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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-12-01

prizes to two scholars who found the
largest number of wild flowers. Last
spring I gave them all some cabbage
seeds with lesson on seeds, and promis-
cd prize to the one who would raise
the largest cabbage. A short time ago
invited them all TO my house to q cab
bage party, asking them to bring their
largest cabbage. Some twenty y-eight
children came, and the largest cabbage
weighed 8 1-2 pounds. They told how
they raised them, and then played games
and had refreshments served on cabbage
leaves.
although these children cannot learn
a great deal from me they get acquaint-
ed with the possibilities about them,
and spread the influence throughout the
community. 1t seems very small and
egotistical to me to tell all the little
things I have done with these few chill
dren, but that little has so opened my
eyes to the possibilities of what might
be done If we could have the right kind
of teachers and schools, that l want to
interest everyone can In helping along
the day when children shall know that
Gods country is the most desirable
place in which to live, that they may be
taught the dignity of labor, and the
pleasure of studying natures laws.
81 find that some children who are
dullest in books are the most observant
in outdoor life. We work hard for what
we get on the farm, and sometimes We
are tempted to call 1t drudgery, but
nothing is drudgery which We really
like to do. 1t takes long sickness to
teach some people that they really like
to work. Farm work is the kind which
builds the character. It engenders pa
tience, thrift and perseverance. We
need to work in order to appreciate the
object attained. We need labor to ap-
preciate rest. We need the husk to ap-
preciate the kernel"
One of the most interesting and help
full addresses of the session was that by
Dean W. D. Hurd on Orchard Culture.
He said: "There Is but one other crop
in Maine that can approach the apple
orchard in value per acre, and that Is
the potato crop, with, perhaps, sweet
corn a close second. Statistics show
that the value of potatoes in Maine last
year was $S1 an acre, corn $27, wheat
s26, oats s22, and hay $ls, while con-
servative estimate from the return of an
acre of land in q well.cared-for orchard,
80 trees to the acre, would be fully 100
barrels, worth in one year at least $780,"
The address of Prof. Hurd was COM
prensive one, and liberal extracts will be
given in q forthcoming issue of The
New England Homestead.-New Eng
land Homestead.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-12-01
Too Cheap,

The class at kirk had been reading
the story Of Joseph and his brethren
and It came to the turn Of the visiting
minister to .lIamine the boys.
The replies! to all OF his questions had
been quick, intelligent and correct.
such as:
"What great crime did these sons OF
Jacob commitY
"They sold their brother Joseph"
"Quite correct. And for how much"
Twenty pieces Of silver"
"And what added to the cruelty and
wickedness Of these bad brothersT
A pause.
"What made their treachery even
more detestable and heinous?"
Then a bright little fellow stretched
out an eager hand.
"Well, my man?"
"Please, sir, they self him over
cheap"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-12-01
Tho Letters Hs Dictated.

"Well. goodby. dear" said Mr.. True
boy to his beloved spouse. II must 60
and dictate those letters-twenty-six OF
them-so you mustn't expect me home
very early"
"All right" was the response. "But
l wish you wouldn't work so hard"
Half an hour later Mr. Trueboy en-
tered his club and sat down. with
. three others. at card table.
Just moment. you fellows, before
the first hand is dealt. I've got to
keep my word with my wife. One OF
you just take down what dictate: =
b d z h k m q opq r 6
tuv WYE There. those letters are
of my mind!"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-12-01

She had removed her glove, and one
bare hand rested white against the
white Of the rail. Her face was turn
ed from him, and she was looking out
across the sound, pretending an inter-
est in one of the winking beacons
whose lights she could not see through
her tears.
The young musician ended his tune
and without pause began to play an
other, farewell song that had been
familiar to Behman since his child
hood.
He knew that it was a favorite Of
Nell's, and he wondered II the song
would make her speak. There was a
lift to the fragile shoulders, as though
she was holding back her sobs. but she
gave no sign Of being aware Of his
presence.
The music paused abruptly in tie
middle of a strain, as the mother Of
the player came to call him to bed, and
with shout the little party hurried
into the cabin.
Nell paused a moment, then turned
a. though to 60. but hand rested
over her own and held the slender fin-
gers firmly with n grip that panied.
"Don't go. Nell," pleaded Behman.
"Stay here and make up"
II thought that you would not even
compromise" she said uncertainty.
COMPROMISE be hanged!" he cried.
81 don't care what you think Of me.
I'm tired Of waiting for you to be the
first to speak. Will you be friends.
dearY'
He felt the relaxation Of her atti-
tude. and he drew her within the cir
Gle of his arm.
as that the way you treat your
friends?" she demanded, with a laugh.
That's the way I treat bad little
girls" he explained. "I've been bad
too. II you want to punish me. why
He paused suggestively, but Nell only
tapped his bronzed cheek with her
hand.
1T was punishment enough to have
to break your no compromise declara-
tion." she said lightly.
"That was not a punishment" was
the fervent assertion. 81 enjoyed It.
I'm glad l found 1t out, because now
after we're married there'll be no need
of compromise"
"Therell be no need for making up"
promised Nell as she slipped her arm
through his.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-12-01

-
PosAL," He DECLARED.
passed the can buoy OH the outer
legde when there was an ominous
coughing Of the exhaust.
Immediately 1t grew spaslnodlc and
seemed to take half hearted. despair
Ing note. Then 1t ceased altogether
and with this cessation the little craft
lay helpless on the long swells coming
In from the bay.
Countless precedent cases had taught
Goodhde what to do. He pulled of
his coat, caught up a wrench and at
tackled the engine, not without GER
tain grim wrath.
At the end of half an hour. despite
all his art and all his mad efforts will
the wrench, the engine, beyond few
derisive, choking puffs. refused to re-
spond.
Goodhue hurled the wrench angrily
into the locker, shook vindlctive fist
ut the balky machinery and delivered
himself Of his opinions concisely and
forcefully.
Then he looked despairlngly at the
sail momentarily growing smaller to
the eastward and ruefully surveyed
the blue streak Of shore behind him,
not without certain poignant longings
for breakfast.
All his labOrs had merely succeeded
in getting him stalled here In the mid.
die Of the bay. He grunted his dis.
gust, tied his handkerchief to a boat
hook as IN improvised signal Of dis
tress and set 1t up in the stern. Then
he stretched himself upon the cush.
ions and calmly went to sleep.
He was awakened by ripping laugh,
ter. He jumped up to find close along,
side knockabout with its sail rafting
sharply as 1t headed into the wind. BY
the tiller was Helen Caverly. her eyes
sparkling as she took in his plight.
Goodhue struck a melodramatlc atti.
tude. one hand on his forehead, the
other at his throat.
"Helpw he cried, nodding toward his
distress signal.
The girl laughed again.
what on earth are you doing out
here so early In the mornings" she said
mockingly. "Are you aware that 1t Is
but a trifle past 10:30?
81 am pursuing you," said he. "or
rather, I was pursuing you until this
this unmentionable engine went back
on me-"
"And why were you pursuing me?"
81 wanted that sail you promised
me this morning"
II waited for you until long after o"
Goodhue grinned sheepishly. "I-I
oversight" he confessed iamely. "Then
whea got down to the pier and found
you gone I started out In the power
boat--without any breakfast"
what noble self sacri6ce| she
mocked.
"And I'd have caught you, too. but
for that engine. 1t always breaks
down when you want 1t most. How.
ever, you've seen my plight and come
alongside, and that's the main thing.
after all. We can have that sail now,
rant weT
"Do you think she deserves it"
Frankly, / don't, but I'm going to
trust to your generosity"
She looked at him doubtfully for q
moment. "Of course" she said at
length, II can't desert you like this.
helpless as you are upon the high seas.
Come aboard. I'll tow you back. You
must be very hungry by this time"
Goodhue caught up the boat hook,
pulled the power boat alongside the
knockabout and scrambled over her
rail. In a moment the painter was
fast, and, towing the helpless craft be-
hind her, the knockabout was headed
shoreward.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-12-01

The girl held the tIller. GOOdhue
sat down beside her.
81 was particularly anxious to come
out sailing with you this morning"
said he.
$50 It would seem." she observed
dryly.
"There was a very particular reason
why l shouldn't miss It," he went on
placidly, ignoring her tone. 81 wanted
to finish out what I was saying to you
night before last on the Gregorys'
piazza when that idiot Of Benson
came out and interrupted u.s."
A wave Of color surged into the girls
cheek. Her nose went up in the air q
fraction Of an inch.
Under the circumstances" said she,
considering the fact that I have just
rescued you from a rather trying sit
uation, 1t seems to me no gentleman
would take advantage"
Goodhue moved closer to her.
mo gentleman would have missed
his appointment with you this morn
ing" said he. Therefore / am no
gentleman. Following out the same
course Of logic. the fact that am no
gentleman absolves me from playing
the gentleman's part Of silence just
now. I will take the tiller, Helen"
He took it. The girl began hastily
<rf,,,p,fpo Tho shoot
"I. am going to finish out that pro-
posal," he declared. III you won't
listen to me I shall refuse to be
saved. l shall return to the power
boat and trust myself to the mercies
Of these treacherous waters" he end
ed, looking tragically at the quiet sea
about them.
Besides which," he went on, "kind-
" remember that I have had no break.
fast. VIII you listen"
The girl turned to him with flushed
face, but her eyes were shining.
"You certainly must have that break
fast" she chuckled. "Go ahead. am
all attention"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-12-01
An Endless Chain.

A June briIe-Orange blossoms, wed.
ding bells. and so forth.
An autumn sensation-Automobiles,
foreigners, and the like.
A winter divorce-South Dakota and
all the fringes.
A June wedding-Same thing over
again.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-12-01
Good Family,

"My daughter appears to have mar
ried very happily" remarked a lady.
"Her husband has not wealth. II must
be admitted, but he has family"
"Yes. heard he was widowel
with six childrenw a neighbor shifted
acridly.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-12-01

Birds Of several species can be kept
around the farmyard all winter, such a.
cbickadees, downy, hairy and red-headed
woodpeckers, redbirds, bluejays, etc., II
food and shelter are provided for them.
The food should include nuts, which
may be chopped or broken into small
pieces; wheat, cracked corn, beef suet,
bread-crumbs and table scraps. They
may be shy at first, but II these things
are put daily in the same places they
will become tame. II you begin to feed
them and thus encourage them to stay
with you, you ought to keep 1t up with
out intermission. since they have count
Cd on your charity Farm Journal.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-12-01
Willie Ha. sueh an Aetix. Brain.

'Was Daniel really such wise man,
mamma" asked Willie thoughtfully.
"Yes. dear. as wise almost as Solo
mon. WILLIE"
"Well, mother. bet Solomon would
have done better than Daniel did. any
way" continued Willie
"Why. what do you mean. my SOM"
"I'll betcher Solomon would have had
sense enough to charge admission
when he went into the lions denp'-
Ladies' Home Journal.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-12-01
The Other Rex,a Fault.

Mother-I hear you were at the foot
Of the class last week. Tommy Tom.
ny-'Twasn't my fault Johnny Smith
who's always at the foot was sick al
home.-Circle.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-12-01
Sians.
.Do Won beliexe in sIens :.

OO yVu UcIIeNe III bikuSE
"Well. I must confess that when ]
see man wearing one proclalming
that he Is deaf and dumb get little
shaky."-Philadelph Ledger.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-12-01

Speltz is good grain feed for milk
cows. 1t should be ground and then
mixed with bran or corn meal.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-12-01

brane resulting from Catarrh and drives
away Cold in the Head quickly. Restores
the Senses of Taste and Smell. Full size
so cts. at Druggists or by mail. Liquid
Cream Balm for use in atomizers rs cts.
Ely Brothers, Sc Warren Street, New York.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-12-01
AMONG THE FARMERS.
4" SPEED THE PLow."

Correspondence on practical agricultural topic
is solicited. Address all communications In
tended for this department to HENRY d
HAMMOND, Agricultural Editor Oxford Dem
ocrst. Paris. Ne.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-12-01
COMFORT DEMANDS SPACE

Build roomy; have large spaces;
"Cuddy" rooms are devoid of comfort
Often the trimmings of gables and
veranda would add large, comfortable
room to the house. Initiate bim who
succeeds, and excel him, II you can
Then take comfort.-Cor. in New Eng
land Homestead.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-12-01
A Reliable Remedy
FOR
cATARRh
Ely's Cream Balm

is quickly absorbed.
6isss Relief at Once.
1t cleanses, soothes,
heals and protects
the diseased men,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-12-01

"I'N GOING TO FINISH OUT THAT Pr,
POsAL," He DECLARED.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-12-01

81 have had the past eight years night
classes at my home for all the children
who care to come. We study birds,
minerals, seeds, plants, flowers and in.
sects. Sometimes We have teacher In
| our local school who will work with us,
but that IL seldom. One summer gave
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-11-11
FOR THE HOUSEWIFE
For the Home Nurse.

A simple remedy for neuralgia is to
apply grated horseradish, prepared the
same as for tab use, to the temple
when the head or face is affected and
to the wrist when the pain is in the
arm or shoulder.
For scald or burn apply immediate
ly pulverized charcoal and linseed oil
or the raw white of an egg.
To heal an open cut apply alum wa
ter twice a day. Powdered rosin is
also good. Pound it well In a clean
mortar or wooden bowl and when well
pulverized place in a sterilized pepper
pot and sift it upon the wound. Put
soft cloth over the cut and occasion
ally wet it with cold water. This viii
prevent Inflammation and soreness.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-11-11

Farmers should see that every
Implement and tool is securely housed
for the winter Farm implements do
not wear out as much AS they rust out
CutlIvators, plOws. harrows, etc that
are left in the open air usually end
their usefulness in Une or two seasons
instead of lasting several years A
binder or mower that is not kept
pefectlv dry will be almost useless
when desired for service Elk.
Under a recent ruling and law,
it is required that all shipments of
refined oil, naphtha, crude oil and
tulpentlne must have a red label
pasted thereon when shipped in less
than carload lots. Tue red labels are
Of diamond shape, measuring not less
than 81 inches on each diagonal and
bear warming notice of so words.
Shipping receipts and bills of ladlng
covering the above. must b9ar the
words ''R d Label applied, and
certificate of 80 words. Carload ship
ments must BIZ tagged on ends and
sides with a white card diamond
shape, 10 inches on each diagonal,
printed in red aud black letters
'Infammable. in red) Keep Lights
and Fires Away. Handle Carefully.
Labels will be furnished by the rail
road companies. Poss bic fine or i'm
prisonment, or both. may follow any
violation of the provisions of the
new law. Elk.
We take the following timely
article from the current number of
the Wisconsin Farmer 1t may prove
interesting and valuable to many of
our rural readers: 1--WE hope that the
road drag is not waning in its popu
larity, because it's efficacy is just as
great as was the case three or four
years ago when the practice of blow
ing" about thu drag was so popular.
There are no doubt many instances
| where the rush of farm work has
prevented men from doing as much
volunteer service on the road with the
drag as was contemplated last spring,
but now that winter is approat hing
we hupe that the owners of drags will
find the time to use them before the
ground becomes frozen. In many
parts of the corn belt the earth roads
become rutted late in the fall. and
they remain in that condition all
winter. making traffic not only un
pleasant but very much heavier and
greatly increasing the wear and tear
of harness aud vehicles Let the ruts
be filled this fall regardless. If the
road officials can be made to do it,
we'll and good; but if not. farmers
themselves can afford to cooperate
in order that some pleasure may be
derived from the use of the roads
during the winter months. =
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-11-11
Fines for Bachelors.

Suffragette-Ffnes and penalties
were imposed on bachelors in Greece
and Rome At certain festivals in
Sparta it was the custom for women
to drag old bachelors around the altar.
The victims were not handled gently.
In England as late as 1885 higher
taxes were imposed on the servants
of bachelors than on those of other
peOple
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-11-11
Simple Dirt Test for Milk.

Milk contractors in the city of Bos-
ton are, to large extent, cooperating
with the health authorities in their eff
forts to improve the milk supply. O3a
firm employs rough but effective test
for determining the quantity Of dirt.
A filter Of absorbent cotton is used.
This is held in position by wire sup
port.-Good Housekeeping.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-11-11

Galvanic Soap saves the clothes by
not making it necessary to wear them
out on the dashboard. The soap be-
ing absolutely pure, does not leave
any waste matter in the fabric to
rot it. 1t rinses out easily and COM
pletely.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-11-11

FOR KENT-Large, warm house
in desira Die location in Lancaster
Here a good chance for somebody.
Inquire OF Jos. Wright SO f C
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-11-11

First Duty of Some Parents.
Parents seem to think one of their
first duties is to make their children
believe all the things they don't be-
lieve themselves--N York Press.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-11-11
Kannaroos Still Plentiful.

KangaroOs are still plentiful in
some parts of Australia. One flock
owner beasts of having killed several
thousand in 10 months.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-11-11

Woolens will not shrink if washed
with Galvanic Soap and cold water
10 directions.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-11-11
Turkeys for Sale.

I have some choice White Holland
gobblers for sale at So 90 each il TAX
en- at once MRS. MARY WILSON
Lancaster, Wis, r. f. d.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-11-11

Every barrel of New York apples
by Alt Sc Sons guaranteed to be
strictly No. 1.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-11-11

How about winter apples Ask Alt
& Sons.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-11-11

Call up Alt & sous and get prices
on New York apples, this week.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-11-11
Horseradish Plaster.

Few things in the garden afford such
quick relief from pain as leaf OF
common borseradish. For sudden
cramps. pain in. the side or stomach,
sore throat or neuralgia in the face
slightly warm a leaf or two over the
stove or lamp till quite limp and then
apply to the body. 1t will not blister
or leave any mark. For lumbago first
battle the parts with warm vinegar,
then apply two or three leaves OF
horseradish and keep quiet.-Chicago
Tribune.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-11-11

Let Galvanic Soap do your work.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-11-11

Beware of Him.
Who chatters to you VIII cna'1eh
about you.-German Droverp.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-06-26
A Lively Experience.

Tuesday while Bernhard Fahey,
Alex Stemper and Roy Henratty, civil
engineers employed on the interurban
line, We're returning from their work
on the line, the horse attached to the
vehicle in which they were riding
took fright from an auto on the plank
road and ran away. Mr.. Fancy who
was handling the reins and endeavoring
to dodge the telephone poles was
pitched over the dashboard and sus-
tanned several brusises but fortunately
none serious. Mr.. Stemper was thrown
to the ground and landed upon bis
knees, the attitude of prayer, but it
is not reported as to whether his feel
ings were of the prayful kind or
otherwise. Mr.. Henratty with rare
presence of mind seized the intermine
and jumped from the vehicle just be-
fore the shock and thus prevented in
jury to a valuable transit. 1t was
an experience that neither of the gen.
tlemen are anxious for and hereafter
will endeavor to give autos wide
berth when driving the same horse.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-06-26
Twas "Snitt" Hdllet.

The following item on Sunday s
ball game between Portage and the
Watertown city nine, appeared in the
Portage Daily Democrat of the 22nd
inst:
"Kaimer's baseball team was de-
feated at Watertown yesterday by a
score of 9 to 0. The Portage team
was unable to get single hit off a
sinister winged slab artist of Water
town, young man by the common
name of Smith, but whose curves were
decidedly uncommon. Gutknecnu
pitched for PORTAGE
AS to the twirling of the pitcher,
they are correct, but his name they
got tangled slightly, making Smith
out of "Snitt' Hallet.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-06-26
Gather at Lake Mills.


Today, the twenty first annual con-
vention and tourr ament Of the Wis
consin State Firemen's association
will begin in the beautiful little city
Of Lake Mills and continue for three
days.
This is an association of volunteer
firemen, with a membership of 120
companies, located in all parts of the
state, mostly in villages and fourth
class cities.
The objects of the state association
are many-to promote acquaintance
and to profit by the experience of
each other, to hold annual meetings
to bring the tiremen together for a
social outing when they become ac-
qualnted, talk over past experiences
and plan for the future.
During the tournament 1t is quite
probable that many of our citizens
will visit Lake Mills to witness the
contests that will take place.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-06-26
Alumni Gathering.

On Monday evening, June 10Th, the
Watertown High school alumni will
hold its annual reunion ard banquet
at the Turner opera house. The ex-
ecutive committee has about cumplet-
ed arrangements to make this reunion
one tc be remembered. In view Of
the fact that this is the twentieth an
niversary, it is expected that large
number of the early graduates will
he present. The Weber-Stube orches-
ira has been engaged to furnish the
music tor the evening.