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The champion. (Arcadia, Fla.) 1895-1911, 1908-08-27
10000 TELEGRAPH
OPERATORS NEEDED
Young Men Prepare Yourselves for
Good Positions

On account Of the new S-hour law
passed by congress in the interest of
telegraphers, and also on account of so
many new railroads being built and old
lines extended, an unusual demand for
operators has been created. Conserva-
tive estimates have placed the number
of additional Operators that will be re-
quired during the next ten months at
approximately 1000.
YOUNG MEN NOW is YOUR OP.
PORTUNITYl Enroll in our School
NOW and in only four to six months we
will have you qualified for splendid po-
sitions. Telegraph Operators receive
from $1,000 upwards. Our school has
been established twenty years its
equipment is perfect; instruction
thorough and practical; positions posi-
lively guaranteed our graduates. Board
in Newman is very cheap; the town is
healthful and the people are cordial
Two Main Line Railroad Wires run into
our School rooms. No other school in
the United States has such up-to-date
and practical facilities for the benefit Of
its students. Write at once for free,
descriptive literature.
SOUTHERN School Oft ELEG RAPHY
Newman, Georgia. :.
The champion. (Arcadia, Fla.) 1895-1911, 1908-08-27
Mayors Proclamation

viii be held AZ The Court House In Arcadia al
eight o'clock p. M, Tuesday, September lst 1908
for the purpose Of nominating City officers TO be
voted fof at the City Election to be held in the
City Of Arcadia. Florida, on Monday, September
2Sth, 1903. ..t.
Al said Mass Meeting the following officers
win be nominated;
Mayor,
Marshal.
City Clerk,
City Tax Assessor
City Tax Collector
City Treasurer,
Three City councilmen.
JNo. W, BURTON,
Mayor Of City Of Arcadia,
The champion. (Arcadia, Fla.) 1895-1911, 1908-08-27
Oyster she'll. az Medicine.

Ground oyster shells were given By
the medieval doctors to children suf-
fering from ricketts, and scrofula. Now
1t appears that they were right The
shells contain lime, nitrogen, iron. sui
phur, manganese. magnesla, -four, bro
mide, phosphoric acid and iodine. all
excellent for feeble children. They say
that II growing children were to take
powdered oysrer shells in their food
the teeth would be improved. Lon
don Answers.
The champion. (Arcadia, Fla.) 1895-1911, 1908-08-27


The tradesman had rendered his Dill
waited month and then wrote:
please, sir. ] want my bill"
Back came the bin with these words
Certainly; here It is
The bill was returned, and In a
month the tradesman again wrote:
kindly send me the amount OF my
bill"
And the answer came promptly and
politely: ~
-Certainly; It Is s1o42s."
The third month the tradesman again
wrote:
''wil you send me check for the
amount Of my bill?'
The answer came, with blank. an
signed check:
Certainly: here IL the check Lnavt
kept the amount Of your blu
The fourth month the tradesmar
wrote:
Il want my bill paid"
And the answer came back. 'se
do t.
Then the tradesman gave It up.--La
dies Home Journal.
The champion. (Arcadia, Fla.) 1895-1911, 1908-08-27
JNo. w. BURTON,
Mayor Of City Of Arcadia
rh. Barred On u. sidewalk.

The bhFFsI on inc SlueWkfk'
A barrel stood on the sidewalk, and
beside It stood a man. The man was
dressed in laborer's clothes and appar-
emily was in a quandary about how to
aet the barrel to one OF the upper
doers. He scratched his head and pom
dered, and meanwhile crowd began to
rather.
orig up q derrick and hoist II by
The champion. (Arcadia, Fla.) 1895-1911, 1908-08-27

obtained bis mastery by his pen, not
by his tongue. Grant, who was called
the silent man because he could not
make speech when he first became
candidate, learned to speak very well
In public, his speech for Garfield In
1880 being a good example Of his de-
velopment In that direction. Boston
Globe,
The champion. (Arcadia, Fla.) 1895-1911, 1908-08-27

The But madame, you
too, will join my little party at the
opera. yes?
Matron-- You must really excuse me
for tonight. monsieur. buf my daugh-
ter may CO. !.
The Frenchman- An, ", mol Snail
not take ~ refuse.
The champion. (Arcadia, Fla.) 1895-1911, 1908-08-27
( WHY Ne Refused.

"Can offer you little more soup?
a lady asked her new paying guest
'sNo. thanksp' was the quick reply.
az hope you are not refusing because
II ia considered bad form to take two
helpings OF soup. We are not sticklers
for etiquette"
ooh, 1t isn't etiquette that was
worrying about-it was the soupw
The champion. (Arcadia, Fla.) 1895-1911, 1908-08-27
Saved tn. Dishes.

Husband--But why did you dismiss
the cook this morning. when the
Higgses are coming to dinner tonightf
WIFE Because at II a. m. we had only
exactly enough dishes left to set the
table. Judge.
The champion. (Arcadia, Fla.) 1895-1911, 1908-08-27
NJ. Knew.

"what do you expect to be when you
come Of age. my little manT asked
the visitor.
Twenty one" was the little mans
reply.--Herald and Presbyter.
The champion. (Arcadia, Fla.) 1895-1911, 1908-08-27

the visitor.
Twenty one" was the little mans
reply.--Herald and Presbyter.
Tho Anoeba.
The amoeba Greek "change'). the
supposed pioneer in the line Of living
forms, ia naked mass Of living mat
ter. or protoplasm, flowing out In all
directions In "blunt processes" and
tho endlessly varying form has earned
for the simple animal the popular
name Of "amoeba" Proteus animslcu-
lae). They are OH minute, but some are
distinctly visible to the unaided eye.
The jelIy-like creature lows along tho
surface Of stone or plant by the slow
protrusiou Of its ever changing proc
esses and In this way gets around Its
food. 1t Is all stomach. any part OF II
taking hold of and digesting the food
that happens to come In contact Win
It. On attaining it's maximum size the
smoeba draws itself out and breaks
into two daughter amoebas, eacn OF
which contains half OF the mother nu-
cleus. This simple organism seems 70
exhibit IN small compass tho usual an
l'imal functions. II feeds, secretes'
rrows and reproduces itself. New
York American.
sunday is that day in the week
whom 4 man iinds our in what spot bis
wife intends 70 sweep next aud sits
| there. Atchison Globe.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1908-02-20

the city, the largest of which are the
First Congregational church and St.
Patrick's Catholic church at Tenth
and G streets. At the former H.
brary and reception room is open
throughout the day, in charge of a
matron. The Catholic church, like
practically all structures of that de-
nomination, has been kept open for
many years during the day and
through the evening.
1t is regarded as important by the
pastors of these churches to point
out to the many shoppers that these
edifices afford places of retirement.
Here women can go and mingle some
periods of rest with their shopping ex-
petitions. While resting in the church
they can look over the purchases they
have made and can plan where tn
go and what to buy, when they shall
become rested and able to again take
up their errands.
The pastors of the churches also
recommend the use of the open struc-
lures by business men and clerks dur.
ing the rest hour about MONDAY. 1t
is pointed out that these men can
quickly get away from the active and
driving business of the Office by spend
ing few minutes in a quiet pew.
A greater use of the church edifices
during the week is advocated by the
church pastors.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1908-02-20
One Of tie
Essentials

Of the happy homes Of to-day is q vast
fund of information as to the best methods
of promoting health and happiness and
right living and knowledge of the worlds
best products.
Products Of actual excellence and
reasonable claims truthfully presented
and which have attained to worldwide
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Wcl-Informed of the World; not of indi-
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the happy faculty of selecting and obtain
ing the best the world affords.
One of the products of that class, of
known component parts, an Ethical
remedy, approved by physicians and COM
a,cnded by the Wcll-lnformcd of the
World as valuable and wholesome family
laxative i; the wcll-known Syrup of Figs
and Elixir of SIENNA. To get its beneficial
effects always buy the genuine, manu-
iacturcd hy the California Fig Syrup Co.,
only, and for sale by all leading druggists.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1908-02-20
BABY CRIED AND SCRATCHED
All the Time-covered with Tortur
ing Eczema-Doetor Said Sores
Would Last for Years-Per-
feet Cure by cuticura.

my baby niece was suffering from
that terrible torture, eczema. 1t was
all over her body but the worst was
on her face and hands. She cried and
scratched all the time and could not
sleep night Or day from the scratch.
ing. l had her under the doctors
care for year and half and he
seemed to do her no good. 1 took her
to the best doctor in the city and he
said that she would have the sores
until she was six years old. But if
had depended on the doctor my baby
would have lost her mind and died
from the want of aid. But 1 used
Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment
and she was cured in three months
Alice L. Dowell, 4769 Easton Ave-, St
Louis, Mo-, May 2 and 20, 1907"
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1908-02-20
Too Much for Her Chief.

There is cabinet officer at Wash
ington who for long time was grea,
ly annoyed by the incessant requests
for promotion preferred by a young
woman in his department who was a
friend of his family.
One afternoon last winter she en-
tered the great mans Office with the
usual application. Unfortunately, the
head OF the department was in any
thing but good humor that day. Sc
he f1ared up instantly.
Upon my word,' exclaimed he
you clerks are the bane Of my life !.
You" he stopped short, as if re.
straining himself. Then he burst out
again with Il wish to goodness You
were a man."
The young woman flashed glance
at him from particularly fine pair of
eyes, and as smile came to her hand
some face she replied: "Mr. Secretary.
you are the first man who ever wished
that"
This was too much for the chief.
She got her pronotion.-SundayM Mag
azine.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1908-02-20
Conflicting Evidence.

The venerable and learned Justice
John M. Harlan during game of goli
at Chevy Chase explained the intrica
cies of evidence to young man.
Usually, in conflicting evidence
he said, zone statement is far more
probable than the other, so that we
can decide easily which to believe.
1T is like the boy and, the house
hunter.
"a house hunter, getting off train
at suburban station, said to boy:
my lad, am looking for Mr.
Smithson's new block of semi-detached
cottages. How far are they from
here?'
".About twenty minutes walk the
boy replied.
Twenty minutes?' exclaimed the
house hunter. Nonsense! The adyer.
tisement says five.'
Well said the boy, you can be.
lieve me or you can believe the adver.
tisement; but amt tryin' to make a
SALE"
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1908-02-20
COFFEE DRINKING
A Doctor Say. IT weakens the Heart.

'In my opinion" says a we'll known
German physician, mo one can truth.
fully say that coffee agrees with him,
as it has long since been proven that
caffeine, contained in coffee, is an in.
furious, poisonous substance which
weakens and degenerates the heart
muscles.
For this reason the regular use OF
coffee, soon or late, causes condition
of undernourishment, which leads to
various kinds of organic disease.
Convinced of this fact, have often
sought for some healthful beverage to
use instead of coffee. At last / found
the thing desired in Postum. Having
had occasion to forbid people using
coffee, whose hearts were affected,
have recommended Postum as a bev.
erage, since it is free from all injuri.
GUS or exciting substances. know
this from results in my own family,
and among patients.
Hundreds of persons who now use
Postum in place of coffee, are greatly
benefited thereby" There's a Reason"
Name given by Postum Co., Battle
Creek. Mich. Read, "The Road to
MELVILLE" in pkgs.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1908-02-20
Largest Concrete Bridge.

The largest concrete bridge in the
world, huge structure which has
attracted worldwide attention among
engineers. is just nearing completion
at Washington. Connecting Connec.
ticut boulevard, one of Washington's
most fashionable drives, over Rock
Creek valley. this wonderful bridge is
already regarded as a celebrated ex-
ample of the utility of concrete.
Constructed of nodded concrete
blocks and monolithic concrete ma
sorry, it is dependent upon itself for
support, having no steel framing for
reinforcement, says Popular Mechan-
les. At its highest point the bridge
is $50 feet above the bed of the
ravine, and it's total length, with ap-
proaches, l,40O feet Congress ap-
propriated $s50,O00 for construction of
the bridge proper
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1908-02-20
Did II Mattsr2

Frederick Sandys, described by Rus.
kin as the greatest of English
draughtsmen, was once asked before
he was known to fame to paint the
portrait of the mayor of a town, a
most estaimable grocer. The spokes.
man of the deputation said that the
committee was prepared to pay as
high as $50 for a good portrait, but
on seeing the artists face grow long,
added that they only wanted a half.
length. "Oh, of course, that makes
a difference" said the artist, most
urbanely. (Which half would YOU,
prefer, gentlemen"
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1908-02-20

A we'll known captain of one of the
Hamburg-American liners, while on a
recent visit to New York, was talking
of pride of birth, and he told this anec.
dote Of certain brother captain in
transatlantic service:
"a German passenger once fell from
the deck of his ship into the sea, and
a sailor, seeing him disappear with a
splash, cried: Man overboard!!'
What do you mean with your Man
overboard?' shouted the captain, who
heard the call. Graf Herman Won
Finllinstein, Duke of Suabia and Prince
Of the Holy Roman Empire, is over
board"
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1908-02-20
INVITE THE WEARY
WASHINGTON CHURCHES KEPT
OPEN ON WEEK DAYS.
Ravens Of Rest In the Down. own Dis.
trict Of the Capital Are Greatly
Appreciated by Women on
Shopping Expeditions.

By taking only few steps which
will occupy a couple of minutes, shop
pers of Washington department
stores can get away from the rush
and hurry of the bargain counters to
absolute quiet and solitude. This is
made possible by the open house"
maintained throughout the week days
by the large churches in the heart
Of the shopping district Of the city.
THE church is open for rest and
prayer" This invitation. is placed out
In front of the Church of the Epiph-
any, on G street between Thirteenth
and Fourteenth streets, and the wide
open door under the huge pile of stone
which makes up the spire adds hearth
ness to the invitation. In front of
the open door during the daylight
hours rushes an almost constant
stream of humanity, every one on
the alert. There are business men
whs are crowding 20 hours of work
into half that time; there are women
with bundles. Rush and strenucs:ty
are the chief characteristics outside
OF That open door.
Inside all is different. There is Il
gentle light in the large structure
that neither makes one squint his
eyes nor strain them. There is abso-
lutte quiet, and the calmness which
pervades the place has a soothing eff
feet on the nervous person who ell.
tiers.
This is also true of other churches
located near the shopping district of
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1908-02-20
HeIped Him.

A physician out West was sent for
to attend small boy who was ill. He
left prescription and went away.
Returning a few days later, he
found the boy better.
Eyes. DOCTOR" said the boys moth
err, ''the prescription did him a world
of good. left it beside him, where
he could hold it in his hand most of
the time. and he can almost read it
now. You didn't mean for aim to
swallow the paper, did you, doctor?"
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1908-02-20
When on Tour.

Para-Ah, my boy, the old days
we're the best! Taen we did our court
ing. walking in the country lanes,
gathering buttercups and daisies.
son-Why. Pop! We go counting in
the country lanes just the same to.
day: only instead Of walking we go in
autos. and instead of gathering daisies
We gather momentum.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1908-02-20

Inventors should knew that they can OBJ
tain patents for ther inventions absolute
ly FREE. For particulars enclose stamp
TO Edwin l.. Yewell. Solicitor of Patents
sue McGil Building. Washington, d. G.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1908-02-20
Amcnn Girls

He says my eyes are like stars.
wonder what he means by that?"
Il wonder! Stars to me look little
and rcd"
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1908-02-20

Wouldn, YOU like tn try Natures mild
laxative, Garfield Tea? Headache Pow
ders and digestive Tablets also upon re-
quest. Send postcard to Garfield Tea Co.,
Brooklyn, n y.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1908-02-20

A BEAUTIFUL. WATCH FOB FREE
to those who ship us IS worth of hides or
furs or buy guns or traps to that amount.
N. w. HIDE & FUR CO.. Minneapolis.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1908-02-20

Success is ape to beget success. un
less the successful party is unable to
stand prosperity.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1908-02-20
Almost Human.

Ever see an educated hog?'
Yep. Saw one on a street car to-
day. He handled a newspaper just as
if he could read"
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1908-02-20

When trouble drives a man to drink
he begins to look around for more
trouble.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1908-02-20

Some one asks what becomes of all
the bad actors. Read the answer in
the stars.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1908-02-20

Even nature makes mistakes. Many
a man with Il pic appetite has a matted
milk stomach.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1908-02-20
Nothing to Tell.

But theatrical productions without
plots seem to succeed"
"They have their uses. They silence
the contingent who have seen the per-
Torrance before"
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1908-02-20

1t doesn't take the average man
long to throw off the greatness that
is thrust upon him.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1908-02-20

SHIP Us YOUR CREAM TODAY.
OF. write for tags and prices.
The Crescent Cream Co.. st. Paul
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1908-02-20

Your enemies are seldom as black
as you paint them or your friends as
white as they appear to be.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1908-02-20

Mrs. Windows Soothing Syrup.
or children teething s"ftens the gums, REDUCES in.
ANIMATION Allays nain cures wind collie 25c a hottie
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1908-02-20

WE PAY TOP PRICES FOR CREAM.
Cash every day. Write for prices and tags.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1908-02-20

ONLY ONE CHRONIC OUININE"
That is LAXATIVE BIiOMO OEINISE Look for
he signature of Il. w. GROVE. Used the World
|ver to Cure q Cold in Ono Day. 21c.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1908-02-20

How anxious people are to help you
when you are in position to help
yourself!
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1908-02-20

When you face misfortune it is time
to turn your back on encouragement.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1908-02-20

"erown's Bronchial Troches"
cure Coughs and give grateful relief
to sufferers from Bronchitis, Asthma
and Catarrh. Free from opiates.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1908-02-20

SPOT CASH FOR YOUR CREAM.
Top market prices always.
MILTON DAIRY CO.. st. Paul
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1908-02-20

Better. word in season than an
hours lecture out of season.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1908-02-20
DR.. j. II. RINDLAUB, (speciaIist),
Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat,
Fargo, N. D.
Answer Me That.

''They say it's hard to live with a
genius
'Bosh! Were not all women gen.
fuses, how would most families exist %
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1908-02-20

Babies would rather go to sleep
than listen to some songs.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1908-02-20
FACTS FOR SICK WOMEN.

For thirty years Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound, made
from roots and herbs, has been the
standard remedy for female ills,
and has positively cured thousands of
women who have been troubled with
displacements, Inflammation, ulcera-
ton, fibroid tumors, irregularities,
periodic pains, backache, that bear
ing down feeling, f1atulency, indiges-
ton, dizziness, or nervous prostration.
Why don't you try it?
Mrs. Pinkham invites all sick
women to write her for advice.
She has guided thousands to
health. Address, Lynn, Mass.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1908-02-20

This woman says Lydia e.
Ptnkham's Vegetable Compound
saved her life. Read her letter.
Mrs. T. G. Willadsen, of Manning,
Iowa, writes to Mrs. Pinkham:
81 can truly say that Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound saved my
life, and cannot express my gratitude
to you in words. For years suffered
with the worst forms of female com.
plants, continually doctoring and
spending lots of money for medicine
without help. Iwrote you for advice,
followed it as directed, and took Lydia
E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and
it has restored me to perfect health.
Had it not been for you should have
been in my grave to-day. I wish every
suffering woman would try it."
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-03-05
Otterbeln.

Irwin HORNE is improving at
this writing and it is hoped he
will make a rapid recovery. He
has been bedfast since Decem-
her FL.
Jacob Geeting is reported as
being better and we are glad to
know that he is on the road to
recovery.
R. G. Howell and Emmett and
T. L. Howell and wife attended
the funeral of their relative, Da-
RUS Priddy, at Twin Chapel last
Sunday morning.
John McCabe of near Eldoradc
was buried at this place Satur-
day afternoon, the funeral SER
mon being preached by Rev. Po'
we'll of West Manchester.
The quarterly business session
was held at this place Saturday
afternoon after the funeral. Rev
Powell conducted the service OF
Sunday morning, and Rev. Bow
ers assisted Rev. Powell Sunday
evening at Castine.
Ezra Slifer and wife and Ber
Slifer and wife visited John Sli
fer and mother Sunday.
Miss Ethel Bowers Of Brook
vile visited Rev. Bowers and ia
mily Sunday.