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Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1919-08-07
WASHINGTON WEEKLY CHAT.
About the Tour OF the President.

Much speculation is rife in Wash
ington as to whether the proposed
trip of the President over the coun-
try to speak on the League Of Ma
lions will really materialize. 1t will
be remembered that the announce
ment was made that the trip would
begin Immediately after the Peace
Treaty had been presented to the
Senate, but several weeks have
elapsed now and no further word
comes as to the journey. 1t has been
expected that the itinerary Of the
trip would at least be made public so
that sections of the country through
which the President would travel
could make suitable preparations to
receive him, but even in this there is
a heavy silence. That the country
took the announcement of the pro-
posed trip seriously is shown by the
invitations that have poured in from
every State, asking the President to
take part in celebrations that would
be devised in his honor. The query
is now being heard on both sides OF
the Capitol Building, as time passes
and nothing comes from the White
House, as to whether it was the
fixed purpose to canvass for the
treaty and league or whether it was
sort of sounding out" as to op
position to both; also what it might
bring forth as to the popularity Of
the President toward giving him
third term.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1919-08-07
NOTICE.

Oxford Public School will open
September 9Th, 1919. Prof. Hudson
will move here the latter part of this
month and will occupy the Episcopal
Parsonage. The School building is
being painted inside and all neces-
sarv renairs made to make it safe and
sanitary under the supervision OF
Prof. Dorroh, w. w. Elliott ana
w. l.. Smith.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1919-08-07
PETITION FOR PARDON.
To the Honorable Pardoning Board of

To the Honorable Pardoning Board of
Mississippi:
We, the undersigned citizens, re-
specially petition your Honorable
Body to grant pardon to one jeff
Armstrong who was sent to the
Penitentiary, September Term of
Circuit Court, 1916 of Lafayette
County for Grand Larceny. Said
Armstrong was sentenced to the Peni-
Tertiary for five years and served
over three and has made a model
prisoner. He was charged with
stealing a yearling calf, which was
doubtful that it constituted Grand
Larceny at that time. Said Arm
strong maintains innocence, and
claims that the negro that swore
against him was the man that stole
the yearling and Laird it on him in or
der to protect himself.
Said Armstrong bore good repu-
tation in the community in which he
lived and we feel like he has been
sufficiently punished even if he had
been guilty, therefore, we petition
your Honorable Body to grant him
pardon.
Respectfully,
JEFF ARMSTRONG And Others.
E. Aug. 7-14-21-28-Sept. A.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1919-08-07
THE kEFORMEn 5 COMPLAINT.

Throughout all the west, Wncfe the
women are dressed compared WIN
New York; cLcunspect.y; wnef tle
skirts or the gown to the shoes reacii
GOWN, II a lady Is goWned hai1 correct
w the reformers, they say, are
lamenting the d-y, and q LOST
opportunity waxing, while thelf
eastern confrercs are putting on
airs. and the skirts Of knee length
are assailing.
What a chance for the prude!
Advertising is good when the
stvles-by the devil invented pavet
the way to reform, and quite call
forth a storm of protsest Wnicf
upon them is vented
Opportunity knocks when a laShio'
TINS shocks all cur preconceived sense
of dccorum; there is nothing concealed
with the Stockings revealed.
A reformer just cannot ig@oreem.
In the west one must waite till tn'
STYLES emigrate, and till them the re
formers 50 jealous will have tomaii
time before of this crime (of the KNEE
lengthy they kindly can tell US; but tn
dav may yet come when with beating
of drum the reformers may yet 'ge
their innings and rave at the Wiics, AM
the tooabnidged styles, and others
dear feminine SinningS.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1919-08-07

the bills passed which, if made law,
would compel individuals from hold
ing in their possession whatever
spirits CT wines that may have been
purchased prior to July LIST. The
dry" forces are hearing from their
followers in pretty strong fashion,
and from all sections. Don't do any
thing to rash; BE cautious or you
will spoil the whole thing; Carry
ing affairs to an extreme will be bad
business. These are a few Of the
messages coming to the "dlys" adj
mcmshing them to think twice before
insisting upon anything too rash.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1919-08-07

Rough Sailing Ahead for Dry Forces.
All is not plain sailing with the
"dry" forces in Congress these days.
Their ship of victory went along
smoothly in pulling. through the dry
amendment and the other prohibl-
ton measures enacted, but it looks
now as if few crooks and bars
were ahead in the proposed voyage
of the "drys" in endeavoring to have
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1919-08-07
MISS yANKERsLEY ENTERTAINS

Miss Sarah Harmon Tankersley en-
tertained Saturday evening with
program party in honor OF Misses
Katherine Robertson and Mary and
Sue Miller, of Waterford.
Everybody reports a delightful
time with delicious refreshments.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1919-08-07
NOTICE.

The State Of Mississippi,
To Mrs. Mary E. Goodwin, Defend
ant, whose Post Office Address is
Memphis, Tenn. General Delivery
You are commended to appear be-
fore the Chancery Court Of the coun-
ty of Lafactte, in said State, on the
4th Monday of November, A. d. 1919,
to defend the suit in said Court of X.
J. Goodwin, wherein you are a defend
ant.
This 21st day of July, 1919.
w. M. WOODWARD, Clerk.
BY G. A. WOODWARD, D. c.
(E. July 24-31- Aug. 7th.)
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1919-08-07
RED CROSS NOTES.
A Letter From the Queen of Belgium,
In Which the Junior Red Cross is
Thanked for Their Work.

The following letters recently re-
ceived from Gulf Division Headquar-
ters will interest all those who con-
tributed clothes for the refugees.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1919-08-07
The pr, .idential Yacht MayfIower.

The Pr, sidential Yacht Mayiiower.
1t is a beautiful sight to witness
TIE passage Of the Presidents yacht,
the 'Maytlcwer", as it giides males
tically down the Potomac River, its
graceful bow cutting the water
sharply end its white color brightly
cleaning in the sun. 1t is always at
the command OF the President, and
since his return from France he has
taken several short outings aboard
the Vessel, accompanied by members
of MS household and government of
iIcials. The "MaylioWer' carries
crew OF 90 officers ana men, ana mas
It's special dock at tne Washington
Navy Yard. 1t is vessel VI about
1000 tons, and is capable of batting
with heavy ocean waves. 1t carries
a complete wireless outfit, which en-
ables the President to keep IN close
touch with affairs and happenings on
land. The "Mayfower" was the only
ship in the Navy that was not placed
in active service during the war.
Free Postage For Mrs. Roosevelt
Free postal privileges for Mrs.
Roosevelt, widow Of Colonel Theodore
Roosevelt, are provided in bill
favorably reported to the House OF
Representatives by the Postofiice
Committee. When passed, 1t VIII
mean that Mrs. Roosevelt need only
sign her name on the upper corner OF
the envelope used by her, in the usual
place where stamps are affixed, and
her letters, or parcels Of any KIND
will be transported free by the gov
eminent. The same rights were
given Mrs. Mckinley, Mrs. HARRISON
and Mrs. Grover Cleveland. AS
yet no bill has been offered to provide
Mrs. Roosevelt with the usual pen
sion of $4,000 yearly, the sum given
heretofore by Congress to widows OF
Presidents.
Uncle Sam Losing Out.
1t will be a surprise to the coun-
try to learn that the aviation service
of the Army has been practically re-
duced to mere shell, the announce
ment coming from the Senate Com
mittee on Military Affairs. At pres
ent the government owns but very
few combat planes, and after Sep
tcmber Both it will have no flyers to
man them, because no provision has
been made. to hold men in the serv-
ice. The personnel of the service
then will consist of but 232 officers,
whose duties will be entirely admins
trative. Promps action will be
necessary by Congress to provide
ways and means to advance the
aviation department, if Uncle Sam IS
to keep up with many other coun-
tries.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1919-08-07

Look at the "Labep on your pa
per. Your time may be about out.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-05-25
Polly Peppermint and Lon Lollipop
BY AUNT LOUISE

ID OILY PEPPERMINT, dainty, white gowned little
Candy girl, never bit nice to Lon Lollipop,
perhaps because she knew that he admired her
very much "You just stick around all the time" she
told him scornfully
Lon Lollipop went sadly away. He Of the
planest Of the Candy boys, and moreover, little
ame that he always carried big stick help him,
walk He knew that he "sticker" but somehow
he could not help it. And hadn't his Grandpa Lollpop
always told him that people who stick tight always get
somewhere in this world? When he thought of this he
felt better.
few days later he Polly Peppermint setting off
on her Cinnamon pony the road which led toward
the Sugarloaf Mountains ooh, wait minute Polly"
he called forgetting how she had been to him.
Mother wants me to take food to Grandma
Raisin. Won't you let ride on the Cinnamon pony
with you?" "No, can't" said Polly Peppermint She
going to call the beautiful Princess Crystal
and she did not want to be bothered by Lon Lolpop
So she rode quickly
"Polly look out for the Lion" called Lollipop but
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-05-25

remembered what Lolipop had said about the Lion and
then she remembered having heard that there
travelling Animal Cracker circus somewhere around the
country This must be Animal Cracker Lion who had
escaped from his cage.
The Lion evidently thought Candy child like Polly
Peppermint just the thing for his dinner. He gave a
roar and was just about to spring, when something
distracted his attention. And that something Lon
Lollpop, who coming this to visit Grandma Rasn,
had seen what happening, crept up behind and
seized the end Of the Lions tail!
The Lon very much surprised, swshed his tail back
and forth; but Lopop kept tight hold, and Of
the swshes managed to jump right the Lions back
behind his name.
The Lion was terribly annoyed. He had never, never
~efore had Candy boy his back and he did not like
the feeling at all. He sat his launches and roared,
thinking of course, Lolipop would slide off; but no,
indeed, he stuck tighter than Then the tried
to roll over but Lopop him such whacking with
his stick that he thought better of that
"Con1e on, cried Lolipop, Jump up behind me- and
then he cans possibly bite YOU. He gave her hand
and up she went. "Hold fast to me-" he said. "and
you'll be all right"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-05-25
There were no lions

Polly did not pay any attention. There lions
around Candytown He must be trying to scare her
But as she returning from her call, all of
sudden she heard tremendous cracking the wood
and at the time her Cinnamon pony SHE'D
violently as to throw her off, and Immediately away
And wonder for there stood ferocious Lion, right
in their path.
Polly frightened she could not She
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-05-25

Away the Lion went, leaping and bounding, in an
effort to shake off these troublesome Candies But he
didn't know how we'll Lollipop stckl Lon never
also.
And the strange trio went through the wood until
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-05-25

WEATHER
A few leftover Aprn
showers; then moth.
ing but sun. and
fun and howerA
The patriot. (Glenmora, La.) 1918-1955, 1919-03-28
Years Trapping Nets Pair
$4,000 Sole Residents of
Island Off Cordova, Alaska

For nine years Joseph Ibach and his
wife have been. the sole residents OF
Middleton island. about 60 miles from
Cordoya, Alaska. Recently they came
.te Gordoya with 100 blue. fox skins,
valued at approximately $4,000, repre-
senting the fruits Of one years work
on q spot Of land never visited by any
one except the crew Of the power
schooner that takes supplies to the,
machs and brings them to the coast.
The Ibachs never find time drag
ging On their hands. Feeding Of their
foxes alone Is considerable task. as.
each animal requires two and q half
pounds of fish daily. With 100 foxes
on the Island, the work Of supplying
sufficient fish for them is formidable
n itself. Seal meat and vegetables
are also fed to the foxes, the vegeta-
bles being raised by the Ibnchs,
n summer time the Ibachs some.
things add mach 10 their income by.
panaing the sands on the beach for
gold dust.
The patriot. (Glenmora, La.) 1918-1955, 1919-03-28
Without the Wind and Air
All Life Would Cease and
Vegetation Would Perish

Everybody knows what the wind is,
of course. Why, you can feel it, and
see the trees bend before ii, and the
dust carried along and leaves over
turned and the clouds moved by the
wind, writes George. #. Burba, in the
Columbus Dispatch. The wind is .
movement of the air; when the air is
still. there is no wind, and when the
air moves hurriedly that is what we
call wind. Certainly all of that is
simple enough.
But sit right down here and try to
figure out what the wind is, and where
it comes from and where ii goes-and
yet we find that the fellow who wrote
in the Bible that no man knew from
whence the wind came, nor whittier it
listeth. had 1t about right 1t is easy
enough to know the effects of the wind
The hot winds of summer burn and
scorch, and the cold winds of winter
bite and sting. Moisture is absorbed by
the air when the winds are blowing
or the winds dry up the roads, as we
say.
Neither the birds nor the animals
Ike the wind. They avoid it the best
they can, both in winter and in sum-
mer. They prefer a calm. quiet day to
a windy day. They make their homes
and nests where they will be least af-
fected by the wind. You will always
find rabbit sitting where the wind
doesn't blow Upon it; 1t is protected
from the wind always. The same thing
is true of other animals, and of the
birds.
And yet the wind is tremendously
useful. If the air we're to remain mo-
tionless for day, if a perfect calm
should come over the face of the earth,
life would cease to be, and vegetation
would perish. Everything would suf-
focate or be destroyed. For 1t is the
wind that keeps the earth pure and
sweet and fresh. and prevents animal
life from burning up, and makes yege-
table life possible.
And when 1t comes to pure delight,
there isn't anything that exceeds the
wind. To have it pass over us, to feel
it upon. our cheeks, even when it is
cold and harsh, surely there is nothing
more glorious. To walk in the face of
a storm, as IL meeting the wind half
waythere isn't anything finer than
that, and we are going to miss d lot of
pleasure il we do not get out and face
the wind-and enjoy it.
The patriot. (Glenmora, La.) 1918-1955, 1919-03-28
ohol and
Autornobles
Why Passing Of John Barleycorn
VIII Be Boon to Motorisf and
toFMotor Industry

Says one motorcar builder who is
also a bit of philosopher:
Old John Barleycorn is getting ready
TO take tlF. count. BY next July he'll
be groggy and by January /, 1920, the
average citizen will not be able TO fill
d thimble. What win this mean to the
automobile industry? A great deal,
viz:
1. There will be few motorcar acci-
dents, because rum Mas been at the
bottom of most disasters.
2. There will be fewer arrests for
speeding, because it is rum that makes
the auto go.
8. The pest of the roadhouses and
their bars viii be removed, thereby en-
HANGING touring for those who don't
care for barroom lettering and the pur-
suits thereof.
4 Billions Of dollars spent for booze
win be available for other purchases.
The motorcar Industry win benefit by
this.
5. There will be more alcohol to put
into anti-freeze mixtures mot for the
human system, but the automobiles
system.
The patriot. (Glenmora, La.) 1918-1955, 1919-03-28
savory Dishes.

a good meat substitute which viii
be found worth while trying is
Boston Roast
Soak two cupfuls of dried lima
beans over night. Drain and put to
cook IN boiling water. When tender.
drain and retain the liquid Press the
beans through sieve. add two cup
fuls of pecans or English walnut
meats, chopped fine. half cupful of
strong cheese, grated or finely cut.
half cupful of soft bread crumbs.
one-half cupful of very finely chopped
celery, one teaspoOnful of salt, one
teaspoonfui of grated onion, few
dashes of pepper, one egg beaten light,
and enough of the bean liquor to mix
into a compact loaf Grease a bak-
ing pan, put in the loaf and bake one
half hour, basting with vegetable oil
and water. four times. Serve with a
brown or tomato sauce.
The patriot. (Glenmora, La.) 1918-1955, 1919-03-28
uGHT HIMSELF 4 l9Esln
Los Angeles ycurSster Certainly V
Net Bl'sdened With Any Undue
scitse Of Modes1g

Tile high price Aef Iabof was under
silscuysipu 81 The satpsy club the
other day antf Manageg Chamberlain
of Hamburger fcfnarkesl
There inns been 50 Much boosting
and saiving Of The labofing nan dur.
ing the war that 4 great many people
IRE sinelined 70 overrate their impcrl
ancc Ike the boy we hired the other
day He seemed to think he was IA
xariRg our FIRM b. deigplng to work
FOR rs and was iIagiantig Ioafing on
The job when department head re-
znnnstuited with him
Move lively, now, he finished,
we re rot % have seipe snap around
this STORE
Imagine his anazenient Nlscn the
hoy answered
Wen IL i felief my size at s.
a week ain't snap Tor any store. Il
don't kIIoF What II Y Los Angeles
Times
The patriot. (Glenmora, La.) 1918-1955, 1919-03-28
Miuht Have Thoucht of that

Sylvia was often lonely. and express
ed IL wish that she could have little
sister to play with. Her mother told
her. that if she would be good little
girl perhaps her wish might be graft
fed. One day her father come home
and took mother away--for visit he
said. The next day he said to his lit
tie daughter: what do you think
mothers going to bring you when she
comes homer
Sylvia didn't guess right, so her
father told her: Two little brothers,
Sylvia: twins
oh. daddy. why didn't muvyer have
one of them a girl, as long as She
bought two of 'em?"
The patriot. (Glenmora, La.) 1918-1955, 1919-03-28
savory Rlce.

Cook cupful of well-washed rice
in quart of water for three minutes,
then drain and rinse with cold water.
Return the rice to the fire with two
tablespoOnfuls of chicken fat and an
onion cut in slices. cook until the fat
is absorbed, then add two cupfuls of
chicken broth, two cupfuls of tomato
pulp. teaspoonful OF salt, half a
green pepper cut in shreds. and dash
of paprika. Cook until the rice has
absorbed all the moisture. Add a
half cupful of grated cheese and turn
about the chicken on hot platter.
The cheese may be omitted If not
well liked.
The patriot. (Glenmora, La.) 1918-1955, 1919-03-28
SOMEHOW 0RoTHER

Life is a burden to everyone's shoulder;
None may escape from its troubles and
care.
Miss II in youth and twin come when
we're older,
And nj US as close as the garments we
wear
Sorrow comes into our homes unlimited,
Robbins so,1. our heart q It's treasures q
Lovers grow cold and our friendships are
sighted.
Yet somehow or other we worry along.
Midst the sweet blossoms that smile on
our faces,
F-om the rank weeds that would poi
And cen in the midst Of earth's beautifui
There always il sonsthing tAst isn't
just right
Yet OF from the rock we may piqh array
And ae drink from spls,. Il dsela,s
they s come . esAtt $ aasssply
And 81 saasht i y ssss " y. ~
thestaste
Everyday tot il al, every day sic 81 i
Though poverty cottage and cf Ne
Ell may share. An E7#R
Weak q the hack q which 81 Us lie
pressing.
But stout Il the heart tlsat IL
ered by prayer.
SonehoM or other the pathway ET6W i
brighter.
Just when we rnolrned there was none
to befrjends "a
Hope n TIE heart makes the burden seem
lighter.
And somehow cr other we get "a me
end
S. Undetermined.
The patriot. (Glenmora, La.) 1918-1955, 1919-03-28
Apple Tapioca.

Soak three-fourths of a cupful Of
pearl tapioca in cold water to cover
for one hour. Add one-half teaspoon
full of salt. Pare and core six mellow
apples and set closely in a buttered
baking dish. Fill the centers of the
apples with sugar or with apple jelly
pour around them the tapioca and
bake until tender. Add bits of but
ter to eacsl apple before serving.
The patriot. (Glenmora, La.) 1918-1955, 1919-03-28
cuticura for PimnIx Faces.

To remove pimples and blacISheads
smear them with Cuticura Ointment.
Wash off in five minutes with CUT
cura Soap and hot water. Once clear
keep your skin clear by using them for
daily toilet purposes. Don't fail to in
clnde Cuticura Talcum.-Adv.
The patriot. (Glenmora, La.) 1918-1955, 1919-03-28
Confession of Failure

Johnnie was practicing diligently
with his new Siingshot. Suddenly an
old lady touched him on the arm.
Boy" she said. almost tearfuIly.
that's Il thing never could do--hit
Il harmless littfe bird"
Johnnie sighed.
''Darned if | can. either." he said.
sympathetically.
The patriot. (Glenmora, La.) 1918-1955, 1919-03-28
His Convictions.

Prison Visitor-Mg friend, have you
any religious convictions?
Prisoner-Wel, / suppose that's the
right word. / was sent here for rob-
hing church. Tit-Bits.
The patriot. (Glenmora, La.) 1918-1955, 1919-03-28
Mothers Cook Book
These are the gif& kask

These are the gifS Task
OF thee. Spirit serene;
Strength for the daily task,
Courage to face the road,
Good cheer to help me bear the travel
er's load.
And for the hours of rest that come. be-
tween.
An inward Joy in all things heard and
seen.
Henry Van Dyke
The patriot. (Glenmora, La.) 1918-1955, 1919-03-28

sns to pitch CANT Ipear these
and spend several months digging
Vi the fossil bones which, when
worked over i'm the museum, form the
queer-looking skeletons.
The patriot. (Glenmora, La.) 1918-1955, 1919-03-28
Cream Rice.

Combine one quart of milk, two
tablespoonfuls of uncooked rice. one
half teaspoonful of salt, four table
spoonfuls of sugar, a half cupful of
raisins and bake in a slow oven
three hours. Serve with hard
sauce.
N..s. htee asso
The patriot. (Glenmora, La.) 1918-1955, 1919-03-28

In cases where there Is hysterical
and irnagjged deafness, or plain simu-
@attons the following ingenuity II pre-
scrlbec- The patient IS made to sing
with = piano accompaniment Then
the pianist changes the key (from
one hall to one tone or anore), and IA
The singer Is moi really deaf he Is cars
rieti along by his singing and changes
te The Key given By tie pIano BY play
Ing in varying strength one may By
tiis means estimate the degree Of all
inerlt IN q subject having an incDm-
pleta deafness
The patriot. (Glenmora, La.) 1918-1955, 1919-03-28
NOTES OF SCIENCE

Picked peanut meal is used !
for bait By French sardine fish !
ermen. I
A stool attached to piano /,
with a hinged bracket has been l
invented.
Ecuador has established a
, course In scientific agriculture J
ut its central university.
According to an English scien-
tist there are IS, 900. 900 fat elob-
, 11les in a drop Of milk.
For handling cakes Of ice an !
inventor has patented mittens
with metal points in the palms.
= -
The patriot. (Glenmora, La.) 1918-1955, 1919-03-28

grave and majesty outside II. as
u were, the palace Of the soul Chi
reese Rsoverb