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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1921-01-04

The number of farms 10 Maine, accord
ing to the recent census, is 49, These
farms contain 5,425, ,96S acres, OF which
Lott, $40 acres are improved land. Since
1910, the number Of farms has decreased
49, per cent; the total acreage, 1873 per
cent; and the improved acreage, 16.2 per
cent. Twenty-eight and four-tenths per
cent of the land area Of the state ID In
farms, and 1874 per cent of the farm land
is improved.
The value of oil farm property is $270,-
526, ,7SS, ~ compared with $l99, 27l 1888 IN
1910, an increase of 35.7 per cent. The
value Of land and buildings 10 500, 10S,-
OIL; Of implements and machinery, $26.-
6S7, $50; and of livestock, $39, 7SO. .l0z.
As compared with 1910, the value of land
and buildings for 1920 shows an increase
of n o per cent; of implements and ma
.cbinery, SS.S per cent; and Of live stock,
5S per cent. The average value OF
land and buildings per farm 10 "a ,2S2, as
compared with q, $50 in 1910.
The value of the II, S46 farms for which
complete mortgage reports were secured
10 $50, ,427, ,0SS, and the amount Of the
mortgage debt is slS, ,592. .225, or S1.s per
cent Of the value. rhe average rate oi
interest paid 10 61 per cent. Twenty
nine and elght-tenths per cent Of all farms
operated by their owners are mortgaged,
a. compared with 26 8 per cent in 1910
Tho number OF white farmers 10 49,.
214, OF which AZ, $50 are native and 4,38z
foreign born. OF tho native white farm
ere, II 1888 are owners, $50 managers, and
/. .S03 tenants. OF the foreign born white
farmers, 4.0S6 are owners, 81 managers,
and 201 tenants. ALI Of the Is colored
farmers are owners. The number Of fe.
male farmers 10 2,525, including 2.47s
owners, @ managers, and 46 tenants.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1921-01-04
HOLDING CHEMICAL TRADE
Statistics Show That United States
Has Been Able to Hold High
Mark Set During War.

Official statistics for the fiscal year
1920 demonstrate that this country
has been able to keep Its trade In
chemical and allied products very near
the high mark set during the war, de-
spite the loss of markets for purely
war supplies and despite the pressing
demands that must be met in the do
nestle market.
Such is the conclusion reached by
o. p. Hopkins. a well-known statis-
tician, writing In the Journal Of Indus
trial and Engineering Chemistry.
"In almost all lines except D,uni-
tions," he writes. "the exports In 1920
exceeded in value those Of 1918. fact
that can be explained in some cases,
perhaps, by rising prices, but which
nevertheless warrants the assertion
that the position has not been weak
ened. These exports, which very
greatly exceed those Of the last nor
NAL pre-war year. are made up almost
entirely Of manufactured products.
Imports have more than held their
own and comprise raw and partly man
ufactured products required for fur
ther advancement by American chem
ical manufacturers"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1921-01-04
CAN'T RUSH TO SAGHALIEh
Japanese Government Bars All but
Business Firms Approved by
War Office.

There will be no rush Of adventur-
ers to the new fields for exploitation
opened up by the japanese occupation
Of Russian Saghalien, according to Mr..
Murakami, chief Of the fishery bureau
Of the department of agriculture and
commerce, who is quoted III the Yo-
miuri:
"None except those who really mean
business and are In a position to Sc.
riously transact business will find any
place for them In Saghalien." said NJ.
Murakami. "All rights there. are In
the hands Of the military command.
and anyone that wants to 60 there.
now must obtain a permit from the
war office. Certainly the forests there
will yield plenty Of wood pulp and
other raw material, while there are
rich coal mines and possibly oil wells.
But the chief product Of that region is
the output of the fisheries"
Speaking Of the fishing rights in Sag
halIen. Mr.. Murakami said that after
consultation with the army command
an auction was conducted at Niko-
laievsk for those rights over which the
army command is able to furnish pro-
lection. No detailed report Of the anc-
ton has been received. The bidders
had to file their applications with a
deposit to guarantee their good faith,
and they had to be persons who were
qualified by long experience In ash-
cries In that neighborhood.
The Yomiuri says that many rcpu-
table business establishments have
been holding back from enterprises In
Saghalien for fear of the competition
of adventures and the hurt their rep
utations might suffer In mad scram-
BILE for rights and concessions.-Japan
Advertisers.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1921-01-04
Maine Apple Shipments.

The Department of Agriculture
through Frank 81. Dudley, State horti-
culturist, has finally succeeded in secur-
ing the returns for the shipment of last
years apples from Maine. This report
Is usually msde much earlier, but this
fall il has been very difficult to get the
returns. The period covered is from
September 1, 1919, to August l, 1920.
The total shipments are the largest for
several years, being SS6,96l barrels.
This amount of Maine favorits fruit was
shipped by the following routes:
Maine Central Railroad, 654, ,0S7 bar
rels; Grand Trunk, 89,690; Bangor &
Aroostook, 55,SlS; Bangor Railway and
Electric Co., 5,101; Wiscasset, Water
vile & Pennington, 24,S19; Eastern
Steamship Co., 20,121; Sandy River q
Rsngeley Lakes, 12,405; Boston &
Maine, 12,l55; Knox Railroad, 5000:
Bridgton & Saco River, 5165.
Eleven OF the larger shipping points
sent out over 100, 900 barrels OF apples iu
the same time, ss follows:
Auburo, 1880 barrels; BuokfieId,
l2,677; Winthrop, 11,9l9; Norway, H..
$50; Monmouth, 10,923; Greene, 10, ,s27
Oxford, $500; South Paris, $40: NORTH
jay, SS0S; West Paris, TOO; Skowhe
gan, 1856; total, 107, 900.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1921-01-04
sea Lion Leather.

Large numbers of sea lions on the
British Columbia coast which destroy
annually vast quantities Of fish food
may be slaughtered and their hides
placed on the worlds leather market,
II a proposition which comes from
Premier Oliver and has the approval
Of many experienced fishermen. is car
ried out. The sea lion weighs from
1000 to $500 pounds the hides being
nearly an inch thick. These hides
make a tough and durable rough
leather such as Is used In workmen's
gloves and In saddles. Il IL stated
that these animals will eat 30 pounds
Of fish In day. Four hunters recent
" killed several hundred sea lions In
one day in Charlotte Islanda-Scien-
tiflc American.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1921-01-04
Fuel OIL for Railroads.

The great scarcity Of coal has caus-
ed the Paris, Lyons. and Mediterra-
mean Railway company to transform
some of its motive power from coal
to fuel oil consumption. which is
about to be followed by the Chemin
de Fer de lEtat, or state-owned rail-
way. and engines at Its shops at Safn-
tes are now undergoing changes for
experimental purposes. Much atten-
ton Is being directed to the announce
ment that the frst-named railway
company is planning to equip 200 To-
comotives for fuel oil and install nu-
merous storage reservoirs Of from 40
to 100 tons capacity at various points
on Its lines.-Scientiflc American.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1921-01-04
EoreWarned.

A little girl was sent to fetch some
milk from neighbor. She took with
her two cans.
On arriving home she was crying
and bespattered with mud
Mother saw at once that her dar-
ling had had q fall and asked II she
had lost all the milk.
mo. mother. not Drop"
.And how did my clever little dar-
ling manage thatr mother asked.
II knew l was going to fall. moth
er, 30 stood the cans down."-An-
swers, London.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1921-01-04
BUTTONS FROM OUR RIVERS
Pearl Mussel Fisheries Are q Flourish.
Ing and Very Interesting
Industry.

It should be remembered that in ad-
dition to their food value fishes are
necessary in our rivers If we are to
perpetuate the pearl button industry
Of the country, which employs some
twenty thousand people and yields q
product valued at more than $5.0OO,-
600.
When the young mussels, which are
of microscopic size. are thrown on
from the brood pouches Of their par
ents at the proper season, the larvai
mussels slowly drift to the bottom and
perish In a few days time unless they
come in contact with a passing fish
of suitable kind and succeed in max
ing attachment. Once this attach
ment is made. the tissue Of the fish
grows over the little mussel, until 1t
has undergone a remarkable change
Of form and structure; then 1t drops
from the fish to commence Its inde-
pendent life at the bottom Of the
stream or lake.
II Is a further fact that the young
Of particular kinds Of mussels require
the gills Of particular kinds OF fishes
as nurseries. The black bass Is host
for several sorts Of mussels, while the
kipjack, a kind of herring, Is the only
known host for the best Of all mussels.
As this last mentioned fish is far
from being abundant in American riv.
ers, 1t is plain that much care should
be exercised in its maintenance.
The mussel fishery that supplies the
fresh water pearl button industry Is
actively conducted in at least twenty
states in the Mississippi rived basin.
the raw production Of shells now has
a value Of about s1.0OO.0OO. The fresh
water pearl button Is now recognized
as among the cheapest durable but
tons that can be procured. The mus
sci beds have been rapidly depleted,
chiefly because the fishermen in past
years would retain only the very best
shells and discard as culls all shells
that were of an inferior grade.
Necessary action in the way OF. gov
ernment legislation to protect the
mussel fisheries has been so long de-
layed that this unique and rather
important industry is now sure to ex-
perience considerable difficulty In per-
petuating itself.-Floyd W. Parsons
in the Saturday Evening Post.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1921-01-04
Skunk Breeding Suggested.

Breeding Of skunks "a q means of
stabilizing the depressed fur market"
Is the latest suggestion of the Depart
ment of Agriculture In Washington.
Despite all the harsh things that have
been said about this lowly animal, the
department describes him ~ "the best
wild animal friend the farmer has,"
The skunk, the announcement says, can
be used for destroying mice, grasshop
pers, orickets, and white grubs, at the
same time furnishing the farmer from
$50 to 500 worth OF fur year.
All that 10 required Of the farmer, the
circular says, Is that be respect tho AMI
mails dens, keep bis poultry In skunk.
proof yards, kin an old horse for them
every fall and be tactful when be meets
them In the evening""
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1921-01-04
census InyoIves Much Work,

The 100000 cards needed to rec
ord the population Of the United
States In the new census made q
stack more t,an ten miles high. With
out machinery It would be almost Inn
possible to manage a census nowadays.
II took seven years to complete and
publish the census Of 1890, and nine
years to complete the census Of 1880.
By means Of electrical mechanism
which punches something like 4.0O0, 900
cards day. the cards are now sorted
and tabulat0d In weeks instead Of
years. The device also saves expense
and eliminates error.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1921-01-04

Iver ". Silfveuius Of Lynn, Mass.
has invented man-power flying ma
chine. Following the dragon fly as q
living model he has perfected simple
mechanism to impel q double set Of
wings mounted ON bicycle. II fly
can fy,' fver says, why can't q man
work q flying machine By his own
power" lver THINKS that he can
The aerial bicycle b Just like the ter
rs frma KIND except that In addition
to the regular drive chain there u
another chain leading to the wing
propelling machinery behind the rid
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1921-01-04
a.,,., T.x,e,b. n canada.

Seventeen aerial, tadcab compa-
MES are being formed In western
Canada, and number Of these al
ready have been licensed BY the air
board. -Four commercial flying COM
panies have been formed at Winni-
peg, and there are companies at
Regina, Moose Jaw. Saskatoon. Ed
monton, Hanna tAiberta). Calgary,
Lethbridge. Bann and In Vancouver.
Aerodromes are to be built at virden
ana Vancouver. Passenger flying Is
the nrst object Of these companies.
and mail carrying and distribution
for large shops are ezpected - fol-
l0w.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1921-01-04
Tree Surgery.

The best. safest, and most economical
plan to prevent future extensive injury
and decay, or to prevent the early dis
hgurement or death of the tree, 10 to 1T
tend to al injuries - soon - they occur.
This kind OF work 10 comparatively
simple and mex xpensive. Tree surgery
has become an established industry In
all cities, and 1t 10 often profitable 10
employ the services OF those trained Ia
this work, bat most persons can, with q
little preliminary practice on the sim.
pier types OF work, undertake ordinary
tree repair provided they are familiar
with the use of the gougs and mallek Q
saw, and . paintbvush. A steady head
and ability to climb will DO necessary
for work In the top OF . tree.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1921-01-04
Buffalo Wool.

That original American, the bison, is
going to be asked to pay his board. Sup
ported In royal idleness for many years
by the government, the buffalo, once
king of the plains, must now bow to the
changing times and become Q producer
instead Of remaining Q mere ornament.
Each member Of the buffalo family pro-
duces annually much fine wool, which 10
these days of high prices makes them
desirable citizens In the best sense OF the
term. Furthermore, unlike those lesser
monsrchs who have been forced to nee
their realms, King Bison will continue to
rule over Americas wonderful Yellow
stone National Park, and bis profile to
adorn the once useful nickel.
All the park authorities ask Of their
star boarder Is the old clothes he sheds
each spring. The big Yellowstone herd
of 500 grown animals turns loose anuu.
ally when warm weather comes several
hundred pounds of wool, which could be
increased by clipping. Ordinarily the
wool has gone to waste, but recently
collection OF some Of the finest fibre has
been made for the purpose Of expert
menting with the manufacture of coats
and blankets for the park rangers.
The Canadian Government and private
individuals In the United States have
been successful in utilizing buffalo wool,
official reports showing that the cloth
produced from It is lighter in weight and
offers greater resistance to cold than ma
terIal made of sheep's wool. 1t Is these
qualities that particularly interest the
National Park Service, for the rangers
who guard the Yellowstone from muir
derous poachers in the winter have to
tramp many miles through the snow on
skis or snowshoes, carrying heavy packs
filled with "grub" and every ounce Of
weight that can be saved is of immense
importance. Blankets seven feet long
and six feet wide, woven from buffalo
wool grown on Q Texas ranch, weighed
only fonr pounds and five ounces. Sol
diers at frontier posts have long recog-
nized the warmth Of buffalo coats, and
the buffalo robe was feature OF the rig
orous life Of pioneer days. Though Of
shorter fibre than sleeps wool, the buff
fslo's coat 10 very fine and fluffy, and can
be woven easily by intermixing q small
quantity of other wool. The color is a
beautiful glossy brown, say the park
and add that 1t Is not the
to oommercialixe the Yellow
stone herd In any way.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1921-01-04
Porcelain War.

There u nothing 20 effective - gase-
line to clean porcelain tubs and Wan
basins. A dry rag dipped IN gasoiinA
then rubbed on the surface. VIII 70
move practically any discoloratioo -
stain. Marks which win not come on
though scrubbed nth cleaning Pow.
ders and seapA vanish IKE magic q
tho'tooeh a. GnsolinA
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1921-01-04
Truthful Comment

4 merchant recently placed an auto
mAtic Weighing machine In front Of his
store. A few days afterward q ciu .sn
was observed standing on the machine
and closely scrutinising the dial. His
hat was In his hand, although the thsr'
mometer marked Q low Temperature
and passer-by asked him why he had
bis hat OF. 4 want to go what J
weigh without my outdoor garmsntA
said the citissn blandly. His inter
iocutor walked away muttering: @He
would not weigh much lsss Il b toos
his head Oh a. we'll
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1921-01-04
WOOD
| For Sale.
Inquire of
IRVING o. BARROWS.
Collectors Advertisement of Sale Of
Lands Of Non-Resident Owners.
STATE OF MAINE.

Unpaid taxes on lands situated In the town Of
.wcodstock, In the County Of Oxford. for the
<year 1870.
The following list Of taxes on real estate of
non resident owners, In the town OF Woodstock.
Aforesaid, for the year 1920. committed 10
me for collection for said town on the Snth
day Of April, 1870, remain unpaid; and notice Is
hereby given that II said taxes with interest
and charges are not previously paid. 50 much
the amount due therefor, including interest and
charges, win be sold without further notice, al
public auction at Town Hall In said town on the
hrst Monday In February, 1871, as nine O'Clock
A. n.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1921-01-04

The women Of Nepal have no purdah
system. the false modesty Of covering
the face with 6 veil. They freely mova
and share the burden Of maintenance
.s3 the, family. They often wear Q kind
cf short skirt and bodice made of cloth
from their looms
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1921-01-04
Farm For Sale.

n offer for sale my farm about two
nlles north OF Paris Hill. Good build
tnss, one hundred and twenty acres oi
Ind; Ave to six hundred grated apple
txses and wood and timber enough tc
pay for the place. l also have for sale 9
rood two-borse cart or will exchange fol
= ere- bOrse cart.
ALBION W. ANDREWS,
21tf Paris Hill.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1921-01-04
Odd Newspaper subscriptions.

Greenland hasn't many newspapers
Of any kind, but the oldest Of them
all 10 q monthly paper called the
Kalorikmit. (Did you get your tongue
twisted after pronouncing this nameO
The most unusual thing about this pa
per 10 that a three months subscrip-
don costs two ducks, while 1t requires
q sable skin to pay for a year.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1921-01-04
Lotus EatePs.1

Few flowers have been more identi-
fed with the worlds history, than the
mysterious lotus Of Egypt. The phrase
"lotus eaters" Is a common one In lit
erature. and Is used to describe those
who live In a dream world. The food
made from the dried seeds Of the
Egyptian variety seems to have had
an effect similar to various opium
products, and once In the clutch Of the
drug the lotus eaters forgot both past
and family. and went incoming about,
oblivious Of demands made by society,
Kin, or even their own physical wants.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1921-01-04
rhs umbreiIa,s Advent

The frst umbrella ever seem ID this
country reached Baltimore. q ship
msnt Of them coming from England
IN July, ITO. Hardly any Of them
found purchasers Cor quite q while
People laughed at the mcilycoddle con-
trivance, which was not only foolish
ut unnecessary. inasmuch - ram
Hould not ~ apYbQdl 80.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1921-01-04

oxford Lumber Co.. The easserly half
OF lots IFS. ll6 and III. No. OF acres
about 200 Value e2,Sr0, el06 so
Oxford Lumber Co.. southeast corner
Of lot Ia No. Of acres 10. Value
Lana, Lizxie, Ess., Land lying between
road leading to A. 8. Bryant farm and
Old Greenwood town line with build
ings thereon. No. Of acres 5. Value
G. .IEsrER HEATH, Collector Of Taxes
Of the Town Of Woodstock.
Dec. sesh. 1870. sli
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1921-01-04
A,frad Cbabot of Sc. Jossph. Ouebe,

Alfred Chabot Of st. Joseph, Quebec,
was burned to death In barn near
Eustis about ten days since, and bis
brother, Louis Chabot, b under arrest
on the charge OF malicious trespass.
The two brothers were members OF q
party OF woodsmen coming ont Of the
woods for Christmas. and they becoming
tired stopped In this barn for the night
while the others went on. Louis Ohab0t
lighted match to look about the barn,
after which they went to- deep. They
were wakened to flnd the barn on hse.
Louis got out but Alfred failed 10 do 20.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1921-01-04

The bucolic one had been asked bis
opinion Of scarecrows.
"No good Ut ALL" he grunted-'lsast.
wise against the crows In this districtl
Only last year We put mp what We
thought Was . fine scarecrow-a man
pointing guu."
"Well, what happenedr'
"Why, al tho crows In the world
seemed to be feeding In that Geld, and
whilst one crow psrohed on the gun and
worked the trigger, another was falling
down. pretending to be shot,"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1921-01-04
House For Sale.

Two story s room house with bath
room, large garden and hen house.
This house is nearly new and in first
class condition and in good location.
For sale by L. A. BROOKS, Real
Estate Dealer, South Paris, Maine.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1921-01-04
FOLEY /! 4: q! KIDNEY l!!.Eg! Y, Pills ? |:


Mer and women everywhere 70 sell she New
Peerless supreme Accident and Health Policy.
eublio. Large indemnitics and low premium
sosk Good hbersl agency proposifions Tor those
Who can devots their part or spare time. Better
RspcSSSnfnfisos. Write for fan pAzticulAxs.
RIH6k108 oAsuA1Tx COMPANY xssess
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1921-01-04

yud Tunkins says be thinks msbbs
Ne were better OF IN the old days
vhen q man didn't dast dress up ex-
espt On sunasys fer feaR q bzn' called
q audA gss4 -
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1921-01-04

This country is using its lumber three
times ~ fast ~ II 10 growing u. The
farm woodlot, kept productive. will
store mp money.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1921-01-04
TO LET.

: Upstairs rent of seven rooms.
Faucet water, shed room. Small
and quiet family desired. Inquire of
the Cleasby Estate, Western Avenue,
South Paris. SOL
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1921-01-04
Desirable Stand For Sale in
\ South Paris.

The Writ Stanley place on Pine Street,
2puth Paris, Is offered for sale. This is
one Of the most desirable places In town.
House of eight rooms with all modern
Improvements and in the very best Of
oondition. Fine lawn, garden and fruit
txses. Inquire Of
MRS. STANLEY, or
ALTON C. WHEELER,
{1tf South Paris.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1921-01-04

Service in the Legislature seems to
have it's attractions. OF the thirty one
members of the incoming senate, at least
sixteen, and doubtless more, have had
PREVIOUS service In either one or the
other of the housey. OF the 161 members
Of the house, 40 were members OF tho
last house, and others have bad previous
service there. Aroostook County alone
returns ten members OF the preceding
house.
The senate is composed OF thirty one
Republicans, while In tho house there
are 1875 Republicans and 16 Democrats.
No chance to dodge responsibility. :.
Oxford County's delegation 10 ~ fol-
lows:
Senstor-Frederic o. Eaton. Rumford.
Representative
Lawrence n. Carroll, Norway.
James W. Eastman. fryeburg.
Fred y. Bean, Bethel.
Lon e. Wight, Newry.
Stephen b. Pennell, Rumford.
Edward q. Conant. Buckdeld.
Arthur &. Forbes. Paris.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1921-01-04

A petition asking tor The removal
Of the public trustees Of the Eastern
Massachusetts, street railway was sent
to the executive council BY Mayor
Roscoe Walsworth Of Revere. Mayor
Walsworth, petitioning as citizen Of
the commonwealth and the mayor Of
Revere, sized confederation Of
the petition under chapter 1S8. sec
ton Of the special acts Of 1913. IN
the petition he stated the methods of
control Of the road had been unjust
and unreasonable. and charged that
the trustees had disregarded the pub
lie interest in the methods Of handling
ts,nds at their disposal.