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The Lexington advertiser., 1932-07-21
Negro Agent Makes
Explanation of Work

1t seems that some OF the people do not
understand just what | am to do, |
thought to give some explanation in The
Advertiser columns of my work
The work l am doing is known as ex-
tension work. 1t is supported jointly by
the county, state and federal government
under the provisions of the federal
Smith-Lever law.
1t has for its purpose the Improvement
of agricultural practices on the farms
and in the homes of the colored people
of the state. 1t is recognized that the
ultimate goal is a more prosperous, con-
tented, and richer rural life with all the
blessings, and the chief means to this
means greater farm revenue and this
must come through the adoption of
better farm practices in soil manage
ment, production, crops and livestock,
more economical system of distribution,
and more judicious use of farm reve-
nues in taking care of the needs of the
family.
Upon satisfactory solution of the
above problems depends the prosperity,
happiness and contentment of our farm
population and the entire citizenship of
our state.
have been encouraging the planting
of all gardens, and just here | shall
discuss one job as we plan to complete,
and in similar ways complete other pro-
jects.
Vegetable Work-With the slogan ga
garden on Every Farm" the major prob
lens presented for solution in our eff
forts to approach as nearly as possible
the desired goals are:
First-With list of approximately
fifty different kinds of vegetables that
may be successfully grown in every sec
tion of the state, to show as many men,
women, boys and girls as possible the
part that vegetables play in the daily
food supply consumed in the home.
Second-To demonstrate beyond ques-
tion the fact that for the time, money
and energy invested the garden plot will
yield larger return on the investment
than can be found on any other plot of
ground of equal area operated on the
farm.
Methods of procedure, the most potent
factor In the solution of these problems
will be found in the demonstrating gar
den. Efforts will be made to centrally
locate and properly operate one of these
gardenS IN as many communities as pos
sible. These gardens will be operated
by qualified community garden leaders
and will be under the supervision of the
the local agent. Community meetings
will be held at these gardens for the ex-
press purpose of any and all who may be
tion, drainage, planting, cultivating and
interested in the details of soil prepara-
otherwise caring for the garden crops
record will be kept, and sometime
afterwards the gardener will be asked
to prepare in writing report of the re-
suits obtained by such practice To lend
interest to the work vegetable exhibits
will be held and attractive prizes Of
fered.
The work is destined to help the col
ored farmer produce what he needs. The
farmer who produces his own food and
The Lexington advertiser., 1932-07-21
Pageant Committee
Named for Lexington

The Lexington unit of the Holmes
County Council held a meeting Thurs
day afternoon at the Educational build
ing when Miss Alice Gwin was elected
chairman, Mrs. Robert Gwin, secretary,
Mrs. A. B. Holder, chairman of pageant,
Mrs. R. A. Stigler, O. E. S. history, Mrs
Willie Page, Miss Lindholm, pageant ar
rangement, Mrs. E. H. Shaddock, mem
bership.
A joint meeting of County Units will
be held at Castalan Springs, Tuesday,
afternoon July 12
The Lexington advertiser., 1932-07-21
Durant Dry Goods Co.
Offers Timely Sale

We call attention to the advertise
ment in this issue of Durant Dry Goods
Co. that is featuring unusual bargains
in high class merchandise for men. The
prices include every item in this we'll
known establishment and will be well
coined throughout the large territory
A nice review of prices may be found
by turning to advertisement and read
ing same, also paying the store a visit
for other deails.
The Lexington advertiser., 1932-07-21
HOWARD


Mrs. Geo. Marks, accompanied by
Misses Maxine and Elizabeth Ellison,
Elizabeth Marks and Maidee Powell,
motored to Vicksburg Sunday.
Miss Louise Ellison, of Pickens, was
the guest of Miss Maxine and Elizabeth
Ellison for the past week.
Messrs Howell and Edward Lee Brock
were Sunday visitors in Emory
Wednesday night a group of young
people gathered at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs H. M. Brock where they were highly
entertained.
Miss Allene Mclean is the guest of
Miss Maidee Powell this week.
We are sorry that the following are
on the sick list this week: Mrs. Helen
Marks, Mr.. H. M. Brock, Myrtis Marks,
Mrs. G. w. Ellison, Marjorie Mason and
Mrs. Lester Evans.
Miss Frances Gearhart, of Spring.
field, Mo-, is spending her vacation with
loved ones at home this week.
Messrs Edward Frost and Wilburn
Salley and Miss Byrd were recent guests
at Howard.
Mrs. Lizzie Powell was guest of Mr..
and Mrs. Lester Evans for a few days.
Miss Maidee Powell spent Saturday
and Sunday night with Miss Elizabeth
Marks.
Messrs Jesse Temple, of Jackson, and
Udailey Spell were social callers in How
ard Sunday.
We are very proud of the appearance
of our bridge as it has just received a
new coat of paint.
Mr.. Ned Parrish was In Howard
this week.
Maidee Powell, Alice E. Ellison and
Edward Lee Brock motored to Tchula
Saturday afternoon.
Mr. and Mrs. Levi Shepherd and sons
were Sunday guests of Mrs. Helen
Marks.
Edwin Marks spent the past week with
his grandmother, Mrs. Virginia Shurlds.
Mr. and Mrs. R. R. Ellison, Lutte S.
Smith and Louis Ellison and Miss Betty
Dell McKibben were guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. G. W. Ellison, Friday.
G. W. Ellison with several others mot
ored to Schlater Sunday to ball game.
Mrs. E. C. McRee passed through Mon
day with a load of watermelons, en-
route to Tchula.
Mrs. Myra Reid is spending this week
with Mr.. and Mrs G. w. Ellison and
family.
Miss Vesta Pettus was Howard Wis
itor Monday afternoon.
The Howard gin is now undergoing
many improvements in order that it may
be ready to begin work early this fall.
Mrs. BERTHE Gearheart, Mrs. and Mrs.
Traver Gearheart and little daughter,
Marjorie Craig, are now spending their
vacation in Jasper, Ala.
The following were Lexington visitors
this week: Mrs. G. W. Ellison, Maxine
The Lexington advertiser., 1932-07-21
LECALS
NOTICE OF SALE

wbereas. on the End day of May, 1927,
a, Moore, executed and delivered to
H. McMorrough, as trustee, deed of
&trust for the use and benefit OF The
6rodsral Land Bank of New Orleans on
N.ho lands hereinafter described, to Sc
#.nro an Indebtedness therein mentioned,
sh;ch said deed of trust is recorded in
AM office of the Chancery Clerk of
uolmes County, Mississippi, in F. L. B.
#pook . at Page 154, and in the office
- Tho Chancery Clerk of Carroll County,
Mississippi, in Book 2S Page 80, and,
Whereas, on the 11th day of July,
,oa9 the undersigned A. M. Pepper, was
dulv appointed Substituted Trustee in
tbe place and stead of the said G. H.
Marlborough, with all rights and privi-
lpges of the original trustee, which said
,ubstitution of trustee was duly filed
for record in Holmes County, Missis-
E,ippi, on the 18th day of July, 1882, and
n recorded in the office of the Chancery
rsrk of Holmes County, Mississippi, in
Nk D. T. Book a at Page SO, and was
so filed for record in End District,
tsrroll County, Mississippi, on the 10th
Hay of July, 1882, and is recorded in the
kffce of the Chancery Clerk of said Car
foll County, Mississippi, in L. T. D. Book
% at Page 1862, which said substitution
Of trustee was fully authorized by the
terms of the deed of trust referred to
above, and made in accordance there
With, and
Whereas, default has been made in
he performance of the conditions OF
be deed of trust and The Federal Land
hank of New Orleans has declared the
mtire debt fully due and payable, and
|efault continuing, and the debt remain
be- unpaid has requested me as substi-
uted trustee to foreclose the deed OF
rust and make sale of the lands con-
eyed Hereunder, and,
Whereas, under the terms of said deed
+ trust the trustee is privileged to sell
II of said land in either County where a
ortion thereof is located.
Wherefore, notice is hereby given that
/ A. M. Pepper, the undersigned substi-
bted trustee, will on the 18th day of
|ugust, 1882, offer for sale and sell to
highest and best bidder for cash at
courthouse in Lexington, Holmes
County Mississippi, within legal hours
h sale, the following described lands,
&uated in Holmes and Carroll Counties,
1ississippi, towit:
The west half and the west half of the
ast half less that part lying North of
tbiaca Creek, $50 acres, section 10; all
q section "a, $40 acres, all in township
d, range l east, containing in all, more
II less 1920 acres, in Holmes and Car
III Counties, Mississippi.
/ The title to said property is believed
be good, but l will convey only such
Itle as is vested in me as substituted
kustee as aforesaid.
A. M. PEPPER,
lat. Substituted Trustee.
The Lexington advertiser., 1932-07-21
Hail Storms Damaged
Corn Crops In Holmes

Destructive hail storms have been re-
ported in several sections of Holmes
county the past week end, doing much
damage to crops, especially corn. One
storm visited areas north of Tchula and
left several fields of this product al
most denuded of foliage, while at other
spots in the section the hail hurt the
stalks as we'll
Down in the southern and south-eas-
ern sections of Holmes county several
hundred acres of corn near Goodman,
were damaged, the leaves being
shredded it was said. The damage was
considered very disastrous as the short
age of feed crops this year is becoming
more apparent as the season advances.
Heavy rains have fallen in many areas
but the majority of the reports state
that they were welcomed. Only few
cases were made known where crops
were washed up, generally at the lower
ends of bottom land where drainage was
insufficient to care for the water. Sew
eral trees were blown down also, some
of them blocking highways at different
locations. Local travellers soon remov-
ed them, it was stated
The Lexington advertiser., 1932-07-21

der to each of the creditors, parties in
interest, and attorneys entitled to no.
tice in this proceeding, and by publish
ing copy hereof in the designated
newspaper of the County and district of
such bankrupts residence, as provided
by such law.
That notice be so given by and under
the direction of the Referee in charge of
this proceeding.
Witness the Hon. Edwin R. Holmes,
Judge of this Court, this the 10th day
of July, 1882.
B. L. TODD, U. S. Clerk.
The Lexington advertiser., 1932-07-21

and Elizabeth Ellison, Mrs. S. B. Mason.
Mrs. G. B. Mason, Mrs. H. L. Brock and
Thomas Earl Hearn.
THE BIG -FOUR.
Evening star., 1932-03-14

TINE nth of March Is a favorite
time to entertain It may not be
q real ST. Patricks day party
H. with snakes and stats, sham
rock and green introduced to
their full; but some of these elements
can be put to good use. For example,
the color can be successfully used for
the decorations, and shamrock leaves
form tally cards, place cards and foliage
for finding partners for any game. For
the latter use. cut irregularities in the
edges of two paper shamrocks Cone
placed above the other) so that the
contours are identical. Matching sham
rocks by such hicks secures partners for
dancing or for any game, or for re-
treatments.
Little shamrock leaves can be bought
by the dozen where favors are sold. Or
the hostess can cut four-leaf clovers
from green or white folded paper and
make them herself. There is so little
difference between the shape of four
Leaf clovers and shamrock leaves, that
II one Is puzzled to remember the lat
ter, use clover leaf as model. Paint
white paper shamrocks green. The
color Is significant on st. Patrick's Day
as being that Of Erin, the isle of st.
Patrtcks missionary ministratio1s.
For the game Kidding Ireland of
Snakes" the coiling reptiles are cut
from ovals Of green paper. Start from
one narrow end, cut In little way. at
an angle, and continue to cut parallel
with the cutter edge thus gradually de-
creasing the size Of the oval, until a
very small one remains. Shape the tip
end slightly TO resemble snakes head.
start from the outer coil and draw the
paper over the thumb nail to the snakes
L. a.. Iii l. 49, II
the coll and cause the paper to rise
toward the head. These coiling snakes
viii writhe ut the slightest touch or
breath Of air. Each player should make
two Of these snakes. The sizes may
vary. A prize is awarded the person
making the best snakes.
A large sheet Of stiff wrapping paper,
to represent the Emerald Isle, is allotted
each two couples, who have been
secured 90 partners by matching the
shamrock leaves. One fan, made by
folding and creasing length Of news
paper, 10 given each couple. The game
In O progressive one, so the isles should
be numbered, and players progress as
In card games. Eight snakes, one isle
and two fans form one fun equipment
for o game.
Partners sit next each other, and
orcoeite their opponents, seated or
standing around table on which Ia
ona OF the iales. Or If the table Ia large
TIVE ssts Of players can be ut the same
table, which then has two isles on It.
Eight snakes are placed in the center
Of an sle. One player fans the snakes
70 nd the isle Of them, while, at the
sanae time, the opponent facing this
player fans them to keep them on the
Isle. At the end Of one minute (or two
minutes), when a whistle Is blown, the
Evening star., 1932-03-14
MHADY BEAUTIFUL
NJ LOIS LEEDS

1NHE preserIt faanicus N eac<hes
with their HIGH or natural WAISTS
and elinaiuG lines numerically
A. reveal defects I'm mfla6y's figure.
Especially n this true Of defects
due principally to poor posture, 0sen as
round shoulders, hollow backs, mat
chests and prominent andomens- when
a figure Of normal propoEtaons Is neid 1
erect, these unbeauttful curves and hol-
lows are strzightened cut, but the mo-
ment q slouching attitude Is assumed
the awkward contours return.
OF all the defects mentioned, the one
that seems to cause my readers OF all
ages the most concern Is the last. To
overcome this difficulty some women
imprison themselves in heavy cTSettng
garments that press the abdomen 70,
and a fat effect Is thus achieved at the
expense of comfort and health. Pun,
deep breathing Is, OF course. impossible
when the abdomen Is confined in this
way. The muscles become more nabny
and less able TO DO their work Of pro-
viding support for the internal organs.
Nature has provided every one Of Us
with natural corset composed OF
group Of muscles about the back. waist
and abdomen. When these muscles are
kept supple and strong BY regular exer-
else and correct posture they give the
figure the trim, firm lines that belong
to youth and physical fitness. During
her schoo1days the average girl who
takes an interest IN sports and gym
nastum work does not need special ex-
ercises for keeping her natural corset
in order, but usually by the time she Is
in her middle COS she begins to real
ize the need for tontng up these muscles.
And as the years 60 by this need be-
comes increasingly urgent. I am de-
sCribtng some simple exercises for keep
ing the abdominal muscles frm and
fiat.
Exercise /. Stand erect with feet 6
inches apart and toes pointed straight.
Clasp hands behind the head, thus
raising the chest and drawing the alb
donen I'D automatically. Now twist the
trunk from side to side, keeping chin
up and spine stretched
Exercise 2. Lie on your back on the
ting position, twisting the trunk to the
left as you do so. Stretch right arm
out In front and stretch the left arm
down to the left. Return TO starting
position. Repeat the rising and trunk
twisting to left and right sides alter
nately. 1t may be necessary to brace
your feet under heavy piece of furni-
ture 50 that you will be able to keep
your legs fiat on the floor during the
exercise When you can execute these
movements easily, increase the diff
Guilty Of the exercise by performing 1t
on an inclined plane with the feet I'D.
An ironing board may be propped up
Evening star., 1932-03-14
Everyday Psychology
Some Facts at Random.
BY DIR. JESSE W. sPRowLs.

some fdCLS at h3uuOm.
The female of the species rarely
makes a good clown. That's because
she finds it hard to dispense with con-
vention.
Under strong emotional excitement
moisture tends to gather on the palms
OF the hands. According TO evolution
lists, this phenomenon has an ancient
history. Our ancestors when excited
took to the trees Any one knows that
little moisture insures a flrmer grip.
Some persons have dizzy feelings
when on balconies, high buildings,
bridges. The reason for this dizziness
Is laid at the door of oversensitivity,
causing in turn an overreaction. Any
Most human beings find it easy TO
believe the things which society will
sanction. The answer to this fact is
that human beings are highly gregari-
Gus.
Most persons when greatly worried
tend to go to the attic or some small
room They do so because they want
TO get away from stimuli from the out
side world
1t is often said that inventors, poets
and composers get their most profound
IDEAS Wnlle they sleep. This may be
mere dream illusion. As a rule, our
dreams are wonderful, dramatic, curious
and highly. personal. 30 when one
happens 10 nave an unusual idea one is
likely to feel that it was dreamed out !"
Matter-of-fact persons take little in
terest In novels, indulge rarely in day
dreams; They have acquired the habit
OF looking for nothing but facts.
(Copyriaht la2oN
Evening star., 1932-03-14

one on each hind wing. There is .
sub-marginal row Of white spots on
each Of the hind wings also. The strik-
ing color combination of green and
black stripes, the very long tails, with
lovely red and blue crescents, identify
this butterfly at once.
Even before this dainty creature has
dried her crumpled wings-in fact, be-
fore she has stuck her head out of her
Winter quarters-along come suitors by
the score. How did they know? The
damsel had not been out in the breeze
to send her pessage on scented scales,
as many butterfly maidens do. Just
another link in the mysterious life Of
this exquisite creature.
All Summer the butterfly will lay her
eggs and the caterpillars will trans
form into Ajax butterflies. In the Fall
the chrysalids will be green or brown
according to the surroundtngS-this
for protection. The following Spring
the same strange story will be repeated.
last year there were some that lay
dormant This Is another puzzle.
Out of every brood there will be some
who wait year before they emerge!
When the Zebras wish to rest, they
gather In flocks and, with heads point
Ing up, wings folded, they hang under
a leaf They are not early risers and
you may gather them with your fingers.
In the South they are plentiful and
may be found ss far as Massachusetts,
or farther.
Copyright. 1ss2)
Evening star., 1932-03-14

DIX On o I have no<aesd
very wives letters your Possibly
do don't have
Until marriage had to
were plenty and had father who
thought girl brought
that has modern
ashes
HUSBAND do willingly and perfectly
think don't love
Answer-Reht hope that lot of the
shedding gobs OF
because they little housework of forty
letter and obs In better
spirit
THE proof Is certainly the wife who isn't
cooking makes o happy
planning all the
DOROTHY
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II in widower who He q
family three children VIII you please advise what
Answer-Dont your happiness or the mans
happiness happiness Of the three children
is anybody She
q
She hasn't
to
At fitted to be q aepmother IL child herself
quarrel with her stepchdren
round When God sends
and the patience that enable
earth than have to
love. DOROTHY DIX
Evening star., 1932-03-14
MENU FOR A DAY.
BREAKFAST.

Snced oranges
Wheat Cereal with Cream
) Baked Eggs
Bacon
Oatmeal Mullins
Coffee
LUNCHEON.
Salmon Timbales, Cream Sauce
Crisp Rolls Jelly Roll
Cocoa
DINNER.
Cream Of Spinach Soup
Beefsteak Pie, Potato Crust
Scalloped Onions
Buttered Beets
Combination Salad,
French Dressing
Cocoarlut Custard Pie
Coffee
Evening star., 1932-03-14
OATMEAL MUFFINS.

Oh MEhb MUrrINS.
Two-thirds cup oatmeal, one and
one-hah cups -four, one cup
scalded milk, one egg, one tea
spoon soda, two teaspoons cream
of tartar, two tablespoons butter,
one-half teaspoon salt, three
tablespoons sugar. Turn milk on
oatmeal, let stand five minutes,
add sugar, salt and butter, sift in
-four with soda and cream of
tartar; add beaten egg. Bake in
gem pan.
Evening star., 1932-03-14
N A Il u r. E. S
C. TEL IL d II E N
BY LILLIAN COX ATHET.
ZEBRA BUTTERFLY.
Illustrations by Mary Foley.


TITO have a life story so intricate
guessing Is distinction for any
Il butterfly. After you read the
many unusual happenings In
this family Of Zebra butterflies, you will
agree that she does not follow the rule
laid down for swallowtail butterflies
In the Fall you gather a number of
chrysalids from spice bush, o pawpaw
tree or upland huckleberry bushes. The
quaint little woven case with head pro-
tections, which the owner within moves
at viii, Is in itself worth bringing in
doors
In April there will emerge from some
OF your group small Zebra butterflies
with short tails showing white on their
tips. Not at all like the gorgeous Zebra
OF last Fal. This has been called the
Marcellus. the carly Spring fn-w This
butterfly goes about In the woods near
by and later lays her eggs upon the
leaves OF her chosen plant.
One month later you are astonished
to see more butterflies emerging from
your group and this time, larger ones
with more white on the outer half Of
the wing. These are called the Tela-
monides. Seeking the sunshine and q
place to establish her family, this lovely
creature goes on her way.
About this time the eggs of the
Marcellus have Matched into hungry,
eager little pea-gfeen caterpil1ars. with
transverse bands of yellow and black,
as well as a very conspicuous band be-
hind the head on the third ring. Each
is about two inches long, rather portly
and much given to minding his own
business. Should you show too much
interest in his affairs and prod him
with a stick, he shows his resentment
by producing his scent organs and US
ing them.
These caterpillars weave their shelter
and inside transform into the exquisite
Zebra butterfly known as the Summer
form. or Ajax. She is well named. The
brownish- black wings have yellow
stripes three on each front wing and
Evening star., 1932-03-14

messed in many
a day on "the hill. "
The gentleman
in he W h e e !
chair" Mansfield
of T e x a st n e
145th r e p re sent
to sign,
afforded a fitting
climax to a success
sion of We n t s
W hich for days
have h e Id t h e
almost divided
attention Of MEM
bers Of Congress.
There had been
a lot of missionary
work-on the part
OF those aligned
Evening star., 1932-03-14

players stop. Each snake of the isle
scores one for the partners Kidding the
isle of them.
The snakes are replaced in the center
of the isle and the two other players
follow the directions of the game as
given. They start and stop playing at
the sound Of the whistle, and one round
of the game has been played, Four
rounds make a set. At the end Of each
set players progress. The number of
sets played before the prize winner
whose score is highest is discovered,
depends on the plans of the hostess.
When but four play the game, it should
be decided at the outset.
The excitement Of this contest Is
increased by the coiling of snakes to-
sether as they are famed.
(Copyrisht, 1932)
Evening star., 1932-03-14

rushed into the well, shouting wildly at
La Guardia; "One hundred and forty
five have signedl One hundred and
forty-fiv have signed!"
That was signal for fireworks TO
start. Mansfield received special atten-
ton. They rushed his chair, patting
him on the back and grabbing for his
hand. He looked a bit bewildered.
Not until later did it become known
that . telephone call that only one
more signature was needed sent him
scurrying at full speed from his Office
q half mile away.
Evening star., 1932-03-14
JELLY ROLL.

Two eggs, beaten thick, one
half cup sugar, three table
spoons cold water. oz1e-hah tea
spoon soda, one teaspoon cream
Of tartar sifted in two thirds cup
-four. Bake in a moderate oven.
While warm spread with jelly
and roll tightly with a cloth to
hold In shape.
(Copyright, 1922