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The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1898-04-15
A Strange Coincidence.

At Trinity Episcopal church in New
Haven, Conn.,, on recent Sunday the
choir was rehearsing and was singing,
"Oh, Had l the Wings of a Dove when
carrier pigeon flew in at an open VIM
dow. The bird, which was exhausted,
was caught by the sexton, but after be-
ing fed appeared to be in fair condition.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1898-04-15

Lanes Family Medicine
Moves the bowels each day. In order
to be healthy this is necessary. Acts
gently on the liver and kidneys. Cures
sick headache. Price, 25 and SOC.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1898-04-15
More Money than 1t Needs.

The huge surplus of the present finan-
cial year and the nigh price of consols
find the British government with more
money in it's hands than it needs, and it
has been decided to spend f2,5O0,O 900 in
buying sites and erecting buildings. for
the great public departments, including a
new war Office
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1898-04-15

Sweden has the greatest railway
mileage per capita in Europe. There are
12h miles Of rail for every 10000 of
manhattan . 49,
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1898-04-15
Rose Tree 1000 Years Old,

One of the most interesting curiosities
in Germany is the rose tree at Hides
helm, which is more than 1000 years old.
Its existence can be traced back to the
time of Charlemagne, and it is a fact
that it was mentioned as curiosity in
old chronicles of the Ninth century. 1t
twines round a large part of the ancient
cathedral of Hildesheim. near Bruins
wick, and with it's countless blossoms
presents in the season an enhancing spec
tacle. This venerable witness from by
gone ages has been attacked by some in
sidious insect that threatens it with de-
struction. The Hildesheilners, to whom
the roses are sacred heirloom, have
summoned the best authorities in arbor-
culture to their aid, but the fate of their
tree fills them with anxiety.-Pall Mall
Gazette.
A pox,, ,,co for RI =, 4bo =,
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1898-04-15
(ireat Benevolence..',

In large cities of the United States the
condition Of the poor is constantly being
improved by the benevolences of wealthy
people. Sanitary reforms are suggested
and carried out with earnestness, but
those produced by Hostetter's Stomach
Bitters in disordered liver, bowels or nery-
GUS system are very conspicuous.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1898-04-15

Kit Permanently Cured No fits nervousness after
JtbO first days Use Of DR.. Kine's Great Nerve Re
storer Send for FREE So. trial bottle treatise
Ok X IL KLIsE. Ltd 81 Arch Street PhiadeIpha, Pa
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1898-04-15

The tallest shaft Or pillar in London
or the neighboriiood is the London 1nonu-
ment, which is only 202 feet high.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1898-04-15

Piso,s Cure for Consumption has been
a family medicine with US since 1866
J: Il. Madison, 2403 42d ave-, Chicago,
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1898-04-15

-Simla, India, is built on the sides of
a steep hill, and the roof of one house is
often on level with the foundation of
one in the next tier.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1898-04-15
ATE OF OHIO, CITY OF TOLEDO, O..
a 6fo

--Eighty-fye per cent. of the people
who are lame are affected on the left
side
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1898-04-15

nirr3rs tell the story OF complexlons beauned by tho
aid 81 Glenns Sulphur Soap.
HIS Hair and Whisker Dye, black brown 6Oc
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1898-04-15

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY.
Take Laxative Bromo Qulnine Tablets. All Drugg1sH
refund the money II 1t fails to cure. pc
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1898-04-15
Couehine Leads to consumnt,on.

The skins Of animals were the ear,:-
est forms of money. Sheep and oxen
among the old Romans took the place Of
money.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1898-04-15

lUIAS NUUNTI. ]
Frank j. Cheney makes oath that he is
the senior partner of the firm OF r. j.
Cheney & Co., doing business in the city Of
Toi sl0, county and state aforesaid. and that
said firm will pay the sum Of ONE HUN.
DRIED DOLLARS for each and every case
Of Catarrh that cannot be cured by the use
Of Halls Catarrh Cure.
FRANK J. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed III my
presence, this 9Th day Of December, A. D.
1870
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1898-04-15

The Atlantic ocean is crossed monthly
by 1000 shiDs.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1898-04-15

There is no thunder or lightning with.
in the Arctic circle.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1898-04-15

There is firm of wholesale grocers
in Johnstown, Pa, which rejoices in the
name of Love Sunshine & Co.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1898-04-15

About 200 tons Of refuse are swept of
London streets daily,
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1898-04-15
A. W. GLEASON,
-
| SEAL !

Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally
ind acts directly on the blood and mucous
surfaces Of the system. Send for testl.
monals, free.
F. ]. CHENEY & CO., Toledo o.
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1898-04-15
Spring. Medicine
A Good Blood Purifier a Ne
cessity Now
Hoods 8arsapartIla Unequaled to-
Making Rich, Red Blood.

Waxing Rlcn, Red Blood.
The necessity for taking good Spring
Medicine to purify the blood and build up
the system is based upon natural and I'M
avoidable causes. In cold weather there
has been less perspiration and impurities
have not passed out Of the system al they
should. Food has consisted largely Of
rich, fatty substances, and there has been
less opportunity for outdoor exercise. The
result 10, the blood 10 loaded with impure
ties and these must be promptly expelled
OF health will be endangered. Hoods
sarsaparilla is the best Spring Medicine
because It IL the best blood purifier and
tonic. It thoroughly puri6es the blood
and 9ives yixor and yitality. Ssz3 .s49 :s5$ i
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1898-04-15

would
swollen back ached appetite
bottles
It helped thana thed
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1898-04-15

The common frog possesses eighty
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1898-04-15

Mrs. WfnslOW's SOOTHING SYRUP for chill.
dren teething, softens the gums, reduces infam.
nation allays pain. cures wind collie. &c bottle.
No bird Of prey has the gift Of sang
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-04-07
WiSconSin's Semi-CentenniaI.

Time will york wonders. Half CEN
fury Of push, progress and advance
has 'ievt lnped the crude. wild territor,
OF Wisconsin into the proud Badger
state Of to-day. Fortunate In its poss-
esslons of ricA mineral resources, SPLEEN
did timber lands and fertile soil; by the
aid OF the mighty hand of civilization
large cities have sprung up, immenst.
manufacturing plants have been erected
and fine farms developed. To properly
celebrate this progress, Milwaukee is
making great preparations for the
carnival to be held next summer
A very Important factor in the up
building of Wisconsin is a railway
SYSTEM known as the Wisconsin Central
Lines, winch traverses the state from
tine southern boundary, north to Lake
Superior. and west to st. Paul and
Minneapolis
Running through the rich mineral
belt and forests of Northern Wisconsin
iron ore deposits, beds of clay, kanIin
ami mari, L sgrlhe with plenty of han d.
wood, a. We'll IL pine. offer extraordin-
AIRY Inducements for the location uf
fac,urlts and manufacturing plants.
Low freight rates. unexctlied facilities
for rtaclnng the market. and quick
transit of shipments, make the offer
very attractive Manufacturers and
other interested can obtain detailed
information by addressing w. II K,llen,
Industrial Commissioner, Milwaukee,
Wis.
A word to the poor man, or of moder-
ate means. Farming lands in northern
Wisconsin are of the best and can be
Obtained cheaplv and at reasonable
terms Any man of thrift, by industry
can build a home for himself and family
and make a fine living on one of these
farms. Illustrated pamphlets and maps
on request by Frederick Abbot, Land
Commissions r, Milwaukee, Wis
IL +. HTCo1TB, Gen'l Mgr
BURTON JOHNSON, q. z. A.
JAS. Z. POND, Gent Pas. Agt
Milwaukee Wis.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-04-07

Such suffering as rheumatism Causes the
victims upon whom it fastens itself is al
most uncomfortable.
Sufferers from the worst types of this ter
rible disease will supply the missing hor-
rors in the following story from real life.
Those who writhe Under nilder forms
Of rheumatism will be able to imagine the
feelings of the tortured victim.
The only Justification for making public
such heart-rending details is the fact that
the lesson taught will be he1Pful to others,
pointing the way to renewed lite and health
to every sufferer from rheumatism.
The story is told by woman. Her
name Is Mrs. Caleb Fenly; she lives Il
St. Pad, Ind.
I his is her account:
IL am a farmers wife. l believe my
frequent exposure TO the weather caused
my terrible attack Of rheumatism. Damp
weather always aggravated It.
Ny limbs would begin to swell at the
ankle joints.
"This swelling would begin in the night,
at times. would awake 10 agony.
Daylight would find my limbs purple
In color, swollen to twice their natural size,
and SO racked with pain could not bear
to touch them.
My right arm and both legs were SO
drawn as to be almost useless.
"My skin became dry ard yellow.
AT times my limbs wocld pain as
though millions of needles were pricking
hsasn 81 So, ~. s. ,, If,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-04-07

could not feel needle tf1rust into my flesh.
was confined to the house three
years, enable to walk nearly half the time.
After those three slow years of agony,
during which l spent probably $1,000 for
treatment and tried a dozen doctors. gave
up hope Of any release from pain, bot death.
- was cured, completely cured, by Dr..
Williams Pink Pills for Pale People. They
alone caused my recovery.
" | he first dose gave me appetite.
Alter the second dose l slept soundly,
the FIRST time within year,
. sent for dozen boxes. By the time
had taken the contents of eleven boxes
felt entirely well.
The doctor said was cured. He was
greatly impressed, and since then he has
prescribed DR.. Williams Pink Pills for Pale
People for many Of his patients"
Mrs. Fenly, together with her husband,
made affidavit to the exact truth OF the fore
going account before NotaryP. n. I homas.
The cGre Of the severest cases Of rheu-
naatisrn by DR.. Williams Pink Pills for
Pale People has occurred IN every state In
the Union, and It's power IN ordinary cases
IS proport-onate1y greater.
These marvellous vegetable pills go d.
rcct1y to the seat of the trouble. They
buiid Up new cellular structure Il the
diseased parts by eliminating poisonous
elements and renewing health-giving
chemical forces n the blood.
They are for sale by druggists every
where; for so cents z single box oe $50
Sor hall dooea-
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-04-07
Conditions of Trade.

III spite of foreign conditions since
the destruction of the Maine, F. bruarv
10, failures in three months are smaller
than In the first quarter of any wear
since 1886; he ratio of defauIted liza
hlhlies To payments through clearing
houses has been the smallest for that
quarter since 1881; the average of liza
hllltits per firm ia business has been
The smalIest since 1880, and the average
of liabilities per failure has been lower
than ever before III any quarter The
failures aggrrgating 3,711 III number,
and So, 4US.3l1 i'll amount, including
those of bankers, number of com
mercial only 1857, and in amount only
So ,7l0, 42l, and average only $500 per
failure, the lowest in any qnarter of
anv year for The past twenty-thrre
having been $3.50 in the third quarter
of last year. The failures for 500, 900
or more were only ~, the manufacture
ing in amount of liabilities IS per cent.
less than last year, and trading 80 per
cent. 1t is especially significant that
the small failures for less than that
sum, without material decrease in
number, We're 20 per cent smaller than
last year in manufacturing. and "a per
cent smaller in trading.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-04-07
GOOD SEED CHEAP.
Plants for Spring Planting.

AdAbo 1Ul ing IlduI
We will sell you good seed enough, of
the best varieties, to plant good-sized
home vegetable garden for 80 cents, as
follows Two pkts. each of Beets and
Beans, and one pkt each Of Cucumber,
Cabbage, Lettuce, Early Sweet Corn,
Late Sweet Corn, RadlSh, Tomato, Ear
" Garden Peas, Late Garden Peas,
Parsnip, and Squash-l6 pkts for 80 cts.
We will also sell you the following col
lection of flower seed for 80 cents: One
pkt. each of Aster, Cdliopsis, Petunia
Phlox, Convoivulus, Dianthus (pink) T.,
Eschscholtzia Cosmos, Nasturtium and
two pkts of Sweet Peas-total, II pkts
for 80 cts. The two collections for so
cents.
We also have for sale stock of SEED
POTATOES of the best varieties grown,
and Sweet Corn, Garden Peas, both
Garden and Field Beans and Faxon
Squash in bulk SEND FOR Our Gaia
LoGUE. Patronize Home Industry.
Plants For SaIe--We have a greenhouse
and shall have plants for spring set
ting for sale in proper season. We
also have a few strawberry plants of
three of the best standard varieties
for sale.
CALL ON Us OR WRITE FOR WHAT You
WANT. Riverdulc Seed Farm, Grand
Rapids, Wis.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-04-07
Give the Children a Drink

called Grain-O. 1t is delicious. anne
tizing, nourishing food drink to take the
place of coffee. Sold by all grocers and
liked by all who have used it because
when properly prepared it tastes like
the finest coffee but is free from all its
injurious properties. Grain-O aids di-
gestion and strengthens the nerves. 1t
is not stimulant but health builder,
and children, as well as adults. can
drink it with great benefit Costs about
/ as much as coffee Is and 25c.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-04-07
CHIEF cAgsSE


Unhealthy urine from unhealthy Kid
news is the chief cause of bladder tIOu.
bles So the womb, like the bladder
was created for one purpose, and if not
d0ctored too much is not liable to weak
ness or disease, except in rare cases
It is situated back of and verv close to
the bladder, therefore any pain, disease
or Inconvenience manifested in the
kidneys, back, bladder or urinary pas
sage is often, by mistake, attributed to
female weakness or womb Trouble OF
some s0rt the error is easily made
aud.m,ay be easily avoided. To find out
correctly, set Your urine aside for TWEEN
ty-iour hours; a sediment of settling in
Dictates kidney or bladder trouble. The
mile and the extraordinary effect of DR..
kilmrr's Swamp Root, the great kidney
ard bladder remedy is soon realized.
Ifvou need medicine you should have
the best. \ druggists fifty cents and
one dollar. You may nave a sample
bottle and pamphlet both sent free by
mI, upou receipt Of three twn-cent
4'.,.rv"r cost ct postage on the
.. b.. .Ie.-oa Wr1i Cupuy Reporter
aro semi ynpI addttnr 10 DR.. .kllmer x
to. B:r9I3aInlnu, \. Y Tire proprie-
tor "f thts paper guarantees the genu-
n,.j:,~~ 81 tui> offer.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-04-07

Americans are the most inventive
people on earth. To them have been
issued nearly 100000 patents, or more
than one-third Of all the patents issued
in rhe world No discovery of modern
years has been of greater benefit
to mankind than Chamherain's Collie.
Cholera and pIarril"ea Remedy. or has
done more 10 relieve pain and suffering
J. W. Vaughn, Of Oakton Ky, SAYS: Il
have used Chamherlaiu's Collie. Cholera
and Diarrhoea Remedy in my fan Iv
for several wears, and find il to be tie
best medicine [ ever used for cramps
in the stomach and bowels. For sale
by F. l.. Steib & Co.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-04-07
Critical
Carpet Buyers
Suit U.s..


We like to sell to people who
won't take everything. We like
to sell to people who want the
best. That doesn't necessarily
mean rich people. This is a store
for everybody, but we want peo-
pie for our customers who know
that it is false economy to buy a
poor thing just because the price
is small. We charge reasonable
prices, and we keep the quality
right up to the top notch. If you
have failed to find carpet satlsfac-
ton elsewhere, we should be
pleased to see you.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-04-07

Two years ago R. J. Warren, drug
gisl at Pleasant Brook. n Y. bought a
small supply of Chamherlain's Cough
Remedy H.. snmS up The. rrsult AS
fellows: IA hal time the goods were
unknown ~ this section; to-day Cham-
herlaiu's Cough Remedy l. y hnusrhold
word 1t Is the same In hundreds of
commu lilies. Wherever the good
qualities of Chamherlain's Cough
Remedy become known the people will
have nothing e1ses For sale by T. u.
'Steib q C6.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-04-07
ONE OF TWO WAYS,

The bladder WAS created for one pur-
pose, uamejy ~, a receptacle for the urine
and 'lo sucn II l. not liable tu any foru
OF disease except 10y one OF TWO waNs
The frs way is from Imperfect actio,
of tin kitne>s. The second way il
from careless local treatment of othe,
Glsa.iSAs
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-04-07
The Saturday
Before Easter

always busy oneeverybody getting Sunday
getting New Suits Spring Ovecoa New Hats
aoeashey to greet the first holiday of the with
proved correct fashions of Spring, 1898.
Extensive preparations carried
precedented clothing the West enables
CAMERON to the purchasing public larger
VERY MUCH LOWER PRICES than goods equal aaround
ceence before sold for by
lishmen in the Entire West
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-04-07

Under the fostering influences of
the Dingley protective tariff, silk and
velvet industries are being established
in the spots made vacant by the trans
eastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey
and New England, silk mills. ribbon
factories, and matchmaking establish
ments are being put in operation in
the structures formerly occupied by
the cotton factories, many Of them
being operated with foreign capital,
thus giving additional employment to
American labor.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-04-07

The Chicago Times Herald daily and
Sunday is the most complete and the
most reliable newspaper published to-
day. 1t spares no expense in securing
news and presents it in the form best
calculated to convey clear impressions
of the progress of questions occupying
the public mind. lis aim is 10 instruct
as we'll as amuse and the high character
of its contents insures hearty welcome
into every household. Give it a trial.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-04-07

The importations of hay into the
United States in the first half year
under the Dingley law, as shown by
official figures of the Treasury Depart
ment. amounted to only 81 ,262 against
1902, $40 in the corresponding six
months of the preceding year under
the Wilson law.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-04-07

Viavi cures those diseases having
catarrh for a basis where it is possible
to bring it in connection with the tissues
of the organ. Mrs. j. Wagner repre-
sents the Wisconsin Co in this town
and will furnish persons requiring it,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-04-07

Handsome Oil Paintings 10 be given
10 Gus OncrS at Muir's special shoe sale
saturday. Monday and Tu"sls,. barl}
8. ii and r.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-04-07

No wonder free silver and fusion are
finding so little favor in North Dakota.
Reports to the Commissioners of
Agriculture and Labor in that state
show the cancellation of mortgages in
1897 to have represented over s. 600, 900
of mort gagged Indebtedness. and that
probably like sum in personal indebt-
edneSS was Cancelled.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-04-07

The importations of wool in the
first six months of the Dingley laws
operations were a little over half
those Of a single months under the
Wilson law. The total importations
from August l, 1897, to February /,
1898, under the Dingley law were
81, 78I ,O7O pounds, while those of the
single months of April, 1897, under
tie Wilson law. were 20 ,559, 1913 pounds.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-04-07

Kid gloves from so cents to $3.50. all
colors, at Johnson, Hill & Co.'S.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-04-07

The. New York World, that vigorous
Democratic organ, calls the attention oi
the public 10 the fact thar although
gold has been scornfully designated by
the friends of silver as great coward,
III times OF business uncertainty it con-
tinues to flow steadily into the United
States in the midst of war rumors, the
amount engaged for shipment into this
country in the past 80 DAYS 9ggregatlng
nearly Thirty million dollars.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-04-07
The Horrors of
Rheumatism.

Il z00mans account Of torture a0b5oE lasted three
years.; Of her struggles against the dreatuI disease,
and the good fortune that cr0zCved Aer e601zS
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-04-07

AnOther evidence of the growth Of
our manufacturing industries under
protection is evident III recent visit
OF Directors Stoddard and Markham,
Of couple of great steel plants in
England, to this country. They say
frankly that they have come to The
United States, which, few years ago,
was quite ignorant in the steel pro-
ducing and manufacturing industries,
to learn our methods and adopt them
in their own country and establish
mpntS