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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-01-09
BEAUTY TRUTHS
PIMPLEs, sALLowNEss, BLoTcHEs AND
DULL EYES CAUSED BY STOMACH.

Beauty is only skin deep, but that's
deep enough to satisfy most women, also
men.
In order to keep the skin in clear,
clean, healthy condition, tho stomach
must supply the blood plenty Of nutri.
ton. As long as the stomach is out OF
order and the blood lacks proper nour.
ishmsnt the skin will be affected.
II you want q perfect skin that you
will be proud of, take weeks treat
ment of MONA Stomach Tablets.
Get fifty cent box today, and II you
are not satisfied after q weeks treat
ment, you can have your money back.
For any stomach ailment MONA Is
guaranteed. 1t gives almost instant re-
lief and permanently cures.
Large box 80 cents at Chas. d. How.
ard Co. 8 and druggists everywhere. 81, 2
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-01-09

Now 10 good time to have your
clothing repaired, cleaned and pressed.
Agents for tho Lewiston Steam Dye
House. r. II. Noyes Co.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-01-09

Mother Grsys Sweet Powders for Children
Break up Colds In n hours, relieve Feverishness,
Headache, Stomach Troubles, TeethinG Disor-
ders, and Destroy Worms. At oil drugstets. &c.
sample mailed FREE. Address. Allen 8. DIN.
sted, Leroy, n. Y. ~
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-01-09

Fur caps for mon, % to a. Ladies'
caps, 81, IS, "a. Now 10 just whom You
need one the most. r. II. Noyes Co.
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Married..

In Rumford. Dec. 80, by the Rev. A. W. Pottle,
Mr.. Rosario Rondinelli and Miss Margretta
Downs, both of Rumford.
In Kennebunk, Jan. l. by Rev. G. H. Grey,
Mr.. Clarence Rodney Emmons Of Kennebunk
and Miss Grace Annabelie Woo is Of Norway.
leo and Miss Janet Wilson Wiley Of Benton.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-01-09
rryou Ara . Trin. s.n,itiv.

About the size of your shoes, It's some satisfac.
ton to know that many people can wear shoes
size smaller by sprnkling Aliens Fool. Ease Into
and for breaking in New Shoes. Sold Every.
where. Csc. Sample FREE. Address, Allen 8.
Olmsted, Le Roy, N. Y. 1.3
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-01-09

Dyspepsia 10 Americas curse. Burdock Blood
Bitters conquers dyspepsia every time. II
stores perfect digestion. normal weight and
good health.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-01-09
Nav Ch,,ar.. Az. ssokly,

Read our ad In this paper. Things to
interest you. r. 81. Noyes Co.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-01-09

Doan's Regulets cure constipation without
rrinins. nsusea, nor any weakening ehecs.
AZ your druggist for them. Is cents per box.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-01-09

Itching, bleeding, protruding or blind piles
relieved, finally cured. Druggists all sell It.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-01-09

Wednesday evening the Western Maine
Poultry Association held its annual
meeting, and elected the following
offlcers:
Presideut-A. Z. shurtle6, South Paris, Ne.
Vice Presidents-H. 3. LoveIoy, Norway A.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-01-09
A Big Smoke at Samuel Richards.


At about halt-past nine Monday morn
ing smoke was discovered around the
chimney in the main part Of the building
Of Samuel Richards on Pleasant Street,
occupied BY him as jewelry store and
residence. Chief Engineer Bowker and
q few assistants worked on ID for some
minutes with chemical extinguishors,
but as 1t was difficult to get at, and the
smoke was constantly increasing, an
alarm was sounded at $50.
The several hose companies promptly
responded, and two lines Of hose were
soon ready for use. In the meantime
work was continued with the chemicals
a. far a. possible.
After few minutes the fire was pro-
nounced all out, without tho use OF va.
ter. Ii appeared that there wai no IRE
outside the chimney, but the top OF the
chimney was filled nearly full, and when
the caps were taken out below the smoke
poured out in volumes.
The damage 10 quite . lot Of smoke,
some tracking up BY tho fireihen, and
ono window smashed out to give .
chance to breathe.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-01-09

Our corn leads all others-it al
ways has. The reason is plain-we
know how, when and where to buy
it so as to get the best quality for the
least money. Our corn is large and
regular, free from nubbins and clean
and cool. We handle all grades and
you will find it free from rot or
moisture.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-01-09
NORWAY.

Municipal Court was held on Tuesday
by Judge w. F. Jones.
The boys enjoy the skating on the
river Just above Bridge Street. II 10 not
q very large surface but It 10 greatly en-
joyed.
The village schools commenced the
winter Jan. I'd with same teachers.
At the stated oonvocation OF Oxford
Royal Arch Chapter, No. 20, F. and A.
NJ, at Masonic Hall, Wednesday evening,
Rt. FIX. A. W. Meserve, Grand Scribe OF
the Grand Chapter of Maine, made his
official visit to the Chapter. Work in
the Royal Arch degree. Following the
evenings work refreshments were serv-
ed and social hour enjoyed by the
large attendance.
Henry o. Rolfe was lowed into Beck q
garage Thursday by Waterford team.
Henry forgot to put supply OF gasoline
into his auto when he left home.
The Prince sisters have returned from
q weeks visit with their brother In
Turner.
The E. N. SWEET shoe store has put out
some of the most attractive calendars
seen this season.
The friends of Judge Powers OF Houl.
ton and Hon. w. T. Haines of Waterville
have received letters In which these
gentlemen confess they would be pleased
to serve the people a. senator and gov.
eruor. They both think they could
make good If elected.
Tho annual parish meeting of the Con-
church was held Wednesday
evening. Following the annual supper
the usual business was transacted, and
the follow wing officers elected:
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ment followed, which included piano
duets BY Mrs. Wilson and Howard
Shaw, piano and violin duet by Miss
Ruth Cummings and Miss Marion Has
kell Of Norway, piano and cornet duet
BY Miss Ruth Cummings and Richard
Stiles Of Norway, vocal duet by Misses
Ruby and Rose Clark, vocal solo By Miss
Tolman, and . solo by Miss Eva Au-
drews, with accompaniment by Mss
Marie Newton.
The Democrat had call q few days
since from one OF its valued friends, w.
II. Porter Of Norway. Mr.. Porter had
returned from spending Christmas at
Boston, making the trip from Portland
and return by boat, and being entirely
alone for the whole journey. There
might not DO anything notable about this,
but for the fact that he 10 In bis ninetieth
year, and 10 tho holder Of the Boston
Post cane as the oldest man In tho town
of Norway. Few men of that age would
b. making such journey unattended,
but Mr.. Porter Is still active and in full
possession Of all his faculties.
District Deputy Grand Master George
w. Haskell installed the officers Of Mt.
Mica Lodge, No. II, i. o. o. r., for the
ensuing year at the meeting Thursday
evening. The full list Of officers 10:
Noble Grand Winfield r. Allen.
vice Grsnd-Arthur e. Clark.
Rec Sec.-Harold T. Thsyer.
Fin. Sec.-George w. Haskell.
Treas.-Albert 3. Dean.
Janitor-Wslter L. Bonney.
Warden Ralph A. Hemingway.
Conductor-Donald H. nean.
RSN G.-Horace L. Swan.
Ism G.-Fordyce I. McAlister.
RS. S.-Perley Cole.
L. S.-Chauncey B. Amos.
RS ". G.-RAymond b. farrar.
L.S.v. G.-Albort Ames.
Chaplain-Nathan 4. Silver.
O.G.-Otis L. Morgan.
LEO. Guy Buck.
Thursday evening OF this week the
degree staff will work the first degree
for Norway Lodge. II 10 planned to
have work 10 some degree ct every rsgu-
las meeting for some time 70 come.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-01-09

Norway, Dec. 20, 1911. o.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-08
SOCIAL CORNER POEM.
High Lights and Shadows.

 Have you gazed on beautiful picture Where genius had placed it's seal? A canvas of beauty and grandeur, Every detail so true and so real2 If go, did you pause and consider That the warmest high lights so fair Would lose all their charm and their
 beauty
 If the dark shadings were not there The light and the shade make the pie
 ture,
 Wbate'er the artist portrays Extremes often lend to each other A charm that attracts our gaze; Behind the most beautiful rainbow The storm clouds are dark as the
 night. Our sorrows are often background To throw our hearts joys in the
 light. In the darkness, the flash of the light
 hing Lets the wayfarer find his way; And the shower that swells the torrent Adds a freshness and charm to the
 day.
 In the dImmest of light there are
 shadows;
 Our joys are oft mingled with fears; And often the smile that is sweetest Shines out through a mist of tears. Our lives are unfinished pictures A mixture of shadows and lights And Fortunes the name of the artiss That pencils our days and our
 nights. The highest soft lights are our pleas
 ures and joys,
 The shadows our sorrow and care, The deeper the shading, the brighter
 the lights
 Stand out on the canvas there.
 R. Duane Bromley. O1,fo
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-08

that auto? Do be careful when you come to give me that promised ride.
 Antiquei The Hickory Nut Cake is as fine as the Leaf Cake. Send us some more.
 Suffragist Friends: It was my pleas ure not long since to meet a delightful woman and converse with her about an hour, She is one who is trayellng much going about among cultured women in all parts of the United States, belonging to a fraternal order and meeting many women of refine ment (by no means neglecting her family as she was a widow with chil- dren married}. she is in a position to give broad views on the suffrage Ques- ton.
 She said among all the many women it was her pleasure to meet very few indeed wished for rage-rather were opposed to it. She felt if the sufragists would espouse the temper ance cause they would be doing much more efficient work. But not Carrie Natlon-wise, or get the false idea that the ballot was going to do it-far from iti Are we as a class using every means in our power to advance the cause? Is it not deplorable that so many women of wealth, calling them selves the aristocrats, are doing much, very much. in this line to ruin young men-yes, and women. too, serving al- coholic drinks at all social functions many times in connections of which these young people, who in many cases have been instilled with temperance principles. who in ignorance partake | of the drinks and desserts served up at these peoples tables and social l gatherings.
 Such women do more than anyone 1 dreams to hurt the cause. | SWAMP APPLE.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-08
EsAREL,s USEFUL REMEDY.

Dear Sisters of the Social Corner: I have been much interested in the home remedies sent in by Ma Balsam Fir, and Witch Hazel, for by using them we may help to relieve pain and also cut down the doctors bill.
 There is no disinfectant better than carbohc acid: and keep on hand 8 bottle of it diluted, one part acid to ten parts water; and if scratched by tin, etc. apply this at once. This may often save a case of blood pois- oning.
 I learned this valuable advice from 8 doctor: If one gets accidentally burned by carbolic acid, an immediate application of alcohol will stop the pain and there will be no scar.
 In this spring season, when house keepers are so worn out with extra duties. if any of you get too tired to sleep" as we sometimes say. bathe the temples, and back of the neck, particularly, with hot water. This seems to relax the muscles and the veins that supply the brain with blood. Lie down to sleep with peace, for 1t will surely come; or, If tried in tho daytime this same treatment is won derfuIly refreshing.
 Cornflower: Where are you with your helpful letters?
 Best wishes to all.
 ISABEL,
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-08

Tn June of 1884 we decided to visit acquaintances who had gone to Min nesota several years before and taken up a homestead claim. So. leaving Hartford one Monday night, we travelled via Niagara Falls to Chicago, and reached our destination, tired and dusty. on Thursday noon.
 Our host met US at the station with 8 span of large western horses and a heavy two-seated wagon which he call ed @ buggy. We drove from the sta tion about one-half a mile into the pretty village of Fairmont; then two miles further over roads of black clay (that pack so hard that they seem like pavements) We turned from the main road into long lane, bordered with cottonwood trees, that led to the house.
 Our host explained that cottonwoods and willows were the only trees they could have, as the strong winds could bend them to the ground without breaking. We found the house in the center of a small cottonwood grove And as we looked off across the prai- rie we could see other such groves of trees far in the distance, and were told that there were houses wherever we saw such trees.
 It seemed strange to me that with all the large forests in northern Min ncsota, lumber should be so scarce and costly in the southern part of the state. The farmers had very small buildings on account of the price Of lumber.
 Our host owned 360 acres of land, had large number of acres of corn and oats growing. But had a barn only l just large enough to stable the stock and store the grain for them. The hay was all left out in stacks. And as hay was the only fuel they could afford. g stack of one hundred tons (heavily weighted down to keep the wind from blowing it away) was placed near the ] house, and called their wood pile The hay was burned in a special hay burn | ing stove, which had two cylinders going back from the fire box. The cyl 1 finders were stuffed with hay and a 1 disk fitted into the end of each, with a spiral spring behind it to push the hay up to the fire box as fast as it burned. These cylinders had to be re- filled every fifteen minutes
 | We had taken this trip thinking we might locate in Minnesota; but when we were told of the 30 below zero weather in winter, and thought of keeping warm by those hay fires, we | decided we would not stay for winter We were told that the farmers had
 sometimes burned corn to keep warm
 but that there was then a law against ] burning it.
 People who lived in the village ot l FairInont burned bituminous coal, but
 that was very expensive. The soil waf
 very fertile. A pigpen had been made
 by driving willow sticks into the
 ground a. few inches apart around ar l acre of ground. Those willows became
 rooted. and when we saw them five
 wears after setting were nearly ffteer
 feet tall, with branches so closely in
 terwoven that no pig could get through | them.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-08
CALLA LlLYS WAY OF DRIVING
 AWAY RED ANTS.

Editor and Sisters of the Social Cor ner: Seeing a request in the Corner prompted me to write. Will be good and try and make my letter brief.
 Farmers Wife: Won't you try my egg omelet and report? It does not puff up and then fall down, like the plain omelet.
 Balsam Fir: See you inquire for Montville. If she Is who 1 think she is. her hearing is bad, and when in her garden among the flowers she couldn't give her attention to anything but flowers. Oh. I know! Montvi1le, aren't your initials E. A. G., and don't your son keep store If so, We are life friends.
 Egg OmeIet-Three eggs, 3 dessert spoons or ''smalP' tablespoons flour; Q pinch of salt, 1 cup milk. Mix flour with little of the milk; put yolks in when thoroughly mixed; stir in the rest of milk and when smooth add the white beaten stiff: have your frying pan Cor spider) ready, quite hot with piece of butter, and turn the mix ture in. Cover. In few minutes peep in, and if it has risen to the top of spider and set, take a knife and run around edge and turn half over OH the OlueTtl cover up ana let alone minute; then turn over on platter carefully. If it should fall a little, it will be nice and light. This makes a good sized omelet.
 The first time l made it, I thought what a. lot of trouble; but after mak- ing it is very simple. Please report.
 To the sisters who are troubled with small red ants: I tried borax and everything told me, finally I sprinkled on window sills, shelves, etc, ground cloves and for two years not one has troubled me.
 Wishing you all pleasant and long remembered summer.
 CAT.L,A LILY.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-08

Dear Sisters Social Corner: want to tell you about my fern. When I lived in the city I paid 50 cents every time l had my fern dish filled, and that was often, for in order to use a variety and make it look pretty they had to be crowded and didn't last long Alter moving to the country, for a time, ] got small ferns in the woods of as great variety as I could find and crowded them so as to look pretty. Naturally these didn't last any longer than the clty-1llled one.
 One day l spied some ferns growing on rock which had soil so thin I easily carried it home, croWding little pieces anywhere to make them look as pretty as possible, thinking it would last no longer than the others. But to my surprise 1t has lasted over a year. and this spring has lost all the old leaves and got new ones. It is hand N"Tne--traly thing of beauty and a joy forever
 Aunt Mehitabie; I have sailor hat that had boies from putting hatpins through rended ss you suggested sewed a piece of velvet ribbon on each unders1de and tie in bow at the hack or the neck. It keeps the nat on. saves further wear looks wall. besides being fashionable this season. How many of the Sisters have tried sticking court plaster under after mending kid gloves? It saves them from tearing again.
 Wet your hand and see how easy if is to swat the mosquito and feal Waterford.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-08
A CHANGE FOR WILD WEST.

Dear Sisters of the Social Corner: l told you sonic weeks ago you would hear from me again in the future. My time has been much taken up in house. cleaning, sewing, and l have 8 dear sister who is a "shut-in," and much of my time is spent with her. The Lord bless all the shut-ins, whoever they may be. What has become of Grand mA2 Do not let her drop out, by any means She is a darling. How should like to put my arms around her neck and give her a sweet kiss.
 Shut-In: I am pleased to know you can get out once more in the sunshine, Enjoy doing so as much as possible.
 Clara of Canterbury: l think your table mat is very pretty, indeed. Thank you for directions.
 Aunty: I received the package and card all right I am getting on nice ly, considering what little time I have bad Please excuse me for not an sTering before Do not worry l shall not give you away. Some one of the Sisters asked for the poem The Dying Californian Will send 1t if they wish me to with pleasure
 Farmers Wife: ' es, you shall have q recipe for egg omelette. ] think you will like it.
 Put a smooth iron frying pan on the fire to heat Meanwhile beat four egss very light, the whites to a stiff roth and the yolks to a thick batter. Add to the yolks four tablespoons of milk dust pepper and salt and lastly stir in the whites lightly. Put a. piece of butter half the size of an egg into heated pan turn 1t so that it will moisten the entire bottom. taking care 1t does not scorch- Just as 1t begins to boil pour in the eggs Hold the frying pan handle in your left hand and as the eggs wniten. carefully. with a spoon, draw up lightly from the bot tom, letting the raw part run out on the pan till all be equally cooked. Shake with Yos1r left hand til the one- lette be free from the pan, then turn with a spoon one-ha1f of the onelette over the other. let 1t remain moment buf continue sllal11ng. lest it adhere toss tO a warm platter held in the right hand or lift with a broad fla. shovel. The osnelette will be firm around the edge. but creamy and 1ight inside.
 Can anyone send ir1 the poem enti- tied The Infants Dream Of Eeaye14
 DOIIFF.
 Ferv-s~k
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-08

political leaders are taking up in vari- ous parts of our country. l borrow It with a changed significance. l am not a vegetarian in the accepted meaning of the word. l do maintain that 1t would work miracles of healing in the minds, bodies and estates of the Amer lean people if we were to look directly to the soil for our daily food. We eat ten times as much meat as we should notably what is known in the yer nacular as butchers meat" We are stupid learners in the demonstration classes maintained by the nations of southern Europe as to the values and possibilities of the kindly fruits of the earth"
 If I use the phrase over and again 1t is because it appeals to me as no descriptive sentence of mans devising ever can possibly appeal.
 June, the poets and painters darling comes to us with her hands full of the sweet and succulent foods rich in value and possibilities. What use dc we make of them?
 CENTENNIAL SQUARE,
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-08
co-SoLID ADHEREs TO FORMER
 CONVICTIONS.

Dear Social Corner Friends; I had just closed up my arguments on the wonan's suffrage question, and WAS hoping to retire from the Corner. for few weeks. at least. when l was dis turoed by g communication from Ma rinda c. Butler Robinson, I don't know whether this was intended as d ratification of her own opinion of the Kansas case q will admit that it was that of Hunnewell to which referred) or a challenge toward my ideas con cerning equal suffrage However, l think 1t calls for a reply.
 Mar1nda c. Butler Robinson: I do not remember having seen your name in the Social Corner before; but appreciate very much your statistics | concerning Mayor Wilson of Hume well, Kansas. Nevertheless. I think that your attitude toward me concern ing this particular case is entirely l unmerited.
 am willing to concede that Mayor Wilson is a good. honest woman, etc. didn't intend in my last letter to make any statements otherwise. AS to the situation ih Hunnewell, the req son l mentioned 1t was to show that the only evident results of having l equal suffrage were the general signs
  marks in the papers concerning these results were simply that there was a great deal of commotion in the city, and that the councilmen were on the verge of a strike as a result of the election. l think Hunnewell Is a typ ical case to bring out my point. Even 1T! my own town, where the women have no idea of ever voting for presi- | dent, there is equal suffrage as far l as certain school matters, in which the mothers are vitally interested, are 1 concerned; but as for having women act as selectmen. or town representa- ttves, that would probably be fail ure.
 Perhaps, it would be better for one who wishes to gain statistics to re- side in the states where equal suffrage prevails, but I think the statistics | thus gained would be rather narrow l The unbiased opinions of several peo pie. and several newspapers from diff ferent states, amounts to more than the ideas formed by one person who seeks only to uphold his view of the question. AS to my information, fl Is gained from reliable newspapers and from the individual letters of residents in the suffrage states
 I still maintain the opinion thai there has been no appreciable advan- tage gained by allowing equal suffrage to women
 Please write again on this samt question and also state your address
 CO-SOLTD.
 Hampton.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-08

ones for top and bottom, and sewed each ruffle to the quilt part, then just quilted together, stitching three sides, then stitched down the stripes which were four inches apart; turned ruffies at open end bacl1j put a streng sheet on quilting frame, pinned quilt to It at bottom ef rHffies; divided three pounds of wool into as many piles as there were spaces in quilt; put in a handful of wool and pushed it to end of quilt with an old broom handle, I commenced at middle and she aft end then we stitched top of quilt at gath cred part of ruffie like the rest of quilt 1. stood up on chair and gave it a shake all donei I covered Alice all LID with It. and one more woman happy at half price.
 Agnes says she will trade.
 Nix, says Alice, go you and do ike wise
 The Social Corner sisters have warm hearts if not quilts. Let's do our best fur others, and be happy ourselves.
 faHtlc. ]. B. T,