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The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-01-07
German Level of Comfort.

Only by taking them into considera-
tion can you explain the paradox that
with higher rent, lower wages, and
longer hours the German working
class maintain a higher level of do
nestle comfort and physical vigor, and
their children are better cared for
than our own.-Dr. Arthur Shadwell,
in London Times.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-01-07

Physicians who have experimental
believe that excellent results are OBJ
tanned for the teeth by the use Of sim
pie lime water. It is claimed that the
reason Of the fine bony structures OF
people and horses In the bluegrass
region Of Kentucky is due to the lime
soaked vegetation. It is argued that a
mild amount Of lime taken into the
system when a child will improve the
structural condition of the teeth
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-01-07

For RENT-Well improved farm in the
best farming part of Craig county Room
2 Halsell building
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-01-07

Il notice a peculiar thing about
your hotel" said the boarder. In all
your guest rooms you have two very
narrow windows, when one bigger one
would do as well. don't see the
economy OF such construction" You
don't eh?" chuckled the landlord.
Wen. If you'll fgger awhile you'll see
that there amt no trunks made that
en- be passed out through them win
ders."
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-01-07
Problem in Anatomy.

Il wonder il these menu writer's
know how much a leg of lamb costs.
said a lady the other day, as she read
for the fifth time a menu in a news
paper having that part Of the young
sheep as the meat for dinner. 1T
is all very well to get leg Of lamb
If you have a large family" she said,
"and can pay the price, but for
small family a shoulder Of lamb Is
much better"
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-01-07
scntoh snnernilfIon.

Under no circumstances on the
northeast coast OF Scotland will a
fisherman at sea mention certain OBJ
jects on land, such as minister"
kirk" Swine" dog" etc, and the
line win surely he lost II pig is seen
while batting it. AS on the land
chickens must not be counted until
they are hatched, SO at sea FISH must
not be counted until they are all
caught.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-01-07

The peacock is not singular In his
self-admiration. Pigeons are so notori-
GUS for the same vice that it is, am
told, illegal to put looking glass in a
dovecot, as Il would attract and retain
the birds from the neighboring pigeon
houses.-George J. Murray, in London
Spectator.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-01-07
FooIInq with IdIoms.

A foreigner, meeting an American
friend, said to him, How are you?"
The latter replied, "0ut of sight" The
man considered this very clever, and
decided to use the expression on the
next occasion. Shortly after he was
met by a friend. who asked, How are
you?" With visible pride he answered,
you don't see me"
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-01-07

The word "sheeny," as applied in
an opprobrious way TO Jews, is by
some identified with the word "Chien,"
which is French for dog" But 9th
ers identify this word with "Shien,'
the initial letter in "shekinah,' which
makes the original application Of the
term an honorable one.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-01-07
Australlan Country Homes.

In the Blue mountains, three hours
from Sydney. are many beautiful
country houses, mostly bungalows
with wide verandas all round. where
Sydney people fly in February and
March to get away from the heat Of
the city by the harbor.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-01-07

Many women are living in settle
ments in different parts of London,
working on quietly and steadily day
by day, seeking no glory or notoriety
for their work, finding their happiness
in humble service, ready to help where
their help is needed.-Nineteenth Cen
tury.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-01-07
lis New Schedule.

Mister william" said the old
Georgia darkey "ef you'll gimme
beaver, an long-tail coat, an a stands
In collar, an dem OF shoes what you
use ter see de snakes in, I'll go
preachin er de Gospill, an won't ask
no NOR favors err you 'twell mex
time Atlanta Constitution
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-01-07

Feed your teams At J. C. Gray's mule
barn. Il
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-01-07
Mournino coIors.

Black is practically the prevailing
color for mourning among Europeans
and their kin the world over, but other
peoples have other colors--the Chi
nese white; the Egyptians and Bur
mese, yellow; the Syrians, sky-blue;
The Persians, pale brown; the Turks
violet.-New York American.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-01-07
Better 10 Proeeed sIowlv.

Hazlitt: Hasty climbers have sud
den falls.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-01-07
EnaIIsh Dress for Indians.

It seems not improbable that the
dress adopted by educated India,
which is more or less of the western
type, will also be adopted by the peo-
pie at large in the future. The fond
ness of the orientals for bright colors
may give rise to gorgeous neckties
and gold-laced collars.-Hindustan Re
view, Allahabad.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-01-07

Let us set all our past and present
Affections at once before our eyes. Let
us resolve to overcome them, instead
of flying from them. or wearing out
the sense of them by long and
ignominious patience Lord Boiling
broke.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-01-07
prosnerItx and Adverslty.

II we do not suffer ourselves to be
transported by prosperity neither
shall we be reduced by adversely
Our souls will be proof against the
dangers Of both these states; and, hay-
ing explored our strength, we shall
be sure Of IT; for, in the midst Of
,elicity, we shall have tried how we
can bear misfortune.-Lord Boiling
broke.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-01-07
po somethIna womb WhIIe.

You will find plenty of people eager
to help you enjoy life but you will
only find happiness in being able to
do something worth while, alone and
unaided #, in the doing of it, you
can help others, so much the better
James Barnes, "The Clutch of Cir
cumstance."
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-01-07

When the forest-haunting hermit
Thoreau lay on his deathbed, Cal
whistle friend called to mako inquiry
regarding his soul. Henry" he said,
anxiously, have you made your peace
with God2" John" replied the dying
naturalist, in a whisper, Il didn't
know that God and myself had quar-
reled!'
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-01-07
The Bash Plumber.

ITO save foolish workmen from in
curing unnecessary risks says the
Builders Journal, is well-nigh impos-
sible." Almost every year some rash,
thoughtless young plumber rushes out
and does a job OF work. London
Globe.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-01-07
CITY Without Newspapers.

Bagdad has no newspapers in which
It would pay TO advertise. There is
really but cne publication, and that
devotes its columns entirely to govern
ment notices.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-01-07
Superstition Of Fishermen.

In Japan among the primitive race
OF the Amos even the women left at
home are not allowed to talk lest the
fish may hear and disapprove. while
the first fish is always brought in
through a window instead Of a door so
the other fish may not see.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-01-07
Bad Climate for Furniture.

China is a bad place for furniture.
In the summer months it is so damp
that furniture put together with glue
falls apart and drawers stick, while in
the dry months furniture goes to the
other extreme and often exhibits
cracks half an inch or more in width.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-01-07

WANrED-Horses to shoe. City shoer
South Wilson street E. A. Wright If
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-01-07
Uncle Eben on speIlbIndIna.

DE difficulty bout some O. desc
campaign speeches, said Uncle Eben,
lis dat dey makes me so powerful en-
thusiastic dat can't remember ies'
whut de gemman were talkin' bout!"
Washington Star.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-01-07

A new gem -benitoite-has
been added to the list OF known
precious stones This is titanosili-
cate OF barium having a blue color
and a high refractive index. 1t is
found in San Benito county, Califor-
mia.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-01-07
Attracting the Fish.

II the fish did not come soon enough
in British Columbia the Indians used
to employ wizard who made an
image of swimming fish and put it
in the water to attract live fish to the
bait
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-01-07

It was always the custom of the
Maoris, the primitive inhabitants of
New Zealand. to put the first fish that
they caught back into the sea with
a prayer that it might tempt other fish
to come and be caught"
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-01-07

Family pride" remarked the Philos-
opher of Folly. is a strange thing
It appears to make many people look
down upon certain members OF their
family
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-01-07
Man Re orInln Of q

Telegraphers have yarn to the
effect that way back "23" was used
for death message. but veterans of
the key do not recall the employment
of numerals.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-01-07
Derivation Of aPoater.r y

Posters took their name from the
fact that in former times the footways
Of London streets We're separated from
the drives by line Of posts, on which
advertisements were displayed.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-01-07
A. the PhxsIoian Secs II.

Says the Philosopher Of Folly,
when you overhear the doctor say
ing that yours is a beautiful case.
you may know that YOU are pretty
badly hurt"
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-01-07

Orange-blossom was adopted for
bridal-wreaths because the orange
branch bears fruit and flowers at once.
and is thus a sign OF plenty.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-01-07
Plned for His Freedom.

Applying for a divorce. an old Geor-
gia negro said to the Judge: "Hit only
cost me a string er fish ter git mar
ried iedge, but, please God, I'd give
whale ter git rid er her"
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-01-07
lts EauItx constructlon.

Il sat away up in front" Mrs. Lap
sling was saying. and yet | couldn't
hear half the actors said | tell you
there's something wrong with the
agnostic properties Of that theater"
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-01-07
tbs Grown Cold.

Most of us. said Uncle Eben, puts
in a whole lot OF our lives verifyin
advice dat we might ies as wen have
took in de fus' place
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-01-07
rwo rhinos worth RememberInn.

Learn these two things: Never be
discouraged because good things get
on so slowly here. and never fail daily
to do that good which lies next to your
hand-George Macdonald.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-01-07
Wishes.

Anger wishes that all mankind had
only one neck; love, that it had only
one heart; grief, two tear glands; and
pride, two bent knees-Jean Paul
Friedrich Richter.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-01-07
VIC Of Moior Hood Dead

By Associated Press
Emporia. Ks. Jan. Mrs. Calvin Hood.
wife Of Major Hood, one Of the best
known early settlers Of Kansas died here
today
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-01-07

Gratitude" said Uncle Eben.
seems 10 be a feelin' that everybody
thinks somebody else ought to be
'speriencin' Washington Star.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-01-07
Ionic and Beauty.

A woman may not be logical when
she undertakes to argue, but if she is
only pretty enough. that doesn't make
any earthly difference Somerville
Journal
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-01-07
A Merry Jest.

He-"Miss Ticks is in town. She
who's Miss Ticks?' He-"Why. Miss
Polly Ticks, don't you know?'-Chi-
cago Record-H Herald.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-01-07

Nearly every ambitious man needs
a governor, just as if he were steam
engine. In endeavoring to become a
power in the world he is likely 10
burst his safety valve-N. Y Press.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-01-07
Aaaravatlna.

He may be a good man, but We don't
like him-the man who is always say
ing: AS the poet says. and quoting
what the poet Atchison Globe.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-01-07
countrx Wlthout ReptlIes.

Newfoundland is without reptiles.
II is said that no snake, frog. toad or
....-s-d has ever been seen there.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-01-07
Sees Things Differently.

When woman gets past 40 she
can't understand why any old widow
wants to marry a young girl.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-01-07
A Word from Josh Wise.

IF canary birds couldn't sing they'd
have to hustle their own hemp seed. :"
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-01-07

1t is sometimes hard TO tell whether
it is the man hanging to the habit or
the habit hanging to the man.-F1ori-
da Times-Union
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-01-07

You" he complained. would cause
a saint to fall from grace" "Oh, you
egotistl" she sneered-Chicago Rec
ord Herald.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-01-07
A Sure sian.

When a man begins sympathizing
with himself it is a sign that he is
about TO quit work-Dallss News.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-01-07
Confidence.

The surest way TO destroy peoples
confidence in you is to continually
question the motives Of others
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-01-07
Ideals.

Cherish ideals as the traveller cher
ishes the north star, and keep she
guiding light pure and bright and high
above the horizon.-Hillis.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-01-07
BE A REPRESENTATIVE
Of The United Wireless IaIamarh Co.

In your home town; employees earn
ing $4,000 to $45o.00 week; you can
do the same; no capital required; sp-
ply at once. The United Wireless Tele-
graph Co., Cooper 5ldgy Denver, Colo.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-01-07
colns Not tn Wear-

Il is unlawful to drill a hole into
penny or otherwise mutilate it for the
purpose Of using it as an ornament.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-01-07
Manhattan, pense PopuIatIon.

Manhattan is the most densely popu-
lated island in the world. II has a
population Of s9.15O persons to the
square mile.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-01-07
corr.otIno ! MIsappr.hensIon.

You mustn't call Gibraltar an island.
Johnny" said Mrs. Lapsling. It's a
high point Of land extending into the
sea. and is called prominent tory"
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-01-07

Eliot. The very truth hath a color
from the disposition Of the utterer-
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-01-07
Not for Her.

A woman never arrives at the point
in life when she is glad to be told that
she doesn't look a day more than
40"
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-01-07
OUR SPECIAL SALE.

While preset stock lasts, 3-piece
bedroom suit, Dresser, Bed and Wash
stand, for only.slI.50. HOLLAND,
6'tf The Furniture Man
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-01-07
One Idea Of Wealth.

Our idea of wealth is feeling fnan-
cially able to contribute to a cam
paign fund.-Atchison Globe.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-01-07

Good farm teams for sale at Grays
barn. mules and horses, u
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-01-07

Camel Can Carry Heavy Load
A camel is able to carry 2 load
.hree times greater than the horse.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-01-07

Gas lamp. globe and mantle complete,
only 25c. Dalquest Phone 200.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-01-07
Immense Asparsnus BED.

TTIIHIEWa9 % laT aIus Dtu.
There is an asparagus bed covering
20 acres in California.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-01-07

For RENr-Eieht room house, GAS and
water. Apply to J. S. Davenport. Il
Imperial Valley press., 1909-07-24
County Notes

B. F. Shaw has gone to the coast for the summer and has selected San Diego as the best place for home. The fine, even climate is such a change from the hot, inland atmosphere that San Diego is going to be the most popular place along the southern coast The new railway, which will bring the Imperial valley in close touch with the fine cool breezes of the ocean front will make it possible to have home in San Diego and conduct business in the valley. MT. Shaw Is now associated with the Pa cific Investment Company, of 143S E street. San Diego, who have inserted in this issue a special advertisement for the beneat of his many friends and acquaintances in the valley. 16-4t
Imperial Valley press., 1909-07-24

tion will be held on the 18th day of August, 1909, at the School House, in said District, between the hours of one P. M. and six D. m. (during which period the polls shall remain open), at which time the question of issu- ing and selling bonds of said District to the amount of Four Thousand Dol lars, for the purpose of raising money for purchasing school lots, for build ing or purchasing one or more school buildings, for insuring school build ings, for supplying school buildings with furniture or necessary apparatus, for improving school grounds, and for liquidating any indebtedness already incurred for said purposes will be voted upon.
 The said bonds hereunder to be issued and sold, shall be of the de- nomination of Four Hundred Dollars each, and shall bear interest at the rate of per cent, per annum, and shall be numbered from to 10 con- secutively, payable as follows:
 Bond No. 1, Four Hundred Dollars, to run six years.
 Bond No. 2, Four Hundred Dollars, to run seven years.
 Bond No. 8, Four Hundred Dollars, to run eight years.
 Bond No. 4, Four Hundred Dollars, to run nine years.
 Bond No. 5, Four Hundred Dollars, I to run ten years.
 Bond No. 6, Four Hundred Dollars, to run eleven years.
 Bond No. 2, Four Hundred Dollars, to run twelve years.
 Bond No. 8, Four Hundred Dollars, to run thirteen years. { Bond No. g, Four Hundred Dollars to run fourteen years Bond No. 10, Four Hundred Dollars, to run fifteen years. | That w. R. Van Derpoel will act as Inspector and " E. Rice and I. B. Bar rass will act as judges of said Elec- tion, and conduct the same, said In- spector and Judges being competent and qualified electors of said School District.
 IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, That w. R. Van Derpoel, as Inspector, ". E. Rice and I. B. Barrass, as Judges, 1 three competent persons and quali- fled electors of said Adair School Dis trict be ana they are hereby appointed Inspector and Judges, respectively, to conduct said election, and the Clerk of this Board is hereby directed to post said notices, or cause the same to be posted, in accordance with the above, and as hereinabove determined, the same to be so posted at least twenty days next before said election; and to cause the said notice to be pub lished in the Imperial Valley Press, a newspaper printed ana published in said county, once week for three successive weeks next before said elec- tion, there to be four publications thereof at intervals of one week each.
 That saiI election shall be held as prescribed in the Political Code of the State of California; and that the said Inspector and Judges of Elec- tion make return thereof, pursuant to law.
 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, we have hereunto set our hands this 22nd day of July, 1909.
 w. A. Thayer, Henry J. Wilson, Byron B. Rice, Board of Trustees of Adair School District, Imperial Coun- ty California. 16-4t
Imperial Valley press., 1909-07-24
IMPERIAL.

Citizens of the Mesquite lake re- zion are rejoicing over the fact that the postoffice department has set on September 1 as the date for begin ming the delivery of mail from Inn perial through their district.
 X x x
 The bids for construction of the high school building are to be opened August 10. The material will then be assembled and work will be be- gun about the middle of September. It is hoped to have the building ready for occupancy by the middle of Jan uary.
 x x x
 At the Imperial -eantaloupe shed eighteen girls and women began pack Ing black Malvoise grapes for the eastern markets last Tuesday. These grapes, which are not considered the best shipping varieties, will be fol- lowed by Malagas and the purple Da- mascus. The McPherrln Aplin and Bixby vineyards are furnishing most of the grapes.