davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Nome nugget., 1947-12-03
ARCTIC CLUB KIDS" PARTY

Here is your chance to dress up as one of the Kids" from your favorite comic strip or Mother Goose nursery rhymes at the Arc tic Club party to be held this Sat urday night at the Pioneer Hall at goo PM. A good time is in store for all members and their guests. Dress up as your ,favorite child character from screen, radio, or magazine and be assured of a gay evening.
The Nome nugget., 1947-12-03
SILAS KAMALOOK TRIAL BEGAN THIS MORNING

In U. s. District Court this morning the trial of Silas Kama look, charged with larceny from a building, began this morning. At torneys for the defense are C. C.. Tanner and o. D. Cochran. The jury was drawn this morning, the trial continuing through the after noon session.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1947-05-24
WHAT lis AN AMERICAN?
by Ruth Tuylor
Whot is an American?

Whot is an Amercon!
If to be an American dependent upon birthplace
oIone America would collapse overbusy structure. If
it were matter of nationality America would
be with Tyre and Sdon Were it conditioned upon roce
America would fall did the Mongo Empire and all 9th
countries founded upon rocism.
Anyone matter of what race, nationality color
be American Accident of birth does not make
American. And Amercon-by choice wrongly coIed
foreign born is oftentimes better citizen thon the
motive born American by birth and frequently
scious of the importance and volue of hot citizenship
To be American is not just matter of decIor-
oton, it challenge to oct Like omos oil things worth
while, being American is not oIwoys cosy It
putting aside prejudice and intolerance 1t living
that not only has each individual opportunity for ife
liberty ond the pursuit of happiness but that be con-
cedes to every other individual the privilege 1t means
fighting not for ones child alone but for children be-
ing willing to give up for the good Of Others pioneering
for progress and prosperity for the people as whole
If this yordstick strictly used we would per-
hops find few individuals obe to prove their American
ism but would find the great of people working
toword that end.
To be on American is thing Of the spirit 1t hos
nothing to do with birthplace, roce color or religious be-
Iiefs 1t is creed in which to believe standard by
which to live deo toword which to strive foith for
which to die And it is that spirit onimoting it's citizens
which will moke America endure
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1947-05-24

4:3O p. m. at their home. Mr..
and Mrs. Hester will be at home
in George town.
Miss Inez Grey formerly on
Jackson who is now living in New
York is in the city visiting her
mother Mrs. Birdie Grey of Ro-
osevelt street.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1947-05-24
Moy "a. ls47

II. We are opposed to any legis-
iatlon on the part of Congress
which attempts to usurp the right
of the state to regulate and govern
their internal affairs.
IL. We are opposed to the en-
actment by Congress of the United
States of the so-called anti-All
tax measure as being in violation
Oh the rights of the states to fix
the publications of electors. and
IN violation of the provisions of
The Constitution of the United Sta
ties. We favor the poll tax and are
opposed to any attempt to abol-
lsh it, either by state or federal
legislations
10. We are opposed to lynching.
mob rule, and other forms of vio-
lence and lawlesness, and favor
adequate state laws to deal with
and suppress such crimes, but we
are opposed to any so-called Fed
eral antl-lynching law as being an
attempt to usurp the powers of
tne states tot regulate and gov
ern their internal affairs.
IA. We belive in the time honores
and cherished tradition of the
south and oppose any legislation
movement of policy which would
do violence to or destroy them.
10. We belive in honest, sound.
economic and efficient governments
and are opposed to dishonesty.
lneffF tency, and extthvagances
in the government.
l6. We belive in supporting the
nominees Of our party for the of.
fices for which they are nemin-
ated, and as members of the party
pledge ourselves to vote for and
support them in the general ell
ections.
II. We favor pust and adequate
laws to protect the general public
from abuses by majority or min
ority groups.
18. We hold as a prerequisite to
voting in this Democratic prim-
airy the voter has thereby repud-
lated his Civilization with any other
party whatsoever and offirmed his
allegiance to the Democratic Par
ty.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1947-05-24

of Mississippi governing the vot-
ers in the August Democratic
Executive Comittee are as fol-
lows:
1. The Democratic party of the
State of Mississippi adopts and
reaffirms os it's party principals
those fundamental principals of
constitutional government as adj
vocated by George Washington,
Thomas Jefferson, Andrew Jackson
Grover Cleveland and Woodrow
Wilson.
2. We believe in a Democratic YER
sion of a constitutional represen-
tative republican for moi govern
ment, of the people, by the peo-
pie for the people.
3. We STANG Tor equal appar-
tunities for al, with special priv
ileges to none.
4. We are opposed to strong CEN
tralized government, nation, or
tsate.
5. We belive in State rights and
local self government, and are I'M
altertbly opposed to any enroach-
ment ur'on the rights of the state
by the Federal Government, and
upon county and municipal rights
by the state government.
8. We believe in the three separ-
ate and district departments of
government as set forth in FEEDER
al and state constitutions, namely,
legislative, judicial, and executive
and oppose the enroachment upon
or ursurpation of the functions of
the functions of one by either of
the Others
z. We belive in free Enterprise
and private initiative.
8. We are opposed to any Legs
lation, Federal or state, setting up
whot is known as Fair Employ
ment Practices Committee, COM
monty known as "FESC."
9. We favor fair and just labor
laws, whereby the rights of the
rights of the public, the employee
and the employer, are adequately
and equally protected.
10. We are opposed to any COM
munism, Socialism, Fascism, and
al other forms of totalitarianism.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1947-05-24
ELECTION AS AID
TO COMMUNISM
(Contiued from Page j

(Contiued from Page u
vent qualified Negro voters from
casting their ballots in the coming
election, Greene said, will be an
aid to communism. Not to COM
munism among Negroes in Mis-
Sssippi, where on intelligent per-
son will say other than that Ne
groes are looking to the ultimate
fulfilIment of the Democratic way
of life, but it would be an aid to
world communism. 1t would be a
failure of Democracy in Mississip-
r., and the failure of Democracy
in Mississippi is the failure of
Democracy in America.
In this age when and where
Democracy fails in America it is
an aid to warld communism"
The IS points statement of prin-
cipals of the Democratic party
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1947-05-24
Society SIants

The Woman's Day Sunday May
18th of Pearl Street A. M. E.
Church was a brilliant success. Mrs.
Ruby Suits Lylen and Mrs. Will
lie Dobbs Blackburn was guest
speaker for the morning and even
ing services, respectively. Each
were very interesting. In connect-
ion lovely Musical program was
rendered. We wish to thank all
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1947-05-24
Gard Of Thanks

We wish to express our thanks
to our many friends and the Aux
iliaries of the Parish Street Bap-
fist Church, and Rev. G. w. Staff
ney for words of sympathy and
floral offering in the passing of
our Brother, Mr.. Wilyliam Rogers.
Sincerely,
The A. d. Rogers Family
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1947-05-24

Good average production par hen
IN q small. home flock which r. given
adequate feed and care IS about $50
eggs 4 year. The average In farm
hocks Is considerably lower = about
100 eggs a year - but 1t could b
raised by better feeding and man
agement. An excellent producer
u a hen that lays from $50 to 200
eggs q year.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1947-05-24

who participated on these pro-
grams.
The women raised S768.93. The
Captains raising the highest am
cunt were Miss Hattye E. Rose
man, $4,000 and Mrs. Elnora M.
Bunsh, $4,000.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1947-05-24

Gathering String BeaAs
String beans should not bs gath
cred when the plant u wet With dew
or rain, to prevent the spread At
bean rust
Relocating Vegetables
TO reheas vegetables use the TOP
Of tho double boiler. II win pre-
vent that warmed over" flavor.
Fishy Smell -
To get rid Of q hshy smell on
dishes. soak the dishes in salt wa.
ter before washing them.
Corn Silk
Use . still hand brush for renov.
ING silk from corn In jify.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1947-05-24
Chenille Flumness

70 restore the hufiness Of chenille
and candlewick which has been
washed, shake the article vigorously
from time to time while It In drying.
When dry, brush with whisA
Groom.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1947-05-24

Milton BerIe star Of the Phillip Morris tuesday night
radio show shown with Edward Lewis executive drec
tor of the Urban League of Greater New York. as he
cepts the chormonshp of the Leagues voety entertain
ment division during it's 947 fund drive Bee has oppeor
ed shows for Negro mony times and performed
frequently for Negro servcemen.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1947-05-24

CID. Lawrence Jones has return
ed after serving a year or more
overseas. He is the husband of
Mrs. M. V. Jones, of Dalton ST.,
the former M. V. Manning.
The women in the ten and ele-
ven hundred blocks of Lynch ST.,
have organized flower club in
an effort to beautify their homes
and surroundings.
Our first meeting was held in
the lovely home of Mr.. and Mrs.
M. M Hubert with Mrs. Fl. B.
Brown sponsoring the organizat-
ion. The idea met the approval Of
all the women at the meeting and
everyone was enthusiastic in get
ting the yards and gardens in
readiness for more beautiful flow
ers.
Our thanks go out to Mrs. Brown
for this fine idea.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1947-05-24

Mr.. and Mrs. Willie McKinnie,
1928 Valley street are announcing
the marriage of their daughter
Miss Mary Belle Whitfield to Mr..
J. c. Hester, Sunday May II at
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1947-05-24
Good Fish

10 identity good fash. be sure that:
Fish eyes are bright and bullying:
gins are bright red; flesh ID Arm
and shows no imprint when handled;
scales adhere tightly to the skin and
no slime II present.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1947-05-24
coIdMater News

Mrs>>Eois Glisrie, Helen Richard,
Gene Brownlee, Elizabeth Jones,
Mr.. Dock Jones and Mr.. Leon
Hunter motored to Tunica, Miss,
Sunday.
Mrs. Henrietta Scott, Peary Tho
mas, Elnoria Davis spent the week
end with Mr.. and Mrs. Eddie Remit.
Rev. E. S. Braceford, A. Keys,
Peary Mcdonald attended the Dis
trict Conference at Bethel A. M.
E. Church Wednesday and Thurs
day at Senatobia, Miss.
Mr.. J. c.. Mills and a group of
friends spent Sunday in Tunica,
Miss.
Mrs. Ethel Green of Memphis,
spent a few days last week with
her brother and sister in law Mr..
and Mrs. J. C. Mills.
Mrs. Clarice Evans is doing fine
at Holly Springs hospital.
Rev. and Mrs. Marion Evans en-
tertained his Mother Mrs. John
son and sister Mrs. Jessie Coleman
of st. Paul, Mimi, Sunday with
family dinner. Mrs. johnson
will spend her vacation with her
sister in ST. Paul, MINI.
The Union County journal. [volume] (Marysville, Ohio) 1875-1951, 1947-02-20
UNION COUNTY JOURNAL. MARYSvILLE. OHIO

home of Mrs. Edgar Hastings. The
program will be in charge of Mrs.
r. j. Langstaff and Mrs. Forest
Lewis.
Queen Esther Circle Meets
Patsy Shurman and Helen
Brelsford entertained the Queen
Esther circle last Wednesday eve-
ming at the Shuman home.
Arleen Dickson led the devo-
tional period. Carroll Ann Host
etter had charge of the study
book on India.
Mrs. Nelson Blue is the coun-
sellor for this group.
Mrs. E. B. Brewster was a
guest.
The members and guest enjoy
ed a valentine party following
the regular program.
Rural Life Institute
Last Thursday several members
of the local Methodist churches
attended a meeting of the Rural
Life Institute at Troy. Those at
tending included Rev. E. B. Brew
ster, Rev. John Ellwood, Rev.
Clyde Parish, Mrs. Wilbur Parish,
Mr.. Jess Roberts, Mrs. Bertha Bo-
lenbaugh and Mrs. Fred Webster.
Prof. Rockwell Smith, member
of the faculty of Garrett Bible
Institute of Evanston, ILL.,, was
the speaker. Ohio has been divid-
ed into nine districts for the study
of rural church problems. Prof.
Smith has been giving particu-
lar attention to these problems
and is speaking to each of the
districts.
Rev. Elwood gave a report of a
survey he had made of Union
county which is to be used as a
model rural county for this state.
His study showed the proportion
of farmer and non-farmer rural
dweller in relation to the total
population.
Prof Smith gave statistics from
the census bureau which showed
that in the counties containing
cities that the number of children
under the age of five per 1000 wo-
men between the ages of fifteen
and forty-five averaged 400.
These areas provide the most
churches and represent the larg-
est outlay of money while in the
counties in Southern Ohio which
are more strictly rural the num-
ber of children of the same age
averaged from 470 to 486 per 1000
women of the same age bracket.
These families have little or no
church facilities. Statistics show
ed that $50 of the families mo-
wing from this area into Union
County had no church connec-
tions.
On Friday the Commission of
Town and County Work in Ohio
will hold a meeting at Ohio Wes-
lyan university to draft a pro-
gram for the Methodist church
with a view to correcting this
condition.
The Union County journal. [volume] (Marysville, Ohio) 1875-1951, 1947-02-20
CLAIBORNE
BY MRS. ARTHUR POTTS

Mrs. Retta Barnett received
word recently of the birth of a
son, Jan. 80, to Mr.. and Mrs. Don
aid Sands, of Ironton. Mrs. Sands
is the granddaughter of Mrs.
Barnett and was formerly Miss
Mary Lou Norris.
The Ever Ready Sunday School
class, of the Methodist church,
was entertained at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. T. A. Yearsley on
Thursday evening
Miss Shirley Thompson. of Co
lumbus, was the week end guest
of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Ro-
bert Thompson.
Mrs. Mary Webster accompan-
led a party of friends from Rich
wood to a meeting of officers of
all Methodist churches, in Troy,
Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gerald Mosher
and family, of Essex. were Sun
day dinner guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
A. c. Warner and daughter, Pat
ii.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Thompson
entertained at supper Thursday
evening, seven boys in honor of
the eighth birthday their son,
Mickey, all enjoyed the evening
from to $50. Mickey received
some very nice gifts. Those pre-
sent were: David Rosette, Charles
Warner, Johnnie Webb, Donnie,
Eddie and Russell Wheeler
Mr.. and Mrs. Fay Bell had for
supper guests on Wednesday eve
ming, Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Potts
and Mr.. and Mrs. Dana Kninikin.
Mrs. Esther Wheeler and Mrs.
Jennie Grindell called on Mrs
Lorne Phelps, Thursday after
noon. Mrs. Phelps, Thursday af-
ternoon. Mrs. Phelps is able to
see her friends and can be ur
The Union County journal. [volume] (Marysville, Ohio) 1875-1951, 1947-02-20
Redwood Section

His condition is still considered
to be very grave, although on
Thursday he showed some i'm
provement.
Rev. and Mrs. Donald Hobbs
and children were Sunday eve
ming dinner guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. Dean Cochran.
Mrs. Nettie Curry returned to
her home in Redwood last Sun
day after spending several weeks
at the homes of some of her
children.
Miss Mary Lou Harger spent
last weekend as the guest of her
mother, Mrs. Neva Harger, Miss
Harger is a member of an all-girl
orchestra under the direction Oh
Miss Rae Scott and tours the
The Union County journal. [volume] (Marysville, Ohio) 1875-1951, 1947-02-20

country playing at various clubs
and hotels. They have three
week engagement at the Ironian
room of the Hotel Deshler- Wal
lick in Columbus.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. l.. Shrock, of
Marion, were Sunday dinner
guests at the home of Mrs.
Shrock's son, Mr.. Edgar Hastings
and family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Watt Treese have
recently returned from spending
several weeks in Florida.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Workman
and daughters spent last week
end with relatives in Loudonville.
Mr.. and Mrs. Kenneth Jordan
are the proud parents of a son,
Spencer Ken, born at the Marion
City hospital, Tuesday, Feb. 18.
Mr. and Mrs. j. S. Matteson
spent Sunday afternoon and eve
ming in Bellefontaine where they
were the guests of Mrs. Matte
sons sister, Mrs. Ida Bumgarner.
They were accompanied by Betty
10 Webster, Sarah Cheney and
David Dilger.
Mrs. Neva Harger spent several
days this week in Columbus
where she attended supper at
the Ionian room at the Deshler-
Wallick hotel where her daugh-
ter, Miss Mary Lou Harger is ap-
pearing as member of Rae
Scott all-girl orchestra.
Mrs. Mary Corbett and Mrs.
Minnie White attended a meeting
of the Hannah Emerson-D Dustin
Chapter of the D. A. r. last Sat-
urday at the Lutheran Church
Parish House in Marysville.
Rev. Hobbs attended meeting
of a special committee on the
town and country churches of the
Baptist Convention of Ohio on
Monday. Rev. Hobbs is chairman
of this committee.
Mr. and Mrs. Gather Smith
have both been sick at their
homes west of town. Mr. Smith
has been in poor health for sew
eral weeks and Mrs. Smith has
been i'll for short while.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Watkins
recently entertained the following
guests at dinner; Mr.. and Mrs.
Elmer Bricker, of Prospect; Mr..
and Mrs. Werner Flack, of Green
Camp; and, Mr.. and Mrs. David
CLOSER and son, Tommy, of Rich
wood.
Mr.. w. D. Harmon fell last Sun
day morning at his home east of
Redwood and injured his hip.
The doctor plans to have an X
ray examination to determine
whether any bones are broken.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. o. Smith, of
Gallon, visited with Mr.. and Mrs.
w. A. Harrison and Mrs. Tabitha
Langstaff last Saturday. Mrs.
Smith made her home with Mr..
and Mrs. Fravel when she was a
girl. Mr.. and Mrs. Fravel lived
in Redwood several years ago
and now are residing in Alexand-
ria.
Mr.. Donald Nash, son of Mrs.
Golda Nash, has enlisted in the
Navy. He spent several years in
the navy during the war. Since
his honorable discharge he has
been employed in Columbus.
Mrs. H. c. LeMaster was con-
fined to her home last week with
illness but is able to be out this
week.
Mrs. Jess Roberts entertained
group of neighbors at her home
last Friday with a Valentine lun-
cheon. During the afternoon the
guests enjoyed games and visit
ing. Those winning prizes were
Mrs. Elmer Watkins for making
the best Valentine and Mrs. Lloyd
Matteson for having the highest
score in bingo.
-Fidelis Class
The Semper-Fidelis Glass of the
The Union County journal. [volume] (Marysville, Ohio) 1875-1951, 1947-02-20

and around the house some.
Miss Natalia Potts, of Rich
wood, was the supper guest of her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Adrian
Potts, Wednesday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Howard
entertained the Work and Win
Sunday School class at their
home. Friday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jerome Richie
and daughter called on Mr.. and
Mrs. Arthur Potts, Thursday af-
ternoon.
The Union County journal. [volume] (Marysville, Ohio) 1875-1951, 1947-02-20
BY MRS. r. ]. LANGSTAFF

Mr.. Dick Mead, a student at
, Ohio Wesleyan University at Del
aware, last weekend visiting his
mother, Mrs. Startling Mead, and
at the home of Rev. Charles Cra-
mer.
Mr.. L. E. Benton, who is a pat
lent at White Cross hospital, Co
.lumbus, is showing satisfactory
a serious accident he suffered last
week when he fell from a load of
hay at which time he broke his
collar bone, one rib and factured
his skull.
Mr. M. L. Fox underwent SER
ious operation last Thursday at
Mt. Carmel hospital, Columbus.
The Union County journal. [volume] (Marysville, Ohio) 1875-1951, 1947-02-20

The vast majority of the Chinese
people live on a subsistence level,
80 per cent working farms which
average four acres. The farmers
margin is so thin that unless weath-
er, economy, politics, prices and
taxes are in perfect balance. he
and his family will not have enough
food or clothing,
The Union County journal. [volume] (Marysville, Ohio) 1875-1951, 1947-02-20
k0
PAGE FIVE
Fibre Rugs

Roll away heavy rugs in summer
time. Use a scrub brush and soap
suds on fibre rugs, and you'll be sur
prised at the way the color revives.
Wash up the floor underneath occa-
sionally-most fibre rugs are re-
versible and a clean floor keeps
the rug clean.
The Union County journal. [volume] (Marysville, Ohio) 1875-1951, 1947-02-20

First Methodist Church enjoyed
a pot-luck supper at the home of
Mrs. Daisey Haines last Thursday
evening at which time they en-
tertained their families. Rev. and
and E. B. Brewster were guests.
After the supper the class met
in regular session. Following this
they enjoyed games which had
been prepared by the teacher,
Mrs. Ernest Fish.
The next meeting will be pot
luck supper in March at the home
of Mrs. L. j. Mccoy with Mrs.
Lee Decker assistant hostess.
Baptist Choir Party
Mrs. Margaret Clevenger, dir
ector of the choirs at the Baptist
church invited the senior choir to
her apartment for a party last
Wednesday evening following the
regular practice at the church.
The evening was spent socially
and the hostess served delicious
refreshments.
Euchre Club Entertained
Mrs. c. o. Shoup, assited by
Mrs. c. T. Porter, Mrs. Robert
Sanders, and Mrs. Charles Chen
ey entertained their Euchre Club
at the home of Mrs. Shoup on
Beatty avenue last Wednesday
evening. The club prize for high
score went to Mrs. Daisey Boyd
Mrs. c. H. Williamson won the
prize for the most lone hands
Mrs. Ray Neal won the guest high
score prize and Mrs. Josephine
Porter was consoled for the low
est score.
FortnightlY Club Meets
Mrs. Harold Winter was the
hostess when the Fortnightly
club met at her home last Thurs
day evening.
The occasion was Valentine
Party with members giving a des-
cription of the incest valentine
they had ever received. Following
roll call they were asked to as
semble hearts on which they
found quotations of Lincoln and
Washington. Every one took part
in a dart game which told their
fortunes after which they were
required to put on valen.
stunts. The entertainment for the
evening was concluded by the
singing of valentine love songs.
Delicious refreshments were
served by Mrs. Winter assisted
Miss Lois Lowe, Mrs. Charles Gill
and Mrs. Archie Cochran.
The next meeting will be held
at the home of Mrs. D. K. Davis.
Christian Adventure Class
The Christian Adventure Class
of the First Methodist Church
met on Monday evening at the
home of Mrs. Zane Randall with
Mrs. Lester Elliott assisting.
Mrs. Marion Shuman had char
&c of the Bible study and devo-
tional period. The rest of the eve
ming was spent in games and ViS-
iting.
The class reports that they are
making a nice amount of money
from their new system of passing
the basket. A basket is passed
from one member to another and
each member puts into the baSk
ct some item for sale which the
next one buys.
The next meeting will be held
at the home of Mrs. Charles Boyd.
Carpe Diem Club
Mrs. Kenneth Davis presided at
the meeting of the Carpe Diem
Club last Thursday at the home
of Mrs. E. B. Brewster.
Mrs. William Morrison gave a
very interesting talk on Youth
in the World Today" Mrs. David
Closer read a fine paper on
Schools for Tomorrow's Citi-
zens'.
The next meeting will be guest
night, each member is to be al
lowed to invite one guest. The
The Union County journal. [volume] (Marysville, Ohio) 1875-1951, 1947-02-20
Liver Reading

Instead of reading palms, primi-
tive soothsayers read livers to fore
tell the future. The reading of
omens in signs noted on the liver
of a sacrificed animal is one of the
oldest and most widespread meth
DDS Of divining the future. Hepato-
scopy, as liver-reading is called, is
still practiced in Borneo, Africa and
southeast Asia. The custom is based
on the primitive belief that the liver
is the seat of life.