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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-11-10
CAUTION!


This is not gentle word-but when
you think how liable you are not to
purchase the only remedy universally
known and a remedy that has had the
largest sale of any medicine in the world
since 1865 for the cure and treatment OF
Consumption and Throat and Lung
troubles without losing its great popu.
larity all these years, you will be thank,
full we called your attention to Boschee's
German Syrup. There are so many
ordinary cough remedies made by drug.
gists and others that are cheap and good
for light colds perhaps, but for severe
Coughs. Bronchitis, Croup-and especial
ly for Consumption, where there is diff
cult expectoration and coughing during
the nights and mornings, there is moth
ing like German Syrup. The 25 cent
size has just been introduced this year
Regular size Is cents. F. A. Shurtlefl
d Co.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-11-10
HOW SLEEP MAY BE WOoED
Movements of the Feet Will Quiet
the Nervous Brain.


Most of the mental devices for WOO
ing sleep have failed because they have
nearly always tried to resort to local
treatment" In other words. they have
made a homeopathic attempt to stop
thinking by thinking about something
else a process which might also be
called elimination by substitution"
But all thinking, spontaneous or fore
ed, draws more or less blood to the
brain, prevents deep inhalations and
bars the gate to the kingdom Of dreams.
Any device, on the other hand, which
will make one take deep, long breaths
spontaneously, the invariable forerun-
ner Of sleep, may be counted upon as
genuine remedy for insomnia. Even
deep breathing which Is forced Is bet
ter than any purely mental attempt to
win sleep, but If the deep breathing
can be produced involuntarily one Is
sure of passport to Nodland.
After several nights of experiment
to this desired end the writer decided
to apply the principle adopted by the
masseurs, who begin their manipula-
tons "at the point farthest from the
seat of difficulty" which in the case
of insomnia would be the feet Lying
on the right side. with the knees to-
gether and considerably fexed. the
victim of insomnia should begin to
pedal both his feet slowly up ana
down, with the movement entirely In
the ankles. The pedaling should keep
time with the natural rhythm of res
piration and be continued until 1t Is
followed by deep and spontaneous
breathing.
Several people who have tried this
remedy report that involuntary deep
breathing invariably begins before
they have pedaled up and down a
dozen times. In obstinate cases of in
somnia the patient may need to keep
up the pedaling two or three minutes
or even more, with intermissions, If
necessary. The treatment may also be
varied by moving the feet alternately
instead of simultaneously. though the
latter method has proved the more
speedily etficacious in the cases known
to the writer. The explanation of the
result obtained is probably simple.
The blood is pumped from the head,
and with the removal Of brain tension
a general relaxation follows. with Sc
quent deep respiration and its result
ing sleep.-Gcod Housekeeping.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-11-10
VIGOROUS OLD AGE.

Plato died in his eighty-third year
and his last hour was devoted to intel
lectual work.
Isocrates was ninety-four years old
when he wrote his famous work. PA
Mathematics"
Terestius varro lived to be nearly O
hundred, and he continued to write ur
to the day of his death.
Hero. king of Sicily, lived to be
ninety, and Masinissa lived to be still
older and ruled for sixty years.
Quintus Fabius was appointed auguI
when he was past middle age. and he
held the Office for sixty-two years.
Cato Censorius transacted business
until he was nearly ninety and re-
tanned to the end all his old time vigor
Gorgias Lpntium, the teacher Of
Isocrates and other distinguished men
was in excellent health at the age OF
l07 years.
Chrysippus began to write his work
on logic in his eightieth year. Clean
thes taught his pupils up to his ninety
ninth year.
Sophocles lived to be nearly hun
dred, and during his last days he wrote
the "Qdipus Coloneus." one of the
greatest tragedies ever written.
Arganthonius began to rule when he
was forty years old and held power
for eighty years, and In the third book
of the History" Asinius Polio tells
us that he did not die until he was past
his one hundred and thirtieth year.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-11-10
Cleveland Did His Part.


At a recent dinner in Washington
Captain - of the United States navy
told the following story about certain
shallow-pated naval chaplain who was
looked upon with scant respect by his
brother officers. From travelling sales
man the man had turned preacher, and
backed by influence, came to Washing
ton in Mr.. Cleveland's time to get nava
chaplaincy. When he was introduced
at the White House Mr.. Cleveland looked
him over in his grave, penetrating way
and said:
"Mr. this is no case for favoritism
We want man of merit and ability fol
this post"
The applicant rejoined:
"Mr. President, if it is Gods will tina
1 go into the navy, neither you nor any
one else can keep me out"
The president eyed him for moment
and then said dryly:
"Well, Mr.. -, Pll do my part, any
way. Good morning"
1.-THE cream of the joke is" said thu
narrator, "that the fellow-who really
did get into the navy later-told thu
story himself, with all seriousness, add
ing, and as l left that room l had
strong conviction that it was not TIT
will of Providence that 1 should entel
the navy at that time.'"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-11-10
ANIMAL LANGUAGE.
Sounds Both Shrill and Low That
We Cannot Hear.


We CannOs Hear.
Most people suppose Il mole to be
dumb, but II g not. a mole can give
SOUND so shrill that it hasn't any
effect on the human ear ut all and an
other sound so low and soft that no
human being can hear it. Yet wea-
sci can hear beth these sounds rs plain
ly rs you can the report of Il gun, and
sound registering machine-the pho
| nautograph--will show them both, with
scores of other sounds you are deaf to.
The usual note of the mole is low
pur. which It uses good deal while
at work underground. and it can also
| shout at the top of its voice If hurt or
alarmed; but, though it shouted and
purred in your ear. you wouldn't hear
| 1t. The sound register, however, with
its delicate pencil that marks the vol
ume of sound on paper, gives the
quality of both sounds.
A weasel. too, which is one Of the
mole's enemies, can hear these sounds
through a couple of inches of earth
and often catches the mole when he
throws up his hillocks Of earth. The
common field mouse, too. has a pur
that is altogether beyond you. though
you can hear him squeak plainly
enough If he is hurt. A deaths head
moth, too, can squeak, but that is done
by rubbing his wings together and Is
1 not voice at all.
But the champion Of all creatures for
good hearing and one that can hear
sound that is over 100 degrees beyond
your own limit is the common thrush,
and you may often amuse yourself by
watching him at it. He can hear
lobworm moving underground. locate
him by the noise and haul him out.
| Often you may see thrush stand
perfectly still on your lawn, cock his
ear and listen intently, then make
couple of steps and haul out fat lob
worm. Even the starting, which is
about the size Of thrush, cannot do
this, but he knows the thrush can, and.
being a disreputable person. with no
common honesty, he follows the young
thrushes about on their worm hunts
and steals the worms from them as
soon as they are caught.-London An
| SwerS
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-11-10
Rest Your Feet.

The feet really need far more rest than
it is usual to grant them in these days OF
hurry-scurry and tight shoes. Few
people have any idea how injurious to
health and temper, to heart and brain,
an uncomfortable feeling about the feet
is. The feet of children should never be
cramped. They may be injured men,
tally and physically for life by such a
practice, except when absolutely neces-
sary. Always keep pair of nice soft
house shoes, and get into them as quick
ly as possible after your return from
walking or cycling. If you have an
hour to spare in your own room, take
off your shoes and stockings both and
battle the feet in cold or warm (never
hot) water, whichever is most agreeable
to the feelings. Keep the feet naked
while you rest on sofa, reao your pa
per and sip your coffee. The best stock
ings or socks are lambs wool, and they
should fit as well as glove. Never have
them too loose nor too tight. If you
can always keep your feet nice and COM
Portable you will add years to the term
of your life.-McCall's.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-11-10
Naval Evolution,

Once upon time cultivated people
inhabited a small island and we're happy.
"But," they suddenly exclaimed, 1--WE
have no navy commensurate with oul
territorial Importance! How stupid OF
us to have overlooked this"
Accordingly they set to work and built
a large skiff, which required a crew OF
ten men in its effective operation.
Now there were eleven men, all told
among these people, and they were thus
able to have taxpayer in addition to
their navy.
The taxpayer was disposed to murmul
until he was told that he thereby reveal.
ed an inadequate conception of national
destiny, whereupon he gracefully took
off his hat and exclaimed:
"My country! May she always be
right! But right or wrong, my country
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-11-10
Valuable Insects.

Perhaps there are few substances
contributed by animals to the materia
medica of greater value or more ex-
tensively beneficial than certain species
of insects. OF these there are none
more highly esteemed for medical pur-
poses than those beautiful, shining,
green colored insects known as blister
Ing beetles, or cantharides. Their cor
rosive action is so great that they fire.
quently inHame and excoriate the
hands of those who collect them, and
on this property their chief medicinal
virtue depends. They are generally
used In the form of plasters or oint-
ment. and in cases of violent visceral
Inflammation their external use can
scarcely be supplied by any other medi-
cine.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-11-10
Taking Care of Children's Hair

Mothers should teach their children
to care for their hairas early as possible
If the little girl is coaxed into the
habit of giving her hair a hundred
strokes with a stiff brush every morning
and evening and braiding them loosely
for bed, the foundation for a future
beautiful head of hair will be laid.
Counting the strokes will tighten the
task for her, and she will soon become
accustomed to it and make it part Of
her daily toilet. Too many children are
allowed to 60 to bed with their hair in a
tousled condition, only to have it jerked
and tangled hastily when school time
comes round.
Such a practice is disastrous to the
nerves of a sensitive child and ruinous
to the hair. Teach the little daughter
to take care of her hair.-McCall's.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-11-10

Curious Mode of Catching Turtles.
A curious mode Of catching turtles
is practiced In the West Indies. 1t
consists in attaching ring and line
to the tail of species Of sucker fish
known as the remora. The live fish Is
then thrown overheard and immediate
ly makes for the first turtle he can
spy, to which he attaches himself very
firmly by means Of sucking appa-
ratus arranged at the top Of his head.
Once attached to the turtle, 80 firm is
his grip that the fisherman on drawing
the line brings home both turtle and
the sucker.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-11-10
A GOOD NAME.

From personal experience I testify
that DeWitt's Little Early Risers are
unequalled as liver pill. They are
rightly named because they give strength
and energy and do their work with ease.
w. T. Easton, Boerne, Texas. Thou
sands of people are using these tiny little
pills in preference to all others, because
they are so pleasant and effectual. They
cure biliousness, torpid liver, jaundice,
sick headache, constipation, etc. They
do not purge and weaken, but cleanse
and strengthen. Sold by F. A. Shurtleff
6 Co.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-11-10
yo .Is-Double Curtailings,

No. 3i3.-Doublc CurtailinSs.
Example: Doubly curtail in pursuit
If, rearrange the remaining letters and
make tleshy. Answer-Aft-er, aft, fat.
l. Doubly curtail u garment worn
throughout the Levant, rearrange the
remaining letters and make a reality.
.. Doubly curtail common remedy
for bruises, rearrange the remaining
letters and make to fall in drops.
3. Doubly curtail bug that destroys
wheat, rearrange the remaining letters
and make measure of length.
4. Doubly curtail descendant OF
Levi, rearrange the remaining letters
and make wicked.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-11-10
Avoid all driving iuhalants and use tn,

Avoid all drying inhalants and use that
which cleanses and heals the membrane.
Ely's Cream Balm is such remedy and
cures Catarrh easily and pleasantly.
Cold in the head vanishes quickly. Price
80 cents at druggists or by mail.
Catarrh caused difficulty in speaking
and to great extent loss of hearing.
By the use of Ely's Cream Balm drop.
ping of mucus has ceased, voice and
hearing have greatly imprOved.-J. w.
Davidson, Attorney at Law, Monmouth,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-11-10
CURED OF PILES AFTER 40 YEARS

Mr.. C. Haney of Geneva, O., had the
piles for 40 years. Doctors and dollars
could do him no lasting good. DeWitt's
Witch Hazel Salve cured him permanent
ly. Invaluable for cuts, burns, bruises
sprains, decorations, eczema, letter, salt
rheum, and all other skin diseases
Look for the name Dewitt on the pack
age-all others are cheap, worthless
counterfeits. Sold by F. A. Shurtlef
& Co,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-11-10

So wonderful is the mixture that we
can not easily understand the state OF
mind of little girl who asked her father
PA, where were you born?" SIN Bos.
ton, my dear" "And where was nam
ma born?" SIN San Francisco, my dear. y
"And where was born!" SIN Philadel
phia, my dear" "Well," said the little
dear, "Isn't it funny how we three PEG,
nile GOT topether?'
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-11-10
A Puzzle That Puzzles.

"A FuLEIt L hut EuEAHcss
Take the number Of your living
brothers.
Double this amount.
Add to 1t three.
Multiply the result by five.
Add to it number of living sisters.
Multiply the result by ten.
Add number of deaths Of brothers
and sisters.
Subtract $50 from result.
The right hand figure will be the
number Of deaths. the middle figure the
number of living sisters. the left figure
the number of living brothers.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-11-10
A REMARKABLE CASE.

One of the most remarkable cases of a
cold, deep-seated on the lungs, causing
pneumonia, is that of Mrs. Gertrude E.
Fenner, Marion, Ind, who was entirely
cured by the use of One Minute Cough
Cure. She says: "The coughing and
straining so weakened me that rar
down in weight from 14S to 90 pounds
tried number of remedies to no avail
until I used One Minute Cough Cure
Four bottles of this wonderful remedy
cured me entirely of the cough, strength.
ened my lungs and restored me to my
normal weight, health and strength. "
Sod by F. A. Shurtleff & Co.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-11-10
Key TO the Puzzler.

No. 800 Metagram: |. Gull. 2. Dull
8. Bull. 4. Gull. 5. Hull. 8. Full. Z
Null. s. Pull. Q. Null.
No. $50. Beheadments: Story
March.
No. 33l.-Charade: Sun dry.
No. 332.-GeoSraphical Acrostic: Ma
deira. l. Manchester. 2. Andes. 3
Don. 4. Edinburgh. 8. Iceland. 8
Rhodes. {. Alderney.
No. 333. - Transpositions: l. Shoe
hose. .. Pier. ripe.
No. 334.-An Arrow:
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-11-10

Mamma" said little Frances, 81
dreamed of you last night. We were all
sitting in the parlor, and you began to
scold me-" "What did say, Frances?'
asked mamma. "Why, you ought to
know, mamma" replied Frances with
some astopishment "You were there"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-11-10

A husband said to his wife: 81 dream.
ed last night that l caught man run.
ming away with YOU" ''What did you
say?" she asked. 81 wanted to know
what he was running for" replied heI
husband,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-11-10

No. 335.-Picture Puzzle: Napkin
Cabin.
No. 336.-Diamond: l. U. 2. Sea. 8
Paper. 4. Neptune. 5. Round. 6. One
I. U.
No. 337. Additions: Last. least
Nose. noise. Lover. clover. Each
peach. Fame fame.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-11-10
No. 3i1.-An Anagram story

No. 3iI.-An Anagram story.
One day in "Boer cot" some rich
lend" went into the woods to gather
such tents" They started at yard
beak," and as they scampered along in
the frosty morning they heard the
"sore sort in the barnyard Cow
grin" Each carried TASK bet" and
they ran with Eyes cats" across the
lowed ma" They had good luck, and
after they had filled their baskets to
their utmost icy cat pa" they returned
home to "far basket" which they ate
with hearty spite pate" The nuts
which they 1.-THE grade" they IBID leo
or "red oats" and ate them with much
"airy hilt."
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-11-10

An easy way to peel beets is as soon
as the beets are sufficiently cooked,
place them in vessel and pour cold
water on them, and by gently pressing
them the peel will come off easily.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-11-10
A SCIENTIFIC DISCOVERY.

Kodol Dyspepsia Cure does for the
stomach that which it is unable to do
for itself, even when but slightly dis
ordered or overloaded. Kodol Dyspep-
STA Cure supplies the natural juices of
digestion and does the work of the stom-
ach, relaxing the nervous tension, while
the infamed muscles of that organ are
allowed to rest and heal. Kodol Dys-
pepsia Cure digests what you eat and
enables the stomach and digestive organs
to transform all food into rich, red
blood. Sold by F. A. Shurtleff & Co.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-11-10
Knows His business.

There goes a man who is always
anxious to see his name in print"
Really? Is he one Of those idiots?"
mo; one of those wise men. He's an
advertiser"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-11-10

81 have two difficulties to overcome il
connection with my flying machine,
said the inventor. "What are they%
"Getting it into the air and making il
stay there"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-11-10

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take Laxative Brono-Q uinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money if it
fails to cure. Z. w. Groves signature
on each box. Csc.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-11-10

Stringer-"My son saved 63 lives one
day last week." Easyun-"Is it posi-
BILE? How did he do it?" Stringer-
"Rescued cat and six kittens from a
burning stable"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-11-10

Teacher-"What is velocity9" Pupil
velocity Ii what man puts hot plate
down with"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-11-10

Mr.. Wise-"What makes Bobby's
cough so bad this morningP" Mrs. Wise
-"It's nearly time for him to start for
school,"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-11-10

No. 3I4.-A Train of Cars.
]. This car is n red gem.
2. This Is Il large comb for wool.
8. This is ships freight.
4. This is pure charcoal.
8. This is kind of short gun.
8. This is precious stone.
Z. This is merry festival.
s. This is dead body.
0. This is q massacre.
10. This is q fresh water fish.
II. This is Il builder.
u. This is large globular bottle.
ID. This is beautiful flower.
II. This is gristle.
Is. This car explodes.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-11-10

Jet ornaments are increasing In popu-
1arity. Gray-haired women especially
Affect them.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-11-10

No. 342. - Proverbs With Vowels
Omitted.
1. +, n, [. h. r, I, n, V, r, W, n, I, r, l,d,y.
.. r, ], S, I, b, T, r, Y, r, &. II, r, S.
3. SIP, c. h. S, S, l,v,r,s,l !, II, C, S, G. !. q.
4.D, Wv, |, d, b, d, n. b, y.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-11-10
STOPS THE COUGH

Laxative Bromo-Q uinine Tablets cure
. cold In one day. No Cure, no Pay.
Price q cents.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-11-10

Correspondence on topics Of interest TO the ladic
10 solicited. Address Editor HoNEnAKERs
COLUMN, Oxford Democrat, Paris, Maine
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-11-10

"Boys, don't you know it's wicked to
fightp Now, if were you I'd kiss and
make up" "Say, wot do yous tink dis
ia wOman'S club?"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-11-10
No. sss.-Pr,m.l Aero.tlc.

No. 33S.-PrfmaI Acrostfc.
Primals spell the name OF month.
Crosswords: 1. A tropical fruit. 2. A
handsome fall flower. 3. An early
spring flower. 4. A tropical fruit. B.
A tropical ollt. 6. A flower that
grows in the mountains of Switzerland.
Z. A beautiful flower Of which there
are many varieties.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-11-10
No. s30.-A hit From Bos.

No. acknowledgements.
In banner. not in shield;
In farm. not in field;
In fence, not In rail;
In thunder. not in hail;
In shout. not in call;
In yard. not in hall:
In post. not in pillar; Q
In moth. not in miller.
Whole is a precious gem.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-11-10
Eastern Steamship Company.

PORTLAND DIVISION.
Reduced Rate. Fare Sl.00, Portland
to Boston. Staterooms Sl.00 to Sl.jO.
Steamers leave Franklin wharf, Port
land, and India wharf, Boston, daily eX-
cept Sunday at p. NJ.
Freight always rs low as other lines.
All freight via the steamers Of this Com
pany is insured against Fire and Marine
Risk.
J. F. LIscoMB, Agent, Franklin
Wharf, Portland, Me.
CALVIN AUSTIN, V. p. & Genl.
Manager.
A. II. HANscoM, G. P. & 7. A.
General offices Fosters Wharf,
Boston, Mass.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-11-10
Played
Out.

That played eut"-"done up" feel
ing makes life miserable for every
sufferer from Kidney ills, pacKaches'
headaches and urinary troupies' pain-
full and annoying.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-11-10
MOCK CHERRY PIE.

Cut in halves one cup of cranberries,
add half cup of raisins stoned and chop
ped, half cup of boiling water, one
tablespoonful of flour, one cup OF sugar,
one teaspoonful of vanilla, piece of but.
ter. Mix butter and flour together, add
hot water, then the rest of the ingredients
and cook ten minutes before filling the
pie.-McCall'S Magazine.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-11-10
ORANGE PUDDING.

Pare and cut fine six oranges, strew
over them one cup of powdered sugar.
Beat the yolks of six eggs with four
tablespoonfuls of cornstarch and strain
it in one quart of boiling milk. Put
this over the oranges while hot; beat the
whites of the eggs with two tablespoons
of powdered sugar and pour over the
pudding. Brown in the oven; serve
cold.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-11-10

Chop finely one cup of hickory nut
meats. Beat to stiff froth the whites
of two eggs and slowly fold in the nuts
and one cupful of powdered sugar. Mix
thoroughly and drop on buttered tins.
Bake slowly. You will find these de-
licious addition to cup of a tea.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-11-10
APPLE CHARLOTTE.

Two pounds of apples pared, cored
and sliced into pan; add the juice OF
three lemons and the rind of one finely
grated, and about one pound of sugar,
| if the apples are quite sour. Boil all to-
gether until it becomes thick which it
will do in about two hours. Turn into
mould, serve cold with a rich custard
or cream.