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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1916-01-25

"What did he have. to say for him.
selfp''
"Nothing. His wife was with him."
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1916-01-25

mo, that amt loud enough. I want
the loudest underwear ever made!"
"What for, no one over sees It."
II want 1t 80 loud that Ill be able to
find 1t mornings when it's got my wife's
and all the children's clothes piled on
ton of itn
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1916-01-25
Notice of Foreclosure,

Wherea. Hannah j. Walker of Paris. In thu
County Of Oxford and State Of Maine, by her
mortgage deed dated the soth day Of January, A.
D. lsIt, and recorded in Oxford County Reeistrv
y. Smith, and WHEREAS the ssid A n s' 3
smith assigned said mortgage 70 me, the under.
eigned, which assignments recorded In Oxford
Registry OF Deeds, Rock 3l9, Page 2S9, cartsin
real estate, described IN esid mortgage deed %
with the barn on lot number Is. situated In aid
town OF Paris, and being lots No. 70 and No. 10
according to plan Of Oxford Park, so-cslled. and
al ana the same premises conveyed 70 q. Tranf
Williams BY calvin Walker, by warranty dead
a 1oaS september 4. 1907. and recorded In or.
Also ak other lots Of land situated IL sad 6xforS
rarx and Known on said plan Of Oxford Park n
NO. %, No. 1, No. n, No. II and threo other infs
On sne Northeriy side Of No. Is, No. n. No. III And
beinS tho iane conveyed to Hannah ]. waller
~ " Emma Young and by one Piaistredge and the
bsnk for e15, there 10 now due on same 90.
Aiso cerSain lot or parcel Of land With he barn
tnere0n, situated on, the Westerly aida OF tho
toWn road leading from the Daniel Holt place to
the OLD county rosd leading FROM sWift's Corper
20 waterford. containing nine acres, moro or
Calvin Walker BY David L. Merrill, by desd
dated January losh, A. D. 1891, and recorded
WIN oxford Registry Of Deeds n Book ~. ia n
s1is ana being also the Same conveyed 10 Hsnnsh
:! e, walker By 4yrtella g. Brown, Ausust Oh.
WY, ana recorded With said records IN book Sil.
y" ~ PIT ana WHEREAS The condition OF
scsa mortgage has been broken:
NOV, therefore, BY reason Of the breach Of thu
condition thereof claim foreclosure Of ssid
EUGENE =. SMITH.
> norway. Maine, January ., lsle. 81 4
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1916-01-25
COLD WEATHER ACHES AND
PAINS

PAINS
Many aches and pains, sore muscles,
stiff joints and much rheumatism attrib
uted to cold weather have their first
cause in failure of the Kidneys to proper.
~ eliminate waste matter from the sys-
tenn. Folsy Kidney Pills tone up weak
and diseased kidneys, giving prompt re-
lief from aches and pains.-A. E. Shurt.
left Co., 8. Paris.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1916-01-25
G. &. TOlMAN
General 1nsuran,
PYTHIAN BLOCR
South Paris, Nj,
State Of Maine,

COUNTY OF OXFORD,
COUNTY TRIAsuRER's on-.
South Paris, Maine, Dec Si' T9.
The following list containing tie TO- ~, w
amount Of costs allowed in each cnninsf q.
e1Ssa sn And sSysd x the supreme
tSss allowed S he same and before S y s,.il
originated IL published in complisscs e =, =
provisions of Section Is OF Chapter Il. w
Revised Statutes Of the State Of Maine "s
BEFORE SUPREME JUDICIAL ooup-
GRAHn rTrpN
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1916-01-25
DOWN ON HIS BACK

"About two years ago I got down on
my back" writes Solomon Baquette,
Flat River, Mo. 81 got 800 box OF Fo-
ley Kidney Pills and they Strengthened
me right up. recommend them to all
who have kidney trouble" Rheumatic
aches and pains, soreness and Stiffness,
sleep disturbing bladder trouble, yield
quickly to Foley Kidney Pills.-A. z
Shurtleff Co., 8. Paris.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1916-01-25

New arrival lat Boston hotel)-Can I
have private bath?
Clerk-I hope 90, sir.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1916-01-25

Clerk-I hope 90. sir.
GET RID OF A RACKING LA GRIPPE
COUGH-IT WEAKENS
For the severe racking cough that
CONES with Ia grippe, Foley's Honey and
Tar Compound 10 wonderfully healing
and soothing. r. G. Collins, ex.post.
master, Barnegst, N. j., says: "Foley's
Honey and Tar Compound soon stopped
the severe lagrippe cough that complete
~ exhausted me. It can't DO beat. "A.
e. Shurtleff Co., 8. Paris.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-12-21

AMT NATURE WONDERFUL!
Ye Goose That Laid Ye Golden Eggs
Once upon a tyne We trusts had
a toe hold on ye goose. public that
laid gelt eggs. Ye goose laid ye aV-
erage gelt egg for ye trusts every
day, but ye trusts weren't satisfied
with ye usual gelt egg every day.
So they think to themselves if ye
goose lays a gelt egg it must be made
Of gelt, so why not cut it open by
raising ye prices and get all We gelt
at once? So they did and started to
get so much gelt until ye goose final
ly woke up and got wise to what was
coming off and started to, screech
loudly.
Ye cries of ye goose were heard by
We humane society at Washington
and they Immediately started to in
vestigate ye whyfore Of ye goose
yowling.
Moral-A stitch in time saves an
investigation.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-12-21
MOULD MAKE UP EoR IT

Mary Jane, just on the edge of 5,
knelt beside her bed for her evening
prayer.
Dear Lord" she whispered wear
lily, then paused.
Her mother waited for the prayer
to continue. Instead, Mary Jane
slowly dragged herself up under the
covers and her mother heard her
say:
ooh, Pm too tired to pray tonight,
Lord. I'll give you two prayers in
the morning"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-10-05
DISINFECT POULTRY
HOUSE FOR VERMIN
Sunshine Is Most Effective and
Economical Germicide That
Can Be Thought Of.

By N. L. HARRIS, Kansas State Agri-
cultural College.)
One is safe in using almost any of
the common coal-tar dips that are on
the market for disinfecting poultry
houses. The most inexpensive of these
products are the common stock dips
which should be mixed at home. Most
Of the poultry sprays on the market
are no hing more than the stock dips
ready for use.
The eggs Of mites hatch in from
seven to ten days, so in order to get rid
Of vermin it is necessary to follow the
two-week rule. Occasionally the en-
tire house should be sprayed. The
spray is made up to strength of 3 per
cent or three parts coal tar dip to 81
parts of water. Common kerosene is
also effective in getting rid of lice and
mites. It is used in proportion of 81
parts kerosene to three parts .coal-tar
preparation. The ordinary hand or
bucket spray pump is used. The most
effective and economical germicide
that can be used at any time of the
year is sunshine.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-10-05
PROPOSAL of M. Brieux.

Eugene Brieux, distinguished
French academician and noted play
wright, author of Damaged Goods"
who was in America recently, has a
plan for quickly repopulating France
after the war. He urges the estab-
lishment throughout France of Off
cial matrimonial bureaus under the di-
rection of mayors of cities, towns and
villages. He says:
MANY young men are willing to
marry moneyleSs girls, and many
young girls are willing to marry poor
or mutilated men, but the marriages
do not occur because the men and
girls do not meet. Special registers
should be kept at all mayors offices
where eligible young people can sign
their names and give their age and
profession, so that anyone desiring to
marry can find a life companion with
cut difficulty.
"Since we agree today that the pres
ervation Of the race is the greatest
and most sacred duty, it is necessary
to give all help to those inclined to
build new homes"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-10-05
Ordinary Nuxated Iron Will Make Del
icate, Nervous, Rundown People
200 Per Cent. Stronger in Two
Weeks Time in Many Cases.

NEW YORK, n. Y.-Most people
foolishly seem to think they are going
to get renewed health and strength
from some stimulating medicine, Sc
cret nostrum or narcotic drug, said
DR.. Sauer, a well-knOwn Specialist who
has studied widely both in this coun-
try and Europe, when, as a matter
of fact, real and true strength can only
come from the food you eat. But peO-
pie often fail to get the strength out
Of their food because they haven't
enough iron in their blood to enable
it to change food into living matter.
From their weakened, nervous condi-
ton they know something is wrong
but they can't tell what, so they gener-
ally commence doctoring for stomach,
liver or kidney trouble or symptoms
of some other ailment caused by the
lack of iron in the blood. This thing
may go on for years, while the patient
suffers untold agony. If you are not
strong or well, you owe it to yourself
to make the following test: See how
long you can work or how far you can
walk without becoming tired. Next
take two five-grain tablets Of ordinary
nuxated iron three times per day after
meals for two weeks. Then test your
strength again and see for yourself
how much you have gained. / have
seen dozens of nervous, rundown peO-
pie who were ailing all the while,
dout>s their strength and endurance
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-10-05
Erzerum.

Erzerum, which has suddenly sprung
into the notice and interest of the
world during the progress of the pres
ent Russian campaign in the East, says
the Manchester Guardian, has been
identified with the Byzantine Theodosi-
opolis, which was fortified outpost of
the Grecian empire. 1t fell to the Sell
juks in the year 1901, and just three
centuries later passed to the Turks. 1t
had already on two occasions been in
possession Of the Russians-in 1929,
when it was captured and held until
the peace of Adrianople of that year,
and in 1878, when it was restored to
the Turks after the treaty of Berlin.
The normal population of Erzerum
amounts to about $4,000, ten or
twelve thousand Of whom are
Armenians and 1000 Persians. It's
public buildings, with the possible
exception of one, which dates back
to the beginning Of the Seljuk
period, are of no particular distinction.
AS in most towns in Turkey, the
streets are narrow, crooked, dirty and
badly drained, and there are few trees
in the neighborhood.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-10-05
cow is DESERVING
OF ESSENTIAL REST
Without 1t Animal Cannot Lay Up
Requisite Supply of Fat for
New Lactation Period.

(By CARL e. JOHNSON, Idaho Expert
ment Station.)
The accumulated experience of pro-
gressive dairymen proves that a COW
should have a rest between lactatiOn
periods. If MIXED continuously up to
the time of freshening, the period into
which she freshens will be less profit
able than the preceding. Without rest
it is impossible for her to renew her
depleted strength or to lay up a sup
ply of fat for the new lactation period,
nor can she properly nourish the now
rapidly growing foetus.
1t may seem like wasting feed to lay
fat on a cows body, but in reality it
is not, for the fat will later appear as
fat in the milk. Moreover, when a COW
freshens she is usually more or less
fever:sh. and her digestion impaired
TO a certain extent. To place her on
full feed at this time is to invite trou-
BILE. But if she is in good condition
the Withholding Of her feed will result
in no harm, inasmuch as her needs
will be taken care of by the fat stored
on the body. A thin COW has no such
reserve and one has to choose between
decreased production or take chances
on her powers to stand up under full
feed.
A COW should be given at least six
weeks rest. If intermittent and par
tial milking fails to dry her up, with
holding the grain ration and. feeding
roughage such as timothy and straw
will be found helpful. Ten days or
two weeks should be allowed COW to
reach full feed after freshening.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-10-05
COLT REQUIRES BOTH
ATTENTION AND FEED
Growing FoaI Needs More Food
Than Milk Given by Dam to
Make Mature Weight.

(By PROF. NJ. G. THORNBURG, Depart
ment of Animal Husbandry, Iowa State
College.)
To make an 1,SOO-pound horse at
maturity, the colt should weigh from
600 to 700 pounds at weaving time
and 1000 pounds at one year. To
make the usual standard Of 60 per
cent mature weight at II months,
the growing colt needs more food than
the milk given him by his mother.
Some oats, fed in a separate box so
his mother cannot get it, is better for
growth than corn because it is a more
balanced feed. A little bran and corn
will do if the oats are not available.
Even if the colt is on pasture, he needs
little grain.
If the mare Is working, the colt
should not follow her, wearing him
self out in the hot sun. He should
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-10-05
(By FRANK D. TOMSON.)

(By FRANK D. TOMSON)
Comparatively few farms are adapt
ed to strictly special purposes and
fewer farmers are inclined to special
lied yocations. The income on the
farm is usually of larger value when
derived from several sources. The
maintenance Of live stock is a neces-
sity in order to maintain fertility. The
production of live stock neceSSitateS
grasses for pastures and meadows
which conserve and build up the soil
fertility. Crop rotation naturally fol
lows.
The question arises as to what breed
of live stock is best adapted to the
conditions and will insure the largest
returns. Long experience has proved
the combination of beef and milk pro-
duction the most profitable and best
adapted to the varying conditions in
all parts of the country. Here and
there a man devotes his entire atten-
ton and resources to beef making; ex-
elusive dairying is engaged in by a
limited number; but the great mass
of farmers are neither inclined to nor
situated so that they can engage to the
best advantage in these individual or
specialized lines.
The breed of cattle that meets the
needs of this large aggregation of av-
erage farmers, that suits their cOndi-
tons, that may be relied upon to yield
a profitable return, is the breed that
experience has shown combine prof
liable yield of both beef and milk.
There are several breeds that combine
to a greater or less degree these char
acteriStics. The ShOrthOrn Is the
most widely disseminated and has
been bred in greater numbers for
many generations. The distinctive
characteristics of the breed are adapt
ed to the conditions described. When
not in milk the cows readily take on
flesh, and if occasionally one does not
yield a liberal flow, she quickly con-
verts the feed consumed into beef and
is thus working toward the profit mark
through one channel or the other all
Of the time. The calves, if the owner
desires to dispose Of them, are eagerly
sought for feeders and butchers at
advanced prices. If they are devel-
oped on the farm they make liberal
gains and attain larger weights at a
given age than most other breeds. The
quality Of flesh has always made the
Shorthorn popular at the packing cen
ters. Combined with these advantages,
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-10-05
OLD SOUTHERN Wit
GOOD STORIES OF TOM MAR.
SHALL STILL BEING TOLD.
ilI-Advised Was the Person Who En-.
gagged in Word Duel With Famous
kentuckian Who Flourished
"Befoh the Wah."

Of the witty Tom Marshall of Ken
lucky, who flourished in the halcyon
days ''befOh the wah." anecdotes are
still eXtant. Once there had been a
disagreement between him and the
judge before whom he was making
an argument. Il am not" said Mar
shall, "such an ass as your honor
here the learned counsel was over
taken by a fit of coughing-then he
finished his sentence-"seems to
think"
MIR. Clerk" said the court, center
a fine against Mr.. Marshall of SO for
an unnecessary interregnum in his
sentence" 81 am short of ready cash
this morning." said Tom, twill your
honor kindly lend me $10?" 'Mr.
Clerk" said the judge, you may remit
that fine. The state of Kentucky is
better able to lose the money than l
am"
On another occasion Tom, indignant
at ruling of the judge, exclaimed
"Your honor, Jesus Christ was convict
ed on just such rulings of the court
that tried him." MIR. Marshall" said
the judge, ''you are fined $40 for con-
tempt of court" "YOur honor" said
Tom, 81 never before knew or heard Of
anybody being fined for abusing Pom
thus Plate"
"What time is 1t, Mr.. Marshall?'
said the judge. II don't know" re-
piled Tom. MY watch is with my
uncle, and if your honor continues to
decide against me as you have hith-
erto done, it is not likely that will
be able to relieve my uncle of its GUS
tody."
Miss Breckenridge Of Kentucky was
society belle who had a beautiful
octoroon girl for a maid. She had
rooms at the Gait house and one day
Tom, meeting the pretty servant girl
in hotel hall when no one else was
present, engaged her in conversation
and ended by giving her a kiss, which
was warmly returned. Thereupon
Tom, who was always gallant and had
a Southern gentleman's liking fol
maids with a dash of color from AT
RIGS sunny fountains" in their veins
gave her what he supposed was a
ten-dOllar gold piece, but which turned
out to be a gold medal that had been
presented to him by the citizens OF
Frankfort in recognition of some pub
lie service. The girl tried to change
the gold medal at the hotel counter
but the clerk took it from her AND
gave it to her mistress, who ques
| toned her and she told the truth as
to how she obtained it. Miss Brecken
ridge determined to punish Tom anC
relating the incident to q bevy of hel
female friends that evening at so
cial function where Marshall was pres
ent, surrounded by the hostess and 6
dozen ladies, approached Tom ant
| rendering him the medal exclaimed
''Alr. Marshall, here is something be
longing to you which 1 wish to return
| to you" Tom took the medal with 6
bow and exclaimed, Miss Brecken
ridge, if L had known it was you
wouldn't have given you a cent"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-10-05
IIncIe Sam La HPoor Paw

Mrs. Norton, living in poverty. but
still hopeful, in New York tenement,
is the widow of Marcus P. Norton. the
inventor of the postage cancellation
stamp used in the United States. His
claim to the invention was acknowl-
edged and patented by the United
States government. Its use by the post
office department was authorized, and,
according to the departments own fig
ures. that use has saved the govern
ment $4,000, 600. The government 40
years ago offered him 100000 in set
Element. Bit up to 1916. GO years after
the government took over and began
to use the invention, not one cent has
ever been paid to Mr.. Norton or his
heirs.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-10-05

pockets. The large pockets are fea-
tured in this model by covering them
with an embroidered pattern which in
PRODUCES fine metallic threads among
those of heavy silk that make up the
design.
The skirt is Joined to the bodice at
the normal waistline, and the bodice
opens down the front. 1t is cut in at
the neck, extending to the bust line,
and buttons from there to the bottom
with small satin-covered buttons. A
narrow collar of fine Organdie or
batiste finishes the neck opening. A
novel decoration for the bodice ap-
pears in the wide band of embroidered
satin that is wrapped about it over the
bust and above the waist. 1t termi-
mates in pointed end at the left side,
where it faStenS.
The sleeves are plain to the elbow.
From this point to the wrist they are
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-10-05
LIVE STOCK is NECESSARY FOR FERTILITY
HERD OF DUAL-PURPosE sHoRTHoRN COWS.

the Shorthorn has a docile tempera-
ment that has long been factor in its
popularity. Shorthorn blood has a
very decided potency and improves all
classes of stock upon which it may
be used.
The Live Stock Journal, London,
England, July 20 issue, states edito-
rally as follows:
"In the matter of the adaptability
of breeds let it never be forgotten that
the great source of improved beef
blood the world over has been the
Shorthorn. The milk stock of New
England and the Longhorn of Texas
both received their first Improvement
through the heritage from Bates and
Booth and the Ceilings. In the blue
grass region the sons and daughters
of Durham found their best environ
ment, and the ShorthOrn became then,
as it still remains, the backbone OF
the corn belt and the stay of the gen.
eral farmer. In the West and South
west the first warming up given the
scrub and Mexican cattle was at the
hands of this breed; the rise in the
beef industry in the Argentine is al
most inseparable from the expansion
of the Shorthorn interests, while from
70 to so per cent of the Australasian
chilled beef is evolved from grass be-
meath red, white and roam peltS. In
such a manner this British breed Of
generalized achievement encircleS
the world. It's adaptability grants it
the pioneering quality; it's all-around
usefulness DEGREES it's permanence."
The Polled Durham is the hornless
Shorthorn, and a favOrite with many
on account of it's hornlesS feature. The
red POlled breed is also a favOrite in
some sections and combines the beef
and milk characteristics. But the
Shorthorn has been the favorite from
one end of the country to the other
because of the several qualities that
are combined and that are produced
from generation to generation, work
ing improvement wherever applied.
It is this dual purpose characteristic
that suits the purposes Of the great
mass of farmers who, for various rea-
sons, do not engage in specialized
farming. Mixed husbGndry has long
been recognized as the foundation of
our agricultural prosperity and the
Shorthorn has admirably and success
fully contributed in large measure to
the advancement of diversified farm
ing.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-10-05

pie velvet and is shown in other colors.
1t has a pert bow perched on the
brim near it's edge, finished with a
long pointed end.
The big hat at the bottom of the
picture is of white hatters' plush faced
with velvet in the color of moleskin.
There is heavy chenille lattice work
about the side crown, in the same color
as the facing, and three little ostrich
tips, also in taupe, are perched at the
back as if to draw attention to the
lift in the brim. A small painted
apple of velvet is set in two velvet
leaves at the right front.
No color takes precedence over
taupe, which is another name for mole,
this season, and moleskin has Outdis'
tanced other furs, in the estimation
of milliners, anyway. Wide scarfs OF
it, made up with ermine, and smaller
neckpieces made to match hats on
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-10-05
In WOrl1an'S Realm
Suggestion for Dainty and Useful Froc Appropriate for Any Co.
casion-CharmeIse or Pame Velvet the Best Materials
to Be Empioyed-Three Styles That Are Among
The Best of the New Hats

Here is a frock for afternoon wear
which will give its owners the sense
of being well and appropriately
dressed for many occasions. 1t is
made of one of the soft weaves in silk
or satin which are christened with new
names occasionally, for the sake OF
variety. Charmeuse will suggest about
the texture and luster that are of
greatest advantage to the designer in
gowns of this kind. Panne velvet is
good substitute for silk or satin, in
the winter season, although more
gowns are made of satin than of the
other materials.
The skirt is straight-hanging and
weighted with a wide hem. The side
panels are shirred into many parallel
folds at the top, which extend to the
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-10-05

here. They have been chosen from
among many others that are destined
to add Zest to life for the younger
women during the coming winter. Two
Of these hats are broad-brimmed, dig.
nified and picturesque shapes, and the
third is a moderately small jaunty
affair.
The hat to the left is of gray velvet
faced with rose crepe and has crown
covered by rows of chenille of the
same shade of gray as the velvet. The
brim is wide and droops a little. II
is trimmed with a fiat rose made OF
embroidery in dark red rose shades
There is a single embroidered leaf
and a long and slender stem OF
chenille that rests on the brim.
The small hat at the right is in pur.