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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-06-06
1.-THE Ideal Husband. Z"

In the current number of Good House.
keeping there is an ingenious sympo-
STUN Of college girls views on 1.-THE
Ideal Husband" The college girls treat
the subject with great seriousness, SEEM
ingly resolved that matrimony Is newt
able and that it must be made the best
Of.
Miss H., of Smith College, says: ''The
quickest way to change an ideal Is to
marry it." Miss HIS ideal il "a big
clever creature perfectly at home In her
world" She objects to small man or
a widower with six children.
Miss Sarah c., of the University OF
Minnesota, favors the abolition OF 1.-THE
proverbial maiden's blush and show of
modesty, which too often divides honors
between yelled coquetry and an absurd
self-consciousness." She prefers ito
greet man with a good, warm hand
clasp"
Good looks are rather in disfavor.
Miss E. D., of the University of Chicago,
"would much rather have homely hus.
band with good moral qualities, wide
knowledge, many-sided character, fat
bank account, than handsome husband
who lacked one of those characteristics. y"
But his moral character must not be
aggressively good. As Miss Ruth a., OF
Ohio State University, says: 81 do not
want prig. l detest that kind of man:
l want man who knows the world and
who has seen, but not lived, the phases
of life."
A sufficient income is very necessary.
Miss Helen j. S., of Wellesley, thinks
that moderate wealth seems almost
necessity for a young man to possess OF
be capable of earning if he wishes col
lege girl for a wife," Ideas of moderate
wealth differ. Five thousand seemed
rather happy average.
With strlctest economy the college
girls think that they could live on %, OOC
year, but in addition "a few thousand
dollars saved up before marriage is
very desirable thing" No love in 9
cottage for them. "Between you and
me, think that man whose earning
power does not extend beyond cottage
| is not worth as much as the taxes on the
aforesaid structure"
This, however, does not include TO-
bacco for the young husband. As Miss
g., of Smith College, writes, Smoking
does young husbands no good, and is
needless expense"
If these requisites in 1.-THE Ideal Hus
band' are not forthcoming spinsterhUot
| is preferable. AS Miss NJ. of Barnard
College puts it, "To US there is no stigms
| in the title old maid,' and no dread il
our hearts as we look forward to it,"
1t is more likely that there would b,
dread in the heart of the man who hat
the courage to propose to such prede
termined young women. Since they d.
lit, and successfully, too, as the Vassa
class-day statistics prove, maybe thu
college girl keeps 1.-THE Ideal Husband
for only magazine purposes.-Ex.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-06-06

He ought ~ be good" thought jun
DO, IF he's hay"
He looked longngly at the Jay with
the grassy whiskers.
when no one is looking l will eat
him." lie said.
BY and by the chance came. Jumbo
stole up close to the farmer, who was
looking intently at the lady bareback
rider. Reaching out his long trunk
he wound it about the "Hey, Rube,'
threw back his big head, opened his
little mouth and dropped the aston
ished "Rube" into 1t.
But, oh, how different 1t seemed from
the hay he had been used to! 1t kick
ed and struggled; it hurt his jaws: II
choked him. He felt as the whale
must when he had Jonah inside. He
must get rid Of 1t at once.
Around the tent he tore. looking fol
a way out. while the feet of his move
dinner dangled from his lips, and the
pcople scrambled to get out Of the way
After deal Of striving he broke
through the tent and managed to cougf
his unwilling meal out on the greer
sod.
He never heard the end Of his mis-
take. All of which shows. Bill, tha'
there are different meanings to tllt
same word.-St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-06-06
Sensible Walking Dresses,

There are singularly few street gowns
for spring and summer wear that are
made with long skirts, no matter what
the material nor how elaborate the design
chosen. There are some exaggeratedly
short skirts, made principally of cheviot
pongee or taffeta, but the most popular
length of skirt, while it clears the
ground, is not an exaggerated or unbe'
coming length, and, being as full az
fashion now demands, is really very
charming. A band of trimming is used
above the hem.
The silk shirt waist gown is an &C
knowledged adjunct of the summer
wardrobe, and this summer, judging
from present indications, it will be omni
present. These earliest models show
the fancy designs in preference to thu
plain, but good rule to follow in choos
ing the gown is that it shall not be con
spicuous either for the fashion or for thu
color. The transparent collar and YOKE
in front, and the deep cuffs to mattel
made of lace, embroidery, or lingerie
are most attractive part of this style O.
gown for they make it much cooler, ant
it is possible always to have them lool
fresh and clean. They must, of course
be made of material that will launder o.
clean.-Harper' Bazaar.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-06-06

Perhaps the best thing to use In the
daily bath is tincture Of benzoin two OF
three drops to bowlful of water. This
keeps the skin firm and in good condi-
ton. Oatmeal and violet water Is also
very good. In the spring handfuls of
cowslips and primroses or fresh violets
can be thrown into the water and are
deliciously fresh and good for the skin.
Strawberries and rsspberries crushed
and thrown into the bath water are also
to be advised when the skin Is rather re-
Taxed. Lime blossoms are also delight
full. These things do not take the place
of soap, It must be understood, and some
pure variety should always be used in
the bath and carefully rinsed of with
cold water. A loofah or vegetable
sponge 10 an excellent thing to keep the
skin In good condition.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-06-06
.ouALITY VS.. QUANTITY.

Hard muscles and strong body do not
depend on tho quantity Of food you eat,
but on it, perfect digestion and proper
assimilation. When you take Kodol
Dyspepsia Cure your system gets all the
nourishment out Of all the food you eat.
It digests what You eat regardless of the
condition of the stomach and conveys the
nutrient properties to the blood and Ills
sues. This builds up and strengthens
the entire system. Kodol cures !ndi-
gestion, Dyspepsia, Belching, Sour
Stomach, Weak Heart, etc. Kodol
Dyspepsia Cure for what ID sometimes
called Americas national disease-Dys-
pepsia-is destined to eventually work .
wonderful and lasting benefit to sufferers
from this distressing and mind harassing
condition. Sold by r. A. Shurtleff q Co.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-06-06
II in q kind of bilious mood,
You wish an aid to digest food,
No other pill is half so good,

AS D6WlttB LlttIb EarIy nlboIe'
The Famous Little Pills Early Risers,
cure constipation, Sick Headache, Bill
iousness, etc. They never grippe or
sicken, but impart early rising energy.
Good for either children or adults. Bob
Moore, La Fayette, Ind, says: mo use
talking, DeWitt's Little Early Risers do
their work. All other pills l have used
grippe and make me sick. DeWitt's Lit
tie Early Risers brought the long sought
relief. They are perfect" Sold by +.
A. Shurtleff & Co.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-06-06
I'm the DoldrGInS.

We may hear it said of one who Is
In low spirits. "he IS in the dumps" or
"he is In the doldrums," but many who
use the latter of these phrases have
caught II up without any knowledge OF
its real significance. The region or
Gains is belt which stretches across
the Atlantic and Pacific almost OH Il
line with the equator. Here meet the
north and south trade winds. and
squalls and heavy rains are frequent
but the characteristic of this region.
which is known also rs the doldrums.
Is an oppressive calm. The name now
adays loses much Of the significance
attached to it by sailors in the past,
who, If their ships ran into that region,
might whistle in vain for wind, as
their sails hung heavily, and all
seemed to be
As idle us painted ship
UpJn painted ocean.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-06-06

Grass Ignorance. An East Side kin.
dergartner was about to give her class a
lesson, with "The Kitten" as the subject
She began by saying: "Our lesson this
morning will be all about the kitten.
Now, can any little boy or girl tell me
which grows on the kitten-fur OF
feathersP'
A dead silence followed for a minute,
when one little boy said in loud voice:
"G-o-o-d Lawd! Hain't you never seen a
kitkan2n
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-06-06

At an tat home" a young man came to
the hostess, greeting her and apologizing
for his lateness. lawfully glad to see
you, Mr.. R." said the hostess. $50
good of you to come. But where is your
brotherP" ~ am commissioned to ten
der his regrets. You see, We are 80
busy just now that it was impossible for
both of US to get away, SO we tossed up
to see which of us should come" "How
nice. Such an original idea! And you
wonp" "No," said the young man,
absently.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-06-06
No. 1Os.-Mi.sins Rhymes

NO. IOS.-hlHbhhk my "SSs
OF all the girls that are so fair
There's none that equals -:
A little dear above compare.
She lives with my aunt -.
Her eyes are like tn electric light;
Her lips ripe ruddy -:
Her hairs like fax, teeth ivory white
Her cheeks are white heart" -.
On Sunday when go to church
/ see her staid and -:
She'll leave companions in the lurch
With me awhile to -.
All. when we waltz it's quite divine;
Ny arms her waist -.
A sweetheart lovelier than mine
At balls would not be -.
But, an, ! fear we cannot wed.
For I'm twoScore -;
While she-dear little curly head
Is only just turned -.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-06-06

thing, and often I could hardly straighten
my back. The aching was bad in the
daytime, but just as bad at night, and l
was always lame in the morning. / was
bothered with rheumatic pains and drop
steal swelling of the feet. The urinary
passages were painful, and the secretions
were discolored and so free that often
l had to rise at night. I felt tired all
day. Half box served to relieve me.
and three boxes effected . permanent
cure"
A FREE TRIAL of this great kidney
medicine which cured Mr.. Justus will
be mailed on application to any part OF
the United States. Address Foster-Mil-
burn Co, Buffalo. n. Y. Sold by all
dealers; price, fifty cents per box.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-06-06
No. 111.-Behead and curtaiI.

Triply behead and curtail to waver
and leave sick.
Triply behead and curtail to make O
road with small broken stones and
leave the name of the first created man
Triply behead and curtail not real
and leave personal pronoun.
Triply behead and curtail opiates and
have small bed.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-06-06
TEN YEARS IN BED.

R. A. Gray, j. P. Oakville, Ind.
writes: "For ten years l was confined tc
my bed with disease of my kidneys. II
was so severe that could not move part
of the time. I consulted the very best
medical skill available, but could get nc
relief until Foley's Kidney Cure wal
recommended to me. It has been a
Godsend to me-" r. A. Shurtleff & Co.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-06-06
INTERESTING TO ASTHMA SUI
FERERS.

Daniel Bante of Otterville, Iowa,
writes, 81 have had asthma for three OF
four years and have tried about all the
cough and asthma cures in the market
and have received treatment from physi,
clans in New York and other cities, but
got very little benefit until l tried
Foley's Honey and Tar which gave me
immediate relief and I will never be
without it in my house. I sincerely
recommend it to all. r. A. Shurtlef 4
M
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-06-06

Charming Hostess--Do have some of
my cake. I don't believe you've ever
tasted my own make!
Delightful Foreigner-(wishing to be
polite)- Indeed-indeed have, and l
assure you did not wish to eat anything
else for days after.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-06-06

First Composer-Well, old boy. you
look happy. What have you been doing,
writing q wedding march?
Second omposer-No, there are we'd
ding marches enough already. I've got
brand new idea.
First Composer-What's that9
Second Composer-I'm composing a
divorce march.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-06-06
Key to the Puxzler.

No. 94.-Rhomboid: Across. De
muir. .. Donor. 3. Biped. 4. Tenor
5. Dates. Down.. d. 2. Ed. 3
Mob. 4. Unit. 3. Roped. G. Rena
Z. Dot. 8. Re. 0. S.
No. %. - Double Acrostic: Primals
and Finals-Flower garden. Cross
words. Flag. 3. Lobelia. 3. Clean
der. 4. Weed. 5. Byzantine. 6. Rho.
dodendron.
No. 96.-Farm Crops: Rye, oats
wheat, cane. hemp, corn. flax, clover.
beans, rice, cotton, millet.
No. 97.-Riddlemeree: Roosevelt.
No. 9S.-Metagram: Bark, dark, bark,
lark, mark, park.
No. 99-Charade: Pen-man-ship.
No. 1OO-What Article? Sugar bowl
No. 1O1.-Word Hunt: Flex, infiex-
Utility. Pit, hospitable.
No. 1O2.-A Cube:
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-06-06
WAS WASTING AWAY.

The following letter from Robert r
Watts, of Salem, Mo-, is instructive
81 have been troubled with kidney dis
ease for the last five years. I lost fest
and never felt we'll and doctored with
leading physicians and tried all RENE
dies suggested without relief. Finally
tried Foley's Kidney Cure and less
than two bottles completely cured me
and am now sound and WE'LL" F. A
Shurtleff & Co.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-06-06
The Cseful Mule.

Don't swear ut the mule. Bill" said
the old Georgia farmer. THAT ole
mule, as stubborn an weather beaten
rs he looks. keeps John at college
earnin' how ter play football an speak
Creek
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-06-06
Remarkable SON.

Confusion Of sound accounts for the
admiring comment of the restless youth
on Joshua: Joshua was man who
commanded his son to stand still, and
he did IT,"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-06-06
w. ,oe.-y,n. H,daen words.

! fished in Lake Ontario and found
sailor, constellation, a small animal,
an allowance of food, an insect, part
Of tree, measure, useful metal. a
common metal.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-06-06

sit beats me-" asserted the temperance
agitator, chow man can get so much
satisfaction out of glass of whiskey."
eyes," asserted the other, measuring
out about two fingers, ''lots of people
are just that way-can't take any pleas
ure in single glass, but have to get
loaded to the guards before they are
satisfied. I'm always temperate my
self.n
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-06-06

eyes," said the man who occasionally
thinks alond, "that's why so many mar
riages are failures"
'Why is itP" queried the party with
the rubber habit.
"The average young man thinks girl
would rather be loved and pitied than
dressed and fed" explained the noisy
thinker.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-06-06

Mrs. Subbubs-Mrs. Gaddie says she's
quite disguised with that new family
that moved in last week. There's some
scandal in their family.
Mrs. Backlotz-What Is it?
Mrs. Subbubs-They wouldn't tell her.
That's why she's 90 disgusted with them.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-06-06

Fond Mother-Tommy, darling, this is
your birthday. What would you like
best?
Tommy latter a moments reflection)-
think l should enjoy seeing the baby
spanked.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-06-06

Well, Bob Streeter has failed for a
million and the creditors III get about
fifty thousand, suppose.
Does Bob feel sore?
/ Naturally, yes; fifty thousand is a
whole lot of money, you know.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-06-06

Makes digestion and assimilation
perfect. Makes new red blood and bone.
That's what HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain
Tea will do. A tonic for the sick and
weak. IS cents, Tea or Tablets. F. A.
Shurtleff & Co.; Grin Stevens.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-06-06

During the summer kidney irregulari-
ties are often caused by excessive drink
ing or being overheated. Attend TO the
kidneys at once by using Foley's Kidney
Cure. r. A. Shurtleff & Co.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-06-06

THE SALVE THAT PENETRATES.
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve penetrates
the pores of the skin, and by its antisep-
tic, rubifocient and healing influence it
subdues Inflammation and cures Boils,
Burns, Cuts, Eczema, letter, Ring Worm
and all skin diseases. A specific for
blind, bleeding, itching and protrnding
Piles. The original and genuine Witch
Hazel Salve is made by E. c. Dewitt
& Co. and sold by F. A. Shurtleff & Co.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-06-06

''l'm undecided" said the dressy man,
whether to get white flannel or linen
trousers this summer"
"Well," remarked Jockey, "there's
two things I'd never have for trousers. y
"What? Flannel and linen?"
"No. q coat and a vest.'
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-06-06

gu BILE o !
eight or ten
years stand
ing. I suffered
the most severe
backache an d
other pains in
the region OF
the HI dneys.
These were es-
pecially severe
when STOPPING
a
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-06-06
No. 1O7.-MetaRram.

Whole 1 am large cord. Change my
head. and l become successfully to be
dull, expectation. the head Of 4 church,
to contend with, and to canter.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-06-06

Chronic bronchial troubles and sum-
mer coughs can be quickly relieved and
cured by Foley's Honey and Tar. +. A.
Shurtleff & Co.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-06-06

When this aged woman set out on her
journey she had some letters which
would tell her destination. They be-
came scattered, and, having a poor
memory, she Is uncertain of the place
she started for. What Is the placer
New York Tribune.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-06-06

Don't you think the trusts are assum.
ing too much Importance?
A trust, answered Senator Sorghum,
doesn't have to assume Importance. 1t
has importance thrust upon it.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-06-06
HOMEMAKERS COLUMN.

Correspondence on topics Of interest othe ladis
10 solicited. Address: Editor Ho1EnAKERs
CoIunN. Oxford Democrat. Paris. Maine.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-06-06

Tired out, worn out woman canno
sleep, eat or work; seems as II sht
would fly to pieces. HOLSTERS Rocky
Mountain Tea makes strong nerves and
rich blood. IS cents. Tea or Tablets
F. A. ShurtleR d Co.; Grin Stevens.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-06-06

On the first Indication Of kidney
trouble, stop it by taking Foley's Kid
ney Cure. r. A. Shurtle6 & Co.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-06-06

Absolutely Necessary. Mani don't
see why Miss Mugley should want to
marry him, with all her money.
Dick guess she had to. don't be,
lieye he'd have taken her without it.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-06-06
WARNING.

II you have kidney or bladder trouble
and do not use Foley's Kidney Cure, you
will have only yourself to blame for re-
suits, as it positively cures all forms of
kidney and bladder diseases. F. A.
Shurtleff & Co.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-06-06
No. iOs.-word Square.

1. A luminous body in the heavens.
9. A troublesome weed. 3. Superficial
contents. 4. To know fully.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-06-06
Pianos.
ANNUAL MEETING.

Paris, Me-, May IS, 1905.
The annual meeting of the stock
holders of the Paris Hill Water Co.
for the election of officers and the
transaction of any other business that
may properly come before said meet
ing will be held at the Hubbard
House, Paris, Maine, on Saturday,
June 10, 1905, at 8 o'clock, P. M.
U. H. HEALD, Clerk.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-06-06

No good health unless the kidneys
are sound. Foley's Kidney Cure makes
the kidneys right. F. A. Shurtleff & Co.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-06-06

"Now, boys" said tho teacher, show
many months have % days?"
"All Of thsm," promptly replied the
scholar ct the foot Of the class.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-06-06
1igk;7}t:l6tR
Na. 1oA-Additiona.

No. 1O4.-Additions.
Add letter to gain and have accus-
toned.
Add q letter to one and have to con-
meet.
Add letter to large wooden vessel
and have a pipe.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-06-06

Jack-N / should give you kiss
would you give it away to your father9
Helen-Of course not, you goose!
What does he want with kiss?
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-06-06
No 11O.-In.ertions.

Insert single letter in the proper
places so as to make the following in,
telligible, using the same letter every
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-06-06

There are six things that bring sue
cess. The first IL the will to work. The
other five are work.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-06-06

THE CHILDREN'S FAvoRITE.
For Coughs, Group, Whooping Cough,
etc., One Minute Cough Cure ID the
children's favorite. This il because It
contains no opiate, 10 perfectly harmless,
tastes good and cures. Sold by r. A.
Shurtlef q Co.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-06-06

If You want pretty lace and delightful
air,
Rosy cheeks and lovely hair,
Wedding trip across the sea,
Put your faith In Rocky Mountain Tea
=. 4. 6hurtls6 d Co.; Grin Stevens.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-06-06

time:
Pr.ssrv' thss' prsc'pts tn. P'r,
s'v.r+, k""p THIN; thin b. " 'v'r
psrf@ct MN.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1905-05-24
EXPOSURE

To cold draughts of air, to keen
of the temperature, scanty clothing,
undue exposure of the throat and
neck after public speaking and sing
ing bring on coughs and colds.
Billiards. Horehound Syrup is the
best cure. Mrs. A. Barr, Houston,
Tex, writes, Jan. 81, 1902: "One bot
tie of Billiards. Horehound Syrup cur
ed me of a bad cough. 1t is very plea
SAINT to take. Sold by Pecos Valley
Drug Co.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1905-05-24
How to Ward Off Old Age.

The most successful way of ward
ing off the approach Of old age is to
maintain a vigorous digestion. This
can be done by eating only food suit
ed to your age and occupation, and
when any disorder of the stomach ap-
pears take a ose of Chamberlain's
Stomach and Liver Tablets to cor
rec it. If o have a weak stomach
or are troubled with indigestion, you
will fine these Tablets to be just
what you need. For sale by all deal
ers.