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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-03-22
Boys and Girls
Of Norway.

The Norwegian boy and girl must
work 50 soon as they are old enough
10 pick up stones. The crop Of stones
b the largest in Norway. The farmer
aontrives many plans to get them out
of the way. The foundations OF all
buildings are of stone and made very
wide. Then stone walls are built
around the tiny farms. There is no
need of these walls, but sometimes
they are made six feet high. just to
find place to put the stones. Again,
the rocks are piled in heap. No mat
ter. either, how many stones are pick
ed Off the land one year, there are just
as MANY to begin on next spring. The
frost has laid them bare.
In picking up these stones the Nor
wegian children get their first physical
training, and it is a training Tor
keeps" They are kept busy through
the spring, summer and autumn, ana
all their work is outdoors in the pure
bright air. Besides picking up stones
they tend cattle and sheep and gather
firewood. The very amusements OF
these strong, fiery natured Norwegian
boys and girls would take away the
breath of city children. 1t is chiefly
winter entertainment, because they
have not much time for mere pleasure
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-03-22
A Dead Stomach.
Of What Use Is FTP

Thousands? yes hundreds OF thou.
sands OF people throughout America are
taking the slow death treatment daily.
They are numbering their own stom-
ach, the best friend they have, and 10
their sublime ignorance they think they
are putting aside the laws Of nature.
This Is no sensational statement; 1t Is
a startling fact, the truth OF which any
honorable physician will not deny.
These thousands Of people are swaI-
lowing daily huge quantities Of pepsin
and other strong digesters, made espe-
cially to digest the food in the stomach
without any aid at all from the digestive
membrane of the stomach.
Mi.o-na stomach tablets relieve dis
tressed stomach in five minutes; they do
more. Taken regularly for few weeks
they build up the run down stomach and
make it strong enough to digest Its own
food. Then Indigestion, belching, sour
stomach and headache will 60.
Mona stomach tablets are sold by
druggists everywhere and by =. A.
Shurtleff & Co., who guarantee them.
so cents box.
Booths Pills cure constipation, 25c.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-03-22
Do farmers eat the proper
sort OF food?

The farmer of today buys a much
larger proportion of the food that goes
on the table than he did ten years ago.
It's good thing that this is 20 because
he has great variety to select from.
He should, however, use great care
in selecting for the best results in
health and strength.
The widespread tendency in the city
to increase the amount OF Quaker Oats
eaten is due very largely to the recent
demonstrations by scientific men that
the Quaker Oats fed man 10 the man
with greatest physical endurance and
greatest mental vigor.
Farmers should give this subject
careful thought and should increase
the quantity Of Quaker Oats eaten by
themselves, their children and the
farm hands
The regular size 10c package 10 not
as convenient for the farmer az the
large size family package at 26c. 81
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-03-22
Swimming on
Dry Land.

Until a couple Of years ago ma
jority Of even the seanien OF the Brit
ish navy would have drowned II
they had been tunbled into deep wa
ter. Finding how few Of the enlisted
men Of the British navy could swlm'
the English government authorities
determined to make the ignorant learn
this ueedful art. beginning by exer'
rises on The decks Of their warships.
Instructors were obtained aud ciasses
of suilnrs were formed. Uncle sam
Also teaches his sailors to swim.
The lessons begin by having the sea-
man lie upon his stomach on q Droao
stool and learn to make the proper
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-03-22
A ROYAL Rebuke,

The members Of the Society OF
Friends decline to uncover the head In
the presence Of the highest earthl!
dignItary. even royalty itself. They
say that this IL a token of reverence
which should he kept for God alone
The famous William Penn. who be-
luigrd To this sect. kept on his hat
when hp was first presented Ia his soy
prplgn. Charles II. The king rrbukrt
this apparent rudencss In manner N
less happy than good naturPd. Whel
the sturdy Quaker was shown Into his
presence his majesty took OF his OWL
hat. saying. Friend Penn. 1t IL the
custom Of this court for only one per-
knn to remain covered Mt time"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-03-22

m old log or stump and makes snug
nest there. Sometimes 1t digs a bur
row in the earth among the roots OF
tree. II you look for these small
homes. no doubt you can find them.
In the autumn the chlpmunk works
very hard. Then 1t lays up its winter
food Of nuts and grains. Nature has
given It two large pouches or skin bags
on the inside Of Its cheeks. one on each
side, and IN these the animal carries
to its den the winter food. 1t Is stored
away as carefully as the farmer stores
his corn and apples.
The chipmunk knows. too. In some
queer way just where nuts are most
abundant In autumn. II there are not
many In a given spot, you will scarcely
see q chipmunk. but II the supply Is
plentiful the woods will be fairly alive
with these small brown squirrels hop
ping over the ground and In the trees.
gathering nuts.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-03-22

during their short summer. But III
winter Norwegian boys and girls go
skeeing as soon as they are old enough.
They strap to each foot something that
looks like Il long sled runner; then
with a pole in their hands to balance
them they start down Il mountain side
at fearful rate Of speed. Abysses
hundreds of feet deep fill IN winter
with snow. which freezes over. and
the skeer takes great leap over
precipice and slides upon this snow
faster than an express train can go.
We Americans think ours Is very
intelligent country; but the fact Is that
farawuy Norway is ahead Of us In this
respect. All over the country there
has been for years compulsory edu-
cation law. When children are not
sent to school regularly their parents
are fined heavily. so that you never
find Norwegian boy or girl who has
good sense that is unable to read and
write at the age of fourteen.
Statistics show there is less illiteracy
In Norway than in any other civilized
country. There is less drunkenness,
too. than in the United States.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-03-22
of the
Chipmunk.

A bright little creature you are al
most sure 10 see In ans walk along
country roads Is the chipmunk. or
ground squirrel. II Is one Of the pref
test, most attractive of the rodents or
gnawers. 1t Is Of the warm, soft
brown color of the earth and has dark
and white stripes along Its back. 1t Is
about six inches long. If you step
along without making noise. this lit
tie creature will skip fearlessly over
the fences ut the roadside 1t seems to
like stone walls. especially the kind
that are roughly laid up, with places
among the stones where 1t cup hide in
case Of danger.
The chipmunk belongs to the sQuir-
rel tribe. but prefers the ground to
trees as a place Of residence, although
1t can run up these like lightning when
1t wants to. 1t gets its name OF
ground squirrel from the fact that II
likes to live close to the ground.
If you can take time to watch the
chipmunk you will lind 1t after awhile
diving into Its home. The small crea-
ture scrapes with It's paws hollow In
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-03-22
No Reeqars In Copenhagen.

Copenhagen is city Of 100000 IL
habitants. During weeks stay
have seen no seller Of matches oil
boot laces. no gutter merchant. H.
blind or other afflicted persons about
the streets asking for alms-not on,
single sign of distress due to poverty
| have explored the artisans quarters
by day and late ut night. There Is moi
single spot In the whole Of Copen
hagen that could be compared even re
motely to the slums In our large
towns. There are no unemployed hang.
Ing about the street corners. no un'
kempt women standing idly at the
doors, no ragged and dirty children
playing in the gutter. There are no
dirty houses. with dirty or broken
windows, mended with bits Of paper,
and ragged apron or torn bedclotb
doing duty for curtain.-Denmark
Letter In London Express.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-03-22
Concerning Argument.

Certain people seem to arouse the
spirit of arguing in each other. Some.
times they are husband and wife; some
times they are friends or merely &C.
quaintances. 1t usually begins when the
people are involved in situations where
their interests clash. So they argue
about those interests. Gradually the
state of mind excited by arguing be-
comes fixed. 1t makes the people argue
even when there is no clash of interest.
Often they don't realize that they are
arguing. They think they are merely
stating honest opinions. What they are
really doing Is expressing resentment.
Nearly always 1t Is feeling that controls
the mind.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-03-22
Dandruff Easily Cured

In fact F. A. Shurtleff & Co., the drug
gists have a certain hair restOrer called
Partisan Sage which costs only so cents
a large bottle that is guaranteed to cure
dandruff in two weeks or money back.
Partisan Sage is the discovery OF an
eminent student, scientist and specialist,
and is made In this country only by the
Giroux Mfg Co., Buffalo, N. Y.
Partisan Sage IL most pleasant, dain
tily perfumed hair dressing, and besides
curing dandruf, your druggist will re
turn your money II 1t fails to stop falling
hair or itching of the scalp.
It will make hair grow, and women
who desire soft, beautiful and luxuriant
hair can have 1t in two weeks by using
this famous, quick acting preparation.
II Is not sticky or greasy.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-03-22
punched His Blundsrs.

"John," said Mrs. Billus after the
caller had gone away, II wish you
wouldn't bunch your blunders So"
what do you mean. Mari" asked
Mr.. Billus.
81 didn't mind your telling her that
you were ten years older than l, but
you followed it up minute later by
letting 1t slip out that you were fifty
two."-Chicago Tribune.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-03-22
Can YOU Believe your Sensesp

When two Of them, taste and smell,
having been impaired II not utterly de-
stroyed, by Nasal Catarrh, are fully re-
stored by Ely's Cream Balm, can you
doubt that this remedy deserves all that
has been said Of it by the thousands
who have used itp 1t is applied directly
to the affected air passages and begins
ito healing work at once. Why not get
1t to-dayP All druggists or mailed by
Ely Bros, SO Warren Street, New York,
on receipt of 30 cents.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-03-22

lost since leaving Atlanta only 63 kill
ed and 245 wounded.
Not content to rest on his laurels.
Sherman waited only long enough to
provision bis army, then marched
northward through the heart Of hos.
tile land, compelling Charleston to sur
render. capturing Columbia and other
cities and joining forces with General
schofeld at Goldsboro, N. q. Thence
be moved still farther northward with
the idea of wiping out Johnston's
North Carolina army and Of co-operat-
ing with Grant against Lee at Rich.
mond.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-03-22
Notice.
TOWN OF PARIS,

Every owner or breeder of q dog more than
four months old, shall annually. before the fret
day Of April, cause It TO be registered:
of the town clerk, In the town where the dog
Is kent, and shall keep around It's neck a collar
Distinctly marked with the owners name and
its registered number. Whoever Keeps dog
CONTRARY TO the foregoing provision shall for.
felt ten dollars, one.6alf Of which shall 30 to
any complainant and one-half TO the treasury
Of The town, and all dogs not licensed according
10 law shall forthwith be Killed.
WILLIAM J. WHEELER, Town Clerk.
Paris, March II, 1910. lib
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-03-22
Magic Music.

One of the players Ii sent out Of the
room. and the rest then agree upon
some simple task for her to perform.
such as moving a chair, touching an
ornament or finding some hidden OBJ
ject. She Is then called In. and some
one begins to play the piano. II the
performer plays very loudly the seek
er" knows that she Is nowhere near
the object she Is to search for. When
the music Is soft. then she knows She
Is very near. and when the music
ceases altogether she knows that she
has found the object she was intended
to look for.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-03-22

No. s5O.-Riddle: Thongs. onion.
ball. anvil. coulter. coffin. oration-to-
bacco.
No. S51.-Puzzle Picture: Baggage
check. baggage check.
No $50. Numerical Enigma: Suds.
noun. hush. rye-Heury Hudson.
No. S53.-Charade: Dine-nay-mite-
dynamite.
No. S54-Crossword Enigma: Cricket.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-03-22

No. sss.-coneeaIed Cities In United
States.
/. he walks with q calm, digni6ed
air.
2. In hottest August inertia seizes
one.
8. Either must the arm be sinewy OF
knee joint timber.
4. For ailment stomachic a good
laugh is best.
5. We played blind mans bun long
time.
6. The religion Of Hindu. Luther
carefully studied.
Z. My burden verify Is greater than
I can bear.
8. In setting the stove make the zinc
level and straight.
8. You may eat scrambled eggs or
omelet
10. With great pomp aristocracy
takes its airing In the park drives.
II. Once under the social ban. you
cannot escape
II. To bargain sale men never go.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-03-22
For Rent.

Furnished House on Paris iiill for the coming
summer. Ten rooms and ,wo bath rooms, hot
and cold water, hard wood floors throughout.
open nres and furnace. Second story .piszzs.
nne Views. Table board may be obtained within
very short distance. Golf and tennis near.
This house was formerly known as the Forbes
place and has been entirely remodeled.
Address, CHARLES Z. CASE.
% williams st., New York.
Or WAITER L. GRAY, South Pa IL, Me. = lift
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-03-22
A new Lot

of Plumbing Goods. The best Of
oak woodwork for closets. No old
goods. Call and see this line. Job
bling promptly attended to. No
charge for team.
Il. M. Lonely,
Norway, Maine.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-03-22

Inen I'D nVc weeks
marched upward
Of 300 miles. dur
ing which time
no news Of them
reac b 9 d Il he
north. No on g
knew what had
become Of the
great invader uu-
til scouts ut last
worked their way
w 18th messages
past the inter-
venlng Confeder-
ate lines.
On Dec. 81 Sher.
man entered So
l-l--
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-03-22

"Maria, who is the spider legged
gawk that comes to sec Bessie two or
three times week."
"Why, don't you know, John? That's
young Mr.. Welloph, the junior partner
10 the firm Of Spotcash & Co."
"Well, confound her, why doesn't she
give him q little more encouragement"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-03-22
FOR SALE.
SEED POTATOES.

Good, selected, Worlds Fair and Carman pc.
tatoes from the crop that took the first prize In
the 1909 contest for largest number OF good,
merchantable potatoes raised on single acre
In the town OF Paris. These potatoes were
thoroughly sprayed. They are good and strong,
white, meily, fine favored and free from rust,
rot or blight.
Price seventy five cents per bushel, cash with
the order. Delivered free at South Paris.
Address, A. l.. ABBOTT,
lift Long Look Farm, Paris, Ne.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-03-22
She Comes. She Comes.

This game becomes more interesting
with the number Of the players. One
player selects some object In plain
sight aud tells the other players the
letter 1t begins with. The player who
guesses correctly Is the one to select
the object the next time.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-03-22

I'd most important
feat Of 1854 was
achieved by a
tall, red haired,
grim faced man
who declared that
the Confederacy
had become a
mere empty shell
and set out to
prove his state
ment. The red
haired man was
General w. T.
Sherman. Early
IN Aho War hia
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-03-22
Listen.

"Well. Henry. how do you like your
neighbors?
"Not at all; they're SO quiet that
daren't move or mamma can't hear
what they're saying."-Bon yiyant
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-03-22
No. sso,-Hidden Celebrities.

No. 860.-Hidden Celebrities.
Who are the eight famous people the
centennial of whose birth occurred In
1909?
An American president. noble and great:
An Englishman. head Of affairs OF state;
Poets who wrote In English. three:
A German composer Of great melody:
An inventor whose work for the farm was
meant:
writer on tracing the human race bent
Youths Companion.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-03-22
NOTICE.

NOTICE.
In the District Court Of the United States iJr
the District of Maine. In Bankruptcy.
In the matter of
of Bethel, Bankrupt.
To the creditors of James ID. Uhlman, IN 81
County Of Oxford and district aforesaid:
Notice is hereby given that on the Goth day
Sept, A. d. 1903, the said James ID. Uhlman W
duly adjudicated bankrupt, and that the fl
meeting of his creditors will be held at TIC
Office OF the Referee. No. Market Square, sout
Paris, on the 18th day of Mar, A. d. 1870 q.
10 O'Clock in the forenoon, at which time tha
said creditors may attend, prove their claim
appoint trustee, examine the bankrupt. an
transact such other business as may properly
come before said meeting.
South Paris, Mar. II, 1910.
WALTER L. GRAY,
Referee In Bankruptcy.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-03-22
An Easter Cutout Picture.

Trace with Il pantasraph OIL a pier"
Of cardboard about one foot long thu
gnome shown In the cut. After cutting
him out color in the following nunner:
Tint the face and hands with red ink
diluted with water. leave th" bear!
white and paint ull the relnaluins parts
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-03-22
Peoples Water Company.
ANNUAL MEETING.

Notice Is hereby given that the annual meetlu.
of the Peoples Water Company for the eiectlc p
of officers for the ensuing year and the transsc
ton Of any other business that may legally conc
before said meeting. will be held at the Office
the Treasurer in South Paris on Saturday, Apnl
2, 1910, at five O'Clock P. y.
GEORGE n. ATWOOD,
Secretary and Treasurer.
South Paris, Maine, March Is, 1910. lis
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-03-22
Conundrums.

When are your eyes no eyes? When
the wind makes them water.
What II every one doing at the same
timer Growing older.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-03-22
7hs Kilkenny Cats,

There once were three cats Of Kilkenny.
Who Of friends had not get many
They fused, and they At,
They guarded and bit,
Until instead of three cats there weren't
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-03-22
No. s62.-Prosrsssive Enismas.

The children seem to 1913 4 5 6 Z
their fathers talent. but l 2 345 67
Is more noticeable.
r.
1234567 cup Of broth and give
her the bunch Of l234567.
Ill.
l saw my old 1928 456 kitten
when it was stealing the 123456.
w.
I12S4687S9 10 that the last time
he went 12345 he 67S910 little
chance Of being saved.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-03-22
Place For Sale
At q Bargain.

One of the best small places In Paris. Eighss
finished and four unfinished rooms, plenty o.
closet room, good cellar, city and we'll water,
several good bearing apple and pear trees.
House Is warm and pleasant and In good con.
dition, stable for two horses, carriage room and
Close to and between two villages, good neigh.
bors, good place to get work and to send children
to school, electric car passes. This place close
to the fair grounds. VIII sell or trade for Q
good small farm.
MRS L. A. DEARBORN,
ST South Paris, Ne.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-03-22
No, S61,-Riddle.

NO. 60I.-HIddIe.
/ am said to pass the world arotnd.
Yet In your wardrobe am found.
With whir Of wheel l hold my place.
Yet often made of finest lace.
/ may be shiny. thick or thin.
Or made from some poor creatures skin
II I'm too large. then others scoff.
Near you by day. at night I'm of.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-03-22
HOMEMAKERS COLUMN.

on topics Of interest to the ladies
CoLUHN, Oxford Democrat, South Paris, Ne.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-03-22

Tom-were you left much in your
uncle's will?
Jack-Much! was left completely.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-03-22
FOR SALE.

A 10 acre farm, one mile out from the village.
on telephone line. Scenery that feeds the mind,
soil that feeds the body. House, ell, shed and
barn connected. Spring that never tails. Price
5000 and no back talk.
Inquire Of J. B. MASON. or the owner two
miles below. j. N. IRISH.
Buck1sld. Me-. March ., 1910. lott
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-03-22

Key to Puxzledom.
No. S46.-Dropped Letters: Cement.
season. ceilings see. sea. see. cedars.
series. serious. seized. siesta. seekers.
Seymour. Tennessee. Seattle.
No. S47.-Anagram: Nasturtiums.
No. S4S-Changed Letters: Bent.
tent. cent, vent. dent. went. pent. sent,
lent. rent.
No S44-TXo Word SQUARES:
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-03-22
No. s57.-Anasrams.
ARTICLE of mems apparel.)

1. Cora votes. 2. Sanoo plant. 3
Rose rust. 4. 1t was cot. 8. We
mark nets. G. Nice ticks. z. A gnarl
8. Press dunes.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-03-22
No. s59.-Puxzle Sum.

Spell out the names Of the objects In
the picture. then add and subtract
them as indicated. The answer will
be one Of the United States.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-03-22

LEARNING DRY SWIMMING.
movement of the arms and to kick out
with his legs. II TX n humorous spec
tacle to see a. big man lying upon his
stomach across q stool and kicking
and waving hIs arms about In fool
ish fashion. hut It has been found that
all the necessary swimming move
ments cnn he taught In this way. 81
that one drilled In them could II he
fell overheard save himself easily from
drowning even though he hid never
before been out Of his depth In water
Often I'm the preliminary dry drills the
learner must leave the sto"l. liz HIT
upon deck and 20 through the swim
ming movements while his comrades
stand about aud criticisr him II he
is awkward and clumsy the comrades
make sport of him mrrrilrssly and up
rOariuuSly.
After the me, lEaiIical movements are
thoroughly learned by the sailor upon
the deck of his ship he liz Obliged
every morning to attend swimming
drill In the water. Tanks or pools OF
deep water are provided for this pur'
pose. 1t seems very strange. but some
of the big grown men. even after they
have learned the swimming move
npnts. are scared hnlf to death ut the
thought uf going into the water You
will see from this how much better
II IL tn learn to swim when one Is
young and small 1t seems another
odd fact that children are often nat
urally fur more fearless than grown
perSunS.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-03-22
The Land Of
Puzzledom.
No. Ss5.-Novel Acrostlo.

Each of the words described con
tains Eve letters. When these words
are rightly guessed and placed one be
low another In the order here given
the second line of letters will spell the
name Of a celebrated American gen
eral and the fourth line the name Of u
famous American poet. Both were
born In February. Crosswords: l. To
weave 80 as to produce diagonal lines
or ribs. 2. Work. 8. Employing. 4
Green cormorants. 8. Slight quarrels
8. Wrath. Z. Nimble. 8. Quiet 8. A
mark In punctuation. 10. Eats away.