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The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-01-19

the face OF the old man, who had been
waiting her decision with some anx-
iety, she cried. you couldn't think I
would rather pay more for stale crack
ers than you are Offering me fresh
ones for, now could you. Uncle Isaiah?
But I'll take the broken ones II you'll
let me have them for ten cents. It
really doesn't make much difference
to u, and suppose you want to sell
tho stale ones"
The pennies count In little old Gro-
cery stores In New England. where
the profit Of . years often not more
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-01-19

ter full Of not very fresh-looking bis
cults. they'll cost you twelve, be-
cause they cost me ten cents and
half a month ago"
He paused persuasively.
But If you want them" and he in
dicated with some reluctance a new
tin box Of crackers in perfect condi-
ton. you can have them for ten cents
a pound. Crackers went down last
week. and them there only cost mo
eight"
IN take the fresh ones" the girl
said: then. seeing q shadow fall on
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-01-19
Felt He Had Known the Worst,

Felt He Had Known the Wovst.
Pat O'Shaunessy had been told by
the doctor that he could live but q
'ew hours, and his wife and assem-
Died relatives and friends asked him
whether there was one last wish he
would like to have gratitied? There
is," said Pat, I'D like to hear the VII
age band play once again." Accord
ngly the village band gathered When
1t last it had played, Say Au Revoir
But Not Good-by," and had taken tts
own departure, Mrs. O'Shaunessy.
'zneeling at her husbands bedside.
asked: Can ye die atsy now, Pat"
'Yis," replied Pat. II cen die alsy
now. He'll has nothing worse than
that"
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-01-19
New "a; II,

New to It.
They walked up to the desk Of tho
Getty House In Yonkers, both IN sus-
pictously new clothes. He took q Fen
from the hand OF Clerk Mailing with
careless, Indifferent afr and signed
with flourish. It was just his name.
Mailing looked at him in surprise and
waited. Finally he said:
Aren't you going to register her,
too?"
The man answered, "Of COURSE"
and with another flourish he added.
"and wife,"
The bride looked at him reproach-
fully, murmuring, what did you
suppose hit you In the ribs for?''
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-01-19
Couldn't Stand the Loss

How much are milk crackers q
pound. Uncle ISAIAH" the young
daughter of one Of his regular Gus
toners asked him one morning.
"Wa-al," Uncle Isaiah replied. after
some deliberation, that depends on
which lot you want them out Of. II
you want them, over there" pointed
to boz on one Of the nearest shelves.
which showed through its glass face
that It was somewhat less than q quar-.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-01-19
Simply 1luShlno.

A Gilman man. 1t Is related. has
very red nose. and recently a very in.
quisitive person said to him: please
don't take ofrense, but I'm curious to
know why your nose Is always red?"
And this is the reply the inquisitive
got: my nose Is merely blushing
with pride over the fact that It has
never butted into any ones business"
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-01-19
IN MATcHTOWN.
Fortunately no Faith Was Required,
For She Had None.

II had no faith whatever, but on the
advice Of hale, hearty old gentleman
who spoke from experience, began to
use Grape-Nuts about 2 years ago."
writes an Ohio woman, who says she
Is 40, Is known to be fair, and admits
that she is growing plump on the new
let.
II shall not try to tell you how sui.
fered for ye&rs from deranged stom.
ach that rejected almost all sorts Of
;ood, and digested what little was Fore
ed upon it only at tho cost Of great
distress and pain.
Il was treated by many different
doctors and they gave me many differ
eut medicines, and I even spent sever
al years in exile from my home. think
Ing change Of scene might do me good.
You may Judge Of the gravity of my
condition when tell you was some.
times compelled to use morphine for
weeks at time.
For two years have eaten Grape.
Nuts food at least twice a day and I
can now say that I lave perfect
health. have taken no medicine in
that time-Grape-Nuts has done It all.
l can eat absolutely anything I wish.
without stomach distress.
II am q business woman and can
walk my 2 or miles q day and feel
better for doing 90. I have to use
brains In my work, and It IL remark.
able how quick, alert and tireless my
mental powers have become" Name
given by Postum Co.. Battle Creek.
Mich. =S T:
"There's reason" and It II explain.
ed IN the little book, ''The Road To-
Wellvills," In pkGs &. j =.s4 5 8
Ever rad tn abovo lettoR1 Il Av
80 0DDea1B 1E0D dine % tl1A TH1Y
ofe ge9utDos 6oos an1 I'm g b0n0o
lh1eyo0ts - "a 81. s-=s719E- 81 8.
: = - a. 10 -
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-01-19
Was Testing the Baby.

Little Phil Warrlnger, OF Addison
road, was detected In the act OF pull
Ing out the baby's hair despite her
frantic protest.
Il just wanted to see," he said In
explanation, whether she ws& cold,
storage baby. Teacher told u that's
the way you can tell chicken II the
feathers come out easily the chicken
has been in cold storage"
Needless to say, Phil Is doing pen
ance.-NeW York Times.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-01-19
Uncle Isaiah Saunders Did Not See
His Way Clear TO Selling the
stale Crackero.

On the depot road" In little sea-
side town in Massachusetts,. Uncle
Isaiah Saunders, keeps a small gro
Gerry shop. II used to stand near tho
'ock and supply, the small schooners
>n7g the sound. but thirty years ago
IS moved up a mile into village.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-01-19
Woman's Wav.

"A Woman's convention, Ell? What
90 women know about enthusiasm?
Now. at the last national convention
we men cheered Our candidates for
an hour"
That's all right" said his wife
I'VE threw kisses at ours for sixty.
seven minutes by the clock"
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-01-19
When Your Eyes Need Care

Try Murine Eye Remedy. No smarting-Feela
sFine-Acts Quickly, Try it for Red, Weak,
Watery Eyes and Granulated EyelIds. Illus:
compounded by our Oculists-not a "Patent Med
+eSne ~, used In successful Phy:'cans' Pc'
lc end sold hy Druggists at bc and 6Oc per Bottle
Mur'no Ego balve In Aseptic Tubes, 3o and Soc
Murine Eye Remedy Co., Chicago
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-01-19
Uncle Sans Representative.

Uncle Sans Representative.
Senator John Sharp Williams tells
OF a negro lad in a southern town who
was not the least Jealous of Uncle
Sans servants. One day when. the
mail bag from that town was thrown
from the train the pouch was caught
up by this diminutive courier, who
started of. as was his wont. on a brisk
trot to the postoflce.
AS he was rounding a corner Of the
station he encountered a larger boy.
with the result that the little courier
was upset. When the latter got up
and readjusted himself he turned upon
the other exclaiming:
Look heah! Yo' wants to be keer-
full bout dis chile! When 20 jars me
20 jars de gov'ment Of de United
States. l carries de MALL"
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-01-19
WESTERN CANADA FARM LANDS +. 49,.
British Columbia
Graham Island Farms

Pacific Coast. Fine soh suitable FOR vegetable and
eruck gardening. fruit otc. Finest dairying country
markets A climate that is unexoelled. Price low.
MnIS Tor further information. 1IERRII.L d
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-01-19

than three or four hundred dollahs,
Il can't let you have them crackers
for ten cents, Nellie. I'd like to do It.
but I can't" Uncle Isaiah replied
firmly. They cost me ten cents and
haif!"@ he sighed. >"You'd q bette
take the new ones"
And Nellie did.-Youth's Compar
ion.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-01-19
lust thu Thino.

Howell-I'm very fond OF travel.
Powell-Come around some night
and I'll let you walk the floor with
babv.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-01-19
VER ID L; / u !; |: oR4BLE ONE
. " ;,
Small Girls Pretty Answer to stupid
Question OF lnqutsitive
Busybody.

She was a pretty little tot. and ~.
erybody who knew her took pleasure
In pausing to ask her some kind Of
question. merely to show an interest
and for the pleasure of hearing tho
musical cadence Of her voice. Some
Of the questions were what might be
termed leading, but for all she invari-
ably had some kind Of an answer.
Among these latter inquiries was one
from an intrusive busybody. who was
old enough to know better, but who
belonged to class of persons who
never learn. Knowing that the little
girl had only recently become the pos
SCISSOR Of young and attractive STEP
mother. with curiosity Unborn she
asked her very frankly:
well, Pollykins, how do you Ike
your stepmother?"
The child raised her blue eyes grave
ly, and with her face glowing with
happiness replied:
"Oh, very much, indeed. Mrs. Skill
llngton. We fit very nicely, consider
Ing that she got us ready made
Judge.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-01-19

Blessed Is the season which en-
cages the whole world in conspiracy
Of love!-Hamilton Wright Mabie.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-01-19

PILES CURED IN TO II DAYS
Your druggist will refund money II PAZO ONT.
aDNr fails to cnre any case Of Itching. Blind.
Bleeding or ProtrudlnH Piles In 10 Ii days. SOC,
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-01-19

DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets first put
up 40 years ago. They regulate and invig.
crate stomach, liver and bowels. Sugar.
coated tiny granules.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-01-19
GUARDING <hA A,

Guarding the Money.
why was he guarded by the po-
lice?"
They were afraid somebody else
would get his money"
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-01-19

The theory that misery loves COM
pany accounts for some marriages.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-01-19
WomanlIke.

Crawford-How did your wife come
to buy you all those suspenders?
Crabshaw-I think she wanted the
pretty boxes they came in.-Judge.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-01-19

I army headquarters in tho
capital It is always possible
to pick up stories Of the serv-
ice. and let it be said that
they are not always stories
OF war. Cupid was armed,
even though his weapon was
only a bow, and Mars takes
kindly to Cupid.
Two Of these army tales
made a listener take the lib
erty Of asking the right to
reproduce, and so here they
are given with some slight
change Of name, but with no
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-01-19

Contrary Human Nature.
People seem to find it easier to b
kind than to be genuinely appreciative
Of kindness done them.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-01-19
4 Ho*o ONE.

Mrs. Justwed-I made this pudding
myself. Shall I put the sauce on 1t
for you?
Mr.. Justwed-Yes; and then tae-
phone for the doctor.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-01-19
Exact Description.

Exact Description.
NY brother has Just got a snap g
a Job"
What is IT,
Setting traps
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-01-19
REAL ESTATE.
VIRGINIA Farms and Homes

TREB CATALOGUE or SPLENDID BARGAINS
E. b, CHAFFIN 5 Co. DC. Richmond. Va.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-05-01
TWO NEW TEACHERS.
Board of Education Elects Latin and
German and Manual Training
Teachers For Next Year.

The Board of Education of the city
schools held meeting this morning
and elected two new teachers for
next year, for the departments Of
Latin and German and Manual Train
ing. Miss Van Wagner of Tidoute,
Penn, will teach manual training
She is a graduate of Valparaiso, In
diana, University, and the New York
City Art School, and has had four
years experience in teaching. Miss
Nell Haynes, the present teacher, has
resigned. Miss Anna Miller of Lud-
ington, Michigan, Will teach Latin
and German. She is a graduate. of
the Ypsilanti, Michigan, Normal
School and the state university at
Ann Arbor; has taught at Ludipgton,
Mich, and has been principal of the
schools at Addington. Michigan. She
takes the position made vacant by
the recent resignation Of Miss Eliza
beth Hruska. The board feel very
much elated over the three new
teachers secured for next year, be-
lieving that all of them are splen-
didly equipped for the work they will
have to do.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-05-01
HOSPITAL PROPOSITION Up.
DccoTah Commercial Club Take Up
Matter of Hospital and Other
Important Things.

The meeting of the DEBORAH Com
mercial Club on Friday evening was
an important one, and there was a
large attendance of business men,
The first matter of Importance was
the Fourth of July celebration, the
committee reporting preliminary
work done, and the securing of Sem
ator LATE Young as orator of the
day.
The question of hospital for De-
corah, which has been discussed for
some time was introduced by the
secretary, who read a letter from
Mrs. Lizzie Bailey Colville of St
Paul, urging the people of DEBORAH
to do something. The letter came at
an opportune time, just as the bust
ness men had arranged to bring the
matter up for action. j. c. Beard
then offered proposition to rebuild
and put into first class condition for
a hospital of 10 beds, the Beard
property on Day street, at a cost of
about S12, 1000. This place is in an
ideal location, and could be made
into a splendid hospital property at
the cost named. Upon motion a COM
mittee to take charge of the matter
and see what can be done was ap-
pointed, consisting of E. ]. Curtin,
Ben Bear, L. S. Dale, C. j. Weiser
Rev. Paul Koren and H. ]. Green
This committee has had other prcpo-
sitions of much merit presented to
them since the meeting, and it is
hoped that some plan may be formu-
lated which will result in the estab-
lishment OF modern institution here
within a short time. Nothing is
needed so much as this.
Other matters of vital interest to
DEBORAH were presented, and discuss
ed at length, so that it proved to be
in every sense a booster" meeting.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-05-01
Join KNIGHTS of Columbus.

Messrs. John j. McAndrews, our
right hand man, and Simon Brog-
hamer were shown how to be good
Knights Of Columbus along with a
class Of fifty at Waukon Sunday
There were a large number of visit
ors from here and other northeast
Iowa points, an elaborate banquet,
and fine time for all who partici-
pated, including the noyitiates.
The knights from here attending
were: ~ p. Moran, t. f. Conner,
James Hogan, Phil Carolan and Al
bert Wangler.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-05-01
A Ball Team For DEBORAH.

During the summer months it will
be a mighty fine thing if Decorah
has a good base ball team to liven
things up bit. We have the mater
ial, and the boys are willing to give
their services, but ball team is
always an expense. Those who have
the matter in charge do not like to
circulate subscription paper and
ask for funds, but will give bene-
fit dance in the near future, and
they hope that everyone will buy
tickets and boost for the ball team.
Teams are being organized in neigh
boring towns, and it is expected that
DEBORAH will see some good sport
this summer.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-05-01
T.. C. Debaters Lose at St. Peter.

The debating team representing
Luther College departed on Saturday
for st. Peter, Mimi, expecting to
hold an intercollegiate debate with
Gustayus Adolphus College on Mon
day night, but the train was delayed
so that the debate was postponed to
last night, when the discussion took
place, and was won by Gustayus
Adolphus. The representatives of L.
c. were David Nelson, Burton Burt
ness, o. L. Hawk and f. E. Reishus.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-05-01
Explaining Ii.

A man was recently fined for as
saulting a policeman, and consider
ing himself badly treated, made abu-
sive remarks about the court as he
was leaving the dock. An officer was
sent TO bring him back, and he was
again fined, this time for contempt
of court.
My friend" said the magistrate,
IF you had been more chaste and
refined in your language you would
not have been chased and refined"
The Pathfinder.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-05-01
CONCERT NEXT WEDNESDAY.
Program OF Annual Concert by Luth-
Ell College Band and Chorus
Next Week.

The animal concert Of the Tutber
College Concert Rand and chorus
will he given at The Grand oDera
Eorsa on wednesday evening. Nav
'G+h FoIlowing is tbe program.
+ r Selt2er
the "Roval Trumpaters March
RaIfe "Seioe Of RocbelIe'' Overture
q ST seen
RaIIot nivartissemant "ua1rv VTT,,
Tba Catherine Of +be CLANS
s scottish TdyI
nance If tte Cirsv Ci,1
10 and Jyinalo
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-05-01
Democratic Candidate For sheriff.

The matter of the democratic can
didacy for sheriff seems at last to
have been settled, and the race viii
be made by Mr.. L. H. Flemming.
Several names have been mentioned
in this capacity, and it was believed
for time that Martin Jones of
Button township would be the can
didate, but he has given way to L.
II. Flemming, who viii in all prob
ability be the only democratic cam
didate before the primary. Lawrence
has large friendship and will
doubtless receive the full party vote.
]. NJ. huber of Sumner township
is a democratic candidate for super
visor. Mr.. Huber is 2 good man, and
viii make a strong campaign in that
democratic district.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-05-01
Titanic Views at Empire.

Manager Hovden of the Empire
Theatre announces that on Thursday,
Friday and Saturday nights of this
week he will show at his theatre
about twenty scenes of the Inflated
steamship Titanic, which sunk off
New Foundland Banks with over
1900 souls. The views will be par
ticularly interesting to those who
would like to see how such a big
ship looks and is operated.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-05-01
A SERIOUS oFFENsE.
Two DEBORAH Women Fined in
Federal Court For Mailing
Obscene Matter.

The following from the Dubuque
Telegrap h-Herald gives an account OF
the arrest and appearance in federal
court of two DEBORAH women, whose
names we withhold, for the reason
that we do not believe they realized
the seriousness of their offense, and
lave had lesson that will not be
torgotten:
Two women of DEBORAH, Iowa,
who were brought into the city last
Thursday afternoon, by Deputy Unit
ed States Marshal Mike Hea,ey, ap-
peared before Judge II. T. Reed and
entered pleas of guilty" to an in
dictment charging them with hiving
sent obscene matter through the
mails of the United States.
They were indicted ct the recent
term of the district court at Cedar
Rapids. The Indictment charged
tnat they had been sending obscene
matter to other women in DEBORAH,
women with whom they surmised
male relatives or friends were I'M
duly intimate.
The persons to whom the matter
was sent made no complaint to the
authorities, but in some manner in
spectors got hold of the story and
watched the post Office for future
offenses with the result that two
packages containing the disgraceful
stuff were captured and it was posi-
lively known who were the senders.
When they were confronted with
the charge the two women finally adj
mitted their guilt, but pleaded ignor-
ance of the fact that they were COM
hitting a crime. When Marshal
Healey went to DEBORAH to bring
them to Dubuque on Thursday morn
ing he found both OF them on the
verge of collapse and hysterical.
however, they were gotten into
shape and brought to Dubuque as
stated above.
They were taken into the Office OF
the district attorney, where they
were lectured on the Nervousness OF
their crime by Assistant District At
Itorney Rodgers and Inspector Far
rell. Shortly before 500 o'clock,
they were ushered into the presence
of Judge Reed, both in state OF
almost nervous collapse After in
quring into the case and having eX-
plantations made by the assistant at
torney and the deputy marshal
Judge Reed imposed a fine on each.
one was fined $40 and costs, a total
Of 24.10, while the other was fined
1878 and costs, a total of S19.10. At
1.-The same time the court reminded
the two of the seriousness OF the
ohense they had committed and told
them that it was in his power TO fine
them each 900 and costs, sentence
them to the federal prison at Fort
Leavenworth for a period of five
years, or to impose both fine and
| penalty.
One of them stated that she was
unable to pay fine of any amount,
but the other did the part of the good
Samaritan and paid the fine and
costs for both.
The officers reported to the court
that this is the first time there has
been any complaint against the two
women, either by city, state or other
authorities, that he believed the COM
mission of the offense came about
through ignorance OF the paroles. 1t
was this that caused the court u
| deal leniently with the women"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-05-01
By HARRY j. GREEN.
Patrick sherry Dead.

Mr.. Patrick Sherry, a well known
resident Of this county and city for
many years, passed away this morn
ing at 1888 o'clock, from troubles in
cident to old age. His wife died just
twelve days ago, week ago Friday.
We are unable to procure an obituary
this morning, but will give it next
week.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-05-01
Mrs. Dr. ! .ynn Dead

Word comes from Postville of the
death of Mrs. Dr.. tlynn, former
resident of this city We understand
that the remains will be brought to
Decorah for interment in the family
lot in Phelps cemetery. We regret
that we have no further particulars.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-05-01
Democratic Convention Saturday.

The democratic county convention
will be held at the court house on
next Saturday afternoon, for the pur
pose of selecting delegates to repre-
sent this county at the state conven-
ton, which will elect delegates to
the national convention.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-05-01
Some More FAT Eggs,

George Bueneke makes a contribu-
tion to our egg show, in two monster
Black Minorca eggs, "a inches in
circumference, weighing four ounces
each. Our window now has quite a
collection.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1912-05-01
Card of Thanks.

The undersigned desire TO express
sincere thanks to the friends and
neighbors who so kindly assisted us
and for sympathy expressed in floral
offerings during our recent bereave-
ment. 1S-1pd
J. H. Austad and Children.