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The Washington times., 1931-10-16
Ship Board to Sell
BrOOkLnIUn Plants

Plans for the sale of all Ship
ping Board property at Brook.
lawn, N. j., were announced by
the Shipping Board yesterday.
Ten Of these properties are to be
sold at public auction at once,
the board said.
Brooklawn is a wartime COM
munity constructed for the accom-
mediation of shipyard workers at
Gloucester and Camden, N. J.
The entire property consists Of
10 pieces Of land and 262 mort
cages.
The Washington times., 1931-10-16
Hanna Furnace Has
NeI, Sales offices

Hanna Furnace Corporation, a
subsidiary Of National Steel Cor
poration. has established its own
sales offices in New York, Phila.
delphia and Boston. to take over
the sales of its foundry and
malleable pig iron. Silvery iron
and ferro-silicon, 1t was an
nounced today.
They were formerly represented
in the eastern territory by Rogers
Brown q Croker Bros, Inc.
The Washington times., 1931-10-16
FARM WAGES LOWER

Farm wages as of october /
stood at an index Of lis per cent
of the pre-war level, o drop Of
8 per cent from July and 81
points or about IL per cent below
October Of a year ago, and the
lowest figure since 1915, the De
partment Of Agriculture states.
The Washington times., 1931-10-16
25,467, 1868 Pounds
OF Sea Food DOcked

The Bureau Of Fisheries yester-
day announced that 25,467. 1853
pounds of sea food were landed
during August at the three chief
New England fishing ports, BoS-
ton, Gloucester and Portland.
Boston accounted for IS per cent
Of the total.
The Washington times., 1931-10-16

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The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1931-03-12
Too Exceptional

There is, somehow, disposition on
the part of the average person of
color who has contact with the other
fellow to indicate that in this he is
exceptional. And that the other fell
low thinks him exceptional. And,
finally, and worst of all, that he lets
the other fellow know that he thinks
himself exceptional.
How silly. You are measured ex-
actly by the same vardstick as that
by which the humblest is measured
The caucasian will tell you that you
are different from any other person
of color. And that if all were like you
the problem would be solved. Some
times he is sincere in this. Often
not. But whether sincere or not, the
result is the same. When he leaves
you he reminds himself and his
friends that you are a person of
color.
Thus, there is no better way to de-
feat that measure of respect for
which You strive than by being too
exceptional"
Because by being Exceptional"
you derogate the opinion in which
your neighbor is held. The Cauca-
sian then reasons: "Well, there are
no people of color any good except
x And, after all, X is colored. F."
lust so high. then. as you can raise
the opinion held of your neighbor by
just so much will the opinion of you
be enhanced
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1931-03-12
Negro Feels Economic Equality
Has Not Yet Been Granted Hin.
Last Hired First Fired" Reported To Be Too Often
Experience Of Race Laborer

was economic as far as industrialists
were concerned, but deeper than that
with the Negro himself was the spir-
itual motive. The economic was inn
mediate but the spiritual and social
was primary and fundamental. Il am
tired of 'jes" making money; want
some Freedom was the remark made
by longshoreman in Mobile, who
was demonstrated with by friend
for coming north.
"a pessimist easily could find
many things to weep over in the pres
ent situation of the Negro in the
north. The Negro came north fifteen
wears ago with psalms and singing.
He came to larger freedom and a
bigger opportunity. He came with
high expectations and big ideas. In
his sermons, editorials and songs he
saw parallel between his coming
from the south and the Hebrew chill
dren coming out of the land of Egypt,
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1931-03-12
Ten Cents For Soup

Campbell Soup Dorrance left to
his heirs over two hundred million
dollars. This tremendous fortune was
accumulated from selling soup at ten
cents the can.
The small sum of one dime does
not amount to much. However, when
thousands of ten cent pieces get to-
gether they create powerful force.
The significance of this power is fire.
quently lost sight of by Negroes.
They strive to deal in larger units.
The Negro church has taken dimes
and quarters and built magnificent
structures, given support to schools,
colleges and foreign missions.
Almost every Negro has a dime.
Twelve million dimes nut to work
properly would strengthen the Ne
gro's economic position considerably.
Chewing Gum Wrigley has built a
fortune selling his product for five
cents. A nickel is small unit of a
dollar. A lone nickel is not much
money, but Coco Cola Gambler is n
rich man.
These illustrations point the way
out for the Negro. Who will take the
nickels and dimes, quarters and half
dollars of Negroes and put them to
work?
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1931-03-12
Must Pay

Our people are still forced to
FIGHT against the showing of that in
sidious and lecherous film, the
birth of Nation" 1t has been ere
ating hatred and stirring up friction
for the last dozen wears and vet it
lives. d. w. Griffiths, the eminent
gentleman out of whose brain the
thing was fashioned and directed. is
now having trouble with the authori-
ties. He is accused of attacking a
young girl. We do not say that this
is retributive justice, nor that it is
a case of what we SOW. but we do
say that people who bring misery,
suffering and blood-shed upon hui
manity must pay-either in this
world or in the next. No ultimate
good can come out of such things
as the birth of Nation"
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1931-03-12
Pyramiiding Taxes

o, take me back to- the days of old
When the money of virgin gold;
Then, never heard of showing the queer
And could get bellies filled
Twould be tap-drawn from old
And with taste yeast-laden'd dregs;
Then brandy. whiskey, sauterne,
But twon't be long backs
Under Pyramiding Taxes levied by quacks;
Booeggers, hghjackers legislative
Have elevated till we're darnd broke.
There's tax and upon radios
Our best girls lingerie is ID likewise, is hose
We're taxd il cough and again if sneeze,
And another for wearing patch'd b. V. DIS;
There's tax If laugh and if
It's two bits to therell be die;
We're requested, dead busted galore
They rain down the roof and in the door;
When fishing crank
We're taxd for gasoline
III hunting wild game presume to desire
Well, dig into money e
We try to seeptake a couch
And we dream of taxes coming the pouch;
They tax our pleasures, latest whm
Then bread instead
We're taxd for this and we're taxd for that
For crees knives he rusty gat
It's tax today and taxes year
Say, why in hi don't they
We taxes in Spring and again the Fall,
Those tax-fighng buffers have
st. Peter, know when go
Will weep, and " It's pity,
And he turns his head o wipe a
He'll say, "old boy, they've tax'd your beru
j. E. w. CLARKE
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1931-03-12
Texas Editor Indicted

HOUSTON, Texas-(C. N ST.
c. F. Richardson, former editor and
president of the Houston-Informer,
has been indicted on four counts
charged with embezzlement of funds
while he was with the Informer.
The case was set for trial this week.
Trouble arose some t m ago
when Richardson left the Informer
and set up a rival weekly.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1931-03-12
EDIT ORAL
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The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1931-03-12
Figures Can Lie

Sometimes when big business men
are heard talking over the radio con-
corning Americas prosperity we won
der if they really mean it. To prove
their argument they point out thas
there is one automobile for every
five families, two and a half pairs
of shoes for every individual Ameri-
can.
These gentlemen fail to mention
the fact that thousands of families
have 10 or more automobiles. They
neglect to mention that thousands of
Americans have so or more pairs or
shoes. These facts show that every
five families do not have an auto
mobile and every American does not
have pair of shoes. Figures do NOT
always mean what they say. Pros
l,erlty for all Americans requires a
more equal distribution.
There are billions of dollars but
the other side of the story proves
that there are millions of men and
women who are in dire need in the
richest country in the world. The
system may be all right. Perhaps
it is the best in the world. but those
who talk about it should at least talk
sense and not try to make sensible
Americans swallow bunk.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1931-03-12

Il is hoped that when this money
comes to the thousands of colored
men that they will bear in mind how
white America treated them during
the World War and after and spend
this money accordingly. Let US hope
that these colored veterans will try
to give every one of these bonus
dollars round trip and while they
remember the inscription on the dol
lar which says '1n God we trust"
it would be well to remember the
slogan--"Do Not Spend Your Money
Where You Cannot Work"
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1931-03-12
Bonus Dollars

The United States government is
now paying thousands of black sol
diers who fought in the World War
a part of their bonus. These black
soldiers who helped make the world
safe for democracy" will not be paid
in Jim Crow currency even though
they fought in Jim Crow army.
This will probably be the first recog-
milton of the government which they
have served so well in time of war
in which they will not be given a
half loaf.
Seward daily gateway., 1931-06-09
BROWN BEARS SILVER AS AERIAL HUNTERS
 INVADE HIS HAUNTs

Bad times are ahead for the big brown bear of Kenai Peninsula, according to the Fairbanks News Miner The hunting expedition was to leave Fairbanks last week and after stopping at Anchorage to add to it's numbers will proceed to Lake Tustumena on Kenai Pe- ninsula, favorite spot of big game hunters
 Arthur Johnson, geleral manager of the Alaskan AirWayS, had in- tended for some time to make 8 trip to the game area with a view of securing first hand information relative to the building up of big game trips by airplane. Last sum- mer he invited Assistant U s. At torney E. B. Collins and Ralph R. Reeser, in charge of the Fairbanks radio and telegraph office, on sheep hunting trip but they were unable to land at the spot selected by MT. Johnson and now he is making up for the trip they missed then by taking them to Kenai. General Manager o. F. Ohlson of the Alaska Railroad will join the party at Anchorage, as will Robert Bragaw, president of the Alaska Guides Association, and one or two others. A. H. Mcdonald was invited to make the trip from An chorage but will not be able to leave.
Seward daily gateway., 1931-06-09
MAGAZINES AND 0LD PAPERS DESIRED BY
 UMNAK TEACHER

An example which might be followed by others who have sup plies of books and papers, has been eSta blishd by The GateWav in sending magazines, papers et:.. for a long period to E. P. Stowa}l, Um- nak school teacher, wh0 writes the following note of appreciation: T have bound the loose papers in booklets and we let the natives borrow them. The young people certainly look at all the pictures and read many of the articles. All these things help to bring
 understanding and mental devel- opment to a people who have done
 without before. In this movement of gradual mental development you are playing a big part. We shall appreciate any further con- tributions"
 It is suggested Seward citizens bundle up old papers, magazines land books and put them aboard the SS Starr prior to the next sailing, Saturday. MT. Stowell,, young and sincere worker in that far away district, is deserving of everyones' support and The Gate way will appreciate any coopera- tion extended him.
Seward daily gateway., 1931-06-09
YOUNG IZAAK WALTON

One of the youngest fishermen in Seward set up a record last evening at Bear Lake which he defieS anyone his age to equal. Jackie Erwin caught five trout all by himself and that's going some for a youngster still under six years.
Seward daily gateway., 1931-06-09

Another local business estab- lishment is having their store re- painted in spring colors, Urbach & Valade.
Seward daily gateway., 1931-06-09

1 Always something new for your
 bridge party-ALASkA SHOP.
Seward daily gateway., 1931-06-09

George Roll. well known Hope merchant and oldtimer is a busi- ness visitor in the city.
Seward daily gateway., 1931-06-09

The Resurrection River bridge crew is preparing for construction.
Seward daily gateway., 1931-06-09

It is reported John Helm has sold his other house on upper Fourth Avenue to young local couple.
Seward daily gateway., 1931-06-09

The SS Starr is loading five car loads of Evan Jones coal today for delivery at Dillingham;.
Seward daily gateway., 1931-06-09

Have you tried the Melotone records? Three for S1.OO. ALASKA SHOP.
Seward daily gateway., 1931-06-09

Phone for HOrluck's Danish Ice Cream and we will deliver. Candy Cottage.
Seward daily gateway., 1931-06-09

3-ROOM apartment Tor rent at J. L. Graef.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-09
Pledge To The Flag

The man who wrote the pledge to the flag is dead. Francis M. Bellamy. who has just passed away at Tampa, Florida. was one of a group of men who in 1891 joined in an attempt to revive the idea of patriotism. As member of the editorial staff of the Youths Companion, he was closely in touch with young life. Mir Bellamy wrote the following pledge: T pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States and to the republic for which it stands, one nation, indivisible. with liberty and justice for all.
 The above is fine expression of the patriotic ideal. since it includes the two ideals for which America has stood or at- tempted to stand, liberty and justice The two ideas unfortunately do not always go together. Many people who favor liberty, are very far from doing justice to their fellow citizens. And some people who think they favor justice, yet have very little faith in the idea of liberty. Mir Bellamys pledge to the flag is to-day repeated in thou stands of schools. It makes its impression on young minds. It helps them to realize that they ought to love their country.
 There is still the need for rebirth of patriotism which Mr Bellamy and his asso- eates felt. Very much patriotism is mani fested in time of war. Whenever the na- ton gets into trouble, plenty of defenders spring forward to uphold it. But too fre- quently peoples patriotic enthusiasm dies down when the war peril passes. Patriotism also calls for ineessant attention to good citizenship, for the improvement of the government, for the suppression of crime and corruption. If we are to be good pa- triots, our pledge to the flag must call for constant effort toward these ends here in Connecticut.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-09

Mayor George Quigley of New Britain may be the republican candidate to oppose Congressman Lonergan in the first district next year. according to reports from up state. It may be recalled that last year there was some mention made of the may ors availability for this office. However he did not dispute the candidacy of Colonel Clarence w. Seymour of West Hartford who put E. Hart Fenn, the veteran legis- lator from Wethersheld out of the running in the republican ranks. It has already been announced that Colonel Seymour will seek the republican nomination again next year. All of which should interest the democrats. It seems fairly reasonable to conclude that Congressman Lonergan will seek renomina- ton and reelection. Certainly if demo- cratic president is elected in 1852 he will need the aid of the best democratic legs- lators in the nation. Augustine Lonergan qualities in this category. We think he could defeat either Seymour or Quigley. al- though the latter might put up quite fight. He has been getting lot of publicity of late due to his efforts to form a municipal league to study new ways of raising taxes and thus relieving the burden of the real es- tate owner.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-09
CRANBERRIEs
(Hartford Courant)

A New Bedford daily tells It's readers that confidence and cooper ation must characterize the action of cranberry growers on Cape Cod. It explains that there are more berries than last year, and on the whole, the largest crop since lSZo. The inference is that united action will be necessary if fair price IS to be secured by the growers. There is no reason to criticise the con clusion reached by the Massacnu- setts editor.
 One hopes that the fair price. whatever that may be, will be ob- tained, for one who has seen the branberry bogs, which are py no means bogs at this moment. will observe that much labor IS re- oaired to harvest and market the crop. "Portugese" families. large families at that. and most of them coming from Cape Verde islands, are employed. working on tneir knees as if at their devotions. and when their task is completed there begins the work of grading ana
 Because Cape Cod has sufficient sand 10 keep the walrus and the carpenter bathed in tears through eternity. 1t has become | center of the cranberry trade and is likely 70 keep its place regardless or the CT" forts of tws or three ofheF "afes'
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-09
Economic Absurdity

Louisiana and the other cotton states may go ahead and suspend growing for a year by legislative action. The courts may declare such laws constitutional. though they seem to a layman an infringement on property rights and economic freedom. Even then they must still undergo the test of practical wisdom. To disinterested out siders this plan looks like economic suicide.
 If the American cotton belt plants no cotton next year. will foreign cotton belts follow suit? Just ask American planters what they would do if the foreigners all quit planting internationally. Human na- ture being what it is, they would plant and take advantage of shrunken world produe- tion For cotton is a world crop, finding its own level like the sea. Our cotton states might almost as we'll try emptying the Gulf of Mexico because they don't like the pres ent water line.
 After years moratorium in cotton, with the world market grabbed by foreign pro- ducers and American spectators. how many years would it take our cotton states to come back? Just one merit may be found in this rash plan. It gets cotton mems minds to working on other crops as partial substitutes for the single crop sys- tenn that ruins them.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-09
THE MAYORS WILL TALK
(Meriden Journal)

The New Britain Herald is not optimistic over results to be ob- tained by the September confer ence of mayors of Connecticut with Mayor Quigley for the pur- pose of discussing municipal prob- lems of financial nature. Says the paper:
 "It will be quite a harmless meeting, all things considered. The mayors cannot put through any, thing in their own bailiwicks with out councilmanic concurrence, and none of them have astounding in- fiuence with the legislature, nor do they usually take a deep interest in the general assembly except when changes in their city charters are under consideration"
 known that he believes real estate is carrying too much of the bur den of taxation. He has suggested certain luxury taxes as a means of relieving the property holder from a burden that has become almost too heavy to bear. But relief could not be expected until the next state legislative session and even then 1t is doubtful that Connecticut would join the states which are ruining themselves with all man ncr of taxes.
 Hizzoner MT Quigiey has other ideas about better financing. in- cluding a reduction In mortgage rates. hut it may be supposed that taxpayers in general would show more interest if he advocated the elimination of costly political pat- ronage from city affairs. That done. there wouldn't be any need Hf wsors taxea.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-09
VALUE OF WATER PLANT.
(Hartford Timesl


 In connection with the sale of a new bond issue the property value of the Bridgeport Hydraulic com pany, a private corporation which provides the Park city and its en- virons with water. is placed at $15,000,000. The company's capital stock has a present value of al- most $11,O00,000 and dividends have been paid at the rate of 8 per cent without interruption since 1900. These few facts give a graphic impression of the actual and productive value of a success full water company.
 By comparison the Hartford wa ter plant, now owned by the Me- tropolitan district, probably has us large if not greater value. Yet this property was transferred to the district commission, a majority of whose members are not residents of this city. While it is possible to feel that the service rendered by the district may not differ from that given by the city water de- partment, the fact remains that control was surrendered of several million dollars worth of water property without a trace of com pensation. The poor bargain should not be forgotten until at least majority representation on the commission has been recover ed for Hartford.