Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1875-01-12
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cd one upon the fourth page and one or two upon
the first page. Poetry has been called 1.-The Ian
gutge OF the soul;' aud that IL the perfect d'hni-
ton 90 true poetry. IL sometimes pleAses = person
To see one Of hs or her "poem,' Ia -
paper. To nalteT, aud 10 secure their influence
and the influence of their friends many editors In
seri lines which are the worst Kind of doggercl.
Hereafter no poem will b. inserted uniess u eN
hibits some literary merit. No poetry will b in
serted y1ith obituary notice unless paid Tor a. an
advertisement. Selections VII BE- made from ih'
works Of the most distinguished poets OF America
aud Europe. and FROM the bet current literature.
Poetry should cultivate the taste and hr atim' NJ
Of rcadtrs. All selections viii be- iu1d' win dl'
f',-t r'frrcncv 10 tho.e objects
SELECTED SroRIls.--For stories We
are Obliged to dcJent almost entirely upon current
publications. The income OF country paper l. 80
-inal iha' the Publishers are unable I" ply th'
psirc charged for good original stories, uud "a
cheap one !. not satisfactory 4. Que well select;
lfom some other publication. We shai axe
srtai Ialns IN the future, - sClcc only TIC best
itat are llb,l,h,d. and such - have hi-h moral
faar aud Influence. When original .ioriys 81 sui-
G,.en, mcri, are offered Tor publication, they VIII
Do inserted, IL satisfactory Arrangement eau b.
made with the author.
MIscELLANY.--Scraps of Wit and HUI
NOR BITS Of Advice, Receipt. for Housrkccpers
manufacturers, farmers Wud everybody, hints re-
gAidiu- the health. b. lutiiul pnssags-, Literary
Noir.. etc ttr Viii bc csTtfIlly selected. edited
au,t publishes. One receipt for the manufacture oi
some household article, a staple remedy l. Ic-
quently worth more than years subscription %
me paper IN which Il Was found. funny item Of
ten makes dyspvptlc laugh until HE health l. i'm
proved 10 the extent of many dollarI. The ocapti.
tai sentiment Of some eminent divine or Of some
pain purified soul often elcyaics one aud gives him
spiritual visions and strength which lac could not
value In dollars. \ few words regarding some
book OF peri deal Is often the means Of furnishing
the reader with many hours amusement, BY Undue
10. hitn 10 purchase or subscribe.
AGRICULTURAL MArTER.-A large num-
Der Of our subscribers are farmers, perhaps a ma.
jorty OF them are. In view Of this fact, We shall
publish weekly. articles Of interest 20 this very i'm.
puT,ant part OF the community. We have among
our exchanges many OF the best agricultural peri.
odirals that are published From these We shall
make such selections, from time 70 time, A. We
think viii be of Interest and profit 10 our readers.
Reports Of farmers meetings will be secured and
Published whenever opportunity u offered. The
reports Of commissioners OF MaIna and other state
" 81 lv read for the purpose of selecting valuable
Information. Original matter Is solicited for pub
hcatiou IN this department.
EpiroRIAIs Thomas Ii. Brown
hrs the political department Ia charge. Articles
from hls pen will appear every week Our readers
4fs fortunate ia hANias such ma able gentleman
snd ssei sIasehl writer ~ inioTm ilsH "a iesaii
~ poiiilSal matter lie has u0t been AetiFuly rn'
al sA 30 gslii,s. fsr haa,sst ~ i.aF.. Las ha.
Eesa ~ lhl. iiA.e iaio6iag hie,'sii. Aaa aAilaz
kao-lsdse 10 eSPss.sEeS. he :. .@r morr ". y
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cal Editor III & not an oftee holder aud D, nee
cannot be charged with Improper personal motives
when giving expression 10 his views on matters
political Editorials upon matters OF general In
ieresl " III be furnished by DR.. Brown aud by the
publisher Editorial reports and criticisms onl.ec
lures Reading and Musical Entertainments VIII
be given when opportunities Offer themselves.
Nrws-We shall endeavor TO furnish
all current news 10 an abridged form, every week,
carefully selected from the many daily and weekly
fsfalta s.tff alNu Uar Hat
LOCAL IrEMs.--This department is
conducted almost entirely by our subscribers. We
invite them % furnish Items concerning anything
OF Interest which may occur In their Vicinity, and
after revision, they viii be published IN ~ aurac'
tive form A. IL possible. We with - secure the
seryioe OF some reliable PEI ION In every town II
the County 10 act a. regular correspondent hui
~ have a correspondent in town 70 IL not de-
sirued that lac or shc alone should supply item 4,
May things occur which our agent does not see
or hear Of and PEI sons who are Interested In any
eutarta inmcnt. exhibition, religious or social gath
ering, will do well 10 forward an Item respecting
the same and thus ensure i's holcc; Al ,u'h com
munlcations are thankfully received. The Il one
Of the mort interesting. and Important departments
Of the paper, and We hope that our efforts 10 con
tinue and improve Il, VIII BE- seconded by our cub
scribers, during the year $50.
yERrIsING.--Readw what some Of the
most succcs siul business men in the country Say
There IL no instance on record Of n well sustain
cd sysicm OF judleiou. advertising falling Of sue
Goes
"My sueces. Is owing TO lny literally in adver-
tislnE, "-B0nHef''
"IaLyertised my predictions and made money
Nicholas L0Egir0rh.
Constant and pcrsistant advertising Il ,ure
prelude 10 Wcalth.-SteDhen GirGyd.
"He who invests one dollar In business should
invest one dollar in advertising that business.
a 4. Stelrarf
Advertising has furnished me with compel
euec - fn.Os Laurence.
without the aid o. advertisements could have
done nothing In my speeuiations. have the most
complete faith IN printers Ink Advertising IL the
ROY al road TO business. "-BGrnHm.
There are certain facts about newspapers which
should be kept In mind by an advertiser which are
IN inly these; Their circuatOn the class OF peO
pie who read them; their influence with their read
ers; their rate Of advertising.
Do not fall into the common Onor Of thinking
a newspaper expensive because its rates are high.
Such newspapers are likely 10 be found cheapest
on u fair basis of estimate and comparison with
others. Advertising rates do not usually advance
in proportion TO the circulation aud the newspaper
OF large circulation can afford to advertise cheaper
than those OF less. A prosperous and influential
pal per goes 10 tie readers with force and influence
which extends TO its advertising columns:
Don't advertise stingily. The public knows
when an advertiser is timd aud half scared, aud
when he means business and believes in himself
and his goods, aud IL will act accordingly. Many
an advertiser misses near -at-hand success by
Quitting too soon. The public won't rush In aud
think of. Some will read yoar announcement and
buy at once; others will glance AT 1t one week,
read IL the next and buy the third; others will be
haunted by IL till they are ii last obliged 10 look
YOU up TO ease their minds, and You are meanwhile
making your name and business familiar TO thou
sands who will come 10 you some fine
good advertisement in widely circulated
newspaper Is the best of all possible statesmen
Ii Is a salesman who never sleeps, and 10 never
weary; who goes after business early and late who
accOsis the merchant in his shop, the scholar Ia
his study. the lawyer In his Office, the lady at her
breakfa stable; who can be in "A thousand places
AZ once, aud speak % million every morning. say
ing 10 each one the best thing III the best manner
4 good advertisement insures a business con
nection on the most permanent and independent
basis. and is In certain sense guarantee 10 the
customer OF fair and moderate prices. kxperi.
ence has shown that the dealer whose wares have
obtained public celebrity l. not only enabled 10
SELL but il forced 10 sell at reasonable rates and
20 furnish good article.
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ford County.
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