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The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1899-08-25
70 PRE sERvE%A. SPONGE.

4 good sponge is an expensive luxury,
but the difficulty is to preserve it good
for good sponges go the same way as
cheap sponges. They acquire that nau-
seating sliminesss which q turns "a thing Of
*tablespoonfals OF suiphnric acid sto3a pint
Of water ana steep Til" shiny object n
this mixture for aseouples of hours. Il Then
kneadit thoroughly, still keeping it iii the
'liquid, after which wash@it well in clean
water. You will then have a fresh eIes..
tic and bright SPONGE %"st4s u 's,3=E7
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1899-08-25

was underhanded, but because she feared
light blue would not suit her complexion.
What aestheticism for maids, and on
what a precarious thread hangs our do
nestle comfort in these days! The con-
Interfere with the domestic arrangements
Of another woman perhaps needs no COM
MISUNDERSTANDING. ..,--,s,v 49, 80
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1899-08-25
READS FORTUNE IN TEA
GROUNDS,

! One of the newest devices for the wom-
an anxious to know what fate has in re-
serve for her is the fortune-telling teacup.
This cup, which is wide and deep, has
it's inner surface covered with a network
of lines and border of stars, fishes,
lions, serpents and other signs of the
zodiac II the tea leaves rest on certain
lines near the signs certain things may
be surely expected to come to pass, and
the fortune-teller, upon consulting mys-
terious booklet in scarlet covers that
comes with the cup, will authoritatively
announce the advent of sweethearts or
gifts, or bid the inquirer ''beware of the
dark-eyed stranger whom she is soon to
meet" The cup is a popular addendum
to the afternoon tea table.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1899-08-25
Suicide Among Physicians.

fession is more prone to suicide than anv
other. During the last three years the
number of suicides occurring among ply
sicians has been, respectively, As, 40 and
Al per annum, an average of nearly one
to 1000; or, as the death rate among the
PHYSICIANS is about Is to 1000, nearly
e-fftieth Of all the deaths in the pro-
fession have been by suicide.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1899-08-25
AppLEscHARLorrE,

An. excellent, homemade apple char
lUtte is prepared AS fellnws:. Line the
inside of pudding dish with thin Slices
of homemade bread, moderately we'll
buttered on both sides. Peel, core and
slice quantity of sour apples. put in a
thin layer of apple in the dish, spice to
then add layer Of any kind of home
made preserves and so on until the dish
is full. Put slices of buttered bread
Oh top, and bake until quite brown and
criSC on TOP.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1899-08-25
a BEAUTY RECEIPT.

l read in an old book the other day that
Ninon de rEnclos, who was celebrated
for retaining the complexion of a IT,
year-old girl after she had celebrated her
SEVENTEEN birthday, used simple lotion
which l am not afraid to recommend, as
l know the exact value Of each ingredi-
ent. She or her maid, probably the lat
ter, mixed half an ounce of tincture of
benzoin with sixteen ounces of rosewater
and ten drops of altar of roses, and had
her wet skin sponged with this prepare
ton after the bath. Mixed with an equal
portion of sweet almond oil and rubbed
into the arms and neck daily, this ought
to be a fine tissue builder.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1899-08-25
Garbage as Fuel.

English engineers are making COM
mendable progress in burning garbage as
fuel for electric-light stations. At Can
terbury, England, fifteen tons are burned
in twelve hours under a forced draft.
This process is in use at several places.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1899-08-25
VARIETY IN SERVING VEG
ETABLES,

A welcome variety in the serving of
vegetables can be found in the skillful
mixture of two or more kinds. A few of
these mixtures are green corn and shelled
beans, or succotash; green corn and to-
matoes, green corn with stewed potatoes,
potatoes and turnips mashed together,
green peas with quarter as many car
rots and very small potatoes with the
same proportion of carrots and seasoned
with fried sliced onions poured over.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1899-08-25

"A large body Of ore has been encoun-
tered in the Massachusetts mine, at Park
City, Col. The ore averages 745 ounces
OF silver, 81 per cent. lead and 1856 in
gold per ton. s-sy .-,,.. ss'~'" - -
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1899-08-25
CLEVER ADDITIONS TO RECU.
LAR FURNITURE,

"A clever woman will cOntrive many
pretty. useful addition to the ordinary
furnishings of her own room. The per-
sonal feeling that peryades the chamber
gives it the air of individuality which is
the browning success of all interior decor
alton. This is reached by the taste of the
occupant expressing itself in the choice
of color, the kind of furniture and the
general arrangements of both.
A bedside screen is a great safeguard
from drafts. 1t may be made in harmoni-
GUS contrast to the other hangngs by
using a screen frame, bought or made,
and filling in the panels with ones own
material. A two-panel or three-panel
screen frame or oak or stained cherry can
be purchased for a small sum. These
with small rods set in the upper and
lower portion can be filled in with silko.
line, gathered by narrow hem above
and below II plain color is desirable
ing near, the French sateen can be used,
and the 45-inch width will require no
scanning.
Cretonne is handsome stretched tightly
into the panels, the edges finished with
gimp and large gilt tacks.
A screen frame can be made by Il car
penter, if particular color OF stain is
wished for. White pine and white wood
will take. any stain and closely resemble
hardwood. Yellow pine may be painted
to match set of cottage furniture.
Enamel paint will give nigh finish with
out the addition of varnish.
n low screen may become precious
possession of an invalid if the panels are
fitted up with small bags, loops and pocl-
cts for holding small belongings.
The fashion nowadays for covering the
bed clothes and pillows with colored COT
tons derives much of it's charm from re-
peating the material of the window dra-
peries upon the bed. a brass bedstead
may have the spread finished on the long
sides with ruft1e five inches wide, and
pillow slips rufled on all sides and but
toned at the back. "A wooden bedstead
looks better, with the spread edged with
straight or ball fringe |T'S4' - +
The bedroom draperies should never be
too expensive to be renewed from one
season tosanother. The satisfaction given
be remembered when buying, and the
choice given to pretty but cheap material
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1899-08-25
The Confluence of Youth

''And now that you are through college,
what are you going to do?' asked a
friend of the youthful graduate. Il shall
study medicine" was the grave reply of
the ambitious young man. But isn't
that profession already overcrowded p
asked the friend. Possibly it isl an
swered the knowing youth, "but l pro.
pose to study medicine just the same, and
those who are already in the profession
will have to take their chances.'-New
Orleans Times Democrat
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1899-08-25
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Little BarefC

Little Barefoot.
l think pair of russell shoes
Is very nice for Sunday,
But sometimes l should like to lose
My shoe-strings-then if l could choose
What I would do on Monday,
I'd run upon the soft green grass,
A little barefoot, country lass.
Youths Companion
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beauty it would he~hard to fintl.eys4H Her
wealth as the parents OF the little flowers
like blossom, which will scarcely reach
full bloom if the present mode of treat
ment continues. She is, of ourse, always
little pink of perfection, but the other
wild-rose baby will be the one to possess
the. real riches of a sound constitution
ana the memory Of a rational childhood.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1899-08-25
Labouchere's Ancestors Nerve

Henry Labourchere, NJ r, probably in
herits his cuteness from an ancestor of a
hundred years ago, clerk in Baring's
millionaire, Mr.. Hope, whose daughter
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1899-08-25
THE WIFE A BUSINESS CONFl-
DANTE

1T is Il mans duty to acquaint his
wife with every business matter Of mu,
tual interest," writes Frances Evans in
the Ladies' Home Journal. ''She should
be given an insight into the purpose Of
his business Or profession; her sympa.
thetic interest in these matters should be
encouraged, not turned ASIDE; moreover,
she should be taught the mcaring Of at
least the ordinary business expression.
and technicalities. Then if she fail to do
her part the man will be in NJ wise re-
sponsible for her mistakes.
If l were young married man with
only $1,000 saved up l should make a
will in favor of my wife and children, if
only to save her the trouble of court pro
ceedings in the adjustment of her third
Some men are towards about making a
will, and others procrastinate. The COW
ards are afraid that the mere act of
drawing up a will might precipitate then!
into Il premature. grave, while the pro-
crastinator puts off recognized duty
from day to day until it is too late"
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1899-08-25
WHEN TO REST.

All women. whether they be- working
women or women of leisure. should strive.
to obtain some portion of an hour in the
afternoon to themselves when all cares
may be laid aside and complete relaxa-
tlon enjoyed in a recumbent position. If
but ten minutes can be allowed, and that
directly after the midday meal, it should
be seized nron. 1t is "a comparatively
easy matter to contra ct the habit of nap
certain time, directly after eating, aud
this short daytime rest will be of more
benefit than all hour of sleep at. night.
The woman who can devote an hour
to this luxury will keep young much long
err than her less fortunate sister. 1t is
not necessary that the hour should be
spent in sleep, but itsshould be spent i'll a
recumbent position with the mind Free
from hOusenDd and social cares.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1899-08-25
LET THE CHlLDRENsFRcLic

Doesn't your heart ache for the little
dressed-up child who is never allowed to
run in the dirt, who is always spotlessly
and uncomfortably arrayed, and who
looks with wistful envy ut the brown
skinned. dirty-faced youngsters who pad
die into the water, make mud pies and
have d genuinely healthy time. with no
bonnie at their heels to remind them that
they must not soil or rumple the ilnmacn-
late whiteness Of their stylish frocks?
Only lately have 7 observed the most
telling contrast in two wee maidens of
exactly the same age, but as different in
looks and .demeanor as though there
were twenty years difference between
them. says q writer in the Philadelphia
Times. : - - 's = 2>-3~ ~
The wee, old-fashioned creature whose
parents :afoolishly do not believe in the
efficacy Of dirt in child culture, walks
out in stately primness. her poor. skinny
little legs looking about as thick as pipe
stems, while her little white hands, that
are daily manicured to perfection, never
clasp pretzel or even pebble.
The other midget, with bare, brown
legs frolics all day long in the most
sensible attire, which grows used to dirt
and does not retard a single childish in
clination. Late in the afternoon she is
dressed to receive her father when he
comes down from town, and more be-.
witching bit Of healthy, happy child
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1899-08-25
For Weak and Aching ,Eyes.

An old-time lotion for weak and aching
eyes is a weak decoction of sage leaves.
Pour quart of boiling water over
handful of freshly-picked leaves, cover
closely and allow it to steep gently on
the back of the range. Strain and bottle.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1899-08-25
THE NEW YOUNG MAN.

The old tradition that a man should
cherish his wife, support her as some
thing infinitely delicate and precious,
shield her from the world and regard
her. not as the pleasant companion of the
hunting field and smoking room, but as
the being associated with the deepest
and most enduring sentiment of his
heart, has, Of course, no significance for
the new young man, and it is only just
to say that the modern woman has given
him every justification for his belief that
she can push, trample and fight as sue
cessfully as the most insensitive male.
The. sisters and mother of the new
young man, if they happen to belong sto
the old order Of women, are not to be
congratulated: They will find themselves
one day signing for the old-time young
man, with his chvalrous ideas about
woman, and his stupid, uncnlightened
conviction of his own inferiority in most
things except force, which he delighted
to use for their benefit and admira tion.-
PHILADELPHIA Inquirer
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1899-08-25
TALL WOMEN VS.. TALL MEN.

The tall girl differs from a man in not
being proud of her height. She knows a
little girl is more likely to be esteemed
affectionate and loving by the men than
is g. tall girl. So she tries to get down
to the loving level. -: =. -
Then. again, they know that the little
girls have more chance of securing
beaux. for the tall girl must restrict her
hopes to the average size or tall men.
Short men do not like: to go outc-w1th
girls several inches taller, and so fall
back on the petite. So, where men are
having their heels made extra high, girls
and women are having theirs lowered
Hence also the fiat hat
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1899-08-25

HOME -MADE TOILET WATER.
Catch quart Of rainwater and filter
it by passing through several thicknesses
of very fine linen. A filter is still bet
ter. Scent with rose and bottle in tight
jars. This is very invigorating to the
nerves when one is tired.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1899-08-25

5. Wild geese are reported to be flying
in Oregon thus early.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1899-08-25

The legislative council of western
Australia passed bill enfranchising
women.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1899-08-25
THE CHILDREN ON SUNDAY,

r. e CHlLOREN ON 81 NDAY.
:. "Children cannot keep still long at Il
time, and quiet drive in the country, u
walk through fields or woods, stroll
through orchard or garden, are all in
harmony with the spirit of the day.
writes Emily D. Striebert in the Ladies'
Home Journal. There IS no better day
than Sunday in which to think kindly
and lovingly of others. Let the children
gather flowers for some old lady, autumn
leaves for a sick friend, nuts for play
mate. or a collection of leaves of diff
ferent sorts to surprise papa with their
botanical knowledge. On the same prin-
ciple let them work for children's hos
pitfalls and asylums, for mission schools
and missionary boxes Let them make
scrapbooks, cut out pictures and stories
and arrange them in envelopes or boxes
Hallow all these pastimes with loving
thoughts of the dear Father in Heaven,
who wants us to be kind to His other
children who are poor, sick and neglect
ed. One of the best of influences over
children comes with loving care for
plants and animals; therefore l should
let them water garden beds and house
plants, trim up the canarys cage, make
a warm, soft bed for the kitten, and feed
the rabbits and chickens. Let children
make Sunday visits to the old, the sick
and the poor. Let them write or dictate
letters to grandma or auntie, to some
shut-in friend or old nurse. Music is
always a delight Oh Sunday afternoon,
and should never be left out of the pro-
gramme."
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1899-08-25
DON'T MISS MORNING Walk.

You haven't been missing the pleasures
OF a constitutional every day, have YOU? .
INNS of your complexion and mend
boots and fare forth, in company, il pos
slble, with dog. il you can't find a hu-
! man, for a good hours brisk trot, You
ought to do four miles in that time at
least: If you are lady of leisure have
| a rundown when YOU return, and pres
ENTITY tepid bath and a brisk rubbing
with flesh brushes. -,
,,u aGu VIII have an appetite for an $50
breakfast that will make the humblest
dish taste delicious Ear an orange or
drink cup of coffee or chocolate with
bite of bread before issuing forth as n
| proof against malaria.
THE Ll5ELOUS "THEY SAY"
The one term, they say" is RESPONSE
D!e for nine-tenths of the lies which repe-
t'tlon and familiarity finally convert into
seemingly bOna-tide evidence. One usual
y hears an exciting bit of gossip launched
1orth with these words, while at the
same time the speaker adroitly shields
nerself by declaring that, personally, she
does not know 1t to be true. The man or
woman who thus screens himself or her
self is nothing short of a coward.-,Jo-
| ion. ''p"A
FINGER NAIL SUPERSTITION.
In early times it was considered that
Dad luck would certainly attend any per-
sou who neglects to either burn or bury
the parings of his finger nails. Among
the Hebrews it was the custom to pare
the nallS on Friday. and the operation
mad to be conducted in certain man
ncr: The little finger on the left hand
mad first to be operated on, then the
middle finger, followed by the fourth fin
ger, thumb and forefinger. The nails of
the middle finger of the right hand had
next to be cut; then came the thumb,
then the fore6ngcr and afterward the
fourth and little finger.
When fortune telling was more in
vogue than at present, the shape and
appearance of the finger nails were
looked on as having reference to ones
destiny. The nails were first rubbed
over with mixture of wax and SCOT,
and, after being thus prepared, We're
held so that the sunlight fell fully upon
them. On the horny, transparent sub
stance were, supposed to appear the
signs and characters from which the
future could be interpreted, says the
Montreal Gazette.
Persons. too, with certain descriptions
of nails, We're supposed to possess certain
characteristics.
For instance, a man with red and spot
ted nails was of a fiery. hot tempered dis
position, while pale, lead-colored nails de-
noted Il melancholy temperament.
Ambitious and quarrelsomc people were
distinguished by narrow nails, while low
erS of knowledge and liberal sentiment
had round-shaped nails.
Conceited, obstinate and narrow-mintl-
ed persons were possessed of small nails;
lazy, indolent individuals of feshy nails,
and those of a gentle, timid nature with
broad nails.
Those persons whose nails grow into
the flesh at the sides are generally luxu-
riously inclined. while those with very
pale nails are SUBJECT to both bodily and
mental suffering.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1899-11-17

The following order was issued by
the mayors court "of sc city Of Al.
bany" in October, 1857, and IL interest
ing as a sample Of the early efforts to
control the liquor traffic;
"Whereas, ic selling Of drink al IN.
reasonable hours at night is fOnndc in.
convenient, especially at this iunc,urc
Of time, ye court doe therefore hereby
strictly charge and command yet none
Of ye inhabitants Of this city or county
thereof doe presume 10 sell n strong
drink, beer, syder, or other liquor to
any person whatever after We Taptoo
taps upon ye penalty Of forefiting We
somme of tenn shiIlings every person
IT shall be found ~drinkeing in We house.
and If any citizen or inhabitant Of this
cit'y doe presume to suffer people TO
drinke in their houses any driDke
fetched from sc tavern or other places.
ye master Of vt house shall pay for every
person Ut shall SO admit to drinke in
his house after Vt Taptoo aforesaid, We
somme of six sbillings courant money
of this province."-Albany Argus.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1899-11-17
OFFICEHOLDERS ASSESSED.
The Ndministrntion scheme for
Raising Money for the COm-
Ing Campaign.

The republican situation IN Ohio is sO
grave that Senator Hanna has revived
the Jay iIubbell system Of levying cam
phign assessments upon all federal Of
ticchnIders in Washington. A million
dollars Is needed and needed at once,
by III" campaign committee in that
state, aud government employees are eX-
pectcd to furnish II.
Within "A few days every federal Of
ticehOldcr, no matter how low, has re
cciycd n circular from ". +. Burdell,
treasurer of the finance committee of
the Ohio republican executive commit.
tee, soliciting liberal" contributions.
These circulars are addressed to the
houses Of the employees, and the fact
pro9rs that the administration not only
approves Of this money raising scheme,
but has compelled each cabinet officer
70 furnish TO the republican campaign
committee of Ohio the names and pri-
yatc addresses Of the government EN-.
ployes.
The circular explains that it,. aims
are within the law. that no member Of
the finance committee Is employed in
the federal service, that no effort IA
| collect the money VIII be made IN the
departments, and because Of the last
fact contributions must be voluntary
and made rs individuals aud unofficial
w.. The circular is marked "coufidcn.
tihl" and is typewriter, the signature
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1899-11-17

Mr.. Hanna thoroughly understands
what 4 trust" IL. They have grown
into power under republican auspices
they are greedy 10 the last degree.
Their appetite is never satiated. Not.
withstapding the highest wisdom dis
cussed, and the best patriotism enacted,
the sherman antitrust bill, II it not no
toriDus that the attorney general Of the
United States. member Of the cabinet of
william Mckinley. has openly declared
that there IL no power under existing
Iaw to regulate or muIct the trust" or
ganization? In view Of that fact, does
it not appear ridicIlou, for Mr.. Hanna
10 say: ut is said that 'irusts' are
against your interests That may BE-.
But If they are you may depend upon
the republican party TO look after
that Oh! the almost infinite gall of
the Ohio junior senator!-Cincinnati
Enquirer.