe some will need
stimulating to do their very best
viii our civic authorities help? We
hope they will encourage the resi-
dents Of our city. To that end let Us
suggest that they offer small prizes
for the best cultivated gardens and
well-kept promises. As we go here
and there about our community wC
note that many lots are still virgin
soil. To hand spade the lots would
be big tax on many OF our men
whose daily tasks afford them but
little time for gardening Could not
the city authorities find out how many
would like their lots plowed, then en-.
gage someone TO do the blowing
Each person having the work done
pay their proportion OF the cost. Il
will be likely impossible for any one
person 10 secure such services foi
less than one-half DAYS work of .
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-04-21
MrTnonIST Ep1scopAL.

The pastor will preach tomorrow
both morning and evening.
Morning service Mt 1880. subject.
Coming Full-handed.
Evening service 40 1880, subject.
"Evading Responsibility"
Sunday School at ~ noon. j. NJ
Ross. superintendent.
Seats are free. Strangers especially
welcome. Good music by n chorus
choir. Evening service preceded by
ten minutes song service.
WIN. u. COOMBE.
Minister.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-04-21
STOCKED ORE AND SHIPMENTS.
Continued from Page one)

foreign buyers OF pig iron want a
certain grade of iron that is made
with more certain consistency from
low phos ores even the low phos non
Bessemer, and foreign buyers will not
put up with any other specifications
then just what they ask for The
manufacturers cannot DO with them
as they frequently do with American
buyers. sell them something just as
good
Should Make Men Think Twice.
This condition OF affairs in Iron
county should make worlmen who
arc living here and who arc doing as
well here as they can in any other
district. think many times before
! listening to the talk OF the agitators
who are visiting the district and seek
ing TO stir up trouble. The mining
companies are SO fixed that they can
shut down their properties for two
or three months and ship from stock
piles and then get out more ore thar
was shipped last year.
The costs of living are high. mucl
higher than they were year ago ant
worNngmen are entitled to an in
crease in wages They cannot live
under present conditions unless they
got eucb fucrenae
The mining companies have rocog
nized this fact and have announce,
an increase in wages that will Civ,
the workingmen In the Iron count,
district better pay than they have
been earning in the history Of th'
country.
Some years ago miners here used t.
read OF miners in the gold mines o
tho west getting $500 per day and /
seemed rs II they were getting a wag,
that could never be hoped for In th'
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-04-21
BIG CAMPAIGN FOR FARM LABOR.
CONTINUED from Page One)

the city.
Meanwhile, State superintendent OF
Public Instruction Fred l.. Keller an
nounced that the total number Of chill
dren in Michigan who can do effective
work on farms in case OF necessity is
approximately 100000. There are
2oS 900 above the fifth grade. In
wedding, harvesting root crops, fruit,
etc. large proportion of these chill
dren could aid without subjecting
them to undue physical strain.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-04-21

Likewise, Il is claimed that the meat
men of the city held a meeting last
Saturday and fixed the price OF meats
NJ all OF the stores several cents above
what II was.
We are not attempting TO verify
these statements nor justify the ac-
lions If true. We do regret that a
misunderstanding has arisen land
from the general nature of the com
plants we know that it is very
wide spread) and suggest that, before
attempting such retaliation as has
been talked of, buying in Iron Noun
tain. Claiming, Sagola or Florence
and carting goods home in automo-
biles. that some attempt be made to
get both the merchants and the people
together and thrash this subject out
in its entirety. We suggest that a
meeting be held in the city hall and
that both sides appear. We know
that a call TO the people will fill the
hall for everyone is much wrought
up over this food question just now
We believe that the merchants owe
/ this 10 the community and suggest
that some one take the initiative. The
Diamond Drill viii print the bills free
il our merchants or anyone else viii
father the move Let's get together
This pulling al odds hurts the town
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-04-21

The declamatory contest which
was held at Iron Mountain last Fri
day, was won by Dorman Ball The
fact that he won showed considerable
ability on his part, considering the
fact that eleven schools competed.
This entities him to attend the third
sub-district contest which will be
cid at a later date. We are all pull
ing for Dorman, hoping he will win
for us the same as Miss Thirza Lyons
did few years ago.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-04-21

next week some information can ne
given the people about the land that
they may expect.
Planting Information.
In the mean time County Agricul-
turalist Hoopingarner is busy with the
seed problem and It is expected that
he will have much assistance to offer
the local merchants and others in the
line OF a seed supply. Mr. Hoopin-
garner Is busy getting out information
on seeds and kindred matters and
those interested in this coming cam
paign will do we'll TO follow up the
information that will be carried in the
columns OF the papers OF the county
This week the Agricultural College,
anticipating that the potato seed crop
may be short, has issued the follow
ing on potatoes;
Small Potatoes for Seed.
The high price at which potatoes
are selling and the scarcity OF good
seed potatoes will cause growers to
use very small and inferior seed much
more commonly this season than
usual.
Potatoes which are a little larger
than good sized hens egg If taken
from productive and disease free hills
are desirable for seed purposes. Po-
tatoes Of this size taken from fields
which are known to have been pure
as TO variety and practically free from
disease will not be Objectionable
Such seed should be planted whole.
Potatoes which are much smaller
than hens egg especially when the
general condition OF the crop from
which they were taken is unknown
may result In the development OF a
large per centage OF diseased hills
and corresponding reduction In
yield. Very small seed whether plant.
ed whole or cut will enhance the dan.
ger OF loss from diseases and unfavor
able weather conditions because The
plants which grow from such seed dc
not get as good a start as from larger
seed
The potato plant is dependent upoI
the seed piece for ms entire develop
ment for some time after the plant be
gins to grow Large seed will almos
invariably produce stronger plant
than very small seed All seed shoul'
be treated for scab and black sour
before planting For directions as Il
method Of treating the seed write th
Michigan Agricultural College Eas
+ Lansing.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-04-21
STOP BOARDING.

The housewives OF the land are
playing into the hands of the food
apeculators by buying food and stor-
Ing ii IN their cellars The rush Of
frightened housewives to buy prnvis-
ions IN fear Of q shortage Is immense
and creates momontary demand
chat cannot be filled The result S.
that food spectators are increasing
the prices without any other reason
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-04-21
RocKETELLER's BROTHER DEAD

ROCKEFELLER's BROTHER DEAD.
Frank Rockefeller. a brother of
John d. Rockefeller and well known
man in the Lake Superior country
where he owned and operated iron
mines In The past died at his home in
Cleveland lie was the youngest Of
the three Rockefeller brothers and
was known for his love Of animals,
especially horses and the buffalo or
bison OF the western plain lie tried
hard to prevent the extinction of the
latter animal.
lie was Interested in iron mines at
Iron Belt and on the Mesabi range
but sold out his ore holdings about
the time the steel Corporation was
started
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-04-21
zION's GERMAN LUTHERAN.

Services will be held as follows.
1880 a. m.-Sunday school.
$500 p. m. English services. Come
TO church! Bring others with youl
Everybody welcomed
School for religious instruction on
Monday from TO 6. Parents are
kindly requested 70 send their chill
dren.
NJ A. HAASE.
Pastor.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-04-21

than frightened public. II is claimed
that the next canned crop In some
vegetables has been bought up at an
advance of Hooper cent over present
prices before a seed OF it has been
sown.
II this thing keeps up there VIII be
such a demand for government regu-
lation OF food prices that congress
and the president cannot resist and
prices will certainly be fixed al a
much lower level than they are now
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-04-21

team. involving too much expense,
hut II several lots could be plowed in
the same day 1t would lessen the cost
OF producing crops.
"a Citizen"
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-04-21

Little Cuba is the admiration OF the
world for the manly way she came
through in support OF her benefactor'
the United States. Cuba's action re-
moves the menace OF German base
for submarine operations near our
coast.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-04-21

Miss Rose Bjork is back in the Ii
brary. We are certainly pleased 60
see her in her old place behind the
counter.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-04-21

The school gardening is getting
pretty well along. A map Of the va
cant lots Is in the principals hands
and different boys have been assigned
TO see about the planting of these
lots The High school pupils mean
to show their patriotism by tilling
the soil. The boys have given up
athletics this spring in order to give
as much time as possible to this work.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-04-21

The athletic association will hold
their annual blowout on an early
date.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-04-21

Read The Diamond Drm
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-04-21

Tie Senior play "The End Of the
Rainbow" is getting pretty we'll lined
up and tile class intends TO give tho
public the pleasure of seeing il in q
few weeks. Watch for the date
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-04-21
SEEK LAND FOR LOCAL PEOPLE
CONTINUED from Page one)

next week some information can he
given the people about the land that
they NAV expect
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-04-21

II enough boys enroll arrangements
may be made to form a High school
for military drill.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-04-21

Tie Juniors challenged the crest Of
the world TO a game OF basket ball
last Monday night They were de-
fcated by n score Of S5 to -. Never
mind, Juniors, you beat them in foot
ball by as large a score.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-04-21

Principal H. A. Tiegs, OF Mountain,
Wis, visited his brother, Principal
Tiegs. q few days this week
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-04-21

Miss strom has again taken up her
duties mi tho English department. The
High school pupils extend 20 her the
glad hand of welcome
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1917-02-01
btu a E

Cordt Schroeder was born in
Hanover, Germany, Dec. %, 1891.
and passed away. at.7llis home III
Modalc Jan. %. 1911, at the age
of IS years and % days. He was
married to Meta Brandt in 1861.
To this union -nine children were
horn, five children and the moth
er having. ,gone.4to, the Great Be-
yOnd before him. Four children
are living, Diedrich Schroeder.
Mrs. Mary Hansen and Mrs.
Emma Lee of Modafr. and Mrs.
Elisabeth Brandt of Scribner,
Neb. All were at his bedside
when he was eafled home. by his
Saviour. He came fo-America in
1865, and 10, Harrison county in
1871, where he. Lived the rest OF
his days He has been a patient
sufferer the past year. hnt CON
|scious till the Lord called him
home. He lived a Christian life
from childhood, and was honored
by all who knew him.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1917-02-01


road and proceeded to trot along
in front of his team Mr.. Ham
sen stood it, fora little iWhiia. nhut
soon got tired iofsj itiand picking
upa wrcnch fpefn 4hssb4sala oDllfn!
buggy, threw itoat ithedaaI With
true aim. ThelwrnaselAts tfidk dhc
cat amidship. and akRankedI8H 10,
the side of the Goad. MMaHana
sen was cengrafulating 3sifnsnlf-
on his marllsmanshinj as lbe9 cHrhe
abreast of tho stricken animal.
but his chucklingauas !aorsBthan
the poor cat could stauth $50 llic
took his own methods 10 Haieis1ia
ton, and 1T provedsto lstgtlic skin d
of cat that can relnliatesMiahiia
Vengeance. AS soon. as eNlv. He NJ
sen realized what MaGsilhpI,c niag
he whipped up his horses. but 1T
was too late. as theg lliaIlSS3naRG
ship of the cat MA s8asi Irhns rs
that of the mann and tdIiiHla.Ma3we
had been done. TrDnd lfga aiihme
on Mr.. Hansen ditB nstIsp girstu
explain 10 his pair0IlssM l,atadIad
happened in fact sluel lsinu4d9tiiot
get close enough to.aiaN of them
to explain. and when he a,qtulmed
to the post office 5theMmade4him
pass tho mail sin through dhr
hack window and hillci sfor Thosnc.
Mr.. Hansen is NOW going toasdlldN
zoology so HAT lie cGlf tellIdhe
different species .ol5aninaalsl whom
he sees them. ii 10 II
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1917-02-01
Would Make Good Soldiers.

Two of our citizens We're given
quite a fright las evening as they
were quietly chatting in a store
down the street iusf before clos
ing time. Everything in The room
was silent as an empty church,
when someone started doWnStirs
from the rooms above. and just
at this supreme moment, fhcro
was a loud noise which sounded
like the report FROM a reyNlNer.t
Both gentlemen fell cut OF
their chairs and Mere so scarce
they We're almost afraid TO iillNcs
tigate for fear someone might be
using them for targets. ..Afler 6
moment or two they finally gql
up enough courage. to, go mp t.
the front of the store, and fQun(
the noise had come from q blow
out i'm an auto tire that had beer
left there.
They lolled rather silly anc
were going to keep still about il
but il was too good a joke anC
one OF them had to let il out,
They were both so brave, NJ
ought TO. send them down Il
Mexico.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1917-02-01


numbers Of the evening.
First Al foot race, sinswhie1 Miss
MARGARET McDermott was winner.
her 9fa9t,. or perhaps we should
say herr eahee,f measurineIl8iagM
inealess hkJhree legged fPai;fi Mas
Eanotlmii Observation-Disclosures ef-t-Ae-
Eevenine. Mr.. and Mrs. W'afcc sisc,!
Walker being winners. 4sIshr put
shot rail her fWzled. as 'he fcnp-
FteslantS were stlmped fafier cat
iinanohc dousAnul~Ihe remaining
.three. which would have made iii
|ifoirnaeh, being shamcfully3laiis- !
Eusnd as ammunitiohaa hreaglaDHf
the rpmaindcr OF The evening. -
ID Naieasclay race was entirely too
|roniplicated TO "a tftlnlll to. de-
enrihpsd hut It was decided that
Miss fNnra Haldeman was The
Enanst pegGec hg balanced syoullg
ffadyoMreasons not exposed as
she 1sa1dceeded JIM. being first 10,
plci0aiP her spoon FROM, the floor.
MthGihrr teeth, being ll,rrhGr
flneds Nplh her bands behind her..
bl he lls l47shqpl MAS a t97Feql sag,
cess, afA young ladies ind six
|.Elenswere qp4aecpll in chairs en-
Iposiiaa each p( her hladfaldcd;
hand II c,iSen n sc3lDful of unified
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1917-02-01
Hard Time Party.

The Alpha Gamma Chi girls en-
tertaincd their gentlemen friends
and husbands, al q Hard time
party last evening at fine *. p.
hall.
Tho guests assembled at 500
O'Clock, and when finally thle
strains OF the grand march
pierced through tbe 3cLamor Of
sllricks Of laughter aud the crash
|of colors. feathers. rags and lin
jcwelry. he procession, lead 10y
Mr.. and Mrs. Worcester Warfen
proceeded. al which Time Messrst
Up. +. Robinson, George Hoover
and Dad Turned 9acied as, judges
and bestowed The; beautiful prizes
upon Miss Vera. Haldeman ane
George Moss. Several one step,
and values followed. and las
dances, which caused muck meF-
lrimcnt. Ia .BFe4 H.
1 "A track meet was one OF the at
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1917-02-01
Leos or Limbs.

tal'Ihe editors of this paper have
worn OUT many pencils in their
timr' changing the word limbs to
legs in the correspondence which
comes to this office. Almost in
avariably the word limbs is used,
especially if the owner of the
limbs be woman. Now. the cdi-
tors Of this paper, being prac-
licaI anaiomists and having fair
ly good cyesigll. are fully per-
suadcd that the women of Shelby
|county have legs, and that, gen
orally speaking, they are good
LEGS, too Wherefore ii is perfect :
| y, all, right togsay so if,tperehance.
Through accident, Il az right good
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1917-02-01
sales-Mccrickard.

a quiet wedding took place this
at the parochial resi-
de nce when Mr.. Ed Sales and
Miss Margaret McCrickard were
III arried, Rev. M. +. Nolan Off
The bridal couple were
attended by Mr.. and Mrs. John
IIinkcn, the bride and bridesmaid
being sisters. The brides gown
was of white silk with a long
tulle veil. held in place by a
wreath Of tiny white rOscbuds.
and the bridesmaid was PRETTY
dressed in light blue satin.
The bride is the eldest daueh-
ter of Mrs. Katie McCrickard
southeast of the city. and thu
groom is a son of Mr. and Mrs
John Sales, east of town.
The happy couple will MAKE
their home after the first o
March on a farm near Missouri
Valley.
A free wedding dance will ~
given in their honor at the Nc
l!Crickard hall next Saturday eve
ming, the Ebaugh orchestra Il
furnish The music
The Times joins with thei
lhost Of friends in wishing ther
4 a happy and prosperous future.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1917-02-01
TRY THIS.

As@lahis is a sample of part of a
civil service examination. Do
Just as CHS says and time your
self, then read carefully and see
how many mistakes you have
Do what ii says as quick
llyoas YOU can, but be careful to
notice just what it does say:
With your- pencil make a dot
over anyone of these letters, T G
~ j, and 4 cross after the long
est OF these three words: Boy.
Mother, Girl. Then if. Christmas
LGemessi in. March. make a cross
right here .: but il not, pass
along to- the sneNt question and
.lell Mhere the sun rises.,-l.. If
you .helieNc Edison discovered
America xcrosS} out what you Just
wrote; bpl if twas someone else,
put in a number to complete This
sentences; "a horse has
feet. (. Mritc Yes. no matter
whether China is i'm Africa or not
.,,.-.-,.....,.5. and then give a wrong
answer TO This question: How
many days are there in a wccl?'
,-.>S...,s,-.,, Write any letter except
ling G in this space....... and
| then Write No il times 0 are 10
,......... Now il Tuesday come
after Monday make two crosses
here. ,,--.-.-, but il moi make a
|5circln here. ....... or else a square
here BE sure to make
three crosses between, these two
names of bows George.
| lFcnrN,. Notice these two num-
lhers, 3, 5.if iron is heavier than
water Write the larger number
| here ... but il IRON is lighter
Write the smaller herc-.....
Show by cross when the nights
are longer, i'm summer in
Wlmtcr...e r.. Give the correct
l'answcr to this questions: ''DoeS
water run up hill.... and re
lpeaf Your answer llcre-...... DC
nothing here > plus ! equals
-..--.,,.-- nlcss You skip The
Hast question, huf write the frs
| lci'lcr Of Our first name and YOU
Hast nameSaf tho end of This lin,
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1917-02-01
MOTHER TELLS HOW .'VIl IN D.
Made Her Delicate Boy Strong

New York City.-s.AIy little boy, was
in very weak, delicate Condition as u
result Of gastritis and t.r 1noasles and
there seemed no hope oflsaving liis life.
The doctor prescribed cod Liver. oil, but
he could not take it. | decided to. trT
Vinol-and with splendid results. IL
seemed to agree with him so that now he
is a strong healthy boy" Mrs. Tllol.stAa
F1TzoERALp, 1000 Park Ave, N. Y. City.
We guarantee yinol, which contains
beef and cod liver peptones,. iron, and
manganese peptonates I, and % glyeero-
phosphates, for, rundown conditions,
Robt. w. Harvey, DRUGGIST
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1917-02-01
MeM Calendar Line.

The Times has received The
new sample line of calendars
and advertising specialties fora7es
ncXl year. The line is very COM
pletc, nearly every kind of adj
vertising novelty being handled
and the price is within reason.
Save your calendar and advcrtfs- ,
ilg business for the local man.a
lie can do as we'll by yousas thea
Ioutsider and if everything is not
satisfactory it will be made so. ;.