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The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1895-04-19
g.: / A Good ma SOan.

Mistress For mercy's sake, Bridget
you're not going to mix that dough with
those dirty hands! s. .z
Bridget ist wait, mum, md see how
thin out the doug BOSTON Tram
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1895-04-19
Good Guess.

Loud talking in public places. such as
restaurants and public convcyances, is
more of Il European than an American
custom, but occasionally you meet Amer
leans or persons born i'll this country Of
foreign parents who have that European
habit strongly developed. Sometimes this
habit occasions embarrassment to those
who indulge in it,
A woman dressed gaudily and in way
that did not cOmport with her years
for she was in the neighborhoOd of two
score, while her attire would have been
more appropriate for IL girl Of 17-entercd
4 Broadway CAR at Herald square few
days ago.
1t was evident from her attire that she
had an object i'll concealing her age. Her
escort was about 80 years old. Their
actions denoted that she was either his
sweetheart or trying to be.
The woman talked very loudly; her cs-
cort answered quietly. Everybody i'll tho.
car could hear every word she said.
When the car reached Forty-first street
she annOunced:
MY birthday will be tomorrow
'1ndeed?' replied her escort. Il am
glad you have impaired the informal ton
1t will give me the OPP
''NOw, see if you are a good gucsscr.
Guess how many" she interrupted.
%, l wouldn't try
go OH. Guess how many"
.Forty-sccOnd!' cried the conductor.
The passengers struggled to suppress
laughter. The woman's escort smiled,
but the woman looked very angry.
Lets get out!' she said, softly-the
only thing she had not said alUud.-New
York Herald.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1895-04-19

The Face of Humanity displays fewer
pimples than formerly. Reason-Glenns
Sulphur Soap.
Hills Hair and Whisker Dye" Black
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1895-04-19
Prevention VS.. Cure.

Most people are quick to see the need
Of medical aid when disease has fas-
tened itself upon them, or when they
not everyone, however, who realizes
the Importance Of keeping the body
in such a state of health that it will be
able at all times to resist the attacks
of disease, It is when the system is
weakened by overwork OF worry, caus-
ing loss Of appetite, ETC., when it is
greatly dcbilitated, or "all run down.
that the danger of serious sickness
and heavy Doctors bills is to be feared.
On the other hand, if perfect health
can be ma intained, the blood kept
pure, and the circulation good, the ap-
petite normal and the spirits cheerful,
there will be no occasion to fear the
grip, pneumonia, diphtheria or any
similar aiEnent. AS Il means of keep
ing the body in just this condition of
health no better agent has yet been
found than that great blood purifier
and strength builder, Hoods Sarsa-
paril1a. While it is true that Hoods
that Hoods Sarsaparilla prevents
sickness, and this truth is of supreme
Importance to all. Mrs. G. G. Roles, Of
Wauregan, Conn, writing to the pro-
prietors of Hoods Sarsaparilla, stated
the case most concisely when she said:
take Hoods Sarsaparjlla to prevent
sickness" Certainly, prevention is far
better than cure.
Recent Novelties.
A pocket knife with the back provided
with pencil holder and eraser.
a support for trousers that does away
with. suspendcr buttons.
An electric switch or door plate formed
of transparent material coated inside with
luminous paint.
+ "A bellows insect powder dustcr, with
funnel orficc that scatters the dea tll-dcal-
Ing dose throughout wide space.
A detachable eye-glass holder, provided
with a diagonally recessed clasp for hold
ing eyeglasses at any angle.
A safety pin, in which the pin portion
is curved outwardly at it's rear end be-
tween the pin bar and connecting coil.
A new form of belt gearing made of
rubber or other tubes charged with COM
pressed air, SO as to firmly grasp the
machinery.
a simple form Of door holder, made of
two pieces of wire bent to form inclined
bars ana posts and looped Mt their for
ward ends to form oppositely facing
wedges. = ~, -.
A new method Of manufacturing var
nish without the use of dryers, whereby
linsced oil or mixtures containing gum or
resin with oil and turpentine are formed
into emulsions with water and sulphuric
acid and an. electric current passed
through the liquid to facilitate the process
Of xidation.--Philadelphi Record.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1895-04-19
Not So Stupid as He Looked.

A Prussian officer quartercd at Col
mar one day visited a chapel in the out
skirts of the town. Greatly surprised at
seeing a silver mouse among the votive
offerings, he demanded an explanation
from an Intelligent native who was
showing him round.
AN entire quarter of the town. the
Alsatian proceeded to relate, 'was once
infested by an army of mice. which consti-
tuted a veritable plague. Then a kind
hearted lady took it into her head to get
a silver mouse made and to present it
in the Virgin. A week afterward all the
mice had disappeared"
The officer burst out laughing and cx-
claimed: ''What! Are the people in this
country. so stupid as to believe such
things?'
"Oh, no. promptly replied the Asa
tan; ''for if we did we should long since
have offered the Virgin silver Prus-
sian."-Lc Petit Parisien.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1895-04-19

Father Tekerle. German. has been
appointed project of the Vatican Iihr., ~
by the Pope. in place of Mgr. Carini. who
died of apoplcxy it'll. whiIc ago.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1895-04-19

His ardent suit she Sternly Spurned;
He swOre that she was fckie.
But she was not She had just learned
He wasn't worth nickai.
-f'iuciuuati Tribune.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1895-04-19

Some Remarkable English Dogs.
The Princess of Wales at Sandrngham
goes about the house followed by her fa-
vorite dogs. Several Of them and as oft
en- as not a pet bird are perchc,l upon
her shoulder and fly over her head rs
she comes downstairs or goes about the
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1895-04-19
CATARRA

ELY'S CREAM BALM Opens sur5 e'-=,,rs-s
the Nasal Passages. AlERFs Pain Er1rt T1-ttrrr7s-
lion Heals the ~cr, PrOrPe:s The ie-ubrar.f- r-r3-r
coils RsSt5r-s he -s-ss.~ Of Fast AMI ~-n-f m.
Ba IN is quickly ahsnrhef* an -!~nS LEI II orc
\ particle PrI5-s rta -srh na~erfT ri z---..-
Die. Price - cents a. fJ.Tg-i-txr - -zaEZ
ELI BROTHERS, g Warren -tr-a- NJ T-7rx
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1895-04-19
The Evolution

OF 70 saicinal agents is gradually relts,at,
ing the old time herbs, pills, draughts
and vegetable extracts to the rear and
bringing into general use the pleasant
and effective liquid laxative, Syrup of
Figs. TO get the true remedy see that it
Is manufactured by the California Fig
Syrup Go, only. For sale by all leading
druggists.
Leaves an lnlclible Mark.
aluminium has the property, when use,'
us pencil. of leaving au indclible mari
on glass or amy other substance having
>lliccouS base. n deposition of the meta
takes place, and while this may be re-
moved With Il suitable acid wash, the
mark itself cannot he removed by rub
bling or washing. This property is sus-
rtrtihle of variety Of practical applica-
tons in decorating glass.
American colonial art is becoming
fashionable in London. A set OF ten
handsomely carved chairs, imported from
PENNSYLVANIA $50 years ago, were sold
there recently for $77l.
Manager thehind the sct>nes)- "'Pon
my word. what Il tremendous success! TO
judge from the Kisses, the house must be
crowded ont !"-Eulenspiesel
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1895-04-19

Piso's Cure is the medicine to break
up chidren's Coughs and C"l,is.-Nrs. VI.
G. Blunt, Sprague. Wash. March y ri
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1895-04-19

0OOU "VItt IOT I1OTCasS.
Pertly-"Therc is one thing I have to
say in favor of the wind when it whis-
ties"
Dullhead-"'What's that?'
Hertly--"It never whistles popular
airs. Boston Home Journal
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1895-04-19
DIE ECTI(tA t..r

Dih ~ f'-f'N pr w.
iag CRE-fH B-ILH -
l'ppig q ydFfi~iS nf II.
Balm ,rsH e., infp tie #1s-
traLs- -iftsr y asoa1s7st firm
strong breath through n.
nose. TSsfhrss times Il dag
after meais preferred, GHrI
tef1y,, rsttyiu0
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1895-04-19
The Best Time to Prune.

The old saw which said 1.-THE best time
to prune is when the knife is sharp was
a bit of epigramatic wisdom which the
fruit grower would do well to bear in
mind, says the Orange Judd Farmer. 1t
teaches two important lessons: First,
that the pruning should always be done
with a knife and a sharp one, and that
it may be done, if previous pruning has
been wisely managed, at any time of the
year. He who begins with his young
trees will never find it necessary to use
the axe or saw, unless in the event of
accidents, or of the partial destruction Of
large limbs by blights or insects. As q
general rule, it is wise to prune about
the time. the buds are breaking and the
growth is most active. This is espe-
cially the case where, because of previ-
Gus neglect, or from accidents, it be-
comes necessary to remove larger limbs
than can be cut with the knike The
wounds thus made will, if the pruning
is done ut the beginning Of the season.
most rapidly heal over. These remarks
arc intended for the larger fruits, such
as apple, pear, peach and plum.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1895-04-19
Hcavy Seeding on Rich Land,

The question as to whether thin seed
cannot be determined by any general
rule. Sometimes thin seeding produces
a full crop, especially if the seed be sown
early and tho season be such as to- i'll
ducc tilling of the plant But on very
rich land this makes too luxuriant growth
Of straw, which falls down and makes
soil is very. rich it is better to SOW the
grain SO thickly that the plants will
slightly crowd each other from the first.
About the time Of healing the plants
will draw so heavily on the soil for moist
ure that each will! check the growth of
well-fifled heads of grain. But this
heavy seeding will be hard on clover or
grass seed, though not SO much so as
will the fallen straw where the seeding
has not been SO heavy
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1895-04-19
Ask Aid,

II you are troubled with malaria. cons.ipa
ton, biIiOusness. kidney trouble or dys-
pepsia. Of Hostetter's Stomach Bitters- and
it will be speedily forthcoming. Nervous
ness. loss of appetite and sierp and I"Ss
of vigOr. are also remeictl by this re>t"rd-
tive. Physicians of emiHence ind0rse il. I
valuable confirmation of the verdict of the
people and the press. Take it regularly.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1895-04-19
ANYTHING for n Change,

= Reetler--"Who do you suppose started
this talk about the New Woman?''
: Thinker Some wife who got tired of
being called tho Old Woman"
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1895-04-19
1877 DE4RE0Rv ST. SHIsaGa

Oh. yes tIEer. : 4 =~s.It ,IffTarE ns-e
tween .-srtI rigaF anil had aus =,
god '-i=ar II "ns THAT = = j pIs=TSlTr" 70
receive: aad hIi me. = p!s-asvTr" -
xiv" AVA. -Er~r.,n Tr-1:sy-rir-f
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1895-04-19
Not So Convenient.

Physicians indorse Ripans Tahules by
prescribing the remedies they contain. hut
in form not SO convenient, Inexpensive
and accurate as in Ripans TabIues.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1895-04-19

b. Lord Bacon had a voice described BY
one of his contemporaries as very smooth
and oily"
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1895-04-19

The Coming Man.
The new woman seems to be the COM
ing man.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1895-04-19
tIIOvn.np pOknns y

ID ssssf Love or Poker? -.nE
3 Cold have held her little hand,
5S5sss How iRnpyS i would be! It ss.ttz:ss
81 III WIS -FOUR little tenspOts, and 5.sa<
J0va! it hustled me!
s.s New York Recorder.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1895-04-19

sss iiii 90 copies Of Hail
7: 'aSs 9f g. :e ''..
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1895-04-19
One Box Did the Business.

Harrison Thurston, Of North Conway.
n. H., writing under date Of Nov. II.
1888, to the Sterling Remedy Co. Of
Chicago, says that his brother was COM
pletely cured of smoking anal chewing
tobacco by using one box of No-to-bac.
and is now recommending No-to-bac 10
tobacco users.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1895-04-19
No Wonder,

Newspaper Editor-"Juan. take that
cat away: | cannot write with the row
it is making. Where is it,? Juan
Why, SIR, you are sitting on it.''-Et
sDiluyiO
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1895-04-19
Palliatiou,

Mother-''I don't like to see you hang
ing over the gate with that young man.
Daushter-'Wel!, there's a great dea
to be said on both sides. phis
Inquirer.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1895-04-19
Annotated Index Copy Laws 1895

We are preparing to publish on the adj
journment of the Legislature supple
ment Of the copy laws passed. with an
notated index. for the lawyers Of the
state. The book will be printed on good
paper and strongly bound. for ~ cents
each; with library binding. 81.
The Evening Wisconsin Co..
N;lrrnuEnn W.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1895-04-19
Can Eat Onions,

"And now" said the barber. who hail
inherited a fortune, ''ani Row I can eat
onions in the morning whenever I darn
want to!'-Iniianapolis Journal
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-07-25

due 10 democratic ineficiency. WIZ
not lay it to the Mckinley oil and
claim il as one of the proofs of repub-
lican wisdom.-M Milwaukee Journal.
The provisions of the new libel law
in Illinois, passed by the last legis-
lature, do not prevent the just punish
ment of wilful and pernicious libellers,
but they do protect newspapers from
impecunious and jackleg lawyers who
thrive on unjust libel suits which they
persuade their clients to bring Under
the law of Illinois, no plaintiff shall
recover more than the actual amount
of damages, and no punitive damages
shall be assessed, unless plaintiff
shall, before bringing the suit, give
notice in writing to the defendant to
publish a retraction or correction of
the libel, and shall, before bringing
SUIT, allow the defendant reasonable
time in which to publish such correc.
ton or retraction.-BoSton Transcript.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-07-25
DOMESTIC ECONOMY.

Lamp chimneys must never be
washed Dampen a cloth in alcohol
and rub them clear in half the time.
Salads are at all times valuable as
cooling, refreshing food, and are be-
sides excellent food for promoting
sleep.
An acceptable way of quenching the
baby's thirst is to tie a little we'll
cracked ice in a piece of soft, clean
muslin.
Grass stains should be rubbed with
molasses thoroughly, and then washed
out as usual. Another trea tment is to
rub with alcohol and then wash in
water.
A common cause of failure in max
ing fancy bread and rolls is mixing
the dough too stiff 1t should be soft
enough to be easily worked, without
being in the least sticky.
In summer digestion needs to be Wig
orous, and to insure this end people
ought to avoid as much as they can the
use of foods which digest in the in
testines, to which class bread and po-
tatoes belong.
Washing soda moistened to a paste
will brighten tins quickly, and a tea
spoonful added to tablespoonful of
Spanish whiting will make paste
that will clean marble if it is allowed
to dry there.
When the burners become clogged
and sticky lay them in small pot
| cover with vinegar and add a table
| spoonful of salt; let them boil an hour
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-07-25
QUAINT CHINA.

The introduction of the new Terre de
Fer pottery makes it possible Ito fur
niSh country house china closet with
ware not only durable and inexpensive,
but Of unique and attractive design.
This new china lis thoroughly in keep
ing with the wooden settles, high
backed chairs and primitive wall COW
erings which fashion now DEGREES.
Old calico patterns in odd colorings
are stamped on the rims of plates re-
calling long forgotten pieces of chintz
or dimity hidden away in chests and
attics. Every article, according to the
Philadelphia Times, is individual
through each set. Some of this ware
is gilt-edged, but most Of it lis plain
with picture proverbs and notices
scattered over a deep cream tinted
ground.
There are plates illustrating the
French folk songs for children. Blue
Beard is shown with savage mien, ar
rayed in foppish apparel, and flourish
ing ali enormous sword. In the center
of the plate appear his five unfortunate
wives, each swinging from her ap
pointed hook, as if the key to the dreaC
closet had been confided ito the public
that all might see the hidden horrors
within. John Gilpin has a set showing
his escapades. Don QuiXote's adven
lures are perpctuated in another set
Rabelais' graphic pen pictures have
also been utilized, and the printed line
beneath each scene recalls the particu
lar incident alluded ito. Scenes from
the first and second empire diversify
another dozen plates, and the fashion:
in French history in all the turbulen
times, from Napoleon's day down Il
the republic of 1870, will furnish fortl
luncheon table and inspire converse
ton among the guests. Wigged ant
powdered gentlemen, bef1ounced ant
| furbelowed ladies, are pictured pre-
| fusely and represented as saying al
sorts of pert and cutting things to eacl
other.
Musicians can buy Wagner plates
each one bearing a likeness of til,
great master, scene from one of hi
operas and a bar of two of music ap
propriate to that particular episode
| Lohengrin, Parsifal, Tannhauser, Di
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-07-25
GOD BLESS HER!

She never burned with passions fires,
She never craved mawkish fame
Her nerves were never strung on
wires,
And sunshine followed where she
came.
Her ways in school were circumspect,
And made her seem trifie prim:
Her maiden manners were correct,
Her cheerful goodness naught could
dim.
Although she neer disdained life's
joys,
She ne'er forgot religions claims:
In Sunday school, her girls and boys
All were imbued with life's grand
aims.
In church she ne'er seemed sanctified,
AS though but fit for angel sphere:
While others talked Of Him who died,
She did her work for mortals here.
She married poorly in the sense
That life's great goal is glittering
gold,
But for her pains had recompense
In love from man in, Gods OWN
mould.
And farther ON in life there came
A group of children in her home
Who honored e'er their fathers name,
And from her guidance ne'er would
roam.
Old age came on, the children brought
Grandchildren to the sacred place
Where mother, wife, and maid had
taught
The choicest lessons to Gods race.
And "earth to earth, and dust to dust"
At last was said above the bier
Where lay the flower of earthly trust,
Whose symbol rose to heavenly
sphere.
God bless the home such women make!
God bless the world if such were
rife!
For hearts would love and never
break
If more such shrines were found in
life.
And heaven no more would far off
seem
! Removed from this sin-stricken
sphere;
For we should be what now we
! dream,
| And heaven would be around US here
| Earl Marble.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-07-25
THE PARTY GALL.

He tore him from the merry throng
Within the billiard hall; :,
He was gotten up regardleSsly :.
To pay his early call.
His thoughts were dire and dark
within,
Discourteous to fate;
"Ah, me, these social debts incurred
Are hard to liquidate."
His boots are slender, long and trim,
His collar tail and swell,
His hats were made by Dunlap,
And his coats were cut by Bell;
A symphony in black and white,
''Of our set the pride,
Yet he fingered on his way
He would that he had died.
His feet caressed the lonely way,
The pave gave forth no sound;
They seemed in plying silence
clothed
West End-Ward he was bound.
He approached the mansion stealthily,
The steps looked cold and chill;
He glanced into the vestibule,
But all was calm and still.
He fingered nervously the bell,
His card case in his hand,
He saw the mirror in the hall
Solemn, stately, grand
Suddenly his spirits rose,
The drawing-room looked dim;
The mental filled his soul with joy
With 'No; there's no one i'm
With fiendish glee he stole away,
His heart was gay and light,
Happy that he went and paid
His party call that night
His steps turned to the billiard hall,
Blissfully he trod
Replied, ''She's out, thank God!'
Sixteen cues were put to rest
Within their upright beds,
And sixteen different tiles were placed
On sixteen level heads;
Sixteen men upon the street,
In solid phalanx all,
And sixteen men on duty bent
To pay their party call.
When the fairest of her sex came
home
At early dawn, 1 ween-
She slowly looked the cards all out,
They numbered seventeen.
With calm relief she raised her eyes,
Filled with grateful light,
20
What I've escaped this nightv'