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The southern sentinel., 1907-06-28

If warm weather makes you feel
weary you may be sure your sys-
tem needs clesssing. Use Prickly
Ash Bitters before the hot wealth
er arrives; Il will put The stomach.
liver and bowels in order and help
you through the heated term.
Smith q Grisham, special agents.
The Virginia enterprise., 1907-10-11
FREE TREATMENT.
A Method That Should Cure People Of
the Habit of Patronizing Quack
Doctors,

1t matters little how widespread
through the press is the information
az to frauds being operated in the
country, there is always field for the
people who live by petty graft. One of
the latest plans to defraud has re-
Gently been worked in a number of
western states. Strangers, purporting
to be agents of free hospital, would
approach farmer, inquire as to his
health, and promise him free treat
ment should he be ailing, claiming
that the state medical department;
would furnish the medicine free. A
lengthy statement of his complaint
would be written and his signature
secured. few weeks later a note
duly signed by the farmer would be
presented to him by his home bank.
This appears to be a filmy scheme,
but nevertheless more than a score Of
farmers in one Minnesota county were
caught for from $50 to 5000 each.
Don't sign any contract or statement
unless you are positive of it's character.
The Virginia enterprise., 1907-10-11
NOT A GARDEN or EDEN.
6cotchman's Neat Description Of Land
He Thought Worthless.

Upton Sinclair was discussing in
New York the governments attacks
upon predatory and lawbreaking
trusts.
1T looks as if these trusts said
Mr.. Sinclair, twill have to obey the
law, or else their owners will find
themselves as badly sold as the rich
Bostonian who bought an estate in
Scotland called Glen Accra. The Bos-
tonian bought this estate without hav-
ing seen it. He believed that he
could trust the man he bought it from.
And last summer he went over to
have look at the place. The drive
from the nearest railway station to
Glen Accre was matter of IL miles.
The Bostonian hired a Highlander to
drive him. AS the cart logged along,
the Bostonian said:
II suppose you know the country
hereabouts pretty we'll, friend?
Aye, ilka foot o't,' the Scot an
swered.
"'And do you know Glen Accra?
AYE, weel,' was the reply.
"'What sort of a place is it?' the
American asked.
"The Scot smiled grimly.
"'Aweel,' he said, If We saw the
dell tethered on it, ye'd juist say:
Poor brute!'"
The Virginia enterprise., 1907-10-11
Easily Turned.

A small boy was asked to take din.
ner at the home of a distinguished pro,
fessor in Princeton, says the Youths
Companion. The lads mother, in fear
lest he should commit some breach of
etiquette, gave him repeated direc,
tions as to what he should and yhould
not do. ~,
Upon his return from the great oc.
casion, the mothers first question
was, Harold, did you get along at
the table all right?''
:1Oh, yes, mamma, we'll enouKh.""s
You're sure you didn't do anything
that was not perfectly polite and gen.
tlemanly?"
why, no-nothing to speak off,:
"Then something did happen. What
was it?'' ~~~. :: = ~ - -
But l fixed 1t all right, mamma"
"Tell me at once"
'Why, got along pretty will urtil
the meat came, but while was try:
ing to cut mine it slipped of onto the
floor. But l made it all right
What did you do?" !.
oh, / just said, sort Of carelessly.
That's always the way With tough
meat {" 7s2 ..5 -,
The Virginia enterprise., 1907-10-11
CAN you IMPROVE THIS?
A Bit Of Pure English Which Lincoln
Wrote and Lived Up To.

It is not very we'll known that in
the hall of one of the great colleges
of England there hangs a frame in.
closing a few sentences of which
Abraham Lincoln is the author. Thev
are considered the best English that
was ever written. You or 1 might
read them over and call them yerv
simple indeed. And they are so sim.
pie that any child who raads at all
can read and understand them. That
is one thing that makes l.em great.
1t was his being simple. and plain
that made Lincoln himself great.
Now here is a. little paragraph BY
Lincoln which he made u rule of his
conduct. Suppose you try to write
1t over and see how much you can i'm
prove it. See if each word is the
right one, and try to find a better
word for the place. Notice how SIM
pie this is, all but two are words of q
single syllable:
Il am not bound to win, but I am
bound to be true. am not bound to
succeed, but am bound to live IN to
the light l have. l must stand with
anybody that stands right, stand with
him while he is right, and part with
him when he goes wrong"
The Virginia enterprise., 1907-10-11
OURAMERIC ICANKlNCS
FARMERS THE BACKBONE OF
COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY.
FEEDING THE OTHER NATIONS
Greater Need Of Study of Economic
Principles by the Tillers :; she
Soil-BuiIding Up the

American farmers are the wealth
producers of the nation. In the United
States annually the products of the
farms exceed in value all the gold the
country has produced in score of
years. If the term can be used in
free republic, the farmers are the
American kings. The results of their
labors feeds not alone single nation,
but assists in supplying sustenance
for a large part Of the people of nearly
all lands of the earth. 'Tis the prod
ucts of the farms that give the means
of support to the great railroad sys-
TENS, that keep the thousands of great
steamers plying the oceans, that make
possible the thousands of great enter
prises. While the farmer is among
the most independent classes Of the
land, too often he fails to reap full
reward for the work he has accom-
plished. He must fight combine after
combine, and pay taxes to support in
stitutions from which he receives no
benefit. This is because of the con-
centration of capital in the hands of
a comparatively few in large financial
centers. But is not the farmer to
blame for this condition to great
extent? Does he not make it possible
for the concentration of wealth in
large cities? He certainly does lend
his support to the building up Of
trusts, and to capital concentration,
when he fails to patronize enterprises
In his home town, and refuses to help
build up it's industries.
There is a penny wise and pound
foolish" attitude on the part of farm
ers in many communities that is de-
structive to their own interests. It is
seeing a profit, quite often purely
imaginary, and in striving to gain it
lose sight of the truth that they are
welding the sword that will eventual
ly infltct a serious wound to them
selves. This is the practice of pur-
chasing goods at trade centers distant
from home. Towns and communities
are made wealthy by retaining as
great part of the earnings Of IT'S
people as possible. The larger the
town can be made, the more valuable
becomes the farm located near it, be-
cause the home market is made bet
ter and higher prices are secured for
products.
Money earned by the farmers and
the business men, if retained at home,
generally finds investment in new en-
terprises that give employment to Ia
Dor, and add to the wealth of the
community and assists in lowering tax
alton. On the other hand, when the
earnings of community are sent
away from it, the towns are deadened,
and farm values lowered, taxation is
made greater and the small imagined
gains to those sending away the
profits of their labor react against the
sender, who assists in concentrating
money in large financial centers in the
hands of those who pay no local
taxes. Generally the monied powers
of those distant cities dictate to the
farmers what prices shall be received
for the products of their farms, and
to the lahocer the compensation he
shall receive for his labor. Is not this
proposition plain?
D. M. CARR.
The Virginia enterprise., 1907-10-11
PROLIFIC GARDEN
.ENGLISHMAN'S FIRST AND SU0
CEsSFUL ATTEMPTS IN MANI.
TOBA-sOlL PRODUCES
STRIKING RESULTS.

The Winnipeg (Canada) Free Press
of few days since contains account
of the success that followed the eff.
forts of William Knowles, an English.
man who located near Winnipeg, Man.
itoba. This is but one of many let
ters giving experiences of settlers,
and should be encouraging to those
who are looking about for new
home in which they may better their
conditions. The following is a copy
of the article referred to:
William Knowles, who cultivates
some twelve acres Of land just below
Middlechurch ferry on east side of the
Red River has probably as fine dis
play of horticultural products as any
in Manitoba. The whole of his hold
ing is in high state Of cultivation
and literally crowded with splendid
vegetable specimens, which have for
tunately escaped damage by hail. al
though heavy storms have more than
once occurred within few miles. The
potatoes are wonderful crop, and he
expects to raise 1,500 bushels from
his patch of AZ acres. A half dozen
of tubers selected yesterday average
more than pound each. Adjoining
the potatoes may be seen a marvellous
collection of tomatoes. There are 600
plants, all growing under an enor-
nous weight of fruit. One single
stock picked yesterday contained
eighteen tomatoes and weighed four
pounds. This extraordinary example
of marvellous growth, together with
some of the potatoes were sent to the
Free Press Office.
The proprietor was the first in
town with several specimens, includ-
ing green corn. The season has been
favorable for onions, and one square
patch of nearly an acre is looking re-
markably healthy. In addition there
are good crops Of cabbages, cauliflow-
er, turnips, parsnips, carrots, pump
kins, marrows, cucumbers, celery, peas,
lettuce, rhubarb, etc. The floral de-
partment has not been neglected and
a charming display of all the we'll
known blooms were shown, including
specially choice lot of asters.
Mr.. Knowles, who gained most of
his gardening experience in England,
is loud in his praise of Manitoba soil
for vegetable raising, and is gratified
with the result of his first attempt at
extensive horticulture.
The Virginia enterprise., 1907-10-11
+ j IS 5''.s4t ~ a - Y ~ d =
~ s,-z5s
QUEER !
- 49,.

Miss Agatha Dunn sat out in the sun
And faded her pretty pink gown. : >
Mamma scolded, we'll, until the tears fell
In torrents that threatened to drown.
your dress is q sight, I DECLARE it is
white,
But wear 1t you certainly must!
Ills poor recompense that child Of
your sense
Is too much Of q baby to trust"
Miss Agatha Dunn sat out in the sun
In gown that had one time been pink.
II could only bring it back-oh, 1
Would!'
she cried, and proceeded to think.
some raspberry ice, so cooling and nice,
In the. freezer stood waiting for tea.
SAID Miss Dunn, "Oh, guess, if I dip
In my dress
A beautiful pink it will be-
MISS Agatha Dunn rose out of the sun
And slipped off the gown in a trice;
She rolled it up tight, there was no one
in sight,
And she soaked it in raspberry ice.
1t came out quite pink, but what do
you think!
When the news Of it reached mammals
ear,
She scolded much more than she scolded
before.
Now, don't you think mothers are
queer?
May Clay, in Washington Star.
The Virginia enterprise., 1907-10-11
Where He Had Best Of II.

John and Willie are twins. Their
best friend and playfellow is Archie,
who is gifted with red hair and a hot
temper. One day they quarreled and
Archie started home'in a huff. The
unsympathetic twins called after him
red head, red head" Archie seemed
not to hear until the insult was re-
peated, then he turned and called
back, Don't care if I am red headed,
1 amt twins and folks can tell me
apart" Forks Press.
The Virginia enterprise., 1907-10-11
Drawer Attachment.

very beautiful effect in their reflection
In the glass. Below the shelf are two
curved supporting brackets, between
which can be fitted two drawers, the
upper one to pull out and the lower
one to tip outward on the pins, which
support it at either end. These pins
pass through the lower point of the
brackets into the lower edge Of the
drawer. This is all plainly shown in
Fig. 2. If the whole is made Of some
handsome wood, says the Orange
Judd Farmer, the surface will only
need oiling and careful rubbing with
q wooden CLOTH
The Virginia enterprise., 1907-10-11
KEEPING UP-TO-DATE.
Old Fashioned Ways Do Not Win in
Competition with Modern
Methods.
D. M. CARR

1t is within the province of the res
fdents of community to either kill
OF or build up the trade of the home
town. It is too often that the mer-
chants and other business men are
to blame for the conditions of which
they themselves complain. This is
an age of advancement, of improved
methods, and the business man who
persists in carrying on his business as
his forefathers did years ago, is very
apt to lose out. What would the mer-
chant think Of the farmer who would
not do his plowing with an old-fashion-
ed plow and an ox-team, and cut his
hay with scythe and do his reaping
with a sickle? In fact, such farm
er would, in the present age, be a
unique personality in America. Yet
the merchant in many cases will ad-
here to old style and practices. This
Is time when rapid sales and the
quickly turning over of stocks are es-
sential to the success of the mer-
chant Competition is strong, and
the man in mercantile lines who con-
ceals his light under a bushel'' is
indeed unwise. Publicity" should be
the watchword of the live business
man. The greatest treasures of the
earth lie concealed until their exist
ence becomes known. To succeed it is
necessary that not alone judicious ad-
vertising be done, but that when GUS
toners call, prices be right for the
quality of goods offered. Then there
Is courteous attention on behalf of
manager and clerks toward all who
call. knowledge. of goods handled,
prices, fluctuations of the market,
and many other things are necessary
to the progressive merchant, and his
endeavor should be to extend the bene-
fits to his customers. In this way
he wins confidence, helps retain Gus
tom for his town, thus keeping dol
lars in circulation in his community
that otherwise would go elsewhere,
The Virginia enterprise., 1907-10-11

your playmates at an afternoon or
evening company, says the Brooklyn
Citizen. 1t is done in this way:
Your hands are placed in child's
shoes, after which you must rest
your hands on the table. They will
have the appearance of real feet.
Put a bonnet on your head, q shawl
over your shoulders and a child's
petticoat to cover your arms. Now
your friend stands behind you, con-
cealed by the curtains. She thrusts
her arms out on each side of your
body, giving the dwarf the missing
arms and hands. If your friend IS
original, she can make all sorts of
funny gestures, while you recite,
sing songs and see what fun it is and
how easy it Is to work.
The Virginia enterprise., 1907-10-11
ze can blow on you ard let yeo

breeze can blow on you ard let yeo
cool off"
whats the f1ne?" demanded the
owner Of the car, putting his hand in
his pocket. Then he turned scarlet
Case of "other clothes"
"Never mind" consoled Lilly Goo
gan, chee-fully. We'll get the price
and come back for you-if this kind
gentleman will let u.s.
"Yes-you kin co." said the sheriff
magnanimously. II don't like to be
dispolite to ladies. But your beau
here"
Hes not my beau," interrupted
Lilly.
"Well-your sisters beau-has got
to stay. He's an old offender"
I'VE won't forget you," called Tilly.
"Yes-we'N speak of you often-and
always kindly" added Lilly.
Thanks awfully," snapped the pris-
oner in frost-bitten tones. "And if
you ever pass this way again-look in
and see me-"
"A nice day in the country will do
you good" was the parting consola-
ton Of the Googans.
AS the day wore away the young
man, who had been checked like so
much excess baggage until called for,
grew hot under the collar in the
Hanging is demned sight too
good for those girls!" ragged the un-
happy owner of the car. Indeed, so
violent became the prisoner when
hours passed and he wasn't released,
the sheriff declared he was the most
"desprit criminal encountered in
years.
And yet, when the honk-honk of the
moter sounded without and the voices
of the kidnapers could be heard plead.
ing with the sheriff the young mans
indignation died away. Poor girls, no
doubt they had been to unlimited
trouble to raise the money.
"How are you, poor, dear Percy?"
asked Lilly putting her face close to
the barred window.
Poor Clarence; we came back just
as soon as we possibly could" echoed
Tilly.
I'm ready to leave this miserable
pen," growled their victim
'There's only one condition." sighed
The Virginia enterprise., 1907-10-11
CITIES AND TOWNS.
How They Are Built Up and What
Gives Them Permanency.

Towns and cities are built where
exist the greatest natural advantages.
Growth and Importance depends ON en-
vironments and conditions. Require
ments are that there be some manner
of employment for their population.
Thus the business of the place fixes it's
standing. It is then evident that the
greater are the resources of a country
and the more enterprising it's people,
the more important will be it's cities
and towns Some locations have fa-
vorable conditions for certain lines of
manufacture, and single industries
support thousands, like the textile in
dustry at Fall River, and the manu-
facture Of jewelry at Providence, R. l.
Others have shipping facilities that
cause them to become great CONNER
cial centers. No city can exist within
itself, free and Independent of tribu-
tary territory, but must depend upon
a large scope Of country to supply it
with the products necessary for the
sustenance of it's people, and for the
marketing of its articles of commerce,
and it's manufactures.
Towns and cities decay when their
business interests are destroyed In
the west, particularly in the mining
sections, can be found hundreds of ex-
amples illustrative of this fact. The
discovery of mine is sufficient to
gather people to compose city. With
the exhaustion Of it's mineral re-
sources business is destroyed and the
town becomes deserted. In agricul-
tural sections exist commercial towns.
made necessary by the development
of the surrounding country. Such
towns are supported by the trade that
can be attracted from a certain scope
Of territory, and industries that can
be established to employ labor. With
development Of tributary country, and
expansion of industries, and the exer-
else Of enterprise many Of these towns
attain the magnitude of cities and be-
come important commercial and finan-
cial centers. With their growth farms
adjacent increase in value. The truth
of this is in evidence in nearly every
state Of the union. While within the
boundaries Of the United States proper
there are more than S6,000,000 of peo-
pie there is room for millions and mil
lions more. There will be hundreds
and thousands more cities pulsating
with business come into existence.
Reader, is not your home town one
that may become great city if you
only do your part to assist it toward
greatness?
The Virginia enterprise., 1907-10-11
A Town Convenience

Only for the farmers, the laborers
and others that comprise the great
part OF the population, the merchants
OF the towns would have little excuse
for, being in business, and the mer-
chant is a wonderful convenience to
people Of his neighborhood. One can
not well get along without the other
The merchant depends more upon the
success of the farmer and the laborer
than do either of the latter on the suc-
cess Of the formar. Between them
there should be greater harmony. In
towns that are noted for activity and
progress, particularly in agricultural
sections, it viii be found that it is
the united sGeIts Sf all classes of
workers that vim.
The Virginia enterprise., 1907-10-11

try! Jump in-whisk ofr-and ex-
plain as We co."
Tilly was already pinning on her
hat. If the scheme had merit it must
be tried at once.
AS figure vaulted into the drivers
seat of the handsome big car chug-
ging at the curb, the white-flanneled
owner, with arms folded, never glanc-
cd around.
"You needn't have been so demned
long," he growled. "We're late now!"
Five minutes later he discovered
Lilly Googan instead of Jim Swift at
the Wheel
Don't scream and make a scene,"
snapped Lilly GROSSLY. "You aren't
being kidnapped-only borrowed
"I'l be-" gasped the man. "This
is an outrage-a-"
you'll be returned with every hair
of your head uninjured," reassured
Lilly. Don't be frightened"
"Frightened?" snorted the enraged
owner of the car. I'm provoked!
Deucedly provoked!"
"Oh dear. are you?" demanded
plaintive voice from the tonneau.
"Eh?" cried the man with a jump.
Then, as he gazed from the driver to
the duplicate on the back seat, his
good nature returned
mo, demme, I'm-charmed!' he ad-
mitted. 1T is a jolly adventure.
The Virginia enterprise., 1907-10-11
HOME ENTERPRISES.
Trusts Cannot Well Compete with
the Products of Local Mills.

Never in the past has there been
such opportunity for the establish
ment of small enterprises in the cities
and towns of the United States as is
now presented. There is barely To-
cality which does not possess some
advantages for certain lines of manu-
facture or commerce. There is little
prospects for over-production as the
population of the country is increas-
ing at an enormous rate, and new mar
kets are being opened continually in
foreign countries for American prod
ucts. Imports are decreasing ex-
cepting Of raw materials, and each
year shows an increase of imports.
Many lines are supposed to be in the
hands of combines, but these so-called
trusts can never prevent the success
of local enterprises in similar lines
if the masses of the people will close
ly follow the home trade principle.
and as far as possible give preference
to local products. The great agri-
cultural sections produce the wheat,
~0AA ~ O0AAOyS GSAu OLAOA NOlOdlo WIN
find their way to large mills in far
off cities, are converted into flour,
starch and innumerable kinds of foods,
and in their manufactured state are,
returned to the sections where the
grains were grown and sold at prices
that leave a large margin of profit.
How much more economical would it
be to convert cereals into -four and
other foodstuffs in mills located in
the districts where the grains are
grown. Would not the farmer receive
benefit in increased prices, the saw
Ing OF freight rates, two or more
profits that result from marketing, and
would there not be a great benefit
derived from the keeping at home
wages paid to laborers and the reten-
ton in general Of profits that go else
where?