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Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1949-04-23
Fisk Jubilee
Singers Enriched
Americas Musical
Heritage

The story of the Fish Jubilee
Singers, a group of impoverished
eXslaves who took the old Negro
spiritutls on the road and thereby
enriched Americas musical herit-
age, is told by G. Robert Upton
in the May Readers Digest.
Growing out of ish University's
need for funds, after the close of
the Civil War, the Jubilee Singers
were organizd by Fish's music
teacher, George L. White. Unable
to buy instruments, White recruit
ed a small chorus. From local cue
cesses the Singers headed north.
with every cent he had, all the
school treasury could spar and
all he could borrow, Mr.. White
started in October, 1871, to sing
the money out of the hearts and
pockets of the people"
The Digest article, condensed
from The Missionary Heard, fol-
lows that first tour of the Jubilee
Singers from it's early disappoint-
ments to it's eventual triumphs. It's
first concert, at Chillicothe, o.,
Melted $50. The Singers all
of the mneeded shoes and only
two had OvercOats - gave the pro-
ceeds to the victims of the Chicago
fire. But the turning point came
in New York; among gifts re-
ceived there was the great bell
which today rings over the Fisk
campus. A week in Connecticut
Melted $4,000. Shortly before they
returned to Nashville with $4,000
for their university, they sang
$50 Down, Moses" at the White
House and General Grant shook
hands with them.
A European tour followed, with
concerts before the CZarina of
Russia, Queen Victoria and others.
University was richer by $780,
900. and the world of music rich
beyond mortal measure, the author
says. Their spirituals are now
part of our country's heritage, and
will be sung by her people, white
or colored, 70 ras long as they
honor and remember their past"
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1949-04-23
May Day March To
Honor Negro
Victims

New York City = (Atlas) =
The widows Of two Southern VIC
tins. and families of the now
famous Trenton Six, have been
invited to be guests of honor on
the May Day reviewing htand.
The two widows to whom invi-
tation letters were sent by the
United Labor and Peoples Comm
ittee for May Day were Mrs. Rob-
ert Mallard and Mrs. Isiah Nixon,
whose husbands were slain by
Klan mobs during the recent ma
tionaI elections. Ihiah Nixon was
shot down in his home after he
voter in the Georgia ''Talmadee
white primaries" Robert MALTA
I'd had campaigned for Henry
Wallace.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1949-04-23
Speculation Rife
Over Runche's
Future

New York, n. Y. = The an
nouncement that Asting UN Med
iator for Palestine Ralph J.
Bunche was quitting stirred
speculation that he is in line for
an important State Department
post.
DR.. Bunche arrived in Geneva,
Switzerland Sunday where he an
nounced his intention to take a
long leave and Give in delight
full anarchy"
DR.. Bunche has been promin-
emily mentioned for the U. S.
Enthusiastically to Russia. In
spite of President Truman's in
sistence that no change is con
sidered for the post the rumors
persists.
Mr.. Bunche, who has been
working on the Palestine pro-
blem since 1947 has turned his
job over to the UN, Cancellation
Commission and intends to wind
up his work with a report to the
Security Council.
7 hope it will be my final re-
port." he said. 'My plans for a
long time ahead are just to sit.
The weary UN Mediator intends
to return to the USA after pay
ing his respects to Countess
, Barnadotte at Stockholm. The
Countess is the widow Of DR..
Bunche's assassinated predeces-
sor in the mediator's post.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1949-04-23
, .-..sa,x Gunwwsru

-
japanese nohing IN Russian ~
mrs has long been . subject Of con,
koversy and periodic agreement
By ths TIME Of The Russo-Japaness
war IN de early 1905. ths Nipponsse
had won fishing rights along Rus
sia's eastern seas. With the advent
Il the Soviet government and it, own
later development Of the Far East
Russia more and more curtailed the
ns At it, shores. finally permitting
only annual rentals Of fishing
grounds. BY 1885. Soviet operators.
who once held only = tenth cf the
fisheries. had gained control Of more
Tots" than the Japanese had
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1949-04-23

The first cog railway in the world,
planned in the early 1865, still op-
crates to the 6.288-foot summit of
Mount Washington. New Hampshire.
1t became reality in 1869, when
its engine with tilted boiler first
chugged to the top. Called the high
est scenic mountain railway in the
world Is the 57-year-old cog road
to the 14,1l0-foot crest of Pixies
Peak, Colo. 1t converted from
steam to diesel-electric power two
years ago.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1949-04-23
Uncoated Wood

Any uncoated piece of wood will
give off or take on moisture from
the surrounding atmosphere until
the moisture in the wood has come
to a balance with that in the at
mosphere.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1949-04-23
Butter In Hindu Vedas

Butter as food and for sacri-
fetal purposes is mentioned in the
Hindu Vedas, written between 1400
B. c. and 1000 B. c. The Hindus
valued their cows according to their
yield of butter fat.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1949-04-23
'Upside-Down River,

Wood river in southeastern Idaho
Is sometimes called the upside down
river because at one place it is 100
feet wide and feet deep and in an
other place not far away it Is 100
feet deep in its gorge and 4 feet
wide.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1949-04-23
New Peanut Digger

An improved peanut digger re-
moves the nuts from the ground,
saws them loose from their stems,
shakes dirt and stones out of them
and bales the vines for high grade
hay.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1949-04-23
AstrOnOmic Fact

If the earth had no atmosphere,
the sky would always look black.
The sun, moon and stars would ap-
pear to be shining in a great dark
curtain.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1949-04-23
Waterproof the Pots

To save window stills from water
marks from earthen flower pots,
heat paraffin in a saucer. Put in
oven to melt. Then dip the bot
tom of pots into it so that the paraf-
fin will soak into the pores and
harden.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1949-04-23
Shelter fer Cows

Large open sheds that provide a
dry place for cows to bed down.
and afford protection from the wind
is sufficient shelter for beef cows.
They also need access to a large
yard for exercise.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1949-04-23
Persian Custom

In ancient Persia, eggs were CIV
en- to friends on New Years day.
The Persians regarded the hatch
ing of the eggs as symbolic of the
beginning of a new life.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1949-04-23
Abortion I'm Sheen

Cold weather helps to prolong the
life of the germ that causes v;Dri-
onic abortion in sheep. This prob
ably explains why most cases of
this disease occur during cold
months.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1949-04-23
Fattening Hogs

It usually takes 4.6 bushels of corn
or its equal to put an additional so
pounds on a 225-pound hog. With
corn at SIPS a bushel this feed will
cost $575.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1949-04-23
Z. s. Fire Loss

U. S. record fire loss in 1947 is
equal to the combined assessed val
uations of the entire states Of Kan
sas, Vermont, New Mexico and Wy
oming.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1949-04-23
Eathr0om Glasses

Let clear vinegar stand in the
tumbler about ten minutes. 1t will
remove the sediment caused by the
lime in the water. Pour out vinegar
and wash in soap and water.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1949-04-23
APRIL %, 1s4s


SShn Adams Started Cnstofa
John Adams probably started the
nstom OF observing the Fourth OF
,uly 80 q national holiday Wher
ne Declaration Of Independence
vas signed, July 4. i7T6. he said ths
'ay ought 10 be solemnized with
'omp and parade. with guns hells
~ bonfire
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1949-04-23
Cobalt Under Study

Feed manufs cturers and veteri,
narians are keeping a close tab on
new studies of cobalt in animal nu-
triton, because recent findings have
shown that this mineral may be far
more important to the health of
livestock than is generally believed.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1949-04-23

Bowling pin makers prefer blends
among maple trees. It's the wide
band of white sapWood in a maple
log that makes it eligible for the
foot-lights.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1949-04-23
Canned Fish

The oil, skin, bones and liquid
from canned fish are high in food
value and should be used. The
bones are soft enough to eat and
the oil and liquid may be used to
make cream sauce.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1949-04-23
Sea Gypsies'

"Orang Laut" or Sea Gypsies''
of Indonesia, about 10000 of them,
live on small boats covered with
mating, keep chickens, voyage end
leSsly, and go ashore only rarely for
vegetables.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1949-04-23
Parachute Folding

To assure glass-smooth surfaces
ana 70 guard against sna gging the
SIR. t0ole tops for parachute fold
ing are made of plywood sheets
laced o. 10Th sides with paper over.
ave-
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1949-04-23
Eye Production

oeod average production per hen
a 4 small home flock which La given
adequate feed and care 10 about 100
eggs a year. The average In farm
fiocks is considerably >wer - about
100 eggs a year - bA- 1t could be
raised by better feeding and man
agement. An excellent producer
u a hen that lays from 18n to 100
eggs o year
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1949-04-23
Cleaning uilded Framee

Cleaning 0ilded France
0ildsd picture frames can h
cleaned By rubbing With 4 soft clotA
dipped IA milk or egg white.
Cracked Egg
70 boil q cracked egg without hav
ing the white run out. add salt 70 u,
water.
Gathering String Deans
String beans should not be rath
cred when the plant IL wet With deu
q rain. to prevent the spread d
bean rust
Relocating Vegetables
To reheaf vegetables use the tor
q The double boiler. It win pre-
rent that warmed over" flavor
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1949-04-23
Poultry Lice
Waterproof Matches

Waterproof matches were intro
duced during World War II through
a formula discovered by Raymond
D. Cady of Oswego, N. Y. Immune
to the effect Of tropical humidity
and water, tacy are still disable after
eight hours Of complete submer-
sion.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1949-04-23
Sweet Tooth

Research reveals that the child
who raids the sugar bowl or eats
dry CONNECTIONS is in more danger
of toothache than the one who fills
up on milk shakes.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1949-04-23
Adult Education

Adult education in the United
States has grown by leaps and
bounds in the last 100 years. The
World Book Encyclopedia reports
that one out of every four adults is
engaged in some form of adult edu-
cation. This gives the U. S. an adult
student body of more than 20 mil
lion.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1949-04-23
CODDer Cleaner

To clean brass and copper, use
solution of vinegar and salt or
dilute oxalic acid With fine abra-
sive such as whiting.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1949-04-23
War on Coyotes

Airplanes are being used extern
sively in Nebraska for killing coy
otes, and latest reports show 146
of the marauders eliminated in the
past few months in Greeley county.
With one plane two hunters killed
two coyotes for every hour in the
air. Contributions from farmers
are being used to defray expenses
for gasoline, oil, ammunition and a
fair wage for the pilot and gunner.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1949-04-23
Chenille Fluniness

To restore the hufiiness Of chenille
and eandlewick which has been
washed. shake the article vigorously
from time to time while It In driving.
When dry, brush with a whisI
Groom.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1949-04-23
Beef Cattle Production

Keep sucking cows and dry cows
in separate groups during the VIM
ter. When cow drops calf, move
her to the sucking group and give
her extra feed and attention.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1949-04-23
Peach and AnnIe Trees

Eight peach and five apple trees,
well care for, will produce all the
fruit needed by family of five over
a 12-month period.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1949-04-23
Control Of Stable Flies

Stable flies resemble house dies
somewhat in appearance. These
pests rest on the barns. In trees
around where the cattle are feed
ing and to some extent on the ami
NAL, but the latter is usually just
for feeding. To control the stable
fly. the buildings as well as the ami
mails must be treated with DOT. A
2.5 per cent to 5 per cent solution
should be used on the buildings.
Applications should be made every
three months.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1949-04-23
Sugar Cane Research

More sugar cane is being produced
in Louisiana as the result of re-
search by scientists of the bureau
of plant industry, soils, and agricul-
tural engineers on the control of al
Hgator weed with 2,4-D. Protection
from this weed pest saves Louisi-
ana sugar cane growers a conserva-
tive $5,000,000 a year, says the U. S.
department of agriculture.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1949-04-23
Pantry Shelves

Fasten hnoleun to shelves with
linoleun cement and it almost never
wears cut. A damp cloth quickly
makes linoleum-c covered shelves inn
maculate
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1949-04-23
Use of Lime

When it is decided that lime is
needed, use two tons of finely ground
lime per acre on heavy clay soils
and not more than one ton per
acre on sandy soils.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1949-04-23
Baby Chicks

More baby chicks are lost by dis
eases than any other one thing, al
though losses by vices such as cam
nibalism may also be very high.
Pullorum disease may be transmit
ted from the parent stock through
the egg to the baby chick. This dis
ease can be prevented by buying
Matching eggs or baby chicks from
parent stock that is known to be
free from this disease.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1949-04-23
Way Back When

Train robbers made big hsadlines
In early days but they were never
30 costly to the railroads as tramp,
and buns. This was so not because
the tramps and buns rode without
paying fares. but because of their
thefts Of and damage to freight, and
also because tramps and buns were
likely to become clients of whole
army Of shyster lawyers whose spe-
cialty was suing railroads on account
OF injuries to men who, to begin
with, had no right to be where thew
were when injured.
Lacquer Finishes
Automobiles are no longer paint
ed and vanished but are coated
with a material. actually more dur
able than the metal it protects.
which Is in large part soluble cot
ton. Today's widely used LACQUER
finishes arc made from cotton, corn.
and air. From these basic sources
eAiS oSiSAeiot oSIlVSS Ills SLarLlng
chemical materials, to which are
added pigments and plasticizers.
Discourage the Rat
Health officials, deploring the rat
as a carrier OF typhus fever and
ether deadly diseases, advise home
owners to use galvanized steel gar
bage cans for refuse. These cans.
they point out, have close-ftting COW
ers to keep rats from getting to their
primary source of punishment
scraps Of discarded food.
Poultry Lice
Poultry may be rid of lice by
busting, dipping, or fumigating.
The treatment must reach the skin
where the lice feed and it must last
long enough to be effective against
the young ones that hatch. Other
wise, more than one application is
necessary.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1949-04-23
Salvation Mountain

Salvation mountain in the Cham
bon, Haute Loire, in the south of
France, has been so designated off,
cially on French military maps be-
cause Of the great activity of the
Salvation Army in that region. The
army's chalet is located on the
mountain at a height of over 5000
feet.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1949-04-23

Iinoleuaa cement and it almost never
wears cut. A damp cloth quickly
makes linoleum-c covered shelves i'm
maculate
Cow Country
New Zealand contains more cows
per capita than any other country
in the world. The principal dairy
product is butter.
Wyoming Swiss Cheese
Wyoming now ranks fifth among
the dairy states % the nation in the
production of Swiss cheese. The an
nual output is about 1,250,000 pounds
Stored Fruit
~ One way to keep moisture cut of
fruit which is to be stored in the
Basement or cellar is to place it in
galvanized steel utility baskets.
Coccidiosis
Coccidiosis in chickens can be
prevented by following a strict SAM
tation program and by feeding sui
phur and charcoal.
Store Pond Fertilizer
Farm pond owners who don't
want to be caught short on fertilizer
next spring are urged to buy and
store it now.
Snow Geese
One fourth of all the worlds snow
geese winter at Pea Island refuge
in North Carolina.
Leads in Tungsten
North Carolina is now the largest
producer of tungsten in North Amer
lea.
Massacre Rock
| Massacre Rock in southern Idaho
marks the site of an Indian mas
| sacre of 8 western travellers in 1862
Big Grain Eaters
Three rats will eat as much grain
as two laying hens.
/ GladiOluS
Any good garden soil is suitable
for growing gladiolus.
Caoao Beans
Cocoa and chocolate are mana
sacfared hom cacao beans ohtahsl
1cm Latin America and West A.
Nloa.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1949-04-23
Blends Preferred

OSk gO. TO-
Blends Preferred
Bowling pin makers prefer blends
maple trees. It's the wide
,and of white sapWood in a maple
og that makes it eligible for the
Copper Cleaner
To clean brass and copper, use
olution of vinegar and salt or a
Iilute oxalic acid with fine abra-
i've such as whiting.
Peach and Apple Trees
Eight peach and five apple trees,
veil care for, will produce all the.
ruit needed by family of five over.
12-month period.
Appeal to Farmers
u. S. department of agriculture
S asking farmers to increase milk
by three per cent in
949,
Brucellosis Los<ea
U. S. dairy farmers ate ;nsingf50
million dollars worth OF rnilk
rear due to brucellosis or Bangs
disease
DenmarI1's Farms
With 200, 200 farms il Denmark.
he typical farm has arornd 90
acres, but the average consists of
around 35 acres.
Out-Dateda Farm Homes
In April, 1947, two-thirdS Of the
farm houses still had no running
water and four-ffths were without
modern bathrooms.
Sheep Population
Sheep numbers in the United
States declined by about $500, 600
head during 1913.
Hunters Paradise
Idaho has open season ON black
bear year around in most areas
grizzly bear are protected.
Twin Calves
Cows that give birth to twins are
apt to have greater calving diff
culties than with single birth.
Illinois Farms
The average investment per farm
in Illinois is $4,000.
Eradicate Weeds
Crop diseases often are spreae
through the growth of weeds.
sagging Mattress
To prevent a Ilattresc from yag
ging In the centfr. turn 1t from tor
70 bottom one week. and from sidt
- side the next
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1949-04-23

is sufficient shelter for beef cows.
They also need access to large
yard for exercise.
Canned Fish
The oil, skin, bones and LIQUID
from canned fish are high in food
value and should be used. The
bones are soft enough to eat and
the oil and liquid may be used to
make cream sauce.
Sweet Tooth
Research reveals that the child
who raids the sugar bowl or eats
dry CONNECTIONS is in more danger
of toothache than the one who fills
up on milk shakes.
Beef Cattle Production
Keep sucking cows and dry cows
in separate groups during the VIM
ter. When a COW drops a calf, move
her to the sucking group and give
her extra feed and attention.
Use of Lime
When it is decided that lime is
needed, use two tons of finely ground
lime per acre on heavy clay soils
and not more than one ton per
acre on sandy soils.
For Blood Donors
Milk is an excellent food for blood
donors. 1t contains ribofavin, pyri-
doxine, and casein which are needed
for hemoglobin regeneration.
Safe Speed Limits
Speeders caught going IS miles
per hour in North Carolina auto
matically forfeit their drivers H.
cense for six months.
Hybrid Corn ~
American hybrid corn is likely to
be big factor in putting the live
stock industry of Europe back on
its feet.
The Badger State
Forward" is the motto for the
state of Wisconsin, which adopted
the violet as the state flower. The
unofficial bird is the robin.
Poultry House Floors
Asphalt floors in poultry houses
cost about opethird that of con-
crete and are very durable and
moisture proof.
UndeveIoped Land
About 80 million or more acres OF
undeveloped land in the United
States are estimated to be suitable
for farming.
Canadian Matterhorn
Mount ASsiniboine, "the Matter
horn" of the Canadian Rockies, tow
ers 1873 feet.
SOftwoOds
Softwoods of light weight in gen.
eral hold paint longer than heavy
woods.
POrky's Quilts
Young porcupines are born bearing
ouills almost an inch long.
'Enlarging' Room
When woodwork and walls are all
one color, room seems larger.
Plant Diseases
Weeds serve as hosts to various
plant diseases.
1iIes Forty
NC man oyer 10 should piay ,ar.
ball. So holes Of ssf y. one uay or =
a for any str verc;se.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1949-04-23
Appeal to Farmers

U. S. department of agriculture
is asking farmers to increase milk
production by three per cent in
1949.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1949-04-23
For Blood Donors

Milk is an excellent food for blood
donors. 1t contains ribofiavin, pyri
doxine, and casein which are needed
for hemoglobin regeneration.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1949-04-23
Cow Country

New Zealand contains more COWS
per capita than any other country
in the world. The principal dairy
product is butter
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1949-04-23
In Defense of Hog

The idea that hogs are filthy in
their habits is untrue, says the World
Book Encyclopedia. Hogs will not
stuff themselves with food the way
other animals-and HUMMELSHINE,
times will. Hogs wriggle in the
mud because it helps keep them cool
and removes extra oil on their skins.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1949-04-23
DenSeIy Settled

Population of Java, its area of
$4,000 square miles about equal to
New York state, increased from
100000 in 1915 to around 48, 000,0 900
today. It's population density, ap-
proximately 1000 per square mile.
is the worlds highest.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1949-04-23
Safe Speed Limits

Speeders caught going IS miles
per hour in North Carolina auto
matically forfeit their drivers Ii.
cense for six months.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1949-04-23
The Badger State

Forward" is the motto for the
state of Wisconsin, which adopted
the violet as the state flower. The
unofficial bird is the robin.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1949-04-23
Hybrid Corn

American hybrid corn is likely to
be a big factor in putting the live
stock industry of Europe back on
it's feet.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1949-04-23
Brucellosis Los<e3

U. S. dairy farmers ate :osingls50
million dollars worth OF railk
year due to brucellosis or Bangs
disease
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1949-04-23
DenmarI1's Farms

With 200, 900 farms il Denmark,
the typical farm has around go
acres, but the average consists of
around 35 acres.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1949-04-23
Poultry House Floors

Asphalt floors in poultry houses
cost about ope-third that of con-
crete and are very durable and
moisture proof.