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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1921-12-27
CHANGE MADE FOR TOURISTS
Pictures In Museum Of the Louvr.
"Standardlzed" With Idea OF
Pleasing Americans.

Even that sedate, historic pile. tht
Museum of the Louvre, has not es-
capped the effects Of the preparation
which all Paris has been undergoing
for the reception Of the American tour
list. II was decided some time ago
that the old method Of hanging the
pictures according to their merits anc
according to the lighting effect de-
sired was too haphazard and too prone
to confuse the visitor who was unfa-
miliar with the old works. their period
and school. Some one suggested
Standardization" There was howl
from the French press, which shrank
from the thought Of touching even a
picture cord In the famous gallery, but
the thought was advanced that If the
coming thousands of American visit
ors to Paris were to properly enjoy
the pictures they should be properly
classified according to their period and
school. This has been done, and now
one passes through the big rooms as
one might q department store. Here
are works Of the early Italian paint
ers, here those Of the Italian renais-
sance, there those Of the early Flem-
ish school and there the products OF
early Spanish genius The Louvre,
Of course, is a sacred rite. Now it's
rite simplified, standardized and some
what stereotyped. Some pictures
which require strong light are almost
in the dark, and others which would
benefit by a somber surrounding suf-
fer a glare. The guide calls this
"systeme American" Despite 1t the
Louvre remains a rare treat.-World
Traveller.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1921-12-27
TURK LOSING HOLD IN EUROPE
Vast Empire Once Under the Crescent
Has Been Slowly Dwindilnu Since
the Year 1899.

Those who were in hopes that Tur-
key might take herself, bag and bag
gage, out of everything" and have
seen a setback to their hopes In the
Sevres revision, can cheer up q bit
by looking at the map, says the
Christian Science Monitor. The chart
of the Ottoman empire as 1t has ex-
listed since 1883 presents, indeed, a
hopeful sight. The empire slowly and
surely has been going back to first
things. The crumbling began In 1899,
when Pennsylvania, Slovakia and
chunk Of Poland and Hungary were
lost. The Banat went In lit. the
Bukowina in 1775. the Taurida and the
Crimea In 1888, and the Odessa dis
trict In 1902. The next century was
even more disastrous for Turkey. who
lost Bessarab!a In 1872, q part OF
Serbia in 1877, Georgia and Greece
in 1929, Algeria in 1880, Bulgaria in
1870, northern Armenia, Rumania and
more Of Serbia In 1878, Tunisia and
some Of Greece in 1881, and Egypt
In 1882. Nor has the present century
been behind its predecessor. Libya
was great loss in 1912, following the
annexation by Austria In 1908 fof
Bosnia and Herzegovina; 1913 proved
particularly unfortunate for the Turks
In the Balkans, and last year there
slipped from their grasp the Hedjaz,
Mesopotamia, Syria, Palestine, the
strips along the Persian gulf, Smyrna
and some Of Armenia. It Is tale
Of consistent disaster.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1921-12-27
The Cottage Over
the Hill

,, DOROTHY DouoLA.

&C. 1871. By Mcclure Newspaper syndicate-)
It was Just as well. for the bulk of
Janet's pocketbook, that there was no
functionary Of road laws lurking be-
hind hedges. as she stepped on the gas
Of her old bus and sped along the
county roads.
Janet was rushing headlong Into
freedom, II only for three weeks,
and she desired to shake the city tur-
MOL from her tires as swiftly as
possible.
Any one casually giancing into the
rear seat Of the speeding auto would
suspect the reckless driver Of being
thief and hurrying to safety with her
booty of cretonnes, satins, damasks and
undraped down cushions.
However, Janet was not a thief and
the bits Of lovely materials In the rear
seat had been bought and paid for
months before. Janet was an interior
decorator of most flattering' success,
but for moment she was tired to
death Of color schemes, furniture or
varied periods and estimates. Espe-
cially was she weary Of the gasps and
groans of clients when they read prices
of lahor. materials and decorations In
general.
So, she stepped on the gas and sped
away from 1t all for short time. She
was grateful for the efficient help she
had left In her exquisite little studio.
janet was embarking on that which
she considered real holiday. Alone
In her car with only the restful whirl
of her faithful motor that responded to
her lightest touch, she was going to
seek some of those little lost villages
that struggled away from the world In
coy abandon on hill or in vale. In
them she hoped to find some hospitable
soul who would take her In for q
nights rest. She was going to be
bright and CHEEKY and chat to those
people about her world, and put into
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1921-12-27

aNor did L" confessed Hawiay, and
there was an enigmatic mils along
with the words that made Janet blush
slightly.
She then told him, about her holi-
day and how she had bean spend
ing It
sTm sorry" he told hsr. nut I live
all alone here while work On end
less movies. This Is my den"
"Ohl" Janet again commented. I'm
that case will have to be on my
way" Her voice was wistful. This
would have been the browning glory
Of my trip"
''Is there chance that you would
share my evening meal with me II !
bring It out here-so you may enjoy
the viewT Rawley scarcely hoped
this beautiful. interesting girl would
accept his hospitality, but to his sur
prise she smiled her Joy.
"And afterward," said Rawiey, IF
you permit me. ! will show you the
way to cottage not too Tar from
here where a dim distant relative OF
mine lives, and where I 60 and stop
when my own society, or perhaps more
truthfully, my own cooking. gets the
better of me-"
II hate to trouble you to show me
the way to the other cottage" she
suggested when they had finished sup
per and the stars were beginning to
dot the sky and time to 60 had ar
rived.
ut is the most delightful break ]
have ever had in my day Of hard
work. will stay over there, too, and
you can bring me back In your car
In the morning. How's thatr
every flne," laughed Janet
Then as they motored down the hill
II seemed almost as II the faithful
little motor knew that there would
almost always be some one beside
Janet from now on, and 1t purred very
softly along the mountain trail.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1921-12-27
THOROUGH WORK
How South Paris Citizens Can Find
Freedom From Kidney Troubles.

II you suffer from bsckaohe-
From urinary disorders
Any durable disease OF the kidneys,
Use tested kidney remedy.
Doan's Kidney Pills. have been tested
by thousands.
Grateful people testify.
Can you ask more convincing proof OF
merit?
Mrs. G. A. Miller, R. F. D. No. 2, Hsr-
rison, Me-, says: "My kidneys were
showing signs OF weakness. / had q
pain just over my kidneys In the center
OF my back. Ny right knee got stif 10
the joint and I could only walk up stairs
by placing one foot before the other. !
bad heard about Dosn's Kidney Pills be-
ing good 60 began using them. was
surprised how quickly they helped me.
The pain left my knee and was soon
able to walk about 90 we'll % ever. Ny
kidneys were strengthened, too. / am
only too pleased to recommend Doan's
Kidney Pills to those afflicted likewise"
Price coo, at all dealers. Don't simply
ask for q kidney remedy-ge. Doan's
Kidney Pills-the same that Mrs. Miller
had. Foster-Milburn Co., Mrs., But
falo, N. Y.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1921-12-27
safety.Flrst Doors,

Nearly every one suffers pangs Of
anxiety when they see a child leaning
far out Of q railway carriage window
or pressing with its full weight
against door. Soon parents will not
need to tell their children to "come
away at once" for an automatic lock-
Ing device has been designed by a
member Of the birmingham Dock staff
Of the Great Central Railway COM
pany.
BY this new invention the carriage
door automatically locks itself, and
cannot be opened when the train is In
motion, except by a special key, which
will be In charge Of the guard. This
key will unlock the doors even when
they have been strained by intent or
accident, and when the train slows
down the doors automatically unlock
themselves.
The new device is worked from the
axle Of the carriage and can be ap-
piled to single carriages.-Exchange.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1921-12-27
ROHEMAKERS COLUMN.
uorSs ondsnss on topics Of Interest 70 the ladies
OcEunH. Oxford Denocrak South Pazis. He
A Winter Picnic.

/
~ am sorry, Peggy" said Bob Graves,
regretfully, .'but really do not see how
We can AFFORD big party for Helen
now"
81 know It, Bob, but she's my oldest
FRIEND" sighed hls wife; fever since she
announced her engagement the girls
have entertained her deliberately, and
cannot let an occasion like this 20 by
witheut doing something for her. Then,
too, Harvey Il such friend OF yours"
Bob looked thoughtfully around the
pretty living room Of their new home.
Ali bis savings had gone into their homo
and its furnishings and now business
was dull and strict economy necessary.
"Well," he said finally, tive certainly
can't 60 az strong - Helen's other
| friends, but maybe We can figure ont
something that will ill the bill and still
not put rs In the poorhouse, but 1t must
be something that lie not lot OF work,
for / will not have you wear yourself out
for dozen Hslens."
"There's no snow for sleighing party
and theatre parties cost too much, !"
unused Peggy, "but let's think hard and
perhaps We will have an inspiration"
And they did-an inspiration that
solved the whole problem.
Helen and her f1anoe, with sixteen
other guests, were hidden to very In
formal supper and requested to "please
not dress up" Upon their arrival, they
were greeted by their pretty hostess In
MILDLY blouse and blue skirt, and usher
cd into the living room, where surpris-
ing scene met their eyes. Instead of the
cozy room they knew 40 we'll, here was
delightful nook In the summer woods.
Little evergreen trees and Towering
plants (the latter borrowed from tho
entire neighborhood) were massed
around the walls, and in one corner was
an old we'll made from Q barrel covered
with moss. A CHEEKY FIRE crackled Ito
welcome In the fireplace and the. floor
was covered with green cloth (many old
white pieces dyed and patiently stitched
together by Peggy) to simulate grass.
Best Of oil, In the center of the room was
long white tablecloth spread on the
floor ready for picnic feast and paper
plates, napkins and tin cups. When all
were seated, the hostess and two of the
girls carried In trays of the best OF pic
Mo vlands-the main dish being hot
baked beans, delicious sandwiches and o
salad, accompanied by perfect coffee and
Q simple dessert. The novelty Of the
occasion drove away all formslity and
the "picnic" was q jolly one. When the
supper was over, the guests "stsoked
their plates" and filed hilariously to the
kitchen with them and the table was
cleared In a twinkling. The 'grass"
was removed from the floor and the
phonograph furnished music for dancing.
Lemonade was served during the even.
ing from big tin pail concealed In the
moss covered we'll, and all the time
there was popcorn to pop and march
msllows to toast at the open fire, and
not moment Jagged.
When the last guest had departed,
each and all proclaiming 1t the "best
time ever" Peggy turned q radiant face
to her husband.
"Aud just to think" she cried, rap.
turously, "only few dishes to wash and
no napkins to do up, and, o Bob, wasn't
It fun?"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1921-12-27
Stewed Steak.

The coming of the cool weather makes
large cuts OF meat possible for the
thrifty housewife, because Of the econo-
my attached, and also the sense of secur-
ity supply of this base Of substantial
foods affords. Also when one tires of
roasts and chops, etc., the specter OF the
old-time stew rises up before friend cook,
and she 10 torn between the longing to
serve q real good stew, and the POSSIBLE
ity Of company catching her with the
goods."
OF course, stews have been done and
overdone until It is only one OF those
rare born cooks who can make 4 really
tempting dish that The neighbors sniff ct
with envy, nevertheless meat steamed or
stewed is more easily digested by chil.
dreu, to say nothing Of our dyspeptic
friends. Because, therefore, We are ire
mendously ambitious to produce the big
gest and most husky specimens OF man.
hood possible out of our raveuous young.
males who are the worry, perhaps, of
the neighbours, but the secret pride of
our mother heart, We have made q
special study OF the stew problem, and
have evolved splendid recipe that one
serves under the clear, bold heading of
steak.
II you have q roast or boil that IL
TOO large, cut several thick, juicy slices
of 1t and fry or grill them we'll In gen.
erous quantity of boiling lard. Remove
the meat and add water and seasoning to
make moe brown gravy. Pour this
over tho meat whloh 1ou must place In Q
stewing pan which has decidedly close
fitting lid. Turn the best very low, and
add Q i1ne-cut onion, and let It simmer .
little over three hours.
When ready to serve thicken the gravy,
and pour 1t al into casserole which
you may keep 10 the oven until ready TO
20 to the table. This usually disappears
With great rapidity.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1921-12-27
A MILLION
DOLLAR BABY

Naturally, those who see this head
Ing expect to read about some baby
heir" Of an American multi-millionaire,
and they will be surprised to learn that
such description applies to q scientific
pyorrhea preventative, tooth and mouth
preparation, and they will doubtless
wonder how such product ever came
to be spoken of as q million dollar
baby" So the story must be told.
Over three years ago, the Research
Department of the Rexall Company,
In consultation with chemicalspecialists,
began an exhaustive investigation into
the disease Pyorrhea, and its proper
treatment, and in their characteristic
cally thorough way spent over two
years before they perfected a compound
which answered every test, according
able demand has been created that they
have named it "the Million Dollar
Baby" Probably no preparation that
Is devised for use as germ combatter
was found so efficacious in preventing
all contagious diseases that enter the
system through the mouth and nose as
Kenzo Liquid Antiseptic. Especially
was it proved that users Of it completely
escaped all attacks of the flu when 30
prevalent last year. This Rexall prod
uct can be purchased in 26c. and Soc.
special toilet bottles at
Jhas. III. Howard Co.,
The Rexall Store,
loTTnu pApTS NATIVE
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1921-12-27
Mads PATHWAY n pssart

Wire mesh is stated to have given
quite surprising results In the con-
struction Of military roads. In Egypt.
loose sand was smoothed, then
chicken wire was fastened down over
It, and the road so consolidated proved
to be easily passable for troops and
motor transports. The damage was
slight, though after the passing Of
animsldrawn vehicles much repair
ine ma passseas1. -
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1921-12-27
Il Was Up to Her.

A woman had just been hurt and
carried into the drug store when the
girl reporter dashed up. She gathered
the particulars from one who had
witnessed the accident and then went
after details. First came the woman's
name. She asked several persons and
then q man who had been listening
to her questions said irritably. "Oh,
you curious womeni Why don't you
wait until tonight. We can read all
about It In the paper then"
mo you can't" she returned holly.
mot unless / find ont and write IT,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1921-12-27
Suspended Elimination!

Atony of the Rumen in Cattle (stoppage Impacton)
Atony the Rumen cattle (oen mistaken for soppage Of the
bowels by the average stock owne serious condition which affects cattle
of all ages While all times the year. prevalent
during the fall and winter months
Symptoms: Animal suddenly stops eating snks in milk fcw
nehaf from the time of milking the May
drink Rather full which soft and doughy
First twelve hours bowels regularly then entirely
Treatment This should be started Where practical call
Veterinarian during the first stages few hours will the
difference of number days treatment and possibly the life Of the
animal Where impossible veterinarian the following should be
used
Give box of Cow Drench quart water Give one
Rumen Powder four hours g animals every FIVE hous Fever
Drops two hours This should continued until relief
obtained After the hours pound epson salts should
be given night and morning Feed whatever will but in
small quantities.
The above remedies may be had Mes Dspesa the following
prices postpaid:
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1921-12-27
Potato-and-on Onion Pancalse,.

Crate four potatoes and chop very fine
six medium-sissd onions. Place 10 .
bowl and add one egg, one cup Of milk
or water, three cups Of -four, one ten
spoonful Of salt, one half teaspoonfnl Of
white pepper, two level ,tsasp oonfuls OF
baking powder. Beat "a mix and then
cock In the usual manner for pancakes.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1921-12-27

To Kindle Fires-Buy cheap candles
ct ten cents dozen. Cat them into
small pieces and put . few bits amoug
the kindlings; light them and they viii
blaze up quickly. About forty frss nay
b made for ten cents.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1921-12-27
Collectors Advertisement Of Sale Of
Lands Of Nonresident Owners.
STATE OF MANE.

Unpaid taxes on lands situated In the town Of
Paris. in the County Of Oxford. for the
year 1921.
The following list Of taxes on real estate Of
nonresident owners In the town of Paris,
Aforesaid, for the year 1891, committed to me for
1921, remain unpaid and notice 10 hereby given
that II said taxes with interest and charxoe ara
not previously paid, 20 much Of the real estate
taxed as IL sufficient 70 pay the amount due there-
without further notice at public auction 6
Ripley q Fletcher's garage, In said town, on the
frst Monday In February, lsa9, at nine O'Clock
II.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1921-12-27
Good
stomach
means good health

Il Il our belief that no.
other remedy sold in
Maine has received such |
long-continued patronage
and such unstinted en-.
dorsement from 30 many
well known residents Of
cities, towns, and vii
lagos In this state as etL.
LIZ Atwood's Medicine.
Genuine testimonials By
the thousands are ON file
praising It for its wuu.=
derful success In reiiev-
ing and curing every
form Of stomach trouble,
indigestion, dyspepsia,
asidty, loss Of appstzte,
gas auttering, . NAUSEA,
bad breath, constipation,
biliousness, etc. II 10
the safe, quick remedy.
Buy 1t now at any store,
30 cents Q bottle. .eatiss !
faction assured BY the .
81 f." Medicine Co.,
Portland, Ne.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1921-12-27
The Home Kitchen Candy.
"Sweets to the sweet. D

Hamlet.
Why not make your own candyP 1t
would be less expensive, and just as
delicious as that bought at the confec.
toner's. Here are some good recipes;
you will find 1t worth while to try them.
COLLEGE CREAM.
pound brown sugar
1cup water
Boil until 1t hardens In little water.
Beat the white of one egg stiff and pour
the hot sugar over this, beating ell the
time; when II begins to cream put In
desired nuts.
PEPPERMINT CREAMS.
/ 1-2 cups granulated sugar
12cup water
Boil until 1t spins thread. Add six
drops Of extract of peppermint. Beat
until It creams, then drop on glazed
paper. Put the peppermint In after the
syrup has finished boiling.
coooANUT KISSES.
fresh cocosnut, grated
1-2 its weight In powdered sugar
Whites of two eggs
IL teaspoonful flavoripg extract
Crate the cocoannt and weigh It; add
the sugar, mixing we'll. Beat the whites
of the eggs very stiff, and add them to
the grated ooooanut and sugar. Beat
the mass hard for Eve minutes. Add
the extract, then drop Il In small spoon
fuls on buttered paper, and let 1t dry In
a slow oven for FIVE minutes.
This will make two dozen kisses.
CHOCOLATE cARANELs.
21.2 tsblespoonfuls butter
cup brown sugar
Squares chocolate
2 cups molasses
IL cup milk
Tesspoonfnl vanilla
Put butter into kettle; when melted
add molasses, sugar and milk. Stir un-
I'll sugar Is dissolved: when boiling point
10 reached, add chocolate, stirring cou-
stantly until chocolate 10 melted. Boil
until when tried In cold water Q firm ball
may be formed In the fingers. Add
vanilla just before taking from the Gre.
Turn into buttered pan, let cool and
mark into squares.
CREAM CANDY.
l cup of cream
Q cups sugar
Cook until It forms soft ball when
dropped In water; favor to taste, then
beat and pour into CREASED dish.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1921-12-27

Brown, Rodney, Farnr Homestead. . Ssp
Cooper; wn; =. heirs. Lots Oxford Park. -.
Godsoe, Z. W., !. Z. Wood Homestead, IN
Heiknensn. Arcis Place near John Black
He;kkenen. Abel. Old Bisd Farm. ss.eo
= s1o.': 20. 9. 100
II: Sfi:s Mining Co. Land and building. 10
aARRr \. SHAW. cs'9|;;ss: - 8 ~. = -.
DsA n IN. ieeHca
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1921-12-27

= BEAUTIFUL psnmanship. Put in beautiful HON
dsy containsr OF cass. Especially for pre:enes.
Ssnder's name on each eaee. - PEI peeUGes
ose doasa. Ne .t.eRs, Orr = oaess
.. fsI.e.a. Man.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1921-12-27

Fitted Wood. and Hay For
Sale. g
/ have for sale q quantity OF fitted
stove wood; also several tons OF
good hay. ...,.,rrr
FRANK BENNETT.
Route No, 5, South Paris
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1921-12-27
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a Car Load Of the
McHenry-MiIIhouse Asphalt
Shingles and Roll Roofing
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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1921-12-27
CREAM CANDY.

! cup of cream
Q cups sugar
Cook until 1t forms soft ball when
dropped In water; favor to taste, then
beat and pour into CREASED dish.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1921-12-27
PEPPERMINT CREAMS.
IL cur granulatad sugar

IL cup water
Boil until 1t spins q thread. Add six
drops Of extract of peppermint. Beat
until 1t creams, then drop on glazed
paper. Put the peppermint In after the
syrup has finished boiling.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1921-12-27

Boil until 1t hsrdens In little water.
Beat the white of one egg stiff and pour
the hot sugar over this, beating ell the
time; when 1t begins to cream put In
desired nuts,