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The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1923-11-06
D|SILLUsIONED NEGROS
TURNING BACK TO DIXIE
FIND THAT NORTH rs NOT
LAND OF WEALTH THEY
EXPECTED TO SEE.
ARE GIVEN A COLD SHOULDER

Colored Laborers, Gouged for Rent
And First to Be Fired When Work
Is Slack, Begin Movement Back to
Their Homes in South.
The food tide of migration that has
carried half million colored persons
northward is beginning to turn.
On the heels of reports of housing
shortages, fewer jobs and cold wealth
err in the north has come this report
to the labor department at Washing
ton.
Railroads announced the new south
ern movement, and hurried investi-
cation is being made to determine the
full extent OF its scope
Government reports show that 49,
700 negroes moved north in the last
half year.
Detroit, Mich, for instance, has
$4,000 colored residents today, as com
pared with 5,74l in 1910, or IS years
ago.
Disappointed With North.
TIC SOulHClH NOlOlCo llldll oCCHlS W
be disappointed with the north as win
ter approaches. Lured by false prom
ises deceived by impossible hopes,
and preyed upon by labor agents who
were paid so much head he has
found that he is the first to be paid
off when work is scarce and that his
increasing numbers have carried the
colored line to the north.
When the northern cities had only
a few negro inhabitants it did not
matter so much to the whites, but as
they began to increase they experience
ed much the same problems as south
ern cities had known all along. The
colored man was shunted into his own
circle by growing resentment that in
creased with each additional trainload
of southerners.
Gouged for Rents.
The United Charities of Chicago, to
which many colored persons are APP
pealing for aid, has found that the
southern laborers have been gouged
far in excess of white persons for
rents In the stockyards district, for
instance, colored families are charged
SIS a month for houses just like those
rented to Polish families for less than
half that price,
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1923-11-06
NEW YORK HAS LOST
SOME BIG TAX PAYERS
No Longer Has Astor, Belmont and
Morgan on List.

Some interesting changes among
former heavy tax payers are revealed
by the 1924 assessment roll in New
York William Vincent Aston, down
for 100000 a year ago, is not assess
ed this year and neither is August
Belmont, who two years ago swore
off one-half million dollars on the
ground of non-residence. J. Pierpont
Morgan, taxed on a million dollars
worth of personal property in 1928, is
not named in the 1924 list.
The total value of all real estate
and personal property in the FIVE Dor
oughs is $12, 156,725, of which
$11, us, $40 200 is real estate. The total
is an increase of $1,153, 66o,747 over
the present year. New building is Civ
en- as the reason for the greater part
OF the increase.
The Equitable building, at 100
Broadway, assessed at 80 million dol
lars for the last several years, is still
held TO be the most valuable in the
city.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1923-11-06
5000 Bootleggers in
The National Capital

WASHINGTON. A newspa-
per here said an investigation had
revealed 5000 bootleggers in Wash
ington, with the most regular and
heaviest buyers from Is to rs years
old. 1t charged that twice as much
liquor is being sold daily as before
prohibition. 1t said the figures had
been verified by police reports.
The principal supply comes from
Baltimore and is brought over in
automobiles, freight cars and hip
pockets, the report said, Corn liq-
uor sells for ST or more pint, red
liquor sells for S. to So pint and
gin from ST up.
Close observers, on seeing this
estimate today, said it was con-
sentative.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1923-11-06

partment has operated with increasing
efficiency for the last three and one
half years and only recently began
night flying experiments whic h
will reduce the time of the transcon-
tinenta1 trip to thirty hours or less.
In all of these activities aircraft fig
ure solely as vehicle performing
constructive service of economic bene-
fit to the nation.
Considerable interest attaches to
experiments now being conducted by
the bureau OF entomology, depart
ment of agriculture, in collaboration
with the army air service. In 1921
specially equipped military planes
were utilized to scatter insecticide
over valuable catalpa grove in Ohio
which had been al but destroyed by
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1923-11-06

caterpillars. The pests were poisoned
BY the dust which was sifted down
from above and the grove was saved.
Early this summer the air service
lent a motor balloon to the bureau of
entomology and lowering flights were
successfully made over gypsy-moth
infested orchards and forests in New
Hampshire.
"Of even greater significance is the
aviation work carried on by B. R.
Coad, in charge of the delta labora-
tory at Tallulah, La. The south loses
millions of dollars through the dam
age wrought to the cotton crops by
the boil weevil and other pests. Trials
have been going on for more than a
year and are proving very satisfac-
tory"
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1923-11-06
Champion Ear of Com
Has Is Hundred Kernels

An ear OF corn on display in the
State bank of Plattville, ILL.,, which
comes from Robert Barron's farm, has
twenty-six perfect rows of corn with
sixty kernels to each row, total of
l 500 kernels. The ear weighs one and
one-half pounds. Mr. Barron chal-
1enges corn producers to show bet
ter ear of corn.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1923-11-06
INDIA PLANTS MORE
COTTON THAN EVER

midas cotton acreage this year Is
4l9,O0O acres larger than year ago
an official cablegram from Calcutta
to the department of agriculture
shows The forecast reports 1881
GOO acres compared with ZAP, 900 a
year ago.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1923-11-06
Preacher Gets 900
For Funeral Sermon

A fee of $1,000 has been allowed
the Rev. D. r. Huber, OF Grand Rap-
ids. Mich, former pastor OF 1Tlnlty
lutheran church, Sioux City, Iowa;
for preaching the funeral sermon OF
w B, Lower, we'll known Sioux City
business man, who died last August.
The allowance was made in court
order.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-01-02


this sale has planned broader
of unreasonable
the ongls nemse mkr IN SALE.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-01-02

desirable merchandise awaits and
shoul be antcp
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-01-02

Preparato for this great specialized Bargain Event. have
Dress for months The managers the buyersthe entire organi
been working INCREASINGLY bending every effort to make this yea
greatest sale the history of this store And bring about the
this ambition we have ready for you the greatest aggregation of
offerings ever attempted by this store How we'll we have succf
left to your good judgment Thursday.
Phoenix tribune., 1923-01-06
FLAGSTAFF
BY Mrs. T. w. Garrison

by MIS-. l. w. OdiAlSOu
Church services were we'll attend
ed last Sunday. On Christmas eve
program was rendered by the Sun
day School. The children took an ac-
tive part, which made the program
very interesting.
The Willing Workers Club will
meet with Mrs. p T. Taylor this week.
All members are requested to be pres
ent, as there has been no meeting for
two weeks, and this week there will
by election of officers for the ensuing
year.
Mr. Fowler is wearing a smile now
since his family has arrived from
Oklahoma
Mr. n Yeager, from Winslow, was
a welcome visitor in Flagstaff Sunday.
He came overland in his car
Flagstaff is glad to say that she had
no snow during the Christmas holi-
days It was just like spring, and
made some Phoenicians think they
were in Phoenix.
Misses A. Walker and H. Peterson,
who are attending the N. A. N. S.,
spent the holidays in Prescott visit
ing with relatives and friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. L. Horne enter
tanned with a goose dinner Christmas
day The guests were Mr. and Mrs.
s. L. White and son Samuel, and Mr..
and Mrs. P T. Taylor.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. w. Garrison had as
their guests for Christmas dinner, Mr..
and Mrs. C. j. Fuller and family, Mr..
and Mrs Fred Polk, Mrs. NJ E. Davis,
Miss NJ Craig, Rev. VIM. Hall and
Mrs. B. Brakeman. Turkey, with all
the trimmings. was enjoyed at this
feast
Thursday December %. Mr. and
Mrs. Fred Polk entertained with an
elaborate trukey dinner. Covers were
laid for twenty-five guests, and they
departed at late hour, declaring Mr..
and Mrs Polk ideal host and hostess.
Mr. and Mrs. S. L. White had as
their guests at a wild duck dinner on
New Years day, Mr. and Mrs. W. l..
Horne. They say that if there is any
one who knows how to cook wild duck
it is Mrs White.
Mr. and Mrs. G. ]. Fuller entertained
deliberately on New Years night with
turkey dinner, about twenty-five
guests being present. Everyone ate
heartily, and wished they could be in
vited to the Fuller ranch more often.
School has opened since the holi-
days, and arrangements have been
made for colored children to enter the
public school at present. 1t will be
known later just what they will real
ly do with them.
The New Year is here, and the time
We all make new resolutions Let
your new resolution be that you will
join the Western Mutual Benefit AS
sociation, and prepare for sickness
and death. The agent, Mrs. T. w.
Garrison, will call on all who are not
at present in this association
Phoenix tribune., 1923-01-06
LOCAL NEWS

N. A. A. C. P. Meeting.
The regular meeting of the N A A.
C. p. was held Tuesday night. jan, 2,
at the A NJ E. Zion church, 10th
street and Washington. Only a small
crowd was present, but a very inter
esting meeting was held. President c.
W. Hawkins presided and some i'm
portant matters were taken up. 1t is
planned to make the N. A. A. c. P.
meetings more and more interesting
and some good programs have been
arranged. The next regular meeting
will be held at this church Tuesday
evening, JAN 8. Everyone interested
in the advancement of the race. urged
to attend
Home From The East.
Mrs. Maggie Thomas of 1887 East
Jefferson street, who the past year
and half has been in Pittsburgh, Pa,
returned to Phoenix this week and
is staying at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Perry Williams, 1890 East Mon
roe street. She plans to erect a small
frame cottage on her property and will
occupy the house herself small
tent house on the lot is rented to Mr.
McWithers. Mrs. Thomas has many
friends in Phoenix who are glad to
welcome her back home. She plans
to remain until May or June and will
then go to the coast for the summer
retaining her winter home in Phoenix
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Arrivals From Washington, D. c.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Mahias are re-
cent arrivals from washington, D. c.,
and have taken apartments at 1925
East Washington street. Mr.. Matthias
is barber and plans to engage in that
work here. They will remain for an
indefinite time
Linen Shower Given.
The bride elect, Miss Eleanor G..
Payne, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Perry
Payne, was given linen shower last
week by Mrs. Jessie james and Mrs.
Pearl Carter at the home of the for
mer. A large group Of ladies came
and Miss Payne was the recipient of
many useful linen presents. On Janu-
airy 25, Miss Payne will be united in
marriage to DR.. Raymond Richard,
of San Francisco, Cal, at the home
of her parents, at "a South Srd street.
Immediately after the ceremony, the
newly weds will leave for California
where they viii reside
Phoenix tribune., 1923-01-06

tain conditions, they are able to pre-
sent convincing arguments. but thus
far they have had but little effect on
the masses. However, the gravity of
the situation is recognized. and
counter movements and activities have
been launched by the more conser-
vative who, through wise council and
education hope to bring about state
Of affairs based on practical possibi-
lities and sympathetic understanding
that will redown for all time to the
benefit of the great and increasing
army of Colored industrial workers.
TRIUMvIRATE OF GREAT
Fredrick Douglass. This year marks
the dedication of the estate of Fred
rick Douglass, anti-slavery agitator,
as an eternal shrine to nurture the
hopes of Colored America. The oc-
cca ion was one of national signific-
ance, and was attended by thousands
from all sections of the conutry. The
care of the estate is under the direct
ion of a group of women headed by
Mrs Mary B. Talbert of Buffalo, N. Y,
and their ability to free the place from
debt, beautify it, and dedicate it to
the inspirational benefit of the people,
marks real triumph in racial achieve
ment
Booker T. Washington. A magnnific-
ent monument was dedicated to the
memory of Booker T. Washington at
Tuskegee Institute this year. The
monument was erected with funds
from Colored America, the funds col
lected under the direction of DR.. EN-
NETT J. Scott, who for twenty-one
years co-operated in the development
of Tuskegee Institute. The event,
which as attended by both groups of
Americans from all sections of the
country, emphasizes further t h e
growth of appreciation and gratitude
within the race
Colonel Charles Young. The death
of Colonel Charles Yonug, of the United
States Army, a graduate of West Point
Academy, called for a national mem
orial observance on his birthday,
March II, which surpassed in signific-
ance and scope, any previous similar
event ever held in America within the
group. Colonel Young died in Nigeria
West Africa, and the War Department
has arranged for the removal of his
remains to this country where it will
be inferred with military honors in the
national burying ground of the milit-
airy dead, in Arlington Cemetery, Vir-
ginia, outside of Washington. Presid-
ent Harding, General PerIhing, Secre-
tary of War Weeks and others paid
notable tribute to Colonel Young.
The suggestion for the memorial was
made by The Associated Negro Press,
and was heartily endorsed by the
National Association for the Advance
ment of Colored People and other or
ganizations. The memorial will pro-
badly be made an annual event.
ABRAHAM LINCOLN MEMORIAL.
The national memorial in Washing
ton as tribute to the life and deeds
of Abraham Lincoln, was dedicated
this year There were only three
speakers for the occasion, including
President Harding, and DR.. Robert R.
Motion, Principal of Tuskegee Institute.
The event was internatioal in scope,
and Dr. Motion delivered an address
of genuine interest. The occasion
was marred by an effort to segregate
Colored guests, which was resented
by majority, who left the assemblage
in disgust.
Continued next weekl
Phoenix tribune., 1923-01-06
S. /. A. Club Notes.

;. !. A. Club Notes.
New Years day the ladies of the
S. l. A Club met with Mrs M. A.
White, 1888 East Jefferson street and
held open house for their husbands
and friends. An enjoyable afternoon
was spent and among those present
were. Mr. and Mrs Jno. T. Lucas, Mr..
and Mrs. M. White. Mr. and Mrs. E.
Noble, Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Ward, DIR.
and Mrs. w. C. Hackett, Mr.. and Mrs.
p. F. McCutcheon, Mr.. and Mrs. A. J.
Isabel, Mr.. and Mrs. c. D. Lucas, Mr..
and Mrs. j. Ready, Mrs. Lille Stevens,
Mr. and Mrs. Chas Gardner, Mrs. An
na Marooney, Prof. P. Landry, Mr. and
Mrs. 1. F. Silvers, Mrs Wells, and
Mrs. Williams. On next Monday after
noon, jan, 8, the club will be enter
tanned by Mrs Marion Noble at the
residence of Mrs. Chas. Gardner, $50
East Washington street. All members
urged to attend as it is planned to
have a grand time.
Phoenix tribune., 1923-01-06
PoRo SYSTEM HAIRDREssINo

Graduate of the Poro College of
Hair and Beauty Culture and spec
ialize In the Poro System of hair and
scalp treatment, shampooing, mani
curing and facial massaging. 1 also
teach the Poro System. Phone 4SS6
for appointments.
MRS. R. c. HOWARD.
58 N 11th st.
Phoenix tribune., 1923-01-06
ASSOCIATED negro
PRESS GIVES SURVEY
OF RACE CONDITIONS
lBy The AssocIated Negro Press

(By The Associated Negro Press.)
Colored America may well look with
pride on the achievements of 1922.
1t has been the greatest year of racial
achievement. The millions within the
ranks have marched forward, and
their unquestioned tread has shaken
the world into careful observation. In
all avenues of endeavor, there has
been more than an awakening; there
has been steady progress. The out
standing features of the forward
march have been the widespread
understanding with which it has been
accomplished, and the unflinching de-
termination that animates the people
everywhere. Obstacles have been
turned into triumphs, and failures
into success. Timidity and fear are
unknown quantities, sacrifices are ac-
cepted as blessings and prosecutions
are held aloft as beacon lights. THE
Negro Faces America" indeed, and
also the world, resolved highly to sail
on into the Harbor of Opportunity on
the Rising Tide of Color"
POLITICAL
World Conditions. The complexity
of world affairs is being studied by
the people. Rearing the same pub
locations along with the rest of the
nation; amplified with special coneri-
buttons by sympathetic writers in all
parts of the world, listening to lectures
from returned travellers, and watching
the signs of the times, Colored
America has knowledge and vision on
world conditions. Particular atten-
ton is given to the struggles, aspirat-
ions and achievements of the darker
peoples of the world Africa. the
fatherland of Americas Colored popu.
lation of 100000, has taken front
rank in consideration, for the political
entanglements and oppression in GER
tain sections as well as the stipend
Gus resources and future possibilities.
Africa is no more ridiculed; it is loved
England's darker millions in India, the
millions in China, Japan, and South
America all afford field for observa-
ton and comparison The opport-
unity is not being lost; it is embraced
United States. Political conditions
in the United States have experienced
marvelously radical changes during
the past year, so far as Colored
America is concerned An inquest
toned ally of the Republican party
from the time of enfranchisement, this
years elections in all sections of the
country have revealed an unpreced-
ented spirit of independence which has
been to the profit of the Democratic
Phoenix tribune., 1923-01-06
FOR SALE
WATCH pHoENIx cRow

WATCH PHOENIX GROW
5-Room modern house; lot 5Ox2S5
feet; $175O; $3.50 cash; $40 month.
Groom brick, furnished, $2S5G; $500
cash, S25 a month.
7-Room brick, business district.
$4,000; $1,000 cash.
12-Room apartment Furnished.
$500; $500 cash, $50 month.
NJ. H.SHELTON
2t5 w. Wash. 522 {. Wash.
Phoenix tribune., 1923-01-06
Continued next week.

What if this bridge should break
and the train be dashed into the
river?" Quieried nervous passenger
on train
Don't worry, madam, replied the
conductor, ''the Santa Fe railroad has
lots more trains"
Phoenix tribune., 1923-01-06
Accidentally Hurt. /.

NSSiuCntdIty T1uFt..
Sunday evening, Mr.. Bob Murphy
of 1912 East Washington street was
knocked off his bicycle by IN automo-
bilist at the intersection of Washing
ton and Second street, sustaining a
spained ankle and bruises about the
hip and body. The bicycle was demo-
lished but Mr.. Murphy was not SER
ously hurt He is now able to walk
around and hopes to be out in a few
days. The driver of the automobile,
merchant of Tempe, agreed to pay
for the bicycle and Mr.. Murphy's
doctor bills.
Phoenix tribune., 1923-01-06
MONEY TO LOAN
AUTO TRANSFER AND DELIVERY

Phone $3.50 whenever you want any
hauling done. Baggage and express.
transfer and delivery service. If you
want an expressman and want him in
hurry, phone $3.50. We feature SER
vice. We also have a few furnished
rooms, apartments and houses to rent.
GEO. M. FINLEY,
Stand II So. 4th st.
Phoenix tribune., 1923-01-06


for the bicycle and Mr.. Murphy's
doctor bills.
Epworth League Meeting.
The meeting of the Epworth League
was well attended on last Sunday at
the c. M. E. church and the subject.
How Can We Help Foreign Missions
interestingly discussed by several
speakers. The subject for discussion
next Sunday, Jan, 7th. is: THE
Guide Board ReaAm." Ps, 1:1t6.
These meetings are growing in inter
est and everyone interested in the
study of the Bible should attend Meet
ing begins at $50 and closes at 7:3O.
All Phoenix invited NJ A White,
Pres, Mrs. ]. Tannehill, Secretary.
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Lively Sunday School.
The c. M. E. Sunday school, with
Mr.. W. j.. Jones as superintendent, is
one of the most progressive and wide
awake schools in the state. The les
sons are taught by able and efficient
teachers and the scholarly superinten-
cent always makes a beautiful appli-
cation of the lesson. If you would
enjoy real Sunday school, attend the
c. NJ E. Sunday school opens every
Sunday morning at 9:45. You are in.
vited
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New Physician Here.
DIR. A. A. Mcdonald, a colored ply
sician from Calvert Texas, has opened
offices in East washington street with
the Phoenix Dental Parlors. He is
now ready to serve you at any hour
of the day or night. DIR. Mcdonald
comes we'll recommended and already
has built up quite large practice
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Mrs. Chafers Released.
Last week, friends of Mrs Emmo-
gene Bell Chafers succeeded in ar
ranging bonds for her release. She
was held in the county Jail under s10,-
600 bonds on the charge of first degree
murder Mrs. Chafers is alleged to
have slain her husband, j. P. Chafers
on Christmas night.
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Mr.. Rodgers Improves.
Friends of Mr. G. s. Rodgers will be
pleased to learn that his condition is
improved over that of last week He
has been confined to his home the
past two weeks suffering with ton
silitis.
Here From Los Angeles.
Mrs. j. B. Bell, mother of Mrs.
Emmogene Bell Chafers, arrived this
week from Los Angeles, where the
family resides. She is staying at the
home of her daughter, Mrs J. o.
Green at % North 11th street
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Big Dance Monday.
Beginning next Monday night, jan,
Sth, and every Monday night there
after, there will be dance given at
the A. H. A. hall, Attn street and Jeffer-
son under auspices of the Phoenix
Division U. N. l. A., No. 401. The
Battling Hot Four" famous jazzers,
will furnish the music and Mr. Bob
Aeams, the maneger. says that every
one who attends is assured good
time.
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Christmas Dinner.
On Dec, 25, Mr.. and Mrs. T. 2.
Smith and Mr.. w. H. Turner
entertained with Christmas dinner
in honor of Mr.. G. t. Tinsley and Mrs.
Della King at the home OF the Smiths
1921 East Monroe street. A sumptu-
GUS repast was served the following
guests, Mr.. G. t. Tinsley, Mrs. Della
King, Mrs. Rhod2 Turner, Mr.. w. H.
Turner Mr.. and Mrs T. 2. Smith.
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Popular Book.
DR.. Axtell is agent for book called,
"A Practical Guide to Health" and it
should be in every home He is now
taking ordere for Eehfuarv delivery
and you should get in on this first
Phoenix tribune., 1923-01-06
KEYS

Fitted and Duplicated
LET'S r. TEMPLIN
l46 E. Adams st. Phone 50ks
Phoenix tribune., 1923-01-06

About all the average doughboy has
to show for his experience is knowl-
edge of a language mules understand.