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Afro-American courier. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1926-19??, 1934-11-01
HE UNDERSTANDS rs FOLOt
BY ZANZYE H. A. HILL.

We notice that President Roosevelt has recently -
advantage of the fact that opposition quite o1te
ctrbed by contact and that opinions be changeok
speeches made directly contngents rather than IN
microphones 1t seems though the psychological fac
of contact proved true in his winning over to MS sae
countless Of the dsgrunted farmers of Mississippi IN
recent to Tupeo Miss BY referring to his trip, to
his farm at Warm Springs, Ga. and to the method
of his management this farm, he enlisted the sympathy
Of the farmers to another 1t seems as
though Mr. Roosevelt we'll versed in the art OF appeal
which is so necessary to politicians.
Afro-American courier. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1926-19??, 1934-11-01
pyy1Ts WIDE by MR. L. D. SHORTER SUPREME
ORGANIZER.
oo9 Trelby Street, IGreenville, Mississippi.

Sent 2-Instaed officer Rose Hill Lodge, Greenville,
Miss y new members were added and local program
was rendered Sermon by Rev. Spural. Mrs. Margaret
Hayden, F. s.
Sent. Evergreen Lodge Greenville, Miss Election
of officers 5 new members were added. Mrs. Hattie
Hicks, F. S.
Aug 21-st Peter Lodge, Leland Miss. Two new
members were added to this number. Watch ST. Peter
grow under the leadership of the new president, Mrs.
Skinner who is live wire in the fraternal world Mr..
Willie Collier, F. S.
Aug. 27-vsited Garden Star Lodge, chatham, Miss
Two new members added to this number. Mrs.
Addie McClain F. S.
Sept. 16-Visited Egremont Lodge, Egremont Miss.
Three new members were added to this number. Mrs.
Martha Smith, F. S.
Sept. 16-visited Little Rock Lodge, Percy, Miss. A
nice program was rendered by Juvenile Circle under the
leadership of Mrs. NJ S. sards which was enjoyed by all
This lodge is making rapid progress Mrs Lindsay IS the
T. S. Seven members were added.
Sept 23-Motored to Dunleith Miss to install Holly
Knowe Lodge This date deferred until later date
Sept. 27-Back to Evergreen at Greenville, Miss
Three new members added to this number Six new
members were added by Mr.. Morgan.
Sept 3o-Another meeting supposed to be at this
lodge but due to heavy rains this meeting deferred
until later date.
Sept l7-Visted Rock of Ages Lodge, Hampton,
Miss One new member added to this number. Mr.
Manuel Ford. F..s
Oct 2-Organized Warner Grove Lodge at Swift
water Miss. with Is members. Watch this lodge
grow. Mrs. Maud Richardson, f. S.
Oct. 5-Organzed the Juvenile Lodge at Creenville,
Miss with ID members Mrs Sarah Franklin is the Jus-
emile Mother of this number.
Sept 26-Motored to Glen Allen Miss. Spoke at st
john M B. Church of which Rev c. K Lane is the pastor
Sept 3O-Motored back to Glen Allen. Here new
lodge is expected very
Oct 15-Back to st. John at Glen Allen Seven new
members added.
visited Leland Miss. but being i'll Miss Jack
son. of Greenvlle Miss carried out this date for me.
Oct 21-Instaed Evergreen Lodge. Greenville Miss
A local program enjoyed by ALL Sermon by Rev. j.
f. Redmond Greenvic, Miss % members were add
ed to this point
Afro-American courier. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1926-19??, 1934-11-01
EDUCATION.

aorance is a costly commodity and those who have
pay tremendous price for the privilege
difference between what man is and what he
been had he used wisdom and discretion, may
he price Of his ignorance
ton of any backward peoples in great civ
he price which they pay fer their ignorance
race will finally become the dominant race IN
here can be no doubt that the which is
lice in order that its children gain pre-
ponderous duties of complex civiliza-
the dominant race in the world
titles of the future are going to be the
H. j d. If the minds of the coming genera
t we'll trained; if they not developed to
at strain of a complex civilization, there is no
Oat they will be hewers of wood and drawers CT
water and denied entrance into the higher and nooler
: ctivities of a highly developed society
n 1t is encouraging to note the growing desire among
our people wipe out ignorance Aside from standing
by Independent schools and colleges there is tend
ency being concerned about their children going
to the which the state provides The increasing
attendance at the schools demand school facilities
and trained teachers these too Increasing for
the state spends far for the education of Ne
groes they showing desire for higher training
even in rural schools, find Ncollegq trained
teachers These teachers have to costly preparation
gotten experienced teach the children the latest
methods of how to solve the complex problems which will
confront in the future This means that ignorance
in race is becoming thing of the past.
Figures taken from the 1880 statistics show that
Of 100000 Negroes in the United States 1513892
illiterate With the government Of the United States
spending vast of money for the Improvement OF
schools and the operation Of Adult Schools feel safe
in saying that better day is not far away and
are aware will be enjoying atmosphere Of intel
gence and better citizenship BY good citizenship we
mean better homes with trained who able to
train the child in order that he might fit in the best posi-
tons to earn livelihood.
He must be taught to know his Creator and to obi
gate himself the church which has always stood for
high morals and good principles When he has learned
to- associate with the CHURCH, usually he out be
beeGf to; humanity and makes for himself
good record and worthwhile citizen. When have
learned these things aud made them part of then
will become worthwhile
Afro-American courier. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1926-19??, 1934-11-01
NOTICE FROM THE SUPREME LECTURER, CLISTER
L. JOHNSON

To all the lodges that wrote for dates during my
vacation you will receive notice from in few days
stating the day that would like to pay the visit
greet having delay you but feel that better pre-
pared to tell you something worth while after my many
experiences at the Centennial Celebration in Chicago
would like to hear from more lodges
CLISTER L. JOHNSON, Supreme Lecturer
Afro-American courier. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1926-19??, 1934-11-01
LISTEN, READ THIS.

certain Afro bought 40 A. tract, did not see it.
He said: Cousin Tom you my cousin you pick.
me good 4O and paid the required amount and got
his deed and went home I said like Jesus, $50 great
faith is not found in Israel.
Afro-American courier. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1926-19??, 1934-11-01

There will be contest between financial secretaries.
in bringing applications to Mound Bayou. The prize will
be $1,000 the bringing the highest number over 90
There will be second prize Of $500 for the one who
brings next to the highest over 90 Third prize will be
$3.50 Remember Csc accompany $4,000 contractsk
and soc with all others #~.zs s $ ff9s f'9R e
Afro-American courier. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1926-19??, 1934-11-01

State organizers will contest for the highest number
in December Prizes will be announced later. Any uv-
emile Mother who desires to have part the program
for her number will please notify us at once. All
lodges who would like to have from their num-
Der on program should send in their with subject
solo, reading, duet, etc. haf
Afro-American courier. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1926-19??, 1934-11-01
A GOOD HELPER.

It has been reported from the Afro-American Hos
pta James Wright has rendered good service since
he has been connected with the Afros. He is good
gardener all the vegetables that used at the
Hospital than three crops of vegetables have been
taken off this fall and indeed this is helping to cut down
the living expenses in the Hospital. .
Afro-American courier. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1926-19??, 1934-11-01
NOTICE.!

Those who ordered pictures of our last Grand Lodge
which held in Greenvle Miss, have them hand
You may get them by sending $1.00 4eg
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SOW co on WITH THE STORY
CHAPTER SIXTEEN Continued

Right Gainey nodded.
Coleman's eyes left the road
ahead for an instant. rs that a
fact?" he asked I didn't know
they could estimate the time so
exactly"
Gainey launched into a technical
explanation Of the coroner's work.
Bannister found the details a trifle
nauseOus and deliberately tried not
TO listen.
He heard Coleman asking if he
should turn at the next block and
Gainey's answer in the affirmative.
A minute more and the reporter had
drawn Up before the ancient brick
building that served as central police
headquarters.
Bannister and Gainey stepped
out Of the car. Coleman waved
aside their thanks for the lift and
the roadster was off again down the
street.
That's a nice guy" Gainey com
mented as he mounted the steps of
the building.
Bannister nodded. Wouldn't you
think Denise Lang would prefer him
to the grooming orchestra leader?"
Jaw nerts!" Gainey became sud-
denly philosophical Who can tell
anything about woman?"
Inside the building they paused
to speak to a blue-coated officer.
Yes he said, Captain McNeal was
around the building somewhere.
They might look in his office up
stairs.
For the second time that day
Bannister climbed the fight of
stairs.
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CHAPTER SEVENTEEN

CAPTAIN OLIVER MNEAL
~ brought the front legs Of his
chair to the floor with a resounding
whack. Well" he exclaimed. will
you look who's here-?"
Bannister grinned from the door
way. Hello, Cap he said. Hope
you don't mind callers Gainey,
just behind. edged into the room
and slumped into the nearest chair.
McNeal was on his feet now.
"Davey my ladi" he said. grasping
Bannister's hand. L thought you
were in California; I thought you
were away making big name for
yourself. What in blazes do you
mean, turning up in my Office?
Looking fine, you are"
And you're looking terrible, "
Bannister told him. we'll aware that
this was the proper answer. We'll,
Cap. I'm back on the job. Under
stand you've got a little murder
case on. Getting little slow on
your feet, aren't you, letting twenty
four hours go by without bringing
in the guilty persona"
Back on the job?" McNeaI eyed
him obviously. You mean you're
working for the Post again?"
That's it," Bannister told him.
"Uhm!" NIcNeal grunted. That's
differentl' He scowled. Thought
we'd got rid of you, once and for
all. What'd you want to come back
here for?"
Don't take it too hard" Ban
mister urged, still grinning. You
see, it isn't permanent. Jim Paxton
told me he was short-handed and
I agreed to go to work for him for
a while.
McNeal dropped back in his chair.
Just as much lip as ever" he an
nounced, shaking his head. But
there was admiration in the blue
eyes raised to Bannister's Admira-
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DANNISTER felt that he wanted
RI CHANCE tho r,,hioc+ 0Cpaol>

~
O to change the subject. Speak
ing of blonds," he said, we've been
talking to one-Denise Lang"
McNeal looked up, interested. so
she can talk now!" he exclaimed.
What did she tell you?"
Not much. Didn't have a
chance. Her father appeared on
the scene"
McNeal tapped the desk sharply
with a lead pencil. Say" he sale,
did it strike you there is some
thing queer about that bird?"
There's plenty queer" Gainey
put in Indignantly, about the way
he treats reporters! I'd like to take
a sock at him"
McNeal gave him a whitening
glance. We'll, that's too bad" he
said tartly. Maybe he's not so
queer as I thought" He went on
seriously. turning to Bannister,
Maybe you think we're not getting
anywhere on this case, but we've
done a lot of work. Lots of people
involved. Have to talk to em and
check their stories. Arthur Langs
a big man in this town, but that
doesn't give him all the privileges
he thinks it does. No, sir! Lang
says he was in his Office from $3.50
until 10 o'clock last night. Nobody
saw him go there, or leave, so far as
we've been able to check"
you're not accusing him of
shooting his prospective son-in-law,
are your" Bannister asked
I'm not accusing Inn of any
thing" McNeal said, yet. But
he's got to come across with the
truth. I don't believe he was in
that office last night. I don't see
why some one wouldn't have seen
him--the elevator boy or a night
Waterman or some one"
n
It ISTEN, NIcNeal," Bannister
II said suddenly, there's some
thing I picked up this afternoon
that may not be important, but ]
think you should know it"
Picked up where?"
TO Be Continued
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ton and liking. The exchange Of
mild insults meant merely that
Captain McNeal and David Ban
mister were old friends.
ID MINISTER seated himself on
ID the edge Of the desk
Well" Gainey, across the
room. removed his hat and inspect
ed its less than perfect outline.
What's the dope now? Got con-
fession from Scurlach yet?"
McNeal shook his head We're
keeping him locked up, just the
same"
Think you'll get one?" Gainey
persisted.
L don't know. We've got line
on another suspect"
I know" Gainey said languidly.
You mean Joe Parrot. Do you
think you'll find him?"
"Of course we'll find him!" the
captain snorted. Il suppose you've
been talking to Drugan have you?"
The oaths that followed were not
hattering to Mr. Drugan. Il wish
he d learn to keep his mouth shut, "
McNeal went on.
Banister interrupted. 'Drugan
seems to be pretty sure this fellow
Parrot is the one who did the
shooting"
McNeal nodded. We've a sur
prise or two in store for Mr.. Dru-
gan" he said darby
What do you mean?"
Il won't say any more about it
now" McNeal answered. Wait a
day or two"
Gainey leaned forward. "On the
level. McNeal,' he said, who do
you think killed King?"
The captain frowned I'm not
saying anything" he told them, "un-
til we have that girl here"
you mean the unknown blond'?"
jibed Gainey. Don't make me
laugh! There never was such a girl.
Somebody down here made up that
fairy talel"
"She wasn't made upr' McNeal
said stoutly. And we're going to
Aave her here"
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BFGN HIRE TODAY

Who killed TRACY KING. orchestra
leader found dead ln DIS apartmept2
DAVID BANEISTER author former
news paper reporter. undertakes 70 find
cut
Police are searching for an un-
known blond Who visited King shortly
before hts death. B1nuls-er has seen
this gil bur she has disappeared since.
HERMAN SCURLACH who wrote King
threatening letter. Is in iaa He de-
clsres MS innocence Barulsfer WoIks o.
the case With j RANDOLPH GAINEY.
stay reporter Of The Posf In the dead
mans apartment BsnnlsfeT PICKS Up an
old-fash.oned wedding picture which Re
keeps
the orchestra leader had been having
trouble nth JOE PARROTT. his former
vaudeville partner. and accuses Parrot
Of the murder
Ga!ney and Bann4ster go % see
wealthy DENISE LANG. King hancee
PARKER COLEMAN an old friend also
calls While they are there Denise.s
father appears and anRrily demands
that the Newspaper men leave.
NOW co OK WITH THE STORY
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che UQNK l,NS(zrO \! BLOND (.
By Lsura Lou BROOKMAN fsss sssses -.

ton and liking. The exchange Of
mild insults meant merely that
Captain McNeal and David Ban
Hister we're old friends.
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For three days and nights, priests of Opar re-
leved each other at intervals to guard Tarzan but
on the fourth day Tarzan discovered that the
corridor was empty. If he could unfaSten the
heavy bolt holding the door on the other side
he would be free
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By Ahern

The small opening to let in air was shoulder
high; the four vertical bars half an inch square,
permit him to insert his hands between them but
this fact did not discourage the ape-man.
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His steel fingers grasped one of the bars. With
his left hand, he chung to another and braced one
knee against the door. Slowly the bar bent as he
wrenched it from its sockets. Soon another bar
was torn away. His arm CROPPED for the bar that
held him prisoner.
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donates the n gallon for a ride
around the block. One said, my tires
won't stand a trip to either Of the
parks. He should have been like the
ones who took advantage Of past
situation. He may not have a struggle
buggy when there is another street
car strike. They don't happen often.
Frank Williams, the pool playing
barber of the Killingsworth and Price
Barber Shop, sometimes called "Alibi
Frank" claimed he could play bank
pool. Last Sunday, he tied up with the
stranger Of a few days, who says his
name is Paul" from South Carolina.
Williams didn't have a chance He
was out classed, although, he stated
to the writer that he was off form
eight months, and it had been that
long since he had a match play, how
ever, he will endeavor to get in con-
ditipn for a return engagement.
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April 90, 1884, the Attorney
drafting the bill for the President,
Horace Russell, wrote Mr.. Harper
as follows, ST have been asked to
reply to your telegram Of the 18th
to the President. This question of
housing is being studied most care
fully by a committee under the
direction Of the President and it is
hoped that q program can be de-
veioped to accomplish the pur-
poses which you have in mind. The
most careful consideration is being
given your suggestion"
April 25th, 19S4-The Omaha
Bee-News said, III. H. Harper,
founder of the New Day League
which undertook a rehabilitation
campaign in Omaha q year ago, Is
in Washington seeking to have the
governments home renovizing pro-
gram brOadened so as to include
home replacement as well.
III. I'll. Harper did get results.
The bill when finally passed pro-
vided for the financing Of new con-
stTuction. This was the important
and vital part Of the bill that had
to do with creating employment
in the builders trace and capital
goods industry. He Is to be con-
graduated for his efforts as a pri-
waite citizen to secure legislation to
create employment. He stayed in
Washington two months comforting
with Congressman, Senators, bust
ness men and heads of govern
mental departments. While there,
he wrote to organizations in 75C
cities urging their interest in the
measure.
April 10, 1SS4-Hugh S. johnson
wrote Er. Harper. * agree with
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BERT MOORE,s l. U
A Poetry Puzzle

There will be a sentence to appear
At the head of my column each week.
Every reader of the Guide rs entitled
to try their luck of putting together
the verse, and find the s~entefIce. The
first line Of the sentence. The first
line of the sentence will ppe as
follows: WHEN YOU AND / MY
LOVE DEATH PARTS.Cut it out or
write it down on something, and after
the eight lines are down In the order
that they appear in his paper, and
see if you cam find the question.
There will be a prize offered later,
and the winner will be announced
through the columns Of this paper.
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BOYS BODY FOUND FLOATING In
MISSOURI RIVER BY FISHEkMEg>

On August 8, Albert uniLe, 49,
Lee Marshall were fishing IN Ihe
missouri Huyer, a hLtpe oou1n VI liz
DouSLaS street Bridge, AHA the
noAceo a pouy 1IoaunS III the r1yer.
Iney called TO Joe PazderakA, wno
was fishing LEI by III d boat, am
MIR. Pazderka threw a rope AROUND
the body, and pulled it 10 shore.
Police were notified, the officers
arrived, also DR.. Goodrich, who pro
nounced the boy dead He was later
Identified as Clifford Blue, abouu IL
years old, Of 2518 L Street. He was
reported missing from his home since
October Z, 1888. Officers Rodgers and
Brown responded to the call.
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MRS. ETHE1. BOOKER PASSES
AWAY

Mrs. Ethel Booker, & Al, OF 1887
North 22nd Street. died at the Methe
dist Hospital, Tuesday July 81. Mrs.
Rockers was born in Sioux city,
Iowa, she was the wife of AIR. Cit
ford Booker. She leaves to mourn her
loss, q husband twin, children. a boy
and girl 10 years old. and other re
.ftivezs in California and Missouri.
and a host Of friends.
Funeral services were held az the
Myers funeral home. August .. ouria'
was at the Mt. Hope Cemetery.
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I May I9, 19S4-Harry F1eharty
says, It have known Hugh Har-
per a great many years, and es-
teen him very highly. Hugh Is en-
ergetic and never knows when to
quit"
May 3, 19S4@ohn d. Wear
says, HE is a man of wide expert
ence, and has had great experience
in this particular line" Referring
to the Housing Program.
May 8, 1934-Letter by George
Platner referring to Mr.. Harper's
long fight for the Housing Program
says, II want to congratulate you
upon having the nerve to stay with
a deal like you have"
When you 60 to the polls on Au-
gust IA, remember that you have
an opportunity to vote for q man
who knows how to cooperate with
those in authority, a man who
knows how to think for himself, q
man who knows how to originate
ard initiate plans and programs to
provtds employment and stabilize
colidi tons that will bring about a
irerod of prosperity SO much
needed throughout the country
n &. Rarper Gays, 1--WE have the
machinery provided by the last
congress to carry out a tremendous
and succsssf II forward movement.
What we need To-Day, is cooperative
action On the part Of the individ-
uals Of the Ostion.- lie says, THE
strength a. the nation depends upon
tie ACTIVITY OF its estssrs.' a great
!der.olizst ton ami replacement PRO-
graru can be started ard VIII be
lstar..-l Lhst viii o~~vfds bette.
IhsusnK facilities te;- Industrial
better sps-Ar'nR equip
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everything you say" This is only
a sample of the hundreds of letters
received by Mr.. Harper. We will
quote here from a Georgia paper
as a sample of what some of the
Eastern papers had to say Of Mr..
Harper in Washington.
May "a, 1934-The Bullock Times
and Statesboro News, Statesboro,
Ga, says. The first outline of the
bill provided only for repairs, but
in its final draft included new con-
struction as well. For more than q
year a very strong organization in
Nebraska, the "Cornhusker" state,
headed by lei. III. Harper of Omaha,
has urged the inclusion of the
construction" clause. AS a liaision
committee of one, Mr.. Harper has
been in Washington for several
weeks seeking to iron out any diff
ferenceS of opinion that might
exist in this one particular between
those drafting the bill and the pro-
|ponents thereof. Congressman Ed
ward r. Burke, now a candidate
for the Senate, and other inter-
ested parties also fought hard for
the insertion of this section"
June Is, 1a34-The North Orna-
Iha Booster sciI. MI HaTer has
devoted a large rart OF his time
for the past two years studying
National pla1s 70 % employ
Iment."
May 81, 1s51Ts Cmsia Sun
says, III. II. Harper has taken an
active interes. In Housing legisla-
ton for the pest two years ard
has given couacsrab bic time ard
study to the Suoiect--
Among tire many 'etters written
In support cf Il. b. harrss's Hous.
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ing ideas are the following:
EIay 1934-Mayor Roy ~. Towl
wrote, IT have known Mr.. Harper
for the past 20 years. during which
time he has been active in the Real
Estate and building enterprises OF
the city. In my opinion Mfr. Harper
is thoroughly competent and az
authority on Housing problems.
May I9S4-R. l.. Metcalfe wrote,
mfr. Harper has been In the Real
Estate business here for many
years.
If you make inquiry among
those who have known him dur
ing the greater part of his time,
you win find him to be in every
way competent.
May IL, 1934-Eugene O'Sulli-
van said, MI. Harper's wide and
varied experience has in my opin-
ion gathered a thorough and COM
plete knowledge Of the Housing
problems which 10 not exceeded By
any other rnAE IN the middle wess
Mr.. Harper to my knowledge hfs
made q thorough study o: tue
Housing legislation WITH 4 neg &C
carry forward .ba National Hons
ing aDo building project. whicE
would have application * farms a.
well G. c.Hes. He hss been Onaha's
req: leader In the Housing U.cve-
merlt as Tar as rehabilitation and
replacement are concerned
May IS. iSsa-A letter ~ J. j
Thomas. Cember OF tho Fedora
Reserve Beard. Il hnvo Gnozs-i Ne
Harper for cve ~ ysara. Rs nsl
had . great deA. 81 experience
aiac9 this tine O. ErEk Taxing
about the Housing Program.