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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1891-06-02
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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1891-06-02

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that ~ has i-rsn duir arps.iutri hf ths ltannf
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Ma L. Iat IlNITTI I. DI.liuN.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1891-06-02

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that ~ has i.s~n daiy ayplintasl by N iisu
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MAJ D.. Inl NILt.tl n. HOW
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1891-06-02

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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1891-06-02
HOMEMAKERS COLUMN.
A rRsrrul BABv.

C.rrvsvesenes on topics Of inssrvss ,ethe i.siie:
ColUss, Oxfori l,cmcrrat. Paris. Maine.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1891-06-02
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Ifrrui.h mao issh fs-ui and dfins.
Will suifiiy WISHING on ~ saIs
A drsalfaL fs,inful thinE. think.
", Oldest j. ~ drss asAy.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1891-06-02
SKINS
ON FIRE

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ani stsssiilY. psfmaurntlT ani ss.nasaltaul
eufy-i shsa phy sicisns. hospitals, ast at uttssf
feunssliss fail tsttssrs usassa.s ~ VIC
sr,atsst .ltn sufs. hli-.t pgnhsTs, anii huHi"f
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ani uiaY 10 usssi On ~ tfvatfusnt - every ~
mot fr,lfn th. siupirst farlal hlrfnlshrs q W.
s.yrrr.t dissa-ss - o. hh.i. skin sol sfalp,
.h.tl.sf sifspls. ssrBfulaas 90 hsFvsiitsTy
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1891-06-02

Dana slrrlpadlla Co, B,ihr Ne
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1891-06-02

A,rOs ooPy-s'is., ii. {. DAVIS, ils.i.Isr.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1891-08-06
What Was Wanted.

The ability to state case so clear
" as to render misunderstanding inn
possible is a valuable gift, but, unfort-
unately, all persons do not possess 1T.
A political convention was being held
for the purpose of nomi.atinga can
didate for an important Office.
The district was a close one, and the
necessity OF selecting popular man
was thoroughly recognized. a speak
er had lust nominated n personal
friend for the position, and in an
elaborate eulogy had presented in
glowing terms his manifold merits,
especially emphasizing his great
services upon the field OF battle, us
well as in the pursuits of peace.
After he had finished, voice was
heard in the rear OF theroom. ''Nell
what we want is a man that will run
the best"
In an instant the orator was again
upon his feet.
"If you think this convention cal
find anybody who can run better thar
the gentleman ] have nominated,
point you once more to his well-knowr
war record"
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1891-08-06
Court btp In 2, 900.

While the unmarried woman OF the
year :, 900. whether young or old. will
enjoy the dignity and Independence OF
the bachelor OF today. the insolent
prosperity at present enjoyed by the
latter will have passed into salutary,
II sad eclipse. writes Edward Beliamy
in Ladies' Home Journal. No longer
proiiting by the effect OF the pressure
OF economic necessity upon woman to
make him Indispensable, but depend
ent exclusively upon his intrinsic at
fractions, instead Of being able TO
assume the fastidious air OF sultan
surrounded by languishing beauties.
he will be fortunate il he can secure
by his merits the smiles OF one. In
the year >. 900 no man, whether lover
or husband. may hope to win the favor
OF maid or wife save 10y desert. While
the poet, justly experimenting the ideal
proprieties. has always persisted in
representing man ut the feet of wo-
man, woman has been, in fact the
dependent and pensioner of man. Ma
tionalism will justify the poet and JUS
tify the eternal fitness OF things by
bringing him to his marrow-boues in
earnest. But, indeed. we may be sure
that in the year = 900 he will need nc
, compulsicn to assume that attitude.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1891-08-06
8 August
Flower

The Hon. ]. w. Fennimore is the
Sheriff of Kent Co., Del, and lives
at Dover, the County Seat and Cap
ital of the State. The sheriff is a
gentleman fifty-nine years of age
and this is what he says: "I have
fused your August Flower for sew
az ral years i'll my family and for nv
4" own use, and found it does me
more good than any other remedy.
|"I have been troubled with what I
call Sick Headache. A pain comes
in the back part of my head first.
1" and then soon general headache
until 1 become sick and vomit.
|" At times, too, 1 have a fullness
4 after eating, a pressure after eating
=" at the pit of the stomach, and
sourness, when food seemed to rise
up in my throat and mouth. When
("I feel this coming on if take
little August Flower it relieves
me, and is the best remedy 1 have
ever taken for it. For this reason
III take it and recommend it to
others as a great remedy for Dys-
"pepsia, &c" D
G. G. GREEN, Sole Manufacturer,
Woodbury., New Jersey, U. S. A.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1891-08-06
DEAR EYES.

Oh, love, Oh wifel thine eyes arc thew
My springs from out whose shining prav
Issue the sweet celestial dreams
That feed my liie's bright Lake of Dreams.
oval and large and passion pure,
ANA gray and large and honor sure;
SOFT as dying violet's breath,
let calmly unatraid of death
Ihronged, like two dovecotes ofgray doves.
N ith wiie's and mothers and poor folk 5
lovers,
and home-loves and high-glory loves.
And science loves and story loves.
And loves for all that God and man
mark and nature make and plan.
Ana lady loves for spidery lace
AND broderies and supple grace.
And diamonds and the whole sweet round
Of litties that large life compound
AND loves for God and Gods bare truth,
And loves for Magdalen and Ruth.
Dear eyes, dear eyes, and face complete,
Deing heavenly sweet and earthly sweet
marvel that God made you mine,
For whom he frowns, It's then We shinel
Sidney Lanier
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1891-08-06

gca:lemans hand was in what in
America is termed the "sly pocket OF
his pants" lin America, when gem
tleman's hand is in this position it is
generally grasping a revolver.l
Then, darn me blue" said the
colonel, ''if you amt busted me be
tween you; cuss your Then. III his
rage, he swallowed his quid, anc his
language became unprintable.
| carefully packed up all the money
on the tablein the note case OF Party S
pepper.
you might like to see that there
are only five cards in my hand, | re-
marked triumphantly. | exhibited
my five worthless cards face upward.
| had "bluffed" Colonel Jabez Jack
potts.
There is no more to tell. | married
Parthenia. Party's pepper is n very
wealthy man. | am not anxious to
meet Colonel Jackpotts.-St. James
Gazette.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1891-08-06
How Insects Breathe.

If we take any moderately large in
sect, say a wasp or a hornet, we can
see even with the naked eye, that II
series of small, spot-like marks run
along the side OF the body. These APP
parent spots, which are eighteen or
twenty in number, are i'll fact the APP
ertures through which air is admitted
into the system, and are generally form
ed in such o. manner that no eXtran-
eous matter can by any possibility
find entrance. Sometimes, says the
Lutheran observer, they are furnish
ed with pair of horny caps, which
can be opened and closed ut the will
of the insect in other cases they are
densely fringed with stiff interlaclng
bristles forming n filter, which allows
air, and air alone, to pass; but the
apparatus, OF whatever character 1T
may be, is so wonderfully perfect in
it's action that it has been found inn
possible to injure the body OF a dead
insect with even so subtle a medium
as spirits of wine, although the sub.
iect was first immersed in the fluid
ana tnen placed DeneaUn ZIG IeNciNci
OF an air pump. The apertures III
question communicate with two
large breathing tubes, which extend
the entire length of the body. From
these main tubes are given off innum
cradle branches, which run in all dir
ections and continually divide and
sub-divide, until n wonderfully intri
cate network is formed, pervadinl
every part of the structure and pene
trating even to the antenne.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1891-08-06
The Pockets of women

Who do not women wear pockets?
John Hamilton Reynolds, Keats friend.
knew lady who wore pockets she
could carry books in. but that was
nearly seventy years ago. The result
OF this deficiency is that woman keeps
her cards, money and other matters
in a purse, which she carries about in
her hand. Where the public suffers
is in omnibusses and ticket offices.
Here. while a crowd murmurs. woman
wastes the golden hour by dipping
like the swallow. into the many COM
partments of her purse. where she
finds various matters OF personal in
terest. probably. but never the proper
change.
They say that woman would fain
wear the distinctively male attire. All,
that she would! Then she would have
her silver in one pocket and her pence
in the other all handy. That the
kindness OF the sex is shown by their
prolonged Hirtaaons through the win
dow with the ticket clerks. we all adj
init. That is dull life OF the ticket
clerks and woman entertains him. as
the daughters of Ocean comforted Pro
meiheus. But hurried and selfish
public is apt TO be irritated while i
waits the close OF the railway idyl, th'
Oaristys OF the station. Andrew Lang
Good company and good discourse are III
very sipews of virtue.
We spent sGO0, OK, 200 in tobacco In 1896
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1891-08-06
ATHUNDERBOLT MAKES GLASS
How the Tube Known as FuIgurite
Is Manufactured

"Did you ever see the diameter of n
lightning-hash measured" asked a
geologist recently. Well, here is the
case which once inclosed flash OF
lightning, fitting it exactly, so that
you can just see how big it was. This
is called 'fulgurite' or lightning hole,
and the material it is made OF is glass.
| will tell you how it was manufact-
ured, though it took only fraction
OF a second to turn it out.
"When a bolt of lightning strikes a
bed of sand it plunges downward into
the sand for distance less or greater,
Transforming simultaneously into
glass the SILICA in the material
through which it passes. Thus, by its
great heat, it forms at once n glass
tube of precisely it's own size. Now
and then such n tube, known as a
'fulgurite, is found and dug up.
Fulgurites have been followed into the
sand by excavation for nearly thirty
feet. They vary i'll interior diameter
from the size of a quill to three inches
or more, according to the bore OF the
| flash.
'But fulguritcs are not alone pro-
duced in sand; they are found also in
solid rock, though very naturally OF
slight depth and frequently existing
merely as thin, coating on the sur
face. Such fulgurites occur in aston
ishing abundance on the summit OF
Little Ararat, in Armenia. The rock
is soft and so porous that blocks q
foot long can be obtained, perforated
in all directions by little tubes filled
with bottle-green glass formed from
the fused rock. There is II small
specimen in the National Museum
which has the appearance of having
been bored by the teredo, the holes
made by the worm subsequently fillec
with glass.
Some wonderful fulgurites were
found by Humboldt on the higl
Nevada de Touca in Mexico. Masses
OF the rock were covered witha thin
layer of green glass. It's peculiar
simmer in the sun led Humboldt tC
ascend the precipitous peak at thu
risk OF his life IN. Y. journal.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1891-08-06

To n known mcaul of overcoming thhs nb-
stiiiate disorder. constipatinnt or course
you can. Then why don't your Ask those
who have tried II. and they will tell you that
lIostcttcrs Stomach Bittcrs is II natchless
laxative. effcctual without violence thor
nughly Alternative, but perfectly reliable.
1t invigoratos. TOO, no less than 1t regulates
tho system, and 1t IS chiefly to this first
quality that IL owes tho pcrinanency OF ts
regulating effects, since. II igor Is lacking
in tho region of the bowels, the stomach or
the liver hcnlthful activity in those organs
Is suspended. Dcobstrucnts and cathnrtics
In general arc simply that and nothing
more; they relax tho bowels merely without
invigorating them, and us thcir laxative
action is usually abrupt and violent. they
really tend to weaken the organs. Use tho
Bittcrs, also, for malaria. rheumatism, in
digestion, debility and kidney trouble.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1891-08-06
Automatic Gas shut-off.

The principle OF the expansion and
contraction OF n metallic loop made
of German silver and steel when ex-
posed to varying temperatures has
been utilized for automatically shut
ting off gas when it has been blown
out, instead of being turned of in the
usual way. One end OF the loop, which
is adjusted close to the gas flame. is
free. while the other is secured to the
fixture. A valve controlling the gas
is attached to the free end, and when
the gas is burning the valve is open
and the gas freely escapes. II, how
ever, the gas is blown out, the loor
will quickly cool and contract, and
the valve will shut off the gas. The
device is exceedingly simple and it re
spends quickly to the change in tenn
perature.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1891-08-06

''Mose" Little was shiftless inhab-
liant of a Maine town, who would not
work a minute longer than was neces-
sary To get money enough TO support
him in idleness for u few days.
He went into the village store to
purchase some groceries, one item OF
which was II dollars worth OF -four.
He put the smaller articles in n basket
which he took on one arm, while he
carried the -four in the other.
All at once he set the bundle down.
Say. Jack" said he lis flour
lowerp"
Yes" replied Jack. 1--WE give
thirty-five pounds for dollar now,
instead o, thirty"
"Well, drawled Nose, "I'll be glad
when it goes up again, so shan'thaye
to lug so much for u dollar"
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1891-08-06

AS Col. Billson was going down the
steps he met II suspicious looking boy
with lot of bills.
lis Col. Billson's Office up stairs?'
es, but I'm not in--or rather the
colonel is not in"
"Ain't you the man?"
mo, my son."
I'D like to find him. I've got n
telegraph money order for him."
Lets see. Who is the man you
want?"
'Col. Billson."
II thought you said Col. Billing.
am Col. Billson."
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1891-08-06

Some ingenious person has patented
ami put on sale ilaliron which espe-
cially commends itself TO women who
board or any who employ dressmakers
opening in the upper part and is hol'
low inside. Within are placed blocks
OF II new sort OF fuel which comes in
little cakes and when these are lighted
they will burn six hours and keep the
iron well heated all the time.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1891-08-06
Whore TO Eind HmppinesH.

1t is related--the story Is SO good
that it probably isn't true that one Of
the officers at the state prison, who
recently rendered his resignation, was
asked by Warden Lowering il there
was net some other situation in the in
siitution which he would like TO fill.
There Is but one soft sit in the pris-
on," he replied. Do you mean mineP''
asked the warden. "No, | mean q
convict's, was the officers reply.
They are the only people in the
building who seem happy and con-
tented. boston Transcript.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1891-08-06

Many so-called "Birters" are not mcdi-
cincs, but simriy liquors so disguised as to
evade the law in prohibition sections. This
is not the case with the celebrated Prickly
Ash Bitiers. 1t is purely n medicine, acting
on the liver and blood, and BY reason of its
cathartic effects cannot be used as n bever-
age. 1t should be in every household.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1891-08-06

The high position attained and the
universal acceptance and approval Of
the pleasant liquid fruit remedy Syrup
Of Figs. as the most excellent laxative
known. illustrate the value of the quail
tiles on which its success is based and
are abundantly gratifying to the Cali
fornin Fir SYlun Company.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1891-08-06

The finest shooting grounds In the North
west are on the tributary TO the lines Of the
Oh cago, Milwaukee " St. Paul Ry. The
crop OF Prairie Chickens will be exception
ally good this year; also Ducks and Geese.
in Northern Wisconsin and the Peninsula
OF Michigan splendid deer shooting is &c
be had
Full information furnished free. Address
GEO. II. HEAFFonD, General Passenger
| Agent, Chicago, III.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1891-08-06

II you arc weak and dcbilltated, use S2eer's
Port Grape Wine or his Unfermented Grape
Juice. Either will purify your blood, restore
digestion aud make you feel like younger
person. For sale by druggists.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1891-08-06

The most charming Summer Resorts, of
which there are over three hundred choice
locations, are to be found in Wisconsin,
Iowa, Minnesota, South Dakota and the
Peninsula of Michigan, along the lines OF
the Chicago, Milwaukee ~ st. Paul Ry
Nearly ali are located near lakes which have
not been fshed out.
These resorts are easily reached by rail
way and range in variety from the "ful
dress for dinnerp to the ilannel shirt cos
tune for every meal.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1891-08-06

When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoria,
When she was Child, she cried for Castoria,
When she became Miss, she chung to Castoria,
When she had Children. she gave them Castoria
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1891-08-06

Mrs. WinsIow's Soothing syrup. for Chill
dren toethng, softcns tho gums reduces innainma-
ton nliays pain, cures wind Jollc. 25c. n bottle.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1891-08-06

The Best Way to Succeed In Business
Is to first take n thorough business course. by mail
at your own home; Brynnts College, Buffalo, N
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1891-08-06

The United States collects $3.50 and spends
46l every minute of the night and day.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1891-08-06

Nearly 81 900, 600 is uuded to the net ba
ancc IN the treasury every day now.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1891-08-06

Majors Cement Repairs Broken Articles
loo and Csc. Majors Leather and Rubber Cement l5c
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1891-08-06

Each of the SEQ street cars Of New Yorl
earned SEQ day last year.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1891-08-06

Cleveland is happy in the possession OF a
deaf mute policeman.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1891-08-06

The forest area OF the United States 1
estimated at 4S1 ,764, 59S acres.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1891-08-06

1t costs the American nation about 81 900,
00O year to stop their teeth.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1891-08-06

We will give 500 reward for any case OF
caiarrh that cannot be cured with llalps
Catairh Cure. Taken internally.
+. J. CHENEY ~ CO., Proprs., Toledo o.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1891-08-06

Savannah claims the oldest American
theatre.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1891-08-06

Washington is the only city OF its size In
the United States which has no factory girls.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1891-08-06
DR.. lie Dues Periodical Pills

Are warranted to relieve tardy. Irregular and de-
layed transformations. Established In Europe In
1899, England, 1880, Canada. 1877, United Sintes
1887. We sell this French Pill nt ~ n hox or
three for -. We warrant three boxes to give re-
lief as above stated or refund the money. These
goods can be sent per mail on receipt OF money
Wholesale aud retail of Goodman Drug Co.,
Omaha.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1891-08-06

The following evening Mr.. Persim-
mon placed n note case in my hand.
For Party's sake" said he, Pm
going to lend you some dollars. Play
from that case, Mr.. st John; there's
only one way of 'besting' a scoundrel
like Jackpotts, and for Party's sn Ike
he's got to be bested. When | give
you the signal by taking out my hand
kerchief, you go on betting till all's
blue, for Jackpotts has got to be
bested. Try and not lose your head, d"
said Mr.. Persimmon. "Your straight
flush hand was right enough last night.
Jackpotts is u smart man; it was he
who put the eight of hearts there-I
saw him do it; but il |, being your
friend, had attempted to unmaslI
him, no one would have believed me. 3"
Then it all dawned upon me for the
first time.
We began to play. We played for
about quarter OF an hour; 1t was my
turn to bet. | had nothing in my
handwriting whatever. ! was about
to throw it on the table in disgust,
when to my horror, | saw Mr.. Persim-
mon take out his handkerchief. | gave
him n look of agony; he only smiled.
One by one, asI increased the stakes,
the players dropped out. ] had over
$4,000 staked in front OF me, and
the money was not mine. 1t was
Parthenia's fathers.
"rll raise you five thousand, mis-
ter" said Colonel Jackpotts, i'll hol.
low voice, as he took the very last Of
his bank notes from his great pocket
book.
"Ten thousand dollars BETTER"
cried, with affected calmness,
81 guess I'll write you n check fol
ten thousand, mister, and then III
see yon," blurted out the Colonel, his
ewes almost starting from his head.
You'd better post the money,
said Mr.. Persimmon, blandly.
"You don't object, mister, ! taxi
it?" said the Colonel, to me, piteous
AZ object to everything" ] replied
"The laws of poker, like those OF the
Modes and Persians, alter not"
quoted, appealing to the well know
American diplomatist.
THAT is so, remarked that gentle
man, sententiously.
Colonel Jackpotts saw that 1t wa
no use making scene. He gave on
vindictive look mt Mr.. Persimmon
and then the Colonel saw that tina