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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-09-25
Sayings.

Ground ginger used for plasters In.
stead of mustard Is just as good to
''draw," and 1t never blisters.
To prevent made mustard from dry
ing and caking in the mustard pot add
little salt when making it.
A few drops of alcohol rubbed on the
inside of lamp chimneys will remove all
trace of greasy smoke when water alone
is of no avail.
To prevent q cake from becoming
heavy when taken out of the oven, al.
ways allow the steam to escape from 1t.
This can be done by putting the cake on
q wire meat stand.
A few drops of cider vinegar rubbed
into the hands after washing clothes will
keep them smooth, and take away the
spongy feeling they always have after
being In water for good while.
In choosing fowls for cooking, see that
the spurs are short and that they have
not been cut or pared to deceive the
buyer. The comb Of the cock should be
bright rcd. Black-legged fowls are to
be preferred for roasting, white legs for
boiling.
To Initiate ground glass, rub the glass
over with q lump Of GLACIERS putty,
carefully and uniformly, until the sur
face il equally covered. This 10 an ex.
cellent imitation Of ground glass, and Is
not injured by damp or rain. It ID use
full for kitchen windows.
Do not let tea and coffee remain In the
paper bags they como in, or they will
lose their flavor. All stores should be
taken ut once out OF their paper bags
and put away In their different recepta-
clss In the store cupboard.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-09-25

l. A river famed in story.
2. This Is the reporters glory.
g. A name for everything.
4. This man will have to swing.
s. To sing in this. It's true.
Much study you must do.
6. This numbers anything.
Z. He played before the king.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-09-25
Can You Make Good Fudge ?


Did you ever make any "fudge"9
Well, if you didn't, you had better begin.
Now fudge, as the initiated know, Is
one of the very best kinds of candy that
was ever made at home. You must take
two squares of unsweetened chocolate,
two and one-half cupfuls of fine granu-
lated sugar, one scant cupful of milk, a
piece of butter half as large as an egg.
Scrape or CRATE the chocolate and mix
with the sugar and stir in the milk; put
over hot fire, add the butter, and boil
hard for four minutes after it commences
boiling. Beat all the time while cook.
ing, and continue the beating afterward
until the fudge is smooth, heavy, and so
cool that it will hold itself perfectly In
shape. While beating, as it begins to
cool, add teaspoonful of vanilla. Pour
the fudge on a well-Oiled or buttered
plate or slab to the depth Of three
quarters of an inch, and check in
squares.
For cocoanut fudge, use the same pro-
portions of sugar, milk and butter as
given in the above recipe for chocolate,
but instead of putting the cocoanut In
with the other material, cook the fudge,
and only add the cocoanut just before
taking from the fire. One cupful OF
prepared cocoanut is needed. That
which comes wrapped in paraffn paper
In the boxes, so that the air cannot reach
1t, Is the only kind to use; fresh grated
nut is too moist. 1t is necessary to
beat the mixture to have 1t creamy and
delicate.
Walnuts are the chosen variety for nut
fudge, and they must be broken, not
chopped. Use the same foundation rec
ipe as for chocolate, emitting the choco.
late, and substituting heaping cupful
of the broken nuts, when the syrup is
ready to take from the fire. The novice
need not be alarmed II 1t seems too soft
to harden nicely, If 1t has boiled hard
for four minutes after 1t began boiling,
and been beaten the whole of the time,
and then beaten thoroughly till cool.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-09-25
Wives as Chums.

A certain amount of reading and study
of current events is equally important in
the work of the day as the busting Of the
rooms, in order that wife may be able
to discuss events intelligently with her
husbands friends. Another way also of
becoming husbands chum as we'll as
his housekeeper, is to endeavor to assist
him, at any rate In sympathy and inter
est, in the work which occupies him
during the day. Few women realize
what assistance they could render their
husbands, nor do they see that the over
lures of such assistance must come from
themselves. This hint also applies to
the older daughters, if there be such in
the household, as we'll as to the house
mother, whose time may be already oc-
cupied. 1t is rare that man will make
any suggestion of this kind, but let him
once see such desire on the part of his
daughter or his wife, and he will be more
than ready to encourage her.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-09-25
Hard to Catch Up.

Two Silesians, seated In music
hall. began to argue about the music
Of Wagner. The argument as 1t pro
gressed grew heated. The upshot wa
that the younger challenged the oldel
Silesian to duel.
But the older Silesian declined t
fght.
no. no." he said. II refuse to NEE
you. The risks are not equal. You
you see, are u bachelor, whereas an
married man with three children
, Ill tell you what to do. Go get mar
ried and wait till you've n family Al
large US mine. Then, when our risk
are alike, come and challenge MI
again"
The younger man complied. He mar
ried. Three years passed and one da!
three years later he went, accompanied
by nursemaid, to his opponent
home.
Here l am" he said fiercely. IN!
wife Is at home. In this coach are N!
three children. Now for the duel"
But the older man shook his head.
mot yet awhile" he said. Il hav'
| FIVE now"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-09-25
Care of the Nursery.

Never sweep the nursery with an
ordinary broom, as it raises too much
dust; soft hair broom should be used,
or else flannel bag put over the regular
broom. At least every other day the
rugs should be taken up and shaken out
of doors and the floor wiped up with a
damp cloth, adding a few drops Of
carbolic acid or some other mild disin-
fectant to the water in which the cloth
is damped.
Never, under any circumstances, use
feather buster in the nursery; all the
furniture, wood work and pictures
should be busted every day with damp
cloth, being careful to dust behind the
pictures as we'll as the other parts.
Every week or two dust down the walls
with damp cloth tied on to a broom.
Cover the crib and bed with large sheet
when the room is swept, and remove all
the lighter pieces of furniture after they
have been wiped of while the room is
being cleaned.
At least the nursery windows should
be opened both top and bottom for fully
| half an hour, and the room fairly flooded
with fresh air and sunshine.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-09-25

That people should learn to use both
hands with equal freedom Is matter
of great Importance. If when the right
hand Of a workman Is tired he can
continue his task with the left, then 4,
Is obvious that he will get through
more work than q right handed man
In the boys mechanical department
in the German schools much Of the
work Is done by the left hand under
compulsiOn. The boys are taught to
saw, plane and hammer with the left
hand rs we'll as the right. The scholar
is also taught to draw large circles
on the blackboard, first with one hand
and then with the other. Man is the
only one who cannot use all bis limbs
with equal facility. Man uses his
eyes equally well and also the legs. ex'
cept that most people kick with the
right foot. But how few can use more
than one hand to advantage? And this
Is so simply because Of lack Of early
training.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-09-25
July IS, 1906
NOTICE OF FORECLOSURES.

Whereas, Lizzie s. Barnes. Of Hiram, In the
County Of Oxford and State Of Maine, by her
mortgage deed, dated the second day OF August.
A. ID. 1902 and recorded In Oxford County
Western District-ReRistry of Deeds. BOOK VI,
page So, conveyed to me, the undersigned, Ger.
tain parcel Of land. situated In said Hiram ana
bounded as follows: Northerly BY land OF Lu.
sauna W. Hubbard; Easterly BY lands Of Saco
Water Power Company and Frank p. Goodwin
to a stone wall, thence westerly by said stone
wall and q pole fence and Barnes BROOK, 30
called, by land Of James Edgecomb which 10
southerly to land Of Eugene WadsWorth; and
westerly by land Of said Eugene Wadsworth.
reserving right Of way across said lot 70 the
lot Of said James Edgecomb which ID called the
Augustus Rarnes lot and which ID situated
souiherly Of the above described lot and being
the same premises conveyed TO said Lizzie
Barnes by the said James Edgecomb, August
End, A. ID. 1909. Also q certain parcel OF land.
together with the buildings thereon. situated In
said Hiram ON the southerly side OF the road
leading from Cornish to Hiram Bridge, and
bounded and described a. follows: Northerly
erly by land Of K. o. Allen. containing two acres,
more or less. Also another lot on the northeriy
side Of said road and bounded. northerly. east
erly, and westerly by land Of the Saco Water
Power Company; and southerly by said road,
containing thirty acres more or less. being the
same premises conveyed to Lizzie 8. Barnes BY
deed, recorded in Oxford County-Western Dis.
trict-Registry Of Deeds, Book 50. Page Ss6. and
whereas the condition Of said mortgage has been
Of the condition thereof claim foreclosure Of
said mortgage
Dated az Cornish. this nineteenth day Of Sep
''' " - ~ JAMES ED9ECOMB.
By his attorney. Walter p. Perkins.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-09-25

"If you are going to be a man." the
baboon interrupted, you must WAX
on your hind legs"
And so Mr.. Elephant wabbled around
on his hind legs until be was about
played out.
Goodness me! he exclaimed. "Thia
ia tiresome. What does man do when
he is tIred?"
"Why, he sits down." said the
baboon.
So Mr.. Elephant sat down to rest
but he was not satisfied.
ut Is almost as tiresome sitting
down as standing up," said Mr.. Ele
plant. What does a man do when be
gets tired sitting down doing nothingT
"He takes a smoke" said the balloon
Then the elephant got a pipe and to
bacco and tried to smoke, but he mace
q wonderful fizzle Of 1t.
He got smoke In his eyes, In his moss
and his throat, and he was In pretty
predicament.
IL don't want to be man" he cried
while tears streamed down his cheeks
81 am going to try to be a good ele
plant instead"
"That's what ! meant In the frs
place" said his father.-Pittsburg Dis
patch.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-09-25

USING SlSoE osuoSs
Perhaps there il no more popular or
more pleasing fad at present than that
Of decorating with cigar bands.
The materials needed are cigar bands,
. glass plate or bowl, piece OF felt, tin
foil, bottle OF paste and bottle OF
LIQUID glue. Perhaps the easiest thing
upon which to experiment Is . shallow
glass bowl. This should be five, six, or
more inches in diameter and about one
inch deep. 1t is we'll to understand,
though, that the larger the plate ID, the
easier 1t 1t IL to manage. One may start
decorating by placing the centerpiece or
picture in the centre of the back, with
face to the glass. Attach the ends Of four
or eight bands to this centerpiece and
fasten their outer ends to the edge of the
bowl. For this purpose use photograph
paste or fish glue. Decorate the space
between these main bands according to
taste and fill up all open spaces with
tinfoil. Many beautiful designs may be
made by working similarly shaped
bands of different colors into stars, cir
cles, and squares. When the design is
finished, put heavy coat Of any strong
LIQUID glue about an inch wide around
the edge Of the bowl, and stretch over
the entire back piece Of dark red or
green felt.
In the same manner, glass plates, TO-
bacco-jars, glasses, and ash trays may De
decorated. Old vases also make good
foundations. Huge bottles with large
necks may, in this way, also be trans
formed into charming Japanese-looking
ornaments. A president" plate may
be made by using picture OF George
Washington as a centerpiece and group
ing around it, in circular form, the
cigar bands bearing the pictures OF the
different presidents of the United States.
Red, white and blue bands alone should
be used in this color scheme. Kodak
pictures may be used as centerpieces,
and many a girl will consider herself
fortunate to receive picture OF herself
In such an attractive frame.
Old wooden stands may be rejuvenated
| in a like manner. After covering wood
or any non.transparent material with
bands, however, the surface should be
covered with a thin coat of shellac and
then vanished. Observation-Disclosures
glove-boxes, and letter-boxes made Of
wood, may be all treated in this manner
In regard to the cost of the material,
! It is hard to make an accurate estimate
inasmuch as the prices vary in different
places. However, a package containing
fifty cigar bands, two centerpieces ano
one piece of tinfoil may be bought fol
| fifteen cents. The tinfoil which comes
| in different colors may be bought at ont
cent per sheet; the glass plates and tray'
vary from three cents up to twenty-five
cents apiece.-New Idea.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-09-25
Called Rack.

A commercial traveller for a London
firm secured an order for $1,000 In the
west Of England and, as 1t was not
duly acknowledged, wrote letter to
the firm calling special attention to II
and saying, II thought you would con-
slider such an order quite feather In
my cap"
In reply he received this note from
his principal: 1--WE have filed your or.
der and inclose for your cap the one
feather you require"
After n fortnight came another let
ter from the firm: "The people who
gave you the $1,000 order have failed
and we lose the goods. We have this
day sent to you a bagful Of feathers
for you to fly home with, as We dc
not want you out OH the road for us
any more."-Strand Magazine.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-09-25

No one would buy sailboat with sail.
that could not be reefed. There ia al
ways that possibility of little too much
wind that makes q cautious man afraiC
to 90 unprovided. The thinking man
whose stomach sometimes goes back or
him, provides for his stomach by keep
ing bottle of Kodol For Dyspepsia
within reach. Kodol digests what yor
eat and restores the stomach to the con
dition to properly perform its functions
Sold by r. A. Shurtleff & Co.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-09-25
No. .74.-couce.led Cities.


In the following sentences are con
cealed the names Of twelve cities, the
letters forming them being reversed:
We lived IN Cairo. Ephraim and l.
where you may see the big log RATS
float by. There was an orchard near
and often sold the apples. One morn
Ing a Swede named Olaf Fubberson
said, "Give me some apples" replied
"Sir. apples cost money" l saw he
was not sober. I noticed that his cheek
was raw, and saw him snatch a pan
Of apples, but he soon returned. please
excuse me. for acted rudely," he said
felt very tired, and, as l am curl
when weary or tired, ] only said, You
may have the lot, sir. but so away"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-09-25

When you have = cold 1t 10 we'll to be
very careful about using anything that
will cause constipation. Be particularly
careful about preparations containing
opistss. Use Kennedy's Laxative Honey
and Tar, which stops the cough and
moves the bowels. Sold by +. A. Shurt-
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-09-25

"George, I'm going to take vacation. '
"What's wrong?"
"Why, 1 wrote that that fiery Ken
tuckian, Cunnel Saunders, has . head
that 10 none too large for the brain thai
fills it."
"Well?"
"The intelligent compositor hal
changed brain into bran
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-09-25

A bath cleanses the skin and rids the
pores of refuse. A bath makes for bet
ter fellowship and citizenship. Not only
should the outside Of the body be cleans
ed, but occasional use of laxative OF
cathartic opens the bowels and clears
the system of effete matter. Best for
this are DeWitt's Little Early Risers.
Pleasant little pills that do not grippe OF
sicken. Sold by r. A. Shurtleff & Co.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-09-25

In these days of rush and hurry cour.
tesy is often forgotten. In the mad, pell
nell rush of our life little things are
done to offend that We rather remained
undone. A hastily eaten meal and its
resultant headache may cause rs social
or financial loss. The wise man or wo-
man is the one who relieves little Ills OF
this sort by little dose Of Kodol For
Dyspepsia. 1t digests what you eat and
puts your stomach back into shape.
Sold By r. A. Shurtleff & Co.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-09-25
Delay Fatal.

Visitor Ito widow)-I am 30 sorry to
hear of the sudden death Of your hus-
band. Did they hold postmortem eI.
animation?
Eyes, and, like those doctors, they
did not hold 1t until he was dead. or
they might have saved bis life."-Clin-
ical Reporter.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-09-25
No. xzn=Rhxmsd Adjective.

NO. z7o.-HhyMeu AuJectfVeSs
/. What adjective rhymes with rab
bit?
2. What adjective rhymes with a kit
ten?
3. What adjective rhymes with ex
tremely hot?
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-09-25
Food Value Of Cheese.

It Is said that one pound Of cheese
Is equal in food value to more than two
pounds of meat. It Is very rich in pro
teids and fat. Considering this, 1t d
low in price when compared with meat
and ought to do good service to the
poor man in replacing occasionally the
regular diet of meat. In America cheese
Is looked upon more as side dish and
luxury than in some parts Of Europe
The Swiss peasant depends on 1t as O
staple second only to bread. while the
use Of 1t in England and Germany ID
extensive.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-09-25
What II Cost Hin.

Mrs. Watts-There! We have cleared
of the last Of that church debt and
It never cost you men cent. See what
women can do. Mr.. Watts-I don't
know about the other fellows. but I
know you have made me spend more
than 500 for extra meals downtown
while you were out monkeying around.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-09-25

Nasal Catarrh, an Inflammation OF the
delicate membrane lining the air-pass.
ages, Is not cured by any mixtures taken
into the stomach. Don't waste time on
them. Take Ely's Cream Balm through
the nostrils, 30 that the fevered, swollen
tissues are reached at once. Never
mind how long you have suffered nor
how often you have been disappointed,
we know Ely's Cream Balm will cure
you as it has cured others by the thou.
sand. All druggists, 30 cents. Mailed
by Ely Bros, SO Warren Street, New
York.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-09-25
Key to the pusxler.

No. 261. - Triangle: l. Famous. 2
Alias. 3. Mint. 4. Dat. 8. Us. O. s.
No. 262.-Enisma: Friendship, com
fort, bOuy-ant. mitigate. courage, vel
fare, concord. animate. de-fle, mis-
fortune, notable, peculiar, cur-tail
munifi-cent.
No. 263. A Suggestion: Thyme
(time).
No. 264.-Historical AcrOstic: Lafa
yette. /. Lexington. 2. Adams. 3
Franklin. 4. Australia. 8. Yenesei. 9
Erie. 7. Ticonderoga. 8. Texas. 0
Egypt.
No. 2G5.-An Octag0n:
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-09-25

Harold-Newlywed is greatly worried
over thirty day note.
Rupert-Can't he meet itP
Harold-It amt that-It's q note bis
wife gave him to mail thirty days ago
and he's Just thought of it.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-09-25
cn,.n rAx rrxrn AND sr,ufrR ooi.p.

CURED nAY frvx1 AND su1f,6H1 COLD
A. J. Nusbaum, Batesville, Indiana,
writes: "Last year ! suffered for three
month"; with = summer cold 20 distress.
ing that II interfered with my business
I had many Of the symptoms Of nay
fever, and . doctors prescription did moi
reach my case, and I took several medi'
cines which seemed to only aggravat<
my case. Fortunately / insisted upon
having Foley's Honey and Tar In the yel
low package, and It quickly cured me-
Ny wife has since used Foley's Honey
and Tar with the Same success" r. A.
Shurtleff q Co.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-09-25

When two strong men come to blows
even If they are we'll matched, 1t Is not
pleasing sight, but If the man who get
the worst of it will use DeWitt's Witch
Hazel Salve, he will look better and fee
better in short order. Be sure you gel
DeWitt's. Good for everything salvt
is used for, including piles. Sold by r
A. Shurtleff & Co.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-09-25
AN INsIDIoIs DANGER

One of the worst features of kidney
trouble is that 1t is an insidious disease
and before the victim realizes his danger
he may have fatal malady. Take Fo-
ley's Kidney Cure at the first sign Of
trouble as It corrects Irregularities and
prevents Bright's disease and diabetes.
r. A. Shurtleff & Co.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-09-25

Ask any "JAP" that you may see,
"Why the Gear, with Bear behind" had
to climb q tree.
The Yanks, God bless the Yanks, says she,
They gave US Rocky Mountain Tea.
r. A. Shurtle6 & Co.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-09-25

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
Druggists refund money II 1t fails to
cure. Z. w. GROVES signature Is on
each box. 25c.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-09-25
Amiable Reflections.

Amfable Renecttonb.
A man never hears the best things
that are said about him. because he Is
dead then.
II we all loved our neighbors as we
love ourselves the world would be-
come mutual admiration society.
The people who write articles on how
to succeed are not always able to sell
them.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-09-25

Caller-Does that girl in the next fat
play the piano by ear or by note?
Suffering Neighbor-Neither. She
plays by brute strength.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-09-25
A GTIARANTE

A GUARANTEED CURE FOR PILES.
Itching, Blind, Bleeding, Protrudine
Piles. Druggists are authorized to re-
fund money If Pazo Ointment fails to
cure in to ID days. so cents.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-09-25
HOW TO AVOID APPENDICITIS.

HOW TO AVOID APPENDICITIS.
Most victims of appendicitis are those
who are habitually constipated. Orino
Laxative Fruit Syrup cures chronic con.
stipation by stimulating the liver and
bowels, and restores the natural action
of the bowels. Orino Laxative Fruit
Syrup does not nauseate or grippe and IL
mild and pleasant to take. Refuse sub
stitutes. r. A. Shurtleff & Co.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-09-25

Dottie-Dick's an impudsnt thing
isn't he?
Lottie-Oh, I don't know.
Dottie-Didn't he Try TO kiss yous
Lottis-Not vsry hard.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-09-25

No. photographed Puzzle: Ca
nary, China. Atlas, Turkey, Miss. In
dian.
No. 28I.-Additions: Kin, kindle; cod,
coddle; mud, middle; can, candle; bun,
bundle; spin. spindle; dan, dandle; sad,
saddle; rid. riddle; pad. paddle; rud,
ruddle: wad. waddle; tod. toddle; nod
nOddle.
No. 26S. - Anagrams: l. Alexander
the Great. .. Queen Elizabeth. 3. Ma.
poleOn Bonaparte.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-09-25
For Sale in South Paris,

The house and land belonging to the
estate of the late Mrs. Sarah W. Hewett,
situated in the center of the village, has
two apartments of seven and eight rooms
with sheds, large attic, &C., and is in
excellent condition. The grounds are
extensive, containing additional house
lots.
W. T. HEWETT.
JAMES S. WRIGHT, Agent, s. Paris.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-09-25

"a great many people do things they
are sorry for"
eyes, " answered Miss Cayenne. "The
trouble is that they often fail to realize
that they are sorry till they get into the
newspapers.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-09-25

He (after neutrality-suspicious. me Il
inform you that L am the last OF thu
great family Of tho Van Siltens.
She (thoughtlsssly) -Delighted te
hear Il, I'm sure,