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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-25
Boys in the Background

q never was much given to boosting game in which I had decided interest on the grounds that my anotives might he misunderstood, said Charles Frlch- hofer "But T feel that l would be SUD- feet to censure If I did not express my appreciation of the unselfish efforts Of all who are striving with might and ,, main to make the approaching Elks min strels a success I am not unmindful of the fact that many of the fellows who are taking part in the show itself are ! doing so at great sacrifice to them 1 selves, but I would like to say lew words for the fellows in the background
 the boys whose part in the final success
 of the show may not generally be known.
 but whose efforts contributed to It's sue
 cess To them I would say that even If
 they are not placed in the limelight, their
 efforts are known and appreciated ana 1 when the affair has come to a close full
 measure of praise will be given to the
 boys in the background, who go faith
 fully and unselfishly did their bit to make the Elks' rninstrels success"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-25
Big Army Seems Inevitable

Big Army Seems Inevitable
 T am, of course, heartily in accord
 with the policy of the President, backed
 up by practically all patriotic people of
 the country, to use the armed forces of
 the nation to protect our rights from
 German aggression said Murray Brown yesterday. However, I am not one of
 those who indulge In talk about de fensive war only, and war by the navy
 "Of course the conflict will start with the war confined only to the navy, but I feel confident, and think many others do, that this country must begin, the day war is declared raising large and pow
 see plans made at once to begin organiz- ing and training an army of 100000 men
 at least.
 we could not afford to do anything else If we are at war with the most
 powerful military nation in the history of the world, it would be foolish to sit still and trust to our navy or England navy to keep the Germans from our shores We cannot tell when and how the terms of peace may be arranged. It might be that the United States would not agree to the terms her other allies might make and then we would have to fight Germany alone With our navy no greater than that of Germany, we would be in critical danger without sufficient l ly large and well trained force to keep any invaders off our shores.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-25

The suggestion of Judge Taft was one which should appeal to every cit izen of Birmingham, and particularly to its city commissioners. Some means should be found by which an audi torium could be built in Capitol Park or the park adjoining the high school known as East Park or some other convenient location.
 The people of Birmingham have voted for bond issue for this pur- pose and Mayor Commissioner Ward should devise some means by which the will of the people shall become eff fective.
 The people of Birmingham are en- titled to more forms of public amuse- ment than we have today. Mayor Ward should take the initiative He has done wonders in his campaign for a city beautiful and he can likewise make the city practical and the city
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-25

ricuture. dairying, blacksmithing, foundrying, shoemaking, tailoring, wheelwrighting, printing, steam en- cheering, harness making, carpen- try, brick masonry, brick maklng' electrical engineering, architectural and mechanical drawing, plumbing, nurse training, dressmaking, mllll- nering, laundering, cooking, basketry and matressmaking. There is also department with a two years course in the teachers profession.
 One of the most active members of the board of trustees of the Slater fund is Fairfax Harrison of Virginia, president of the Southern Railway company. He is chairman of the funds executive committee and is present at all the meetings. Nobody knows the south or knows the negro better than MT. Harrison, and no southern upbuilder has a wider vision in relation to sociological problems. It is fortunate for the colored race and for the south, too, that such an able and such a suc- cessful man is taking lively interest in this philanthropic cause.' The an- nual report refers to the increasing friendliness of the southern white people for the negroes, who are striv- ing to better their condition, morally, mentally and industrially.
 Russian Republic
 To Be Outcome
 M LTHOUGH Russia's revolution is S9 only in the near past public opinion in that vast nation is fast crystallizing in favor of republican form of government. The parliamen- tary democrats in the Duma have all ready so voted.
 A remarkable thing and, to some observers, an unexpected able leader ship in Russia is it's splendid poise. Many people had misjudged the apostles of freedom; had misjudged Russian democracy They thought only of the secret police and the cruelties perpetrated in the name of an autocratic Emperor.
 But the provisional government of today is of the republican type and it is commenting itself so strongly to other republics that it will be no surprise to see permanent common wealth with an executive head elected by the people. A few of the more con servative members of the Duma were inclined to favor a constitutional monarchy with nominal monarch only. But since the former empire is on the way to republic, which will be decreed soon or late, why not now?
 The new Russia starts off with un restricted suffrage. There will be n' agitation for ''votes for women," be cause that question has already beel settled by common consent in favo of the female "citizen"
 When a republican constitution i framed and submitted for ratification every man and every woman will b
 on the same footing. And the wome
 of Russia will be almost a unit fo
 republic. In the meanwhile tn
 world outside is thinking all goo
 things of the country that has jus
 proclaimed itself free.
 for 'Gumshoe BilI' Stone. There's
 reason.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-25
ADRIFT WITH THE
THE SILENT MAJORITY

THE SILENT MAJORITY Wars and rumors of war Harass the public mind; Lengthy the arguments are. Pertinent reasons to find. Orators, waving their arms, Tell of the country's needs; Each to his subject warns, Clearly the future reads. Where are the fighting men. Those who will go to the front Pushing on gallantly when Bearing the battles brunt? They are not saying a word, Yet they are thinking and all, When the war trumpet is heard Gladly will answer the call!
 PLAIN WORDS T just hired a lawyer to- Don't say you have hired lawyer, protested the finicky person. Tt is more elegant to use the word retained /" Maybe so, but told this lawyer that if he didn't win the case he wouldn't get a fee, so I guess he's hired"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-25

ID EsIDEs his talk in favor of an ID international league to enforce
 peace by a concert of action of arms, if necessary former President Taft threw out one strong suggestion to Birmingham yesterday
 It was the necessity of a municipal auditorium.
 He did it delicately, but yet he spe- officially called attention to the fact that many cities in New England, of half the population of Birmin gham, had municipal auditoriums capable of seating from three to five thousand people, which contained great organs and were used once week or more for public concerts and public enter tainment.
 He did not refer to the fact that some 5000 people heard him in Atlanta in the public auditorium, but it was evident from his remarks that he was a bit disappointed to have to speak in Birmingham in the high school audi torium which, at it's full capacity, can only hold 1900 people.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-25

Mir viereck has a profound admiration for "Gumshoe Bil' Stone. There's q reason.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-25
WE'VE BEEN FRIENDS TOGETHER

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The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-03-30

well. If you have brains you don't
need feet"
So says William A. Kim, hopeless
cripple, and Optimist
One night eight years ago Kim
rolled his wheel chair on a train here
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-03-30
BY L. D. ANGEVINE
March 3d.
Wash,

Spokane, Wash. March 3d.
What's the use of a pair Of feet? All
they do is carry you around. A wheel
chair answers the purpose just as
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-03-30

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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-09-11


q botk ehaseos. n Ne asnaalt 49, ~
W. Ased 90 and cost, and n ~
Other case go and costs. Both oaees
wsee appealed, ard ball was tuFnished
b. The fsspoBdest's fathsr, Charles Il.
Walker Of South Paris.
{ r. D. Hsthsson Of Oxford wAs
charged With operating a automobile
Without license, but ths. case NJ con
timed On coalition that hs comply
With the law at ouce.
. James Zsi0s Of Lewiston waa found
guilty Of illegal transportation ct liquor,
and paid flns and COST amounting to
e107.28.
Anton Lucoshevies Of Lewiston was
also charged with Illegal transportation.
He pleaded not guilty, but was found
guilty on hearing, and was fined 900
and costs. He appealed and furnishsd
hail.
Fifty.two quarts Of liquor and one
automobile were libeled.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-09-11
8. ri. Durxln

After long illness, Samuel Y. Dursiu
died ct bis home on Elm Hill, Paris, On
tho morning OF Sunday, Sept. 3. NJ.
Durgin was 66 PEARS Of age. He had lived
In Paris for about forty years, coming
here from Turner. For many years he VA
In the employ Of the Paris Manuiaotur.
ing Co., but had not been with them foy
some years past.
The funeral 1t the homo on Wednes-
day Was attended BY Rev. D. +. Faulk.
Nor, and large number Of neighbors and
friends were present. The remains were
taken to Turner for burial.
Mr.. Durgin leaves widow and one
daughter, wife of Leon z. Noyes of
Isle an Haut, and an adopted son who
lives ut home. He 10 also survived BY
one brother, Frank A. Durgin Of Ridlop-
Vile. and one sister, Mrs. ]. v. Pearson
of Buckfleld
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-09-11
The Baptist Church.

A fine attendance greeted the pastor
both morning and evening Sunday, Sept.
2 on his return from vacation, and the
prospects are good for the fall and win
ter work. A.,
The annual business meeting OF the
church will be held Monday, Sept. II, 81
z 80, In the vestry.
The Oxford United Baptist Assooia'
ton will meet Tuesday and Wednesday,
Sept. Is and 10, at Mechanic Falls; Dele
oates from South Paris and Norway
Baptist churches will attend.
4 rally of the whole church and parish
vill be held Thursday, Sept. 70. sup
per will be served by the Ladies' AID,
and >,here will be social intercourse,
good speakers and music. All interested
in The Baptist church arc invited.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-09-11
p.c;s school Notes.

An .chools begin Monday, Sept. II.
a Arthur Roster, principal Oh L
u,.h Scbool. viii be st the high scnoS'
hm iidtne pext Friday afternoon, the i. ~.
srcu I O'Clock 10 8, 10 meet any u
n.rsnts or studsnts who may oes'fe W
0o Tss soms Of Mr.. Foster, the new pr'n,
.,n.I 1. 10 weld. He ID grsd9a.e '.
d. pss.s COLLEGE. and since bic grsoos'Yn
- - shs Tor ak years, three years ~
Wsld Hieh School and three ~ - .nd
-sst Harbor High. He nas : VI If
,hrss ohildrep, the oldest eAgns ye.s y.
. 80 and The youngest four. hr. s -
~ s...slv viii occupy the lower iens =.
~ src p stsarus house on fisss,os
the =. I'm 4 4 vacated little later oy
SsIess $780,. a Norton and family. bus unni
that q available the family 4, III ~
- Weld. and Mr.. Foster win cos' hor.s
rhs exiesuciss Of the senco. ne -
.,.nst,on feouirs the estaciisnme1. -
~. ~ .nIs ssreet school. Arrareemensss -
ne - mads With Henry Fiesone. -
..sn- the old engine house ou,,a nsi.
oecuRs moved 70 his lot 90 hsp,e
s n.o w,sh third and fourth ssas
ssScoIs Niss Hslsn Barnes WI Ia n
80 fonrth gsads, which .in aI - rjt.
-" . a., - tSst Grade, ssd Miss Lons h ~
RoPn. - -,SI haye the third grade. WIG
.'s -, s.s,nds all the pupils Of thai ~.
VIII Ino, 49, vhjck belong In me ~
exoeRs - ~ pleasant Street schooi.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-09-11
I.hor Dav Shoot.

The 9th annual Labor Day shoot was
held At the Parsons farm on Sept. Sd, IN
ths afternoon. Among the marksmen
we're three who came up from Mechanic
The shoot began with the FIRST event
Of eight birds at known angles Inc
sscond event was seventeen birds 1t nm
known angles. The wind was favorable
,he most Of the time and caused bue rev
nIsses. v. Jordan was high gun with .
score Of 10. The following 10 the score:
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-09-11
Card Of Thanks.

We wish to extend our heartfelt thank
to our friends who have shown NJ .
much kindness during our trouble an
bereavement.
JACOB 81. NICHOLS.
ME-. AND MRS WARREN SWEET.
GILBERT SWEET.
RoeER SWEET.
Mr.. AND MRS A. j. HOWARD.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-09-11

- 0eed Chser naes,
70 thoss Who ars inssr,e.,d - m.l.
ing Cnriseaas good cher -. a. -
tio.s ~ re Eva the following dirsc.
S..., Iaess articles viii b acceptable,
.,, Houoasfy. envelopes, post csrds. -.
Sls. Rs.s end psn-6olders, iountsin -.
indsiible pencil. Psa'
Pockst knife.
Tooth brush and pasta.
CheWing gum.
minor. .P' i
Coin belt, coin purse.
Mnitary orushes, pocket comb.
Wrist watch.
hi.ndksrchieis (thaki colored for
so,cisss and marinss
Adhesive plaster.
bssf ooullion cubes, matted milk tab
Piaying cards. domiuoes. chsotsr,
ana osher games. Pocket editions Of
GOOD books. New Testament.
Folding drinking cups (nioksl or
aiuminum.)
Mriseiets and sleeveless sweaters. blue
and gray for the navy and khaki colored
for the soldiers and marines.
Tobacco bull Durham preferred).
pipe. '
Naturally 1t IL not expected or desired
snat any single good cheer bag contain
ali the above articles. But the list eives
o vide range for selection. No bag
should contain lees than Eve articles and
none moro than ten. Sweaters and
wristlets Will be sent boxed separately
for regiments Of soldiers and marines
and through the Comforts COMMITTEES of
the Navy League Of the United States
for the men Of the navy.
By special arrangement, candy will be
sent packed In cartons and then placed
IN alright boxes for shipping. The
men need sweets and q good suggestion
that has come to us is that the old
fashioned candy pull and candy max
ing parties be revived on their behalf.
Any wishing 10 make candy will receive
recipes for the kinds best suited for the
purpose by asking the secretary, Miss
Grace Tbayer.
1t should be remem bered in selecting
the gifts that they must be of . charao-
49, ~ "'sooseod VSooo uov0is ouOulu 20
useful and yet qualified to give comfort
and pleasure at the same time, and above
ali must not be bulky.
1t 10 the intent to make the good
cheer bag more Of q "gitt" than ''com-
fort bag" a. the term il generally UNDER
stood. We want to send Christmas to
the trenches wrapped in tissue paper,
tied with bright ribbon and decorated
with love and prayers and hope, just
a. 1t is wrapped and tied and decorated
when we keep 1t At home. 1t IL strongly
recommended that Q Christmas card
with personal message of good cheer
and Christmas greetings With the name
OF the giver be enclosed, and the bag
ss desired to the Army, Navy
or Marine Corps.
The bags are to be made of any wash
able, durable material 10 by - inches
in size.
Return the filed bags to the Service
League rooms before Sept. Is.
Some who do not care to I'LL bag en-
tirely may like to contribute one or
more articles towards one or make the
bags. alone. Any such articles will
gladly be received ct the rooms.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-09-11
SPOKE for the "Antis. {"

Miss Lucy Price of New York. q
speaker In the anti suffrage campaign,
addressed . fair audience at Grange
Hall Friday evening. 1t was evident
that . considerable portion OF her
audience, both men and women, favored
her side Of the question. In general her
argument Was that the majority of
women do not desire the vote, because
they prefer q different part In the
worlds work, and that the giving OF
suffrage to women would increase the
evils Of our political system without
com pensating benefits. Miss Price 10 q
young woman Of education and refine
ment, Of pleasing address. and asimple,
straightforward style Of speaking.
At the close Of her address she gave
an opportunity for questions, and .
stranger in the audience Of an argument
alive turn of mind began questioning.
Miss Price gave him an apt response
which the Democrat will not undertake
to reproduce for fear OF spelling IL, but
IL caught the audience, who prevented
further proceedings for . while by their
continued applause and laughter. The
ouestioner appeared somewhat discon-
certed, and complained of unfair treat.
ment, and some of the audience told
him be better cit down, which he finally
did, and the audience dispersed.
Rev. A. T. McWhorter acted a. chair
man, and introduced the speaker, In
cidentally stating In no uncertain terms
his own position on the question.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-09-11
MUNICIPAL COURT BUSINESS.

On Tuesday Willis Walker of Brown
Street was before the Norway Municipal
Court charged with assault on an officer
and operating IN automobile while
under the Influence OF liquor. Sheriff
Harry D. Cole was the object OF the
assault, Walker hitting bin when be
made the arrest. BE Was found guilty
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-09-11

Throuah your courtesy I want TO t.ke
.his opportunity OF publicly expressing
-, annreciation OF the South Paris oaoi-
-. ~. I have had dealings with
rrsofioally all Of them stncs ! ccne 20
to-r Fron every Last one Of them !
~ received the stsquAFs DEAL IN every
-. a. the term. / have nothing TOO
scod 10 ~ Of them. and shall away,
ss.ssrher them = men Of inbsgrity and
upeiehsssss q ehafaess,; wu.,-..
soath fazis. Sept. Q, 1917.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-09-11
soecIaI Committee Report.

We. the undsrsigned, . committee
.,soted to examine the brick scnooi
horse IN South Paris village. and report
~ 10 i'm safety for occupancy only, have
sttsnded to that duty, made such exami,
nssion ~ We thought necessary, and
hereby report - foliow,:IInAs 70 ~ ~
Of the opinion that tho building 10 sate
to oocupy. ..vo. RrAr
PHILIP s. MASON,
IavINa e. ANDREWS,
JOSEPH B. Cole.
PRANK A. TAILOR
COMMITTEES.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-09-11
Card OF Thanks.

We wish to express our sincere thank
to oil who assisted and sympathizet
with us In our recent bereavement, t.
the G. A. r. and W. r. c. and al whc
sent f,wers.
MRS. CYNTHIA A. PoMER0Y.
MR. AND MRS. CHARLES R. PoMERoY.
Mr. AND MRS. REGINALD CUMMINGS
LULA NJ. DANIELS.
EDITH A. POMERoY.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-09-11
Born.

In South Paris, Sept. s, to the wife Of Dean Tol.
man Martin, daughter. Wilma Lillian.
In Paris, Aug. 81, to the wife OF Oliver h0b-
bins, daughter.
In Buckfeld. Sept s. to the wife Of Hsrssy
Warren. daughter.
In Norway. Aug q, to the wife Of Guy G. Bry
In Andoser. Aug. 81. to the wife of John rwee.
die, daughter.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-09-11
Wanted at Once.

A furnished modern house in
South Paris Village for the winter.
No children in family. Apply at
Democrat Office. SIT
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-09-11

After months of failing health, Mrs.
Emma, wife of Jacob 81. Nichols, died
at her home In South Paris Thursday
evening, at the age Of II years. Mrs.
Nichols was tho daughter Of Benjamin
Franklin and Mary (Grant) Howard. and
was born In jefferson, N. d. In that
town and In Gofham she lived until COM
ing to South Paris nearly fifty years ago.
She married Mr.. Nichols forty-seven
years ago. She lived very quietly, and
except for spending the winters with her
daughter ii recent years, was away from
her own home very little.
She Ia survived by her husband and
ono daughter, Mabel, wife Of Warren
SWEET of Winchester, Mass. There are
two grandsons, Gilbert and Roger SWEET,
of winchester. She 10 also survived BY
one brother, Andrew ]. Howard OF Port
land. Her only sister, Mrs. Mary Briggs
of Newmarket, N. H., died quite sud
denly few months ago.
The funeral ut the home Sunday after
noon was private, and was attended cy
Rev. A. T. McWhorter. Burial was In
Riverside Gem etery.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-09-11

Heavy, impure blood makes muddy, pimply
complexion, headaches, nausea, indigestion. Thin
blood makes You weak. pale and sickly. For
pure blood, sound digestion. use Burdock Blood
Bitters. 81 % at all etores.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-09-11
WANTED.

One thousand pounds Of live poultry
each week till Jan. 1, 1918. Sell. have
them weighed and get your money at
your door and save express, shrinkage
and bother. Send card or telephone and
will call. GEORGE n. ELDER,
81 South Paris, Ne.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-09-11
FOR SALE,

Light bay mare. A lively, pleasing
roader, good worker, kind and gentle,
and safe for women and children to
GEORGE N. ELDER,
81 South Paris, Maine.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-09-11
Died.

In South Paris, Sept. 9, Mrs. Emma (Howard),
wife Of Jacob H. Nichols, aged u years.
In Paris, Sept. 2. Samuel II. Dursin, aged %
In Togas. Aug. 81, Charles h. CLARK. aged n
In Paris. Sept. 9. Charles Mohre of Boston,
aged Is years.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-09-11

rheum, hives, Itch, scald head, herpes. scabies,
Doan's Ointment is highly recommended. eoc .
hoY at all stOro6
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-09-11
Pigs For Sale.

Pigs For Sale.
have for sale number of four
weeks old pigs after September 18th.
I shall have pigs for sale regularly
during the Fall and expect to dis
pose of about one hundred.
B. Y. RUSSELL, South Paris.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-09-11
WANTED.

Young men and women to qualify for govern.
ment positions. Several thousand appointments
T N Ia BUSINESS COLLEGE, waterville,
Maine. oiooWso
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-09-11

For baby's Group, wille's daily cuts and bruis.
e., mamma's sore throat, Grandma's lameness-
DR.. Thomas Eclectic Oil-the household remedy.
500 and COO.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-09-11

~ SaOf business but in a somewhat differ
sou apaelty as its racing qualities will
sSoe put to the task Of chasing
,.. O1s transports, and judged by IT'S
s,.''a lines 1t will take nothing short
I0a ocean greyhound" TO get away
NJ. 1 40 40 otncer with the amount of speed
A.. .nls car looks to have. It's hood Ia
~ ~ SIX feet 10 length and Il certainly
va, rscy'" Let booze peddlers be-
ueilghtful affair was the entertain
S..s gwen under the auspices of the
i, cs League at Grange Hall Thurs-
~ evening. As was announced last
Mn 1oe entertainers were the Misses
snd Grace Withers and Miss Airline
Mai. Miss Milly Withers gave vocal,
E,s And planoforte solos. Miss Grace
s,S Sers FOLK dances, and Miss Crocker
n. gs. Miss Milly Withers wss pleas-
~ aer vocal solos and brilliant In her
,.,. - the piano, but her violin solos
nS;.sN gwen the heartiest applause By the
Aeuce. Miss Grace Withers gave
On. a, very graceful dances, and repeated
dsm. mem In response to an earnest
hSs"no' The services of these young
,bs s.. are highly appreciated. from both
MI. usec and pecuniary standpoint.
49,. Utocker was given an enthusiastic
pe,l puon, and her readings gave even
sDns. pleasure than on her former
tsnS s An audience was In Of.
a,. ace which fully filed the hall and
ahoss satisfactory net receipts, and . s:ie
m. ue-made candies added to the funds
iollows: VI ''s sveh'ns