davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Coconino sun., 1918-06-21

Whisky has ruined the regulations of many men,"
 "Yes," replied Broncho Bob; land at the same time I ain't so sure that a lot of naturally no-account men haven't done their share to ruin the reputation of whisky"
The Coconino sun., 1918-06-21

Rankin--Isn't Wobblesby the limit ?
 Phyle-Yes. call him the human prune. , Rankin-Why?
 Phyle-Because the more he's soak ed the more he swells up.-Toledo Blade.
The Coconino sun., 1918-06-21

She-Do you think it possible for a man to love two women at once?
 Young Soldier-Yes, twenty at once, if they were all like you.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1918-01-01
That Backache Spells DANCE,
Action Today May Save South Paris
People Future Misery.

A bad back lent bad thing II It
serves "a warning Of hidden kidney dis.
orders. Kidney diseases are frightfully
common today. We override so much.
We don't give the kidneys chance TO
rest up, and while bad back, some
urinary disorder, occasional dizzy spells
or persistent headache may be the only
outward sign, the kidney trouble that Is
behind 1t all may be overlooked or
neglected. Put your signs to use. Take
them as warning. Fight off kidney weak
ness. 1t takes only = slight disorder to
start . case of fatal Bright's disease,
from which 100000 people die In the
United States every year. Prompt treat.
naeDt at first-that's all that's necessary
to keep kidney weakness from turning
into gravel, dropsy, govt, heart trouble
or Brights. Use Doan's Kidney Pills
the oldest, the most widely used. the
best recommended Kidney Pill. Fifty
Thousand Americans recommend them
publicly. Here's one South Paris case:
Elmer e. Stiles, Myrtle ST., says:
"A bout the only trouble I had with my
kidneys was palms through my back. II
was very annoying and most Of the time
l felt lame. found Doan's Kidney Pills
very helpful, ~ they relieved me right
away. used one box and have had no
return OF the complaint"
Mr.. Stiles 70 only one Of many South
Paris people Who have gratefully endorsed
Doan's Kidney Pills. II your back aches,
u your kidneys bother you. don't simply
ask for kidney remedy, ask for Doan's
Kidney Pills, the Same that Mr.. Stiles
had. the remedy backed By homo testi.
mony. 60 cents st all stores. Foster
Mnburn Co., Props, Bnlialo, N. z.
when Your Back b Lame, Remember
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1918-01-01
MODERN LIFE I'M PATAGONIA
Prosperous and up-to-Date City Has
Grown Up at the Tip Of the South
American Continent

The modern city Of Punta Arenas
has risen to importance at the ex-
treme southern extremity Of South
America since the advent Of the au-
tomooile.
Punta Arenas, OF. as It Is commonly
called by its own people, Sandy Point,
can be compared the more readily with
American settlements because 1t Is
not essentially a part Of Spanish
America. The city and surrounding
terNtory are populated chiefly by
Scotchmen, and English Is the pre-
vsiling tongue. Three-fourths Of the
export trade Is with England and the
United States.
This southern outpost Of civilization
was founded in 1910, as convict
camp for Chilean prisoners. conse-
quently bearing resemblance to Aus
tralia In demonstration Of the value
Of enforced colonization. The pres
ence Of the convicts caused the estab-
lishment Of a coaling station for YES
sells passing through the Straits OF
Magellan, and Punta Arenas passed a
colorlsss existence until a few years
ago, when the discovery was made
that southern Patagonia was the finest
sheep.raising country in the world.
We are accustomed to think Of the
tip Of the South American continent
as q polar region, says writer In the
Americas. Its latitude does IN fact
correspond to that Of Alaska, and the
sea is occasionally encountered with
icebergs, but ocean currents warm the
land, producing a climate more equa-
BILE than that Of Kentucky. The pas
lures ara green all the year round, and
no houses need be built for sheep.
With the discovery Of the sheep
raising possibilities Of Patagonia.
Scotchmen and Englishmen from the
Falkland islands thronged to the main
land, great sheep ranches were estab-
Iished, and Punta Arenas became
modern city Of 1900 population, with
electric lights, theaters. banks, four
newspapers, good schools, etc. 1t is
the commercial outlet for great ag-
ricultural and mining district.
The transportation demands Of Pat
agonia developed after the coming OF
the automobile, and as result, all
passenger transportation Is carried. on
by auto. The one railroad In the coun-
try is not passenger road. Passable
highways and the internal combustion
engine are dependency Of this newest
civilization In the world.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1918-01-01
STATE OF MAINE.

OXFORD, IS:
Court OF County Commissioners, December SEES
sion, A. ID. 1917, held at Paris, within and for
the said County of Oxford, ON the Srd Tuesday
Of December, A. ID. 1917, being the 18th day OF
said month.
THE County Commissioners for the County
i of Oxford, In the month Of September. A. ID.
1911, as provided by law, made actual Inspection
Of the County roads duly located and open Tor
travel lying In unincorporated townships ana
tracts OF land hereinafter mentioned In said
County, for the purpose of ascertaining the con-
dition of said roads and estimating the amount
needed TO put the same In repair so as 70 be safe
and convenient for public travel; and IL appear.
ing on said inspection that said roads were not
In good repair and not safe and convenient for
purposes OF public travel and that tax should
be assessed on said lands for the repair OF said
roads therein; they do therefore on the 18TH day
of December. A. ID. 1917, adj Judge and order that
the following sums be assessed and the same are
hereby assessed upon the following lands In un-
Incorporated townships and tracts OF land here
matter mentioned, for the purpose OF repairing
the roads passing through them during the year
1918, to wit:
ON Andover West Surplus, for the purpose of
" repairing that part Of the County road lead
ing from Andover Corner TO Upton which Hes
In said Surplus the sum Of two hundred eighty
eight dollars and seyentytwo cents Ia assessed as
follows:
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1918-01-01
Cadet. Of Switzerland.

Although no Swiss Is legally liable
for military service until the year IN
which he reaches the age OF twenty,
nevertheless a very large number OF
boys begin at the age Of twelve to
train as cadets and learn to carry and
use rifles and to drill These boys are
supplied with their rifles by the gov
eminent, but keep them at home and
are responsible for having them always
In proper condition. Should rifle De
found on inspection not to have been
properly cleaned the boys parents are
liable to a heavy fine, and should this
neglect occur q second time the boy
may be punished by being dismissed
from the cadet corps, this naturally
being a disgrace from which every boy
shrinks. These cadets all wear uni
forms, which are supplied by the par
ents or, If the latter be In poor cir
cumstances, then by the cadet corps
association. Some Of these Swiss ca
diets now have even light artillery.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1918-01-01
N,o,r,thoInse resA

In Everybody's Magazine Isaac y.
Narcosson furnishes q concrete Incl
dent which explains In manner LORD
Northcliffe's wonderful success 20 .
Journalist It shows why Northchne
and his ramifled interests have forged
ahead:
He once met subeditor In the corri-
dor Of the London Mail building and
asked him how he was getting along.
''Splendidly, thank you" was the re-
ply. ~.
'How long have you been with meT
"Eix months, my lord"
"What money are You gettmgr
Seven pounds q week"
"Are you happy and contentedr
Eyes, but I have lots Of leisure"
'aThen you are not the man for me.
I don't want any member OF my stan
to be happy and contented on II q
week"
He himself has never been content
with man or machine when he could
get q better one.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1918-01-01
No Harm In Cuoumbsra,

The cucumber Is not, In any sense. q
poison nor an injurious vegetable.
sprinkling the sliced cucumber with
salt Is unnecessary. 1t does not draw
OUT any poison. 1t only willis the veg
etable and renders it less appehdng.
The harm resulting from eating Gu
cumbers Is due to the neglect to thor
oughly chew the cucumber slices be-
fore swallowing them. All foods, green
ones In particular, need to be most
thoroughly masticated before they are
swallowed. The cucumber gives zest
to a meal. especially II It be served
cold and crisp. In preparing the Gu
cumber first peel it and then slice It
In very thin slices and place these IN
plain Ice water to soak and become
crisp. It requires an hour for this
usualy.-Philadelphia Record.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1918-01-01
Rapid Spread Of Influenza.

Two causes, unfortunately, combine
to promote the rapid diffusion OF IN,
fiuenzs.: The disease Is infectious al
very early stage. and the period OF
incubation Is brief, rarely exceeding
three days, as compared with ten days
In the case of smallpox. If a man
catches smallpox he will probably In
feet nobody for about ten days, since
that disease Is scarcely, If at all, infec-
tious during incubation. But with In
fiuenza he may be the third day, before
the nature of his malady Is recognized
pass It on to half a dozen of his
friends, each of whom will repeat the
operation, and thus by the ninth day
there will be exactly PIG cases
arising from this single one.-London
Chronicle.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1918-01-01
Writers and Artists Too.

George Du Maurier was an artist,
who turned author after making q
European fame with the pencil as q
satirist of society. he suddenly star
tied the world with "Trilby" and set
two continents comparing feet With
him novel writing seemed his true
forte, but ne had started too late. He
enjoyed his new fame only few years.
Even Thackeray tried art before ne
found his true vocation, and he Illus
trated several of his own books even
then. That Is q very piquant story
which tells of Thackeray calling on
Charles Dickens to see II he could get
the commission to illustrate one OF bis
earlier novels. He had not written
vanity Fair" then.
A very distinguished artist-author
was Dante Gabriel Rossetd BE was
supreme In both arts. He was one OF
the greatest poets and certainly one OF
the greatest artists Of the last century.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1918-01-01
Meat Substitutes.

10. 8. Food Administrator
Impelled By economy and war duty,
housekeepers are collecting meat sub
stitute dishes. These dishes should be
served In place of meat and In combine
ton with fresh vegetables. Potatoes
and tomatoes combine we'll with bean
dishes. Cornbresd and q green salad
make an excellent combination with the
fish kedgeree.
BEANS AND RICE.
2 cups cooked kidney beans
2 cups cooked rice
cups tomato sauce
To make the tomato sauce:-Brown 8
tablespoons of flour In 4 cup drippipgs
or vegetable oil and mix with one quart
of strained tomatoes and tablespoon
grated onion. Cook sauce five minutes;
combine hot rice and beans; pour over
them the hot sauce and serve.
DREAMED PEAS OR BEANS.
/ pint dry peas or beans
IL cup milk
teaspoon drippings
2 teaspoons syrup
teaspoon salt
Pinch red pepper
Soak beans In cold water over night or
until bulls rub off easily; rub between
hands until all skins are removed; boil
slowly with just enough water to cover
them until thoroughly done; pass
through ricer; add other ingredients;
whip as for cresmed potatoes; serve hot.
FISH KEDGEREE.
1-2 cups faxed cooked fish
l egg
4 tablespoons rice
teaspoon chopped onion
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons dripping
Wash rice and drop slowly into fast
boiling water, with q teaspoon OF salt,
and boil fast until tender (about twenty
minutes). Drain we'll, and dry in
colandsr. Boil the egg hard, cool 1t in
cold water, and chop 1t coarsely. Melt
the fat in saucepan, stir 10 the cooked
rice, add the fish and seasoning. Make
1t very hot, then add the chopped egg,
and serve at once.
IL onion is liked, fry IL lightly in the
far before putting in the rice
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1918-01-01
Home Produced Platinum.

The United States produces refined
platinum from crude placer platinum
imported mostly from the Colombian
republic. There Is small home pro-
duction-in California as by-product
In gold dredging, in Oregon from
beach workings and hydraulic work.
ings, in Nevada from the platinum
bearing gold ore Of the Boss mine and
also from the Rambler mine In Wyo-
ming. There is a considerable produc-
ton Of platinum In the United States
by re6ners Of copper matte and gold
bullion, both imported and Of home
production.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1918-01-01

The recruit at bayonet practice bad
just given the dummy vicious jab,
when the drill sergeant noticed that he
was grinscing in rather unusual man.
ner
"Number Ar cried the sergeant
"what's the idea of all that muggingP"
"Why," said the recruit, former
movie actor, "you want me to register
hate or fury, or something, don't you?''
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1918-01-01
par.ou,y'. Aspldsr Lace"

Missionaries in Paraguay more than
200 years ago taught the native In
dams to make lace by hand. Since
that day the art has greatly developed,
and In certain Of the towns lacemakins
Is the chief occupation. Almost all the
women, many children and not few
men are engaged In this industry. A
curious fact with reference to the Par
aguayan laces Is that the designs were
borrowed from the strange webs WOW
en- by the semitropical spiders that
abound In that country. Accordingly
this lace Is by the natives called nan.
duti, which means spider wsb."-Ex.
change.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1918-01-01
PROBATE NOTICES.

70 all persons interested in either Of the eetatei
At q Probate Court, held at Paris, In and for
the County Of Oxford, on the third Tuesday
Of December, in the year Of our Lord one thou.
sand nine hundred and seventeen. The following
matter having been presented Tor the action
thereupon hereinafter indicated, Is II hereby
ORDERED:
That notice thereof be given 70 all persons In.
terested by causing copy OF this order 70 be
published three weeks successfully In the OK,
Paris, in said County, chat they may appear q s
Probate Court to be held at said Paris, on the
third Tuesday Of January, A: d. 1915, q OF
the clock in the forenoon, and be heard thereob
II they see cause.
Alice M. Jewell late Of Hiram. deceased;
suitable person be appointed as administrators oil
the estate of said deceased presented BY Alonzo
B. Jewell, husband.
Julia G. Snow late Of Paris. deceased; frss
account presented for allowance by Walter L.
Gray, administrator.
Andrew J. Hall of Peru, adult ward; pet.
ton for license to sell and convey real estate
presented by William Phinney. guardian.
Robert G. Tho.sas Of Paris; petition for
the appointment Of Walter L. Gray or some
other suitable person as conservasor OF Ms e.
tate presented by said Robert Z. Tnomss.
Julia G. Snow late of Paris, deceased; pet.
don for determination Of collateral inheritance
tax presented by Walter L. Gray. administrator
Asaph X. Jackson late of Paris, deceased;
frst and final account presented for allowance
by ssbrina E. jackson, executrtx.
Meriah b. Goss late Of Sumner. deceased,
petition for license to sell and convey real estate
presented by George Goss, executor.
Julia @. Snow late of Paris, deceased; peti'
ton for order 70 distribute balance remainingln
his hands presented By Walter l.. Gray. admin
istrator.
ADDISON e. HERRICK, Judge Of said Court.
true c0py-attest:
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1918-01-01
Good for insomnia.

. A noted speaker recently addressed
an audience Of $4,000 people in the
Crystal palace. and was clearly heard
by all. The physical effort involved,
however, had a curious effect upon the
speaker. Il was not conscious at the
close OF the service Of any extraor.
binary exhaustion" he wrote, yet I
must have been very weary, for after
l went to sleep on the Wednesday
night ! did not awaken until the Ri.
day morning, sleeping all throusA
Observation-Disclosures.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1918-01-01
Unframed picture.

TO fasten unframed pictures on the
wall 80 that the wind cannot tear
them loose, take a narrow ribbon and
brass tacks and, beginning at one cor
ner, fasten the picture, then stretch
the ribbon to the next corner Of the
picture, then another tack, and so on
clear around the picture. Use ribbon
TO harmonic with the color In your
picture and the effect VIII be pretty.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1918-01-01
Great Little Men.

Size Is no criterion Of valor and abil.
ity. Napoleon was no giant The
duke Of Luxembourg, the most famous
captain Of his time, was a dwarf. Ma
hone, the leader whom, during the
closing scenes Of the Confederacy, Lee
most relied upon, except Gordon, was
described as " spry midget. full Of
Irish hre."-Buffalo Times.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1918-01-01
HER TROUBLE is GONE

Mrs. Thomas b. Davis, Montgomery,
Ind, says abe had trouble WITH her blad.
der and had doctored for several months
without relief, when Foley Kidney Pills
were recommended and she commenced
using them and got relief. They relieve
backache, rheumatic pains, stiff, swollen
joints and kidney trouble. Sold every
where.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1918-01-01

Vienna IL popularity misunderstood
to be on "the beautiful blue Danube"
river, but that mighty stream In Its
long course to the Black sea really en-
circles the city some miles from til
center. A canal winds through the
heart Of the city and connects with the
Danube below the Prater, fvienna's
treat playground.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1918-01-01

The Rstort Courteous.
He-This bargain hunting shows youI
character. You are always looking ont
for something cheap.
She-Too true. That Is how ! cams
to marry you-Baltimoce American.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1918-01-01
GROUP AT MIDNIGHT WELL IN
MORNING

"a few nights ago one Of my patrons
had small child taken With Group about
midnight" writes n. T. Davis, Bears
Vile, W. Va. "They came to my store
and got bottle Of Foley's Honey and
Tar. Before morning the child had
entirely recovered" Use only Foley's,
for coughs, colds, Group and grip. Sold
everywhere.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1918-01-01
HAD THE GRIP THREE WEEKS

With January comes lsgrippe. Linger.
ing colds seem to settle in the system,
causing one to ache all over, feel feverish
and chilly, tired, heavy and dropping.
Mrs. Lizzie Tyles, Henderson, KY,
writes: my daughter had lagrippe fol-
three weeks. I gave her Foley's Honey
and Tar and now she is all right" Sold
everywhere.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1918-01-01

Henry w. Dunn estate, part OF
homestead, l64 Se4 IS
Umbagog Paper Co., balance -
of township, so SIol2 81 "a
s2ss "
And Burt Dunn of Andover North Sur.
plus Is appointed Agent to superintend the ex-
penditure Of the same according to law and Is
required to give bond IS the law directs
ON Andover North surplus, FOR the purpose of
~ repairing 80 much Of the County way lead
Ing from Andoyer Corner to Upton as lies within
Brook road, so called, as lies within said Sur.
plus, and for permanent Improvement and
maintenance on the State Aid Road In said Sur
plus, the sum of twelve hundred nineteen dol
lars and seventy-s seven cents Is assessed as
follows
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1918-01-01

Wheeler street, WV s53
Mrs. Josie B.. Dean mesaow
and land, SB
Damon, Charles. stand and land, Shows
Falls, SIS
Godsoe, L. W., Briggs stand and land, ,,
Shows Falls, " y
John Black stand and land, Il 50
Sumner, 3. c., House and lot, Western
Avenue, " ~
Rice land, SIS
IRVING o. BARRows, Collector Of Taxes
of the Town of Paris.
Dec. 18, 1917. 5ll
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1918-01-01
Mary--Yes, Alfred.

OUR JITNEY OFFER-THIS AND Sc
DON'T MISS THIS. Cut out this
slip. enclose with SC to Foley & Co., 1886
Sheffield Ave-, Chicago, H., writing
your name and address clearly. You
will receive In return trial package
containing Foley's Honey and Tar Com.
pound for coughs, colds and Group:
Foley Kidney Pills and Foley Cathartic
Tablets. Sold everywhere.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1918-01-01

81 really think you ought to publish
this poem In your paper"
"Why so?'
because I'm an old subscriber"
my dear sir, We have q number Of
other old subscribers. Their feelings
| must be considered"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1918-01-01
Sarcastic Pop.

Shell told papa you wanted to see
him the next time you called. He
What did he say1 She-He said fos
you to come on; he wasn't afraid Of
you.-Boston Transcript.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1918-01-01

Husband (at Office telephone)- Hello
IL this you, Henrietta?
Wife (ae homo telephone)-It 10.
"You know that matter We we're talk.
ing about this morning at breakfssta''
"I do.n
"Well. there's lot to be said on that
subject, I find."
"Well, como on home and let me say
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1918-01-01
WAS rEELING ALL RUN DOWN

Louis Buckner, Somerset, Va, writes:
II was feeling all run down; tired, with
pains in my back. After taking Foley
Kidney Pills ! felt like a new man,
Backache, rheumatic pains, stiff joints,
sore muscles, swollen ankles, and sleep
disturbing bladder ailments yield quickly
to this tiiue-tried remedy. Sold every.
where.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1918-01-01
Time For the Lecture

you're not going so earlyr
Eyes, indeed! I have had q fine time
at your party, but If am to get any
sleep at all tonight I've got to 60 now
to give my wife chance to tell me all
the breaks l have made while here."-
Detroit Free Press.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1918-01-01

"That burglar insulted me-"
"How?"
ole demanded my money or my lfe."
"Well?'
"All had with me was sixty cents
and be took that In preference to my
life."
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1918-01-01
GETS GOOD RESULTS QUICKLY

These few lines from j. e. Haynes,
McAlester, Okla, deserve careful read
ing by every one who values good health
Il find no medicine which acts 30 mildly
and quickly with good results az Foley
Cathartic Tablets. They empty the
stomach and bowels, giving all Of the
digestive organs healthy action" Sold
everywhere.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1918-01-01

"How do you like my new fur coatp''
"Fine."
at cost couple of thousand"
"Just fancy"
sand TO think that some poor animal
was skinned to supply It."
"Er-speaking OF your husbandp"-
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1918-01-01
Would R.thsr Not 90,

Would Rather Not 90.
$50 you were late to school. Bessier'
Eyes, mamma"
"Why didn't you run, dearf'
Because you told me never to do
ceive, mamma"
"But how would that deceive. my
child"
1T might give some one VINO saw
me running an idea that was anxious
to get there, and wasn't"-Yonkers
Statesman.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1918-01-01
No Time for Debate.

Alfred-Please don't put me off any
longer, Mary. VIII you marry me?
Mary Alfred. hardly know
whether I love you well enough or not
Besides
Alfred Cooking at his watch)-Mary
the last train is due in just three min
utes. Yes Or
Mory--vos Alfred
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1918-01-01
NOTICE.

The subscriber hereby gives notice that nc
has been duly appointed administrator o. D. d.
c. t. o. Of the estate Of
LYDIA 8. HAMMOND. late OF Paris.
bonds as the law directs. All persons hsvlDs
demands against the estate Of said deceased aT
desired to present the same for settlement STU
al indebted thereto are requested to make pay
~ JAMES :. WRIGHT. South Paris. Ne,
December l0th, 1917. :"