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Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1911-05-25
ESQ, 900 PUDDINGs FURNISHED
London Manufacturer Made That
Many to Meet the Demands Of the
Christmas Spirit.

The manufacture Of plum pudding
In England Is mainly confined TO Hon-
don and is carried on by all the prin.
cipal bakeries. delicatessen and other
establishments. The industry was
greatly doomed by the Boer war
In the opening days Of that strag.
gle the Yuletide season increased the
natural solicitude for the fathers and
sons and husbands In far away Africa,
and the plum pudding was requisi.
toned in large quantities to express
the feeling at home and carry at least
a spark OF Christmas cheer to enliven
the soldiers camp.
Thousands OF pounds OF plum pud
ding were sent out, but the demand
was far in excess OF the supply. a
fact which gave greater urgency to
the demand and by concentrating
general intrest in the pudding added
immensely TO its popularity. and es-
pecially as the soldier called loudly
for more. The result is that today
the bulk OF plum pudding consumed
In the United Kingdom is supplied by
public purveyors and hundreds OF
thousands Of pounds are shipped
abroad. Manufacturers begin active
operations as soon as the new crops
Of raisins, currants and other required
fruits appear in September All the
constituents OF plum pudding. which
do not include plums. are prepared
and manipulated by elaborate and ex-
pensive machinery. Currants are
washed and stems removed. raisins
are stoned. nuts are shelled and
ground. oranges and lemons are
peeled. the peel candied and cut up.
eggs are beaten and all other ingredi-
ents prepared by machinery.
Exclusive OF milk and rum the in
gradients used by a single manufac-
turer in supplying plum pudding to
meet the demands OF the Christmas
season OF 1910 aggregated SPOIL
pounds. the number of buildings fur.
nished aggregating 100000. There are
three or four London manufactures,
says Daily Consular and Trade Re-
ports. each OF whose output perhaps
equaled that described. and there are
quite a large number Of smaller es.
adjustments In which plum pudding
was supplied for home and foreign
consumption.
The pudding is put up in packages
weighing one to FIVE pounds each and
securely packed to insure preservation
and safe transportation. Properly pre-
pared and packed the plum pudding
OF England. with ordinary care on the
part OF the housewife. will retain it's
virtues for a year or more.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1911-05-25
To PRAY for the Rich

Two women prominent in st. Louis
have started a movement to induce
100000 OF their sex in the south to
pray every day for the rich. They ex-
plain they hope by organizing system
atically groups Of women who will
pray often and well for the more at.
fluent. wealthy persons will be led to
contribute to fund for the evangeli.
zation OF the world. Belle H. Ben
nett, president of the woman's mis-.
sionary council of the Methodist Epis-
copal church south. and Mrs. r. w.
Mcdonnell are the originators Of the
plan.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1911-05-25

to the road district and be us.d o..
road repair work
There is another advantar. 70 n.
gained by this method over ana 49,.
the preservation of the hixhv,.
that is. the same wagon is more n.a
ful on the farm or on the aeIds -.
doing ordinary farm work. Tba ~
ing over hay fields and grain nels.
with narrow tired wagons does cor.
siderable damage. Hauling OUT r,-
nure' and in variety of farm wal
wide tire wagons are advisable N,,x
farmers keep wagons with wide st..
Tor this specific purpose. whv ~,
nave all vehicles carry wide. sen
sible tire that will imT -ove coudi,ion.
rather than make then worse,
Dynamometer tests have been made
showing the amount OF power -
CURED TO move a given load. over -
rious surfaces with tires OF direr.n,
widths. Many persons will be sur
prised to know in the large majority
OF cases load can be moved with
less power with vehicles having wide
tires. rather than narrow ones.
There may be another and e..,.,
way TO accomplish the end desired
than the imposing OF a license "a.
upon vehicles. Thai would be ~
credit the owner a certain amour,
each year on his annual road tar hi,
upon furnishing proof that all his We.
hicles used upon the highways con.
formed TO the wide tire requirements
Suppose the owner has a road t.x
of. say $1,000. and he has two wagons
used upon the highways. Credit rim
$500 per year upon each wagon for
four years. In this way the tar ah.,.
ed will more than pay the cos, a,
changing the wagon. Thus. his In.
terrst would be sufficient IN ,nauc.
the owner to make the change.
Public sentiment would also chance
rapidly In support OF the wide tn.
movement. and in a year or two
man would be ashamed to be seen on
the street with one of these road a.
stroying wagons. u
The plan suggested is fea.,h,.
practical and has worked satisf.c
torily where II has been triad IT,
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1911-05-25
Her Qualifications.

Pat and his little brown mare were
familiar sights to the people OF the
town OF Garry. The mare was lean.
blind and lame. but by dint OF much
coaxing Pat kept her to the harness.
One day while leading her to water
he had TO pass corner where a
crowd OF would-be sports had congre-
gated. Thinking to have some amuse-
ment at Pats expense. one called out:
"Hullo. there. Pat. I'm looking for
the real goods. How much Is that
mare OF yours able to draw"
"Begorra." said Pat. II can't say
exactly. but she seems to be able to
drawn the attenshun OF livery fool In
town."-The Housekeeper.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1911-05-25
WIFE HELPS OIL PRESIDENT
Head Of Immense Cooperation VALVES
EsotIsr and Publicly Recognizes
Ability Of His Wife.

To my wife Is due all my success
That IS the confession freely made by
the president Of a big oil company last
week. Just after he had sold his hold
ings for $1,000. 600 and given $500. ooo
TO the University Of Pittsburg. where
he was once n student
How many successful men there are
who know in their hearts that the
same thing IL true OF themselves. re,
how few confess Il, Some readily
make the acknowledgement to their
wives. but Il Is not often that the
man who has achieved place and pow.
er is willing to confess publicly Pride,
selfixhness and the satisfaction Of be
ing regarded BY their fellows as exeep
tional men hold them back Others
are so blinded BY egotisn that they dc
not realize the truth.
I; Is not hard for a man 70 perceive
and admit the part his wife plays ir
his successes II she happens 10 possess
4 knowledxe Of business and 10 thor
oughly Informed 10 the A-Nirs Of the
world. Her help Is direc; and 30 I'm
mediately effective that q cannot fat
Of recognition. But saeh cases ar,
few The average wife ane nothe,
has neither the opportunity nor the IN
clination 20 become familiar With Bust
ness. and she has no time 70 fndalxs
in extensive study % such matters
Yet IN a great number Of cases n s-s
husband Is prosperous IL Is because Of
her efforts and Der Judgment
When they we're married rruoably
they had little. Who vas q that sav~t
the roney which en4bled hfn 20 raks
his hrst investment or 20 enxaxe In
business for himself HIS VII. shs
saw 10 Il that the household expense,
we're kept down 20 the lowest lint,
compatible ~tsh health and comfort
She eeononired and she made hin,
economic. More than all she ksps
him free from vice and moral un
cleanliness. watched over his health
soothed away the bitterness OF defeats
and inspired in him the strength "a
persevere with a cheerful heart
II that man has risen TO be the head
Of a great corporation or has become ,
leading light In one Of the professions
or II he has achieved the more impor
tant success of establishing a good
American home. let him ask himself
this question: What would he be IL i,
had not been for his wife, II he IL
candid with himself 6 good many I'm.
pleasant possibilities will presen,
themselves to his mind. He will have
to acknowledge that in all probabilit
he would have gone wrong"
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1911-05-25
SHE HAD NOTHING ON Jim
Matrimonial Mixup In Which Linda
Seemed to Come Out .
Poor Second.

While I was being shaved the shop
door opened gently and in walked
colored boy OF fifteen. who looked
around in an embarrassed way for
moment and then said to the barber:
Jim. you was ingaiged to my sister
Linda"
you mean is engaged to her"
was the pompous reply.
But Linda has sent word"
"oh. she has? Does she dun want
the marriage hurried up7"
NO, sab; she dun wants you to
know dat she married Bill Lee bout
two hours ago"
what? what's dat? Your sister
dun married to dat niger. Very well.
sab. Den you return to dat sister and
glib her my compliments and tell her
dat was dun married mo dan 70
weeks ago and dat she hadn't dun
fooled me WORT shucks, OATS all. sub.
and please close de doah as you 90
out."-From Norman E. Mack's Ma
tionai Monthly.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1911-05-25

FEATHERS Lsas,ss Ct. se sIsni,u ~ De dss.s
handle our superior grades Of festaeH Z
pa0, beds and pillow, write us a. "a rel e
feathsn for sale, send samPinSw rnSlPAy
tAtAons. LOUISVILLE PlLLUm. fouisr
r .: :s.: -. ; &: Thsnpssn's Er
W. n. u, MEMPHIS, NO. 2.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1911-05-25

When Dorothy Medium was a 1T.
lie younger-she is but ten now-her
father asked her on her return from
SUNDAY school what the lesson Of the
CAV had been.
-Danaru1 in the lions den." was
her answer
Ever since Rev. Andrew B. Mel
drum. ID. D. has personally applied
himself 70 the religious instruction of
bis little Acknowledging
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1911-05-25
Politician and Preacher.

A politician in a western state. long
suspected OF crookedness and noted
for his shifty ways. was finally in.
dicted and tried. The jury was out a
long time. but eventually acquitted
him. After the verdict was in and
the politician was leaving the court.
room, a minister who had been in
part responsible for the indictment
and trial, approached the politician
and said: We'll. my friend. you have
escaped; but you had a close shave.
trust This will be a warning to you
to lead better life and deal more
fairly with your fellow men"
That may be-" the politician re
piled. That may be: but I amt
pledged to any one.r-Saturday Eve
ming Post.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1911-05-25

is no reason why action should net b
taken along the lines indicated.
Referring to the illustration above.
A wide tire can be placed upon an old
wheel without any filling piece as
shown in the illustration. Just let
the tire project half inch on each
side OF the feiloe. This will greatly
simplify the changing from the mar
row to the wide tire. and for many To-
calities will serve the purpose Just
as well.
Wide tires make roads. narrow tires
destroy them. There should be q
thorough cooperation between all OF
the residents of the several townships
for better roads. Nothing can be done
so quickly and so cheaply that will
be productive OF such good results as
to discard narrow tires and substitute
wide ones in their place.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1911-05-25

A gentleman never snatches his
trousers away from his wife when he
discovers her going through his peck
cts. He only hopes she will leave him
enough with which to go downtown in
the morning. He is perfectly welcome
to go through her purse any time and
help himself to anything he can and.
That is what married life means. A
man should not allow his feelings to
be hurt when his wife runs across
loose change or a roll In his pockets;
he ought TO play the game and take
such little conjugal pastimes for
granted.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1911-05-25
IT, You HAVE A SlCKLY
Y0UN6STER TRY THIS FRsl

The family with young children that Is
without sickness in the house now and
tnen Is rare. and SO II Is important that
the head OF the house should know what
10 DO In the little emergencies that arise.
child with serious ailment needs a
doctor. IL Is true. but in the majority of
instances. as any doctor knows. the child
suffers from some intestinal trouhIe
usually constipation.
There Is no sense In giving II q pill or
a remedy containing an oplate. nor il
nusning OF the bowels to be always rec
OF mild. gentle laxative tonic like DR..
Saidwells Syrup Pepsin. which. by clean
ing out the bowels and Strengthening the
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1911-05-25
THIS THIEF WAS Thoughtful
Kept the Money. But Mailed Pocket.
book With lite Papers Back to
HE Victim.

The West side man took small. nat
wallet out Of his hip pocket and
showed It to friend. Uncle Sam IL
. good postmaster.- he said. q rot
that 10 the mail yesterday. just ~ ~
Il. without even a rubber band abou.
u 70 hold the contents In"
-but-why should ypu ret ysuy On
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1911-05-25

sy and my back was so sore and lame
! could not raise my arms above my
head. | WAS finally induced to take
Doan's Kidney Pills and In six weeks
i was well. My cure was made in
1899 and ] have enjoyed excellent
health ever since"
Remember the name-Doan's.
For sale by all dealers. so cents a
box. Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo. Ny.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1911-05-25

wallet In the MALL don't under
stand"
The West side man smiled-rather
reluctantly. The fact is." he con-
lessed. Il had my pocket picked q
rev nights ago-nrst time in my life.
was going home on the street car
and somebody relieved me Of this
purse. Fortunately It contained only
nve-dollar bill In money. but there
were two promissory notes in II and
some other papers which were vaiua,
pie to me. only. The Hght-fnEered
aosea kspe the mcnsv. but was sus-
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1911-05-25
Chinese Educational Puzzle.

II is generally recognized that China
has set to work at the wrong end of
her education problem. China
has begun at the top. has tried to
establish universities without prepar-
ing students for them. and all the low
er rungs Of the ladder are SO badly
constructed that It is almost impos-
sible for the student to mount by
Review. Shanghai
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1911-05-25

almost helpless. l
went to three doc
tors and they did
me no good. so my
sister advised me to
try Lydia Z. Pink
hams Vege ia b lie
Co pound, and
when l had taken
only two bottles 1
could see a big
change, so / took
six bottles and l am
nnxv utrnn0 arJ nall
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1911-05-25

nciently considerate to toss the purra
containing all the papers. into the re.
ceivins box of one of the branch post
omces. Some of my visiting card,
were In the wallet and he chose the
post ONCE nearest my home. calI
that thoughtful. don't your The post
once employees evidently gave the
purse the most respectful attention
for It was delivered to me intact but
II was not wrapped or tied. suppose
the intention was to have me see iust
the condition in which the post ONE
haA rscelyed it,-stew yssk Sun
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1911-05-25

Hubby with newspaperl-weIl
well, Another bank gone TO smash
and none OF the directors knew any
thing about what was going on
Mrs. Votington-of course. not, Il
wouldn't be so II the directors were
ell women.-Boston Transcript
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1911-05-25

little stomach muscles. will inrsds1
correct the trouble.
This Is not alone our opinion but q
Of Mrs. N. II. Mead OF Freeport. AZ
whose Granddaughter has been taxing
successfully and of Mrs. J. r WIZ
Of Lena. Wis. who gives 1t TO her ehits)
and takes It herself. 1t is sod Il q
cent and one dollar bottles al ed
drug store. but II you want to test h
your family before you buy IL seai u
address to DIR. Caldwell and he vil 4
ward a supply free OF charge
For the free sample address n. v.
Caldwell. Ai Caldwell building. x,a(
cello. Ill
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1911-05-25
Shouldn't Her

A very good natured broker. who is
very much larger than his wife. and
who likes his little joke at someone
else's expense. was sitting in the the
alter. A man behind him. not know
ing who he was. leaned forward and
whispered. viii you please ask your
wife to remove her hat?''
You'd better do It yourself. I'm
afraid
whereupon the man behind became
angry. arose. protested and left the
theater.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1911-05-25
How He Did II.

At the dinner Saturday Of the Mill
tary order of Foreign Wars, Capt
Carlyle l.. Burridge told OF a man
who, returning to his domlcile at
cockcrow. underwent an inspection by
his wife. who desired to know how
he came to have large bump on his
forehead
That oh. that's where bit my.
SELF explained he Of the night key.
Bit YOURSELF" the lady repeated
after him. How could you bite your
self away up there"
Why. stood on chair" he said
Cleveland Leader.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1911-05-25

that | am alive today.
The kidney secretions
passed lrregularly and
were a bnor ally
thick: | had bad spells
with my head and at
times could hardly
stand. Ny left limb
below the Knee tie.
came so badly swol.
len that | began to
treat myself for dron-
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1911-05-25

London for the last several months
has been suffering with an epidemic of
rots and spots and crooked bakers
just as we have here. But the Brit.
ish magistrates have fairly burnt M
rotten egg offenders with severe fines
and imprisonments.-New York Press.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1911-05-25
phaucally
Different.

1t is the little things in this world
that cause US the most trouble"
Not In my business" replied the
shoe clerk; Its the big things, the
owners OF which want to put into 1T.
tie shoes"
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1911-05-25

Indignant Daner-Look here. wait.
er. just found a button in this dish
Of roast turkey.
calm Waiter-Yes. sir: II is part
OF the eressing.-Harper's Bazaar.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1911-05-25
And You Must Paw.

Experience is the best teacher
quoted the Wise Guy.
Yes. but her charges are mighty
high added the Simple Mug.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1911-05-25
Al All hours.

Professor, what do you consider
the most wonderful thing in the
world?r
The brain OF centipede; 1t is in
hnitesimally small. yet It has perfect
control over the creatures entire sys-
tenn Of legs and feet"
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1911-05-25
That Tired EeaI;..

tina, that, !. ; caused aus, by impure. inDo,..,'s !.
blood or low, rundown couai,; Do''IsAsd
, g EN-: is burdensome and di. sa y b
Do not put up with it, bu, , .t
sarsaparilla. which remove, !, = nod,
else does. a. no,hl.
y had that tired feeling hal
e, ens and .Sxi no ambition to Do an 1t 10
paIilla. | did 50, and soon MI ~ Ssns
feeling was gone. I had a ~ inat tr.4
ana lett well. ! believe Hood'. apps'ii.
Westheld. Y. ]. '' D. Johns,
Get Hoods sarsaparilla TODAY ,,
form or IN tablets called sarss,ss,n.. Vss
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1911-05-25

Harduppe-Every man should mar
-. Everything I have IN the world
! owe 10 my wife
WigWag-Dout forget that ten spot
you one me philadelphia Record
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1911-05-25
Wanted an Omcer.

The sheriff was snoozing AWAY In
his seat in the coach. when he heard
some one call out: rs there an officer
In the coach from New CASTER"
Yes" replied the sheriff very en-.
phatically.
Loan me your corkscrew. please.
sir" calmly continued the drummer
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1911-05-25

knieker- How does marriage affect
accomplishments?
Bocker-A girl drops her music and
man takes up his smoking.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1911-05-25

The softest powder puff in the
world isn't as agreeable to the touch
Of an old maids cheek as a two DAYS,
growth of beard.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1911-05-25

Don't mind being laughed At; some
day you may splash mud on the laugh.
ers with your touring car.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1911-05-25

Wont you give me an order,.
pleaded the toopers.stent travelling
salesman.
Certainly. Get QUIT"
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1911-05-25

A man can get along without doing
much IL he has sense enough to know
what not to do.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1911-05-25

People who say Just what they think
are more numerous than popular
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1911-05-25

Ever notice how many people there
are in the world who say: "You inst
wait. I'll get even with you."
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1911-05-25

Try Murine Eye Remedy fer Rea.
Watery Eyes and Granuiated IIds. No
Ssmarung-Just Eye Comfort Murine
sc. Murine Liquid 1c-5oc. s>e
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1911-05-25

Foolish Fred-Do you like Holsters,
Pert Polly-Yes. both human and
crustacean. in their salad days.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1911-05-25

Don't let your money burn a hole
In some other fellows pocket.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1911-05-25

Do your feet feel tired. achy. and .or.
At night, Rub them with little Ham.
Inns Wizard Oil. They'll be lad in the
morning and 20 win You. '"e
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1911-05-25
ELEVEN YEARS OF HEALTH.
Kidney Trouble Never Returned.

Mrs. Everett Griffith. 2s45 E. Indi
ana Ave. Evansville. Ind. says: Il
was certainly in bad shape from kid
uey disease and It is really a wonder
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1911-05-25

- Ass,vae po-e~s = ss.s~inss Vows 49,
.e ofns. na.ieuS. InSrovins Malls, suuIIru srl
ceyvssn NJ I,ont accept Gag sussfstss,. s.m-
~ rknA Aearvss AIlen ). olnssrd. ~ R.x Nv
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1911-05-25

The right kind Of decision today
VIII put powder in your gun for to-
morrow.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1911-05-25
She
SUFFERED
FIVE YEARS
Finally Cured by Lydia E. Pink.
hams Vegetable Compound.

Erie. Pa. ~ suffered for FIVE years
from female troubles and at last was
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1911-05-25

1arheid lea cures constipation, keeps
tne blood pure and tones up the system
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1911-05-25
PUTNAM FADELESS DYE

Many fellow who falls into a for.
tune goes right through It.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1911-05-25

Fiattery is simply the nice things
we say about other people.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1911-05-25
TO DRIVE oyT MALARIA

rshs ~ o. ss.nasrd GRovns fksfSLHA
sso.lns n h: as pI,iol, Rs.n..s ever soss.
les forn The 9uinne erives out ths usis-e
end TIE Iron builds up the sysssu' sold ~ n
aealsfs Tor - yeAnA Pr1ss q oansS $50 " ~
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1911-05-25
Erlahtful.

They say she looked daggers at
him."
Worse than that She looked long
hatpins"