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About Western world. (Bandon, Coos County, Or.) 1912-1983 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 16, 1915)
11111111 i li ri i t 1 111 1 11 n i » < > < > ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ I Your Fuel Bill : Christmas Cakes :: EngEsh Plum Puddings and ; Yule Babies and Their Symbolism hl ar IS A BIG ITEM THESE DAYS. I I I l-l-I-H-I-11 1'l-l-l-l'l"l I I l "i l ‘ P< H T II H ei IM b fl ti o il S il » V t c i I I JEItE seems to be little doubt that porridge (and not pud ding) was the older and more correct designation of this time honored delicacy. The word pudding was formerly used in the sense of Perhaps you have an old stuffing (or forcemeat). Porridge, on Heater that is burning two tbe other hand, was used in the sense of our present day pudding. When times as much wood or Shakespeare speaks of “porridge after meat” be undoubtedly means ' pudding coal as it should. after meat’’ And in Sheppard’s "Epi grams" (published 1651) we read, “No matter for plomb porridge or shred At the rate we are selling new Heaters pies.” P. II. Ditchfield says: “The of the latest make, which consume the plum pudding Is not older than the early years of the eighteenth century least possible amount of fuel, you can af and appears to be a 'house of Hanover' or 'act of settlement’ dish. Tbe pre ford to discard that old one and be mon revolution or Stuart preparation of plums and other ingredients was a por ey ahead before the middle of the winter. ridge or pottage and not u pudding and was made with very strong broth of strtn of beef." We have a big stock of--- Christmas plum puddings have of late years become the toys of fashion. In tbe good old days, when the Yule log crackled in tbe spacious fire grate of the rich and poor and when snow actually fell at Christmas time, people were well content with plain homely plum puddings topped with dancing and other Heaters which we are selling from— spittire. But custom has changed wltb the times, and tbe present generation (or at any rate a part of it) requires Its Christmas puddings enriched wltb Jewelry or gold coins. This innovation commenced about 1895. But of greater importance is what has been considered tbe theological Come in and look them over; reason for being of the plum pudding. The searchers after symbolical In Let us explain their superior points. terpretations contend that on account of the very richness of Its Ingredients the plum pudding Is emblematic of tbe Christmas GiVini8 for costly gifts of the Magi. About Yule babies. Yule doughs or pop (lollypop) ladles, a custom existed in some parts of giving sweetmeats of a special kind to children at Christmns These tasty morsels tn the shape of a doll—eyes, mouth nnd all—were made of dough and currants. They were flat cakes about the size of a hand, Phone 01 Mail orders given prompt attention roughly shaped tn tbe figure of a worn an with the hands crossed over the breast, and tn the crossed arms was a smaller figure, representing a child, the features being rudely suggested by Walt Mason's Wishes tell how Mrs. Galt, when dining, eats means of currants. There can be no I’m glad the President will marry; certain victuals with a fork; and doubt that this sweetmeat—which was I wish all good, and fortune fair, to how one day her smile is shining in made nnd given to children only at anyone who has to carry the Presi Baltimore, and next in old New York. Christmas—represented the Blessed Virgin Mary and the noly Child, a dential load of care. But, oh, I wish It seems she's fond of pickled onions, practical nnd pleasing way of bringing that he had wedded when first his 1 and thinks Caruso truly great, and home to the mind of the children the plans were public made; we would she admires those works of Bun centrnl facts nnd figures of Christmas- not then, thru mush unshredded, up yan’s which tell how Christian struck tide to our neckties have to wade. 1 used his gait. She likes the verse of Ed- I to read the dally papers, but I’m ■ w ard Masters, which seems to strike -H-l-H-!-!-!-H-'-M-f-+-l-l-l-!-l-H-++ obliged to call a halt, they give some | a chord inside; for boils she uses space to German capers, and all the porous plasters, and always has her ; rest to Mrs. Galt. They tell how oysters fried. Oh, mush, mush, Mrs. Galt went shopping and w'hat mush, and mush unending! 'Twill she bought, and what she paid, and lift the gloom from many a brow, to j how stern Woodrow did his popping see the happy couple wending to President Grant and His , without the wise Tumulty's aid. They church to take the sacred vows. i T t T Ford Touring Car It is the Universal Car because it serves everybody —is a universal utility. It’s a universal economy because it saves money for everybody. It’s a universal servant be cause it serves everybody. It’s a universal luxury be cause it gives pleasure to everybody. Simple in design, it is quickly understood. Light in weight, it is wonderfully flexible. It runs readily over all sorts of roads, and all sorts of hills, being especially adapted to Coos County roads. Strong in construction, it endures. Low in cost of maintenance and operation, averaging about 2 cents a mile. FORI) TOURING CAR. $525; RUNABOUT, $475 Í Trilby Oak, Bee, Opal, Rival, Laclede, Hot Blast, Lever, $1.25 to $17.50 Shop Early Remember X T t T T T Y S. G. Whitsett AGENT SOUTHERN COOS AND CURRY COUNTIES Bandon, Oregon OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOCXXX'OOOOOOOOOOOO^Os <xxxx>ooooooooooooooooooooooooooo<>c>oooooo ooooooooooooo is privately owned. The amount of water power used in the generation of electricity by public corporations, street railway companies, and muni cipalities lias, in the last decade, In creased 4 4 0 per cent in the west, or more than twice as fast as in the re In Ills annual report for the fiscal ' talned In the last annual report is malnder of the country. According year ending June 30, 1915, Just Is repeated, that upon a showing of to the secretary, four and one-half sued, David F. Houston, secretary of public necessity, appropriations he timea as much water power, In pro agriculture, indicates a number of made for specific roads and similar portion to the population, is used Important measures for the conser Improvements, to be charged against In the west as in the remainder of vation of the resources of the nation. the state's future share of receipts the United States, and nearly three Atnoug these are: ■ from the forests This action would times as much as In the eastern 1. Assistance Io communities promote local development of agri slates. near the National forests in road culture and other resources." The secretary also states that the building and similar Improvements In the matter of water power, the public grazing lands outside of the through a plan Involving the advance secretary points out that the Nation National forests, of which there are ment of fundB for these purposes to al f< rests contain approximately one- about 280 million acres, are not sup be charged against the state's future 1 half the water power of the west porting the number of meat-produc share of receipts from the forests. I Unfortunately the present law does ing animals which they should. In 2. Authority to grant water power not authorize the granting of permits the absene of control by the govern permits within National forests for ■ for fixed periods. It should be ment, these lands have been over- fixed porlods. I amended and recommendations to I grazed. That they can be restored 3. Classification of the remaining this end have been made repeatedly. to their former usefulness Is proved public grazing lands to determine The report continues niat while au- by what has been accomplished on their character and secure Informa thority to grant term permits iin- the National forests. The secretary lion upon which to base plans for doubtedly would aid water power utl- recommends a classification of these their future improvement and use. j llzation, the fact remains that de- public grazing lands at the earliest In regard to aid for local improve- i velopment, practically to the extent possible date. tnents, the secretary states tliat "as of the market, Is now taking place •(stance should be given in the on the forests In the western states Worked in the Hay Field building of roads to bring Into pro- power development has advanced Arthur Jones, Allen. Kas , writes duotlve use the resources of such re proportionately very much more "1 have been troubled with bladdet gions. Therefore, the suggestion con rapidly than in the east, where land and kidney troubles for a good many years If it were not for Foley Kid ney Pills 1 would never be able to work in the hay field." Men and wo men past middle age find these pill» a splendid remedy for weak, over worked or diseased kidneys, Or ange Pharmacy. Recommends Forest Reserve Aid in Road Building Alaska Desires Statehood MOTOR CAR James E. Wickersham, representa tive from Alaska, who arrived In the National capital a few days ago. an nounces that he will Introduce a bill asking for statehood for the terri tory. He would also ask Congress to authorize a naval base on the Alas kan coast. Iteconunended for Croup W. C. Allen. Boseley. Mo., says: "I have raised a family of four children and used Foley's Honey and Tar with all of them I find it the best cough and croup medicine 1 ever used I used It for eight or ten years and can recommend it for croup.” Same sat isfactory results for coughs and colds Orange Pharmacy. ■»n u Mie; timken bearings; one man top; electric starter; TO horse (tower engine; circulating water pump, real leather uu- bolstering, electric lights ItXM) miles to a gallon of cylinder oil; 5000 miles to a set of tires; 20 miki to a gallon of gaaohne M. D. Sherrard ***** ❖ ♦*♦ ♦*« %» ♦♦♦«•♦ <♦ ♦♦♦ Oregon Cliurch of Brethren Service« «very Sunday at: Sun day school at 10 a. m.; preaching at 11 a. m.; preaching at 7:00 p. m Everyone cordially Invited.—L. B •verhalser. Pastor. tf Splendid postal cards. I booklets. etc for Christmas at the I Orange Pharmacy. Bandon Hardware Co. Happy Christmas “Tribe” Enjoyed It In the White House ii ti iiii~ th r^» r HE Christmas of 1SC4) found the happy, wide awake family of General Grant settled in the White House It was Just fourscore years on March 4 since Mrs. Washington was "executive mistress." During their eight years In the White House the Grants were counted an I'll usually happy home circle. All their holidays were marked wltb simplest pleasures nnd unselfish char Ities. Mrs. Grant was very systematic tn her charities. She made lists and distributed Christmas gifts wltb wls- dom nnd good sense, There was no end of calls upon them soon after tbe war. and none went nwny empty. In 1870 President Grant's father spent Christmas at the White House The sons came home from college, nnd Nellie nnd her friends made the old house ring with good times. Mrs. Fre mont gave them n dancing reception, and the sewing club of which Nellie was tbe president had a wonderful Christmas entertainment, furnished mostly front the White House. General Grant, like General Sher man. had a great love for children and their pleasures. One Christmas the matinee was “The adventures nnd misadventures of Clown and Panta loon tn the wonderful pantomime of 'Jack and the Beanstalk,”' and the White House children were determined to go. “Now, father, please." urged Nellie Grant, and “Yes father, you promised us. •aid Jesse, nnd General Sherman said. “We'll go. all of us, and take the whole tribe.” And they did uncles and cousins, several distinguished generals and the president. Officers of church and state were forgotten In the ridiculous pranks of “Jack and the Beanstalk." A great banquet was afterward served tn the state dining room by the new steward, Melah All the distinguished guests Joined with the children In games and fun. There were music and prome undos through the east room T Th« Child Immortal. On Min’« arm And dreaming T*ie pillow of And »• hr slept »oft »’ept the child sttll careesed her enowy breast. he rm lied He al.pt and dreamed -h« dreamed and am lied-- The ce.itu.lea come and m. Put still tkat bit of heaven we knew— rhe mother and the child — Martha Summerfield Shuey. Superior Printing Tell your neighbor about the World GREATEST OF ALL Subscribe for the San Francisco Weekly Chronicle $1.50 PER YEAR NO FARMER NO MINER NO MERCHANT Can do without it. COMPLETE NEWS OF THE WEEK. Special Agricultural and Mining Articles. Put Your Automobile In Good Condition Now is the time to have your car overhauled. Don’t wait until Spring and good roads«come, and want it done in a hurry. Give us plenty of time to do good work —it costs less. Boat Owners REMEMBER TH/S---we have'a mechanic capable of doing all kinds of GAS ENGINE AND MACHINE WORK. 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