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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-09-12
A Bull as a Farm Worker.

C. S. French, nelghbor of mine, who
is successful dairy farmer, believes he
has solved the problem of what to do
with the vicious bull. This problem
became rather acute in this vicinity a
year or so ago, after one man had been
gored to death, and several others bad
been injured by encounters with vicious
bulls. Mr.. French concluded that II his
bull were kept constantly peuned In q
box stall, fed stimulating rations and
never allowed any exercise save that to
be had by stamping about in the stall he
would become vicious, too, so he began
giving the head of his herd daily walk
ing exercise, and finally young man
employed on the place experimental
with riding the animal. This proved a
success, and then it occurred to them
that he might be harnessed and worked.
So local harness maker was appealed
to and he fitted out the Guernsey with a
strong harness, using large horse COL
lar inverted as the foundation piece.
The bull was first hitched to dump
cart and used for haulingsmanure and
similar jobs about the place. He sub
mitted to this quite gracefully, and final
| ly Mr.. French hitched him to one
horse corn cultivator, and he did as good
a job as any horse on the place, stepping
along the rows almost as rapidly. The
next step was to break him to work
double, a horse being used to complete
the team, and in this fashion it is COM
mon now to see the bull driven into
Salem and along the country roads here
abouts. The animal is as docle as a
heifer calf and seems to enjoy his out
ings in the harness. That he has made
his presence on the place far more valu-
able than heretofore is apparent-R. B.
Thompson, Salem, Ohio, in Tribune
Farmer.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-09-12
Successful Dalrying.

Dairying has made more progress dur
ing the past five years than any otneI
industry. II is great business. Cheap
dairy products are things of the past
The dairyman that has good cows and
gives them good care and sells good
dairy products gets top-notch prices and
makes nice profit. To be a good dairy
man and make success OF the work,
one must be interested in cows, keep
nothing but good COWS, and give them
the right kind Of care. Feed and care
are as important as the good cows. To
build up dairy herd one must first buy
a pure-bred dairy sire of tirst-clast
breeding, also buy few good grade
cows or heifers.
II you want a good sire you must
paw something like $3.50 up to $3.50
Don't mind paying this If he Is good
individual and has a good pedigree. Set
that his dam has been a good producer
also his granddam. II he possesses
these qualities he will be we'll worth tht
money. Breed your common and grade
cows and retain all OF your best heifel
calves and you will soon have gooC
dairy herd. Weigh the milk from eacf
cow every day and test 1t once a month
This will tell you which cows to keel
and which to weed out. Fifteen dollar
invested in q tester and record sheets
and pencil will furnish all the equip
ment you need. This outfit will pay fo
itself In short time.
Don't think the pure-bred cow doel
the whole trick. A good feeder ant
good feed are just a. important. The
silo is the dairymen's best friend whel
it comes to feeding. Treat your cow
kindly, give them pat and kind wore
whenever you can.-Kimbalps Dair!
Farmer.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-09-12
POWER OF AN AUDIENCE.
Influence Il Exerts Over an Actor or .
Speaker.

influence Il Exerts Over an Actor or .
Speaker.
No orator living was ever great
enough to give out the same power
and force and magnetism to an empty
hall, to empty seats. that he could give
to IN audience capable Of being fred
by his theme.
In the presence Of the audience lies
a fascination. an inde6nable magnet
Ism. that stimulates all the mental fac
ulties and acts as a tonic and vitalizer.
An orator can say before an audience
what he could not possibly have said
previous to going on the platform. just
as we can often say to a friend IN
animated conversation things which
we could not possibly say when alone.
As when two chemicals are united q
new substance Is formed from the
combination which did not exist IN
either alone. the speaker feels surging
through his brain the combined force
of his audience. which he calls inspi'
ration. q mighty power which did not
exist In his own personality before be
rose to his feet. No public speaker
ever forgets that first surprising feel
ing Of confidence.
Actors tell us that there Is an inde-
scribable inspiration which comes from
the orchestra, the footlights. the audi
ence, which It IL impossible to feel al
a cold mechanical rehearsal There is
something In a great sea Of expectan'
faces which awakens the ambition and
arouses the reserve Of power which
can never be felt except before an an
dience. The power was there just the
same before. but It was not aroused
Success Magazine.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-09-12
TESTING AN OCTOPUS.
The Power of This Repulsivs crsaturs
Much Overrated.

The Power of This Repulsivs crsaturs
Much overrated.
There hive been made abroad ex.
periments with an octopus. In q spe-
ciaIly devised tank Of sea water. In
order to test the truth Of the many
stories told of monster cephalopods
dragging human victims to the sea
bottom. says Harper's Weekly.
In the tank with the octopus there
was placed a dummy" Of the same
specific gravity as a man. and this was
baited with a crab. Attracted BY this
tempting morsel. tho octopus made for
the figure, seized 1t In its powerful
arms and tried to drag 1t under wa
ter without success. 1t then urged its
body toward the edge OF the tank. and,
holding the glass with some Of Its
arms. It dragged its prey beneath the
surface and crushed the crab shell
with its powerful jaws.
Il Is believed that these experiment.
afford proof that the octopus can only
drag its victims far below the water
near rocks to which 1t can attach its
suckers. There Is one spot In the bay
Of Naples where these creatures attain
a large size. and now and then fisher
man Is reported missing. It is thought
that such disappearances are due to
the unfortunate man being caught BY
the leg by concealed octopus AND
dragged under water. In the case OF
such repnlsive and powerful creature
as the octopus It is difficult to separata
fact from fiction.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-09-12

The Red Cross society has entered en
Enthusiastically into the suggestion OF
the leaders Of the scout movement TO
train the boys in first aid work
Throughout the west much work al
ready has been accomplished and
glowing reports have been received as
to the successful training OF the boys
Scout Masters Manual.
The Scout Masters Manual will be
Issued in the course Of few month;
by the Boy Scouts Of America. 1t Is
being written by John L. Alexander.
expert in boys work. under the d rec
uon of the editorial board OF the ma.
honal headquarters Of the Boy Scouts
of America. The scout masters work
Is being prepared with the aim of sup
plementing the manual recently issued
It is not intended for the scouts. but
for the scout masters themselves. II
treats the scout movement from the
adult point Of view and discusses the
many problems and difficulties met by
men who are experienced In training
boys Mr.. Alexander aims to give the
scout masters suggestions as to the
best methods of helping the boys In
the various scout activities. That be
may do this thoroughly he has written
to the leading scout masters. asking
them for reports Of their experiences
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-09-12
THE SILVER BOWL
II Was Full Of Water, and Il Puzzled
tho Week End Guest.

lt Was Full OF Water, and u Puzxlso
tho Week End Guest.
A rising young politician In New
York tells this story on himself. he
was invited recently to spend a week
end at q country house where things
were done q notch or two more eiab-
orately than he was accustomed to.
and he stood in not little. awe Of the
solemn person who was assigned to
act as temporary valet to him. The
climax came when this funcdonary
tapped at his door on Sunday morning
and told him It was 6 o'clock.
"All right. I'll get up" said the VS.
Itor, and the solemn man disappeared
Into the bathroom. from which pres
emily the noise Of water running into
the bathtub was audible. In half a
minute more the solemn person emerg-
ed, holding large silver bowl full Of
water. with which he approached the
bed
He must have seen the astonish-
ment in my face" said the New York
or. II couldn't conceal It. It was q
wholly new game to me. and I didn't
know whether was expected to dip
my head In 1t or to drink It 1t was
an awful moment. but that man was a
diplomat He realized my embarrass-
ment, and he just let drop in cold and
aloof tone. as II he had outsiders to
deal with every day. the simple eI.
PLANTATION:
"The temperature Of your bawth.
Hr.'"-New York Sun.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-09-12
BOY SCOUTS
OF AMERICA.

Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, former
president of the United States and
honorary vice president Of the Boy
Scouts Of America. has written an ar
ucle on citizenship for the new scout
manual. In 1t he says that the boy
scout movement is proving in prac.
tical way of great importance to the
country. He points out that the boy
scout principles make for efficiency
in a boys life. patriotism and citizen
ship. In outlining the ideals of the
boyhood he says that the boy scout
movement promises to bring into the
boys world more and more the Golden
Rule.
Colonel Roosevelt urges the scouts
to see that gangs Of toughs do not
make the Fairgrounds impossible for
children. He points out to the boys
that the qualities Of good scout
make for success in business and
urges upon them the Importance OF
unselfishness. gentleness. strength and
bravery.
Tho Red Cross Car.
The American Red Cross society is
accustomed to send corps OF sur
geons, physicians and nurses In q cur
throughout the country. This car
stops in various towns along the rail-
road over which It travels. and the
doctors give practical lectures. Under
the arrangement made ut the sugges
ton Of the Boy Scouts Of America
troops of boy scouts meet the car at
each town. and the boys receive sev
eral hours of training.
The Red Cross car is scheduled to
make n trip Of 10000 miles in one year
It is being hauled free by the different
railroads, as the value Of such training
Is appreciated thoroughly.
First Aid For Boy Scouts.
The Boy Scouts of America are re-
ceiying practical instructions In first
aid to the injured under the direction
Of the American Red Cross society.
While the scouts In different towns
have been taught by local doctors
something about the uses Of bandages
in emergency surgical cases and what
to do for fainting and similar cases.
there Is being carried out now a sys-
tematc instruction Of the boy scouts.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-09-12
Some Facts Concerning Dairy Cows

SOiuC f-dSto ScueSAhAnS caJ "S
When a cow is In full milk and full
flesh she will giye her normal quantity
of milk for at least limited time, even
though the quantity Of food is very de-
ficieut.
When in good condition the cow will
take off her body whatever 10 deficient
in order to make her normal quantity OF
milk.
An extra supply Of nutritious food al
most invariably very slightly increases
the solids, not the fat of the milk. A
ration poor In food ingredients has a
very slight tendency to reduce the sol
ids. not the fat In the milk, and has little
appreciable effect on the fat.
With a poor ration q COW in full
weight will lose carcass weight, while on
rich diet she will gain weight.
Although the percentage OF fat In
cows milk may vary daily, We at present
seem unable to control these variations
or to account for them. -.
For limited periods, up to one month
or thereabouts, all ordinary quantities
and Qualities of food seem to have nc
material effect on the quality OF th'
milk.
Some foods exercise materiai enec
on the quality Of the milk.
Some foods exercise material effec
in raising the melting point of butter.
The aim of all producers oil milk
butter or cheese should be to feed wha
will give quantity, in moderate amour
and Of a mixed nature, and the produc
will be the best the cow can give.
Extra quality must DO looked for b,
I;mproyiug the breeds and BY judiciou
seleotion. rather than by any specis
foods or any methods Of feeding.
The variation In the percentage OF IA
In a cows milk is caused by something
but what that something is, We at pres
ant do not know. II We did, We woui
be able to influence the quality OF mill
Rural World.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-09-12
III. e,kImo, and tho Bible.


Frank Cross. a missionary among
the Eskimos. has found considerable
difficulty In using the illustration Of
the Bible In arctic regions. he gives
two amusing anecdotes to bear out bis
statements. First, how bis Eskimo In
terpreter translated q we'll known text
into the following: "Every log that
bringeth not up good 'appik' ID cut up
and used for 6rewood," "appik" being
the Eskimo for dried apples and the
nearest thing to fruit that they know.
Again, Of law. justice and government
they have not the remotest notion.
Mr.. Cross nearest neighbor had hun.
dreds of dollars worth Of furs depos.
tied In q cache Wishing TO preach
on Where Thieves Break Through
and Steal" the interpreter gave up
bis attempt at translation. for be said
such a thing was impossible among
them.-T. p.s London Weekly.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-09-12
A Rule for Feeding Cows.

The experiment station method is to
feed as many pounds Of grain per day to
each COW as she produces pounds Of but
ter fat per week, or one-fourth to one
third as much grain as she gives pounds
of milk daily. No two cows can be fed
exactly alike; each must receive indi-
vidual attention, according to her re-
quirements.
A general grain mixture may be used
which will meet tho needs Of most Of
the cows In the herd. The amount OF
this mixture to be given may be varied
according to the production of the COW.
High producers need more protein than
cows producing only small amounts oi
milk and butter fat. The amount OF
feed used by cows depends upon their
body weight, larger COWS require more
feed for maintenance.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-09-12

Water and air are as important a.
actual foods to the root Of plant. We
cultivate the surface soil, keeping It a.
fine as possible In order to keep the soil
moisture where the roots can reach 1t,
and the greatest value derived from .
peaty soil. or leaf mold, 10 due to the
ease with which water and air can pene.
trate. Water passing down between the
soil particles helps to aerate them, fresh
air following In the wake. 1t II for this
result that We like to. underdrain some
soils.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-09-12
w.,,Id %. III. Own Hltlna.

The British gentleman new to oul
shores stepped up to the cigar counter
and requested Of the "clark" cigar.
"What viii you have, . bit cigarr
asked the "clark."
mo; I'd rawther bite It myself" re
piled the Briton. -6an Francisco
Chronicle.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-09-12
1axad Tia 6aapda

Peter the Great Of Russia levied Q
tax on boards. Finding that his sub
;ects were disposed to keep their
boards at any expense Of money, he
ordered all those he found bearded to
have the hair plucked out with pincers
or shaved with q blunt razor. Russia
then became a beardless nation.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-09-12

Is 1t known what 10 the effect, on
milch COW, of feeding with apples, -
especially windfalls early in the apple
season?
East Orland, Ne.
Just after the above inquiry came tc
the editors desk I had conversation
with c. s. Pope of Manchester, the head
of the very successful Bonnymeade
Farm, and naturally I took the oppor.
unity Of securing his opinion. M.
Pope did not hesitate at all in saying
that apples were good feed for milch
COWS, but he also said that they should
be fed right, that one should be careful
in starting to feed them, the same as
should be done with any other kind OF
feed which Is new to the cows. They
should be fed few at first and gradual.
ly worked up until 1t would be safe to
feed peck.
Mr.. Pope laid emphasis upon the idea
of beginning the apple feed gradually.
He said that he had known cows to fall
off seriously in their milk production be-
cause they had access to considerable
quantity Of sour apples. The Pope farm
has always fed large quantities OF apples
and has considered them good feed.
Windfalls are of course of much small
or feeding value than mature apples, un-
less it should happen that the apples are
considerably matured before they fall.
Il would hardly be wise to feed many Of
the early droppings from the apple trees
when the growing apple is small and
hard and bitter.
1t is acknowledged that feeding of any
kind of succulent vegetable or fruit is
good for milch COWS, not only for its
food value but for its stimulating effects.
Apples are by every authority consider
ed beneficial for human beings to eat
regularly, but we all know that when
we eat too many or when we indulge to
some extent in unripe apples there is
often a disastrous effect. The old story
about Johnny and the green apple is a
good one to remember when feeding
them to the cows. The COWS certainly
should not be allowed to run in an or
chard and gorge themselves with sour
apples. They would be more than like
ly to have disastrous effect.
This is where the trouble usually
comes in when there is disagreeable
experience with apples eaten by the
cows. A handful of fairly good apples,
but not fit for any other purpose, might
we'll be fed to the cows once day for
two or three days; then few more as
the apples increase in number and inn
prove in quality. They should stimulate
the appetite and do the cows lot OF
good. Our experience has been that un-
marketable apples do the most good
when fed to the hogs, but / believe that
the cows ought to have few of what
ever good things the farm is able to pro-
duce.-Maine Farmer.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-09-12
Ru;nsd by Jestino.

The Antiochenes themselves brought
about the ruin of the beautiful city OF
Antioch. the ancient capital OF the
Greek kings of Syria. These people
were famous for their biting and scur-
rllous wit as well as their ingenuity
In devislng nicknames. When the Per-
SLAMS under Chosroes invaded Syria IN
53S the Antiochenes could not refrain
from testing at them. Ample revenge
Tor this was taken by the Persians.
who totally destroyed the city.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-09-12

Bank President-Whats the matterf
Bank Vice President-I was just think
ing. sat next to our cashier In
church yesterday, and I don't quite
IKE the way he sings ''will they miss
me when I'm goner'-Puck.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-09-12

The aim Of all producers OF milk, but.
ter or cheese should be to feed wnat WI.
give quantity inmoderate amount ana OF
mixed nature. and the product will be
the best that the COW can give.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-09-12
Men Arc Beaeons.

Every man Is the center Of perpetual
radiation like luminous body. He Is.
as 1t were. beacon which enhces
ship upon the rocks II It does not guide
Il into pOrt.-Amiol.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-09-12

The hen that lays where she happens
to be, when she takes the notion to lay,
ID certainly setting bad eggs-ample.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-09-12

A great many gates are needed on the
farm. There's the propagate, the fumi-
gate, the irrigate, the subjugate, tine oig
gate and the little gate. ana osners tnas
] might be mentioned.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-09-12
a.,,Ira <hs onnortunltv.

Cabshaw-If you insist on this new
gown I'll have to get It on credit.
Mrs. Crabshaw-As long a. It's going
to be charged, dear. may 90 we'll get
a more expenstve ons.-Ltfe.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-09-12
Eastern Steamship Company.
Between Portland and Boston

Between Portland and Boston.
Fare one way sI.35. Round Trip sa.OO
Steamships BAY STATE and RAN
SON B. FULLER leave Franklin Wharf,
Portland, week days at Z P.N n. Sundays
SP.M
Day trips to Boston, Tuesday, Thurs
day and Saturday, A. n.
Returning
Leave Central Wharf, Boston, daily
ATTN.
Day trips to Portland, leave India
Wharf Monday, Wednesday and Friday
SA.M.
Through tickets on sale at principa
railroad stations.
J.F. LISCOMB, General Agent,
Portland, Me.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-09-12

Poverty is the stxth sense-0sfman
Provegb.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-09-12
AMONG THE FARMERS.
"sPEEp THE PLow."

Correspondence on practical agricultural topic
10 solicited. Address all communications In
tended for this department 70 HENRY D.
ocrat. Paris. Ne.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-09-12
Fine Farm In Norway.

MEssRs. W. H. AND G. Il. DUNN ARE
RAISING GOOD CROPS AND CATTLE
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-09-12
A LESSON At
THE GROCER'S.

II don't want 10 60 b school this
fall" said Lawrence as he came into
the house one day in early September.
"Why notY asked bis mother.
"Well. I've had such a good time
all summer that don't want to go
back to the old books and maps and
things" answered Lawrence.
II see." said his mother as she came
to the doorway Of the pantry and met
his serious gaze with one Of equal Sc
riousness. Then she smiled as she
turned to her work and added, I'VE
will talk 1t over when father comes
home tonight"
Lawrence went back again into the
yard. where he was making q wagon
out of an old box. and there bis mother
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-09-12

Copyright by American Press Asso-
citation, 1911.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-09-12

Copyright by American Press Asso-
citation, 19u
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-09-12
Apples for Cows.
FRUIT IS GOOD FEED FOR Mixers IF
RIGHTLY USED.

Is 1t known what 10 the effect, on
milch COW, of feeding with apples,--
especially windfalls early in the apple
season?