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The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1902-03-07

1.-THE Work of Paul as Mission
ary' will he the subject of Rev.
Todd's sermon at the Presbyterian
church next Sunday evening. Come
and have your missionary interest
awakened. Special music will be a
feature of the service.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1902-03-07

The Royal Neighbors rendered a
most enjoyable social at their hall
Wednesday evening, large attend
ance being present. Cards were
the order of the evening, prizes be-
ing won by Mrs. Reid. Miss Larson,
Sidney Steinberg and Eddie John
son.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1902-03-07

IOsT.-A gold-tilled hunting case
watch, Waltham movement, with
ladies' picture inside front case. A
suitable reward will be given for re
turn of sa me to this office.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1902-03-07

About thirty couples from this
city were attendants at the Consti-
tuition of Eveleth Lodge No. 239, A.
F. & A. NJ, Wednesday evening, a
special over the D. N. & N. being
run for their accommodation. Fol-
lowing the Constition ceremonies
an elegant banquet was rendered,
at which many eloquent addresses
were made. Dancing was afterward
enjoyed, the Virginia party return
ing at about 800 a. m.
". V. Caldwell has decided to
leave the city and has this week
concluded ii sale of his business
block to Milavetz Bros. and VIM. ].
Moore, who take possession thereof
the latter part of the month. The
building will be partitioned, Mr..
Moore occupying the west half with
his insurance parlors, while the
other side will be occupied by Isaac
Milavetz, who will remove his stock
from Eveleth to this city. Mr.. Cald-
we'll is undecided as to his future
location, but will in all likelihood
leave the range.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1902-03-07


Job printing, best work at lowest
prices, at The Enterprise. Phone 81.
Several mbers of the Gun Club
enjoyed a practice shoot yesterday.
A Bible reading and prayer SER
vice at the NJ. f. parsonage every
Thursday evening at 8 o'clock.
The snowfall on Saturday and
Sunday helped some, but the log
gers are still yelling for more.
The great American hen has evil
IDENTIFY come down off her pedestal
and resumed business at the old
stand.
Miss Clara Fay entertained the
Whist Club at the last meeting of
the season at the Fay Opera We'd
nesday evening.
Remember that Spratley, the den
dist, will be at The Fay on March
18th, and all that week. Call early
and make arrangements.
It is understood that two or three
new drills will be purchased by
Virginians this spring, for use in
exploratory work. Hope they all
hit it right.
Virginia Hive No. g., L. O. T. NJ .
make arrangements for rendering a
grand Easter ball at the Fay Opera
and an enjoyable evening is assured
attendants.
For RENT.-A fine kranich &
Koch piano will be leased for the
| period of one year to careful fam
lily. Rent very reasonable. For
particulars apply at this office.
The orchestra concert which il
was found necessary to postpone
will be given in the Presbyterian
church April 4th. Preparations
are being made for splendid pro
gram.
You will be cordially received Al
all the services of the NJ. E. Church
next Sunday. Morning at II, preach
ing by the Pastor; Sunday Schoo
at 1910; Junior League at 3; preach
ing at 7:3O.
The N. f. Ladies' Aid met with
Mrs. John l.. Owens at the Comma
dore Wednesday afternoon. Tn,
next meeting of the Society will b
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1902-03-07
Old People
Restored to Health
|1l3I3 ;{lEl3|

Makes new blood. puts renewed Vim and
v'gor into the whole system, strengthens
the nerves. rebuilding the wasted tissues
Of the body. 1t drives out all impurities,
from the blood, curing stomach troubles
and chronic constipation. thus aiding
nature TO perform its work MEDER-:
lNE will change that sickly yellow coaa-
Piexion into one Of health and freshness:
will brighten those dull eyes; will
strengthen those shattered nerves and
make you feel young and buoyant again
-. --,=:'
A Great Biood end Stonoeh Cure. -.
WEST SUPERIOR HOTEL ARBER SHOP;
PAUL DOM3ch, PROPRIETOR -.
only took three bottles ol NEDERINE for 4
Blood aud Co0stftutton2i aiinseAt, and must
say 1t works wonders. Ny stomach vas veal
from indoor eonhnement and lack Il ezsrcios. NJ
face was pale and circulation 4 The blood io1
felt the need O blood builder and nerve toaic
and found NEDERINE true friend. Ny c.
taErh 81 The Stomach 10 entirely cared. r
PAUL DOMSCH.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1902-03-07

It is understood that two or three
new drills will be purchased by
Virginians this spring, for use in
exploratory work. Hope they all
hit it right.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1902-03-07

Miss Clara Fay entertained the
Whist Club at the last meeting of
the season at the Fay Opera We'd
nesday evening.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1902-03-07

Remember that Spratley, the den
dist, will be at The Fay on March
18th, and all that week. Call early
and make arrangements.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1902-03-07

The great American hen has evil
IDENTIFY come down off her pedestal
and resumed business at the old
stand.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1902-03-07

Virginia Hive No. 81, L. o. T. NJ.
make arrangements for rendering a
grand Easter ball at the Fay Opera,
and an enjoyable evening is assured
attendants.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1902-03-07

Job printing, best work at lowest
prices, at The Enterprise. phone 81.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1902-03-07

Miss Kate G. Sweeney, principal
of the high school, returned on
Monday after spending a few days
last week with her parents in >Du-
ll1th.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1902-03-07

A Bible reading and prayer SER
vice at the NJ. E. parsonage every
Thursday evening at 8 o'clock.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1902-03-07

The snowfall on Saturday and
Sunday helped some, but the log
gers are still yelling for more.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1902-03-07

Several members of the Gun Club
enjoyed a practice shoot yesterday.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1902-03-07

The NJ. r. Ladies' Aid met with
Mrs. John l.. Owens at the Commo-
dore Wednesday afternoon. The
next meeting of the Society will be
with Mrs. J. A. Meyers, in the Medi-
cal Block.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1902-03-07

For RENT.-A fine kranich &
Koch piano will be leased for the
period of one year to careful fam
lily. Rent very reasonable. For
particulars apply at this office.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1902-07-01
The Thinkers,
A FREE PRESS.

The newspapers, with all a
faults, are among the most .ae'
aids to the vigilance which is H.
of the liberty hat is protected - a
courts. Who believes that the nj. 4a
the prosecuting officers, or the ;n1'
would enforce the laws and ra.as
private persons as well as they d. ~
if the eye of the reporter and +bo
Of the editor were not at the daiIv :
vice of every voter? The occas;.'
pettifogging of attorneys is a naa.
sary evil, incidental to the cop.o~
tive power by which the legal n,ot
sion upholds and tests the law - !.
exists, and exercises a foresight o.
ed from history and informed nv -.
ent business. Yet sharp practisa !:
kept in check by the fear that i -
be reported.
In England, in the reign of JAM,
IL, there was not a word in the a.
zette about the trial and acouittol :.
the seven bishops who had dared !
tell the king that he was not abova a.
constitution. It is better to toIa,,s.
the worst newspaper in the Unitg
States than to have a censorship Of 4.
press. We have to take some rid,
and our people prefer the risks i
freedom of speech. They who abuse /
by foolish declarations lose much j
what influence they have BY the i,
difference or ridicule with which on,
people r accustomed to treat absu,a.
tiles; and those who publish crimiD.,
suggestions r more easily watched
and caught in their earlier career than
they would be if our government re.
quired them to be more secret. In.
deed, the people of the United State,
do not know how to do without free.
dom of speech. The repressive pol.
cies of other governments, judged d BY
their effects, are not alluring.
The more open and fearless way il
the better way for trying to give to
every human being his share of truth
and right, as well as his just portion
of punishment. We can not escape
suffering of some kind, and we are
learning that no tests are too severe
for the ages in their development Of
the highest types of human character.
Until individual life shall not need to
fear exposure, publicity will be the
dreaded weapon of public order as wen
as of private revenge. And it is I'M
possible to foreten when publicity will
not need to be subject at least to the
restrictions of our existing or future
law.-ChaBles E. Grinnell, in the At
lantis Monthly.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1902-07-01
TaE POLITICAL BALANCE WHEEL.

It is becoming quite common for a
certain class of writer's to advise far
mers to stay at home, attend to their
farming and leave politics alone. This
agrees so perfectly with the selfish IN
terests of an uncertain class of polit.
clans that the inference is fairly de-
ducible that such advice to farmers is
inspired by them. It will be a sad day
for this country when farmers cease
to take an interest in the political al
fairs of the State or Nation, and as
sign politics to the politicians. An en-
CINE of high power and great speed
must have a heavy balance-wheel TO
equalize the motion, overcome deaa
centers, and deliver the power IN 3
steady, controlled current. Profession
al politicians, like a wild horse nal,
messed to a road-cart, are liable to run
away, kick off the dashboard ana
tear the thing to pieces, and l doing
SO injure innocent passers-by. Farm
ers, as a class, constitute the balance
wheel of the political "machine" w
read so much about, and the only team
that is perfectly safe anywhere anu
at all times. There is no other real
important class of citizens who reaP
want good government. Every otnsi
business wants special favors at tS
hands of u lawmakers; want SONG
advantage over producers; som'
means by which they can levy trlDu@
on others. Farmers are just as selnsD
as others for they are made OF US
same sort of dust, but as their inter
ests r best served by just laws tna'
afford no special advantages to any
body, they favor such laws. AS tn7n
interests are as great, or greater tnaD
those of any other class, they have v
say the least, as much right to demanu
home government in their interests a.
others have to demand partial ana VI
just laws for their especial benen''
Farmers, should of course, attend y
their farms; but as government Is
part of their business also they Snoulu
attend to that, too. There is a la[s'
and influential portion of our popui"
ton who would be very glad If farm
ers generally would cease to meuus
with politics, and turn the whole thlHa
over to the ~pecuniary poiltlcl"~
Farm and Ranch.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1902-07-01
A THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK.

"A fundamental mistake is to caH
yehemence and rigidity strength. A
man is not strong who takes convul-
sion fits; though six men cannot hold
him then. He that can walk under
the heaviest weight without stagger-
ing, he is the strong man. We need
forever, especially in these loud-shriek-
ing days, to remind ourselves of that.
The man who cannot hold his peace,
I'LL the time come for speaking and
acting, is no right man.-From Car
Ble's "The Hero as Man of Letters"
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1902-07-01

The action of Governor Aycock in
the Salisbury lynching matter has di-
rected attention to the anti-lynching
law of this State. Many of our most
intelligent citizens were not before
aware of the existence of such a law.
Tt was put on our statute books in
1898, and is,in part, as follows: Every
person who shall conspire to break or
enter any jail or other place of con-
fnement of prisoners charged with
crime or under sentence for the pur-
pose of killing or otherwise injuring
any prisoner confined therein; and
every person who engages in breaking
or entering any such jail or other
place of confinement of such prisoners
with intent to kill or injure any pris-
oner, shall be guilty of a felony, and
upon conviction thereof or upon a
plea of guilty, shall be fined by the
court having jurisdiction of the of
fence not less than five hundred dol
lars and imprisoned in the State
or the county jail not less than
two nor more than fifteen years"
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1902-07-01

The State press has of late given
considerable attention to the state
ment in Lawson's History that there
was a volcanic explosion in the Cor
don's Mountain region in Arson
County 100 years ago. Lawson and
Pro. Collier Cobb, the well-known
geologist of the State University, diff
fer considerably in this matter-19,-
s99,891 years, to be exact. Prof. Cobb
tells us that there has been no volcano
IN the region named in the last 100000
900 years.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1902-07-01
MEETING OF TIE PRESS ASSOCIATION

The North Carolina Press Associa-
ton held its thirtieth annual session in
Hendersonville last week. The at
tendance was large. A number of
very interesting addresses were de-
livered, the grafton of Mr.. Clyde r.
Hoey being especially good. A car
riage drive to Mt. Hebron Wednes-
day afternoon was greatly enjoyed.
Hendersonville is a beautiful town, a
delightful health resort, and is
steadily growing in population and
popularity. It's citizens did all in
their power for the comfort and
pleasure of the editors. The banquet
at the Hotel Wheeler Thursday night
was a fitting close to-this delightful
session.
The following officers were chosen
for the ensuing year:
President-W. F. Marshall, of the
Gastonia Gazette.
First ice-President-M. L. Ship
man, of the Hendersonville Hustler.
Second Vice-President-J. o. At
kinson, of the Christian Sun.
Third-Vice President. J. Far
ris, of the High Point Enterprise.
Secretary land Treasurer. B.
Sheriff., of the Concord Times.
Historian-C. III. Poe, of The Pro-
gressive Farmer.
Orator-Archibald johnson, of
Charity and Children.
Poet. r. Swami, of the Madison
County Record.
Executive Committee-H. A. Lon
don, Thad R. Manning, j. J.. Farris,
R. A. Deal, II. B. Warner.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1902-07-01

"The Industrial and Educational
Interests of our People Paramount to
all other considerations of State Pol
ICY is the motto of The Progressive
Farmer, and upon this platform it
shall rise or fall. Serving no master,
ruled by no faction, circumscribed by
NO selfish or narrow policy, its aim
win be to foster and promote the best
interests of the whole people of the
State. Tt viii be true to the instincts,
traditions and history of the Anglo
Saxon race On all matters relating
specially to the great interests it rep
Pesents, it will speak with no uncer-
tain voice, but will fearlessly the right
defend and impartiaIly the wrong con-
demn."-From Col. Folks Salutatory,
February 10, 1886.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1902-07-01

So instructive to many of our read
ers and so remarkably interesting to
all are the articles on cold Times in
the South" now appearing in our col
umns that, with the hope of inducing
others to contribute, we have decided
TO extend the time limit for articles
at least one month and offer yet anoth-
er prize. AS the matter now stands
therefore
The competition will remain open
nc least until August LIST, until later
unless or more letters are re-
eeived in July.
In addition to the copy of "The Old
Plantation" heretofore offered as a
prize, a copy of "Sketches of Old Vir-
ginia," by A. G. Bradley, is now also
offered. The writer of the most in
teresting letter by a will get
n of these books; the writer of the
most interesting mans letter will get
the other. Only one or two men have
yet entered the competition. The
books are very interesting, cloth
bound, printed on good paper with
Eear type, and both treat of cold times
m the South"
Slavery days, Civil War times, the
Reconstruction period-write us your
memories of any of these, and enter
he competition.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1902-07-01

"The average yield per acre in 1893
was 628 pounds, against 375 pounds IN
1889, and 472 pounds in 1879. Of the
SO counties reporting the cultivation
of tobacco in 1899, the county having
the largest acreage was Rockingham,
with 1882 acres. Pitt County report
ed the largest production, 1O,733,O10
pounds, and was closely followed by
Rockingham, Nash, Wilson, Stokes,
Granville, Franklin, Caswen, Greene,
and Person counties in the order
named. The u leading counties of
the State contained 61.3 per cent of
the entire acreage in tobacco and CON
tributed $50 per cent of the total pro-
duction."
FIFTY PER CENT INCREASE IN FERTI-
LIzER CONSUMPTION.
There is a steady increase in guam
tity of fertilizer used. We now buy
a time and a half as much as ten years
ago. The Census figures show an
1899 expenditure for this purpose of
$4,479 ,O3O, an average of $40 per farm,
ranging from $50 in Scotland County
through an average of $50 for the cen
trail district to an average of only 81
for some western counties. For veg
etables farms the average was $43; for
tobacco farms, $42; for dairy farms,
SIS; for florists Establishments, 81;
for hay and grain farms, 81; for su-
gar farms, SO; for livestock farms,
ST; and for rice farms, SIS.
CONCLUSIONS.
The figures indicate. reasonable agri-
cultural prosperity, though the dis
parity between increase in total value
of farm products and that of farm
property is very marked
The size of the farms is steadily
decreasing; the number of the farms
is just as steadily increasing.
Stock raising made slow progress
during the decade. The sheep stats
tics are astonishing, the 1899 report
showing barely half as many as in
1889. Dairying and poultry raising,
however, made encouraging reports.
There are three white farmers to
one colored, and the negroes farm is
less than half as large as that of the
white man.
Less than 1000 farms contain more
than 1000 acres.
The cotton acreage is almost ex-
actly double hat of tobacco, the ratio
being 1877 to "a. The total values of
the two crop show a like proportions
SIS, 100000 to $8,O38,O00.
The tobacco, fruit, peanut and rice
industries made really remarkable
in the decade covered by the
census reports. This, we take it, in
1icates a tendency toward crop diver
,--, H., ~t!~
AIl>in all, the report is encouraging,
but we hope that we shall make a bet
ter showing in the live stock column
next time.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1902-07-01

The c~onferees on the isthmian ca
nal bill last week reached a complete
and unanimous agreement this after
noon in favor of accepting the Senate
amendment, which contemplates the
building of the Panama Canal if the
President can secure a clear title to
that route. It is believed that both
Houses will speedily ratify this action.
Senator Morgan says, Owe must have
the canal; the question of route is of
secondary Importance"
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1902-07-01
THREE WHITE FARMERS TO ONE
COLORED

The bulletin gives the number of
white farmers as 1863, 773, negro 3d.
996, Indian 86S. In this connection.
the following paragraph from the bull
letin is of interest: "Of the farmers
of the State, 1916 per cent are op-
Grated by white farmers and PA per
cent by cOlored farmers. Of the white
farmers $3.50 per cent own all or a
part of the farm they operate, and
1874 per cent operate farms owned by
others. For colored farmers, the CORE
spending percentages are 800 and $50
Of the colored farmers, 9S.4 per cent,
are negroes, of whom nearly ene-third
own all or a part of their farms, and
the remainder are Indians, more than
three-fourths of whom are owners"
Negroes operate one-fourth of the
farms, but less than one-eighth of the
acreage and farm property. The aver
age size of the farms owned by whites
Is 1865; those owned by negroes, are
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1902-07-01

ne sure to give both old and new addresses in
ordering change of ~pOstOf1ce.
Wnen sending your renewal be sure 10 give
Exactly the name on label and pOstOf1ce 10
which the o OF paper you receive is sent
THE PROGRESSIVE FARMER is the Ofhcial
Organ OF the North Carolina State
Alliance.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1902-07-01
VALUE OF DIFFERENT CROPS.

Perhaps it will surprise some to
learn that our corr crop is>more val
liable than our cotton crop, but such
is the case. In 1899, we produced, in
round numbers, 100000 worth of
corn, and, SIS, 100000 worth of cotton.
If, however, we include the value of
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1902-07-01
POULTRY RAISING AND DA1RYING

The stock table, however, is not
wholly discouraging. The poultry and
dairy exhibits are the brightest fea-
lures. We produced in 1899 90 e
cent more milk (gain, 5~4,275,O84 gal
lons) than in 1889. We made 28.8 per
cent more butter. As the increase in
number of dairy cattle was not nearly
so large, these figures indicate that
the grade of cattle was very consider
ably improved. Then our production
of eggs in 1899 (17,OOO,OOO dozen) was
a time and a half as large as in 1881
The poultry and eggs raised in 1899
we're worth $4,000, 900, t~hree-ffths of
this representing poultry, two-ffths
eggs.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1902-07-01

There are $4,000 North Carolina to-
bacco farmers, and 100000 acres
planted to the weed. In 1899 these
produced 127,5OO,OO0 pounds, averag-
ing 6.3 cents in value, or a total value
of $~8,038,691. Tobacco farming made
giant strides in the decade between
1890 and 1900. The acreage more than
doubled and the increase in produc-
ton was $50 per cent. This much
larger increased in yield than in
acreage is another Indication of better
farming. Here is the Census Office
statement as to tobacco, production:
The Forrest City times., 1902-10-31
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At Cards.

Miss Irene Freeman entertained at
cards at the beautiful residence of
Mrs l.. Rollwage Monday afternoon.
Miss Freeman is a charming entel
Iainer, and nothing WAS neglected to
make the afternoon pleasant to the
invited guests.
The parors were tastefully decora-
ted with flowers and eVergreens, and
the games, prizes and score cards
handpainted autumn leayts, beautiful
Of tie score. red and
yellow-were pleasantly discussed over
delicious cream and cake.
The first prize, Opera Glass Bag, in
gray bust leather VAS awarded Mrs.
Stone As the successful player Of a
lone hand, Mrs. Harrison vas the re
of a dainty lace handkerchief.
While the booty prize fell To Miss
Norma Rollwage-a large bunch Of
yiolets. The following were present:
Mpsdames Norton, Robson. y. Y.
Robson. Turley. stone, Cornish, Har-
rison, Barrow, Merwin, Nichols, and
Misses Ramsey, Rollwage. MeiwiB
Davis, L9lIie DAVIS, and Calling,