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The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1919-01-04
TURNING
THE TABLES
By
GEORGE E. COBB
Copyright. 1915. by w. q. chapman.)

Copyright. 1915. by w. q. chapmsn.)
James Rose was "a gray-haired old
reprobate!" He did not believe It
himself, but his wife had called him
80 that very morning. She was forcible.
often convincing. and he rubbed his
head obviously as he wondered II.
after all. she might not be right.
Il haven't amounted to much. that's
fact" ruminated Rose. but repro
batel' She don't mean that. She's In
one OF her tantrums and says anything
that comes TO her mind when she's
cross"
Cranky, diabolical would have best
suited the case, for Mrs. Rose was
possessed OF veritable demon that
especial morning. She almost recog-
nized the fact herself, but felt that she
had due provocation for being irritated
and snappy. Rose had let loose pack
age OF tobacco fall all over rug Just
swept clean. He had stumbled on
leaving the kitchen and had tipped a
platter to fragments. Done on pur-
posel" she had declared. and then she
had 'let loose at him" in her charac-
teristic way.
Mr.. Rose started for town to get
the mail. trying to devise some plan
whereby he could get Mahala down to
o fairly rational average as to temper
and outbreaks. When he got to the
post office, besides the weekly newspa-
per, there was a letter. He studied
the superscription and postmark.
From Honeywell" he solilo-
Quized. and wondered that It was ad-
dressed TO himself. Mrs. Rose con-
sidered IL gross infringement on her
privileges for any OF her family TO di.
rect their missives to anybody but
herself. Mr.. Rose wondered no longer
as he opened the letter.
IL informed that Henry, who had
been absent from home for nearly two
years in the city. had taken wife to
himself. BY rare good luck the firm
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1919-01-04
IDEAL HELPERS.

Love seeketh not itself 20 please
Nor for itself hath any care,
But for another gives Its ease.
And builds "a Heaven In Hades' del
spair
Many young women who build ali
castles OF what they would considei
a happy married life for a woman do
not exactly know what they should
have In a heartmate or understand
fully what varied experiences a low
lnp household unfolds.
" they marry young they do not
stco 10 consider the serious step
I'll are those who marry because
thcy want a good home provided for
them. nice rig 10 drive about.
maid TO do the homework. I'm short. A
lazy life for theirs. Every man should
be certain that the woman he leads
to the altar loves him for himself
alone, even II health or the little
bank savings should take wings.
When couple is poor. we find that
they welcome the coming OF a number
OF children. Deplorable this may ap
pear TO be TO rich outsiders who have
plenty Of this worlds goods and few
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1919-01-04

he worked for had decided TO have
him establish branch OF their bust.
ness at Durham. His plan was to come
on within a week. He and his wife
would like to spend a month or two
at the old home, while they looked
around for permanent quarters for
themselves.
Why Henry wrote to his father was
that. in addition to the letter. he in
closed written slip for his own read
ing only. II ran:
you know how queer mother is.
She never liked II when Nell got mar
ried. My wife Is a lovable timid little
thing. and IL mother should begin on
her. believe II would break her dear
little heart. Sort OF feel around and
see IL mother is likely to get offish. IL
SO. we will change our plans"
"H'ml" commented Rose thought.
fully-"Hm!"
He did not go directly home. In
stead, he meandered on till he came
TO a secluded pasture lot. where he
sat down on a tree stump 20 mediate.
Yes. Henry had 1t right. His moth
er's habitual prejudices and whims
were well worth considering at the
outset OF welded career. All Rose
had TO think about TO substantiate this
fact was the marriage OF their daugh.
ter. Nell, five years before. She and
her husband had remained at the old
homestead for a month. II was a bit
ter period for Nells husband. Mrs
Rose made IL a point TO instruct the
new husband "in the way he should
CO." When he took her injunctions
pleasantly, she fancied he was derid.
ing her. When he got serious. she
imagined he was pugnacious, and tried
TO egg him on TO an open quarrel.
The result was that. after Nell and
he had got settled in their own home,
he rarely went TO visit the old folks.
and the relations OF the two families
had been quite strained ever since.
Mrs. Rose had made this outIand.
ish treatment" a bone OF contention.
She had caught her husband sneaking
some bouquets TO Nell and her hus.
band. In her autocratic way she had
taken the flowers away from him.
mo overtures. James," she had de.
cided, until that rebellious husband
OF Nell's shows the right respect for
us ola folks" and Rose was mum and
docile. knowing that BIO dared not re-
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1919-01-04
Nutmeas a. Medicine.

A drowsy state after meals is what
we should welcome, for II is the most
favorable condition for good dIges-
ton. Nutmegs may produce IL boz
cause their effect is TO increase the
flow OF gastric juice.
The nutmeg ia much used by doc
tors as n remedy in weak digestion.
II one has keen appetite he does
not need nutmeg. for appetite is the
most powerful stimulant OF the flow
OF gastric juice. IL the appetite is
not good tho digestion will be feeble.
and then the addition Of little nut
meg will be found OF benefit.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1919-01-04

doubts that con-
front matrimony
touch q chord of
sympathy in 9TH
ers similarly In
clined. He found
just the girl he
was sure he loved
well enough TO
make his wife. He
was equally conf
dent that she re-
turned his affec-
ton. The only
drawback the inn
patient lover real
ICES is a year or
perhaps a little
longer, durin q
which they must
wait until the
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1919-01-04
As Dangerous as Poison Gas Shells

IN the head, eyes, ears, back or other
parts OF the body and feeling of Sc
we're sickness. In most OF the cases the
symptoms disappear after three or four
days, the patient then rapidly recover
eng. Some OF the patients, however,
develop pneumonia, or Inflammation
of the ear, or meningitis, and many OF
these complicated cases die. Whether
this so-called Spanish influenza is
Identical with the epidemics of infiuen-
IA OF earlier years is not yet known.
"EpidemIcs of influenza have visited
this country since 1647. II is interest
was brought here from Valencia,
Spain. Since that time there have
been numerous epidemlcs OF the dis
ease. In 1889 and 1890 an epidemic
OF Influenza, starting somewhere In the
Orient, spread first TO Russia and
thence over practically the entire civ
alized world. Three years later there
was another flare-up OF the disease.
Doln lintb lHt SpIthA Wiut-
ly over the United States.
although the present epidemic is
called Spanish Influenza there is no
reason TO believe that 1t originated In
Spain. Some writer's who have studied
the question believe that the epidemic
game from the Orient and they call at
eention 10 the fact that the Germans
mention the disease as occurring along
the eastern front In the summer and
fall OF 1917"
How can Spanish Influenza" be rec
epnixed7
"There Is as yet no certain way In
which a single case OF Spanish lnfiu-
enza' can be recognized. On the 9th.
or hand, recognition IL easy where
there Is a group OF cases. In contrast
20 the outbreaks OF ordinary coughs
and colds. which usually occur In the
cold months. epidemics OF influenza
may occur at any season OF the year.
Thus the present epidemic ragged most
intensely In Europe in May, June and
July. Moreover, In the case OF ordi-
nary colds. the general symptoms
(fever. pain. depresslon) are by no
means as severe or as sudden In their
onset as they are in influenza. Final
~, ordinary colds do not spread
through the community so rapidly or
90 extensively rs does influenza.
"In most cases n person taken sick
with influenza feels sick rather sud-
denly. He feels weak. has pains In the
eyes, ears, head or back, and may be
sore all over. Many patients feel
dizzy, some vomit. Most OF the spa.
tients complain OF feeling chilly, and
with this comes a fever In which the
temperature rises 10 100 10 104. In
most cases the pulse remains relative
ly slow.
"fn appearance one Is struck by the
fact that the patient looks sick. His
eyes and the inner side OF his eyelids
may be slightly 'bloodshot,' or con.
gested, as the doctors say. There
may be running from the nose, or
there may be some cough These signs
OF a cold may not be marked: never
theless the patient looks and feels very
sick.
I'm addition to the appearance and
the symptoms as already described.
examination Of the patients blood may
aid the physician In recognizing Span.
Ash Influenza for II has been found
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1919-01-04

sent the strong win Of his resoluts
helpmeet.
by heck. I'll do III"
Up from the tree stump with re-
markable activity Rose leaped. His
eyes danced. his face flushed. he
pounded the air with both fists. He
danced about in a state OF tremendous
excitement.
Then he laughed, Then his face
grew serious as he grappled with q
mighty problem. He Strengthened up.
practicing dignity. sternness. indiffer-
ence. silent rage. He stalked home
with new bearing. He burst in upon
his wife with chilling. austere bear
ing that made even her marvel.
"Mahala," he observed. read that
letter"
She did so. Her lips set. Here was
q family marriage. and she excluded
from the knowledge until It was ef-
fected! She was about TO break out
In her usual TRADE. when Rose artfully
anticipated her.
I've something to say" he began
grimly. Il don't propose to be sat on.
and / won't! / shall telegraph Henry
that you've got about enough TO do,
Shaving yourself to death. without any
added burdens. The cheek OF that
Henry! foisting himself and some silly
noodle of a wife on US. IL can't be
done-no, street"
Mrs. Rose listened In establishment
Never before had he ventured TO ex-
press an independent opinion until she
had her say.
"Oh. that's your decision. is IT." she
exploded, well, James Washington
Rose. as the mistress OF this house
fancy things shall go as l say. You
stop Henry from coming here and I'll
60 after him and his dear little wife,
and fetch them!"
Dear little fiddlesticks!" growled
Rose. "Oh. 60 ahead. Be imposed on
but scant treatment they'll get from
me. tell you'll" and he strobe away,
an apparent volcano OF wrath. "She's
got to go by contraries, sure as
livel" he chuckled gleesomely, once
outside of the house, and alone. Now
to keep IL up!"
Rose did keep II up. He was glum
and disagreeable all that week. When
Henry and his wife arrived he was
positively savage. He barely spoke
to the pretty little creature he would
like to have taken into his arms In a
warm fatherly hug. When she got him
alone, his wife berated him to no avail.
He refused TO talk, while she empha-
sized her opinion OF "the soulless old
villain" who was driving his kin from
heart and home!"
Rose maintained his role nobly. One
day he nearly chuckled outright, when
he entered the sitting room to find his
wife holding his sons weeping wife to
her bosom, consoling her poor dear
lamb" who was heartbroken at the
cruel treatment of father!"
1T works-rve hit it," gloated the
"gray-headed old reprobate," and SO
he had. Mahala began to act meek.
One day as he was leaving the house
she came TO him with a great bouquet
OF her choicest flowers.
Take them TO Nell" she spoke
weakly, and ask them to come and
spend the day with us-please!"
One day later Henry and the old
man danced a hilarious Jig behind the
barn. A changed woman. Mrs. Rose
had at last gathered loving flock un-
der the home roof. Old sores were
healed, old enmities forgotten and the
new Mahala put UP new motto over
the parlor mantel, residing: ITS love
that makes the world go round!"
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1919-01-04
MEMORY OF a KISS.

cannot tell what the words were
In which his love were told:
I only know that / heard him
And that my heart grew bold.
He kissed my cheeks red roses
And held mo 10 his heart
Oh, henceforth, dear, together.
No morel no more, 10 parti
oh. the roses OF summer wither.
All beauty will fade away.
But true love will last forever,
Forever and n day.
II is natural for young people to
meet, be attracted to each other, seek
the companionship OF each other and
drift into love-making without q
thought as to the outcome OF the af-
fair.
Parents will allow their young
daughter to enjoy the society OF her
beau quite uninterrupted and even
keep quite mum OF the fact that they
saw the young man kiss the girl good
night as he babe her good-by on the
doorstep. Not word could be said II
the young couple were betrothed. but
q good deal should be said IL they are
not. There Is nothing In this world
more sacred than the FIRST kiss OF love
a sweet, modest maiden)receives from
her lovers lips.
To the man Il may seem light In
cident-quite part OF love-making
To a maid II means the awakening OF
her untutored girlish heart. The kiss
Is fieetlng, but the memory OF II Will
linger for all time, so wonderful, 30
sacred ia II.
The girl who weds her first and only
lover lives life quite apart from the
woman whose lips have yielded ac-
knowledgement TO half n score OF
beaux, who have come, made love,
wearied OF the pastime and gone their
way. The true sentiment OF the kiss
is lost upon her.
Girls who indulge In kissing games
ut picnic or party grow up to young
womanhood without the proper rever-
ence for the exchange OF loves most
sacred seal--the kiss. There are
young men too noble TO ask for such
bond OF affection when they are not
engaged TO the young lady. There
are other young men. and plenty OF
them, who tell the girls that this IN
part OF the love.making. II rests with
mothers TO warn unsophisticated
maidens that this is far from the
truth
Girls who permit the freedom OF
kisses soon lose not only n young
mans respect, but his confidence as
well. He soon wearies OF her and
bows at the shrine of the girl who
holds her kisses too sacred 10 give to
anyone save the man who has pro-
posed marriage to her and has been
accepted
Too much cannot be said 10 warn
young women against the danger that
turks In permitting such familiarity.
Seldom. or never. do men marry the
maidsns who do not frown on such
caress offered them.
More girls lose lovers because OF
kiss indulgence than is supposed; II
turns more men than II wins. The
man who is really In love and who IL
refused kisses is all the more anxious
to marry and take the girl TO homo
OF their own, where they can kiss to
their hearts content. with no one 10
advise-DONT.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1919-01-04
An Exception.

When a man carries book around
with him all the time and reads II In
public places. one naturally infers that
he is literary"
mot always 4G.lxH
Nor 1
I'm acquainted with \ man VIII
ooes that and the title OF the book \
pvummen' Yarns"
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1919-01-04

A MIssPENr YEAR.

The storms call, and the waves call.
And We dare not say them nay,
Over the years we fare. love.
Over the lands OF care. love,
Over the years-away.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1919-01-04

The plants OF a young man who Is
unfortunately disturbed by conflicting
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1919-01-04
UNCLE SANS
Is ADVICE ON FLU
u. S. Public Health Service Issues
Official Health Bulletin
on Influenza.
LATEST WORD ON SUBJECT.
Epidemic Probably Not Spanish In
orIpIn--0erm still unknown-Peo-
/ pie Should Guard Against "Dropiet
lnfection"-suraeon General Blue
Makes Authoritative Statement

Washington. ID. C.-(Special)-Ai-
though King Alphonso OF Spain was
one of the victims OF the influenza cpl
demic IN 1893 and again this summG,
Spanish authorities repudiate any
claim TO influenza as Spanish" dis
ease. II the people of this country do
not take care the epidemic will be-
come so widespread throughout the
United States that soon we shall hear
the disease called american" infiu-
enza.
In response 20 a request for definite
Information concerning Spanish infiu-
enza, Surgeon General Rupert Blue Of
the u. s. Public Health Service has
authorized the following Official inter
view:
What 10 Spanish infiuenxaf 10 II
something new7 Does II come from
HpaIn7
"The disease now occurring In this
country and called Spanish lnhuen-
IA resembles very contagious kind
Of cold accompanied by fever, pains
The Elbert County tribune., 1919-01-31
NOTICE TO THOSE DESIRING
GOVERNMENT SEEDS

The Departmental regulations for
distribution of garden seeds this
season, is the same as in former
years, except by reason of higher
prices. the allotment is greatly re-
duced; therefore. | earnestly desire
to place these where the same will
be beneficially used.
In accordance with this purpose,
| will send seeds only upon request.
direct or indirect.
Early ordering will be appreciat-
ed and requests filed as received.
After March 4th those remaining
will be pro-rated among school gar
dens OF the District.
Chas. B. Timberlake,
Room 371 House Office Bldg,
Washington, d. c..
The Elbert County tribune., 1919-01-31

Nineteen ladies spent a most en-
joyable day in the sewing room las.
Tuesday and to prove that much
work was accomplished. we are
proud to state that sixty neatly
made garments have been completed
within the last three weeks. A de-
licious lunch was partaken of and .
merry talk fest and visit had by all.
The layettes made by the ladies
out west of Elbert are also complet-
ed showing careful work and much
credit is due these busy people for
their efforts.
The knitting has all been turned
in. The last sixteen pair of socks
made by Mrs. Braces. knitting ma
chine were shipped to Denver last
week.
The Elbert County tribune., 1919-01-31
KIOWA NEWS
season.

Mrs. Esther Davies was Denver
passenger Wednesday.
Billy Klingensmith sold a fine
bunch of fat hogs this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Rinnert mot
ored to Denver Thursday to do some
shopping.
]. d. Hart of Elizabeth made
few days visit at the home of his
son Frank.
c. c. Chase drove to the capital
this week to attend to some busi-
ness matters.
Clarence Gleason is now operat-
ing the mail and freight truck be-
tween Kiowa and Elizabeth.
Several of our young people took
in the Lyceum entertainment and
dance at Elizabeth Tuesday night.
Elmer Mourning, Caleb Jones and
Valmi KILN were auditing the
books of the Woodmen Lodge last
Saturday.
Three of the boys from here who
have just returned from France and
expect to be home in short time
are Norman McIllhenney. e. Kill
The Elbert County tribune., 1919-01-31
FRIDAY FEB. IA. 1919.

Commencing at 1000 a. m, the
Following described property, to-wit:
80 head of milk cows, fresh now.
IA springers fresh by April IA.
two year old heifers bred to
thoroughbred bull, some springers.
coming two year old bull.
head of horses about 0 years
old weight 3400 lbs.
l gray colt coming years old.
/ cream SEPARATOR, and a lot OF
feed
TERMS OF SALE-On sums over
$40 credit of 8 months time will
be given with interest at per cent
from date. Five per cent discount
for cash on sums over $40. All sums
of $40 and under cash. No proper
ty to be removed until settled for
with good bankable paper.
:. +. PETER BRINK, Owner.
FRED ALBIN, Auctioneer.
= - JOSEPH E. MAYER, Clerk.
Free Lunch At Noon. Bring Cups.
The Elbert County tribune., 1919-01-31


of NJ. l.. Wight Tuesday
b. b. Nelson has received his dis
charge from Army duties.
VIII Weiss bought two fine short
norn bulls at the Stock Show.
Mr.. C. Glandon of Littleton was
visitor through here last week.
Mr.. Brewer is unloading cars
OF lumber for the Gates Mere. Co
NJ. L. Wight and wife went to
Denver Thursday returning Sarur-
day. <ssss
Mr.. A. Sexson has been sufferiIs
from boil in his ear for several
days.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. F. Wight were
callers at the AL Reynolds home
tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hammond, Mr.. and
Mrs, Roy Evans motored to Denver
Tor the Stock show.
Mr.. Reeves received cars OF
black cattle, and Charles Miller one
car of whiteface cattle Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Kerns, Mr.. and Mrs.
McCarcken motored to Arvada Sun
day and spent the day with rela-
tives.
Morgan & Lamont sold a large
bunch of cattle to a Mr.. Goodman
who shipped them Monday after
noon.
Mr.. Hutchinson who lived on the
Phillips ranch east of town shipped
car and left with his family for
his new possessions near Fowler on
the Arkansas.
Mr.. and Mrs. John H. Jones ac-
companied by their son Paul and
Ralph went to Denver last Wednes-
day. Mr.. and Mrs. Jones starting
for their home in California Friday
night and Paul and Ralph return
ing home Saturday.
The Elbert County tribune., 1919-01-31
NOTICE

Next Sunday is the 3Sth anniver-
sary OF the organization OF the Chris
tan Endeayor Society. To celebrate
this event the young people will
give a special program that evening
at 1880. A cordial welcome is ex-
tended to ALL
The Elbert County tribune., 1919-01-31
ATTENTION.!

The Rising Star Rebekah Lodge
will hold its regular meeting In |. O..
o. F. Hall Feb. 5th, Wednesday. all
members are requested to be present
at 1880. P. NJ.
Katherine Taylor,
Noble Grand.
The Elbert County tribune., 1919-01-31

Last Sunday morning the five
months old son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Gabe Clark passed away at the Chill
dren's Hospital in Denver after a
lingering illness. We extend our
sympathy to the parents of this lit
tie one who was here for such a
short time.
The Elbert County tribune., 1919-01-31
FOR SALE OR TRADE

16o acrs of land with 200 inches
OF water, S5 acres In cultivation,
mostly hay. 40 acres GOOD timber,
100 acres can easily be cultivated.
Best OF spring water which can be
easily piped into house and barn.
Fine house. logs and saw logs near
beautiful building spot. Can raise
potatoes, turnips, fine garden, barley,
rye, and fall wheat. Finest place
for any one with a bunch of cattle.
Other land Joining obtainable.
miles to post office. Good coal mine.
railroad, | and one half male to saw
mill. Two room house. barn room
for 4 head horses. best range right
at your gate. VIII trade for farm
land in Ebert County, northeast of
Fondis prferred. For further in
formation apply to Mrs. r. A. Gra-
ham. Baldwin. Colorado.
The Elbert County tribune., 1919-01-31
mark and Len Brown.
CAREFULLY

John Hughes and little daughter
were over from Elizabeth the first
of the week visiting at the home OF
his sister Mrs. Frank Hart.
The Elbert County tribune., 1919-01-31

Robert Johnson received the re-
pairs for his car. but broke the
front axle near Running Creek and
at last reports was still stalled there.
These roads are the worst ever.
The Elbert County tribune., 1919-01-31

Tom Aufiick of Norton, return
ed home from "overthere" Wednes-
day. He has been gassed and wound
ed and in a hospital for some time.
The Elbert County tribune., 1919-01-31

Mrs. Nell Myers entertained a
few friends on Wednesday evening
They we're Mr.. and Mrs. Lee Cort,
Mr. and Mrs. Bon McBreen, Miss
Philomena Benson, Miss Daisy Mead
and Mr.. Geo. Mead. An elaborate
and dainty 11:0O o'clock lunch was
served.
The Elbert County tribune., 1919-01-31

Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Roehling and
baby and Jos. Gabardi went to Den
yer on Wednesday to take in the
stock show and visit relatives.
The Elbert County tribune., 1919-01-31
LIVE STOCK SALE

l will offer at Public auction at
the old Salt ranch, miles east of
Elbert on
The Elbert County tribune., 1919-01-31

DR.. Chandler of Calhan was out
in this neighborhood on Friday.
The Elbert County tribune., 1919-01-31

Sunday School in the church on
the hill now every Sunday at 200
p. m.
The Elbert County tribune., 1919-01-31

A cry of fire was made the lat
ter part of last week at the home Of
c. w. Reed, but before serious dam
age was done the fire was extin-
guished. The origin of the fire was
an explosion caused by some gaso-
line being used for cleaning by Miss
Ethel. The gas ignited from a
Rayo lamp that was burning in the
room.