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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-02-09
The Market Price.

Two men, miserably clad, called on
the dean of medical college in New
York. "We are both on the verge Of
starvation, sir" the spokesman said.
1--WE are we'll on In years, and 1t is clear
that We haven't much longer to live.
Would you care to purchase our bodies
for your dissecting roomP"
The dean hesitated. ut is an odd
proposition" he muttered.
"But 1t is occasionally done," said the
spokesman, In an eager voice.
"Well," said the dean, I'VE might ar
range it. What price do you askP"
lover in Philadelphia" said the
spokesman, "they gave us forty dollars. "
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-02-09

C. R. Kluger, the Jeweler, 1850 vir-
ginia Avenue, indianapolis, Ind, writes:
II was so weak from kidney trouble that
could hardly walk hundred feet.
Four bottles OF Foley's Kidney Remedy
cleared my complexion, cured my back
ache and the Irregularities disappeared,
and can now attend to business every
day, and recommend Foley's Kidney
Remedy to all sufferers, as 1t cured me
after the doctors and other remedies
had failed" F. A. Shurtleff & Co.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-02-09
THE FAMOUS WALDORF SALAD.


Two cupfuls of celery chopped fine,
the grated rind of one orange and one
cupful of apples cut in dice. Take six
fine red apples and scoop out the inside,
making little cups for the salad. Mix
the above with the following mayonnaise;
One very cold egg yolk with one tea.
spoonful of onion juice and the yolk Of
one boiled egg, one cupful of cold olive
oil, one tablespoonful of sugar, one table
spoonful of vinegar, one tablespoonful
of lemon juice, one teaspoonful of salt,
quarter of teaspoonful of cayenne and
half a teaspoonful of mustard. Mix
thoroughly by stirring the oil, drop by
drop to the egg and few drops OF vine
gar, lemon, salt, pepper, etc., which have
previously been mixed together. Fill
the cups and serve on white lettuce
leaves.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-02-09
His Deficiency.

A certain Chicago merchant died,
leaving to his only son the conduct of
an extensive business, and great doubt
was expressed in some quarters whether
the young man possessed the ability to
carry out the fathers policies.
"Well," said one kindly disposed
friend, "for my part, I think Henry ia
very bright and capable. I'm sure he
will succeed"
"Perhaps you're right" said another
friend. "Henry is undoubtedly clever
fellow; but take 1t from me, old man,
he hasn't got the head to fill his fathers
Shoes
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-02-09
No, 3S8.-Additions,

1. Add so to girls name and make
a marine product. 2. Add 90 to a
young child and make scene Of noise
and confusion. 3. Add 80 to fruit
and make a jewel. 4. Add 80 to the
ancient capital Of Navarro and make q
mans name. 8. Add so to mist and
make a nut. 6. Add so to a common
dog and make spiral. Z. Add so to
part Of the body and make nobleman.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-02-09
Boston Profanity.

Success: -Katy, aged five, and resi-
dent of Americas seat of culture, ran to
her father one morning, exclaiming:
"Father, Brother Howard swore'"
"Swore, did he!" inquired the parent
grimly, reaching for the slipper. "What
did he sayP"
"He said "ain't," responded Katy
solemnly.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-02-09
Indian River Names.

Scores of our rivers have names OF
Indian originals Allegheny. fine river
Susquehanna, river with muddy bot
tom; Keowee, river Of mulberrles; Sa'
Judo. corn river: Algonquin. those on
the other side Of the river; Niagara
thunder of waters: Chicago, river OF
thunder: ToIawaEda. swift water
Yuma. sons of the river: Ocklawana
Doggy river: Milwaukee. beautiful wa
ter or ba:: Cayuga. lake In the mucky
lrnd
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-02-09
Observation-Disclosures

The above Is the name of German
chemical, which is one of the many
valuable Ingredients of Foley's Kidney
Remedy. Hexamethylenetetramine Ia
recognized by medical text books and
authorities as uric acid solvent and an.
tiseptic for the urine. Take Foley's
Kidney Remedy as soon as you notice
any Irregularities, and avoid serious
malady. F. A. Shurtleff & Co.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-02-09

Ny first. I'm sure. will never be out.
Though my third In my second may run
about.
And my fourth has done beyond doubt.
Ny whole Of complaisance Is full plain.
And sentence clear It will remain
As you speak 1t over and yet again.
Youths Companion.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-02-09

Foley's Honey and Tar clears the air
passages, stops the irritation In the
throat, soothes the inflamed membranes,
Sore and infamsd lungs are healed and
strengthened, and the cold il expelled
from the system. Refuse any but the
genuine in the yellow package. F. A.
Shnrtlaff & Co.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-02-09
r1rRKEy OR cHIckEN soUFFLE.

IUhhEf Vn VHINnHN DVOI
Cook one cupful of milk with one tea
spoonful of cornstarch that has been
moistened with a little milk. Add to
this one cupful of cold minced turkey or
chicken and the yolk of one egg. Take
from the fire, add pepper and celery salt,
and let cook while you stir in the white
of an egg. Now fill some buttered cups
with the mixture and bake fifteen min.
utes. Serve hot.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-02-09

My first is stretched along the shore.
Where youngsters run or sprawl.
While, oddly patterned. you may view
My last in room or hall.
The carpenter oft through the day
Ny sanded side will wear away.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-02-09
Key 10 tho Puzzier.

No. Sta Riddle: The letter 81"
No. 37s.-Riddles: 1. Seat Country
seat; seat In congress). 2. Frame.
No. Subdivision Puzzle: The prob
lem requires some nice figuring, but
the answer Is that Tom gets two full
bottles, three half full and two empty
ones; Dick gets the same, and Harry
gets three full ones, one half full and
three empty ones. Thus each receives
seven bottles, containing three and q
half bottles of sarsaparilla.
No. GSO.-Charade: Apple-latch-eye'
coal-ah-Apalachicola.
No. 3S1.-A Crowned Head: A tooth
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-02-09
Who Can Tell?

We are airy little creatures.
All have different forms and features
One Of US In glass Is set.
Another you will find in Jet;
A third. less bright, is set in tin.
A fourth shining box within.
And the fifth, II you pursue.
It will never fly from you.
Answer.-Vowels.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-02-09
Recipes.
sARDINE OMELET.

Skin and bone six sardines; melt q
very little butter in . clean frying pan
and fry them lightly for one minute.
Prepare an omelet and cook 1t In the
ordinary way, and when sufficiently set
to be folded over, lay the fish neatly in
the center, season with pepper and salt,
fold over and serve Immediately. Scatter
few bits of finely chopped parsley over
the omelet and put some sprigs around
the dish.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-02-09

Beer drinkers and others who suffer
with Bright's Disase, Diabetes, Back
Ache, or any Kidney or Bladder Trouble
can be cured II they will take Bloodine
Blood and Kidney Tablets. so cents
box, mailed by The Bloodine Co., Inc,
Boston, Mass.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-02-09

"He's,a mean man. he never buys
anything for his wife that he doesn't
hope to profit by himself" "Why, he
got her an automobile for her exclusive
use." "Yes, and he got her life insured
In his favor at the same time.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-02-09

"Do you think that most people nova.
days worship money!"
"No; won't 60 as far as that
answered the homegrown philosopher,
"but will say that the love OF money
is seldom platonic."
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-02-09

School Inspector-Now, children,
what is it that comes in like lion and
goes out like lamb?
Small Girl-Please, sir, it's father
whom mother has been giving him q
talking to.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-02-09

Foley's Orino Laxative cures constipa.
ton and liver trouble and makes the
bowels healthy and regular. Orino ID
superior to pills and tablets as it does
not grippe or nauseate. Why take any.
thing else? r. A. Shurtleff & Co.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-02-09

Toni don't like the sheath gown at
all. Now how would you look in oneP"
Dick-"Why. through the Sits In the
sideo
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-02-09

"Now, suppose man loves certain
woman"
"There amt no such thing. They're
the uncertainest critters there is."-
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-02-09
TheP uzzler
No. 3s2.-piamond,

la letter in Florida. 2. Sound made
by a certain domestic animal. 8. A
king of France. 4. Established. 5. A
relict. 6. To use a needle. Z. A letter
In Florida.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-02-09

"Mr. Pedagog is an old-time teacher.
he believes In the rod to brighten up
dull boys"
"Weli, isn't that the natural way to
make them smart?"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-02-09

Needlework should be ironed on the
wrong side, in q piece Of flannel, and 1t
should be kept long enough under the
iron to thoroughly dry It.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-02-09

Bloodine, The Worlds Tonic, is the
best tonic and body builder. Free sam
pie by mail for loo. Address, The
Bloodine Co., Inc., Boston, Mass.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-02-09

What win you take for that Cough
you have, Bill? / don't want It, but II !
bad Il / would take Bloodine Cough
Checker, . CSC. bottle will cure you.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-02-09

every man has his price," quoted the
wise guy.
swell, I've noticed that q woman can
generally make him feel pretty cheap"
added the simple mug.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-02-09
HOMEMAKRRS COLUMN.

Correspondence ON topics Of interest 70 the ladie:
g solicited. Addre6s: Editor H0HEnAKIses s
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-02-09

The name Of an English poet; to al
low; a cover for the hand; one who
rents; capers.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-02-09
RRoDATE NOTICES.

70 al parsons iatssssssd in sithsr Of the Estates
hSesinafter named:
At Probaae Coufs, hsld q Psits. ia and
for the County Of Oxford on the third Tuesday Of
nine u hundred u and nine. The following mater
hayiu9 boen presented for the action thereupon
hereinsfSsr indics1ed, Il % hereby .ORpERxD:
That notice thereof b given % al persons In.
published three weeks SUCCESSFULLY In the OK.
lord Democrat, Q newspaper published a South
Paris, In said County, that they may appear at a
Probate Court 70 be bold at said Paris on
u The clock In .he forenoon. and be heard there.
on II they see cause.
Abijsh @. Hall, Late Of Paris, deceased; will
and petition for probate thereof presented by
Mary Z. Hall, the executrix therein named.
kllen w. Bsmis, late Of Lowell, deceased;
Win and petition for probate thereof presented
by Moses X. Bemis, the executor therein named
George +. Bartlett, late Of New Bedford,
in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts,, de.
ceased; copy Of viii and position for probate
thereof presented by ClaTance n. Bartlett, one
of the executors therein named.
Josephine e. Dudley, late Of Woodstock.
deceased; will and petition for probate thereof
presented by Ansel Dudley the executor there
In named.
Catherine X. sevsry, late Of Di!aeld, de.
waite or some other suitable person a. admins.
traitor of the estate of said deceased, presented
by Aivah A. Waite. nephew.
Sarah d. Hawkins, late OF Norway, de.
ceased petition for the sppointment OF Frank
| n. Beck as trustee OF fund LEFT by said de.
Parish of Norway, presented by Moses p. Stiles
and Stephen B. Cummings. two Of the trustees
of said FUND.
Fannie Brown, formerly Of Mason, ward;
| nnal account presented for allowance by j.
Hastings Bean, guardian.
John ID. Wood, Of Andoyer, ward; account
presented for allowance by Oiney A. Burgess,
guardian.
Sarah d. Hawkins, late Of Norway, de.
ceased; second account Of trustees OF FUND LETT
| for benefit of the First Universalist Parish Of
Norway presented for allowance Dy moses l.
stiles ct ais, trustees.
Rhoda 9. Yates, late Of Paris, decessed,
| FIRST account presented for allowance oy james
8. Wright, executor.
Ida A. Barrell, late Of Hartford, deceased;
first and fnal account presented Tor ALLOWANCE
/ by Abner ID. Howard, executor.
Anssl Bean, late of Waterford, deceased;
| arst account presented for allowance by Albert
b. Bean, administrator.
Summer Sessions, late Of woodstock, de
ceased; first account presented for allowance by
A. Mont Chase, administrator.
| Daniel b. Keene, late Of Sumner, deceased
| first and final account presented for allowance
by John Fl. Robinson, administrator.
Frank A. Remission, late Of Lowell, de.
ceased; petition for an allowance out OF personal
estate presented by Bertha G. Remission, widow.
ADDISON Z. HERRlCK. Judge Of said Court.
'"1' ''p' ALBERT d. PARK. Register.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-02-09

BloodIne Liver Pills cure Sick Head
aches, Biliousness, Dizziness, Dyspepsia
and Constipation. 25c. boz, mailed BY
The Bloodine Co., Inc, Boston, Mass.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-02-09

NOTICE.
The subscribers hereby give notice that they
have been duly appointed executors OF the
last will and testament of
ISAAC DAVIS. late of Fryeburg.
in the County of Oxford, deceased. All persons
having demands against the estate OF said de
ceased are desired 70 present the same for settle
ment, and all indebted thereto arc requested 10
make payment Immediately.
FRED c. DAVIS.
Jan. 18th, 1909. EDWARD n. DAVIS.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-02-09

Bloom-Pm glad l met your wife.
She seemed to take fancy to me.
Pecque-Did shep I wish you'd met
her sooner.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-02-09
Home for Sale.

On street going from South Paris
to Norway, nearly opposite fair
ground buildings. A good chance to
take few boarders. Well watered,
electric passes the door. Stable, hen
houses and large garden with some
good bearing apple trees. A good
trade to desirable parties. Call at
house or write for particulars.
MRS. G.. G.. DEARBORN,
2tf South Paris, Maine.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-02-09

Hoarse coughs and stuffy colds that
may develop into pneumonia over night
are quickly cured by Foley's Honey and
Tar, and It soothes inflamed membranes.
heals the lungs, and expels the cold
from the system. =. A. Shurtle6 d Go.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-02-09
What a Windl

Mr.. Froggie thinks 1t must be what
they call a blizzard. he Is In hurry
10 get home, but for the last ten min
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-02-09
Mo aa4-Word Chains.

Words of six letters. The first syl
liable of the first word forms the first
Of the next, and so On.]
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-02-09
Nonsense Rhyme.
Needed q Starter.

Needed Q Starter.
One night little Margaret, on knecl.
ing by her mamma to say her prayers,
finished. now lay me-" and forgot.
Mamma" she said. "you Just start
me. and then can 60 a-whizzing."
DelineatOr
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-02-09

Not rare; day Of the week; city In
Ohio; an organ Of the body; visitors.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-02-09
No. 3s5.-Charades.

Covering for the hands; pure; ability
the whole.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-02-09
OYSTER RAREBIT.

Put into your chatting dish or sauce
pan half q pint of oysters, with theil
own liquor, and cook few moments
until their edges begin to curD, ther
turn them into hot bowl. Now pu,
into your pan one tablespoonful of but
ter, half pound of finely crumbled or
grated cheese and one saltspoonful each
of salt, paprika and mustard. Beat two
eggs lightly and add to the oyster liquor
which has been strained, and when the
cheese is melted pour in gradually, stir
ring all the time. Add the oysters, and
as soon as hot turn over hot toast OF
crisp crackers.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-02-09

If run down, worn out, tire at least ex
ertion, Bloodine is just what you need.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-02-09

PNEUMONIA FOLLOWS LA GRIPPE.
Pneumonia often follows Ia grippe but
never follows the use Of Foley's Honey
and Tar, for Ia grippe coughs and deep
seated colds. Refuse any but the
genuine in the yellow package. +. A.
Shurtleff & Co.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-02-09

The greatest system tonic In the world
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-02-09

Bloodine contains just the nourish
ment required by nursing mothers.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-02-09

The world is upheld by the veracity
Of good men.-Emerson.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-02-09
NOTICE.

The subscriber hereby gives notice that she
has been duly appointed executrix OF the last
will and testament Of
JOSEPH H. DAVIS, late Of Woodstock,
in the County of oxford, deceased. and given
bonds as the law directs. All persons having
demands against the estate of said deceased
are desired TO present the same for settle
ment, and all indebted thereto are requested 10
make pay ment Immediately.
Jan. 18th, 1909. JULIA DAVIS.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-02-09

Sick Kidneys are positively cured by
Bloodine.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-02-09
Qualified.

Qualified.
Caller-Is the lady Of the house In?
Waitress (who has been given notice.
She's In. but she's no lady!LLife.
The Falls City tribune., 1909-12-17
Post Cards and Calendars

Post Cards in great quantity and variety. Xmas
Calendars, swell, new designs, Xmas %r1OttOes and
Letters, Xmas Tags, Seals and Empty Boxes in
great variety and elegance. All the ideas here
ready for your inspection. Try US first.
The Falls City tribune., 1909-12-17
A Girl and Her Money.

The fact hat "a young woman, five
feet and one inch in height, was able
to Illustrate and almost knock out a
six-foot robber, by hitting him over
the head with a purse containing her
weeks salary, is an interesting illus
tration of the large improvement that
has taken place in recent years. both
In the force of woman's muscle and in
the size of woman's salary.
1t may also. to the wary, seem a
warning that some good things may
be carried too far. A woman with
money has been one OF the legitimate
pursuits of aspiring but ~impecunious
youth since the beginning of time, and
1t will be sad evidence of the passing
Of some of the customs of good old
days, should the combination, once SO
attractive, become in the new civili-
Eation a thing to be avoided like the
hind leg of a mile.
The Falls City tribune., 1909-12-17
a Lavender Town.

One OF the minor harvests that
promise we'll is hat of the lavender
fields. | have seen some flourishing
crops in the Hitchin neighborhood re-
Gently, says a writer in the London
Mail. Comparatively few know of
this quaint Hertfordshire town asan i'm
portant lavender-growing center, yet it
has grown the sweet old herb (which
the Romans called lavendula when
they used it to scent their baths), has
distilled the flowers and sen their ex-
tract into all parts of the world for
more than a century. At cutting time
people come in from miles around to
Inhale the sweetness of the fields. and
when the distilling begins the fra
GRANGE of lavender is borne on the
wind two miles or more from the town.
The flowers are put into the still with
the fresh bloom of their maturity on
them, and from six pounds of such
flowers about half an ounce of oil is
extracted.
The Falls City tribune., 1909-12-17
CHEESE AT THE WHITE HOUSE
Many of Immense Size Have Been
Sent as Presents to Chief
Executives.

Every president receives numberless
presents during the course of a term.
Notwithstanding it is given out that
gifts are not acceptable. In the old
days some of the presents sent were
of a very odd nature. President Jack
son once got a cheese four feet in di-
ameter and two feet thick, weighing
1,400 pounds, from a New York
cheesemaker, who wanted to show
what he could do. This cheese gift
was an elephant on the presidents
hands, and in order to dispose of 1t he
held q special reception, to which the
public was invited, and every guest
not only had all the cheese he wanted
to eat on the spot, but received a hunk
to carry home. In two hours there
was nothing but the rind left to tell
the story.
President Jefferson was also the re-
clpient of an historic cheese, brought
to him all the way from Massachusetts
by a siX-horse team. On the wagon
was the legend: THE Greatest Cheese
in America, for the Greatest Man in
America" Jefferson, however, was
noted for his simplicity" and he
thought it was opposed to good govern
ment for a president to receive gifts
from anyone, so he insisted on pay
ing the cost of the cheese, which was
about $500, and this cheese lasted all
winter.
President Van Buren,, too, had a
monster cheese given to him. He dis
tributed 1t at a reception and the
guests in their excitement split a lot
OF crumbs on the carpet and then
trampled them in, causing SO much
damage that unlimited cheese at the
White House functions was tabooed
from that time forth. The rule o is
that nothing in the eating line espe-
cially will be received by the presi-
dent from those unknown.-The Path
finder.
The Falls City tribune., 1909-12-17
POOR NAME, BUT GOOD JOKE
Editorto.Be Could Not Accept the
One, Although He Appreciated
the Other.

The hero 81 this sketch was about
starting a paper in a long-felt-want
neighbofhood lie was a real hero,
too. for only those OF heroic mold ever
undertake a thing like that. He had
everything in pretty fair shape, eX.
cept the name, and that he took home
with him to his wife. They had had
experience in naming several lapfuls
of babies. and he thought she might
render valuable assistance on this &C.
casion. After supper was over and
the things cleared away, they got at
1t, and in a very few minutes she came
up with what she thought was just
the thing in newspaper nomenclature.
i've got it, she exclaimed. en-
Enthusiastically.
What is it," he inquired.
THE Item,," she told him, with
conscious pride in her effort. That's
the very thing"
"Pshaw,a said he. that isn't any
kind of a name
Whats the matter with it?" she
pouted.
We'll. to begin with, it is not gen.
eral enough. 1t is to narrow, in other
words"
She resented the criticism.
ON, she sniffed al him. you are
so stuck on editorial traditions that
The Item strikes you as narrow. does
it? What you want to call it is The
We-tem.' su%pose2"
Bot he didn't, and not only compli-
mented her upon her brilliance in
repartee, but offered to give her a
quarter for it as a joke for his funny
column. =