Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1875-08-24
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PROSPECTUS.

PoETRY.-Every week, two or three
pieces selected original poetry will be publish
ed, one upon the fourth page and one or two upon
the hrst page Poetry IA. been called the Ian
lion Of true poetry. IL sometimes pleases person
10 of hi. or her poems In
paper. To natter, and 10 secure their influence
and the influence OF their friends, many editors In
sert lines which are the worst kind Of doggere
Hereafter, no poem will be inserted unless II eN
hbits some literary M rit. No poetry VIII De IN
serted with obituary notice unless paid Tor as 40
advertisement. Selections Will be made from the
works OF the most distinguished poets OF America
aud Europe, and from the best current literature.
Poetry should cultivate the taste and the sentiment
OF readers. AL selections will be made with de
rect reference TO those objects.
SELECTED SToRIEs.-For stories We
are Obliged to depend almost entirely upon current
publications.. The income Of country papers l. so
small that the publishers are unable TO pay the
price charged for good original stories, and a
cheap one Is not 30 satisfactory a. one well select
ed from some other publication. We shall take
great pains In the future 10 select only the best
that are published, and such a. have high moral
tone and influence. When original stories Of SUIT
hcient merit are offered for publication, they will
be- inserted, II satisfactory arrangements can be
made With the suthor.
MISUNDERSTANDING Of Wit and HUI
NOR (; bits Of Advice; Receipts tor Housekeepers
manufacturers, farmers and everybody hints re-
gardng the health beautiful passages Literary
Sotes etc J., etc. will BE- carefully selected, edited
aud published One receipt for the manufacture Of
some household article, simple remedy Is fire.
quently worth more than years subscription 10
the paper In which II was found. funny Item Of
Il n makes dyspeptic laugh until his health IL Inn
proved to the extent OF many dollars. The oeautl.
full sentiment Of some eminent divine or OF some
pain purified soul often eleyates one and gives him
spiritual visions and strength which be could not
value In dollars. few words regArdin some
book periodical Ia often the means OF furnishing
the reader with many hours amusement, by indue'
ing him 70 purchase or subscribe.
EprroRIALs.-Dr. Thomas Il. Brown
has the political department In charge. Articles
from his pen vii! appear every week our readers
are fortunate In having such an able gentleman
and such graceful writer 10 inform them In regard
10 political matter. He has not been actively en-.
gagged in politics for number OF years. but has
been, all this time informing himself, and adding
kno Wedge 20 experience. He Is now more than
ever emlnenty lifted 10 Ill the position Of Polti'
cal Editor He Is not an Office holder and hence
cannot be charged with improper personal motives
when giving expression 10 his Views ON matters
POLITICAL Editorials upon matters Of general In
terest III be furnished by d.. Brown and BY the
publisher Editorial reports and criticisms on Lee.
lures, Readings and Musical Entertainments VIII
| be given when opportunities oher themselves
Nrws-We shall endeavor to furnish
all current news In an abridged form, every week,
carefully selected from the many daily ana weekly
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| ale who invests one dollar in business should
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