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The Virginia enterprise., 1908-01-03
Fashion for Children,

For small child about four years
of age there is a charmingly simple
plated frock Of the fine navy blue
serge, with a smart patent leather
belt in black or red, and ornamental
stitchings on the collar and cuffs. An
other pretty plated frock which would
fit girl about ten years of age ia
made of green and blue tweed piped
with green velvet, and this Is worn
with a loose belt Of tan-colored cloth
that looks like suede kid. The dainty
vest is of creamy guipure and valen.
ciennes lace insertions arranged alter
nately in stripes, and there is a little
cravat bow of green velvet at the
throat. For early autumn wear out
of doors there is a neat costume of
navy blue serge with a plated skirt
and Norfolk coat.
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ARE KILLERS OF TRADE.
Surething Grain and Live Stock Buy.
ers lnjure Business of Towns.

Mr.. Enterprising Citizen, did you
is in having your town recognized as
good grain market, place where
the farmers can dispose of their hogs
and all their products at as high prices
as paid elsewhere? We're you ever
unfortunate enough to live in a town
where the grain buyer or the hog
buyer was a. skipfint, and not liked
by the farmers?
There is a county seat in western
state, we'll located in a rich district,
and we'll supplied with railroads. A
few years ago there were good stores
in the town, and it was prosperous
place. Farmers came from many
miles about to sell their stock and do
their trading There was a change in
the elevator and in the g-buying
business. The newcomers were built
on the wrong plan. They were out
after the money, and didn't care much
how they got it. The elevator man re-
fused to pay what grain was worth
He could find more fault with load
of wheat or of corn than any man
ought to. He skimped on quality,
every kind, no matter how good, was
a low grade, and the farmers soon
found that he was not the kind of man
that they wanted to deal with. The
new stock buyer was of the same
stripe. He would beat the farmer
down to the last cent, and it was said
that the way he would weigh was a
caution, and the fellows who had stock
tt, sell would steer clear of the town.
Farmers would drive a few miles fur
ther to another town, where they
would purchase the supplies that they
needed. 1t got so that whenever a
farmer was seen in the town it was
for the purpose of paying taxes or
looking after some business at the
courthouse. To-day the town is a
! lead one. Both the grain buyer and
the hig buyer are out of the town, but
the farmers got in the habit of trad
ing elsewhere, and have not forgotten
that the business men Of the place,
judged of course by the grain buyer
aud the hog buyer, were SINNERS. If
yor are unfortunate in having such
1nen in your town, devise some means
Uf getting them to move to some other
place. They can do more harm than
Il dozen merchants can Offset by
square dealing.
The Virginia enterprise., 1908-01-03
To Win In Business World.

Excuses can never be made to win
in the business world. Apologies will
not be taken by creditors for ready
cash. Retailers will find that people
who buy goods will seek the places
where their wants can be supplied
There has been much talk as to just
who is to blame for the growth of the
mail order system. There are diff
ferent causes for the growth and mag
nitude Of the business, but it is the
poor business qualities of the average
retailer that has been most instru-
mental in allowing the inroads of the
mail order system into the business
of the retailers in the small cities and
towns. All the forces outside of the
retailers themselves can work to head
of progress of the mail order evil, but
it will be to no avail unless the mer-
chants themselves change their meth
DDS and run their business in an up
to-date way.
There is little encouragement for
the editors of home papers to wrestle
with the problems that must be met
by the retailers, to study into all the
intricacies of affairs, and devise meth
DDS of bringing about reforms, and to
find the merchants Indifferent, in fact
a majority of them too lazy to read
what is prepared for their enlighten-
ment and entertainment. The old
back numbers among the merchants
must make way for ones more pro-
gressive. The roofing out process may
be slow, but the laws of cause and
effect will do it eventually.
It will be the survival of tSs fittest
ju the mercantile field Excuses will
fail to satisfy. The business apOiogist
will never win.
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ONE CAUSE FOR sAr,sFAcrloN.
Drummer. Found Something Good
=. Even In Railroad Accident

A state senator of New York says he
was riding in the smoking car on q
little one-track road in the northern
part Of the state two weeks ago, and
in the seat in front of him sat jew
elry drummer. He was one Of those
wlde-awake, never-let-anyone-get-the-
better-of-him style Of men. Presently
the train stopped to taxe water and
the conductor neglected to send back
. hagman. A limited express, running
at the rate of ten miles an hour, came
along and bumped the rear end of the
hrst train. The drummer was lifted
from his seat and pitched, head first,
against the seat ahead. His silk hat
was jammed clear down over his ears.
He picked himself up and settled back
In his seat. No bones had been
broken. Then he pulled off his hat,
drew a long breath and. Strengthening
up, said: "Hully gee! Well, they didn't
get by us, anyway" =
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size
on them would seem be the limit
OF our find
~9tte d tine bi OF which three half
LOOK impossible
with field flowers such
inches ' ~ r' 'O' .A~
G"ynne of
TO measure four teet with straight
Even IN the matter OF pl1mes we have
Mary queen OF Scotland
proven such boon the postey
bonnet unexceled
net familiar to need
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'Where Did You Get ,t?" She Gasped.

they often do. Miss Arnold, whom he
met Unexpectedly descending the STAIR
case, made such an effort to appear
perfectly natural. that a quite un-
natural hauteur distinguished the car
riage of the head, startling into equal
ly unnatural coldness the greeting of
Mr.. Dukes. The latter said to him.
self: "She takes this manner of
showing her disapproval of such cost
ly attentions. Well, Clayton. old man,
there's only one thing for you to do;
accept your congo without making a
further fool of yourself
Harrie was not quite so precipitate,
but after dance which in no wise
thawed their dignity into friendliness,
she, poor child, was ready to melt
into tears of modification, to hide
which, she retreated into the conserva-
tory. Even her unhappiness was not
allowed its way, for her Cousin Harry
came upon her, breathlessly, and only
desisted from bearing her back to the
ballroom, upon being convinced of her
fatigue.
Harry Arnold was not young man
TO lose such an opportunity as this:
If he could not dance with her, he
could propose to her, and where
would he have another such a chance?
1t was all done before either of them
quite knew how, and somehow, after
this, his little fiancee seemed to have
no occasion for the fearful scene for
which she had prepared herself.
1t was year afterward that Mrs.
Henry Arnold, as she chose to write
herself nowadays, came hastily into
her friend Gertrude Carringford's
room, one morning, to carry her away
to the flower show. She found her
laughing over something which she
had Just received from her maid,
Tilly Bowles. To Mrs. Arnolds intense
dismNy, the object of her amusement
was none other than the valentine
dispatched with many hopes a year
before by her own hand. .
where did you get IT," she gasped.
why. Tilly just brought it in," was
the reply. "She says that Peters lit
tie girl. Rosy Dukes, you know, to
whom have sent food so often. be-
cause of her name, gave it to her yes
terday. She told such funny story.
Peter has married again, and mar
ried foolish kind of good girl.
whom he never thought of until he
got this valentine which he supposed
she sent. Now. she says, she never
sent it, and as they don't know any
other Dukes Tilly asked her to let
her bring it home to me, and here in
the corner We found C. Dukes 50 I'm
going to accuse Clayton (we're not
married yet, you know Of having
sweetheart somewhere of whom he
has never told me!" . ,.~
Pretty Mrs. Arnold smiled a ntt,a
blushed a good deal, but as she was a
happy little BRIDE and Gertrude. soon
to be one, she simply. said:
"How very mysterious!" ~
And st. Valentine laughed in his
sleeve as he counted up three we'd.
dings from one valentines mysterious
career.
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Satin Blouses.

Satin blouses in the darker shades
are charming made up with heavy
white lace chemisettes and decorated
with jeweled, gold or silver buckles;
and as these separate waists are often
worn With the cloth visiting costume.
their tint matches the satin hat rather.
than that Of the goWu.% @~~
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Marabou Scarves.

The marabou neck ruffles are i'm
mensely smart. They come in all
widths and at all prices, the handsom-
est being the white ones to be worn
around the shoulders for dressy occa-
sions. For luncheon wear they are
charming with gown of pale gray
and with a hat trimmed with a mara
bOu scarf.
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To Air a~.Room.

An excellent plan for thoroughly air
ing a sick room, or ones sleeping
room, at night is to tack a piece of
medium-weight unbleached muslin
over an ordinary adjustable window
screen; raise the window, put the COW
cred screen in place. Result we'll.
ventilated room with no danger from
drafts.
The Virginia enterprise., 1908-01-03
Take Care Of Clothes.

Every girl likes her clothes to look
fresh and smart all the year round.
This is impossible if she does not take
care of them. All blouses should be
neatly folded when not in use, and laid
in drawer which is kept for that pur-
pose. 1t is good plan to fill the
sleeves of best blouses with tissue pa
per to avoid getting them crushed.
Coats keep the best shape by being
put on to coat hangers and hung in
the wardrobe when not required.
Skirts need the most attention. Never
leave a skirt in the wardrobe which
requires brushing. Short skirts are
far the best for ordinary wear. Never
tolerate skirt which touches the
ground in any part, as that part will
soon become worn out and discolored,
and so spoil the whole costume.
The Virginia enterprise., 1908-01-03
Gentle Brutality,

Gentle Brutality.
A New York woman testified that
her husband gently threw her down
stairs" which shows that the charge
that modern men are lacking in con-
sideration does not hold good in the
metropolis.
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Women f1rmern.

On the farms of Norway during
planting time more women than men
are seen in the fields.
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SORRY HE SPOKE,

Hubby-Just look at that idiot, F1tz.
Jones, what a charming, amiable wife
he has-seems to me all the biggest
fools get hold Of the prettiest women!
Wifey-You're right, nobody knows
that better than do.
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Business offices are being put
farther heavenward because ground
costs so much.
The Virginia enterprise., 1908-01-03
Home Remedies for Minor
Ills and Affections

There are numerous minor Ills
which appear so insignificant as to
render the calling of physician un-
necessary. and yet these ills, neglect
ed, may in the course of time spread
to serious proportions.
If simple home treatment does not
cause the trouble to disappear, then
more skilled knowledge must be con-
suited
For instance, tartar may suddenly
he discovered in some crevice Of the
teeth 1t will appear sometimes in
spite of faithful brushing. Should it
have collected in any quantity there
must be general housecleaning at
first. Take an orange stick and dip the
ton of peroxide of hydrogen Gt is
known by several names-dioxygen,
hydrogen peroxide, hydrogen dioxide.
etc.,. Then dip the wet point in finely
powdered pumice stone and scrub the
parts till perfectly white. Each morn
posed of one part dioxygen and four
parts water.
Mouth sores, ulcers, gum boils, etc.,
create much annoyance at times. Use
freely the wash above mentioned. But
if quick cure is desired for an ulcer,
drop into the center of it pinch Of
powdered alum. 1t will be bitter and
disagreeable for a few minutes, but
the ulcer will disappear almost imme-
diately. A pinch Of borax in glass Of
water, used as wash, is also effective
and harmless. In the meantime, look
we'll to the condition of the stomach,
where generally lies the source of the
trouble.
Speaking of the stomach. It's disor-
ders very often ARE evidenced by a
fetid breath. Should this be from i'm
purities or disturbing gases, charcoal
Take it in tablet form frequently dus-
ing the day.
It is on the chilly days of winter
that the frog" makes known his un.
welcome presence in ones throat. 1t
is often, too, that husky voice is
1uOSl uuIAluC1J, 0o, All AAoI0ASO, "AOA
there is singing or reading or much
speaking to be done. Lemon juice is
used by some to clear the voice, but
its effects are only temporary, and it
is a rather severe treatment for the
delicate membranes of the throat. The
white Of an egg beaten to stiff froth
is an old-fashioned but an excellent
remedy to relieve such congestions,
and if so desired lemon juice may be
added to- it. Usually cup Of hot black
coffee is effective. Another remedy is
tablespoonful of glycerine in two
tablespoonfuls of whisky, and, still an
other, inhaling the steam from weak
solution of ammonia and boiling water.
For strained or infiamed eyes make
q solution of boric acid and warm wa
ter, or of hydrogen peroxide and warm
water, and bathe the eyes by the use
Of an eye-cup. A medicine dropper is
good for this purpose, though more
tedious to handle.
The Virginia enterprise., 1908-01-03

A good intention will no more make
a truth than a fair mark will make q
good shot.-Spurstowe
The Virginia enterprise., 1908-01-03

Cash for Cream and Poultry.
Top prices, quick returns. square DEAL
Ship to us to-day. Write for tags & prices
Il. T.. COBB, st. Paul, MINI.
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Hjoh Cream Prices,

His Satanic majesty is probably
ashamed of some of his associates.
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We Pay Top Price for Cream.
Cash every day. Write for prices and
tags. Miller & Holmes. st. Paul. MINI.
The Virginia enterprise., 1908-01-03

When a man tells how he has been
buncoed he arouses more curiosity
than sympathy.
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A Practical Christmas Gift.
A step saving Ewel Kitchen Cabinet.
Ask your dealer or send for Free Booklet,
Elwell Kitchen Cabinet Co., Minneapolis.
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ONLY ONE "BROMO QUININE"
That is LAXATIVE RROMO 9UlNlNE: Iook 70!
the signature Of r. w. GROVE. Used the World
over to Cure = Cold in Ono Day. 25c.
An excuse is seldom justiiable ex
cuse
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Cream Of Oil

u the hest kerosene. Ask your dealer or
write The Van Tilburg Co., Minneapolis.
A bluff is all right as long ~ you
can keep the lid on.
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Texas Gulf Coast Country.

Write for free booklet and maps to 'rheo.
+. Koch Land c.. Globe Bldg, st. Paul.
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High Cream Prices.
Write us to-day for particulars and tags.
MILTON DAIRY CO., St. Paul Mimi
The early riser is healthy, cheerful.
and ndustriOus.-French.
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Money Scarce

in winter? Better turn your
extra time into cash. / pay
$500 fer day, in cash, for good
work, and supply all the capi-
tai besides. Write for details
to-day. This offer will not ap-
pear again.
ATKINSON, 1o74 Race St., Philadelphia.
The Owosso times., 1908-11-13
w. NJ. ki1PATRiCK
LAW " ER.
SOLICITOR IN CHANCERY
AND
General Insurance Agent
once over Owosso Savings Bank Owosso
Receivers Notice.

Notice Is hereby given that Willis e. HaI
has been duly appointed Receiver of the prop.
erty and effects OF the Burnette Knitting Comp
any, corporation organized under the laws OF
the State OF Michigan by an order and decree
Of the Circuit Court for the County of Shiawas
see and State of Michigan, dated the 28th day
OF September A. d. 1908.
That In pursuance OF the statute In such case
made and provided said Receiver hereby gives
notice that on Saturday, the 18th day of No
vember, A. d. 1908, said receiver requires that
all persons indebted to said Burnette Knitting
Company render an account of all debts and
sums OF money owing by them respectfully, TO
such receiver and pay the same on or before
having In their possession any property or
effects OF said corporation deliver the same to
said receiver on or before said date. That all
creditors of said company deliver the res pee
tive accounts and demands with proof of same
to said Receiver on or before said date which
will be O final date for creditors to file their
claims, and also that any person or persons
holding any open and subsisting contract with
said Burnette Knitting Company shall present
the same in writing to said Receiver on or
before the date aforesaid.
And that notice hereof be published for six
successive weeks prior to said 28th day OF
November, 1908 In the Owosso Times a news.
paper printed in the city of Owosso, county and
state aforesaid and that a general meeting Of
creditors will be held at the ofice OF Fitzpatrick
q Pierpont In said city on the date aforesaid at
10 O'Clock In the forenoon, and all its open and
subsisting contracts shall be ascertained and
adjusted as far as may De.
WILLIS e. HALL.
FITZPATRICK & PIRRPoNT. Receiver.
Solicitors for Receiver.
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Scrappina a Good Pump.

The city of Joliet, ILL.,, has just been
put to heavy and unnecessary ex-
pense because of the lack Of perma-
nence Of important employees, which is
one Of the characteristics Of municipal
operation. The Municipal Journal and
Engineer tells the story:
"After having purchased and in
stalled 100000 gallon pump it has
been discovered that the city might
have increased the capacity Of its old
pump 100000 gallons by slight and
inexpensive change to an old pump.
When this pump was installed some
ten years ago it had a sixteen inch
plunger. AS the boiler capacity of the
plant was then short and there was an
insufficient supply Of steam, the six
teen inch plunger was taken out and
fourteen inch substituted, with a prop
er fitting. This circumstance was ap-
parently not recorded and was uf-
known to the present officials"
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this evidence he can exchange FOR any
thing on earth the labor cost Of which
Is one day.
"Tf a person worked day he could
then command the average product OF
a days labor Of any commodity.
"But what should constitute days
labor? So many hours work, but not
necessarily the same number Of hours
per day for all sorts Of toll-not at
least under the conditions that will
prevail when a cooperative common
wealth is first inaugurated. Adverse
critics of socialism often ask: Under
the system you propose who would do
the work in dust and heat? Who
would perform the menial laborr Ask
such a critic, If two hours constitute
day in the dust and heat and eight
hours day as bookkeeper, which
would you choose?' and the chances are
a thousand to one that If he is man
of superior ability or IS ambitious to
develop along praiseworthy lines he
will choose the dust and heat."-"In-
Productions to Socialism," by N. A.
Richardson.
"But after all said in favor Of equal
wages for equal effort, as we have al
ready mentioned, it Is not absolutely
necessary to the success Of socialism
that is to say, socialism inaugurated
with a small inequality would be fair
~ successful. l am inclined to the
opinion that 1t will start this way,
though have but little doubt that tho
question will finally be settled in favor
of equality.
1.-THE standard hours work or days
work will probably become the stand
ard for measuring all values.
LET us not forget that the perform
ance of disagreeable work deserves
great remuneration and that under So
cialism the physical work requiring the
least skill will be generally the most
disagreeable and the most avoided and
therefore would be, strictly speaking,
entitled to the highest wages" "-"A
Plain Analysis of Socialism," by L. f.
Eccles.
These may not be the views of the
Socialist critics of President Roosevelt,
but as they are probably the views of
the great mass of voting Socialists the
president was fully justified in max
ing them the basis Of his structures
upon that un-American ideal Of dis
eliminating against the competent in
favor of the incompetent.
The Owosso times., 1908-11-13

and increase In influence in Maine has
taken place largely during the past
decade under Mr.. Gardner's leadership
as master. When he became master
in 1907 there were only $50 oranges in
the state with 10000 members as CON-
pared with 419 oranges with $1,000
members when he retired last year
Mr.. Gardner's home is at Rockland,
Me-, where his thoroughbred Jersey
herd Is engaged in supplying the local
market and islands around about Rock
land with fine quality of milk. This
herd has often been exhibited and has
usually carried Off the first premiums.
He has an up to date dairy plant.
Brother Gardner is Michigan man
who went east instead Of west. He
was born ut Port Huron, Mich, Sept.
Is, 1852. and went to Maine in 1865.
He joined the grange in 1883. In 1887
he became member Of the Maine
state grange executive committee, In
which he continued until 1895, six
years Of this time its chairman. In
1897 he was elected master of the state
grange. For six years he was mem.
ber of the Maine state board Of agri.
culture, the last three Of this time its
president. From 1899 to 1908 he was
overseer Of the national grange.
Brother Gardner's superior executive
ability is proved by his building up a
fine private farming business and by
the wonderful grange growth in Maine
during the ten years of his leadership.
The Owosso times., 1908-11-13
Grange Day at Ohio State Fair.

Patrons OF Ohio are eagerly looking
forward to our annual gathering on
the state fair grounds at Columbus,
which occurs this year Wednesday
and Thursday. Sept. and 3. Head
quarters will be at Grange hall. in the
administration building, where every
provision will be made for the COM
fort Of visiting Patrons. Let all who
have ever been within our gates, but
who may have lost active connection
with the Order, come and renew their
fellowship and learn what great
strides are being made by the grange
along social. educational and economic
lines. Prominent Patrons will be pres
ent, and interesting exercises will be
arranged. The Ohio state board of
agriculture has in the past proved
a gracious host and will spare no pains
this year to make our reunion a red
letter day in our memories. Come and
bring your friends. Leave your pack
ages and wraps at headquarters. See
the great exposition and renew and
extend your acquaintance.-F. A. Der
thick. Master Ohio State Grange.
The Owosso times., 1908-11-13
A Bank of the Year 600 3. C.

The very earliest banking firm of
which there is any record was that of
Egibi & Sons. an institution which car
ried on advance. exchange and general
financial business in Babylon in the
year 600 B. G. knowledge Of this firm
is obtained from certain records on
clay tablets which have been found in
recent excavations made by party Of
English and French archaeologists
near the site of the ancient city above
mentioned. Bills of credit. drafts, etc.,
in the form of small burnt clay tablets,
each bearing the characteristic sigma
ture Of Egibi & Sons, have been found
in many other parts Of Asia Minor, and
1t is believed that close study will
prove that some of the clay tablets
found in tombs and pyramids in Egypt
will finally prove to be Egibi "nego-
table notes."