davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-10-26
FIoorwalkina and Spelling.


The worst thing about the following
Is that 1t Is true and. what's more
that 1t happened in one Of Pittsburgh's
stores.
The girl. stylishly attired. stepped up
to the still more stylishly attired floor
walker and inquired where she would
find the chiffon. The fOorwalker con-
suited a notebook. Her surprise came
when he gravely told her that they did
not keep chiffon.
"Why." she gasped, you cannot pos
sibly mean that!"
In her eagerness she stepped closer
to the stylishly attired man than Flea.
nor Gale says stylishly attired wo,
man should, and looked over his shout
der at the notebook.
"Oh, see! she said fatty rs she
moved off to ask for the girl at the
glove counter about the chiffons. The
man had been looking under the s's.-
Baltimore Star.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-10-26
Some Things to Remember.

l A good cake should be light, fine
grained, tender and moist without being
sticky.
2 If a cake is sticky, it is because it
has not been sufficiently baked or too
much sugar is used.
Bread flour may be used in place
of pastry flour for cake making, provld-
ed two tablespoonfuls of cornstarch are
substituted for two tablespoonfuls OF
flour in each cup.
4 Fine-grained sugar makes better
| cake than coarse-grained.
5 II takes one and one-third cups of
| powdered sugar to equal cup of granu-
lated sugar, and one and one-half cups
of brown sugar to equal one of granulat-
ed sugar.
Eggs preserved in water glass or by
other reliable methods may be used in
cake making in place of fresh eggs.
Egg powders are successful in cakes
containing fats, but In sponge cakes
fresh eggs should be used.
s One-half of cup of chicken fat is
equal TO one-half cup of butter.
| 9 One half of a cup of cotton seed oil,
less one tablespoonful, is equal to one
half cup of butter.
| 10 Oue-fourth of cup of butter plus
three tablespoonfuls of lard equals one
half cup of butter.
IL Water in which potatoes have
been boiled may be used as a suitable
substitute for sweet milk in making
cake.
u Cake containing fruit must be
baked very slowly because part Of the
fruit will be at the surface and If this ia
scorched, the flavor is spoiled.
Is When nuts are used in cake a
little less shortening is necessary.
IA If hot melted fat is added to cake
batter, it makes ii coarse in grain, rather
tough in texture, and less light than ii
would be otherwise.
Is The object of beating egg-white ia
to eutangle as much air as possible.
16 If egg whites are beaten too long,
they liquify and do not bold as much
air.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-10-26
III. r..t of Education,

The test Of a good education Is the
degree of mental culture which 1t I'M
parts, for education. SO far as its object
is scientific. is the discipline of the
mind. The reader must not overlook
what is meant by the word mind when
used In reference to education. That
some dumb animals are possessed OF q
sort Of understanding is admitted, but
II has never been asserted that they
enjoy the use Of reason. Man. how
ever, has the faculty called reason IN
addition to his understanding. Accord
ingly what we mean by saying that
the object of education Is the cultiva-
ton Of our minds or that the goodness
of an education varies with the de-
gree of mental culture amounts simply
to this-that we better perform our
functions as rational creatures In pro-
portion as we carry further the dis
ttnction between ourselves and the
brute creation-that is, in proportion as
we are better fitted for the discourse OF
reason.-John William Donaldson.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-10-26
What Modern Guns Do.

The Scientific American makes an IN
teresting calculation on the force OF ex-
plosives in the largest German guns.
Their 400 centmeter Sixteen inch)
gun represents on firing a force Of
3OO,OOO,OOO foot pounds, equal to the
impact that would result from the fall
of a block of granite thirty feet long,
thirty feet wide and twenty feet thick
dropped from height Of ITO feet"
The 30.5 centimeter twelve inch)
Krupp gun fires a projectile weighing
AS Kilograms (0S1 pounds), which
leaves barrel with velocity Of $3.50
feet q second. Its maximum range
is twenty kilometers, or about twelve
and a half miles, and the shot covers
this distance in ninety-fve seconds. II
one Of these guns is fired in q due
north and south direction the projectile
will deviate a distance Of 16O meters,
or b25 feet. from its true direction ow.
ing to the revolution Of the earth.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-10-26
Tho Circular Saw.

In technical journals considerable dis.
cussion has taken place as to who In
vented the circular saw. The claim Is
made that this kind Of saw was In
vented and used by wood turner
named Murray at Mansfield about the
year 1920. The first saw is described
as having been about six inches in d.
ameter and was used on a wood turn
ing lathe operated by water power.
James Murray, the inventor, Is said to
have been the son Of old Joe Murray,
the favorite servant Of Lord Byron.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-10-26
Cancer Conditions.

Explaining why such substances as
SCOT. arsenic. tobacco. petroleum and
some aniline dyes produce cancer. DR..
Il. G. Ross of the Lister institute. Lon.
don, writes to Nature "that the terms
industrial cancer smokers cancer,
sweeps cancer arsenic cancer. etc
namely. the diseases caused by the
commodities mentioned-refer In real
fly only to a predisposition to the dis
ease. The commodities themselves do
not actually cause cancer. They mere
" render the tissues prone to it. which
seems to occur in a specific manner
The commodities always in the hrst
instance produce cell proliferation, usu'
ally in the nature Of warty growth
and 1t is not unit. an open ulcer has
appeared. generally at the base of the
wart. that malignancy supervenes."
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-10-26
Combination of Flowers for Decora-
DsIennRAR

Combination of Flowers for Decora'
tive Purposes.
Some combinations of flowers are ugly
and unnatural while others are exqui'
site and dainty.
The man of the family was disappoint
ed this season because the snapdragoDi
we're all light colors and-as he express
cd it-insipid and colorless. i,
One day his wife tried an unusual and,
to her, unheard of combination for the
porch, "a huge North Carolina jar OF un'
glazed brown pottery filled with canary
colored snap.dragons and deep blue
larkspur.
The effect was stunning, each bringing
out what was lacking In the other.
Many were the EXPLANATIONS and com
pliments directed to that color scheme
Violet and pink sweet peas are beauti
full together when loosely arranged in
haring glass bowl.
Pansies are better when arranged In
low glasses on bed of white caraway
blossoms, wild ageratum, or clematis OF
when combined with the beautiful pink
and white clover.
English daisies need mignonette, lem
on verbena or freze of skeleton gerani
um leaves to bring out their full beauty
and simplicity as table decoration and
should be loosely arranged as they are
inclined TO be tight or stiff.
Heliotrope is always lovely when com
bined with half blow n hybrid rose buds
and their own foliage.
O,d-fashioned bachelor buttons wher
combined with wild roses made an ef
fective centre piece on luncheon table
which received many compliments.
Many flowers are much better alone
and cannot stand combining with 9th
ers, as for instance pasturtiums, Cali
fornia peoples, and coreopsis.
We have only to look about US OF
every side to find plenty of unique and
attractive flowers for decorative pur
poses.
The commonest blossoms and berries
are too often ignored, and passed b!
lille we seek the florists stock.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-10-26
Sailed Peanuts.

The peanuts should be fresh roasted
Shell the nuts, and push off the skins
Beat the white of an egg slightly, ther
pass through fine strainer. Have 8
few nuts in the left hand. Dip the tips
of the fingers of the right hand into the
egg and with them roll the nuts in the
other hand, over and over, to coat them
with the egg completely but lightly
Drop the nuts on an agate pan; continue
in the same manner until layer Of nuts
is formed on the pan, then dredge with
salt, mix thoroughly aud let brown deli
catelyly in the oven. Stir the nuts occa
siorally while they are cooking,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-10-26
A Pasty Complexion.

After a busy day Of gol6ng and an
evening of automobiling James skin
was irritated from the combined effects
of sun and wind. so she literally cold
creamed" her face and hands and set
tied herself for a good nights rest.
In a few minutes her face began tt
feel stiff and drawn. "At last" she
thought, "the expected has happened
| have paralysis"
Her nervousness increased when hel
fingers became unmanageable and mel
skin began to crack and snap.
She hastily turned on the light and
found her face alarmingly waxy and
shiny. What could be the cause?
Finally she rushed for the tube OF
cold cream. 1t was labeled Library
Paste."-Youth's Companion.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-10-26

We ought to see to 1t that we eat and
sleep efficiently, that we do not cheat oul
stomachs to please our palates and dc
not dawdle away our time. Listening
to the clock strike at night is as lazy q
habit as watching it in business hours
And when we go in for pleasure We
should look out that we get the worth oil
our time and money. We ought not to
waste our playtime in doing anything
less than what we most delight in doing,
40 far as that ia attainable. This also Is
an essential part of the efficient life
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-10-26
II II Only Were.

Little Johnny was sOrely troubled
one morning. Prohibitions great and
small met him at every turn. 1t was
mo" to this and mo" to that till ut last
he began to cry. angrily exclaiming to
bis mother between sobs, II wish mo-
was a swear word. mamma, SO you
couldn't say it"-American Boy.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-10-26
Sunday.

The perfect Sunday is thus defined
by Judge Alton B. Parker: REST. quiet.
little prayer. bit Of sermon, deal
of heartfelt worship. hearty tighten
ing of family ties, some contemplation
of mans duty to God and his neishbor
and the citizens duty to the state and
q deed or two Of kindness"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-10-26

HOW AN ENGINEER KEEPS WE'LL.
Railroad engineers are more exposed
to catching cold than other workers. E.
G. Dunnapbant of Monette, NO., has run
Frisco engine rs years and all the med
icine be has taken Is Foley's Honey and
Tar. He writes: II always keep 1t in
my house and recommend 1t to all who
have q bad cough or oold."-A. E.
Shurtleff Co., S. Paris.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-10-26

Our unconscious education proceeds
at all times, and produces the most per.
manent and far-reaching results. 1t
comes in myriad forms, subtly pene-
trates to the recesses of being, creates
and satisfies hungers, and develops aud
assures personality.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-10-26
HOW TO BE EFFICIENT.

Nothing saps the vitality like kidney
trouble. 1t causes backache, headache,
stiff joints, sore muscles, "always tired"
feeling, rheumatism and other ills. To
be efficient, you must be healthy. FO
ley Kidney Pills strengthen the kidneys,
help them do their work of tiltering out
from the system the waste matter
that causes the trouble.-A. E. Shurtlefl
Co., S. Paris.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-10-26
OUR JITNEY oFFER-This

OUR JITNEY OFFER-This and sc,
Don't miss this. Cut out this slip,
enclose with five cents to Foley & Co.,
Chicago, Ill.,, writing your name and ad'
dress clearly. You will receive in re-
turn trial package containing Foley's
Honey and Tar Compound, for coughs,
colds and Group. Foley Kidney Pills,
and Foley Catbartic Tablets.-A. E.
Shurtleff Co., S. Paris.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-10-26
500 Reward. 500

The readers Of this paper will be
pleased to learn that there is at least
one dreaded disease that science has
been able to cure in all its stages. and
that Is catarrh. Catarrh being greatly
Influenced by constitutional conditions
requires constitutional treatment.
Halls Catarrh Cure il taken internally
and acts thru the Blood on the Mucous
Surfaces Of the System thereby de-
stroying the foundation Of the disease.
giving the patient strength by building
up the constitution and assisting ma.
ture In doing its work. The proprie-
tors have so much faith in the curative
powers Of Halls Catarrh Cure that
case that 1t fails to cure. Send for list
Of testimonials.
Address: r. J. CHENEY 4 CO.. Toledo,
Ohio. Goid By Ill DsuS6istS 9Ss.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-10-26
TWO CHILDREN HAD GROUP

The two children of j. w. Nix, Cleve
land, Ga, had Group. He writes: "Both
got 80 choked up they could hardly
breathe. / gave them FOley's Honey
and Tar and nothing else and it com
pletely cured them" Contains no OPT
ates. Cuts the phlegm; opens air pass
ages.-A. E. Shurtleff Co., S. Paris.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-10-26
Expectation.

Montague-So the Jlmson girl eloped
with young Perkins? Are her parents
much worried? Enthusiastically. Ev.
cry day they are expecting a letter
asking for money.-Judge.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-10-26

We are only beginning to appreciate
the wonderful regensrative and vital
power of joy In human life. Itupbuilds,
upliirs, and creates beyond any other
mental factor. Schiller said: "Joy Is
the mightiest causal force In natures
wide domain"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-10-26
svvs.. Taste of Frozen Potatoes.

Many times during the winter and
spring the housewife may find that the
potatoes are sweet and unpalatable
when cooked This she may not know
is because the potatoes have been
frozen and boiled by dropping them In
hot water. Frozen potatoes will not
develop a sweet flavor when cooked II
they are placed in cold water 20 be
cooked. The cold water will then be
gradually brought to the boiling point
and the potatoes boiled until thorough
" done. Boiled in this manner frozen
potatoes will not taste sweet
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-10-26
PREACHER WAS LAID ZIP,

Rev. c. M. Knigbton, Havana, Fla,
writes: "For three months / suffered
intense pain in the kidneys and back
which at times laid me up entirely.
used 1-2 bottles Foley Kidney Pills and
all the pain disappeared. l feel as If 20
years had been added to my life." Re.
lieves rheumatism, backache, sore
muscles, stiff joints.-A. E. Shurtleff
Co., S. Paris.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-10-26
Weioht Variations.

A man weighs less at noon and mid
night than ut sunrise or sunset at the
time of new moon and full moon. owing
to the moons and suns attraction then
acting together. In fact, he is subject
to the same force which causes the
tides.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-10-26
Presumption.

"Those new neighbors have very pre-
sumptuous children" said he.
yes" replied she. "They think they
have n perfect right to get out In the
street and make rs much noise as ours
do."-Washington Star.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-10-26
EIrnness Of Purpose.

Firmness Of purpose is one Of the
most necessary sinews of character
and one Of the best instruments Of
success. Without 1t genius wastes its
efforts in q maze Of Inconsistencies.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-10-26
Citrold1
CITRoLAX
CITROLAX

Best thing for constipation, sour stom.
acb, lazy liver and sluggish bowels.
Stops a sick headache almost at once
Gives most thorough and satisfactory
fushing-no pain, no nausea. Keeps
your system cleaused, sweet and whole.
some. Ask for Citrolax.-A. E. Shurt.
left Co., 8. Paris.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-10-26

Clerk-Couldn't sell you piano
playerp
Smith-No, l married one.
Clerk mean q mechanical one.
Smitb-That's the kind married.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-10-26
Inqulsitivs.

Edgar. aged six. was recently sent 10
school for the first time, and upon his
return home he asked, Papa, who
taught Adam the alphabetT
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-10-26

Judge-Did you have license to
peddle that stuff?
George Washington Jones-Ah sbo
did, Jedge! When peddled that stuff,
All wuz p'fectly licentious.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-10-26

During the colo season OF Inc year
soups of various kinds are very appetiz
ing. Serve them with crisp crackers OF
toasted bread. Here are a few good
ones:
POTATO SOUP
One quart of water, four good sized
potatoes, boil till tender, take out and
mash smoothly, return to same water,
add one pint milk, season well with but.
ter, pepper and salt, boil up once aud
serve hot.
TOMATO SOUP
One pint canned tomatoes, one quart
boiling water, let boil, add one small
teaspoonful soda, while foaming add one
pint sweet milk, salt, pepper, and plenty
Of butter. When this begins to boil add
eight small crackers, rolled fine. Serve
at once.
CREAM BEAN SOUP
One pint of white beans, parboil until
skins can be loosened by blowing, add
one-fourth teaspoonful soda, drain, add
two quarts water, boil two hours, season
with one. half cup sweet cream, one
fourth cup butter, pepper and salt to
taste.
VEGETABLE SOUP
Two carrots, one-fourth head of cab
bage, and two turnips chopped fine, boil
one hour in water to cover, add two
chopped potatoes and meat stock, and
cook one-half hour longer. Season to
taste.
VEGETABLE SOUP
Two pounds fresh beef or mutton,
one cup each of beans, fine cut cabbage,
potatoes, onions, and more vegetables OF
any kind that you choose. When the
meat is done take it out and pick fine.
Noodles added to beef soup or chicken
broth makes excellent soup, with OF
without the addition of vegetables.
They may be added to potato soup
made without meat with excellent re-
suits. One can use rivels made of egg
and -four instead of noodles. Still an
other good result can be obtained by
adding we'll mashed rice or short lengths
of macaroni to any nice meat broth.
Always serve soup hot, not lukewarm,
and be sure it is we'll seasoned, for poor
ly seasoned soup is far from appetizing.
One can add celery, parsley, or even
celery salt to many soups to improve
their flavor. Onions are good in many
soups, but some do not like their flavor.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-10-26

Daughter-What does old-faahioned
mean?
Mother-Anytbing that I think is
right, and you don't, dear.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-10-26
rhos. Funny stor;s..

A we'll known trouble with conversa-
ton Is that you can't talk to some men
half q minute without reminding them
Of q funny story that isn't very funny.
Toledo Blade.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-10-26

To put new wick easily into any
lamp burner, thread needle, run the
thread across the wick, and pass the
needle through the burner.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-10-26
His Suggestion.

Wigwag-I never knew such fellow
as Bjones. He Is always looking for
trouble. Henpecked-Then why doesn't
he get married p Exchange.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-10-26

The finest edge is made with the
blunt milestone. John l.yly.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-10-26

"Women are never pugilists."
"Maybe not exactly. But l know one
who said her husband was prize. If
he was, she is now prize fighter"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-10-26

| Her elder sister-Marjorie, how dare
, you? Get off Major Snor,er's knee al
once!
Marjorle-Shan't! Igot here first.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-10-26
Pythian Block, South Paris, Me.
WHAT IS HEALTH?
How to Keep Well

Health is ease, sickness is disease.
Health is accord, sickness is dis-cord.
Bodily harmony means bodily health.
When every organ does its share OF
work, and is in harmony with the
other organs, there is robust, joyous
health. II you are out OF sorts and
unhappy, know the joy OF living by
getting yourself healthy with the aid
of 81. F." Atwood's Medicine. 1t
eases the body OF common ills and
keeps the stomach, liver and bowels
in tune.
Oakland, Maine.
We have used L. F. Atwood's Medicine for
nine years and find it excellent for sick head.
aches. My husband takes it for gas in his
stomach. We give it to our two little girls
for biliousness and when troubled with worms.
Mrs. ERNEST L. BOOKER.
Buy a 35c bottle at your nearest
store, or write today for free sample.
FREE.-On receip. of a yellow outside
wrapper with your opinion of the medicine,
we will send one of our Needle Books with a
good assortment Of high grade needles, useful
In every family
Il. F." MEDICINE CO, Portland, Me.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-10-26
HOMEMAKERS COLUMN.

on topics Of interest 70 the ladiei
CoI.nHN. Oxford Democrat. South Paris. NE
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-10-26
Good Soups.

During the cold season of the year
soups of various kinds are very appetiz
ing. Serve them with crisp crackers or
toasted bread. Here are a few good
ones:
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-10-26

NOTICE.
In the District Court OF the United states TOT wv
District Of Maine. In Bankruptcy.
In the matter Of ,,,,,,.v
of Paris, Bankrupt the
To tho creditors Of Irwin u. Lowe !"
County of Oxford and district aforesaid a,
Notice is hereby given that on the IN la 1--we,
was duly adjudicated bankrupt and that the 1I ~
meeting Of his creditors will be held q san nh
Office OF the Referee. No. s Market Square; ysS.
Paris, Maine, on the e7th day Of Oct a: 80, ", ,he
at 10 O'Clock in the forenoon, at which unls s,ms.
said creditors may attend, prove their ,, and
transact such other business as may pfVP'"
come before said meeting.
South Paris, Oct. ., 1918.
WALTER l.. GRAY,
as Raferee In Bsnkrup@'
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-10-26

One quart of water, four good sized
potatoes, boil till tender, take out and
mash smoothly, return to same water,
add one pint milk, season well with but.
ter, pepper and salt, boil up once aud
serye hot
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-02-08
LOCAL OVERFLOW

The usual dainty line OF greetings
and enclosure cards for Valentines
day at Evans including Gibson's, Vol
lander and buttons lines. Adv.
Valentine napkins, tallies, place
cards, hea Is, cupids, prizes, decora-
tions from Dennison's, etc. at Evans
ADV,
Bennington Council r. and S. NJ.
will hold a special meeting tomorrow,
Feb 9Th p. m. for the purpose of re-
ceiving the visit of the d. d. G. NJ.
All elected candidates will be receiv-
ed Refreshments will he se-yed af-
ter the work
The Women's Teachers Club Of the
state have declared for equal sus-
frage. Equal pay for equal work
should be given women. Come and
hear about it tomorrow evening at
the Young Woman's club rooms at
eight o'clock. Mrs. Wyman will nd
dress the meeting. She will also
have a word for property owning WI.
men who pay taxes and should be III
terested in these laws. Hon. f. e.
Howe, former Lieut. Governor Of the
state, and editor of The Bennington
Evening Banner will preside.