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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-05-17
Doan's
Kidney Pills

relieve a had back and cure it--cure ev-
cry kidney and bladder disorder from
backache to diabetes.
Mrs. C. F. Goodnow. living at LAB WASH.
ington street. New Britain. Conn, s SaSs.
II pave testimonial in December, lSyo'
touc6ing the merits OF Doan's kidney Piils,
and In the statement said that ! had oe zen
bothered with my back and Kidneys tot
over thirteen years. not constantly, out
when caught cold it. generally sos se'' 9f,en
tbs main through the small Of my back was
so severe as to make me cry O out nracS 5ead
SoUa from Z. w. Thompson X Co.'S drug
store. on Main street. They helped ped. my my.
back Immediately. and In short 1ine &c,
lieyed me of the trouble. l have taken
Doan's Kidney Pills at Intervals during
the last 1--WE years. when felt an attack ,. o. o.
backache coming on, and they always
brought instant relief. am never withou'
them In the house.
Doan's Kidney Pills sold at all drug
stores: so cents. 70. --Milburn Co.. bui'
faIo n y.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-05-17
Key to the Puxxler.


No. 81. - Single Acrostic: Primals-
Spring. l. Sunny. . PropOlis. 3. Rose
1. Ivy. =. Nature. Il. Grove.
No. 93.-Picture Puzzle: W(hetstone
No. 04.-The Merchants Friend: Ad
vertisemeRt.
No. 05.-Hidden Birds: JAY, thrush
canary. lark. heron. ostrich. finch, plOv
or, hawk. crow, swan. owl. robin, dove
jackdaw. crane. starting. yellowham
mer oriole. swallow. eagle, quail.
No. 96.-Diamond: l. u. 2. Set.
Sharp. 1. Jealous. ). Trout. u. Put
Z. s.
No. 97.-Diagonal: Macaulay. Cross
words-1. Marigold 2. Barnacle. 8
Document. 4. Strange. 8. February
u. Nicholas. :. Motorman. s. Salu
tary.
No 9S. False Comparisons: Spy
spire, spiced. Urn. Garner. earnest
Mad, madden, maddest. Fee. fear. feast
Way, weigher. waste Lay, layer laced
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-05-17
An Island Of Black Cats.

One Of the queerest corners Of the
earth is Chatham island, off the coast
Of Ecuador. This island lies 600 miles
west Of Guayaquil, and the equator
runs directly through it. 1t abounds
In cats, every one Of which is black.
These animals live in the crevlces Of
the lava foundation near the coast and
subsist by catching fish and crabs In
stead Of rats and mice. Other animals
found on this island are horses, cattle,
dogs, goats and chickens, all Of which
are perfectly Wild.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-05-17

To accommodate those who are partial
to the use of atomizers In applying
liquids into the nasal passages for ca
tarrhal troubles, the proprietors prepare
Ely's Liquid Cream Balm. Price includ-
ing the spraying tube Is Is cents. Drug
gists or by mail. The liquid emb0diea
the medicinal properties of the solid
preparation. Cream Balm is quickly
absorbed by the membrane and does not
dry up the secretions but changes them
to z natural and healthy character. Ely
Brothsrs} Sc Warren st., N. 7.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-05-17
A CURE FOR PILES.

81 had bad case of piles" says G. F.
Carter of Atlanta, Ga, land consulted a
physician who advised me to try box
of DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve. l pur.
chased a box and was entirely cured. 1t
is splendid for piles giving relief instant:
", and heartily recommend it to all
sufferers" DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve
is unequalled for its healing qualities.
Eczema and other skin diseases, also
sores, cuts, burns and wounds Of every
kind are quickly cured BY it. Sold by
r, A, Shurtleff & Co.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-05-17
WHEN THE SAP RISES.

Weak lungs should be careful.
Coughs and colds are dangerous then.
One Minute Cough Cure cures coughs
ard colds and gives strength to the
lungs. Mrs. G. E. Fenner, Of Marion,
Ind, says, II suffered with cough until
l run 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 won
derful remedy cured me entirely of the
cough, strengthened my lungs and re-
stored me to my normal weight, health
and strength" Sold by F. A. Shurtleff
& Co.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-05-17

F. A. Shurtleff & Co. do not hesitate
to recommend Kodol Dyspepsia Cure to
their friends and customers. Indigestion
causes more i'll health than anything else.
1t deranges the stomach, and brings on
all manner of disease. Kodol Dyspepsia
Cure digests. what You eat, cures indi-
gestion, dyspepsia and all stomach dis
orders. Kodol is not only perfect d.
gestant but tissue building tonic as
we'll. Renewed health, perfect strength
and increased vitality follow its use.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-05-17
LADIES AND CHILDREN

who cannot stand the shocking strain Of
laxative syrups and cathsrtic pills are
especially fond of Little Early Risers
All persons who find it necessary to take
liver medicine should try these easy
pills, and compare the agreeably pleasant
and strengthening effect with the nauseat.
ing and weakening conditions following
the use of other remedies. Little Early
Risers cure biliousness, constipation,
sick headache, jaundioe, malaria and
liver troubles. Sold by F. A. Shurtleff
d Co.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-05-17

This mother-in-law story was told at
Washington recently by F. HOpkinson
Smith: "Arrah, you're lookin' very sad"
said Pat O'Hoolihan, addressing his
friend Dennis the other day. "Oi feel
sadr" responded Dennis. "Oi've lost
my mother-in-law. i tell you it's hard
to lose your mother-in-law." "Hard!"
exclaimed Pat. "B'gorrah, it's almost
imnossihle."
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-05-17
FOR SALE.

One Horse; One New Mich Cow; Pigs
four weeks old; One Concord Wagon,
never been hurt; Two Secondhand
Single Harnesses; Yankee Plow; One
Secondhand Quaker Range, good order;
One Secondhand Sitting Room Stove,
Princess make; One Lever Butter
Worker. Call on or address,
A. j. PENLEY,
South Paris, Me-.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-05-17
Nm. In6.-Additiona.

Add two letters to an explosive sound
and make city in Maine.
Add the same two letters to measure
and make u heavenly body.
To a bivalve and make an uproar.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-05-17

At the end of thirty years Hiram had
accumulated fortune. His wife and
daughter were delighted. "For," said
they, with becoming modesty, 1--WE now
not only have money enough to cut a
splurge, but poor dear papa is too broken
down to appear among the best people"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-05-17
Put Out the Light.

you're the light OF my life." she said
AS he kissed her once more good night.
And then from the top of the stairway
Came voice. We'll. put out the light!
Smart Set.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-05-17
LOST.

On Monday, May ., roll of bills,
either in Bryants Pond village or on
the road between that place and
West Paris. Suitable reward will
be paid for their return to the DEM
ocrat Office.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-05-17
No Choice.

The Mother-Do you think 1t right
my dear, to receive attention from all
these married men:
The Daughter-But, mamma. l like
them all equally well.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-05-17
AIse Ear Smarf1Yeed.

No. Mrs. Dash. it is not good form fol-
grass widow TO wear weels-eXcept
smart weeds.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-05-17
In For a Licking.

In For n Licking.
Willie fell in the molasses
Barrel in the shed.
"Now III lick you. Willie!"
His angry mother said.
Cornell Widow.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-05-17
No. neutrality-suspicious..

Ada will make - of flowers as
soon ms the - is fine.
am a - of rainy days that make
IA dreary place.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-05-17

Ii. To accost. .. A feminine name.
5. Taverns. L. Final.
Ill. To fashion. =. The entrance
to q mine 3. \ short petticoat worn
by men. /. \ feminine name.
Central Square,. Duration. =. Some
thing worshiped. 3. A kind OF rose. 4.
A feminine name.
I'LL. Toward the front. 2. Egg
shaped. 3. Torn cloth. 4. Other.
W.. \ minute particle. 2. Dura-
ton. 3. To leave out 1. To measure.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-05-17

Mrs. Peck-'sWhat would you do,
Henry, II you should wake up and see
some one going through your clothes?
Henry-"rd tell you to como back to
bad"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-05-17

no. 1OO.-Charade.
A sort of impress is my FIRST.
Or tits a reproduction.
We do 1t. too. to worthless things
When bent on their destruction.
A little word my SECOND is
We call II a conjunction.
We use II right or use ii wrong
Without the least compunction
Perhaps you think the WHOLE Is small
And far meath your attention.
II helps you move your furniture
And asks for II no pension.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-05-17

"This enumeration of the evil tenden-
cies in our national life would be serious
ly incomplete if did not direct attention
finally to the relaxation of the bonds Of
honor and honesty which is 80 painfully
conspicuous at the present hour. We
see public officers betraying their trust,
conspiring with private individuals to sell
the patronage of the government for their
own personal gain. We see the practice
of graft as it has come to be called,
unblushingly prevalent from top to bot.
tom of society. We see the, municipal
governments of large and prosperous
cities permeated with bribery and cor
ruptiOn. We even see the dark and pOr-
tentous shadow of the betrayal of public
trust lying across the legislative halls Of
the nation. God grant it may presently
pass and leave no permanent stain on
the fair name of any of our legislators. "
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-05-17

"He is the flower of the family"
"Possibly. He seems to be a bloom.
ing idiot"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-05-17

Hearts

Arc dus 10 indigestion. Nine,y-nins q svssy
one hundred people who have hsaTt trouh1e
can remember whom II was simple tpdigss-
don. Il b scientific fact that all Gases q
heart disease. not organic. are not only
nsosah,s to. but arc the direct result Of Ind
sestion. An food taken Into The stomach
which falls Of perfect digestion isrmsnh and
svells tho stomach. putting II up against the
hsar,. This intsrferos with The scion q
tho hsart. and In tho course Of uns thai
dslicais but vital organ becomes Diseased.
Mr.. D. Ksuhas, 4 NsvsA. O.. says: I'D scn.eA
sxuuh,e "a - d bid state - hid hsaFt troubl1
vish n / tpok Kcdo DyPepsa Cure Tor seouf 10
ncnEAs md 4 erred N.
kcdol Dt8ssss What You Eat
and relieves the stomach Of al nerves.
Strain and the heart Of all pressure.
Bodice only Si.oo Size holding az timss he NJ
sxs. which Sails for SOC.
PrsparsA ~ Z O. DEWITT q co.. oNsoAo0
sold.by +. A.iShurtlef &sCo.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-05-17

The department promptly dispatched
him until such time as more suitable
ship could be found for his assign
ment." -Chcago News.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-05-17

Lady Gusher bye. Thanks, so
much. Your pictures are charming and
40 unlike your usual work!
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-05-17
Driving Fringed Towels.

Fringed towels, doilies and table covers
should never be beaten on table or
ironing board in order to separate the
strands. After few such treatments
the fringe begins to look ragged and
broken, and disappears altogether some
times long before the linen is worn out.
The laundress should be instructed to
shake every fringed piece with one or
two smart ''snaps" just before she hangs
it on the line. 1t will be found to dry as
smooth and we'll separated as if the
fringe had been combed, which is too
tedious a process except for the very
choicest of ones pOssessiops.-Kansas
CITY Journal.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-05-17
Title of a pleasing song.
No. 1ol.-Beheaded Words.

Wen let the - order the meat.
The learned - lives not to eat.
The gray was and took his eye.
The boy saw the - that hung so high
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-05-17

"Here is an invitation to Mabel and
Roberts silver divorce" "Dear, dear
Can it be ten wears since they parted%'
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-05-17
HOMEMAKERS COLUMN.

Correspondence on topics Of interest tothe lAdis
II solicited. Address: Editor HoHEHAkE1'
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-05-17

No. 80.-GeoGraphtcal tumble.
A A A ACD G. NJ X S-A large island
OF the east coast of Africa. 1t has Il
healthy climate and fertile soil.
R-The capital of northern
country of Africa. once great CONNER
cial city, though now less wealthy and
powerful
AEIDMN IA town In Arabia con-
tanning the tomb of very remarkable
man.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-05-17
The Popular Pongee.

Pongee is as popular as ever. IL Is So
popular that one might call it prevalent.
There are pOngees in all possible
shades of the natural colors, from the
palest cream to that having golden
tinge, and from silver gray to one verg-
ing upon mouse color.
There are pongees in every degree OF
texture, from the newest weave to that
so coarse that at first glance it looks al
most like the hemp sacking used for
meal bags. More than that, there are
dyed pongees in every conceivable pale
color and in dull blues and browns.
These last are decidedly more expen-
sive at present than the material in its
natural color. There are also all manner
of soft coarse silks that resemble pom
gee, shown in the shops.
If one desires to combine color with
pongee it is not only the rich oriental
colOrS that are beautiful with it-almOst
any color will combine with it harmo-
niously; salmon pink, champagne color,
primrose yellow, pale blue, turquoise
blue, dull Indian or Chinese blue, Indian
red or scarlet. POngee is one of the few
colors that will serve as background
for almost any other.
1t is also material with many practi-
cal advantages, besides those named; it
is sufficiently clinging to stand being
made up with the tuckings and shirrings
now in favor, and it has sufficient body
to have a rich effect used for plain
shirt or shirt waist by those whose taste
prefers such styles.
The pongee underskirt is most
valuable addition to travelling outfit.
Cleaner than silk skirt, yet not losing
its dainty appearance with trivial soil, as
the white skirt does, it can be washed as
often as necessary without in any way
injuring its appearance. These under
skirts are especially to be recommended
for European travel. Altogether pom
gee is so useful and beautiful a material
that it seems almost as if, like the shirt
waist, it had "come to stay."-Ex.
New Uses for old Stockings.
The tops of old wooden stockings
make good "every day" mittens for
children. The child's hand may be
used for pattern.
Knee protectors for the small boy can
also be made from the tops. They cling
close to the stocking, and can easily be
held in place with couple of small
safety pins at the top, where they will
not show.
Leggings to protect the children's
limbs from the cold and their stockings
from mud can be made from the legs of
old stockings.
If the feet of old stockings are put on
in place of the shoes, the children may
have romp in the evening without dis
turbing the rest of the family.
The upper part of women's stockings
make good sleeve protectors, as they re-
quire no pinning or elastic to hold them
up.
The legs of children's heavy ribbed
stockings, if worn too much for any
other use, make excellent cloths for
washing the cook stove, kettles, etc.
Woman's Home Companion.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-05-17

"In nothing perhaps has our American
life suffered more serious damage than
in the lowering of the ideal of marriage
which has been witnessed in the past two
generations. We shudder when we con-
template the plague spot of Mormonism
which exists in our body polite, and
which, through its accredited represent
atives, has been unblushingly proclaim
ing its sensual and bestial creed here in
the capital of the nation before Con-
gressional committee.
"But it is humiliating to reflect that
there has been frightful relaxation in
the bonds of matrimony among the
American people at large; that all over
the land our courts are grinding out d.
vorces day by day, not for the one cause
of infidelity, which does, indeed, sever
the bond and destroy the relation, but
for all manner of causes, many of them
frivolous to the last degree. Thus we
witness the degradation of marriage and
the defilement and wreck of the home in
thousands of cases.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-05-17

cit is this eagerness to get money, by
hook or by crook, which weakens the
bonds of moral obligations, which in
seusibly corrupts the moral sense, which
lowers the standards in commercial and
political life, and which even degrades
the ideas of the holy estate of matri-
mony.
"This lowering of the standard of life
must necessarily touch the closest rela.
ton of life. / mean the relation that
binds man and a woman together in
wedlock. When expensive and extraga.
CANT habits prevail; when men and
women are ashamed of the plain living
which alone their means would justify
when social ambition claims considera-
ton in a contemplated marriage, even
before congeniality Of taste and tempera.
ment, it is inevitable that the ideal OF
marriage should be lowered. This holy
estate, instituted in the time of mans
innocency, too often falls under the
blight of the commercial spirit.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-05-17

No. IO3.-Song symbol.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-05-17

"Akin to this is the luxurious living
which characterizes large sections OF
American society. The growth ofluxury
in single generation in this country is
amazing and it is pOrtentous! The accu-
mutation of enormous fortunes by great
number of our people has stimulated the
growth of luxurious living and an almost
constituencies extravaganza, and this pas
sion for display and for great expendi-
ture in dress, in equipages, and enter.
tainments, and all the paraphernalia of
luxury has spread downward among the
people.
"The habits of the millionaire class
are aped by the NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
men, and theirs again by the men of
smaller means; and so, from the colossal
extravaganza of the group at the top, the
love of display and of self-indulgence
has spread in overwhelming circles, till
we see a tendency in all classes to adopt
style of living beyond their means, the
disastrous effects of which no words can
describe.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-05-17

oUTsPoKEN TALK ON MODERN Ell
TRAvAaANcE, GREED AND GRAFT.

(From Lenten sermon by Rev. DR.. McKim Of
Washington.)
aside by side with that strenuous
energy which is characteristic of Ameri-
can life, we find the spirit of frivolity
widely prevalent in society. What Mr..
Frederick Harrison has recently said OF
English society is, fear, equally appli-
cable to society in America: There is
an impatience of serious thought, of any
hitch in our ease, our Injuries, or our in
dulgences. We are afflicted with a sort
of tarantula of restlessness.'
"a movement has been set on foot
under conspicuous auspices in England
to arrest the decay of the higher drama,
which is proceeding at an alarming rate.
These distinguished gentlemen, headed
by Bishop Boyd Carpenter, appeal to the
public to assist them to prevent the stage
from being submerged in frivolity.'
Now this frivolity which is observed as
characteristic feature of the drama
permeates our society in various direc-
lions. We see it in the dress, in the man
ners of the people. We see it in the
literature of our time. frivolous is the
word that best describes most of the
books and magazines and newspapers
that are displayed upon our news stands.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-05-17

sold:by +. A.ishurtletr &.Co
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-03-10
FOR CONTROL OF ELECTIONS.
School Land Lessees Of Oklahoma
Perfeoting a Secret Order.

The school land lessees of Oklah
ma. numbering 1900 are perfecting a
secret order. known as the Lesseos'
Protective association. it Is said. for
the purpose cf controlling the eleo-
ton of members Of The territorial leg
islalure The ultimate purpose is 70
secure the pas age of bill whie
VIII proide the sale Of he 2,)03,
acres Of scaool lands in Oklahoma,
giving the lcsseos he preia.-
right TO pH chase This new organl-
zat on perm h3mesteaders 10 be-
come members, thus adding stenf
To- the lessees numbers u. A. Ford
is president, J NJ Porter. secretary;
} y. Shanks ana L. e Nelson organ
izers There are enough lessees in
each coun to hold the majority Of
power IN elections.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-03-10
colds cause PneumonIa.

One of the most remarkable cases
Of a cold. deep seated on the lungs.
causing pneumonia, is that of Mrs.
Gertrude r. Fenner, Marion. Ind,
who was entirely cured by ;he use OF
One Minute Cough Cure She says;
The coughing and raining so weak
ened me that ! ran down in weight
from 14s to 90 pounds | tried mum
ber Of remedies to no avail until |
used One Minute Cough Cure. Four
bottles Of this wonderful remedy cur
ed me entirely OF the cough, streng-
thened my lungs and restored me to
my normal weight. health and
strength" Sold by J. N. Wallace
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-03-10
TO INCREASE STOCK.
National Insurance Company Prepar-
ing to Enlarge Business

a meeting Of The stock holders of
the National Insurance Co. was held
at meir offices IN this city yesterday.
al which It was decided tg increase
teh capital stock OF the company ffom
sl5OJ0O 70 100000 President or
vile T sm stated after the meet
ing that a growth Of its business ne
cessitated a larger capital, and tina
large block of he new stock had been
underwritien by eastern capitalists
upon terms highly favorable 10 the
company Tho headquarters OF the
company will remain at Guthrie. and
the facilities Of the office viii be In
creased 10 meet the future demands
of the business of The company.