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The Virginia enterprise., 1907-06-21

soon he was taken in as member OF
the firm. Age and hard knocks and
brushes with the business world de-
veloped in him marked business acu-
men. He forged to the front as a
f1nancier and a public-spirited citizen.
AS years passed he prospered. Early
and late he was ever looking after his
vast business interests. There were
times that he longed to be again in
the small home town. Often in his
youth he dreamed of some day being
chairman of the village board. Only
once since parting from the old home
had he returned, and then to find the
town just the same only little more
delapidated, and in the weed-over-
grown kirkyard the neglected graves
Of his good parents.
Strenuous business life and assid-
ious attention to the accumulation of
capital without vacation, caused him
to suffer from what the doctors pro-
nounced neurasthenia, and advised
total rest from mental effort. The man
had labored too diligently in amass-
was recommended and retirement from
all commercial worries. The Great
Merchant sold his vast interests to a
combine, and after careful thought,
concluded that he would seek rest and
a renewal of health in the town where
he at one time attended the little red
schoolhouse, and where in childish i'm
agination he would be powerful and
famous by becoming chairman of the
village board. Accordingly he retired
from the city, purchased the old home
stead where he was reared and picked
potatoes, and also built residence
and became a Great Factor in the
town. Time had made few changes in
the landscape. Buildings and streets
were the same, only showing the raw
ages of decay. The old stores were in
possession of the descendants of the
owners who conducted them when he
was boy. They were not doing the
business that they should. One great
innovation was the town had "a rail-
road. All about was suggestive of
peace. It was AN ideal place for a
man who desired to pass his declining
days in contemplation of the here
after. There, life was much like unto
death. There was fresh air in abund-
ance. All of nature lavishly spent, its
beauty over the country and the town,
and even the weeds on the streets
were allowed to spring up, bloom and
reach maturity without interruption
by the scythe or the sfc1e. >9.>. II
Within a year the Retired Business
Man had regained much of his old
time spirit and health. Habits of ac-
tivityj and love of business impelled
him to once again seek work that
would keep his mind occupied. He
loved the old town. He saw that It
needed new life. He figured out that
there were 600 farmers in the neigh
borhood. Each farmer surely spent
$50 q month somewhere for supplies.
This meant total Of $4,000 month; ;
$3.50, 900 q year. Then the few hun.
dred people in the town would add
other thousands to the volume of bust
ness. Why not build a great store and
supply the wants Of the people He
would spend some money and build
J. up the town. He bought half block
I'm x6ish three sof the stores stood
The Virginia enterprise., 1907-06-21
GOLD is NOT GOOD IN CHINA.
What Money Is Depends Upon the
Locality, Says a Traveller.

1T is hard to define just what
money is," said Representative julius
Kahn, of San Francisco, recently: AT
best, it seems to be relative term
that is, what passes for money in one
part of the world is regarded with sus-
picion at some other place.
Gold is supposed to be the one cir
culating medium that passes current
everywhere, but it is not true. In the
far east, for instance, the natives posi-
lively refuse to take anything but
silver. Gold is not money to them and
in Washington or New York or any,
of the cities along the Atlantic coast
when hand man ten dollar or $40
gold piece to change he looks upon
me with suspicion. He almost says
in so many words that he would
rather not have it. But let me hand
out worn and dirty bill and he &C.
cepts 1t without looking at it.
"Out in California bills are still
more or less of curiosity and conse-
quently the people are not accus-
toned to them. Go into bank in San
Francisco and tender a: $50 bill for
change. The chances are thai the
president of the bank and the entire
staff of officials would be called into
consultation as to its genuineness and,
doubt If there is store in the town
where bill would be accepted and
changed ofhand. We are all creatures
of habit and custom rules the. world
after all.
"The silver coins In circulation in
China Mr.. Kahn continued, "are OBJ
jects of curiosity to foreigners. In
China the coinage, Of money is let to
private parties and the amount of sill
yer in coin depends largely on the
personal honesty Of the man in charge
of the particular mint. On this &C..
count each coin as it passes around in
circulation has to be stamped with the
initials of the merchant last having
It in his possession. The last man
stamping the coin is held responsible
for any shortage in weight in the
coin. The result is that the coins
from repeated stampings, resemble
small saucers and each one fits into
the other when stacked up in q pile.
imagine that they might be useful
for picnic purposes, but they are cer-
tainly inconvenient to carry around.
as anyone can bear witness who has
Travelled through the howery kins-.
dom.
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to locate in a Live Town turned their
eyes toward the place. Soon there
was smoke from half dozen big fac
tories, and in five years after the Pub
lic-spirited Citizen had started his
store his old home town has increased
it's population 1000 per cent. It was
no longer printed in little type on the
maps, but in capital letters.
MORAL~Do not underestimate tho
possibilities of your community, or
fail to develop them. No city was
ever made great by it's people buying
goods elsewhere.
D. M. CARR.
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Cleaninu Eurs.

To clean white furs lay the fur upon
a clean, white cloth and sprinkle with
alcohol until damp all over, then rub
French chalk well into the hairs. Roll
up in cloth and lay aside for at least
"a hours, more if badly soiled. Then
take out and shake, rub well between
the hands until every particle of chalk
is removed and comb The fur with a
clean comb. "', i.s 49,
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has the material cut away in the cen
ter above a strip of insertion down
the center, and there is small "
opening, filled i'll Win a chemssette of
lace; this is outlined with a shaped
velvet band. The Insertion is crossed
by loops of fine silk cord, fixed by
small buttons.
The sleeves. have the tight-fitting
lower part trimmed to match the
front.
Materials required: Three and one
half yards 2S inches wide, one-half
yard velvet, 16 buttons, two and one
half yards cord.
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Fish Crouuettes,

Two tablespoons melted butter, two
tablespoons sifted -four, stirred to-
gether until smooth. Pour in slowly
one-half cup milk and cook until thick.
Remove from stove and have ready
some shredded Goldfish and mashed
potatoes. Mix with the paste until
thick enough to roll into shape about
the size Of a finger. Roll into cracker
crumbs, then into one beaten egg,
again into cracker crumbs, and fry in
kettle of hot fat ,-' ..r,2-i',x ....s II.
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Peas. in 1urnip Guns.

Select even sized white Dutch tar
>nips. Peel them and scoop out the
center, so that only she'll remains.
Put these in a steamer and cook until
tender, but not soft enough to lose
their shape. Put a turnip cup on a
small plate, fill the center with French
peas which have been heated in rich
white sauce, and surround the base
Of the turnip with sprigs of parsley. ; :, 81
The Virginia enterprise., 1907-06-21
For spotless Windows.

Apply a little parafiin with a we'll.
worn sponge 0r. chamois leather if you
want to have spotless windows. Rub
them oven with q damp duster, then
finish with . thoroughly clean, dry.
duster. BY this treatment the glass
will acquire q brilliant polish and viii
keep clean much long
The Virginia enterprise., 1907-06-21
fuckers with the "V" Shane

Pointed lines prevail for fuckers
and chemisettes and some are long
enough to deserve the title of vest.
When the ''V" shape is not used, then
absolutely square lines are employed,
suggesting the square bibs for infants.
Often these deep bib patterns are
elongated back and front, with. little
kimono sleeves attached and then be-
come diminutive and most effective
Jackets.
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young McAllister is very fond. De.
string to preserve the bequest for the
benefit of the pups, when the old
hound was attacked by sickness. the
boy drew up will in proper form.
witnessed by two citizens, and placing
a pen between the claws of the aged
dog, the animal made it's cross mark.
The Virginia enterprise., 1907-06-21
Old Dou Siqned His Will.

New Augusta, Miss The first case
on record in this state of q dog max
ing it's own will, and of it being
offered for probate, is reported here.
Fifteen years ago doc" McAllister,
the largest planter in this section.
died, leaving pet hound. In his will
he set aside $3.50 for the care of the
dog until death. Ford McAllister, the
eldest son of the deceased, was given
control. yr! D.. .,.,
"Tobe." tha hound, died recently,
leaving numerous progeny, Of which
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frock Trimmings.

Tulle combined with lace is popu.
lar for the yoke and sleeves of the
silk voile gown. Liberty satin also
trims these frocks; favorite method
is to have broad band of it around
the bottom of the skirt. ~..... IL
The Virginia enterprise., 1907-06-21
Mistress-I didn't like the look {
that mans face you had in the kitchen
last night, Bridget!
Bridget-Just what he said about
you, mum
Genius.

1SOluS.
Mrs. Kawser-"How is Johnny get
ting along as a grocer's clerk?" Mrs
Crossway-'Well enough, I guess.
He can tie up package with a knot
that you can't unite to save your life,
and yat it'll come united itself as
soon as you get on the train with IT.,
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is PRETTY in PLAID
Materials in Both silk and
Wool May Be Used in
Making Up Useful
Blouse.

There are any number of pretty
plaid materials, both silk and wool,
that may be used for making up this
blouse. There are two inch-wide tucks
carried over the front to the bust, and
to the waist at the back. The front
The Virginia enterprise., 1907-06-21

Bagdad's trouble is the 'Bagdad
button" a sore that attacks practi-
cally every: resident and visitor, and
leaves : button-shaped. permanent
scar. Il. s.z ..9, d ;ss. IL
The Virginia enterprise., 1907-06-21

+ A Japanese woman will wear q robe
that her ancestors have worn for
ages. Ii S.s /. .s .sz..
lEnn n n AreoI "a q e. & eIasera -
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Mr.. Huntem-I'm going to India to
hunt for six months.
Miss Catchem-And l suppose you
will forget all about poor me-
Mr.. Huntem-My dear, it will take
terribly fierce elephant to make me
forget you.
The Virginia enterprise., 1907-06-21

WHY SHE REFUSED HIM
BY Tom Mason
WtssVIa~s~VtyssssN

Copyright, by Joseph B. Bowles)
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1907-11-20
WABASSO.
From The Standard

Mrs. Sparkling, Mrs. McPhee and
Miss Eischen drove to Redwood Falls
one day last week.
M. E. Sparkling and wife of Trem-
pealeau, Wisconsin, spent Sunday
with H. L. Sparkling.
Mrs. Alvin Small, who has been
visiting a few days with her mother
at Storden last week, returned Sat-
urday.
J. R. McPhee and wife and Miss
Sara Dunn drove to Redwood Falls
last Friday to teachers meeting re-
turning Saturday evening.
Mr.. Neudecker, Miss Wagner,
Miss Rowles and Miss Dunn were
those who took in the teachers meet
ing at Redwood Falls last Friday
and Saturday.
Charles Hanson and wife from
Walnut Grove stopped here few
minutes last Saturday afternoon.
Chas. said that they were on their
way to Redwood Falls.
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had entered slowly. indeed almost
feebly, girl whose pale. thin face
showed promise Of poisoning into
rare loneliness with good health and
proper environment.
Attired in long, dark skirt. evident
ly the property Of some one else ere it
fell to her lot. and with a shawl of
green and blue plaid thrown over her
fluffy hair, she had crossed to the
counter. addressing few words to the
clerk in a low tone.
"A gentleman just bought the last
one" the clerk had replied. and Had
ley. perceiving the blank expression Of
speechless disappointment had silent
~ handed to ner his treasure. receiv
ing in return silver ten cent piece
Frequently since then. as CONNER
cial traveller, he had passed through
the same little town in the south. al
ways looking and watching for the girl
whom he intuitively knew to be now
the one woman in the world for him.
Fate had always been most unkind.
and now all of that dream must per-
force fall in line with the procession
Of other impossibilities and fade away
among the soft white clouds in the for
getmenot blue of the sky. for Cousin
Sophia on dying had just left to Had
ley in her will the entire bulk of her
riches on condition-and money meant
much to young Richard, with his wild
owed mother and the younger mem
bers of the family to be educated for
both the social and business duties of
life-that he marry Miss Angela Cath
away of Maine, a wealthy creature
and an absolute stranger to Hadley.
but who was daughter of Cousin
Eophia's first love. If he failed to win
her consent the property and money
were to go to hospitals and schools in
the Philippines. He was now on the
way to meet her at house party and
"Hyattsville! Hyattsville" called
the conductor, opening wide the door
for ascending passengers.
'Why, Dick Hadleyw cordially ex-
claimed gracious voice in his ear.
Dick inwardly groaned, remembering
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GALES.

Fred. Slower is having a fine els
tern built.
Farmers are husking their corn
the past week.
Mrs. Albert Ourader visited Mrs.
Won Dorsten Friday.
S. P. Hicks went to the Churchill
auction last Wednesday.
F. N. Slower and family returned
from Redwood last Saturday.
Misses Jennie Rawlings and Ida
Nelson visited friends at Tracy Fri
day.
James Cull's auction was well pat
ronized and Gales reported fairly
good.
Rev. w. J. Ferris was guest at
Theodore Mondale's the fore part of
the week.
Emil Johnson has rented Ole
Johnson's place and moved there
last week.
Messrs. Gale and Reynolds and
families visited at A. M. Grunden's
Sunday evening.
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BELVIEW.


Peter Altman is back at his old
stand in the butcher shop.
Supt. Bebermeyer visited the
schools in and around Belview the
past week.
Malvina Wiki has been very i'll
with lung fever, but is reported to
be improving.
Miss Hannah Darud, who has been
sick for the past six weeks with
typhoid fever, is convaslescent.
The Lutheran ladies aid met with
Mrs. Bert. Monson Wednesday, but
on account of the weather was not
very well attended.
Knut Olson's family have moved
into rooms over the mercantile store,
and Mr.. Collins will occupy the
rooms just vacated by them.
The supper and bazaar given by
the Congregational ladies' aid was
very well attended. The ladies rea-
lized about fifty-three dollars as the
proceeds.
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SANBORN.

Geo. Posi- made business trip to
Wanda Saturday.
Lamberton will play the local
basket ball team Thanksgiving.
Miss Martha Tulare of Lamberton
visited with Anna Deitz over Sun
day.
A bazaar will be held in the opera
house Thanksgiving by the Catholic
society.
O. K. Bjore of Walnut Grove
passed through here en- route to
Wabasso Saturday.
Guy Dickerson came up from Tru-
man Saturday and remained oyer
Sunday with his brother Bert.
Will Mahoney arrived here Fri
day, and took up his duties as brake
man on the Vesta branch Saturday.
Last Friday morning occurred the
death of Mrs. Plocker at the home
of her sister, Mrs. w. A. Gleason,
who lately arrived here from Ro-
chester, where she had been for
treatment. Her home was in Can
ada.
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the uneaten pie. as he quickly rose and
extended his hand.
Beside his friend, Mrs. White. stood
a girl of wonderful grace. richly attir
ed with simplicity of elegance in white.
her fluffy hair framing face of rarest
beauty. In her large brown eyes were
written surprise as they gazed into his
own from over the red roses at her
throat.
Miss Cathaway. Mr. Hadley." in
troduced Mrs. White. Angela. my
dear, this is Dick Hadley, son of my
girlhood's dearest friend, and l hope
you two will become acquainted while
sit with an old friend farther up the
aisle"
"Once upon a time," remarked Miss
Cathaway as Hadley seated her next
to the window. while visiting an aunt
in the south l became i'll. and when
convalescing the physician in attend
ance consented to my earnest request
to be permitted to taste small piece
Of lemon pie.
There was none in the house. and
my aunt who strongly opposed the
idea of any injudicious eating on my
part. hid my clothes. So. usurping one
of her skirts and with the cooks plaid
shawl over my head Angela paused.
Eyes, yesp' said Richard. his splen-
did eyes alight. And what then"
IT feebly walked out Of the kitchen
door and through the back gate to the
confectionery store near by, only to
find all the pies sold. Imagine my dis
may! The only thing in life craved-
at that time! A gentleman stepped up
and offered me his. for which gave
in ret:En silver dime. 1t was a
lemon pie, deliciously golden, with a
golden brown heap frostily arrayed on
the top. / have never forgotten the
pie. I shall never forget the man, !"
gazing steadily out Of the window.
"Would you recognize the fellowT
exclaimed Dick, with pounding heart.
EYES," replied Angela, with downcast
eyes,
would you know the diner
The girls. eyes flashed Indignantly.
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NORTH REDWOOD

Grandpa Kuenzli and Master Irv-
ing Zwemke were reported on the
sick list last week.
Anton Page and wife, who have
been visiting in LIE Sueur, returned
home Saturday evening.
Miss Bertha Seebeck left for Boyd
last Tuesday for a visit with her
sister, Mrs. Ewalt Swartz.
Skates have been purchased for
some of our town lads, as the ice is
just beginning to get good.
John Fisher and wife of Danube
come over for few days visit with
friends of this place last Saturday.
Our winter trappers, Otis Trade
we'll, Oscar Simondet and Roy Castle,
left for south of Redwood Falls last
week, for rats.
Frank Schumacher left for LIE
Sueur Center for a few weeks visit
with friends and relatives Mon
day noon, over the Northwestern.
Paul Mueller and Walter Ball
came up from Minneapolis last Sat
urday noon for a visit with H. w.
Shoemaker and R. Henze, returning
Monday noon.
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The Outlook Is Dark.

The junior partner in certain law
6rm passed into his Office day or two
ago with a dark cloud shadowing his
usually sunny front. An underclerk
drew the attention of the managing
clerk to the fact, expressing uneasiness.
II guess you'd be upset. too. If you
were in his position" the superior ex-
planned. you know he's been married
less than year and he and his wife
never had dispute. Well. sir, last
night she dreamed he had abused her.
and she was so mad about it that she
wouldn't say goodby to him this morn
ing"
pretty tough, amt it?'
'sYou bet it is. And the worst Of it
ID he's afraid now she'll dream he
Knocked her down anu nave MIN up in
i police court for felonious assault. =
New York Globe.
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WALNUT GROVE

Mrs. B. A. Way returned Monday
from ST. Paul.
Mrs. Hans Magelessen was Tracy
visitor last week.
Mrs. F. C. Swoffer spent few
days in the cities this week.
Oscar Nordgren spent Sunday
with friends in Redwood Falls.
Bert. Addison returned from Red
wood Falls Saturday afternoon.
Mrs. w. G. Owens is spending a
few days with relatives in Sleepy
Eye this week.
Harry Barnes of Redwood Falls
was transacting business here Thurs
day and Friday.
Misses Atlanta Anderson and Ly-
dia Olson took in the show at Tracy
Saturday evening.
T. A. Towne spent a few days
with his sister. Mrs. w. R. Barnes,
at Redwood Falls.
Henry Bunker and family left last
week for Missouri, where they in
tend to make their future home.
K. E. Keough returned Wednes-
day from West Albany, where he
has been attending his sisters we'd
ding.
D. A. Malloy and wife left Sunday
morning for st. Paul, to visit with
Mrs. MalIoy's parents. Jas. A. Lar
son and wife.
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DELHI.

Robt. Steele is able to be around
on crutches.
Ed. Boehm opened up butcher
shop last week.
Oscar Borg Of Redwood Falls was
Delhi visitor Monday.
Mrs. Brewster of Granite Falls is
with her mother, Mrs. Hines.
Neale Mckay shipped a car load
of sheep to Chicago last week.
Henry Helgeson is improving his
blacksmith shop with steel sheeting.
The young people have been en-
joying the moon light evenings skat-
ing the past week.
Mrs. T. A. Anderson left Monday
noon for Lamberton, after spending
several days at home.
Miss Willard of Redwood Falls
visited Saturday and Sunday at the
home of Andrew Stewart.
The Misses Tenia Leslie and Edna
Borg spent few days with friends
at Redwood Falls last week.
Rev. c. C. Adams will exchange
pulpits with Rev. C. McKibbin Of
Marshall on Sunday, Nov. oath.
Mr.. Burr left last Wednesday for
her home at Pueblo, Colorado. after
spending six week with relatives
here.
Bert Painter, who has been work
ing for Chas. Scott for the past
summer, left on Monday for Wood
Lake.
A few from here attended the
musical attraction at the Christian
church at Redwood Falls Monday
evening.
Henry Shoemaker and wife, and
Will Brandt and wife of Danube
visited at the home of Ed. Boehm
on Sunday.
Mrs. Hans Jensen and daughter
gAnna and son Henry of Redwood
Falls spent Sunday at D. R. McCor-
quodale's.
DR.. Pease of Redwood Falls and a
party of friends took spin through
Delhi, in the doctors new automo-
bile Sunday afternoon.
The Sunday school will give an
oyster supper in the hall Friday
evening, Nov. I'D. Supper served
from $50 until all are served, with
program following.
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Fate and the
Lemon Pie.
BY EMILE LOvETT.
Copyrighted, 1907. by M. M. Cunningham

All his life long Dick Hadley had
looked forward to the time when, all
alone and unmolested, in luxurious
ease, with calm Oblivion to the world
at large, he could sit with undisturbed
satisfaction and devour an entire lem
on pie.
And now, at the age of twenty four,
athletically broad shouldered and tall,
with face capable Of inspiring both
trust and respect, fact which men
admired and women loved, he had
boarded the fast train at Washing
ton, with it's few stops between there
and his destination, Laurel, Nd. with
the long wished for and much thought
Of treasure in his hand.
Ever and always before had some
thing happened to prevent the realiza-
ton of the admirable anticipation. Sun
ny faced Renaissance, with faint fra
GRANGE Of blossoms. stole over him as
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vESTA.

T. E. Fawcett and wife returned
from their visit in Comfrey Monday.
Mrs. F. H. Rawlings of Milroy is
visiting at the j. A. Frazier home
this week.
S. johnson, Jas. Rlckell and Chas.
johnson attended court at Redwood
Falls last week.
Mrs, M. w. johnson of Milroy Wis
tied here with her parents a few
days last week.
Mrs. Joe French was able to leave
the hospital for home in Sheridan
the first of the week.
Miss Ethel Wolverton, who is at
tending school at Cottonwood, spent
last week at her home.
Chauncey White and wife came
from Canada last week, and will
spend the winter here.
Mr.. Lunda and daughter of Fer
tile, Mimi, were guests at N. S.
Larson home over Sunday.
Mr.. Pierce, secretary for the Y.
M. C. A. of Brown and Redwood
counties,Ew caller in town one
day last week.
Misses Emma Drews and Nestaval,
accompanied by Arnold Kramer and
Jerry Nestaval Of Seaforth, drove
up Sunday for a visit with friends.