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The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-06-24

If thin SOW has more pigs than
she can suckle to advantage. take
part OF them away and raise them on
a bottle. They should be taken awav
when only two or three days old. and
they will then quickly learn to take
milk through the ordinary nursine
bottle with a rubber nipple and in a
short time will learn to drink from
the trough.
Fine celery can be grown al aasi,v
as any garden vegetable, II one ha.
good plants. by heavy mulchinx be-
tween the rows when the plants arr
six to twelve inches high, and BY pour.
ing water or house wastes over the
mulch during the summer. This doe.
not take much time for 4 small family
bed. Celery can be well blanched BY
setting boards along the rows.
- @a*%
There are many other and better
uses for flowers than to pile ON coe.
1ins at funerals. They are meant for
living folks. Then let VI have some
in our front yard. yes. and tho back
yard too, and under the caves at the
side Of the house and over BY the ar.
den fence. It IL = thousand times bet.
ter to grow flowers for your family to
enjoy while they are alive than to buy
them at Is cents 4 dozen to pile On
their graves after they are dead.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-06-24
Ways Of SERVING Ham.

Ham is such a good meat to add
flavor to dishes that q scrap Of 1t
should never be thrown away. It
gives character to croquettes, hash
and other made dishes.
Ham toast is made by using half a
cupful Of cooked ham finely minced,
half teaspoonful Of anchovy paste, a
bit Of cayenne and mace. Add half a
cupful Of milk. an egg. well beaten.
Stir over the fire until thick, then
spread on buttered toast. A poached
egg may be placed on each slice.
Ham Balls.-Take one cupful OF
cooked ham, finely chopped. one cup
full of bread crumbs, two cupfuls of
cooked potatoes, mashed, two table,
spoonfuls Of butter. two eggs. beaten,
mix all together. shape In small balls.
dip in egg and crumbs and fry brown.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-06-24
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Household Hints.
~A ~;

A convenient strainer or jelly bag
is made by cutting circular piece Of
cheesecloth the desired size and sew
Ing it upon an embroidery hoop.
Fasten q stout cord at two opposite
points of the hoop. When straining
Jelly, attach these cords in such q
way that the bag will hang free from
any convenient place.
The best of ways to remove grease
spots from carpets is to dissolve q
little soap In a gallon of water, then
add half an ounce Of borax; wash the
spot with clean cloth. and the grease
will disappear.
All canned vegetables should be
opened and aired we'll before using.
To give a stove a brilliant polish.
add teaspoonful of powdered alum
to the stove polish.
A little lemon Juice added to rice
while cooking. will keep the grains
separate and makes 1t winter.
Test a good nutmeg by piercing it
with needle; II fresh the oil will fol-
low the needle.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-06-24
Tho Majors Value.

Gen. w. H. Lemon of the Grand
Army Of the Republic was recounting
at dinner at Lawrence, Kan, tales
of the Civil war.
Major Bunks.' he said, smiling,
was a pompous chap. The boys had
good deal of fun once over his ex-
change.
1T seems that on very dark night
a stalwart confederate took the major
prisoner. This fact, together with the
narrative Of the prisoners return to
camp, was signaled to headquarters
tersely:
major Bunks, captured during
night march. exchanged later for two
plugs tobacco"
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-06-24

Hints Tor the Laundry.
Clothes carefully folded and
sprinkled are half ironed.
An apron worn while hanging the
clothes helps keep them clean.
Black cotton hose should be dried
and ironed III at ALL, on the wrong
side. to prevent fading. Black and
white calicoes are benefited by having
a handful of salt added to the rinsing
water
Dish towels can be ironed just as
we'll in half the time If folded together
once a. II ironed singly.
Iron clothing lengthwise, not across,
and keep the garment or linen without
skewing.
Clothes when brought in. should be
separated and folded at once; II al
lowed to lie in a heap many wrinkles
are made.
Scorch Stains.-Wet the scorched
place, rub with soap and bleach in the
sun. II only slightly scorched. just
hang in the sun and the spot will soon
disappear.
Grass Stains.-Rub with lard and
leave an hour before washing.
Ink Stains.-Soak in sour milk for
some time. When fresh stain can be
treated at once, dip in hot tallow
which will absorb the stain.
Mildew.-Soak in a weak solution Of
chloride Of lime; after several hours
rinse In cold water.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-06-24
Pineapple Mousse.

To one cup of pineapple strip,
heated, add one tablespoon of gelatin
softened in one-fourth cup of cold wa
ter, cup of sugar and two table
spoons Of lemon juice. Strain and
cool. AS the mixture thickens. fold In
a quart OF whipped cream. Mold. pack
in Ice and salt. and stand four hours.
A cornstarch pudding with the whites
Of three eggs and half can Of pine
apple, makes a fine dessert.
In q salad this delicate favored
fruit IL always enjoyed.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-06-24
Combinations for Meals,

Combinations for Meals.
There are no fixed laws regarding
the choice of certain vegetables to
serve with certain meats. but custom
has arranged certain combinations be-
cause they undoubtedly harmonic.
The composition of foods should
be studied by all intelligent
housekeepers as we all want
to serve well balanced meals.
We would not want at one meal. pota-
toes, rice, macaroni, tapioca or corn
starch, because any two Is plenty Of
starch for a meal, and one is enough.
When fish takes the place Of meat
We feel the need Of rich sauces and
q dessert of more nutriment, as fish
does not contain as much as meat.
In the simple, everyday life of most
homes, the dinner comes at noon, and
the majority of homes are satisfied
with two courses
1t a rich soup Is served. one needs
q very little for the main course, and
heavy dessert of pudding steamed
or baked with sauce, makes a good
meal.
During the summer months the
heavy buildings give way to fruits.
SALADS, gelatine desserts, and ices of
all kinds, which may or not, be large
In food value. A salad with an oil
dressing with sandwiches, and cup
OF tea or cocoa, is good meal.
When one Is serving heavy roast
like pork with accompanying vege-
tables, a very light dessert should be
provided.
When rich cream or hard sauce is
served with light dessert, It adds
greatly to the food value of the dish
Raisins and nuts are an ideal des-
sert, and one that may always be
ready In an emergency.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-06-24
Apple Of Sodom.

The true apple Of Sodom, or mad
apple. of the shores Of the Dead sea,
mentioned by Strabo, Tacitus, and
Josephus, and described as beautiful
to the eye, but filling the mouth with
bitter ashes II tasted, Is a kind of
gall. growing on dwarf oaks. and pro-
duced by a species of gall insect,
which has received the name Of
Cynips insana. These gals are about
two inches long, and one and q half
inches In diameter, OF a beautiful, rich,
glossy. purplish red color. and filed
with an intensely bitter, porous and
easily pulverized substance. surround
Ing the insect They are attached to
the twigs In q curious manner. differ
emit from other gals. the narrow end
rising upwards on each side. and bend
ing 1nwards. 10 ~ to clasp the ex-
tremity Of the twig somehow like q
pair Of wide and curved nippers.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-06-24
Household hints.

One OF the most satisfactory ways
OF dry cleaning net curtains is to rub
and I'LL them with dry cornmeal. Let
them lie in 1t for day or two, then
put out to air. After pressing they
Will look 80 well that one feels repaid
for the effort II the curtains are
white use white cornmeal; If ecru.
use the yellow. Either cleans nicely.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-06-24
Little Economlea.

Did you ever use an old tennis
racket to beat rugs? 1t is as good
and easy to handle. as the regulation
beaten. j
Old rackets may be restrung with
catgut when the frame Is In good con-
dition. at little expense.
Grease the cream pitcher around
the spout with little butter, and
avoid the drops Of cream that will run
down on. the cloth without this pre-
caution.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-06-24
Summer Hints,

During the warm weather, corns be.
come very troublesome. Try rubbing
them with a piece of dandelion root,
when full Of milk. Apply twice day.
This Is remedy which will be easily
procured. and will also benefit the ap-
pearance of the lawn.
The Innings Of shoes so soon be-
come soiled. II pieces Of white cam.
brio are pasted into the shoes they are
cooler and cleaner. and are easily re.
moved.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-06-24
flashed Brown Potatoes.

61Sheo BFoWn Potatoes.
Here is potato dish that the boy
from school will enjoy:
Chop cold boiled new potatoes into
pieces the size of bean. Season with
salt and pepper. and put into a hot
dish with three tablespoonfuls of but
ter to a quart Of potatoes. Toss until
well Drowned then add half a cup of
cream and place in the oven to IN
ish. Serve in the baking dish.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-06-24
whv Ae Couldn't Walk,

Assistant Secretary Adee, Of the de-
partment of state, who has now gone
to Europe on his annual tour awheel,
came down to the ground floor Of the
state department building at the close
of business one afternoon not long ago
and was getting out his bicycle pre-
paratory to starting home. He saw
one of the ofacials Of the department
sitting In the hall.
why don't you 90 homer" asked
Mr.. Adee.
The ofacial explained he had q lame
foot and was waiting for taxicab.
"Ah, see." sajd Mr.. Adee. you've
got locomotor ataxicabus."
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-06-24
Brain Patea

Brown tablespoon Of butter and
one Of flour. Add one pint OF hot va
ter. one teaspoon Of worcestershire
sauce and half teaspoon of onion
Juice. Cut the brains In dice shaped
pieces and let simmer for Is minutes
In the sauce. Serve In pate shells.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-06-24
Mothers-In-Law In Bethlehem.


Many of the people in Bethlehem
em1grate. for they have no fear of
travel and make excellent colonists.
1t Is possible to come upon men Of
Bethlehem In eastern Africa and even
In Haiti. Now for the first time saw
the remarkable head-dresses for
which the married women Of Bethle-
hem are famous. They are large and
entirely conceal the hair l was told
that the foundation is a fez, stintened
and covered with cotton. Chains of
silver on which are strung rows of
silver coins ornament the front, and a
great white veil made Of cotton gives
the finishing touch. Strongly built and
active. the matrons of Bethlehem look
very imposing as they go about their
affairs, ard I should scarcely think
they live In great subsection to their
husbands, That they make alarming
mothers-in-law l con we'll believe.
1nere Is a proverb in Palestine:
Were the mother-in-law to love her
daughter-in-law. dogs would go into
paradise. Robert Hichens, in Gen.
fury.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-06-24
SUIT Preaching ut NInsty.ons.

Rev. L. c. Wood recently entered
upon his ninety-second year. Toe
more than "a years he has BEEN vicar
Of Singleton. near Blackpool
He - in excellent health, works
hard in the parish, breaches regularly
and presides at various agricultural
meetings of associations with which
he - connected. He attends Ill the
public functions In the Blackpool Dis
nict and . few days ago he delivered
. panegyric ON the late King Edward
which revealed great mental - well
- physical viSof. Standard.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-06-24
Ru06lan Tea.

Prepare tea in hot pot and pour
over two Jumps Of sugar and q silica
Of lemon In each cup. This n 4 de-
nghtful way to serve afternoon tea.
The addition Of . few cloves to tho
tea gives = spiciness liked By many.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-06-24

>PoFboaranoo.
"DA you propose to that young
womaAf' asked REGINALD.
"Yes," replied AGornon.
did she give you any eneouraee-
ment!"
"A little. She laughed instead Of
getting angry"
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-06-24
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Delicious Fruit Dessert.

This is a dessert which may be
made at any season for we find the
fruit always In the market. Take a
slice Of pineapple, either fresh or
canned. and heap on it a banana that
has been put through a potato ricer.
Add half teaspoonful Of lemon juice,
and sprinkle with powdered sugar.
This Is simple dessert quickly pre-
pared.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-06-24
Ralsln and Celery Salad.

AaisIn and Celery Salad.
Cut two cupfuls Of celery. fine. Seed
and hAlve two-thirds of a cupful Of
large raisins. add one cupful Of FRA
ted apple, two oranges cut fine and
onefourth Of q cupful of mayonnaise.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-06-24
DID CLEVER WORK
CANADIAN colNERs LONG eAF.
FLED AUTHORITIES. ~>s
Peculiar History Of "9iaeksmith" 70.
kens That Are Interesting to Nu-
mIsmatlsts-eegan With Ne
cessity for Small Change.

A good deal has been heard of late
years among coin collectors about the
o-called Blacksmith" tokens Of
Canada The unsatisfactory con-
dition Of the currency In Canada up
to comparatively recent times ex-
plains the reason for the issue OF such
coins.
For many years the supply of legal
copper coins had been altogether in
adequate. so that often anything In
the shape Of copper passed current.
At the beginning Of the nineteenth
century the only legal copper circu-
lating medium was an insufficient and
diminishing supply Of worn out Brit
ish half pence sent over from Eng
land.
A little later this was supplemented
by a deluge of imported private to-
kens. Their overabundance, accord
Ing to q writer in the Numismatist,
soon caused them to be discredited
and stringent means were adopted to
prevent further importation Of such
coin into Canada or its manufacture
there.
But as the necessity for an adequate
supply OF small change became more
pressing, various ways for evading the
blockade were evolved. One Of these
was by making or importing tokens
which bore a date previous to the
date OF the edict excluding private
coins. Another way, which was at
one time very prevalent in England.
was to evade the counterfeiting laws
by suppressing the legends and sub
shutting instead some capricious or
meaningless legend, as "Claudius Ro.
manus." "Georgius TT Rox." George
Rules" "Glorius Ter Wis.," etc. These
spurious coins presented the same
general appearance to the ignorant
populace as the regal coinage.
A third means, and this is charac.
ter1st1c Of the Canadian Blacksmiths,
was by counterfeiting the worn Brit
ish half pence, the only legal copper
coins in circulation. on which the
date, legend and all but an indistinct
outline of the design had been etfaced.
Although they thus produced a rude
coinage these early Canadian coiners
showed considerable skill in 80 ma.
king fresh coins bear the appearance
OF an old worn out but still legal cur.
rency that they were able to circu.
late vast quantities of their spurious
limitations. It is worth noting that
the designs on these Blacksmiths
often face In the opposite direction to
their prototypes.
AS an explanation Of their name the
story Is told that blacksmith of dis.
solute habits lived in Montreal and
when he wished to have a good
time struck two or three dollars OF
these coppers and thereby supplied
himself with sufficient change. to graf.
lily his Wishes" The name was
adopted by numismatists and applied
to the whole series.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-06-24
Summer Dishes,

Every housewife who has the
three meals day to prepare Is glad
to learn of new dishes. especially Il
they are economical and easy of.
preparation. Economy always should
come first in most homes.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-06-24
Wealth and Aapplnoaa.

The mediocrity at my fortune has
perhaps, given me more real Happiness
than the drst throne On earth would
hayo given.-Fenslou,
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-06-24
-"..E-A!L $3.50 :. =
-" (
NJ FARM
AMzA4, ,.6@

Give the chicks grit.
Little pigs like green feed.
The young horse has many things
to learn.
Skim milk is good :or the chickens
this time Of year.
The root maggot of cabbage comes
from the egg of fly.
The dwarf nasturtium makes an ex-
ceilent border plant of medium size.
A very desirable and useful tool
which is not found on all farms is a
level.
The finer the teeth of the cultivator
the finer and more satisfactory the
work.
IN the training of colts blow
should never be struck. or a loud or
violent word used.
The carly shorn sheep grows its
new fleece rapidly and is soon out OF
danger from any ordinary cold.
Stale drinking vessels breed disease.
A few cents worth of disinfectanta
Will soon save dollars worth Of poul-
try.
It pays to keep livestock on the
farm for the manure they make and
the unmarketable feeds they can turn
into money.
A thorough Investigation Of the
methods Of feeding young turkeys
shows to what extent general rules
are followed.
Three borrowings of young corn
may be given, one just before the corn
is up, and one when the young plants
Ire several inches high.
There is very laudable movement
nsW In progress among the shippers of
fresh fruits looking to the uniformity
OF packing and the Standardization of
fruit.
The work team should have a little
exercise every day and not stand day
after day in the stable and then be
taken out and made to do a heavy
days work.
The beef raiser who aims at the
greatest possible profit from his bust
ness must use cattle especially adapt
ed to the purpose and perfected to a
higls degree.
Corn should be cut for the silo when
1t Is fairly well matured; that is, when
the kernels are in what is known as
the dough STAGE" all or nearly all OF
the kernels being dented.
Clover and rape seeded for hog or
calf pasture make cheap feed. 4 small
patch of this will save the buying of
good deal Of bran and other concen-
trates. A dollar saved is two dollars
earned.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-06-24
Veal R0lI0h.

Slice oranges and place half . Ia.
spoonful Of preserved pear chips IN tha
center Of each slice.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-06-24
Her Strong Wisdem.

Her Strong "tooona.
Mr.. Newlywed-Notice how small
all my bills are. dear?
Mr.. Newlywed-Indeed, I do, dar.
ling. How do you manager
Mrs. Newlywed-l buy our things at
4 lot Of different stores.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-06-24

The best way to begin the poultry
business is in small way. AS you
learn from experience, the best teach.
er, you can increase your flock and
find out the best markets for your
products.
Spring pigs can get along very
we'll without shelter, except from rain.
until fall, then If you are so shiftless
as to fail to provide shelter they are
better able to stand the cold and rain.
But they will not thrive.
Drones usually take their fight
during the middle part Of the dav.
mostly from ten to three o'clock
during a warm, pleasant day. when
they can be seen flying in large mum.
bers In front Of the hives and over
the apiary.
Water in the soil is continually IN
the move, sometimes fast and at other
times slower. When it stops raining
and the surface of the soil becomes
dry. then the moisture in the earth
begins to move upward, from one soil
particle to another, by capilarity.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-06-24

ESOLVED. That won't hur--
~~ ~ myself. nor try 10
make other people hurry
nef let other people hurry me-
1T IL not the years that ago VI: It u
how We live them.'
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-06-24
Strictly loaicaI

0ITJCSSy 6OO1S0us
Scribblea-F1nAncial embarrassment
is tough on poets.
Dribbles-Think SO? :.
Scribbles-Yes. Why. 1t would even
make LongfelloW short s.s., s=&.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-06-24

Let appetite wear reasons golden
chain,
And ind in due restraint it, luxury"
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-06-24

n ETS look up and smile - We
journey a WHILE"
IT you would have the fruit, pluck
not tho blossom"
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-06-24

HE beautiful Is just as USE
. full as the useful, and
sometimes more so.-
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-06-24

marry Jimmy. she set store by him,
and he amt never married yet"
Jane flashed a strange smile at her
sister.
Jimmy Roe never asked me to
marry him." she said at last. HE said
he'd like to, only his mother made
such a fuss over his coming to see
me that he knew 1t would only
mean trouble all around II we was to
marry"
Ann gasped. IT never knew it, Jane
Roswell! And what did you say to
him?"
Il told him le needn't trouble to
apologize, because I wouldn't marry
him under any circumstances" James
head was held aloft now and her blue
eyes sparkled with a spirit they had
not held for many years.
But you did care for Jimmy Roe7''
remarked Ann with 4 shrewd glance
at her sister.
Without one glance at her sisters
accusing face. Jane Roswell uttered a
bitter cry and ran from the room and
afterwards Ann heard her pacing TO
and fro in tho chamber overhead.
Later In the day Ann was lured
from her work In the kitchen by the
smell Of smoke. Al she ran into the
sitting room it seemed strangely bare.
while beyond the glass door that
opened into the garden . bright IRE
cracked In 4 place swept clean from
snow.
-: Jane Roswell stood beside tho 1lre
piling sheets Of music and folios 70.
lentlessly on the pyre. And then.
when tho flames were brightest, she
carefully laid her treasured dulcimer
on she top and % she did 20 the little
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-06-24

Clover and rape seeded for hog or
calf pasture make cheap feed. A small
patch of this will save the buying of
good deal Of bran and other concen-
trates. A dollar saved is two dollars
earned.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1910-08-24
NOTICE.

Sealed bids addressed to the City
Council Of the City or Cairo. Illinois,
will be received at the office OF the
City Clerk OF said city Of Cairo, up to
1880 O'Clock, p. m.. Tuesday. Septem-
Der 9th, 1910, for repairing Fire sta
tion No. as follows
Tearing down and rebuilding the
front wall from the ground up to the
second story. repairing the roof un-
der the Cupola, plastering the walls
and ceiling OF the second story where
1t is needed and painting the inside
wood work Of the second story, and
for repairing Fire Station No. 2 40 fol-
lows:
Tearing on and replastering the
wallis and ceiling OF the second story
and painting the inside wood work OF
second story the painting on both
stations to be two coats.
The City Council reserves the right
to reject any and all bids,
Dated at Cairo. Illinois. this sth day
OF August, A. D. iJi0.
a ERNEST WORKMAN.
City Comptroller