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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-05-07

and will be visible III Getail to passen-
gers on ships entering the Golden Gate.
The site Of the exposition takes ev-
cry advantage of the combination OF
harbor and hills that gives San Fran
cisco its chief charm. The main fea'
lures of the exposition will be located
at Harbor View. on San Francisco bay
midway between the ferry building
and the Golden Gate, and the per'lna-
nent buildings to remain after the en-
position is over will be erected in the
west end of Golden Gate park, which
fronts on the Pacific ocean. These
sites and intermediate locations will be
connected by marine boulevard that
sweeps from HarbOr View through The
Presidio to the Golden Gate and then
turns south to Golden Gate park. y
trackless trolley will take visitors over
this magnificent scenic boulevard from
Harbor View through the military res
eryatiOn at the Presidio. where the GOV
arnment Is planning Il wonderful mill
tary display, to Golden Gate park, and
one admission will include entrance to
both features. The site expresses the
maritime character of the great cele-
bration. In harmony with the exposi'
ton San Francisco itself will be an
exposition city in 1915. The parks
and water front of the city will be i'm
proved at an expenditure of millions
Of dollars. and the ferry building, the
main entrance to San Francisco. Will
be adorned with a grand court Of hon
Or. Market street and Van Ness ave-
hue. 4, the two main thoroushfarcs or
San Francisco. each running from the
bay and meeting in V in the heart
Of the city. will be decorated with
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-05-07
Why He Had to Have an Office.


An inherited fortune and the dis
posul Of an organized business enabled
well known Chicagoan to retire. He
had the inclination for leisure put
could not surrender the idea OF having
definite business abiding spot. He
rented an Office in lofty building and
went to Europe. After a six months
absence he returned. looked the build
log over and went to South America.
Then after again verifying the report
that the building was not crumbiing,
he took jaunt to Japan. Not long
ago one Of his old cronies said:
Frank. why don't you give up your
Office? You don't need it."
That's true" said Frank. Il would
give 1t up, but don't know what to
DO with the rug."-Chicago Post.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-05-07
Master the Bull.

Most farmers are afraid OF two-year-
OF bulls, and older bulls, and permit
Il emsslves to think the yearling sire Is
bsttsr than the old one. One who starts
ir to build up his herd must learn how
tc master the bull. Exercise Is one OF
the surest methods to use in keeping the
bull under subjsction. We were greatly
amused to see the way the bulls were
n anaged at Fairlea Farm, Orange. Each
bill was confined in pen and was
2 ven q beer keg to maui and tumble
s,out. We are glad to know that beer
ksg can be put to some good use. Mr..
Newell, the superintendent, finds that an
empty beer-keg Is more amusing to q
trouble seeking bull than full keg 10 to
some men. The idea OF the keg 10 ies
so strongly made the bull cannot break
~ and it affords constant amusement
and exercise; it sort of makes tho animal
forget that he 10 . bull.-Connecticut
Farmer.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-05-07
Bows Corn and Potato Contests for

A corn and potato contest among the
bows of the state is to be organized the
present year by the College Of Agricul-
ture of the University of Maine. Inc
contests will consist of two classes-one
the largest yield of corn or potatoes on
one-tenth Of an acre of ground and the
other on the best exhibit of corn or po-
tatoes. Several important corn and po-
tato exhibitions will be held the present
wear, among them being the New Eng
land Corn show, Maine Seed Improve
ment exhibition and Farmers Week at
Orono.
In brief the plan of the contest is as
follows:
/. The contests will consist of two
kinds:
(a) Largest yield of corn or potatoes
on one tenth acre OF land;
(b) Best exhibit of corn in ten-ear and
single ear lots, and potatoes in peck lots.
2. ANY person who will be less than
2l wears of age November lst, 1912, may
enter the contest. A person may enter
either the contest for largest yield or
best exhibit, or both as he sees mt.
5. Seed. Contestants are advised to
use seed either grown on the farm or
nearby. IL good seed corn cannot be
found the College will be glad to furnish
enough seed to plant one tenth OF an acre.
4. Glasses will be arranged as follows:
(a) County classes for corn and pota-
toes in which each contestant wiz COM
pete only with those from the same
county;
(b) Zone classes for corn in which
each contestant will compete only with
those from the same zone. The zones
will be the same as adopted by the Maine
Seed Improvement Association;
(c) State classes for corn and potatoes
in which the winners from the other
classes will compete together.
). Engraved certificates Will De
awarded to winners in various classes. it
is expected that special premiums will
be offered.
8. A few simple rules will be issued
governing reports, measuring land and
crop. These will be sent to each con-
testant.
I. All samples must be sent to the
College at the close of the season TO %
exhibited at the annual Farmers Week at
which time the final awards will be an
nouuced. Such samples as possess merit
will be exhibited in the name of the
grower at the New England Corn Show
TO be held at Boston in November, and
at the Maine Seed Improvement Associa-
ton exhibit to be held in November or
December. Any premiums won by these
samples will be paid direct to the grower.
s. The object of these contests is to
interest the boys of the state in growing
more and better corn and potatoes, also
to prepare themselves to take an honora-
BILE part in the state and New England
exhibitions to be held this year.
Any one interested in either the corn
or potato contest should apply at once
to Leon S. Merrill, Director Of Extension
Work, Orono, Maine, for full informa-
ton, stating age, contest interested In,
and if seed corn is wanted.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-05-07
What Is Your Corn Yield Per Acrep

Are you growing 100 bushels OF corn
per acre? If not, what is the reason?
Some growers are doing mnch better
The College of Agriculture has organized
for this season Corn Growing Contest
open to any person. Anyone growing at
least ons-tenth of an acre of field corn
NAV enter the Yield Contest. Each
county will compete within itself, the
winners to enter for the state contest.
Conditions:
!. Names must be received before
July first.
2. The field must be one-tenlht1-10
acre. This is Asa bills, 3 feet apart. II
may be part Of larger field.
8. The ears must be weighed at husk-
ing time.
4. The measuring Of the field and the
weighing of the corn must be witnessed
by one person beside the contestant.
5. A 20 ear sample must be sent to the
college at Orono. -.
Further: Any samples deemed fit will
be entered at the New England Corn
Show and the State Show next fall.
Send iu your name at once and plan to
grow the best corn with the highest Yield
in your county and detailed information
will be sent you.
Adress Dean Leon S. Merrill, Director
of Agricultural Extension, University Of
Maine.
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The Whole World Is to Participate In the Great
San Francisco Panama Pacific Exposition Inl9l5

huge Grecian columns adorned with
the flags of all the nations of the world
and surmounted at convenient inter-
walls by classic arcades. At the juno
ton OF these two streets will be erect
ell civic center. The buildings In
this architectural group will cost close
10 $9.UOO.OOO. The nucleus Of the civic
cen,er will be - new city hall to take
the place OF the one destroyed in 1906.
The exposition authorities have voted
the sum Of Sl.0cO.GG0 for great audi
tOrium to IA, -Iunodate visitors to con-
ventions during the exposition. A
great opera house will be erected by
private capital at the civic center, and
the famous $. gers Of the world will be
heard in San Francisco f. exposition
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-05-07

bay are Messrs McKim, Mead &
White of New York, designers Of Mad
ison Square Garden, the Boston Public
library, the Agricultural building at
the Worlds Columbia exposition;
Thomas Hastings. president Of Car
rere & Hastings. architects In chief
for the Pan-American exposition at
Buffalo; Henry Bacon. designer Of the
Lincoln memorial; Willis Polk. associ-
atcd with u. II. Burnham Of the
Worlds Columbian exposition at Chi
cago. These architects and their asso-
ciates pronounce the site Of the expo
sition as unsurpassed for great mar
thine celebration. The exposition struc-
lures will be the largest and cOstliest
ever erected for worlds exposition
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-05-07
CHAPTER II.
FREcELEs PROVES H1s METAL.

- FRECkLES PhUVAb H20
7EXT morning the boss showed
ikl Freckles around the timber
I'M line and engaged him board
with his head teamster. Dun
can. whom he had brought from Scot
land and who lived In small clear
ing he was working out between the
swamp and the corduroy. When the
gang pulled out for the south camp
Ereckles, was left to guard a fortune
in the Limberlost. That he was under
guard himself those first weeks he new
er knew.
Every hour was torture to the boy.
The restricted Life Of great city Or
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Tit For at.

Mrs jenkins was standing before tile
mirror ar::onping her thin hair when
he- b:iGheadrd husband entered TIE
room.
"Say, Emily" he began. why don't
Won do your hair the way you used
to?"
"Why don't you?" reported Mrs. Jen'
kins.-LippincOtt's
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-05-07
M.u. Ahaut Two ers,t Men.

Even FRANKLIN himself would be sur
prised at the following Information
xathered from freshman's essay:
"Franklin's education was got by
himself. He worked himself up to be
A great literal man. He was also able
20 invent electricity. Franklin's father
was a tallow chandelier"
This followed:
"Sir Walter Raleigh was put out once
when his servant found him with ire
in bis head. And one day after there
had been a lot Of rain. he threw bis
cloak In a puddle and the queen STEP
ped dryly over."-Everybody's.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-05-07
1hinna iInnrintahla.

Willie-Mother always carves when
we have company to dinner. Bobby
Isn't yocr. father able to? Willie
Guess he mint able to without sayin
things. .-Boston, Transcript.
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Fatal Admission.

Merchant-What other qualifications
have you for the placer Applicant
Well, my friends tell me l have con-
tented disposition and Merchant
You won't do. We want man with
discontented disposition, one that Will
hustle.-Philadelphia Press.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-05-07
Erisndlv SUGGESTION,

Borem - That 6ve-year-old boy OF
mine gets of some good things. This
morning at breakfast he said Knox
dnterrupting, = He should have them
copyrighted. Borem-Why? Knox-To
keep you from reproducing them.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-05-07
lJnconsciousness.

"She's the most unconscious girl l
ever saw"
well why shouldn't she be? She's
pretty and knows 1t. She's clever ana
knows 1t, and she's good and knows 1t.
What has she to be conscious off,
Exchange.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-05-07

Farm management is distinct method
of attacking individual farm problems.
n signifies q we'll organized business, .
clearly defined system OF oonductng
farm operations under . particular se'
of conditions.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-05-07
She Know.

Mistress Nora. | saw Il policeman N
the park today kiss a baby. hope you
will remember my objections to such
things. Nora-Sure. ma'am, no police
man would ever think Of kissin' yer
baby when Pm around.-Louisyille
Post
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-05-07
Encouraging.

Amusing is a favorte threat OF the
famous DR.. Keate, who used to say:
"Remember. boys. you are to be pure
ln heart or I'll fog you till you are
London Answers.
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Glass Distinction.

'"Did ye see as Jim got ten years
penal for stealing that 'oss?"
Serve i'm right too. Why didn
e buy the 'oss and not pay for i'm like
any other gentleman. Sketch.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-05-07
fha Mantal Railroad.

Patient-I cannot concentrate. doc
tor. My train Of thought keeps Jump
Ing the track. DOctor-Ah. nervous
wreckEPuck.a
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PORTLAND AND.
R0CklAND LINE


Delivered at any station on the
Grand Trunk between Berlin and
Portland. Also White Ash bolts.
]. M. DAY,
43t Bryants Pond, Me.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-05-07

Choose always the way that seems
,he best, however rough It may be.
Custom will soon render It easy and
Observation-Disclosures.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-05-07
BY HAMILTON NJ. WRIGHT.


the opening Of the Panama ca
nal and in the great interna-
tional fete at which the United
Etates will celebrate the completion Of
the canal, the Panama-Paci6c Intena.
tional exposition, to be held In San
Francisco in 1915.
The proclamation Of the president,
issued by authority Of congress, has
been delivered through the instrumen-
tality Of the department Of state to eS-
cry quarter Of the globe. Inquiries as
to the exposition are pouring In upon
the exposition management from all
parts Of the world. The nations of the
world in recognition of Americas great
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-05-07

Don't express "a positive opinion un-
less you perfectly understand whnt
you are talking about
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-05-07

A colt appreciates the oompanionsnip
n, nan and should have Il especially
during the first year Of his lie.
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"woN'r you PLEASE BE GIVING ME A
NAME?"

any other l have ever known. He
went out five years ago. II i give to
you the name Of my nearest kin and
the man loved best-will that doT
Freckles' rigid attitude relaxed. His
head dropped. and tears splashed
down on the soiled calico shirt.
"All right" said Mclean. Il will
write 1t on the roll-James Ross NC
Lean"
."Thank you nightly" said Free
kles. "That makes me feel almost as
II i belonged already"
Freckles' heart and soul were sing
Ing for Joy.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-05-07

The Jest loses its point when be who
makes Il Is the arst to laugh Schiller.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-05-07
AMONG THE FARMERS.
" SPEED THE PLow."

on practical agricultural topics
Ia solicited. Address sll communications In
tended for this department to HENRY ID.
HAMMOND. Agricultural Editor Oxford Dem
ocrat. Paris. Ne.
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a Reliable
Remedy
EIY'S Cream Balm

ia quickly absorbed.
Gives Relief al Once.
Il cleanseS, soothes,
heals and protects
the diseased mem
brane resulting from
Catarrh and drives
away q Cold in the
Head quickly. Re-
stores the Senses of
Taste and Smell. Fu
gists or by mail. In
H. n.o,ha-. 20 W.,
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Steamer Monhegan
leaves Portland on
Tuesdays. Tuesdays
and Fridays at Z q. m.
for Rockland and inter
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-05


 One of the ssolons under the gilt dome of the Massachusetts statehouse swears this happened to him. Have you heard it-back in the rattle days? "Sfx of us went down on the cape duck shooting soon after the season opened l was not much of 8 shoot CT, so the gang thought they would put one over on me and assigned me to blind where no ducks ever were known to go and went away and left me there. From an hour before sum- rise until late afternoon I stuck to the job, but nary quack.
 '"That night at the table absent mindedly cut open shell and was surprised at the number of small shot it contained. After more or less air ing of opinions on projectiles from each expert pool was made up on the number. Fifty bucks-ten head lis not a bad days work, l think. Eh? How? What do you suppose was doing for twelve hours in that blind?'
 And yet they wonder at some of the bills that get by the sacred codfsh.- Boston Traveller.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-05

but for my country, and who have sub- jected myself to the dangers Of the jealous and watchful oppressor and the bondage of my grave, only to give my try her ndependence,-am to be loaded with calumny, and not suffered to resent it? No; God forbid!
 Here Lord Norbury told MT. Elm met that his sentiments and language disgraced his family and his education but more particularly his father, Doctor Emmet, who was a man, if alive, that would not countenance such opinions. To which Emmet replied J.
 If the spirits of the illustrious dead participate in the concerns and cares of those who were dear to them in this transitory life Oh, ever dear and ven erated shade of my departed fatherI look down with scrutiny upon the con- duct of your suffering son, and see if I have, even for a moment, deviated from those principles of morality and patriotism which it was your care to instill into my youthful mind, and for which I am now about to offer up my life. My lords, you are impatient for the sacrifice. The blood which you seek is not congealed by the artificial terrors which surround your victim it circulates warmly and .unruffled through thd channels wAich God created for noble purposes, but which you are now bent to destroy for pur poses so grievous that they cry to heaven. Be yet patient! I have but few more words to say-l am going to my cold and silent grave-ny lamp of life is nearly extinguished-my race is run-the grave opens to receive me and I sink into it's bosom. I have but one request to ask at my departure from this world: 1t is-the charity of it's silence Let no man write my epi- taph; for, as no man who knows my motives dares now vindicate them. let not prejudice br ignorance asperse them. Let them and me rest in ob scurity and peace, and my tomb re- oblivion, until other times and other men can do justice to my character When my country takes her pace among the nations of the earth, then. and not till then. let my epitaph be written. have done.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-05
STEPNEY

Plans are under way for a concert to be held in the Methodist Church the first part of April. The following committees have the concert in charge: c. E. Osborne, ST., c. D. Osborne, IT,, Mrs. Zalmon Purdy and Miss Vera Hubbell, committee on music: Mrs. c. A. Elwell, Mrs. D. w. Edwards, MT. and Mrs. c. E. Osborne, committee on decoration Mrs. Carrie Elwell, with the assistance of the teachers of the Sunday school, committee on pro- gram.
 John Benedict, who has been i'll the past week, with heart disease, also threatened with bronchial pneumonia, is slowly gaining under the care Of Dr. Smith.
 Richard Bevans, who has been at St. Vincent's hospital for several weeks, returned to the home of Mrs, Geo. Parmalee last week, and is re- covering rapidly from the operation he had performed.
 Two large angora goats, the prop ertv of Samuel Smith of Monroe, wan- dered away from home on Thursday, and although seen by several persons, were not captured until Saturday night, when they were confined in H Gomberg's barn near BOtsfOrd.
 The Methodist mid-week prayer meeting will be held on Wednesday evening at the home of Mrs Eveline Kasson.
 Mrs. Emily Leavenworth is in Hat tertown, caring for Mrs. c. D. St1lson, who is i'll with the grip.
 MT. and Mrs. Louis Snow of Judd's District, welcomed a son to their home on Friday night.
 Dr. George Smith, on account of his increasing practice, has purchased horse of Chester W. Tyrrell.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-05
Fairfield FAIRFIELD COUNTY POMONA GRANGE WEDNESDAY
Especial to The Farmerl

Fairfield, March 5-The Grangers oi Fairfield County have been preparing for several months for the Pomona tomorrow morning. Large crowds are expected to be present. Transporta- tion from the center to Greenfield Hii can be secured at Boyle's Pharmacy The Grange opens at 10:30 a. m. al which time the fifth degree will be conferred. Following the degree work a recess will be taken for lunch. "A, two o'clock will commence the lec- turer's hour. The topic to be discuss ed is Market Gardening and Poul- try" There has been arranged fine musical program to be presented dur ing the day, which will include Man dolin duets with piano accompani- ment, flute solos with piano. and sev- eral vocal solos, The officers of the Fairfield County Pomona Grange are all expected to be present. Their names and addresses follow: Henry B Cooke, master, Noroton Heights; Mrs Edith Whitchell, overseer, Newtown Mrs. Nellie E.. Blakeman, secretary turer. Bedding Ridge; John E. Sel- leck, treasurer, New Canaan; execu- tive committee, F. N. Horten, New Canaan, J. Arthur Sherwood, Long Hill, Olin c. Shelton, Shelton.
 A regular mee;ing of Greenfield Grange will be held this evening to prepare, the hall for the Pomona Grange. A large attendance is look ed for.
 The Fairfield Equal Franchise League will give tonight the first of a series of six lectures in the Mem orial Library. Mrs. Neil Mitchell ot Westport will talk upon Current Events"
 The stable formerly occupied by Leonard Kowalski has been rented to James Brown. of Sanford avenue. MT Browns business has outgrown his present quarters and he will use the new location for the storage of auto- mobile. MT. Brown is now agent for the Hudson, Ford, Stevens-Duryea and Oldsmobile cars. e'--~'
 Among the jurors drawn for the next sitting of the criminal side of the court of Common Pleas are Wallace M. Bulkley and John P. Morehouse.
 Professor Tweedy of Yale College occupied the pulpit at the Congrega- tional church on Sunday.
 s. c. Bradley, proprietor of the Ken nel Food Company, has returned from a business trip to New York city.
 Frank Jordian has taken possession of his new quarters in the Kinsella building.
 Mrs A. J. Northrop of Southport has been enterta ming Miss Sarah Cor ham of Norwalk.
 Miss Gertrude Eisenboss has return ed home after a visit of a few days in Brookfleld.