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The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1943-01-30

On Friday, February IL, at Jack
son College, Roddie Pridgett, Me-
gro farmer from near Pelahatchie
will be honored as the first Negro
farmer in the United States to pay
off his loan under the Bankhead-
Jones Farm Tenant Act, which is
administered by the FSA.
Mr.. Pridgett, 41-year-old farmer
and father of nine children was a
share cropper who was hardly get
ting by, but today he owns a 100
acre farm nine miles south of Pei
ahatchie, Mississippi, in Rankin
County and owes no debts.
The money that made it possible
for Pridgett to own his present farm
was obtained by loan of $1495 in
1888. A loan which he paid in 5
years, but which he had the privi-
lege to bay back in 40 years.
Mr.. Pridgett was assisted in his
achievements by his wife, Mrs.
Lucille Pridgett and their nine chill
dren. Besides their nine healthy
and well-clothed children they have
much to show for their hard work
and thrift. Last year Mrs. Pridg-
EFT canned over 900 quarts of food
products with her pressure cook
er. They have hogs to kill, $50
gallons Of cane syrup, quantities of
potatoes and penuts, nine head of
dairy stock, $50 chickens, plenty of
corn, hay, and other feedstuffs.
They have two teams of workstock,
a wagon, plows and other farm
equipment.
Not only did Pridgett pay all his
debts, but he had money in the bank
to finance his 1941 farming opera
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1943-01-30

front. "a The Government will
take larger percentage of certain
kinds of fruits and vegetables from
the 1912 and 1943 commercial pack
and less amounts of the products
will appear in grocery stores.
1t is not only important that far
mers have Victory Gardens, but
equally important that city folks,
who have adequate plots, also have
them. It is believed that thousands
of persons living in towns and
suburbs will start Vivtory Gardens
this year For information on how
to start and care for a garden,
write your County Extension agent,
or consult your State Extension
Service office at the State agricult-
Iral college.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1943-01-30

the operation of sound equipment,
the operation of field libraries, and
the maintenance and operation of
field post exhanges-mobile supply
stores which provide personnel in
zones of combat with such articles
Of personal use, wear, and consump-
ton not furnished, as will contrib
ute to their health, comfort, and
welfare.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1943-01-30

The cadre of II men was picked
from various Post Detachments and
Immediately given basic training
and the specialize training prescrib-
ed for Special Service Units. The
latter, specialized training, includ-
ed instruction in the directing of
major and minor atheletic pro-
grams, organizing and directing
singing groups, field entertainment.
the techniques of movie projection,
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1943-01-30

Speark. Oscar Lee, Livingston
Wildgoose, Jesse L. Sewell.
Tomahawks: Charlie Anderson,
Lester Pruitt, Henry Miles. Clar-
ence Broussard, Willie NJ. Hutch
inson, Louis Reed.
Wildcats: William H. Small
wood, Roert L. Brown, Evern l..
Davis, Ulysses Scrivens, John D.
Smith, Albert Taylor.
Lightnings: John A. Sampson,
Willis Kelley, Daniel Clark, Selma
Swinton, John E. Tompkins, Willie
Driver, Vespucius Coleman, Gin
ton Kidd.
Acrobats: Roy Williams, James
Johnson, Ralph Jackson, James
Raine, Willie Coward, Joe c. Rose,
Edmond Daniel.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1943-01-30

business, educational, and civic af-
fairs were discussed. The work of
the Department, with special en-
phasis upon its services to Nego
agricultural producers and consum-
ers was stressed at these meet
ings."
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1943-01-30
HELP Me WIN NY VIeToRYn~doN THE MARCH OF DIMEsr

first Negro Sergeant and became
this camps first Negro M. p, Ser
geant also. Sergeant Rogers is in
charge of rs men who work IN Dur
ham, nearby communities, and
throughout the camp
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1943-01-30

A recent report from cooperative
Extension Service shows that the
Negro staff makes up IA of the Ex-
tension personnel in the South.
Twenty colored farm and home
agents were added in 1912, bring
ing the total to 573.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1943-01-30
u. S. 0. Clubs
Organize For
Basketball League

Sixth Aviation Squadron and At
tached Units, through cooperation
of the colored USO Club organize a
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1943-01-30

Edgewood Arsenal Nd Jan. 8The five coored to be
graduated with the Fourteenth Glass Chemical Of
fcer Candidate School here tomorrow Left right Cecil
Whiting 1904 Cultivate Ave. Cleveland Victor " GAL W.
Hadey St. Phoenix James R. Dor Box 61 Cos Boyle ST. Mon
C Jerome Taylor 6347 Langley Ave. Chcago Leroy
Sterling, 3006 Ave Ms Galveston These will be
mssoned second euenans in the Army of the United States
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-12-22

bought by your dollars will hasten the day of Victory
the day when the boys come marching home
Y
Don't slacken your Bond purchases while victory
is within grasp! Never let it be said that while
the attack grows stronger the fighting fronts,
at home failed to back it to the very limit of our
ability.
Dig down deeper. Buy extra War Bonds Help
shorten the war by those vital minutes-or days. or
months-which mean American lives saved!
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-12-22

Nor the millions of other Americans when their
husbands, or sons, or sweethearts will be back :;
The tragic truth is that many of them will never
see their loved ones again. Never.
But this we do know 4.
Every minute by which the war can be shortened mems
fewer lives ost-fewer white crosses on lonely hillside
Your job is to put every dollar you can possibly
dig up into War Bonds. The fighting equipment
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-12-22
How many more days, Mummy?

Tell me. How many more days before Daddy
can come home' 5ssss55s szA4 es ..sga@.
And mother doesn't know So she answers the
same way she's answered hundred times
mot so many days we hope Daddy can't
come home to us until the war is over. Until we
"n' you Know: ,5S4 a,s@sstl
Nobody tell the thousands of bewildered little
hearts when their Daddies will come home.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-12-22

American Bross Company -~'
American Fastener Company
The Bristol Company
Benrus Woteh Company
i, Chose BFsss 8 Copper Co.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-08-11
sRD SHERMAN FILM ROLE

A filmland tradition was smashed today by a Hollywood starlet, Elean- or Stewart, who was signed by Pro- ducer Harry Sherman for the lead- ing feminine role in United Artists "Thundering Hoofs," Hopalong Cassidy adventure. Miss Stewart is the first actress to be William Boyds leading lady for third time.
 Since Sherman launched his enormously popular series nine years ago, MT. "Hopalong" Boyd has star red in 5l episodes and has played opposite almost as many leading la dies.
 Eleanor. a Chicago beauty contest winner, and dark-haired Claudia Drake were the only ones who had portrayed ranged heroines in two Cassidy films. Miss Stewart starred in lumberjack story, Riders of the Timberline," and in goldmine yarn titled Pirates on Horseback"
 Miss Stewart, 5 feet 3 1-2 inches tall, with hazel eyes and brown hair, has acted several showgirl parts for Paramount. among them dancing singing role in Louisiana Pur- chase"
 "Thundering Hoofs." the Sand Tn the Hopalong Cassidy series. is now in production in California.
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may return to comparative obscur ity. Only those who have had pre- season immunization will be spared this seasonal discomfort.
 The golden-rod and other more conspicuously Towering plants which were early and enormously indicted are known now not to have an inl- portant role in hay fever, because theiD pollen is too heavy to be trans ported any distance. The pollen of ragweed is readily air-borne, and can be carried to great attitudes and over great distances by light breezes. Pollen counts made in many cities show that concentrations of as many as four or five thousand pollen grains per cubic yard may be found. Ragweed, which bears the ridiculous botanical name of Ambrosia, pro- duces pollen about twice the size of a red-blood cell; spherical in sha ne, with fine barb s,ti looks not unlike a miniature mine. Wher this pollen arrives at its normal goal, it ferti- lizes another ragweed plant. When 1t alights on the nasal mucous mem- brane of sensitive individual, hay fever is the unfortunate result.
 Hay fever begins abruptly and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-08-11
----WE,T THE WOMEN Women Will Be WOmen--
 And So Will Titled Ladies
WE, THE WOMEN

she wrote a letter asking a Red Cross employe to bring her one from the United States. She also cry as silk stockings, gloves, eve- wanted such other feminine fin- ming shoes, fur-collar dress, an evening gown and a white skirt Officials decided such request was illegal and the fine was her pun- ishment.
 FRILS STILL IMPORTANT
 Now if a woman of Lady Astor s power, prominence, experience and age can be tripped up by her feminine love of clothes, can write "A short-haired soft winter jacket sounds like heaven to me-" there isn't much use of our worrying for fear that waering a uniform or working in overalls will do anything to the femininity of American girls.
 They'll probably be just as fem mine when the war is over as when it started. And when they get to be Lady Astors age-theyll prob ably still be feminine enough to speak for fur coat and heaven in the same breath.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-08-11
Preseason Injections Check
 Hav Fever, Asthma Discomfort
WARTIME HEALTH COLUMN

simultaneously with the appearance of the pollen. The initial attack is frequently mistaken for "cold'. Usually, the eyes become bloodShot, itchy, wet and sensitive to light. The nose releases thin, irritating mu- cous discharge, while its lining be- comes swollen to the point of ob- struction. Sneezing is often violent. Itching frequently involves the nose, the roof of the mouth, and the throat. There is general feeling of lassitude, which is increased when the irritated mucous lining of the nose and nasal sinuses are second- arily infected. Such infection is not infrequent, and often persists after the hay fever season has passed.
 About one-third of those who have hay fever also develop asthma a week or two after the onset of the season. The asthma is characterized by wheeZing and labored breathing, and when severe is distressing and incapacitating complication, which also passes with the subsistence of the pollen.
 INJECTION TREATMENT
 The treatment of an attack of hay fever is unsatisfactory, unless one can eliminate the pollen Epine- phrin, ephedrine and related drugs may give temporary help. but they frequently produce reactions as un- pleasant as the hay fever itself. Att ropine-sulfate may reduce the nasal discharge, and any physician may prescribe preparations that will min- imize the eye symptoms.
 The best counterattacking begins about 10 weeks before the onset of the season and consists of a series of graduated injections of an ex' tract of oehtffnneidplog- 12345
 tract of the offeding pollen, until sensitivity to the boiler is dimin' ished. Such treatment must be car' ried out for several years, and al. though 1t cannot be said to pro- duce a complete cure, about 30 or 90 per cent of those so treated ara vastly improved and able to carry on in relative comfort during tho season
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-08-11
&2RI &RI GaA h}aEyys,| MKfckQuE EM x MA3
By GAYNOR MADDOX NEA Staff Writer


 Here are popular American re- cipes for dried beans, as used in various parts Of the country. They come from the valuable new pamphlet just issued by Bureau of Human Nutrition and Home Eco monies. It's called Dried Beans and Peas in Wartime Meals You can get it for 5 cents from Super intendent of Documents, Washing ton, D. c.
 Beans Western
 Serves 6)
 One onion. chopped, cups to- matoes, salt, pepper, quart cooked beans, parsley.
 Brown a chopped onion in little fat. Add tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper. Bring to boil and add beans. Simmer IS to 20 minutes. Sprinkle with parsley and serve hot.
 Hopping John, Southern Style
 (Serves 6)
 One ham bone or knuckle, 2 quarts water. cup dried peas or beans, cup washed rice. salt, pepper.
 Cook the ham bone or knuckle in the 9 quarts of water for ? hours Then add the peas or beans that have been soaked overnight in cold water. and cook until d. most tender. Remove ham bone. add rice, and salt and pepper. Boil
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-08-11
Latest Styles
TOPCOATS GIVE STYLES A MILITARY AIR
Bright New Colors and Fur Linings Are Leading Features for This Fall

women with heavier figures have unusual fur treatment. Persian lamb in 8 novel tuxedo-muff ef- feet trims one. Mink is used for several of the better fitted models in wide shawl revers, looped bands of fur threaded through the collar and carried on down the closing, and in the ever-popular looped scarf ef- feet.
 A new high in versatility was struck by one designer, who spe- cializes in clothes that slim the figure, with her dual purpose coat of gray wool with detachable sil- yer fox collar. Fitted at the waist line and slightly flared in the skirt, it was fastened with gray snail-like buttons that crossed from the left shoulder to right hip and extended across the front of the waist to the left side. With the collar it is extremely dressy, but without it the coat is excel lent for more informal wear and equally suitable for fall and spring.
 Smartest of the untrimmed black coats have pared-down out lines, tersely accented with aileron tucks, deep-slit pockets brightly bound in pencil blue, yellow or red, with sometimes repetition of the color in the snug ascot at the neck.
 But, If you've a dark coat for dressy wear in your wardrobe, and you're shopping around for something that will put new life into last seasons frocks, consider the two-toned casuals. Favorite combinations are bright red on blue, lemon on artichoke green and black on scarlet. The darker color is usually used for the body, while the bright shade shows up in the facing, bound button holes and buttons.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-08-11
LAB GIRL By Rene Ryerson Mort .sopxssa1 'sA.

from the plant. Where did you say you live?'
 Barbee gave hi m her street and number.
 That's fine. You can ride with me every evening. I board close to there. I'd be glad to bring you in the mornings, too. Only I come to work earlier than you do."
 T can get here all right in the mornings" Barbee assured him.
 She stole sidewise glance at him. Susan had said that he was good looking when he was dressed up. He wasn't exactly dressed up now, but he had taken a shower, his face was clean, his hair neatly combed, and he had discarded his overalls for pair of gray slacks and sport shirt open at the neck. He wasn't bad looking, and his eyes were the bluest Barbee had ever seen. Decidedly the type that would appeal to giddy flirt like Susan Keller, Barbee thought. And would have left it there.
 But Ken Garter didn't. He seem- ed to feel that she was interested in his life's history, and he willingly obliged with the details. In the next few minutes, Barbee learned that his home was in Georgia - no wonder he talked like a darky - that he'd come north to work be- cause there weren't many defense jobs in the south, that that had been six months ago, and he had mt been back, that he wanted to go for a visit though, as soon as he could get few days off from the job. He didn't get much news from home Granny" who had raised him couldn't write.
 Barbee was shocked into sud- den attention. He had a grand mother who couldn't write. She looked at him with the same curl osity she would have accorded a strange animal in a ZOO.
 The young man however was fortunately oblivious of the req son for her regard. Nice place you've got here" he observed, stopping the car in front of the attractive stone house at the ad- dress Barbee had given him. Live with your family?"
 Barbee smothered her resent ment at his familiarity and as sured him that she did. With my father and brother He's in the Army now. I suppose that's where you'll be soon"
 She knew instantly that she had blundered. His face darkened painfully.
 They won't have me- he said thickly, after long moment.
 Wont have you" Barbee blurted tactlessly in her surprise.
 Ken looked away from her T was in an automobile accident some years ago. Broke leg anc it wasn't set properly. It's a. strong as ever, but I limp 8 little You can hardly notice it," h, added angrily.
 Barbee thought of Ned and how proud he was to be doing his part Funny, she had never thought O. this, how man might feel f some physical disability kept hin from 1t. Ashamed and inferior She felt suddenly very sorry fol Ken Carter.
 lTo Be C0ntinued)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-08-11

SAILOR BROCK
 How the school girl loves this breezy, easy to jump into, button front sailor frock! Make it for her in denim, chambray, rayon serge.
 Pattern No. 8436 is in 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14 years. Size 6, short sleeves, 2 IA yards 36 or 39-inch material, 5-8 yard contrast for collar and cuffs.
 For this attracticve pattern, send 15 cents, plus 1 cent for postage, in coins, with your name, address, pattern number and size to Water bury Democrat Today's Pattern Service, 106 7th Avenue, New York II, N. Y.
 Does your summer wardrobe need first aid? Send for the summer issue of Fashion our complete pattern catalog and sewing kuide, which is just out Shows over 100 new pat terms, contains many helpful fashion suggestions. 25c per copy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-08-11
Officers Models and
 Russian-Inspired Ones Will Be Seasons Aces
BY ROSELLEN CALLAHAN
 NFA Staff Writer

There's a military look to many of this falls most exciting topcoats. The officers coat, the Chesterfield s greatest rival last year, is in the style lead, with the Russian inspired models right on its coat-tails. But the real inside story" of topcoats is to be found in the extensive new line of fur lined, untrimmed cas- uals.
 And there's no end to the ex- citing colors and new hubby fab- rics these New York creations come in. Red seems to be the favorite color. But it's newer, richer, warmer red than the scarlets and true hues of other years. One of the most effective of these red coats is a dashing, double-breast- ed officers model in a Forstmann chinchilla- like wool, with high notched revers and collar of op- posum.
 Another is fashioned along the swashbuckling lines of Cossack's coat, with cartridge pleats placed high on the bosom, a fly front opening, "" neckline and loose long sleeves. With it is worn Russian turban and oversized huff of Persian lamb.
 Persian lamb is fashions pet flat fur. Its pliability and rich pelt are suited to both tailored and luxury styling, as in the yell low wool tuxedo model with deep ly slashed collar, revers which go all the way back to the side seams giving it fur-lined look, and full cuffs. The glorif1ed trench coat of bright green wool has Persian lamb pouch pockets, pom pom buttons and wide revers.
 Chesterf1elds are still in the running this season, but there is a hint of the Chinese mandarin in the cut of the sleeves. They are especially popular in the fur lined group, which are casual
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-08-11

into politics, into politics,( if they are too success full in business, if they join the armed forces, or go to work in fac- tories.
 But isn't their essential fe m l. ninity something they can't lose?
 Take this lit- tie news it 6 m for e Xa m p Il e :: Lady Astor, sharp tangued member
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-08-11

Certificates to obtain stoves which burn coal, wood, oil and gas may be obtained at War Price and Ration Boards. Electric stoves will not be rationed because production has been stopped and the supply is not enough to warrant rationing.
 The total national quota will be based on the number of stoves reported needed by the War Pro- duction Board according to popu- lation shifts fuel supplies and other factors.
 If consumer is eligible for a stove he cannot be issued cer- tificate If the boards quota has ben used up for the month. PLENTY OF ALCOHOL
 There will be plenty of alcohol for anti-freeze purposes this winter, the War Production Board promises. although the permanent type of solution is not available.
 RATION BOOKS
 Men and women in uniform will be entitled to War Ration Book Three if they obtain permission from their commanding officers, &C., cording to the OPA. Full ransk and addresses must be included on the application which will be mailed to the OPA regional office in Chicago. It is estimated that 100000 books will be needed by the armed forces stotioned in the United States. ODDS N ENDS
 The fifty per cent Army cutback in wool assures civilians of adequate supplies for the winter months ahead, with more than 10,000,00C yards routed into civilian channels .. Trade reports reveal that the Armys requisitioning of chickens has checked black market activitie! in New York state, at least, anc that poultry is moving more smooth ly into market.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-08-11
TOMORROW'S MENU (Eat the Basic ! Every Day)

BREAKFAST: Sliced oranges, cracked wheat cereal, raisin toast, butter or fortified mar graine, coffee, milk.
 LUNCH: Stuffed green pep- peppers, cheese sauce, whole wheat bread, butter or fortified margarine. whole peaches, tea. milk.
 DINNER; Fruit cup, Hopping John, southern style. buttered beet tops, enriched hard rolls or French or Italian bread. lettuce and tomato salad, blackberry
 pie, tea. milk.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-08-11
By ALICIA HART NEA Staff Writer

k-saght' formula for keeping vitality intact for her daily Of demanding
 
 Although beautifully problem is keeping hitting And before retiring is the do 1t.
 liked mlk much child Murie admitted and 1t 1t between meals-bu used to it, really like the taste m weight
  is plenty of seep daily exercise
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-08-11

gently about 20 minutes, or until the rice is soft and the liquid al- most cooked away. Serve hot.
 Mexican Style Beans
 (Serves 6)
 Two cups beans (pintos prefer redD, F quarts of water, few bacon rinds. clove garlic, dried red chili pepper or chilli powder, salt.
 Soak the beans overnight in the ils quarts water. The next day brnig them to boil and simmer for about hours. When the beans start to simmer. add the bacon rinds. After 2 hours. add garlic, minced, the chili pepper or chilli powder, and salt to taste. The cook ed juice should be thick. If desired, mash the beans and add grated cheese.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-08-11
By RUTH MILLETT

It is a wonder anybody ever wor- ries for fear things women do will take away their femininity.
 And yet there is always talk of their losing ''femininity" if they go
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-08-11

m os t of tn e
 United States a n d southern
 Canada. The as sault by this b u y a n t, air borne pollen will
 continue until the first frost, when 8 million or more of its miserable victims will again find peace, and a like number of red, SWo l l e n, and b A div CT. worked ose s
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-08-11

The sixteen member agencies Of the Nation nal War Fund will through their war relief activities. touch the lives Of nor than 60 million men. women and children In occupied and war-stricken coun- tries and iu our armed forces.