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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-02-17
Conundrums Answered.

Why is bad epigram like a poor
pencil? Because it has no point.
Why should you never tell man TO
take back seat? Because if you do
he'll be likely to take a-front.
What kind Of business never makes
progress? The stationery (ary) busi-
ness.
What sort of men are always above
board In their movements? Chessmen.
How many weeks belong to the year:
Forty-six; the other six are only lent
Uent.
Oh, tell US what kind Of servants are
best for hotels? The inexperienced.
What chasm often separates friends
Sarcasm.
How do bees dispose Of their honey!
They cell 1t.
Why are pawnbrokers like pioneers
of progress? Because they are always
ready to make an advance.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-02-17

Mrs, Brown-"I'm so sorry you burnt
your fingers. How was it the cracker
went off in your hand?" Little Johnny
at was all dads fault. He was coming
up the street, and l was going to drop it
out of the window on his head, but he
walked so slow the thing went OIL before
he got underneath the window"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-02-17
A Narrow MarUin.

John Stuart Mill was once dining
with two brilliant French takers who
were given to monologue. One had
possession of the field, and the other
was watching him so intently to strike
in that Mill exclaimed aloud, IF he
stops to breathe. he's gone"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-02-17

have learned by experience that you
can at once put out the fame of gaso-
lene stove that has blazed up, as it will
sometimes do, by putting little -four on
the burner. This will extinguish it at
once, when water and blankets have been
tried and failed.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-02-17
RESPONSIBILITIES.

"Remembe-," said the serious citizen,
shat wealth has its responsibilities"
"Yes." answered Mr.. Cumrox. $50
long as you are humble and obscure
you can say 4 seen it and i done it
and eat with your knife all you went
tO."-Washington Star.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-02-17

Cant you hurry bit, Clara? We
must catch the Sawyers and congratulate
them on their marriage" There's no
use hurrying for that-it's too late to
congratulate them, anyhow; they've
been married q month"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-02-17
A NIGHT ALARM.

Worse than an alarm of fire at night is
the brassy cough of Group, which sounds
like the children's death knell and it
means death unless something is done
quickly. Foley's Honey and Tar never
fails to give instant relief and quickly
cures the worst forms of Group. Mrs.
P. L. Cordier, of Warrington, KY,
writes: my three-year-old girl had a
severe case of Group; the doctor said she
could not live. got bottle of Foleys
Honey and Tar, the first dose gave quick
relief and saved her life." Refuse SUBJ
stitutes. F. A. Shurtleff g. Co. Grin
Stevens, Oxford.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-02-17
A THOUSAND DOLLARS THROWN
AWAY.

Mr.. W. W. Baker, of Plainview, Neb.,
writes, "My wife had lung trouble for
over fifteen years. We tried a number
of doctors and spent over thousand
dollars without any relief. She was very
low and lost all hope, when friend
suggested trying Foley's Honey and Tar,
which did; and thanks be to this great
remedy it saved her life. She is stronger
and enjoys better health than she has
ever known in ten years. We shall never
be without Foley's Honey and Tar and
would ask those afflicted to try it," F.
A. Shurtleff & Co. Grin Stevens, Ok
ford,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-02-17

Month after month cold sticks, and
seems to tear holes in your throat. Are
you aware that even a stubborn and long.
neglected cold is cured with Aliens
Lung Balsam? Cough and worry nc
longer.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-02-17

as your master IMP" the caller asked
of the servant at the door. "Deed, sub,
don't know fo' sure" "Can't you find
out?" "Well sub, it's dis way. Eff you
come to pay that IS you borrowed of
him, he say he's in jes' dat much; but EFF
you come to borrow some mo-, he says
he's out all he's gwine ter be, sub"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-02-17

Mr.. Saphead during the honeymoon
when did my little duckie darling
first discover that she loved me?" Bride
(sweetly)-''When found myself getting
mad every time any one called you a
fool"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-02-17

"Do you mean to tell me that you were
paid for voting as you dido" SWELL"
answered Senator Sorghum, ~ had to
have some motive, didn't 1? A man who
would vote that way without any excuse
at all would be an example of total
depravity."
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-02-17
No. b.-Double Acro.tic.

Crosswords: l. To move by leaps. 2.
A tropical fruit 3. The east. 4. The
Latin word for lords. 5. To dismount.
9. A confederacy of Indians who used
to live in Kansas and Nebraska.
Primals and finals spell what most
school children have at dinner time.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-02-17

Husband (vituperatively)-"I was an
idiot when married you, Mary. Wife
(quietly)-Yes, Tom, know you were.
But what could l do? You seemed my
only chance, and 1 thought then that
you might improve little with time. !"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-02-17

Teacher-"Johnny, you have been a
very naughty boy, and 1 shall have to
tell your mother" Johnuy-"Guess
we'd better keep the secret to ourselves.
Ma is sure to tell pa first thing he comes
home"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-02-17

She-Deac. you have crushed and al
most suffoclt ted me. What kind Of
hug do you call that?
He-Thats a Metropolitan street rail-
way hug.-New York Life.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-02-17

Coughs and colds down to the very
borderland of consumption, yield to the
soothing healing influences of DR..
Woods Norway Pine Syrup.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-02-17

Richard-"Well, what did Edith say
when you proposed-yes or mol" Robert
Neither. She gave me an evasive
answer" Richard-"Ye Robert
'.She wanted to know if was drunk OF
crazy"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-02-17
No. "a Crowd of Boys.

Just see what a crowd Of boys!
There's one concealed in every line;
II YOU don't tire of their noise.
You might find out their names In time.
/ Those mittens are half red. half blue.
z. She cried. Winter is almost through.
3. Then rye is higher this year.
l. Her man will leave. / fear.
5. l raveled the plot in no time.
s. His hand will smart in the lime.
Z. live on sea or land. oh, love the sea!
s. Owe no man. whoe'er he may be.
8. You'll not step hence till you declare.
10. OF roses the odor exists in the air.
II. The news of the victory spread wide.
y. II you say you will, am on your side.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-02-17

Foley's Honey and Tar is the best for
Group and whoOping cough, contains no
opiates, and cures quickly. Careful
mothers keep it in the house. r. A.
Shurtleff & Co. Grin Stevens, Oxford.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-02-17

Mothers can safely give Foley's Honey
and Tar to their children for coughs and
colds, for it contains no opiates or other
poisons. F. A. Shurtleff & Co. Grin
Stevens, Oxford.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-02-17

Winter coughs are apt to result in
consumption if neglected. They can be
soon broken up by using Foley's Honey
and Tar. F. A. Shurtleff & Co. Grin
Stevens. Oxford,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-02-17
CATARRH AND HAY FEVER

Liquid Cream Balm is becoming quite
as popular in many localities as Ely's
Cream Balm solid. 1t is prepared for
use in atomizers, and is highly priced by
those who have been accustomed to call
upon physicians for such treatment.
Many physicians are using and prescrib-
ing it. All the medicinal properties of
the celebrated Cream Balm are contained
in the Liquid form, which is Is cts. in
Guiding a spraying tube. All druggists,
or by mail. Ely Brothers, 56 Warren
ST., New York.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-02-17
No. 4.-Riddle.

Sometimes we are rosy pink;
Oft, alack, as black as ink.
You must drive US II you'd see
Just how useful we can be.
Though you should possess a score.
Many a man has thousands more.
You may cut US. he. instead.
Hits US often on the head.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-02-17

Naughty maid Gnterrupting him)-
"Have | ever given you any reason to
think l would marry you?" Unabashed
young man-"Certainly not. I'm giving
you the reasons why you should. (Calm,
ly proceeds.)"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-02-17
Nh. s.-rrtple BeheadinR..

l. Triply behead celebrated and leave
q masculine nickname.
2. Triply behead greater and leave a
conjunction.
3. Triply behead form Of address to
a lady and leave verb.
4. Triply behead collision and leave
performance.
5. Triply behead to weaken and leave
atmosphere.
6. Triply behead nearest and leave a
pronoun.
Z. Triply behead part Of flower and
leave mankind.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-02-17

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take Laxative Bromo-Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money if it
fails to cure. F. w. Groves signature
on each box. 25c.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-02-17

"You can shut roosters up at night"
remarked the Observer of Events and
Things" "but I've never heard of any
plan being devised by which they can
be shut up in the early morning"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-02-17
Important TO Mothers.

81 suppose" said the physician smil-
ing and trying to appear witty while
feeling the pulse of a lady patent-"I
suppose you consider me an old hum
bug?" "Why, DOCTOR" replied the lady,
81 had no idea you could ascertain a
woman's thoughts by merely feeling her
pulse"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-02-17

'Is Mabel jealous of her husband9"
"Jealous2 1 should think so. Why, on
the honeymoon she wouldn't even let
him admire the scenery"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-02-17

Only one remedy in the world that
will at once stop itchiness of the skin in
any part of the body; Doan's Ointment.
At any drug store, so cents.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-02-17

Rocksley-"I like this place so much
that l should like to settle down, and
make my home here. l have the refusal
of the incest house in town, and do you
know, Miss Alice, / wish could get the
same terms from the incest girl in town9'
Alice-"If you want my refusal, you
Gan haya II -
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-02-17

The most reliable preparation for kid
ney troubles on the market is Foley's
Kidney Cure. F. A. Shurtleff & Co.
Grin Stevens, Oxford.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-02-17

Dyspepsia-bane OF human existence.
Burdock Blood Bitters cures it, prompt
ly, permanently. Regulates and tones
the stomach.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-02-17
HOMEMAKERS COLUMN.

on topics of interest to the lAdie
Ii solicited. Address: Editor HoHEHAKTRs
COLUMN, Oxford Democrat. Paris. MRine.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-02-17

Foley's Honey and Tar cures the
cough caused by an attack Of the grippe.
It heals the lungs. F. A. Shurtlef &
Co. Grin Stevens, Oxford.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-02-17

Kidney complaint kills more people
than any other disease. This is due to
the disease being so insidious that it gets
good hold on the system before it is
recognized. Foley's Kidney Cure will
prevent the development of fatal disease
il taken in time. F. A. Shurtleff & Co.
Grin Stevens, Oxford.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-02-17

Experience, like most other teachers,
is apt to be more or less unpopular dur
ing school hours.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-02-17

In this puzzle, adapted from st. Mich
olas, all the words pictured contain the
same number Of letters. When rightly
guessed and rightly placed one below
another. the zigzag. beginning at the
upper left hand letter, will spell the
name Of famous American writer
whose name is limited at in the picture.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-02-17

Pearl-"Did you hear about the awful
fright George got on his wedding day"
Maude-"Yss, ! was there; saw her."
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-02-17

Falmouth IS probably the Oldest pert
in England. II was used by the Phpni
clans ut lea: 900 years ago.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-02-17

What Johnny Was Up To.
"What are you up tor
up to date, ma."-New York Herald.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-02-17

Is it burn? Use DR.. Thomas Eclectri
Oil. At your druggists.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-02-17

No. 1.-MetaGram.
Whole, am one who leases. Change
my head, and become superior; again,
and l am a restraint; again. and l be-
come a sporting dog; again, and am
troublesome @)sease.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-02-17

Many a man goes out to work for har.
mony with gun in his hip pocket.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-02-17
IVeTs \ Pond Pianos.
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 since it was founded in 1858 by DR..
Eben Tourjee.
Twenty years ago, when the depart
ment of pianoforte instruction was being
developed, few Ivers Il Pond pianos
were purchased. Since then, as the con-
servatory has expanded, there have
gradually been acquired 26S 1vers Il
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 Il Pond pianos, making
a total of 300.
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, the leading
newspaper of New England, in its issue
of July -, 1902.
w. j. WHEELER, Agent,
South Paris, Oxford County, Ne.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-02-17
Key to the Puxxler.

Key to the Puxxler.
No. 439.-Metagram: Cattle, rattle
battle. tattle.
No. 44O.-Lost Letters: Socrates. l.
Posts. 2. Hoops. 3. Vices. 4
Horse. 5. Beads. 8. Peter. 4
Bee. 8. Paste.
No. 441.-Diamond: l. A. 2. Add. 8
Admit. 4. Admiral. 5. Dirks. T. Tas
Z. L.
No. 442.-Numerical Enigma: Mantel
piece.
No. -Curtailments: Ideal. Fire
Wing. Kind.
No. 444.-Combined Squares:
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-02-17

Jealousy is not wholly green. 1t has
purple patches.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-02-17
PINEAPPLE ICE-CREAM.
CoRNED FLANK OF BEEF.

Brisket and second cut rib pieces are
favorites with many housekeepers, but
those who have. tried the flank find it
very tender and of delicious flavor. For
a change it may be stuffed, but it should
not be very salt. Ask your dealer to
keep it in the brine for you only three
days; then when ready to cook it, wipe
it all over and pound it to uniform thick
ness, removing as much of the thick
white membrane between the layers as
possible and part of the fat if there be
considerable. If you have large family,
ten pounds will be none too large, for
every part of it is good cold, and at this
season it is convenient to have on hand.
Take pint of cracker crumbs and sea-
son them with one level teaspoon of
salt and one level teaspoon of
poultry dressing, tablespoon of finely
chopped onion, and two tablespoons of
fine chopped fat salt pork. Moisten
with hot water until soft enough to
spread easily. Spread it over the meat,
then roll it up tight and tie securely.
Wrap piece of thin cheese cloth around
it. Have the kettle half full of water,
and when it is hot, but not boiling, put
in the meat and let it boil up briskly for
a few minutes; then set back where it
will only bubble softly, and let it cook
from six to eight hours, or until fork
will penetrate clear through easily. Re-
move the cloth and put the meat into
pan; a large bread pan will give it q
good shape. Pack it in tightly, cover
with another pan, put weights into the
pan, and let it stand until cold. Then
cut in thin slices and arrange neatly
with garnish of parsley or fried pota-
toes.
When meat is very salt 1t should be
put into cold water to partly freshen it,
but meat that is only slightly corned
need not lose any more of its own juices
than necessary, and as cold water will
draw them out and boiling water will
harden the fiber and prevent the salt
from coming out, it is better to put the
meat into water that is just getting hot,
and then keep it at a moderate heat.
Rapid boiling makes the fiber stringy
and hard.
The old rule, "cold water for salt meat
and boiling water for fresh meat" does
not hold good in all cases.-American
Kitchen Magazine.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-02-17

STOPS THE COUGH
AND WORKS OFF THE COLD.
Laxative Bromo-Q uinine Tablets cure
q cold in one day. No Cure, no Pay.
Price Is cents.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-02-17
g MAur

1his signature is OH every box Of the genuine
Laxative Brono-Quinine Tablets
he remedy that cure. n cold g., one day
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-02-17

No. 445.-Picture Puzzles: 1. Tiber.
2. Bill sticker
No. 446.-Concealed Central Acrostic
Sleigh. 1. Pa-S-ha. 2. Belle. 3.
SHEEN. f. Ta-I-nt. 5. PAGES. q
Ashes.
No. 447.-Additions Omission. Open
Orange. Orally. Omen. Opinion
Owe.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-02-17

No. 2.-Illu.trated zissas.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1903-04-29
RECIPES.

Apple Porcupinc.-Peel and core ap.
pies; put them in a baking dish or
pan; put in each cavity half a tea
spoon of sugar; place in the oven apG
bake until tender; lift them to a plat
ter; beat the whites of four eggs very
stiff; add to them four tablespooLfuls
of powdered sugar; mix lightly and
spread over tie apples; stick blanched
almonds an inch apart over the ton
and sides; put in the oven and cover
delicately.
Dressing for Cabbage.-Heat half a
cup of cream, beat yolk of two eggs,
moisten one tablespoon of cornstarch
with a little water, add it to the hot
cream; when thickeEed add the eggs,
remove and add two tablespoonful of
vinegar and few drops Of onion juice
Fowl Pilou.-Warm one cupful OF
cold cooked fowl to one cupful of wa
Ter; add one cupful of strained toma.,
to, one small onion minced, season
with salt, pepper and one teaspoon of
curry powder; when this is boiling
add one-half cupful of well-washed
rice and cook until, the rice is tender:
then add the fowl and three table
spoonfuls of butter; when hot turn out
on a platter.
Lamb Kidneys with Fine Herbs
Split six reight Kidneys; cut out the
White centre; cut the kidneys into
s.lces; sepson with salt and pepper;
melt Two tablespconfuls of butter; add
one finely chopped onion, one table
spoonful of finely hoped mushrooms;
cook these together slowly for five
minutes; then add the sliced kidneys
and cook two minutes; add three table
spoonfuls Of sherry wine and one ta-
blespoonful of lemon juice; beat the
yolks of two eggs; add half cup Of
cream to them; add this to the kid
ney and stir one minute; serve In
bread cases; this must not boil after
fae eggs are added.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1903-04-29
Cl,inn riddles.

The latest invention in the domain
Of ceramics is the manufacture OF vlo'
lins and mandolins from porcelain. a
well-known manufacturer of the Meis-
sen ocarinas and porcelain organs has
invented process for the manufacture
Of violins and mandollns from clay.
Some violins have already been COM
pleted, and the inventor has applied
for letters patent for the same In DIFF
fererlt countries.
Under this process the violins are
cast, and every violin is guaranteed
n success and to be uncNcellcd for pro-
ducing music. The latter quality con-
stitutes precisely the chief value of this
invention. The porcelain body. 1t Is
claimed, is better able to produce sound
thar n wooden one, since 1t co-operatcs
in the production of sound, making the
notes soft and full.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1903-04-29
Sydney Smith and. His Servants.

Have you ever observed, writes Sgd
ney Smith, what a dislike servants
have to anything cheap? They hate
saving the masters money. tried me
experiment with great success the
other day. Finding we consumed a
great deal of soap, sat down in my
thinking chair and took the soap
question into consideration, and l
found reason to suspect that we were
using a very expensive article, when
a much cheaper one would serve the
purpose better. l ordered half a doz-
en- pounds of both sorts, but with the
precaution of changing the papers on
which the prices were marked before
giving them into the hands of Betty.
"Well, Betty, which soap do you find
washes best?" "Oh, please, sir, the
dearest in the blue paper; it malies a
lather as we'll again as the other"
"Well, Betty, you shall always have it
then" And thus the unsuspec'ing Pet
ty saved me some pounds year, and
washed the clothes better.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1903-04-29
A CAT AND TER PET.

Tabby, our cat, lived in the barn
with her family CT kittens. She made
her home in the stall OF dandy, one Of
the farm horses. and the kittens were
always under his feet. But Dandy
was ford of cats. and in some miracu-
lous way avoided harraing his guests.
Cne day l noticed young rat about
the size of q full grown mouse, run
ming about the stall with the kittens.
Surprised that Tabby did not notice it,
| caught ner and held her nose down
to it. She licked its fare and then
walked away. One morning, perhaps
i week later, found Tabhy and her
family established or flowci-hed near
the kitchen door. / gathered the Kit
tens into my apron, and as l lifted the
last one uncovered the rat. 1t was
taking it's breakfast just as naturally
and contentediy as the kittens, but
when Tabby got up the little thing
scurried away into the sweet peas.
carried the Kittens to the granary
and put them in corner on a pile of
empty sacks. When I turned round
Tabby was just coming in the door
with her foster baby in her mouth.
She put it down in the corner with
the kittens, but it Immediately hid
under the sacks placed g saucerful
of milk on The floor, AMI stood back
out of sight to watch Developments.
Tabby, after tapping it for a mo-
ment, called her family. The kittens
responded slowly, and then the tiny
rat darted from its hiding place under
the sacks and scrambled over the edge
of the saucer, head foremost into the
milk. When it climbed out Tabby at
tended to its toilet, licking the milk
sll off. After she had finished the
rat didn't look much larger than the
first Joint of mans thumb. but 1t sat
up on its launches and washed its
face. head and ears in the most conf
cal way.
We were all interested in this most
unnatural adoption. but one morning
the queer foster nursling was missing,
and We never knew what became of 1t.
Edinburgh Scotsman.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1903-04-29

The Philadelphia Press says that
the Bureau of Standards, established
by the Government something over a
year ago, is already full of business
and IS proving of great advantage to
manufacturers, engineers and others.
Instead Of each manufacturer select
ing his own standard they are now
resorting to the government bureau
and adopting the government stand
ard. Engineers are doing the same
thing. Instruments are sent to be
tested and in various ways great good
has already resulted. In time there
will probably be universal agree
ment to abide by the government
standard. This ought to be made to
control in weights and measures, so as
to avoid the different kinds of bushels,
tons and so on now used. which often
leceives purchasers.