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Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-05-14
WhatiSPe-ru-na?
Is it a Catarrh Remedy, or a Tonic,
or is IL Both?

Some people cali Peruna tonic Others refer great
catarh remedy
Which right proper ca.
tarrh remedy than to call it tonci
remedy Indssd
there can be efecual caah remedy that Is not also
In order thoroughly relieve
specific action the membranes affected but
have a general tonic action On the yytem
Caah who otherwise strong ud
ton Of membrane There must Be something
circulation give the arteriea and
Perhaps vegetable remedy the world
from medical writers cAHADKNs The wonderful efficacy
of this herb has been recognized y and growing hold
upon the medical profession When joined with CuBEb3
tho Of medical agents formed in Peruna which constitutes specific
edy for h that in the present Of medical progress i'm
proved This action reinforced By such TONES
SONIA CANADENSS C0RYDAL F0RM0sA CEDR0H
make this compound ideal remedy for catah
in the body
From theoretical standpoint Therefore Peuna beyond criticism
Peruna confirms this Numberle
Of the earth furnish ample evidence that this Judgment
snhusa When practical experience confirms tina
result q truth that cannot be shaken
Manufactured Drug Mssscsns Company, Cosmbss Ohio
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-05-14
Ready to Pay Fine.

Il know where $4,000 in cash
lies concealed" said New York law
yer This vast sum lies concealed in
the inside vest pocket of the 10000
automobilists of New York state Each
man carries 800 OF II in one crisp
note. ready to be paid out in a fine. IL
he should be arrested for speeding.
Fines. though. don't appear to stop
speeding" he continued. Perhaps
the rich automobilist regards them
much as the Suabian wood thief did.
The thief was arrested. The magis-
trate said to him: You are brought
up on the charge of stealing wood.
This charge has been proved against
you. But you are old and poor and
you shall be let OF this time. Only
don't do it again Nonsense retort-
ed the thief. Let us no; have any
false sentimentality here. I steal my
wood. pay my fine. and there's an
end Of it"
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-05-14
One Of the
Essentials

of the happy homes of to-day is . vast
fund Of information as to the best methods
of promoting health and happiness and
right living and knowledge of the worlds
best products.
Products Of actual excellence and
reasonable claims truthfully presented
and which have attained to worldwide
acceptance through the approval of the
well-Inforned Of the World; not of indi-
viduals only. but Of the many who have
the happy faculty Of selecting and obtain
ing the best the world affords.
One Of the products Of that class. Of
known component parts, an Ethical
remedy, approved by physicians and CON-
mended by the well-Inormed Of the
Woridas = valuable and wholesome family
laxative is the well-known Syrup Of Figs
and Elixir Of SIENNA. To get its beneficial
effects always buy the genuine, manu-
featured by the California Fig Syrup Co.
only, and for "A e by al leading druggists,
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-05-14
Willing to BE Convinced.

A sturdy tramp one day went into q
suburban garden. where the lady Of
the house was engaged in attending to
the flowers. He took no notice OF her
refusal to give coppers. but continued
his importantly until a bull dog ap-
peared. growing ominously. The lady
seized IL by the collar and held IL,
calling out:
You had better go away at once:
he may bite you"
You amt got no right to keep a
savage dorg like that" replied the
tramp in outraged tones.
Perhaps | have not" was the cool
answer. IF you think SO. I won't
keep him-I1l let him CO."
The latch OF the gate clicked VIC
lently. and in 20 seconds that tramp
had vanished into space.-Stray
Stories.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-05-14
DESERVED TO WIN HIS CASE.
Really Able Argument Put Forward
by Accused Sailor.

A very good story has recently been
told In the feet Of an incident which
happened when Admiral Evans was In
command of the Indiana. An old-time
bluejacket vas at the mast before
Capt. Evans. charged with getting
food out OF a mess chest outside Of
meal hours. This getting OF food for
night watches is a common and strong
desire on the part Of most men aboard
ship.
Capt. Evans asked the man what he
had to say: and the man. sizing up
the delicate situation. said:
Captain. didn't take no food outer
that chest. Why. captain. there
weren't no food in that chest,
looked in that chest. and. captain. I
met a cocaroach coming out Of that
chest with tears In his eyes."-Har-
per's Weekly.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-05-14
MEAN TRICK OF THE PARROT.
And Just After Its Mistress Had Made
Neat Bluff"

Young Hankinson (making a call)--
You have had that parrot a long time.
Miss Laura
Miss Laura-Yes. we have had him
several years.
Young Hankinson-Quite intelligent,
is he not7
Miss Laura-very. Can initiate al.
most anything.
Young Hankinson-They have a re-
markedly clever parrot over at the
Casterlins'. Miss Laura II can imi-
tate the sound of kiss to perfection.
Is that among the accomplishments of
our feathered friend here in the cor.
ner.
Miss Laura (indignantlyl-No. sir.
He does not attempt an imitation OF a
sound he is not accustomed to hear.
Mr.. Hankinson. OF that can assure
you.
The Parrot-waIt. George. dear. till
I take this bird out of the room
Tatier
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-05-14
SERMoNE

No human greatness CT power
or riches can blot out the stain
Of sin.
leprosy 10 type OF sin. u
is ineursble. except as God sp-
plies the remedy.
The worlds self-trcatrncrt for
sin will never cure the plague
spot Of sin. Only the Goc-pre-
seribed remedy Of Jesus blood
can cleanse.
Many Naamsns in the world
to-day are waiting for the word
which will lead them TO the
place Of cleansing for sin. Speak
the word as did this little maid
that will point 20 Chris, the sin
bearer.
When in a heather land and
among a strange people the little
maid did not forget the true
Gcd. When away from home do
you leave your religion behind
your
Gods gifts cannot be pur-
chased.
The worlds gold and silver
and fine rsinent are not legal
tender in buying the blessings
Of the kingdom Of God.
The sinner must accept Gods
way Of salvation u ne is ever
clesrsed from sin.
Many sinner misses saliva
ton because he willfully makes
out the program as TO how he
will be saved.
The way Of cleansing was so
simple that Nssman almost
missed IL. So is I, with the
way Of salvation. II is so easy
and simple that many a soul re-
fuses 70 enter therein.
The great Syrian general had
20 learn what submission and
obedience 10 God meant before
he could obtain the blessing Of
cleansing and healing. SO Il
IS with every one who would
receive Of Gods salvation. How
ever great or mighty he may be
from the worlds point Of view,
he must submit his will to Coos
will and must obey Gods word
before he can be saved.
When Nssman came TO the
king Of Israel seeking cleansing.
the latter knew so little about
God and his prophet that he was
unable to direct the needy leper
to the place Of cleansing. Too
often this Is true Of the Chris
tian. He is unable because Of
the low standard Of his own
Christian life to point the needy
sinner to the Christ who can
heal.
The dark hour Of the little
Jewish girls slavery was made
bright by che opportunity IL
brought her " pointing a
needy soul to the true God. So
il may be with the Christian. The
darkest hour Of atfiietion may
be made bright with the kindly
service for Jesus.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-05-14
Thrifty Pyrenees Giant.

Every now and then some one An
nounces himself as the '-taliest man.
one of the latest to DO so being Senior
Firmin Arrudi. a native of Salient. In
the Spanish Pyrerees. He is seven
feet eight inches tall.
Naturally most OF these big fellows
90 about the world exhibiting them.
selves. that ordinary mortals NAV
wonder and incidentally pay for their
wolderment- Senior Arrudi made a
tour Of South America. where he made
in one year more than $1,000.
He was wiser than many freaks Of
nature. however. and after accumul.t.
ing his money he returned to his native
village. where he went into retired
life. married and il living on the in.
terest o; his earnings.-The Path.
finder.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-05-14
THE STORY.

WISTFULLY. and with great
w heart hunger, the little maid from
her vantage ground behind the bushes
watched the gay cavalcade start. She
had slipped out unobserved. for all the
household had gathered TO bid good
by TO Naaman. the lord of the house
hold, who with a great company of
servants and soldiery was starting for
the land Of Israel
"Oh, | am so glad he is going" ex-
claimed the little maid to herself. but
but | wish I were going. too" And
she began to cry softly to herself. as
she had done many and many a night
since she had been seized by the
Syrian band during one OF their raids
into Israel. AMI had been taken into
this strange land and sold to this
great general
True. they had been kind to her. but
she could not forget her home awav
back there in Israel She wanted to
see mamma once moe and her broth
ers and sisters And as she watched
her master depart the impulse came
/ TO rush forth and beg him to take her
back TO her homo but as quickly came
the realization that she was only a
slave girl. and could ask no f1vors and
with low mean she sank back in
her place. But the one comfort which
she had had in her Ioneliness-the
/ thought that the God Of Israe, whom
/ her mother had taught her to revar.
ence and love would not forget her
came now to help and cheer her. and
she crept from her hiding place and
] slipped back into the house.
More than once during the dayr
which followed the story OF Joseph
came to her as 1t had been told 70
her by her mother. and she had said
ever and over again:
God remembered Joseph. and he
will remember me-"
And there she was content IN
/ let the matter rest So the DAYS
/ passed. but only once since that frs,
morning when she had spoken TO her
mistress of the prophet in Israel who
could cure her master. had her mis-.
/ NANSc NpOhNh u htA Va matter and
then IT was to remark. rather impa
tiently:
Can help come out Of Israel. when
all Syria and the rest Of the world
has been searched for a eure.-
The God of Israel Is able TO do
anything" bravely but quietly ven,
tured the girl.
And is he more powerful than the
gods Of Syria?" was the contemptu
Gus reply. Why. then. is Syria grea,
and Israel in bondage?-
The little maid made no reply. In
fact none was expected. for the mis-
tress dismissed her with an impatfen,
wave Of her hand and she left the
apartment.
That night the household of Ma.
man was thrown into the greatest ex
element and Joy by the arrival Of a
runner who brought tidings that the
master of the household had been
healed and was even then on his way
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-05-14
A GOOD COLD.

That seems a very bad cold you've
got, my little mani"
Its very good cold: it's kept me
away from school for two weeks now!'
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-05-14
FACTS FOR SICK WoMEN

For thirty Years lydia Z. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound, made
from roots and herbs, has been the
standard remedy for female ills,
andhas positively cured thousands of
women who have been troubled with
displacements, inflammation, ulcera-
ton, fibroid tumors, Irregularities,
periodic pains, backache, that bear
ing -down feeling, fiatulency, indiges-
ton, dizziness or nervous prostration.
Why don't you try it?
Mrs. Pinkham invites all sick
women to write her for advice.
She has guided thousands to
health. Address, Lynn, Mass.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-05-14
COMPLAINTS ABOUT PAINT.

The time to complain about paint
is before the painter applies IT, The
man who puts up the money should
not shirk the responsibility Of choos-
ing the paint True. the painter
ought to know paint better than the
banker. the professional man or the
merchant. The trouble is. the house
owner too often deliberately bars the
competent and honest painter from
the job by accepting a bid which he
ought to know would make an honest
job impossible.
Secure your bids on the basis a
National Lead Company's pure White
Lead and pure Linseed Oil and see
that you get these materials.
No one need be fooled by adulter.
ated white lead. A blowpipe testing
outfit will be mailed to anyone inter
ested in paint.
Address. National Lead Company.
Woodbridge Building. New York City.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-05-14
Economical Physician.

Ambassador WI Ting-fang was
once. it is alleged. telling about a GER
tain selfish politician. He said: The
man reminds me of doctor Of Shang-
hal. A mandarin came to this doctor
for advice. He could not sleep. had
no appetite. suffered good deal from
depression and nevertheless was TAX
soon put you in condition again. said
the physician. What you need is ex-
ercise. good. hard exercise. Four
times a week you can come here and
put in the morning polishing ny
floors But why not my own fioorsF
the mandarin inquired. Mine. said
the physician. are larger"
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-05-14
lens Wireless fermentation

Consul Thomas II. Norton Of Chem
nitz reports that BY the Slaby-Arco
system Of wireless telegraphy over
i.eoe WORDS We're recently telegraphec
from the trial station OF the company
al Nauen. near Berlin. to the Ans
TRAN military station for vfreless
telegrsphy at Korneuberx. near Wen
IA. distance of about 372 miles. He
adds that this is the record result thus
far in the use Of the system for over.
land Transmission
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-05-14
CsSoLY POISON

Turks In each one OF your finger naF;.
Stop scratchingil, Never dare to
scratch any place on your scalp or
skin. The fact that It itches constant.
ly shows there is something wrong
that no scratching will cure. Scratch.
Ing only irritates and lniames: per.
maps II may poison you. leading to
Lockjaw. Erysipelas or Eczema. Cure
the cause by treatment with LIT.
TELLS LIQUID SULPHUR-stops
itching instantly and a guaranteed
cure for Eczema, Hives. Erysipelas
Prickly Heat. Sunburn. Cuts. Burus or
scalds-any and all diseases Of the
skin. A sample bottle sent postpaid
Tor l0c In stamps. Rhuma-Sulphur
Company, s07 No. Ind st. 81 Louis. No.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-05-14
You World Not Accept Counterfeit
Money. Why Accept Counterfeit
Ccods7

Good money is made by the Govern
ment in which you have implicit faith
and confidence. Good goods are made
by manufacturers who are willing to
stake their regulations on the quality
Of the material offered to you through
the medium Of their advertisements in
this paper. Counterfeit goods are not
advertised. The reason for il is they
will not bear the close scrutiny to
which genuine advertised goods are
subjected Counterfeit money pays
more profit to the counterfeiter. Coun-
terfeit goods are offered to you for the
same reason
Insist on the Genuine-Reject the
Counterfeit.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-05-14
How He Got 6Id Of Rats

farmer describes his method of
clearing the premises CT rats In the
following manner: "on a large num-
Der OF old shingles I put a half.tea-
spoonful Of treacle each. and on that
with my pocket knife scraped a
small amount Of concentrated lye. I
then placed the old shingles around
under the stable floors and under the
cribs The next morning l found 10
dead rats. and the rest left the farm
for parts unknown. have cleared
many farms of the pests In the same
way. and have never known It to fail. 50
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-05-14
Six O'Clock Folk.

How many knox what a six O'Clock
man" is? Miss Sturgeon. one Of the
lecturers in English at Bedford col
lege. Baker street. London. has a
country cottage and an old 'Ralph's
Mill in t:e middle of WestIetou
Heath. Saxmundham. The other day
! non-Suffolk woman told her that her
gardeners wife had often said: I'VE
are six O'Clock people" and she had
taken it to mean early risers." But
soon after some one said that this
lady's husband was "a six O'Clock gen
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-05-14
A Household Necessity.

I would almost as soon think of
running my farm without implements
as without Hunts Lightning Oil. OF
all the liniments l have ever used. for
both man and beast. 1t is the quickest
In action and richest in results. For
burns and fresh cuts 1t is absolutely
wonderful. l regard 1t as a house.
hold necessity. Yours truly.
s. HARRISON.
Kosciusko, Miss.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-05-14
Beware Of Ointments for Catarrh
that Contain Mercury.

- mercury uili surely destroy the sense OF smell
snd completely derAnge the Whole systsm when
entering IL through the mucous surfacsa such
aftlefes snocid never be used except prescrfp-
uans frnm reputable Physicians. the damage th-y
vii % is ten fold 10 the good you pO-slbiy de-
riSe from them Halls CafArrh Cure. an fAetur-t
~ I'd Cheney q Co.. Toledo. o.. contains no mer-
eary, and 10 taken internally. aetinz directly UPON
the oiaod and nuenus surfaces Of IN. system. In
oayfax Halfs Cafarrh Cure be sure you get the
Seaaine IL . taken Internally and ads IN Toleto
oaio. y 2 Cheney Co. Testimonials tree
sod y Druggists Price. Sc Per bottle
Take Halrs Family Pils fer cocssi2ation-
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-05-14

Speaking of counting the hairs OF
your head-suppose you undertook to
count billion. how long do you think
It would take you to do It, A billion.
according to the French notation.
which we follow. Is a thousand mil
lions. II you had before you a pile
Of silver dollars containing a million.
and could count one every second. for
eight hours every day. IT would take
you IS days to complete the task But
suppose you undertook to count .
thousand OF those million-dollar piles
you would be at work eigh, hours \
day for $4,000 days. Or about 100
years
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-05-14
IRE CoIerinn Matter.

DR.. Harvey W. wiley. the govern.
ment's famous food expert. was talk.
Ing about the adulteration Of wines.
One day. he said. Il heard n wir-
salesman discussing a new price lis,
with his father. The father was going
TO buy some wines. He turned page
after page Of the list. ticking of his
selections with a pencil.
Look here. son. he said. how is II
that your red wines are all dearer
than your whites
Why. said the son Indignantly.
do you think that crimson lake costs
aothingF"
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-05-14

There's a candidate Inside. want
in to see YOU" said the hired man.
Hang the candidate" exclaimed
the farmer.
And the hired man went out mutter-
ing:
Il hain't lynched a man In a mighty
long time. but eff he amt too much fer
me Ill foller Observation-Disclosures
Constitution
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-05-14
Aristocratic Disease.

From phat OF hears these society
women sa-ay." impaired Pat, the
coachman. to Bridget, the cook, they
do be dyin' OF at tn receptions,"
AN phat is ut kills 'em?" inquired
the curious cook.
A disease they calls 'ennui.' u
Illustrated Sunday Magazine.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-05-14
instantaneous Action.

Il was almost distracted by a ter.
fiole itching which dehed all treatment
until ! obtained a box Of Hunts Cure.
The first application afforded instant
and absolute relief The one box ef.
fected a complete cure.
1t is simply wonderful in its In
Simultaneous action"
GEO. GILLfLAND.
Manitou. o. T.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-05-14
A Kansas GirFs Advice.

A Lincoln county girl writes this nd
vice to the Kansas City Star: Why
do young men do so much loafng? &C
to work Push ahead | am but
young girl. but cIothe myself and
have money in the bank. | lay W
more money every year than any
young man within three miles Cf my
home. when they get a dollar they
20 to a dance and go home a dollar
out I advise all girls to cut clear Of
loafing boys. Stand by the boy who
works. and never put your arm
through the handle of a Jug"
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-05-14

We simply can't do without IT. We
are not going to try. When Bobby
stubs or cuts his toe. it's MA. where's
the Lightning Oil?" When Lizzie
burns her hand or arm. it's Where's
the lightning Oil?" When little Dicks
been playing with a humble bee. it's
Where's the Lightning oil?" The
echo of all our Affections is Where's
the Lightning Oil?" It's the balm that
makes the pain go way. Sincerely
yours, p. CASSIDY,
Monteyallo. Ala.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-05-14

q critical time OF life
I was on the verge OF
n collapse with KID
ney troubles. back
ache. dizziness. puny
dropsy swellings and
urinary Irregularities.
I lost flesh and felt
languid, nervous or
unstrung all the time.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-05-14

Virgins Ito his new neighbors son)
Where did you live before you
moved here
Johnny-Louisyille. We moved her.
from Memphis and before that We
lived In Moline
My, Your folks move around some
don't they
Yes. We're huntin' for a plaza
where pa'n md IL easier to work.
woman's Home Companion.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-05-14

And you say you are looking for
work. asked the kind lady Of Fraz-
xled Franklin
That's right. mum. but can't fnd
anything 20 do"
How did you lose your last posi-
ton
I vas p1rdoned. mum
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-05-14
VERY o. =.

Stork-I see you've got the govt,
Flamingo.
F1amingo-wrong- Hear Of cent?
pede being caught scorching.
Stork-Yes.
Flamingo-well. put my foot on
him and got burned.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-05-14
Not Adding Fuel.

When you delivered your speech. -
said the stenographer. why did you
omit that reference to straining at a
gnat and swallowing a camel7"
Huh reioined the prudent orator.
there has already been quite enough
Of this nature-faking discussed.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-05-14
AmIabiIIty Plus Science.

The public expects much OF the
modern nurse-the same self-sacrifice.
righteousness and pureness Of iiv-
Ing as in the past. but combined with
q technical skill and an amount Of
learning unknown to our predecessor.
The Nursing Times.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-05-14

Did you see the story OF a girl
stovaway who had no money and 50
hid on one OF the ships Of the fleet and
went through the Straits OF Magel-
LAM
Yes; she was in all kinds OF straits.
poor girl. wasn't she?"
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-05-14

tleman, and. as she knew that ho
didnt get up early she asked what the
epitnet meant, and was told: I'm.
risht. IKE the hands Of the clock are
al six O'Clock" Another use of the
word In Suffolk is seen in living up-
right-that is. on independent means
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-05-14

There Is more actual misery and less
real danger in a case of itching. skin
disease than any other ailment Hunts
Cure is manufactured especially for
these cases II relieves instantly and
cures promptly. Absolutely guaranteed.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-05-14
In a Pinch, Use ALIENS FooT.EAsE

A powder. 1t cures painful. smart
ing. nervous feet and ingrowing nails
Its the greatest comfort discovery Of
the age. Makes new shoes easy. A
certain cure for sweating feet Sold
by all Druggists. sc. Accept no sub
stitute. Trial package. FREE. Ad-
iress A. 8. Olmsted. lie Roy. N. Y.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-05-14

The unhappier a mans marriage 10,
the more he warns other men against
marriage; the unhappier a woman's
marriage, the more OF a matchmaker
she DEMONSTRATION Globe.