davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-12-27
A Chicago Style of Packing Apples,

| am sent, evidently by way OF re-
proof, the following bulletin from one
of the Chicago apple dealers. The di-
rections for barrelling are given as fol-
lows: "Get half buShel of apples for
the face of the barrel, every apple a
smooth, perfect sample OF about the
average size. Put the first layer in care
fully, stem end down. Lay them in
round rings until you get to the centre.
Never put little, mean looking apple
in the centre. The second layer should
be about rs good apples as the first, but
they need not be put in with the stems
all one way. Be sure that the apples in
this second row are particularly good in
the centre, and that the handsomest
side of the apple shows toward the
open spaces between the apples in the
first layer. After this second row is
laid the apples can be put in more rapid
ly, but be sure there are no poor looking
ones next to the second layer" Now, II
this does not teach fraud, 1t certainly
does not teach common sense. do not
doubt that apples packed in this way
will catch the buyer-once; but that II
will catch him twice is not probable.
NV plea is for a different and more
honest way of packing apples: They
should be first grade from top to bottom,
and of equal quality all through, other,
wise they should be marked as second
grade. Simply tell the truth with your
barrels. In the long run it is not only
honest, but it pays. IL there are any
poor apples anywhere in the barrel, II
should be those few at the head that arr
slightly crushed in the process of pack
ing or crowding in the head.-Tribun'
/ Farmer,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-12-27
High Feeding the Dairy Calf.

Wesley B. Barton, Dalton, Mass,
writes the Holstein- Friesian Register:
Is there any danger of so feeding a
dairy bred calf as to have it be inclined
to the production of beef animal in
stead of milch or butter cow?
Now, l used to think that there was
that danger, but my experience and
observation have led me to believe that
such is not the fact. An old Holstein
breeder, friend of mine, always raised
his calves so that they were fit to kill at
any time, from veal to the two year old,
and was very successful in producing
fine dairy animals. They were bred at
fifteen to sixteen months old, and OF
course were large, fine cows at the time
of coming to milk, and were cows, in
every sense of the word, with the first
calf.
was taught to be careful not to get
nv heifer calves too fat, and followed
that principle up to few years since,
when begun to feed more literally and
result is, we get better size at two years
than we did at three years, before, and
have cows that are giving enough to
more than pay expenses the first year In
milk.
Have now five heifers just nicely
started in milking, that are yielding
about Is quarts per day at about n to
2S months old, high grade Holsteins and
on ordinary feed, hay and eusilage and
four pounds per day of cotton seed and
bran; and l firmly believe that a dairy
bred animal will make better, larger
and heavier mixer if pushed from calf
hood until calf is dropped than one that
is not. The dairy instinct will show
itself anyway, if given chance.
Now, hope the readers OF your valu-
able paper will discuss this question
and give their experience.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-12-27
The Score Card.

1t has been used as guide to the ig-
norant and the disqualified until it has
come to be an acknowledged nuisance:
Almost anyone can take score card
and figure points enough to make q
hundred, and that is about all the av-
erage Judge knows about either 1t or
the animal he is examining. | have
been for ten years disgusted with both
the score card and the judges who hand
led it. II one has such an eye as .
Judge should have he knows when an
animal fills it without the score card.
/ have seen the blue ribbon hung on
heifer that would not sell on any mar
ket for half as much as one in the pen
with no ribbon at all.
j can we'll recollect when was hoot-
ed and made fun of by some Of the
leading breeders in Maine because
said through the press that points
without pedigree were worth far more
than pedigree without points. So too
an animal that fills the eye OF a Judge
Of stock is to be taken every time II
preference to one that has the beauties
Of the score card applied to hind. d
Thing.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-12-27

air and fell at q far end OF the room
At the same time stinglng blow de-
scended smartly on the dwarfs hump
Pardon mew laughed the dukes
fool. "Rcing unused to such exercise
my blade fell by mistake on your
back"
II looks could have killed, Trlboulet
would have achieved his original pur.
pose, but after vindictive though fu.
tile glance his head dropped despond-
emily. To have been thus humiliated
before those whom he regarded as his
vassals! What jest could restore him
the prestige he had enjoyed. what play
of words efface the shame Of that pub.
lie chastisement7 Had he been beaten
by the king but thus to suffer at the
hand of foreign fool! And the mon
arch-would he learn Of 1.-THE punish
ment of the royal jester? AS In q
dream he heard the hateful voices OF
the company.
"'Tis not the first time he has been
wounded therev' said fearless Gail.
lette, who openly acknowledged his
aversion for the kings favorite fool
"But be seated, gentle sir" lie added
to the stranger, land share our rough
hospitality"
"Rough, certes~ commented the 9th
er as he returned his blade to his belt.
"And as see no STOOL
"Theres the throne" returned Call
lette courteousIy. "Since you have
overcome Triboulet his place is yours" J"
"a precarious place." said the new
conner easily, dropping, nevertheless.
into the chair.
"The king Is dead! Long live the
kingw cried the cardinals jester.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-12-27
lro BE Continued
An Astute Blind Man.

A blind man possessed $500, and,
fearing that somebody might steal 1t,
he buried his treasure in a corner or
his garden. A neighbor saw him at his
work and in the night stole his money.
The blind man on discovering his loss
and suspecting his neighbor went to
him and said: My intirmity renders
me diffident, and few are the persons
whom | can trust. You are one or
those few, and have come to tell you
q secret and to ask your advice. am
the possessor of $1,000 in gold. | have
hidden half of 1t in II place which
believe to be secure. DO you think l
would do well to put the other half In
the same place." "Yes, by all means
replied his n0ighbor. Were i'll your
place would do the same. There Is lio
knowing what may happen II you keep
your money in your house Having
given his advice. the thief. hoping to
get the rest of the blind mans money,
fastened to replace the half he had
stolen. and thus the astute blind man
recovered his property.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-12-27
Dairying on High Priced Land.

The lands in Holland reclaimed from
the North sea are worth from S40O to
$500 per acre, and yet they are mostly
used for dairy purposes. That such
high priced land can be so used is ex.
planned when we note the average pro-
duction of the cows kept on the dairy
farms, the average yield of milk per COW
being 1896 pounds, and the butter yield
321 pounds.
1t is evident that the Holland dairy
men cannot afford to keep COWS that
return less than a dollars worth ol
dairy products from a dollars worth OF
feed. Nor are they reaching out fol
beef with one hand and butter with the
other, as so many dairymen are trying to
do in this country. If they are to make
profit on land worth $40O per acre, the
most intensive kind of farming and
dairyiug must be practiced, with nc
mixing of breeds, or skinning of the
land.-New England Farmer.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-12-27

"WutcIl me spit this bantam cock'
been burned-aye, burned to ashes as
q Calvinist-at my suggestion!
Miserable wretch! Spy! exclaim
ed the young woman, paler than lily
as she bent her eyes, with fully opened
lids, upon him.
As If to shield himself, he raised his
hand, yet drunkenness or wrath over
same caution and superstition, and th'
red eyes met the dark ones. But mo
ment, and the former dropped sullenly
A strange thrill ran through him. III
thought he was bewitched.
"Non nobis Dominew he murmured
striving to recall hymn. AS Latii
was the language of witchcraft, 81
also was 1t the antidote. COntemptu
ous!y she turned her back and walked
slowly to the fire. Upon her white
face and supple figure played the elfisl
glow, lighting the little cap and TIL
waving tresses beneath.
Regarding her furtively, Tribouleti
courage returned, since she was look
ing at the Goals, not at him.
"Ho, how he said jocosely. you al
thought l was sincere. Listen, my Chill
dren. The art of fooling lies in trump
ed up earnestness." He smiled hide
ously.
Bravo, Tribouletw cried an admir-
ing voice.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-12-27
ORDER OF NOTICE THEREON.

DISTRICT OF MAINE. 81.
ON this 10Th day Of Dec. A. ID. lsos' on reau'
ing the foregoing petition, tt Is =. ,.s
Oriered by the Court. that a hear,ns o1 IN
1904 before said Court at Portland, In sam . nis
trict, st 10 O'Clock In the forenoon; anu .na'
notice thereof be published In The OXFORD pen,,
ocrat newspaper printed In SAID pistrist, an a.
that an known creditors, and other persons lu
interest, may appear IT the said time and place,
and show cause, IL any they have, why the
prayer OF said petitioner should not be grantesa sss
And it Is further Ordered by the Court, INA. sns
Cle,t shaIl send nv mail 10 all known creditors
copies OF said petition and this order, aduresseu
10 them at their places Of residence as state,:
Witness the Hon. CLARENCE HALE, 'puse
OF the said Court, and the zeal thereon, a. rorS @
land, in said District, on the lOth aay OIL De0'
A. ID. 1904. ,,wrv C,a-l
L. 5. JAMES r. hsW Ei, SN
a true copy OF petition and order thereon.
Attest JAMES L. HEWEl, Clerk.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-12-27
PROBATE NOTICES.

To all persons Interested In either OF INC e''Asee
hereinafter named: a., .na
f,r the County ~ ford on the 9Th day OF Dec.
In the year Of our Lord one Thousand
nine hundred and four. the following matt.
having been presented for the action tnerSupo"
hereinafter indicated, 1t is hereby ORDERED:
That notice thereof be given TO all persons in-
terested, By causing copy Of this order 70 % oe
published three weeks successfully In tne Oh,
ford Democrat, newspaper puonsneu ~ ~ n
Paris in said County, that they may apPeal ~ .sa
Probate Court to be held AZ Paris. on .se .s
third Tuesday OF jan. A. D. 1905. al nine ol Ne
clock In the forenoon, and be nearu 'nereon -
they see cause:
KING GOLIATH, late OF Porter. deeeasea, dees,
viii and petition for probate thereof p,1 presen.y,
by Emma e. Bickford, the executrx tnerein
named.
ADDISON Z. HERRICK. Judge Of said Court
A true copy-Attest: ny p.,t.,.r
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-12-27
Remedy for Sick Pigs.

A writer to an English exchange
SAYS: 81 have only one remedy for a
sick pig, and it is simple one. Rheu-
matism, paralysis, blind staggers,
thumps, scours, etc., treat all alike,
though in varying proportions. My
cureall is nothing more than fresh new
milk and turpentine. For young pig
saw six weeks old, I administer tea
spoonful of turpentine in, say, q half
pint of milk. Unless the pig is sick 1t
will readily drink this. If too far gone
to drink it must be administered with a
spoon. An older pig, however, will sell
dom refuse new milk, even when a
tablespoonful is given in a quart or
more. Grade the dose from a teaspoon
full at six weeks to tablespoonful OF
more for q mature hog"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-12-27
Calves Dying with White scours

RI. w., Atco, Penn: 81 am troubled
in my herd very much with what We call
the white scours, or calf cholera, in my
calves. The calf, usually, when about
two or three days old, begins to bloat
and its voidings are of very offensive
smell, and are usually white and frothy,
but not always so. The calves do not
gain in flesh at the best, and in the
worst cases pine away and die. l am
sorely in need>of q preventive as we'll as
cure. My herd is mostly grade Hol-
stems. l am not what you would call a
heavy feeder, but keep my cows in good,
fair condition and do not neglect them
at any season of the year. Most OF my
COWS come fresh in December or jan
uary. feed mixed hay and silage for
roughage, wheat bran or middlings,
buckwheat bran, when l can get it, and
about one-fourth as much meal as bran. J"
The disease of your calves is one of a
bacterial origin, some entertaining the
belief that it has its origin in the uterus
of the COW, and the calf is infected be-
fore it's birth; others, that the germ
abounds in the stable and on the teats
and udder of the COW, and when the calf
nurses it becomes infected. Ny own
belief is that both of the theories men,
toned may be and probably are correct,
and, also, that the colOstrum of the
milk may be infected. In stables where
it occurs, advise thorough disinfec-
ton, using zenoleum solution freely on
the flows and also washing the udders
of the cow with suds made from zenO-
leum soap before the calf is allowed to
nurse. As calves frequently manifest
the disease that never nurse the mothers
at all, or are fed on their milk, we can
come to no other conclusion but that
they are born infected sometimes. Thus
reasoning, | have been recommending
giving all pregnant cows, q month be-
fore calving, from twenty to thirty
drops of liquid carbolic acid, once or
twice a day. This must be given highly
diluted, good way being to put the
acid in half pint of water and using
the water to dampen her feed with.
Also, as safeguard against possibly in
fected milk, draw pint or more OF milk
from each teat before the calf is allowed
to nurse or the milk is saved to feed 1t
upon.
As treatment for the calf when it is
taken, have found nothing superior to
giving as first dose an ounce OF castor
and an ounce of pure raw linseed oil
shaken together, in which place five
drops of carbolic acid. If the bowels
move frequently, follow with teaspoon
doses of mixture of equal parts tine
ture of opium, spirits of camphor, tinc-
ture of rhubarb and tincture Of ginger.
Give this every two hours in the white
of beaten egg until there is an improve
ment. AS this takes place two or three
ounces of what coffee drinkers would
call good coffee for drinking is good
remedy.-Cor. in Tribune Farmer.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-12-27
Won the Golden Ball.

A former sultan-so runs the story
offered golden ball for lying. Many
lied to him, but the sultan replied that
he could himself lie better. Finally an
aged man from Angora appeared be-
fore him with large jar OH his shoul-
ders. "Your father" he said. borrow
ed Jar like this full of gold from my
father and said that you would repay
the gold to his son." Impossible"
said the sultan. "If the story be true,
replied the pilgrim, pay your father $
debt. II impossible, have won the
golden ball." The sultan ut once
awarded him the prize.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-12-27

Professor Voorhees, says it may be all
right for q person to always leave the
table little hungry, but it will not do
for the COW. We are not so sure OF the
last assertion. The most successful
feeders are the men whose Judgment il
30 keen and observation 80 close that
they can feed the animals in their charge
close up to the limit Of what they will
eat, and yet leave the appetite so un,
satisfied that 1t would take little more
If 1t could get it. Skilful feeding is
nice lob,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-12-27

We have but little sympathy for the
farmer who has not provided for the dried
up pasture, and who Is now being poster
ed by a few breachy COWS struggling
for existence. Better fix up all the low,
worn places in the pasture field fences
before they have tho whole herd trained
to lump over the moon. Then cuta good
armful of fodder and feed It. Better do
all this than to have them break In and
trail down the crop, and get the Ill will
Of thair matter.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-12-27
Blood Counts.

1t is we'll to keep in mind the facts
ascertained in feeding tests at the In
diana experiment station, and to be
sure that the pigs are purely bred. One
of these facts of the test shows that 1918
pounds of weight was secured 10 feed
inc one bushel of corn when the pigs
were six to seven months old and when
eight months old q bushel made 1915
pounds. The factors involved were
pure breeding, aad young shoats. As
pigs grow older there is rapid reduc-
ton in weight to the bushel of corn fed.
This is the experience of feeders gen.
orally, both in feeding pigs and cattle.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-12-27
NOTICE.

In the District Court of the United States fol
the district OF Maine. In bankruptcy.
A1ERRS Il e. matter F 'es5sIsisDLnH. 4 In Bankruptcy.
OF Rumford. Bankrupt. ou q.
To the creditors OF Alfred p. Chandler, III
the County OF oxford and district aforesaid:
Notice is hereby given that on the iOtn aay y,O, o
wss AMY adiudtcated bankrupt, and that the hrs
meeting Of his creditors will be held at the Cour
Tonse' in south Paris on the Slst day OF Dec;
A. ID. 1904, At 10 O'Clock In the forenoon. at wnici
time the said creditors may attend, prove snen
claims. appoint a trustee. examine the oankruP
ana transact such other business as may proper
ly come before said meeting.
south Paris. Dec. l2. 1904
Referee In Bankruptcy.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-12-27
CHAPTER II.

H~7OUGH and sharp pointed, q
| wooden sword was no insig'
@ nifcant weapon, welded by
lNESz2) the thews and sinews OF q
Triboulet. Crouching like an animal
the kings buffoon sprang with head.
long fury, uttering hoarse, cultural
sounds that awakened missivings re-
garding the fate of his too confident
antagonist.
do not kill him, Triboulet" CRIED
Marot, alarmed lest the dukes foo
should be slain outright. Remember
he has journeyed from the court ol
Charles ""
Charles "" came through Tribou
let's half closed teeth. my MASTER
one great enemy"
"Hushw muttered villot. "Our mas
ter's enemy is now his dear friend!
"Friendw sneered the other, but ever
az he thrust his sword tingled sharply
in his hand and whisked magically ou'
of his grip, described a curve IN th'
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-12-27
All Engaged Otherwise.

Greene-The immortal bard says, "All
the worlds stage Brown-Neyer-
theless | haven't been able yet to Ind
stage for any one Of the ten or
dozen plays ! have written.-Boston
TranSrrint
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-12-27
And It's EasieF,

"I understand that there is method
by which any short person may be-
come tall"
"May be so. There are certainly
methods by which tall persons may be-
come short."-New York Press.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-12-27
BanMupts Petition for Discharge
In the matter OF ,,,,,,-
EDWARD h. BLAKE, In bahI"P'0S'
Rankrupt y

To the Hon. CLARENCE HALE, Judge OF the
District Court Of the United states tor 'ne
District OF Maine
EDwARD = RLAkE, OF Bethel, IN '9e
Ia County OF oxford. and State OF hsine' IN
sail District. resrectfully represents, that on
the 29nd day OF Oct. lat past, ne was auiy
adindged bankrupt under the Acts OF SSnsress
relating to bankruptcy; that he has uuty sur
rendered all his property anu rishts ot Prope,
Of said Acts and OF the orders Of Court touching
his bankruptcy. i. ,o.x.,ad
Wherefore he prays, that he may be decreem
by the Court to have full discharge irow "a a.,
dsbts proyable against his estate unccr salu
banSrnntcy Acts. except such debts as arc ex-
cepted by law from such discharge ,oo,
Datsd this End tiay of December, a. ID. iSt'
n my APn RI AXE. Bankrupt.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-12-27
a rn11et,tOr.

Goodley-Why don't you go to work!
Begpar-I am workin' I'm collector
O. rare coins. Goodley-But nickel
ia not rare coin. Beggar-lt Is to me.
philadelphia Ledger.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-12-27
On Her Guard.

Mary-Have you any idea how Old
Jane is? Ann-She must be getting on.
know that she always locks her door
before she washes her face.-Brooklyn
| Life
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-12-27
Found and Lost.

Lady-Oh, that big dog isn't the one
I advertised for. My dog was a little
fox terrier. Boy-Yes'm. Your dogs
inside O. dis one!-Puck.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-12-27
AMONG THE FARMERS.
!" SPEED THE PLOw."

Correspondence on practical agricultural topics
Is solicited Address all communications In
tended for this department to HENRY d.
HAMMOND, Agricultural Editor Oxford Dem
ocrat, Paris, Ne.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-12-27
I1vMGHT WHEELER,
Attorneys and CounsellOrs at Law
SOUTH PARIS. MAINE
James :. Wright. Alton T. "nee'er'
9,nLupt's Petition for Discharge.

In the matter of In Rankruptcy.
Jesse l.. EDWARDS, IN panAi"P'N'
Bankrupt
r, the HON. CLARENCE HALE, Judge OF ine s, pls
trict Court of the United states io' 'ne D'''''~'
Use ~ % l.. EDWARDS. OF welehville' 10 @ the
Conptv OF oxford, and State OF Maihe.
IN aid District, respectfully Represents ia nas
on the 18th day OF December, ,5s a. the Acts
~ Congress relating to Bankruptcy, tnat ne na .,
ANY surrendered all his property ana rlgS's 1 VI
nro1ertv and has fully cOmPneI win a..
tbe reouirements of said Acts anu Oh the ot"e'
OF Court touching his bankruptcy. Ia aa.raad
u vbs-csore he prays that he may be uecree,v
nv the Court to have a full discharge iro"i iroso,I
debts proyable against his estate unuet a-. 90, o.
han kruptcy Acts, except such ueoss aS sA' 0
cs1,ted nv law from such discharge. ,oo.
hated this gth day OF December. A: ID. lss.
JESsE l.. EDWARDS, Bankrupt
ORDER OF NOTICE THEREON.
DISTRICT OF MAINE, IS. ,oo, ON
I'm tbIs iOth day OF recember, A. d. 1874 on
reading the foregoing petition, Is hod
Ordered by the Court, that hearing oe na1 az
mon tbe same ON the 3Oth day OF Dec, a;
Its4 before said Court at Portland, In sari US, Dis
trlct al 10 O'Clock In the forenoon, anu sn,; s
notice thereof be published In Inc os.rs., VH.4.,
Democrat newspaper printed IN sr. sSi. ,,a~aans
AMI mat an known creditors, anu other persous,
~ inteTest NAV appear at the said time anu
pIace. and show cause, II any they nav, ., ~
the prayer Of said petitioner shouiu no' ''
granted. -, -. ,ho Court tha,
And II is further ordered by the Court iS sn's'
the Clerk shall send by mail to all known cFe,,
ItorS conics OF said petition and this order, at
dressed to them at their places OF resf'eneo a.
stated ...,,,. r,r Jndgs
Witness the Hon. CLARENCE HALE, 'pse ps,
~ the said Court, and the seal thereon, az rol' @
land I'm ssid district, ON the l0tn day OF Dec
A. ID. 1904. urury clerk
A true COPY OF petition and order thereon.
Attest: JAMES 4. HEW Ell. NerA'
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-12-27
Ali Stuffed Up

That's the condition of many sufferers
from catarrh, especially in the morning.
Great difficulty is experienced in clear
ing the head and throat.
No wonder catarrh causes headache,
impairs the taste, smell and hearing
pollutes the breath, deranges the stom-
ach and affects the appetite.
: To cure catarrh, treatment must be
constitutional-alterative and tonic.
II was afflicted with catarrh. took
medicines Of different kinds, giving each
a fair trial; but gradually grew worse until
/ could hardly hear, taste or smell. l then
concluded to try Hoods Sarsaparilla, and
after taking five bottles I was cured and
have not had any return OF the disease
SINCE" EUGENE FORBES, Lebanon, Kan.
Hoods Jdrsdpdrilld
Cures catarrh-it soothes and strength
ems the mucous membrane and pullos
mn the whole system,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-12-27
DIR. Austin Tenney,
Wanted.

Lady or gentleman of fair education to travel
for arm Of si50.0OO capital. Salary el.oH per
year and expenses. paid weekly. Address
APPROVAL, South Pariss No