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The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-12-13

hind, and kept watch and ward over
the place. Miss Rushton had recently
joined the circle, and Miss Dorman
had never been so active in her super
visory duties. The society clothed
the ragged, fed the poor and had done
some free nursing-Miss Dorman very
little, however. She acted as the Or
nament Of the group. AS to the
naughty Miss Rushton, all she pre-
tended to do was to donate the raw
material for the really Industrious
ones Of the club to sew into garments.
One of these latter was Nettie Lane.
who sat in a corner of the room now,
engrossed in the task of making four
tiny night robes. The rest of the
group were chattering and gossiping.
Whenever Doctor Eversley's name
was mentioned, Nettie's eyes bright
ened with interest. 1t was mentioned
very frequently.
1.-THE way Cyrille Rushton has set
her cap for the doctor is simply bra
zen," observed Sarah Bates, who had
graduated into old maidenhood several
years ago.
mot half as bold as Breda's sly
puss way" broke in cynical, wasp
armed Selma Marion. "She pretended
to have neuralgia, just to get the doc
tors attention.
Plain, quiet Nettie smiled to her
SELF She was happy in knowing
that the doctor had made quite a
friend and confidant of her. Miss
Eversley had taken a decided fancy to
her. Nettie was, in fact, very close
to the doctor; something in their ma
lures harmonized. Miss Eversley had
seen through the feigned illness of
several young ladies who had called
for her brothers professional care.
She had laughed over these plausible
subterfuges with Nettie.
II anybody had told Nettie that
these ripening friendships indicated q
chance to. capture the handsome young
physician, she would have been over
whelmed with confusion. Such an
idea had never entered her sensible
little head. For all that, she knew
she had never met a man whose kind
ly, human spirit had SO awakened
respect and admiration in her pure,
gentle soul
And what do you say of all this
babble, our little busy Dorcas," chal-
lenged Miss Bates, noticing the un-
obtrusive Nettie.
Il only know that Doctor Eversley
is a very splendid man." replied
Nettie softly. why, am making
these little tribes for child who be-
longs to a family that the doctor has
practically taken charge of at his own
expense. He is a good. good man"
Nettie grew so enthusiastic that she
flushed consciously. Miss Bates gave
Eave her a keen look and whispered
to Miss Morton.
1T can't be possible that little no
body has ideas"
About the DOCTOR" said Miss Nor
ton. ''Oh, rfdiculous.''
Nettie finished her work somewhat
later and went home. Miss Rushton
came in. then the lady president. and
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-12-13
Black PONY Skin.

Black pony skin, with which we
may so we'll content ourselves az a
substitute for the expensive broadtall,
is reported to be in a superb;y fine
form, and coats of this will Re fea-
ture Of this winters fur fashions, &C
companied by black fox, skunk. er-
mine and chinchilla. Not that this
is any new proposition, as these are
Just the furs every one wore or want
ed to wear last year. A wide. long
stole OF ermine, with black fox borders
to her pony coat. will be well-nigh in
dtspensable to the fashionable wom-
IN Skis coming winter.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-12-13

then messenger arrived. He brought
q note from Doctor Eversley. It was
addressed to the society. A contar
gious sickness had broken out In O.
poor family without means or friends.
Could the society appoint some one
to give half day for week to day
nursing for two little children In the
family? !,
There was dead silence at the word
contagious" Miss Rushton had an
urgent engagement. Miss Dormant
talked Of volunteers" The group
gradually broke up and the doctors
note received no reply.
That afternoon Doctor Eversleys 81
automobile stopped in front Of the
poor home where his services were 30
sorely needed. He was tr1de d1sap'
pointed at receiving no recognition o.
his message, and had decided to enlist
the sympathies of his sister. His
knock brought a neat figure wearing
nurse cap and apron to the door.
Miss Lane!" he exclaimed in won
derment.
Yes, It is l." Nettie smiled back.
"A neighbor told me Of this case. and
I have so wished to see If l have tho
patience and skill to act the nurse"
you are an angel" said Doctor
Eversley with heightened color az he
entered the sick room.
Never had a poor family such royal
~ono{1oA nv the
one now under the care Of Doctor
Eversley as physician and Nettie Lane
as nurse. Miss Rushton sent delica-
cles from her table every morning.
The Ladies' Aid society invested all
it's surplus funds in sheets, pillow
cases, comforters, an invalid chair and
clothing.
That dread word contagious" made
greetings on the street quite few and
far between for the doctor. His sis
ter, however, was visited daily by the
anxious young ladies, hoping the dear
doctor was not overworking himself,
that the dreadful disease would not
spread, and eager to learn the real
sentiments of the Eversleys as to
poor Miss Lane, who was just cut
out for a nurse"
When the truth got out that the
contagious feature Of the case did not
extend beyond light measles, Miss
Rushton bit her lip and Miss Dorman
denounced Nettie as a schemer.
This is one of the great pleasures
of a physicians life," said Doctor
Eversley, as he and Nettie walked
away from the home where they had
taken the part of true ministerihg
angels.
Nettie fully understood him. They
had found the poor home filled with
squalor, illness and suffering. They
had left it supplied with the comforts
of life and the inmates happy and
hopeful.
There came day when Miss Rush.
ton took sudden journey to relatives,
and Miss Dorman resigned from the
Ladies Aid society. Two lines in the
weekly announced an important en-
gagement.
you see, my brother is very prac-
tical young man." was the way Miss
Eversley explained the situation. He
thinks, as do, that q good nurse
makes good doctors wife,
Copyright. by w. G. Chapman)
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-12-13
Faded frock6,

Some one may have pink cotton
or linen dress in good condition, but
badly faded. II so, put a piece OF Tur-
key red cheesecloth in water and boil
until the color is the desired one The
dress will dry bit lighter than when
Vet and will leave an even color all
ever, says the Modern Priscilla. One
eighth Of yard Of cheesecloth Is
more than enough for dress. Navy
blue cheesecloth may be used IN the
same manner to freshen the color of
light blue dress. It IS best to try a
sample of material in the dye to get
the right shade before putting In the
whole Dress
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-12-13
Variety In 8leexes.

Sleeves permit Of the greatest va.
riety. Often they arc nonresident
mere apologies being suggested by
straps of velvet studded with rhine.
stones, strands of mock Jewels, bands
Of fur, drapings of tulle and such mere
whims. Again a tiny cap will serve as
sleeve, or a coquettish little pun re-
strained by flowers or fur. Some al
the prettiest effects are obtained by
lace Long wings of the lace suggest
the angel sleeves one Paris designer
is so assiduously exploiting.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-12-13
Left Wedding Party Hungry.

When a wedding party returned
from Merstham church to Chaldron,
near Redhill, Surrey, England, the
other day, they were dismayed to find
no wedding cake or other materials for
the luncheons. 1t was found that the
motor lorry in which London firm Of
caterers had sent the goods had been
completely burned down on the road,
and the wedding party accordingly
had to go without
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-12-13

soda and glucose Mr. WellalOng was
very sweet, though, and he certainly
made an impression on me. If he
statement"
Il wish you would stop talking non
sense and tell me what he did say"
said Aunt Jane.
Mrs Merriwid curled herself in an
armed chair and consulted the cell
ing. LET me see" she said. What
was it he did say? Well, he said that
a widower's life was a lonely one and
that with the advance of years he
realized more and more keenly the
lack of female companionship. re-
commended Chautauqua camp meet
ing. Or If you care to identify your
self with the woman suffrage move
ment, you'd get lots of It, l sug-
gcsted.
cit isn't that kind Of companion
ship I mean, Mrs. Merriwid,' he said,
drawing his chair up closer. It's an
association Of more intimate and
domestic character that | feel the
need of. l want the gentle ministra-
lions of woman in my home
land help is SO awfully hard to
get. l murmured sympathetically. I
know just exactly how you feel. I
cou 'dn't begin to tell you the trouble
I've had since Flilda left me- Have
you tried the intelligence Offices"
I'm not speaking of servants he
said I can get all the servants |
want, but it isn't so easy to get a
wifs-a lady of refinement. intelli-
gen:e and beauty. with an affection
ate nature, an amabe disposition and
domestic tastes. That's what I want,
Mrs. Merriwid. Am l presumptuous
In hoping that I may be fortunate
enough to secure such an inestimable
blessing?' He hitched his chair lit
tie closer and looked at me with four
magnitudes of soulfulness through his
double glasses.
Il said, If you ask me, Mr.. Well
along, should say that it was some
presumptuousness. There's no law
against hoping, but lady of that de-
scriptlon Is a pretty large order. Still.
have read Of them being like that in
books
"'Ycu are too modest, Mrs. Merri-
wid.' he said. meaningly. 4 know a
lady not a thousand miles away who
Is exactly what I describe, and
have permitted myself to hope that
she will listen to my suit
II remarked that his suit didn't
seem to be very loud one. AS a mat
ter of fact. it was a very neat dark
blue serge. He merely smiled patient
ly and waved the remark aside with
q graceful gesture.
~ I'm not in the first flush OF
youth he went on. swinging his eye
glasses. I am no longer romantic
boy aud I shall make no impassioned
plea. l prefer to state plainly my
qualifications and circumstances. l
have sufficient property to yield me a
very good income and I should expect
to behave literally in the matter of a
settlement and maintain a comfort
able. II not luxurious. establishment.
I believe In allowing a woman a rea-
sonable amount Of freedom while re-
serving to myself the right of final de-
cision in all matters of mutual con-
Germ. am tolerably good natured,
fairly we'll connected. my tastes are
Il think l may say refined. l do not
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-12-13
Millinery Briefs.

Milliners are using butterfly bows
instead of fiat square ones.
Expensive lowered ribbons in an
tique designs and with picot edges
are used on hats in place of flowers
MORE ribbons brocaded in velve-
nase replaced plain MORE.
Pands of these ribbons sometime
form the only trimming upon u:
small toques Of fur and velvet
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-12-13
Clothes,

He-"Did you ever observe what q
difference clothes make on ones
mind? Now, when l am in my riding
toys. I'm all horse; when l have on
my business suit. my minds full of
business; when get into my evening
dress my mind takes purely social
turn" She-"And l suppose that
when you take bath your minds an
utter blank ?''-Stray Stories.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-12-13

This pretty waist can be made Of
satin or wool. 1t fastens diagonally in
front, where it is ornamented with
buttons and finished with a little fr!ll
Of lace. It has rolling collar faced
with dark or black velvet.
The sleeves are entirely new; the
cuffs are cut in one piece with the in
sides Of the sleeves and ornamented
with buttons, the outsides are slightly
full and plated into the cuffs.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-12-13
Odor Not Wanted.

Church-They do say the atmos
phere of London's subways is now
made to resemble that of the seashore
by blowing ozone into them.
Gotham-Now, just stop to think
Were you ever at the seashore wheI
there was a dead whale on the beach
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-12-13
Won't Hurt Bill.

A certain Indianapolis Sunday
school, which il conducting a recruit
ing campaign by modern advertising
methods, through a publicity commit
tee. has received suggestion for
an appeal, to be posted abroad. II
reads.
Hello, Bill Come, let us save your
soul. It can't hurt you, and It win
help US. Be good fellow"
The committee has the suggested
under advisement. .........s.-
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-12-13

so altogether too far I don't say
that an elderly husband isn't endur.
able, auntie, but believe me dearie
there ought to be a limit to his dur
ability"
Copyright 1912. by w. G. Chapman)
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-12-13
Signature rs.ss 60 Of HAzzEzzw
In Use For Over 80 Years.
Children Cry for Fletcher's Castoria
Able Work.

Able Work.
Filkins-Thought you intended to
sell your suburban home?
Wilkins-I did, until read the allur-
ing story my advertising man wrote;
then l decided to keep it myself
Judge.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-12-13

They're Simple Folk.
DO you think two could live on
my salary?"
1.-TWO Fiji islanders might"
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-12-13
Demands Of Trade.

TT would seem 81 fagrantly ,sleai
case" said the magistrate. adding. ID,
the burglar. who had been hailed be-
fore him. What have you to Say for
yourself?" X = +
mot much, your. honor. But hops
you can give me a short sentenco.;5
This Is my busy season. Judge.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-12-13
Excess Of Riches.

CNVC0O O1 1NJVTCOs
HE has nine tons OF coal in his
cellar
That's nothing. I've got only one
in, but it's paid for."-Detroit Free
Press
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-12-13

Mrs.. Windows Soothing Syrup for Children
teething, softens >ne gums, reduces innamma-
ton, allays pain cures wind collie, 25c bottle.Ax
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-12-13

CURES ITCHING SKIN DISEASES.
Coles Carbolisalve stops itching and makes
the akin smooth. All druggists. Is and Soc. Adv.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-12-13
TIRED BLOOD ~: ~, ~
STkRVES The TISSUES

Copyright 1913 by the Tonihves Coz :. =.
Symptoms Of Tired Blood in tho
tissues are, Loss Of Flesh, Flabby
Muscles, Languor, Sallow Complexion,
Debility, Dark Rings around the
Eyes, etc. These conditions can be
eliminated only by fertilizing and re-
wing the blood stream. Tonitives, the
Great Blood Fer.
DNIIIvfN tillzing Tonic,
kolO'.!s:ot ..a: help the blood to
%TlRED600D absorb nourish-
ment from the food and convert It
into strong living tissues, composing
Brain, Nerve. G Muscle. Bone and
Sinew. To those who are suffering
from the effects Of over-work, Toni
tives are especially recommended
75c. per box Of dealers or by mall
The Tonitives Co., Buffalo. N. z.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-12-13

important to Motnero
Examine carefully every bottle OF
CASTOR1A, safe and sure remedy for
infants and children, and see that it
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-12-13

Not Frequent.
do you like rare beef"
rs there any other kind these
0ays?'
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1912-12-20
Furnished Many Officers.

Brookings. Dakota State Col.
lege furnished more soldiers and Of
ficers for the Spanish American war
than any similar institution in the
United States. The First SoCeh Da-
kota Volunteers was organized in 1899
and Col. A. S. Frost, then Cammandent
at the college, was placed in command.
Over one third Of the officers of that
regiment and many of the non-com-
miSsioned officers, received their early
military efficiency of our state troops
them is due large share of the bril-
liant record made by the First South
Dakota in the Philippines. At pres.
ent a third of the officers, and includ-
ing the Adjutant General, of the Ma
tional Guard of the state, are gradu.
ates of this institution. The state de-
pends largely upon the State college
to furnish officers for the National
Guard and for any volunteers that
may have to be raised. The present
military efficiency of our state troops
is largely due to these officers. In
March 1912 National Guard Company
COllpOStu tullTtly OI COlIeSe ultu W dS
organized at Brookings. The Military
Department is one of the Oldest de-
partments in State college, and it is
the only school Of military training in
South Dakota. 1t was established In
1888, and for the first few years. in
order to meet the requirements of the
government in numbers. girls were re-
quired to take drill. The government
now makes an annual appropriation
Of about $10O,00O0O to the college. in
exchange requiring the maintainence
of a military department Lieutenant
p. B. Peyton Of the 14th U. S. Infantry.
now Commandant at the college will
leave about January 1st for his regi-
ment which is divided among three
garrisons in Montana and North Da-
kota His time allotted away from the
regiment on such duty college service,
will then be used up. He has done
much. to improve the department and
is largely responsible for it's present
standing.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1912-12-20
But FEW |ND0RSED
AFTER WHICH DAKOTA COMMIT.
TEEMEN RECESS TO JAN
UARY 3.
OTHER ITEMS OF INTEREST
From the Capitol City, tho Various
State institutions and From
Many Different Parts Of
the Sunshine State.

Pierre.--The Republican and Demo
cratic state committeeman took a re-
cess to Friday, January 8, after max
ing few Endorsements of candidates
for office. The Republicans by unan-
imous vote. indorsed Alfred n. Cook,
Of Vermillior, for the state food and
drug Ommissionership. The only
other applicant, A. II. Wheaton Of
Rapid City. failed to receive the vote
OF any of the committeeman present.
The Democrats indorsed unanimous
ly Matt llunIett Of Deadwood, for
United States marshal, and T. r. Grau
Of Howard for United States attor-
ney.
The presiding officers o. both
meetings, With their attorneys. car
tary of state, and Assistant Secretary
Nelson refused to act upon them,
basng his action upon the opin-
ion of Attorney General Johnson. This
action means an immediate appli'a-
ton to the su uornme court for an order
requiring the il'iHg to he made, which
will test the Legality of the rCinm,ttee-
mems meeing. and which, if sustained,
means rush Oh the % o. January.
Very few Democrd..c applications
for appointment were filed. hut the
Republican list was IA long one. The
attendance at the committee mcCt.lBS
was light.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1912-12-20
NEEDS OF DAKOTA SCHOOLS.
Reforms Urged by State Superintend-
ent of Instruction.

PIERCE. G.. Lawrence, state su-
perintendent Of Instruction. has filed
his biennial report with the governor.
Holding that the laws are loosely
drawn and conflicting, he asks that
commission OF seven or nine men be
selected to frame an educational bill
TO systematic and unity the laws and
present the same to the 1915 session
of the legislature for action along such
lines, and that the coming legislative
session provide an appropriation for
the expenses Of such commission.
While holding that there is material
progress along educational lines to
keep up with modern day require
ments in the public schools. and that
the prevalent pessimism in regard to
the public schools is not we'll founded
he suggests further improvements
which might we'll be made, among
them consolidation Of rural schools
and state aid to the same as is given
in other states. He asks that the con-
stitutional limitation of two terms to
a county superintendent of schools be
eliminated to allow the county to re-
tain an efficient official if he is once
secured.
The question of efficiency OF the
work Of the department Of the county
superintendent Of schools is com
mented upon, the holding being that
in the larger counties of the state,
even with the one assistant allowed, is
not sufficient, and that in such coun-
ties there should be provided an Of
ficer to be known as rural school
supervisor He wants better normal
training for teachers, especially for
those of the rural schools. He shows
that out of 5000 teachers employed
in the state about 4,800 are employed
in the rural schools, and that these
should have efficient normal training
for the work.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1912-12-20
FOR oNE-cENT POSTAGE.
Dakota Implement pealers' convsn-
ton Takes Action. 4

Dakota Implement 0eaters' Conver>
ton Takes Action. 4
Sioux FAlls.-The Retail Implement
Dealers association. OF South Dakota.
southwestern Minnesota and north
western Iowa. concluded its annuAa
convention here. after sessions extend
ing over three days. The following
officers were elected for the coming
year: President, l.. G. Ochsenreiter,
Webster; vice president. George H.
Wasky. Madison; secretary-treasurer.
f. c. Barton. Vermillion.
The resolutions heartily indorse l.
cent postage on first class mail matter.
on the ground that each branch Of
the postal department should be self
sustaining.
The proposed honest advertising
law prepared by Printers Ink is
strongly indorsed. and the association
pledges its support to any legislation
requiring advertisers to be honest in
their statements.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1912-12-20
$4,000 for Good Roads.

Pierre-Gov Vessey has received
a communication from the general
government setting forth the fact that
out of the national fund for improve
ment of highways, $4,000 is available
in South Dakota. but to secure this
there must be found a stretch Of high.
way fifty miles in length over which
there is a continuous line of rural mail
delivery, on which the fund is to be
applied with the further provision
that the state. or some subdivision
thereof, either county or townships.
along this line agrees to and does ex.
pend $4,000 upon the same stretch OF
highway