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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1921-01-11

January always begins on the same
day Of the week as October. and the
same Is true Of April and July, Sep
tember and December. Also February,
March and November begin on the
same day Of the week. This. however.
o true only in years Of S65 days A
century can never begin on Wednes-
DAY. Friday or Saturday.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1921-01-11

During the coming winter the house
wife will find II helpful to learn more
concerning the substitution Of foods. A
good way to obtain this information 10
through the study clubs. II an outline
10 desired OF work giving lists Of helpful
bulletins and books for reference, write
to the State Agricultural College and
they will be glad 10 furnish the desired
material.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1921-01-11

This program represents the farm
er's attitude now-as it did then.
The Grange always has adhered to
it. It has sought steadfastly to check
needless extravaganza, both private
and public, both individual and gov
ernmental.
Our farmers, by reason of sane
habits of living, are great steadying
force in the nation. But they need
leadership and a common spokesman
to widen their influence. The Grange
offers you bothl
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1921-01-11
WANTED.

Nom and women everywhere 10 sell the New
Peerless Supreme Accident and Health Policy.
The best proposition ever offered the insuring
cost Good liberal agency propositions for those
who can devote their part or spare time. Better
contracts for those who win become Full Time
PKERLESs CASUALTY COMPANY. Keene.
0sU Wampsh're. INV
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1921-01-11
NOTICE.

The subscriber hereby gives notice that be
has been duly appointed special administrator
CHARLES B. TEBBETs. late of Greenwood,
in the County of Oxford, deceased. and given
bonds 40 the law directs. All persons having
demands against the estate Of said deceased
are desired to present the same for settlement,
and ell indebted thereto are requested 10 make
payment Immediately.
DANA 8. WILLIAMS,
December 2lst, 1870. Lewiston. Maine
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weak
nerve

When digestion Is good
and the body IL properly
uourished, the nerves.
seldom give trouble. Butt
il the stomach, Liver,
kidneys or bowels be-
come deranged, the
nerves are sure to be at
fected. You know the
symptoms - depression,
irritability, loss Of sleep,
Door circulation, head.
ache and q hundred
other forms Of Ennis
cry" Constipation fire.
quently exists and then
there is real danger.
Don't delay q day but
begin at once with
small doses Of the pure
"L. F." Atwood Medi,
cine. Improvement will
be steady and perma'
nent If you follow direc'
lions faithfully. Salts
faction or money back.
"L. F." Medicine Go.
Portland, Maine.
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NOTICE.

NOTICE.
In the District Court Of the United States for H..
District OF Maine. In Bankruptcy. '"s
In the matter of
HOWE, inBankruptcy.
Of Paris, Bankrupt,
To the creditors of Lewfe alias Lewis O Hou.
OF Paris, In the County of Oxford and Mstr.e.
aforesaid: 'c'
Notice is hereby given that on the 2l,h dsv q,
December, AID. 1920, the said Lewie alias Tevg.
Q. Howe was duly adjudicated bankrupt. az
that the 6rst meeting OF his creditors win be- bs%
at the ONCE of the Referee, Nos Market sous,s
South Paris, Maine, on the 18th day Of Janusrv
A. D. 1921, Q: 10 O'Clock in the foreroay'
at which time the said creditors NAV sttsSS
prove their claims, appoint q trustee, ersmJ,.
the bankrupt, and transact such other bushes
South Paris, December "a, 1920
WALTER L. GRAY.
oss Referee In Bankruptey.
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u0XICE.
In the DISCREET Court Of the United stst.s ,ox a.
D1serso OF Maine. In Bankruptcy. '''
In the matter Of
THOMAS h. wELoH. In R.,t,,,,..
ofDixheid, Bankrupt. 1p~'
70 ne CREDITOR Of Thomas II. Welcb NJ nv
nela. In the County Of Oxford and district sfors.
Nodce 70 hereby given that on tho Ia, 40. -.
Sanua15y, A. d. 1871, the said Thomas n. Wslc =,
~ GUY adjudicated bankrupt. and th., e ,Sa
once % Of shs s Of his creditor. viii Be held a. the
Paris Maine el ar e. No s Market Square, South
- y. W., tio O'Clock In the forenoon ~ , a:
cI %s sne said creditors may attend. Drove ths;,
c cnd appoint trustee. examine the bsnirunt
n ,,ro,. Transact such other business s NAV
South Paris, Jan. !, 1871.
=. WALTER L. GRAY,
=" Referee In Bsnfruptcy.
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OoLUm. Oxford Dsmoozas. South Paris. Ne
Some Tested Ways Of Using Rice.
American rloe IL a. good a. that
grown anywhere In the world; and with
this years crop about . fourth larger
than ever before the housewife should
plan to use moro rice In the family
meals, advise specialists OF the United
States Department OF Agriculture.
| Except In the South, rice has never
been 90 popular In this country as IL de-
serves to be. It ID relatively cheap,
easily digested, 20 mild In flavor that 1t
combines exceptionally well with meat,
cheese, and fruits and vegetables OF pro-
nounced flavor. Pound for pound 1t
supplies az much fuel for tho body %
does white -four, corn meal and most OF
the other cereals. Moreover, rice can
be served in so many ways that no fam
lily need grow tired Of 1t.
GOOD SERVED HOT Oh COLD
As q breakfast cereal, rice IL good
served either hot or cold with milk or
cream or with fruit. II the rice is
cooked In milk in double boiler Il quart
milk to / cup dry rice), 1t 10 especially
nutritious and has richer flavor than
when boiled in water.
| As q starchy food to eat with meat,
some persons prefer rice to potatoes,
and many others would like IL II 1t were
always flaky and well-seasoned. Boiled
rice is not sticky when washed thor
oughly, cooked In plenty Of water, and
drained as soon 40 the grains become
soft. Overlooking and using too little
salt are common mistakes that have
prejudiced many persons against rice as
| part of the meat course.
For use In soups, rice 10 one OF the
best of all the cereals. 1t may be cooked
in the soup stock, or left-overs OF cooked
rice may be added just before the soup
is served. Soups or gravies may also be
thickened with the water In which rice
has been boiled.
As Q basis for scalloped and stewed
dishes substantial enough to be used a.
the main course of . meal, rice 10 ex-
cellent. Relatively email amounts Of
some of the higher-priced foods can In
this way be made to 60 further.
Many attractive salads can be made
by ombining cooked rice with leftover
portions Of Ssh, meat or vegetables.
Rice desserts have long been standbys
In the American household, but new
ones are constantly being added to the
list. Some of the simplest rice desserts
are best, and are particularly good for
children. For example, either hot or
cold boiled rice is very good served with
jelly, jam, or marmalade, maple strip,
or cinnamon and sugar, or sauce Of
fresh, crushed fruits.
The following recipes for cooking rice
have been tested in the experimental
kitchen of the United States Department
of Agriculture:
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1921-01-11

THE COUNTRY GENTLEMAN is in
full accord with these principles. It,
too, is fighting the farmers fight.
BY practical examples it shows how
farmers can correct abuses. And it
viii make you acquainted with up
to-date and profitable farming meth
DDS that are being followed all over
the country. This, however, is only
a part of the help and pleasure you
viii get in ayear's So bigissues, which
now cost only $1.0O. Find out for
YOURSELF Let our secretary care for
YOUR order-today!
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1921-01-11
NOTICE.

The subscriber hereby gives notice tina, h.
has been duly appointed executor OF the la.t
will and testament of
WILLIAM B. EDWARDS, late of Paris,
In the County Of Oxford, deceased, without
bond. All persons having demands against the
estate Of said deceased are desired 10 present
the same for settlement, and all indebted thereto
are requested TO make payment Immediately.
CHARLES EDWARDS,
December Est, 1920. South Paris, Ne.
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BOILED RICE
! cup rice
4 or 5 quarts boiling water

teaspoon salt
Wash the rice through several waters,
until all the loose starch is removed, and
drain It. Have the boiling water-salted
ready in deep saucepan; slowly drop
| Ia the rice, and allow It to boil rapidly
for about 10 or 20 minutes, or until Q
grain pressed between the thumb and
finger is entirely soft. In order to pre-
vent it from sticking to the pan, lift the
rice II necessary from time to time With
fork, but do not stir 1t, for stirring 10
likely to break the grains. When sui.
fciently cooked, turn the rice into
colander or sieve, and after the water
has drained of, cover with cloth and
set over pan of hot water on the back
of the stove or in the oven; or turn the
rice into q shallow pan, cover with lid,
and place 1t In warm oven for short
time. Treated in this way the grains
swell and are kept separate.
CREAM OF CELERY SOUP WITH RICE
IL pound celery or asparagus
IA cup rice
quart cold water
2 tablespoons butter, dripplngs, or
other preferred fat q
/ tablespoon chopped parsley, or
teaspoon onion juice
2 teaspoons salt
IA teaspoon pepper
quart milk
Cut the celery or asparagus 10 half
inch pieces. Cook the rice and celery
or asparagus In the water until both are
tender. Press them through oolander
and add the fat, the seasonings, and the
milk, and rebeat. This will make five
or six average servings.
OYSTERS soALLoPED WITH RICE
8 cups cooked rice
pint fresh oysters
cup chopped celery
2 tablespoons butter or other fat
cup milk
2 tablespoons -four
IL teaspoon salt
l.S teaspoon pepper
Place alternate layers OF rice, oysters,
and celery in a baking dish and pour
over them . smooth white sauce made
| by melting the butter and stirring In the
milk, the -four, the salt, and the pepper.
Bake for 20 minutes. This will make
eight or ten average servings.
sAvoRY RICE oMELETrE
eggs
1-2 cup cooked rice
2 cup milk
tablespoon butter or other fat
teaspoon chopped parsley
tablespoons minced ham or left
| over fried bacon
IA teaspoon salt
1.8 teaspoon pepper
Beat the whites and the yolks OF the
eggs separately. Mix ell the ingredi-
ents, folding in the whites of eggs last.
Pour the mixture into Q hot, we'll.
creased frying pan, and when 1t Is
brown, fold 1t over with q flexible bladed
knife. Turn the 0melette out on q
warm platter and serve Immediately.
If desired, the meat may be omitted,
aud a little fresh sage, thyme, mint, GEL
cry, pimento, or onions may be substi.
tuted for parsley. This will make five
or six average servings.
RICE AND TUNA FISH Oh SALMON SALAD
Remove the bones and skin from .
can of salmon or tuna fish, and mince 1t
finely. Add an equal quantity Of cold
boiled rice, and season the mixture with
salt, pepper, and vinegar. Stir In
enough boiled salad dressing to moisteD
Il and set It away for while in cool
place. When ready to serve, add little
crisp celery finely cut, and shape the
salad in molds moistened with cold
water. Turn them out on bed of let
tuce leaves and, II desired, garnish with
stuffed olives cut lengthwise.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1921-01-11

The Stronger oeAS
no man is 20 strong or 80 great that
hs u not afraid Of somebody, and y
ninA cases out Of ten that somebody
= 9 woman.--Hamiltop Herald.
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NOTICE.

The subscriber hereby gives notice that he hs:
been duly appointed special administrator Of
the estate of
MARY e. GILES, late of Brownneld,
In the County Of Oxford, deceased, and given
bonds as the law directs. All persons having de.
mands against the estate of said deceased are
desired to present the same for settlement, ana
all indebted thereto are requested to make pay
ment Immediately.
December 2ls., 1870. South Paris, Maine
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NOTICE.

The subscriber hereby gives notice that be
has been duly appointed guardian Of the
estate of
JULIA A. LEWIS, of Brownhed,
In the County Of Oxford, and given bonds a.
the law directs. All persons having demands
against the estate of said Lewis are desired 70
present the same for settlement. and all In.
debted thereto are requested TO make payment
Immediately.
JOHN A. LEWIS. Brownfeld, Maine.
December 2lst, 1870. Is
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NOTICE.

NOTICE.
The subscriber hereby gives notice that she
has been duly appointed guardian Of the
WILLIAM A. BLAKE of Paris,
In the County of Oxford, and given bonds
demands against the estate Of said Blake are
desired to present the same for settlement. snd
all indebted thereto are requested to make pay
ment Immediately.
SARAH B. PARLIN.
December 2lst, 1920. South Paris, Maine.
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NOTICE.

The subscriber hereby gives notice that n.
has been duly appointed executor of the I..,
will and testament of 'as'
EVALYN e. BENTON, late OF Lowell
in the County Of Oxford, deceased, withor,
bond. All persons having demands against m.
estate Of said deceased are desired 70 pre,sns
the same for settlement, and all indebted tbers,"
are requested 70 make payment II imedlstely,
A. WARREN BENTON,
December 2lst, lS0. Lowell, Maine.
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Paying the Fiddler

The country is recovering from the effects Of its orgy
of spending Extravaganza proheering and unbridled
speculation have brought burden to all. cry tor
economy is heard all over the land.
Such conditions have occurred before and will occur
again unless checked In 1874 the Grange adopted
it's policy of thrift 1t declared opposition to excessive
salaries high interest rates and exorbtant profits 1t
proclaimed the need for the most direct and friendly
relations between producers and consumers, that
wastefu trade practices might be eliminated.
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HOMEMAKERS COLUMN.

Correspondence on topics Of interest % the ladiel
3 solicited. Address: EDITOR H0AUGA1n1
OoLuM. Oxford Democrat. South Paris H
The Keota news., 1921-12-09

Let's not be ''hard times" croai
The Keota news., 1921-12-09

New sheet music, l5c at News Office.
Most places you would pay 26c to 4Oc
f,r these selections.
Two tesspooosful Of Tanlsc in 4 little
water taken three times day Aust be.
fore meals will make yon |eL better.
feel better. sleep better. Nand work
better. L. II. Underwood.
Goodyear tires. 3ox3 l-2 Den-skid.
now only $lO.95; tube Sc. ??!: 3s<3 smooth
tread 1886. and tube, 500 Other size,
in proportion; pre-war prices, or les,.
Eagle Garage.
We have in stock Ball land Ov.,<
shoes. Folsy's. =
Buy soap chips at FoIey's in buX !
Kodak films At Stanley's.
Fortner. Photographss, Sterling, Colo,
The Keota news., 1921-12-09

We can say this much for the condi.
tion Of the roads since the snow storm.
that some places aren't ~ bad n others.
II reminds Of Hans Schmidt who was
reported to be the mcanest man in the
ncighborhood. He died. His body was
placed In the grave. and according to
an old Pennsylvania German custom the
people stood around the open grave.
waiting for someone to say some good
thing about the deceased before filling
the grave. After long wait. Gustave
Schulze said. well. I can joost say Won
goot ting about Hans; he wasn't always
- mean ~ he vas sometimes.
The Keota news., 1921-12-09

Think Il Over!
Are you going to stay home all win
ter, or will you seek the comforts and
benefits which the delightful semi
tropical climate of the South affords!
Geographically, the South is not as
far away as it seems, but climatically
lin winter) it is about as far away as
it could be--and in the right direction,
too-for balmy breezes. sunny SIZES. moonit~ bays.
tropical flowers and foliage the order Of the day in
the winter time in the Southland
And those who pack their gpsand bid farewell to the
North at this time. reap rich rewards and return with
full realization of the real value Of winters vacation in
that romantic. historic and beautiful land south of the
Mason & Dixon line.
Instead of saying yourself-"I wish Dixie"
why don't you 60 South this winter? The cost IS low
perhaps not as much you thought it would be- when
the price Of things generally considered, and you de-
duct the cost of staying at home.
Tickets covering tours to Florida, the South Atlantic
and Gulf states, Texas and Cuba now SALE You
Can 90 one way and return another; there IS splendid
train service via Denver, Kansas City, St. Louis and
Chicago; liberal st0pOver privileges final limit
May 81 1922.
EnHH|M When you're ready m gladly help you plan
lit6}l your trip and make your
w. TYLER
Ticket Agent
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-11

These people were exclusive to a degree. They resented the addition to anyone to their set.
 I tried to mingle with them, but they squared their elbows in a way which said more plainly than words :
 Thou shalt not pass"
 Accustomed to the violent entry of subway trains attempted football tactics. They were going fairly well when large policeman seized me firmly by the nap of the neck and deposited me on the edge of the curb.
 NO. yez don't" said the policeman. "and if yez try it again I'll run ye in for shoplifting."
 I don't look like man who could lift shop. I couldn't even have lifted the policeman could have proved that to any fair minded judge in the country. But I didn't want to try.
 So I moved on to another shop.
 The window of this shop was full
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-11

body evule Ill u In 10 or 15 min utes' shopping-that is, anybody of intelligence.
 Of course if you are man. and never have taken the trouble to do any shopping, and always put it off, and haven't the slightest idea of what you want, and are just like a man anyway. it takes longer
 It took me longer. because I was all of those things.
 In fact, I haven't yet-however, I may as well say what there Is to be said in my defense.
 thought that if was out bright and early ,on the morning of De- cember l it would be fine and easy.
 By bright and early I meant 2 o'clock in the afternoon. after I had done mornings work, had my lunch, and my conscience was thrilling with sense of duty well performed.
 So at o'clock of the afternoon specified had my shopping list in
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-11
CHRISTMAS SHOPPING

hand, and was off for the shops.
 There seemed to be more doing in the shops than I expected. The ru- mors I had heard that a business de- presson was going on didn't seem to be borne out by the conditions in the shopping district.
 Why the Crowdf
 I thought at first that there must be a fire or a riot, or somebody fix ing punctured tire in front of the store where I first went in quest of one travelling bag, small size.
 At any rate there were people there mot only people. but a phalanx of them, If you know what I mean.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-11

LITTLE FRIENDS IN FEATHERS" By Inez N. McFee. Barse & Hopkins,
 Publishers, New York City.
 Every child who loves the outdoors will welcome this friendly book about some of our most loyal little friends. The birds are always with us. Even the cruel snows and biting winds of winter do not drive awaN some of the hardier ones.s And yet,' too may childrel grow up without know-g these cheerful neighbors hy their first names. It is just like ulsying with the little girl across the street. for a year or two, and know irg only that her family name is Jcnes.
 This attractive book comes along as a short of mutual friend. 1t tells us the real names of our nelghbors in feathers-not the long Latin one, hut the everyday one-and to whom tho bird is kin. and why; together with a lot of chatty talk or perhaps an apt bit of poetry. It is exceed ingly pleasant reading, and at the same time tells just the facts we want to know about the robins, jays, sparrows, wrens, bobolinks and the rest. And right along with the text will be found pictures, some in color from beautiful paintings done for the National Association of Audubon so- cieties: and others in black-and- white, from special drawings done to scale The type is large and clear and altogether the book is one to delight the eye, and lure one on into a fascinating subject.
 "SHAGGO, THE MIGHTY BUFFALO, By Richard Barnum. (kneetime Anl-
 may Stories.) Illustrated by Walyer
 F. Rogers. Barse & Hopkins, Pub
 fishers. New York City.
 Stories about animals are always prime favorites with the youngsters. They listen greedily to the doings' fancied or otherwise, of the beasts and birds; and when properly told such stori& convey not little in formation regarding the animal world.
 One of the most popular series, the Kneetime Animal Stories. has now reached its sixteenth title and at least tenth year of publication. It would be hard to say how many thou sands of these attractive little books have been distributed since "Squinty, the Comical Pig" and "Slicko, the Jumping Squirrel" made their initial, bow. "Shaggo, the Mighty Buffalo" is worthy addition to the story menaEerie. When we first meet him he roams the western plains; but, like other aborigines, he has to give way to the march of progress. and learns civilized ways. Meanwhile, however he has many adventures which win prove entertaining to his boy and girl \ friends.
 ADVENTURES OF THE NIGHT. By George A. Birmingham. George
 H. Doran Company. Publishers,
 New York City.
 When Molly and her antiquarian father went looking for the treasure of Kinx Cormac. the local police and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-11

T stand forth as a champion of John Mccormack. the great tenor, and man of wondrously flex- ible emotion. The luscious echoes of his consummate art will finger in the corridors of time. as eternal sun beams whis'pring sweet memories of undying things, and carrying with them fragrance unalloyed.
 Sing softly, John, while the night
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-11
l but 1t off. . always do.

put it off. n ALWAYS do.
 Every year some member of the family warns me that unless I start by the first of December I won't be able to wedge into the stores. to say nothing of buying anything.
 Then they supply me with the list of their modest needs. to-wit
 One travelling bag, small size: pre- ferably initialed.
 One football.
 One inexpensive set wireless ap- paratus.
 One nickel wrist watch, suitable for wear at girls school.
 Not difficult order. that. Any