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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1920-04-13
A Paris. Farmer.

One Of the most progressive farmers in
South Paris IL Leon A. Brooks who pur-
chased few years ago the we'll known
farm formerly owned by the late DR.. Al
fred King OF Portland. Mr.. Brooks has
recently installed Herman milking ma
chine, aud proposes to raise thorough
bred Holsteins and Jerseys on . rather
extensive scale. he already has about
% head OF cattle which he has wintered,
Is being COWS and the rest fine young
stock. ,$
This farm is also noted for being very
productive In apples and grain, while q
considerable quantity Of hay is cut each
year.
Besides the. milking machine, Mr..
Brooks has installed fine water system,
including pressure tank, and his kitchen
and new bathroom are supplied with 'ho,
and cold water. He is contemplating
more repairs on the buildings In the near
future, on the outside especially 40 the
inside Of the house has been remodeled
somewbas during the past summer.
Mr.. Brooks 10 q member OF the grange,
and lecturer Of Oxford County Pomona.
He 10 also president Of the Paris Farm.
ere Union and president Of the Oxford
County p. OF H., Mutual Fire Insurance
Co., - wen - engaged In the real estate
business.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1920-04-13
First sIoht Of a PIo.

Along the hard, dry, wind-swept road
in suburb came drove Of pigs-a
most unusual spectacle in London Of
recent years. From the by-streets the
children Of the poor came hurrying to
see, and it was clear from their COM
ments that many Of them had never
seen a pig before.
'Look, Lizerl" cried one Of the
smallest among them. Look. there's a
piebald one" -s
Course there is. stoopid," said Lizer,
who was clearly well yersed In natural
history. "Where else do yer think
they get streaky bacon fromT-Lon-
don Chronicle. s1's'r@ -
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1920-04-13
y. Was startina Young.

"You fill the pals with sand, ant
let me turn them out" suggested six
year-old Jack to little Doris as the.
played on the beach.
His playmate obediently complied
"Now well build castle, and yo'
shall fetch the water to 60 round It,.
exclaimed Jack.
Dutifully the little maid struggled
up and down the beach. carryin,
buckets Of water.
"Can't you fetch the water now
Jack" she suggested, "and let mi
pour 1t round?"
"Girls can't do that properly" all
swered the boy. Lets paddle. But
say, Doris. do you want to MARI!
me when you grow up"
"Yes-oh. yes!" Doris was delight
ed at the prospect.
The boy. however. assumed boret
air, and lazily extended his feet to
ward her.
"very well then" he said nonchal
antly. "If you're going to be my wife
take off my shoes and stockings ~
Pearson's Weekly.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1920-04-13
Diet and Longevity.

The subject Of diet and its relation
to longevity is one Of perennial inter
est and there is no surer road to
fame, or at least to notoriety. than
that Of promulgating rules Of diet and
living. Everybody would like to pass
the century mark and as many Of
them as possible, providing his phys
ical vigor and functions could remain
unimpaired or nearly so, and even
Methuselah's $50 years would scarce
ly suffice for a man who would like to
taste all experiences. acquire all
knowledge, and accomplish all his
hopes, dreams and desires. Even then
he might be reluctant to shuttle on
this mortal coil and enter upon new
experiences In the beyond.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1920-04-13
NOBODY WANTS
A BABY
By OLIVE R. BARTON

(@ 1890. by Mcclure Newspaper Syndicate
When Philip McChesney parked his
car as usual in front Of the building in
which he had his bachelor apartment
and stepped from the marble-lined cor
rdor into the passenger elevator, he
had no reason 70 believe that the long
lane Of his life had come to the pro.
verbal turn.
He was getting very tired Of the
lane. AS he slipped his key into his
door 1t occurred to him he was doing
pretty much the same thing he had
been doing every afternoon for many
years and was likely to do for many
more.
My, how tired he was of the routine
How sick he was Of everythingl How
different 1t would have been If Made
leine had consented to marry him
He was devoted to Madeleine-pretty,
willful and altogether selfish Made.
leine.
But what was the use Of even think
ingf She never would have him.
She had told him 80 a hundred
times.
"You see, Phil, we are too much
alike to be running mates" she said.
"We both want a good time, but we
want 1t in our own way; neither of
us would be willing to give in to the
other. II you wanted to 60 to movie,
I'd want opera. If I chose Mrs. Els
dinner you'd be sure to want some
thing else. I think I ought to marry
some one different from myself. I'm
such useless creature, you know. ]
never did good turn for anyone in
my life. Neither did you, now, did
your All you've ever done was to
make money. I'd like to think Of my
husband as somebody unusual. It's
so ordinary to be just rich"
Philips thoughts we're getting too
unpleasant for further retrospection.
But he knew Madeleine was right.
He was only good to make money, and
everyone was doing that now.
Every bank, firm Of brokers and
bond company listed in the evening
paper was gorging in riches. The
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1920-04-13

every good, young man. Il you
really mean what you say, suppose
you call at the st. Stephen Ohildren's
Home tomorrow. here's the address,
and Baby Marie will be handed over
to you II the board Of trustees are sat
isfled you are a responsible person.
They tried to find homes for dozen
little tots this week but weren't hav-
Ing very good luck"
'Then 1t isn't Just q rafiler asked
Philip, relieved.
"Not exactlyl Don't want to
hedge, do your"
Certainly notI I'll get the child
tomorrow. And Philip turned and
walked out.
A light hand fell on his arm, and
he turned.
"MadeleineI What are you doing
here? Are you alone7"
Eyes. Oh, Philip, I saw the no
tice about the baby and I just had to
come, too, 1t sounded so awful And
I want to tell you how perfectly splen-
did you were. Do you really mean It'll
Are you going to get that babyr'
Certainly. I said I would"
"And take 1t homer
EYES,"
"And bring 1t up"
"By the grace Of God, yes. It
would be one thing might be useful
for, besides making money" a little
bitterly.
"But you'll have to have a nurse" "
"Two, perhaps"
"And It will be very expensive, and
and inconvenient." she reminded
him."
"Well2"
"Oh, Philip, let me take the baby.
I was just going up anyway when I
saw you. And I'm woman"
"You take itW
Eyes. Why noti"->
"You said you were selfish and use
less"
"You said you were, too"
"And you wouldn't marry me for
that reason. The reason doesn't seem
to exist now" eagerly.
She had no reply to this. She
looked away quickly, but her eyes were
very soft.
"You haven't that excuse now, dear.
I wonder If" A new thought had
struck him. "Why can't we give the
baby a home together. deari What
do you sayf"
"All right" she half whispered. But
he heard.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1920-04-13
E..lx "nome..lo problen.v .

The one hundred and twenty-fifth an
niversary of the Massachusetts, Char
table Fire society, recently observed
In Boston. looks back to time In tina
city when 1t was considered desirable
that servants be obliged to 90 to be-
before the householder, and not be per
mitted to carry lighted candle to q
bedroom In the garret" The recon
mendation was made at one Of the So
cietys earliest meetings, but seems not
to have been carried into effect; ont
may imagine that even so far bacE
there was domestic service problem
sufficiently defined to make the aver
age servants objection to this pro
posed early and dark retirement oper
atiye In defeating It.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1920-04-13
Marketing.
&C. L. Pierce, manager Maine Fruit Growers
Association.)

&C.. L. Pierce, manager Maine Fruit Growers
Association.)
One of the principal factors In farming
10 the marketing end. Farmers have
nearly always been able to sell their
products at some price. but have seldom
been in position TO make the price, be-
cause Of the lack Of q real marketing
system, for which they are wholly re-
sponsible. The power of control of the
farming industry lies In the hands of
the farmers themselves through cooper
alton, organization and Standardization,
and there is no earthly power that can
wrest II from them, IL they will only get
together, as men In nearly all other lines
Of business have.
The cooperative marketing plan is to
eliminate costs In handling, and sell "a
much as possible direct to consumers,
buying clubs and retail distributors, be-
ing the only agent between the producer
and consumer or retail distributor.
Goods cannot 60 through from three to
six different hands and give the producer
what he should have without charging
the consumer an excessive price.
Through the cooperative system the cost
Of handling Is reduced to the minimum,
the producer getting more and consumer
paying less.
/ doubt it there is an honest buyer
who wouldn't prefer to buy all hts ap-
pies, potatoes or any other commodity
through one Office, II 1t were possible to
do so and get the kind Of service the co.
operative system can give.
A large per cent Of the apple buyers
know that the associations are grading
their apples better than most outsiders,
and would much rather buy through our
Office, than spend weeks of time and
hundreds Of dollars chasing around over
the state trying to get what they want
Farming conditions are serious, and
mighty serious too. There will doubt
less be big reduction in the acreage oi
farm crops this year. Many thousand.
of farmers say they are going to do less
they will be unable to get the labor, and
II they could, it is very doubtful II they
could pay the price and get new dollar
for an old one. This means that there
will be q shortage of farm products, q
disgrace to our country with Its vas
amount OF farm lands. Now h the tim,
for the farmers from one end of thil
nation to the other to get together anC
build up marketing system that vii
be credit to the farming industry, anG
put farming on . sound and profitable
basis.
Our cooperative marketing organiza
tions are not only getting the farmer
more for their products, but are buyinl
fertilizers. insecticides and other farm
supplies and delivering them to thei
members in retail lots, 1t jobbers' carlo
prices.
Farmers, you will never have bette
conditions until You make them 70
yourselves. Why not get into the gam
now, and put your business on payin,
basis? No one but yourselves can do II
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1920-04-13
Laying Contests.
20. N. Wilbur, U. of n. Poultry Extension
Specialist)

II
The project known % the Maine win
ter egg-laying contest was started by th'
extension department of the State Col
lege two years ago. 1t differs from othe
egg-laying contests In that the birds ART
kept on the owners farm and cared fol
by him. The birds must be kept In al
open front house and fed and managed
by the Orono method. Ten or more birds
constitute q pen. The owner keeps Z
record OF the daily egg production OF his
pen and record of the amount and cost
OF dry mash and scratch feed eaten. The
contest begins Nov. 1, and ends April 80
of each year.
The averages taken from the first con.
test showed some very interesting re-
suits. There we're 38 farm flocks entered
in the contest having . total number oi
1858 pullets. The average egg-produc.
ton per hen In the six months was S097
eggs. Assuming that the hens would
make an equal production In the next six
months, 1t would show an average pro.
duction for the year Of about 100 eggs.
The feed consumed by the different
pens varied to some extent. The aver
age number of pounds OF mash eaten per
hen per month was 8. 90 pounds, or % 81
pounds Of mash In six months. The av-
erage number of pounds OF scratch feed
eaten per month was S.2s pounds, or
1850 pounds for six months. On an sv.
erage each hen ate 7,2 pounds of mash
and scratch grain per month. By taking
the cost of mash or scratch In any given
locality the cost OF feeding a hen per
month can be easily determined.
The second winter contest, now being
conducted, had at the end of the first
three months q slightly higher average
egg production than in the correspond.
ing period year ago.
These contests have brought out very
striking conclusions. First of all they
show the value of early Matching. On .
whole pullets which were hatched In
April showed the best results. Pullets
which began to lay late in the fall showed
the lowest average egg production.
There was considerable difference in
the selection of the birds for the pens.
Those pens which were most carefully
selected gave the highest average pro-
duction. This alone shows that the
farmers should practice more careful Sc
lection In the farm flock. All pullets
that do not show indications of good egg
production in the fall should be disposed
Of early.
All the birds were properly housed
and fed, which counted much toward
the excellent production. That no fac.
tor can be slighted in poultry manage.
ment II satisfactory results are to be ex-
pected the farm laying contest clearly
shows.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1920-04-13
Danish Potatoes Rejected.

About 1000 sacks Of potatoes from
Denmark have bsen refused entry at New
York after rejection by the Federal Hor
ticultural Board OF the Department. oi
Agriculture. Nearly 2 per cent OF tht
rejected stock was infected with scab anc
rot. This cargo, which arrived March 4
included some potatoes Of fairly goot
grade which sold Wholesale at $4.55 pei
100 pounds, or considerably below bes
native stock, and most OF the imported
potatoes not rejected sold still lower
The portion OF the cargo which was re
fused entry may be shipped to Cuba.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1920-04-13
apar,dl.. R.aalned- on cabbape.

"Paradlse RegaIned" on Cabbage.
It is said that John Milton often
used to have nothing but few olives
for dinner, and we do not wonder 20
much since learning this that he %
seldom wrote anything cheerful. We
do not think we could write anything
cheerful ourselves after dining on
a few olives, though we have done It
not infreQuently on boiled cabbage and
prune whip.-Ohio State Journal.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1920-04-13

Really, Mr.. Gloom, you must be
mistaken" mildly interrupted the other
man in the argument
Mistaken thundered ]. Fuller
Gloom. "Those are not my views
merely, but the mature deductions OF
Ellsworth Ethelbert Hornbostle. A. N.
Ph. d."
"Then, very likely am wrong
Thank you for correcting me-" -
"Pardon. u.s." said we. after the de
parture of the discounted critic. "bul
who Is Ellsworth Ethelbert Hornbostle
A. NJ, Phi. Dr."
"How the devil do I knowf" was
the snarling reply. II invented ths
name on the spur of the moment. An
supposed to concoct an entire life
history for the myth. tooT-Kansas
City Star.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1920-04-13
MusIc.I instruments Of Insects.

MuSIcaI Instruments o. insects.
Buzxing or humming Of insects is
mainly due to the rapid vibration Of
the wings. which often strike the air
more than 100 times a second, but
there Is sometimes a special qulvering
instrument near the base Of the wings.
Chirping or trilling is due to some
sort at sstridnlating" organ. one hard
part being scraped against another. az
the bow Of a zAddle-it may be leg
against wing. s.S'..
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1920-04-13

stores and shops were prospering, too,
every one Of them, clearing an enor-
nous profit. Wasn't there anything
in the world but money?
Ahl Yes! There was pleasure.
Money and pleasure; that was all. And
on the front page Of the paper the diff
ferent kinds Of trouble resulting from
the mad pursuit Of both.
Suddenly he saw this unusual notice !:
IMPERIAL THEATER.
Fairbanks in "The Sportsman" First
Glass Vaudeville.
SPECIAL.
ITO the holder Of the lucky ticket a
real, live baby will be given away.
Eleven months old. Good parents.
"Don't miss the chancep
ridiculous" thought Philip. A live
babyl They wouldn't dare do such a
thing. But suppose they did, Who
in New York would want a real, live
baby? A dog or a monkey might
have a chance-but baby! The red
slowly mounted his temples. He was
fond of children, unusually 80 Of ba-
bies, and he found himself getting Gu
riously excited over the thing.
They'd no business Of rafting off q
baby even If it could be done legally.
But the worst Of 1t was no one would
want 1t!
The lane Of Philips life was ap-
preaching sharp curve at last, had
he known 1t.
That evening found him sitting un-
| easily through ten reels of film and
| listening to half dozen vaudeville
sketches in the very show house that
advertised the baby-he couldn't stay
avay-his indignation and curiosity
had grown by degrees until now he
was waiting for the lucky number to
be read.
The house was packed to Its Limit
the s. r. o. sign had long been out
vet a deathlike stiffness hung over the
place as the numbers were read. The
tenth number out Of the box was to
get Baby Marie.
At last, "2755," called the man draw
ling the numbers. 'Who has 27551
VIII the person holding 2755 please
| step this wayf"
Philip looked around curiously. But
there was no response. No one seemed
to have the number. Every one looked
at his neighbor, necks were craned all
over the house. But no one stirred.
T thought So" said everybody. mo
body wants a babyl"
" thought So" said Philip with the
rest. mo one wants baby"
His indignation began right here to
boil. It impelled him at last to get
up and start down the aisle. de
gained the stage by enormous strides
"h no one wants the baby, I'll take
It." he said. "It's an outrage, the
| whole affair. But II the baby is an
orphan and has no home I'll see that
It gets one. T-I1l take It home and
raise 1t myself"
There was tremendous applause
then. Although It seemed no one want
ed the baby. the crowd was glad enough
for some one else to play angel.
The manager smiled down into Phil
ips earnest indignant eye.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1920-04-13
chIna,s IndustriaI Future.

In 1918. regardless OF the great
world war and unsettled internal polit.
ical conditions, China's foreign trade
increased, keeping the grand total well
above the billion-dollar mark. obsety-
Ing commercial investigators agree
that, industrially, and az a manufac'
turing center, China has a great fu
ture. s.j -
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1920-04-13

Interest Unchanged In 200 Ysara
The highest interest that can b
charged for a loan In the Isle Of Nan
q 6 per cent. and that has been the
lawful rate for more than 100 yearA
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1920-04-13
The Third Term Argument.

presented and requested by contributor)
"The 'third term argument has little
force with the average voter, especially
when be 10 shown that OF al our Maine
governors ono was elected i've times,
flve four times, eight three times, ten
twice and eleven once; tho precedent 10
not hard to hnd."-An extract from 3
letter written by the president Of the
|Hfats W. @. T. u. ..<,sss
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1920-04-13
The Apple.

Eve corrupted Adam with It.
William Tell set . worlds record with
is. - :.
The smsll boy risksd whipping for It.
The American people extracted the
juice Of It. -
Nature put . kick In II.
Congress took the joy oat Of it--New
York kvesine Post.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1920-04-13
e, rx.,.,,. n.na ou.iIties

First Examine Good Qualities.
We are firm believers In the maxim
that for all right judgment for any
man or thing It is useful, ray essential,
to see his good qualities before pro.
nouncing judgment on his bad.-Oar
lyle. -
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1920-04-13

There are leaders In MI stations,
In all trades and occupations;
Leaders great and leaders small,
But the farmer leads them all;
For the farmer leads the feeders,
Furthermore, he feeds the leaders.
T. C. MCCONNELL
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1920-04-13
The EdItors Office Boy.

tommy" said the editor to- the Of
fee boy, 'taks this manuscript out to
the waiting woman and tell herSwe are
very sorry but we can't use IT,"
"'Yes, SIR" 80. ..
"And, Tommy .s;,s. -,
"Yes, siri" 49, ~
"Try to look sad. a. You 90 out,
That's part of your job around here
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1920-04-13

. Men and women everywhere % sell ne ksv
rssriess Supreme Accident and heahn rcnoy.
public. tarre indemuities and low premium
cost Good liberal agency propositions for noss
wno can devote their part or spare tina cssssk
eonsrActs for those who WIN become fun Jims
PP9RSsSSsgs1sssfvs., P9SSg ns yrte f9c I'll Res Tssss
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1920-04-13
Hard on 4 Car. !

II thought my 6rst husband snored
badly enough. bat, oh. deari John was
Ia solo snorer, while my present hus'
band tries to initiate the entire orches-
|sra.1-Bost0n Transcript.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1920-04-13

Thunder storms do not cause sour
milk. However, the warm Temperature
and high humidity which accompany
then are fsvorabls b The growth OF bao-
terra which cause milk to sour.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1920-04-13

Seed corn selection, according to spe-
cialists OF the United States Department
OF Agriculture, 10 - Important ~ the
selection Of sires and dams In the breed.
ling OF live stock.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1920-04-13

There ID no moro tedious job than pick,
Ing potatoes. Don't keep the "llttle fel
leFs" ct it too long. Makes thar backs
lachs, the sams r. u dosa yonrs and mine.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1920-04-13

No Copper Ia. coppseas.
Green copperas 70 an Iron com
nouind and cpntains no eeppee.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1920-04-13
Maine News Notes.

East Sumner.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1920-04-13

The case of the State Of Vermont
against Dewey T. Hanaey for alleged
larcency Of state funds will not be
tried this term Of court and ]. Ward
Carver, attorney for Mr.. Hanley, has
been advised that he need not make
preparation for trial Of the case.
Chicopee, Mass, Girl Scouts are to
be taught the manly art Of self-defence
ls q measure Of protection. Not only
are the girls of the White, Church
troops, Mrs. w. B. Culver, captain, to
be taught boxing. but they are to un-
1ergo ronrse In revolver practice al
The Filer record. (Filer, Idaho) 1919-1930, 1920-04-15

A seed potato show for Bonner
county in the fall is being planned by
II. F. Schneider. potato project leader
for the county farm bureau. He plans
The Filer record. (Filer, Idaho) 1919-1930, 1920-04-15
WHEAT GROWERSO
STATE PERFECT
ORGANIZATION

SPOKANE. Wash. - Considerable
progress is being made in the organ
ization OF the Idaho and Washington
Wheat Growers association, is the
statement of A A. Elmore. president
OF the Farmers union. who is in
charge OF organization Meetings are
being held in every county in Idaho in
which wheat is grown, and several
representatives OF the organization
committee are now in the southern
part OF Idaho for meetings with wheat
growers and discussing plans Of the
organization.
Some very prominent leaders have
become members Of the association.
such as ex-Goy. Gooding and W. F..
Alworth, who is the largest wheat
grower in Twin Falls county. Other
leaders. including John Rigney Of Je-
rome, r. H. O'Neil Of American Falls
]. A. Arkboth Of Gooding and Chester
Johnson Of Richfield. have also
Joined the association.
"Our plan contemplates the organ
ization OF a non-proht cooperative
marketing association in Oregon. Ida
no and Washington, through which
the wheat Of not less than 20 per
cent of the total northwest crop will
be marketed" says Elmore.
The association is being organized
on the so-called California plan,
which is said TO have proven highl,
successful. More than S3O00O0,0OO
worth OF products are marketed an
nually through similar organizations
in that state.