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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-12-02

Bingham-"Say, doesn't it make you
tremble in your shoes when you see an
automobile come tearing down the road?"
Marston-"No, indeed-if / am behind a
stone wall"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-12-02

Eczema, scald head, hives, itchiness of
the skin of any sort instantly relieved,
permanently cured. Doan's Ointment.
At any drug store.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-12-02

Foley's Honey and Tar positively
cures all throat and lung diseases. Re-
fuse substitutes. F. A. Shurtleff & Co.
Grin Stevens, Oxford.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-12-02
A TIMELY TOPIC.

At this season of coughs and colds it
is we'll to know that Foley's Honey and
Tar is the greatest throat and lung
remedy. 1t cures quickly and prevents
serious results from cold. F. A.
Shurtleff & Co. Grin Stevens, Oxford.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-12-02
No, 3G8.-Bc headfngs.

Behead to charge and have tool.
Behead to watch and have close.
Behead to vex and have the whole.
Behead a strong wind and have malt
liquor.
Behead kindred and have a prepos-
ton
Behead keen and have a musical In
strument.
Behead to injure and have part Of
the body.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-12-02

The king can do no wrong-if the
other fellow has four aces.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-12-02

"What can I do for my little boy"
asked mamma, $50 that he won't want
to eat between meals?" "Have the meals
flicker together" replied the young
hopeful.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-12-02
STOPS THE COUGH

To get a long well, begin at the top
and dig down.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-12-02
H0MEMAKERS COLUMN.

Correspondence on topics Of interest to the ladie
Is solicited. Address: Editor HoMEHAKKRs
COLUMN, Oxford Democrat. Paris. Maine.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-12-02

If dirt was worth 81 a load Chicago
would have clean streets.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-12-02

"What makes the lady pull such bad
face when she sings, papa?' Hush,
Willie" 'Does it hurt her worse than
il does us?"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-12-02

The man who makes useful sacrifices
is able to dispense with useless ones.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-12-02

Women love clear, healthy COM
plexion. Pure blood makes it. Bur-
dock Blood Bitters makes pure blood.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-12-02

Dick-"I think I hear burglars!'
Fred-"Tuck your head under the bed
clothes, and you won't hear them any
more than I dor'
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-12-02
A THOUSAND DOLLARS WORTH
OF GOOD.

A. H. Thurnes, a well known coal
operator of Buffalo, o., writes, 81 have
been afflicted with kidney and bladder
trouble for years, passing gravel OF
stones with excruciating pain. l got no
relief from medicines until began TAX
ing Foley's Kidney Cure, then the result
was surprising. A few doses started the
brick dust like fine stones and now l
have no pain across my kidneys and
feel like a new man, 1t has done me a
$1,000 worth of good" F. A. Shurtleff
& Co. Grin Stevens, Oxford.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-12-02

1t seems as if the bicyclist ought to be
required to have pedaler's license.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-12-02
BROWN BEETLES,

Two cupfuls of brown sugar, half a
cupful of milk, boil about four minutes,
stirring constantly; when almost done
stir in three-quarters of cupful of
chopped blanched almonds; remove
from the fire, and stir till it grains and
looks sugary, then pour into a well-oiled
tin half an inch deep.-McCall's Maya
zine
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-12-02
LEMON MINIS.

Sift quantity of confectioners' sugar
in bowl, and work into it lemon juice
until the sugar is absorbed, then add
water, a very little at time, until a
smooth, stiff paste is formed. A bit of
the lemon peel may be grated into it.
Roll into balls and flatten, placing them
in the oven a moment to harden,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-12-02
SENSIBLE ADVICE.

Young Lady-"A friend of mine is en-
gagged to q man, and now he refuses to
marry her. What would you advise her
to dop"
Old Lawyer-"Is the man wealthy"
Young Lady-"No. He hasn't a dol
lar"
Old Lawyer-"Then I'd advise her to
write him nice letter of thanks"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-12-02
IVeIs 4 Pond Pial0S.7 4
The Conservatory Expands.

The New England Conservatory of
Music is about to move into its beautiful
new buildings on the Back Bay. This
is the largest school of music in the
world, and its pre-eminence among
American institutions has been conceded
ever stree 1t was founded in 1858 by DR..
Eben Tourjee.
Twenty years ago, when the depart
ment Of pianoforte instruction was being
developed, few Ivers & Pond pianos
were purchased. Since then, as the con-
servatory has expanded, there have
gradually been acquired PCS lvers &
Pond pianos. With the expansion in
cidental to moving into the new build
ing, the board of directors of the con-
servatory have placed their order for 81
additional Ivers & Pond pianos, making
a total of 299.
Higher tribute to this famous Boston
art product would be hardly possible
than 20 years continued patronage by
this most critical of musical institutions.
From the Boston Herald, sthe leading
newspaper of New England, in its issue
Of July Is, 1902.
w. j. WHEELER, Agent,
South Paris. Oxford County, Ne.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-12-02

The finest menu ever known consisted
of something to eat and appetite.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-12-02
@MAr.-

Vhio signature Is on every box Of the genuiAs
Laxative Bromc.Quinine Tablets
his remedy that eare5 p cole i- mo day
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-12-02

"It's like pulling teeth to get drink
in this state, isn't it?" remarked
the stranger in Maine. eyes," replied
the native, "and when ye get one and
swallow it it's like havin' teeth pulled. p"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-12-02
20. s57.-Numerlcal Enigma: Gin.

For morbid conditions take BEEcHAM's PILLS
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-12-02

AND WORKS OFF THE COLD.
Laxative Bromo-Q uinine Tablets cure
cold in one day. No Cure, no Pay.
Price IS cents.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1902-08-15
Constitutional Amendments.

The following proposed amendments
to the Constitution of North Dakota,
having passed the Seventh Legislative
Assembly, will be submitted to the
Eighth Legislative Assembly for approx
al or reflections:
Proposed Constitutional Amendment.
That subdivision 8, of Section 215, Of
the Constitution of the State of North
Dakota be amended SO as to read as fol-
lows:
Subdivision 8. A state hospital for the
insane at the City of Jamestown, in the
county of Stutsman. And the legislative
assembly shall appropriate twenty
thousand acres of the grant of lands made
by the act Of Congress aforesaid for
"Other Educational and Charitable
Institutions" to the benefit and tor the
endowment of said institution, and there
shall be located at or near the City oil
Grafton, in the country of Walsh, an
institution for feeble minded, on the
grounds purchased by the Secretary OF
the Interior for penitentiary building.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1902-08-15
TO NV Friends.

1t is with JOY tell you what Kodol did
for me. was troubled with my stomach
for several months. Upon being advised
to use Kodol, l did so, and words can
not tell the good it has done me. A
neighbor had dyspepsia so that he had
tried most everything. told him to use
Kodol. Words of gratitude have come
to me from him because recommended
it.-Geo. w. Fry, Viola, Iowa. Health
and strength, Of mind and body, depend
on the stomach, and normal activity Of
the digestive organs. Kodol, the great
.reconstruciive tonic, cures all stomach
and oweltroubles, indigestion, DYSPEPSIA
5Kodol digests any good food you eat
Take dose after meal. T. R. Shaw,
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1902-08-15

brotherhood Of American Yeomen.
Meets every second and fourth Friday of each
month.
E, b. BOOKER, F. NJ. KING.
Correspondent. = Foreman
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1902-08-15
STOKEsVILLE

Miss Fitzmaurice returned from Mohall
Saturday.
DR.. Fitzmaurice has temporarily locat.
ed at Mohall.
DR.. and Mrs. Scott, OF Crystal, visited
here Sunday.
Miss Ida Oldham spent few days
with friends here this week.
Miss Gaffney, of Crystal, visited her
sister, Mrs. V. Reilly, Sunday.
Miss May Hedges, of Grafton, spent
last week with Mrs. Henderson.
Barley and oats are being harvested
and promise an unusually heavy Weld.
Mrs, Cranley and brother, John Burke
of Cavalier, spent Sunday here with rela-
tives.
John Reilly sold some Shorthorn stock
thi, week to a Grafton cattleman at IN
average of 500 per head.
Mrs. McQuarrie and baby were quite
seriously injured in runaway Sunday
while out looking over their stock farm.
Harvest hands are arriving every day
and the farmers around here are almost
assured of plenty of help at reasonable
wages.
The Sisters Of the Fargo Catholic Con-
vent were around soliciting pupils and
also financial aid for their orphans home
department
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1902-08-15
It Needs a Tonic.

There are times when your liver needs
tonic. Don't give purgatives that grippe
and weaken. DeWitt's Little Early Risers
expe all poison from the system and act
as tonic to the liver. w. Scott, 531 High.
land ave, Milton, Pa, says: 81 have car
ried DeW,tt's Little Early Risers with me
for several years and would not be with.
out them. "Small and easy to take; pure.
ly vegetable. They never grippe or dis.
tress.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1902-08-15

DR.: REA has no superior IN diagnosing
and treating diseases and deformities. He
will give $50 for any case that he cannot
tell the disease and where located in five
minutes.
All durable medical and surgical dis.
eases, acute and chrome catarrh, and
Special Diseases OF the eye, ear, Nose
and throat, Lung disease, early con-
sumption, bronchitis. bronchial catarrh,
constitutional catarrh, dyspepsia, sick
headache, stomach and bowel troubles,
rheumatism, neuralgia, sclatica, bright's
disease, diabetes, kidney, liver, bladder,
prostate and female diseases, dizziness,
nervousness, indigestion, obesity,
interrupted nutrition, slow growth in
children, and all wasting disease in
adults. Many cases Of deafness, Ringing
in the ears, loss of eyesight, cataract,
cross eyes, ect., that have been improp-
erly treated or neglected, can be easily
restored. Determines, club feet, curva-
ture of the spine, disease of the brain,
paralysis, epilepsy. heart disease, dropsy,
swelling af the limbs, structure, open
sores, pain in the bones. granular en-
Judgements and all long standing diseases
properly treated. Young, middle-aged
and old, Single or married men and all
who suffer from lost manhood. nervous
debility, spermatorrhoea, seminal losses,
sexual decay, failing memory, weak
eyes, stunned development, lack Of
energy, impoverished blood,
impedinlen,s to marriage: also blood
and skin diseases, syphilis,
eruptions, hair falling, bone pains,
swelling, sore throat, ulcers, effects Of
mercury, kidney bladder troubles,
weak back, burning urine, passing urine
too often, gonorrhoea, gleet, structure,
receive searching treatment, prompt re-
lief and cure for lie.
Cancers, Tumors. Golfer, Fistula Piles
varicocele and enlarged glands with the
subcutaneous injection method. abso-
lutelyswithout pain and the loss Of a drop
Of blood. is one OF his own discoveries,
and isth9 m ost really scientific and cer-
tainly sure cure Of the nineteenth
century. No incurable cases. taken. Con-
sultation to those interested. Sl.OO.
DR.. REA & co.
Minneapolis, MINI. Louisville, KY
u 4 u X =. VI 81 as
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1902-08-15
WEXFORD.

Some early wheat is fit to cut.
Mrs. Neutce is erecting neat home
on her farm west of Wexford.
Mrs. ellis arrived from Crookston
Monday to keep house lor her son.
A dancing party was held at the Wei.
ford home Friday evening. 1t is spoken
Of as the event of the season..
Mrs. Qulnnell gave lawn social to he,
friends, Thursday afternoon in honor Of
her cousin, Miss corbett of Crystal City,
Man. 10
Miss Freda Bachman returned to he,
home at Genoa, Ohio. Wednesday after
an extended visit with her sister Mrs
Walter Wexford.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1902-08-15

Fonblaa Fire Departments.
Meets every First aud Third Tuesday Of the
nonth.
W. w. FELsoN, J. D. WINLAw,
Secretary. Chief.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1902-08-15
Proposed Constitutional Amendment.

| proposed Constitutional Amendment.
| S1. Section 1853 of the Constitution
of the State Of North Dakota is amended
to read as follows:
158. No lands, other than those
granted for the use and benefits of the
common schools, shall be sold for less
than appraised value, and in no case
for less than $500 per acre. The pur-
chaser shall pay one-ffth of the price
in cash, and the remaining four-fifths
at the option of the purchaser, in not
more than twenty years, with interest
at the rate of not, less than six per
centum, payable annually in advance.
All sales shall be held at the county
seat of the county in which the land to
be sold is situated, and shall be at
public auction and to the highest
bidder, after sixty days advertisement
OF the same, ina newspaper of general
Giro ulation in the vicinity of the lands
to be sold, and one at the seat OF. gov
eminent. Such lands as shall not have
been specifically subdivided shall be
offered in tracts of one.quarter section,
and those SO subdivided in the smallest
subdivisions. All lands designated
for sale and not sold withen two years
after appraisal, shall be reappralsed
before they are sold. No grant or
patent for any such lands shall issue
until payment is made for the same;
provided, that the lands contracted to
be sold by the state shall be subject to
taxation from the date Of such con-
tract. In case the taxes assessed
against any Of said lands for any year
remains unpaid until the first Monday
in October Of the following year, then
and thereupon the contract of sale for
such lands shall become null and void;
pro vided, further, that Sections l6 and
80, OF any ind. mnity lands selected in
lieu of losses thereof appropriated for
the common schools Of the state shall
not be sold for less than $40 per acre. Z
E. +. PORTER,
8se Il * Secretary of State.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1902-08-15
Proposed Constitutional Amendment.

That Section 17e of the Constitution of
the State of North Dakota be amended,
by adding thereto and making part there
OF, the following clause:
The Legislative assembly may further
provide that grain grown within the state
and held therein in elevators. warehouses
and granaries may be taxed at fixed
rate.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1902-08-15
essssssessssss Sc s. ) ; ) 80 s !,
Count, News.
sesos seeee.e.....,i;

s's
Miss Perrie, daughter OF Dr.. chas. Per-
re Of Helena, Montana is visiting with
mel her aunt Mrs. Craig, near Drayton.
Mrs. Dr. Farrow Of Cavalier returned
last Thursday from an extended trip in
tne west, much improved in health.
The Cavalier Roller Mill is atpresent
hlI'ng an order Tor two carloads 81 flour
to be shipped to Brazil, South America.
The order comprises 5000 25 pound sacks
Married, at Drayton, last Friday eve.
nlng, Miss Eunice Fowlds of Drayton,
and Mr. Fred Starkson of Grand Forks
MISS Lulu WyIie acted as brides maid
and Mr.. w. ]. B. Moses assisted the
groom. The bride is neice of Mr.. and
Mrs. J. NJ. Wylie. The happy couple will
I've in Grand Forks.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1902-08-15

connections at st. Paul and Minneapolis
with morning trains from the North and
West) leaves Minneapolis ESQ a. m. and
St. Paul $50 a. m. daily, reaching Mil
waukee 100 p. m. and Chicago 9:25 o. m.
same day. This trainis electric lighted,
carries new Coaches of latest type OBJ
servation Buffet Parlor Car, and Dining
Car serving supper.
Its No. 2 Connecting at ST. Paul and
Minneapolis with the fast transcontinen,-
al trains from the coast) leavs Mime
apolis 5:25p m. and ST. Pml coop. M,
daily, reaching Chicago TOO clock next
lmornining, at which, point direct connec-
tons are made with At. trains for the East
and South. This .r.,i,, is electric lighted.
carries modern Coaches, first class Stand.
ardSteepi Cars, and Diving Car serv-
ing supper.
Its PIONEER ,LIN;ITED--the Fa-
nous Train Of the World leaves Mime
apolis 8:00p. m. and 81. Paul 8:35 p. M,
daily, reaching Miiw ,,,kee TOO and Chi
cago $40 next morning This train Is
brilliantly lighted BY electricity, inside
and out, and carries compar,n, ut Sleep
ing Cars, Standard Sleeping C,ars. buffet
Library Smoking Car. Free Reclining
Chair Cas, modern Coaches :sn.i Dining
Car serving breakfast Il & ~ The
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1902-08-15
His Sight Threatened.

while picnicking last month my 11.year.
Old boy was poisoned by some weed o,
plant" says w. H. Dibble, ofSioux City,
la. HE rubbed the poison off his hands
into his eyes and for a while we were af
raid he would lose his sight. Finally q
neighbor recommended DeWitt's Witch
Hazel Salve. The frstapplication helped
him and in few days he was as we'll as
ever; for skin diseases, cuts burns, scalds,
wonds, insect bites. DeWitt's Which
Hazel Salve is sure cure. Relieves piles
,n:e: Beware Of counterteits.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1902-08-15
Proposed Constitutional Amendment.

Subdivision five, Section two hundred
and fifteen (2l5), of Article nineteen (l9)
Of the Constitution of the State of North
Dakota, is anne nded so as to read as fol-
lows:
Fifth. The school for the deaf and
dumb Of North Dakota, at the city OF
Devils Lake, in the county of Ramsey.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1902-08-15

GREAT NORTHkRN ST. VINCENT.
Freight departs .......... ..9:lb m
Passenger arrives. ................ ......1:00 m
do departs. ..3:lbp m
LEGAL.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1902-08-15

w, ). BURKE,
AITORNEY-AT-LAW.
Successor to N. C. Young. Real estate, loans
and collections.
BATHGATE, NORTH DAKOTA.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-09-01

~, the man who gets the short one to
stand up and light match, and-go t.
his fathers"
Wade caught his breath and remained
mute for some time. considering. mot
SO bad" he observed. after time; "but
We are Oh duty now"
'Oh, the DEVIL" said Osbourne. light
ly; 1.-THE Filipinos wouldn't attack for
all the loot of Manila. An outpost here
Is merely a matter Of form. Besides
one Of us will be left"
That's So" returned Wade, land l
see no objection"
You fix the straws. them" said o.
bourne. quickly. I'll draw" He be
gan to whistle softly in nervous fash
lon, as men do when they are close to
death. Wade fumbled silently witt,
some fragments of rice straw. His
movements were slow and mechanical
Some men are constituted that way
Here, Tom" he said, stretching out
his right fist. May the better man
get it,"
OsbOurne extended hand that trem.
bled slightly and fingered the disclosed
ends Of straw for brief time. Sud.
denly he clutched one and pulled it out
At the same instant there was Il
strange. soft thud and Wade fell upon
his face. His limbs moved cOnvulslve-
ly for n moment: then he lay motion.
less.
For Gods sake. Billy. what's up?'
cried OsbOurne. in an agOnized whis-
per. He laid his hand on the mans
face, but jerked it away Mortified, for
1t touched something warm and wet.
"She's miner he muttered. with
fierce triumph; then. "POOr Billy"
A thought came that caused him to
gasp and shiver. He hesitated, reached
for the dead mans hand and loosened
its clasp from the other straw. 1t was
several inches longer than the one he
had drawn.
What shall do?" he mOaned. "Oh
Billy" he cried, shaking the dead mans
shoulder as IL to rouse him. "What
shall dO?" Only the far-off popping
Of the rifles broke the oppressive still
ness.
What would you have donef" he
asked, in the same strain. by GOdr
suddenly, ''yOu were good man. You
would have kept the compact. lost
fairly. Bear witness. Billy, am as
good a man as you"
He laid his hand for an instant on the
dead mans forehead. Then he rose
slowly and fumbled in his pocket Al
length he found a match. For a mo
ment he stood irresolute. inhalinc
strong breaths Of air. Already he had
begun to feel the horror Of being shu,
out from it forever. 1t was hard tC
give the signal for his own death. His
teeth came together with a click. and
scratching the match on his shoe. he
held the fame before his breast.-The
ArgOuaut
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-09-01
Coops for Young Chicks.

COOpo for Young Chlcks.
When the early matched chicks are
two or three months old 1t Is g00d
plan to 20 over the flock and take our
such pullets as are promising ana whlch
will form the laying flock Of the WIN
ter Such chicks must be separated from
the main flock, 80 that they may be
given the neeed attention, and must
be provided with shelter at night, even
though they have the range during the
day. Coops like that shown In the Illus
tration are inexpensive, as they are
formed from large dry goods boxes.
Saw the back Of box 80 that slant
ing roof may be nailed on and be COW
cred with tarred paper to make 1t wa
terprOOf.
The door Is hinged to the box and
the illustration shows how it Is hooked
up during the day when the chicks are
out. The three auger holes Of good size
just above the door provide ventilation,
although at one side Is an opening to
permit fresh air In the coop while the
weather is warm, this opening to be Sc
curely covered with heavy wire netting
Of rather fine mesh. IL for any reason
1t is desirable to cOnfine the birds for
any portion Of the day, they will be
quite comfortable II a water can Is
placed inside the coop, as shown In
Figure I. and it Is secured ut either
side by loop Of wire to IL screw, so
that 1t cannot he tipped over. The wa
ter may be poured into the can from
the outside, through the wire netting.
The small food trough, shown at Figure
3. Is 80 simple anyone can make 1t. Two
end pieces are secured by bottom
board. the desired size; narrow strip
Is placed at the back and another strip
nailed from the highest point.
From these two strips are fastened
heavy wires, which permit the chicks
to thrust their heads through and get