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Afro-American courier. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1926-19??, 1931-12-01

Dear Editor
Please allow space your next Issue of the Courier
Ito speak word for the faithful lodge of Arkansas Oco
her, 10Th had with the Supreme Inspector of the Afro
American Sons Daughters, accompanied by Rev. R. l..
Williams, member of Bolivar County Baptist executive
board Rev. Williams delivered splendid address in the
Opening Of the meeting and turned the house to Prof
Edwards where business picked up and within few min
ues the program put with eight members
added to the lodge and glad to say count them
eigt new bricks in the wall because doubt Bro
Edwards members sticking with the ORDER because
find him to be who represents the organization its
merits. Some timely remarks made by Rev D. H. Will
am pastor Of First Baptist church of Arkansas City Re
|fresnnents served and all enjoyed jolly time. All
lover Mississippi you hear Cousin Toms ringing
like city bell but Arkansas does believe Isaiah Edwards
Yu,.rs in FIR 8 E. ARKANSAS City Lodge NJ. 13,
ULYSSES G. BEASLEY, F. S.
FLORENCE JEFFERSON President
Arkansas City, Ark.
Afro-American courier. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1926-19??, 1931-12-01
Box 127
Holly Bluff, Miss,
October 26, 1881

Dear Editor
Please allow space in your Courier to say word about
Lodge No 537. We few in number but trying
Ito 60 on We lost from rank Brother Perry Clayborn
I've sorry to lose him. but it is Heavens gain and
loss He was good broad hearted and strove to do
what ne could for everyone. He is survived by q
wife, three sons sisters and brothers and number
of friends to mourn his loss October Is Mrs Cayborn
ceivcd $500 check from Brother Clayborns policy for
the time he was Afro He lived for something and he
died for something.
We trust that God will bless our leader Prof T. j. Hud
dleston and Dr. Miller.
EMMA GRUTER F. S.,
c. J. CHAPMAN, President,
JIMMIE BLAYBORN, Treasurer.
Afro-American courier. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1926-19??, 1931-12-01
NOTICE! NOTICE! NOTICE!

Beginning December LIST, 1881, the Supreme Lodge Of
AfroAmercan Sons and Daughters will require certified
copy of the death proof from the state Health Department
before any claims shall be paid The certified copy be
obtained from the local health officer and this certificate
the death proof of the order shall constitute proof Of
death.
Afro-American courier. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1926-19??, 1931-12-01

Phone 49, Box GAL, Indianola Miss December l. 1881.
Dear Editor:
Please allow in your paper for these few remarks
will leave for Helena Ark Dec and will visit Hope Well
Lodge. On the 7th of December, will speak in West
Helena at the Second Baptist Church. December VIZ
speak at West Helena Crossing in the Baptist Church. II
the 9th will speak at Pillows Addition Ark. On the
will be in Elaine, Ark and will speak at the First Bac
Church. December 18th will come back to Missisder
On the 18th will conduct membership drive at Mto
Lodge, about and one-haf miles west of IndianoT
cember goth will speak at Swan Lake hurperiencss Of
Rev. Porter, of mdianola which will end myon+ o fo+
the holidays. ga tho res+ -
Deputies and Organizers, this cQgffahors and efforts
top and unless put whole II
will have complete failure Howl
ways study the history that ead4
must look for the future days to I ,mors
which have passed IAL+ATlONS.
IQhra-kN
Afro-American courier. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1926-19??, 1931-12-01

Yazoo City, Mississippi:
wis hto express my gratitude and humble@
AfroAmercan SonsN& Daughters Hospital Force il keir
hospitality and courteous services that given duFng
my visit there being i'll with lumbago.
offer special thanks to Dr. L. T. Miller and the nursek
for their careful treatment given which enabled me
recover from this dreadful disease am,
A special honor and credit do give the Supreme Cus-
todian T. j. Huddeston, the founder of this Organization
May he forever be guided by his fertile BRAIN gift God
ana still remain service to mankind and his race
am your brother,
CHARLIE ANDERSON Camp 1872
Box 461, Cleveland, Miss.
Afro-American courier. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1926-19??, 1931-12-01

~ q. QN Eampaign Manager for funds f 31e
FGeh49i btiskSt 0nyenton, has Just launched &ive
lover period to raise $50 COO This looks like
IA rather large 6f faith but TO man
more duty his many round6 he has consttit-
uency than two hundred thousand to stand back
him in this effort Of know that IT will be pref
hard to nd hundred thousand Baptss in Mississippi
but let all pray that he may find at least fifty thousand
loyal and true to the great which he
lsents
As editor of The Courier and Baptist among the
thousand Baptists who make great organization,
to to lend financial suppotand
llnen to Campaign Manager in putting this dive
Afro-American courier. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1926-19??, 1931-12-01
Portland, Ark, Nov. 8. 1881.

Dear Editor:
Allow space to say something about my lodge No.
1926 We getting along fine and have elected and in
lstaed officers On the Goth ober we had member
ship drive with our Supreme cton Prof E. Edwards.
La local program was renda1 II s. as follows: Wei
come by Mrs. r ltha Lille Mae Robinson;
remarks Rev. he Order; remarks,
Mrs Indiana ppital. Our inspect
Tor made wo embers were added
"a our memh Afros if they want
= in their Inspector and he
Afro-American courier. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1926-19??, 1931-12-01
MEMBERSHIP INCREASING

The fact that the Afro-American Sons Daughters
have increased 1000 in membership during the past six
weeks, show that times getting better. While
Od Depression is just around the corner the Afros
lifting their joyful faces headed for another financial boom
with geeful hearts Who knows but what the AfroAmeri
Sons Daughters will be the worlds biggest Fraternal
Organization The Order has semmed the tide of the
toughest financial condition that has been known
the world over.
Our field forces have not let up but have continued to
pick the bits of rock toward their goal They have learned
to organize their efforts and concentrate their toward
that nnconquerable aim.
We it will be interesting to know that the Gus
toan has been severely ill., but he up and doing ne
anticipating and negotiating plans for trip to Ashe
willie S. c. The fervent prayers of the Afros through
out the jurisdiction have doubt been heard in his behalf
Another big Drive will begin with the first of Deem
and ending December 28th at the Hospital Celebration
Hleveland, Miss. All persons who bring five men,
more will receive prizes. Every lodge represe ating
onlaited to have at least 10 new members. Even
6f lodges may bring applications for MEM
ne conditions. It is high time that We Afro
1n1paughters make our fastest steps to
as possible. There is no traffic on the
unt1a biggest Van travelling this way.
Afro-American courier. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1926-19??, 1931-12-01
be lodkell
IS to be lookei
SELF but thereseI

Sons & Daughters upon m zSD.ile8d n1a4n-
moth business for folks
The entire jurisdiction mpathy with him and
praying for his early recovery he may take his place
again his family and in the jurs of the Afro-Amer
lear Sons Daughters We need him the Of hope and
cheer get back his feet That he may cheer
the rank and file of the Sons Daughters to
nober heights and endurance that they may break through
this depression without the organization taking faer
ing step.
None can do this like Custodian; he alone
that which will strengthen the morale of those of
who becoming weary and of the depression
which is upon us.
However, if the many friends and sympathzers of
Custodian would and strengthen his heart ven
say best do that by remaining loyal and
to the ideals of the great organization which he founded
few years ago. This will speak louder than words to
him he lays upon his bed with reflections of the loyalty
and devotion of the thousands of constituents whom
he led into the organization by his unng energy and
vice.
Afro-American courier. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1926-19??, 1931-12-01
ALIAT1oNs.
JOh.,-k4

JOh4a k4,
SUP cl.nations at once.
ime, while there
Keirns. Mill on qualities you
Dear Editor: ar program II
Please allow me space in the Cou The Supreme In
1899. We are few in numbers but Tat )once Inc rea
trail ont of the dust for hone that kand officer visit
Header for he is God sent T1ways pays Lodges
our Dr. Miller for he has treated RI Lecturers $500 for
MAY God bless Afro family. ud cooperate with
Yours in L. r. l. Invite qualified
WILLIE MAE rapid growth and
Marks Miss, =
November 8, 1881
Dear Editor:
Please allow space in the paper to say word for the
Rose Bud Lodge No. 1884, We are few in number the
depression has been but times getting better and each
member is working to build our Lodge up
Prof E. Edwards with the 18th of October.
had local program Thanks to Lambert Lodge for the
help they After the program Prof Edwards gave
very encouraging remarks and five members were
added-then the feast. Afros until death.
BROTHER H. N. BUTTS, Pres,
BROTHER BEN LONGINETTE, R. S.,
BROTHER B. F. WHITE, F. 8.
Pleasant Green Lodge No. $780,
The following is the Of old members who have
been the job for time and have kept the faith Of
this Ordtr Hattie Miles, Fancie Brownder Robert Alice
Martha AND Eliza Robinson and w. K Robinson
l4M W. r. ROBINSON, F. S., Lodge S29.
Afro-American courier. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1926-19??, 1931-12-01

aould begin to sing a new
B becoming obsolete and
americans, we just can't
no matter what it may
m $1,000 to $4,000 for a
Ia it about eight or ten
come around to DEM
lie car we own. True
and swell. The body
Nv and different to the
Afro-American courier. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1926-19??, 1931-12-01

BETTE JACKSON, F. S.,
HATTIE JAMES, President,
EVA LENDSEY, Treasurer,
EMMA PEYTON, Recording
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-06-10
Chaperoning in a New Guise
BY LYDIA LIE BARON WALKER.

lance must be carried out with tact and
One way is pleasant in every aspect
and has been done with great success.
A mother gives luncheon or tea and
invites the mothers Of her children's
friends. She does not need to know
them previously. The invitations must
be informal and the occasion also.
A little note may say: my child
has enjoyed the companionship Of your
daughter Cor SOM so much that I
you not lunch with me on Wednesday
next at l o'clock? am asking Mrs.
Smith, Mrs. Jones, etc. (naming
mothers Of other children), believing it
would be a mutual enjoyment for all
of us to become acquainted. It will be
a pleasure to welcome you. With COR
dial greetings"-and sign your name.
Such an invitation should be sent out
long enough in advance to foreStall
other engagements Since 1t is prob
able that the other mothers are as
deeply interested to meet you as you
are to meet them, you may expect a
hearty response to such an invitation
Some warm friendships have grown out
OF such happy occasions. and always
better understanding of the young folk.
Sometimes a mother realizes that a
child has little cooperation from home
life to help develop nobility Of char
acter, and again 1t Is recognized that
fine, stalwart youths should come from
the parent stock. In every instance she
learns what friendships she would like
particularly to encourage and what
ones she hopes will dwinole. A modern
and pleasant type Of chaperoning re-
suits.
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After having moved and settled more
| or less in ones new abode, 1t Is not
unusual to begin to discover what one
| has left behind in the "old home.
Some Of these things may be retrieved
and others may not. Making certain
OF ones knowledge in this particular
may be the means Of saving considera-
BILE money on requirements, and con-
siderable trouble arising from invalid
| claims
None Of the fixtures Of q house or
apartment may be taken out when one
moves. The housewife will usually ask
why she Is not permitted to take out
what she brought in. On the surface
1t appears unfair, but the fact is that
both sides have o case
When the fixtures which one installed
cannot be removed without leaving q
wall, ceiling, or some other part Of the
residence defaced, 1t Is within the rights
Of the owner of the property to insist
that they remain. This applies to CELL
ing and wall fixtures. to French doors
or windows, and to any fixtures which
are fastened to the property.
In the case Of an electric refrigerator
one might remove 1t If one replaced it
with the original refrigerator that stood
In its place. However, one cannot leave
blang space where there stood q re-
frigerator previously without prior ar
rangement with the landlord.
While laws naturally vary among the
several States, the laws relating to
property rights are fairly uniform, be-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-06-10
Everyday Psychology
BIZ DIR. JESSE W. sPROWLS.
1nferiority Complex.

A great many people with no sign OF
the much-talked-about inferiority COM
pick imagine they have one. This is
especially the case with young people
For 1t Is somewhere in the 2Os that
ones first serious rebuffs come, that
ones first real ambitions are likely to
suffer, setback. What are the signs
OF an inferiority complex?
First, extreme senSitiveness to criti-
clSm. This must be extreme for any
normal person is always somewhAs sem
sitive to criticism.
This condition Of sensitivity Is fol-
lowed by the development Of what are
known as ideas of reference" Those
who suffer from ideas Of reference en-
terrain the suspicion that some person
or group Of persons is planning to en-
barrass them. Sometimes they even
imagine that a group CT strangers on
the street is talking about them.
Third, people with an tnferiority COM
Piles dislike contests Of all kinds. And
since normal life is full Of competition,
they are hard put to find ways and
means to keep from displaying their
seh-imputed weaknesses. They engage
in contests only with those whom they
may easily surpaSS, or with those whom
they are not expected to surpass.
Fourth, they develop a chronic ten
dency to criticize others. They 60
about offering confidential criticisms of
people, many Of whom they have only
read about or heard about. At the
same time, in order TO make this criti-
two conservatively-t toned complimentary
remarks. usually at the beginning Of
their TRADES.
iCopyrieht, 1ssl.)
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instance a pink and white gingham
check with plain pink is-darling.
Batiste print, plain pastel batiste
candy striped lawns and tub silks also
make up attractively.
Size 8 requires 15s yards Of 35-inch
material with 2s yard Of 35-inch con-
trasting.
For a pattern Of this style, send IS
cents in stamps or coin directly to The
Washington Stars New York Fashion
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ninth street, New York.
Vacation days are here againl
So nearly here, at least, that it's time
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mer wardrobe.
We've prepared a book to help you
plan for the most colorful fashion
period of the year. A book that offers
the best selection Of styles for the sea-
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and helps the reader to economic.
You can save $40 by spending 10 cents
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we suggest that you send 10 cents in
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Be sure to fill in the size Of the pat
tern. Send stamps or coin (coin pre-
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Price Of book 10 cents.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-06-10

For one Of your size you certainly
have q wicked-looking set of teeth"
said Farmer Browns Boy as he stood
in the Arizona desert looking down at
q pink-and-black Lizard who was quite
the largest member Of the family he
ever had seen and who, despite his
rather handsomely colored coat, was an
ugly-looking fellow and appeared to be
quite as ugly as he looked. When he
those teeth plainly, for he opened his
mouth very wide. Also, he showed that
his mouth was black and this didn't
make him look any pleasanter. He
Kissed In manner which showed that
he was in anything but good temper.
There is something about you that
reminds me of a Bulldog" continued
Farmer Browns Boy, keeping at re-
spectacle distance. II have an idea
would hang on. Those jaws of yours
look pretty strong. I wonder just how
hard you would bite If you got the
chance. That's a funny looking skin
OF yours. 1t looks beady, as II covered
with big pimpleS. I think I'll call you
Beady. That's as good name as
can think Of. It seems to fit."
AS matter Of fact 1t did At more
closely than Farmer Browns Boy rea-
lieu, 1or ILllS Dig, ugly 1SlIOW DelOnBco
to branch Of the Lizard family known
as Beaded Lizards, to distinguish them
from the rest of the family who wear
scales. There are two Of these Beaded
Lizards, one called the ella Monster
and the other the Mexican Beaded
Lizard. Beady was a ella Monster.
Farmer Browns Boy didn't know this
until he got back to the ranch and told
of his meeting with Beady. Then ne
learned that his new acquaintance was
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Planning the Vacation

cat sitting in a window IS.
Reward the winner with some tiny
thing like q toy balloon. II they are
inclined to quarrel, put one in the front
seat, the ether in the rear.
Planning your wardrobe Is one Of the
most important things. For the chill
dren have serviceable, warm but not
clumsy clothes. Goats and berets To
match, over jersey or cotton mesh
frocks. make ideal toys. Have one
good-looking frock, perhaps pongee or
non-crushable crash, again with beret
to match, to dress them up upon ar
irving at your evenings destination.
Goggles are good for the kids If their
eyes ever hurt them, or viSors such a.
Helen Wills wears for tennis. IntruSt
the lunch basket to them and give
them the privilege Of deciding where
you will stop to lunch the first day out
for you should always plan at least one
picnic supper or lunch, even though
you put up at hotels the rest Of the
time.
For yourself a smart costume and q
topcoat, a silk suit being ideal in many
respects, or at least a little jersey suit
that won't musS or isn't too hot. And
you. too. should have goggles or q visor.
Dad should At himself out for the
trip. How about his having q golfng
suit, Knockers and q sweater? It's O
big treat for him to get away for few
days, and the more he dresses up for
it the more good will the change do
him
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A MERICA has been completely sold on
the vacation idea,

A MERICA has been completely sold on
the vacation idea.
If you aren't planning SOME kind Of
trip away from home, think twice about
just how much you are cheating your
self.
Vacations mean nerve rest, mental
stimulation. physical relaxation. It's a
pity not to go places and see things
when you can do 1t so easily.
If you are planning anything from
week end to q fortnight on the road,
be sure you are planning 1t right. The
enjoyment depends upon preparedness
the right clothes, the right amount OF
luggage, stops calculated in advance so
there will be no family disagreement
just as the fag end Of day wanes and
your temper rises
Have your car overhauled, In the FIRST
place The brakes should be refined
and adjusted If they need it. See to 1t
that your tires won't blow out before
you turn out Of your own gate. And
don't forget tools.
BY all means take the children along
Days on the road become the memories
that stand by longest and mean most
Give them some responsibility. Plan
their amusement so they won't tire you
out.
There are such games as road poker, :"
by which each child takes one side of
the road and counts all the animals you
pass-a pig counting two, q chicken
one, q cow flve, cat six. and a black
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BEADY WAS A CHA MONSTER.

shake that rope The more he pulled
and the harder he shook, the more
firmly Beady set his jaws and hung on.
It was clear that he had no intention
Of being shaken loose.
MY gracious, I certainly am glad
that you haven't got hold Of me like
thatl" exclaimed Farmer Browns Boy
as he dragged Beady this way and that
without making him loosen his hold the
least little bit. Nov know why you
reminded me Of Bulldog. When you
what Bulldog does. That certainly is
some grip you've got. If you don't
mind you may Let go now. It is getting
hot and I must be on my way"
But Beady didn't take the hint. He
liked the heat and he didn't have to
get anywhere In particular. Moreover,
he was thoroughly angry. So he hung
on with a deadly grip that refused to
Ps Ho1 nd m Ant what IN f1S
deadly grip, or it would have been
had those teeth been set in flesh instead
Of a rope. You see, some of those teeth
one the lower jaw had little grooves in
them, and along these little grooves
poison was working. Buzztail the Rat
tlesnake has two long teeth called fangs
in the upper jaw, and when he bites he
drives these into the flesh, and at the
same time forces poison down through
them, for they are hollow. Therefore
the poison enters the wound with the
bite. But with Beady the ella Monster
1t takes time for the poison to work into
the wound, and that is why he
hangs on.
Farmer Browns Boy finally got tired
Of trying to make Beady let 60 and
sat down at respectable distance to
wait. He waited long time before
Beady decided that he was ready to let
go. When at last he did, Farmer
Browns Boy lost no time in coiling his
and leaving Beady to go on about his
own affairs.
That" said he, els one Of the desert
people I'll leave alone hereafter" which,
you will admit, was a wise decision.
(Copyright, 1917
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Braised Veal.

The breast, neck, shoulder, ends of
ribs, or knuckle, may be used. Heal
two tablespoonfuls of butter or other
fat and one tablespoonful of sliced
onion in a kettle. Season five pounds
of the veal with salt and pepper, put
into the kettle, and scar on all sides
until brown. Pour over it four cupfuls
of boiling water and cover tightly.
Place the kettle in a slow oven and bake
for two and one-half hours. Serve
either hot or cold. II served hot, make
a thickened sauce with the liquid in
the kettle. When cold, the gravy will
form a jelly to serve with the cold
meat.
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'DorothyDix|
Finds Girls
Just Parts
OF ONCE
Machines
Need a Wife
fear her
Husbands
Secretary?

WOMAN do not consider every
business house nsd with young and attractive who work
had secretary
No. Certainly Unfortunately jealous
.aa s who
snd Clothes that look they were hed out Of the Also tst
the wife pictures her husband who has goolookng
she the who understood him they
THIS The imaginings who knows
du H the A paor "' to
of danance like picture
% the he, man wno succeeds ea in in these Of
working hours He looks his female
employs simply as cgs in machine They
should be lost he couldn't give the police good description
Sny b and o% e p 81 her neck noting the words
got in is minutes late. ~ ~ ~
NOR do the business his
heart talks as wife pictures s SCns Most likely they do not
IN hand and generally these words are not sweet for
wives taking them the irritation teper that i they 40
U this a e has d job h ssqTsts b IKE s Te .
can't afford to throw it up and quit.
wives to imagine that their husbands
from sh but n this hy 0 arg
be profoundly wizard who is
admired and respected by the world but he
steps and Groom and has line Of wsecrackng
with the girl in his office and some.
times the girl "a home.wrecker But sentimental
girl whatever = " ~ ~ - " ' Nef OF any
lock all young madns in dark closet
AS mater Fact think that the men and women who work together
They see each other at too close much
$40 ~'ss 1O''D' ''AHI DoRoTa H1G DIX P'e
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DELI Il 1lX1L OlO1NAA1O w. Burgess.

quite as dangerous as he looked to be
for like Buzztail the Rattlesnake, he is
poisonous. When he bites he injectS
poison. Both of the Beaded Lizards
are poisonous, the only American
Lizards that are.
From his saddle Farmer Browns Boy
took a rope that was coiled there. Then
he returned and began to tease Beady
by throwing an end Of that rope Sc
that it fell close to him. Like a flash
Beady snapped at it and seized it. 1t
didn't seem possible that such clumsy
looking fellow could move so quickly
His jaws came together on that rope.
Farmer Browns Boy began to pull and