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The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1927-08-13
Can Black Turn Red?

Soviet alchemists are possessed
with the idea that they can transmute
American Negroes into revolutionary
Reds, according to a story IN
earthed in New York, Washington and
Chicago" says the Literary Digest of
July 80 This transmutation is to be
brought about by training groups Of
Negroes in communism at Moscow
These groups, whose expenses are
paid, are to return to the United
States after three years of study, and
revolutionize the colored people; max
ing Reds" of them. 1t has been re-
ported that the first group went over
in 1925, and since then $50 to 100 have
gone over to learn the Red gospel"
Those who entertain any apprehen-
sion over the seriousness of this out
look may find consolation in the opin-
ion expressed by the Memphis Com
mercial Appeal, that "Colored people
may possibly be inveigled by Russia
into a secret organization, but there
are educated Negro leaders who know
the evils of the Russian system and it
will be their duty to guard their peo-
pie against any error" While there
may be no immediate danger Of black
America turning Reds" the evils of
our own American system, which har-
bors prejudice, fosters discrimination
and DISTINGUISHES certain citizens,
would serve as sufficient reason; but
the Herald Tribune says, the Negro
Communist terror qualities as a false
alarm Why does the Nordic abuse
the faith he seems to have in the Ne
gro?
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1927-08-13
SANITARY BODY GUSTS CLERK
LAUBENHEIMER
Crowe-Barrett and Dever Democratic
Alliance Indicated; Martin ].
O'Brien Is Elected

Trustees Of the. Sanitary District
Thursday ousted Harry J. Lauben-
heimer as clerk of the board and re-
placed him with Martin J. O'Brien,
former city comptroller and Dever
leader.
All members except Frank J. Link
voted Eyes" on the resolution Of John
Touhy. The change is regarded in
political circles as the outcome Of a
alliance between the Crowe-Bar-
rett Republicans and the Dever Demo-
Gratis.
The trustees also appointed Robert
R. Levy, Crowe-Barrett follower, as
sistant manager Of plants.
Laubenheimer was named clerk in
January when Trustee Link, the only
Deneen trustee, threw in with the
Democrats.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1927-08-13
Ford-ology-What Is 1t?

There has been much comment,
both favorable and unfavorable, con-
corning the recent recant and apology
of Henry Ford to the American Jews.
for the slanderous articles published
in the past weeks in his paper, the
Dearborn Independent, about this
worthy group Of American citizens.
Ford's plea of ignorance of the of
tense may be true or untrue, who can
say with convictions? But it takes a
real man who, when he finds out that
his procedure is wrong, to be able to
apologize and recant. Would that the
whole American nation could follow
Ford's example and apologize to the
ten millions of Negroes whom they
daily insult through SANDER and other
atrocious mediums. Our entire group
is maligned with the errors and faults
Of few. Although Henry Ford may
be a pioneer in this new field OF adj
venture Chat of acknowledging an
error there are many others who
might we'll follow in his footprints.
The American Nordic has much to ask
forgiveness for, OF his black brother,
and instead of ridiculing their brother,
for what he has already done, well
might they do likewise.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1927-08-13

when its Craftsmanship" has no
credit at all?
The criticisms of the western and
the northern papers are fortunately
very adverse to that Of the Kansas
City Star. We are grateful to know
that there are still many people who
appreciate honesty and believe in the
golden rule. The Cincinnati ENQUIRER
says, She (Liberia) has set an exam
pie that larger nations might well
emulate" and the Baltimore Evening
Sun adds, Under the circumstances
special honor should be given to Ii
IBERIA BY all American taxpayers" The
San Francisco Chronicle thinks
When the population and poverty Of
Liberia are considered, and we recall
the amazing historical background Of
that little INDEPENDENCE, We can realize
that It was not an easy matter for Lii
IBERIA to discharge this debt"
While England, France and Italy
may frown down on the Honesty Is
the best policy" OF their little black
sister country, surely Liberia has done
nothing to merit their scorn and criti-
cism Of lack Of craftsmanship" Re-
member, Liberia, when the crowd is
against you, you are generally in the
right.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1927-08-13
The Boomerang

As the dog which often turns and
bites the hand that feeds it, so the
southern white man who has nurtured
and harbored mob rule and violence,
finds himself today the victim Of his
own heinous devices. When those
who were maltreated were Negroes, It
was well enough, but when being a
Nordic no longer spared the victim,
the South has become aroused against
the recent midnight hoggings, and in
the words Of Governor Graves, de
clares, "Flogging in Alabama must
cease" A Georgia newspaper boldly
admits that lash parties in southern
states have become SO prevalent as to
become a national scandal" and the
decency Of the whole nation IS
shocked" 1t is indeed very strange
that the graveness of situation never
dawns upon the Nordic as long as he
and his own are not threatened, but as
soon as violence imperils members Of
his own group it then "only breeds
anarchy, and has no place in a civil
ized country" according 10 their pa
pers.
As long as the southern lash de-
Scended only upon black shoulders,
little or no protestation was voiced by
the press, but now Masked violence
IS a denial of democracy; denial OF
love; denial Of faith; a denial Of
God, according to the Birmingham
Age Herald. The victims are not
only just Negroes.
Alter this long period Of lawle ssness
through the South, there seems to be
general awakening to the fact that
such conduct must stop, 'if it takes
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1927-08-13
Does Liberia Lack Craftsmanship

Does Liberia Lack Craftsmanship?
According to the Kansas City Star,
the recent payment Of the Liberian
debt to the United States indicates
that craftsmanship in Liberia is at a
very low ebb." In other words, it was
very undiplomatic for this small in
dependency to promptly pay up an
honest debt, without ''even asking for
a discount" says the Dallas News.
The Kansas City Star further ex-
plains "The Powers first took favor
able notice of Liberia when it got
loan from the United States. The
Powers said to each other at that time
that Liberia showed distinct promise
and should be encouraged. True, 1t
got only a small loan, but by firmly
declining to pay it back, and other
wise cultivating its credit, it seemed
TO the Powers that Liberia might go
far. But now it has spoiled its chance
It has paid its debt, and must hence
forth be regarded with scorn. AS a
country it may have improved ITS
credit. but what does that amount to,
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1927-08-13
Northern Superstition

Elf was the wicked magician Of
Northern folklore, squat Of figure, ugly
Of feature, and with long-matted hair.
The elves were supposed to wound cat
tie and men with their elf-arrows-
stone arrow heads-and children were
removed from their cradles and re-
placed by imbecile elf-children.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1927-08-13
Fashion and Good Breeding

A circle of men perfectly well bred
would be a company Of sensible per
sons in which every mans native man
ners and character appeared. If the
fashionist have not this quality he is
nothing. We are such lovers of self
reliance that we excuse in a man
many sins if he will show US a COM
plete satisfaction in his position
which asks no leave to be of mine or
any mans good opinion.-Emerson
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1927-08-13
Humanity" Student

Humanist may be defined as a stu
dent of human affairs In this sense
Shakespeare is called the great hui
manist The term more generally
means student of the "humanities,"
that is, student of the ancient clas-
steal languages, literature and history.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1927-08-13
A New Venture in Solving the Ne
gro Problem

gro Problem
In an article, THE Golden Rule in
Race Relations" which appeared in
the Literary Digest for July %, 1927,
we are told that the obstacles inher-
ent in the race problem, and once B,
Eeved to be unsurmountable, are van
shing under cooperative effort; and
if there are places where injustice is
practiced by the white man against his
black brother, there are other places
where the two live in peace" Who is
not we'll acquainted with those places
where injustice is practiced by the
white man against his black brother?
For do not these whole United States
ring with such injustices, from the Ca
madam border to the Gulf OF Mexico.
and from the Atlantic to the Pacific
shores? Though most prevalent in
the South, this psychosis OF Negro
mania is gradually injecting this re-
public in its entirety. Now what Of
those places where the two races live
in peace? Are we not most anxious
to learn Of them? For like angels
visits, they are indeed few and far be-
tween.
Madison county, Tenn, is cited as a
good example OF what is being accom-
plished under the auspices of this CO.
operative movement. At Jackson, the
county seat, the State Conference OF
Social Work has decided that no pro-
gram Of community betterment is not
complete that does not include the
whole population; white and black,
Hence, III matters OF housing, santa
ton, street improvement and lighting,
recreation, child welfare, education
and court justice, the needs OF the en-
tire population, regardless Of race, are
considered. What is offered to one
group is also given to the other
Surely this is most unusual circum-
stance, especially in the South.
Through the cooperation Of the
two races in marketing, the plan has
been improved, resulting in greater
profits; and banks have co-operated in
aiding colored farmers to improve the
soil and crop raising. The success Of
these cooperative activities has been
chiefly due to the inter-racial commit
tees. who cooperate for the good Of
all, and according to their reports No
crimes have been committed in this
county in years which would involve
both races" In the courts Of justice,
there are no reports of cases of in
justice, and no discrimination has been
practiced by the courts because OF race
Or color. The colored people have a
representative at the bar, who says he
receives absolute fairness, and justice
is not withheld from him on. account
Of color. In this state, race co-opera-
ton, as a venture" has proved sue
cess Perhaps in the millennium there
will be more OF these Negro Utopias.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1927-08-13
Meaning of "AIaskd"

The territory ceded by Russia in
1867 had been known up to that time
as Russian America. 1t was called
Alaska by William Fl. Seward, our
secretary Of state, this being a cor
ruption Of the Aleut word alakshak
or alayeksa, meaning a great country
or continent
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1927-08-13
Trees Distinct Value

Longleaf pine is particularly valu-
able tree for farm woodlands in many
parts of the South because of it's ca
pacity to grow in the poorest and
deepest sandy types Of land. 1t will
grow on the dryest soils as we'll as
on wet lands, and with dual products
Of timber and turpentine often may
convert such lands from an economic
liability into an asset
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1927-08-13
Character Revealed

rebellious tongue in silence, to rein I'm
the tempestuous spirit-that Is the
height Of good breeding. 1t is also the
indication Of a great character.-Ex-
change.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1927-08-13
Bridegroor1s Pick Types

A helpful German philosopher has
made 1t easier for a man to decide
what sort Of a wife he ought to have.
All he has to do Is to find out whether
ne is a hyomapic cyclothynous type
or an autistisc schcizoid. AS soon as
he knows this the rest is easy, says
Capper's Weekly.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1927-08-13
All Termed KdnnkdS

Kanakas are the natives of the Ha-
waiian islands, but the name is espe-
cially applied to the natives Of the
New Hebrides and other South Sea
islanders who were formerly employed
on the sugar plantations Of Queens
land. Australia.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1927-08-13
Cross Guides Seos1en

High above the Seamen's Church
institute in New York city Is fifty
six foot cross that CLOVIS every night
with the radiance Of electric light
from a battery Of projectors. The
cross Is visible for miles down the
harbor to Sandy Hook.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1927-08-13
Venerable Spruce

Preserved in glacia! ice for 100000
years, a spruce tree was exposed
again to the open air by the recent
recession of the great North American
Ice cap in Glacier bay, Alaska, and
was found by Canadian government
party. 1t grew for 124 years before
the glacier enveloped it.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1927-08-13
Bell Ringing

The expression ringing a change"
is derived from bell ringing Change
ringing was not known until the be-
ginning of the Seventeenth century
The art made rapid progress, an
rings of bells increased from 4 or 9
to 10 or -. With 10 bells, 479,001, 600
changes can be rung.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1927-08-13
First Record of Falls

The Great Falls of the Missouri
river, near the present town Of Great
Falls. were first made known by Lewis
and Clark, who arrived there June ID,
1906. The falls possibly had been seen
earlier by French trappers, but they
made no record Of them.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1927-08-13
Dome and Dough Untouched

We don't believe one rolIing-pin In
q million Is ever used by a wife to
punish her husband-cartoons to the
contrary Notwithstanding - but the
trouble is they are noe used for any
thing else. either.-Cincinnati En-
quirer.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1927-08-13
Human AiIn1enf Old

Stone formations have been found
in mummies more than 1000 years old.
Since the time of Hippocrates, 400
years before Christ. physicians have
attempted to explain the cause of such
calculi formations
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1927-08-13
Short Summer

The air-mail pilots who fly over the
Rocky mountains have a summer that
lasts but two mOnths-July and Au-
gust-the other ten months being so
cold in their line of service that they
must wear thick, warm flying suits.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1927-08-13
Under Many Flags

Florida has changed ownership nine
times. Spain held it from 1913 to
his; France, 171S to 1923; Spain,
next to 1853; Britain, next to 1871;
Spain, to 1878; the United States,
1919; the Confederacy, from 1861 to
1865. and the United States. since
1865.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1927-08-13
Famous Racing Meet

Derby is the name of the famous
horse race Of one and a half miles,
run at EPSON, England, usually on
the last Wednesday in May but some
times on June l. 1t is named after
Lord Derby, who instituted it in 1850.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1927-08-13
Embroidery Ancient Art

Embroidery was an established in
dustry in China centuries before the
visit of Marco Polo. The earliest ex-
tant specimen is assigned to the
Eighth century. but it is certain that
this art was followed at a very much
earlier date.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1927-08-13
its DUN Publicity

We cannot see why a monument
should be erected TO the discoverer
Of Camembert cheese. 1t would be
impossible for any one in the neigh
borhoOd to help discover It.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1927-08-13
Mining "Pinches"

The miners term. pinch, is a term
used in connection with mineral de-
posits to indicate a marked narrowing
Of the vein or bed. Pinches may be
caused by movements in the rocks or
by Irregularities of deposition.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1927-08-13
Taxation Made Easy

Were the superfuities of a nation
valued, and made a perpetual tax on
benevolence, there would be more
almshouses than poor, schools than
scholars, and enough TO spare for gov
eminent besideS.-William Penn.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1927-08-13
Important Consideration

Chap who says that it is better to
complain to man to mis- face than to
ton that it all depends on the size
of the man.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1927-08-13
Aviation Term

The term ''Ornithopter" embraces
as its name implies. any type Of flying
machine modelled after the Tapping or
vibrating action of bird or insect
wings.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1927-08-13
preston News Service)

/. A New Venture in Solving the Ne
gro Problem.
2. The Boomerang.
3. Can Black Turn Red?
4. Fordology-What Is It?
5. Does Liberia Lack Statesman
ship?
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1927-08-13
Spanish Settlements

The following states We're first set
tied by Spaniards California, San
Diego, 1863; Florida, s.. Augustine
1865; New Mexico, Santa Fe, 1852 !;
Texas. San Antonio. 1890.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1927-08-13
Uncle Eben

'Dis world is gittin' so grouchy,"
said Uncle Eben. dat de only sure
way of gittin' GOOD news is to save
up yoh money an hand it to a for
tune teller -Washington Star.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1927-08-13
"Be Yourself"

1t is the vain endeavor to make our
selves what we are not that has
strewn history with so many broken
purposes and lives left in the rough.
James Russell Lowell.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1927-08-13
Claim Solomon Kin

The ruling house Of Abyssinia
Claims direct descent from Solomon
and the queen of Sheba, which would
give them a pedigree Of some 5000
years.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1927-08-13
Highest Reuord

The most agreeable recompense
which we can receive for things which
we have done is to see them known,
to have them applauded with praises
which honor us-Moliere.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1927-08-13
Earliest AdUertisin1

It has been stated that the origin
OF advertising can be traced to the
walls Of public buildings in Egypt in
the days Of Egyptian supremacy.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1927-08-13
Many Crude Oil Producfs

The total number of chief products
that are taken from crude oil is esti-
mated at nearly 500. And there is a
possibility that still more may be
evolved by new cracking" distilling
and refining methods.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1927-08-13
Political Innovation

All Presidential candidates were
first nominated by national conven-
tons in the campaign of 1882.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1927-08-13
Soteen's Innovation

Records do not tell in what year
sateen was first manufactured. 1t is
first mentioned in English literature
in 1873 in "Barlow's History and Prin-
ciples Of Weaving"
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1927-08-13
Ancient British Inn

The historic George inn at Norton
St. Philip, Somerset. is said to be the
oldest village inn in Great Britain,
its license dating from 1897.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1927-08-13
Won,an's Supreme Moment

A woman's moment Of triumph IS
that moment when she realizes for the
first time that some man is really
afraid Of her.-Atchison Globe.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1927-08-13
RUE of Life

Creed is character; desire is des-
tiny; and habit Of mind becomes our
heaven or our hell. We merely have
what we are.-F. w. Orde Ward.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1927-08-13

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The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1927-08-13

The Bmga Arcade to be erected by the
Company
South State Streets The building which
design will contain p stores offices department
Binga State Bank which adjoins the
The first and second floors will be entirely
shops The third and fourth floor will Offices
and lockers.
The fifth floor will be seating
7OO will
check and lounge will also this
The
interior specialist and calls for completion May 1928
DeFest the
The structure another long stride the rehabilitation
indicates that builders confidence
of State Street and shows that the old
been forgotten.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1927-08-13
Keep TdiRinRl

Clever things are said mainly by
those who are always Cabling: oc-
casionally they hit upon a good thing.
e. W. Howe's Monthly.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1927-08-13
Scorer or Success

Another secret of success is not to
waste any Of your time thinking I'D
secrets Of success.-Terre Haute
Tribune.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1927-08-13
Enlightened Ruler

Asoka, an emperor in India in the
Third century B. C., issued an edict
commanding that shade trees be
planted.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1927-08-13
Seff-Model

/ have met self-made men whose
talents were so highly specialized az
to be indiscernible in Conversation
Dean Inge.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1927-08-13
InUentor of Boring

Theseus, son Of Aegeus, king OF
Athens, was the inventor Of boxing
1000 years ago.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1927-08-13
Times Change

The pirate used to be the last word
In profane ferocity, but today we have
the dub in a bunker.