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Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1938-07-15
Alarcon FRAT White to
Glimpse Colorado Desert

The coming Of the white man to
the Colorado desert began with the
conquest Of Mexico by the Spanish
troopers Of fernando cortez back In
1913. From Spanish Mexico began
the expansion that sent Cabrillo
into southern California IN the forty
second year Of that century, OBJ
serves a writer In the Los Angeles
Times.
Alarcon probably was the first
white man to glimpse the Colorado
desert when he conducted the water
expedition up the Colorado river In
search OF the mythical Seven Cities
Of Cibola. His explorations supple
mented the work Of Coronado, who
ventlred northeast and discovered
that the supposedly wealthy cities
were only miserable pueblos Of the
Arizona and New Mexico Indians.
No further attempt to explore the
Colorado desert was made for more
than two centuries, when de ANA
was commissioned to seek an over
land route to the coast Of California.
In 1774 he crossed the Salton basin
with q few hardy Adventures, and
met friendly Indians at the eastern
base Of San Jacinto mountains.
The Spanish regime In California
was threatened In 1879 when Queen
Elizabeth'S Sir Francis Drake
steered the Golden Hind" into San
Francisco bay and claimed Califor-
mia for Great Britain. The British,
however, did not colonize their dis
covery'' and the iron grip Of Spain
remained on the land for two more
centuries.
After discovery came settlement
and the missions were established.
In 1891 the revolt Of Iturbide in Mex
leo broke the Spanish yoke which
had held California for so long. Then
ensued the golden years Of lazy liv-
ing In California. With the excep-
ton Of a few Yankees who were
absorbed into the culture Of the
land. there was almost complete iso-
lation which left undisturbed the
ideal Life Of the CalifornianS.
Before the gold rush, settlers had
come into California and set up the
famous Bear Flag republic. Still
another republic was established
after this. and It was this govern
ment that was admitted into state
hood In 1850.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1938-07-15
Karakul Lambs Black at
Birth; Some Brown, White

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Most Karakul lambs are Goa
black at birth. Still. 1t IL not un'
usual for them to be brown. whitG
or spotted. Regardless Of the color
the hair always Is curly when the
lamb comes into the world. The
same lack Of color uniformity also
prevails in the matured herd.
writes Adds Kelley in the Los An
geles Times.
The Karakul Is the only sheep that
produces four different types Of fur:
the broadtail, Persian lamb. Kara
kui and AStrakhan. In addition 70
the sale Of the fur product. which
requires no feed. always taken
from the nursing young. the Karakul
produces ten or more pounds Of
hair" each year for each matured
animal
The hair" Is clipped each spring.
It Is used in making Bokhara. AZ
CHAN. Persian and other original
rugs. Fabric Ii also made from
the hair" Manufacturers Of the
United States make Indian rugs and
blankets. Great volumes Of yarn
are spun annually for domestic use
in repairing and edging oriental
products.
KarakulS are active. alert and
particularly adapted to cleaning Up
noxiouS weeds and brush. They
are the hardest variety Of sheep
in the world. In fact they average
double the age Of other breeds.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1938-07-15
Herbs Long In Use

1t Is impossible to trace accurate
ly the origin Of the use Of herbs.
Decades before written records
were made. varieties Of herbs were
grown both for their healing powers
and food value. Manuscripts writ
ten in the First century refer to the
havoring and medicinal qualities Of
herbs, notes a writer In the Detroit
News. During the reign Of Char
lemagne, the French monarch Or
dered his subjects to raise certain
herbs In their gardens. At that
time, and for many years after
wards. people depended upon her
baceous plants as remedies for their
sicknesSes. In spite Of the fact that
many commercial preparations are
on the market herbs are used a.
cures. There are scores Of synthet-
ic perfumes and davorings but
herbs are used to some extent for
this purpose.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1938-07-15


cuits-with 4 dish Of berries and
cookies to follow. The family will
forgive your desertion Of the kitch-
en- when they taste
Pimlento Cheese Biscuits
/ cup sifted -four; 1 teaspoon
double-acting baking powder; Y
teaspoon salt; . tablespoons butter
or other shortening; y cup milk
(about).
2 ounces pimiento cheese; . table
spoons butter.
Sift -four once. measure, add bak.
ing powder and salt. and sift again.
Cut in shortening. Add milk gradu-
ally, stirring until soft dough Is
formed. Turn out on slightly Toured
board and knead 30 seconds. or
enough to shape. Roll u inch thick,
cut with Toured TX inch biscuit cut.
ter. and place on INCREASED baking
sheet. Melt cheese and butter over
hot water, stirring until blended.
Place / teaspoon Of cheese mixture
on each biscuit. Bake in hot oven
(450" FL 10 minutes, or until done.
Makes Is biscuits,
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1938-07-15

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As far back as we have a written
record In the history Of man. the
production and uses Of wool and its
importance In the lives Of man form
a very interesting study. In view
Of the large fiocks Of sheep men
toned In the days Of Jacob, Of Old
Testament fame. I think we are
JUSTIFIED In assuming that Joseph'S
coat Of many colors, the envy Of
his brothers, was made Of wooden
cloth, states . writer In the Mis-
souri, Farmer. can imagine many
soft, clinging, finely woven dresses
In the wardrobe Of the queen Of
Sheba when she made her famous
visit to the home Of Solomon. Be-
meath the armor Of the legionS Of
Caesar were heavy wooden gar.
mentS to protect them from the cold
during their winter campaigns In
the North.
We Ike to think that the coat
whose ownership was decided by the
casting Of lots on Calvary was Of
heavy wooden cloth, AZ It was worn
by our Lord to protect Him from
cold and rain.
The tents Of the nomads Of Asia
are Of wool, so tightly woven that
they shed water. The Blue and
Gray wool uniforms Of the Civil
war veterans. the blue wool clothing
worn during the Spanish-Ameriean
war days, the khaki uniforms Of the
World war soldiers. and the patterns
Of weave and tailoring worn by our
women and girls, these are but few
Of the many uses Of wool
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1938-07-15
EmeraIds Long Favored

For centuries emeralds have been
the favorite gems Of beautiful WON.
en-. Cleopatra was among the first
to show her preference. She owned
large emerald mines and gave large
emeralds engraved with her por-
trait to her friends. Later on. his
tory reveals that Napoleon's only
gifts Of jewels to the Empress Jo-
sephine were rare emeralds and
pearls. Catherine the Great Of Rus
STA owned a large collection Of en-
erald jewelry.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1938-07-15

The chantey, Roll the Cotton
Down." Of negro origin, was oriEi-
naIly sung BY those loading cotton
aboard the river boats for shipment
down the river. Often tired Of serv.
itude, the negro made his escape
from plantations by hiding aboard
ships engaged in the cotton trade.
Forced from his hiding place by
hunger and worry. he was put to
work. He sang The songs Of his
plantation to the rhythm Of his
work, the songs we're quickly picked
up by the chanteymen and later, In
varying versions, sung by the crews.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1938-07-15

Bald Mountains Never Explained
Numerous ''balds" - defoliaRed
mountain tops In North Carolina
puzzle biologists. Although nearby
higher peaks are covered with dense
forests Of fir and spruce. these baIds
have refused to yield timber within
the memory Of the oldest Indian
records. Nothing In soil or climate
has been found to explain the phe-
nomenon.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1938-07-15

Originated sometime In the Fiji.
teenth century. the French poodle
dog has been used a. q hunting dog
for centuries and can not be sur
passed as q retriever. They are very
intelligent and possess an uncanny
ability to make themselves under
stood. They are very gentle, AZ.
fectionate. splendid watchdoRs and
make wonderful companions for the
children.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1938-07-15
Twin Town Talk

George TRIB W. Negro
sports sports scribe with Edmond of the ST. PAUL
PRESS close second Percy Villa, the MPLS STAR
boxing poed lot of in straw ballot conducted by
one of the sports this you Paul
in last weeks LIFE Paul. who has always had
way n right in Chicago, they Remember when
the official greeter of celebrities who to the Twin
Towns? wide which his knack of making
who his striking and the ability to
company high low has made him known from coast to
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1938-07-15

According to Brewers Dictionary
Of Phrase and Fable the legend that
q horseshoe brings good luck In sup
posed to have originated with st.
Dunstan, who was noted for his skin
In shoeing horses. One day Satan
himself L. said to have appeared
and demanded that his single
hoor' should be shod. st. DmStan.
RECOGNIZING his customer. lied him
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1938-07-15
Origin Of Words ''wOp." "DaEO'

Origin Of Words ''wOp," "DaEO''
The word "wop" Il shortened
from "wapparouSa," q Sieilian 10
calism variouSly translated as q
good-for-nothing fellow or q fellow
who Is boaStful, laxative and
chesty. The term ''Dago" II q cor.
ruption Of the Spanish ''Diego."
equivalent to the English name
James or Jack. The term was for
merly applied by sailors 10 Span
iards. Portuguese and Italians In
general Other authorities believe
that the word Is merely Q eorrup.
ton Of the nickname derived from
'Hidalgo," formerly used Of any
foreigner from Latin Europe.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1938-07-15

WIN duS W
serving the folks
a salad supper.
You needn't feel
in the least
guilty IL It Ia a
big bowl OF
mixed green sal
I'd asnked by n
plate OF Pimi.
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Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1938-07-15
Calvin's NewspaPer Service
TESTED RECIPE
By FTGsces Lee BGYtoI

TN summertime. when the great
l. outdoors calls you away from the
hot kitchen. you can compromise
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Calvin's Newspaper
Service
143 West 18th Street
NEW YORK CITY
Modem Home Kitchenl

Representatives Wanted
to contact prospects for Americas
most significant Negro book, "NE-
GROES AND THE LAW" by Fitz-
hugh Lee Styles, ABB, LIB. The
book sells itself. Liberal commits
sions, 5000 cash prizes. Write Lang
ston Sales Co., Book Dept, 1900 w.
Columbia Ave-, Philadelphia, Pa.
Students and others, here is a
chance to earn liberal commissions
and win 800 first prize.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1938-07-15
llama Measured BIZ HIIla q Corn

Land Measured by Hills Of Corn
In Hyde county, North Carolina.
farmers do not record their land In
acres, but by q unit derived from
the spacing Of corn hills. A man
SAYS he has 5000 In cotton" mean
ing he has planted cotton on land
sufficient to accommodate 5000 bills
Of corn. (2.5OO hills Of corn equal
one acre.)
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1938-07-15

Advertising campaign in this
paper will reach more Negroes
than any other method for less
mOney.-AdVt.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1938-07-15

long neck supported at the base by
two prongs to give the Viking effect,
decorated It with an ancient Nor
wegian symbol, and christened IL
the viking Cello"
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1938-07-15
The Hanna Dog

The Kappa dog is identical In
every respect with the Pekinese ex
cept that his coat Is short anc
smooth. 1t is q very old breed.
originating like the Peke, in China
The pug is said to be a descendant
Of the ancient Kappa. Dutch sailors
are believed to have brought the
Kappa to Holland and from Their,
they were taken to England. Ate
being crossed with other breeds
the resultant offspring became tn,
pugs, as we now know them.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1938-07-15

The blues and the spiritualS, &C.
cording to an authority, are nrst
cousins. Born out Of group suffer-
ing" he says, the spirituals give
voice to the slaves song Of q better
world to come. The blues, also
rising from a cauldron Of pain and
misery, are the expression Of an
individual singer, and bear the
hope that although today Is nlled
with unhappiness, tomorrow's sun
win bring a new, happier day, right
here on earth"
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1938-07-15

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-10
DASHING SHIRTWAISTER WEARS GAY LACINGS
 Claire Tilden
PATTERN 526

Newest of the new-this striking frock, and one of the smartest of Claire Tilden's looking-toward- Spring designs! Order Pattern 526 today, and see if you aren't delight ed with its chic, practicability and the brief time required for making it! Just see the dash" of the dis tinctive lacings that spice up the panelled bodice of this shirt-waist- er-type frock. You'll like them in 8 bright contrasting color and fabric. And you've more choice too-for sleeves may be long or short! A grand frock for all occasions made up in figured synthetic, or cotton challis. Detailed Sewing Guide ac- companies this pattern.
 Pattern 526 is cut in misses and women's sizes IA. 16, IS, 20, g, 34, 36, 38, 40 and 42. Size Is requires 1-2 yards 36 inch fabric and 3-4 yards 36 inch fabric and 2 3-4 yards ribbon.
 Send FIFTEEN CENTS Q5c) in coins or stamps (preferably coins) for this pattern. WRITE CLEAR LY SIZE, NAME, ADDRESS AND STYLE NUMBER.
 Send orders to the Waterbury Democrat Pattern Department.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-10
Modern Menus

1 stew cabbage until it loses its essen- tial delicacy and becomes no more than pungent mess.
 At present our markets contain several types of cabbage. The regular cabbage in winter is white. In the spring, new cab bage is light green. The Chinese cabbage which is also called eel cry cabbage, is about as long as a bunch of celery and about three to four inches thick. It has a light green color, at the base it forms head and towards the top the leaves spread a little and are slightly curly. It may be boiled or eaten raw as cole slaw or it is always a pleasant addition to a salad bowl.
 Another variety of cabbage is the Savoy. The heads are a bit flatter than regular cabbage and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-10

and wash off next morning.
 A modification of white lotion with the following formula is more satisfactory in cases associated with blackheads or scurfy state: Zinc sulphate, 30 grains Chalf
 teaspoonfuD
 Precipitated sulphur, l dram
 (teaspoonfuD
 Potassa sulphurata, 2 drams
 AniSe water, enough to make 3 four ounces.
 Either of these lotions may be used once, twice or in some cases three successive nights in a week, provided the lotion does not leave the skin too irritated. It is well to remove excess of oil first with gasoline or carbon tetrachloride.
 Sebaccous cyst or Wen is 8 lump or tunlor under the skin or scalp, painless (unless accidentally in- fected and inflamed), remaining un- years, as large as an egg (what- ever kind of egg you prefer) formed from accumulation of the Sebum or skin oil in the gland when its duct is destroyed. There is but one way to deal with wen, if it is unsightly or annoying, and that Is by dissecting the sac and its con- tents out of the skin which is usually done under local anesthesia without detaining the patient more than an hour, through an insig- nificant incision which is imme- diately sealed.
 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
 Heart Trouble
 l. Is it possible for doctor to determine the condition of the heart by listening to it? 2. Do people with heart trouble have normal temperature? (Mrs. M. B.
 Answer-1. The doctor can get a pretty good idea of the condition of the heart by listening to it. 2. Most heart troubles cause no eleva- tion of temperature.
 Heating Baby's Milk
 Feed our baby evaporated milk. Is it all right to heat the milk, put it in vacuum bottle, and carry it that way on train trip all day? CMrs. H. P9
 Answer-Yes. Usually the porter or conductor can get the baby's bottle warmed when you want it.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-10
Glorityimg Yourself
By ALICIA HART

fresh and youthful looking.
 One of the most efficacious home treatments makes use of cleansing cream, tonic, a rich emollient, a spe- cial throat cream and, of course, foundation lotion and makeup. And step- -by-Step directions lay stress on lying down during the fourth step. On the theory that a gentle rush of blood to the face and throat tones the complexion, the makers of the various creams urge one t, lie down, with feet higher than the head, while the nourishing cream is be- irG absorbed.
 Cleansing is the first step in any facial, professional or otherwise. Smooth cleansing cream on throat as well as face. Remove it with soft tissues. Pat skin with cold tonic.
 Using upward and outward strokes, smooth nourishing cream on your face. With thumbs and first fingers, pinch along jawbone from chin to ears. Gently pat the horizontal lines across your brow and the vertical ones between your eyebrows until all are less obvious. Pat the expression lines from cor nerS of mouth to nose. Then put quantities of the cream-or a spe- cial throat cream, if you have it. on neck and shoulders.
 Now lie down on your bed with no pillow under your head, two pillows under your hips and your feet on the footboard. Stay in this position for ten minutes. When you get up, notice how rested your skin looks, how much more vivid your coloring. Remove the nourishing cream, pat again with cold tonic.
 If you like to use mask, simply cleanse face and throat thoroughly put on the mask instead of night cream and lie down, with feet high CT than the head, for twenty min- utes or until the mask is dry. Pat on cream. Or you can sit up while the mask dries, then apply cream and lie down for ten minutes. Un- less your skin is exceptionally oily, always use cream after mask.
 NEXT: Troublesome trifes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-10
Put Your Party Over With
 Gay New Games

Blind Fortunes Are Riot
 Suspense! Heart-throbs! Giggles! The crowds on tiptoe with excite ment when you stage Blind For tunes.
 Props are easy-one enormous cardboard heart. Partition it off, letter with jolly fortunes that fit your crowd.
 Blindfold each guest in turn, spin him around until he doesn't know just where he's at, shove him help fully toward his fate.
 What hilarity when confirmed bachelor Bert heads straight for You" shy Jane brands herself, Blonde Dynamite!
 Later, let heart flutters subside in a game of Sardine. This is hide
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-10

 Your Children
By Olive Roberts Barton

The children had been give a lovely little book of poems, and now that mother had a short breathing spell while the chuck roast was rendering ill the oven, she gathered the three small train dis patchers and miniature house. keepers above her knee and pro- ceeded to improve their minds. She chose Field.
 Have you ever heard of the sugar
 plum tree?
 Iris 8 marvel of great renown. It blooms on the shore of the
 Lollypop Sea
 In the garden of Shut-Eye Town"
 Mother, Kitty took my ring and I want it back right away. You give me that, right away. Mother, make her."
 kitty, give Esther her ring, and listen to. this cute little poem. Wal ter,, you like it, don't you?"
 "Yes, but say, nom, why can Peter just push 8 button and have all three of his trains do just what he wants? I wish I had three trains. Can I have another train, mom?" On Another Tack
 "Yes, sometime. But listen, chill dren. This is really a very funny story and I used to love it when I was little. Now be good and sit down again.
 Mother looked ahead and thought the lines too long to hold the att tention of this too-easily distracted crowd. So she switched to one of Lear's. Maybe she could hold them i by sound. So she read: "There once was a Puffln,
 Just the shape of a muffin, And he lived on an island,
 In the bright blue sea"
 "Mom, I'm hungry. Can we have mullins for supper?" Walter wanted to know.
 Maybe, but listen to this" She read on and came to the verse:
 But this poor little Puffln, He couldn't play nothin'
 For he hadn't anybody
 To play with at all.'
 Mother, look at Kitty. She's climbing the back of your best chair" It was too late. Over went chair, Kitty and all. Mother soothed the little girl and told Walter he couldn't go out to play just now and settled herself for a few more lines. The kids were going to hear this lovely book if she had to sit on them.
 She would try that grand one of Aileen Fishers this time: "The snowman'S hat was crooked And his nose was out of place, And several of his whiskers
 Had fallen from his face"
 There, that had them. All three were quiet now. But the two, little girls were being hypnotized by Wal ter, who was making faces with the aid of his hands. Mother gave up. She went to the lecture on Friday and listened to the lady telling how valuable poetry and short stories were to very young children. "Ill send her mine," she muttered, "I'm sure she would be charmed Copyright, 1888, NEA Service, Incl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-10

they realize It, ana take no more TeSponSlplCy for party in their homes than the most individual guest
 You know the husband who sits discussing the Panay incident while his wife hurries from her du- ties in the kitchen to answer the door bell who pe- comes so entranced with come-hither look in wo- :nans eye that he lets other man help his wife set up the card tables? Who brings up topics of dis cussion that are certain to get at least haf of the guests in huff?
 Who leaves the whole business of serving re- treatments solid or liquid-up to his wife. And who apologizes for the food she has cooked?
 Who yawrs openly when he decides that it is time for the guest to go home? And then when every one is gone probably says, Hon, don't think yoar party was a bowling success. Do you?'
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-10

they are very dark green in color. The leaves are curly at the ends. Savoy cabbage is usually boiled or may be stuffed.
 Boiled Chinese Cabbage
 (4 to 6 servings)
 Two heads of Chinese cabbage, 2 teaspoons salt, tablespoons but ter, 1-2 teaspoon papper, boiling water.
 Cut cabbage crosswise, wash well. Fill pot three-fourths full! of boiling water, add salt, boil 10 minutes. Drain, add pepper and butter and serve.
 Stuffed Savoy Cabbage
 A servings) One medium sized Savoy cab- bage, cups leftover meat (either veal, pork or ham), table spoons butter, onion, tablespoon salt.
 Melt butter, add finely chopped onion, then add meat which has been through meat grinder, mix well. Wash cabbage well, separate leaves at the top and insert meat mixture. Put leaves together, tic cabbage in cheese-cloth. Fill poi full of water, bring to a boil, ado salt and then cabbage. Boil twenty minutes. Melted butter may be poured over cabbage when it i placed in a serving dish. Unusual Boiled Cabbage
 (4 to 6 servings)
 One medium sized white cab bage, 3 cups milk, 3 cups of water l teaspoon salt, IA teaspoon pepper 2 tablespoons butter.
 Put cabbage through coarse food chopper. Soak three-fourths of an hour in cold water to cover. Dram. Put milk and water in a pot, bring to boil, add cabbage, boil twenty five minutes. Drain, add salt, pep per and butter. Serve at once.