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The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-03-03
WILL PLEASE The INVALID
Pretty and Useful Trif1es That win
Tighten the Tedlum Of tho
Sick Room.

Among the appropriate things for
the invalid are flower holders. These
can be fastened to the foot of the
bed. and are large enough to hold
three or four carnations or roses.
generally all that are to be allowed in
the sick room. Another accountable
gift Is a dainty piece Of china-a
flower bordered plate, a cruel bowl of
eggshell thinness. or fragile cup and
saucer of delicate design. Never mind
II these things are likely to break with
their first tumble; because of their
beauty, they will give enough pleas
ure, perhaps real benefit, to make
their possible short existence well
worth while. A lightweight leather
writing case. provided with a screw.
top bottle Of ink, compartments for
paper, envelopes, stamps, and pen and
pencil, gives the invalid who is
strong enough to write q certain feel
ing of independence. Some of these
cases have keys which add to their
usefulness. A pint or half pint
vacuum bottle, for keeping liquids
warm or cold, is another comfort-giv.
ing gift for the invalid and a time
saving gift for the nurse or caretaker.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-03-03
bushels of wheat from one quarter
section Of land. John Mclean, who
owns two sections, threshed 1850
bushels Of wheat.
MIGHT HAVE COME EARLIER
Admlrer Of Musician Must Have Felt
Truth Of tho Answer 10
Received. {,

Signor Puccini, although celebrated
all over the world for his operas, is
still a young man. On the subject OF
his early success the Italian composer
said recently in New York.
II have been very lucky. Recogni-
ton for artistic work comes so often
after one is too old to enjoy it.
II remember one of my country
men, a centenarian, who, had he died
before seventy, would never have seen
any of his operas produced. Luckily
he lived to so great an age that he re-
ceived for many years the admiration
he deserved. Naturally enough,
though, this splendid artist regretted
his years Of obscurity and neglect,
and he frequently spoke bitterly OF
his bad fortune.
Once, at the very end of his long
life, an Englishman entered his box
at the opera in Rome, and said re-
specially:
81 have travelled all the way from
London to see the author of my IA
vorite opera
"The veteran composer, with a ma
licious smile, replied:
"'Well, my friend, have given you
plenty of time to get here"
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-03-03

1T is to he the small hats for early
/ spring, made of exquisite, lustrous,
light braids, that is light in weight.
And these little hats are soft, many of
them made without a wire frame, so
that they sit caressingly upon the hair
and conform themselves to the shape
Of the head. And a few people have
jumped to the conclusion that be-
cause hats are small, the matter of
dressing the hair will sink into one of
the unimportant and negligible details
of the toilette. Such conclusion is
not reached by course of reasoning.
1t you have absorbed it, 81 pray you
gentle lady, to unthink your speaking,
and to say so no more" The small
hat, even more than the large one
demands we'll dressed coiffure; for
The couture is the visible means of
support of the little hat. Hair, in
pretty curls or fluffy waves, simply
must peep out from under the edges
If the hat and frame the face and
neck, otherwise the wearer will look
Is If she were bald.
These small hats worn over a coif-
fure from which few stray puffs
and bobbing curls contrive to stray out,
and covered with a fine floating veil of
lace. are simply enhancing. These
wells come in a variety of fancy
weaves. Nothing is prettier than q
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-03-03

Brussels net with little dot or fig
ure over the surface and a lace pat
tern in the border.
Two good models in small hats
are shown here. In Fig. the round,
cap-like turban is made of silk braid
in bright champagne color, the brim
and crown are both made of the braid,
sewed and afterward draped on the
fine light frame. These hats are not
for the amateur millinery, because
! they require a knowledge of the art
of draping. The rosette and petal is
made of brown velvet and gold cord.
It is beautiful color combination,
and suited to almost any color in the
costume.
The second hat is of an elegant braid
in black and white. It is trimmed with
double collar of velvet and kid, and
finished with velvet covered buttons.
It is cool and crisp combina-
ton of black and white which we can
never hope to excel in elegance.
Imagine these hats on head with
the hair drawn back and not appear
ing about the face and neck! The
pretty face and the pretty hats would
both be spoiled. The Importance of
the couture with the small hat in
creases. They are both we'll worth
while.
JULIA BOTTOMLEY.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-03-03
His Head Was Hard.

1t is a common belief that the ne
gros head is hard, capable of with.
standing almost any blow
The following story told by promi-
nent young dentist of Darville, ILL.,,
would seem to indicate something of
the kind anyhow. Two negro men
were employed on tearing down
three-story brick building. One ne
gro was on top Of the building taking
of the bricks and sliding them down
a narrow wooden chute to the ground,
some thirty feet below, where the
other was picking them up and piling
them.
When this latter negro was stoop-
ing over to pick up brick the former
accidentally let one fall, striking him
directly on the head.
Instead Of its killing him, he merely
looked up, without rising, and said,
What you dom thar, niger, you
make me bite my tongue. The Cir
Gle.
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A Cure for Dignity
By LAWRENCE ALFRED CLAY
Copyright, 1911, By Associated Literary Press.)

Because Harold Speed was twenty
four years old, and because Miss Ger
trude Rayburn was only nineteen;
because he was rather prim and pre-
else, and she was sort of tomboy;
because he was in love with her and
because of several other reasons, he
had come to speak of her as Little
Miss Chit.
She was saucy and impudent and
Independent, and she was very de-
mure and deceitful and ingenious.
If she loved him in return she wasn't
going to let him know it until she
got good and ready. She resented
his primness and preciseness and the
rebukes he offered.
When her mother talked to her
about her wicked ways she elevated
her chittish chin and replied:
"And who is Harold to boss me.
He is only bit older than am,
though he acts like an old deacon.
I'm going to keep at him until he
drops that awful dignity and acts as
any other young man would"
''He has asked you to marry him,
I presumed" queried the mother.
Eyes, he has, and how did he do
it? We were sitting in the summer
house one evening, and I was chew
Ing gum. 1t was a beautiful night.
The crickets were singing, and the
night breeze was rustling the big will
low. 1t was just the incest night in
the world to talk love, but did he
talk 1t? No, mamma. After we had
sat there like two stupids for long
half hour, and just as was expect
ing him to drop to his knees and
propose, he said:
"'Do you think we ought to keep a
cat when we are married?'
why, mamma, l was so mad that
I almost swallowed my gum! Did
you ever hear the like?"
Harold is very steady young
man, and you are hoity-toity," re-
piled the mother.
I'm not. It's just only that I won t
be grandmother till have TO be.
Oh, you wait. I'll bring that young
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-03-03
With Her Fathers Hat and Cane.

man off his pedestal if he continues
to hang around here. If he thinks I'm
going to walk a chalkline for him
he's very much mistaken"
Harold was expected that very eve
ming, and he arrived on time-not
minute too soon nor a minute too
late. The butler waved him into the
parlor, according to program, and
according to further program he
expected to find Miss Gertrude sitting
bolt upright in her chair as she waited
his appearance. But she wasn't in a
chair at all. She was sitting on the
floor like girl Of ten, and moreover
she was making a rag doll. She
looked for Mr.. Speed to exclaim. He
might even turn and leave the house.
He did nothing of the kind. He SIM
ply said:
Sorry, Miss Chit that you haven't
another little girl to play with. Ex-
cuse me, please, while l look at the
latest magazine"
"Oh, sure! Wish grandma was
home to talk with you!"
And for long hour she sat there
and talked to her doll and sung to
herseE. but sho couldn't even ruffle
the conservative young man. He
seemed quietly to enjoy the situation.
On another occasion he began to
talk politics as soon as he entered
her presence, and after standing it
for half an hour she yawned and
asked If he had any objection to go
ing out and buying a quart of pea
nuts to roast in the kitchen. She
hoped he would flush up and even
swear, but he disappointed her. He
remained cool and calm and an
swered that he hoped her frivolity
would entirely disappear some day.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-03-03
And X Was All ImauInation.

II wonder how much imagination
governs some persons senses?" re-
marked a visitor at the ST. Regis yes
terday. For Christmas present
sent to a young woman of my ac-
quaintance one of the most elaborate
sachet cases I could find. 1t was such
beautiful thing that l didn't put per-
fume in it, for some women prefer to
use a certain kind all the time, and
thought l would leave it to the re-
cipient to put her own particular sach-
ct powder in the case. You may i'm
agine was somewhat amazed to read
this in her enthusiastic letter Of
thanks: Its perfume has pervaded
the whole room New York Press
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-03-03
Care Of Silk Gloves

In trying on silk gloves cover the
hands we'll with talcum and you will
not tear the gloves. If seam rips,
do not whip it over and over. Turn
the glove, catch one side Of the torn
part and then the opposite, going
back and forth, and the work will not
rip out Do not knot the thread.
Mend a run" in similar manner.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-03-03
LAST MOMENTS OF WARRIORS

part. After gallant charge, by which
he had driven back the enemy, he de-
termined to publicly drink the health
of his countrys brave ally, Jacob Won
Empsor, the leader of the 5000 Ger
man lasQuenets. Wine was brmpht
upon the field, and, having sat down
each hero filled his goblet. At thar
moment, while they were in the very
act of pledging each others health =
cannon ball from the enemy's lines
killed both.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-03-03
Two Little Hints.

Do not throw away boot polish
when it has become hard through the
lid being left of, but place it on top
Of warm oven until 1t softens. I
have tried it and found it worth the
trouble.
To open tin of black lead, pull
away the paper and put it in front of
the f1re-on the fender will do. It
will open quite readily and better
than knocking the tin with knife.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-03-03
As Bad AZ That!

Il guarantee that this play will not
bring blush to anybody's cheek" said
the able author.
why produce it then?' replied the
New York man. Don't you know that
many of my patrons come to the box
Office and want their money back II
they haven't blushedf .o~..
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-03-03
Novelties.

Nets are gaining in favor as foun,
dation for chiffon corsages. producing
a much softer effect than silk.
Large velvet bags with the personal
touch of an embroidered monogram
in one corner are much favored.
Among scarfs the newest material
is fine silk tricot, like glove silk.
These come in all the fashionable
shades.
Many of the sleeves in the new
evening gowns are slashed, with any
other material appearing underneath.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-03-03
No Purchase Recorded.

There was dealer who tried to sell
horse to the late Senator Daniel of
Virginia. He exhibited the merits of
the horse, and said, This horse Is a
reproduction of the horse that General
Washington rode at the battle of
Trenton. It has the pedigree that will
show he descended from that horse
and looks like him in every particu-
lar"
Eyes, so much so,' said Senator
Daniel, that I am inclined to believe
it Is the same horse'
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-03-03
No Accounting for Taste

1t Is said that the king of Prussia
once asked a rosy-cheeked boy If he
had ever tasted pineapple. On receiv.
ing reply in the negative, he handed
the boy slice, and said: There now
eat it slowly, and tell me what Won
think of it,
The slice slowly disappeared with
signs of evident satisfaction.
'Well. what does it taste likeeo
asked the king at length.
1T tastes to me like sausage" vas
the unexpected reply.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-03-03
The Sailor Collar.

The big sailor collar or square back.
ed collar is certain to play an impor-
tant role this summer as it has dur
ing the winter, and in handsome open
lace or open work embroidery a big
collar of this type might be effective
upon any pretty summer material
from linen to null.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-03-03
NIGHTDRESS IN ONE PIECE
Pattern Simple in Construction and
Garment Most Comfortable to
Wear.

Anyone who wants to make a night
dress with little trouble should use
this pattern, as it is very simple in
construction and comfortable to wear;
the sleeves are cut in with the body
part, an opening being made down the
left side; the neck is cut square and
trimmed with two rows of insertion mi
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-03-03
New Note PAPER.

Attractive new note paper is shown
in the shops. It is in faint tones of
blue, lavender, tan and shades of
gray. There are lines in deeper tones
Of the same color running up and
down the paper instead of across it..
This gives it smart look and win
make it favorite for those who like
odd stationery.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-03-03

done more for me than all the doctors.
I feel it my duty to tell you these
facts. My heart is full Of gratitude to
you for my cure."-Mrs. HARRIET T.
WAHPLER, 6A s. Ransom Street,
Ottumwa, Iowa.
Consider This Advice.
No woman should submit to surgt-
cal operation, which may mean death,
until she has given Lydia E. Pinkham'S
Vegetable Compound fair trial.
This famous medicine, made only
from roots and herbs, has for thirty
years proved to be the most valuable
tonic and invigorator Of the female
organism. Women residing in almost
every city and town in tho United
States bear willing testimony to the
wonderful virtue Of Lydia z. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound
Mrs. Pinkham, at Lynn, Mass,
invites all sick women to write
her for advice. Her advice is free,
confidential and always help1ul.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-03-03
Simple, Rather.

He-You are the only woman I ever
loved.
She-Do you expect me to believe
that?
Hell do. swear it is true
She-Then believe you. Any man
who would expect woman to believe
that cannot have been much in the
company of women.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-03-03

II wonder why Mrs. Flimgilt regards
her husband as stupid. He has been
very successful in business"
Perhaps" replied Mr.. Meekton,
hes like SO many of the rest of US
who can't possibly learn to keep the
score of bridge game"
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-03-03
There's Many a Slip,

What is the name of the song the
lady is singing?"
Meet Me in Heaven"
Don't you think she's taking q
great deal for granted?"
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-03-03
A Quick Sidestep,

A Quick Sidestep.
Merchant Ito widow)-I am willing
to buy your husbands working bust.
ness and goodwill for $4,000.
Widow-Well, but happen to be
part of the working business.
Merchant I'll take only the
ACKNOWLEDGMENT Biaetter.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-03-03
Civic Rivalry.

Squire Durnitt-We're goin' to have
a newspaper in Lonelyville.
Uncle Welby Gosh (of Drearyhurst)
are We goin' to git it printed?
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-03-03
ALL GAY

First Tramp-The doctor as order
ed me a bath.
Second Tramp-You do look pleas
ed about it.
First Tramp-'E's ordered me q
mud bath.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-03-03

Tightness across the chest means a cold
on the lungs. That's the danger signal.
Cure that cold with Hamlins Wizard Oil
before it runs into Consumption or Pneu-
m0nia
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tered at the corners, but the pattern
is cut quite up to the neck, so that
one row Of trimming only need be
used.
The sleeves are gathered into inser-
tion-trimmed bands, and are finished
with lace.
Materials required: Four yards SO
inches wide.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-03-03

trouble in all it's
DIRE adful forms ;
shooting pains all
over my body, sick
headache, spinal
weakness, Dizziness
|depr es sion, and
Everything that was
|horrid. ! tried many
doctors in different
|parts Of the United
Estates, but Lydia E.
|Pinkham'S VeReta-
)ble Compound has
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-03-03

Chilly.
"They say the pretty Boston girl is a
good pick. I wonder what kind Of
pick she is?"
ice pick, suppose"
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-03-03

Cheap Form Of Fuel.
A Welsh rabbit may be cooked ON
an electrical chatting dish at an ex-
pense Of ~ cents for current.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-03-03

No harmful drugs in Garfield Tea, Ma
lures laxative-it is composed wholly Of
clean. sweet, health-giving Herbs!
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-03-03

A good home is the best exposition
of heaven.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-03-03
Didn't Care

Didn't Care.
Hewitt guess you don't know who
I am.
Jewett-No, and haven't any wom-
ans curiosity about it.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-03-03
A Criterion,

A Criterion.
"Are the Burfords esthetfc?"
II should say not! There isn't q
Navajo blanket on the place."
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-03-03

one size smaller after using Aliens Foot Ease,
the antiseptic powder to be shaken into the
shoes. 1t makes tight or new shoes feel easy.
Re>as< sa4bsfitutxs For Free trial package, ad.
dress Allen 8. Olmsted, LIE Roy, N. Y.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-03-03
0TTUMWA
WOMAN
CURED
By lydia e. Plnkham's
Vegetable Compound

Ottumwa, Iowa.-'For years I was
almost constant sufferer from female
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-03-03

To correct disorders Of the liver, take
Garfield 1ca the Herb Laxative
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-03-03
The Test of Intellect

Nothing ages a woman faster than
the struggle to keep young.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-03-03
ln0portant to Mother,

important to Mothers
Examine carefully every bottle OF
CASTOR1A, safe and sure remedy for
infants and children. and see that it
s, ssaan ;ns etZ<#z1zzZx
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new land and an average over his
whole farm Of 211z bushels Of wheat.
John Schultz threshed 400 bushels
from 100 acres, or A bushels to the
acre. John Lepp had 81 bushels per
acre from 200 acres. A. B. Dirk had
~ bushels per acre from rs acres.
Robert Roe Of Grand Coulee threshed
IS bushels to the acre from 420 acres.
Sedley, Sask., is still another dis
trict that has cause to be proud Of
the yields of both wheat and fax.
J. Cleveland got 30 bushels of wheat
per acre on 100 acres and e bushels
Of fax on 40 acres. T. I>lndas.
southeast Of Sedley, 40 bushels per
acre on 30 acres; M. e. Miller, "a
bushels per acre on ITO acres Of stub
bic, and IS bushels per acre on $50
acres fallow; w. A. Day had 81 BUSH
els per acre on 200 acres of stubble,
and IS bushels on $50 acres of fallow;
J. o. Scott had 80 bushels Of wheat
per acre on 200 acres, and is BUSH
els Of fax per acre on 800 acres;
James Bullck averaged 20 bushels Of
wheat; A. Allen 30 bushels; Jos. Run.
ions, 40; Alex Ferguson, SO: w. r.
Thompson, IS, all on large acreages.
The fax crop Of J. Cleveland is rather
a wonder, as his land has yielded him
$50 per acre In two years with one
ploughing. Russell, Man., farmers
threshed 30 bushels Of wheat and 60
to 80 bushels Of oats. A. d. Stem
house, near Melford, sask.. had an
average yield on 1871 acres Of new
land, 63h Bushels Of Preston wheat
to the acre. Hector W. 6wanston, q
farmer near Welwyn. sask. had 6.160