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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1921-03-08

picnics -confound It'll I knew I'd for
gotten somethingl"
'What now"
: II forgot to bring an ant. All pic
MICS are attended by at least one ant.
I could have got one as easily as not.
The party is spoiled. Why was I SO
forgetfulT
Billy" Marguerite choked over
her sandwich, "do you know you're an
awful idiotT
"Tm always idiotic at picnics-have
another sandwich? No more? Then
we must consider the eating part fin
ished. We shall now recline on the
rocks-those cushions will do nicely
and consider the universe in its more
peripatetic attitudes-let me help you
over the fallen log to your niche in
the cool granite" Eseorting Mar
guerite gravely to the pile Of cushions
he had thrown on the floor and sink
ing down beside her. "What a won.
derful view from here! Your eye
sweeps over the magnificent perspec-
tive and"
"Billy! Did I say you could hold
my handT
Everybody holds hands at picnics,
and, anyway. intended, on this par
ticular picnic, to- say, Marge"
She was looking away from him, ap-
parently absorbed in contemplation of
the hearthrug.
'MargA-
"Wh-what is it?" Her voice trem-
bled.
"Could you-do you think-would
you care little bit for an awful
idiot7 I've waited so long to say this
that I thought I'd die If didn't get 1t
out" He was still clinging to her
hand and she did not take 1t from
him. Slowly she turned her head,
and in another moment she was look
ing into his eyes, Her voice was low.
but 1t did not waver.
"Billy, I've cared for long time. !
do love you, Billy dear, and-ohl"
II was long kiss, and neither OF
them heard the tinkle Of the bell an.
nouncing lunch. But when Marguerite's
mother came into the room they were
decorously clearing up fhe litter they
had made.
"For goodness sake. what have you
two children been doing?" exclaimed
Mrs. Stanley.
Billy grinned happily.
"We've been picnicking," he an.
nounced. "And-I think we've some
thing to tell you"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1921-03-08
WRITERS TOO sELF.CENTRED
Err In Making Members Of Their Own
Profession Heroes, 10 Charge
Made by Critic.

Someone is always explaining what
Is the matter with American literature,
American drama and even American
poetry, and the latest diagnosis Is that
they are suffering from in-breeding.
The critic who has made this dis
covery says that the literary and dra-
matte world has become too self-cen-
tered; is going around in circle In a
manner which produces wheels within
wheels; and for this reason authors
and playwrights are forever flying off
at an inartistic tangent and produc-
ing jazz literature and drama.
The favorite hero of the novelist Is
the novelist, and he writes too much
about his early struggles with cold
and hard-fsted world; the dramatist
takes the poor, oppressed writer OF
plays, or for q diversion, the poor but
gifted actor, as his hero and draws
out their life story Of encouragement
and suffering and final triumph to a
fearful length.
The poet Is even accused of prefer
ring to write of poet rather than OF
anybody or anything else on earth; OF
the poet whose sorrows have pressed
so heavily upon him that he Is forced
to cry out In sounds which, being inter
preted, are poetry. To one who gives
this criticism consideration there
seems to be something in it-May
Stranathan In the Pittsburgh Dispatch
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1921-03-08
Picnic Lunch
for Two
By FREDERICK HART


(@ 1871. by Mcclure Newspaper syndicate.)
Pretty Marguerite Stanley looked
discontentedly out of the window at
the slanting lines Of the rain that beat
the dust in the road to lathery mud
and dripped musically from the gut
ters around the broad piazza Of her
home.
"Of course" she said to her moth
er. who was sewing In the next room,
"of course, 1t had to rain-on this day
Of all days! believe nature has a
special grudge against picnics. Yes
terday was clear, and day before yes
terday-and I'm sure that tomorrow
will be. But today"
swell, dear, If tomorrow Is clear,
you can have your picnic then" Mrs.
Stanley's voice was absent. She was
considering problem In embroidery
and was not just sure how to attack
it. Her daughters petulant voice re-
piled: swell, If we put 1t of till to-
morrow it'll rain tomorrow-that's
sure" Mrs. Stanley made no reply
and Marguerite turned to contempla-
ton of the dreary rain.
Suddenly her faSe changed from an
expression Of woe to one Of wonder.
Through the driving rain that rem
dered objects indistinguishable at any
distance a figure, Oilskinned and SOU
westered, was beating its way like
schooner tacking against strong gale.
The figure carried something bulky
under Its arm, and 1t was coming up
the sidewalk toward the house-yes
It was actually turning in at the gate.
Who would come so early in the morn
ing and in such weather? The figure
vanished as 1t mounted the front steps,
and an instant later the doorbell
pealed. Marguerite, In her haste to
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1921-03-08

Potato growers In Orleans County,
Vt, are becoming enthusiastic over the
OF certified seed stock.
The demand for such seed is growing
rapidly and every indication is that 1t
will continue to increase. Aside from
Increased production due to improved
methods OF propagation, there is an In
creased return in sale price per unit
over and above that of table stock. As
an example of this increased value, two
farmers In Greensboro, VT, last season
produced 900 bushels certified seed pota-
toes and realized premium of practi.
cally 81 . bushel ovef what they could
have obtained II marketed as table stock.
This 10 . fine object lesson to other
growers and the indications are for .
record season In certified potato seed 10
1921. For instance, II liberal proper
tion Of Aroostook growers who are now
90 hard hit could receive u premium
per barrel, not to mention per bushel,
there would be less pessimism.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1921-03-08
Great Sturgeon Fishing.

The scene Of the sturgeon fishing
is at the mouth of the river Volga,
where as many as $1,000 sturgeon are
sometimes captured In one day. The
flesh Is salted for use during the nu-
merous fasts enjoyed by the Greek
church. but the flesh. though valuable,
and resembling veal when roasted IN
the same way, is not by any means
the chief value Of the fish. Islnglass
and caviare are the two principal
products which make the sturgeon so
valuable. The alr-bladder, when dried
and properly prepared. Is named ISM
glass, and this very valuable mate
rial used to be annually imported to
England from Petrograd In large
quantities. Caviare is preparation
from the roe Of the female fish. II
has strong, oily, and peculiar flavor,
much esteemed by gourmands-at
least, after they have become used
to it-but not SO much approved Of
by persons Of simple tastes. The
preparation = Of these two products
gives employment to many thousands
Of persons.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1921-03-08
Farmers Week.

The making up of program for the
annual observance of Farmers Week al
the College Of Agriculture Is nearly COM
| pleted. The dates selected, March 20 to
April 2, are later than usual, 1t being
absolutely necessary that the occasion
come within the week OF the spring
vacation, because Of the crowded condi.
tion OF the dormitories when college is
in session. But the advantage OF meet.
ing in vacation is that the entire equip
ment OF the campus, including the build
ings, libraries, laboratories, exhibits,
and classrooms can be open tor the ex.
clusive use of the men and women OF
Maine who come to take advantage OF
this free short course.
The agricultural section OF the pro-
gram will be devoted to lectures, ad'
dresses, demonstrations and discussions
relating to poultry, orcharding, garden
ing, the dairy herd, milk production,
feeds, crops, fertilizers, Bookkeeping,
spraying, small fruits, purebred live
stock, marketing, tractors and various
other farm topics.
A tractor school will be q special
feature. 1t will open Monday noon,
March 2S, and be continued until Satur-
day noon, in charge of Prof. Walter D.
Emerson of the department of mechan-
ical engineering, University of Maine.
The course will consist of lectures and
laboratory practice. Gas engines and
tractors will be dismantled and put TO-
getber, the mechanism and function Of
every part being fully explained. The
lectures will relate to engine troubles,
their causes and remedies; ignition
cooling systems, transmission, osrbu.
rotor adjustments and general tractor
operation. Representatives of several
tractor companies will be In attendance
aud have their tractors for exhibition
A tractor conference 10 assigned for
Tuesday evening, March 20.
Special programs will be held by the
Maine Federation of Agricultural Asso-
Citations, the Maine Seed Improvement
Association, the Maine Holstein Breed
ers' Association, the Maine Livestock
Breeders Association, the Maine State
Pathological Society, the Maine Bee
keepers and the Maine School Course
Alumni Association.
For the women, there will be q three
days. program, beginning Tuesday morn
| ing, March 20, consisting of lectures
and demonstrations relating to foods,
dress, health and care of the home. A
style show and reception at the house
where the seniors In home economics
practice housekeeping will be features.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1921-03-08
AMONG THE FARMERS.
"srnHp rHE PLow."
The County Agents Week.

The County Agents Week.
The county agents life 10 joy,
His year 10 nlled with play,
His weeks happy roundelay-
But just to keep himself In trim
He works bit each day.
Monday he tells what plans are good
TO make fertile farm;
He tries to make II understood
What keeps the crops from harm;
He holds three meetings 10 the helds-
But finds life al charm.
Tuesday he helped to drain field,
Showed where the tiles are led;
Gave suggestions for increased yield,
And told how stock is fed;
Organized breeding club
But spent some time In bed.
Wednesday he brought specialist
To help man with sheep;
Got igures for census LIST;
Arranged TO purchase cheap
A lot Of lime In carload lots
But got chance TO sleep.
Thursday he gave some blueprints out
For q barn from ridge to floor;
Showed how to ring porker's sn0uts
And how to keep score
OF points In judging purebred stock
Then slept little more.
Friday he helped to spray some trees;
He told which spuds are best;
He showed the way to hive some bees,
And how to kill pest;
He warned against three wildcat schemes
But got bit of rest.
Saturday. like the rest of the week,
He made an early call;
He planned the use Of q rapid creek
For power from Its fall
To light farm homes for miles around
But did no work at all.
Sunday he washed the hivver clean,
Then sat within his pew,
Thank full that on this day serene
He'd rest, like me and you
Except to write reports and such
He had no work to dol
BRIsTow ADAMS.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1921-03-08

see who It was, hurried to the door
ahead of the maid, and in moment
was confronting a familiar figure who
stood, grinning and dripping, on the
porch.
"Why, Billy Watson!" she cried.
"What on earth are you doing out in
such weather? You must be soaked
your shoes And what's that you have
under your arm7"
Billy Watson grinned wider and
shook himself. A process that caused
Marguerite to retreat hurriedly out Of
range of the flying drops that shot
from his oilskin. Then he spoke.
"Today's the day Of the picnic, isn't
it?" he demanded. "And it's too rainy
to go to Bogg's Woods. So thought
I'd come up here and have a little
picnic of my own-with you"
"Ohw Surprise held Marguerite
speechless. Billy went on.
"There's some junk to eat In that
bundle, and it didn't get wet, either.
I brought sandwiches and cake, and
there's coffee In thermos bottle, /
suppose you have something, too. We
can have our own picnic right here in
your house"
"You're crazyl You can stay, of
course-but why did you bring the
things to eat7 Well have nice lunch
with mother, and get some one over In
the afternoon to play bridge, and"
- 1--WE will not!" Billy's voice was
very definite. "After / went to all
this trouble to lug this food and such
over here-and you offer me lunch
I'm going home" He turned toward
the step, but she caught his arm and
dragged him inside. "Come in, Billy,
and don't be an idiot" she said.
"WeTl eat anywhere you want, only
come In before you catch your death
Of cold"
Mrs. Stanley greeted Billy warmly,
for she knew aid liked him; but she,
too, seemed unimpressed at the idea Of
a picnic lunch. "I'll tell Dinah to lay
smother cover for lunch." she said.
and vanished on her mission, despite
the protests Of her guest.
Left to themselves, the two stared
at one another for moment, and then
Marguerite burst into laughter. "Your
picnic isn't going to work, Billy" she
said. "Even mother won't let you be-
have like heather. You'll have to
eat a respectable luncheon, and play
bridge in the afternoon, like good
boy" "
Billy struck an attitude. "Never"
he declaimed dramatically. "Never
shall be baked Of me fell purpose !
I have decreed q picnic, and a picnic
there shall be! In one second and q
half, gentle maiden, you will find your
self transported into the midst Of
that rug'll do" he suddenly, added
dropping his pose. "It's green. Come
here" He caught Marguerite by the
arm and made her sit on the rug
'sYou are now seated In the midst OF 9
t6sky dell," he announced. "This"-
dragging a fern from its place In the
window-"represents the official boski
ness. I now spread the cloth"-his
handkerchief was laid fat on the
floor-"and, dragging up the picnic
basket, our hero and heroine fell e
with q willw He suited the action tf
the word, and opened his bundle. dis
closing some dlscouraged-looking sand
wiches land huge slice Of chocolate
cake. Hooked It from the kitchen
when Sally wasn't looking" ne an
nounced proudly. Eat pretty crea
ture, eatw Offering her q sandwich.
.Ughl They're all sogsy r Mar
guerite was too weak from laughter
to resist. {
~aaudHichaa arl AlNAyg leRu .
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1921-03-08
Love In a Cottage.

There may be today just as much
love in the world as ever. but Of the
kind the poets are wont to sing OF.
"love In cottage" there is certainly
a falling oft-through lack Of the cot
tage. Yet In some sections reports are
that the shortage Of houses Is acting
as q direct incentive to marriage.
The naive explanation 10 that when
there were houses to be had the pos
session Of one was natural prelim-
inAry to wedlock. but now that they
are not to be had. no one win think
any the less Of the newly married
couple for establishing themselves in
lodgings or In the home Of their par
ents or even their friendA-Des'
eret News.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1921-03-08

A graceful elm tree shades q dwell
ing house nesf the Maine coast thor
sughly, because II grows through ID
roof. It also grows through two
floors. Il was cut down 40 q very
small tree when the house was 70 %
built, hut later was found to be push
Ing up the floor. Its persistent desire
Tor growth was humored, and now u
IL q stately tree. with unusual sur
roundings.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1921-03-08
Circulating the Scriptures.

The 1919 issues of the American b.
BILE society were 3.752. 300 volumes
The sun never sets on the representa-
tives of this society. which asserts
that some one Is busy every hour OF
T the day and every day Of the year cir,
cuating the Scriptures. This total
means that seven volumes were issued
every minute Of every hour OF every
day Of the year.
The issues of 1919 were the small
est since 1911; chiefly because OF
after war conditions. The average
of. annual issues for the last ten years
has been over 100000 volumes. For
the period Of the war, 1914-1919, u
was over 5,S7OOO0. which means that
on an average II volumes 'of Scrip
lures were issued every minute OF the
years of the war by the American b.
bile society.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1921-03-08

A saving of over $1,000 In q years
time 10 reported to Its members by the
Sullivan county farmers exchange.
During the year the members handled
81 cars and did total business OF 1882
S78. Among the items handled were
feed stuffs, -four, os's, barley, stock
molasses, seed oats, fertilizer and lime.
Individual reports are made Of savlngs
Of $S to @l0 per ton on feeds. q to a
per barrel on -four, 8 10 "a cents per
bushel on oats, and % to I'll per ton on
fertilizer. A margin Of 80 per cent
above cost was oil that was necessary to
meet the expenses OF the exchange
A. B. Genung, New Hsmpshire.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1921-03-08
eeolnnInoe OF Baseball.

Abner Doubleday, who later went
to West Point and ultimately became
q major general In the United States
army, is given the credit for origin.
ating the game, In 1880. He and some
other young men began to play
game they afterward called baseball.
One Of these. named Cartwright, had
the idea Of q diamond to improve the
game. 1.-TWO Old Cat" and "Three
Old Cat" were stu early forms Of
bali and were adapted probably from
the English game Of FOUNDERS.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1921-03-08
The nav agent Of the Hillsboro con

The new agent Of the Hillsboro conn.
ty farm bureau in New Hampshirs is
B. B. Richardson, who has completed
bis farming operations In Mount Vernon
and moved bis family to Milford. kr.
Richardson has had experience Of much
value to at him for the position. IN
addition to having technical training, be
has bad practical farm experience, and
has worked In the interest OF the boys'
and girls' movement. Already plan
for systematic membership drive hAa
I'm FORMULATED,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1921-03-08
Competition for MIX.

Enormous quantities OF vegetable fats
are coming into this country, competing
directly or indirectly with milk and
milk products. For example, the latest
figures covering 10 mouths Of 1920 show
imports as follows: Coooanut oil 190
million pounds, cottonseed oil million
pounds, Chinese nut oil 8 million gal.
Ions all duty free, peanut oil 12,50O, 900
gallons, dutiable, ooprs (broken COCOA
nut mea,) 1873 million pounds duty free,
cocoanuts In the shell Is million duty
free. peanuts 1877 million pounds duti.
able.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1921-03-08
A group Of farmers in Now Milford,

A group Of farmers In New Milford,
c., give an example OF enterprise which
should provo suggestive TO other SEQ
tions. They have formed . seed grow
ers' association, each member taking
particular pains to keep bis corn true to
name and Of high quality. This orgapi.
cation has already gone ahead and made
connections for marketing this seed corn
at very satisfactory margin over pre-
vailipg prices for grain.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1921-03-08

The new president OF the Connecticut
federation Of farm bursausis DR.. W. O.!
Wood Of New Canaan. chosen TO suc'
oeed O. b. Savage. who resigned. The
spirit Of farm bureau organisation was
never better 10 the Nutmeg State than
at the present time and leaders look for
ward 70 ~ sxossdInsly prospeeous year.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1921-03-08
WAY. ef polItIelans.

.some politicians" said Jud Tun'
kins, 'ain't satisfied with the mistakes
they can make themselvee but appoint
1 whole lot o folks to carry % the
work"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1921-03-08

an know SImpaonl.s

sDo you know Simpsour
Il should say I do. I lsnt him .
sTs you lent him ! nysr l should say
- 6ea'ts
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1921-03-08
IinAoinfort,hIe seats 81 Mlahtx

Boy In Examination Paper The
enly difference between king and Z
President II that the king ats - .
tAern.-pogton Transcript.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1921-03-08

PeoobIy.

Hatters ray that the price Of rabbit
skins Il likely to ruin tha trade. Mean
while the mere act Of getting the Skins
4 apt to ruin the rabbit
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1921-03-08
louise For Sale.

ry 7 room house at No. 6
} Ave-, South Paris. All
improvements, garage and
with some fruit trees. Ad-
e. N. ANDERSON,
nstis ST., Wollaston, Mass.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1921-03-08
sything to Make Harmony "

sA3hS w AoAS S@y
music-s thousand titles at 10c.
EAr hits, 10c to SOC.
y opera bits, S5c.
hrd Ballads, SOC to 4oc. Some ut
SOC.
pusic, 10 sheets SOC.
music, 10c to 500.
ders for Sheet Music not accom-
BY remittance, will be sent G. o.
10 for each copy by mail.
6tar and Feist Dance Music Al
Dc, 75c.
1O-inch records, S5c. Columbia
RECORDS, $1.00. Many titles.
D Amberol Cylinder Records, 4
e0c, all the late hits.
bias, s25 90, $500, $50. 90, $500.
$4,000 Grsfonolss, So. 80,
SIS 90. $4,000, $4,000, $4,000,
Dn Cylinder, vi W, xoo.oO. One
edison, $1,000. 4 few 2-minute
}, $50.
collins, Banjos, Guitars, Ukuleles,
Outfits complete, $500 up.
gs for all Instruments.
i've do repair Vlctrolas and such
bonicas, 75c up. Hohnsr's, $l.oo
y Stands, 81 .25. $500.
Dc Satchsls, $3.50.
YES Music and Book
Store
IS4 Main Street,
kWAY, MAINE
Prything to Make Harmony"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1921-03-08

J clover basswood honey, thick,
Ind delicious. Delivered, Gil
) prepaid. o lbs. - 36; IL ibs.
% lbs. 90 90. Satisfsctiou guar
Jos mossy refunded.
)llow Bros, naIIowslI, malas.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1921-03-08
Farm For Sale.

u for sale my farm about two
&orth OF Paris Hill. Good build
De hundred and twenty acres Of
Ne to six hundred grated apple
"a wood aud timber enough to
y the place. i alss have for sale q
10 horse cart or will exchange for
|prse cart.
XLBION W. ANDREWS,
U Paris Hill.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1921-03-08

"You're Crazy! You Can Stay Of
Course"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1921-03-08

Dairy markets appear to have struck
advances OF last week have held, and
In the case Of butter prices have gone
rapidly upward. The low prices have
as buyers seem willing to pay a reason.
able figure, they have been able to get
better grades than formerly. and the In.
creased demand for these have caus,
Is now bringing about &c more than
week ago, fresh s0-92 score selling AZ
$3.50 and storage Of the same grades ai
45-48c. Less imported butter Is arriving
and prices appear firm.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1921-03-08

see who 1t was, hurried to the door
ahead of the maid, and in moment
was confronting familiar figure who
stood, grinning and dripping, on the
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-03-20
SLAYER WHO PROTECTED
WIFE FREED BY JURY
&. VI. Wheeler Is Found Not Guilty
of Numbering IIoSc Heller. Near
StauntOn, in December.

Special to The Times Dispatch,
STAuNroN, VA. March l..-G. NJ.
Wheeler. charged with second dcgrc"
murder 81 iiugc HciZcr. when tn.
latter invaded Whccl.rs home. near
Eaphin", on the afternoon of De
c"mher ~. was found mot guilty
10y TIA" july ia Circuit Cour, nrr. this
afternoon. after considering the ease
iot NIFTY minutes.
I'm" trial lasted three days tn.
P'Ah' l,lhi witness durIut: tho trIai
MAS M'S. Wheeler. who related how
ii"IH"r came I" hcr house on me at
!"fh""n -! the shooting. whI, her
niShAnd was away. ana under IA" in
Huoh"" oi whisky attacked her
=, ih'N Scuiil"d through tyo Tower
moor rooms of the Wh"olci. hons.
ana w h"rI"r arriving unexpectedly Z,
I'" minutes later. seized a Ehut.l,.,
from behind III. din!nl-ruo,n door
rusA"d at licizcr. who abandoned IN:
woman. -"
po"" ronsat with molz.s
n"mS@ ana hog on, in tn" yard. rio
n"h was discharged oncr while. tn.
men fought Tor it. iicizer freed him
~ ana dashed for his at.to,,lr.i b
meier raised TIA" gun and nrrd -.
roma ming load which entered IJ,.izniis
""c" lie ui"d Instantly
counsel for tn" defense bnS.i q,
n!''' Tor a"puittal ON prc.-rVaiinu f
me ShhctltN OF the home as tho fu,In
"'''"h "i IN" wh"i> civilization.