Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1875-03-23
Oxford Democrat
PROSPECTUS.
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PoETRY.-Every week, two or three
pe,es of selected or original poetry will be publish
cd, one upon the fourth page and one or two upon
the first page. Poetry has been called ths am san'
guase of the soul.r and that Is the perfect dchni
ton OF true poetry. 10 sometimes pleases person
10 see one of his or her "poem'' Ia
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 doggerel.
Hereafter, no poem will be inserted unless ~ eN'
hibits some literary merit. No poetry VIII De IN
serted with obituary notice unless paid fOr as an
advertisement Selections VIII b. made from the
works oC the most distinguished poets OF America
aud Europe, and from the best earrcnf literature
Poetry should cultivate The taste and the sentiment
of readers. All selections viii be made with o.
rect reference TO those objects
SELECTED SToRIEs.-For stories We
are obliged to depend almost entirely upon current
publications. The income Of country papers D. 80
small that the publishers are unable To pay the
pr ice charged for good original stories, and
cheap one Is not satisfactory as one wei select
"a from some other publication. We shau take
great pains In the future, TO select only the best
that are published, and such as have high moral
tone aud influence. When original stories OF sui.
feeut merit are offered for publication, they VIII
be inserted, n satisfactory arrangements eau be
made with the author.
MIscELLANY.--Scraps of Wit and HUI
nor; bits Of Advice Receipts for Housckecpcrs
manufacturers. farmers ana every NAulf MUS lf-
gatdiug the health. beautiful passage; Literary
Notrs etc etc will be carefully selected, tditcd
and published. one receipt for The manufacture "i
some household article = simple remedy D. ire
gucntly worth more than years subscription to
thc paper ia which u was found. funny item of-
ton makes n dyspcptic laugh until his health IL in
proved 10 the eNtcut OF many dollars The ocAntl-
fll sentiment Of some eminent divine OF % some
pain purified soul. often cicyaes one and give. hil
spiritual visions and strength which he could not
value in dollars. \ few words regardin som"
book or periodical i, often the means Of furnishing
the reader with many hours amusement 10y iHduc
ing him 10 purchase or subscribe.
AGRICULTURAL MATTER large num-
Der Of oar subscribers arc farmers perhaps a ma.
joriiy OF them arr. Ia view o this fact, We shall
publish weekly, afclcs OF iutrr-s to this Scy i'm
Dor aul Part OF the community We have among
orr exchanges many a th' 5,'t agricul u'a' D..
oli.al- that ~. psh.i-urt Prom these We shall
make -ncl stlcsiivu~. tfrfp iim" % time, 1' SO
thii 81. DO De- of interest .tnd pTout Co our rri,is
R,u.rt- ut farmers rtlur- VIII b- urr4 uut
published Whenever opportunity b. offered. Inc
reports of commissioners 81 Nam anu vlh't s'ai,
viii De- read FOR the purpose Of selecting valuable
Information. Original matter 10 solicited Tor pub
licaton ia tiis department.
Eur1oRrALs.-Dr. Thomas II. Brown
has tho political department Ia charge. Article,
from his pen will appear .ycyy week. Our readers
ar, fortunate Ia having such able gentleman
and such a graceful writer 10 inform them IN regard
to political matter. IL has lot been actively en-
glrel ia politics Tor 2 number OF years but las
been, all ihis Time informing himself. and adding
kuoslcdgc 10 experience. lie IL nov more thsn
ever emincutly fitted 10 I'LL The position Of Po.iti-
cal Editor. lie T. not IN Office holder and hence
canno, Dee charged with improper personal motives
vhen giving expression 10 his yiSws on matters
political. Editorials upon matters Of general in
tcrest ~ ~ Dc furnished by Dr. Brown aud by the
publisher. Editorial repcSts and criticisms on Lee.
lures Readings aud Musical Entertainments viii
be given when opportunities oaer themselves.
Nrws.-We shall endeavor to furnish
all eurren, news Ia an abridged form, every week,
carefully selected from the many daily and weekly
papers. which compose our exchange list.
Local ITEMS. -This department is
conducted almost entirely by our subscribers. We
inv tie them 70 furnish items concerning anything
Of interest which may occur In their vicinity, and
after revision, they VIII BE- published IN a. atrac-
tive a form ~ Is possible. We wish 70 secure The
service OF some reliable person Ia every town 10
the County 20 act no regular correspondent. But
II we have a correspondent In town 10 l. not de-
sisucd that he or she alone should supply items
Many things occur Which our agent does not see
or hear Of, and persons who are interested in any
entertainment, exhibition, religious or social gath.
erlng, will do well TO forward an ITEM respecting
The tame aud thus ensure lts notice All such com
munle4gious are thankfully received. This 10 oae
Of The most interesting and important departments
tinue and improve Il, win be seconded by our sub
scribers, during the year 1875.
ApvERrIsIYG.-Read what some of the
most successful business in the country say
about IL.
There is no instance on record of well sustain
ed system Of judIcoas advertising falling Of sue
"My success. (. owing to my libe' aiiiy in adver-
Using, Homer,
"ISGvertlsed my productions and made money"
Constant and perslstani advertising Is sure
prelude 10 wealih.-StePhsa Girard.
He VINO invests one doNar pa oa,lne,s snoula
invest one dollar In advertising that business
Advertising has furnished me with compel
ence, ''-Am0s Laurence,
Without the aid Of advertisements could have
done nothing IN my speeulaiions; have Ihy most
complete faith IN printers Ink. Advertising "a the
ROY Al ad roto business. - BdrHEEs.
There are certain facts about newspapers which
should be kept ia mind by an advertiser, which are
IN alnly these Their circulation the class oi peo-
pie who read them, their influence With their read
ers. their rate Of advertising.
DO not fall into the common Oiror Of thinking
a Newspaper expensive because H. rates are high
Such newspapers are likely 10 be found cheapest
on fair basis Of estimate and comparison win
others. Advertising raIes DO not usually advance
Ia proportion TO the ercniaton, and the newspaper
OF large circulation afford % advertise cheaper
than those VI less. prosperous and Influential
paper goes 10 its readers wiki force aud influence
which extends 20 it advertising columns:
Don't advertise stiDgiiy. The public knows
when an advertiser j. Iiniid aud half scared, and
when he means business aud believes In himself
and his goods, and IL will act accordingly. Many
an advertiser misses a ncaI -at.eand success y
Quitting TOO soon. Tho public won't rush IN and
bus you out the fret day; it has other things TO
think Of Some Will read your announcement and
buy at onosj others VIII glance AZ IL one week
read Il the next aud buy The thirds others will DC
haunted by Il till they are nj last obliged 10 look
you up 10 ease their IN nds, and You are meanwhile
making your name and business familiar TO thou
sands who Will come 70 you some time.
The "OXford Democrat" il the
best advertising medium i'm OK
ford County.