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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1914-01-13
Food In Tin Cans,

All of the trouble that the housewife
has with canned foods is caused by i'm
perfect tin cans or difficulty in opening
the can.
Occasionally the solder used in max.
ing the can does not run evenly, causing
a very slight hole which allows the all
to gradually leak into the can, resulting
in an accumulation Of gas and spoilage
Of the contents. Such cans always show
the presence of gas by putting or swell
ing at the top or bottom.
Before opening tin of canned foods
of any kind, whether they be packed al
home or not, you should examine the
top and bottom, and if they are convex.
ed or pulled it is sure indication that
the contents are spoiled and should be
discarded.
If the can is perfect you can be sure
bat the contents are in perfect condi-
ion. In opening remove the label so
that you can see the seam on the side of
the can; lay the can on it's side and in
sert the can-opener right next to this
seam and very close to the top. Now
hold the can firmly on the table in an
upright position and work the can open.
or away from the seam until you have
cut entirely around the can. You will
then be able to turn back the entire top,
and IL the can is held firmly there IL no
danger Of cutting the hands and the
fruit will not be mutilated when it is
poured from the tin.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1914-01-13
Ex.President Taft on Missionaries.

Many books have been written that
contain criticisms of missionaries. Ma
val officers, and sometimes even foreign
ministers, have felt called upon to assert
that missionaries are unsafe as counsel
ors, and that they are tactless In their
efforts to substitute an alien religion for
one with which people have been salts
fed for thousands Of years.
do not wish to pronounce perfect
everything that missionaries have done.
No doubt there are among them emo.
tional persons and persons Of little judg.
ment. But with very considerable op.
portunity to Judge from four years ex.
perience in the Orient, and from contact
with many missionaries In the Philip.
pines, 1 feel justified in saying that they
are generally persons OF high character,
high intelligence, high standards Of liv.
ling-persons who are willing to make
every sacrifice for the cause they repre-
sent. They are men who know we'll the
characteristics of the people with whom
they deal. They learn their language
they study their peculiarlties, and they
train themselves to conciliatory methods
The very history OF their broadened
activities shows their practical methods
The bishops, and the heads OF missionI
in the various countries, are trained dip
lomats, and have learned much OF states
manship in their study of native condi
tions. l know Of many instances IL
which the greatest self-restraint anl
tact have been exercised 10 order to pre-.
vent au outburst that would make suct
a cleavage between governmental an
thority and the representative missiona
ries as could hardly be closed for dec
AIDE. Taft In The YOUTH
| CompaniOn
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1914-01-13
Wooden Shoes IN the United States.

W000eu Su008 ID tu0 OutSS0 ososSos
In this country beech IL the favorite
mat erial for wooden shoes, the manu-
facture Of which has reached considera-
BILE proportions In the United States 40
cordipg to the department OF agricul-
ture, which has Just issued bulletin on
the use of the wood. These shoes,
the department says, cost from
go to 70 cents pair, and are
good for two years. They are worn
by those who have to work 10 cold or wet
places, such as tanneries, breweries and
livery stables. and by workmen 10 steel
mills and glass factories who must walk
on hot CRATES or floors. Farmers, too,
are classed among the users.
Beech wood is put to o very much
wider range of uses than the average
person would be likely to suspect. The
department says beech enters into hun
dreds OF articles from hobby-ho rock
ers to butchers blocks. We walk on
beech floors, eat of beech picnic plates,
carry beech baskets, play with beech
toys, sit on beech chairs, and In dozens
of other ways use articles made OF beech
almost every day OF our lives. It's free
dom from taste fits the wood especially
for articles which come in contact with
foodstuffs, and beech meat boards, skew.
ers, lard tubs, butter boxes, sugar hogs
heads, refrigertors, dishes, spoons and
scoops are widely used.
Only one species of beech grows natu.
rally In the United States, but few trees
In this country have wider commercial
range. 1t extends from the Gulf OF
Mexico into eastern Canada, and in prac.
tically every place where 1t grows 1t Ia
cut for market. The total yearly output
of beech wood In the United States Ia
approximately 500 million board feet.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1914-01-13

cate secured. Write US for booklet
describing these Cheques and con-
tanning other useful information for
travellers.
We CAN TELEGRAPH MONEY
TO ANY PART of the world, and
draw drafts on over 1000 cities and
towns in foreign countries, in the
currency OF the country on which
drawn.
YOU CAN INVEST 81 or SIC, 600
any amount at any time-in the Ger
tiflcstss OF Deposit issued by this
Bank. They save carrying around
the money in your pocket or leaving
it at home. We will cash them when
ever desired without previous notice.
IL you do not wish to open an ac-
count, come in and take out Certif-
icats of Deposit-you will then have
;hs pleasure of knowing that your
money Is safe and yet can be obtain.
ed when wanted.
On Saturday, Dec. Goth, fire de-
stroye6 a set Of farm buildings in
Otisfield and the flames spread with
such rspidity that it was impossible
TO save S35 in currency that was in q
coat pocket on the second floor. If
the owner OF that money had placed
it In this bank and taken Certificate
OF Deposit for it, he would have lost
merely the Certificate, and by obtain
ing q duplicate, could have received
hia mnDay from the Rank withOnk
delay or bother.
WHENEVER YOU HAVE ANY
MONETARY TRANSACTION on
hand, call or write US and take sd-
vantage OF these conveniences. You
will receive courteous treatment and
the advice, cooperation and assist
ance OF the Bank in the protection
and care OF your capital. No person,
regardless of what their business is,
can afford TO be without a good
strong banking connection.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1914-01-13

Snsffels, Col. A. j. Walsh was badly
done up with rheumatism and sent for
Foley Kidney Pills which was tho only
thing that would cure him. Geo. Potter
OF Pontiac, No. was down on his back
with kidney and bladder trouble and
Foley Kidney Pills made him we'll and
able to work. 1t Is splendid medicine
and always helps. Just try Il. s. E.
Newell & Co., Paris. A. E. Shurtleff
Co., South Paris,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1914-01-13
CARE OF TEA KETTLE

In Brillat-Savarin's great work, 1.-THE
Physiology of Taste" are axioms a
profound-at least, as entertaining-as
ever Plato or Epictetus set down. Fol-
example:
"Digestion, Of ell bodily functions,
has most influence on the morals Of the
Individual"
"A good dinner 10 but little dearer
than . bad one"
1.-THE most momentous d sessions OF
personal and OF material life are made at
table,"
The fate Of nations depends on how
they are fed"
"The man Of sense and culture alone
understands eating"
1.-THE discovery Of Q new dish does
more for the happiness of the human
race than the discovery Of planet"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1914-01-13

PRINTS. All Dress and Shifting Prints. IN
dark and light colors, priced Sc. per yard.
OUTING FLANNELS. Woolene Outings, a
quality that is sold in some places at II &c /;
our entire stock of these figured Outings
priced at Sc per yard.
OUTING FLANNELS, heavy white twilled
Outing, regular 10c. goods, priced during sale
at Sc. per yard, and our II &c. quality priced
10c. a yard.
DUCKLING FLEECE GOODS in variety
of pretty patterns suitable for making kimouos,
dressing sacques, etc., values IL l-2c and 15c.,
priced 1Oc. and lie. per yard.
vICUNA CLOTH, heavy fseced back goods
in an assortment of good colorngs and pretty
designs, value 1Oc. and II 1-2c., priced Sc. a
yard.
BED SPREADS, good size and quality, reg
ular SIC. goods, priced 600. each.
BED SPREADS, large size, special value
$780, priced S5c. each during sale.
BED SPREADS, extra large size, special
value at $780, priced sll9 each during sale.
BED BLANKETS AND CoMFoRTERs.
We shall allow a discount of 10 per cent. from
our regular low prices on all OF our Blankets
and Comforters during sale.
CRIB BLANKETS One lot of Crib Blankets
that have been &C. and Soc, priced 29c. each.
LACE CURTAINS. Our entire line of reg
ular put in at rs per cent. discount; odd lots
and discontinued numbers put in at half price.
WOOL AND FLEECE LINED UNDER.
WEAR. Our regular line of Winter Under
wear put in during sale at 10 per cent. dis
put in at about half price.
BLACK AND COLORED PETTICOATS,
including the silk ones, put in at 20 per cent.
discount Odd lots at about half price.
HAMBURG EDGES AND INSERTIONS.
Prices on these goods have been radically re-
duced, and 10 some instances only half price
will be asked.
UNBLEACHED COTTONS. 1000 yards of
good 46inch Cotton, worth &c., priced &c.
per yard
LOCKWOOD COTTON, unbleacbed, 40
inches wide priced s &c. yard during sale.
LADIES' OUTING NIGHT GOWNS at re.
duced prices during sale az follows: SOC.
gowns, 42c 75c. gowns, &c; 81 90 gowns,
roc. each.
SCOTCH FLANNELS in a fine variety OF
patterns, 20 inches wide, value Bic. to SOC,
priced during sale at 29c. per yard.
The Merchant Store Sales are
sure good just because the Re-
auctions are Real and Positive.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1914-01-13
WOMEN AND WET FEET

Cold and wet feet are q dangerous
combination especially to women, and
congested kidneys often result. Back.
ache, urinary Irregularities and rheums.
tic fevers are not unusual results. Foley
Kidney Pills restore the regular and
normal action Of kidneys and bladder
and remove the cause of the trouble.
Contain no habit forming drugs. s. E.
Newell & Co., Paris. A. e. Shurtleff
Co., South Paris.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1914-01-13

Do you begin to c,ugh a, night, just
when you hope to sleep? Do you have
. tickling throat that keeps you awskei
Just take Foley's Honey and Tar Com
pound. 1t will check the cough and
stop the tickling sensation at once. Does
not upset the stomach, 10 best for chill.
drsn and grown persons. s. Z. Newell
& Co., Paris. A. E. Shurtleff Co., South
Paris.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1914-01-13
Table Linens.
Our entire stock of table damasks
go in at reduced prices during
clearance sale.

Our entire stock of table damasks
go in at reduced prices during
clearance sale.
HUMIDOR DAMASK, full bleached, u
inches wide In a variety OF pretty patterns,
value 81 90, priced 81 cents . yard during
sale.
HUMIDOR DAMASK, bleached and un-
bleached, 70 inches wide in our regular 75c.
quality, priced at 80 cents per yard.
MERCERlZED TABLE DAMASK, full
bleached, u inches wide, value &c., priced
during sale at 800. yard
TRAY CLOTHS, 10 dozen, all linen, size,
18x23, value Is to TO-, priced lie. each during
sale.
TOWELS. Small lot that are slightly soiled
aud mussed, put in at clean up quick prices.
BATH TOWELS, size 1880 inches, good
weight and special value at 15c., priced 11c
each.
BATH TOWELS, large size, 24142 inches,
heavy weight worth 20c., priced 100. each.
CRASH TOWELING, 8 pieces full bleached
and good weight, regular 10c. crash, priced
712c. yard.
CRASH TOWELING. very popular num-
Der, all linen, In a stripe effect, one that We
were obliged to advance price to 14c., but Is
now priced at IL lie. a yard.
n.Drp or cr oTu ,po ,,r., oni, xha
best quality that is usually sold for &c.; take
your choice from our good assortment of
plain and fancy at Ice. per yard during sale.
NEW DRESS GINGHAMs. Half case Of
fine Dress Ginghams, assorted checks, stripes
and plaids, so inches wide, regular loo. quail.
ity, priced 10c. per yard.
FINE DRESS GINGHAMS. Take your
choice from our entire stock of regular IL 1.2c.
Ginghsms during this sale for 10c. yard.
APRON GINGHAMs, regular and 1Oc
quality, priced &c. per yard.
PERCALES, in the best qualities, assorted
dark and light, always sold for ~ 1-2c., priced
10c. during sale.
PERCALES, In assortment Of dark and light
colors, SO inches wide, regular 10c. goods,
priced 1-2c. per yard.
Counter of Remnants and Short
Cuts of different materials, repre-
senting nearly every kind of piece
goods, all measured and marked
the quantity and price for the
piece. We have marked these
goods so low it will be impossible
for you to resist buying of them,
if anything you need.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1914-01-13
Notes.
TO OPEN FRUIT JARS

Il ~ OFEN nSit Jams
The best way to open glass fruit jars
without using knife to loosen the top
is TO take hot stove lid and place it or
top of the cover for two or three min.
utes. This will allow of the tops being
easily unscrewed and will not injure the
cover in the least The metal tops in
this way can be used again and again
with no fear OF the fruits spelling
| while IL knife IL used for the purpose,
it is likely to make the metal cover un
even, so that 1t will not fit smoothly up.
On the grooves of the jar.
IN BAKING WHOLE FISH
Nearly all housewives know how very
difficult 1t Is to remove baked fish from
the pan without breaking II. II, how.
ever, it ia laid upon a piece OF creased
cotton cloth and then placed in the pan
aud baked, it can DO removed easily and
slipped from the cloth to the platter.
We have baked fish more frequently
since learned this.
HOUSEHOLD USES FOR KEROSENE
Blood stains saturated with kerosene
and then dipped in boiling water can be
easily removed without injury to the
goods. Windows cleaned with kerosene
have q beautiful gloss. Sewing ma
chimes will be like new II plentifully
saturated with kerosene and left over
night then run rapidly for few min
utes. wiped clean and oiled with q good
machine oil. Kerosene oil is also the
least expensive and best cleanser Of the
tubs and lavatory, while dust mops and
cloths dipped in kerosene and hung in
the air for while will take up the dust
and shake out far better than when the
different recommended oils are used.
TO SAVE THE WEAR OF RUBBERs
always had trouble with the heels OF
my rubbers wearing out, while the up.
pers were practically now. Now l have
my rubbers fitted carefully to my shoes
and place an old piece Of rubber or vel.
vet in the heels while new and find they
give much longer wear. -
CARE OF TEA KETTLE
Wash out the tea kettle once day,
and, twice week, scour with the cleans
ing agent best adapted to the material OF
which the tea kettle is made.
Mix stove blacking with . little am.
monia to prevent Its burning of.
Add few drops of ammonia to the
bluing water to Wilton the clothes.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1914-01-13

whats Wombat irritated about
now?"
"These shocking transparent skirts"
"Why should they make him peev.
ishP"
HE hears about 'sm, but never sees
any"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1914-01-13

"You have produced play without q
single suggestive line or situation in
itw
eyes," replied the theatrical manager
with pardonable pride. "The public
wants novelty nowadays"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1914-01-13
PROBATE NOTICES.

TO ~. persons interested In either of the estate.
hereinafter named:
Alta Probate Court, at Paris, In Vacation, In
and Tor the County Of Oxford, on the twenty
seventh day OF Dec, In the year OF our Lord one
thousand nine hundred and thirteen. The
following matter having been presented for the
action thereupon hereinafter indicated. It ID
hereby ORDERED:
That notice thereof be given to all persons in.
terested by causing copy of this order TO Be
published three weeks successfully In the OK.
ford Democrat, newspaper published at South
Paris, In said County, that they may appear at a
Probate Court to he held at said Paris, on the
third Tuesday Of January, A. D. 1914, at o Of
the clock In the forenoon, and be heard thereon
II they see cause.
Mary G. Buck late of Paris, deceased; peti.
ton that Solomon c. Buck or some other suitable
parson be appointed as administrator of the
estate Of said deceased presented by Solomon G.
Buck, son and heir.
ADDISON e. HERRICK, Judge Of said Court.
A true c0py-attest:
62s ALBERT d. PARK. Register.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1914-01-13

COLDS TO BE TAKEN SERIOUSLY
Intelligent people realize that common
colds should be treated promptly. II
there is sneezing and chilliness with
hoarseness, tickling throat and cough
ing, begin promptly the use of Foley's
Honey and Tar Compound. It is effect
i've, pleasant to take, checks cold, and
stops the cough which causes loss of
sleep and lowers the vital resistance. S.
e. Newell 6 Co., Paris. A. E. Shurt.
left Co., South Paris.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1914-01-13

"Pa, why were you rude to Mr.. Lin
gering last night? It may have boon q
trae late when you met him going out,
but you needn't have insulted him."
"How did did insult him? I merely
sskcd him II he wouldn't stay to break
fast"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1914-01-13
NOTICE.

NOTICE.
The subscriber hereby gives notice that he has
been duly appointed administrator Of the es.
ta:e Of
JONATHAN n. IRISH, late OF Buckdeld,
In the County Of Oxford, deceased, and given
bonds az the law directs. All persons having
are desired TO present the same for settlement,
ami all Indebted thereto are requested 70 make
payment Immediately.
Dec. 18th. 1918. HENRY d. IRISH.
Ia
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1914-01-13

"And did you you ever seek the man9"
we asked the Office.
"Once or twice." replied the Office.
"But found him waiting outside my
,loorO
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1914-01-13
THE MISCHIEF QUARTETTE" AND
ITS WORK

Each year the month Of January mum.
bers Its list of victims from influenza,
la grippe, bronchitis, and pneumonia.
The prompt use of Foley's Honey and
Tar Compound will check the onset of q
cold and slopa cough, preventing the
development to more serious conditions.
Keep 1t on hand. S. E. Newell & Co.,
Paris. A. E Shurtleff Co., S)uth Paris.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1914-01-13
Bankrupts' Petition for Discharge.

Bankrupts' Petition for Discharge.
! Ir the matter of the part.)
nership Of
the individual co.partners r., ,
OF which are George NJ. IN nankrupcy'
Rolfe and Philip II. ROlfe
and they individually.
Bankrupts.
To the HON. CLARENCE HALE, Judge Of the DIS.
trict Court Of the United States for the District
of Maine:
The partnership OF ROLFE BROS the IN.
dividual CD partners In which are GEORGE n
ROLFE and PHILIP II ROLFE and they In.
dividually of Bethel. In the County of Oxford,
and State OF Maine. In said District, respect.
fully represent. that on the 7th day of
March, last past. they were duly adjudged
bankrupt individually and as Gu. partners afore.
said under the Acts Of Congress relating to bank.
ruptcy that they have duly surrendered all their
property and rights OF property. and have fully
complied with all the requirements OF said Acts
OF and the order OF the Court touching their bank.
ruptcy.
Wherefore thcy pray, that they may be decreed
by the Court to have full discharge from all
debts provable against their estates individ.
ualy and as co.partners, Aforesaid. under said
bankruptcy Acts, except such debts 40 are ex
copied by law from such discharge.
Dated this 9th day of December. A. u. 1913.
PHILIP II. ROLFE,
GEORGE II. ROLrE,
Bankrupts
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1914-01-13

"Bill's going to sue tho company for
damages"
"Why, what did they do to him?"
"They blew the quittin' whistle when
. was carryin' 'eavy piece of iron, and
. dropt it on liz foot"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1914-01-13
1914; Resolved

That we will endeavor during the year 1914, as we
have since organization OF this Bank, to devote our
time skill capital promoting the welfare OF this
Bank and its customers.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1914-01-13


1914
preeddM
the
business has had and
quantity merchandise than usual to be
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1914-01-13
A DIFFERENCE IN WORKING
HOURS

A mans working day is 8 hours. His
body organs must work perfectly "a
hours to keep him fit for s hours work.
Weak, sore, inactive kidneys can not do
it. They must be sound and healthily &C
tive all the time. Foley Kidney Pills
will make them 80. You cannot take
them into your system without good re.
suits following. S. e. Newell & Co.,
Paris. A. <. Shurtleff Co., South Paris.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1914-01-13
Great Number of Lofty Mountains

Things are wonderful principally by
comparison. There are 60 or more lofty
mountains in California rising more than
$1,000 feet above sea level which are
not considered sufficiently noteworthy
among all the surrounding wealth OF
mountain scenery to have even received
names, according to the United States
Geological Survey. Any one OF these
mountain peaks. If situated in the east
ern part of the United States, would OF
course be visited by millions of people.
But California has 10 additional noun.
tain peaks more than $4,000 feet high
which have been named, or 1870 in all, as
we'll as dozen rising above 1000 feet.
The famous Bucks stove case, on the
outcome of which depends whether
Gompers must 60 to jail for contempt OF
court, has not yet died of old age, though
afflicted for long time. Probably 1t
will reach the end about the time the
Thaw case does.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1914-01-13
Does Backache Worry You P
Some South Paris People Have Learn.
ed How to Get Relief.

on 0UW w 0ot no1lol.
How many people suffer from an ach
ing back?
How few know the cause?
II it hurts to stoop or lift
II you suffer sudden, darling pains
II you are weak, lame and tired
Suspect Jour kidneys.
Watch for natures signal.
The flrst sign may be headache or diz.
ziness.
scanty, painful or too frequent urina.
ton.
Nervousness or . constant, dead-tirsd
feeling.
Avert the serious kidney diseases.
Treat the weakened kidneys With
Doan's Kidney Pills.
A remedy especially for sick kidneys.
Gratefully endorsed by residents Of
this locality.
Mrs. Joseph A. Woods. Summer St.,
Norway, Me-, says: ~ am thankful for
what Doan's Kidneys Pills did for me.
I had been annoyed by backache and
kidney trouble for q long time. ! tried
many remedies, but got no relief until
began using Doan's Kidney Pills. Two
boxes helped me In every way. / also
wish to say that Doan's Kidney Pills
cured my little son OF kidney weakness
and made bis health great deal better"
The above Is not An isolated case. Mrs.
Woods 10 only ono OF many 10 this vlcin-
ity who have gratefully endorsed Doan's.
II your back aches, II your kidneys
bother you, don't simply ask for kid
ney remedy-ask distinctly for Doan's
Kidney PiHs-the Same that Mrs. Woods
had. 800 Ill stores. Foster Milburn
Co., Props, Buffalo, N. 7.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1914-01-13
HOMEMAKERS COLUMN.

Correspondence ON topics Of interest to the lade;
COLUMN. Oxford Democrat, South Paris. Me
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1914-01-13

January Clearance of Women's Outer
Apparel.
Every winter ready included under this head
ing prices tremendously lowered every good
for plenty of and future