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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-09-05
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STATE OF MAINE.
COUNTY OF OXFORD. IS.
| Board of County Commissioners, May session,
1911; held by adjournment Aug. 8, 1911.
| UPON the foregoing petition, satisfactory evil
| dence having been received that the petitioners
are responsible, and that inquiry into the merits
Of their application 10 expedient, 1T IS ORDERED
that the County Commissioners meet al
] the Post Office at West Peru, in said County,
on Tuesday, the 3lst day Of August, 1911. next,
at ten of the clock, A.. NJ, and thence
proceed to view the route mentioned in said
petition; Immediately after which view, hear
| Ing of the parties and their witnesses will be
| and such other measures taken In the premises
as the Commissioners shall judge proper. And
| 1t is further ORDERED, that notice OF the time,
place and purpose of the Commissioner meet.
| Ing aforesaid be given TO all persons and cor
pOrations interested, by causing attested copies
of said petition and Of this order thereon to be
.rved upon the Clerk OF the Town Of Peru In said
County and also posted up In three public
places in said town, and published three weeks
successfully in the Oxford Democrat, news.
paper printed at Paris, In said County OF OK.
ford, the first Of said publications, and each Of
the other notices, to be made, served and posted,
al least thirty days before said time Of meet.
| ing, to the end that all persons and corpora.
| lions may then and there appear and show
cause, II any they have, why the prayer OF
| said petitioners should not be granted.
| ATTEST :-CHARLES r. WHITMAN, Clerk.
true copy OF said Petition and Order OF
Court thereon.
ATTEST :-CHARLEs +. WHITMAN. Clerk.
1893
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-09-05
Kew to Puzzlcdom.

Key to Puzzlodom.
No. 1448.-Anagram: Christmas
No. 1447.-Charades: I. Pan. cake
pancake 2. d. coy--decoy.
No. 144S-Dissected object spelling
l. Cue. eve. eye. ell. tea-quilt 2. Sea
oh. l. ell-coil 8 Bee. yew. ell. ell-bull
4. Pea. eye. ell. oh. tea-pilot. 8. Dee
yew. tea. Wye-duty. G Gee. you. eye
ell. tea-guilt.
No. 1449.-Enigma: Mother.
No. 1450.-Sentence In Rebus: "Fine
feathers make fine birds"
No. 1451.-Numerica Enigma: Ed
win. forty. Sodom. ride. Troy-"Mys
terry of Edwin brood"
No. 1452.-Beheadings: I. send. 2
hair. 8. block. 4 slump
No 1453-Word Square: King. idol,
note. glen.
No 144-Hidden Furniture: Table
stool. sofa. desk. hatrack.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-09-05

No false pretense has marked the Ca
reer Of Ely's Cream Balm. Being entire
ly harmless, tits not responsible like the
catarrh snuffs and powders, for minds
shattered by cocaine. The great virtue
of Ely's Cream Balm is that 1t speedily
and completely overcomes nasal catarrh
and hay fever. Back Of this statement
is the testimony of thousands and q
reputation Of many years. success. All
druggists, &c.,, or mailed by Ely Bros,
SO Warren Street, New York.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-09-05
NOTICE..

In the District Court Of the United States for
the District Of Maine. In Bankruptcy.
In the matter of
LOUIS PICARD, In Bankruptcy.
of Rumford, Bankrupt
To the creditors of Louis Picard In the
County OF oxford and district aforesaid:
Notice is hereby given that on the 9Th day OF
May, A. ID. 1911, the said Louis Picard was
duly adjudicated bankrupt, and that the first
meeting OF his creditors will be held at the office
OF the Referee. No. Market Square, South
Paris, on the Goth day OF Sept. A. ID. 1911, al
10 O'Clock In the forenoon, 1t which time the
said creditors may attend, prove their claims,
appoint a trustee, examine the bankrupt, and
transact such other business as may properly
come before said meeting.
South Paris. Aug. q, 1911.
WALTER l.. GRAY,
BAG Referee In Bankruptcy
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-09-05
PROBATE NOTICES.

To all persons interested In either OF the estate
hereinafter named:
Ala Probate Court, AZ Paris, In vacation, In
and for the County OF Oxford, on the twenty
fifth day OF August. In the year of our Loru one
thousand nine nrndred and eleven. The follow
ing matter having been presented for the action
thereupon hereinafter Indicated, 1t Is hereby
ORDERED:
That notice thereof be given to all persons In
terested by causing copy OF this order TO oe
published three weeks successfully In the OK
ford Democrat, newspaper published AZ South
Paris, In said County. that they may appear 81 a
Probate Court to be held at said Paris on the
third Tuesday of September. A. ID. 1911, at OF
the clock In the forenoon, and be heard thereon
II they see cause.
Frank T.. Berry late OF Paris, deceased
petition that Fred l.. Berry or some other suit
able person be appointed as administrator OF the
estate OF said deceased presented by said Fred
l.. Berry, brother and heir.
Adelbert Delauo late Of Canton, deceased
final account presented for allowance by Bert
A. Delano, one of the executors.
Adelbert Delano late OF Canton. deceased;
petition that an order to distribute balance re-
manning In his hands may Issue, presented by
Bert A. Delano, surviving executor.
ADDISON e. HERRICK. Judge of said Court
a5-7 ALBERT ID. PARK. Register.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-09-05

To keep silk white after washing It,
use lukewarm water and pure white
soap. Rinse 1t thoroughly. Then wrap
IL 10 largo cloth and let Il lie for half
an hour, and It 10 ready 10 iron. Do
not expose 1t to the cir - the cir turns
It yellow Colored silk washed In this
way will not fade.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-09-05

"That's a pretty good idea OF the
French playwright who Is willing to
fight every body who criticIses him. I'd
like to see our American playwrights
initiate him." "But some Of them
might be killed." "Why, yes, Of
cOurse.n
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-09-05

BEFORE YOU REACH THE LIMIT
Of physical endurance and while your
condition IL still durable, take Foley
Kidney Pills. Their quick action and
positive results will delight you. For
backache, nervousness, rheumatism, and
all kidney, bladder and urinary troubles.
A. Z. Shurtleff Co, South Paris; 8. e.
Newell d Co., Paris.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-09-05
No observation-disclosures,

/. Doubly curtail one who makes
mems clothing and leave the most no
ticeabie part Of a serpent. 2. Doubly
curtail a small. swampy inlet to be
found connected with large bodies Of
water in the south and leave q place
where ships anchor. 8. Triply curtail
an equestrian's riding glove and leave
to be lank and thin.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-09-05

FOLEY'S KIDNEY REMEDY (Liquid)
Ii Q great medicine of proven value for
both acute and chronic kidney and blad.
der ailments. Il 10 especially recon-.
mended to elderly people for ito wonder.
full tonic and reoonstruotive qualities,
and the permanent relief and comfort It
gives them. A. E. Shurtleff Co., South
Paris; 8. 3. Newell q Co., Paris.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-09-05

Al. u the seven objects shown In
the above picture may be described by
words Of the same length. When
rightly guessed and written one below
another the initial letters will spell
the name Of a famous poet who was
born in August.-St. Nicholas.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-09-05
the LAND OF
PUzzLEDOM.
). 1ass-cone..Ied Mountains.

No. 145S-coneeaIed Mountains.
|. Direct the clasping Ivy where to climb
2. The century living crow
Whose birth was In their tops grew OLD
and died
Amonl their branches till at last they
stood,
As now they stand. messy and tall and
dark.
I And words OF true love pass from
tongue to tongue
As singing birds from one bough to an
other.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-09-05

No. 1457.-Hiddsn Musical Instruments
He had whip. l an old piece OF
rope, and we began to chase the goose
or gander. but after awhile ! threw
of my turban. Joe said. "Yes. lnez
It heralds the day when we shall give
up farming" We sold the fowl to q
poor man. doing out his money with
> hope of getting 1t back that way
Joe sighed and ruminated awhile
This Is certainly real country bargain
ing. We took the path. or. nearer the
truth. the brambles, to the house an6
put the wasp In netting for our speci
mems. We watched him struggle II
his prison cell. "Oh. let him go!'
cried ut last
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-09-05

World wide fame has raised from Its
modest obscurlty the Sun Of Blue
Mound, Kan. For the Sun has said
1--WE know young woman Of 20 sum-
mers, who has twin brother 81 years
old, but this Is very rare case"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-09-05

Many mothers OF school children
would like to knowa sure cure for ink
spots on colored dresses Of either cotton
or wool. Here 10 mixture which will
take out the ink stains without Injuring
the color Of tho materials-squal parts
Ut alum and cream of tartar. Mix,
moisten with water and spread 1t on the
spots. Repeat until they disappear.
Lemon and salt are excellent for remov.
Ing spots from white goods, but will
take the color out of colored materials.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-09-05

Running up and down stairs, sweeping
and bending over making beds will not
make . woman healthy or beautiful.
She must get out of doors, walk mile
or two every day and take Chamberlain's
Tablets to improve her digestion and
regulate her bowels. For sale BY oil
dealers.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-09-05

Few, If any medicines, have met with
the uniform success that has attended
the use of Cham berlsin's Collie, Cholera
and Diarrhea Remedy. The remark.
able cures of collie and diarrhea which Il
has effected in almost every neighbor-
hood have given 1t wide reputation.
For sale by all dealers.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-09-05

An article that has real merit should
In time become popular. That such Is
the case with Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy has been attested BY many
dealers. Here 10 one Of them. b. W.
Hendrickson. OHIO Falls, Ind, writes,
"Chamberlain's Cough Remedy 10 the
best for coughs, colds and Group, and Is
my best seller" i. For sale by al dealers.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-09-05

"Isn't 1t against the law to be loud and
boisterous In the street,"
ut u.s." replied Mr.. Chuggins, sunless
you do 80 with q mechanical screecher
attached to q motor car"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-09-05

II you knew Of tho real value OF
Chamberlain's Liniment for lame back,
soreness OF the muscles, sprains and
rhsumstic pains, yon would never Wish
70 b without II. For sale By III dsalsrs.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-09-05

Cyuic-In view of the supreme court
decision about trusts, it is a good thing
that women are not yet In judicial posi-
tions.
Club Woman-Why not, sirP
Cynic-Just imagine court of women
trying to decide anything by the rule Of
reason.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-09-05

"What 10 the hardest thing to learn
about farmingp" inquired the summer
boarder.
"Geitin' up at s O'Clock In tho
mornin'," replied Corntossel.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-09-05
A GREAT ADVANTAGE TO WORK
ING MEN.

]. A. Maple, 1875 s. 7th Street, Steu
benville, o., says: "For years I suffered
from weak kidneys aud severe bladder
trouble, 1 learned of Foley Kidney Pills
and their wonderful cures SO begar
taking them aud sure enough had al
good results as any heard alb ut. Ny
backache left me and to one of my bust
ness, expressman, that alone ia q grea
advantage. Ny kidneys acted free and
normal, and that saved me lot of mis-
cry. 1t is now pleasure to work where
It used to be misery. Foley Kidney
Pills have cured me and have my high
est praise" A. e. Shurtleff Co., South
Paris; s. E. Newell & Co., Paris.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-09-05

"What kind of an automobile is It tina
Freddie Greenough drives?"
II don't know the name Of 1t, but 1t ID
"a dear little machine"
HAS he taken you out In it?"
eyes, and 1t broke down in such 9
nice, lonely place. We we're there fol
thHe hours, undisturbed by anybody
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-09-05
WANTED.

Woman who is q good cook, for gen.
eral homework, to care for US in our
home. Washing done out. Good pay.
Two in family
KIN. PRINCE, Buckfield, Ne.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-09-05

"ky husband speaks three languages
fuently."
"Englisb, French and German"
mo, baseball, golf and aviation"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-09-05

NOTICE.
In the District Court Of tho United States for the
District of Maine. In Bankruptcy.
In the matter of
DANA c. PRILBROOK, In Bankruptcy
of Bethel. Bankrupt.
To the creditors Of Dana C. Philbrook In the
County Of Oxford and district aforesaid:
Notice Is hereby given that on the 18th day OF
Aug, A. ID. 1911. the said Dana c. Philbrook was
duly adjudicated bankrupt. and that the mrs.
meeting Of his creditors win be held At the
ofice Of the Referee. No. Market Square. South
Paris. on the goth day Of Sept, A. D. 1911, al
10 O'Clock In the forenoon, at which time the
appoint = trustee, examine the bankrupt, and
transact such other business as may properly
come before said meeting.
South Paris, Aug. %, 1911.
WALTER l.. GRAY,
Referee IN Bankruptcy.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-09-05

Sister-So Willie Jones kicked You,
did hep And did you kick him backP
Bobby-No, / didn't. II / had then
Il would be his turn again.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-09-05
The Dennis Pike Real Estate Agency,
sstf NORWAY, MAINE.
NOTICE.

The subscriber hereby gives notice that SHE
has been duly appointed ADMINISTRATIVE with the
will annexed OF the estate Of
LIZZIE 4. STEARNS, late OF Ventura. Calf.
deceased, and given bonds as the law directs
All persons having demands against the estate
OF said deco ased are desired to present the same
for settlement, and all indebted thereto are re
quested to make payment Immediately.
ALICE NJ GRAHAM.
Aug. 18th, 1911 MARY NJ. EAMES,
346 Agent
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-09-05

Turn IN old pan or kettle over Irons
which are being heated and they will
get hot much quicker. This also keeps
the noom cooler.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-09-05
Mammals Joke.

"Oh, mamma. the hen Is sitting on
the vacuum cleanerp
"Perhaps ahe's only trying to lay the
dust. DEAR Yonkers Statesman.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-09-05

First Graduate-I hear that you've got
. job on the road.
Second Ditto-Yes, 1t hasn't reached
me yet.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-09-05
wo,tar-What vilJ von have ARP

Waiter-What will you have, sir?
Customer docking at the bill OF fare)
Permit me to cogitate. In the correla-
ton of forces it is recognized property
of atomic fragments, whatever their age,
to join, and
Waiter-Hash for one.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-09-05
HOMEMAKERS COLUMN.

Correspondence on topics of interest to the adie.
is solicited. Address: Editor H0nfH1KEns
COLUMN. Oxford Democrat, South Paris, Ne
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-09-05
NOTICE.

NOTICE.
The subscribers hereby give notice that they
have been duly appointed executors OF the last
will and testament Of
PERLEY O. HARTFORD late of Lowell,
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 "a
make payment immediately.
GEORGE Il. BENNETT,
GEORGIANNA b. BENNETT,
FRED'K Ii. HARTFORD, Agent
August 18th. 1911. 36-Ss
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-09-05
l8O4--1911
Hebron Academy

Prepares thoroughly for all colleges
and scientific schools.
College, Classical and English courses.
Location ideal for high mountain air,
pure water and quiet environment.
= A teacher for every 20 pupils.
Fall Term Opens Tuesday, Sept. II, 1911.
Catalog on request. Address the prin.
cipal, w. E. SARGENT, Lift. D.,
se-s Hebron, Maine.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-09-05
COMMON COLDS MUST BE TAKEN
SERIOUSLY.

For unless cured they sap the vitality
and lower the vital resistance to more
serious infection. Protect your children
and yourself by the prompt use Of
Foley's Honey and Tar Compound and
note Its quick and decisive results. Fol
coughs, colds, Group, whooping cough,
bronchitis and affections of the throat,
chest and lungs 1t Is an ever ready and
valuable remedy. A. <. Shurtleff Co.,
South Paris; 8. E. Newell & Co., Paris,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-09-05
A Riddle.

Two letters often tempt mankind.
And those who yield will surely mind
AnsWer-X 3.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-09-05
REAL ESTATE
FOR SALE

No. lS3. We are now offering nice smooth
upland farm OF 200 acres, In good nearby LOCALITY
and within two miles of railway and mills
mile to school; Is minutes drive TO South Paris.
40 acres smooth clean fields In tillage; 20 acres
wood lot; balance pasture and wood. VIII cut
20 tons hay. Large maple orchard with sap
house. new evaporation. buckets, ali compiete.
Average yield l75 gallons maple syrup.
500 cords psp and hard wood. Barn SsI6o,
spit stone cellar IL foot Inter for 70 head siio;
hay fork. House l IL stories, rooms; carriage
house, sheds. all connected with barn. No better
opportunity to secure u hrssclass farm ",
Easy terms.
No. le5-PINE, HEMLOCK, SPRUCE, FIR.
MAPLE, BEECH; all grades OF timber product,
also six 70 seven hundred cords pup woon
standing; dairy; produces large amount OF nay
estimated 60 tons at present; 200 bearing apple
trees; cranberry bog. large annual yield; smootn
fields, handy to market and only IL miles 70
West Paris. Eight room house, closets. hard
wood floors, split stone cellar; best spring Water
runs TO all buildings, recently installedi one
barn +4xs0, another 3Ox4o, silo, carriage and
stable storage; also a second cottage house oil
five rooms near first building. all handy Tor
summer boarders or two families. This farm
has from two To three hundred acres located
near q thriving village. daily mall. telephone ser
vice, cream collected; near 70 neighbors- Timber
and wood alone will pay for farm. Better In
vestigate before crops are harvested. frice
$1,000. Part can remain on mortgage.
The Dennis Pike Real Estate Agency,
a,tf NORWAY. MAINE,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-09-05
FOLEY KIDNEY PILLS

Will reach your individual case II you
have any form Of kidney and bladder
trouble or urinary Irregularities. Try
them. A. E. Shurtleff Co., South Paris;
8. E. Newell q Co., Paris.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-09-05
No. 1456.-Charades.

My first. In grammar. contractlon:
My second Is a graceful action:
My third is always direction;
My fourth short word-on inspection;
My fifth with ocean often named;
MY whole a hero once exclaimed.
IL
When you my first you study wen:
For summer time my next is best.
Where the boy whom my third Will tell
Finds place for work and rest.
To be my whole's virtue, so they say.
Being so. as you are. you stay
II you to higher plane would grow
This virtue you will never know.
My first. a tiny thing. q mighty power
holds.
II speaks Of love. or public thought II
molds.
Ny second gives advice to those who evil
meet.
So follow It and make at once decision fleet
My whole q grateful country gives TO OLD
and brave.
The men who fought and suffered much
its life to save.
Youths Companion
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-09-05

[FOLEY'S HONEY AND TAR COM.
POUND.
Still retains it's high place as the best
household remedy for all coughs and
colds, either for children or grown per-
sons. Prevents serious resultl from a
cold. Take only the genuine Foley
Honey aud Tar Compound, and refuse
substitutes. A. e. Shurtleff Co., South
Paris; S. E. Newell & Co., Paris.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-09-05
For Sale by N. Dayton Bolster Co
Desirable Stand For Sale In
South Paris.

ONE AND A HALF STORY HOUSE. suita.
~ BILE for either one or two rents. Nice staoic
"A feet long, 20 foot addition for storage. -Four
to Ave acres OF good tiage land ana pasture loi
two cows All In good repair and will be sold
on easy terms. Inquire at y
32tf SOUTH PARIS SAVINGS hANh'
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-09-05

NJ 1854 --.o-in7s! Acrostic.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-09-05

Take seven pounds Of ripe apples; u
the rind Is red, the color Of the jelly will
be beautifully tinged. Remove the
stalks and cut the fruit In pieces, with.
out peeling or extracting the cores. ADD
two quarts of water, and boil until the
whole is a pulp, which pour into q jelly
bag placed near the fire las the pulp
thickens In cooling); to each two cup.
fuls OF the liquid add ono cupful oil
sugar. together with the juice and the
graf ed rind of small lemon; boil to q
tolerably thick jelly, which may be ascer'
tanned by trying little on cold plate;
strain again through the bag or piece
of cheese cloth, run into jelly glasses,
and seal.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-09-05

Wash the grapes thoroughly and pick
them from the stems. Put them in an
agate kettle with barely enough water
to cover them and cook until they are
soft. Pour into hot jelly bag and allow
the juice to drip through without
squeezing. Use two glasses of the juice
to two glasses of sugar. Boil on a quick
fire until it drops from the spoon, then
pour at once into glasses. Cover when
cold. Always boil small quantity at q
time; it will be clearer and lighter, and
will fully repay the extra trouble.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-09-05

Skin tomatoes and stew them. Let
them cool, then take the thick portion
and place In jars to sterilize. The
liquid may be strained, seasoned with
salt and pepper. a teaspoonful Of rice add
ed to each quart jar, and sterilized. This
makes delicious soup, which 10 ready
to serve, or may be blended with cream
| Just before serving.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-09-05

Pick the grapes of the stems and
throw into cold water to be cleansed.
Reject all that are In any way soft or i'm.
perfect. To ono peck of sound grapes
picked from the stems, allow three
quarts of water. Put them into porce-
lain kettle, and when we'll cooked strain
the juice, being careful not to press any
of the pulp through. To each, quart OF
the juice allow two-thirds OF cupful OF
sugar; let it come to q boil, skim care
fully, and pour at once into bottles that
have been sterilized. Seal Immediately
and put away in cool place.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1911-02-20
A Problem That stumssd Rousseau.

A curious little book IS an old, old
treatise on ucrouautics by Jean
jacques Rousseau called lie Nouveau
Dedale." Like Leonardo du Ninci and
Cyrano de Bcrgcrac, Rousseau was
haunted by the dream of aerial uavi
CATION. We read: Men walk on the
earth, they sail on The water aud swim
in it. Is not the air an element. like
the others? What business have the
birds to shut us out of their premises
while we are made welcome in thos,
of the fishes" Rousseau took no stock
in any theories propounded by the
Darius Greens of his day. He siftct
the matter for himself and thought II
involved two problems. First to find
body lighter than air, so that !,
would rise. He imagined that sooner
or later such body might presen
itself. There was no telling Blu.
what stumpcd him was his secon'
problem--how to make that obliCinc
body stop rising and how in creuliol
to make 1t come down. This was tor
tough for Jean Jacques. and he wounH
up his book by admitting II. For .
long time "Le Nouveau Dedalc' re-
maincd unpublished, appearing only IL
1901.