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The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1908-07-03
.-PRl,cE:cyTTINo.
In the End the Consumers An No
Ones Who Gain Benefit.

The average merchant is informed
as to the evils of price cutting. He
knows just where to draw the line,
just how far he dares go in lowering
quotations for the sake of drawing
trade. He realizes that even If the
principle of using leaders" to attract
customers is permissible, 1t is limited
in its usefulness and exceedingly dan
gerous when overdone. Not only is it
apt to degenerate into indiscriminate
cutting of prices, to lead to dissatisfac-
ton among customers, and has a ten
dency toward giving a store a cheap
reputation, but it is inclined to arouse
suspicion among other merchants and
the people as we'll. ~
While the merchant is so thorough
ly grounded in the matter of price-cut-
ting, the public has not been so gen.
orally educated. There are those who
exult when store managers are at war
believing that they may profit by the
losses of the competitors 1t is Just
the old fable of Aesop over again
the lion and the bear fight over the
prey until both are too much exhaust
ed to move, and then the sly fox comes
along and picks up the dainty and
bears it away to eat at his leisure
The public rejoices over the price
cutting campaigns. 1t profits by them,
and on account OF the fact that it
has been taught to consider prices
only, it feels justified in taking every
advantage offered it.
The store which starts a camraign
OF price reduction and bellows and
roars and screams for the sake of
drawing custom, will either go under,
because it has been foolish or be-
cause it has made up it's mind to de-
fraud its creditors, or else it sells
goods which are far lower in merit
and true value than it pretends.
The public loses, but it does not
realize it. If store fails to pay it's
creditors, the wholesalers and manu-
facturers must make their losses good
in some way. If the store seeks to
tolst inferior goods upon the public
at lower price, the public gets what
it pays for, no doubt, but believes
that it has been cheated and robbed,
and comes to have low opinion Of
merchants as whole. The whole
trouble lies in the fact that the pub
lie, instead of being a prey to the
merchant, is really playing into the
hands of sharpers while seeking, too
often, to get the best Of the mer-
chants
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1908-07-03
TRIMMINGS OF NEW LINGERIE.
Wash Ribbon AttractiveIy Arranged
Has Good Effect.

Some Of the new lingerie is trimmed
with rows Of wash ribbon in pink or
light blue so arranged that they are
sandWiched between two rows of val
enclennes insertion. A nightgown, for
instance, would be finished with a
pointed yoke of alternating lace and
ribbon, finished at top with merely
narrow beading, with a very small
bow of ribbon to match. 1t gives the
effect OF great quantity Of graceful
color while in reality the material is
very little and the work is very easy.
A corset cover could, of course, be
made on the same principle, although
it is better not to use quite 80 much
ribbon on one of those minute gar
ments, because it shows too much
through the sheer waists of summer.
Petticoats, however, might be finished
with ruft1e Of wide lace and ribbon,
and the effect would be quite magnifi-
cent, particularly if Dresden ribbon be
used.
One of the chief advantages in
using ribbon in combination with lace
insertion is that the edges may be
left as they are, while, if bands of the
material are used instead, the edges
must be rolled-a feat which requires
an expert. and which prevents the
work being done on the sewing ma
chine.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1908-07-03
One Of tie
Essentials

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fund Of information as to the best methods
of promoting health and happiness and
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One Of the products of that class, of
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mended by the Well-1nformed of the
World as valuable and wholesome family
laxative is the well-known Syrup Of Figs
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The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1908-07-03
IMPRESSED THE LITTLE ONE.
Department Of coiored Gentleman Q
Matter Of Admiration.

Little Elsie, who had recently 70.
turned from a visit to Washington.
was describing to her companion some
Of the wonderful things she had OBJ
served in the Capitol City.
"One evening"" said she, breathless-
ly, papa took me to have supper at
4 grand hotel where the dining room
was awfully big, and at the tables
around us sat great senator's and rep.
representatives with their wives, all
drinking champagne!"
Il suppose the manners Of these
great persons were perfect?" ventured
her companion, with widened eyes.
"Yes," returned Elsie. But" she
added, with a sudden burst of enthusi-
asm, 'the department of the colored
gentlemen who served the wine was
perfectly beautiful"
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1908-07-03
KEEPING UP-TO-DATE.
Pertinent Suggestions to Storekeepers
AS to Doing Business Rightly.

Greatest successes in the retail
field, have been made by men who
have employed system in all branches
ct their business. Men Of antiquated
methods who have made successes
would have made more money had
they been systematic in their busi-
ness. Up-to-date methods of book
keeping, system for checking over
goods as they arrive and as they go
out when the orders are filled are most
essential. Stock should be kept in
such a way that the merchant does
not have to waste considerable time
before being able to know whether
he has any need of any line to fill
stocks.
One excellent way in which the
country merchant can keep his ideas
up-to-date is by spending a day or
two each year in visiting the large
cities and studying the methods en-
ployed by the firms engaged in his
line of business. A day off occasion
ally in some strange town where a
study of windows and store interiors
and methods may be made is more
than helpful.
In the home town one can never get
away from the practices of his fellow
tradesmen. unless he benefits by ex-
periences had elsewhere In strange
place we are of the gazing crowd,
and we see things from a different
point of view than when at home.
Some criticism may point out a
fault that We have been guilty Of a
hundred times and never noticed, and
a criticism of a stranger sometimes
forces us to realize that we can i'm.
prove in our own methods and we
profit by the suggestion.
A country town storekeeper may
learn much in city but much of it
may be little suited to rural condi-
tons The small town merchant needs
some lessons from progressive mem.
bers Of his own class. Remember
that there are many who can excel
us In some ways. If we fail to keep
alive, some more enterprising CON-
petitor will beat US out.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1908-07-03

that this particular apple fell out Of
the ark, whose skipper, on the same
authority, was the first Viking. Prince
George is of Viking descent. The
apple, though presented in Paris, was
not the apple Of Paris, but Of peace.
The Princess Marie came into the po-
etical presentation address by refer
ence, also legendary, to the Greek
origin of the Bonapartes, who are sup
posed to descend from Kalomeros, a
daughter of Comnenius, last emperor
OF Constantinople, and heir of David
of Byzantium, who found refuge in
Corsica.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1908-07-03

colored silk, a little collar Of lace
finishes the coat at neck, it is also
edged with a frill of the silk
The sleeves are long, with a deep
cuff at the wrist, and are edged with
narrow strap of the silk, two deep
capes completely cover the empire
top. and fall over the sleeves, they
have scalloped edges, and are finished
with strap of silk and narrow frill.
Hat of soft straw, trimmed with pale
blue shaded feathers.
Materials required: 3 yards 46
inches wide, yard silk, a lace collar,
and 4 yards of lining.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1908-07-03
In Dotted Swiss,

Some smart colored effects are
achieved in the dotted swisses, and
there are some particularly pretty
frocks of this material in medium dark
shades thickly sprinkled with very
tiny dots Of self-color, white or black,
inset with cluny insertion matching
the dot and worn over slips of self
color or white. The straw colorings,
pongee shades and other light yellow
or brown tones are especially popular
in all of the thin cotton stuffs and
are always cool looking in combination
with white.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1908-07-03


protect
machines Again did Mrs Dodon the people So her in
She
secret Then Mrs Doon went farther She appealed the legislature
end % O
is
reccrd
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1908-07-03
Dict for Thin Girl.

There are many, many thin girls
who long to be plump and round and
who could be if they would follow a
good diet. A simple diet which will
help the good cause is, for breakfast
Cereal, with plenty Of rich cream,
fruits which contain no acids, eggs
and potatoes cooked any way except
Tried
Milk should be substituted for tea
or coffee. In the forenoon a glass of
warm milk with a wee pinch of salt in
it will be Of great benefit. She may
also drink glass of milk prepared in
this way in the afternoon and at night
before going to bed.
Starchy vegetables, such as sweet
and white potatoes, peas, corn, beans
and rice, thick cream soups, macaroni
and sphagetti are all fattening and
should be eaten by the thin girl. She
should not eat acid fruits, but ba-
nanas, peaches, grapes, melons, baked
apples, and figs and dates are to be in
cluded in her diet. Pickles, olives, vim
egar and the like she must let alone.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1908-07-03
Hearts That Cheer.

They are the best comforters and
helpers of their fellow men who go
about with large hopefulness and
cheerfulness in their own hearts,
trying to put a little more hope and
cheer into the life of every one they
meet. What most people really need
in their troubles is not to have the
burden lifted of, but to have their
own hearts strengthened with fresh
hope and cheer, SO that they may
overcome in their struggles u. n.
Miller. 5, j. ~
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1908-07-03
Every Swish of Skirt Is FRAGRANT.

The Parisienne, who is devoted to
the trailing gown, has her skirt
sponged about the hem after each
wearing, first with an odorless clean
ing essence and then, with perfume,
so that every swish of her skirt hem
Is fragrant.-From. q Paris Letter. Z.
Vogue. s- 49, =. w.. >.-<...s>
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1908-07-03

The recent municipal elections in
Paris were remarkable not only for
the candidature of M. Laloe, who was
soundly beaten, but for the first re.
corded candidature of domestic serv'
ant. The liveried class is supposed to
take on the political color of it's sur.
roundings and to be ultra-conservative
as rule, but this candidate stood as
a republican socialist, and he is said
to have been strongly supported by
his kind.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1908-07-03
Parasol for a Bridesmaid.

Painted parasols are again the
fashion and spring blossoms the
chosen designs. One with sprays of
exQuisitely tinted apple blossoms is
especially appropriate for a brides
maid to carry, as the delicate coloring
will blend with any color costume
Vogue.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1908-07-03
Women and the Suffrage,

The severest criticism Of the stu
pidity and iAef1iciency of the parlia
ments of the world is, in NJ Marcel
Prevosts opinion, the most universal
Indifference of women on the subject
Of voting. Neither the representa-
tive nor the voter" says this expert in
feminine psychology, ''excites thei.
envy. They do not even think about
the vote, and il men offer it as a gift
they pay no attention, burst out laugh
Ing or refuse point blank"
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1908-07-03
Color Combinations

The latest manifestation Of odd
color schemes is found in a costume
having tunic skirt of electric blue
shantung silk and frivolous little
coat of jade green satin foulard.
These coats continue to flourish, and
with them are being shown waistcoats
Of costly old tapestries Or brocades,
many of them handsome enough to
adorn the crystal shelves of the curio
cabinet.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1908-07-03
Apple From Noah's Ark.

In England the fashion to give not
costly but odd and generally unique
wedding presents is growing. In this
connection it may be ventured that
Prince George of Greece, who was
married last year, holds one OF the
most curious of wedding gifts. 1t is
in the commonplace form of an ink
stand, but the inkstand is of excep-
tional interest to the archaeological
eye. 1t was contrived out of petri-
fed apple that was found on the coast
of Hastings, in England. There is a
legendary warrant for the assertion
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1908-07-03
People Talk About Good Thinas,

Twelve years ago few people knew OF
such a preparation as Powder for the
Feet. To-day after the genuine merits Ct
Aliens Foot-Ease have been told year after
year by grateful persons, it is indispens-
able to millions. 1t is clearly, whole
some, healing and antiseptic and gives
rest and comfort to tired aching feet
It cures while you walk. Over $4,000
testimonials. limitations pay the dealer
a larger profit otherwise you would never
Ease, the original foot powder. Ask for
Aliens FootEase, and see that you get it.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1908-07-03

Bgh pin chmy has beer made up into this simple little costume
tuck and closes
are OF striped French gngham and the belt similar
tine SKIRT are onamented with fat white pearl buttons
and inverted bopa which the
stitched along both its
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1908-07-03
Deafness Cannot Be cured

BY local applications. they cannot reach the dis.
eased portion Of the There Is only one way to
Deafness and that Is by constitutional remedies.
Deafness Is caused by an inflamed condition OF tho
mucous lining OF the Eustachian Tube When this
tube Is infamed you have rumbling sound or i'm
perfect hearing and when is entirely closed, Deaf
the result. and unless the Inflammation can bo
taken and this tube restored to its normal condt-
ton. hearing will be DESTROYED forever: nine cases
out OF ten are caused by Catarrh which Is nothing
but an inhsmed condition OF the mucous surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars for any case OF
Deafness Caused by cataryh) that cannot be cured
by Halls Catarrh Cure. SIND for circulars. free.
F. J. CHENEY 4 CO.. Toledo. O.
Sold by Druggists. 75c.
Take Haus Family Pills for constellation.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1908-07-03
fichu Erocks.

Nothing could be more cool and
dainty for hot summer morning than
one of the new fichu frocks that are
being made in such numbers for sea-
shore wear.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1908-07-03
COAT FOR YOUNG GIRL,
Here Is Very Pretty Garment Made
Up in Empire Etyle.

This pretty coat is made in empire
style, the skirt fitting the yoke with
out fullness.
Pale blue cloth is used here: it is
trimmed with soft frillings of the same
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1908-07-03
SHREWD WOMAN POLITICIAN

Mrs. Frank w. Dodson, who is seeking Sec
ond election to the office Of county recorder Of
Polk county, Iowa, put to rout a bold band OF
Jury tixers in Des Moines and completely revolu-
tionzed the drawing of jurors throughout the
entire state She is known as the shrewdest poll
tican in Iowa.
Five years ago she was the wife Of Attorney
Frank w. Dodson, candidate for district Judge.
TO his wife he conlded his hopes and ambitions.
He also confded to her the little ms and outs OF
politics. Dodson died suddenly and his widow
was left with little son to support Mrs. Dod-
son turned her attention to politics and for
county recorder. The politicians fought her, but
she went direct to the people with convincing
arguments, laying bare the secrets of the corrupt
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1908-07-03


scholarship
of 49, 1882 which,
class and beca s
commissioned
with his full
of The Lincoln
accomplishment
dents September of commodore
in the
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1908-07-03


Macdonald the minister.
o
service Canada
e school, He entered the lieutenant
Indian
He
alto Their and turnedhi tent iowa rd
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1908-07-03

Deep flounces of white embroidered
muslin, gathered or plated into a
binding, can be bought ready to but
TON to q plain muslin petticoat.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1908-07-03
Would Carry Lava to the Sea.

Should the volcanic vent, or chin.
ney, of Vesuvius become blocked
writes Sig. Coartino, in recently
published pamphlet-the danger Of an
explosion becomes very great, and, to
afford an outlet for the molten mass
of rock he proposes to bore a tunnel
at the base of the mountain to carry
the lava into the sea. He also po,uts
out the possibility Of leading the lsva
into molds, so as to form it into
blocks for building quays, breakwa-
tiers, etc.. and smaller slabs for paw.
ing the streets of Naples, such as are
now obtained from the cooled lava.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1908-07-03
As Amended,

As Amended.
Time-A year after they had faced
the parson together
when we were first married you
said you thought heaven had sent you
to me-" remarked his wife. do you
still think so?"
"Yes-as punishment" answered
the brutal other half of the combine
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1908-07-03
The Very WAY.

II don't understand an expression
in the book I have been reading, pa;
how do you get over the bay?'"
by taking a schooner, my daugh-
ter
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1908-07-03

Buy U. S. Dip and Disinfectant
and ship your Hides, Pelts, Wool, Etc, to
N. w. Hide Il Fur Co., Minneapolis, MINI.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1908-07-03
Try Murine Eye Remedy

For Red, Weak, Weary, Watery Eyes.
Murine Doesn't Smart-Soothes Eye Pain.
All Druggists Sell Murine at Scots. The 48
Page Book in each Pkg. is worth Dollars
in every home. Ask your Druggist.
Murine Eye Remedy Co., Chicago.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1908-07-03
MINISTER TO PANAMA

Herbert G. SQuiers, United States minister
to Panama, who has just passed successfully
through critical interview with Secretary Of
State Root touching the diplomats reported lack
of political neutrality in the Panama election
campaign, will return at once to his post. His
report to the state department gave the secre-
ary an excellent idea of the ruffled situation in
Panama over the fight for the presidency. which
is quite likely to result in serious outbreaks on
election day July II.
Before heing sent to Panama he was the first
minister this country had at Havana, a post
which he resigned in December, 1905. His pre-
vious diplomatic experience included service as
secretary Of the American embassy at Berlin in
1894 and secretary Of legation at Pekin in 1908
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1908-07-03

Some farmers are smaller potatoes
than they raise.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1908-07-03
WITH PERRY IN JAPAN
Chief Engineer Edward Durham

S. NJ, ranking rear admiral on the retired
list. and who celebrated his golden wedding an
niversary at Washington the other day. is an in.
teresting figure in one of the most memorable
naval expeditions that ever set out from this
country. He is of the five surviving officers
of the 200 who accompanied Commodore NJ c.
Perry in the famous expedition which opened up
Japan to the civilized world in 1S52-1S54 and thus
did more toward the rapid advancement of that
progressive nation to the first rank of powers
and to cement its people in friendship to the
people Of the United States of America than all
the rest Of the world combined.
Admiral Robbie was born in Burlington VT.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1908-07-03

Mrs. Windows Soothing Syrup.
For children teeth1ng, softens the gums reduces h
dammation, says pain, cures wind coic CSC bottlo
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1908-07-03

Important to Mothers.
Examine carefully every bottle OF
CASTOR1A a safe and sure remedy for
infants and children, and see that it
Signature ssst' enc et&eM2ZzS77zx'
In Use For Over 80 Years.
The Kind You Have Always Bought.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1908-07-03

A little flattery now and then will
soften up the hardest man.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1908-07-03

the prices he
Only Brandt Walker of the
of
successful million dollars of
his big last
His brokerage
Walker 40 Chicago railroad
came to New York
$3oO This promptly
a
and rolled gold n a stream
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1908-07-03
PEOPLE TALKED ABOUT
CAREER LIKE A ROCKET

When deputy sheriff, armed with writ of
attachment issued from the supreme court, the
other day served copies of that paper upon John
Brandt Walker, wizard Of Wall street, and on
other brokers with whom Walker has accounts,
what may be the final chapter written in the
romantic story of Brandt Walkers Kaleidoscope
advent, rise and crash ION the street. The at
tachment was issued on $23,5OO claim of
brokerage firm which asserts balance due on
series of wheat and stock deals. That Walker
did not find it convenient to settle so compare
lively trivial bill is taken to mean that he has
struck the bottom of the financial toboggan chute,
and this idea is borne out by his recent sale OF
his expensive garage, stable and team OF big
hired at follr said To he lower than
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1908-07-03

Rule or BE Ruled. :,
Govern your prejudices. other1:ae
they will govern you.-Horaca. .=
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1908-07-03
Innovation In Politics.

Sold by Druggists. 75c.
Take Hau's Family Pills for constipation.