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Oxford Democrat., 1921-05-03
Grain for the Asking. >

II
Prof. r. T. Muller, professor OF horticui
turein the University of Maine, gave tall
at the recent farmers meeting In Oron'
on "Rain for the Asking" related not {,
any superstitious or weird plan whereof!
cloudbursts could be procured to put u
end to any dry spell, but to . mechanica
watering device, known % the Skinne
system, manufactured in Ohio. Thi
system, composed OF q series OF parable
pipes, shoots tiny streams of water higl
In the air which take on warm tenn
perature and break up In small drop.
which fall gently on the soil and plants
The soil 10 evenly watered, rather thar
puddled in some places and left dry II
Others. 1t is the nearest thing to q gen
tie rain.
Some of the benefits derived from
such an irrigation are: Deep watering
protection against drought, bumper
crops every year, big yields when no ont
else has them, saves labor, leaves sol
light and porous, waters uniformly, early
crops and highest prices.
II the soil is "blowing," stop It with
water. II thrip or red spider get started
give them dose OF water. Do you wan,
to apply fertilizer, put 1t on and get II
into plant food Immediately by water.
ing. By applying water toward evening
plants may be protected from cold sew
eral degrees below freezing.
A permanent equipment may cost from
s275 to $3.50 per acre, depending upon
the shape and layout of the field, the
contour of the land and location of water
supply. Very often by combining sta
tionary and portable equipment, costs
may be materially rednced. The Skin
oer system Is not only proposition fol
big growers, but small growers are just
as much in need of It and can make the
system pay for itself In short time be
cause of the better, more certain crops.
1t can be used for watering vegetable
gardens, strawberries, flower gardens.
hot beds, cold frames, greenhouses and
lawns,
Oxford Democrat., 1921-05-03
Milk Pinch.

The milk man delivers bottles from
door to door and since prohibition we're
all drinking more. Milk 10 one form oi
liquid refreshment which all of us, men
women and children, imbibe from In.
fancy until old age. OF late, milk
drinks have become even more popular
at soda fountains. And. undoubtedly
this dairy product 10 still holding Its owu
in the home. Most OF Us are acquainted
only with the milk OF the COW. But
there Is the liquid from the COW plan,
from Ceylon, the juice of the fuzzy co.
coanut and the sap from the ig tree
Then, also, astronomers rave over the
Milky Way with it, countless millions oil
stars. Every now and then We laugh
with delight at the subtle comment,
about milk made In the "Topics OF The
Day" films on the screen 1T local thea
tres. Undoubtedly . milk train oil
thought is Of universal appeal. So the
above has been condensed a. "dry
drink" in keeping with times.
Continuing, one wonders II every time
there's an earthquake In California the
COWS give milk shakes.
Oxford Democrat., 1921-05-03
A Greenhouse for Every Farm,

When we think of greenhouses, or
bOthOuses ss they are commonly called,
we think Of them as expensive and be-
you'd the possibilities Of the average
farmer. This may be true of large
houses aud extensive ranges but wish
to call the attention of the farmers to .
modest, small greenhouse which is with
in the means of every one and which
can pay for itself, beside giving pleasure
the year around.
A house Sx12 feet can be built, ipclu-
sive of the heating system for approx.
mately $500, and will require less up
keep than an automobile. Such a
house, in the lean-to style, having one
sloping roof and side, may be built on
the south side of the dwelling house, or
1t may be of the even span style, with
roofs sloplng equally on both sides Of
the ridge, one end of the house being
attached to the end or side OF the dwell
ing, preferably to the east or south side.
The latter is a better style, because Of
more equal distribution Of light.
Such house may take the place of
several hotbeds and frames which must
be started each spring for growing early
vegetable plants and flowers. 1t may be
used for growing in summer good crop
of tomatoes or other tender vegetables
which usually do not mature outdoors
Ia abundance in our state, and In the
fall and winter can supply fresh lettuce,
radishes, etc., ss we'll as cut flowers,
pottsd plants and bulbs for the home.
One we'll known firm of greenhouse
builders makes house s feet wide
and 12 feet long, that is delivered, ready
to be screwed together. This house is
made of the best air-dried cypress, with
iron fixtures, bracers, venrilating push.
rods, galvanized hinges and everything
complete, including six heavy, iron posts
for support of the house. The glass Ia
of the beat double-thick "a" quality,
10 inches wide. The sides are made In
2.panel sections each 6 feet long and
feet, s 1-2 inches high. There are two
benches. II feet, 8 inches long, and 2
feet, inches wide, allowing for center
walk of 2 feet, inches. Altogether
one has an indoor garden of nearly 65
square feet. This includes small heat
ing boiler and coils. This hot water
boiler is usually placed In the dwelling
cellar or at one end of the house. Coils
of Pinch pipe arc placed under each oil
the side benches, connected With the
boiler. There is small open expansion
tank at the end OF the coils to 6ll the
apparatus with water and take care oi
tho expansion in the system. The boil.
or is compact and efficient, requires nc
more attention than an ordinary kitchen
stove.
Aside from the pleasure derived from
| this greenhouse, and the greater east
aud comfort In management over hot
beds, surplus plants may be sold, fol
example early tomato, cabbage, cauli
flower plants, etc., and out flowers q
we'll.
Why continue to deny yourself anl
family the pleasure Of . garden the yea
round when little investment of thi
kind will make the farm the more wortl
while for the family, as well ~ pay fo
itselff-Prof. r. T. Muller.
Oxford Democrat., 1921-05-03
MYSTERIOUS BODY OF WATER
All Sorts Of Queer Beliefs Cluster
Around What 10 Known az Won.
der Lake, In Alaska.

II think the next thing wanted to
speak of was Wonder lake." says 81.
H. Lumpkin, writing Of "A Hike In
Alaska" in Boys Life. 1T is not such
q tremendous sheet Of water. Not
nearly so large as many other Alaskan
lakes, being some three miles long by
half mile wide. 1t lies In sort OF
depression, its surface about three or
four hundred feet above the level Of
Moose creek. Its bed was evidently
scooped out by glacial action some
where back In those dim ages they tell
us about. You can see, even now. the
evidences Of the glacial moraines.
Some plow, those glaciersl
snow, here are the things they tell
Of that lake. One, that 1t has fish so
large that q specimen that man
hooked pulled him out Of the boat into
the lake. If that isn't good fish
story, then you try to 60 me one bet
ter. Other stories that think are
well authenticated are these: That
In winter, under the ice is heard a
rumbling, groaning sound. So much
so that, although the winter trail lies
straight across it. the Indians refuse
to travel 1t, and go all the way round.
That In summer there rise periodically
great bubbles Of gas Of some kind, that
bubble, and bubble. and finally die
away. I talked with those who have
seen this phenomenon. Then two
things found for myself. First, the
lake is very deep. 1t is sparkling and
clear, and shelves rapidly, few feet
from shore, to an unknown depth.
Second, it does TEEN with fish, be-
cause saw them, although do not
know the variety. for having no prop
er tackle, we did not catch any. The
ones I saw would average two to
three pounds. No monsters. But who
can say what may inhabit those spark
ling depths7 Ugh!"
Oxford Democrat., 1921-05-03
Our Books and Ourselves.

We should ask questions Of our book
and of ourselves; what is its purpose;
by what means 1t proceeds to erect
that purpose; whether we fully under
stand the one, and 60 along with the
other? Do the arguments satisfy US |;
do the descriptions. convey lively and
distinct images to us; do we under
stand all the illusions to persons or
things? In short, does our mind act
over again from the writer's guidance
what his acted before; do we reason
as he reasoned. conceive as he con-
ceived; think and feel as he thought
and felt; or, II not, can we discern
where and how Tar we do not, and can
We tell why we do notf-Dr. Thomas
Arnold. .u-- @-
Oxford Democrat., 1921-05-03
(sEAL,
STATE OF MAINE.
COUNTY OF OXFORD, IS.

SSOUNTY or OXFORD. ss
SIu ~ OF County Commissioners, December ses-
SS' ,Sn' Is-D; held by adjournment April 81,
dVN tne foregoing petition, satisfactory evil
a. having been received that the petitioners
othessponslole, and that inquiry into the merits
Ia. ~ pPlcation is expedient. IT Is ORDERED,
Rns.sle e county Commissioners meet at the
WSd."1 Iown Hall. In said Buekdeld, on
Itay, June sth, next, at ten Of the clock.
men,,oSIo anu ihence proceed 10 view the route
EbIcS ", IN said petition; Immediately after
thsIsu view hearing OF the parties and
venIa. H1nesses win be had a. some con-
ms.sn plaoe In the vicinity, and such other
nSaS,ures taken 10 the premises as the Com
0pSSOIners shall judge proper. And it Is further
O1rnoHtD mat notice Of the time, place and
AT ~ OF the Commissioners' meeting afore-
ton &c e gwen 70 all PER- ons and corpora
ala serested, by causing attested copies OF
h PeNuon, and Of this order thereon, 70
BueSSnSssso upon the Clerk of the town Of
Ac nIs.S and also posted mp In three pub
xeeEsS.o IN said town, and published three
Aexsossuc ssuccessively In the Oxford Democrat, .
OrtoIRsS printed at Paris, In said County OF
ihe ots me nrst OF said publications, and each OF
n lss.e notlees, 70 be made, served and posted
hr - hirty days before said time Of meet
nav sbsa ae emo that sn persons and corporations
any tn ana there appear and shew cause, II
uosnase ey have, why the prayer OF said peti-
should not De granted
A AtA-DOSALD B. PARTRIDGE. Clerk.
Court copy OF said Petition and Order OF
Af'-DoNALD B. PARTRIDGE. Clerk.
l7.ls
Oxford Democrat., 1921-05-03
Hens Reason.

Miles Weston of Thomaston believes
there is no doubt Of the fact that hens
think, as his experience with biddy In
bis possession proves. Mr.. Weston had
. setting hen, but for the time being no
setting OF eggs with which to accommo-
date her. So he made . very alluring
nest, and In the middle of 1t deposited
three porcelain eggs. Biddy seemed
quite content, and sat upon the camou.
faged eggs as though her life depended
upon 1t. Eventually setting of genuine
eggs arrived, and was placed with the
imitation ones In the nest. The hens
happiness was now surely complete
Fancy Mr.. Weston's astonisbment mex
day when he went into tho shed and
found that the hen had shifted her most,
carefully transferring all but three of the
eggs into 1t. The three porcelain eggs
had been rejected.
Oxford Democrat., 1921-05-03
Few Pence Once Days Wage

The use of beaver In making hats
came into being about 1900, for Chau-
Ger mentions It. Flanders turned out
the first. Hatters' guilds began to ap-
pear in England, and apprentices
were taught the art Of making felt
hats and decorating these. Nine cents
q day was then a hatter's wage.
In the Sixteenth century the first
hat stores began to do business, and
hats, heretofore as widely decorated
as poetic fancy, began to be stand
ardized. In other words-style be-
gan to rule. BY 1900 styles were very
chaugeable. .>shakespeare's plays
speak Of varied types OF hat then
worn.
Oxford Democrat., 1921-05-03
Moon lnslonIf,eant N sl1s

The smallness Of the moon - c"tr
nsred with the earth u found py =
mechanical journals correspondent 70
he little appreciated. The d'amsls
q approximately 2.1e0 miles, and on =
map Of the same scale 'he disc wou.e
be not quite as wide as Austfah.'
while II would correspond closely 70
the outline Of the northwest shouio@
ok Africa.
Oxford Democrat., 1921-05-03
peIawars's NIeknamss.

During the American Revolution,
the commander Of brigade in Del
aware was a veteran cock-fghter:
who always bet on "the blue hens
chickens" Thence the name came to
be applied to the members Of his bri-
gade, and finally to the state itself.
Delaware has also been nicknamed
"the Diamond state" as being small
and precioua - -
Oxford Democrat., 1921-05-03
The seven wee.ss. wa.

The Seven Weeks, war was Drie1
war In 1886 between Prussia and Italy
on one side and Austria and her Hef-
man allies (Bavsrta. wurttembers'
! Baden. .saxony. Hesse cassel: Han.
DYER, Nassau) on The Other The WE
was the culmlnation Of Bismarcxs
plan for forcing Austria out OF tne
German confederation and coaKinS W.
for new: Germany, under Prnss'Ap
Oxford Democrat., 1921-05-03
NOTICE.

Aas hssn ssssSnoer soer hereby gives notice that she
sslsss =, uniy appointed adminissrasrix Of tho
n the cni caa.ii K. LYNCH, late Of Dixneld,
dsm.s.ss ~ the Law directs An Ssr.ons hsying
Are desi,.ts ssainst the estate Of said deceased
and ali ind.so 20 present the same for settlement,
payment imusea thereto are requested 10 make
A1reh slst. isei. "-o"' ror'An3' Is isl "a
Oxford Democrat., 1921-05-03
0. K. CLIFFORD
Oxford Street, South Paris
-. Tel. 1873.
WANTED.
10 the Honorable Board of County Commission

10 ne Honorable Board Of County Commission.
ers Tor The County Of oxford:
nespeeunlly represents the undersigned, cid.
sst. ssns OF BncEaeld In the County OF Oxford and
@ SA1e o. Maine, being responsible persons. that
Ysole Ye necessity and convenience no longer re
s.Ie Ine maintenance OF that part of the high
sg sAdlng from Chsse's Mills 20 Hebron Sta
so soo '1as 10 located between the highway leading
a Soo The highway leading from said LowelrI
Nofner 70 Hebron Station.
,.nhEkeFORE, your petitioners respectfully
MsaeA, Aiser due notice and hearing. that said
sIpsay, or such part thereof rs your Honora
~ s1SarC 9VarC considers proper to discontinue may
December 3, 1890.
NE, MORRILL, and twenfy others.
Oxford Democrat., 1921-05-03

The best way to apply commercial fer.
tilixer to the home garden 10 to scatter
II broadcast over the ground after Il has
been plowed or spaded, and then harrow
or rake u we'll In order to mix the plant
food with the soil.
Oxford Democrat., 1921-05-03

The Ink used In printing the Bans
NJ England note is Of peculiar oiAc1'
ness which no other Ink can imitats.
II is made by q secret proce@ rsm
charred husks Of grapes and sscS
Oxford Democrat., 1921-05-03

Once we realize that We are all one,
working together for the good Of all;
that each Of rs finds his prosperity and
salvation In the Advancement Of ali, then
the whole business, as we'll ss each In
dividusl, takes q distinct step forward.
Oxford Democrat., 1921-05-03
.,,xlns no NIse 3 PrsIse.'

Esery heroic act measures tesea1
M III contsmpt Of some extsrnal good.
But II hnds it, own SUCCESS q ~
and then the prudent also exfsA-
Hmegson. ~
Oxford Democrat., 1921-05-03

|. By use Of high pressurt water Aas
been converted into new Ice - dense
| md heavy that / sinks In water fn-
ytsad of heRtine.-Qhs Afapoaut
Oxford Democrat., 1921-05-03

Senior: "What makes you 90 little9"
freshman: "My mother fed me OF
canned milk and I'm condensed"
Oxford Democrat., 1921-05-03

Garden plants which grow high and
shade the ground should not be planted
whore they will interfere with sun-lov.
ing small plants.
Oxford Democrat., 1921-05-03
WANTED.

PEERLESS susmen Women everywhere 70 ssll the New
fae b<s, nse npreme Accident and Health Policy
paolie. vpoa,ton ever offered the lnsurins
Who css 49, a. liberal agency proposi:ions for shoss
eoa1sct. ~ e their part or spare sime. Bektss
kspresss,sst, .nose Who win become run Time
sMRI NJ Ws Write for fun particulars
SRHanSsSiss soALTf COMPANY. Kse.s
Oxford Democrat., 1921-05-03

In these days Of adulteration, first
thing We know they'll DO running milk
trains without COW catohers.
Oxford Democrat., 1921-05-03

A screeohing wagon advertises the
shiftlessnes6 Of it, owner.
Oxford Democrat., 1921-05-03

After the hstohing season, cook, sell
or pen your rooster. Hens not running
with male will produce infertile eggs
quality eggs that keep best and market
best. The rooster does not help the hem
to lay.
Oxford Democrat., 1921-05-03

One dozen eggs contain about one pin,
of water. Clean. fresb, pure water s"ould
be kept constantly before the hens and
should be renewed at least once daily
say specialists Of the United States De
partment Of Agriculture.
Oxford Democrat., 1921-05-03

Practically no change in maple syrup.
IA supplies have not been heavy and the
,ancy goods have sold readily at N.7s-
100, but old syrup has continued to drag
1t buyers price. Fancy sugar has also
,old but receivers have had to cut the
lark and poor goods II. It was to be
moved, prices on this ranging 20c down.
while the small cakes have continued to
oring 26-28c.
The Dolores star., 1921-01-07
Carpenter.Shutt

The marriage of Miss Irma F. Car
penter of Washington, D. c. and Mr..
Leone V. Shut of Northdale, Colorado,
was soemnized on New Years Day at
Durango, Colorado, by Rev. Wells at
the manse of the Presbyterian church.
Miss Carpenter has been employed
in Washington, D. C. in the Income
Tax Unit as chief of subsection for
the past three years. Mr.. Shutris a
son of Mr.. and Mrs. j. H. Brumley, of
Lockerby, came to this vicinity three
years ago and filed on homestead at
Northdale, Colorado, after which he
entered the service and served as
Lieutenant of Field Artillery. The
contracting parties became acquainted
at Palisade, Colorado, where they both
formerly resided. They will reside at
Northdale where Mr.. Shut is conduct
ing a mercantile business and farming.
The Dolores star., 1921-01-07
Well-Known Aggie Married.

Late Christmas afternoon a very
pretty but quiet wedding took place
at the home of Rev. Weaver when
Miss Gwendolyn Lawrence and Joe
Snyder were married.
The bride is the oldest daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. L. D. Lawrence of this
city. She graduated from the Fort
Collins High school with high honors
in the class of 1920 and has studied
music for eight years at the Conserva-
tory of Music at C. A. c.
The groom is the son of j. E. Sny-
der, one of the biggest cattlemen of
Utah. He graduated in three years
from Fort Lewis school with highest
honors and will complete his work at
Aggies with two majors, Animal Hus-
bandry and Agronomy, at the close of
this semester after three and one-half
years of study. He Is member of
the A. T. M. and the Honorary frater-
nifty.
The happy couple will make their
home in Utah where Mr.. Snyder has
accepted position. ~
The Dolores star., 1921-01-07

To say that prohibition cannot be
enforced is childish. The government
is stronger than a few bribe-takers
who violate their oaths and tell the
booze-runners to go ahead These
traitors are not hurting prohibition,
but are actually killing forever the
saloons they are trying to revive.
Thus all attempts to revive the saloon
are merely driving more nails into its
coffin. The retail dispensers of booze
might as well seek other honest en-
ployment. Every step in the present
nefarious attempts to revive the
saloon, by illegal booze-running, will
meet with failure. 1t does not matter
if the confederates of booze-runners
wear policeman's stars or the badges
of federal revenue agents. They are
outlaws and will be hunted down and
imprisoned as surely as will their prin-
cipals who pay the bribe money.-Chi-
cago Herald Examiner.
The Dolores star., 1921-01-07
Trustees Hold Regular Meeting.

The regular monthly meeting of the
Board of Trustees of the Town of
Dolores was held in the Town hall
Tuesday evening. More than the
usual amount of interest was taken in
this meeting by our citizens because it
was pretty generally known that Mar
shal Wheatland would resign to take
up his duties as sheriff and new mar
shal would be elected. There were
ten applications for the position read
before the board and on the first ballot
eight of them tied and Henry McCon-
nell received one vote and John Craw-
ford received five and was declared
elected.
A. A. Rust explained his electric
light proposition to the members of the
board and copy of the franchise, sim
liar to the one he intends asking for.
was read, in order to see if the board
was in favor of the proposition. He
received considerable encouragement
and expressed his intention to apply
for franchise at the February meet.
ing of the board.
Johnny Becher asked the board to
pass an ordinance licenseing draymep,
and after considerable discussing of
the matter this was done.
Louis johnson appeared before the
board and informed them that it was
impossible for him to get the cash to
paya fine assessed him some time ago.
The board instructed the marshal to
scrub and oil the floor of the Town
hall.
The matter of fire alarm was taken
up and by unanimous vote at the Do
lores Livery and Garage building.
Expense not to exceed $4,000.
Aside from the paying of bills this
was the only business of Importance
before the board.
The Dolores star., 1921-01-07
Notice.

Notice to the members of the Mont.
ezuma-Dolores Counties Cattlemen's
Association and all stockmen of these
counties, The annual meeting of the
Stock Association will be held on Fri
day, January 7, 1921. at the hour of
2 p. m. Besides the election of officers
there will be much business of impor-
tance and it is necessary that there be
a large attendance.
There will be dance in the evening
and all are invited to attend. A good
time is promised and the Mancos a.
piece orchestra will furnish the music.
JAMES II. TRIMBLE, President.
Highest cash price paid for poultry,
rabbits, hides, pelts, cream, etc.
LUTHER HUDSON,
l7tf Dolores, Colorado
The Dolores star., 1921-01-07
Mr. and Mrs. Ben Millard came down
from Stoner Tuesday.

Inc meeting of the Parent Teacher
association a, has been postponed to
~ thursday evening, January 10, at 1880.
There will be a musical program and
hight refreshments. All new members
as well as all old ones. are requested
to attend this first meeting of the new
year. There will be a display of
school work at this time.
The Dolores star., 1921-01-07

when 1t comes time to purchase
next springs supply of seed Just re.
member what your experience was
with the last cheap seed you bought
and don't get stung again. 1t always
pays to get the best in seed.
The Dolores star., 1921-01-07

The following item was sent US by
the Tourist Information Bureau,
Tampa, Floria: Mr.. and Mrs. T. H.
Akin and daughter, of Dolores, Colo
rado, are among the tourists enjoying
the novelty of Tampa's well known
campsite, Desota park. Tampa Trib-
une.
The Dolores star., 1921-01-07

J. M. Kinsley returned Wednesday,
from few days visit in Durango
where he interviewed DR.. Ochsner.
The doctor told him he was in much
better condition physically than he ex-
pected him to be, and in short time
he would be as good as new.
The Dolores star., 1921-01-07
Violin instruction.

"lll accept few violin. harmony or
composition students, beginning first
OF year. 2 Commute periods week
per month $1,000. FRANK LYEN.
The Dolores star., 1921-01-07

o. T. Trimble, manager of the Har-
ris Bros. Mercantile Company's store,
left Wednesday for Denver and Kansas
City to purchase goods for his firm.
The Dolores star., 1921-01-07

One of the best laws on the ordin-
ance book of Dolores is the Curfew ordi-
nance, but for the past year or more
it has been dead letter. Boys and
girls never receive any benefit by be-
ing allowed to run on the streets until
a late hour at night. Why not enforce
the curfew ordinance?
The Dolores star., 1921-01-07

Miss Alice Lynton left Saturday for
Arboles to resume her duties as teacher
in the public schools after spending
the holidays with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. J. H. Lynton.
The Dolores star., 1921-01-07

Mrs. William Morrison of Summit
Ridge, spent the holidays with her
daughter. Mrs. ]. E. Bell, at Grand
Junction. She returned home Sunday.
The Dolores star., 1921-01-07
Colorado and Dolores views, post
card size, at Wheatlands.

For SaIe-1 have about $50 tons of
frst-cass alfalfa hay that | will sell
for N.OO, with 800 acres of good past
ure. Plenty of water. and good
shelter and feeding grounds. Three
miles southwest of Lewis, Colorado.
Mrs. VIRDA GARLINGHousE.
The Dolores star., 1921-01-07

M. S. Mcconnell returned from Du-
range where he underwent an opera
tion for disease of the jaw bone the
first of the week.