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Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1911-12-15

Rats and puffs must go. according to
a fashion expert, but the dear ladies'
may be depended upon to wear some
thing just as foolish.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1911-12-15

That Pennsylvania preacher who
told his people that funeral sermons
were out of place Is evidently man
of good sense as well as good taste
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1911-12-15

The use of the aeropiane in war is
actual 1t has scared the fight out OF
some Arabs that had never seen one.
Fine business. unless the aviators fall.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1911-12-15

The Kansas Judge who rules that
there is no such thing as love at first
sight evidently was troubled with his
eyesight in his early youth
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1911-12-15

Kansas City hospital authorities are
looking for plumber who has had
the smallpox. 1t would be easier to
find some with the hookworm.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1911-12-15

Mary Anderson says happy home
beats success on the stage Well. for
that matter. a happy home beats any
thing else that can be mentioned
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1911-12-15

We never have tasted any of 1t, but
we presume that the whisky which is
made out of bananas slips down
smoothly
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1911-12-15

An English highbrow announces
that he has discovered what causes
the human heart to beat. Wonder II
he has fallen IN love?
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1911-12-15

Rural prophets. who find on exam
nation that last winters underwear
is worn pretty thin. predict an open
winter
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1911-12-15
HANDY DEVICE ON ANY FARM
Ordinary Gate or Barn Door May Be
Held Open or in Any Position
BY Hinge Stop.

An ordinary gate or barn door can
be kept partly open or held in any
position against wind or draft by
the use of stop as shown in the sketch
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1911-12-15

A Pittsburg rich man has gone to
jail rather than pay So fine Still
a twn-dollar martyr isn't worth
great deal on sympathy.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1911-12-15

savin' up for your Thanksgiving
turkey?
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1911-12-15

At last a man has secured divorce
because his wife played solitaire We
await the day when the motorcycle
VIII figure in similar suit
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1911-12-15
H,N.Az<o
Growing Own Pork.

The farmers of the south are learn
ing to grow their own pork, and this
a great step toward independence.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1911-12-15

Fire broke out in a "bone-drying
room" in the Chicago stockyards, but
the loss is only about $4,000 bones
otherwise plunks
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1911-12-15

Some women to their grief continue
to use the stocking bank despite the
fact that postal banks have been es-
tablished
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1911-12-15

What is the social standing OF a
husband whose wife supports him?'
ask Chicago charity authorities. over
in England they are known as gentle
men,
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1911-12-15

Nobody loves millionaire. accord.
ing to Eugene Zimmerman, but most
millionaires love their millions.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1911-12-15

husband, in referring TO his wife
as perfect" says that in thtrty-stx
years she has never called him liar
The wife mast have husband that Is
perfect too.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1911-12-15

The one surprising thing about the
award of a Nobel prize to Edison Is
that he wasn't given 1t before.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1911-12-15

Aviation has one advantage over
baseball-wet grounds do not EN-
barass 1t in the least
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1911-12-15

A court finds that a woman who
swears is not necessarily insane. But
she may be mad
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1911-12-15

Our notion of the "rneanest man" is
the enc who sues girl for breach OF
promise.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1911-12-15

What is the use of being president
If doctor can keep you from eating
what you want?
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1911-12-15

The army worm is reported from
Kentucky. So the kissing bug Is
probably not far away.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1911-12-15

Paris and the college students set
the fashions for men. and Paris does
some work on the side for women.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1911-12-15

o BE able to have things we
.k want, that is riches; to be able
to do without, that is power.
George Mcdonald.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1911-12-15

Try to reconcile yourself to those
fuzzy hats. They are not SO bad as
they look.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1911-12-15
ne MTfGHEN
l|2sHGABINET

HE loftier my thoughts pc
come, the less is there TO
divide me from the humblest of my reno"
creatures. -Maeterlinck.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1911-12-15

Those triumphant Chinese rebels
wish that Confucius could see them
now.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1911-12-15
RURAL RETREAT TIMES

PUBLISHED WEEKLY.
Oxford Democrat., 1911-10-03
SOUTH SEA FASHIONS.
Tho Dusky Native Bellies Have oueer
Ideas About Dress.

Tho Dusky Native Bellies Have ouser
Ideas About Dress.
It would be hard to find spot where
the subject Of dress does not sway the
feminine mind. TO the world at large
Its observance causes either great
deal of pleasure or a good store OF
amusement. In the category Of amuse-
ment may be placed the proceedings Of
the dusky bellies described by Beatrice
Grimshaw In her book. I'm the Strange
Bouth Seas"
A lace trimmed garment Of mine,
usually worn at night under the shell
ter Of sheets and quilts, went to Sun
day morning church as best dress In
full daylight on the person Of the laun-
dress intrusted with my wash. The
funny side was so conspicuous that she
never got the reproof she deserved.
A certain flower toque made Of pop
pies, a bloom unknown in the Pacific.
first drove the women Of the island
half distracted with excitement, then
led thirty-six native ladies to appear
simultaneously at dance wearing e1'
cellent copies Of my Paris model done
In double scarlet hibiscus from the
bush.
A wedding from which unfortunate
" was absent furnished the finest
display Of L.. i've dress that took place
that year. The bride wore fourteen
silk dresses. not all at once, but one
after another, changing her dress
again and again during the reception
until the white spectators were fairly
giddy.
Oxford Democrat., 1911-10-03
BOY SCOUTS.
OF AMERICA.
o,nsr.I NoqI on Boy Scouts.

General Nogi on Boy Scouts.
General Nogi, the japanese warrior
who did such remarkable work In the
Japunese- Russian war, has studied the
BOY Scouts Of Great Britain and has
been greatly impressed by the dis.
cipline and the excellent bearing on
the resourcefulness of the boys. After
inspecting them under the guidance OF
General Baden-Powell he said to the
boys:
II am filled with admiration for
the boy scouts. From what I have
seen Of you l recognize that you are
In earnest and are determined to do
well for your country. II you 60 on
In the way that you have begun you
will make most valuable citizens.
When was4 boy I was taught (and
have since had good reasons to be-
lieve 1t was right that the chief OBJ
ject in life IL to do, your duty.
ITO teach yourself how to do this
you should try to do things which you
are afraid of doing. You must not
only train your body to be strong, but
also your mind to be full Of knowledge
and courage.
"Be charitable to all
"Be believed by all.
"Obtain the respect Of others BY
your good conduct and courtesy.
"Never do anything to cause your
word to be doubted
IF you train yourself now-as boys
in this way you will when you be-
come men be an honor to your fore
fathers. who did 80 well in the days of
old"
Oxford Democrat., 1911-10-03
ONE MILLION DOLLARS FOR
GOOD STOMACH.
THIS OFFER SHOULD BE A WARNING TO
EVERY NAN AND WOMAN.

The newspapers and medical journals
recently have had much to say relative
to famous millionsire's offer Of q mil.
lion dollars for . new stomach.
This great multi-millionaire was too
busy to worry about the condition of his
stomach. he allowed bis dyspepsia to
run from bad to worse until In the end
II became incurable.
His misfortune serves az warning to
others.
Every one who suffers with dyspepsia
for few years will give everything he
ownes for new stomach.
Dyspepsia 10 commonly caused by an
abnormal state of tho gastric juices, or
by lack Of tone In tho wall Of the stom-
ach. The result 10 that the stomach
loses its power to digest food.
We arc now able 10 supply certain
missing elements-to help to restore to
the gastric juices their digestive power,
and TO aid in making tho stomach strong
and we'll.
We know that Rexall Dyspepsia Tab.
lets are most dependable remedy for
disordered stomachs, indigestion and
dyspepsia.
We want You to try them and will re-
turn your money II you. are not more
than satisfied With tho result.
Three sizes, Is cents, so cents, and
t1.N. Remember, you can obtain Rex.
oil Remedies In this community only at
our store-The Rexall Store-Chas. q.
Howard Co., South Paris. 40
Oxford Democrat., 1911-10-03
WOMEN'S WOES.
South Paris Women Are Finding Re.
lief at Last.

It does seem that women have more
than fair share OF the aches and pains
that af1ict humanity; they must keep
up" must attend to duties in spite Of
constantly aching backs, or headaches,
dizzy spells, bearing down pains; they
must stoop over, when to stoop means
torture. They must walk and bend and
work with racking pains and many aches
from kidney ills. Sick kidneys cause
more suffering than any other organ Of
the body. Keep the kidneys we'll and
much suffering is saved. Read of a rem.
sdy for kidneys only that is endorsed by
peuple you know.
Mrs. /. j. Monk, Myrtle St., South
Paris, Maine, says: "Often my back
became SO lame and sore that 1t was
difficult for me to stoop or arise from a
reclining position. l knew that my kid
neys were at fault, and although tried
a number of kidney remedies, they did
not help me. Finally used DOan's Kid.
ney Pills, procured at ChaS, q. Howard
Co.'s Drug Store, and found them to be
a remedy OF merit. After had taken
the contents Of two boxes my trouble
had disappeared"
For sale by all dealers. Price 80 cents.
Foster. N Milburn Co., Buffalo, New York,
sole agents for the United States.
Remember the name - Doan's-and
take no other. 40
Oxford Democrat., 1911-10-03
MONEY LOST
IN Sleknass and Enforced ldlllesS.

Many Of the days OF slcAneee euo
misery, too often accompanied py !oss
Of nay, may easily be charged TO neg
lect or indiscretion on the part OF the
individual. Just . little more care In
the matter Of diet and attention to reg.
ularity Of habits will change such days
into happy and profitable ones. GIVE
heed to Natures first warnings OF ap'
preaching trouble, keep your stomach
and digestion right and your bowels
regular,-then everything will look
cheerful and your days work Will be
easier.
On the first appearance Of acid stom-
ach, nausea, headache or constipation,
take one or two teaspoonfuls OF I. Z.
Atwood's Medicine, and the functions
viii resume their normal activity, you
Will avoid the expense Of sickness, ana
earn your usual pay. Get bottle TO-
day from your dealer or write us TO
mail free sample. The 81. F." Med.
cine o., Portland, Maine.
Oxford Democrat., 1911-10-03
THE FAvORlTE LAXATIVE
ONE AT NIGHT MAKES THE NEXT DAY
BRIGHT; NO CHARGE IF 1T DOESN'T.

Because of its extremely gentle and
effective action, Rexall Orderlies have
become the most popular Remedy fol
Constipation.
We are 90 positive that Rexall Order.
lies will do all that Ia claimed for them
that we positively guarantee to hand
back the money you paid us for them
upon your mere request, II you are not
entirely satisfied.
Rexall Orderlies are eaten like candy,
are very pleasant to the taste, do not
grippe, cause nausea, or any other annoy
ancs usually experienced when ordinary
cathartics are used.
Rexall Orderlies have positive regu-
Iative effect upon the bowels and tend to
p rovide permanent relief from Corstipa.
tion and the myriad Of associate all
ments. Besides, they help to overcome
the necessity of the constant use of laxa-
tives to keep the bowels in normal con-
dition.
We honestly believe there is no similar
medicine so good as Rexall Orderlies,
especially for children, aged, or delicate
people. They are prepared in convenient
tablet form in three sizes of packages.
Prices, 10c., 25c., and 500. Why not
try them at our risk on our guaranteed
Rem ember, Rexall Remedies can be
obtained in this community only at our
store-The Rexall Store-Chas. d. How.
ard Co., South Paris, Maine. 40
Oxford Democrat., 1911-10-03
word.worth,. s.n.. Of Smell.

Wordsworth's Sense Of Smell.
Poets have not failed to do perfumes
justice. but one major poet-Words-
worth-went through life without a
sense of smell and was not sorry for
It. Nuture. he told Aubrey De Vere'
seemed to him all the more vision.
But once. and once only. did Words
worth smell. and the prosaic occasion
illustrates the unpublished household
ways of his time. He sat down with
his family to the midday dinner ana
began to carve leg Of mutton. The
leg Of mutton was stuffed with onions.
and for once. and once only, the sense
Of smell was revealed to him. Tne
onions, suddenly laid bare, conquered.
London Standard.
Oxford Democrat., 1911-10-03

No. 1490~coneealed Authors.
CThree names concealed IN each sen
tencel
/. A boy in n picture shop opened
a portfolio and came across an engrav.
ing Of Lake Como. or Erie, he did not
know which. and bought 1t to adorn
his mothers cottage. which he enjoyed
doing.
2. Please tell Mr.. Colby rondeaux
will be sung by Emil tonight; one com
ing from Cabul we received today.
8. In Auburn some lady told me
that she. rid number Of houses OF
mice by using poison. and that, she
told Mr.. Ladd. Is only one Of the
many ways to get rid Of the pest
Oxford Democrat., 1911-10-03
se.rino the Lizard.

Some caterpillars have the power "
aIine themselves BY their TWO nihu
feet TO twig and stretching fnem
selves out rs straight as roo. 80 'u" .
being In color much like the twls =. .
tree on the leaves of which tney 'eru.
they are not readily observed me
muscular power required for tnis pos.
t,oh of reg. is great. and the number OF
muscles Is found to be 4.0W W"en !"
this falls to deceive lizard anou' ~ ~
deyour It the caterpillar will MI ~.
head to frighten its enemy ana ac'
IKE an angry snake. but gradually tne
lizard comes nearer ana neare. W.
watchful eyes and finally attacks anu
deyours its victim
Oxford Democrat., 1911-10-03
Tho sian Language.

Tho Sign Language
The Boy Scouts Of America are learn
Ing a universal sign Of language and
therefore are developing the real Es-
peranto. Under the guidance OF Er-
nest Thompson Seton, chief scout, the
boys are learning the signs Of commu-
nication not only between the boys OF
this country, but also between the
boys Of every other nation. The plan
now being developed means that even
tually the boys Of all nations will have
a common language and that they will
be drawn more closely together. Such
binding Of the boys Of the different na-
tions together, 1t Is asserted BY the
leaders Of the boy scout movement,
will tend greatly toward the promotion
Of universal peace.
Oxford Democrat., 1911-10-03
couundrums.

=
What Is the difference between :
mouse and young ladyf One oar"'
the cheese, the other charms the nes.
On whnt day in the year 40 slrl'
talk the least1 The shortest day.
What three letters turn q s'I' 'n''
woman7 AGE.
What fruit does a young coupe ~
sembie2 A green pear (pair).
OF what occupation is tneater ina"'
ager7 A stage driver :.
OF what trade Is minister al weo
ding? A Joiner
Why ts n bo0thlark like philoso
pher? Because he polishes the undeF
standing of his patrons
Oxford Democrat., 1911-10-03
the ROBDER
SQUIRRELS.

There are two little squirrels that live In
tree
That's as close to eur house a. q tree
could well be.
And Il Ia about these two little
SQUIRRELS that I am going to tell you
q story.
For several years these two little
squirrels have seemed to live In an
old oak tree that stands close to our
house. and all day long. both winter
and summer. they could be seen frol'
licking up and down the tree and out
on the farthest and most slender
branches, racing after each other in
high glee. But when night came on
they disappeared from sight, and we
could find no hole or hiding place on
or around the tree where they could
sleep, and not until last winter did
we discover where they lodged.
When we had an old wood pile re.
moved from the back yard one morn
ing these cunning little squirrels were
Unexpectedly awakened from their
slumbers in a hole Of an old log. and
when they jumped out what do you
think we found In their little sleeping
rooml Why, a big pile Of chestnuts,
enough to last all winter, and every
one stolen from the little balcony out
side Of my bedroom window. where
I had spread them out to dry when
they were brought In wet one day.
How do / know they took my chest.
nutsi Well. will tell you.
One night I heard great scratch
ing and scampering outside Of my
window on the balcony. and I thought
at once that those sly little squirrels
were helping themselves to my chest
nuts. So I softly peeped out from be
hind the window curtain, and. sure
enough, there the dear little robbers
were, with their mouths and paws full
Of nuts, having a feast first and ther
taking away with them as many Of
they could manage to carry. did mol
disturb them. and every night they re
peated the same performance, and. al
though my chestnuts began to dimin
ish, let them take all they wanted.
Now, don't you think they were clev
er little squirrels to discover those
chestnuts on my balcony and also tf
hide themselves away at night where
no one had been able to find them FOL
no longf I do.-St. Nicholas.
Oxford Democrat., 1911-10-03
Pure DRINKING Water.

Captain Albert E. Love, medical
CORPS, United States army. has written
to the Boy Scouts Of America giving
instructions In regard to drinking wa
ter when In camp or on hikes. The
aim Is to prevent the boys from be-
coming infected with typhoid fever or
other diseases. He says. ut would
undoubtedly be safer when out on hik'
ing parties or camping trips. when
drinking water cannot be carried. to
either boil or otherwise sterilize all
water for drinking purposes that Is not
above suspicion"
Oxford Democrat., 1911-10-03
NOTICE.

NOTICE.
I'm the District Court Of the United States for the
District Of Maine. In Bankruptcy.
In asip II ns:;s' +, 'sstnrsngsz. 8 In Bankruptcy
tn the creditors of Fred A. Bartlett In the
County of Oxford and district aforesaid:
Notice Is hereby given that on the "a day OF
Sent, A. d. 1911, the said Fred A. Bartlett wal
dsiy adjudicated bankrupt. and that the hrsl
osice Of the Referee, No. Market Square. South
Paris, on the 25th day Of Oct, A. D. 1911. a,
10 O'Clock In the forenoon, at which time tht
said creditors may attend, prove their claims
transact such other business as may properly
come before said meeting.
South Paris, Sept 2. 1911.
WALTER l.. GRAY,
squ Referee In Bankruntcy.
Oxford Democrat., 1911-10-03

Cream half q cup of butter, beat into
this one cup of sugar, three-fourths .
cup of currants, half cup Of molasses,
one egg. we'll beaten, and, alternately,
half a cup of sweet milk and three cups
Of -four siited With half teaspoOnful,
each, of soda and cloves and one tea
spoonful OF cinnamon. Drop from .
spoon on . buttered tin. Bake in q
moderate oven.
Oxford Democrat., 1911-10-03

What is cold In the head? Nothing
to worry about II you treat 1t with Ely's
Cream Balm. Neglected. the cold may
grow into catarrb, and the air-passages
be so inflamed that you have to fight for
every breath. 1t is true that Ely's
Cream Balm masters catarrb, promptly.
But you know the old saying about the
ounce of prevention. Therefore use
Cream Balm when the cold In the head
shows itself. All druggists, 50c., or
mailed by Ely Bros, SO Warren Street,
New York.
Oxford Democrat., 1911-10-03

You arc not experimenting on yourself
whom you take Chsmberlsin's Cough
Remedy for q cold ~ that preparation
has won its great reputation and exten
sive sale BY its remarkable cures Of colds,
and can always be depended upon. Its
equally valuable for adults and children
and may be given to young children with
implicit confidence - it contains no
harmful drug. Sold by the Chas. h
Howard Co., South Paris.
Oxford Democrat., 1911-10-03
NOTICE.

The subscriber hereby gives notice tina, he
has been duly appointed administrator Of the
estate Of
LEANDER s. SWAN late of Paris,
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 10 present the same for settlement, and
all Indebted thereto are requested 70 make pay
ment Immediately.
Sept 18th. 1911. HORACE L. SWAN
Oxford Democrat., 1911-10-03
NOTICE.

The subscriber hereby gives notice that he
has been duly appointed administrator OF the
NARY d. BARD late Of Hartford.
In the County Of Oxford, deceased. and given
demands against the estate Of said deceased are
desire,i 10 present the same for settlement, and
ali indebted thereto are requested to make pay
ment Immediately. ,ry
Sept. 18th, 1911. WlNsLoW d. ALLEN.
Oxford Democrat., 1911-10-03
PLAIN CAKE.

One cup of butter. two cups Of sugar,
one cup Of milk, three yolks 0f eggs, four
cups Of sifted fuul; three rounding tea
spoonfuls of baking powder, three whites
OF eggs, beaten dry, one cup Of chopped
nuts. Bake the cake In dripping pan.
Before baking sprinkle the top with tho
chopped nuts and dredge with granulat-
cd sugar.
Oxford Democrat., 1911-10-03

Ono cup Of corn meal, one and one
half cups Of white -four, two table
spoonfuls Of sugar, one-third teaspoon.
ful Of salt, one teaspoonful Of soda, ono
egg, two tablespoonfuls Of cream, ono
and one-hAlf cups Of thick sour milk.
Sift together tho first flve ingredients.
Beat tho egg, add the cream and sour
milk and stir into the dry ingredients.
Bake In biscuit pan about twenty five
minutos.
Oxford Democrat., 1911-10-03
NOTICE..

The subscriber hereby gives notice that he
has been duly appointed administrator OF the
estate of
ADELINE CHESLEY late of Buckfeld,
In the County OF Oxford, deceased, and given
bonds a. the law directs. AL persons havin1
demands against the estate Of said deceased
are desired to present the same for settlement
and all indebted thereto are requested to make
Sept. issh, 1911. PRESTON 1. MERRILL
Oxford Democrat., 1911-10-03

Small Billy lat seashore) Giant /
have ride on donkey?
Mother-No, darling. Father says
not.
Small Billy-Why can't I have ride
on donkey? Mother?
Mother Ito father)-Oh, for goodness
sake, David, give him q ride on your
back to keep him quiet.
Oxford Democrat., 1911-10-03
key 70 Puxzledona.

Hey TO fuxxieooms
No. 14IT.-WOrd Square: Call. aqua.
luck. lake.
No. 1478-AnaGram: Summer pleas
ures
No. l419.-Subtractions: Revel. reel;
novel. Noel; medal. meal: colon. coon;
curve. cure: lever. leer.
No. 14S0.-GeographIcal: New port
news-Newport News.
No. 1881. - Bird Puzzle: Humming.
pigeon. bullfnch, bobolink.
No. 1882. - Charades: l. Muir. mur
(myrrh)-muemur. 2. More. sell-mor.
sel. 8. Oh. ray. shun-oration. 4 Car.
pet-carpet.
No. 1883. - Word Square: Lamp.
area. meat, pate.
No. 14S4.-Topsy Turvy Rhyme:
Lucy Locket lost her pocket
Bobby Shafto found It.
He changed her pocket for q rockee
BE clever and expound It.