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Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-08-22
Child's Fear of the Dark.

II mothers notice that the brains of
very susceptible organization and the
sights and thoughts from the shadows
OF a room more or less dark, let the
light burn brightly. To force child
to become accustomed to the darkness
is grave error. if its nervous system
Is so organized that this forcing is
productive of a fright.
The nervous system OF a child is a
very susceptible organization ond the
deleterious impressions made upon 1t
Will often make their influence felt
throughout its whole after life. II the
child asks for light under such cir.
cumstances do not refuse il.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-08-22
Took slo, Machine a, II. Word.

A Kansas City woman recently took
her two small daughters TO make their
FIRST visit to her husbands people. liv-
ing in small Kansas town. Naturally
she was anxious to make as favorable
an impression as possible So the two
little people. on going on an errand to
the depot. were cautioned TO be on
their very best behavior. To the
mothers surprise. they returned Wig
orously chewing gum As they had
no money, she asked them where they
got H.
oh. explained the older one. 1t
said on the slot machine. Ask tn,
agent for pennies so We did"
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-08-22
Pan 6roIIed Steak.

Wipe the steak With damp cloth.
Heat frying p>n smoking hot, place
the steak in 1t and turn at once. Sc
that IL can be scared all over. Turn
every few seconds until done-fiye
minutes for steak one and one-halt
inches thick. when desired rare, and
seven minutes when we'll done
Sprinkle with salt and pepper, spread
with bits OF butter and set in over
to become hot. Serve at once.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-08-22
WILLING He SHOULD GO FAR
One Man 70 Have Kid Transferred, but
He May Have Had
Crouch

What do you think Of this scheme
Of having the countries exchange chill.
dren. :" asked the Sewickley man.
4 don't think anything seout g.
said the Williamsburg man. What is
the idea"
An English family. for instance. ex-
changes children for a couple OF years
with a German family. References are
frst exchanged and all that sort of
thing"
Il see"
Thus both sets Of children get a
chance to learn another language and
get acquainted with another country
It's quite a scheme"
It's an elegant scheme" declared
the Williamsburg man. MY neighbors
have a kid that would like TO see
exchanged with some family in 81.
IBERIA"
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-08-22
Onion SouMe

Use white onion. Cook until ten.
der Make a white sauce of two IA.
olespoons butter. two tablespoons -four
and one-haif cup milk. Add the yolks
OF two eggs just before removing from
the fire. one-half cup stale bread.
crumbs and one cup finely chopped
cooked onion. Allow to cool. Fold in
the stiffiy-beaten whites of two eggs
an dturn into buttered baking dish
Cook slowly and serve at once.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-08-22

Where shall justice begin. with
those who have power or with those
who suffer wrong? II exact and ideal
justice were done, the weak would
make an effort to give to the strong
all that is their due. and the strong
would try to put their affairs in order
so that no just cause OF complaint
should exist anywhere. The unhappy
element in the relations OF the strong
and the weak is that both are think
ing too much about exacting justice
and not enough about doing that
which is Just and right. Pay what
thou owest" is the cry most often
heard. Give me that which is my
due. then / will pay you what owe.
The Christian Register.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-08-22
Inc Other MaN ,Rnund

A good little story. long current In
England. is just now gaining Amer.
lean circulation. II has for leading
characters Rudyard Kipling and Doro.
thy Drew. Mr. Gladstones little grand
child. Kipling was visiting HaWar
den. and. being fond OF children. de.
voted himself to little Miss Dorothy
until her anxious mother expressed
the hope that the child had not been
wearying the great author.
oh. no. mamma" spoke up Doro.
thy. before any one else had a chance
TO say anything. but you have nc
idea how Mr.. Kipling has been weary
ing me-"
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-08-22

President Taft was out for his aft
ernoon walk in Washington one day
when a fiaxen-haired little girl ran out
in front of him, held up her finger.
and exclaimed. in a shrill voice:
Il know who you are"
The president. thinking it not at all
unusual that she should possess this
information. but willing to crafty her
asked:
Well. who am ~
"Aw." she said teasingly. you're
Humpty Dumpty. Popular Mag
azine
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-08-22

Five cups Of scalded milk. one-third
cup OF Indian meal. one-half cup of
molasses. one teaspoonful of salt. one
teaspoonful ginger
Pour milk slowly on meal. cook in
double boiler 20 minutes, add molasses,
salt and ginger; pour into buttered
pudding dish and bake two hours in
slow oven; serve with cream. II
baked too rapidly II will not whey
Ginger may be omitted.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-08-22
Unity In Home Life.

No two members Of home are pre-.
cisely alike in disposition. in tenn
permanent. in tastes. in purposes. in
aims. God setteth the solitary In
families. but he means In every family
there shall be unity in diversity. The
parental government must take strict
account Of the diverse elements which
enter into the very warp and woof of
their children--Bishop Fallows. Epis.
copalian, Chicago.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-08-22

The mother OF little boy In Kan
sas City. Kan. recitss negro dialect
stories charmingly. Her small son is
quite proud Of her accomplishment
and frequently boasts OF 1t. One day
recently. when some OF his playmates
we're Wanting the achievements OF
their several mothers. the little boy
braggingiy remarked:
My mother is smarter than any OF
yours; she can talk two languages"
What are they" demanded his
companions.
White and colored"
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-08-22
Births In the Air.

The International Congress on Ae-
rial Legislation. sitting at Geneva.
Switzerland. lie evolving a very de-
tailed code of laws. One Of its sug-
gested paragraphs reads: In the
event OF a birth occurring in an air
craft the pilot is to enter the event
in his log book and must notify the
fact to the authorities at the first
place at which he descends."
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-08-22

The servants were discussing the
matter below stairs.
Master and mistress 'ad something
of row last night, ear" said the
butler ponderously.
You should have heard EN-" an
swered the parlor maid in a shocked
tone. Scandalous is what l calls II, -
They tell me e ran out, cranked is
motor car and left in IT,"
No" said the maid. positively, he
didn't leave In his machine; dis
tinctly heard the mistress say he left
in huff. London Answers.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-08-22
TaHy.

Put a tablespoonful Of butter in i.
granite saucepan. and pour over n
one pound OF sugar and two table
spoonfuls Of vinegar. Let the mixture
stand all right II It looks very dry
in the morning. add little more vine.
gar. Boil the mixture without stirring
II until II hardens when dropped into
cold water. Then put in a teaspoon.
fsl OF vanilla, little by little. stirrine
IL well into the candy. and then pour
into buttered tins to get cold.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-08-22

so you took your wife to the base.
ball game?"
Yes" replied Mr.. Meekton.
did she enjoy it,"
Only part OF it. She thought they
wasted great deal of time running
around the lot. but she thought the ar
guments with the umpire were quite
interesting. "-Washington Star.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-08-22
Don't Take Caiomel
Bonds Pills Are Better
hey do not sicken or grippe.

They do not sicken or grippe.
They do not tear you to pieces"
They do not leave you constipated.
They are small. mild. effective. Why
waste time and money on unknown
and expensive purgatives?
Just take one Bonds PHI at bed
time for that headache. billousness,
torpid liver. etc, and wake up well,
All Druggists, CSC. or send to Bonds
Pharmacy Co.. Little Rock. Ark.
A free sample on request
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-08-22
Moving Pictures Popular,

In a recent number of the Daily
Consular Reports are collected memo
randa from cities and towns in vari-
GUS distant parts Of the world show
ing the universal quality OF the popu-
lar interest which the moving pictures
excite. England. Japan. Turkey. Mex
leo, India, Australia and the islands
Of the sea all have the same story to
tell: Wherever the cinematogrph
goes 1t finds an instant and sustained
welcome
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-08-22
Job Not Satisfactory.

I'm a selfmade man." said the
proud individual
Well, you are all right except as to
your head" commented the listener.
-How's that2'
The part you talk with is too big
for the part you think with"
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-08-22

Crate the rind of a lemon into tve
cupfuls of milk. stir in a quarter of !
cup Of sugar and simmer for five min.
utes; toast some slices Of bread. d,or
them In the milk for two or three min.
utes; roll them in egg and fry them IN
butter. Sprinkle some powdered an
gar and cinnamon and serve hot.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-08-22
Autocratic Assertion,

Are you a servant OF tho ~
asked the constituent.
Yes" replied Senator so-.,
only It should be observed n,
really first-class servant NAV /.
pretty nearly being a boss"
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-08-22
WIRE FENCING.

Both welded and wrapped for stock,
pigs poultry. garden and lawn, all sizes
a koou heaVy hog proof 90 fence for lSI.c
al kinds. galvanized and painted steel
rubber and gravel coated. We have q
good rubber roofing for 15c square, ali
complete: Send trial order. Mention this
paper. Pidgeon-Thomas Iron Co, sa-S
N I'd St, Memphis, Tenn.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-08-22

ecrsDe. L n e y
have been the
charm and cheer
OF thousands Of
saints and have
been the call TO
many a sinner to
forsake his WAYS
and find In
Christ the three
great blessings
promised In the
text The most
precious part OF
the chapter is the
picture which u
gives US OF Jesus
as the Shepherd.
Thfa work ~
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-08-22
Kind Man.

A local philanthropist ordered afan
for himself. nice electric buyer.
He also took the key out OF the loor
so that some Of the air couli go
through the keyhole into the ajoin-
Ing room, where there are eigh per
spring clerks.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-08-22
MOTHER Of
LARGE FAM
Tells How She Keen.
Health Happiness II
Those Who Take
Her Advice.
Seottville, Mich. -"I want n 80
how much good Lydia E. Pinkhan',i

tableCompoua:
Sanative Wash :
done me. Ili~
farmandhsvevu
very h ard. II
forty-fve yesn2
and am the nu
of thirteen chII
Many people =
it strange tha. n
not broken I'D
with hard won !
the care of nv
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-08-22

MISUNDERSTANDING the first dance
have with you be sure and say some
thing to me.
She-Why?
He-Because you're so light. II yoi
don't speak | will not know | have
you in my arms.-Princeton Tiger.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-08-22

Mary-That tall man has been d..
vorced five times.
Advertisement Who is he?
Mary-He's the man who invented
the safety match
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-08-22

To prevent Malaria Is far better than
20 cure IL. In mAlarial countries take
dose OF OA1DlNE regularly once each week
and save yourself from Chllls and Fever and
other malariai troubles.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-08-22

The Paxton Toilet Co. OF Boston.
MASS, VIII send large trial box OF
faxune Antiseptic, delightful cleans
ng and germicidal toilet preparation,
o any woman, free. upon request.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-08-22
CLAIMS BABEK SAVED HIS LIFE

Mr.. Chas. W. Miller OF Washington.
ID. G.. writes OF Elixir Bab~kt
Team heartily testify to the virtue "
your preparation known as Babek az
consider that II was the means OF my p
eovery from bad case Of intermittnt
fever and the saving OF my life"
What IL did for him il can do for vu.
II you suffer from any form OF maIara
Elixir nabek. so cents. all druggirs.
or kloczewski * Co.. Washington, d. c.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-08-22

The apple OF many a young mans
eye Is a peach
Harping on a subject win more often
suggest a harry than a harpist Lip
pincott's
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-08-22

How is it SO many people seem able
to get the money to buy automobiles
with5"
IF you only notice. they are the cas-
lest things in the world with which to
raise the dust"
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-08-22

She-Let me be the first aid to the
injured.
He-If you're sure II won't be lem
onade.-Baltimore American.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-08-22

Ihere are lots of funny things to be
seen in this world. and among them is
fat woman sitting on q little piano
stool.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-08-22

II your appetite is noe what Il should he
perhaps Malaria is developing. Ii affects
the whole system. OXIDI<E will clear
away the germs, rid you Of Malaria and gen.
~rally improve your condition.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-08-22

great majority Of summer Ills are
due TO Malaria in suppressed form. Las
situde and headaches are but two symp-
toms. OXIDlNE ersdicates the Malaria
germ and tones up the entire system.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-08-22

What is your idea of perfect hus-
hand?"
One with about million, who
would lose no time in making me a
merry widow"
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-08-22

Even the man who is his own
worst enemy is always ready to for
give himself
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-08-22

A woman can't feed a mar so much
taffy that it will spoil his APPETITE for
It
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-08-22

DO you think telephone operation
can be classed as a profession"
Well. 1t certainly is a calling"
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-08-22
Safety, Liberty
and Sustenance
BY Rev. Farley E. hartmann. DID.
Secretary q Eri-us>sn D-p.rn-nt q Mooiy Bsbl-
ln.asuf.. Che.so

TEXT am the door: by me n any
man enter IN he shall be saved. and shall
81 IN and out. and md pasture.-John
ios
The beauty and suggestlveness "
this entire chapter are hard to de-
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-08-22

As summer tonic there Is no medicine
that quite compares with ONIDINE. Ii not
only builds up the system. but taken reg
ularly, prevents Malaria. Regular or Taste
less formula at Druggists.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-08-22

He-I know who egged you on to
his.
she-Who egged me on?
He-That old hen.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-08-22

When a couple is engaged they look
at each others virtues with magni-
flying glasses. which are thrown aside
on their wedding day.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-08-22
Hurry, Girls

Uncle Sam has just issued a little
brochure on fattening calves. Hurry
girls, as the edition will soon be ex,
Observation-Disclosures Post.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-08-22

Pater Familias-History repeats t..
self
Smart Child-Ns, when it's my les
son
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-08-22

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing syrur for ChIldre.
teethine. softens the gums, redres innAnua.
ton, allays pain, cures wind coo. sc a bottle.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-08-22

In a womans eye the most attrac-
tive thing about a man is her ability
10 attract him
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-08-22

Even a homely man is apt TO boas,
OF how the women run after him.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-08-22
As to Kissing.

Jaek-Do you believe there's mi.
crobes In kisses?
Gwen-You can search me.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-08-22

Lots Of people are more anxious 20
pay their social obligations than their
'.bts.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-08-22
Unmsnagcable.


She-Can you manage a typewriter
He-No. I married one.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-08-22

IL 1t were not for the trusts whom
would man who fails in business
,lame for 1t?
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-08-22

Your discretion migt look like
cowardice in another.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-08-22

A girl never boosts a new love AZ.
fair by boasting Of an old one.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-08-22

TO DRIVE OUT MALARIA
r.s, IN. al AS s. Build w THE SYSTEM
GILL TUsiC Y on an UsuvEs TAsrsL Ass
h0rT 7. PLAINLY printed on every bottle
form; and the most enectual form. For srovn
peupie and children, 10 cents " sS"A
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-08-22

Regular practicipg physicians recommend
ana prescribe OxlDINE for Malaria, because
proven remedy by years Of experience.
administer at first sign Of Chills and Fever
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-08-22

some men are dumb because thef
wives never give them a chance Il
talk. n
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-08-22
Drink for lnvajIds.

Mix mild lemon or orangeade add
one beaten egg. yolk and white beaten
separately.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-08-22
s or 8 doses GOO


breaks any case Of chnls a Fever; and
Il taken then as e touic the Fever will
not return. Price lSc.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-08-22

It's usually the fool who rocks the
boat that lives to tell the tale.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1912-08-22

Nothing is conquered until self ID
overcome.-Chinese Proverh.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-12
CH|LD'S HANDS CRACKED AND bLED
Poisoned by Brown Tail Moth. From Wrists Down Sore and Red. Scratched Until TheyWere Almost Raw. Cuticura Soap and 0int- ment Completely Cured Her.

g Faunce Place, Brockton, Mass. "My girl was poisoned by the brown-tail moth when she was five years of age Her hands from her wrists down were sore, red and bleeding. She scratched them until they were almost raw. She suffered enough when they cracked and bled. Her hands and wrists looked 50 bad was discouraged to take her out in company. It kept her from sleeping well. tried Ointment, Ointment, and also a treatment with no avail. I was so dis coraged I said I will sec what the Cuti- cura Soap and Ointment will do.' started to use them. I was obliged to keep her hands and wrists done up day and night in linen cloth saturated with the Cuticura Ointment, but always before it was applied I washed them in hot water and Cuticura Soap. The bathing soothed her wonderfully. When took the cloth from her hands in the morning the dry skin would all peel off. Cuticara Soap and Ointment completely cured her. It has never returned" (Signed) Mrs. l.. H Allen, Feb. 10, 1912.
 Cuticura Soap and Ointment do so much for poor complexions, red, rough hands, and dry, thin and falling hair. and cost so little that it is almost criminal not to use them. Cuticura Soap (25c.) and Cuticura Ointment (5Oc) are sold throughout the world. Liberal sample of each mailed free. with 32-p. book on the skin and scalp. Address postcard "Cuticura, Dept T, Boston,"
 H-Tenderfaced men should use Cuticura Soap Shaving Stick, 25c. Sample free.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-12
HUMOR OF THE DAY

Jack-what sent poor Algy to an insane asylum? Tom-A train Of thought passed through his brain and wrecked it.-Boston Transcript.
 Distressed Damsel-Oh. sir, catch that man. He wanted to kiss me. Pensive Pedestrian-Thats all right. There1l be another one along in a minute-The Purple Cow.
 Why do you eat your potatoes while wearing dark glasses?" Why? Because it makes me think I'm eating truf1es, which the doctor has forbid den me."-Le Rire.
 q say, Bildad," said Hicks, "can you change a $20 bill for me?' Great Scott! Hicksy," said Bildad, Ifs there another counterfeit in circulationg- Harper's Weekly.
 Flows Wilbur getting along with his new automobile?" Finely. He's got so now that he can almost tell what's the matter when it won't go.' Detroit Free Press.
 Miss Holliday-Weren't you in when George called you on the phone and proposed? Miss Winn-No, but when did get in I returned his ring.-Chi- cago News.
 Whats new in the news?" Terrible scandal at Oldport. It has leaked out that Mrs. Wallaby- Wom- bat, the society leader, exacts per centage of her servants tips Washington Herald.
 That's a fine watch you've got. Is it a good goer?" "A good goer? Well, you bet your life 1t is a good goer. Why it can do an hour in half the time Milwaukee Sentinel.
 Did your watch stop when it drop ped on the fioor?" asked one man of his friend Sure" was the answer. Did you think it would go through?' Ladies Home Journal.
 T am afraid that girl has cerebro- spinal trouble" said the near-sighted man. No. she hasn't" answered his wife. She is merely trying to walk in such a way as to keep her large hat at precisely the proper angle."- Washington. Star.
 Johnnie" asked his teacher, "can you give us a sentence, using the word income in it?" Johnnie hesitated a moment; then: "Yes'um," he replied. "The boy opened the doors. and in come a cat"-Woman's Home Com panion.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-12
AT THE DAVIS.

Knight Brothers and Sautelle in the skit called The Fellow with the Green Umbrella, give more real excuse for a hearty laugh than has any sketch booked in to The Davis this season, and Johnson is truly wonderful aeri- al contoTtionist- Moore and Towle have a very classy comedy singing and pi- ano act The above kind of vaudeville has done much to make the theater which was thought to be "a dead one' the success that those whose good eplnion is worth having have always Hoped 1t would be-
 The photopiays for Thursday, Fri day and Saturday were selected by MT. Davis.
 MT. Davis sees every picture run in his house before it comes to us, and comes to the theater at least twice each week to observe how his offer ings are received The sending of The Fire Fighters Love will serve to call attention to the laddies. who give all of their time to their work, and for tunate indeed be they if given one hour in which to sit down with the '1ziddles" for Christmas dinner. The Dari1town Duel gives the laugh that is a necessary part of any bill, and The Fugitive from Justice is a western drama of the thrilling sort