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The semi-weekly messenger., 1907-12-03
ALWAYS PAID IN CURRENCY
Fine Showing of Local Banks
During RecentPanic
Nome OF Them Had to Limit With
drawals or Pay i'm ''Scrip''-Shouid
be Excellent Advertisement Tor
Strength Of Wilmington Financial
Institutions.

Wilmington bankers and local
business men generally are justly
proud of the splendid showing made
by the banking institutions in this city
during the recent financial stress, when
although large number OF the banks
of the leading southern cities were fore
ed TO issue clearing house certificates,
the local banks continued the pay
ment of currency, there having never
been even a days interruption.
To show how well those dependent
On the banks of this city for financial
aid have Jared during the panic. atten-
ton is called TO a recent article in the
Savannah News, reading as follows:
1T would dc a great thing for Sa-
vannah if her banks were to be the
first to resume currency payments. It
was stated in the Morni1g News yes
teTday that one Of SavaAL..h's bankers
was anxious that Savannah should lead
ill the south In this matter The an
Eouncement that Savannah banks had
begun paying checks III currency would
the city. 1t would cause inquiries to
be made about Savannah and her
banks, and what would be learned
would be to her credit"
When Savannah is calling for a re-
sumption of currency payment as an
advertisement. how much greater Is
the advertisement for a city that cur
Eency payments nevYI ceased, a fact
due to the conservatism and far-seeing
wisdom of local fnanciers.
It Is stated authoritatively that the
Wilmington banks never for a single
day stopped furnishing currency Dur
ing the first eight days of the panic iu
November. the most critical period of
fhe panic, two banks in this city furn-
1shed cash for payrolls to the amount
OF 100000 AT least one, the Murchi-
son bank, and probably others, never
ceased sending currency to the coun-
try when requested ana ,he tending of
money was not stopped, even for 6
single day.
Ifle methods Of banks of other cities
IT limiting Withdrawals and issuing
scrip is not criticised, for these are
sometimes advisable for the business
community as we'll as for the banks
out where they have been entirely
;aNoided, as is the case in this CITY. it
%becones a matter of public pride and
congratulations and should show our
people that their financial institutions
are on an unusually safe and sound
basis
The semi-weekly messenger., 1907-12-03

/. Montreal, Now z, 1908.
We found Peruna . reLiefin several
cSxess
Weean say II Is . good tonic and we
srevory thankful.
Sisters of the Good Shepherd
When catarrh once fastens itself upon
the system 1t becomes In obstinate dis
ease toeradicate.
A'sysSemic remedy-one th1t reaches
every internal organ OF the bedy-is an
absolute necessity.
Perura is just such remedy. 1t
searches cut the cause Of the disease,
.healingand strengthening the mucous
mem branes. and thus giving Nature an
opportunity to perform her part Of the
restorative process.
One ofthe many hospitals which have
found PsUuna Of value in treating old and
obstina bac cases of catarrh is the Hospital
st. John2 who write, as followst
"We are. happy to tell you that your
Peruna has given us satisfaction Three
patients have tried it, one 6S years old,
Renoui Dupuis, afflicted with catarrh. is
muc h relieved, more than he has been
for a number of years.
"a yeuLg girl, Is years oidt had an
obstinate c0ngh, which half q bottle OF
Peruna casssed to disappear.
LAS tomyself, two bottles have con-
vinced ms that Peruna is magnificent
as tonic.
"Before, the treatment I could not
walk k>fortaquarter Of an hour without
The semi-weekly messenger., 1907-12-03

~ATARRH of the respiratory organs
~ Is common ailment in Canada for
at least two-thirds Of the year.
This condition is no doubt caused by
the long, severe winters experienced in
this part of the continent.
Therefore, when Peruna was discov-
cred by Canadian people to be reliable
remedy for these catarrhal diseases, it
1T once became a popular medicine, not
only among individuals and in families,
but in the great hospitals, where it was
used as preventative and relief in
hundreds of cases.
These institutions do not hesitate to
give their endorsement Of the remedy
which kGs been SO helpful in the treat
ment of their poor and sick.
Among these Institutions Is that OF
the Sisters of Good Shepherd, who gave
she following enc orsement:
The Peruna Conn pany.
C0Iuns BUS, Ohio,
Having nse6 Pa.Uca for the past few
months, for our sick and poor, we are
happy to- say that Ii has given us I;a-eat
satisfaction
The Sisters of the Good Shepherd,
August 20, 1908.
MonfreaL
after % continl cd use of the remedy,
tlii4 institution has found no reason to
chicago it's good opinion of the remedy
and expresses it's satistac sion ia tke fol-
LOWING termss
The semi-weekly messenger., 1907-12-03

experiencing much fatigue. Now I can
walk = mile easily.
Through these three cases we desire
to make known to the public the ef.
ficiency of'your remedy"
HOSPITAL st. John, Of Sc. Johns.
Province Of Quebec.
A later letter received from the same
institution reads M follows:
"Three weeks sgo wrote 90 tell
you how xaffskactory we found
Peruns. Wernecomnendh 10 highly for
colds. coughs, cafarrh and neuralgia.
AZ have used 1T myself rs tonic with
the best results, taken as directed, half
. teaspoonfHi every half hour"
Mrs. Eta Booker, Dundurn, sask,
n. w. T., Canada, writes:
az suffered.with pelvic catarrh until
I wrote to DR.. Hartman, and after TAX
ing treatment rs he advised, can say
I am now cured Of this most trying
affiiction, FOR which am truly thank
full. think Peruna tbs best medicine
for cataIrh. I never felt better In my
life than LIDO at present"
Peruna not only promptly relieves
coughs and colds in their first stages,
but is equally prompt and efficient for
catarrh hal diseases in the chronic stage.
OF course, it is only reasonable to
suppose that great deal less medicine
will be necessary to cure q slight attack
of catarrh than would DO required to
relieve the ailment after II had been Al
lowed to become chronic.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1907-12-03

Miss Gertrude Sullivan of Savannah.
who is visiting Miss Jane Iredell Green
on South Second street, will be the
guest of honor at delightful reception
and card party to be given tomorrow
evening by Miss Helen Clark. All the
younger set have been invited to meet
Miss Sullivan and the occasion prom
ises to be one of rare enjoyment
The semi-weekly messenger., 1907-12-03

Some men are born liars and the
rest speak the truth occasionally.
It's the bill for a woman's unn
ing gown that shocks the husband.
Don't borrow trouble: a-lg of your
friends will gladly give it to you.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1907-12-03

Children's Bear Skin Sets. Coat.
Cap. Leggfns and Muff to match, S5.75
to S6.9S at Rehder's.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1907-12-03

"Silence, sflence-make no sound or stir,
Silence silence-make no noise or stir.
For in yonder bower above, sleeps my
gentle lady love.
Silence. silence-make no noise nor
stir,
Rest in peace, rest in peace, s1umber
sweet1y lady mine.
Silence-silence-Sle on"
The semi-weekly messenger., 1907-12-03
Editors Messenger:

Editors Messenger:
Can any of your subscribers give
us the whole of this charming song?
I think it's publication will be a
pleasure to many of your subscrib-
ers, as certainly it will be to
Very truly yours,
SEPTEGENARION.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1907-11-21
Rubber.

"A few years ago every time we
would pass that sign there would be
a mid commotion in the car. Some
would turn on their fellow passengers
expansive grins, as though they had
just accomplished a huge Joke; others
would be convulsed with. suppressed
laughter, and once as we passed the
place a man behind me poked long
bony finger into the small Of my back
and then chuckled gleefully:
Il was thinking Of this as we ap.
preached that town this morning, and
took pains to note what effect the sign
would have. Most Of the passengers
were looking out of the windows, and.
OF course, all Of these saw the sign.
There was no indication, however.
that 1t received more than passing
glance, and I doubt If any of the pas.
sengers thought Of the vogue this
word had several years ago.
Strange, isn't 1t? They all have
their day and then oblivion. am
waiting as patiently as possible for
the same fate to overtake the lemon
Joke"
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1907-11-21
Fishing From Car Windows.

Passengers on Southern Pacific
overland trains are having rare sport
trolling from car windows for fish In
the Salton sea and good catches have
been made. About midway on the sea
an arroyo extends back into the noun.
tains. The track crosses this on a
trestle. The water is fifteen to twen-
ty-five feet deep, and it has become a
custom of the dining car porter to
throw scraps overheard from the ia.
bles there. Thousands of firsh of all
sizes lie in wait for the train and can
be easily seen.
A few days ago an irrepressible fish.
erman prepared his hook and line, and
as the train slowly Numbered over the
long trestle swung it far out over the
water. This the fish mistook for their
customary meal, and a voracious carp,
three feet long, seized the bait and
was drawn aboard the Pullman.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1907-11-21
What He Needed.

Here. clerk. I'm in hurry, want a
book for my husband. It's his BIRTH
day. And I want it for a present
Show me what you have and be quick
about it. Nothing too expensive, mind
you, and don't want anything too
cheap. either; do you hear? He's T.
mild-mannered man, and not fond Of
sports, so don't show me anything in
that line. For goodness sake, don't
offer me any of those trashy novels,
and no matter how much you try to
persuade me. won't take anything in
the way of history or biography. Come.
now. I'm in dreadful hurry, and I've
already wasted too much time here.
OF course, YOU don't know my husband.
but from all I've said can't you sug-
gest something appropriated"
Yes. ma'am. Here is little volume
entitled, How to Manage a Talking
Machine."-Tit-B Bits.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1907-11-21
PAss'No OF A SLANG WORD.

Once the Sign "Rubbsr" Provoked A.
Laugh, but Not Now.
Curious how ready we Americans
are to adopt, slang words" said the
man who had finished reading Bos.
ton paper. "And we drop them quite
as suddenly after they have penetrated
INTO remote sections of the country
and seemingly boone a part Of our
daily speech.
i was reminded Of this while com.
ing through on the train from Boston
this morning. For number Of years
have travelled back and forth at reeu.
lar intervals between New York and
Boston, and have become more or less
familiar with the country along the
route.
"At one point the train passes close
by large rubber manufacturing plant
Auditing on the railroad is a long
stretch Of neatly-kept grounds, and
In the center, in full view Of passing
trains, is erected sign bearing the
single word:
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1907-11-21
FREE. TO OUR READERS.

Write Murine Eye Remedy Co., Chi.
cago, for 4S.page Illustrated Eye Book
and If this paper is mentioned they
will send you Free Bottle Murine for
Your Eyes. Write all about Your Eye
Trouble and their Oculists will advise
as to the proper Application of the
Murine Eye Remedies in Your Special
Case. Your Druggist will tell you that
Murine Cures Eyes. Makes Weak
Eyes Strong. Doesn't Smart. Soothes
Eye Pain. Aids those Wearing
Glasses and Sells for SOC.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1907-11-21
SCHOOL TEACHERS
Also Have Things to Learn.

"For many years have used coffee
and refused to be convinced of its bad
effect upon the human system" writes
a veteran school teacher.
"Ten years ago was obliged to give
up my much loved work in the public
schools after years of continuous Ia
Dor. l had developed a we'll defined
case of chronic coffee poisoning.
1.-The troubles were constipation,
futterings Of the heart, a humping
in the top Of my head and various
parts Of my body, twitching of my
limbs, shaking of my head, and, at
times after exertion, a general gone"
feeling with a toper's desire for very
strong coffee. Twas nervous wreck
for years.
IA short time ago friends came to
visit us and they brought package of
Postum with them, and urged me to
try it. was prejudiced because some
years ago had drunk cup Of weak,
tasteless stuff called Postum which I
did not like at all.
This time, however, my friend
made the Postum according to direc.
lions on the package, and It won me.
Suddenly found myself improving in
q most decided fashion.
1.-THE odor of boiling coffee no long
er tempts me. I am so greatly bene-
flied by Postum that If I continue to
Improve as I am now, I'll begin to
think I have found the Fountain Of
Perpetual Youth. This is no fancy
letter but stubborn facts which I am
clad to make known"
Name given by Postum Co., Battle
Creek, Mich. Read the book, "The Road
to MELVILLE" in pkgs. There's Rea-
son"
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1907-11-21
ENCOURAGING FACTS
THOSE CONTEMPLATING CHANGE
OF RESIDENCE SHOULD
READ THEM.

The other day the writer was In the
Once OF the Canadian Government at
st. Paul, Minnesota. On the windows
Of the building were signs to the effect
that homesteads Of 100 acres were
given free to actual settlers, and in
the windows were displays of wheat,
oats. barley, other grains and vege.
tables, which he was told were grown
in Western Canada. This could be
readily believed for in no other coun-
try on the Continent would it be pos
sible to grow such splendid specimens.
The world is now pretty well advised
that In the growing of such cereals
as have been named and vegetables as
well the Provinces of Manitoba,
Saskatchewan and Alberta have no
competitor. For several years past
specimens have been exhibited at
State and County Fairs throughout the
State, and these exhibits are looked
upon as one Of the chief attractions.
They have demonstrated what can be
done In the climate of a country pos
sesstng q soil that will grow things.
But that It was possible to grow vege-
tables such as were seen there seemed
to create some doubt. But it was
the case. And apples too. Not of
course the splendid fruit grown in
countries more congenial to such cul-
ture. but they were in evidence.
Throughout Indiana, the hoosier farm
ers were forced to stop and think.
When a similar exhibit was placed be.
fore them during the past few weeks,
many OF them were forced to stop and
remark: THAT is much ahead of any,
thing we can do. The quality of the
grain we have conceded, for has not
so-and-so sent us samples grown on
his own farm the like of which we had
never seen before. But to think of
the vegetables-and such vegetables.
Why. we thought everything was
frozen up there, and these turnips,
cabbages, cauliaowers, beets, man.
colds. pumpkins, and squashes are
away ahead of anything we ever saw
grow" That is the story everywhere.
Thousands of Western Canada home
steaders, formerly United States citi.
zens. are growing just such grain, just
such vegetables, which yield them a
splendid profit with little outlay on the
farms that they have secured from the
Government of the Dominion of Can
ada at the nominal cost of SO for 160
acres. II adjoining land is wanted it
ran no 0oonroH fvNv,o t1,1
panies or from private individuals at
moderate prices and reasonable terms.
BY placing your name and address on
a postal card and addressing it to the
Canadian Government Agent, whose
name appears elsewhere, a copy of
Last Best West" telling you all about
It will be sent you free.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1907-11-21
READY TO WEAR GARMENTS
INSIDE.


He stepped in and accosted the per-
son who seemed to be in authority
middle-age man with smooth face,
hair parted just above large expanse
Of otherwise unoccupied territory on
the north pole of his head, and an af-
fable, capacious, self-acting smile
stretching across his face.
II beg your pardon" he said, "but
that sign on your window interests
me-"
"Yes?" encouragingly responded the
other.
"Yes. It aroused my curiosity"
"Yes? Your are wishing, perhaps, to
look at some"-
1T occurred to me, as was looking
at it and studying it, that possibly it
might be a question:
"Oh, no.
"Oh. yes. Only it hasn't any interro-
cation point. Then the idea suggested
itself that it must be an assertion, con-
veying the assurance that the person
who painted the sign is ready to wear
gar
THAT sign, SIR" interrupted the mid
dle-aged man. his smile narrowing per-
a grain Of common sense
Then the fault must be with me, Of
course. That idea also occurred to me-
ought to understand 1t. Viewing it in
my laundering way, however. as a
question-am l ready to wear gar
ments? I unhesitatingly answer yes.
I have been ready to wear garments
for fifty-three years. But to wear
them inside-no, by the bearu of the
immortal Andrew Jackson, no! If it's
going to be the fashion to wear gar
ments inside, like a blooming toad.
don't you know, that shuffies off its in
tegument and then proceeds to make a
meal
Say, look here
you can count me out every time
On the other hand. considering it mere
ly as the statement of a fact, that you,
or the proprietors Of the establishment.
are ready to wear garments inside
you'll oblge me, Mr.. -"
"Gwilliams. My name is Civilians.
say, II you are ready to wear gar
ments inside. wear them, and be
hanged to you! What does the public
care where or how you wear your gar
ment? What is the use of your stick-
ing out a sign like that. in all the pomp
and blazonry Of gold Leaf
will you stop Just minute, you
doddering idiot?"
Il will. you galvanized mummy"
It'll try to bring that sign down to
the level Of your intelligence. You
have heard of garments that are ready
made, haven't you?"
Now that you mention them, think
have"
"Weli. garments that are ready made
are garments that are ready to wear
ready to wear garments-and we keep
them here-inside See?"
The tall, slender. gangling caller
scratched his jaw reflectively.
Il think do" he said. genial, be-
nevolent smile wrinkling his lean
features; land 1 am greatly obliged to
you. My only object in coming in was
to get you to diagram that sign. You
have done it the best you could.
Thanks"
Here he lowered his voice and be-
came confidential.
"And now, my friend" he added, "by
way Of conclusion. let me advise you,
as fellow traveller on the road to the
silent tomb, not to neglect one impor-
tant, momentoas duty you owe to this
community"
What is it. sir?"
that sign and make 1t mean something.
I believe that's all. Good afternoon
Chicago Tribune.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1907-11-21
A Mater Of Disposition.

DE candidate he come along
A taikin' to de crowd,
He shake yoh han SO good an strong
1t sho'ly makes you prouu.
His ways de slickest ever wuz,
He tells de iates' jokes
An stops to ak you how you does,
An how is all de folks.
1t amt fob his intelligence,
Although OATS somethin' neat,
Nor yet de way he meets expense
When it's his turn to treat,
Dat causes US his praise to sing
Fun early until late.
De disposition is de thing
Dat makes de candidate.
washington Star.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1907-11-21
A Rare Accomplishment.

A Rare Accomplishment.
The fairy godmother looked after
Cinderella approvingly, as she went OF
with her prince.
Concerning that slipper episode"
she remarked to herself, "that girl is
about the only mortal woman L know
who could do the right thing and put
her foot in it at the same time"
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1907-11-21

They Like Excitement.
do the trusts really want presi.
dent who would let them do exactly
as they pleased?"
Nav. They wouldn't make no more
money, and they'd have considerable
less fun"
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1907-11-21
kulI[{NIE|

It may look as though you regularly
get the worst Of it in everything, but
you don't. Fate is too big to fool with
any one individual.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1907-11-21
The SIGN AND THE PuRIsr

The tall. slim, loose jointed man who
had been strolling carelessly along tho
street stopped in front Of an aristo-
cratic looking establishment with a
swell front, which had this sign painted
consptcuously on its plate glass win
dow:
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1907-11-21

You might as well take your medi-
cine bravely; If you don't, some one
will hold your nose, and make you
take 1t.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1907-11-21
Football Arnoor

The class in literature was taking I'D
Longfeliow.
Mr.. Alfback," asked the professor,
what can you say about the Skeleton
in Armor?"
He amt very desirable" answered
the captain of the eleven. What foot
ball needs is beef.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1907-11-21

Ask a truthful man for his opinion
and the chances are that he will hand
you something you don't want.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1907-11-21

HIDES, PELTs AND WOOL.
To get full value. ship to the old reliable
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1907-11-21
He Was Impressed.

How was the sermon?"
Fine" exclaimed the young man.
TELL me about it."
"Oh. blue eyes, wavy hair, dimpIed
cheeks-excuse me. 1t was something
nao"t the Corinthians. I believe"
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1907-11-21

The sighted opportunity becomes no
slight obstacle.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1907-11-21

SAVE 40 PER CENT OF YOUR FUEL.
Write for price list and testimonials
Economy Fuel Saver Co., Minneapolis.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1907-11-21

"G0LD SEAL" OIL CLOTHING.
Best made. II your dealer does not have
the Gold Seal apply to Goodyear Rub
Der Co.. st. Paul. MINI.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1907-11-21

The man who vents his spleen on an,
other gets most Of it himself.
, 1907-11-29
PLAN TO FIGHT DISEASE
Druggists viii Battle Stomach Trou
bIes in Laramie.

The increase of stomach troubles in
Laramie has led the Eggleston Drug
company to take effective measures to
combat the disease. 1t has the local
Iagency for Mona stomach tablets,
and in order to induce people suffering
with weak stomach or Indigestion to
use the remedy, offers to supply it with
the distinct understanding that money
will be refunded in every case where
it does not cure.
Mona is not a mere digestive, but
an absolute strengthener and builder
up of the whole digestive tract. If you
suffer with headaches, giddiness, pal.
pitation, bad taste in the mouth, ner.
lvousness, coated tongue, distress after
eating, use Mona and SEE how quick
ly these symptoms of a weak stomach
will disappear.
The remedy strengthens the muscu'
liar walls of the stomach and increases
the flow of gastric juices SO that nour.
lishment is extracted from the food
and the refuse is expelled without the
laid of a purgative or laxative meii
cine.
Remember that the Eggleston Drug
company gives a guarantee to refun1
the money unless 1t cures. 1t takes
all the risk, and there is no danger OF
your losing anything except indiges
ton when you buy a 50.cent box oil
Mona. .