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Smyrna times., 1930-10-22
STATE LAW FIRE INSURANCE
Safety Council States Only Dis
trict of Columbia Has Lower Rate

Safety Council States Only Dis
trict of Columbia Has Lower Rate
The State of Delaware enjoys
next to the lowest fire insurance
rate in the country -sixty-eight
cents, the Delaware Safety Coun-
ell has pointed out in urging that
attention be given to the preven-
tion of fires SO that this splendid
low rate may be continued. The
only district enjoying lower rate
in the country is the District of
Columbia where the rate is fifty
four cents per hundred dollars of
coverage. When it is considered
that the average rate of premiums
in the country as a whole last
year was eighty-nine cents per
hundred dollars, the large saving
due to the smaller fire loss in Del
aware is evident. One-third of
the national fire waste occurs on
farms. And good authorities tell
us that four out of every five farm
fires are preventable. Lightning,
defective chimneys and heating
apparatus, matches ard smoking,
combustible roofs, spontaneous
combustion, gasoline and kerosene,
and electricity are the causes of
most farm fires. The total loss
from farm fires amounts to ap-
proximately S15O.000.000 year in
property destroyed and $500 lives
sacrificed to the greed of the red
fend who marches in the wake of
carelessness and neglect. Every
time the sun goes down nearly a
half million dollars worth of farm
property goes up IN smoke. During
the winter, when stoves, furnaces
and other heating equipment are
in use, when the farmer and his
| family do most of their chores af-
ter dark by the light of lanterns,
when much hay, grain, straw and
other combustible materials are
stored in the buildings, the haz-
ards of fire are greatly increased
and it is we'll to give consideration
to the subject of fire prevention.
Not that the subject may be ig-
nored at other seasons of the year,
for it should not be. The menace
of fire is ever present on the farm
as well as in the city. Whenever
fire is made for whatever purpose,
there is always the danger that it
will get out of bounds and become
an arch destroyer. Using kero-
sene to start the fire in the kitch-
en- stove is extremely dangerous.
Many serious confagrations with
loss of life and property have re-
suited from the explosions caused
by this practice. Lanterns care
lessly used about the barn may be
upset or kicked over by live stock.
Damp hay or straw may ignite
spontaneously. Unrodded build
ings are apt to be struck by
lightning. Then there are match
es. A match, you know, has a
head but no brains. You have to
think for it. A cigarette is per-
sistent in carrying out its purpose
of burning and making smoke, but
it has no conscience as to how,
when or where Matches and Gig
arettes have much to answer for
in the matter of destruction of life
and property. These are but a
few of the numerous hazards
about every farm. Fire can quick
ly destroy the work and accumu-
lation of a lifetime of effort and
saving. Property that is burned
is lost forever. 1t goes up in
smoke and all that is left are ash
es and vain regrets.
Smyrna times., 1930-10-22
Reason Enough

In order to impress the value
of numbers on her class, the
primary teacher asked: (which
would you rather have, six APP
pies or two apples?" All an
swered six except Alice, the
smallest and most serious mem
ber. When asked why she had
rather have two, Alice replied:
Il don't want to get sick"
Smyrna times., 1930-10-22

Why is the letter A never i'll,
Because it is always found in
health.
Smyrna times., 1930-10-22
/, on REooRD
NJ LIQUOR LAW
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k'yew officers
a ensuing Year

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C. it,''s session . Of Of
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Il following eacn
q and PrOgnOsis
Il c. Mstzlsr' Jr.
| I sssgoliativss Der
q the Use o.
1 be Treatment s OF
4 B. Scull, Jr.,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-02

A distinctive suite of furniture invites you
to sink down into its soft comfort. The base is
skillfully carved, with Queen Anne legs.
There is long, deep sofa, regulation club
chair, and new style, high pleated back throne
chair. All the cushions are spring filled and
reversible. Years of comfort and beauty are
in this suite-and if you buy it on the Budget
Plan, you'll never miss the money.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1930-08-02

In a class all by itself. New
Secret for growing of your hair.
Let me convince you by trying
a box.
Price Soc & $1.00.
Send to
LADY HARGROvE MFG. CO.,
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1930-08-02
Miss Pilgrim, Much Upset
About The Storm And
Hot Weather
81. HENRY james,

MISS PILGRIM: Operator, give
me Boulevard 7525-W, please"
AMPLIFIER: "Hello! Hello! Am
plifier speaking. Who are you"
| MISS PILGRIM: "This is Miss Els.
ty Pilgrim. I guess you know me,
called you up some time ago. no"
are YOU these hot days? Gee! mean
these days are really against me-
Everything is so DRY"
AMPLIFIER: "Miss Pilgrim, l
have no complaints to make at all
Let us bow in humble submission to
the WILL of HIM who doth ALL
THINGS WELL.
MISS PILGRIM: "O'yes, 'U-R
perfectly right, but still this weath-
err is a bit against me. And too,
was reading in the paper the other
day. about the STORM. The paper
stated that more than three hundred
telephones were put out of order, and
cutie number of electric wires were
damaged. 1t is reported also THAI
buildings were struck by LIGHT
MING. Have you heard about it,"
AMPLIFIER: "Of course, / heard
about it. But the architects, build
ers and electricians are blameless'
No persons are to be blamed for mis-
fortunes. You talk little funny. Lay
the fault (if there be any, upon
Tho earth's qrayitation. Whom do
we blame for damaging and des-
tructive earthquakes, volcanic agltaa-
tions-their convulsions and expul-
sions. There are natural causes
whose effects are inevitable, una
voidable. | admit that this Drought
was unspeakably terrible, but It
could have been a hundred foid
worse. This whole State could have
been BURNT completely off the map.
Remember the Supreme Ruler above,
Alpha and Omega; thank Him, and
take courage. Think of the Dressed
RAIN He sent, which was so helpful
and COOLING to the earth. He could
have rained down showers Of FIRE
more abundantly, instead of cooling
showers.
MISS PILGRIM: eyes, you are
right. we ought to be more gratefui
to Him. 1 thank Him and take fresh
courage. Now, my father had, to be y,
away today, but he askt me to call
Won and find out something about the
SERVICES at FIFTH BAPTIST
CHURCH, corner Harvie and Cary
Streets, Sunday, July 9th. We want
to know how are they getting on!
AMPLIFIER: "They are getting
along commendable. Progressing rap
idly under the leadership of their
respected and much beloved pastor,
REV. P. S. ANDERSON"
MISS PILGRIM: "That is excel
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1930-08-02
HOUSEHOLD REFRIGERATION NEWS

During the summer season it is more
than ordinarily necessary that the care
of foods in the home be given close at
ycntion, according to DR.. Martha Man.
ming, refrigeration expert
Every home should have an ice box"
DR.. Manning states, Every housewife
should see to it that her refrigerator is
operated to give the greatest possible
benefits to her family.
at has been estimated that 60 per
cent of the families in the United States
do not have proper refrigerating facili-
ties in t. Ines. This means that
they "a utilizing a process of food
preservat.on which results in minimum
of change or deterioration in foods kept
in the household. While drying, smok-
ing, sailing and picking have been used
for centuries, and are still used for the
preservation of certain articles Of food,
they do not campare in value with refri-
geraton as means for preserving foods
in their natual state.
AT the temperature at which foods ar
kept in All ice box, the growth of bac-
terra is retarder. This prevents spoil
age or the excessive development of
harmful germs. The natural processes
in the foods such as the ripening Of
fruits and the aging or softening of
meats, continue so that their natual
The most common way in which cold
flavor is improved by refrigeration.
may be utilized economically in the
the preservation of foods is by the use
of ice. The melting of the ice abstracts
heat from the foods and thus refriger-
ates them.
There are certain essentials in house.
hold refrigeration which should be con-
sidered because of their economical or
health-protective features. First, 1t is
necessary that the cabinet or refriger-
ated space in which the ice is held be
properly insulated from the surrounding
atmosphere. For this PURPOSE it it nee
essary that the cabinte be tight and that
the walls be constructed of some mate
rial which is a poor conductor of heat
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1930-08-02

SCHOOL ana ID. 1. L. "!
AMPLIFIER: "The Superintendent,
Bro. John H. Pierce, is quite an en-
ergetic and Jealous leader. His lead
ership, with that of the other faith
full officers and members, accounts
for them having WIDE-A-WAKE
Sunday School"
MISS PILGRIM: Il have always
been very interested in Sunday
School and B. Y. P. U. work. l
think these two departments are the
life of the Church. What were you
going to say about the B. Y. P. U. a
few moments ago?"
AMPLIFIER: 81 say that their
B. Y. P. U. is equally as W1DE-A-
WAKE as the Sunday School. The
young people in the B. Y. P. U. are
eager and earnest in doing their bit
to make their UNION second to,none
in the city. Yea, the are doing a
great work at FIFTH BAPTIST
CHURCH"
MISS PILGRIM: "Who is the
President of the B. Y. P. U. and
what was the subject of the Sunday
School Lesson?"
AMPLIFIER: "You askt me much
in one breath. Nevertheless, what 1t
takes to answer you l have it-irl-
fact, | brought it with me when l
came to the telephone. Mrs. Myrtle
M. White, is the competent and ey-
er-ready President of the B. Y. r
u"
AMPLIFIER: "And, the Subject
of the Sunday School Lesson was;
JABAN A CRUEL KING Both,
Sunday School and B. Y; P. U. are
very largely attended. All the Sun,
day School in the B. Y. P. U. and
ali the B. Y. P. U. in the Sunday
School, and all the Sunday School in
the Church, and all the Church in the
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1930-08-02
go with Fifth Baptist Church
VALLEY GROVE Monday"

go with Fifth Baptist Church to
VALLEY GROVE Monday"
AMPLIFIER: "It would be an en-
joyable OUTING for you Miss Pill
grim, go and take it in. l don't know
what the fare is, but it is very
very reasonable"
MISS PILGRIM: 81 heard that
they went for a HAY, or PICNIC
RIDE last Monday night?"
AMPLIFIER: eyes, they did. The
B. Y. P. U. was very successful in
carrying LARGE CROWD to
ZION TOWN, on a Hay Ride. All
who went had mighty joyful time. y
OPERATOR: "Your time is out
please hang up"
MISS PILGRIM: 81 am sorry we
must stop. l wanted you to tell me
something about Fifth Baptist at
MOSBY MEMORIAL BAPTIST
CHURCH, Monday night, July 2Sth
You'll hear from me next WEEK"
AMPLIFIER: Alright Miss Pill.
grim, I'll be glad to get a call from
you anytime. Go to FIFTH BAP'
list CHURCH sometime and he1
the eminent, young pastor, Rev. R.
S. Anderson. They welcome every
body. I'll see you at the reception
at MOSBY MEMORIAL Monday
night. Goodbye, Miss Esty Pilgrim
tell your mother and fatthher that
Ample said 'howdy "
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1930-08-02
LOCAL DEATHS

Helen L. Strange, 1902 Rosewood Ave..
age Z mos, died July 26.
Andrew l.. Brown, SIS Mccain st. age
5, died July 26.
VIM. L. White / E. Orange St. age 56
died July 26.
Rachel NJ. Williams. 1000 N. 7th St..
age Ga died July 20.
Lula Nelson Oil W. Marshall st. age
81 died July 80.
Mary Latney. Stephen Va. age A died
July 70.
Maria Hall, City Home, age 10, died
July 20.
Elsie Clay, 1Oe W. Clay, age 10, died
July 20.
zena Johnson, 1881 Brook Road, age 7s,
died July %.
Julie Shepperson, 500 E. Leigh st., age
SO, died July 25.
Louise Pleasents, 1413 W. Clay st., age
Sc, died July rs.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1930-08-02

and constitutional rights. It is in
vain that we invite comparison with
other violated sections of the Con-
stitution. The prohibition amend
ment is now in the moral focus.
Strike the iron while it is hot. Pub
lie conscience is cold on the Four
teenth and Fifteenth Amendments.
The observance of one of these a
mendments will lead to the strength
ening of all. The violation of or in
difference to the Eighteenth Amend
ment on the part of the Negro will
lead to indifference of white peo-
pie towards those in which ne has
pccrl'.r and special concern.
The church must adopt some prin-
ciple of practical import that will
appeal to the conservation and de-
votion of high minded youth. They
are drifting away from its standards
largely because of lack of such chal-
lenge.
Shakespeare says in one breath
that comparisons are odious; and IN
another that comparisons are odor-
Gus. While we should not aim to
rival the white man in vice and
crime, we should strive to equal or
surpass him in virture. The two
great wings of the Methodist
Church, North and South, have
gone on record in favor of prohi-
bition. They both have put both
political parties on notice that they
regard rohibition as moral prin-
ciple which transcends partizan poll
tics. l am sure that the Negro Bap-
fist have equal moral conviction
and courage.
1 believe that ringing declara-
ton in behalf of temperance on
part of the National Convention
would be quickly followed by the
annual and general conferences OF
the several of the Methodist denomi-
nations, as we'll as by the smaller
religious bodies, and that the whole
religious life of the Negro race
would be in alignment with the
greatest moral reform of the age.
Surely this is a conSumation de-
voutly to be wished.
Yours truly,
Kelly Miller.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1930-08-02
Racial Wrongs Can Be
Righted By Christianity

Brooklyn, N. Y.-(CNS-In celebra-
ton of the 57th anniversary of the
Nazarene Congregational Church, Of
which the Rev. Henry Hugh Proc
tor, is pastor, the Rev. DR.. George
Albert Simons, superintendent OF
American Methodist pioneer work
in Russia and other countries on the
Baltic for more than twenty-five
years, delivered the sermon Sun
day, July goth.
DR.. Simons spoke on "The Golden
Rule in international and Racial
Relations" terming the simple
teachings of Christ the "Only pam
acea that can ever cure the open
sores of the world and heal the con-
stantly increasing social ills of hu-
manity,"
He quoted the utterance OF
Frances E. Willard that THE Golden
Rule of Christ will bring the Golden
Age of man."
"When once Christian America
gets ready to clean its house thor
oughly, to right all social, industrial
and above everything else, all racial
wrongs" DR.. Dimons declared, I'VE
shall no longer hang our heads IN
shame as we think of the hideous
and bloodthirsty lynchlngs that be-
smirch the name of our country and
as we read in the papers of the In
suit and heartache cruelty admins
tered to that group of "Black Gold
Star mothers whose heroic sons will
ingly paid the supreme sacrifice.
Perhaps, for all we know, the I'm
known Soldier may have had dark
skin. Surely nothing is smaller than
introducing the question of color
in a matter where only admiration
and reverence should find place.
"The un-Christian and un-Amen-
can idea of discriminating against
certain groups because of color or
religion by permitting and indirect
ly encouraging ghetto and segrega-
ton conditions will finally pass a
way. because we are growing to real
ize trat we are one great family, on
whose mutual brotherly affection
and love depend the future welfare
of these United States.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1930-08-02
Sunday School, is their MOTTO"

Sunday School, is their MOTIO.
MISS PILGRIM: 81 see that they
are really united and working to-
gether for the Kingdom of God
Now Amplifer, tell me eabout the
regular SERVICES Sunday morn
ing" III
AMPLIFIER: SERVICES were
opened at the usual hour. Choli
singing the opening song. l sup
pose about thirty minutes were spent
in uplifting and inspiring devo'
tions."
MISS PILGRIM: "Did the pastor
Rev. R. S. Anderson preach; what
was his text"
AMPLIFIER: ooh, yes, the pas
tor, preacht a soul reviving, power
full and convincing sermon. Text:
Corinthians 4:7-8. please search fol
it for more information). The ser
man was interesting, and command
ed the attention of the entire au
dience. Those who heard this sermon
are singing, 4 was glad when the!
said unto me, let us go into tn.
House of the Lord Rev. Mr.. r. )
Anderson, is a very able learned ant
progressive young divine. When N
speaks his audiences listen"
MISS PILGRIM: "How did th'
CHOIR sing. All, go on and tell me
Don't be so stingy with your lnfor
nation"
AMPLIFIER: "Te-hee, 'U-k
alright Miss Pilgrim. The choir al
WAYS sings we'll. They have an ex'
cellent leader They seem to put theii
souls in their singing"
MISS PILGRIM: What was the
collection?"
AMPLIFIER: "The mornings OF,
fering amounted to $31.62. The tota
amount raised for the day, l am un'
able to state. The missionary offer
ing was gathered by the Ushers.
MISS PILGRIM: did they have
evening Services too; if so tell me
about them-services | meanT
AMPLIFIER: "The pastor, Rev
Anderson, the Choir and his congre'
cation Il mean a part), went ovel
to SIXTH MOUNT ZION BAPTIST
CHURCH., in the afternoon They
conducted wonderful services at this
great church. The eloquent, DR.. A
W. Brown, is the greatly beloved pas
tor of said church"
MISS PILGRIM: l am sure thai
the Rev. Mr. R. S. Anderson deilV
cred a TELLING SERMON to thai
congregation. Was the pastor, DIR
Brown present."
AMPLIFIER: Of course, he did
He preacht with Authority, Power
and Spirit. This sermon was mucf
enioyed. 1t was brimful of first
hand information. His text was: Gal
CTS. (Search for it,. Yes, Dr
Brown was present"
MISS PILGRIM: 81 certainly
would have gone to Sixth Mount
Zion, II | mad KNOW CHdC ReV' a.
derson was going to preach. Did ne
preach at his Church, Fifth Baptist
Sunday night?"
AMPLIFIER: "No, he did moi
preach at his church Sunday night
One Rev. Mr.. Howard, of Virgins
Union University preacht for his
congregation. Rev. Howard deliver
ed a creditable sermon"
MISS PILGRIM: HAmpie. what
was the Rev. Towards subject"'
AMPLIFIER: at was WHAT
THINK YE OF CHRIST This sub
ject was alright. What are yo'
laughing about?"
MISS PILGRIM: "Have they
carried an Excursion to Buckroe thu
year-I mean Fifth Baptist Church"
AMPLIFIER: NOPE, they ar.
not going to Buckroe this year,
don't think. They are inviting every
body to 60 with them to VALLEY
GROVE, Monday, August 4th, Al
7:3O AM, and at 100 PM, Mon
day. Go with them; you'll certainly
enjoy"
MISS PILPRIM: off 1 can, I viii
AExK
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1930-08-02
RICHMOND MARRIAGES

Lee Burton Nc Laughlin, %; Carrie
Elizabeth Boiling, 81, July %.
Frank Wingfield, SO; Adele Stephenson,
20, July "a. ---
Carrot H. Brown, 80; Annie Williams;
"a; July "a.
John Stewart, 81; Mary Robinson, 20,
July 26.
Horace Russell, %; Daisy burden, July
26.
Alfred Edwards, 26; Nellie Murray, 81,
July 25.
Robert Mack King, 90; Rosa Chambers,
"a, July "a.
Edward Tyler, 27; Mary E. Erby 10,
July 81.
Ulysses Williams, %; Mary Jackson, 80,
July 81.
Ollie Coleman, 81; Lillian Reid, rs,
July %.
James Taylor Jr., 81; Ida Belle Bluford,
16, July 20.
George w. Johnson, 90; Thema L. Broc-
kenbrough, rs, July 80.
Sam Graham, 20; Nellie Green, 20 July
81.
John McManus, %; Josephine Cook, July
80.
TWO GEORGIA WHITE MEN TO DIE
FOR KILLING NEGROES
Atlanta, Ca (CNS)- The Georgia
Supreme Court has affirmed the sentenc
of two white men to the electric chair
for the murder of two Negroes.
Weyman Bradberry, Oconee County
youth; his brother. Harvey. and his
cousin, Raymond Cooper, were convict
ed of the murder of Doc Elder, aged
Negro, and his wife, last November.
The brothers were sentenced to death
and Cooper to life imprisonment.
The three white men were indicted and
tried jointly. Testimony was that they
lured the aged Negro from his cabin at
night and beat and stabbed him to death.
Then they returned to his home and cut
his wife's throat while she slept, accord
ing to evidence. The cabin was robbed
of the couples saving.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1930-08-02
TWO GEORGIA WHITE MEN TO DIE
FOR KILLING NEGROES

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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1930-08-02

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WE'RE NOT ALL BAD

So much attention has been conferred on the gunman
the bandit the racketeer the bootegger and the thrill
murderer, that many of US have allowed perspect
ives to become distorted to the point where little
good in those about and wonder what has become of
the old ideals of chivalTy forgetfulness of self and
helping those in difficulties.
Although somewhat battered by our modern speed of
life human nature is not all bad and each day brings
proof of unsefshness sefsacrfice and devotion to
duty on the part of men and women
Three such instances come to mind Immediately. he
first is the little IA year old school girl in Los Angeles
who may pay with her life for her thoughfuness of
others. sparkler set her flmsy dance costume afre
while she rehearsing tableau the stage of the
school with her schoolmates. Resembling human
torch, she realized that she endangerng the lives
of her companions, similarly clad and rushed from the
building to them.
About the same time sailor on navy vessel at San
Diego gave similar exhibition of thoughtfulness.
When an acetylene torch with which he and com,
rades were working exploded, he kept his head, and
though suffering horrible burns, rushed to the side OF
the vessel threw the torch overheard and returned to
shut off the valves in the aceyene tanks before he col
lapsed from pain.
The same day young radio engineer showed his 10y
atty to the company employing him by holding the
wires used in transmitting the speech of King George
after they had been broken when another employee
stumbled over them. The wires were attached to the
generator which supplied the energy for the broadcast
ing lookup There time to repair them and tor
20 minutes the engineer subjected his body to the
pounding of high voltage current passed through it.
enabling the kings speech to be heard by millions OF
Americans unaware of what was happening.
Instances of this type occurring day They
may not be spectacular as bank holdups or gang
ster battle but they are far more interesting.
Too many of us center our thoughts on the latter,
forgetting the work of Commander Byrd in the Arctic;
the unsefishness of the aviators seeking Maury era
ham and the courage and devotion of another OF
flyers undergoing the hardshps of the Arctic in an ap
parenty hopeless search for lost comrade.
The lowliest mechanic up there in the Arctic little
Clara Barbarus, who thought of her companions; Don
aid Phillips, who forgot his burns thinking of the
lives of hundreds of comrades his ship Engineer
Harold Vivian-any of these showed far more courage
and the stuff of which real men and women are made,
than the 'bravest bandit who, loaded with narcotics,
makes an attack only when the odds all his side