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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1919-11-11
Scope of Census Extended.
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That the Fourteenth Decennial Census,
on which the actual enumeration work
will begin January Q, 1920, is to be the
most important ever taken is shown BY
the fact that the Act of Congress provid.
ing for this census expressly increased
the scope of the inquiries 90 as to In
clude forestry and forest products, two
subjects never covered specifically BY any
preceding census act.
The inquiries to be made relating to
population, manufactures, mines, quar-
ries and agriculture were also extended
in their scope by Congress, the keenest
interest over the forthcoming census hav-
ing been shown by the members OF the
census committees of both the House
and Senate while the law was under con-
sideration.
The statistics gathered on mining will
include all oil and gas wells. Many start.
ling developments in this important
branch of the Nations resources are
looked for by census officials. The fig
ures gathered in Texas, Oklahoma and
Kansas will no doubt prove to be those
most eagerly sought for, as shown by in
quiries received by the Census Bureau.
The compilation and gathering of for.
estry and forest products statistics will
be In charge of q special force OF ex.
perts. The accurate and comprehensive
figures gathered concerning this vital
natural resource will be much in demand,
and the comparisons made with condi-
tions existing before the war will be Of
great interest.
Agricultural statistics will likewise be
the subject of special effort on the part
of the Census Bureau as the Importance
of farming is being realized by the aver
age citizen far more than ever before.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1919-11-11
Patriotic kansan.

I had looked forward to my nrst
glimpse of France with an almost fs'
nattcaI eagerness. France-the land
of dreams-I had visioned it 80 often
But my first real sight Of 1t, save for
q few harbor lights, was not at all
the thrilling experience that / had e1-
pected. AS we steamed up the river
to Bordeaux / stood. with a group OF
eager watchers, beside the rail, ana
looked at the fields stretching along
the sides Of the river. They were very
green, even though 1t was winter time
and though I was almost GREATNESS
with the wonder of reaching prom
ised land, that vivid green was the
only thing that I could quite compre-
hend.
~ never saw grass like that" e1'
claimed stupidity.
One of the men-a newspaper man
from the middle West-answered me.
"You ought to see the grass that we
grow In Kansas!" he said.-Margaret
q. sangster in the Christian Herald.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1919-11-11
When Cows Come to Florida.

eyes," remarked the Florida cattle.
man, "there has been so little pasturage
in this state for cows that it's only been
lately that they have tried to keep 'em
down here. Nothin' fer them to feed on
and baled hay sure runs into money. /
can remember when the first Holstein
was brought into this community. The
reg'lar citizens acted as il they had
never seen one before. drove her
through the village and people came out,
same as II 1t was Q circus and.we was on
parade. Parties would come over to my
place and watch that cow eat. I'man.
aged to make some real grass grow for
her and she was IS happy as tho sne
was OH western ranch. Do you know,
Tm not stretching the truth when / say
that neighboring farmers would come
and watch me at milkin' time. Talk
about your sacred white elephants-that
Holstein was the wonder Of the county.
They'd been drinking canned milk 30
long that when they saw the real article
1t sort of flabbergasted them."
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1919-11-11
OUT OF THE GLOOM
Many Gloomy Countenance in South
Paris Now Lightens With
Happiness.

A bad back makes you gloomy.
Can't be happy with continual back
ache.
The aches and pains of bad back
Are frequently due to weak kidneys.
Doan's Kidney Pills are recommended
for weak kidneys.
So South Paris citizens testify. Ask
your neighborl
Mrs. L. W. Hollis, Church ST., South
Paris, says: "The first symptom OF kid
nsy disorder i noticed was dull, heavy
ache across my kidneys. These attacks
became very frequent and I suffered ter
ribly. At times / felt languid and de-
pressed and was subject to dizzy spells.
Realizing my kidneys were weakened, i
got box Of Dosn's Kidney Pills from
the Howard Drug Co. As used them
nv kidneys became stronger, the pains
in my back gradually lessened and my
health became much better. After that
used Doan's off and on as / needed
them and they never failed to promptly
relieve me-"
Price 6Oc. at all dealers. Don't simply
ask for q kidney remedy-get Doan's
Kidney Pills-the same that Mrs. Hollis
had. Foster Milburn Co., Mfrs, Buff
falo, N. Y.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1919-11-11
PROBATE NOTICES.
To all persons Interested in either Of the estate
hereinafter named:

To all persons Interested in either Of the estate
hereinafter named:
AT Probate Court. held at Paris,
In and for the County Of Oxford, on the third
Tuesday Of October, In the year OF our Loro
one thousand nine hundred and nineteen. Tne
following matter having been presented Tor tne
action Ehereupon hereinafter indicated, !" is
hereby ORDERED:
terested, by causing copy OF this order 70 oe
published three weeks successfully In the Ox-
ford Democrat. newspaper puonsneu =. Sousn
Paris, In said County. that tney may appear d.
the third Tuesday of November, A. ID. 1919, AZ
Q OF the clock In the forenoon, and De nearo
thereon II they see cause.
Mark III. Niskanen late or Paris, deceased )
petition that T. August Cumm ings or some otner
suitable person be appointed as admlnistraI99r
OF the estate or said deceaseu' presonseu W Az"
NJ. Niskanen, widow.
Simmer e. Tucker late Of Paris, deceased; {;
viii and petition for probate thereof ana tne sp.
no;ntment of Lydia d. Tucker as executrix OF
sha same 10 act without bond as expressed IN
aid will, presented by said Lydia n. TUCKER
;he executrix therein named.
Charles b. Tebbets, Jr., minor ward, or
Greenwood; petition for license 70 seu ,sns am ann
yey real estate presented oy Dana o. "hiianie
and Lizzie NJ. Tebbets, guardians.
M.rvnret II. Akers Of Andoyer, minor
,a-5 Setition for license to sell and convey
real estate presented by Helen A mcAns'er'
guardian
yy,,,iau Henry Gray ct ais, minor wards,
a, nv f,eId. petition for license to sell and con-
yey real estate presented by Abbie III. Gray
guardian.
Ron.ra Hahkonen late Of Paris. deceased
arst account presented for allowance oy Lauri
Immonen, administrator.
Kate p. Holden late Of Paris, dece
first and hnal account presented LOT aho"aee
hv LANES 8. Wright, administrator.
yv,u.lov II. Bisbee late Of sumner, de.
eessed: petition for order 70 distribute paIanSe
Remaining In his hands presented oy EVere" ~
Robbins administrator.
G.orre III. Bridgham late of Buckheld, de.
ceased hrst account presented IoI aiio"sn0o W
Annie w. Valentine, adminis'raHA'
uonsrd Kahkonsn late Of Paris, deceased
natition FOR order 70 distribute balance IN nl'
hands presented by Lauri immonen' auniA''
traitor.
p,ummer G.. Lowering late OF Paris, de
ceased petition that Walter L. Grsy OF iS sva,s
traitor of the tate OF saio ueceascu Pio'o
by Grace Thayer, creditor.
-.crrs III. Billings late Of Waterford, de
Ssss Gs,,tion for an Allowance ont of persona
sstate presented by Lille K. Biinngs' wido~'
Maud M. Bolster of Paris, adult ward; pc
s,t,on for license to cell and convey real essSs'
nresented by Harry NJ. Shaw, guardian.
wun.ss ADDISON e. HERRICK, Judge Q
aid Court at Paris, tnis third Tuesday OF ovso ~
ber In the year OF our Lord one tnousana nm
hundred anu "'Rr ALBEIT d. PARK. Register.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1919-11-11
The Interesting Apple Situation.

While possibly there is not 80 much
need of a wide export outlet for apples
season of 1919 20 as usual, 1t will Prove
at least interesting and valuable for
commercial orchardists to know the
latest developments. 1t goes without
laying that the export business was all
shot to pieces during the war.
Right now, full year since the armis-
tice was signed and fighting ceased, con-
ditious continue abnormal and uncertain; {;
this even granted that considerable quan-
titles of our present crop have gone
abroad and are going abroad each week.
For one thing ocean freights remain
very high. Under pre-war conditions it
costs something like IS cents to 81 to
ship barrel of apples from New York
or Boston to British ports. To-day the
price is So.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1919-11-11

her now galloping thoughts, but they
dashed ahead into mtre Of tantallz-
ing and enchanting dreams. Was she
really falling IT. love with somebody
she had not even seen?
The party at Mrs. Loves proved to
be a very large affair and from the
beginning Elsette became separated
from Dallas. Under tie wing OF Mrs.
Loves sister she was introduced to
great many people whose names, OF
course, she did not quite catch. But
suddenly, quite distinctly she under
stood, "Mr. Smith, MISS Dwight" And
splendidly built young man stood
before her, smiling down at her out OF
a pair of keen blue eyes.
Elsette could not speak for a mo-
ment. She had not imagined him like
this, so clean-cut. 90 alert, not at all
like the proverbial long-haired, dreamy
eyed musician.
1t was pleasant that Mrs. Loves
sister was called away just then and
very delightful that a little undis-
turbed corner should be unoccupied
near at hand.
"Pve heard so much about you, Miss
Dwight" Mr.. Smith was saying and
Elsette blushed with pleasure. Il am
very anxious to hear you play. love
music"
"Of course you do" laughed Elsette,
"but truly, I would love to hear what
you think Of my playing" She spoke
eagerly almost fearing he repented
his remark.
Lets sneak off somewhere, he
suggested boyishly-"the music room,
of course, is crowded. Wait a min
ute-rve got it. Up in the old studio
there's a pianoW
Away they scurried like two happy
children to the quite deserted studio.
A solitary bulb under rose-colored
shade family illumined the room. FL
settle, with Icy fingers and pounding
heart, seated herself at the piano
while Mr.. Smith flung himself in an
easy chair, waiting quietly for her to
begin.
For several minutes 1t was quite
impossible to play, the overpowering
thought that the great Elbert Smith
was listening stiffened her fingers.
Then the odor Of cigarette reached
her nostrils; vaguely 1t comforteo'
soothed her. After all, he was only a
human being enjoying a smoke ana
wanting a little music. She played
and better than she had ever per
formed before.
Finished, she wheeled around 70
meet pair of blue eyes grave with
appreciation. hungry for more. Some
how 1t happened that they settied
down upon a comfortable davenport
and Elsette told him of her music
her studies, her little concerts and her
great ambitions. He was intensely
interested, and, what was more, ne
understood. An hour slipped away be-
| fore they remembered that they must
| return to the festivities below. ne
| luctantly they rose, scarcely daring TO
meet each others, eyes. 80 sweet 30
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1919-11-11
Magic Mirrors
.sy LILY wANDEL
Copyright 1Sls. by the Mcclure News.
paper Syndicate.)


paper Syndicate.)
"Oh, Elsette, you darling How glad
I am to see you, and I won't let you
20 In a hurry, mind thatl Did you
pack loads of music in that trunk
If you didn't, turn right around and
90 home and get some" All this be-
tween dozen welcoming kisses and
as many affectionate hugs.
Here's your room, and get off your
things, for I've so much to say" chat
tered Dallas, as she took her guests
hat and coat. you're going to have
the best time, Elsette Dwight 1t
starts off with big party tonight at
Mrs. Loves; you remember her? But
here's the big surprise-I can't keep
1t a moment longer-Elbert Smith Is
going to be there!"
mot Ebert Smith, the pianist?'
Putting down the hairbrush in breath
less attention.
"Yes, yes! Isn't it wonderful? Myra
Love has told him about you, Elsette,
and he is interested! Please don't
call me a matchmaker or fool, but,
Elsette, really and truly, you two are
just made for one another! You are
such a wonderful musician, you will
appreciate such q man as Elbert
Smith. He is going to be celebrity
there's no doubt about 1t. And he's
fine otherwise, too; big and cookbook
ing. Oh, the girls are crazy about
him. Do you know, If l wasn't mar
ried to the best old bear In the world,
I'd set my cap for him myself. Only
be wouldn't be interested in me, El-
sette; I'm not musical enough"
Elsette was excited about meeting
Mr.. Smith for she had heard so much
about his concerts and success. Sup
pose he really would be interested in
her, just little home talent light. Sup
pose he would ask to hear her play?
Delightful little thrills ran down her
back at the thought Of 1t Oh, she
would have so much to say to him,
they would have so much to talk
about, so many things in common! In
vain she tried to tighten the reins on
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1919-11-11
Don Watches for Auto.

Does evolution In the life OF animals
cause them to take added care In go
ing across a street infested with au-
tos7 Some folks says 1t does. Early
in the auto age numerous dogs were
killed because they would run out to
bark at an auto and, Judging the speed
by that of a horse-drawn vehicle, they
often were run over.
This fact can still be noticed In some
country districts, where autos are not
plentiful. Close students and lovers
of dogs in the city say they nave olten
noticed dogs looking to the left ana
to the right before they start across
q street. OF course, not all OF them
do, neither do oil human beings, our
the thinking" dog does. Watch II 1or
yourself.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1919-11-11
The Egyptian Barber.

The ordinary village barber OF
Egypt bears certain resemblance. In
so far as his profession goes, to the
barber-surgeon Of ancient times IN
England. He is authorized by law, az
ter having passed an examination, to
perform vaccination, application Of
ieeches, cupping, simple dressings. but
is forbidden to order or prescribe med
icine0.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1919-11-11
Those Winter Evenings.

Those Winter Evenings.
Some folks ask,
"Isn't 1t lonely on farm
In winter?"
And It makes me smile,
For IT It's interesting In summer,
Then It's still more interesting
When the snow flies.
There are nowhere near as many chores
And the dances begin,
And there's time for visiting,
And the holiday period looms large,
And home feels so snuggly.
Why, say,
I'd rather sit beside an open fire
With purity girl,
And pop corn,
And pop the question,
Than have them kill
The fstted calf for me
In some tarnal city.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1919-11-11
Tho Almighty Dollar.

Bribery has been the downfall OF
many public men during the course
of history. Francis Bacon, the greatest
thinker of his age. was ruined by his
cupidity. Lord Chancellor Macclesf1eld
and Waterbury were destroyed by the
same vice. Benedict Arnold sold q fort
In New York to the enemy for $31,57o.
For this same sin Gorgei betrayed
Austria. Ahithopel forsook David ana
Judas delivered up Christ.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1919-11-11

Maintain . dust bath for fowls.
Choose sunny, dry place for II. Have
box deep enough to hold fully Q inches
OF dusting material. Road dust 10 ex-
csllent, especially when mixed with
sifted coal ashes; II kerosene 10 added
now and then and stirred In we'll, 20
much the better. The function OF both
dust and oil 10 to Kill lice that suck the
blood Of che fowl and thus reduce the
chances Of egg production md growth.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1919-11-11
Tho Potato.

In its native country, on the noun
tains of Chile and Peru, writes Jean
Henri Fabre, In Field, Forest and
Farm, the potato in Its wild state is
a poor diminutive tuber about as large
as q hazelnut. Man takes the worth
less wild stock into his garden. plants
It In rich soil, tends 1t, waters 1t; ano
behold, from year to year the potato
thrives more and more, gaining In size
and In nutritive properties. and finally
becomes a farinaceous tuber as large
as your two fists.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1919-11-11
Met Fate o, .hs weak.

It seems that there can be no doubt
that the clfff dwellers were extermi-
mated by their more savage and war
like neighbors, the men being killed
and the women being adopted into the
tribe of the conquerors, though in some
cases migrations may have become
necessary as result Of drought or
pressure from outside tribes.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1919-11-11
Ancestors Of Sheep.

All the present breeds Of sheep are
probably descended from the Mouf-
flon, the European wild breed. The
other leading wild breeds are the Ar
gall Of central Asia, and the Bighorn
Of the Rocky mountains In America
but It is doubtful If any domesticated
varieties have been evolved from
these. All the recently opened coun'
tries have been stocked from Europe
and nearly all from English breeds,
with the exception Of the Spanish me-
rinO.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1919-11-11
Fruits Of Old.

Many Of the fruits and vegetables
now eaten In England were almost un-
known to our forefathers. Not untii
Henry Wis time were raspberries or
strawberries or cherries grown In Eng
land, and we do not read Of the turnip,
cauliaower and ounce being cultivated
before the sixteenth century.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1919-11-11
DRYING Seed Corn.

Tests In caring for seed corn at the
Ohio station show that corn giving the
best termination tests in the spring Is
that which has been dried out well In
the fall and to which some artificial heat
has been applied. :.
1t is necessary to keep the corn well
which may be accomplished
by suspending the ears from wire In .
shed or attic; or the ears may be placed
in q sling between two strings 30 that
they do not touch each other. II the
corn 10 thoroughly dried before freezing
weather the termination test generally
proves satisfactory In the spring.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1919-11-11
NOTICE.

The subscriber hereby gives notice tnss q. y,
nss been duly appointed executor OF tne iaSs
VIII and testament OF
GEORGE II. DUNHA n. lste ., and aa,'s .,vep
hands "a the law directs. An persons having &C.
%snds against the estate Of said deceased are ao,
sired 10 present the same for seetlenens, an ~
msn' ssRREESMANi. sREsHsiNi GOULD, Portland. Maine. -
october 2ist. 1913.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1919-11-11
Absolutely lacking.

Hr~Then you consider woman
more intelligent than manr Miss For
ward-"Decidedlyl Man hasn't even
Intelligence enough to recognize rs
inferiority."-Boston Transcript.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1919-11-11
-x.. vvh.r. II wouId Land.

Knew Where Il Would Land
Iawyer-sYes. sirI We can settle
mo this estate for you In about eight
months" The Principal Heir-"bus
can you walt that long for the money!
Judge.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1919-11-11
NOTICE.

nm. .uh.crfber hereby gives notice thas he hss
mem duiy appointed administrator OF me ssssse
OF xosEs ID. DOW, late Of summer.
49, coSntv Of Oxford, deceased. and given
IN s1e - he isU directs. Al pers0ns having
Ssmsnds against the estate Of sale aecessea
are o1id y, srdsbtsd thereto are requested TO MAKE
payment ncsHInxRIEs InIsEsR 1. HADLEY. Sumner. Ne. .,
October alst. 1913.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1919-11-11
Coming of tho New Calf.
The rush for the barn.
rhe exclamations of Joy.

The patting on the head.
The laugh at the wobbly legs.
The congratulation OF the mother.
The calling In of the neighbors to see.
The comments on the fine coat.
The Watching while 1t has dinner.
The ecstatic satisfaction OF the chill.
dren.
The maternal affection Of Bossy her.
aelf.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1919-11-11
Ihs Hamless sandxIeh.

One Of the easiest things to do 10
this world is to put pickle and mns-
tard between two slices Of bread and
call II q ham sandwich. -Houstonj Post
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1919-11-11
Have Some.

Okolehaoy which is Hawaiian moon
shine, is similar to combination Of
vinegar and alcohol.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1919-11-11
uohodv envls. . Dead Man.

Everybody envies the man who is
going to die rich, but the moment he
"a dead everybody ceases to envy him.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1919-11-11
Farms For Sale.

100 acre farm 2 miles from railroad
station, good building, smooth fields,
cuts 90 tons hay, pasture for % cows,
spring water 10 buildings, r. r. D. and
telephone. This beautiful farm home
can be bought for $3.50, including farm
machinery. half cash, balance on easy
terms. 100 acre farm cuts 80 tons hay,
smooth level fields, free from rocks, 400
apple trees, plenty of wood for farm.
Price only s2500. 6 acre farm, good
buildings, hot and cold water and bath;
$50 bearing apple trees, maple shade, 2
hen houses, cuts 10 tons hay, in besuti-
ful location, only one mile from South
Paris village. Price 5000.
For sale nv
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1919-11-11
AMONG THE FARMERS.
"sPEED THE PLow."

Correspondence on practical Agricultural topic
70 solicited. Address al communications In.
tended for this department to HENRY D
HAMMOND, Agricultural Editor Oxford DEM
ocrsts Paris. Ne.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1919-11-11
CHEAP APPLES WANTED FOR CIDER
wHoLEsALE TRADE OPINIONS

Interviews with dealers, however,
bring out o variety Of opinions. One
operator expressed the opinion that he 10
rather bullish on the situation, owing to
the rapid absorption above Indicated Of
autumn fruit and inferior winter fruit,
leaving the coast clear for well-condi-
toned cold storage apples.
The swing Of opinion In the other
direction WAS voiced by an old house,
the manager Of whom expressed the
opinion that he could not see how ap-
pies held their price. especially 30 far az
export business II concerned, passing
his Judgment on the facts above noted.
high cost here at home. high ocean
fr eights and other shippiug expenses
and the government maximum per-
mittsd In England. he also has In
mind the inevitable high cost to con-
sumers during the winter and early
sprIng for apples bought at present
prices, kept In cold storage during the
season, finally brought out md passed
lon 70 The rstail trade.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1919-11-11
BRITISH PRICE MAXIMUM

Another almost unheard of thing as
already noted in our commercial agri-
culture columns Is the government con-
troll which for some time has prevailed
in all British markets. A maximum
price has been in vogue for some time,
above which dealers in the United King.
dom may sell apples. This maximum
price naturally limits the volume of
business over there.
In conjunction Herewith is the high
level of prices in this country which ex-
porters must pay for such fruit as Ia
suitable to ship abroad. 1t Is therefore
a case of keen discernment on the part
| of those engaged in the trade In buying
the right kind of apples at what to them
appears safe price In order to come out
whole and make little profit on the
other side.
CHEAP APPLES WANTED FOR CIDER
Right here, by the way, comes in an
other unusual feature in the apple trade
this fall. Under prohibition conditions
there 10 an enormous demand for low
grade apples to make into cider; and for
that matter much competition among
buyers In securing supplies for eyaporat-
| ing plants in New York, Michigan, etc.,
and for utilizing the fruit in canned ap-
pies, apple butter, preserves and jam.
For example, New York city dealer
who operates In q large way, both at
home and abroad, last week told repre-
sentative of New England Homestead
that be had recently bought Is cars of
wiudfalls and other low grade apples in
Maine at $3.50 q barrel for shipment to
a brewer in Indiana, who in turn will
convert this fruit into cider, large part
of the product to be bottled.