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The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1919-10-18

We read OF an argument made be
fore the state tax commission al On
tonagon in which--so II Is reported
great effect was produced upon Tho
mind OF the commission by the argu
ments OF some OF the timber owners
when they sprung the word Inert
upon the commission. Timber lands
lands having inert value. there
fore they ought to be allowed TO es'
cape taxation.
We have often thought that the pres
ent system OF taxing timber isn't just
the proper way. but when IL comes "a
inertness there isn't any more OF that
characteristic In timber than there Is
In some OF our iron ore which has
been -punctured by diamond drill,
but which the market can't absorb.
In this. town we have lot Of inert
property that isn't either timber or
iron ore and when the tax commission
gets 10 tangiing up with inertness
they'll find whole lot OF that kind Of
stun scattered about the state,
In reply to an appeal made TO the
tax comnsss by the people OF crys-
tai Falls asking that some attention
be given TO the injustice that is being
done to the business interests OF the
upper peninsula in their method by
which the commission stretches it's
theory OF taxation to cover Inert"
ore finds, Commissioner Linton was
very positive that the state constitu-
ton Is a bar against any other method
Of treating all kinds of property.
What could have caused the change OF
mind in so short a time? Was 1t the
suave arguments OF some well paid
OF some absentee land
lord who wants to get his timber of
paying any tax on Il?
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1919-10-18

!. The estate OF the late Jas. Kinney
OF Stambaugh township Is being con-
| tested, and Il Is probable that some
important litigation Will follow.
Mr.. Kinney married "a second time
seyeari years before his death. and
his widow Is claiming her dover in
terest, one-third of the estate during
/ her time. In place OF the legacies
left her by the will and which were
supposed to be in lieu OF any claim
she might have for dover right.
NJ. ]. Sherwood OF Marquette. has
been engaged by Mrs. Kinney TO look
after her interests, and he visitef
Crystal Falls last Monday TO get .ac-
ton started.
The Kinney estate consists princi
pally oLilic zimmerman mine which
is located on the old Kinney home
stead In Stambaugh township and
which is one OF the richest and most
fdiudDit plopciAtH ~ iioh eouhas+
Mr.. Kinney left several children by
his first marriage, they being: Will.
lard and Aaron Kinney OF Stambaugh,
Mrs. Englehart and Mrs. Gallup. The
latter are non-residentg of Michigan
The Kinney family has had con
siderable notoriety since the big
mine was found upon their property
because OF breach of promise suit
started against Mr.. Kinney number
of years ago by Mrs. McNabb an
which was tried in Washington. ID. G
The McNabb case was settled and
Mr.. Kinney married soon afterwards
About one year ago he was killed In
a street car accident in Los Angeles
Mrs. Kinney being severely hurt at
the time. II was generally understood
that provision was made In the pre-
nuptial arrangements against such an
action as is now brought by the widow
but. upon that score there is no gener-
al information.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1919-10-18

KEEP RAILROADS WORKING

We hope that Congress doesn't back
up on its proposal TO include an anti
strike clause in the railroad bill
which IS to be passed soon. When the
railroads are finally disposed OF IL
will be under regulations that will
place them them in the category
where they should have been placed
long ago-the public servant class
The very existence OF our people de-
pend upon the railroads. so important
a factor has transportation become in
the nations welfare We must de-
pend upon II for food and fuel. with
out il the people would starve
No men or set OF men should be al
lowed to throttle the public by tyint
up such a necessary function as rail
road transportation. Other agencies
should be provided to settle disputes
in that branch OF business and II
man doesn't want to abide by the de-
cision Of that agency let him enter
some occupation where he doesn't
have 10. by all means taboo the
strike In railroad service
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1919-10-18
en nn Rn

While many local retailers are tell
ing their customers that boots and
shoes are going to fabulous prices ere
another year. that commodity has ac-
tually decreased 20 per cent wholesale
according TO the president of the Shoe
Dealers Association. He says also
thar he prices are going fur.lcr
down before the year is over.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1919-10-18

! buy direct for New York city
manufacturers. Pay top market prices
at All times. My furs go direct TO
New York City at exactly what pay
for them. Gladly call for sizeablc
lots. Small lots may be shipped by
parcel post or express Write for
tags, etc. to the fur man OF the upper
peninsula. Reference. the Manistiouc
bank.
q. A. BERGMAN,
hanistique' Mich. Lock Box ISL
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1919-10-18
- - -

Thieves, burglars and hold-up men
are reported TO have stolen property
and cash valued at $l,500,0 in the
city OF Detroit within the past ten
months. Detroit's slogan is I'm De-
troit Life Is Worth Living" and IL
seems that she is living up to her
slogan.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1919-10-18
~ ~ -

The Dickinson county Agricultural
society has fixed the dates for tho
county fair for 1920 to be Sept 3. 4
and the last day being Labor Day.
II Is intended to have big time on
that date.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1919-10-18

FOR SALE ~ Medium-size coal
stove in good condition. Inquire OF
Mrs. Holstein on Fourth street.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1919-10-18

The nation was thrown into a
spasm Of fear last Monday by the
publishing Of a letter written by Sen
ator Moses OF New Hampshire to a
friend in which the statement was
made that Pres. Wilson Is suffering
from a partial paralysis of the face.
The people OF the nation without res
ervation sincerely hope that no such
affiiction or any other afflIction for
that matter. shall effect our president.
II would be a public calamity. and
the nation ought to be appraised as
soon as possible Just how serious the
affliction Is.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-09-16
You Do Mora Work.

You are more ambitious and you get rpore
enjoyment out of everything when Won
blood is in good condition. Impurities in
the blood have a very depressing effect on
the system. causing weakness, laziness
nervousness and sickness.
GROVES TASTELESS Chill TONIC
restores Energy and Vitality by Purifying
and Enriching the Blood. When you feel
Its STRENGTHENING. invigorating effect, see
how it brings color to the cheeks and how
1t improves the appetite. you will then
appreciate its true tonic value.
GROVES TASTELESS Chill TONIC
Is not patent medicine, it is simply
IRON and QUININE suspended in Syrup.
50 pleasant even children Ike it. The
blood needs Quinine to Purifyit and IRON
to Enrich it. These reliable tonic prop
critics never fail to drive out impurities in
the blood.
The Strength Creating Power of GROVES
TASTELESS Chill TONIC has made it
the favorite tonic in tt usands of homes.
More than thirty-fye years ago, folks
would ride long distance to get GROVES
TASTELESS Chill TONIC when
member Of their family had Malaria or
needed bodybuilding. strengthening
tonic. The formula is just the same to-
day. and you can get it from any drua
store. 60c per bottle '
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-09-16
Too Good to Be True

Harrison Rhodes in Harper's Magazine.
There is singularly pleasant legend,
(Which should be great favorite with
child worshipers) concerning the Off.
spring of distinguished American au-
thority on painting. These children, so 1t
is alleged, passed their early years wholly
art free. unmolested by any knowledge
OF paints or their value. Their ignorance
was apysmal. considering whose children
they were, Yet their bodies were healthy
and their minds virgin soil, and their par
ents confident that when the time came
The time at last did come When they
were fourteen and twelve. respectively.
the little boy and girl were, in accordance
with their parents theories, solemnly
taken to the Uffizi Gallery in Florence
There they were placed successfully in
front of the masterpieces Of the painters
art while gently and lucidly in simple
words, 1t was explained to them why
these great and noble pictures Their lit
tie minds unsullied by art knowledge,
free from the sauint which the sign Of
bad painting gives. were able to under
stand at once, were able to swallow art
at a gulp They returned home where a
hot bath. wholesome supper and a
nights sound rest invigorated them and
prepared them for the morrow's test
AT ABOUT eleven in the morning, they
were taken to the Pitt gallery, and, as
it were loosed. And then, oh lovely mira
Gle. like homing doves they
flew unerringly to the mas
terpieces there housed and proclaimed
their merits in choice English such as
their own father might have used! That
is the kind Of story everyone would like
to believe. 1t seems to take some prac-
teal advantage of the child's intrinsic
superiority to the man. and to dispense
with all annoying and expensive study.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-09-16

clutches of the throat specialist!
why, that Dr Healy found out
things about Billy's inside life that he
wouldn't even confess to me and we
were in Paris together!
He first told Billy to say Ahhhhhhh'
JUST ike that, and then he put silver
snoenorn on Bnrs tongue and looked
down his throat and his eyes glistened
wltn delight! He went away and wrote
in his account book for 10 minutes and
then came back and looked in Bills
neck again with magnifying glass and
me trouble looked bigger, and he went
back and made an additional charge
He then baited hook with some
sweet stuff on some absorbent cotton,
and the next time Bill said 'Ahhhhhhh'
he lowered the hook and one of Bits
tonsils bit, and he snagged it and pulled
1t, and, putting landing net under it,
he landed it after a 15-minute struggle
during which Bill could do nothing save
sit and wriggle his toes.
He then baited the hook with more
sweet stuff on cotton and went back
to the account book to charge up his
catch.
In about 10 minutes he came back
and, fastening bell bottomed bottle to
fire extinguisher. he squirted peroxide
into Bills neck till he frothed at the
mouth like saltwater factory. Then
he turned off the water and turned on
the hot air and blew him up like a bal
loon!
He next gazed up into BiIrs nose
and there he found a nest of adenoids
and started in at once to mine EN-. He
made excavations, crossdrifts and drilled
holes preparatory to blasting, and then
when all was set he went away and
made another charge in the account
book.
He came back and made a wire snood
like used to snare rabbits with and he
landed three adenoids In three minutes
by the watch, and never wasted a shell,
That guy was a wonder. Then he took
rubber bag with a valve on the end
or 1t and pulled it up Bits nose till the
wind whistled out of his ears like a hind
tire after puncture.
He went away and made another en-
try in his account book, and then be-
gan to sharpen knife on a MILESTONE.
but Bill jumped off the table. and. arm
ing himself with q stool, he backed into
corner and showed fight.
The carver saw he had reached his
limit, so. instead of sharpening further
ne added a few more items to his hill
and presented 1t!
Bill said 'Ahhhhhhh' some more, He
not only said that, but he said other
things which I cannot repeat, owing TO
your sex. and owing to the fact that YOU
were carefully brought up and would moi
approve.
80 please stay away, dear, from thess
throat specialsts.'
Copyright, 1919, by Twenty first Can.
fury Press. Inc.)
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-09-16
HUNTSVILLE

Huntsville, September 15.--(Special. }
There were 46 deaths in Madison coun-
ty during August, 1919, as compared
with sc deaths for August, 1918. The
total births numbered 90. Infectious
diseases were rather prevalent during
the month OF August, according to tho
monthly report of DIR. Carl A. Crote.
county health officer. There were II
cases of typhoid fever in the rural
districts and one in the city of Hunta-
vile. Scarlet fever in mild form be-
came prevalent in the northern mart
of the county. There have been no
deaths from this malady.
Cotton is beginning slowly to move
to market here. About a dozen bales
were received here yesterday and the
movement in force will soon be under
way. The receipt of several wagon
loads of cotton seed by the oil mills
indicate that the country gins are get
ting in action and are handling the
new crop.
w. I. Scott of West Huntsville died
yesterday afternoon, aged "a wears
he was a native of-Jackson county ard
for DO years had been a Methodist. He
is survived by his widow and three
children. Cleve Scott OF Guntersviile.
Mrs. Walter Miller Of West Huntsville
and Mrs. Ida Puthro of Georgia.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-09-16
GERMANY WANTS
SILK STOCKINGS
by HOLLAND

| New York, September 15.-(Special J
| Following speedily after the partial re.
| sumption of trade relations with Ger
demands for American made comnodi.
| ties which are not needed. in the rebuild
| ing of German industries. : The presiden,
OF one of the largest OF the American
corporations whose product is silk stock
irgs has been for some days securing
Incidental evidence that many Of the
people of Germany are not in distress
and, in fact, possess funds in consider
able amount. Probably these are funds
which were boarded during the war
The German women, or many of them
are anxious to secure American made
silk stockings The demand has become
very large. Recognizing this demand
German dealers in merchandise which is
fashionab be and high grade, have COM
mrnicated recently with American
ma lers of silk stockings, asking that
they be appointed agents of these Amer
lean manufacturers, saying furthermore
that an extraordinarily large and per
sistent demand has come from German
women for articles of this kind
Within a short time, therefore, a large
export Of these goods to Germany will
be made, the presumption being that the
demand will continue steadily, thereby
furnishing an unexpected but very large
market for these products of one Of the
American industries As these parricu-
lar articles are not of low price, and as
the German mark is far below the pur-
chasing value of the American dollar
the probabilities are that the German
women are willing to spend a large
amount of money for these commodities
II, Notwithstanding the cost they car,
secure them.
This. however, is not the only Ameri-
can-made commodity designed for wom-
ems wear for which heavy remand has
come from Europe. partly from Poland.
and. strange enough. partly from
France. France has been looked upon
as the leader in the corset making in
dustry, but the women of Poland are
passing France by. partly no doubt be-
-ause this industry has not been suffi-
GENTLY revived in France. 1t is appar-
ent that it has not been revived to any
great extenet because demand comes
also from Paris and other parts of
France as well az from Poland, for this
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-09-16
The Dance Craze
aries Victor in. Laslie,s.


The dance craze, which seems to have
hit Germany with the same force as it
hit America about six years ago, may
be more difficult to explain. Large halls,
gaily decorated and lighted, some bril-
liant-even according to the scale of New
Yprk-are filled nightly. with thousands
of the young people OF Berlin, with a
generous admixture of the elderly man
ahout-tcwn. Girls-shop girls. chorus
girls, anything that can get away from
mother-go there in fancy costumes
some of which would Immediately cause
police interference in New York, and
dance with impromptu acquaintance.
There are merry-go-rounds. swings and
all sorts Of foolish amusements, and al
most the only refreshment is wine The
food here is, in contrast to the gambling
clubs positively miserable Like the
gambling clubs the dance halls are open
all night. despite police regulation
When. during the March riots and again
during the peace mourning week" all
public dance establishments were ordered
closed, they simply constituted them
selves into clubs and refused to mourn.
While blood flowed in the streets, the
bands "jazzed" in the halls and the girls
screamed with laughter as they whirled
around the May pole" They, too, knew
that the revolution was on. They were
told that at last Germany was free,
but to them liberty meant license-which
had been restrained in the war. That
Germany lost made no difference the war
was over and the lid was off. One young
dancing girl of Is explained it all TO me:
you see, for four years and a half /
starved and sewed for the soldiers-now
I'm going to have good time" Four
to begin. Now it has begun, but how
will it end?
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-09-16

But do not think 1t may be put through
the ordinary wash with irnpunfty.
Never rub soap directly on lace, and
If possible you should never rub lace. In
order to loosen the dirt you should allow
the lace to soak. This may be done by
putting the lace IN bottle OF soapy
suds made from some mild white SOAP
and letting 1t remain in a warm oven
for some hours. No harm u done II
you add couple of teaspoons of boray
or ammonia to the jar of water.
You will find that some Of your old
bits of Irish lace have become yellowed.
possibly with perspration, and the best
way to remove this is to bleach It. To
do this you would best begin your wash.
ing process by lacking the lace on a
piece of cotton cloth SO that when il
comes to bleaching It the lace may b
laid out in the sun without danger o.
coming in contact with anything thas
may soil it. If possible let the bleachin
take place on the green grass with tn
sun beating down on II and keep IL we
all the time il possible. s-ea
OF course, lace should not be ironed
In order to smooth It, 1t should be pinne
out carefully on q clean ironing board
Care should be taken not to allow tn
pins to rust In the lace, and this can
done by selecting dry day for the dry
ing and putting the board in a warn
dry spot for the drying process.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-09-16
Japanese Immigration

Sidney Gulick, in the World Outlook.
Japan resents differential legislation
~ humiliating, and earnestly asks fol-
equality of race treatment.
A careful study OF the Japanese Am
erican situation in 1918 led the writer
to believe that the 'Gentlemen's Agree
ment" is excellent temporary arrange
ment. but that 1t cannot be permanently
satisfactory.
The United States should have a
scientific standard for the regulation
Of immigration. 1t should meet two
conditions-first. II should under no
circumstances admit more immiRra-
tion than We can AssimiIate. and second
we should admit immigrants no faster
than we can assimilate chat is Ameri-
canize) them. The standard should be
flexible. so that the amount Of immi-
grafton may be adjusted to our chang
Ing economic conditions. And there
should be no race discrimination in app
plying it.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-09-16

Harry Palmer. in the Christian Herald
Everywhere we meet with a kind
reception on the part Of the Mexican
officials and people. who are interested
In our work and doing what they can
to help us.
CO City was a former Methodist preach
er and entertained US royalty at his
home.
The governor OF one Of the largest
states is also Methodist.
The director OF the large prepare
tory school in Mexico City is a Presby-
terrain.
We attended a father and son ban
quet at the Y NJ. c. A. with some six
hundred present. where the addresses
and activities reminded one of like af-
fairs in the United States.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-09-16
THE HOUSEHOLD
YOUR OLD LACE
Lace Is IN great demand.
Not for years has SO much bean r

QcTTfHu.
Not for years has SO much been used
on our clothes.
And there is a tremendously increased
interest in old laces. The prices paid for
fine bits of antique lace are SO great
that more than one English family re-
duced by the war have been willing to
part with heirlooms in order to secure
the price paid for It.
Perhaps you have no precious heir
looms. but you probably have some days
when lace was extensively used before
If it is really precious lace you ought
not to trust 1t to the tender mercies of
home cleaning, but should send it to a
professional cleaner, who will use meth
DDS in cleaning that are not possible in
the home.
However for many pieces of lace the
home treatment Is adequate Irish lace
may be cleaned exeellently at homo.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-09-16
Andrew and In1ogene
LITTLE LIFE coNFIDENcEs IN THE EXPERIENCE COUPLE
PHLOSOPHIC, THOUGH MARRIED
BY

Andrew" said Imogene, ''if my throat
doesn't get better soon 1 will have to
go and see a specialist"
Honey" said Andrew, 'if you love
me, don't do i'll Billy Sands got throat
trouble once and 1 went with him to see
DR.. Healy. After that one visit 1 want
you to promise me that you will never
go to see one of those throat men as
long as you can get your breath. Spread
mutton tallow on it; smear it with goose
grease or wear a stocking pinned around
your neck all night or some other domes-
tee remedy. but keep out of thu
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-09-16
No Housework for Them

From the Louisville Courier journal
WELL the soldiers learned to sweep.
wash and cook.
yep. the present crop Of brides is
going to have perpetual cinch."
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-09-16
SLOW
DEATH

Aches, pains, nervousness, diff
Guilty in urinating, often mean
serious disorders. The worlds
standard remedy for kidney, liver.
bladder and uric acid troubles
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-09-16
GOLD MEDAL.
NN9LEM On
CAPSULES

bring quick relief and often ward %
deadly diseases. Known as the national
remedy Of Holland for more than 400
years. All druggists, in three sizes.
Lssk fer the name Gold Medal on every b>x
and accept 10 imitation
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-09-16
Dry As Well As Dull

From the Boston Transcript.
He Cat resorD-Of all dull places, this
is the worst. Anything new in the
paper?
She-No; only that we have arrived
He-Humph! That's bad news for US.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-09-16

article Of women's wear manufactu
in the United States.
Polish women apparently have abund-
ant means whereby they can pay what
ever the cost of this article may be- In
sestgaton has shown that there APP
pears to be gold in plenty in Poland and
that the Polish people are willing to
make use of it' for the purpose of buy