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Oxford Democrat., 1913-08-05
CONDITIONS OF GIFT.

/. This cup is to be competed for
annually until 1t shall have been won BY
single person three times, when 1t
shall be awarded to such person perma'
nently.
2. The contest will consist of scoring
corn and potatoes. The association re-
serves the right for its executive com.
mittee to add oats and any other small
grains to the contest at any time.
8. The place of the exhibit and the
rules governing the contest will be an
nounced later by the Secretary OF the
Seed Improvement Association.
MAKING EXHIBITS.
Any farmer of Maine may send exhib
its to the annual exhibition of the Maine
Seed Improvement Association. The
aim of each farmer who enters in COM
petition for these premiums should be:
Quality.
Select corn for uniformity Of type,
size, color. Be certain that no waste
space exists between the rows OF kernels
and that the tips are covered with grain.
Select potatoes with the single aim Of
approaching the market ideal type, the
size. shape and quality most in demand
in the market. Potatoes should be uni.
form in type and shape and true to the
name of the variety.
Oats shonld be run through tanning
mill In order to obtain the heaviest oats
free from weed seeds. Plump kernels OF
good, bright color, clean, and free from
chaff and weed seeds should make up
the exhibit of oats.
Quality, not quantity, wins.
CONDITIONS AND REQUIREMENTS THAT
MUST BE FULFILLED BY EXHIBITORS.
/, An exhibit of corn shall be made
up of not less than ten u0) ears.
2. An exhibit of oats shall consist of
one peck.
8. An exhibit of wheat shall consist
of one peck.
4. An exhibit of rye shall consist of
one peck.
5. An exhibit of barley shall consist
of one peck.
8. An exhibit of buckwheat shall
consist of one peck.
7. An exhibit of beans shall consist
of one peck.
Oxford Democrat., 1913-08-05

Weeds grow on the surface of the land.
II We can deepen our soil 30 We have
two acres beneath the one on top, we not
only get rid Of the labor of killing those
other weeds, but a. matter of fact the
added vigor and growth of our crops
will further reduce that labor by shading
the soil.-C. A. Van Duzee.
Oxford Democrat., 1913-08-05

The dairy COW does not get fat, but
she ought not TO be 20 poor that her con-
dlti0n will attract attention.
Oxford Democrat., 1913-08-05
AMONG THE FARMERS.
"sPEED THE PLow."

on practical agricultural top.
is solicited. Address all communications u :
tended for this department TO HENRY
HAMMOND, Agricultural Editor Oxfor'i Dem
ocrat. Paris. Ne.
Oxford Democrat., 1913-08-05

TT6LuiuLub OuoEcu Oy LILO moiuo S00u
Improvement Association at their an
nual Exhibition, December Q, 8 and 4,
1918:
CLASS l-PoTAT0Es.
lst End srd
Best peck Of late variety Of pota- A..
Bs:. s:.,ps peck ,,e q early variety Of pO- 2
Best display Of potatoes, lot g.
(This display must be made up
Of one peck each of three diff
ferent varieties Of p0tatoes)
Best peck Of potatoes, any vari.
ETY., showing least waste In
preparation for cooking, lot f.
CORN.
Premiums will be offered to growers
of corn in northern, central and south
ern zones. Growers Of corn in each zone
will compete only with others from same
zone except for sweepstakes prizes.
CLASS 2-NoRrHERN ZONE.
Premiums for corn grown by boys:
Best 10 ears flint corn. exhibited
by a boy not over IS years Of
age --.-...--..--..---.---..-.-- 70 " "
Glasses and 4, same for Central and
Southern zones respectively.
CLASS 5-NoRrHERN ZONE.
Corn premiums for men:
Best 10 ears dint corn grown and
exhibited by man.--.----.--. - ~ "
Glasses and Z, same for Central and
Southern zones respectively.
CLASS PREMIUMS FOR SWEET CORN.
Let End 3rd
Rest 10 ears sweet corn, late va
riety, l0s ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS " 20 %
Best 10 ears sweet corn, early va
rlety, lot &c. .
CLASS O. DENT CORN.
lst End 3rd
Rest 10 ears dent corn.--..---.--- $5 $s 81
CLASS 10 ENsILAGE CORN.
lst End 3rd
Best stalks Of ensilage corn...- $5 sS %
CLASS IL l-swEEPsTAKEs.
There will be competition for sweep
stakes in all of the classes OF corn. The
award will be diploma.
CLASS l2 u BEANS AND PEAS.
lst End srd
Best peck Of old fashioned vel.
low. eye beans, lot l.-------.-.-- % ~ u
Best peck Of red kidney beans.
lot 2.---..---.---.--....--
Best peck Of white or pea beans. :,
lot OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
Best peck Of market peas.--....--
CLASS ls-G GRAINS.
lst End srd
Best peck of oats. any variety, lot a,
% ~
Best peck Of wheat, lot2..-...... 5 9
Best peck of barley, lot 3---.....
Best peck Of buckwheat.
Best peck of rye.-....---.-.-.--
For peck of oats that weighs the
heaviest, the following premi-
ums are offered, lot 4.---.-----
CLASS M-sHEAvEs OF GRAIN.
lat End Srd
Best sheaf of oats. e3 " y!
Best sheaf of wheat.
Best sheaf of barley ...--
Best sheaf Of rye.-----..----.----
Boys judging contest:
CORN AND POTATOES.
lst end 3rd
For Judging corn ss o. 81
For judging potatoes.
Oxford Democrat., 1913-08-05
ien's judging contest:
CORN AND POTATOES.

MEMS JudgIug CUnte5t:
CORN AND POTATOES.
The prize offered in the Mems Judg-
ing Contest is the Bell-Merrill cup, Of
fered three years ago for the first time,
and won BY Mr.. G. NJ. White of Bow
doinham In 1910 and Guy G. Porter of
Houltou in 1911.
Oxford Democrat., 1913-08-05
HILLS,
Iewelsr and Graduate 0ptician.
Lowest StPTIcGs m Oxford County.
NORWAY, MAINE.
For Sale.

For Sale.
City Of Rockland Bonds to net 4
per cent.
RUmford & Mexico Water Dis
tuct 4 per cent Bonds-Tax exempt.
Central Maine Power Co. S per
cent Bonds - Legal for Savings
Banks.
Maine & New Brunswick Elec-
trieal Power Co. 5 per cent Bonds.
Cumberland County Power and
Light Co. 5 per cent Bonds and 6
per cent preferred stock.
Lewiston, Augusta & Waterville
K. r. 8 per cent preferred stock.
Portland Electric Co. 6 per cent
preferred stock-Legal for Savings
Banks.
Other desirable bonds and stocks.
FREELAND HOWE, Jr.,
Pleasant Street,
NORWAY, Y,.........M MAINE.
Oxford Democrat., 1913-08-05
Seed Improvement Premiums.

Premiums offered by the Maine Seed
Improvement Association at their an
nual Exhibition, December Q, 8 and 4,
1918:
Oxford Democrat., 1913-08-05

Best 10 ears flint corn. exhibited
by boy not over Is years OF
Oxford Democrat., 1913-08-05
LEAF FIRST.
Thu aachelor,s Buttons.

~ les. truly think that In all the
world there Is nothing so
lWWSI dead US young widows de,
L censed husband. and God
The Washington herald., 1913-01-10
THE SPECIAL CONTEST
AWARD Is INTERESTING
THE WHOLE CITY

When a $50 Conover Baby Grand Piano
can be obtained without cost, It Is nc
wonder that enthusiasm runs high among
contest workers. The Advocate has pur-
chased this splendid instrument from Per.
cy Foster. the piano merchant. 1880 G
Street Northwest, and will give II to the
person casting the most votes in The
Herald's $4,000 Contest between the dates
of December 2s. 1912. and January Is. 1913
This competition is not limited to con-
testants. Any one Is given the oppor'
tunity to win this extra award. How
ever. all votes must be cast for q reg
istered contestant. Votes are pouring In
by the thousands. II Is by far the live.
Hest period of the contest, for hundreds
Of new workers have enlisted since the
announcement of the plano award.
Visit the contest building, ia Thir'
teenth Street Northwest. and examine the
superb Conover Baby Grand. 1t ranks
among the worlds finest small piano:
and has won the approval of the star:
of the musical world.
This piano has a richly figured mahog
any case apd beautiful tone. In construc
tion, action. and finish the ConOver BABY
Grand is peerless.
All votes for the extra award must b'
turned in not later than . p. m. on Jan
uary 10.
The Washington herald., 1913-01-10

u am not bound to win. but 1 am
bound 10 be true"
As we read these sturdy words OF Anra-
ham Lincoln and remember the lie 90
loyal and true II is strange that We hnd
ourselves almost challenging the truth
as we watch the great drama OF life.
For sometimes It seems that folks win
at every turn. with never a thought nor
a care whether they are false or whether
thew are true. And we say to ourselves,
what's the useT' Just as we said al
school in the long ago when we told
the truth about whispering and were
kept in," while others. whisperers like
ourselves, jauntily and complacently
walked out at the stroke Of the bell.
That Is what we say in our moments OF
doubt on the days when we look through
the darkest kind OF glasses. but the next
morning when the sun is brighter and our
glasses are all roseate and lovely again
We know what 1t means to win.
Set Honor Aside.
We know right well that men and wom-
en- often see something afar OF that lures
so persistently that they determine TO win
II whatever the cost. and with that am
bition in view they set aside their honor
and ignore the scars they accumulate on
the way to their goal.
bition is we'll satisfied. But that IS not
all for something else comes their way
that they little reckoned with when they
determined to ride roughshod over overy-
thing. everybody that stood In their way
Maybe they won money, maybe high
place. maybe honor" that was wrenched
where 1t should have been earned. And
as we look at them, serene apparently
quite content, we wonder II they would
,-l O a.
| bition would be quite so sweet IL they
guessed the cost Because folks some
times pay a pretty heavy price when they
do not realize that they are paying at all
When a measure Of contempt and pity
creeps in between friends Of just &C
| uuaintances, as the price Of a partfc
ular ambition or something else worth
more than honor, the thing Is pretty
costly. after all And It often seem:
that some who SO lightly hand out the
| cost OF their coveted prize might hinof
and turn aside II they appreciated tn
heavy toll they unwitting1y gave.
Bound to Be True.
And some men and women place st
hish a value upon their honor and thetl
fair name, whatever else thew lose!
There's the story Of the gentle
dauntless Princes de LAmballe, a stor5
that has echoed ever since the days o.
the ghastly French revolution- You TO
member how the Judges asked her t.
save her own life by speaking traitor
ousy about her Queen and friend, Mari,
Antoinette. She might have been fret
| had she consented. but the price wa.
too high. and with quiet dignity thai
would not tolerate the suggestion OF
dfsloyalty, she firmly answered. Il can
not say that; II Is not in my heart" And
without q falter she went to her death
' at the hands Of the mob.
It might well have been the loyal
princess who had spoken those cour'
ageous words-'T am not bound to win
but 1 am bound to be true
Sometimes it Is mighty hard to lost
The Washington herald., 1913-01-10
MncRroni POIOnRise.

Plunge 3-4 OF pound Italian maca-
roni in three quarts boiling water. with
teaspoon salt. and boil forty minutes:
drain on sieve. replace in the dried sauce
pan. add ounce butter, ounce Parmesan
cheese. and ounce grated Swiss cheese;
mix well without breaking. dress on a
deep, hot dish. place two tablespoons
melted butter in black frying pan with
two tablespoons fresh bread crumbs,
toss over well on fire until the crumbs
are nice. golden color. then pour over
maCaroni and serve.
The Washington herald., 1913-01-10
4 Cough Syrup.

Here is an excellent cough syrup: one
Quarter pound whole fiaxseed. i pound
raisins, l or lemons. sliced, 4 ounce
horehound Cover with cold water set
on stove and cook until all goodness Is
extracted. adding more water as needed.
Strain. There should be cups Juice.
Add pounds loaf or Granulated sugar
a cups, boil Cskim) until thick syrup.
Bottle and seal. Take as needed.
The Washington herald., 1913-01-10
TO WIN--OR TO BE TRUE
By FRANCES sHAFFER,

! at many a tuaSt to see Indifferent, un-
scrupulous folk pass on and up and
to know that it is all a question Of the
price they are willing to pay. Because
il very often happens that 10 be true
means just to lose.
And the worst OF il is that 1t like
wise often happens that ones little world
of friends and acqua!nances may count
the winner as the one who is true
and that all is left to the other
IS the proud consciousness that comes
from abiding by that comprehensive lit
tie pledge:
'I am not bound to win. but I am
bound to be true"
The Washington herald., 1913-01-10
TOPICS OF INTEREST TO EVERY WOMAN
CHANDLER MANI
Tomatoes and Cheese Are
Wholesome in Winter Cookery

through q sieve and stand on the back
of the stove. and stir in half box
of granulated gelatine, dissolved in a
small half cup of boiling water. Strain
through piece of cheesecloth into
glasses, wet with cold water, and sit
away to harden. There should be three
half pints of this jelly.
1t can be chilled in small fancy molds
or in a brick mold and cut in slices like
ice cream, each slice placed on a leaf
of lettuce and a teaspoonful OF mayon-
naise placed on top.
The Washington herald., 1913-01-10

cientIy In the forefront OF fashion to
make their return a most unlikely fore
cast. Yet here we are glittering as much
as ever with cloth of gold for our evening
attire and brocades richly shot with gold
r,aktng some Of the most elegant OF the
tooues and draped hats that arc worn on
the street. Gold lace is also a millinery
The Washington herald., 1913-01-10

feature that seems worth mentioning. and
one thing in favor OF metallic effects re-
manning among the more exclusive Of the
seasons details Is that they are chiefly
confined to the more expensive ornaments
Silver, as well as gold, Is TO be seen. es-
pecIally in the form of large plain buckles
or OF the full-grown roses.
The Washington herald., 1913-01-10
Metal Flowers and Pancie..

One might have imagined that there
WAS nothing less likely to happen than
the return OF metallic effects. for IL Is
not so very long since they were SUM-
The Washington herald., 1913-01-10
Hash Fritters.

Stew gently pieces Of cold leftover
meat in little stock or gravy. Cut in
small pieces. Add some bread crumbs
and one beaten egg, salt and pepper.
Make into small balls and cover the
outside with mashed potato. Dip in
| crumbs, then in beaten egg and In
| crumbs again. FrY in hot fat.
The Washington herald., 1913-01-10
AmusIng Experiment.

When II is time 10 depart have the
hats and coats Of the guests spread ont
in a room and request each husband TO
select the hat and coat belonging to
his wife. II will greatly amuse the
ladies' to note what a lasting impression
their fine feathers have made upon
the men.
II your guests consist OF unmarried
people, have the gentlemen select the out
door apparel Of the ladies they escorted;
few will be provided with their own
garments. This idea could he success
fully carried out for r church social
taxing each guest cent ,or every IN
correct answer given or written.
Many original ideas will suggest them
selves to you by which you can test
the observation abilities of your guests
It is surprising how little We know
about the things with WHICH We are
daily associated. Try an observation
party and amuse yourself as we'll as
your friends.
The Washington herald., 1913-01-10

For a burn take sweet oil and lime
water (equal parts). mix. and keep tn,
burn well covered with It
The Washington herald., 1913-01-10
I'Iain RRmeklns.

Take two tablespoonfuls sra'eu
cheese. one tablespoonful butter' .mo
,ahIesnoonfuIs bread crumbs. four table
snoonfuIs milk. quarter teaspoonful mus
lard quarter teaspoonful salt, two
d.shc,. pepper. and one egg. Cook the
crumbs in the milk until soft. then add
the butter. mustard. salt. pepper. ana
cheese, and the yoIk of the egg. When
all are well mixed stir in the white OF
the egg beaten TO Il stiff froth. Put the
mixture into paper or china cases. nlilns
each case but three parts full and bake
in moderately hot oven for five or slx
minutes They should pun up high
above the edge OF the cases ana shoulu
be served as soon as they are oone' vi
thcv may fall.
The Washington herald., 1913-01-10

In this model We show a pretty frock
for general wear and one very easy to
make 1t has the fashionable and con-
venient front closing and the three
gored skirt may have empire or reguls-
ton waist line. Serge, cashmere, whip
cord. or taffeta may be employed. with
the trimming OF contrasting material
The pattern. No. 604S. is cut in sizes
"a to ~ inches bust measure. Medium
size will require 51-4 yards Of Se-fnch
material and 3-4 OF a yard OF T-inch
contrasting goods.
The pattern can he obtained by send
ing 10 cents to the Pattern Department
Of The Washington Herald.
The Washington herald., 1913-01-10
Swiss Ramekins.

For six people take eight small slices
Of stale bread, one CUP of milk. one egg.
half a pound Of mild. soft cheese hai,
toaspoonful salt. dash OF cayenne anu
t,,-, tablespoontuIs Of butter. Beat the
egg verv light and add three-quarters OF
the milk. Dip the toast into this mix
turc and let it stand on a plate long
enough to absorb all the milk and ess'
Rub one tablespoonful OF butter over
eCarron dish or plate, lay the bread on
II and set in a cool place. Cut the
cheese Up fine and put it into sFnall
saucepan with the seasoning ana the re-
nainder of the milk and butter race
thIs in another containing boiling water
ond set on the stove. Stir the contents
in the small saucepan and while waiting
NIT the soaked bread into the oven
When the cheese is melted, take the
bread from the oven and spread tne no'
mixture on it and again return TO inc
oven for five minutes longer. Serve as
soon as taken from the oven.
The Washington herald., 1913-01-10

Use both brown and white bread for
the bread and butter sandwiches
While the guests are being served with
refreshments cover the walls Of the Nv
ing room with pictures cut from maga-
zines These may represent prominent
people. scenes from we'll known plays.
famous paintings and statues. or ad-
vertisements Provide each with num-
Der and request the guests 10 supply
the pictures in the observation gallery
with titles To the one having the great
est number OF correct guesses present
framed picture
The Washington herald., 1913-01-10
By Ida AMES WILLIS.

The cook who deserves to combine
wholesomeness and palatableness In her
winter dietary will find in tomatoes and
cheese two valuable food materials In
some cases. it's true, tomatoes do not
seem to agree with those who indulge
in them freely. But they seldom cause Ill
effects when used in small quantities and
merely to flavor and add zest to other
materials that require the tart and most
agreeable flavor Of the tomato. Even
though cheese be merely to flavor, 1t
increases the nutrient value or the dish
One should remember that cheese re-
quires as little cooking as the oyster, and
should not be cooked at all in fact.
but merely melted and when combined
with milk and eggs the result must be
a tender smooth custard. Cheese cannot
hurt any one when cooked in this man
ner unless indeed. one eats an over
abundance Of very rich concentrated form
of nourfshment. Good cheese comes as
near being a tabloid food as any, unless
We consider the egg.
Cheese Biscuit.
Take six ounces Of grated Parmesan
cheese and mix well with same amount
of -four, and rub In four ounces of but
ter Add a little cayenne pepper ana
noisten with the yolk of an egg. Roll
out quarter of an inch thick and cut in
long, narrow strips and bake in hot
oven from three to seven minutes
Cb.cse Cream Toast.
Toast slices Of bread nicely and cover
them well with grated or crumbled
cheese. For ten slices of bread. take
two cups Of scalded milk, thickened
with two tablespoons of flour or corn
starch dissolved with a little Of the cold
milk. Stew and cook over hot water
until smooth. then season with salt and
tablcspoonful Of butter. Have the
cheese heating in the oven: and "hen
the sauce is done pour It over the toast
and serve at one.
The Washington herald., 1913-01-10
ScaIIoped Cheese.

Trim crusts from three slices OF bread
and butter them well. Have ready nan
A pound Of grated cheese. Put the oteao
and cheese in alternate layers in bak-
tnr dish sprinkle the top with cheese
salt and pepper, and pour over 1t four
weIl-beaten eggs mixed with three cups
Of milk. Bake as you would oreao
pudding in a moderately hot oven.
The Washington herald., 1913-01-10
Infants Shirts and Bands
at Remarkable Savings

Special purchase of Infants Underwear at
prices that urge mothers with little ones to buy
here to-day. All the best kinds at amazingly
low prices.
sleeves: silk taped necks: finished with pearl OK,
buttons and silk crochet down front. Values Z0C
worth from Toe Sale price. ..........
Infants An-wool Shirts high neck. long and short
sleeves silk ribbon around neck. and finished on
with silk crochet and pearl buttons Values OSC
worth from SOC to soc each. Sale price
Infants Part Wool Shirts and Bands: low 0S
neck and sleeveless: silk taped neck and ZOC
arms Regular $50 values. Sale price, each.
The Washington herald., 1913-01-10
Well Know Pictures.

Then pass picture post cards OF we'll
known buildings. for instance, :he Com
gressional Library. Madison Square Gar
den. &c, and have each one name the
buildings. Many will he forced to move
near the foot OF the line.
Suit the questions to your own clique:
II musical or literary club. confine
them to composers and authors; II a
church society. to the pastor, edihce
and members: II a school fraternity. 10
the faculty. buildings and alumni.
A most delightful evening may be
spent in this manner. Serve buffet
supper or scat your guests at small
tables The later. II possible. Is pref
era Bile.
Decorate your place cards with pen
and-ink sketches. showing n telescope or
magnifying glass. and serve the follow
ing menu:
chicken Salad Sandwiches
Olives Salted Peanuts Bonbons
Ice Cream Fancy Cakes
The Washington herald., 1913-01-10

salt and pepper, ana pOui
weIl-beaten eggs mixed with three cups
~ milk Rake as you would a bread
pudding IN a moderately hot oven.
Cheese Custards.
Take six tablespoons grated cheese Two
tablespoons butter. four eggs, one cup OF
milk with A tablespoon of cornstarch dis
solved In 1t, and salt and pepper to taste.
Pear the eggs very light and pour over
them the heated milk and cornstarch'
Uttb a plnch OF soda in il. While warm
add the butter, pepper, salt and cheese
and pour into CREASED custard cups. Bake
in a quick oven about fifteen minutes.
or until a light brown. Serve at once
with bread and butter. as separate
course.
Tomato TapiOca Soup.
To a pint OF steamed red tomato add
half a tablespoon of beef extract, one
tablespoon butter. three small table
spoons minute tapioca, one and one-hait
pints Of hot water, salt and pepper TO
taste. Boil fifteen minutes and serve
with croutons.
Chinese Esgz with Tomato Sauce.
Boil six eggs for half an hour. then
Law them In cold water and take of the
shells. Carefully separate the yolks and
whites, keeping the yolks whole. With
.harp scissors cut the whites into shreds
Have ready six round pieces OF toast
on a hot platter Arrange the shredded
whites on the toast in form OF nests
with a circle of finely chopped parsley
around each yoIk. Sprinkle lightly with
salt and pepper and pour the tomato
sauce around the outside Of the nests
and serve This is a pretty dish that in
| vites the taste.
Tomato Jelly.
When fresh tomatoes are not IN the
market or not in prime condition very
| delicious tomato salad or Jelly to serve
with cold meat or fish may be made as
| follows: Take a can of red ripe to-
matoes and stew them gently for ten
minutes with slice Of onion, SIX
| cloves, a seasoning of salt and pepper
! and piece OF parsley and bay. Rut
The Washington herald., 1913-01-10
Waists and Skirt Lengths
of Silks,
Finest Qualities, Worth %,
S1.50 to $2.25 Yard, at OCC

The woman in quest of silk of the best quail
ity and most approved style for a waist, skirt,
or one-piece dress will find this silk news of
paramount importance.
We've grouped in lot all the remnants and
short lengths from best lines OF fashionable
Silks and marked them for quick selling to-day.
giving you choice of such desirable silks
lowing
+e-inch colored Charrneuse: 4o-inoh coIored Crepe
Meteor; lo-tnoh Brocaded Charmeuse; 4o-inch Black
cr.p. Meteor 4o-fnch Black charmeuse: 44noh Black
Satin Duchesee, 80.
Qualities sold at ,1So to ,aas for $50 a yard.
Remnants Of Silks consisting of ss-inoh colored
Messaines, 27-inch Stripe Messalines a7-nch Stripe
Iouisine, so-inch Drapery silk. 42-inoh Mar An
ouisetts, &C, IN leading cOlors and useful INC
lengths Values worth up to 81 a yard for. wv