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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-01-31
Breeding Better Corn.

| A good ear Of corn is very much like
good boy. Some boys are naturally,
constitutionally and inheritably good
because their parents, grandparents,
and great-grandparents were all good
people, says Prof. Taylor of New Hamp-
shire in the American Cultivator. Simi-
lsrly some ears of corn are constitu-
tionally and inheritably good because
they have sprung from good vigorous
ancestry. Other ears are good because
they have had better chances for growth,
have had the advantage of more moist
ure, more plant food and more sunlight.
We cannot tell the difference between
these different classes of ears by any
superficial examination, or by any physi-
Cal or chemical test. The differences are
vital and internal, and the only way to
discover them is to put the ears to an
actual field test.
The ear row method, which was
originated at the Illinois Experiment
Station, and which has since been modi-
fed and used by various other stations
is fundamental to all corn-breeding
work. Its simplicity, ease Of applica-
ton and defiuiteness of resultS readily
commend it to the farmer who is trying
to improve his strain of corn. The in
dividual ears should be planted in sepa.
rate rows, a convenient length for which
is 100 hills, or about $50 feet. A row of
corn 100 hills long with the hills 8 1,2
feet apart, will equal approximately
136th of an acre. By planting four ker-
nels to the hill. sufficiently good stand
should be secured so that the rows may
later be thinned to an average of three
stalks per hill. In the fall each row
should be cut and shocked separately,
and when cured, husked and weighed
separately. The yields may either be
kept in pounds per row or figured to
bushels per acre. The ears used for
planting the check rows are not shelled
aud mixed together, but are kept sepa-
rate, and part of each ear used for
planting portion of each row.
Another important and almost essen
tial feature of the method is to plant
duplicate rows to verify the results of
the first series of rows. Instead Of
planting 100 hills in one continuous row
from each ear, it is much more salts
factory to plant series of rows OF 5O
hills each in one plot, and another series
Of so hills from the same ear in another
plot Ii ear No. 9, for example, gives
yield of S or 10 bushels per acre more
than the check row in both series, and
ear No. yield of five or six bushels
less than the check row, the conclusion
may be readily drawn that ear No. was
by far the better ear. On the other
hand, il certain ear gives good yield
in one series and relatively poor one in
the other, the standing of that ear is in
doubt. The duplicate tests are equiva-
lent to the testimony of two witnesses,
the value of which is always recognized
in a court of law.
The ear row tests and breeding eau be
conducted with any variety Of corn, and
although the work may seem to call for
a lot of "fussing round" it will be found
to be intensely interesting and in the
end profitable
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-01-31
Poultry Hints.

Warmth, dryness, fresh air, dry grain
feed, pure water and cleanliness are in
dispensable in dealing with young
chicks. Unless these conditions are to
be maintained one had better sell eggs
than hatch them.
Wheat and clipped oats are excellent
food for young chicks. Oatmeal and
occasionally feelings of whole wheat
bran aid growth of feathers as we'll as
body.
Chaff makes good litter for young
chicks to scratch In. Finely crushed
shell should be accessible to the small
birds.
Chicks are very sensitive across their
backs. II you do not use the hen moth
cd take this into consideration when
supplying artificial heat.
When the chicks are allowed on the
ground be sure that the runs are clean.
Soil previously run with poultry should
have been ploughed or cropped In the
interval.
For lice, treat locally by busting the
birds with sulphur, then disiufeot theil
quarters.
For gapes, disinfect tho runs with car
bolic acid and treat affected birds by in
serting feather moistened with kero'
sene into the throat.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-01-31


refreshment." gathering up pateful
Of scraps and going to the door with
them.
what Is your name dear Doggy
said Trix over and over, but he an
swered nothing. so papa said he guess
ed they would have to call him Nix.
and he thought Tr.x and Nix would
make good team.
About 10 o'clock as the two played
together on the porch the postman's
whistle suddenly sounded. and Nix
fairly few round the corner Of the
house to the front Then. almost be-
fore Trix could wonder why, he bound
ed back and laid little pile OF letters
al his feet. AT the same minute the
postman was ringing the front doorbell
furiously and soon was telling mamma
how her dog had seized the letters from
his hand
Then mamma had to explain all about
Nix. and the postmaD said he prob
ably came from the country and had
been In the habit Of taking letters
from the rural free delivery postman.
One Friday morning. II week from
the day when he first appeared TO Bird
get. mamma stood at the window about
} o'clock. for II had been O very
warm night and she had not rested
well. She was just in lime to see
market wagon coming down the street,
and as II came opposite the house
Nix suddenly bounded into the street
and raced round the wagon, wild with
10y. Then the man took him up be-
side him.
Mamma exclaimed softly to herself.
HE has found his owner" ard she
felt sorrowful to see him go and dis
mayed when she thought Of TnI and
his grief.
But the wagon only went few rods
when Nix bounded down and came up
the walk again. stood minute. first
looking at the house. then at the
wagon. but there was a clear whistle
from the man. and he rushed on
again.
So mamma was able to tell Trix that
the doggy certainly did love them and
was sorry to go.
Then another Friday morning came
round. and as mamma opened the out
side dining room door there lay on
the floor little paper bag. Il wonder
what this Is" she said. and when she
peeped In there was beautiful peach.
and ON scrap Of paper was written:
From grateful dog"
After that. throughout all the sum-
mer market season. there was on FIJI
day mornings a little paper bag at the
dining room door. with peach or
pear, grapes. tomatoes or something.
and you may be sure Trix never for
got to look for It.
One morning mamma had him up at
8 O'Clock and out I'm front ready to
see Nix when he came. and there was
the happiest meeting you ever saw.
which the marketnan enjoyed. too.
and finally Trix was taken upon the
wagon with them and rode two
squares down the street and back.
| think Nix actually thought TriI
was going wirh them for good. and
when the marketman put the little
boy down at his own door he did
stand for minute and look first mt
the wagon. then at the house. but
mamma said. Come. my son." and he
came at that dear call. just as he
should. back into the house. which
certainly could not do without him.
Youths Companion.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-01-31

came to you not for help. but for JUS
tice. But see I was mistaken. / an
beginning to believe that Marsh acted
under your Instructions from the
first"
"Relieve what you choose"
you think you've got me. but you
haven't. III beat you yet
"You can't beat me at anything.
Mr.. Wayland's Jaws were set Ike
iron.
Not this year perhaps. but next
You and Marsh have whipped me this
time, but the salmon will come again
and I'll run my plant in spite Of hell!
Wayne wayland made as II tc
speak. but Boyd went on unheeding
you've taken a dislike to me, buI
your conduct shows that you fear me
You are afraid I'll succeed. and
will"
Brave talk" said the older man
But you owe 100000. and you
stockholders will learn Of your mis-
management"
"Your persecution. you meant! criet
the other. Il can explain. They vii
wait another year. ! will raise more
money, and they will stand by me-"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-01-31
Large Eastern Farms.

While there is conspicuous tendency
in the eastern states toward smaller
farms, there is also visible tendency
towards larger farms. This may sound
contradictory, but the two statements
are matters of fact. 1t is the middle
sized farms which are falling off in num-
ber. Iu Vermont, there has been an in,
crease in the last 10 years OF l3 per cent
in the number of farms between 500 and
1000 acres in size; and an increase OF 2S
per cent in farms of 1000 acres and over.
In Connecticut, during the same period,
there has been a slight increase IN the
farms between 500 and 1000 acres, while
there has been an increase of 81 per cent
in farms of 1000 acres and over. These
percentages naturally do not mean very
much without the actual figures, but
even these are rather surprising, for we
find that there are in Connecticut AZ
farms of over 1000 acres, and in Vermont
l24 farms of over 1000 acres. This, oi
course, means an entirely new style OF
agricultural organization. In some
cases, these large farms are merely the
holdings of wealthy city men. Another
class OF cases represents holdings o
land which are not strictly agricultural
They are more in the nature of forest OF
game preserves, or parks, even though
classified as farms in the census. Ther
there are a few men who have made
conspicuous success OF some line of sgri
culture and have bought all tn, sur
rounding farms. Iu the last place, thi'
increase of lGge farms represents th'
INTRODUCTION of corporation method
into agriculture. In the western states
there are a great many agriculture
enterprises, such as fruit growing, cattle
raising, ETC., in the hands OF corpora
tious. but this method OF handling TN
production of farm crops in New Eng
land is decidedly new. 1t Is an import
ant feature in the present census. WhiI
the census itself does not give the 10
formation directly on the increase o
corporation holdings, any one famiila
with the facts will see in this one OF 90
meanings of the unexpectedly large IN
creasss in the number OF big farms "
the New England StAtes.-Country 2en
tleman.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-01-31
HOW NIX FOUND
HIS MASTER

While mamma. papa. grandma and
Trix were at breakfast one morning
there was sudden rap. tap at the oui.
side door of the dining room. which
opened Oh a porticO.
"Tri1. see who 1t Is" said mamma.
And when he went to the door there
stood little Scotch terrier with bright.
knowing eyes.
Trix was so astonished he could not
say word for minute. then:
"Oh. mamma. mamma. It's a dear.
nice doggy"
well. drive him away" said nam.
ma, "for he belongs to somebody. you
know"
Just then Bridget came in and. see
Ing the dog. said. Sure, ma'am. and
that dog have worrit the life out o
me these two days"
"Oh. mamma" said Tri1. "he doesn't
belong to anybody. then. and he wants
to stay with us-you can see be does."
Then grandma said quietly, II think
be is a stranger at the door and needs
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-01-31
Took His Advice.

"He tod lis wife she ought to take
cooking lessons"
,"Did sheY'
"Well. yes. She sent for her mother
70 come and give her three months
course"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-01-31
A Goal He Had Never Reached.

"You are the greatest inventor In the
world" exclaimed Il newspaper man
10 Aieyu idcr Gra....m Bell.
"Oh. no. my friend. I'm not. SAID
Professor Bell. i've never been
.euorter."-L.adies' Home Journal
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-01-31

81 was dreadfully embarrassed when
| introduced you to the Berrys and the
rest. daresay they thought you We're
one OF Mr. Marsh's foremen."
Never before had Boyd known the
least constraint in Mildred's presence.
but now he felt the rebuke behind her
careless manner. and 1t wounded him
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-01-31
Accommodations.

Applicant-Did understand you to
say that you accommodate 200 per
IONS ut this hotel? Hotel Proprietor
No. I said this hotel had capacity for
200 -Bruwning's Magazine.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-01-31
Plain Talk.

"Sbave." said the crusty person ia
.onically.
"Close?' inquired the barber.
mo. I'm not close, but Fn not IN
the hab!. Of Siring tips II that's what
you're driving at"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-01-31
Smart Girl,

The Fellow Next to man what's
the jolliest thing you know Of? The
Girl Myself II he's nice.-Illustrated
Rifg
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-01-31

Build the line fence strong enough to
keep your own and your neighbOrs'
stock on the right sido, but not 90 high
as to prevent You from being ueIghborly.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-01-31

1t pays to fuss little with the COWS .s
and they relish little change In die',
With some daiuties added, ss well ~ We
do.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-01-31

He who reigns within himself aud
rules prejudices. desires and fears u
more than O klng.-Milton.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-01-31

Before employing a nne word nnd .
place for it.-Joubet
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-01-31
Poultry Profits.

THE WAY YOUNG NEW ENGLANDER
MANAGED To WIN OUT.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-01-31
AMONG THE FARMERS.
=" SPEED THE PLow. y

Correspondence on practical agricultural topic
Is solicited. Address all communications In
tended for Ihis department 10 HENRY ID
HAMMOND, Agricultural Editor oxford Dem
ocrat, Paris. Ne.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-01-31
x Me & &
Silver Horde
By REX BEACH Author .. :1h. shs s.lsss sss1''" 'n'
COPYRIGHT. HARPER O. BROTHERS
CHAPTER XVII.

S the sun slanted up between
n the southwark hills out from
(n the gossamer haze that lay
like filmy forest smoke above
The daily Alaskan., 1911-08-09
GUIDE
 LOSES LIFE

Jack Dalton, who arrived on last nights train brought out the news or the death by drowning of Joe Lamb. the well known guide for the big game hunters who come north every season. The drowning occurred in Lake Kluane and was occasioned by the upsetting of a boat in which the. were two others at the time The names of the two who chung Go the boat until rescued were not learned.
 Joe Lamb was one Of the best guides in the country and was in great demand by the rich game hunt CTS of the United States and Canada. Last season he was with the Have meyer-Blair party.
The daily Alaskan., 1911-08-09
HOT POLITICS
 IN CANADA
lBy Alaska News Bureaul

BUFFALO. N Y. Aug 9-Dis- patches received here from Wood stock. Ontario. state that the enemies of Iaurier have aroused the hostile sentiment of Che Canadians in that section toward the United States and that an inIuriated mob tore down and burned the American flag while a large crowd applaUded. A consular investigation win be had of the af fair.
The daily Alaskan., 1911-08-09
DRIVER MEETING.

At the Driver meeting tonight, the subject will be The Scarlet Thread. Beside the special music by the full chorus cbOir. Mrs. D. NJ. Westcott will render a solo and NIr. and Mrs. Driver win sing a duett "The Pilot of GaIflIee." The service win begin at s o'clock. Everyone will be made welcome.
The daily Alaskan., 1911-08-09
6O ARE LOST
 BY EXPLOSION
By Alaska News Bureau)

ROTTERDAM. Aug 9-There was a terrific explosion aboard the steam. CT GutteHburg today In mid stream The boilers Of the craft blew up and wrecked the steamer SO badly that she sank. 60 persons arc known Co be dead
The daily Alaskan., 1911-08-09
THE STRIKE
 IS INVERTED

OTTAWA. Aug. S-The principal grievance existing between the main tenauce Of way employees Of the Can. adian Pacific and the company. which it was feared would end in a strike has now been removed the company voluntarily shortening its sections from the average length of nine miles to six miles
The daily Alaskan., 1911-08-09
GOAL CASES
 COMING UP
CRy Alasks News Bursaa.l

TACOMA Aua 9-Fedsral Judge e H Hanford has called special grand jury to meet tomorrow ft s believed that the Nlassa coal cases ulH be brought up owing to fbe faft ihat Special Prosecutor Townsend is t7 5-5ust Che inquiry
The daily Alaskan., 1911-08-09
SEG. FISHER
 MOVING WEST
CBy Alaska News Bureaul

DENVER Aug 9-Secretary of the Interior Fisher is today the guest of Denver and Is being entertained by the commercial bodies and leading citizens. He goes from here Co Salt. Lake
The daily Alaskan., 1911-08-09
T0GO IS
 ENTERTAINED
lRr MI M Rnreaul

BALTIMORE. Aug s-Admfral To- go is the houored guest Of this ciy today and is being banQuc,ted and toasted by leading clubs and conner cial bodies. He leaves Baltimore for Philadelphia tomorrow.
The daily Alaskan., 1911-08-09
POINDEXTER
 ALSO COMES
CBy Alaska News Bureau)

WASHINGTON. D. c. Aug. 9-Sen- ator PolDdexter, of Washington eX- poets to join Secretary Fisher at Sc atte and go north with bim and mak a personal inspection of the Control fer Bay proposition.
The daily Alaskan., 1911-08-09
CHURCH WILL
 N0T TOLERATE
- -. N-.. H-r-a--L

BOSTON. Mass Aue 9-Four of tbe most prominent Episcopal bishops ol Che Atlantic coast have declared tha- they win n0t tolerate ibe wed. ling of John Jacob sstar fo Madeline Force
The daily Alaskan., 1911-08-09
GEORGE DON'T
 HIVE ID ID T
LRr Alaska M Rnreanl

WASHINGTON. n. C. Aug 9-It has developed iB the hearing of the steel trust investigation that George Perkins does not have to answer pertinent political questions
The daily Alaskan., 1911-08-09
AD GAN GET
 THE MONEY
CBy Alaska News Bureau)

NEW YORK. Aug. 9-Au pusdom is interested in the latest offer made to the Milwaukee demon. Ad Wolgast, Wolgast Is offered Sl,oOo round for a fight Of from ten to twenty rounds with Knockout Brown.
The daily Alaskan., 1911-08-09
SAGE CRIPPLE
 PASSES AWAY
fBy Alaska Neps Bursaul

NEW YORK Aug 5-WmIam Laid tou rho was crippled at Che am" Russell Sage rsad bJm Cor enfield Iu fa1 against the efforts of bomb throwing aseassina died here t1day
The daily Alaskan., 1911-08-09
PRETTY RING
 FUR MADELINE

NEW YORK. Aue s-fohn Taroh Astor has presented his farcea N.ss Madeline Force. uth a twelve thou sand dcIIar diamond ring
The daily Alaskan., 1911-08-09
93 ARE LOST
 BY COLLISION
-Br AIaska News Bureaul

GIBRALTAR. Aug. 9-The British steamer SiIvertou in a dense fog to- day coIuded with and sank the Frenc steamer Emir. Ninety-three aboard the latter were drowned.
The daily Alaskan., 1911-08-09
PRES. TAFT
 WILL VETO
N AIaska Nows Rnreaul

WASHINGTON, D. c. Aug. g. President Taft has announced that he win etc the Arizoua-New Mexico statehood bin on account of the pro visions for the recall of judges in the proposed constitution of Arizona,
The daily Alaskan., 1911-08-09
THE MECCA
 N0 MORE
rRv Alaska News Bureaul

LONDON. Aug. 9-The Carlton ho- tel which has for years been the Nee ca for Americans in London was last night burned to the ground. The guests escaped in their night clothes.
The daily Alaskan., 1911-08-09
WINS
 RECALL FIGHT
CBy AiasFa Nevs Bareaul

WASHINGTON. D e Aug The senate bg r6t CT 6fv three Co fourteen today rai iHe Arizona and New Mexico stath hanf bli srier rej ting the amenfmuf of Senator Nsls5a which Gr1rose3 tn strike euf tbe Arizona rezl provision t1r Che judiciary
The daily Alaskan., 1911-08-09
PORKY WINS
 FR0N BARRY

lBy Alaska News EHreaul NEW YORK 3nE pCrEy Wynn atpoloted and rutbovei IIm Barry Ia ten round fight f1 thie city Iasf night
The daily Alaskan., 1911-08-09
HOT WAVE IS
 IN SOUTHWEST
CBy Alaska News Bureau.)

KANSAS CITY, Mo, Aug. 9-An of the southwestern states are swelter- ing under the terrific hot wave which is spread over the country.
The daily Alaskan., 1911-08-09
SEG. STIMSON
 COMING HOME
tBy Alaska News Bureau9

HAVANA. Aug. 9-Secretary of War. Sdmson, sailed home today Al is quiet in governmental circles here,
The daily Alaskan., 1911-08-09
L0RINER CASE
 ENDS TONIGHT

(By Alaska News Bureaul WASHINGTON. D c. Aug. 9-The local sittings in Che Senator Lorimer investigation win end tonight
The daily Alaskan., 1911-08-09
ON
 HE SAMPSON
rBy siaska Vows BureauJ

SEATTLE Aug 3-ReefvaHous have been made for Secretary Fisher Tor tho next sailing of fRe Sampson ou nrxt Tuesday
The daily Alaskan., 1911-08-09

John W. Gates was at one time quite a power in Wall Street, and was known as daring plunger as vel as a shrewd stock manipulator. Recently he gave out some informa- t,on as to Wall Street methods which Gary and Carnegie of the steel trust brand as falsehOods
The daily Alaskan., 1911-08-09
]. ". GATES
 PASSES AWAY
rRv Alaska News Bureaul

PARIS. Aug. g-John w. Gates died this morning in the arms of his We and son. The cause of his de mise was kidney trouble.
The daily Alaskan., 1911-08-09
GOV. ALORICH
 IS WILLING

rBy Alaska News Bureaul LINCOLN. Neb AuE a-Corerror NIrlrh 1vs Chat hp s willing fo ba raeted t1 represent Nebraska iH fbe United States senate
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-09-21
MAKING GOOD CIDER VINEGAR

The bung should be left out all Of
the time till the vinegar Is made. and
a piece Of cloth tackled over the hole
to keep out the flies and dirt.
When conditions are ideal, the barr
rels left in place where the tempera-
ture is high for the first three monthA
or as long as the weather is warm
yeast is added to hasten fermentation,
old vinegar and mother" used a. z
starter. good vinegar may be made in
six months.
But, If the barrels are stored In q
cool cellar and no attention paid to
them, it will take from year and
half to two years Ito produce naer-
charitable vinegar.
The vinegar making may be hast
ened by the addition in the last stages
of making Of water sweetened with
molasses, preferably sorghum.
When the vinegar Is made the
barrels should be filled II not quite
full. and the bung driven in-H. =.
Grinstead, Missouri.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-09-21

one side Of the trench and bank UP
the surplus earth o. the outside;
cover the trench with a roof OF
boards. sash, straw on poles, or corn
stalks from which the tops have been
removed, placing the stalks across the
pit with one end resting on the board
and the other on the ground; spread
over this light covering Of straw or
other material which will pack close,
and as the weather becomes colder,
increase the covering to keep out the
frost.
Celery stored in this manner will
keep until late in the winter, and
while tho method is too laborious for
application on large commercial
scale. 1t is to be recommended for the
use Of the farmer and small grower
because Of its simplicity.
The unused pit of permanent hot
bed may be utilized a.s storage place
for celery by removing the surplus
e.rth and substituting a covering Of
boards for the sash.
The celery is stored in the same
manner as in the trench, and the bed
may be covered with any material
which will keep out frost.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-09-21
QUICK MEAT SMOKING.

The old smoke house method Of
moking meat is too slow and bother
some and many do not like the cons
densed smoke. The following method
readily recommends itself to all for
quickness, cheapness and effective
ness. We have kept meat treated by
this process through the entire season.
Bore one-inch hole in the bottom
of barrel. Invert the barrel, hang
ing piece Of meat through the hole
by a Topped wire. passing small stick,
through the loop. to hold the meat in
place.
Next, scoop out shallow basin in
the ground-a little smaller than the
barrel In the depression build a
fire Of chips or cobs,
is the moro convenient eve
prefer the cobs).
Now place the barrel and the meat
over the fire. leaving small opening
at the ground to form draught, and
you can smoke your meat to perfec-
ton In very few minutes. If several
pieces are to be smoked any number
of barrels may be operated at the
same time and with equal results.
1t is advisable to keep a constant
watch ing this process: in fact IL