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Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-04-01
DABNEY'S JANITOR
WAS BURIED TODAY

Willie Smith, As, Negro janitor at
Dabney high school for several wears
was buried this afternoon at o'clock
at Fiat Creek church, near Williams
poro. he Is survived by his wife AMI
two children. Hattie and Willie, Jr.
3. A. Scott, principal of the school.
iauded Willie's work at the school, Civ.
ing him very high character.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-04-01
LOUIS AND THOMAS
.:iD0,BATT[ET TONIGHT.

Chicago, April 1-(AP)-The swing
hopeful Harry Thomas, gets the
chance tonight to swing the biggest
upset in modern ring history.
Thomas meets Joe Louis, the 90
year-old worlds heavyweight boxing
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-04-01
DABNEY GIRLS WIN
SOFTBALL CONTEST

The Dabney girls defeated Towns
vile Tuesday afternoon in a softball
game to 3 at Townsville.
A return game will be played at
Dabney next Tuesday, it was stated.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-04-01

champion, in a scheduled Is round
bout at Nthe stadium-and no one ex-
cept Thomas himself and his man
ager, Nate Lewis, has come forward
to say that Thomas will win.
The betting odds, theoretically, are
20 to 1 that Louis retains his title by
decision and 10 to 1 he knocks
Thomas kicking. They might just as
well be 100 or 1000 to 1 in the face
of a total absence of actual wagers.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, 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
flavoring and medicinal qualities of
herbs, notes 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 as
cures. There are scores Of synthet-
ic perfumes and fiavorings but
herbs are used to some extent for
this purpose.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1938-07-15

rightly to the wall and proceeded to
do as he was bid. but purposely In
fiicted so much pain that his Satanic
Majesty begged for mercy. There
upon st. Dunstan released his cap
tive after having extracted from
him promise that he would never
enter place where horseshoe was
displayed. Thus reads the legend.
And SO, for many centuries, OBJ
serves writer In the New York
Herald Tribune, the horseshoe has
been looked upon as q charm
against evil and a bringer Of good
fortune. At one time it was affixed
to the front door Of the house as q
protection against witches. Lord
Nelson caused one to be nailed to
the mast Of his flagship. the Victory,
and we still find this emblem Of
good luck installed in many homes.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1938-07-15
Tracing the Viking Cello

The Viking cello evolved from
the old Norwegian salmodikon and
Irish bull fiddle. When the Norwe-
gians came into the Wisconsin lum-
Der camps they created from crack
er boxes, broom sticks or anything
available, crudely made musical
instruments. among them the sal
modikon, fashioned after their ma
tional instrument, which was played
fat on the table. using a violin bow.
Later this instrument was mounted
and held in an upright position. A
movable fret of wood was substi-
tuted for the finger to move along
the string for sound production.
Thus came into being the Camp
Irish Bull Fiddle" Later a famous
Norwegian violin maker in Wiscon-
sin improved it, added a sound base,
as ~ the violin. mounted it on a
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1938-07-15
Street Trading Custom
In Early N. Y. Market

The New York Curb exchange,
second largest securities market In
the United States, acquired its
name from the fact that it originat-
ed as an outdoor security market.
Brokers stood in the streets and on
the curbs in the New York financial
district while trading in stocks and
bonds, says writer in the Chicago
Tribune.
The Curb" market began fInc-
tioning before the Civil war. It
was without formal organization In
the early days. Trading usually
started about o'clock In the morn
ing and continued until there was no
more business. After dark brokers
frequently continued business In ho-
tel Hobbies.
One Of the favorite evening meet
ing places for Curb" brokers was
the old Fifth Avenue hotel at
Twenty-third street. The corridors
of the hotel eventually became
known as "Gallagher's Exchange"
and trading often continued far into
the night.
Most of the business, however,
was conducted outdoors. The bro
kers were driven from their favorite
meeting places several times by In
creasing traffic in the financial dis
trict. The market did not move
indoors until 1921, although by 1911
a definite administrative organiza-
ton was functioning.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1938-07-15
Indians Grew Pumpkins;
Their Origin Is Obscure

The pumpkin has not been modi-
fed very much by cultivation. As 4
filing for pies it has few rivals and
no superiors. Pumpkins are sup
posedly natives Of tropical America,
but their origin is obscure as the
first white settlers found the In
dians growing them as cultivated
crop. The native heath Of none Of
the pumpkins is definitely known,
and the same is true Of the
squashes. It is certain that some
are American: others are thought
to be Asian, states a writer In the
Los Angeles Times.
The muskmelon is native to South
Asia and tropical Africa, the cucum-
Der being from the same part Of
Asia. It has almost as many Curl
Gus forms as the squash. The
orange melon and the snake melon
are some of these. The latter must
not be confused with the snake
gourd. quite a different fruit The
melon is edible and often made into
preserves. The watermelon is na-
tive to tropical and South Africa,
growing from two to six inches in
diameter, sometimes sweet, some
times bitter. It is in our own coun-
try that its flavor, texture and size
have been improved. Nowhere else
have melons been grown to more
than 100 pounds weight.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1938-07-15
.'Ron the Cotton DOVE.

The chantey. Roll the Cotton
Down" of negro origin, was origi-
nally 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 were quickly picked
up by the chanteymen and later, in
varying versions. sung by the crews.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1938-07-15
Alarcon First 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
1919. From Spanish Mexico began
the expansion that sent Cabrillo
into southern California n the forty
second year Of that century, OBJ
serves 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
ventured 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 l774 he crossed the Salton basin
with a 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 dds
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 1921 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 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.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1938-07-15
KarakuI Lambs Black at
Birth; Some Brown, White

Most Karakul lambs are coal
black at birth. Still, it is not un-
usual for them to be brown. white
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
kul and Astrakhan. In addition to
the sale of the fur product, which
requires no feed, always taken
from the nursing young. the Karalzul
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 is 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.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1938-07-15

cuits-with dish of berries and
cookies to follow. The family will
forgive your desertion of the kitch-
en- when they taste
Plmiento Cheese Biscuits
cup sifted -four; / teaspoon
double-acting baking powder; Y
teaspoon salt; tablespoons butter
or other shortening; II cup milk
(about).
2 ounces pimiento cheese; 2 table
spoons butter.
Sift flour 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 80 seconds, or
enough to shape. Roll Il inch thick,
cut with Toured IL 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
(450o F.) 10 minutes, or until done.
Makes Is biscuits.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1938-07-15
EmeraIds Long Favored

For centuries emeralds have been
the favorite gems Of beautiful wom-
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.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1938-07-15
Wooden Garments Traced
to Old Testament Time.

to Old Testament Times
As far back as we have 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. I 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 like to think that the coat
whose ownership was decided by the
casting Of lots on Calvary was Of
heavy wooden cloth, as 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-American
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
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1938-07-15
The French Poodle

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

George MPIS favore W. Negro
scribe with George Edmond of the ST. PAUL
PIONEER PRESS close second Percy Villa the MPLS STAR
boxing writer poled ballot conducted by
sports this you Paul
mug weeks Paul, had
way with him. Gin right in Chicago, they Remember when
Paul the official geeter of celebrities who to the Twin
Towns? acquaintance of making
those who his striking and the ability
any company him
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1938-07-15
Bald Mountains Never Explained |

Bald Mountains Never Explained
Numerous ''balds' - defoliaged
mountain tops in North Carolina-
puzzle biologists. Although nearby
higher peaks are covered with dense
forests Of fir and spruce, these balds
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.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1938-07-15

Origin Of Words "WOp," "DagO'
The word ''wop'' is shortened
from 'wapparousa," a Sicilian lo-
calism variously translated as q
good-for-nothing fellow or a fellow
who is boastful. laxative and
chesty. The term ''Dago" is cor
ruption Of the Spanish diego"
equivalent to the English name
James or Jack. The term was for
merly applied by sailors to Span
iards, Portuguese and Italians In
general. Other authorities believe
that the word is merely a corrup-
ton Of the nickname derived from
''Hidalgo," formerly used Of any
foreigner from Latin Europe.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1938-07-15
Horseshoe and Good Luck

According to Brewers Dictionary
Of Phrase and Fable the legend that
a horseshoe brings good luck is sup
posed to have originated with st.
Dunstan, who was noted for his skill
In shoeing horses. One day Satan
himself is said to have appeared
and demanded that his single
hoof' should be shod. ST. Dunstan,
recognizing his customer. tied him
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1938-07-15
The Kappa Dog

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

Will uuty Oy
serving the folks
a salad supper.
You needn't feel
in the lie a st
guilty if it is a
big wi of
mixed green sal
ad fanked by a
plate of Pimi-
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St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1938-07-15

Advertising campaign in this
paper will reach more Negroes
than any other method for less
mOney.-Advt.
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Calvin's Newspaper Service
TESTED RECIPE

IN summertime, when the great
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hot kitchen, you can compromise
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1938-07-15
Land Measured by HilIs q Corn

A481AU A1ANNDUA % " HIS U wi
In Hyde county, North Carolina.
farmers do not record their land In
acres, but by a unit derived from
the spacing Of corn hills. A man
says he has "5 900 in cotton. /" mean
ing ne has planted cotton on land
sufficient to accommodate 5000 hills
Of corn. (2.500 hills Of corn equal
one acre.l
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1938-07-15
Blues and SniritnaIs

The blues and the spirituals. &C.
cording to an authority, are first
cousins. Born out Of group suffer-
ing" he says, ''the spirituals give
voice to the slaves song Of a better
world to come. The blues, also
rising from cauldron Of pain and
misery, are the expression Of an
individual singer, and bear the
hope that although today Is filed
with unhappiness, tomorrow's sun
win bring new. happier day, right
here on earth"
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1938-07-15
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The Nome nugget., 1938-01-07

Hagen second, and Mrs. A. Polet the consolation prize.
 For the Gentlemen, Tolbert Scott won first prize, Walter Cav- ey second and J. J. O'Leary the consolation prize.
 And now for the final windup the officers announced that re- treatments were to be served in the banquet hall, and did every one have a smile on their face well the old Pioneer spirit of give 'em plenty of good things to eat, prevailed and cakes, just like mother used to make, salad and numerous other goodies, topped off with steaming hot coffee, just like Pioneers are used to, was enjoyed by everyone.
 After a few remarks from the newly elected officers and some of the old sourdoughs, the best social event for several years came to an end.
The Nome nugget., 1938-01-07

1884 that the Odd Fellows and Reb :kahS have enjoyed a hall and banquet room of their own.
 Tho Odi Fellows hall which is us d as a meeting place, was re- 2sntly renovated and made into sort of tempe for the use of all the lodges in Nome, it has com modious rooms for numerous lodges and contains an excellent kitchen and banquet room, dance hall, spare rooms for other pur- poses and one room in particular is being set aside for a public library, all heated comfortably by a General Electrict system.
 Much credit is due the Odd Eel lows for their initiative in the purchase of this building and re- novating it in such manner as to make it a real community cen ter and place badly needed.
The Nome nugget., 1938-01-07
NEWS ITEMS

Tonight the Odd Fellows and Rsbekah lodges will hold joint installation of officers for the in suing year, at Odd Fellows Hall, to which all Odd Fellows and Re- be'1ahs, their families, and visit ing members are cordially invited 10 attend.
 Followino short meeting of the Odd Fellows lodge installa- ton of officers will commence, afer which the Rebekahs will in- stall their officers.
 Following the installation ser vices progressive whist will be played and prizes awarded.
 Following the awarding of the prizes those attending will si' down to bounteous festive table in the banquet room, which will be the first time since the fire oi
The Nome nugget., 1938-01-07
STUDY LIGHTNING

ALBUQUERQUE, N. M., Jan. P)-Aided by special cameras, Dr. E. J. Workman, physics pro- lessor at the University of New Mexico and R. E. Holzer chased thunderstorms in an armored car to photograph and study them They discovered that lightning bounces from cloud to ground and back again, often striking many times in the same place and sometimes striking from the ground upward.
The Nome nugget., 1938-01-07

OLD PAPER BY BUNDLE Buy them by the bundle. Use them for starting fires. For Sale At the Nome Nugget
The Nome nugget., 1938-01-07

was inducted into the office of Past President.
 After a short recess, the Grand Officers of the Pioneer Women Igloo No. 1 began the installation services for their order, and they did the job in such an excellent and modern manner that a close observer could see envy in the eyes of many old Pioneers.
 Installing officers were: Mrs. A. Polet Grand Installing Officer, Mrs. M. J. Walsh grand secretary, and Mrs. Thomas Lyle grand Marshal, who installed the fol- lowing officers:
 President, Mrs. Wilfred Boucher V-Pres. Mrs. Helen Bockman Secretary, Mrs. Rosa B. Hagen Treasurer, Mrs. Jas. Frawley Chaplain, Mrs. Fred Rohn Historian, .... Mrs. Carrie McLain Inside G., Mrs. G. Waldelm Marshal, Mrs. Chas. D. Jones Trustee, Mrs. Thos. Lyle Following the installation ser vices progressive whist was in- dulged in for a couple of hours. after which prizes were awarded to the following:
 Ladies-1st prize was tie, be- tween Mrs. Carrie McLain and Mrs. Rosa B. Hagen, who decided the tie by cutting cards, Mrs. Mo Lain winning the first prize; Mrs.
The Nome nugget., 1938-01-07

:. Stray female Dog. with new born litter of pups, in my dog barn. White dog with black spots. Owner can obtain same by apply ing to Howard Lyng, office and residence Room 1, Lincoln Hotel.
The Nome nugget., 1938-01-07
PIONEER INSTALLATION

One of the largest lodge gath erings in Nome since the big fire of 1884, when all lodge halls and other meeting places were wiped out, took place Wednesday even ing at Odd Fellows Hall, when joint installation of officers of the Pioneers of Alaska Igloo No. 1, and Pioneer Women Igloo No. l, were installed in a most fitting manner, following a short busi- ness meeting the mems lodge, at which time the chairman of the recently given Pioneer Roof Gar den made his report of that af- fair, showing that the people of Nome not only enjoyed an old time Pioneer Roof Garden, but actually netted the Igloo a hand some fund. A vote of thanks was rendered chairman A. Polet and his committees for their excellent work in making the roof garden a big success.
 Installing officers for Igloo No. 1, were: Grand Installing Officer Henry Gumm; M. J. Walsh Grand Secretary and A. Polet Grand conductor, who performed the ceremony with dignity and de- corum, installing the following officers for Igloo No. 1 Pioneers 1f A1ocl,a.
The Nome nugget., 1938-01-07

A. Bahlke the retiring president was inducted into the office of Past President.