Democratic Sentinel, Volume 20, Number 41, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 16 October 1896 — “By Hook or by Crook.” [ARTICLE]

“By Hook or by Crook.”

This proverb is said to be as old as the English invasion of Ireland. Hook and Crook are well-known historic places in the port of Waterford; and the pilots of the invading fleet are said to have declared that they would safely land the invading forces “by Hook or by Crook.” Dr. Emil Holub, the explorer, has heard from South Africa that extensive gold fields have been found in the Orange Free State on the banks of the Vaal river, which seem to be as rich as those in the Rand.