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| -. J4oUCounh, HERALD ' — [yOL. 5, NO. 9 ' HOLMES COUNTY HERALD, LEXINGTON. MISSISSIPPI THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 196T A Governor Ross Barnett signs a proclamation declaring 1963 the year for observance of 100th anniversary of Com £ mercial Banking. Standing, left to right; Thad B. Lampton, Columbia, president Mississippi Bankers Association; W. P. IMcMulIan, Sr., Jackson, vice-chairman Centennial Commit tee; Leigh Watkins, Jr., Jackson, Secretary Mississippi Bankers Association; L. Y. Foote, Hattiesburg, chairman Centennial Committee; and Llewellyn Brown, Jackson, State Comptroller of Banks.—Photo by Frank Noone -— The Old South By Eve L. Burwell Time for Sassafras Tea — Just the mention of Sassa fras Tea is likely to stir up pleasant memories among older people - that is among those who can remember a half century or more ago. In the days of the horse and buggy, and later in the days of the Model T, it was com mon for people to drive out in the country in the early spring, and dig for the sas safras roots. Some would carry an axe and a basket, and after find ing the roots by the- side of the road, buried in the cold damp ground, they would cut tihem up in short pieces, and carry home for cldajmng. Their fragrant odor would fill the air, and when the roots were washed real nice, and clean, and boiled on the old kitchen stove, the pleasant brew filled the house. The result of the boiling was sassafras tea, which peo ple drank as a spring tonic, because it “thinned the blood,” ajnd helped cure chills and fever. On account of these supposed curative ingredients the tree was often called the “Ague Tree.” Well, those of us who drank 1 the tea, (and still drink it), know very well that modern medicine places no value whatever on it. But from one who knows, there is nothing like a steaming, hot cup of good old sassafras tea, its main charm is that it tastes and smells so delicious. But, did you know that it is still a principal flavor of sasparilla and that good drink, root beer, themselves once home brews from the sassa fras era. It is a fast growing, short lived, and rather weedy looking tree, a member of the Lamral family. The leaves of tihjs tree are quite unusual they are not of a single con sistent shape, like those of most every trfe. But the leaves assume three different forms, and belive it or not, sometimes all on the same twig - one is an oval, another is shaped like a mitten with one thumb, and the other is like a mitten with two thumbs. Some Say, if the leaves are picked in the early spring and dried, they m\ay be used in salad, they add an interesting flavor. Of course, sassafras tea has gone the way of the goose - grease, sulphur and molasses, and other home re medies, but it will always be remembered with nostalgia, as the mark of a simpler life than some are living today, ■ and this era was most certain ly, a more innocent day in the life of America. Recipe for Sassafras Tea Cut the sassafras roots in to small lengths that will fit a brewing kettle. Split them lengthwise, into two or more pieces, and clean thoroughlly. Boil in water until the brew is a rich red. Sometimes the first boiling is a little bitter and shoulld be poured off. The same roots can be boiled two or three times before losing their strength,. Add a spoon of sugar to a cup, and drink while steaming hot. EBENEZER NEWS By Eve L. Burwell Church The Ebenezer Methodist Church will have a specUal service Sunday, March 3. The Rural Development Pro gram award for third place will be presented at this hour. All are invited to attend. Rev. Dennis Johnston and, Miss Sue Heidel of Midway were dinner guests Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. Luke Thomas and family. Mr. and Mrs. Don Jackson of Columbus were weekend guests of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Brock. Mins. W. E. Drennan, Mrs. L. L. McNees, Mrs. J. P. Ma lone, Mr. and Mrs. R. G. Brock and many others have been to see little Billy Malons, who is in the hospital with pneumonia. We are glad to report that he is much better at this writing. Out of town visitors at the Methodist Qhurch the past preaching day were Mr. and Mrs. Don Jackson of Colum bus, and Miss Sue Heidel of Midway. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Burwell paid a visit to Mrs. Emily $ tf.** * * * *. for the life of a cfc it& PIS! J -1 . . WORKING WITH YOUR DOCTOR for your good health Henrich Drugs Phone 55 or 57 Court Square Lexington David Perkins announces for Lt. Govenor David L. Perkins, 38, well known Jackson chiropractor, today formally announced his candidacy for lieutenant governor of Mississippi, sub ject to the will of the voters in the August 6 Democratic primary. The candidate, who des cribed himself as a Mississip pi Democrat and staunch con servative, said that he plans to wage an active campaign, and, that his platform will include demunieation of the usurpations by the federal government of the rights of the states and adherence to the Souhtern way of life. “I will declare from every corner of this state that the government is responsible to you under the constitution,” Perkins said. “I will empha size that the rights of the people must not be taken a vvay on any pretext by fede ral bureaucrats.” “It is with an humble and sincere desire to render de dicated service to the people of Mississippi that I take pride in announcing my can didacy for lieutenant gover nor,” he said. Dr. Perkins is a native of Rolling Fork, born the son of a farmer in Sharkey county. He was graduated from Carr Central High School in Vicks burg, attended Mississippi College at Clinton, and train ed at National College and Palmer College for his pro fession. He is an Army Air Force veteran of World War TT He is a member of the fol lowing fraternal and social organizations: the Methodist church, the Masonic Lodge, the Wahabi Temple, Scottish Rite Bodies, Eastern Star, Tvoyal Order of the Moose, American Legion, 40 et 8, Miss.-Tenn. Peace Officers Association, Southeastern, En tomological Society of Ame rica, D. A. V., Sons of Con federate Veterans, Woodmen of the World, Mississippi Wild life Federation, Parent-Tea chers Association, Hinds County Co-op, and the Farm Bureau. The candidate is one of the organizers of the States Right Party and holds a letter from Gov. Strom Thurmond of South Carolina, dated 1948, to this effect. Mothershed and Misses Mable and Elizabeth Drennan of Franklin and Mrs. Jim Chis olm and Miss Santa Tackett of Richland Sunday afternoon. Early and Chipper Lucas of Belzoni came Sunday for a visit with Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Lucas. Little Paul and Patty White were among the children in the Tom Thumb wedding, Fri day night, sponsored by the Lexington Jaycettes. Paul was “Father of the Bride,” and Patty was ia “Guest,” at the Wedding. Mrs. Minnie Herrin of Clarksdale has been a recent guest of her brother, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Brown and fami ly This cold weather is good for something af er all. Here U. D. Purvis of the Coxburg community is shown taking advantage of a good spell of hog killing weather. County Agent By W. R. SulliVan, County Agent Livestock — There is no need of stating that we have had a very sev ere winter on our livestock. Even though it is possible that our most severe weather is over our most critical period of caring for our livestock is from now until enough grass puts up to strengthen cattle up. With a few warm days young tender grass and clovers will be emerging and cattle will toe trying to get as much of this young, tender grass as possible. It will be impossible for the cattle to get sufficient amount until Later on in the spring. So it is necessary to continue to feed our cattle sufficient pro tein and hay at least another 30 to 45 days. Make sure your cattle get at least It pounds of protein per day and enough hay to give them a fairly good fill each day. This will toe good in surance in getting your cattle through the next thirty days. Lice — Lice are taking their toll on cattle at this time. Lice makes the cost of your feed program high and weakens the cattle more than any one might im agine. Let me urge that you treat your animals in order to control lice as soon as pos sible. This treatment may consist of spraying with pres sure sprayer or dusting with recommended insecticides. The following insecticides may be used as a spray: Malathion - 1 gallon of etpi ulsifiable liquid in 100 gallons of water or for smaller mix ture 1 coca cola bottle full for 5 gallons of water. Spray ani mals thoroughly. Cohail - May toe used at the rate of 8 pounds to 50 gallons of water. Lindane may be used using 1 pint to 50 gallons of water. 12 Gamma BHC - Use 2 pounds to 50 gallons of water. 50% Methoxychlor - Use 4 pounds to 50 gallons of water. Cattle may also toe dusted with methoxychlor or lindate or either 5% malathion dust. Cattle Vaccination — As you know last year we had another outbreak of an thrax in Holmes County as well as a number of the hill counties in the state of Mis sissippi. From talking with, veterinarians and other live stock people in the state We would certainly have to re coin mend that we include in our* Vaccination program an thrax vaccination. It appears that this will be added insur ance to our livestock cost of production. Let me urge that you vac cinate all of your cattle an nually for anthrax, malignant edema and leptospirosis. Vac cinate all of your cattle on the farm under 2 years of age for anthrax, malignant edema, leptospirosis and blackleg. F'or more information con cerning a vaccination pro gram consult your veterina rian or drop by the office and we will be glad to talk to you concerning your livestock vac cination program. Be sure you don’t wait too long in the spring so it will be hard to get your animals up to give vaccination shots. If you will do this before you quit feeding your cattle they will be easily handled. Crops — It is not too early to put out your fertilizer for early corn or cotton where using anhy drous ammonia as your sour ce of nitrogen. Solid fertilizer I lends the MOST to FARMERS? Banks are the leading institutional lenders to agriculture . . . with some $7 billion in loans outstanding to farmers ... of which about 75% is non-real-estate credit — dollars aiding the cur rent operation of farms. I SEE ,U§ ABOUT A LOW-COST LOAN FOR ANY sj SOUND FARM PURPOSE! Holmes County Bank & Trust Co. Over 30 Years Service Member FDIC Lexington Miss. may 'be applied for earl corn; any time after middle of March. It is better to prepare fertilize and plant your crops on a solid seed bed than to wait until the last minute and have to plant on a fresh, loose bed. Let me urge you to take advantage of every day pos sible in preparing your row crop land at very eaerliest possible date. Chemical Weed Control Meetings — On Thursday, March 4th, at 2 P. M. we aire planning on having a chemical weeu control meeting at the Voca tional Agriculture Building in Tchula for the delta farmers. At 7:30 P. M. on Thursday, March 14th, we will have a mdetinlg Ui Holmes Junior College at" Goodman for the hill farmers of the county. However, you are invited to attend either of the meetings that is most convenient for you to attend. We will try to bring you information on the latest eqiupment and the latest chemicals for the weed control program. Home Agent By Mary F. Harpole, Home Agent The word on the package saying “large economy size,” makes you think the food or detergent or whatever is in the container is less expen sive than that in regular size containers. But, is it? Do some price checking to be sure. Figure the per ounce cost of the two size packages. From some standpoints, oth er than price, tile smaller^ packages may actually be the' best buy for you. Consider how much of the food you plan to use. What can you do with the leftovers? Buying the larger size pack age may mean you cram your storage areas so full that you lose sight of w'hat you have on hand. Later you might have to forego a good buy because of lack of storage space. Food in March — Boiled eggs -- poached -- scrambled eggs - deviled eggs -- However you like_your eggs you should serve plenty during March, for eggs arc the feature food on the plen tiful food list. You will a|lso find a good assortment of other foods ex pected to be in abundant sup ply in March. Included are pork, onions, rice, carrots, sweet potatoes, potatoes, cot tage cheese, canned corn, red tart cherries and peanuts and peanut products. Double Potting House Plants — Maybe this suggestion will help simplify your task of giving your house plants re gular and proper Watering. It’s called double potting. The first pot is the usual porous clay pot in which the plant is potted with tire usual soil mixture. The second' one is a larger, watertight plan ter in which you put the-clay pot. Fill the space', between right up to the rim. of..The clay pot - with peat moss , or shredded spaghnuni moss! Keep the mbss, as well as the soil in the porous pot, damp. In this way, moisture is absorbed, slowly through the pot. You can water less often, and time of watering is less critical. You can remove the clay pot and replace it as you wish, or turn it around - to- al low for variations in lighting. You can’t do this when you use soil in a built-in planter. If there is no drain for re moving excess water, fill the bottom of the planter with 3 inches of gravel, then a layer of charcoal to prevent stag nation of standing water. The clay pot should NEVER stand in water. A/S-5 Chapman on maneuvers in Alaska Army Specialist Five Jack C. Chapmen, son of Mrs. Ma rie- Chapman, who 1 ves in Tchula, played the part of an aggressor with other mem bers of the 23d Infantry’s 1st Battle Group during Exercise TIMBERLINE in central Ala skan wdlderness this month. The exercise was a joint combined maneuver involving Alaskan Command units, Ar my and Air Force units from the continental U. S. and Prin cess Patridia’s Canadian Light Infantry. Specialist Chapmen, a stock control clerk in Support Com pany at Fort Richardson, Alaska, entered the Army in February 1953. Chapman is a 1953 graduate of Tchula Consolidated High School. Miss Lynda Diekard, grand daughetr of Mr. and Mrs'. To by Diekard of Lexington, has been entered in the Livestock beauty queen contest by Wil liams'Outlet Store. Lynda, 17, is a senior in Lexingion High Seihool. Miss Linda Patton, daugh ter of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Pat ton; has been entered in the, Livestock Beauty Queen con test by People’s Drug Store. Linda is 14 and a member of the Freshmen class in Lexing ton High School. LIVELY NEWS. mig V8! Choose from 16 models! Now you can get America's favorite compact—teamed with a lively new V-8. Choose from sixteen models— sedans, hardtops, convertibles, wagons, exciting new Falcon Sprints—add V-8* —and learn just how much fun driv iv jngcanbe. 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