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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-04-14
Staying with the Swine Business.

1t looks, at the present time, a
though those who stay with the swim,
business will before many months real
ize good prices.
II one thinks back three or four year,
they will remem ber''an era Of low prices
shortly after which pigs were at a pre-
MUM. / remember it we'll for we hap
pened to have two or three good litteri
of pigs that spring and it was almost
impossible to keep pig for ourselves
We could have sold 200 had we haG
| them.
The pork business, that is, round hog
seems to have its frequent ups anC
downs. The reason no doubt is it i!
something one can get into quite quickly
and, without concerted action, everyone
stocks up. The crop, when marketed il
beyond the market demands and the
price goes to a point where there is NO
chance for profit, and they all 60 out
or nearly all, then we have the high
prices for time. The winner is the
one who is the slayer.
There is very little money for the
eastern farmer in growing pork. Still
each farm can produce supply for
home use, feeding largely on refuse ma
terial, and get his pork for half what
it can be bought for from the grocery.
man. Right now, when hogs are worth
not over five cents pound live weight,
you go to the store to buy piece of
salt pork and it is twelve cents pound,
and l recently paid twenty cents for
smoked ham.
There is more money in good pair of
brood sows than in growing a "drove"
for pork. Two good litters year from
a good profitable sow places her on an
equal with a good cow, at least, and
guess the SOW will be the winner.
Goodall's Farmer is authority for the
statement that Iowa farmers are dump
ing even their breeders on account of
the high price of corn and will raise but
few the coming season. What is true of
Iowa will no doubt apply in measure
to other states in the corn belt, there
fore, those who have some pigs to sell
the coming fall, and the following
spring, l anticipate will find a ready
market at good prices.
One nearly always has more or less
coarse stuff, bedding from calf pens,
etc., which they wish to have worked
into good dressing, consequently one or
two good hogs are almost a necessity
for this purpose.
You can hit two birds with one stone
by growing SOW pigs and having them
produce litter at about year old,
then you can sell and grow more if you
wish to combine pork growing with
pigs. 1t is a question, however, wheth-
or the litters from mature sows will not
be enough larger to prove more profit
able to keep them rather than do two
things at once. An old hog, that has
its growth, requires less feed than a
growing young SOW, and will eat stuff
that youngster will refuse.--D. j.
Ryther, West Pownal, Me-, in New Eng
land Farmer.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-04-14

deprivation, as we're all true Rhae
tians for our beer. But now on youi
account I'm sorry"
perhaps you have some milk" sug
gested Virginia. 81 love milk. And
rould scarcely count the cows. the.
were so many, as l came up the noun
tain from Alleheiligen."
Its true there are plenty OF COW.
about" replied her host, ''and coul,
easily catch one. But II | fetch thu
beast here can you milk it?"
Dear me, no Surely you, a grea
strong man, would never stand by and
let weak girl do that? Oh, | almos:
wish l hadn't thought Of the milk II
I'm not to have 1t. long for it 81
much.'
"You shall have the milk, lady," re-
turned the chamois hunter. "I"-
How good you are!' exclaimed the
princess. 1T will be more than nice of
you. Butt don't want you to think
that I'm giving you all this trouble
for nothing. Here's something just t.
show that I appreciate 1t and to re.
member me by"
She would not look up, though she
longed to see what expression the
dark face wore, but kept her eyes
upon her hand, from which she slowly
withdrew ring. 1t fitted tightly. for
she had had 1t made years ago, before
her slender fingers had finished grow
ing. When at last she had pulled of
the jeweled circlet Of gold she held II
up temptingly.
"What / have done and anything
may yet do is pleasure" said the
hunter. But, after all, you have learn.
ed little of Rhaetia IL you think that
we mountain men ever take payment
from those to whom we've been able
to show hospitality"
"Ah, but I'm not talking Of pay.
ment," pleaded the princess. II wish
only to be sure that you mayn't forget
the first woman who, you tell me, has
ever entered this door,"
The young man looked at the door,
not at the girl. 1T Is impossible that
I should forget" said he. almost stiffly.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-04-14
Pruning, Growing and Marketing


Spring pruning is near at hand and
many ask when is the best time to prune
fruit trees? 1 always commence in April
early in the morning, when the crust
will hold, you can then reach and climb
the trees better. Pruning tools should
be sharp; poor, dull tools make hard
and poor work. Many orchards are
growing brush at the expense of fruit,
and many trees are dying with the apple
canker which not few fail TO recognize
When the canker once gets established
in the orchard it will go all through and
the owner will soon be without an or
chard. The apple canker spreads by
means of dead limbs.
But this Is not all the trouble, the
question is in using good Judgment in
pruning. The tree may have a very
bushy top that shuts out the sun and
air. To get high colored fruit it must
have lots of sun. Therefore trim the
tree so the sun may shine through it all
day long. An apple that grows in the
shade does not get the color and is
small, green and has green flavor,
which no consumer wants at any price.
But simply pruning will not bring sue
cess in fruit culture. There is lot to
this apple industry. To make success
you must do lots of spraying at the
right time to get rid of the codling
moth which is costing the Maine fruit
growers large per cent of their crop.
This moth can be handled very easily if
spraying is done in season.
1t takes more than pruning and spray
ing, however, TO win. The orchard
needs some plant food very much and
many are just starving and dying for the
want of something to eat. Trees are
more subject to disease in a starved
condition.
To get the size and flavor, the orchard
must have plenty of plant food. II
should be plowed very shallow and cul
tivated several times in the early part of
the season and during the last part of
the season it should have some cover
crop sown to hold the moisture to pre-
vent drying out in fall drouth which
we usually have. If pruning, spraying,
plant food and cultivation is kept up
this will insure you good crop of fruit
practically every year, otherwise the
fruit crop will be poor, wormy, scabby,
and well nigh worthless, there being no
market for that kind of fruit.
Consumers are seeking for better
grades of fruit but have TO take what
they can get or go without. Oregon
apples are getting big foothold in our
Eastern cities and New England States.
What are we TO do about il? Let them
come, they find good market with
fancy prices.-A. A. Eastman, Penob-
scot County. in Maine Farmer.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-04-14
important than woman"

important than woman"
bringing down chamois, for In
stance. You would sympathize there.
"Chamois give good sport. They'r
hard to find-harder still to hit whel
you have found them"
$50 are the best types Of women
those who, like the chamois and tn
plant I spoke Of, live only in higl
places. Oh, for the sake Of my se'
1 do hope that some day your empero
will change his mind-that woman
will make him change it,!
perhaps a woman has already"
Virginia grew pale. Was she to'
late, or was this a concealed compli
ment which the chamois hunter dit
not guess she had the clew to find
She could not answer. The silence be
tween the two became electrical, ant
the young man broke 1t at last will
some slight signs Of confusion.
"It's a pity" said he, that our EN-
peror can't hear you. He might b'
converted to your views"
"Or he might clap me into prison TO
leze majesty"
HE wouldn't do that, gna' fraulein
II he's anything like me-"
Anything you like! Why, now yol
put me In mind Of 1t, he's not unlike
you-in appearance, 1 mean, judging
by his portraits"
"You have seen his portraitsY'
"Yes, I've seen some. I really thinl
you must be little like him, only
browner and taller perhaps. Yet Tn
glad that you're chamois hunter ant
not an emperor-almost as glad as yor
can be-
"Will you tell me why, lady"
"Oh, for one reason, because
couldn't possibly ask him, II he were
here in your place, what I'm going tf
ask of you. You've very kindly laid
the bread and ham ready, but you for
got to cut them"
"a thousand pardons. Our talk has
set my wits mountaineering. My mind
should have Deen on my manners In
stead of on such farOff things as EN-
perors and their love affairs"
He began hewing at the big loaf as
IL 1t were an enemy to be conquered
And there were few in Rhaetia who
had ever seen those dark eyes SC
bright.
81 like ham and bread cut thin
please" said the princess. There
that's better. I'll sit here II you'll
bring the things to me, for find that
I'm tired, and you are very kind"
"a draft Of our Rhaetian beer will
do you more good than anything" sug
gested the hunter, taking up the plate
Of bread and ham he had tried hard to
cut according to hel taste, placing it In
her lap and going back to draw a tank.
ard of foaming amber liquid from a
quaint hogshead In corner.
But Virginia waved the froth crown.
ed pewter away with smile and a
pretty gesture. "My head has already
proved not strong enough for your
mountains. I'm sure 1t isn't strong
enough for your beer. Have you some
nice cold water?
The young man laughed and shrug
ged his shoulders. "Our water here l.
fit only for the outside Of the body
he explained. "To us that's no great
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-04-14

Cows do not kick unless there is some
reason for it. 1t may be a sore in sigh,
or out of sight, or swelling, or it may
be long finger nails. Possibly some
previous injury or pain makes the COW
so afraid and nervous that she cannot
resist the inclination to kick any more
than a man could resist striking at an
other who he thought was going to
injure him. Kicking can frequently be
cured by finding what the cause is and
removing it.-Progressive Farmer.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-04-14
Spring Medicine

The best is Hoods Sarsaparilla. 1t
is the best because it does the most good.
While it makes the blood pure, fresh
and lively, it tones the stomach to bet
ter digestion, creates an appetite, stimu-
lates the kidneys and liver, gives new
brain, nerve and digestive strength.
An unequaled list of cures-4o,366 tes.
timonials in two years proves its merit.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-04-14

Fixing fences is a good deal like darn.
ing stockings. Only you can't take the
fence-mending when you go "down to
see Aunt Sally" 1t must be done right
on the spot, no matter how irksome II
may be.-Farm Journal.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-04-14

If you have good stations in your
community, get a pair of pure-bred
mares and get into the most profitable
horse breeding. You will soon breed
into handsome income every year.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-04-14
tinonials in two years

SaYsatab8-For those who prefer medicine
IN tablet form, Hoods Sarsaparilla is now put MP
In chocoated tablets called Sarsatabs, as we'll as
in the usual liquid form. Sarsatabs have identi;
form besides accuracy Of dose. convenience econ
omy. there being no loss by evaporation, break'
ago, or leakage. Sold BY druggists or sent py NAL
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-04-14
[To ne Continued

II IL the mind that maketh good or
III. that lnaketh wretchedness or hap
piness. rich or poor.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-04-14
AMONG THE FARMERS.
" SPEED THE PLow."

Correspondence on practical agricultural topics
is solicited. Address all communications m
tended for this department to HENRY d.
HAMMOND. Agricultural Editor Oxford Dem
ocrat, Paris, Ne.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-04-14
jfcHApTER FoUp
10

she had gone on heI
knees to him after all
or almost. She was glad
her mother did not
know, and she hoped
TINT hn did not fool tho
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1908-05-01
Little Tots of PaIisade

The first badly born in Palisade,
Eleanor Pencil, is now nearly three
years old and growing fast
They have a new Toy at the Carsons.
It's only Allan with his long locks re-
moved.
Little Anastasia Phelps continues to be
the belle of Anderson avenue.
Miss Eleanor Brown said she would
come to see the Editor-"But my ma
won't let me! ~
Otto Hunicke is again busy with his
toy garden.
Master w. II. Jackson, jr.. is now
enjoying fine health and is the hand
soonest beau in Anderson avenue.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1908-05-01
PALISADIAN

Miss Alma Frey makes pretty PIC
ture photographed with Major, her
popular st. Bernard.
Glen Douglas is now an accomplished
chauffeur. and drives the automobile ike
an expert.
Constance Bennett fairly revels in the
open air of Palisade, gathering wild
flowers.
The Anderson baby girls are recog-
nized everywhere they go as blue rib
bon pair. When Palisade has it's baby
Show" they will be dangerous competi-
tors.
Jim Binner is galivanting around ON
a tricycle., improving his speed daily.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1908-05-01
Short Meter Sermons.

The best way to work for raise is
to raise your work.
Preparation is the best prayer for sue
cess in any undertaking.
He has a principal in heaven who has
no interest in humanity.
When a man knows he is a martyr
you may know that he is not.
The who always is figuring for
himself cuts a poor figure at last
You never will tighten the world by
burning the candle at both ends.
Some men think they must be good
because life tastes so bad to them.
Providence always seems unkind to
those who insist on chewing their pills.
The best kind of a memory is the one
that remembers the best things.
It's the religion you put out, not taht
Yet. put on, that you really have.
Nothing dries up the heart quicker than
bathing it in the mists of melancholy.
Too many churches are saying: Take
our creed on faith and we will go it blind
as to your character.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1908-05-01
Flower Burglar Caught.

Policeman Carney hauled in one Of the
gentry who have been invading the park
on the Palisades. The capture took place
Sunday morning, April 10Th, about 3
o'clock, and the victim was a young lad
hailing from Edgewater. He had been
pulling up rose bushes and digging peo-
MES, and had his plumber in bag for
concealment. There were four others in
the gang, who escaped from Carney's
trusty revolver. They scampered down
the hill like rats. The prisoner was
locked up at Fort Lee, and later adj
mitted to bail in the sum of $120. Unless
he skips he will go up, as Carney caught
him with the goods on. The prisoner
showed fight, and almost broke the Off
GERS foot.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1908-05-01
The Incline Up The Palisades

1t is learned that the Edgewater Com
pany that proposes to build an incline
up the Palisades with a landing some
where in Palisade, are actually at work
and hope soon to begin operations. 1t
all depends upon property interests in
Palisade, of course. If the Disagreement
of landing on the crown of the cliff
can be obviated, the chances favor the
early building of this worthy enterprise.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1908-05-01
Bernard Brady Hurt

In the game of baseball played in Pail
SADIE, May is, Bernard Brady suffered a
painful injury. He was playing first base
when Carl Steel threw him a hot ball
which took hold of the third finger of the
right hand, driving the root of the nail
into the flesh, producing an ugly and
painful hurt. He went into his home
nearby, and promptly tainted. DR.. Brady,
who dressed the finger, says the nail will
have to be taken off.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1908-05-01
Fine Soda Fountain.

Benjamin Klein, proprietor Of the
ferryhouse news stands, is fitting up
beautiful fountain on the New York
side 1t will be ready this week The
fountain was made by John Matthews,
the famous builder of fountains Mr.
Klein's enterprise will cost $500 He
will dispense pure fruit syrups and Hor-
tons ice cream.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1908-05-01

OPPf4TW al
This I beh HdG"i' q sSGT fesa86ed It IN
There G spfead cldGaaa "S 81 aaHsa along
And f"hs 6at or Retd ragged
swords
vnSsas$ $Ga9s 5!s
hemmed by foes.
A craven hung along the battles sedged0
And thought, Had L a ts#R8rrd 6f9 keeener
That blue blade that the kiagg..z=zerr=te4rs,
but this
Blunt thing he snapt and A9naoV
from his hand,
And lowering crept away and-+efttAe
Then came the kings son, wounded, dfore
bestead, a,;t
And weaponless, and saw the broken
sword
Hit buried in the dry and trodden sand.
And ran and snatched, and with battle
shout
Lifted afresh he hewed the enemy down,
And saved great cause that heroic day.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1908-05-01
Indecent Behavior.

If the authorities of Edgewater
would give a little attention to the base
ball players who go there for games, it
might result in stopping some indie
cencies practiced. The young men make
practice of changing their attire in
full view of passing cars, and the spec
tacle might be cut out to good effect
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1908-05-01

Mr. Adam Phule was seen to bring at
least two pretty specimens from the
Park and plant them at the entrance
to his gate. What nerve!
Mr. Ernest Sibley is getting ready to
break ground for his handsome new
home, corner Bluff road and Edgewood
lane.
The r. r. Browns have made a very
lovely summer parlor out of their spa
cious front porch. The east and south
wings are screened with bamboo curtains
on rollers, and an inviting settee ham
mock swings from the ceiling. Pretty
grass rugs cover the floor, with an ample
supply of rockers. The whole makes
cosy corner of great beauty.
Mr.. William Nesbitt, of Seattle, re-
Gently of the Times of that city, was
guest last week of the Charles L. Logans.
Mr.. Nesbitt is a promising young artist,
and is seeking promotion along the lines
of his profession in New York.
Sounds very big to think of Karalfy
Brothers disporting in the Park on the
Palisades. And it will be inviting sum-
mer nights-no doubt of that.
The John A. Tallmans have moved into
the neat little house next to the W. III.
Jacksons in Anderson avenue.
The Bailey NIillards have beautified
their lawn with pretty beds of very lovely
pansies.
The Drucks, of Anderson avenue, have
installed beautiful iron vase on their
front lawn. Just now it is abloom with
pansies.
On the evening of May 10 Mrs. Charles
L. Logan entertained a few friends on
a pleasant straw ride Although the
weather was threatening the wagons man
aged to cover about twenty miles, going
through Fort Lee Englewood, Nordoff,
Leonia, Palisades Park, Fairview, Hud-
son Heights and Grantwood, returning
to Paisade where refreshments were
served.
Among those present were Misses
Bush, Pratt Young Parham, Horton,
Florence Loretta and Agnes Brady;
Molly and Harriet Newcomb, McCrystal.
Messrs. Frew, jr.. Hunicke, Steele, Druck,
Craymer, DR.. Pasco, Newcomb, Brady,
Stabel. johnson, w. Quigley and G. Quig
ley, Kingsley, Charles I. Logan, jr.. The
chaperons were: Mesdames Frew, Lo-
gan, and Truxillo.
Mrs. Hunter and Miss Wilson, at pres
ent sOJOurning in New York, with their
homes in the South, were guests of the
Il. r. Browns, May II.
Mile. Moliere's French classes gave
a very enjoyable dramatic entertainment
in Fort Lee. May 10, which was we'll
attended. She continues her class on
Monday evenings in Palisade at the Lo-
gans.
1t will be a great and glorious day
for the religious sentiment and the moral
uplifting of Palisade when the first
church spire pierces these woods. May
the time be not long deferred.
If the little rapscallon who last Sun
day sneaked in and demanded We Editors
choice lilac bush will only show himself
again, he will get the tanning he de-
serves Those lilacs were worth dollar
a Whit.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1908-05-01

IN Tnne 10. at Mrs. s. e. Darbys.
Mr.. M. Gray is taking two weeks
vacation with Mr.. Jack Coster, III Nor
ristown.
Mr.. L. H. Whitney, of Newport, was
puest of the Steeles, May II.
The first thing Carl Steele did was
y pet busy in the garden and he is
nav whipping it into shape.
The Woman's Club will hold it's first
rooontion for the president, Mrs. Free
man at Mrs Douglas, May %. Mrs.
woodruff will contribute to the musical
programme.
Professor Willis Moore, of Washing
ton, d. c., was guest OF the Daroys'
May 6.
Mrs. S. e. Darby has issued invita-
tions for an afternoon at cards, May Il
me reception will be in honor of Mrs.
Woodruff of New York.
The Hollingers have a family of two
kittens which Mrs. Hollinger says are
lust the dearest things.
The Bishops have moved from their
house in Edgewood lane to Grantwood.
Miss May Bailey, of Cleveland, Ohio,
during the week of May 10.
Was ever a man more in love with
his work than w. M. Hollinger? If
SO. we would like to meet him.
Miss E. Gray is visiting friends and
relatives in the cities of the Middle West.
Mr. Wilbur Gray, who has been teach
ing at Mr. Hobrook's School for boys
IN Ossining on Hudson, will complete
his season, June 10.
Mr. and Mrs. Alton, who have two
lots on Anderson avenue, south OF the
tracks few blocks, are now making
their home at the "GrayAIanse" until
their own home is built.
Mr. Foeppel's farm is the best ever.
You ought to see it.
Mr. Foeppel is recovering his screens:
thanks to the bum job done by the com
pany.
The Hollinger tennis court is open
again for the summer. This season hours
will be booked ahead, in order to pre-
vent clashing among those who want to
play. The generosity of the Hollingers
is fully appreciated by all.
The P O. Inspector recently visited
Palisade and went through the Post
Office. He congratulated George Stabel
upon the way he had managed the office.
Did you ever notice the resemblance
between the shapes of the State of Mis-
souri, and Georgia on the maps?
Rev. w. D. Gray has contributed two
very strong musical poems to the new
musical paper, "Tone." They are very
commendable efforts.
Lawn tennis is in it's first stages for
the season. The Hollinger court will
again be the mecca for the cracks.
The Grantwood pathfinders through
the Park are no respectors of the looks
Of things.
One picks up now and then a bonmot
OF the little transfer tickets issued by
the New York surface lines. Here is one
found last week:
Superiority is not always a question
Of size Napoleon was reaching for
book on a shelf above him. ALLOW me,
sire, said one of his generals, L am
higher than YOU Taller you mean, not
higher replied Napoleon
portion of Brook lane is being turned
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-07-07
PENNSYLVANIA EDUCATORS.

Bellefonte Pa. July If the cause
Of education is to be advanced by in
telligent discussions then 1t is GER
tain to receive an impetus from the
annual meeting Of the Pennsylvania
Educational association, which began
today at State college Several hun
dred visitors were present and at the
opening. including college presidents.
normal school superintendent, county
superintendent. high school principals
and grade teachers. The program GOV
ers three days and is one of the best
ever prepared for a meeting of the as
ISOLATION. School mana cement and
method will be thoroughly discussed
and papers and addresses will be pre-
scented on many phases of educational
work. including the progress of the
kindergarten, manual training. high
school and nature study departments
Many educators of note are to be in
cluded among the speakers.