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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-12-10
The WORD HELL.
A Little Book That Contains some
at.rti;na information.

A L,ttl. Book That Contains some
Startling information.
A little book selling at only ten
cents. postpaid. is having very Wide
circulation-runping up into the MIL
lions. It contains some very startling
information respecting the meaning OF
the word He'll. II claims to Demon
strate, both from the Hebrew ana tue
Greek of our Bible. that He'll Is NOT
a place Of eternal torment. but merely
another name for the TOMB. the
GRAVE, the STATE OF DEATH 1t
affects to show that man was not ne
deemed from far-off place OF eternal
torture, but quotes the Scriptures prov
ing that he was REDEEMED from the
GRAVE at the cost Of his Redeemers
LIFE and that the Scriptural Hope
both for the Church and the World
10 a resurrection hope based upon the
deuth and resurrection Of Jesus. Tne
book Is certainly worth the reading,
The information II furnishes is Ger
tainly valuable. far beyond Its triflins
cost. Order It nt once from the Bible
and Tract Society. II Hicks street
brooklyn. N. Y.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-12-10

The frightful ravsges Of tropical die.
eases 10 hardly realized BY those living
10 temperate regions. In . number OF
Association, Col. W. C. Gorgss, Chief
Sanitary Officer of the Canal Zone, gives
an interesting account Of former condi-
tions In Panama, before the United
States took charge.
From 1920, the year In which tho route
across the Isthmus was first established,
to 1e20, when South America threw of
the Spanish yoke, the Isthmus Of Pans
ma was the chief route OF travel between
the western coast OF North and South
America and Spain. A constant stream
OF Spanisrds WAS always passing through
Panama. These Spaniards paid heavy
toll to yellow fever, malarisl fever and
dysentery, the endemic diseases OF
Panama. Az these travellers were often
the highest officials nf Spain their death
caused wide comment throughout Eu-
rope and gave Panama the deseryedly
bad reputation which she obtained 1t
this time.
From 1920 to the discovery of gold In
California, in 1849, the Isthmus was not
90 much used, but on the discovery OF
gold, unacclimated Anglo-Saxons by the
thousands focked to the lsthmus for
passage to California. They suffered
from the diseases of the Isthmus Just az
did their predecessors, the Spaniards.
In 1853 the Fourth Infantry OF the Unit
ed States Army was sent to California BY
way OF the Isthmus Of Panama. General
Grant WAS quartermaster OF tho regi-
meut. The railroad was completed at
this time only about half way across 90
that the regiment had to march from
Gorgons to Panama. From the time
they left Colon to the time when they
reached San Francisco they lost 80 men
out of $40. The present railroad across
the Isthmus was under construction
from 1850 to 1855. During this period
the mortality was so great that several
times construction had to stop because
the laboring force had died or were sick.
At one time the construction company
imported 1000 negroes from the West
Coast OF Africa, and within six months
these had all died of. At another time
they brought over 1000 Cinnamon and
within six months these had died Of.
During the period from 1881 to 1889,
when the work on the French canal was
at it's maximum, the mortality was ex
cessive. The first French director, Mr..
Dingler, came to the Isthmus with his
wife and three children. At the end of
the first six months all had died Of yell
low fever except himself. One of the
French engineers, who was still on the
Isthmus when we first arrived, stated
that be came over with party Of seven
teen young Frenchmen. In q month
they had all died Of yellow fever
except himself. The superintendent Of
the railroad brought TO the Isthmus his
three. sisters; within month they bad
all died of yellow fever. The Mother
Superior OF the sisters nursing In Ancon
Hospital told me that she bad como out
with twenty.four sisters. Within q few
years twenty. y.oue had died, the most of
yellow fever. Many other instances OF
this kind could be cited.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-12-10

Controlling Apple Scab-This fungous
disease passes the winter on the dead
leaves. In the spring the cases In which
are thousands Of germs burst and the
spores are shot into the air. Nature &c
times this that they spread just - the
tree blossoms and In many cases gain a
foothold and blast tho bud, and growers
wonder why they get no fruit. The rem
edy 10 to spray thoroughly st the right
time, which is just when the buds begin
to show pink. The ideal time 10 when
the blossom 10 just bursting, but this Is
Of 60 short duration, seldom moro than q
day, that commercial growers have to
start early and continue little late.
The spray to use 10 lime-sulphur at the
rate Of one to 40 gallons water. Put In
two pounds arsenste Of lead to 30 gallons
of the mixture to kill the insects. To
be sure of catching the scab, 1t 10 we'll to
spray Just after the blossoms fail. These
two sprsyings are usually sufficient, al
though In an exceptionally bad year an
other spraying the last Of July will be
profitable. If possible always spray be-
fore rain and be sure to spray from
above rather than below.-Prof. 81. II.
Whetzel, Addressing Maine Fruit Grow
0r0,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-12-10
Olive Cow Better Conditions.

II q chilly draft strikes the COW from
hole 10 the wall. profits will fly out OF
the window. Don't blame the COW.
She can't help 1t. Her nerves are tuned
up 80 that II she isn't comfortable she
can't give milk. II you will keep the
wind out and the floor and bedding dry,
she will supply plenty of natural body
warmth.
It's bad to shut out all the fresh air,
though. Oxygen is as much COW feed
az alfalfa or bran. A convenient way to
supply good ventilation without drafts ID
to hinge the windows at the bottom sc
the incoming air will strike the ceiling
first.
Why will some men always stick the
cows of In some hole under the barn
where it's midnight all dsyP That's no
place for an animal with work to do.
Darkness Is good for spiders, tosds and
germs, but not for dairy cows. And
when the place is dark 1t 10 easy to not
notice the accommodating dirt.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-12-10
Straw - Food.

The real value Of straw - food foI
farm live stock has to be considered
from two points: First, % regards its 20
tual nutrient qualities; and, second, with
regard to tho value which ID attached to
| II on account of its bulky condition. II
Il were not for this latter property, straw
would scarcely be worth feeding to stock.
A certain amount Of bulk In the food 10
necessary to most animals, especially
cattle, for without certain amount OF
bulk the digestive organs arc unable to
work properly, as, In fact, 1t 10 the pres
sure OF the food in the stomach which
induces activity in that organ. On the
other hand, . certain amount OF care 10
necessary In its use, a. it 10 possible TO
have too muok'even OF good thing; and
II animals be induced to cat too much
dry straw, trouble through impaction of
the bowels 10 likely to occur. The aim
in using straw sbonld, therefore, be to
soften It 10 some way, especially when It
is desired to use good deal Of 1t 10 the
place of other foods. Many horses have
been killed through free use OF straw
chaff, but these misfortunes need not
have happened had the straw been soak
ed with water or steam, or mixed with
cut turnips or mangels several hours be-
fore use
Oat, wheat and bean straw should be
chiefly used In the form Of chop, and
softened ~ suggested. Bean straw is
largely used In England - food for
cattle, and ~ such is extremely useful.
Oat straw may be fed to cattle without
being cut into chat, but wheat straw 10
quite unsuited for long feeding, though
Il makes excellent chop, especially suits-
Bile for horses II mixed with maDgels o,
other roots. a. It does not put an "edRe"
on their teeth as docs ost straw. At
least this is the popular belief. Pea
straw is not very suitable for ohopping,
and should only be treated when dam
aged by weather, and intended for cattle.
When Il 10 we'll harvested, 1t makes
grand fodder for young sheep, and can
be put In their racks. 1t should be borne
In mind that the feeding (nutrient) value
OF both pea and bean straw is greatly in
excess of either wheat or oat straw.-By
G. G.. Freer.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-12-10
School Excuses.

Among collection OF notes from
parents to teachers are the following:
"Dere Miss: Please excus mary been
late she as ben ont on herring"
"Dear Madam: Jane hos had to stop
home as have had twins. Il shan't Oc-
cur again."
"Dere sir: Pleas excus Harry. He
haddest no trousers and bis father
woulddest let bim come without any"
"Dear Miss Smith: Please excuse
Rachel Abraham. She bad to fetch or
mothers liver"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-12-10

L. A. Littlefield Of Lincoln, Penobscot
comfy, has been awarded tho Iowker
prize Of 900 on bis yield OF 545.4 bushels
OF potatoes from one measured acre OF
Green Mountains. Mr.. Littlefeld's po-
tatoes turned ont 77per cent table size
and his crop scored perfect In . cooking
test made by the professor Of household
economies at Simmons College, Maria
w. Howard. he also got 46 points out
OF possible 30 In appearance which In
cIuded shape, type, skin and flesh.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-12-10
PROBATE NOTICES.
TO al parsons interessed In either Of the estases

herofnafter named:
| At Probate Court. held at Paris, In and
for the County Of Oxford. on the srd Tuesday Of
nina hundred and twelve. the following matter
having bean presented for the action thereupon
hereinafter Indicated, Il u hereby ORDx1xD:
RG9s s:nss SsS ysai q g % = dRsx g
pubnshed three weeks SUCCESSFULLY In the OK.
tor9 Democrat, newspaper puohshed u South
Paris. In said County. that they may appear
the third Tuesday Of Dec, A. D. 1873, q nine
Of the clock In the forenoon, and be heard there
On II they 20 cause:
Edwin Babb late Of Dixheld, deceased; will
and petition for probate thereof presented by
Susan j. B. Babb. the executrix therein named.
Henry A Merton Of Andover. ward; second
account presented for allowance by John r.
Bailey, guardian.
Fannie A. Small late of Paris, deceased; !;
6rst account presented for allowance by James
8. Wright. administrator.
Lois Chesley late of Pennington, N. H..
deceased; fnai account presented for allowance
6y George l.. Chesley. administrator.
Moses A. Swan late Of Paris, deceased; |;
first account presented for allowance by Gerald
A. Swift, administrator.
Margaret A. Rowe late Of Buckneld, de.
ceased /; petition for license 70 sell and convey
real estate presented by Charles d. Rowe, I'd.
ministrator.
Harry b: Smith late of Paris, deceased;
petition for icense TO sell and convoy real estate
presented by Walter L. Gray. administrator.
Ella Rankin late Of Hiram. deceased;
final account presented for allowance by Charles
]. Small, administrator.
Amos b. Frost late of Newry, decea. ed;
petition for allowance out OF personal estate
presented by Carrie T. Frost, widow.
Charles r. Woodbury. late Of Paris. de.
ceased; petition for determination Of collateral
Inheritance tax presented by David B. Wood.
bury, one OF the executors.
Barnes walker late of Lowell, deceased;
first account presented for allowance BY Preston
B. Walker, administrator.
Joseph N. Littlehals late of Newry, de-
ceased; petition for order 70 distribute balance
remaining In his hands presented by Nathaniel
r. Brown, administrator.
Moses A. Swan late of Paris. deceased;
petition for order TO distribute balance remain.
Ing In the hands Of the administrator presented
by Lois z. Swift, daughter and heir.
Euleta NJ. Alien Of Hiram, ward; petition
for license 70 sell and convey real estate pre-
sented by Ceba NJ. Allen, guardian.
ADDISON e. HERRICK. Judge Of said Court.
$50 WY ALBERT d. PARK. Register.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-12-10
Rational Use Of Lime.

NoStV4oS Wv VI AsssssSe
There is always danger OF OVERRIDING
good things. This is particularly true
of lining land. So much has been said
and truly said-about the need OF lime
on Eastern soils, and such excellent 70.
suits have been obtained by It's use, that
there is growing up . tendency on the
part of many farmers to use 1t to excess,
indiscrimipately and without much re-
gard to its true functions. We fear that
this misuse Of valuable agent may
grow, with bad results.
Every user of lime should have clear
understanding of its functions In the
soil. These are twofold. Lime improves
the physical condition Of the soil and
makes 1t q more favorable medium for
plants to grow in, especially for legumes
like clover and alfalfa. Limo has q
chemical effect on the soil and 10 the
means of changing the forms Of certain
food elements. We say that 1t liberstes
or unlocks plant food and makes 1t avail
able for the use of plants. For these
reasons the use Of lime usually results
10 greatly increased crops.
But 1t is necessary to know what lime
does not do, as we'll as what It does, IN
order TO place the credit for results
where it belongs and to avoid future
mistakes. Lime is not fertilizer in the
usual sense of the word. 1t does not add
plant food to the soil; it merely makes
available what is already there. Its effect
on plant growth is not direct, but indi.
rect. II lime is applied in large quanti-
ties the point is very soon reached where
further application shows no benefits.
The dangers in the heavy use OF lime
lie in the early exhaustion OF the plant
food of the soil by making It too rapidly
available and in the destruction OF the
humus or vegetable matter In the soil:
These two dangers should be guarded
against by the liberal use OF barnyard
and green manures In connection With
the use of lime. Lime 10 . soil stimu
liant as well as corrective OF unfavor
able soil conditions. The effect OF over.
stimulation on soil Ia finally decreased
productive power, unless this Is guarded
against by the maintenance OF the nor
NAL organic and plant food supply OF the
soil.-Tribune Farmer.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-12-10

Good Points 10 q Colt.-It Is more OF
less case of speculation to Judge what
the mature horse will be by judging him
as colt. Even after years OF close Oh
servation In watching colts mature q
great many mistakes will be made.
There are certain things that are indica.
tive Of the colts future. For instance,
expect to find the colts head large and q
little out Of proportion to the rest OF the
body, with legs somewhat too long, II be
is to mature into good-sized horse. 10
tho draft colt there should be plenty Of
size and symmetry OF body. The bone
should be clean, fat and fiinty. The
muscling of tho body and limbs should
show strength. There should be an
abundance OF muscle, especially at the
forearm. This is q place where the
amount Of fat does not affect the appear
snce of the muscle. The youDgster
should be In miniature draft horse,
with the exceptions that have been
stated.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-12-10

DR.. Wm. Sadlsr, author OF "The Cause
and Cure Of Colds," says that common
colds should DO taken seriously. espe-
cislly when they chang on" Folsys
Honey and Tar Compound 10 . reliable
household medicine for coughs and
colds, equally effective for children and
for grown persons. Take II when you
feel cold coming on. It will avert
danger Of serious results and cure quick.
". No harmful drugs. A. 3. Shurtle6
Co., South Paris; s. E. Newell & Co.,
parfa
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-12-10

Maine asserted its supremacy 40 . pO-
tato growing state when It won two
prizes offered at the Land Show for the
best exhibit Of potatoes. These prizes
were tho $50 grand sweepstakes cup for
tho best state exhibit Of potatoes, having
st least thIrty.flve varieties. and the
other $500 silver cup for the best coun.
~ exhibit. The judges awarded second
donors to New Jersey, .while New York
came third. Both potato cups were won
by the exhibit OF the e. D. Cleveland
Comps OF Houlton, Aroostook Coun'
ty, Ne. It's exhibit included forty varie-
ties, with minimum yield OF 260 bu-
shells to tho acre and . maximum Of $50
bushels to an acre.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-12-10

Hr. Bscon-Somsthing wrong with
this hash this morning, dear.
Mrs. Bacon-Whyf
Mr.. B.-l don't know. II needs
something.
Nrs. B.-I can't think what II can be,
I put in everything could find.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-12-10

Better have the little which the farm
gives-the little ono 10 sure of-than the
much which the great city merely losns
to IL Inhabitants, reservlng the privilege
of calling soy OF its loans TO tho wreck
ling of the losnee.-N. G. Fowler, IT,, 10
The Boy.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-12-10

Some orchardlsts have been alarmed
because apples have been shipped TO
New York, Philadelphia and Boston from
the far of states Of Washington, Oregon
aud California. Their fears are ground.
less. The long mileage By railroad will
prove an sfiectual barrier against the
Pacific competition whenever the East.
err orchatdists employ their patural I'D.
vantasss and take possession Of tho feld.
The fsot 10, the soil and climate Of the
New England and other Eastern states
for raising apples arc equal in every 70.
speot to the Pacific states, or any ooun'
try In the world.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-12-10

The lsubscriber hereby gives notice that sh.
has bean duly appointed executrtx OF the ias
will and testament Of
NETTIE p. TIRRELL, late OF Paris,
In the County Of Oxford, deceased. and gi!er
bonds a. the law directs. All persons havlnl
demands against the estate Of said deceased an
desired to present the same for settlement, ant
ali indebted thereto arc requested % msxs
payment Immediately.
Nov. 18th, 1913. ROSE L. POWEhs'
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-12-10
NOTICE.

The subscriber hereby gives notice that he
has been duly appointed executor Of the last
"a ELLA .Ga . BETH o. HANSON. late Of Sumner.
In the County Of Oxford, deceased. and given
mands against the estate of said deceased are
desired 10 present the Same for settlement, and
sIl indebted thereto are requested to mako pay.
@SRs Nov. , aseS. 1919. CHARLIE D. RYERsoN.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-12-10
NOTICE.

The subscriber hereby gives notice that he
has been duly appointed administrator Of the
ANNIE E. TUCKER, 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 to present the samo for settle.
ment, and all indebted thereto arc requested to
make payment Immediately.
Nov. 18th, 1913. WALTER L. GRAY.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-12-10
COUGHING AT NIGHT.

Ono bad cough can keep the whole
family awake st night Phil Disornssu,
Schaifer, Mich, says: 81 could not slssp
on account OF bad cough, and I wss
very weak. I used Foley's Honey and
Tar Compound, and soon the cough lett
and I slept soundly all night. A. !.
shurtleff Co., South Paris; 8. 3. Newell
d Co., Paris.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-12-10

Ill pays TO shelter stock It will pay
10 shelter implements. Il pays to take
care Of valuable property, whether 1t be
stock, tools or crops.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-12-10

my wife and myself ere trying to get
up list OF club magazinss. By taxing
three you get discount"
"How are you making outS"
swell, We can get one that dou's
want, and ono that she doesn't want, end
one that neither OF a. wants for S2.26."
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-12-10
NOTICE.

The subscriber hereby gives notice that h.
mas been duly appointed executor of the last
ELIZABETH s. SHAW, late of Buckneld.
In the County Of Oxford, deceased, and given
bonds as the law directs. All persons having
demands against the estate Of said deceased arc
desired to present the same for settlement, and
All indebted thereto arc requested to make pay
ment Immediately.
Nov. 18th, 1919. WlLSoN SHAW.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-12-10
NOTICE,

The subscriber hereby gives notice that he has
been duly appointed administrator OF the
JOHN O. MCDONALD. late Of Brownneid.
In tho County Of Oxford, deceased, and given
demands against the estate Of said deceased
are desired TO present the same for settlement,
and all indebted thereto are requested to make
Nov. lsth, 1912. WILLIAM A. MCDONALD.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-12-10
NOTICE.

has been duly appointed executor Of the last
will and testament Of
ANTIPASs BISBEE, late Of Sumner.
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 settlement. and
al indebted thereto are requested to mako pay
ment Immediately.
Nov. 19th, 1919. LEWIS Il. BISBEE.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-12-10

Experience has taught the farmer who
10 In tho dairy business IL 10 very essen
tisl that hs raise the COWS on the farm
that are 10 constitute the future dairy
herd.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-12-10

A strsuple bold on success cannot be
secured unless the wrestler % Wiling %
work for 1t and ignore other holds.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-12-10
NOTICE.

The subscriber hereby gives notice that be
has been duly appointed executor OF the last
BERT G. DRCOsTER, late of Buckfeld
bonds as the law directs. All persons having
demands against the estate Of said deceased
are desired TO present the same for settlement,
and al indebted thereto afe requested to mako
piNy%:iis Nov: istS' 1919. FREDERICK B. DYER.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-12-10
AMONG THE FARMERS.
"sPIxD THE Flow"

Correspondence on practical Agricultural topl,s
q solicited. Address all communications L.
tended for this department. 70 HINHI L
HAMMOND, Agricultural Editor Oxford Dam
ocrst, Paris. He.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-12-10
NOTICE.

The subscriber hereby gives notice that he
ssss has oesn duly appointed administrator Oh 'ns
GEORGE P. TUCKER, late of Paris,
In the County Of Oxford, deceased. and given
bonds as the law directs. All persons having
demands against tho estate Of said deceased
are desired to present the Same for settle.
ment, and all indebted thereto are requested to
make payment Immediately.
Nov. 18th, 1912. WALTER L. GRAY.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-12-10

Since we began leaving our apples ont
in cool building - long ~ We could
before storing them 10 tho cellar, they
have kept good deal better.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-12-10

Warm tho clothsspins In winter 70
prevent cold hands 10 hanging ous
clothes.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-12-10
NOTICE.

The subscriber hereby gives notice that he has
been duly appointed sdministrator Of the es.
HARRISON HUNTREss, late Of Porter.
In the County of Oxford, deceased, and given
demands against the estate Of said deceased
are desired 10 present the same for settlement,
and all indebted thereto arc requested 70 make
payment immediately.
Nov. 18th, 1919. FRED. l. WILTON.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-12-10
NOTICE.

has been duly appointed administrator OF the
estate Of
JOHN q. JONES, late Of Oxford,
In the County Of Oxford. deceased, and given
demands against the estate Of said deceased
are desired 70 present the same for settlement,
and all indebted thereto are requested to make
payment Immediately.
Nov. 18th, 1919. JAMES 8. WRIGHT.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-12-10
Lost.

Lost.
A black and white fox hound.
Suitable reward for any information.
CHARLES H. CURTIS,
AAn West Paris,