Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1889-10-24
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Cranberry Jelly: Two cups cram
berries and one cup water; boil till
tender. strain. put two cups sugar to
the strained eranberrieA and boil to a
thick strip. turn into molds; keep in a
cool place.
Food given 10 a young animal IS
productive Of greater gain. as growth
adds To the weight and increase oil size
The matured animal does not 20 read
lily appropriate the elements OF growth.
rs its wants are less The younger an
animal the greater its increase in pro-
portion 10 food consumed
"A shed with n good roof Is neces-
sary in every hog pasture; however
well hogs may enjoy an abundance 81
water in warm weather. when h ain
comes in torrents for days theY take
to n dry shed with evident pleasure.
IL shade is abundant. we would not al
low hogs the privilege Of the shed cx-
cept in excessively vet weather Tbs
Republic.
-Swee, Potato Waffle: Two table
spoonfuls OF mashed baked potato.
n Of butter stirred to the potato
while hot. one ~ sugar. one egg. ore
pint Of sweet milk. six isblespo0nfuis
Of siitcd -four; mix well and bake To
make withou, an egg use four table
spoonfuls Of iOur-Good HousekeeP-
ing.
Caramel Frosting: Two cups Of
sugar. two-thirds Of a cup Of sweet
milk. butter half the size OF an egg
Boil together in a double dish for
hfteen minutes. After taking from the
fire stir until it grains. II too hard to
spread. warm il a little Flavor with
vanilla Use On plain cake
Some on has found out how far n
man has TO walk to put in and attend Tor
~ acres OF corn To pillow the ground
with a sixteen inch three-hOrse pillow.
he travels $50 miles; To harrow the
ground thoroughly before planting. he
walks 80 miles: to cultivate il after
wards he will have to travel 800 miles.
making a grand total Of 700 miles be-
sides the gatheriag-ClarksvilIe Star.
Irish Toast: One quart -four. one
egg and salt wet with milk or water.
two teaspoons baking powder; roll out
As thin A. n pie crust and cook in lard
as you would doughnuts; when done,
dip In this sauce: One cup of sugar.
one-half cup butter. four heaping
tablespoons sifted -four; mash all to
gether well. and then pour in boiling
water until like starch; favor to taste
cook three minutes; serve
As soon as the frosts come 10 Kill
the grass. vean the colt. unless, il i.
too young. and give il second growth
grass or clover and a feeding. twice
day. of oats and bran Teach il To ca
some sort Of roots. potatoes are good
IL will relish two or three apples
Make n box stall. IL you do not hav,
one, under the shed is a good place
Board it up and stuff straw or chat be-
tween the outer walls. so as To make i
warm Have a ground floor and Civ,
it plenty Of bedding. With this car,
and n run u Of doors once in awhil,
the colt will be all right.
Picked Chicken: Clean and boi
until tender 4 nice young chicken
when done emoyc the meat, ~reiectin,
the bones and skin Cut the meat in
to nice pieces and put them in a glas
jar. Take sufficient broth To half I'll
the jar and add an equal quantity o
good cider vinegar. twelve who'll
cloves, same Of allspice. a blade o
mace. a bay leaf and a slice OF onion
Bring to boiling point and pour Will,
hot over the chicken. stand aside. un
covered. to cool. When cold. cover
IL will be ready to use ia twenty-fou
hours.