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Oxford Democrat., 1913-10-28
Wauner Worship.

There is no such worship OF ma.
tional genius In America us prevails
abroad" said u recently returned tour
lst. "ln Germany. for instance. at the
opera the scale Of prices varies accord
ing to the composer. Wagner, OF
course commanding the top notch I'D
mission. But the most peculiar fea-
ture Of this musical alteration is that
1t affects the toilets US we'll With
the elaborate gowning Of New York
audience in mind, approached our
landlady us to the propriety OF appear
Ing ut the opera in such u makeshift
costume as my tourist wardrobe afford
ed. 1t depends entirely upon the COM
poser you intend to hear. fnulein,
was her astonishing reply. For some
your present attire would be perfectly
proper. but II 1t Is the great Wagner
you are to hear She broke Off. but
an expressive shrug Of the shoulders
told palmer than words that 1t would
be an ufIront to his ashes to appear
In anything but the most stunning und
up to date evening gown."-Ncw York
Tribune.
Oxford Democrat., 1913-10-28
s.no.e orinin of Alcohol.

No one KNOWS when alcohol was hist
made. II Is commonly taught that 1t
was first distilled By the Arabluns
about the tenth century. but there Ii
little doubt that they obtained the
secret from Italian doctors. who had
long been practicIng 1t. Paul Rich
ter In the Berliner Klinische Wochen'
schrift shows that knowledge OF
"auuu ardens." or burning water,
may be traced as far back rs the Sec
ond century A. D. to Christian father
named Hippolytus, who possessed Il
recipe analogous to those handed about
during the middle ages.
Oxford Democrat., 1913-10-28
o.;o;n Of Norfolk Jackets.

What is the origin Of the Norfolk
Jacket, and why the straps or plaits
and belt7
The name Is derived from the county
of Norfolk. ON the southeast coast OF
England. The shores Of the county are
murshes intersected BY tidal streams
locally known as "the broads." an ideal
spot for shooting wild fowl. The na'
ture of the country is such that the
shooter must carry his own gnme bag
and ammunition. for loaders would be
more bother than they are worth. Ac'
corlingly there developed a shooting
Jacket with conveniences for this em-
ployment, the belt for the carringe OF
the game bag and powder horn or car
touche box. the straps to distribute the
weight more fairly upon the shoulders
Modern fashions of tailoring have re-
tained these conveniences In form OF
conventionalized ornament-New Yors
Sun.
Oxford Democrat., 1913-10-28
Why Is South Paris Firm {
Because It's Citizens Have Learned
the Truth.

After reading this generous ana en-
coursging report from Mr.. Merrill those
who have the misfortune to suffer, as ne
did, will naturally long to get similar re-
lief. But to get the same good ss Mr.
Merrill had, you should get the same
remedy. There are, of course, other
kidney pills, but there are no other
kidney pills the same a. Doan's. That
is Why South Paris people demand the
genuine.
Irving Merrill, stationary engineer,
Alpine ST., South Paris, Me-, says, u
would not have known what to have
done without Doan's Kidney Pills.
am glad to confirm my previous public
endorsem ment of them. I suffered from
pains in the small of my back, and IL
stopped for any length OF time, It wa,
hard for me to straighten. l noticed
that the kidney secretions were unnaturs
and irregular in passage. l got Doan's
Kidney Pills at Shurtleff's Drug Store
and after l had used three boxes the
trouble had gone"
when Your Back is Lame-Remem
Der the Name" Don't simply ask io'
kidney remedy - ask distinctly fo'
Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that MT
Merrill had-the remedy backed by
home testimony. SOC all stores. Eos
ter. Milburn Co, Props, Buffalo, N. Y.
Oxford Democrat., 1913-10-28
When Thanks Were Given.

Many years ago noted CHIEF or the
tribe of Chippewa Indians while hunt
Ing wounded deer and followed 1t FOR
miles. The chase was long and very
severe. aud the Indian was In the last
stages of exhaustion from fatigue and
lack of food and water when he found
himself on the top Of Il wonderful
mountain. Mt the foot Of which nestled
q beautiful lake crystal clear. From
the surface Of the lake trout leaped'
and upon the shore lay the deer he had
hunted. Here were food. water. fish
and fuel for cooking.
Raising his hand and facing the set
ting sun. the exhausted chief eXclaim'
ed. "lsb-pem-ing." which in the Chip
pewa tongue means "heaven" or 1.-THE
place ON high"
The story was remembered, and the
name given by the Indian was adopted
BY the white settlers when the present
city of Ishpeming. Mich. was formed
Ladies' Home Journal
Oxford Democrat., 1913-10-28
eo... For RESTORING Hair.

Roses form the chief ingredient IN
what is probably the earliest recipe for
a hair restorer on record. According
to Pliny. "wild rose leaves reduced into
a liniment with bears grease make the
hair grow again in most marvellous
fashion" Pliny also recommends
"ashes of roses as serving to trim
the hairs of the eyebrows" Roses
figured prominently in several old time
strong drinks. such as rosa soils. which
consisted uf rosewater mixed with
AQUA vitae and favored with CHINA
mon The favorite morning draft
among Ellzabethan roisterers was
"rosn soils. to wash the molligruhs out
OF u moody brain London Chronicle.
Oxford Democrat., 1913-10-28
Antiquity Of Naaaina.


No. II You are nagged you are not
alone in your experience. Nor are the
nagged persons of this age the only
nagged persons Of uny age. Nagging
Is an old custom. They tell us that
Adam, Job. Socrates, Aesop, Leonidas.
Machiavelli and many more distin.
guished historical personages were VIC
tins of nagging. This proves the an
tiqulty but not the wisdom or the
respectabillty Of nagging. And II 1t
is as old as 1t is claimed to be let 1t
crawl away somewhere to die. For
come to think Of It, nagging Is just
as hurtful to the nagger as 1t Is to the
nagged. So why inJure ourselves for
the purpose Of injurying some one else
Samson did that, you know. when he
pulled down the temple Of GAIA and
broke his own back. Rather poor
example to follow. eh?-Detroit Free
Press.
Oxford Democrat., 1913-10-28
Oldest Ball Game,

Tennis Is pronounced the Oldest OF
all the existing ball games. 1t Is I'M
possible to give Its origin. but 1t was
played in Europe during the middle
ages In the parks or ditches OF the
feudal custles 1t was ut first the
pastime of kings and mobiles. but later
it grew popular with all classes The
French took 1t from the ltalians and
the English from the French.-NeW
York Press
Oxford Democrat., 1913-10-28

Henry A. Johnston, a business man Of
L'Anse, Mich, writes: "For years, Fo-
ley's Honey and Tar Compound for
coughs and colds has been our family
medicine. We give 1t to our children,
who like It on account of its pleasant
taste., 1t is a safe cure Tor coughs and
colds" It contains no opistes. A. E.
Shurtleff Co., South Paris; s. E. Newell
& Co., Paris.
Oxford Democrat., 1913-10-28
Wrote IN Bed.

Mark Twain wrote nearly all bis
later books In bed. 30 persistent q
"sluggard" was 10 that he had spe-
cially contrived bed desk fitted up 80
that he could write without trouble or
e1erdon while propped luxuriously
among his pillows. BE used to aver
that most of his best thoughts came to
him In bed and that the trouble and
worry Of getting up. shaving and
dressing dispersed them all and left
him In no mood for commencing his
literary labors. He was Of opinion
that bed was the very best place for
the author. and he acted upon bis be-
lief
Oxford Democrat., 1913-10-28

Will G. Richmond, resident of Ingle-
wood, Cal, will answer any inquiries
about Foley's Honey and Tar Compound.
He says further "Foley's Honey and Tar
Compound has greatly benefited me for
bronchial trouble and cough, after l
used other remedies that failed. It's
more like a food than a medicine" Do
not accept substitute. A. E. Shurtleff
Co., South Paris;S. Z. Newell & Co.,
Paris.
Oxford Democrat., 1913-10-28
ux...rv Of 4. Missing Will.

In July, 1910, Frederick Holden Tur-
ner. a well known London solicitor.
had a stroke OF paralysis which left
him quite helpless. yet with his mind
perfectly clear. Soon after his seizure
he told his nurse to fetch a drawer
from his writing table. He made her
take out a particular paper and put
this into an envelope and seal It. he
then said, Write on the outside. MY
last will" This she did also.
The envelope was put back and the
drawer locked.
After Mr.. Turner'S death his nephew
went with the nurse to the drawer.
only to find that the will was missing
from the still sealed envelope.
The envelope itself was shown IN
court. but the mystery Of the disap-
pearance Of its contents could not Do
solved Weekly.
Oxford Democrat., 1913-10-28
seianos and the MiIkman.

Housekeeper = What makes you 30
late with the milk these mornings
Milkman Well. you see. mum. the
pure food law don't allow US more
than 25OOO.OO0 bacteria to the gallon
an you wouldn't believe how long II
takes to count the little divvilss-Lip-
piucott's.
Oxford Democrat., 1913-10-28
An Object.

The reader of culinary journal
should not expect to find in each issue
absolutely new recipes or items that
promise sure cure of all household per-
plexities. New ideas are desirable and
always to be sought for, but other mat
ters are also to be esteemed. Interest
in ones work and occupation is to be
kept up; incentives to higher efforts are
to be welcomed; in word, We need
constant inspiration, in order to attain
the best results in any occupation. In
formation as to what others are doing,
or up .to-date knowledge is quite essen
tial to good every day workmanship as
we'll as to all future progress or better
meut. In these ways the household
publication should be found helpful.
Oxford Democrat., 1913-10-28
HOME KEEPING WOMEN NEED
HEALTH AND STRENGTH.

The work of home keeping woman
makes constant call 10 her strength and
vitality, and sickness comes through her
kidneys and bladder oftener than she
knows. Foley's Kidney Pills will InvIg-
orate and restore her. and weak back,
nervousness, aching joints and irregular
bladder action will sll disappear when
Foley Kidney Pills arc used. A. e.
Shurtlefi Co., South Paris; 8. E. Newell
d Co., Paris.
Oxford Democrat., 1913-10-28

That which We hear Is nothing new,
bnt the old truth uttered In the new &C.
cents of faith. There are no nsw heav-
ems overhead, but the old heavens better
understood. There 10 no new earth un-
der our feet, but the old earth better
known. There is no new revelation,
specially made, but the unending revela.
tIon, newly read.
Oxford Democrat., 1913-10-28

Why should the average country girl
be more adept In manipulating things
outside than inside the house, unless 1t
be that she has been humored and train
ed in that way? Far too frequently, IL
seems, in the country home, the mother
does the cooking and the housekeeping,
while the daughter drives the horses.
Oxford Democrat., 1913-10-28

The changeable weather Of early fall
brings on coughs and colds that have a
weakening effect on the system, and
may become chronic. Use Foley's Hon
ey and Tar Compound. 1t has very
soothing and healing effect on the irri-
tated and inflamed air passages, and will
help very quickly. 1t is we'll known
family medicine that gives results. A..
E. Shurtleff Co., South Paris; s. E. New
ell & Co., Paris.
Oxford Democrat., 1913-10-28
Baked Potatoes.

When cooking baked potatoes II Is a
rood idea to nip the ends of and grease
them before placing In the oven. When
finished you can take them ont, gently
break apart without spelling their ap-
searance and serve at once
Oxford Democrat., 1913-10-28
unpIeasant Reaction.

Bones What Is 1t that makes you
look so downneurted? Binks My EN-
ployees wife has endowed another
mission. Bones What of that: Binks
Every time she does 1t the old man
cuts down our salaries to get even
Boston Post
Oxford Democrat., 1913-10-28
Careless.

slave you made special study Of
the subject on which you are going to
lecturer
"No." replied the gifted speaker. Il
tried that once. and / got 80 interested
In the subject that didn't have time
to write the lecture" - Washington
Staf
Oxford Democrat., 1913-10-28
Mans Love For Woman.

"Tf q man loves a woman for her
looks be will love her for ave years.
II he loves her mind he will love her
for ten years. II he loves her ways
he will love her forever" And every
woman believes when she marries that
her lover loves her ways.-Exchange.
Oxford Democrat., 1913-10-28
Cruel.

Men are really too mean for any
thingr'
whats the trouble now?
why. asked John for an antoine
bile today. and he said that must be
ron,ented with the splendid carriage
that nature has given me. Judge.
Oxford Democrat., 1913-10-28
DELICATE CHILDREN
Become Strong and Healthy

with careful watching, proper food and
clothing, plenty Of out'of.door life and
fresh air in the room at night, the right
remedy to regulate the bowels and ward
off colds and congestion.
A happy motacr writes:-
"I don't know how I could have
raised my tour children without Ell. +. -
Atwood's Medicine. They were very
poorly. I remembered taking "L. F."
Atwo6d's Medicine when | was small
SO l tried it for them. They began at
once to gain AID have always Kept well
b. using it.
Mrs. Georgia Haines, Sabattus, Me.
II YOU hare never used "L F." AT
woods Medicine, write today for free
sample.
"L. F." MEDICINE CO., Portland, Ne.
Oxford Democrat., 1913-10-28
Mo Room For Cream.

my DEAR" said the young husband
did you speak to the milkman about
there being no cream on the milk"
Yes. / told him about 1t this morn
Ing. and he has explained 1t satisfac-
torily. I think 1t Is quite credit to
him too"
What did he say?
"He said that be always filled the
lug SO full that there is no room ON
the top for the cream."-Farm ana
Home
Oxford Democrat., 1913-10-28
Consolation.

"would you marry man who has
the reputation of being not more than
half wittedY'
mo. but Ill be sister to you
Houston Post.
Oxford Democrat., 1913-10-28

ibid you attend that terrible play?"
II did"
"And was It as immoral as you had
been led to hopeP"
Oxford Democrat., 1913-10-28
So Comforting.

Hub-The doctor says II keep work
Ing at this pace after money l shall be
a wreck at forty-tive Whichever
mind, dear. BY that time we shall he
able to afford it.-Exchange.
Oxford Democrat., 1913-10-28

He-Lucky we got the $1,000 damages
for the railroad accident.
She-Yes, but We wouldn't have got.
ten q cent II hadn't had the presence Of
mind to kick you In the ear.
Oxford Democrat., 1913-10-28
Followed tho Lead.

Teacher Where do we obtain coal.
Freddiey Freddit-From the coal beds.
miss. Teacher Now. Jimmy
where do we obtain feathersf Jimmy
From feather beds. miss.
Oxford Democrat., 1913-10-28

A great many people are under the
Impression that the strawberry Is OF
Europcan origin. AS matter Of fact,
Ii is derived from the Chilean berry.
which Is mt!ve to the Pacific coast
Oxford Democrat., 1913-10-28

FOLEY KIDNEY PILLS SUCCEED.
Because they are an honestly made
medicine that relieves promptly the suf.
fering due to weak, inactive kidneys and
painful bladder action. They offer a
powerful help to nature in building up
the true excreting kidney tissue, In re-
storing normal action and relieving
bladder discomforts. Try them. A. E.
Shurtleff Co., South Psris;S S. E. Newell
& Co., Paris.
Oxford Democrat., 1913-10-28
Involved.

YuuIg Woman Applicant-Excuse
me. bat suppose you don't know u
no.,ody what don't want a young lady
to do nothing. don't you? Business
Man Yes. dou't.-Lopdon Taller.
Oxford Democrat., 1913-10-28
y
Will Power.

There are exceptions to the rule. but
II a man is worth saving be generally
will manage to do It himself.-Phila.
ielphia Ledger.
Oxford Democrat., 1913-10-28

Sunday School Teacher-What Is
conscience. Tommy? Small Tommy
It's what makes fellow fee. sore
when he gets found out-Chicago
News
Oxford Democrat., 1913-10-28

"Muchwrite seems to be very prosper
ous."
eyes. The last book that he wrote
has been excluded from every library in
the country"
Oxford Democrat., 1913-10-28

Edith will wait for the ideal man
before marry.
Etbel-But suppose be wants to marry
an ideal woman.
Oxford Democrat., 1913-10-28

Do not overload your table; enough is
az good as feast, and be sure you have
enough to 60 around, for scant meal Is
scant welcome,
Oxford Democrat., 1913-10-28

Morris said: "We need fewer things
and want them better. All your belong.
ings should mean something to you.
Every act of life should signify"
Oxford Democrat., 1913-10-28

Mother (mpatiently)-I don't know
what will ever become Of that child.
Nothing pleases him.
Father (serenely)-We'll make an art
critic out of him.
Oxford Democrat., 1913-10-28
QUICK HELP TO BACKACHE AND
RHEUMATISM.

The man or woman who wants quick
help from baokache and rheumatism,
will find it in Foley Kidney Pills. They
act SO quickly and with such good ef-
feet that weak, inactive kidneys that do
not keep the blood clean and free OF i'm.
purities, are toned up and strengthened
to healthy vigorous action. Good re-
suits follow their use promptly. A. E.
Shurtleff Co., South Paris; S. E. Newell
& Co, Paris.
Oxford Democrat., 1913-10-28
HOMEMAKERS COLUMN.

Correspondence on topics Of interest TO the ladie:
is solicited. Address: Editor HonEHAKERs
CoLUrN, Oxford Democrat, South Paris. Ne.
Oxford Democrat., 1913-10-28
Must he Sold mt Once t!
Send for Catalogu
IF YOU ARE iii,

from any disorder of the STOMACH, LIVER OF
KIDNEYS, or if your bowels are inactive n,
times, or you should suffer from headaches,
get so cent bottle of SEVEN BARKS of your
druggist. Hyou are run down and don't feel
as young and clipper as you used to, give
SEVEN BARKS fair trial; twill purify your
blood, clear your system and brain, and
make life worth living. 1t is absolutely
harmless, is highly palatable, and will not
disturb the most delicate stomach.
For sale at druggists at so cents per
bottle. Don't fail to try it. Address
LYMAN BROWN, 6S Murray St., New York. NY.
Oxford Democrat., 1913-10-28

Those who fearleSSly shoulder their
burden generally find loyal helper.
Oxford Democrat., 1913-10-28

The power to acquire is worth more
than the thing gained.-Old Saying.
Oxford Democrat., 1913-10-28

In every kitchen the first thing to be
regarded is health.
Oxford Democrat., 1913-10-28
Sheriff's Sale

STATE OF MAINE
County Of Oxford IS. October 10Th, A. ID. III
Oxford Democrat., 1913-10-28

Simpler. and cheaper and very good
Two pounds of sugar, and one lemon.
Wipe the rhubarb but do not peel 1t. Cut
into inch-pieces. Cut the lemon into
halves, remove the seeds, press out the
juice and chop the ripd fine. Put the
whole into preserving kettle over the
fire and stir frequently. Let it cook
slowly one hour or until thick. II the
rhubarb is old. it will need to cook two
hnnre
The Adair County news., 1913-03-26
The Cause of Rheumatism

Stomach trouble, lazy liver and de-
ranged kidneys are the cause of rheu-
matiSm. Get your stomach, liver kid
news and bowels in q healthy condi-
tion by taking Electric Bitters, and
you will not be troubled with the
pains of rheumatism. Charles B. AL
len, a school principal, of Sylvania.
Ca, who suffered indiscribablet torture
from rheumatism, liver and stomach
trouele and diseased kidneys, writes:
"All remedies failed until used Elec-
trio Bitters, but four bottles of this
wonderful remedy cured me complete
ly." May be your rheumatic pains
come from stomach, liver or kidney
troubles. Electric Bitters will give
you prompt relief. SOC and 81. Rec
commended by PAUL. Drug Co.
The Adair County news., 1913-03-26
Sayings True and Otherwise.

A reformer wants a law passed
compelling newspapers to print
all scandals in small type. I'll
bet he is an occulist.
The man who can drink or let
it alone always drinks.
A strange woman with a hard.
luck story can get a quarter out
of a man when his own wife
can't get a dime.
There are two kinds of no-ac-
count darn nuisances. One al
ways brags about what he used
to do and the other blows about
what he is going to do.
The largest bone in the female
anatomy is the wishbone.
A man wants two pillows on
his bed because he can pile one
on top of the other and make his
head higher. But a girl sleeps
on one pillow and hugs the Other
All that is peroxided is not gold
Every married man admires
another mans wife. But if he
got her he would want to swap
back ten days after he made the
trade. Elk.
The Adair County news., 1913-03-26
GddbSrry.

Farmers have commenced their
spring work. There were sever
al acres Of land plowed last
month.
Mr.. A. K. Stone sold a bunch
of hogs to Mr.. J. ". Burbridge
at 7c
Last Monday evening at 7
O'Clock, Mrs. Thomas passed
over the river of death. She
was real old and had been in bad
health for a year or more. Mrs.
Thomas was a kind old lady and
will be missed by the people in
this neighborhocd. She was
laid to rest in the Stone grave
yard. 1t is hard to give up moth
err. but God knows best. We
give our deepest sympathy to
her children.
Mrs. Fannie Sexton, of Column
bia, was out to see her sister,
Mrs. Stone, last week.
Mr.. Sine Rice, from Texas,
came in on a visit a few days
ago.
On the evening of March 7th.
Miss Sallie Bolts, who lives near
Fairplay, passed over the river
of death. Sne was seventeen
yeara old and had been a victim
of consumption for almost a year
The Adair County news., 1913-03-26
White House Dry.

The Wilson administration will
be dry" This expression is
used entirely in the sense that
appeals to the inner man of the
nation and not necessarily to
those who look for stereotyped
methods Of government. 1t be-
came known that President
Wilson and his family, all of
them, are averse to the use of
liquor or wine in any form. In
toxicating liquors will have no
place in the White House during
the next four years, unless the
Presidents views undergo a very
sharp change.
The Premier in the Presidents
cabinet, Secretery of State Bry-
an, as is well-known, has been
a prohibition advocate for many
years. Or one occasion Mr..
Bryan would have made it a
national issue and it was due to
his efforts that the prohibition
legislation in Nebraska was put
into effect.
1t is we'll known that Speaker
Clark is a ''teetotaler" and has
been for many years. The fact
that a large portion of the dem
ocratic majority in the Senate
and House is from the South,
where prohibition is general,
makes certain the fact that there
will be little wine and less was
sail than has been known in
Washington for many years.
There never has been so dry a
prospect in the White House
since the days of President
Hayes, when Mrs. Hayes ex-
cIuded wines and liquors from
the executive mansion immedi-
ately on becoming its mistress.
The sldeboard, on which the
wine glasses and decanters OF
The Adair County news., 1913-03-26
DtTigO.

Born, to the wife of Nose
Wooten, on the 9th, inst, girl.
Ace POlston and wife, of Bliss,
and Joseph Henson and wife, of
Sparksville. visited relatives
here last Saturday and Sunday.
The singing at independence
church last Sunday, conducted by
Prof H. NJ. Campbell, was de-
cided a success.
j. w. McClister has been on
the sick list for a few days.
Prof. E. A. Strange, Glens-
fork, who is a candidate for the
Democratic nomination for
school superintendent, was shak-
ing hands with the voters at this
place last Saturday, and wear
ing that smile that will not come
off.
Virgie Hurt, Ozark, was here
last Friday and Saturday looking
over the Petty farm near here.
We understand that he secur-
ed an option on the farm and
thinks of becoming a citizen of
our town.
The Adair County news., 1913-03-26
Federal Law TO Save State Money.

The enactment into a federal
law of the bill providing for the
physical examination of all rail-
road lines in the country by the
interstate Commerce Commits
sion will be worth to Kentucky
hundreds OF thousands of dollars
in savings and increased revenue,
in h opinion Of Chairman
Laurance Finn, of the State Rail-
road Commission, who has been
watching the progress of this
piece of legislation. The State
Railroad Commits sion adopted a
resolution when the assessment
of the railroads was made for
1912 providing for the employ
ment of an expert to inspect the
hooks and make a valuation of
all the physical property of tie
roads, but it is believed now that
this will be unnecessary, as the
federal law provided for valuing
the property according to states,
showing the value of the rail-
road lines within the borders of
each state.