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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-11-23
Whaf Mennnrx La

The correct way to increase the pro.
ductivity Of the memory Is to link ev-
cry new thing with an understood
thought already in hand. Merely to
memorize the Bible and thus to be
able parrot-like to speak It "by heart
is not memory. Intellectually and emo.
tionally to appreciate and understand
one psalm or proverb Is memory. To
know where to put your finger on the
right verse or passage Of the Bible Oh
your table Is practical and useful rec
objection. Dictionaries, directories, en-
cyclopedias, indexes and reference
books do the mechanical part for you.
Reason, association, adaptability and
the perception Of relationships are bet.
ter than much Latin and more Greek,
however beautiful and instructive these
may be In MISUNDERSTANDING.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-11-23
Feared Premature Burial.

The doctor who left instructions that
q bell watch should be fxed to his
wrist after death as precaudou
against premature burial may have
heard of the similar safeguards pre-
scribed by Meyerbeer. Two men were
to watch over him night and day Tor
five days, he directed, and bells were
to be hung from his hands and feet 70
give warning Of the slightest move
ment. Finally, incislons were to Be
made in his throat.
Harriet Martineau also had fear OF
burial alive and left directions for hea
body to be decapitated. while Lady
Burton stipulated for post mortem
examination Of her remains. Which,
we may ask, is greater. the fear Of
death or the fear Of lifeELondon
Standard.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-11-23
Simple Enough.

A manufacturer Of some patent COM
pound came into the laboratory Of an
analytical chemist one day with bot
tie containing an unwholesome looking
mixture.
~ would give f20," he said to know
what would make the water and oil
In this mixture separate"
The chemist looked at the bottle.
Every WELL" he said; write out your
check"
"CheckT the other echoed.
"Yes, your check for EGO. You say
you are willing to give that, and for
that price / am willing to tell you
what will make the water and oil sepa-
rate"
The visitor hesitated moment and
then wrote check for the sum nam
ed. The chemist carefully deposited II
in his pocketbook, and then quietly
dropped into the liquid pinch of COM
mon salt. Instantly the water and oil
separated, and whether the client was
satisfied or not, he had got what he
wanted, and he had paid his own price
for it-LOndon Tit-Bits.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-11-23
Farm Manures.

Circular 40 Of the Purdue Station dis
cusses topic which is or should be OF
vital interest to every farmer, Farm
Manures." We venture to quote the
following from it:
"When properly cared for the manure
from well-fed horse is worth Sl4.75
per year; from dairy COW, SlS.I5; from
other cattle, S1l 60; from a sheep, 81. 25;
and from hog, S2.10. At present only
a few farmers are obtaining these ma
nure values because the manure is not
made under proper conditions or well
cared for.
"Over half the total fertilizing value
of the manure (solid and liquid is con-
tanned in the urine; therefore every rea-
sonable precaution should be taken to
prevent its loss.
1.-The loss from teaching during three
or four months may range from one
third to one-half the original fertilizing
value of the manure. BY using imper-
vious floors and by keeping the stock
well bedded, teaching may be prevented.
"When the supply OF manure is limit
ed, it is more profitable to apply four to
six tons to the acre than to apply larg
or quantity to fewer acres. In general
farming where there is only moderate
supply of manure produced, spplica-
tions of four to eight tons to the acre
will be found advisable"
This is day of conservation. Every
one takes up the cry, "Conserve our
natural resources" Every farmer as a
citizen opposes waste of our forests or
of public money. How about your own
business? Are you practicing conserva.
ton? IL you are neglecting to take
proper care OF the farm manure, you
are not. The American people are
notorious as wasters, and nowhere ID
this more evident than in the barnyard
on the average farm. The manure il
piled up there day after day and posi-
bly hauled out to the fields once OF
twice a year. In the meantime every
shower takes its toll of fertility. 1t Ii
no wonder many meu do not make sue
cessful farmers. To be truly successful
on the farm one must be good business
man, and no business man will allow 8
constant waste in his business, once hs
has discovered the leak. Already many
farmers are beginning to take better cart
o. the manure pile. They realize tha,
manure is farm product of value, ant
are caring for IL as such.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-11-23
Old Times at the Capital.

In recalling the lively and pictur-
esque incidents which the old timers
enjoyed In Washington one is moved
almost to tears over the commonplace
nature of his own times. John Adams
used to bathe in the Potomac every
morning at daylight because he had no
bathtub In the White House, and no
one ever pulled camera on him. Presi.
dent Taylor used to walk about the
town and stop and chat with every one
he met, like policeman. A reception
In the White House In these days Is
relieved Of monotony only by the great
crush Of guests. who trample the
clothes off one another's backs. Anoth-
er president set up in the east room n
600 pound cheese and Invited the null
titude to come In and help itself. which
the multitude proceeded to do.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-11-23
Bad Hearing.

When Proctor Knott, now dead, was
governor Of Kentucky an influential
citizen of a mountain county In the
eastern end Of the state was convicted
Of manslaughter and sentenced to serve
q term Of years In prison.
Having m aversion to going to pris-
on the mountaineer brought pressure
to bear upon the executive office with
a view to securing pardon. His en-
emies were equally active in fighting
his petition, and they set on foot
movement to convince the pardoning
power that he was menace to the
peace of the community and belonged
behind steel bars.
One day the governor received q let
ter written personally by the convicted
man. 1t began as follows:
Deer Gov-If you've heared what
I've heared you've heared you've hear
ed lie."-Saturday Evening Post.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-11-23
Worlds Oldest Industry,

The pearl fisheries Of Ceylon are said
to be the oldest industry in the world.
For over 1900 years the pearl oyster
harvest has been gathered by the na.
tives, who. skilled in diving, have hand
ed down the industry from one genera.
tion to the next. Pearl fishing In Cey-
lon today is somewhat Of speculation.
The greatest care is taken lest when
the shells of the bivalves are opened
any Of the precious gems be lost or
stolen. A very strict watch Is kept
over the natives who are employed In
this kind Of work, but In spite Of the
greatest precautions some Of the small
er stones are frequently concealed. The
refuse from the shells Is very carefully
examined subsequent to this first ex.
animation. Even the dried dust Of the
oyster Is carefully sifted.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-11-23
Ducks and Mosquitoes.

According to experiments reported
by 8. G. Dixon, the most formidable
animal enemy Of the mosquito h the
duck, and the introduction Of this bird
is recommended for eliminating mos
quitoes and the diseases which these
insects spread from marshy regions.
where draining would be too costly.
Two artificial pools were constructed
of equal area, ducks being placed tn
one and fish in the other. The former
pool was quickly freed from mosquito
pupae and larvae, while in the other
they continued to abound. Wild ducks
are said to prefer mosquitoes to all 9th
er food.-Indianapolis News.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-11-23

"Oid you ever see the iikeF' no crIeo'
The two clerks, supplemented by a
third salesman, who had been hired
by telephone, were extolling the vir-
tues Of lamps wares in stentorian
tones, and the atmosphere Of the lit
tie store was fairly suffocating.
II couldn't think Of It," Zamp an
swered, and turned to the newly ar
rived customer. "Well, SIR" he cried,
"what could do for you?"
"Say, looky here, Zampw Shimko
exploded angrily. "What is the mat
ter with you? am bringing you here
q feller which he wants to go as part
ners together with you and"-
At this juncture Meiselson raised his
right hand like traffic policeman at
q busy crossing.
zone moment. Mr.. Shimko," he in
terrupted. "You are saying that ! am
the feller which wants to 60 Us part
ners together with Mr.. Zamp"
"Surer' Shimko said.
"WeT, all l got TO say ls tnls' Mel
selson replied. II amt no horse. Some
people which they got a couple thou
sand dollars to invest would like 1t
they should 60 into business like
this and kill themselves to death, Mr..
shimko. but me not"
He opened the store door and started
for the street
"But, looky here, MeiselsonT shimko
cried in anguished tones.
"Koosh, Mr.. shimko" Meiselson said.
II am in the soap and perfumery busi-
ness, Mr.. Shimko, and l would stay In
It toor'
Six months later Harry Zamp sat In
Dachtel's coffee house on Canal street
and smoked a postprandial cigar. A
diamond pin sparkled In bis neckhe,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-11-23
State Dairy Conference.
ANNUAL MEETINGS TO BE HELD AT LEW
IsTON IN DECEMBER.

The State Dairy Conference and tn
annual meeting OF the Maine Dairymen'
Association, the Maine Seed Improve
ment Association, and the Maine Liv
Stock Breeders Association will be helt
at City Hall, Lewiston, Dec. 6, Z, 8,
and 10, 1915. All meetings are open
and the public is invited. Special rates
on the railroads.
A large list of prizes are offered TO
dairy products, corn, potatoes, girls
canning club products, etc. The list
will be sent on application to DR.. Leor
S. Merrill, Orono. Program of the meet
ings will also be sent to applicants.
Some of the topics to be discussed a
the meeting are:
An address upon "Milk aud Its Rela
tion to Human Health and Disease" by
Eugene r. Kelley, State Department
of Health, Boston, Mass.
An address upon Bacteria Content as
Factor in determining the Market
Value and Healthfulness of Milk" by
Hermann c. Lythgoe, Director, Divi
sion of Foods and Drugs, State Depart
ment of Health, Boston, Mass.
An address upon 1.-THE Report of the
Boston Chamber of Commerce on the
Milk and Cream Situation in New Eng
land, its difficulties, and the recommen-
dations to overcome these difficulties,
BY John c. Orcutt, Secretary to Com
mittee on Agriculture, Boston Chamber
of Commerce, Boston, Mass.
An address upon breeding and Man
agement of Dairy Herd" by f. Z.
Pope, Manchester.
Among other speakers will be includ-
ed l.. Z. McIntire, East Waterford; K.
L. Bradford, Auburn; E. E. Harris,
Skowhegan; w. X. HamliD, South
Waterford; c. l.. Jones, Corinna; Ray
mond Pearl, Orono; j. A. Ness, Auburn
DR.. Cbas. D. Woods, Orono; Russell S.
Smith, Washington, d. G.; II. e. Boyer,
Jr., Portland; A. E. Hodges, c. S. Stet-
son, Prof. franklin Menges, York. Pa. ;
and Prof. II. B. Fullerton, Medford, l..
NY
The program of the Maine Live Stock
Breeders Association meeting is as fol
lows:
Thursday, Dec. 9
$50 A. NJ. Business meeting
Reports of officers and committees
appointment Of committees
IL 90 A. NJ. Lecture
~ Relation, Fred Rasmussen, Pro.
fessor of Dairy Husbandry.
Durham, n. Il.
l 80 P. NJ. Lecture
Future Opportunities In Live
Stock Breeding, j. A. Mclean
Of the Quaker Oats Co., former
ly Professor at Massachusetts,
Agricultural College.
230 Z. NJ. Separate meetings Of the
Maine Ayrshire Breeders Asso-
Maine Guernsey Breeders Asso-
Maine Holstein Breeders Asso-
citation
Maine Jersey Breeders Associa-
Maine shorthorn Breeders Asso-
citation
Maine Sheep Breeders Associa'
4:3O p. NJ. Business meeting of Maine Live
Stock Breeders Association
The business meeting can continue as
long as desired or until time for the
Banquet of the Dairymen's Association.
Most of the breeders are planning to at
tend the banquet.
The extra time assigned for business
discussions is planned for at the request
of several members. 1t is highly prob
able that more time can be spent in
round table discussions than has been
allowed in the past.
There are some happy surprises in
prospect for the meetings of the State
Associations. Plan to be present all
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-11-23
Indiana Mans Kidney
Troubles Disappear

After suffering many months from
kidney trouble" writes w. X. toN'
OF Noblesville. Ind, and after nav
ing tried many remedies and prescrip-
tions, / purchased box OF Foley
kidney Pills. They not only did
me more good than any other remedy
i had ever used. but they positively
set my kidneys right. Other mem-
bers OF my family have used same
with similar results"
From every state in the Union come
unsolicited letters telling OF saus-
factory results from Foley Kidney
pills. When the kidneys become
clogged up, get sluggish, and inter
and strain out of the blood only part
OF the poisonous waste matter the
balance remains and circuIateS
through the system. uric acid forms.
and swollen, painful joints and mus
cles are the result.
Foley Kidney Pills cleanse and tone
up the kidneys, so that paekacne.
rheumatism, sore muscles, aching
Joints, annoying bladder disorders
and irregularities soon disappear.
A. L. sHURTLEFF 4 CO., South Paris
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-11-23
SmokeIaas Powder,

Smokeless powder dates back some
fifty years, but it was not until about
1886 that 1t attained its real efficiency
and sprang into general use. 1t must
be understood that even the best Of
this powder is not absolutely smoke
less. 1t Is not smoky enough, how
ever, to do any harm," and as COM
pared with the old powder may well
be called "smokeless."-New York
American,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-11-23
Natural Pottery,

Excellent natural pottery II manu-
factured by nature in the case Of CO.
tain cactus. Woodpeckers are apt 20
excavate nests In the trunk and
branches, and in order that It may
protect itself against these incursions
the plant exudes q sticky Juice. which
hardens, forming woody lining to tho
hole made by the birds Eventually
the cactus dies and withers, but ths
wooden bowl remains.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-11-23

The farmer works with brains and
hands and spends money to wrest from
his farm the largest profit it will yield
him. To some there comes little besides
the living, and changes in the inconven-
lent home are put off year after year be-
cause there is no money to spare. Alb,
friends, there are many things that pro-
mote comfort in the home that cos,
little money, A little time spent in fix
ing an ill-fittipg door or putting up q
shelf would mean more comfort for many
a woman.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-11-23
Meiselson remained silent.

Furthermore" Shtmko continued,
If Zamp sees young feller like you,
which even your worst enemy must
got to admit 1t, Meiselson, you are a
swell dresser, and make fine, up-to-
date appearance, understand me, he
would maybe reconsider bis decision
not to take a partner"
"Did he say he wouldn't take a part
nerr' Meiselson asked hopefully.
HE says to me so sure as you are
sitting there: Mr.. Shimko. my dear
friend, If 1t would be for your sake !
would willingly go as partners together
with some young feller,' he says; but
when a business man Is making mon
ey,' he says, why should he got to got
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-11-23

On every farm there ought to be a
light ladder that a woman or boy can
handle. 1t should have its place and be
kept there, ready for use at moments
notice. You can't tell what minute q
spark may set fire to the shingles of the
roof. Just little bit of water at that
moment would stop big loss. Keep
cool, mount the ladder, and fling the
water uD.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-11-23
Charles Rsads's Mistake,

1T was Charles Reade, wasn't II,
who wrote, Nothing Is SO terrible az
foolr"
"Yes, but he was wrong. live next
door to a newly married couple. II
Charles could see them he would at
once admit that two fools are even
more rible."-Chicago Herald.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-11-23

vAI Gus Shimko asked. "a bro
w ker Is no goodI otherwise
he wouldn't be a broker.
Brokers Is fellers which they couldn't
make a success Of their own affairs,
MIR. Zamp, 50 they butt into everybody
else's. Particularly business brokers,
MIR. Zamp. Real estate brokers Is bad
enough, and insurings brokers is lot
Of sharks also; but for a cutthroat, a
low life bum, understand me, the worst
Ia q business broker!'
That's all right, too, Mr.. Shimko,"
Harry Zamp said timidly; "but If l
would get a partner with, say, for ex-
ample, $500, could make q go Of this
here business"
Mr.. Shimko nodded skeptcally.
81 amt saying you couldn't" he
agreed, "but where would you find such
a partner? Nowadays feller with
$500 don't think of going into retail
business no more. The least he ex-
poets is he should go right away into
manufacturing. Jobbing and retail
Ing Is nix for such feller. understand
unexpectedly clothing, Mr.. lamp,
which nowadays even drugstores car
ries retail clothing as side line, 30
cut up the business Is"
Harry Zamp nodded gloomily.
"And, furthermore" Shimko added,
"business brokers could no more get
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-11-23

you q partner
with money as
they could do
m 1 rae les, Mr..
u n m p. The g N
days Is past, Mr..
Zamp, and all a
business broker
could do nova
days is to bring
you q feller with
experience, an d
you don't need q
business broker
for tn at, Mr..
Y a IN p. Expert
ence In the retail
clothing business
is like the mea-
sles - everybody
has had It."
1T b en- W at
should / do, Mr..
Shimkor Zamp
asked helplessly.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-11-23

q partnerT he
says. So l says
to him: 'Zamp' I
says, here is q
young feller
which he Is go
ing to get mar
red to q young
lady by tta name
Miss B q b g t t 9
Schick.' ,"
"She amt 80
young no long
er," Meiselson
broke In ungal-
lantly.
-" BY the name
Miss B a b 9 t t Q
Schick,' ," Shim-
ko contin ued,
recognizing the
interruption with
O malevolent
glare, =" which
she got, anyhow,
q couple thou
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-11-23
podgins Trouble.

whats the matterr'
my wife says don't know how -
handle the baby"
II wouldn't get muffed over that
son." said the older man. Take my
advice and don't learn."-L6uisvills
CourierJournal.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-11-23

When you sit down to milk and Molly
stops chewing her cud and begins TO
look around, just pat her on the udder
with low word Of approval. Then no.
tice the Infinite content that steals into
her eve as she resumes chewing.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-11-23

The small children enjoy a sand bag
swing; just single rope with small
bag Of sand which the youngsters jump
on to bestride the rope. Put one up.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-11-23

Hens appreciate punctuality in feed
ing. And We like to see them COME run
ming at meal times as II they meant
business. Fowls are not thrifty when
they act a. II they did not care whether
school keeps or not.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-11-23

Signs often fail in the selection of a
COW, but the scales and the Babcock test
can always be relied upon.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-11-23

There Is one thing that can never
turn into suffering, and that u The cood
we have done.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-11-23

The milk from fresh animals should
be rejected until after the ninth milk
ing.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-11-23
AMONG THE FARMERS.
/" SPEED THE PLow."

Correspondence on practical agricultural topic
Is solicited. Address all communications In
tended for this department to HENRY ID.
HAMMOND, Agricultural Editor Oxford Dem
ocrat. Paris. Ne.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-11-23
Potash,P Perlnutter
and Others
By MONTAGUE GLASS
VIl.-OPPORTUNITY

copyright, The Frank A. Munsey Col
srATHAT Is brokers?" Mr.. Mar
NV Gus Shimko asked. "a bro
w ker Is no goodi otherwise
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-10-28
Now Honestly Rich Breaker Treated Better Than Petty Thief

devils face as he is dragged before some MU-
NICIPAL JUDGE perhaps to receive a SEN
tence of from 60 to 80 days in the wOrkhOuse,
while the little ones at home peer anxiously
through the window for "daddy."
Now glance again at the other picture. Notice
the defiance for law for humanity, stamped so
expressively in the face of Henry X. McHarg
(he's at the lefty He's holding a cigar and
there's a holder on the end, too
And now take good look at Lewis Cass Led
yard Did you ever see such an expression Of
contempt, of certainty? His cigar is smoked up
half way and he'll probably soon pull another
from his vest-a three for a-dollar brand or so
to puff while he continues his serene stroll to
court.
BY the way, do you notice, also, there's no po-
liceman with McHarg or Ledyard? And they
don't look as though they'd spent night in a
filthy cell, either do they?
1t seems to make big difference whether
you're rich or poOr-whether you steal millions
from the common people OF loaf of stale bread
from the baker
McHarg or Ledyard don't seem to have the
slightest fear or thought of imprisonment No
stree! A fine is the most severe penalty they
lions doesn't mean as much as breakfast bun
to the poor devil in the other picture.
Besides, it's most probably they won't even
be fined. Don't they pay their lawyers big sums
to keep them within the law and don't those
lawyers know they've got to make good?
And the poor devil below? Well WE'LL
LET YOU HAVE ONE GUESS WHAT WILL
HAPPEN TO HIM.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-10-28
FREE JITNEY RIDES
TO AUTOBUS DANCE

The newly organized Tacoma
Auto association will start right
off the reel with a Halloween
dance Saturday evening at Eagles
hall, where arrangements have
been made to handle 800 couples
who are expected to dance 70 the
betwitching strains of Kilgore's
music.
Free jitneys will conduct the
dancers to the hall Saturday
evening. All drivers will contrib
ute their cars on the different
lines free Of charge. They even
offer to call at the homes pro-
viding q party of four or more
Is made up and the driver is no.
titled before p. m. Saturday.
Reservations may be made by
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-10-28
TO AVOID DANDRUFF

You do not want a slow treat
ment when hair is falling and the
dandruff germ is killing the hair
roots. Delay means--no hair.
Get, at any drug store, a bottle
of zemo for 25c or 800 for ex-
ira large size. Use as directed,
for 1t does the work quickly. II
kills the dandruff germ. nourishes
the hair roots and Immediately
stops itching scalp. II is sure and
safe, is not greasy, Is easy to use
and will not stain. Soaps and
shampoos are harmful. as they
contain alkali. The best thing to
use Is zemo. for II is pure and
also inexpensive.
Zey1o, Cleveland.