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The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-02-10
POTATOES AS ROOD.
Perform Important Function in Keep
fng Body Tissues Alkaline
Methods Of Preparation.

The general use Of potatoes In the
average family and the better customs
prevailing in many homes IN prepsr-
ing the. tubcrs for food arc based on
sound economic and dietetic reasons.
according 70 specialists OF the ONCE
OF Homo Economics of the United
States Department of Agriculture
studios Of the preparation and use Of
potatoes % food are reported in De
partment OF Agriculture Bulletin No.
4GS, recently issued.
Potatoes are easy to cook in var
Iety OF ways. From the point Of view
OF dietctics. they furnish starch in one
readily digeatible form, contain min
eral substances OF Importance to the
body. and a fact less generally
known tend % make the tissues and
fluids Of the body alkaline, SO cOun-
teracting the tendency Of meats, eggs
hsh. and like foods 90 create acid con
ditions. Since the body does its work
best when its condition is either neu-
trail or slightly alkaline. potatoes. like
most vegetablel perform An lmpor-
tant function In the diet besides fur
nishing energy reproducing material.
This scientific fact justiies the GUS
tom that is prevalent in many families
OF serving a goodly supply Of potatoes
nv other v~~ef1h'na v'fN zach heInin~
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-02-10
RULES FOR LONG LIFE SOME FACTS ABOUT AFRICA
Every Eighth Person Of the Pop9a
ton Of the World Lives In the
Dark Continent.

Nearly one-fourth of the earths
land surface Is comprised within the
continent OF Africa. IL Is rs far around
the coast OF Africa rs IL Is around the
world. Every eighth person OF the
worlds population lives in the Dark
Continent The blacks double their
number every 10 years and the whites
every so years. There are S43 tan
guages and dialects la use among 10
blacks OF Africa. Only a few ofds.
languages have been reduced To WRIT
Ing. ThIrty.nve years ago the export
OF cocoa from the Gold Coast amounts
ed TO $50. Today Is Is over $4,000. toO.
The coal fields OF Africa aggregate
100000 square miles; It's copper fields
equal those OF North America and Eu-
rope combined. and Il has undeyeloped
iron ore amounting TO Ave times that
OF North America. Africa has 10000
miles OF river and lake navigation, and
water powers aggregating 90 times
those OF Niagara Falls.
II Africa had the same proportion
OF railroad mileage as the United
states according TO it's size. IL would
have a million miles OF track instead
OF the 25.0O0 miles now In operation.
One area IN Africa unoccupIed by mis-,
sionaries is three times the size 0f
New England. a second would maNs
four states like New York, thff6
would cover eight Iowas, and a fourth
Is IS times the size OF Ohio. Through
out Africa there Is one missionary for
every $4,000 souls.
Almost the entire continent IL pow
under European flags. France has "a
colony in Africa 20 times the size OF
France itself The British flag flies
over a territory as large as the United
States, and extends almost without in
terrupuon from the Cape 10 Cairo, n
distance OF 5000 miles.---world Out.
look.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-02-10
They Are Simple and Can Be Followed
by All, Says a Magazine
Writer.

There Is no panacea that will bring
long life TO every user. what is one
mans meat ~ another mans poi
son." But few rules are applicable
to everyone, declares a writer In the
Worlds Work.
BE moderate Ia everything Excess
In eating, drinking. IN anything tends
70 bring old age
BE fmthfui Ia your exercise and be-
sure to choose an exercise that Is hep
full.
Stand and ait erect and use your
lungs.
Keep your teeth and gums and throat
clean. The mouth IL the principal part
OF entry FOR undesirable immigrant
rnicro-organlsms
BE careful TO maintain the bowel
functions. The digestive tract Is a
fnvorite abiding place for hordes Of
maraudlng bacteria.
Have your body occasionally exam
med The physician will take notice
OF what IL wrong and win advise you
accordingly. And let him do the
worrying. Fortunately. the exact CON
dition OF the organs OF the body can
usually be seen by physicians. even
when they ere but slightly on nor
NAL.
BE happy. Do no worry; do not al
low yourself TO become crouch: do
not 'get mad" Remember that psy-
biologists now contend that You
do not clench your hands because you
are angry. You are angry because
you clench your hands. SO do not
elench them.
Act happy, and you will become so.
Act young, and rDu will become so.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-02-10
DOGS ARE REAL DEMOCRATIC
They share With the Small Boy Entire
Freedom From Snob-
bishness.

with the real boy dog is very
much nj home and entirely az its ease.
Perhaps II Is happlest with a crowd
OF boys ut their play. or starting or
on a holiday tramp. That man must
indeed be a Crouch" who has noA
many times cnVied both boys and dog.
Ills envy is sharpened by the reiiec-
ton that the dog knows and under
stands the boys better than he himself
could hope to do.
The dog must be bit OF q tramp,
perhaps even a rOwdy, taking Joy In
the rough and tumble OF life. Fortu-
nntely few dogs are the worse FOR
their breeding or capable of beln
spoiled by education. They are neye =
snobs. IL has often been obseyed-
and here ~ point FOR the cohsidcra-
ton OF the students OF the canine ma
ture aud social order-that dogs seem
to prefer what is worn and shabby TOT
the spick aud span. IL is the same
with boys, who have a natural repug-
nance 10 anything In the way Of fur
niturc and carpets that is too fine to
be used There Is no better teacher
OF democracy than the dog, II he has
mt half q changt Auf hats arr apt
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-02-10

Loyd-Geo-ge first financed the war
as chancellor. Then, as munitions
minister. he made mp the shell
shortage. Recently he settled the
Irish question. Then ne was the
head Of the war department. Now he
Ia premier.
A convict came out OF jail recently.
A friend met him at the gate. The
convict, az he shook hands. said:
''Well mate. wot's happened since
l got tucked away twenty years agof"
There's war been declared" said
the friend.
''Ycs, what elseT'
We've got a new king"
$50 Edwards gone, Ell? who's took
his iobf'
George"
The convict gave a chuckle OF pleas
ure.
Good old Lloydy." he continued. IT
allus knowed he'd come out on top
IN the end" :,
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-02-10

potatoes or breaking them il explain
ed by the fact that unless the steam
which is formed inside the skin is al
lowed TO escape It will change back
into water and produce sogginess.
Potatoes which have turned green
and sprouting tubers nave present a
considerable quantity OF solanin. an
acid poisonous substance which.
though not dangerous in the quaint
ties ordinarily met with. gives a dis
agreeable flavor Il Is best. therefore.
to avoid such potatoes or to cut out
green or sprouting portions
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-02-10
~ They Were Alike.

The other day n gentleman farmer
having some pigs for sale offered to
dispose Of them 10 pork butcher.
The latter called at the farm where,
before proceeding "a the yard. he was
Hospitality treated and introduced 10
his hosts daughters A gallant man
- that porkist. and one who never
let's pnss an opportunity OF paying n
compliment.
Now. sir" said ne. on leaving the
room. I've seen your young Indies and
I'm going TO see your young swine. cpd
" the two's much alike there won't be
no difficulty about bringing OF deal"
Chicago Daily News
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-02-10

skirt has already been seen In Paris
and New York. The barrel skirt which
produces this new silhouette. wide be-
low the hips and narrowing down to-
ward the ankles, Is strong contrast
to the straight-llne frooks inspired by
the medieval fashions. Whether or not
il will be accepted IL still matter of
doubt. The barrel skirts that have
been seen so far appear in different
forms and some are not unlike the
"peg-tops" which were fashionable
some two or three years ago. II is
very likely that the barrel skirt, IL it
takes at all, will not at once replace
the straight frocks IL may be Just a
fad OF the moment and It may be taken
seriously by those who are firing OF
the chemise dresses. Time only viii
tell, but in the meantime We need
hardly have our peace OF mind dis
turbed about il.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-02-10
OLD VOLCANO is DISCOVERED
Exploring Party in the Philippine
Islands Adds Another spoutee
20 the Maps.

The Philippine islands stlll are I'M
explored land 10 the white man. On
march some time ago "A lieutenant
OF the constabulary found lava flow
and other evidences OF volcanic actlv-
ity at the base OF the Ragang noun
tains. Recently an exploring party
climbed the mountains and now an
other volcano iS being added to the
maps.
The volcano which the party found
consists Of three peaks between which
extends the crater. now quiet. A
fourth peak Is thought once 20 have
stood nt one corner OF the crater, for
there is evidence that a great explo-
sion shattered II.
Vegetation in the form OF buckle
berry bushes. scrubby trees. small
tufts Of short grass and Canadian
thistle extends to near the top OF tho
peaks. Covering the peaks is a thin
crust or hardened lava which IL eas-
lily kicked up by the shoe, and the
rock underneath Ia soft. spongy aud
warm.
At innumerabIe vents an odoriess
steam was Issuing. There was no
bubbling lava or signs OF a recent lava
fiow, although on one slide there APP
peared to have been a recent blast Of
hot gases. The trees there were
scorched and burned. while the leaves
were still HANGING 90 the dend
httl 'tt ~f-
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-02-10
Mnen cn.la.an 80.


A certain hill in one OF the suburbs
has afforded opportunity FOR such fine
coasting within the last few days that
many Of the grown-ups have joined
with the children In the sport.
One couple IN particular attracted
much attention.
The man must have been sixty. bat
the brightness OF his eve and the buoy
ancy of his general demeanor gave the
lie to his white hair.
The woman was also the picture OF
uyacity, although her age was close
10 that Of the man
Everyone on the hill seemed 20 en-
JOY watching these two. as together
they drew their sled 10 the top. aud
starting with the rest. slid 20 the bot
tom In a whirl OF delight
Everybody laughed when the woman
said to her husband, In mock conster-
nation:
"0h. jim, now wen have to 20
home.
"WhyT Jim inquired
Because" smiled the wife. II just
heard the curfew BLOW. Youngstown
Telegram.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-02-10
The clri,s suooestlOn.

An Old gentleman walked up to uis
pretty girl Attendant At the counter OF
a daily newspaper 01lce few days ago
and said
Miss | would like TO get copies OF
your paper for week back.
You had better get a porous plas-
ter" she abstractedly Rplied. You
get them just across the street. New
York Globe.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-02-10
Behind the scenes.

IL see where prominent politician
aud his wife went TO polling place to-
gether and voted"
wow, that's the way for married
people Go act :"
Apparently 80. But nobody knows
what acrimonious debate as 10 the
merits OF respective candidates may
have occurred before they left home.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-02-10

blouses are worn with white or light
colored skirts Included in the list OF
gay colors that are used. red Is often
found, which IL rather unusual as this
color has been looked upon formerly
as more appropriate for fall and win
Ter than for spring and summer.
Sports clothes OF silks and satins
appear in greater numbers this season
than those OF cottons. There are. how
ever, some novelties in cottons which
promise 10 prove very popular. One OF
thcse is cotton gabardine brightly
striped and plaided in colors Basket
wcaves vhieh have tho now ~frfna1
aud i a'
showing. aad tie heavy linens win uR-
doubtediy DO worn.
The sketch shows one OF the favorite
models with the smart hip-length
blouse Stitched box pleats, starting
from under deep yoke and disappear
ing beneath the pleated pockets. give
the Norfolk effect which has always
been considered good style for out
ing wear
Separate coats OF fuzzy white ma
terial. somewhat like blankets. with
stripes OF many colors around the
edge, and also on the collar and cuffs.
are among the latest offerings in
sports attire The colored stripes are
also carried out in the same way in
coats OF oystor-white tussur.
New Notes in FroCks
Wide girdles crushed softly about
The waist are quite often seen on the
new dresses They are generally OF
attn or silk in some bright contrast
ing color and almost Invariably end in
tassels, for aslels are very much
worn AZ present both on dresses and
hats The vogue FOR tassels Is almost
IN par with that for beads and
braid, the two most fashionable trim
ming that have taken with such tena-
lily.
In afternoon frocks Of chiffon or
ieorgette and on separate waists the
white chalk beads mako very effective
decoration on pale blue. flesh and
white. Tv
Chiffon IL rapidly taking the place
# Georgette, the best authorities say.
but Georgette dresses are stlll in evil
lence and two shades OF this sheer
material are often combined In a dress.
pne dress combining light and dark
IAN, and another OF white and paio
link were recently seen. The result
vas exceedingly attractive
Some OF the new chemise dresses
ave their straight lines broken BY
ieep nounces One OF these is illus.
rated here. Il has side pleated
1ounce which comes above the knees
md the waistlne Is defined by a deep
paisley girdle in soft crush effect Fur
her trimming Is added IN the simple
touch Of braiding around the neck and
armhoies.
Runners Of New silhouette
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-02-10

addition 20 ulIed diet alone are
not suited 20 meet the needs OF the
body because OF their poverty In pro
teins and fat or these latter impor-
tant elements protein Is furnished in
meats. eggs. fish. milk. beans. and
similar foods, and fat In butter, bacon
table oils. and the fats and oils used
IN cookery
Greater care than commonly ID eE-
ercised should be taken in peeling
potatoes. Very often 20 per cent OF
the potato ia pared away, This re-
suits not only in tho waste of consid-
cradle potato but also I'm the loss OF
one OF the most valuable portions OF
the tuber. since the soluble mineral
salts are present in the material near
the skin, which would be removed and
thrown away. These salts can be pre-
served by a more careful removal OF
the skin, az by shallow pairing or rub
bling, and also hy boiling or baking
tho potatoes In their jackets.
PAIRING before boiling. however, may
be the most desirable method Of cook
ing potatoes which through an undue
exposure to light may have acquired
bitter taste. or those which have
been kept until late IN the spring.
since in this way more Of the dis.
agreeable flavor il eliminated such
potatoes may also be soaked before
cooking.
While these methods may be deair-
able with potatoes which have boon
exposed 70 light, they result IN the
loss OF considerable food value with
out compensating advantages when
applied 10 new or we'll -matured pota-
toes. II such potatoes are boiled after
pairing. they should be dropped into
boiling water instead or being placed
on the stove IN cold water. BY the
latter method there Is twice the loss
OF protein. or building clements.
resulting from tho former The loss
OF mineral matter g. about the same
nv cahc method There n no loss OF
s,archy material IN boiling unless por-
tons OF the tuber break OF.
Practically the only loss when po-
tatoes are baked In their skins ia OF
tho water which escapes as steam.
The more OF less common custom OF
pricking holes in the skin OF baked
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-02-10

taG4o u blFl Aula Ntta.ttiatt Attph dA4
also to give the outlined treatment for
Contagious Abortion in cattle Stock
men and dairymen are being urged to
inaugurato systematic campaign
against contagious abortion Already
the annual losses from this disease
amount TO millions Of dollars and un-
less It's ravages are checked. Il Is apt
to equal tuberculosis. which ia now
thought 20 stand first among animal
diseases IN point of economic loss. De-
tails of the disease and its treatment
will be given by DR.. Giltner and a
number Of printed bulletins form tho
Department Of Agriculture H. s A.
can be secured at the meeting.
Mr. H. H. Halliday President OF the
state Livestock Sanitary Commission.
will speak on Methods OF Control OF
Animal Diseases" and Mr.. r. c.. Hoop
ingarner. County Agent Of Iron county.
will take up tho Livestock Sanitation
Program for County Agents" this 90
be discussion Of how the County
Agent can cooperate with the practic-
ing veterinarian 10 assist the farmers
in cleaning up their herds.
Or. Geo. W. Dumphy, State Veteri-
marian. says that this meeting will
take up matters that are OF vital i'm
portance 10 the veterinarians. and In
order 10 further tho best interest OF
tho state ia livestock az well as their
own interest. II would be a wise plan
for them to be present at this meet
ing"
Cloverland Dairymen Veterinarians.
County Agents and Extension workers
have common interest, namely
More and Better Dalrying in Clover
land
The following program Is designed
10 further this end:
Tuesday. Feb. 20.
Address Of Welcome Judge l.. c.
Holden. Sault Ste. Marie.
Respon5e r. II yandenboom, Pres.
Cloverland Dairymens' Assn.
Progress Observed IN Clovoriand
DaIrying w. f. Raven. Livestock Ex-
tension Specialist.
Suggestions for Cloverland Dairy
ing Prof. A. G. Anderson.
Dairying and Soil Fertility J. A.
Jeffcry. Land Com for ID. s. 3. & A.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-02-10
Ready Response.

I'm secln America FIRST" said the
tramp az the door. Gould you assist
me In me travels, mumY
Certainly" answered the kindly
housewife. MY husband IL an auto
mobile enthusiast and has dozens OF
road maps. You are quite welcome 10
one OF them"
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-02-10
She slIepces Jones.

Jones asked his wife, why Is a hus-
band like doughT'
He expected she would give IL up.
and he was going. to tell her II was
because a woman needs him." hut
she said Il was because he was hard
To get OF her hands"
Jones was silent for the rest OF the
evening.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-02-10
Meeting Of
Meeting Of
CLOYERLAND DAIRYMEN AND
COUNTY AGRICULTURAL AGENTS

In the interest OF Cloyerland Dairy
men. Veterinarians. County Agente
and Extension workers, a combined
meeting OF those intereJted will be
held at Sault Ste Marie, Tuesday and
wednesday, Feb. 20 ana q, 1917. It
is the purpose Of the Dairymens' as
sociatlon to have at this time a demon
stration of Strengthening tuberculsr
animal right at the meeting. Plans
have been made with the local veteri-
marian at the 500 to have animals
tested and a reactor s'0n@hterod p
that time. Dir. Ward Ciitner ~ the
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-02-10
AS TO THE LATEST
SPORTS CLOTHES
SILKS AND SATlNS APPEAR TO BE
GREATLY FAVORED
HINTS OF A NEW SILHOUETTE

Nothing has been more talked OF
anring the past season than sports
clothes. so much 80, that nowadays
they have come 10 be just as essential
part OF the modern woman's war
drohe as her evening gown. In the
styIos shown at present for Southern
wear. there Is distinctly a strong ac-
cent on this type Of dress; for fashion
ablewomen at Southern resorts wear
their sports clothes from early morn
ing until II 10 time TO change TO even
ing gowns. AS result Of this rage,
tho variety TO be found under the label
% sports clothes Is nothing short OF
amazing "A rule. bright coats or
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-02-10
Proper place for n

Patiencc-Im going 90 get Bob a
necktie for his Christmas.
Patrice-W Where you think you'll get
tT
around his neck. Of COURSE
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-02-10
COUNTY y. NJ. c. A. NOTES.

Twenty delegates left last night
over tho St Paul road for the Fifth
Annual Older Boys Conference at tho
500. Five Ama3a delegates went by
way of sidnaw and the ID. $. $ & A.
railroad
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-02-10

Methods OF Control Of Animal Dis
eases--H. ii. Halliday. Pres. State
Livestock Sanitary Com.
Cow Judging Demonstration-Prof.
A. G. Anderson,
Discussion: Contagious Abortion in
Cattle. followed by Tuberculosis DEM
onstration- DIR. Ward Giltner, NJ. A. c.
Suggestions for Better Dairy Pro
duction-Dr. Eben Mumford, state
Leader Of County Agents.
Discussion by prominent local citi-
Wednesday, Feb. 81.
Livestock Sanitation Program for
County Agents r. q Hoopingarner
Iron County. Michigan
Discussion by DR.. Ward Giltner, NJ.
A. C., II. VI. Halliday, Pres. S. l.. $. c.,
Prof. A. c. Anderson. NJ A. G.. w. f.
Raven. NJ. A. c.
Phases OF Extension Work for Wom-
en- in U. r. Miss Margaret Justin.
Home Economics Specialist
Boys and Girls Club Work in the
Upper Peninsula this year j. W. Wes-
ton. ASST. Leader County Agents.
Piaus for Boys aud Girls Club Elk
hibits l. r. Walker. County Agent,
Marquette County
sarra vf,,s, T,av,O,, AZ "a tfons fn Horti-
culture--J Allen Petrie, Extension
Specialist In Hort
General Discussion by County Agent
General Discussion County Agents.
Summary OF County Agents Confer
ence- Prof. r. ]. Baldwin. Extension
Director, M A. G.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-02-10

The boys OF the DaviBon location
gave their last number on their enter
tainment course Wednesday night OF
this week Special music was FUR
nished BY the boys Of the club and II.
NJ Armstrong gave an address on
Abraham Lincoln
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-02-10

The Amasa Beavers cleared $500
on their Home Talent Entertainment
last week The money will be useC
TO send delegate to the 500 confer
euce The vocal and instrumental
numbers were splendid A specialty
number was given by Mr. Burinan on
tho violin Henry Rowe and Mildred
Jacobson were particularly 6ne ia
parts they took IN the oue-act comedy
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-02-10

Eiks Mattson. center; Renborg,
right forward Westerberg. left for
ward Anderson, left guard; Goodney
right guard
Although the Elks were defeated
they will challenge the Wolverines
again, and also any other group OF
their size. Tho Elks gave supper
to the yisitors The High school girls
served the supper Speaches were
given and all had a good time
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-02-10

Harry Haight, OF Crystal Falls. will
give a paper at the conference Satur-
day morning. His subject Is what
the Y. M G. A. can do for the Com
munity." Ills talk is based upon the
work done and the results brought
about by the Pioneer Club Of Crystal
Falls
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-02-10

A combination of r. N. G. A. and
Agricultural Club work will be trief
at the Rogers Mine school Supt a
b Bishop Will act as group leader.
A fast cloan game OF basket ball
was played In the Stambaugh school
gymnasium Saturday. Fob. 3. The
was played between tho Wolverines
OF Crystal Falls and the Elks Of STAN
baugh The Etks were defeated by q
score OF SO to SO.
The line-ups were
Wolverines Davis, center Kerien
-'rrf forward; Martlnson, left for
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-02-10

Mr. Lulow and = group Of older boy.
are studying Speer's book on "a YOUNG
Mans Question
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-02-10

H. .. Sopher. County Y. NJ c. A.
Secretary. has been confined to hi
home for the past week with Bronchi-
It's