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Imperial Valley press., 1912-05-04
D|X|ELAND
TIE NEWEST TOWN IN THE
IMPERIAL VALLEY

Is IN / IN III 7 NUN I -ANIls 4 AiANi&A@I
Is then pumped into elevated storage
tankS where il is again allowed To
settle This settling produces a clear
er water than in most other parts 0.
the valley. owing to the sandy basins
in which il is settled.
Some Figures of Interest showing
What You Could Do Here
at Dixieland
Cottcn-Catton crops have produced
as high as two bales to the acre around
Dixie" but the average per acre on
several hundred acres would be one
bale 10 the acre The planting and
culture of cotton is not 10 be COM
pared with the results obtained, As
The following figures will show: Seed
80 cents, water $l.25, picking So. gin
ming 81 Price paid per bale last sea
son. $50. Seed, $50.
Cost per acre, S21.55: income. $3.50.
The American long staple cotton
Is being tried by many of the grow
ers in this section this season and If
successful in its production the above
income will be doubled. as this co..
ton is in greater demand than the
Fgvptian variety and top price is
being paid. since the sections in this
country adapted TO its culture are Very
limited.
Milo Maize ran about two tons 10
the acre here and its planting requires
but little output. Cost Of seed per
acre. II cents: water, 81; cutting $3.50
Thirty dollars a ION is paid.
Cost per acre. S4.65; income, $50.
Alfalfa is cut seven times year and
will average a ton to the acre straight
through The cost of production Is
slight. for once planted its life is prac
ticallev endless. Seed for an acre
costs $3.50 and water So, and the in
come derived Will be $40 to SIS pei
ton, according to winter conditions or
the coast. From December TO Marcf
an acre can be pas;ured at 81
month. thus adding SIG.
Cost per acre. $3.50: income. s8t
to S1o6.
Barley in the vicinity of DiXielano
ran about sixty bushels to the acre ans
the cost of its production is small
Cost of seed per acre. - cents; water
81, cutting and threshing, 81. Pric,
paid last season was Sl.5o a hundred
Cost per acre. s4.75: income, s45.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-05-04

Is then pumped into elevated storage
tanks. where it is again allowed To
settle. This settling produces a clear
er water than in most other parts OF
the valley. owing to the sandy basins
in which il is settled.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-10-25
TIL Plaster Treatment

Come to Superior, Wis. We are
located in the Hammond block $40
Tower avenue, rooms 2O1, 1)2. 203,
2O4. Let 10 prove 10 you that we
have the most wonderful plaster
remedy that was ever put on the
market. Penetrating quickly, re-
lieviug old chronic, deep seated
ailments, and all aches and pains
due to any spinal or muscular de.
rangen.ents.
TIL plaster treatment is the treat.
men, tor all diseases OF the Stom-
:ach, Liver, Kidneys, Heart, Lungs,
Nerves and Rheumatiem, Diabetes,
lF,ts, Asthma. Catarrh. Deafness,
Kczems. Dropsy. Bedwet'ing Child.
rem, Appendicitis. Gall Stones,
Go,tre, Piles, Leg Ulcers and all
serious diseases Of Men, Women
aud Children, never thoroughly
understood by the ia .nily physician.
MANY GRATEFUL PATIENTS
from nearly every country. restored
to health and happiness are prais'
ing the Till Plaster treatment
Their phenomenal record of cures
has startled the people from ocean
to ocean and their new system Of
treatment will soon revolutionize
the practice of mediciuein America
No matter who has failed to CURE
You, the lime has come when it il
worth your while to come hundreds
of miles to secure this one sure way
of curing diseaSe rather than ssub
jec, yoarseif 10 the dangrrous;sex
perience Of inexperienced physi
.cisos, $3.50. !. =..S: $500
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-10-25
DEMOCRATS HOLD POW-WOW

DEMOCRATS HOLD POW-WOW.
At a meeting of democrats at Fay
Opera House, Tuesday evening. pre-
sided over by Attorney M. H. Nc
Hahon Of this city. the issues of the
national campaign and state and
district fights were discussed by Will
liam E. McEwen. editor of the Du-
luth Labor World, and John Jens-
void, democratic candidate for con-
gress from this district.
Mr.. McEwen, the first speaker in
troduced by Chairman Mcmahon,
soundly rappel Colonel Roosevelt's
record and told of the work of the
International Harvester company,
which he stated is supported T. z:
He also explained many of the more
important labor bills passed by the
last democratic congress, and in clos
ing lauded both Peter M. Ringdahl,
the democratic candidate for COVER
nor and John Jenswold.
Mr.. Jenswold, who followed Edi-
tor McEwen received a hearty well
come from the many democrats pres
emit. He told of his deserving the
republican party in 1886 and ad-
mitted this district and the entire
state was Overwhelmingly republic
can, but predicted in spite Of Min
nesota his party would win the ma
tional campaign. He made no direct
speech, dealing mostly on general
subjects. He devoted much Of his
talk in attacking Congressman
Clarence B. Miller's record, but ad-
mitted many OF the republican
statesmen were making records
equal to those of the democratic con-
gressmen and senators. He made
no direct appeal for votes and dwelt
mostly on past performances Of the
old-line parties
Seated on the stage were: Dad"
Saunders. Bert d. Pearson. John W.
Murphy. Luke F. Burns, Chairman
NJ. H. Mcmahon, JAS. H. Fleming,
John Costin and other Virginia
democrats. Music for the occasion
wac furnished by the Virginia City
Band.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-10-25


CONGREssION CANDIDATE 81
ECONFERs WITH LOCAL LEADERS
John Jenswold. the Duluth attor-,
my who - making ! campaisn On
the democrats: ticket IN this district
for congressional honors, spent Sum
day afternoon and evening In this
city. holding conferences with lead
ing Virginia bourbons In the eve
ming he left on the. Flyer" for In
ternational Falls and other border
points, where he will make per-
sonal campaign among the voters.
Congressman Miller recently visited
the border cities and Mr.. Jenswold
will now attempt to gain some votes
in the formers strongholds. 1t is
expected he will speak In this city
the latter part of this month with
Senator Gore, Oklahoma. Peter Ring
dahl and other democratic chieftains.
when the bourbons make their range
campaign.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-10-25
M0AAM CLUB ARRAnGES
TREAT FOR MEMBERS
lie Brun Grand Opera Company
Booked For Sunday Afternoon
md Evening Engagements-Two
Operas Will be Sung At Fay
Opera House.

The Mohami club members will
give their initial entertainment OF
the winter and spring season, Sun
day afternoon and evening at the
Fay Opera House, having engaged
the lie Brun Grand Opera company,
famous vocalists, to give two operas
in: English. Members Of the club,
representatives of the local press
and others interested in the work
being done by the club, will be the
only ones permitted to attend the
performances.
The company is regarded as the
best on the road and the Mohami
club members are to be congratulate
ed on bringing such a capable or
ganization to this city. The singers
are accompanied by their own or
ehestra and will give entire operas
In English, being also capable Of
presenting the pieces in four other
languages. The Mohami Band, led
by Director Eugene Laugier, will
also furnish incidental music.
The entertainment committee
members Of the club are making
strenuous efforts to assure the sue
cess Of Sundays performance and
should the operas meet with the ap-
proval of the organization more high
class entertainments will be brought
to this city.
over 1900 and 1t is expected an
overflow house will crowd the Fay
Opera House Sunday afternoon and
evening.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-10-25
TWO CHILDREN BURNED
TO DEATH AT BULL.

Two children of Mr.. and Mrs. Matt
Mattson, living at Spina near Bull,
were burned to death in a blaze
destroying their home on Monday
afternoon, while their drunken
mother was confined in the jail at
Bull and their father was working
In the mine. The IRE was started
by an older brother, who after kind
ling same had gone on some errand,
returning later to find the home in
ashes. The children left in the
house were a babe of IA months and
a child of three years, neither Of
them being able to reach the door
knox to release themselves from the
holocaust.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-10-25
NOTED TENOR TO SING HERE.

NOTED TENOR TO SING HERE.
Sigurd T. Erdtman, noted Duluth
tenor who has been appearing in
many recitals at Duluth and
throughout the state, will give two
concerts in this city Sunday and
Monday evenings. The initial con-
cert will be given at the North PoA
Hall, Central avenue, under the au-
spices of the "Vasa Orden," while
on the following evening he will sing
at the Norwegian Lutheran church.
Wyoming avenue, under the auspices
Of the Young Peoples Society of the
church.
He sings in Finnish. Swedish,
Danish, English and several other
languages, and has achieved quite a
reputation ais a vocalist at the head
Of the lakes.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-10-25
AURORAIANs AND VIRGIN
IAN9 EXCHANGE VISITS.

Aurora News: A. w. Talboys was
at Virginia Sunday.-H. Strolberg
and daughter. Florence and Edna,
and Miss Alma Johnson visited in
Virginia.-Frank Berth of Virginia
was In town this week in the inter-
ests OF the Virginia Brewing COM
pany.-Rev. J. w. schenck was at
Virginia Monday.-Steve Knezevich
of Virginia visited friends in town
Charles Juhlin was at Vir-
ginia Sunday.-Delavan Levin Of
Virginia visited in town this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. August Tillmans and
children went to Virginia thsi week
to visit with J. E. Wallgren and
family. Messrs. Tillmans and Wall
gren went to Pelican Lake on a duck
hunt.-Matt Derosia of Virginia
spent Sunday with his daughter, Mrs.
Frank Gougon.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-10-25

shipped on the 23rd 81 Crest: North
ern freight to their address at Phil
adelphia. Pa. In accordance with
a former action OF the board. a.
they did, not instruct ths board g
to what a.spo''tion should b.5 made
Of themNend the shipping bill was
snclesedSwith a letter to them.
Upon motion duly made and sec
onded- the board adjourned at 1882
p m.
c. E. HENDR1cK. Clerk.
Approved,
c. D. HENDRICK, Clerk.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-10-25
vlRGlHQK Rel ulIlls
From NAVAL CRUISE
E1@..*S


Alex Mcdonald, Of the. Gardner.
Mcdonald agency. returned Monday
morning from a two weeks saca-
ton spent with members Of the Du-
luth naval militia in the east. From
Duluth the militia members made
the trip to New York city by rail.
In Gotham the Duluth militia on
board the battleship Wisconsin -
participated in the review on Hud-
son river, inspected by President w.
H. Taft. Thirty-two battleships and
scores. of steamships, oil carriers and
yachts composed the fleet.
During part of the cruise from
New York to Philadelphia the militia
members were required to scrub the
deck of the battleship and also to
serve as "stokers.' From Phila-
delphia the sailors returned to Du-
luth by rail. :
Joseph Carhart. former member
Of the navy, Alex Mcdonald and NJ.
Mcdonald, all Of this city, believe
Virginia could support q. naval
militia and are. considering making
efforts to secure one for this city.
Hibbing, Eveleth and other range
towns could also enlist members in
the local militia as is done at Hough-
ton, Mich, where residents from
Marquette and Escanaba contribute
members. The promoters believe
Sand Lake or Ely Lake would be
ideal for cruises.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-10-25
SHERIFF MEINING IS
CONFIDENT OF ELECTION.

Sheriff John r. Meining came up
from Duluth last night to spend a
day or two in Hibbing during the
opening of the October term Of the
range district court here. Mr.. Mem
ing has a warm spot in his heart
for Hibbing, which gave him hand
some majority at the primaries and
says he is quite confident of cleo
ton. He will get largely increas-
ed vote here over that he received
at the primaries. Mr.: Meining has
made an exceptionally capable Of
ficial and the general sentiment here
Is that he Is entitled to another
term in the office.-Hibbing Trib-
une.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-10-25
PROHIBITION CAMPAIGN
GIVEN SETBACK.

PROHIBITION CAMPAIGN
GIVEN SETBACK.
The prohibition campaign for
state and county offices was given a
set back this month by the break
down of the campaign automobile at
Hibbing two weeks ago. The trans
mission box of the machine was sent
to Minneapolis for repairs and ar
rived this week. The repaired auto
mobile came to Virginia yesterday
afternoon driven by Earling Kolten,
Minneapolis, the regular chauffeur.
and from here continued to Moor
head to join E. E. Lobeck, prohibi-
ton candidate for governor and the
other candidates for state Offices on
the cold-water ticket. Mr.. Kolten
expected to reach Moorhead by to-
morrow.
During his travels from one part
Of the state to the othe rhe stated
he found the country roads in this
county the best in the state and was
very we'll pleased with the highways.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-10-25

BULL MOOsERS PLAN MEETING.
Eoeal Bull Moosers are making ef-
forts to:have a meeting held In this
city tonight and are in communica
ton with. o. J. Larson. Duluth, to
secure q speaker for the rally. Local
-Moosers" also expect TO receive a
consignment of Bull Moose buttons
this week. In the event a speaker
ID secured the meeting will be prop
eerly advertised and band engaged
for the occasion. The local commit
tee plans to hold the proposed meet
Ing ut Fay Opera House.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-10-25
IROQUOIS RESUMES

lROQUO1S RESUMES
ACTIVE WORK.
After being closed down for =
period Of eighteen month the Iro-
Quois mine at Mountain Iron, I'rop-
erty Of the Rogers-Brown Co., has
this week resumed operations and
active shipments from the mine will
be made until the close Of the sea-
son, after which the output will ee
stock-piled.
The outlook for the coming sea-
son is exceptionally bright, and it is
assured that practically every under
ground mine on the range will be a
hive of activity throughout the COM
ing winter months. while much work
will also be prosecuted in the open
pits in many instances.
The Iroquois has been kept dry
throughout it's term of inacticity.
It's resumption will mean he employ
meme of about $50 men.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-10-25
Official
Publication Of
Proceedings
The
City
Council
COUNCIL CHAMBER.
VirRinia. MINI.

COUNCIL CHAMBER.
Virginia., MIMI,
October 18th, 1912.
Regular meeting of the city coun-
Gil Of the city of Virginia, Minnesota.
Council called to order by the Vice
President.
Roll call.
Present, Aldermen Harvey, Lund-
strom, Keller, NOLAN, Mattson. Nc
Chez, Coffey, Mr.. Vice Presidents.
Absent, Alderman Boylan-l.
Reading of minutes of previous
meeting. ...:-..
Moved and supported that the min
utes be approved as read:
Carried.
City Attorney Morgan submitted
copies of letters which he had writ
ten to VIM. Rooney and Fitger Brew
ing company relative to condition of
portion of sidewalks on Chestnut
street and which were not construct
ed to grade according to adjoining
walks.
Moved and supported the COM
munications be accepted and ordered
died and that the matter Of recon
struction of the walks abutting to
property belonging to VIM. Rooney,
Fitger Brewing company, Geo. Null
gan and parties on Central avenue he
referred to the committee ON streets,
city attorney and city engineer fol-
Investigation and report and :reso.
luton, If necessary. At the next reg.
ular meeting, and that the committee
be given power to act In the matter
of the Aulligans place ON Chestnut
Street. = go. ..-,-...-7 : -
Carried. fz -.
The meat inapector's report fol
the week ending October 18th, 1912
was read, accepted and ordered fled
The ordinances regulating the re
moval Of ice and snow from streets
and avenues was given it, second
reading. ~. - .. III. :,
Moved and supported that The
word Oak be substituted for The
word Walnut" in section 3, 4th line
Of this ordinance. .1.~ r. S.. T.. {.
Carried. 81: g. p. j. re- = ~
Moved and supported that Thu
street commissioner be authorized
and instructed to- place sand on lei
sidewalksi IN the city the coming win,
ter season. r.: .s..l,z z 80 49,,
Carried. J..:s ~ q z. .s.s.. &. @:sss
| Moved and supported that thu
city clerk be instructed to issue
warrant on the interest fund In tn
sum Of $50. 30 in favor OF the Frs
National Bank Of Virginia, the same
being IL payment Of interest on NTar
rant No 4 for constructed OF sewel
In District No. II 3sz
! Carried. :5zSsss5
/ Patrick sullivan made applicatjol
to the coaneIl Tor sIonewal of sliquol
iicanae &C LIT B hesfnut atroe
and ,peesentsds 31e %. 81 sufet
bond. us
Moved ana support1 IL IN
license - kel ssbon4 1ec&
"a ana ordese 11e6 I'D
! preys 81 ~ q
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-10-25

Mr.. and Mrs. J. D.. Lamont. Of
Wyoming avenue, have returned
from Minneapolis where they at
tended the operation for appendicitis
performed on Mrs. Lamont's daugh-
ter, Grace Woolcock. who is attend
ing the state university. The op-
Grafton was a success. which ia
pleasing news to the young lady's
many friends in this city.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-10-25

GHOST PARTY AN
ENJOYABLE EVENT.
The Halloween Party at the home
of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Fliehr, Gen.
trail avenue, on Wednesday evening,
under the auspices of the Christian
Endeavor Society Of the Presbyterian
Church, was we'll attended and a
most enjoyable evening was spent
ranged by Mesdames ]. H. Hande,
w. H. Fliehr and Marcus C. Hansen,
and the success of the event was due
in great percentage to their in
genuity in providing entertaining
features.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-10-25
HIBBINGITES MARRY

IN VIRGINIA.
Joseph Boyer and Miss Mary Kin
ney, Leigh Chamberlain and Miss
Maize Flaherty, we'll known Hibbing
residents. eloped to this city Satur-
day evening in an automobile and
were married by Court Commission
er William J. Archer. The party also
visited the Enterprise office, stating
they were from Eveleth and sought
advice as to where to obtain licenses,
but had NO intentions of marrying.
They kept their marriage a secret
until Monday. The couple will re-
side at Hibbing. where the BRIDE
grooms hold responsible positions.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-10-25

Bea lilayst ~ sto
leave Saturday last for slonx alls,
s. q. % : busin ess yilit dalayedi
Ills trip having rsdansA wirs.
from Dulut to- eoms Hs mays
make the trip later thu month.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-10-25

]. w. Shoemaker, of the civil SER
vice, left Friday evening on a visit
to Winnipeg, Man. prior to return
ing to his home In st: Paul. ~: :
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-10-25

Conductor w. A.. Blaxall,. Brake
man J.. R. Rodenbur and w. "A. Wal
ker, who compose the Missabe IRE
lief" crew. have returned to their
homes in the Zenith City, following
their four days. stay here.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-10-25
UNITED NORWEGIAN LUTHERAN

English service Sunday evening.
October ~, at 7:45. The choir will
sing service In Norwegian at 1890
.. N. Sunday School and Bible
Class at noon. ;sAidweek services
Thursday evening - T.. -.
The Ladies'. Aid Society viii meet
next Wednesday It $3.50 p. nj. with
Mrs. Adolph johnson. 7o7 Ohio ave
nue.. H.. 80. :; 5zs.s s.-s 49,.
ALI 40 xelcons. s. ~ ~. Is:
], ]. yhAun, PAstnr. B:
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-10-25

Dan Sullivan, a Gilbert football
star, was among the out-of-town
spectators in attendance at the Viz
ginia-Hibbing high school football
game Saturday afternoon.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-10-25

Mrs. A. Kenner, of Wyoming ave-
nue., has returned with her children
from visit with her sister, Mrs. A.
Abramson, of Aurora. -
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-10-25

Matt Derosia, Chestnut street.
mixologist, returned Saturday morn.
ing from a visit with relatives at
Aurora. -.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-10-25

Herman J. Nathanson and son, Of
Maple street. returned Friday eve
ming from weeks visit at Duluth
and other cities. ==E+ .ss,< r
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-10-25

L. J. Patek. an Ironwood. Mich:
business man. returned to his home
Saturday, following short stay in
this city. :
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-10-25

Mrs. c. v. Malmgren returned Fri
day evening from short stay In the
Zenith City. " y -:
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-10-25

"A a.. kingston 5and George Nc
Gormick. prominent nveleth. resi-
dents. transacted business matters
in this city Saturday 81 s !. =. Il. I'D. J :
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-10-25

the etty s0f that tbs street
nlsn1ng machane falnish 60 - IL
c!.y .o...v.s 49, " H.
somgsny Ds sau ~ 80. "a asasDy f..
spsss ~ ~, ~
-. ~ ~ ~ ~ =
and dirscted g draw a.xsIrant .fsE
saeys1 auaa.eo ana al no-lvvsn y. 10
4a4vy.opy,
e. t,,D1 vtd,,ls nv .n.. tne pa
l psn iuno = 1ull payment g =
U8We. ~ D
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-10-25

PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.
Remember change Of, time for
morning service from 10:45 to 1880
o'clock.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-10-25

! Mrs. Earl Johnson and children
returned Friday evening from q
visit with friends and relatives in.
the Zenith City. .s> . &: ... 8. 5.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-10-25

MES. b Britts ana .children
have returned from visit With
friends and relatives in the Zenith
City. .s ].