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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-02-13
Care In Feeding Calves.

1t has been truly said that If we would
have good cows we must take care OF the
calves. Good calves can only be obtain
ed by careful feeding. think the cal
should be fed new milk for three weeks
then half new and half skim for week
and after that he may be fed skim milk
with perhaps a substitute OF some feed
which contains fat to replace that taker
out with the cream. Linseed meal mix
ed with flour is quite satisfactory.
The first week the calf should be fed
three times day, after that twice viii
suffice. Scours result in many cases
from uncleanly conditions and from toe
large feeds. Give the calf milk as neal
as possible to the same temperature oi
the cows body, which il 101 to 102 de-
grees. In case of scOurs caused by over
feeding, q tablespoonful of ordinary
LIQUID reunet should be given in the mill
two or three times. A cupful OF lime
water given in the milk two or three
times a week will prove beneficial.
Whenever possible let calves run or
good grass. II this is not possible give
them fine hay. Calves can be reared or
whey provided it is fed sweet and mea
of some description is added. In feed
ing whey, oil alone Is not sufficient
substitute. Linseed cake is very suit
able food for calves as soon as they car
eat it. Give the calf good, warm, dry
quarters. Milk separated at a factory
or creamery and intended for calves
should always be scalded. This makes
it more wholesome and also will keep
it sweeter and tends to prevent the
spread of such contagious diseases q,
tuberculosis. j. Moody in New Eng
l,nd Homestead
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-02-13

The new pastor Of the country church
was an eminently practical man rs
we'll as good Christian. and on the
occasion Of his first sermon lie pro
ceeded ut its close to test the practica
Christianity Of, his hearers.
81 should like to know" he said
glancing over the congregation. 'hoW
many women In this assembly have moi
spoken harsh word to their husbands
during the past four weeks
There was stir among the auditors
but no other indication that the shot
had told.
"Indeed," he went on, II am so anx
Ious to know that shall ask that al
the women who have not done so rise
to their feet and be counted"
He paused moment and waited
One rose far over in the corner, then
another near her, and soon they had
come up all over the house until there
were Mt least fifty on the floor. The
preacher counted them carefully. Ther
he added:
"Fifty-two," he said. "Well. really
dear friends, I had no idea there were
30 many widows In this community"
London Tit-Bits.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-02-13
Foot Notes.

Never dose horse when he is we'll to
keep him from getting sick. Is that the
way you do with yourself? II it is, you
don't know what you are doing. Bad
enough to take medicine when sick,
Let the horse alone when he does NOT
need medicine.
My way when giving liquid medicines
is to take piece Of rubber hose about
fifteen inches long, tie it on the neck 0l
bottle and put the end Of hose down
the animals throat. There Is then no
danger of getting glass in the mouth.
When castrating boars or young pigs,
the swelling will be greatly reduced, and
the wounds heal more rapidly, II little
kerosene oil 10 poured on at the time of
operation. And II second application
is made q day or two afterward, all
swelling will disappear in few hours.
1t is q safeguard against chill In cold
weather, and its effect is almost magical
When your horse is sick, or for any
other reason is down and unable to gel
up alone, don't try to raise him first or
his hind feet. He is not made that way
Put the front feet up first; then do youl
lifting behind. But If your COW needs
such help, begin the other way around
Lots of folks get things mixed when i,
comes to matters like this. Do not be
one of them.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-02-13
tcUNr1NuED.]

When DR.. Palmer came he found
Luther Davis still In bed, but Captain
Fri was up and dressed, and there was
such quiet air of happiness about
him that the man Of medicine was
amazed.
Good Lord, man." he exclaimed, II
expected to find you fiat on your back.
and you look better than I've seen you
for years. Taking salt water bath in
midwinter must agree with YOU"
1T amt so much that" replied the
captain serenely. Its the pay I got
for takin' it."
When the doctor saw Perez alone he
asked the latter to keep a close watch
on Captain Eri's behavior. He said he
was afrnid that the exertion and ex-
posure might have affected the cap
tain's brain.
Perez, alarmed by this caution, did
watch his friend very closely. but he
saw nothing to frighten him until as
they were about to start for home
Captain Fri suddenly struck his thigh
a resounding slap.
"Jerryw he groaned distressfully. Il
clean forgot. I've gone back on Jerry"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-02-13
A Deadeninr Habit.

A fault finding, crlticising habit Is
fatal to all excellence. Nothing will
strangle growth quicker than tenden
cy to hunt for flaws. to rejoice in the
unlovely, like a hog which always has
his nose In the mud and rarely looks
up. The direction in which we look In
dicates the life aim, and people who are
always looking for something to crit
icise, for the crooked and the ugly
who are always suspicious, who In
yariably look at the worst side of 9th
ers, are but giving the world a picture
Of themselves.
This disposition to see the worst In
stead Of the best grows on one very
rapidly until 1t ultimately strangles al
that is beautiful and crushes out al
that is good In himself. No matter
how many times your confidence has
been betrayed, do not allow yourself
to sour, do not lose your faith In peo
pie. The bad are the exceptions. Most
people are honest and true and mean
to do what is right.-O. 8. Msrden In
Success Magazine.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-02-13
jUR new YORK
WEEKLY LETTER
Check Box Coats and Long Wasted
Dresses-Thc Latest For the Small
Miss-EIbow Sleeves and Colored
Shoes the Spring Fashions For wo.
man.
By RENE pEvERAUx.

This is the day Of the small girl, and
she is seen in all her glory at the mat
inee, along the promenade on Fifth
avenue, at the bazaars and dog shows.
The day was when she wore plnafores
or simple little homemade frocks, and
she was relegated to the nursery.
But to,.ay Dame Fashion gives quite
as much consideration to the comfort
and beauty Of the small daughter OF
the house as to those Of her elder sister.
And the keynote is simplicity.
1t Is at the matinee that she may be
said to have her fling, for there she
may display her frocks and coats to
the best advantage.
AS just stated, simplicity is the rul.
ing feature, and the richest little girl
in New York is frequently dressed the
simplest The little ten-year-old daugh.
ter Of Mrs. Cornelius Vanderbilt. who
was in box at the matinee last week
with several tots Of her own age, wore
a white null frock with yoke OF val
lace. A deep bertha fell over the
shoulders and in front graduated to
v, ending at the waist. The full
sleeves reached just below the elbow.
with band Of val lace. and the full
skirt was pain. with four inch hem.
White kid shoes and Il white double
breasted cloth coat with white fox
collar completed this superb little toi.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-02-13
Notes and Queries.

Clip your horse, If you think yor
Angel don't leave him standing un
blanketed under dripping icicle.
The National Dairy Show will be held
in the Coliseum building, Chicago, Feb
1924, 1906.
II the bridle bits are put into colo
water for few minutes, it will take thu
frost out of them.
If you want to teach horse to wall
fast, put him by the side of horse thai
has good gait. If the slow walker has
any spunk, he will spring in to keep up
aud gradually strike faster pace. But
you can't educate spunk into some
horses any more than you can into some
men.
Many who have asked about milcf
goats will be glad to learn that sixty
eight of these animals from the Island oi
Malta, imported by the Department oi
Agriculture, have arrived at New York,
and will be taken to the Connecticut
Experiment Station, where they will be
fed, MIXED and propagared under scien.
tific conditions. The young will be dis
tributed among the various state sta
tions, says Country Gentleman.
An amusing incident at New Eng.
land express Office the other day, made
the messengers mad and caused the by
ISLANDERS to laugh. A COW, with com
plete outfit of hoof, horns and tail, was
set down for shipment in crate SC
light that to move it was perilous, and
to lift it we'll nigh impossible. Her
bovine highness solemnly voiced the
gravity of the swaying situation.
Rainbows are nice to look at; but
don't like to see them when one end IL
on the back of my best COW and the
other up at her horns.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-02-13
By JOSEPH c. LINCOLN
in improvlsed Jig. his face one broad

grin.
If the announcement of Captain Pc
rez's engagement caused no surprise
that Of Captain Eri's certainly did
surprise and congratulation on the
part of those let into the secret for II
was decided to say nothing to outsid
ers as yet. Ralph came over that
evening, and they told him about 1t
and he was as pleased as the rest.
The storm had wrecked every wire
and stalled every train, and Orham
was isolated for two days. Then com
munication was established once more
and the Boston dailies received the
news of the loss Of the life savers and
the crew of the schooner. And they
made the most Of 1t. Sensational items
were scarce just then, and the editors
welcomed this one.
The life saving station and the house
by the shore were besieged by photog
raphers and newspaper men. Captain
Fri Indignantly refused to pose for his
photograph. so he was snapped" as
lie went out to the barn and had the
pleasure of seeing likeness Of him.
self, somewhat out Of focus and with
one leg stiffly elevated, in the Sunday
Blanket. The reporters waylaid hin,
ut the postofflce or at his fish shanty
and begged for interviews. They got
them, brief and pointedly personal,
and, though these were not printed,
columns describing him as "a bluff,
big hearted hero" were.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-02-13
Mild Winter a Menace.

believe that never in the history Of
our state, has the Maine farmer ever been
confronted with 90 serious problem as
he will meet when he begins to till his
soil in the coming spring. That problem
is how to make the farm pay this year.
We have been meeting our friends
and neighbors, during the warm Janu-
ary days. with smiling faces, and re-
marking, "What glorious weatherw
Well, the buds Of our fruit trees have
been smiling, also, and enjoying this
glorious weather, 30 have the young
grass shoots. A man from Washington
county told me to-day that Sunday, Jan.
2lst, two children in this town found
five live grasshoppers out enjoying this
beautiful weather. When the grass be-
gins to grow, the buds begin to burst,
and the grasshoppers get out In Maine
before January says goodbye, 1t certain
ly tells US palmer than words that We
won't have the same conditions as usual
on our farms this spring.
"What are we going to do?" We can't
help the weather, and that is sure and
certain. No, We can't help the weather,
but we can help ourselves. When
cold snap comes, those fruit buds which
have opened will die. So We have got
to get the most We can out OF what is
left. We must fix up our spraying
apparatus, or buy and set up new appa-
ratus, see what insecticides and fun
gicides we will use, and get the material
together and ready for use.
The snow that melted has carried of
, good deal of the top dressing and top
soil, and we have got to help out what is
left. We must look up the fertilizer
question. See If We are to buy ready
mixed, and if so, from whom, or see II
we are going to buy the ingredients
most needed by our soil, and do our
own mixing. Let us decide, and do
something. The same cold snap that
killed the fruit buds, chilled the young
grass shoots, so we should get samples
of the seeds we are to use, test few Of
each variety, in some flower pots In
the house, and see IL so per cent, or 95
per cent Of them will germinate, and
then decide on what kinds and how
much of each We shall buy.
So many and varied questions con-
front us, which must be thought out
and settled more definitely than ever
before. "But you have forgotten the
winter fourteen years ago." some one
will say. No. haven't, and there are
many farmers in the state that have
reason to remember 1t; and considering
how much the conditions have changed
in the past fourteen years, the Increase
of competition, the substitution OF other
foods for our farm products, the de-
velopment of the great West, the in
crease of intensive agricultural practices,
believe that never In the history Of
our state, have its farmers ever needed
to be more thoroughly alert, than is
necessary this year.
Let US not be January grasshoppers,
without thought or care Of the coming
weather and cOnditions.-Cor. in Maine
Farmer.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-02-13

saw that Greta, the pink rose, had
turned to an exquisite white lily. He
spoke to her gently, considerably. as
the physician had bade him, but rs to
feeling-had not she herself killed It?
But all the damned up love In the
mans nature went Immediately out tc
the human trifie In blue ribbons and
lace which the nurse held on pillow
for his inspection.
Johns son and heir grew and tirived
daily. Life for the first time since his
marriage again became Invested with
a meaning for John, and God existed
after all! The father directed his
household with the power and the su'
perb Indifference Of king, and the
women folk were treated almost as ci'
piers. Mr.. John Selwyn, a man OF af'
fairs to be reckOned with, well dressed.
well hammered. polished In speech,
went to his offices every morning. In
the afternoons he drove out with his son
and his sons nurse I'm his sons landau
behind his sons magnificent horses.
From the moment of her child's birth
Greta had felt tenderness toward
John-the tenderness Of wife who
has borne a man a son. Now she was
beginning to feel other things. She
smiled as she remembered her irrta-
ton at his social derelictions, his old
time lack Of etiquette which had SEEM
ed to her a hopeless stumbling block
in the way Of mutual happiness. But
nOw-even IL he hadn't mastered those
deficiencies, which obviously be had
what were such small matters compar.
ed with the power to face the realities
of existence? And how big he was iD
all big things!
One day she came to him, a dumb
pathetic question in each purple eye.
"What is itY he asked generously.
Her short upper lip trembled, and with.
out warning she burst into tears.
IL want you to love me again."
she sobbed.
"Love you? AS the woman who
bears my name, as the mother or my
son-why, could scarcely help but do
that"
mo, no.' she cried, as one who really
suffers. II don't mean that way.
want you to love me as you used to.
I'm Just longing to have you come and
kiss me-when you don't have to, you
know"
He stood precisely where he was,
gauging the sobbing little figure for a
long, long while in utter silence. First
he measured ber severely, then ques'
tioningly. Last Of all, sudden soft
ness stole over him and swept him of
his feet.
Without a word, but with eyes that
were wet, he crossed the room AMI
took her protectingly in his big arms.
Just then the nurse fetched their small
son in, growing with delight.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-02-13
An Honor to Orange and State.

The election of Ex-Governor N. j.
Bachelor to the Office of Master OF the
National grange 10 an exemplification
of the highest type OF American SOW.
erei gnty. His long years of untiring
energy in the interests of agriculture,
his undoubted fitness for the position
demanded recognition from those whose
interests he had so faithfully served.
That seal of approval was freely given.
In these days when life insurance Or
ranizations are assessed aud private
corporations compelled to contribute to
funds with which to influence the cleo.
ton of the president Of the United
States, it Is gratifying to note the fact
that one body of citizens representing
the basal structure Of financial pros
perity, do not, and have never allowed
monetary interests TO have part in the
election Of its officers. Fitness and tit
ness alone commands their respect and
the wiles and intrigues Of political CHI
canery have no part In their proceedings
The selection Of Nahum j. Bachelor
for this important Office 10 an honor to
the state Of New Hampshire, and
greater honor 10 the Patrons OF Hus
6andry that they should select for thsi'
chief executive man whose honesty
and integrity are 90 far above reproach
-Leslie, Amesbury, Mass.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-02-13
MASCULINE DiMPLES.
They Are Not Always Appreciated By
Their Owners.

They Are Not Always Appreciated BY
Their Owners.
"Dimples are just as common among
men as among women" says New
York beauty doctor. "only they don't
show off to such good advantage.
Beard and mustache combine to hide
their charm. Anyhow. men are not
proud Of dimples. They consider them
a sign Of effeminacy. Now that smooth
faces are the fashion, the man with q
dimple in cheek or chin ls hard put to
It to hide that beauty mark. In his ex-
tremity he seeks relief from me.
".What can do with these confound-
ed dimplesY he asks.
"'Take 'em out advise.
"'Can you do itY he asks.
"'Sure,' says I.
"All right says he, go ahead
"Then l begin treatment. In the past
year | have removed sets OF dimples
from mems faces that any woman OF
their acquaintance would have paid
500 for. All men with money to
spend patronize the beauty doctor more
shamelessly than they used to, but OF
all the miracles they wish performed
there is none they insist upon so stout
ly rs the removal Of dimples. ."-Ex-
change
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-02-13

The Shorthorn Is claimed a. ''dual.
purpose" animal, and not q especial
purpose" animal. In quantity of milk
she Is not up to the Holstein, perhaps,
or Ayrshire, but Is better beef animal
than either, and stands well with them
as q butter producer. The Shorthorr
COW is not claimed to be up to the Jer
sey as butter maker, but is way ahead
a. milk or meat producer. As q beef
animal she Is, perhaps, somewhat be-
hind the Hereford in early maturing
qualities, but is very far ahead in dairy
qualities. In general disposition, the
Shorthorn 10 the quietest, kindest ami
NAL on our farm. We are we'll aware
that our "speoial-purpose" friends shake
their heads In doubt Of the "dual-pur
pose'' COW, yet, such il in our land, and
in high form Of development. It /,
the dairy bred Shorthorn.-E. A. Cool
10 Maine Farmer.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-02-13

On board all ships series of"watches
are established, so that work Is shared
equally among the sailors. To aid TINS
object also the crews are divided into
two divisions, starboard and port A
ships day commences at noon' ana
there are seven watches. The watch
which is on duty in the forenoon one
day has the afternoon next day, and
the men who have four hours rest one
night have eight hours the next This
a the reason for having "dog watches"
which are made by dividing the hours
between 4 p. m. and 8 p. m. into two.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-02-13
swAGGER EARLY SPRING MODEL GIRLS


COAT.
let. which was capped by white
brimmed hat. with tlus AMI long
plume.
This French style of dress Is TO reign
supreme for girls from six to twelve.
and berthas adorn the gowns Of girls OF
all ages. Valcnciennes lace and eyelet
embroidery are much used. The para
phernal:a of the small girl Is not neces.
sarily expensive TO be fashionable. The
most elaborate dress or coat may be
made by 10" mot!!er in much less time
than OF yvre II can be purchased
ready made for almost the price Of the
goods. A dress for Il girl Of twelve OF
lawn and made like this one just de-
scribed. also trimmed with lace, may be
bought for less than 81.
Another little dark eyed beauty wore
double breasted coat of lightweight
kersey in the new shade Of coral. adorn'
ed with velvet buttons. There was
shoulder cape. and the neck was finish.
ed with fiat velvet collar trimmed
with Persian braid
Another seen Oh dainty little miss
walking on Fifth avenue was OF Eng.
lIsh plaid mixture in box style, prettily
trimmed with black velvet on collar
and cuffs. touched of with white and
red broadcloth and gold butterflies. All
these little coats fall four inches above
the hem Of the dress.
Mothers will rejoice to know that
the naval sailors and Russian blouses
will be the rage this season in percales,
linens and cottons. Two extra cores
are inverted at the sides to give the
fashionable flare.
Elbow sleeves are the feature OF the
new shirt waists. The woman with
pretty arms will rejoice, but those not
80 fortunate may affect the long suede
gloves, which now are so popular and
effective, as they make all arms look
shapely.
But this is to be a season Of fancy,
fluffy effects. and all kinds Of filmy
gauzes are used. Sleeves to the fancy
shirt waists may be full, puffed, rufisd
or plain. to suit the style Of any indi.
vidual. -and the artist may plan to
make her sleeves so bewitching that
the thin arms below the elbow will not
be observed. The shape Of the sleeves
is more becoming than formerly and
gives brcad'h to the shoulders rather
than the slOping effect Of last year.
When the shoes with fiat, fashionable
points took the place Of the good old
round and square toes We believed
fashion had reached her limitations,
but not so. Shoes of colored kid are
here. In French gray calfskin. In differ.
ent shades Of olive. red. orchid and
coral. For receptions the shoes must
match the gown. and colOrs are to be
worn with white dresses. or to match.
for the street. Calf will he worn to the
exclusion Of suetie, rs also canvas
shoes, which are easily cleaned.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-02-13

notioa that nearly all the old horses
that careful, considerate farmers have
kept and used ever since they were
young colts, are still perfectly sound
and smooth even to twenty-five and
thirty years Of age, while many of those
that have had q variety Of owners are
used up before they are . dozen years
old. Hard driving, poor care, careless
and irregular feeding, overlooking. ex-
posure to storms and cold, driving
through snow and over muddy roads,
are some of the causes.-W. W. Maxim
In Farm Journal.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-02-13
Loves Grammar.

"I wish I dared to ask you some
thing, Miss Helen" said Percy, with
trembling voice and wabbling chin.
"Why don't you dare to ask it?" the
maiden said demurely.
Because I can see No In your
eyes,"
"In both Of themT
"Y-yes."
"Well, don't you-don't you know
two negatives are equivalent to an
How dare you. sir? Take your arm
from around my waist instantly!'
But be didn't.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-02-13
Catarrh

4 q constitutional disease
originating in impure hood
and requiring constitutional
treatment acting through
and purifying the blood for
b radical and permanent
cure. bs sure 70 take
Hoods Sarsaparma
Nasll and ceAsr loeal forms e cst:r!A
~o auiekly rs1sved by cafa!fs:ess
WiicA allay h6ammatioa and tsoeosase
Hoofs sarsapx1a, 4 Axsyises. %.
Csfsrrises, ~ or19 ouly. 80 -.
Hor toofi1ou3a1o q ro0aFknb1e croo
- fne Or Dook q CatoTA No. -
e { Heed Co. LeWeA AAea
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-02-13
A Question.

you'll let me come to your wedding,
dear. Of course?"
"Wep, l can't promise. My people
are so enrageG at my choice that !
hardly know whether shall be allow.
ed to go myself"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-02-13

An agricultural paper says: "Hay
farmers are robbers. They are robbinR
their farms Of fertility and will leave
behind for their children only depleted
SOIL" II this true?
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-02-13

A publisher adyertlses: THE Wives
Of Henry VIII Tbir! thousand"
Surely there IN some exaggeration here.
-PcI..h.