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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-04-03
Hatch Eariy for Size.

Contrary to general belief and prac.
tice, chicks do not grow or thrive as well
during the warm months or hot summer
days as they do earlier in the spring. Ex-
perienced poultrymen realize this fact.
The average farmer, however, does not
make an effort to hatch early so that tbe
chicks will have the advantage Of . long.
sr and more favorable growing season.
Early Matching not only insures more
rapid gains in the growth of chicks but
has favorable influence on the size OF
the individuals of the flock. Late hatch
ed chicks rarely, If ever, attain the size
of those Matched early. Early hatching
likewise influences early maturity and
consequently early egg production.
Given the same food, care, and atten-
ton, chicks Matched the 1st OF March
will weigh more when they are four
months old than those hatched q month
later, say the poultry specialists Of the
United States Department OF Agricul'
ture. This likewise holds true with
chicks hatched the 1st of April as COM
pared with those hatched May /. This
is due to the fact that the rate OF
growth of chick is greater during the
first four weeks Of its life than at any
other time. Consequently, the early
hatched chick, having the advantage OF
more favorable growing season, makes
greater gains during the first four weeks
of its life than the late-hatched chick.
During the early spring months when
the temperature is not so varied the
growth of chicks is more uniform and
constant than it is during the summer.
Millions of chicks die every year as q
result of being infested with lice which,
under average farm conditions, are oft.
times difficult to control. Hen-hatched
chicks are not as subject to lice In the
early spring as they are during the warm
or months when lice are more prevalent.
III for no other reason, chicks should be
hatched early so their growth will not
be interrupted by the presence of lice.
Many farmers realize considerable
money each spring from the sale OF
broilers, the price of which is usually
governed by their size when sold and che
time marketed. Thus 1t would seem
that in order to increase the amount Of
money from the sale of broilers and fry
ers early Matching would be employed &C
"a to have q marketable-sized fowl early
in the spring when prices are highest.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-04-03
How to Set q Hen.

As the time approaches for the hen to
become broody or sit, IL care 10 taken 70
look into the nest, it will be seen tna'
there are few soft, downy feathers Do
ing left there by the hen; also the her
stsys longer on the nest when laying q
this time, and on being approached VIII
quite likely remain on the nest, making
a clucking noise, ruffling her feathers,
and pecking at the intruder. When It is
noted that hen sits on the nest from
two to three nights In succession,
and that most of the feathers are gone
from her breast, which should feel hot
20 the hand, she Is ready to be transfer,
rad 10 a nest which has been prepared
for her beforehand, according to the
poultry specialists of the United State.
Department of Agriculture. The normal
tam persture of hen is from 106' to l0T'
F., which varies slightly during incuoa'
tion. -, ,.
Dust the hen thoroughly with insect
powder. and In applying the powder hold
the hen by the feet, the head down.
working the powder we'll into the feath'
srs, giving special attention TO regions
around the vent and under the wings
The powder should also be sprinkied in
the nest.
The nest should be In some quiet, out
of-ths-way place, whore the sitting nen
will NOT be disturbed. Move her from
the regular laying nest at night ano
handle her carefully in doing 20. Put
china egg or two in the nest where sne
is to sit, and place a board over tne
opening so that she can not get on
Tow ward evening of the second day quiet.
ly 90 in where she is sitting, leave some
feed and water, remove the board from
the front or top of the nest, and let tne
hen come of when she is ready. Should
she return to the nest after feeding, 70
move the china egg or eggs and put IN.
der those that are to be incuoateo:
the nests are slightly dsrkened the hens
are less likely to become restless. a,
hatching time they should be confined
and not be disturbed until the hatch II
completed, unless they become restless,
when It may be best to remove the chick'
that are batched first. In cool weathel
| it is best not to put more than y
eggs under . hen, while later In tna
spring one can put II or 10, according
To the size Of the hen.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-04-03
Our Eishino Presidents.

Fourteen of the twenty-seven presi-
dents of the United States have been
fishermen. When fishing and the pres
idency are mentioned the mind in
stantly recalls Cleveland, the fishing
president. He Is the one president
who wrote book discussing angling.
1t is not generally known, but the first
president. of the republic was an en-
thusiastic angler. 1t may be OF inter-
est to the enthusiastic anglers OF the
nation to record the names Of the fish
ing presidents. They are George
Washington, Martin Van Buren, John
1yler, Zachary Taylor, Millard Fill
aore, Franklin Pierce. Abraham Lin
.oln. Andrew Johnson. Ulysses Simp-
ON Grant. james Abram Garfield.
hester Alan Arthur. Grover Cleveland.
theodore Roosevelt and William How
.rd Taft.-New York Sun.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-04-03
Ar. Th.s. s.udiss Useless,

You, reader, who have been through
the public school mill, ask yourself
some questions. What good TO you
Of what ultimate utility-are such
things as apothecary's weight alliga.
tion, aliquot parts. cube root dram,
the long method Of the greatest com
mon divisor. least common multiple.
troy weight, unreal fractions, the ap.
positive, the objective complement the
objective used a. substantive. con-
junctive adverbs, the nominative ab-
solcte, geometric theorems, the gerund,
etc.i What do you know about them
todayl Yet think Of the hours and
days and weeks that you pored over
them when you were IN the public
schools! II they have brought you no
ultimate utility. then they wiz bring
your childrep no ultimate utility, and
II thar lack ultimate utility there can
be no question that the time spent IN
their temporary. neetins aequisitioa
was ''wasted childhood. .*-QTa1d Rap
~ HneaN.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-04-03
An Exercise For Iypists.

Is it Of any value to know how to
say the alphabet backward? A CORE
;pondent says: Il think this is new, as
/ am the inventor, and 1t Is of some
,.se in exercising on the typewriter II
for nothing else. The twenty-six let
| ers Of the alphabet are used as initials
of words divided into five groups OF
four initials and one group of six. The
groups are connected rs follows:
Zebras Yoked, Xylophones Whacked.
Voices United To Sing.
Read Quick. Pass On!
Nature May Lack Kindness:
Juices Inside Hanging Grapes
Friends, Enemies, Dogs, Cats, Bats, Ants
New York Sun.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-04-03

The European war is responsible ior
many neT business enterprises, Ene
shortage In this country Of many raw
matsrials has developed numerous 90
msstio undertakings to supply them
Ths difficulties incurred In the importa'
ZION n iute and burlsp, owing to the
smnmariue nh warfare, created scarcity u
huri.n. used for the manufacture OF
49, nth the result that manufactured
Ssss & beep compelled to resort to the use
- - .scondhand and patched up bags &C
..n,sce the scarcity OF new material
Ths old and secondhand bags and our
i.n ~ ara placed through . cleaning and
.,s,iiixinc process, and BY modern me-
ss;nsrv renovated 90 - to make sheu
eSn snnal Of brand new bags.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-04-03
ANSWER THE ALARM
south Paris People Should Hot Delay

II your kidneys are inflamed,
p0nt stand around and do nothing.
~, Ike tre IL will soon be beyond con-
lou will get the alarm in time
!, oackache, or dizziness or disorders Of
heed the warning.
slvs your kidneys Q rest BY living
more carefully.
AM Use J. Doan's Kidney Pulls to help stamp
,,si 'front.' By South Paris mans expert
C. Charles R. Dunham, telegraph opsr-
,, ol, ~ Pleasant Street, South Paris,
The kidney secrstious were very
rs nu N passage and deposited sedi-
S""' AT Realizing my kidneys and blad-
u pW we're congested, got Doan's Kidney
l.se LIZ q the Howard Drug Co. They re-
sss sseo the congestion and Inflammation
49,. 49, .ssengtheued my kidneys. I have
~ Doan's Kidney Pills OF and on since
49, - seedsd and have found that I can
~ depend on them for rellef."
- "cs o0c at al dealers. Don't simply
rss r ios kidney rsmedy-est Doan'l
1ssy Pills-the same that Nr. Dun
-: Iostse- lrIlbusa Co, Props,
aeaales M. ~'
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-04-03
c.,rn,....d AIrpree.ure,

The highest known pressure to which
air has been compressed is 1000 at
mospheres (about 10000 poundO per
square inch, but this was q laboratory
experiment The safe limit Of pres
sure for use in the arts today. is. large
" determined by the strength Of the
retaining vessel, or 5000 pounds per
square inch. To obtain these great
pressures. especially designed air COM
pressors have to be constructed.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-04-03
A Way the Dutch Have.

The Dutch have n delightfully."- orig
inal way Of collecting their taxes. II
after the notice has been given the
money is not sent the authorities place
one or two hungry militiamen In the
house, to be lodged and maintained ut
the expense of the defaulter until the
amount of the tax Is paid.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-04-03

The seed shortage 10 touched upon in
.hs March government report: The hieo
.s,s. s.S o6ered for cereals, wheat, corn
pa 60. have served to tempt many
sss,~-s 10 sell down too closely, per,
nsns - The danger point, looking ahead
..rs,d seed requirements for themselvse
80 others. while this report does no!
touch upon poeasoee tne n. neoy ,S :.
ccnserving ssed supplies 2 equally na1n'
- here. Careful inquiries made y
s<.ts oliicisls Indicats marked snoreegs
smons New York fsrmsss IN 80 pcs1.
800 In flsld seeds clover and timothy
sre reasonable IN price.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-04-03
P,ndIna En-. Verdict

President John Powell Of tho Tore
River shipbuilding company said at Z
banquet In Boston:
.The shipping business was never %
rood q It u today. It win remain
GOOD, too, for pears after the great
war u over. They who prognosdcate
disayter for ID have biased minds.
They remind me- of the major.
'.Ths major had been hurt In rtilr
road accident and Z suit for damages
had bean instituted A. he clumped
along fremont street. on his crutche1
two or three weeks later . friend shool
him by the hand and sid:
s'Oan't you ct along without youz
csutchea majorr
.swell, my doctor sayS ! cam tn
uajoe chuckled but my lawyer sayD ]
can't -Dstrpit Free Pres
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-04-03
~A' County's Apple Reputation.
EAST LANSING, MICH,
March 10, 1917.

II
EAST LANSING, MICH,
March 10, 1917.
Editor Democrat:
few Gays ago my views a. to Oxford
County being one of the important apple
growing centers of the United States
were championed by Professor Eustace
In our senior pomology class. We have
been having series Of lectures pertain
ing to the fruit regions in the various
sections of this country, and the other
day New England was the section dis
cussed. Oxford County, Maine, is dis
tinctive in this section, in that 1t has the
best organized and managed apple asso-
citation in the United States. Professor
Eustace has visited nearly every apple re-
gion In this country during the past year,
and the Oxford Bears Fruit Growers
Association impressed him as being the
leading apple association in this country
in efficiency. He informed Us that It
ranked next to the California Fruit
Growers Exchange as an efficient and
we'll managed fruit organization. not.
ed IN some of the most recent govern
ment genealogical statistics that the
state of Maine produced more apples by
500 barrels than any other state in New
England In 1916, and also that Maine
ranks fourth in the production of Bald.
win apples in the United States at the
present time. All Of these facts were of
great interest to me because of the fact
that they pertained to my home county
and state.
ALTON N. PORTER,
Michigan Agricultural College, 1T.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-04-03
lmltasIen oens.

The opal Is more dimcult to initiate
than is tho diamond. But from artia.
cial alum, rubies which really are ru-
bies can be made and very cheaply'
II the coloring agent is dtanium oxide
the product becomes q genuine arttA'
cial sapphire. Only In interior struc.
ture do these stones di6sr fron thos(
made by nature. ~.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-04-03
Consumption.


= A diet of peanuts IL suggested
+ as q cure for. consumption by DR..
= Brewer In the Journal OF Hy-
= giene. This seems too simple to
= be' true, but DR.. Brewer tells
= Of two young women who had
= grown sick Of cod liver oil and
= tonics and who were treated BY
= him with salted peanuts-en they
= could eat-combined with inhala-
= lions Of vinegar.
= Zone would think this . very
Z indigestlble diet" be writes, but
4 they craved them. and It has al
- ways been my policy to- nnd out
= Just what my patients desire to
= eat, and unless It ID too unreason-
= able humor them Both young
. ladies have become plump and
. after one years inhalation have
. ceased coughing. and ! pronounc.
. Cd them cured
= Peanuts are recommended also
= for slseplessness. {
tAAA>AA>>AAAAAAAA'
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-04-03
More Corn.

We can raise moro coru aud NOT fesi
the effect of ovsrproduction. This can
mot be said OF cotton, wheat, milk OF
Vegetable products. Corn 10 gold at any
price. with an abundance raised, there
i AN Abundance to feed; and corn - z
feed standby for oil CLASSES OF live stock
stsnds ont boldly, knowing neither riva!
NOR superior. More corn means lees feed
bills for the farmer to pay; more oorl
meeps more live stock TO cell. Live
stock for years to come Will mean green
bills Of large denomination TO the seller
more corn means moro net profdt e
everv farmer-whether dairy man. swine
man. beef man, sheep man or Just
grain grower. More corn this ysarl
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-04-03
lts Oddity,

"There is one thing in lawyers pro-
fession which is different from any
other"
what is thatT'
"The longer he is at it the more he
has Of q brief career."-Baltimore
American.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-04-03
In His Line.

"He is building an immense artifl-
cial mountain on his country estate"
"Well, / guess 1t comes sort OF natu-
raj for him to put up bluff."-Puck.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-04-03
Martial Amanitisa.

"My hand is always in my pocket"
That's just what I'm complaining
about. It never comes out. "-Exchange.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-04-03

Hoss an Z very important piecs y
~ seononie world. and WIN ooeeo
iong continue = Do -.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-04-03

4 hieh.hsadsd ne d inst = hard %
msnsaS - : man that has tnll notions.
Dosh ought 70 - hsaded down = blt now
|and ths1. :.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-04-03
AMONG THE FARMERS.
"sPHzD ral Flow"

cosresgondence on pracsacal Agricultural TOPICS
= soncated. Address al commmioasions In
HAMoHD, Agricultural EDITOR Oxford Dam
ocras. Paxis. Ne.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-04-03
WANTED.

Boy or young man of fair educa-
uon and good habits to learn the
printing trade. Steady employment.
ATWOOD & FORBES,
South Paris.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-04-03

There ara various devices to prevent >
kicking COW from exercising her propen..
slty, but doubtless the cheapest ana
most si3setivs y 70 set rid OF the COW.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-04-03
L. S. BILLINGS

MANUFACTURER OF AND DRALERIIN
Red Cedar and Spruce Clap
boards, New Brunswick Cedar
shingles, North Carolina Pine,
flooring and Sheathing,
faroid Roofing, Wall Board,
apple Barrel Heads, and
LUMBER OF ALL KINDS
south Paris, Maine.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-04-03

"Ths msrclful nan is msrciful 70 bic
! beast" This implies plenty Of straw
| for bedding In horse and COW stapiess
and Of course Il should b dry ana easy
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1917-01-12
MINING COMPANY IN
CORPORATES FOR $500, 900

The Tres Hermanas mining
field is showing signs Of greater
activity and is attracting out
side capital. The newly organ
lied Gymkana Mining Company
has been incorporated for $780,
600, is busily engaged installing
an air compressor and drills for
immediate development. The
Gymkana Company intends to
start the erection of a hundred
ton mill for concentrating the
low grade ores. High grade ore
that has already been shipped
from this property has given We
ry gratifying returns. Columbus
will watch with interest the out
come of the Gymkana Mining
Company as most OF the officers
are local people.
p. X. Lennon. Jr. Is president,
j. p. York vice president, NJ.
Castler secretary, and Richard
Rochester engineer. In conver-
sation with Mr.. Rochester he
states conservatively his view of
the property that upon the open
ing up of this property by devel-
opment, Il appears to be one of
great magnitude. The outcrops
are abnormal in their values, the
mineral zones in which these
claims are located is in the struc-
tural mineral belt of promising
outcroppings and deposits, tray
erse the northern and western
slopes Of the Tres Hermanas
mountains. which intrude for
two miles from Gymkana mine,
with practical machinery for
mining ! have no reluctance in
stating that n mine of great
RI rr''"1a :" sure 20 Doe o0rnod
oa t..,- p.O.-rty.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1917-01-12
CARD OF THANKS

! desire 10 express my sincere
thanks to my friends for their
support in the recent election.
You have shown your confidence
in me, and | take this means of
informing you that the duties of
the office to which have been
elected viii be performed 10 the
best of my ability, and without
favoritism on partiality.
ltp IHOS. j. COLE
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1917-01-12

A BIG COMEDY EVENT

The engagement Of THE
Graces of Musical Comedy in
"A Prince for a Day" at the
Columbus Theatre Saturday,
January l3. gives promise of be-
ing one of the most important
comedy events of the season. The
musical comedy which is in two
acts, is so constructed as to give
scope for the introduction of
specialties. and from the reviews
seen of the production these
features are said to be of n very
superior order. Seats now on
sale at the Theatre.
An eight pound baby girl was
born TO Mr.. and Mrs. McMasters
on the I'd instant.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1917-01-12
CHURCH ATTENDANCE
Is INCREASING

The largest attendance Of sew
eral months greeted the teachers
Of the Sunday school last Sun
day. A larger amount Of sup
plies was ordered for the new
year, which was timely, as the
increase of members show. Ev-
erybody encourage the coming Of
the children. Sayl Why not
come yourself? Yol are not too
old for a place IN the Sunday
school as a faithful tcachalle
leader Of the fountain Of alb
truth.
The attendance az the preach
ing service was gratifying. Come
again and bring some one with
you.
The pastor will preach at II
O'Clock on that much dospised
and abused subject: Entire
Sanctifcation." No fine spun
theories win be presented, but
the word of God in its purity
will be brought forward. along
with the simr'n illuai 'afiors
from nature, anl the hClC fact
of life. TO support their blessed
truth. Also hear the sermon i'm
the evening on Gods lnstru-
ments," that strange company
of men and women chosen by the
Lord God to fulfill his plans and
carry out his will on the earth.
o
The Epworth League service
last Sunday evening lead hv
Chaplain Beebe was very profit.
able. The service next Sunday
evening at 6:3O viii be lead by
Martin Sundt. Topic: The Ep-
worth League Study Courses. We
are expecting a good service.
Come with us 10 This meeting
to receive a blessing and 20 bc
made q blessing.
O.
Mrs. Beck and Mrs. Weld will
entertain at a silver tea the La
! dies Aid at the hOme d Yrs
Peck on Wednesday aftrrnoln
January II. All ladies cordially
invited.
O.
The w. {. 7. 4. met at the
| parsonage on Tuesday afternoon
4 called meeting Of the organi,
/ zation win be hrll at the Insi.
| |dcnce of Mrs. Rogers Dn Monday
Afternoon, January 10, no 2:30.
j. r.. Nuryrl
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1917-01-12
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS

Bids will be received by the
Village Council of Columbus, n.
VI. up TO 1900 p. m. Wednesday
January n. 1917, for the cree
ton of q City Jail. Plans can be
seen at the Columbus Drug Co.
Bids TO be handed in 20 the May
or or Clerk, and each must be
accompanied with a certified
check of $3.50. The board re-
serves the right to reject any or
all bids.
+. II. DABNEY
Mayor
WHEELER CALHOUN
Clerk
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1917-01-12
WILL IMPROVE AND
ENLARGE BUILDINGS

Sam Ravel. the pioneer among
the merchants Of Columbus, will
soon start making a great inn
pFovement In his store building.
He expects TO build a house 5OX
l4O. with a solid plate glass front
and all modern convcnienccs. He
has outgrown his present build
ing which will be moved back
and used as a store room.
Sam is planning TO add another
story 10 the Clark hotel where
the Commercial burned during
the raid. The hotel is the best
building in town now, and is
bringing in a nice sum every
month, but the hotel is not Of
sufficient size to meet the re-
quirements.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1917-01-12
NOTICE

To Whom 1t May Concern:
|, the undersigned. have dis
solved partnership with the Van
HooydOnk Co. and will not be re-
sponsible for any contracts or
obligations which they may
make i'm future.
3tp c. +. LOVETT
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1917-01-12
THOMAS j. COLE ELECTED
JUSTICE OF THE PEACE
Jess Fuller heads list in the race
for COnstable.-2i9 votes
were recorded Monday

The precinct election held in
the justice Of the peace's office
Monday January 8, for the pur-
pose of electing a Justice Of the
Peace and Constable resulted in
the election Of Thomas J. Cole
and Jess Fuller. A record vote
for this precinct was cast, and
eighty-eight voters selected the
man TO administer justice in Co
lumbus for the next two years.
The constable received eighty
seven votes.
The election day passed off We
ry pleasantly, there being but
little drunkenness and practically
no disturbance of any nature. IL
was thought by most of those
near the polling place that Thos.
G.. Lakeland was ahead, but the
count showed him to be behind
Cole by thirteen votes.
The leading candidates were
on the job during the day and
used every influence that could
be ligitimately brought to bear
10 get the votes, and they had
out their automobiles bringing
in the voters that they would be
sure to cast their vote. Tommy
Lakeland had large signs painted
for the cars he had employed,
and the fact that he was defeat
ed was not due at all to the vo-
ters not knowing that he was in
the race.
The majority said that Cole
and Fuller were the best men lor
the Offices and the Courier be.
liiycs they are rign, Bod. ma
are capable of making efficient
officers and II is hardly possible
that two better men for the jobs
could have been elected. even had
there been a much larger force
TO select from.
The Justice of the Peace ant
Constable elect will take the oath
Of office on the 5th of February
and will no doubt give the val
ley a fair and Just administra'
ton.
The vote for the different can
didates follows:
Ln. InnItrn of tho pnnrn