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St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1937-07-02
Grape Fruit Came From
Spain in 18th Century

Beans have been cultivated since
long before there was any recorded
history. They are known to have
been eaten by the ancient Egyp-
tians and Greeks, and when the first
voyagers reached the Western con-
tinent, they found beans growing.
Natives Of this country added corn
to give the world new dish, sue.
cotash, says the Kansas City Star.
- Remains of apples have been
found in Switzerland's prehistoric
lake dwellings. North America is
the worlds greatest apple-produc-
ing country. the annual crop ex-
ceeding 100, 600, 900 barrels.
Ice cream, generally thought to
be an American invention, original
ed in Italy in 1890. 1t spread to
France and England, then crossed
to the American Colonies. Even
the wide diversity of ices and ice
creams is neither modern nor
American, for when the process Of
freezing first was discovered it was
used for almost every dessert and
beverage.
Why is a grapefruit called q
grapefruit? Every child at some
time in his life asks that question.
The answer is that the name origi-
mated because Of the grapelike clus-
ter or punches IN which this fruit
grows. II. was introduced into Flo
rida by the Spaniards early in the
Sixteenth century, but did not be-
come popular until comparatively
recently. Fl
Chief COlOrs In Cats
The chief colors which appear in
cats are black, white, red, gray,
and silver, says a writer In London
Answers Magazine.
An the breeds Of cats known
sprang originally from two types,
one of which inhabited Europe and
the other Northern Africa. It was
the latter type which was tanned
by the Ancient Egyptians; the great
est cat-lovers and worshipers In
history.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1937-07-02
QUIET HOUR PROGRAM

During the Quiet Hour program,
Sunday, June 81, over WMIN, the
song, Sometimes I Feel Like 1
Want to Go Home" was dedicated
to the memory of Mrs. Ida L.
Gardner by Miss Beneta A. Ed
wards and sung by Mrs. Ermine
Hall Allen, contralto. Mrs. Allen
also rendered "Were You There"
and Miss Edwards was featured in
a piano solo, "Stardust." Miss
Edwards and Mrs. Allen can be
heard every Sunday at 3:45 P. M.
over this station. A card or let
ter to them will bring your request.
Already plans are being made to
extend the time on the program
due to the many requests for
songs.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1937-07-02
Cannot All Be AdmiraIs

The story is told how Nelson, after
the Battle of the Baltic, was so inn
pressed with the bravery of young
Danish lieutenant that he said,
That young man ought to be an
admiral" The opposing command
er Immediately replied, IF all my
brave officers were admirals, /
should have no leutenants left. "
This incident, notes writer in
Pearson's London Weekly, has q
message for all who are ambitious.
We must not be discouraged, but
we must do our best. The fact that
we are not at the top Of the tree
does not mean that we are not fitted
for success, but simply that we can
not all be "admirals.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1937-07-02
KANSAS CITY NEWSPAPER
MEN VISIT CITIES

Fred Brown, foreman of the
Kansas City Call composing and
press room, and M. F. McGinnis,
of the advertising department of
the same paper, are in the Twin
Cities on a vacation trip. They
plan to spend most of their visit
on one of Minnesota's 10000 lakes.
The two newspapermen visited
our Minneapolis office.
ENE
The Modernettes' Club were
hostesses at a summer dancing
party, Wednesday, June 80, at the
beautiful Glenwood Chalet.
Mrs. Beulah Mae Carmichael,
1921 18th avenue south, left Min
neapolis last Monday for Califor-
mia. Mrs. Carmichael intends to
reside, for the next two years, in
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1937-07-02
SLEMONS OBSERVE
ANNIVERSARY

Mr.. and Mrs. James Slemons,
2201 Fifth Ave. &c., celebrated
their fourth wedding anniversary
Tuesday evening, June 90, at their
home.
A buffet lunch was served to 20
guests. Many attractive and use
full gifts were presented to the
Slemons from their friends.
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harmon of s84s 4th Ave. So, 70

harmon of 3849 4th Ave. So, for
their infant son, born Friday, June
IL.
Messrs. Phil H. Robinson of
Kentucky State College, Frank
fort; William Frierson and Will
liam Perkins of Nashville; Roswald
Coger of Lincoln, Nebraska; James
A. johnson of A. and /. State Col
lege, Nashville; and Mr.. Coleman
of Meharry Medical College are
summer residents at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. e. B. Johnson of 658
st. Anthony Ave.
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WARDROBE MISTRESSES OF
FOLLIES OF 1887

For the beautiful costumes worn
in the Follies of 1887 staged at
the Halle @. Brown Community
House last Friday and Saturday,
the House is indebted to Mesdames
Susie Washington, Rosetta Shelton,
Louise Woodford, Hazel Butler,
Mary Burton, Leota Bundy, Mary
Clark, Estelle Green, Lillian Lewis,
Gladys Wigington, Alice Black
burn, Geneva Dyer, Matte Rhodes,
and Priscilla Kirk.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. H. Wooten have
moved to 600 st. Anthony Ave.
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PLEATs AND WIDE SKIRTS

coming their own promise
leading the progresses. <-|
illustrated the left is of tan linen with red horizontal
jacket with pece of alaround sidepeaed
depicts interesting print spun rayon
whit fulness of the skirt.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1937-07-02
BUDDY GRAHAM RETURNS
HOME

Mr.. Edward Buddy Graham of
Chicago returned to his home this
week after a ten-day visit with
relatives and friends in st. Paul,
his former home.
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MILDRED STRADER NAMED
BY AUTHOR

The name of Mrs. Mildred
Strader, 1912 e. oath St., is men
toned in the preface of a recently
published text book, students and
Occupations" as one who assisted
with its composition.
This book, designed for the guild
ance of senior high school students
and students in the General Col
lege of the University of Mime
sofa in choice of their life voca-
tons, was written under the direc-
ton of DR.. E. G. Williamson, head
of the University of Minnesota
Testing Bureau.
Mrs. Strader, mother of five
children, is medical student at
the University Of Minnesota and
is employed as a skilled writer on
the Federal Writers Project.
MISS ELSIE CORY MARRIEs
LEON LEWIS
Miss Elsie Cory and Mr.. Leon
Lewis were married Wednesday,
June %, at the General Assembly
Church, 313 18th Ave. So. The
ceremony was performed by Rev.
H. Copeland.
Mr.. Bert Slaughter was best
man and Mrs. Slaughter assisted
the bride.
After the wedding the bridal
party was served dinner at the
home of the brides aunt, Mrs.
Villa Coleman, 1917 Fifth st. So.
A reception was given that night
by Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Slaughter
at their home. :
Mrs. Arabelle Johnson, formerly
of Minneapolis, and a friend of
Mrs. Cory, who now resides in Los
Angeles, came here to attend the
wedding. .. /:
Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis are at home
to their friends at 315 18th Ave.
So, Minneapolis.
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ships Are First
Built With Blueprint.

Long before the hrSt Keel plate OF
a warshp is laid, the vessel has
already cost the taxpayer many hum
dreds of pounds-in blueprints, de-
clares writer in Pearson's London
Weekly. The actual first steps in
making battleship are taken sew
era1 years before the shipyard work
ers come into the picture, when COM
plicated charts and blueprints-in
some cases as many as 100 have
to be drawn-are prepared.
Apart from the first originals, do5-
ems Of sets of blueprints must also
be drawn up, ranging in size from
a square foot of paper to a sheet.
II feet long, and feet wide.
While this is being done, long and
complicated schedules for material
are prepared, from which the nee
essary metal and fittings are or.
dered.
Some idea of the detail involved
is shown by the care given to SUCH
trifies as canvas gun covers. When,
these are ordered the specification
gives the number Of stitches per
inch of canvas, and this must be
strictly followed. If there is any
variation when official inspectors ex-
anime the cloth, it win be returned
to the makers.
All through the years Of building
new plans are constantly being
made to include any notifications
or alterations to the originals, so
that by the time the warship takes
the water, every ounce Of material
in her is included in the fled plans.
Then, should any requirements ever
be required, the material for effect
ing repairs can be ordered within
q few hours notice.
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Social and Personal
MINNEAPOLIS
Santiago, California.

Robert White, 13-year-old son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis White, GA
Sixth Ave. No., went to Los Ange-
les to spend the vacation with his
aunt, Mrs. Edward Barfeld.
Mrs. Frank Corners, 1896 Fourth
Ave. &c., entertained at luncheon
last Thursday, June "a, for Mrs.
C. Sayles of Washington, D. C.
By popular demand, return en-
gagement Of Tommy Douglass and
His Band of Rainbow Gardens, July
18th.
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UNION PICNIC JULY Fl

The annual Twin City Union
Sunday School Picnic will be held
July 81.
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All officers are urged to be
present Sunday, July Fourth, at
st. Peter A. M. E. Church, Mime
apofs, to select the location for
the picnic.
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Welding of Iron an Ancient Art

The welding of iron in the forge is
an ancient art. Historians tell us
that the process of welding was de-
veloped by the Greeks about 600 B.
C. At the beginning Of the present
century forge welding was the only
process known and it was possible
to weld only relatively small pieces
of wrought iron and steel. Howev-
er, within it's obvious limitations
forge welding was developed to the
point where a weld could be pro-
duced which was as strong and as
good as the original piece. p
The Nome daily nugget., 1937-04-06
Alaskan Made Trip Across the
 U. s. by Plane

Tae following interesting letter was received by the Nome Mug get in the last mail, from the United Air Lines, which describes an amazing adventure of an Alas kan sourdough:
 Back from the amazing adven- ture of his first trip out of Alaska in 26 years, Maino Kaskinen, a sourdough miner,is enroute home to the northern territory to hunt more gold.
 kaskinen arrived in Seattle aboard a United Air Lines plane March l5, following a round trip by plane and steamer to Finland, Norway, Sweden. France and England. When he arrived in Seattle from Alaska last Septem- Der he stayed rather close to his hotel, beWildered by the city's traffic and noise, hesitant about crossing busy streets. On his re- turn he might almost be called travel sophisticate, having surviv ed the traffic and crowds of New York and London, having ridden on subways, elevateds' and rub ber-neck buses and otherwise
The Nome daily nugget., 1937-04-06

having experienced the thrills of his first trip outside in more than a quarter of a century.
 MT. Kaskinen flew xia United Air Lines to New York, crossed the Atlantic on the steamer Der gensfjord, visited relatives in Fin land, toured various European cities, returned across the Atlan- tic on the Queen Mary and flew back to Seattle where he is re- maining for about two weeks be- fore starting north. His latest "trip from England to Seattle was made in six days as compared to l68 days required in 1903 when, as an able-bodied seaman, he tra veled on the full-rigged sailing ship Rajore from Liverpool to Portland, Ore. Having sold his hydraulic gold mine at Flat, AL aska, before starting his journey, he will prospect for new diggings.
 And l won't wait another 26
The Nome daily nugget., 1937-04-06

Wind movement totaled APIS miles during 744 hours for an av- craze hourly velocity of 57 miles per hour being the lowest of any March record. The prevailing wind direction was Northeast which occurred during 267 hours or 37fs of the time; north winds were recorded 23go of the time; east ll%; and Calm ll%o Cor 33 hours.) The maximum velocity for five minutes occurred on the 18th when northeast wind reached 25 miles per hour.
 Auroras were numerous during
The Nome daily nugget., 1937-04-06

the month and were recorded on the 4th, 5th, 9th, 9th 10th; l4th; 18th; 2lst; 22nd; 27th; Both and. 3lst. Dense fog occurred on the lst and 3rd while light and mod crate fog was recorded at seven observations. Solar halos were observed on the 10th; l7th and 18th. Ceiling and visibility con- ditions were good to unlimited most of the month.
 UPPER AIR DATA
 The maximum altitude reached in upper air soundings at Nome, Alaska during March was 32,9O7 feet above the surface on March 18th at 1l:50 am. The velocity was 25 miles per hour from the south. The max. mum velocity aloft was 53 miles per hour from the west on March 7th at an alti- tude of l8,3l4 feet above the sur face at 5:43 am.
 THOMAS B. HAYWARD.
 Mat In ojct
The Nome daily nugget., 1937-04-06
Summary Of
 Weather For
 Month March
(Continued From Page One)

tContinued From Page One) days during the month for total number of 2668 hours compared to the possible amount of 364.1 hours for the new record per cent of 73. Twenty days were observ ed clear; three partly cloudy and eight cloudy.
The Nome daily nugget., 1937-04-06
HOW TO STAKE CLAIMS.

The Nome Daily Nugget carries several forms of printing blanks for your convenience - Dredge Logs, thawing and drill reports, Mining Deeds, Placer and Lode Location Notices. Vouchers, and
The Nome daily nugget., 1937-04-06
PAGE THREE

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The Nome daily nugget., 1937-04-06

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The Washington times., 1937-02-01
Army Chief Threatens
Evacuation by Force

ATLANTA, Ga, Feb. 1 G.N.SO.
Despite the fact the Mississippi
River is at its highest stage in his
tory at Memphis and will go con-
siderably higher as the crest OF
the Ohio River flood nearS the
city. no emergency exists south OF
that city and there should not be
any loss of life in the lower valley.
That was the declaration here
today of Gen. George Van Horn
Moseley, commander of the Fourth
Corps Area, following his return
to his headquarters here from a
personal tour of the danger zone"
in the vicinity of Memphis.
He said:
But if Some unforeseen en-
ergency should arise, we are
ready for it,"
The General yesterday sent five
in charge of the Ar1ny's prepara-
tionS to evacuate all residents in
danger spots in Tennessee, Mis-
sisSippi and part Of Louisiana. He
continued:
I'VE are thoroughly organized
for anything that might happen
on the lower part of the river.
We have boats, serum, supplies,
doctors, and whatever else
might be needed to evacuate
The Washington times., 1937-02-01
BY CORNWALL SPENCER

MEMPHIS, Tenn, Feb. l Q.N.SO.
Tall, angular Harry Hopkins, worn
and badly in need of a haircut,
arrived here today to take per-
sonal charge of the vast flood re-
lief project which has put Amer
lea on a wartime" footing.
With the Mississippi inching up
ward toward a crest not expected
until next week, and the devas-
tated Ohio Valley engaged in a
Comeback" fight, Hopkins had
every resource of the Federal Gov
ernment at his command as he
took charge. He estimated IT'S, 900
Federal employees will be engaged
in flood relief by the end of this
week.
The veteran head Of the Federal
relief setup was accompanied from
Washington by Major Gen. Ed
ward T. Markham, Chief of Army
Engineers; Surgeon Gen. Thomas
Parran, jr.; James F.. Feiser, vice
The Washington times., 1937-02-01
INDIANA HUNTS
FLOOD DEAD

INDIANAPOLIS, Feb. / Q.N.SO.
Indiana's death toll in the great
est flood in history may never be
known, State health board Of
ficials said today.
The slow recession of the yellow
death-dealing waters of the Ohio
River undoubtedly will reveal
many bodies in Lawrenceburg, JEFF.
fersonville and Evansville and
in the smaller towns, according TO
authorities.
DR.. Verne K. Harvey, director
of the State division of public
health, who has toiled at his desk
20 out of "a hours daily for a
week, said:
81 have no way to determine
the total loss of life in this great
tragedy. 1t will be difficult to
record all of the drOwningS and
deaths from exposure and suf-
fering."
Thanks to energetic and ef.
ficient work by State health
authorities and relief angencies
however, the casualties from dis
ease have been held to a mini
mum.
The Washington times., 1937-02-01

LOUISVILLE, KY, Feb. /
GN.SO The gigantic task OF re
Mobilization began in earnest here
today.
AS the Ohio slowly relinquished
it's hold on the city, StorekeeperS
unboarded their windows and
doors, banks opened for business,
autos and trucks we're permitted
on the streets, and an army OF
$4,000 WPA workmen began purg-
ing the city of the slime and de-
bris left by the flood waters.
Flood water still stood many
feet deep in the Iow-lying west
end section, hiding the fate OF
hundreds of persons reported
missing and unaccounted for in
refugee camps. Recession OF
water in this area, it is feared,
will result in the finding of many
victims, greatly increasing the
death toll, officially fixed at 2O7
today.
An area of approximately 80
square blocks was placed under
rigid quarantine by DR.. Hugh
Leavell, city health commissioner.
Frankly fearful of an outbreak
of disease, authorities declared
the typhoid epidemic "deadline"
will come Wednesday. Hospitals
are filled to double their capacity
with influenza, pneumonia and
exposure victims.
Authorities estimated the dam
age at $1O0,0O0,0O0 today, explain
/ ing this figure does not include the
inestimable damage to stocks ir
warehouses and factories and the
contents of homes. Damage to pub
lie property, including streets, was
estimated at $10,000,000.
Water service will not be re
stored for some days, and it will
be at least 10 days before the
river recedes sufficiently to allow
full restoration of power service
Set Up New Hospitals
indicative of the fear of the out
break of an epidemic was the estab
lishment of two communicable
disease" hospitals, with 10000 cots
More than one-third of the city's
population of $4,000. Of whom
100000 we're forced from their
homes, has been inoculated against
typhoid.
The Red Cross announced that
the city is now able to care for
all it's refugees and that out-of
town excavations would cease.
City authorities would neither
confirm nor deny a report that two
looters have been shot to death
A policeman revealed that the men
were caught stealing from sub
merged stores and we're shot and
killed by a street patrol. One
patrol, he said. arrested 81 loot
ers in one night.
The Washington times., 1937-02-01
Institute
Honors lis Founder

Special services in honor of the
late Gen. Samuel c. Armstrong,
founder of Hampton Institute,
were held by local alumni of the
school here yesterday at Lincoln
Temple Congregational Church.
The program included a sermon
by DR.. Robert w. Brooks, pastor
of the church; reading by Mrs.
Priscilla Wallace; vocal selections
by Charles Flax, of Hampton In
Stitute, and remarks by Wesley
Elan, president of the local
alumni chapter.
The Washington times., 1937-02-01
Louisville BraVelY
BeSinS Comeback

and care for the endangered
residents"
Most of the persons who have
thus far periShed in the floods
lost their lives because of their
refusal to evacuate the lowlandS
when danger approached. he said,
adding:
1--WE are watching for that
condition along the lower Mis-
SiSsippi and are prepared to
evacuate the people by force
if such a move should become
necessary"
The general yesterday sent five
CCC companies, comprising about
750 men, to Memphis to aid in
flood relief and then placed Lieut.
Col. Edwin B. Maynard, staff chief
of the Fort Oglethorpe Hospital in
Memphis to take charge of sani
tation and health work among the
thousands of refugees now con
gregated there.
Spread of influenza and pneu
monia, brought on by exposure, has
complicated the task of caring fol-
the refugees. Many of those able
to travel have been sent on tc
other relief camps. More thar
5000 have been sent to Birming
ham, Ala, where they are being
cared for in a mining camp that
has been hastily turned into 6
small city of refugees.
The Washington times., 1937-02-01
MELONS AR |
GIFT STUDIED

Continued from Page u
tiOn to effect the acceptance by
the United States of the mag
nificent gift referred to in my re-
cent exchange of letters with
Mr.. Andrew w. MallOn. The
conditions under which the gift
Is rendered are set out in the
correspondence, copies of which
are transmitted herewith.
"The works of art thus offered
to the Government constitute
one of the finest and most valu-
able collections in existence, con-
tanning only objects of the high.
est standard of quality.
TT is with a keen sense Of ap-
probation of the generous pur-
pose of the donor and the salts
faction that comes with the
knowledge that such a splendid
collection will be placed at the
seat of our Government for the
benefit and enjoyment of our
people during all the years to
come that submit this matter
to the Congress.
"The Attorney General and
the trustees of the Smithsonian
Institution have conferred with
representatives of the donor and
will be glad to discuss the neces-
sary legislation with the apprO-
pirate committees"
The Washington times., 1937-02-01
CAIRO TENSION
T|GHTENS AS
FATENEARS

CAIRO, ILL.,, Feb. / G.N.S3.
Cairo's zero hour is at hand.
The fate Of the city depended
on a wooden frame, three feet
high and 18 inches wide, filled
with sacks of dirt, today, as the
Ohio River rose above the 60-foot
concrete sea wall protecting Cairo
from inundation.
Grim-faced, weary rivermen pa
trolled the Notwithstanding
levee. Emergency crews sped to
bolster weak spots as the muddy
flood waters started seepin g
through or tapping over the bulk
head.
Their tension belied their spoken
confidence in the emergency bulk
head.
The river stage was 59.40 feet
early today, with the waters slowly
rising. Engineers nave pred1cted
the crest, which may not be
reached until Wednesday, will not
exceed 81 feet.
The final evacuation of the city
was being concluded today. With
one highway the only means Of
egress, Mayor August Bode or
dered the evacuation of all but
the workmen toiling on the levee.
Cairo, dry thus far while above
and below it the river has swept
over dozens of towns, is 18 feet
below the surface of the river.
A weak levee on the Cache
River, above Cairo, was being
closely guarded. Should the levee
break, the only highway still open
would be flooded and Cairo would
be isolated.
The Washington times., 1937-02-01
HODlxinS Is i'm NEemlDlliS
To Aid Flood Relief

.chairman of the American Red
Cross; Col. F. C. Harrington, WPA
engineer, and General Markham S
aide, Capt. J. C. Marshall.
He went into immediate confer
ence with officials of this elevated
city, which is expected to provide
refuge for 100000 or more refu-
gees from flooded loWlandS stretch
ing north and south and on both
sides of the destruction-hungry
Mississippi.
The Washington times., 1937-02-01
Frick Art Collection
Is Is0pened 10 Public

NEW YORK, Feb. Changes
to make the Frick Collection ac-
cessible to the public we're an
nounced in the annual report Of
Frederick Mortimer Clapp, di-
rector, made public yesterday. The
ticket admission system, gradually
relaxed last year. now has been
abandoned. From December Is.
1885, when the mus scum was
opened, to December 81, 1886, the
collection was visited by 1858
persons, a daily average Of more
than $50.
The Washington times., 1937-02-01
Church Plans Gard Party

A bingo and card party will be
given by the Blessed Virgin S T.
dality of the Holy Name Church
920 Eleventh st. N. E., next
Wednesday at p. m. in the base.
ment of the church.