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The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-04-14
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we know to have been very great, we
may safely say we are above four mil
lions"
Thomas Jefferson personally as
sumed the responsibility of correcting
the first census, and with red ink made
increases in figures, as we'll as sup
plying such other numbers as he
deemed correct. He then, in his off,
cial capacity, informed the world
that the federal count was incorrect,
but with his additions and amenda-
tons could be relied on.
When the second decennial count
was completed Jefferson was presi-
dent, and letter written by him In
1901 contains the following assertions:
you will perceive that the increase
of numbers (population) during the
last ten OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
in geometrical ratio, promises rapid
growth and the prospect 1t holds up to
us, not with view to the injuries It
may enable us to do others in some fu-
ture day, but to the settlement of the
extensive country still remaining va
can't"
This second census was intensely
gratifying to Jefferson and he assumed
the role Of prophet again, but proved
over-enthusiastic when he declared
that the American population would
continue to increase at the same ratio.
Such was not the case, nor Is there
1oA Init
ratio in population increase. In 1913
he wrote to Humboldt:
I'm fifty years more (1863) the
United States alone will contain fifty
millions Of inhabitants"
But the population in 1863 was fig
ured at 33,218.117, showing that Jeffer-
sons reliance on a definite ratio in
crease led him about 100000 too
high. In 1916 we find Jefferson writing
as follows to Mr.. Maury:
Forty millions in forty years, and
in sixty years eighty millions! This
would be 1915 plus 60. making it in
1875 as SO.OOO,OOO."
suited in 44,S86,2O7. or about 36,O00,OOO
below Jefferson's estimate. Jefferson
was a careful student of natural in
crease in the human family, but his
knowledge as to what death, marriage
and immigration would do for a nation
was meager. If that great statesman
could not form a fair calculation, it is
safe to say that it would be hopeless
job for anyone to indulge In predic-
lions of what the population will be
fifty years hence, according to geo.
metric ratio. Abraham Lincoln was
another chief executive who endeav-
ored to solve the population puzzle.
Like Jefferson, he attempted to indi-
cate the exact figures, but acquitted
himself with more credit in the prob
lem of human fluctuations. Lincoln
at one time practically proposed an
amendment to the constitution of the
United States, with view to emanci-
pating the slaves, and paying the
southern owners a reasonable pur-
chase price. He pointed out that after
the slaves had passed into the posses
sion of the federal government they
could be liberated, and the dreadful
civil strife thus be brought to close.
In endeavoring to further this project
Lincoln set out to foretell the great
ness in population OF the federal union
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-04-14

the increased price of frogs legs IN
winter. During the course OF one year
the total catch in the state OF Mime
sofa was more than half a million
dozen, which involved the slaugnter Oh
no fewer than 6 million frogs.
Formerly the American people cared
nothing for this luxury, and much run
used to be poked at the ''frog-eattnS
Frenchmen, but Of late years tho de-
mand has steadily increased among
Americans, so that now the tisb1t IL
welcomed in many parts Of the United
States.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-04-14
Frog Eating" i'm America

cipal competition met by the Mime
sofa variety is the '*bull' species of
the south; but this product is not SO
gratifying to the discriminating palate,
for the meat of the southern variety is
not as sweet and delicate as the pro-
duct Of the northern swamps.
The cost in the east of the Mime
sofa frogs legs is OF course greater
than the price in st. Paul, where from
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-04-14
DiSTEMPER

In all its forms among all ages of horses,
as we'll as dogs, cured and others in same
stable prevented from having the disease
with SPOHN'S D1STEMPER CURE.
Every bottle guaranteed. Over 1000
bottles sold last year $50 and $l.00. ANY
good druggist, or send to manufacturers.
Agents wanted. Spohn Medical Co., Spec.
Contagious Diseases, Goshen, Ind.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-04-14

it attains it's full size in a compare
lively short period, the demand for the
legs is readily met. The breeding
pools in Minnesota number many
thousands.
There is no "r" month for the frog,
so it becomes necessary for the hunt
ers to seek him in winter as we'll as in
the spring, a quest involving no small
difficulty, seeing that, in winter, the
frog catcher must cut through the
ice, in some cases two feet thick, in
order to get at the nests" This diff
Guilty is, however, more than Offset by
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-04-14
Would Compel Homework.

Frau Woerner is the German suf-
fragist who would make course IN
Homework compulsory fer every Ger
man girl, Just as military training is
compulsory for the boys. She is try
ing to interest the men in the project
by telling them that they will reap
the benefit, as all the German house
wives will soon be good cooks.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-04-14
Six Million Represent The Number Of
Frogs Caught in Minnesota
During One Year.

The frogs legs that are served to
patrons of cafes and restaurants come,
for the most part, from Minnesota,
that IS to say, the finest do, for from
the point of view of the epicure there
are no frogs legs to be compared with
those from the northwest. Ths prin-
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-04-14
Quit Whininq.

Do you whine? Do you find fault
with everything and everybody? linen
make an effort to quit it. You are not
only harming others, but what Is
worse for a selfish person OF your
stamp, you are harming yourself
Atchison Globe.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-04-14
Doubts.

The Stranger-Are you quite sure
that that was marriage license you
gave me last month?
The Ohicial-Of course! What's
the matter?
The Stranger-Well, I've lived a
dogs life ever since.-Sketch.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-04-14
ShiIlaIah Still Useful.

The shillalah, which showed at
Louth that it has not entirely lost its
old Importance as factor in deciding
elections, Is no raw limb of a tree. It
is almost as much work of art as
a well balanced cricket bat. The old
shillalahs were as carefully looked
after by their loving owners as is a
rifle in the wilds. Cut from the stur-
diest of young blackthorns, and show
ing as little taper as an ebony ruler,
it was weighted with lead or iron at
the end nearest the grip, so that its
center Of gravity was about four
fifths of the way from the hitting end.
When properly seasoned by being
kept in the neighborhood of the farm
oven for a few months, 1t became
thing of supple steel. And the proper
pronunciation Of the name of this
fearsome weapon is the melodious one
of "shill-ally," with the accent on the
"all."-London Chronicle.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-04-14

ICES. It is impossible for anyone to de-
termine the influence the census fig
ures will have upon the educational,
political and religious interests of the
people. These numerals will affect
every state, county, city, town, village
and hamlet in the union. The size of
the United States senate, as we'll as
many state senates, will be immedi-
ately enlarged, and in few cases d.
minished. The national house of rep
resentatives and state assemblies will
also share in this change. Even states
Will be bounded differently, and the in
ternal outlines of the present map Of
our country will undergo most drastic
alterations. Governors of certain
states are anxiously anticipating sub.
divisions of their respective domains.
Each fears the setting up of another
state government on the east, west,
north or south of his present undis-
puted territory. The size of our army,
the strength Of our navy, will be
shaped into accord with the findings
OF the household Of Uncle Sam.
Millions Of books are being held
over in the press until such time as
the exact and official information Of
this census is made public. Absolute
ly nothing which the government does
seems to have so far reaching a power,
and exerts such an influence on the
destinies OF the nation as the taking
Of the census; and nothing is accept
ed with such calm Indifference by the
people concerned in it's findings. Like
the Passion Play, it is in evidence
every ten years; and not unlike the
business inventory which takes place
every year, it establishes untold
changes, causes many unforeseen alter.
atoms, and brings to the surface val
liable details of both retrogression and
progression.
Trivial and profound themes alike
receive earnest attention. Even the
oft recurring argument that the CAPT.
toll Of the United States is not central.
ly located will be thoroughly threshed
out in many columns Of space ere the
official report of the census is sen,
broadcast through our land.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-04-14

Whenever there is tendency to consti-
patton, sick. headache OF biliousness, take
cup of Garfield Tea. All druggists.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-04-14
Facing the Future,

Even when Henrietta gets the
VOTE" said Mr.. Meekton, II don't be-
lieve she will be quite satisfied"
"Why not?"
we'll have to reorganize the ballot
SO that when there's an election she
can stay home and let me attend to
that along with the rest of the err
rands."
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-04-14
Increase

He then added: 1T is seen that the
ratio Of increase at no one Of these
periods is either two per cent.
below or two per cent above
the average, thus showing how inf1ex.
ible and consequently how reliable
the law of increase in our case (coun-
try Is. Assuming that 1t will con-
tinue. it gives the following results:
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-04-14
Quite SO.

WAS your brother hurt at pole
vaulting last night?"
Eyes, but he hopes to get over it
all right"
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-04-14

Hamlins Wizard Oil is recommended by
many physicians. It is used in many pub
lie and private hospitals. Why not keep
a bottle on hand in your own home?
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-04-14

A man Of few words isn't cut out
for a compositor.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-04-14

No woman can be happy who has
too much time to think of things that
are none of her business.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-04-14

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for Children
teething, softens the gums, reduces indamma-
ton, allays pain, cures wind collie, Csc bottle.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-04-14

Powerful, indeed, is the empire OF
habit.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-04-14

Heaven won't seem worth while to
some women unless there's an occa-
sional bargain sale.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-04-14

For a disordered liver, take Garfield Tea,
the Herb laxative. All druggists.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-04-14

Practice is the best Of all instruc-
tons.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-04-14

SHAKE INTO YOUR SHOES
Aliens Foot Ease, the Antiseptic powder for Tirod
aching swollen, nervous feet. Gives rest and
comfort. Makes walking delight Sold everywhere
&c. Don't accept any substitute. For FRNH
eample, address Allen 8. Olmsted, Le Roy. N.Y.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-04-14

Even the dull man may be able to
make a bore of himself
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-04-14
EDN14RD nm lZI0N/xl.
DIRECTOR OE T%
CENSUS %

lnQe1at1gaDle zeal to
count and systematic
the census of 1910. An
army Of experts is ca
gerly toiling to bring
forth the figures in
which not only Ameri-
cans, but the world at
large, is interested.
Upon the result de-
ponds more than the
average reader real
The Ellensburg dawn. [volume] (Ellensburg, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1911-10-26
r arm ano
Garden
GROW OWN TABLE DAINTIES.
Every Farm, No Matter What It's Size
Should Have a Kitchen Garden.

Perhaps the most characteristic fca-
Is the home vegetable garden. says
W. Z. Beattie. assistant horticuturist
bureau of plant industry. Even where
no orchard has been planted. and
where the ornamental surroundings of
the home have been neglected. IA fairly
we'll kept garden in which are grown
q number of the staple kinds Of vege
tables is generally to be found. In
many cases the principal interest in
the garden is manifested by the wo
men Of the household and much Of the
necessary care Is given by them A
small portion OF the garden Enclosure
is generally devoted to the cultivation
of flowers, and number Of medicinal
plants are invariably present.
Throughout the newer parts Of the
country one finds that the conditions
governing the maintenance and use of
the vegetable garden are somewhat
different. and, while number Of vege-
table crops may be grown somewhere
on the farm, there is wanting that dis
unction so characteristic Of the typical
NE" England kitcheh garden
IL wouid De Impossible 10 make an
accurate estlmate OF the value or crops
grown IN the Kitchen gardens or the
United states but from careful OBJ
servation the statement can safely be
maze mat wen kept garden VIII
yle'd return ten to hteen times
greater IMAM would the same area and
location II devoted TO general farm
crops a half acr" devoted to the
various xmas OF garden crops VIII
easily supply family with SloD worth
OF VeGefa''"S during the year, while
the aVer"3' return '"r f'rm crops Is
cohS'derahy Tess thah "ne-t"nth or
TINS an III '. \ VI. ~ supply OF
VOC f'h * "'''" II ''''' Y here they
The Ellensburg dawn. [volume] (Ellensburg, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1911-10-26
Guinea PIGS as Lawn Movers.

In America the humble guinea pig Is
used largely to advance the cause of
science by succumbing to different
germs. by refusing to weaken after
generations OF intense inbreeding. and
by generally tending to prove" what
ever the scientists want to prove. But
over in England the guinea pig Is be
ing used as Il lawn mower with great
effect He is more than n mere ma
chine ut that, for we are assured that
he not only clips the lawn evenly. but
with rare discrimination removes all
the weeds therefrom. Guinea pigs mul-
tiply very rapidly and almost any one
can get enough to keep his lawn
moved If he starts early in the spring
We thought the American farmer who
tied his lawn mower to an automobile
and skited around over his lawn had
solved the problem, but the English
moving system has certain points of
superiority which increase our respect
for British ingenuity. National Stock
man and Farmer.
The Ellensburg dawn. [volume] (Ellensburg, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1911-10-26

fore the rise, better small tract ror
home in this valley does not exist.
Price 81. so per acre. Terms
No. S4l. Here IS your chance
from town, lays level good soil, will
grow anything that is grown in this val
ley, 20 shares ditch stock, good six
room house, not yet plastered, good
The Ellensburg dawn. [volume] (Ellensburg, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1911-10-26

of the garden. The work Of caring fm
a garden is usually done at spare
times, and for this reason alone the
location should be near the dwelling
In case the site chosen for the garden
should become unsuitable for any
cause. it is not a difficult matter TO
prefer to plan the garden in different
location every five or six years.
The Ellensburg dawn. [volume] (Ellensburg, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1911-10-26
Look These u p.

and very cheap at $500 per acre. Easy
terms.
No. all. TWENTY acres two miles
from town, good soil plenty water and
a very good buy at S2lo per acre.
Terms.
No. Isl. TEN acres one and half
miles from town, 10 shares ditch stock,
about $50 fruit trees coming INTO bear
inc, excellent soil Better see this be
The Ellensburg dawn. [volume] (Ellensburg, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1911-10-26
ffIs Facial FurrOvv.

Mr.. Billson, between whose lower lip
and chin there was an unusually deep
wrinkle, spoke impatlently to the bar
Der
Haven't you got my face shaved
yet?' he asked.
mot quite, sir" said the barber apol
ogetically, II haven't dug your ditch
yet."-Chicago Tribune.
Save Your Fertilizer Value.
This is good time for spreading
manure over the fields you will break
up later on While 1t may not rot
down enough to have much fertilizing
effect this season, it will be In the soil
and safe from losses by teaching.
The Ellensburg dawn. [volume] (Ellensburg, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1911-10-26
Wealth For the Swiss.

1t has been estimated by an investi-
gator with Il statistical turn of mind
that the thrifty Swiss calculate the
tourist crop in this manner Half -
million travellers staying long enough
to make 13,OOOO0O hotel days. ut an
average expenditure of 50 10 day.
The Ellensburg dawn. [volume] (Ellensburg, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1911-10-26
Tortoise Shell.

A large turtle gives eighty pounds of
tortoise she'll
The Ellensburg dawn. [volume] (Ellensburg, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1911-10-26
A Certain Cure.

"Do you know anything that will
kill potato bugs asked the young
man with the yellow fingers.
YES" said the old lady with the
Bingham apron crustily: get 'em to
smoke cigarettes"
The Ellensburg dawn. [volume] (Ellensburg, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1911-10-26

No. l33 TEN acres one mile from
town, can cultivate every foot OF it, an
ideal location and the cheapest piece OF
dirt for the money asked. 81, 900 will
secure this and eight years on the bal
anCe at 6 per cent.
No. SOB. TWENTY acres one and
half miles from town, all in hay, IS
shares ditch stock. excellent volcanic
ash SOIL no better land in this valley
The Ellensburg dawn. [volume] (Ellensburg, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1911-10-26
HUSTLING IN THE PEAS.

On Progressive Farms the Traction
Engine Hauls Them to the Cannery.
connected with raising peas for the
cnnnery is getting the crop to the fac
tory. The ordinary way. of course. is
the wagon But where great quaint
ties are canned peas are shipped di-
The Ellensburg dawn. [volume] (Ellensburg, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1911-10-26
MANURE MEANS DOLLARS.

Manure is worth dollars. Why
not save those dollars? Manure
adds humus as we'll as plant
food to the soil, and one is as
valuable as the other. The soil
may contain all the elements Of
plant food, but IL it has no hu-
mus these elements are not
available and plants do not
thrive. Humus aids in retain
ing moisture for the future use
of the plant. Now is the time to
save money by saving manure,
and manure is best saved by be-
ing spread upon the field where
it will do the most good. lmme
diaco value in crops as we'll as
ultimate value in the farm re
suits from the use of the manure
spreader.
The Ellensburg dawn. [volume] (Ellensburg, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1911-10-26
4 GlinnSc of the Pat

Margaret McMullen. who had been
on trial for several days in New York
for being common scold, was acquit-
ted Oct. y, 1913.
The Ellensburg dawn. [volume] (Ellensburg, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1911-10-26
Ask u About Them

barn 18x24 feet, will not last long at
this price. $3.50 per acre. Good
terms. See US abont this.
No. Sal. THIRTY acres nine miles
from town, all tillable, volcanic ash soil
thirty inches of decided water right and
the cheapest chunk of dirt on our lists,
and priced right too. s125 per acre
Terms.
The Ellensburg dawn. [volume] (Ellensburg, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1911-10-26

rect to the factory located at con-
venient point.
The picture above gives an idea Of
how the traction engine. which on
some farms stands idle most OF the
year, can be put to good use rs an
auxiliary In the work Of moving I'M
huled vines
The Ellensburg dawn. [volume] (Ellensburg, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1911-10-26

Portugal was formerly known as
Lusitania. The present name is de-
rived from Porto Gallo. the ancient
name of the town now known to us as
Oporto.
The Ellensburg dawn. [volume] (Ellensburg, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1911-10-26

Take your oldest son into part
nership with you and lot some
. Of tho responsibility Of manag-
; ing tho farm fall upon his shout
ders. This will please him. and
il he is an ambitious, indus
trious boy no will accelerate his.
interest and pride in tho work
) Of the farm. But do not forget
that partnership means that
your son is to share tho profits
as weII as tho responsibility.
Without tho profits his interest
; will hardly increase.
The Ellensburg dawn. [volume] (Ellensburg, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1911-10-26
How to Keep Roast juicy.

Lower the temperature of an oven
considerably after roast has been II,
for twenty minutes and the juices will
he retained
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1911-01-31

One Thousand, Two Hundred (12Oo)
Dollars each, and the same become
due and payable ON the second day q
January, A. D. 1912, the second day OF
January, A. d. 1918, the second day q
January. A. d. 1914. the second day OF
January, A. D, 1915, the second day OF
January, A. D. 1916, the second day OF
January, A. d. 1917, the second day OF
January, A. D. 1918, and the second
day OF January A. ID. 1919, respective.
ly, and each and all of said nine un'
paid installnents bear interest at the
rate of five (5) per cent. per annum
from the 3rd day Of December, A. D..
1909, payable annually at the same
time that the said several Install
ments become due and payable, res
pectively.
All persons interested are hereby
notified to call and pay the amount
assessed, at the City Treasurer's Of
fice, at the Alexander County Nation
al Bank, No. 801 Commercial avenue,
in the city OF Cairo, Illinois, within
thirty t30l days from the date hereof.
Dated this 18th day of January, A..
d. 1911.
FRANK B. ARMSTRONG,
City Treasurer.