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The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1913-01-24
RIDDLES.

Why is education like tailor?
Because it forms our habits.
Why are the legs of an ill-bred fel
low like an organ grinder?
Because they carry monkey abous
the streets
Why is a blacksmith like a safe
steed:
Because one is a horseshoer and the
other is sure horse
Why is q pawnbroker like a drunk
ard?
Because he takes the pledge but can.
not always keep it.
Why are photographers the most
uncivil Of all tradesmen?
Because when we make application
for our photographs they begin with
a negative.
Why are gloves unstable articles?
because they are made to he kept
on hand
Why do sheep resemble fast young
men?
Because they gamble (gamboD in
their youth, are always on the turf, are
very frequently blacklegs, and are
universally feeced.
What part Of locomotive requires
the most attention?
The tender" part.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1913-01-24
THE BEST TREATMENT FOR
ITCHING SCALPS, DANDRUFf
and FALLING HAIR

TO allay itching and irritation Of the
scalp, prevent dry, thin and falling
hair, remove crusts, scales and dan
druff, and promote the growth and
beauty Of the hair, the following spe-
cial treatment is most effective, agree
able and economical. On retiring.
comb the hair out straight all around,
then begin at the side and make a
parting, gently rubbing Cuticura ONT.
ment into the parting with a bit OF
soft flannel held over the end Of the
finger. Anoint additional ;uprtings
about half an inch apart until tho
whole scalp has been treated, the pur-
pose being to get the Cuticura ONT
ment on the scalp skin rather than on
the hair. It is we'll to place a light
covering over the hair to protect the
pillow from possible stain. The next
morning, shampoo with Cuticura Soap
and hot water. Shampoos alone may
be used as often as agreeable, but
once or twice a month is generally
sufficient for this special treatment
for women's hair.
Cuticura Soap and Ointment sold
throughout the world. Sample OF each
free, with 32-p. Skin Book. Address
postcard "Cuticura, Dept. L, Boston"
Adv.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1913-01-24
Simple Card Trick.

The most simple card trick and one
for which neither sleight of hand nor
practice is necessary is performed as
follows:
Place three picture cards-either
kings, queens, or knaves-in a row and
tell the company that during your alb
sence from the room they can reverse
any card they choose. and that on your
return you will name the card which
they have reversed. You have only
to notice that the white margin of the
cards is narrower on one side than on
the other and to place all the narrow
or all the broad ends either toward or
from you, and on re-entering the room
you can see in an instant which card
has been turned.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1913-01-24

cans. 1t Will be /; simple matter to
cut down a larger box ii You cannot
get one Of the right dimensions at
the grocery, and OF course it will be
which they are fastened, either by
holding them one at Il time over a
lighted gas burner, or by placing them
in a bonfire. Then remove the bot
tom boards of the box, and out OF
these and the cover boards cut four
strips / Il inches wide. and two strips
easy to find enough empty tin cans.
Remove the ends OF the tomato
cans, by melting the solder with
two inches wide, OF the right length
to fit between the sides OF the box.
Fasten two of the II inch strips as
at A Gig. ~, with their edges flush
with the edges of the sides. and so
spaced that they will divide the in
side of the box into three equal
spaces. Next, fastcn the two two-inch
strips as shown at Il Zig. u, cross
ing strips A at right angles, and
spacing them SO as to divide the IN
side Of the box into three equal
spaces. Then cross these strips at
right angles With the two remaining
1A-inch strips. as at {. placing thcm
exactly on line with strips H. Be
tween the strips there will now be
nine equal openings. and in each one
of these a tomato can should be fast
ened. In case the cans are d tritle
smaller than the openings, drive in
wooden wedges between them and the
strips.
After the cans have been fastened
In place, fill In around them with wet
earth, and pack this in solid with the
end of stick. If the sticks were cut
of the widths directed, so that the
front pair &C, Fig. ~ will set half
an inch in from the front edges OF
the box, mud can be plastered over
the latter sticks to conceal them.
Zig. So
From the remaining three cans OF
the dozen procured, cut nine pieces
of tin five inches square. Flatten
these pieces. pierce two holes in each
near one edge, and wire them to
small staples driven into strips \. and
into one of the edges OF 1he boxes
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1913-01-24
A BASEBALL TARGET.

Here is a splendid target for the
back yard or vacant lot. 1t may be
used for archery, or when practicing
shooting with your air rifle or home
made cross-bow; but it will also be a
good target to throw at, and for this
purpose will be most useful during
the early part of the baseball season
when you are trying to get that pitch
Ing arm in condition. The target may
be set up over an imaginary home
plate, at the proper height, SO the
center OF the target Will be on a line
with your shoulder; then, when you
take up your position in your pitch
er's box you will face mechanical
umpire that will not fail to render
you accurate decisions on your
throws.
AS you will see by the working
drawings, the target Is very simple to
make. For material, you will require
a box about IS inches square and 5
inches deep, and a dozen tomato
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1913-01-24
ANGERED THE GREAT JOVE
Earthworm's Disparaginq Remark
That Made Trouble for Festive
Youths and Masdens.

The bees Of Hybla were buzzing
merr1ly about the palace on olympus
threatening at times the lips of Venus
and Of Hebe, and the Zephyrs frolicked
across the tesselated floors.
Jupiter yaWned heavily and the
doves of the love goddess flew away
affrighted.
whats doing among the earth
Worms?' he lazily demanded of Gany-
mede. The boy put down his golden
cups and stared across the sunny
fields.
their festivals" he presently replied.
Il see long lines of young men in
black gowns and fiat head coverings
marching in and out Of great stone
buildings. Yes, and there are maidens
in white, bearing flowers. And now
cadence Of song"
Jupiter yaWned again.
''SHme silly rite, l suppose. Listen
q moment. boy, and mayhap YOU can
catch fragment Of what they say"
There was a brief silence
One of the young men has risen
and is boWinc. All, now l can hear
what he says. Ee is telling the peo-
pie how The Absurd Olympian Cod
Myth Retarded the Dawn of a High
or Civilization
whats thato" cried Jupiter, and
he arose SO suddenly that the Dryad
i?nwavers drew back in terror.
"Who's he calling absurd Here.
push the thunderbolts this way.
Gimme one with a short fuse
The master of Olympus seized the
metal tube and flung it downward. and
Vulcan struck the thunder plate a
crashing blow. Again and yet again
the thunder crashed and the sky
hung black across the Thessalian
plains.
Ganymede roared with laughter
The earthworms are running wild,
ly,' he cried. The young men have
scattered. and the whlte-robed maid
ems are soaked"
Jupiter settled back in his cushions
'l'n teach EN- to let the god myth
severely alone" he muttered
And presently the sun shone again
and the bees Of Hybla buzzed nerrily
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1913-01-24

AMUSING TRICK WITH Wheel
Seems to Revolve Automatically With
out Any External Power-Appar-
atus Is Very Simple.

The mystery of this wheel is that
It seems to- revolve automatically
without any visible external power. 1t
is at the same time an amusing trick
and an instructive experiment. The
apparatus required is very simple and
can be made at home, says the Popu-
lar Mechanics.
A glass bottle is half filled with
sand and water, so that it will stand
securely, and cork placed in the
neck. Into this cork needle should
be inserted so that it projects perpen-
dicularly, which is most easily done
by heating one end of the needle to
a red heat and then pushing it into
the cork as deeply as possible. Into
disk of cork of suitable thickness and
at four points on it's side, as equal dis
tances apart, are inserted four pieces
of copper wire of the same length,
each bent at the outer end to form
hook-these copper wires thus form
ing the spokes of the wheel. The rim
is made of small iron wire bent in a
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1913-01-24
The following case is. typical Of the cures
effected by Doan's Kidney Pills. Grateful
testimony is the beat evidence.
SAVED HIS LIFE,
Made Well After Doctors Gave Up
Hope.

E. D. Vert, Port Arkansas, Texas says:
F'The secretions from my kidneys were too
frequent in passage, burned terribly and
contained a thick, red brick-dust sediment.
My back ached all the time and there
I simply couldn't straighten after stoop-
ing. when in bed, couldn't even turn
on my side. 1 had awful dizzy and nerv-
Gus spells and my eyes got SO bad that I
couldn't use them much. was confined
to my bed for months. Finally, my own
doctor called in specialist for consulta-
ton. They told me I had but a short
time to live. I happened to read Of a
similar case that had been cured by Doan's
Kidney Pills. 1 sent for this remedy at
once and from the time l began using it,
I felt better and stronger. In two months
I was able to work every day, and in an
other month was as well as ever. For
twelve years I have had no sign of kidney
trouble'
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1913-01-24
BLAME PLACED ON PHYSICIANS
Growth Of Drug Habit in United States
Alleged to Be Due to Opiates
Ordered In Prescriptions.

That SO per cent. of all the cocaine
and morphine manufactured in this
country is used by persons who have
formed the drug habit through physi-
clans prescriptions is the startling
statement made by DR.. L. F. Kebler,
Chief of the Division of Drugs, Depart
ment OF Agriculture. This statement,
and others, proving that physicians
and not patent" medicines are re-
sponsible for the appalling growth of
drug addiction in the United States
was made by DR.. Kebler in an address
at Washington, before the American
Society for the Study of Alcohol and
Narcotics.
DR.. Keller is quoted by Washington
papers as having declared that drug
using had increased 100 per cent. in
the last 40 years, and that American
medical men were not discriminating
enough in their use of opiates. Their
overindulgence to their patients, he
said, is creating thousands of drug
users every year.
1T is very sad thing to say that
our physicians are doing the greatest
work in promoting the use of cocaine
and morphine" said the doctor. Estate
laws are not saving the public from
the grip of the drug habit, and the
American public is sinking tighter
and tighter into the black abyss of
the morphine and cocaine f1end.
"The worst Of 1t is that the impor.
tation OF opium into the country ia
becoming larger and larger year by
year. have heard it said on reliable
authority that SO per cent Of the co.
caine and morphine manufactured in
this country is used by persons who
have formed the habit through doc.
tors prescriptions"
Almost simultaneously with Dr. Keb.
ler's address, DR.. J. A. Patterson, at
Grand Rapids, Michigan, in a public
statement said that 10 out of every 20
| patients who come to an institution
with which he is connected for treat.
1nent for the drug habit owe their
| downfall to physicians prescriptions.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1913-01-24
UNIQUE TOY FOR SMALL BOY
Old Mans Leg Swings and Dand'eo
Youth Upon Foot-Weight Keeps
Up Motion for Long Time.

What small boy has not ridden "A
cock horse to BanburyS Cross" or
wherever the town was? A Missouri
man has devised a toy which portrays
this operation in an amusing FASH
ion. The figure of an old man, prob
ably meant for grandfather, is seated
on a chair. One leg is crossed over
the other and swings on a pivot. A
balancing weight is secured to the
upper end Of the moving leg, and this
weight moves with the hollow body
of the man and keeps the leg swing
ing for long time. The figure of q
small boy is seated astride the old
mans foot, and hanging inside his
body is a weight which counterbal-
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1913-01-24
Easier and Pieasanter,

Talking of ladies' shortcomings re-
calls story recently heard of large
and determine-looking woman who
wore a very large hat one evening at
the theater.
Madam" said the attendant polite
ly, Il must request you to remove
your hat. It is annoying this gentle
man behind you.
The massive lady turned and
haughtily surveyed the complainant.
do you mean that little weedy, un-
dersized creature?" she asked.
"This gentleman behind you," the
attendant corrected her.
The lady settled herself in her
place.
you will find it easier and pleas
anter," she said decisively, Ito re-
move him!"
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1913-01-24

parallel to them, as shown In Figs. )
and 4. These pieces OF tin form tho
flaps to the backs OF the tin can peck.
cts, and scores may be painted upon
them as suggested in Figs. and 5.
lnasmuch as whatever is thrown or
shot through pocket Will strike the
flap and force it part way open, it
will be easy to at once see which
pocket has been entered and what
score has been made.
The strongest method of erecting
the target is by means of two post
supports placed at the sides, but one
post will do if you bracket the target
as shown in Fig. S.
Copyright, 1912. by A. Nicely Hau)
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1913-01-24
TO OPERATE A TOY DERRICK
Object Of Invention of New York Man
Is to Provide Mechanism for
Handling Small Loads.

The Scientific American in describ-
ing an invention of a. Pfeiffer of New
York city says:
"In this case the aim Of the inven-
tor is to provide new and improved
mechanism for operating toy derricks
arranged to raise, lower or swing
small loads by the use of motor
driven mechanism easily controlled
by children, affording considerable
amusement and at the same time pro-
viding an instructive toy. A boy or
other child can readily control the
motor by manipulating the reversing
lever thereof, and also readily control
the two handles for operating the
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1913-01-24
Wanted Slaves for Missouri.

On January q, ITS, Don Bernardo
de Galvez, governor of the Spanish
province of Louisiana, which included
Missouri, petitioned the king of Spain
for aid for the settlers along the Mis-
souri, river and Mississippi river in
Missouri. THE said inhabitants" he
wrote, Gin order to promote the cul-
ture of these plants (fax and hemp,
would desire that the compassion of
the king should deign to provide them
with negro slaves on credit, for whom
they may pay with the crops afore-
said"
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1913-01-24
STEADY HAND.
A Surgeons Hand Should Be the Firm,
est Of All,

For fifteen years I have suffered
from insomnia, indigestion and ner-
vousness as a result of coffes drink
Ing" said a surgeon the other day.
(Tea is equally injurious because it
contains caffeine, the same drug found
in coffee).
"The dyspepsia became so bad that
I had to limit myself to one cup at
breakfast. Even this caused me to
lose my food soon after ate it.
AL the attendant symptoms of in.
digestion, such as heart burn, palpita-
ton, water brash, wakefulness or dis
turbed sleep, bad taste in the mouth,
nervousness, etc., were present to
such a degree as to incapacitate me
for my practice as a surgeon.
THE result of leaving OF coffee
and drinking Postum was simply mar
velous. The change was wrought
forthwith, my hand steadied and my
normal condition of health was re-
stored" Name given upon request
Read the famous little book, 1.-THE
Road to MELVILLE" in pkgs. There's
a reason"
Postum now comes in concentrated,
powder form, called Instant Postum.
It is prepared by stirring level tea
spoonful in cup of hot water, adding
sugar to taste, and enough cream to
bring the color to golden brown.
Instant Postum is convenient:
there's no waste; and the flavor is al
ways uniform. Sold by grocers-50-
cup tin 30 Cts. 1O0-cup tin 50 cts.
A Soup trial tin mailed for grocer's
name and 2-sent stamp for passage.
Postum Cereal Co., Ltd, Battle Greek,
Mich. Az.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1913-01-24
For EMERGENCIES.

In some of the college settlements
there are penny savings banks for chit
dren.
One Saturday small boy arrived
with an important air and withdrew
two cents from his account. Monday
morning he promptly returned the
money.
Sc you didn't spend your two
cents?" observed the worker in
charge.
"Oh, no." he replied, "but fellow
just likes to have a little cash on hand
over Sunday.'-Harper's Magazine.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1913-01-24
How to Increase Lung Power.

Men and women can increase their
lung power-chest expansion it is
called technically-by five minutes
exercise morning and night. Stand
up straight on the balls of the feet,
head thrown back, and inhale deeply,
first initiating the lower part of tina
lungs and then the upper. Then ex.
plre slowly, letting the chest sink first
and then the lungs. Do this Is times
morning and evening and 3pu'li spend
less money on colds and catss5a1.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1913-01-24
Beyond Her.

AS slight diversion the teacher
suggested that each child in the class
draw a picture from which she could
guess what the child wanted to be
when grown. All sorts Of articles
were illustrated; books for bookkeep-
ers, hats for milliners, etc. One lit.
tie girl, however, had a blank sheet.
why, Doris, don't you want to be
anything when you are grown"
"Yessum," said Doris, Il want to
be married, but I don't know how to
draw it."-London Opinion.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1913-01-24
EtheI's Climax.

Little Ethel had been brought up
with a firm hand and was always
taught to report misdeeds promptly.
One afternoon she came sobbing penl-
tently to her mother.
Mother, Ii broke a brick In the
nreplace."
'Well, it might be worse. But how
on earth did you do it, Ethel!"
Il pounded it with your watch."-
Harper's Bazaar.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1913-01-24
The Most Original Authors.

The most original modern authors
are not so because they advance what
is new, but simply because they know
how to put what they have to say as
If It had never been said before
Goethe.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1913-01-24
Dirt Eaters Everywhere.

The practice of eating dirt has been
traced by a scientific authority to peo-
Piles in every part of the world. That
hunger which leads man to want the
earth is characteristic of no one ma
ton.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1913-01-24
Their Reward.

ct wonder what the twinkling stars
really are" said little Eva. ''Oh. l
guess they are good little night lamps
that have died and gone to heaven"
little Olga replied.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1913-01-24
In the Midst Of Luxury.

''You have everything that wealth
can buy, haven't your"
eyes, replied Mr.. Dustin Stax. But
it don't seem fair that l should have
worked so hard to get all these things
while the butler and footman and
maids enjoy them free"
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1913-01-24
Fessimism,

Willie-Paw, what is a pessimist?
Paw-A man who takes an umbrel-
la along when he goes to ball game
Cincinnati ENQUIRER.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1913-01-24
A Way Out.

Lawyer Ito wife)-"Well, if you are
determined to sue for divorce, at
least let us keep down the expense as
much as possible. I will act as you1
counsel."-Life.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1913-01-24
Limited KNOWLEDGE

A Muncie bride of two months went
into a department store of the city
to buy four pairs of socks for her hus-
band.
What size, please?' asked the
young woman clerk
well, all l know is he wears a Il
collar" replied the bride.-Indianap-
oils News
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1913-01-24
Inherited.

What there ever an informer in
your family?"
What do you mean by such a ques-
ton as that, sir?"
Il noticed that your baby is in
clined to be squealer."
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1913-01-24

Many a girl who wouldn't make a
good wife for q poor man would make
a poor wife for a rich man.
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An Amusing Toy.

ances that on his grandfather's leg
and prolongs the motion. Still an
other weight hangs from the old mans
head and makes him nod, back and
forth as he handles his grandson up
and down.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1913-01-24

Engaged people are seldom as in
sane as the neighbors think they are.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1913-01-24

And your shoes pinch, Aliens Foot-Ease, the
Antiseptic powder to be shaken into the
shoes. is just the thing to use. Try it for
CSC. Sample FREE. Address, a. S. Olmstcd,
Leroy, NY. Don't accept any substitute. Adv.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1913-01-24

Fewer flowers for the dead and
more for the living would help some.
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The microbe of love is sometimes
devoured by the germ Of suspicion.

ALFALFA IS. Timothy and Clover mixed,
$3.50. Farms for sale and rent on crop pay
ments. J. MULHALL, Sioux City, Ia Adv.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1913-01-24
Operating a Toy Derrick.

derrick with view to raise or lower
the load. to swing the boom up or
down or sidewise on turning the post.
\ side elevation of the invention is
shown in the illustration.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1913-01-24

Turn about is fair play-except
when applied to hand organ.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1913-01-24

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for Children
teething, softens Inc gums, reduces infiamma-
ton, ailays pain, ceres wind collie. bottle x
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1913-01-24

The fiirt is always practicing a
game she never intends to play.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1913-01-24

Thinks he can skate. But, say.
I've got him beat a half mile
Just any kind of DAY.
It's off to school,, then back again
You're sure to be OF time
If you have got pair OF skates
Keen edged skates, like mine.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1913-01-24

'Health's best way-Eat Apples ev-
cry day."-Coyne.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1913-01-24

important to Mothers
Examine carefully every bottle of
CASTORIA, a safe and sure remedy for
infants and children, and see that it