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The Omaha guide., 1934-07-07
A GREAT SERVICE

Stock fire insurance is the foundation of the nations
credit structure.
1t provides a service that, from the standpoint of
commerce, is invaluable. Without it, not a ship could
put to sea, not a building could be erected, mot a freight
shipment could be moved, unless the owners of the vroper-
ty were willing and able to face great risk.
For that service, the stock companies charge a fee
that is amazingly low. Ever since pre-war days, it has con
tinued to come down. In 1913, the average charge for S1OO
Of stock fire insurance was S1.10. In 1892, it was
70.16 cents. During that time the insurance industry
inaugurated many services which are almost as useful to
the public as the issuance of policies. It has made great
strides in preventing and furnishing arson. It has
shown communities how to guard against the occurance
of fires, and how to more efficiently quench them when
they start. 1t has carried on inspection campaigns
throughout the country to eliminate needless hazards.
1t has perfected a model building code which is incorpor-
ated in the laws Of many progressive communities. All
these activities, it should be pointed out, mean m%oney-in-
pocket for policy holders, as they tend to reduce fire loss,
and thus, in the long run, to keep the insurance rate
down.
Efforts to artificially force fire insurance premium
interest. Safety and s%oundness are the %prerequis-
ties of any insurance Institution. A legsla
tive policy which made it impossible for the compan-
les to earn a fair profit with which to build and keep up
reserves and carry on their many activities in the public
interest, would be costly indeed to the insuring public.
The Omaha guide., 1934-07-07

INVESTIGATION WELCOMED

~ Y "1GoIIGAIION
me Federal government is to conduct an investigation
q q electrlc rates throughout the United States-in-
GUIDING ooth private and municipal plants.
A recent issue Of the house organ Of the Pacific
has ana Electric Company, a representative private util-
Ey. carries a lead article entitled 1--WE Welcome Federal
Rate Survey" It states that the survey will Sboal
lhat private company rates are reasonable, and that album
uahI power costs the average householder less per dav
Than the cost OF a pack of cigarettes; that if allowance is
made for taxes, the rates of this company will compare
~fayorably with those of municipal plants; that the private
utility gives service to all classes Of customers, including
many farmers In AREAS where users are few and far be-
tween, while municipal plants stick to serving the cream
OF the business in c~ongested localities.
That utility is like most others in this country-and it
can be safely forecast that if the survey is conducted with
out prejudice in favor Of either side, the facts obtain
eo VIII not be to the disadvantage of the private electric
INDUSTRY. 10 be of Iany consequence, the survey must
take into consideration such important factors as the
locahty a company serves Git obviously costs much more
70 produce power in the middle of a desert than at Niagra
r aus the taxes it pays; the difference in bookkeeping
methods between private and public plants; the zeal it
has shown in broadening srvice to bring the benefits of
power to distant and non-profitable customers. If that
is done, the survey will clear up much misunderstanding
and be OF great value to- the country.
The Omaha guide., 1934-07-07
Billions for Progress

George B. Cortelyou, President of
the Consolidated Gas Company and
the Edison Electric Institute, recent
ly made an address containing some
facts of the utmost Importance
facts that should be known to every
citizen who seeks an intelligent under
standing Of government and of bust
ness.
Mr.. Cortelyou said: Electric light
and power compa1 MES as a group have
been the largest contributors in this
country to the market for durable
goods, without which complete res
~toration Of prosperity is impossible.
During the ten year-period from 1922
to 1882 the electric light and power
industry spent for expansion $780,
600. As late as 1880 the electric
light and power industry spent for
construction purposes the sum of 1919
100000. This outlay included an aver
age payroll distributor throughout the
country of nearly $40, 100000 per
month, and was two and one-half tim
es the monthly rate Of expenditure by
the Federal government on Federal
projects financed by the PWA funds,
as reported in March. 1884, issue Of
Monthly Labor Review. published by
the u. S. Department of Labor.
Even during the year 1888, with the
demand for extensions at a low ebb,
the electric light and power industry
spent more monsy for new construc-
+;nn than the federal dis
The Omaha guide., 1934-07-07

spacious lawn making a picturesque
setting under a sky of blue with the
silvery rays of the noon adding a
ttuch of to the beauty of it
all Soft lights out lined the dance
space where the dancers glided
gracefully to the mellow strains of
the music. Refreshments we're also
served On the lawn by the club men,
bers who were daintily clad in cool
summary frocks."
Thanking you l am,
Yours truly,
MRS. ALBERTA JONES.
The Omaha guide., 1934-07-07

Omaha, Nebraska
July 2, 1884
Editor of The Omaha Guide.
Dear Sir:
If you have space in your paper
kindly run the following news item.
Zone of the most outstanding en-
tertainments Of the summer was held
on the beautiful garden lawn of Mrs.
Dolores Blackwell, when a hundred
or more danced and made merry at
the Moonlight Cabaret" given by
the Junia League. Tables and chairs
yer arranged informally on the
The Omaha guide., 1934-07-07

cipalities and expended on the Bould-
er Canyon and T. v. A. projects
combined"
That requires little comment-but
it is worth observing that a policy
that can destroy a great industry,
through tax-built, tax-financed, tax
subsidized Federal power plants, is
going to require a great deal of ex-
planning when enough of the voting
public gets hold of the actual facts.
The Omaha guide., 1934-07-07

ence. They can determine upon a
policy, and pursue it one year, five
years, or twenty years if it is ad-
visable
The soundly managed co~operatives.
consequently, are getting somewhere.
They are winning out along a dozen
lronts-winning in their fight for
The Omaha guide., 1934-07-07
Corrected and Re-Run)
WE SOUND THE ALARM

Race voters with a new determination and an express
intention must meet the recent decision of the Nebraska
Supreme Court, holding House Roll 1852, the re-district-
ing measure, introduced and passed by Representative
Johnny Owens, unconstitutional, ready to DO battle at the
polls. 80,
The new intention and determination should be
to send a race representative to the legislature regardless
e y zasti az tho boundaries of the district. 1t can
The Omaha guide., 1934-07-07
LOOKING BACK

If it is true that familiarity breeds
contampt, there must be a tremendous
surplus of contempt among young
people today. This familiarity is a.
making to US Of other days. Looking
back. | wonder how the older people
of the conservative days managed
things.
The Omaha guide., 1934-07-07

stabler markets, better prices, and a
fairer break for the farm producer.
They eminently deserve the great
MEASURE of agricultural, public and
official support they have been given
by those who understand their mo
tives and their methods.
The Omaha guide., 1934-07-07

that my father, the late Senator r.
B. Howell, served Nebraska in the
United States Senate, Mr. Smith was
his representative in Nebraska. his
confidant and adviser. In that cap
acity he was consulted by business
men, farmers and ex service men of
all wars, who came to him by the
hundreds from every section Of the
State to obtain his help in matters
before Congress and in the various
departmental bureaus in Washing
ton. These activities ranged from OBJ
tanning a special pension for a nine
ty year old soldier who had fought in
the Union Army, to legislation for
drouth relief for the stricken area Of
north-central Nebraska. He has
never TUNED a deaf ear to a man or
woman whose just cause at Wash
ington could be promoted by him.
There are few men in the State who
are better posted on what is going on
in Washington than Robert Smith
or in the technical methods Of get
ting work done.
We need a Senator who will be for
Nebraska first and last, and all the
time. No one could be sent to the
Senate from this state who would be
mor helpful in getting for her citi-
zens needed legislation, relief and
project assistance, and a just share
of the ALLEGATION of federal service in
the various economic fields.
1t is because of the service that
Robert Smith has already rendered
along these lines that men and WON
en- in every walk of life, in every
community of the State are support
ing him in his candidacy for the
United States Senatorship.
Thousands of men and
active in civic affairs in Nebraska
know Robert Smith. They know that
he has kept business ability which
had it been devoted to his private af-
fairs, would have made him wealthy
They know, too, that he subordinates
self interest to public interest and
gives the talents that would make
him materially rich to the service OF
others.
Robert Smith is today in the
height Of his mental and physical
powers. Just as he engaged himself
in the study Of law and won entrance
to the bar, SO he is continuously <
banding his talents for public service.
In moral courage he is literally
afraid Of nothing. He has physical
and mental energy that is phenom-
email. He has the independent and
fearless character that is 50 much
needed n Washington where, in this
of experimentation and change,
we have government by professors,
young and old. who have had little or
no experience in the practical affairs
Of Life and Government.
We believe. that because of his
background of Republicanism. bust
ness experience, professional train
ing, knowledge of economic, social
and political problems, devotion to
the public service, loyalty to form
Of government and broad sympathy
with, and understanding Of, the aver
age man, Robert Smith should Be
sent to the United States Senate TO
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1934-03-08
.N.A.A.C.P. Mass
Meeting At Mt.
Zion Church Sun.

Officers Of the Seattle branch
of the N.A-A.CP. viii be installed
and the program Tor 1884 activi-
ties VII be announced at q unit
ed mass meeting Sunday night at
A. zion Baptist Church. The
occasion win also mark the 25th
anniversary OF the national or
eanization. W. H. Wilson. out
going president will preside and
direct q program on which the
speakers viii be the Rev.'s John
n. Harris, H. B. Can't, H. Leo
Johnston and T. M. Davis. There
viii be several musical numbers
and special songs By Mt. Zion
choir under direction Of Mrs Es-
telle jackson. The local churches
viii dispense with their evening
service to Join in The meeting
which promises to be one Of the
largest held In the interest Of the
N.A.A.CP. organization.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1934-03-08

Born March 6. a seven-pound
boy to Mr.. and Mrs. Donald A.
Phelps, 444 28th Ave. N. Mother
and son are doing fine.
Mrs. Geo. A. Wright was host
ess at her home wednesday for
the meeting Of the Matinee Mat
rons.
Among the sick reported: Mrs.
Edward Leftridge is confined to
her home; Mr.. Newton Johns. is
Ill at Harbor View Hospital; Mr..
James N. Drake confined to the
Marine Hospital. reported i'm
proving: Mrs. John Dawson re-
turned to her home this week
from Seattle General Hospital.
Mrs. Minnie Wilson was host
ess Wednesday evening for a
party given by the London Bridge
Club for the pleasure Of their hus-
bands.
Mr.. end Mrs. C. L. Mccullough.
DR.. and Mrs. Clarence :. Allen,
Mr.. and Mrs. James Turner and
Messrs. Chester Dixon and Emer-
son Wilson spent the week end
visiting in Portland.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1934-03-08
Al Lewis FIops
For Cecil Payne

AL Lewis Is the perfect actor. If
he had rehearsed six months he
couldn't have staged a better flop
act than he did In his bout with
Cecil Payne Tuesday night at the
Crystal Pool. That's the verdict
Of colored fight fans who saw the
eight round fight. For six rounds
Al tied up Cecil and gave him a
lacing. Then In the seventh round
he decided to take a fall. He did.
He let Cecil slap him on the jaw
and he went to the canvass for q
count Of three. got up and held
Cecil even until the bell rang. He
took another flop in the eighth,
which was enought to let the
white boy from Kentucky get the
verdict. Colored fans know Lewis
can beat Payne any time he wants
to and that's that. Sonny Jones
colored featherweight from VAN
couver won a fast six-round tilt
from Harry Marshall, white, also
from Vancouver. Jones Is impro-
wing fast and will soon be out Of
the preliminary class. -Four 9TH
er bouts all white completed the
card Tuesday night staged by
Nate Druxman.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1934-03-08
Save Schools From
Big Interests Urges
Woman Candidate

IT haven't a lot of money to do
q lot Of advertising and I would
not spend lot Of money on this
campaign If had 1t for who Is
going to spend a lot OF money for
an office that carries no salary.
unless they have some other way
to get q return on their money.
Now you mothers and fathers, I
beg Of you, look your candidates
over well before you vote and do
not miss your school candidates
and If you are interested in TAX
ing your schools away from the
bankers, nond brokers and big in
terests, when you go to the polls
on March Is, look for the only
woman's name on the ballot. Mrs.
vesta A. Jensen. pull the lever
down for her and put a mother
on your school board. And I want
to assure you there will be no dis
elimination shown against anyone
seeking employment, no matter
what the race or color as long as
they are capable Of holding the
job. MY father fought on the
Northern side during the Civil
War and always look at the in
side Of a person and not the OUT
side color. So you won't be wrong
If you vote for me.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1934-03-08
Geo. Cotterill Stands
Upon His Record

Seeking reelection as port COM
missioner, George F. Cotterill cites
the following qualifications:
AS Engineer for City-State. he
designed the Seattle waterfront:
as legislator. he helped enact the
public port law: as citizen. he led
In organizing the Port OF Seattle;
as mayor Of Seattle. he cooperat-
ed with port plans and initial
construction; as port commission
er. fou, times. elected. has served
IL years; his increasing expert
ence and epert service have been
constantly devoted to the Port:
through 80 years. he has by travel
and research studied American g.
world ports and knows commerce;
for IL years with Geo. F. Cotter-
Ill, the port has reduced its bond
debt 30 percent and the port tax
so per cent.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1934-03-08
SENATE WILL GET
ANTI-LYNCH BILL

WASHINGTON. D. c. CAMP
Members Of the Seventy Third
Congress viii have an opportun-
ity to act on the provisions of the
Costigan Wagner anti lynching
bill. for which hearings were held
before a committee headed by
Senator Frederick Van Nuys. on
Tuesday and Wednesday.
The fact that the bill win be
reported out favorably was dis
closed at the conclusion Of the
hearings for those favoring the
bin Wednesday Both Senator
Other members OF the sub-com-
lnittee are Senators George Nor
ris. Nebraska: Patrick McCarran,
Nevada. and Warren Austin. VT.
Van Mugs and Senator william
H. Dieterich. Illinois. Democrats,
assured the Associated Negro
Press that the committee was dis
posed to report the bill affirma-
lively.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1934-03-08
Funeral Rites Held
For Robt. McCurdy

Military and Masonic rites
marked the funeral ceremonies
held for Robert Henry Mccurdy,
police officer. at the Angelus Nor
tuary. Monday afternoon. Altho
1t rained throughout the after
noon the Angelus Chapel was I'M
able to accommodate the crowd at
tending the services and several
hundred stood outside to await an
opportunity to pay their respect
and view the body. The rites were
under the auspices Of the Wash
ington Grand Lodge of Masons of
which the deceased was grand
lecturer. Joseph T, Simms. the
grand master. conducted the Ma
sonic ceremony.
A detail OF twenty patrolimen
and ten detectives were in atten-
dance and a squad OF infantry
from Fort Lawton and members
OF the American Legion and Vet
erans Of Foreign Wars formed a
guard Of honor. The funeral SER
mon was delivered by the Rev. T.
M. Davis. pastor Of Mt. Zion Bap-
list Church, and eulogies were
pronounced by Rev. H. B. Can't.
pastor of First A.ME. Church.
and the Rev. John r. Harris, pas
tor Of Grace Presbyterian church.
Vocal selections were by Mrs. Es-
telle Jackson. Floral tributes were
In profusion and Of large size.
The body was cremated.
Mr.. McCurdy. detective heuten-
ant. for ten years q member Of
the Seattle police department,
died March / at Virginia Mason
Hospital after three weeks con-
finement due to an abscess of
the brain. He was As years old, a
native Of Atlanta. Ca. and resid-
ed In Seattle Is years. He served
II years in the q. s. Army as a
member Of the Gath Infantry and
saw service In the Philippines dur
Ing the Moro instruction. Mr..
McCurdy was also drafted in the
World War and was stationed In
the officers training camp at Des
Moines, lowe He took an active
part in local civic and fraternal
affairs. He was q past master Of
Hercules Lodge Of Masons. past
commander of Lewis Ford Post,
Veterans Of Foreign Wars, vice.
president Of the King County
Colored Republican Club ard for
mer secretary Of the Colored Mu-
sicians Union. He is survived by
his widow Lucille McCurdy, and
three children, two boys and a
girl. residing ct 526 2srd Ave.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1934-03-08
Smith Urges Voters
To Polls Tuesday

Charles L. Smith. the candidate
for mayor who came out only
with pledges Of an efficient adj
ministration Of city affairs and
an earnest effort to build up in
dustrial payrolls in and about Sc
attic. is entering the final phase
of his campaign with utmost cer-
tainty Of election, according to
his supporters.
Mr.. Smith stands for City Light
and other city utilities. for which
he has labored for years as as
sistant corporation counsel. po-
sition he resigned to run for ma
yor. He believes the dirt streets
should be kept In repair as well
as paved streets. He believes la
Dor should have the right to or
ganize. He is opposed to vide
spread vice. lawlessness and the
Chinese lotteries.
He does not plan to make Sc
attic "a Sunday School town. i"
but he does plan to make 1t a de-
cent place for women ard chill
dren. He is experienced In every
phase of city affairs. Mr.. Smith
has not resorted to mud-slinging
nor has he made any wild prom
ises. He has no obligation to any
single group or any individual.
and will be free to enter upon his
duties as mayor with responsible
ity only to the city as whole.
Finally. Mr.. Smith urged yes
terday that no one be content
to leave his election to others,
but that everyone approving his
course and policies be sure to go
to the polls next Tuesday. and
vote for him. leaving nothing to
chance.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1934-03-08


Mrs. John Robineon was elect
ed president and Mrs. Carrie Du-
vall, secretary Of the Loyal Social
Club organized February 26 In q
meeting at the home Of Mrs. Du-
vain. Members Of the club are:
Mesdames David Brooks. Clar-
ence Rounds. ]. 7. Clayton. Hen
~ Davis, Ida Hickey, Jessie Wal
ker, Matte Chase. William Toll
les. Noy Pierson. and Clifford
Morris.
mrs. J. M. Smith returned on
Monday from Lubbock. Texas.
where she attended the burial
services for her brother. Ernest
Williamson. AIRS. Smith also vi
sited In Galveston. Texas. from
which place she was accompan-
led to Seattle by her brother
Clarence Stanley. who viii reside
here.
Miss Leona NJ. FLETCHER, daugh-
ter Of Mrs. Charlotte Fletcher,
was married Friday at the Court
House to Mr. Clarence Jackson.
They are residing at 704 10th
Ave.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1934-03-08
CITY ELECTION
NEXT TUESDAY

Next Tuesday Is election day for
the city ticket. the polls being OPP
en- from a. m. until 8 p. m. The
list Of candidates Is as follows:
For Mayor: John +. Dore and
Charles L. Smith.
For City Comptroller; H. ".
Carroll.
For City Treasurer: H. L. Col
lier and NJ. L. Callahan.
Councilman, three to be elected.
Geo. W. billing. A. E. oriffiths,
David E. Lockwood. Ralph d. Nj
chols, James scagotto, v. c. Web
ster.
Port Of Seattle Commissioner
one to be elected: Geo. F. Cotter-
III. J. A. Farley. A. J. Goddard,
w. s. Keith.
School Director. one to be elect
ed: James A. Duncan. Paul T9ar-
per. Vesta A. Jensen. NJ. Q. Jo-
hanson. August Toellner
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Kowser's Beer ParIor
And Barbecue Cafe
Opens on Pike Street

wednesday night marked the
opening Of Kowser's Beer Parlor
and Barbecue CAFE ct 1922 East
PIKE Street near the corner Of
18th Avenue. The new place un-
dar the management Of Robert
kowser Is enc q the neatest and
best eouipped resorts In the city.
The cafe walls are beautifully
frescoed In lake. mountain and
rural scenes. There are eight cur
tanned booths Tor the accomoda-
ton Of ladies' or private parties.
Kowser's win specialize In serving
old fashioned southern barbecued
uork. beef, and chicken. also Lon-
islana Chicken 0unbo. Regular
dinners are served for Csc and on
SUNDAYS chicken dinners viii be
served for the same price. Beer
Is served IN &C and 10c glasses.
Patrons Of Kowser's Cafe are as
snred Of courteous service and ex-
cellent food AID beverages.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1934-03-08
Old Clothes Drive
VIII End Soon

Lundouist Lilly's old clothes
drive viii end soon. II you would
IKE to help the needy, get toge-
ther q bundle Of old clothes and
bring them. down to Lundquist
Lilly.
they win give you a five dollar
allowance FOR them on the pur-
chase Of any suit or oYercoat in
their stores.
Lundduist Lilly are showing a
very smart line Of suits and over
coats now ct only twenty dollars
By turning IN 3 bundle OF old gar
ments for the needy, they viii
cost you only fifteen dollars. A
remarkable value.
Please do not delay as this ev-
ent ends soon
Lundnuist Lilly has two stores
for your convenience. 4th ct Pike,
seattle; 18th at Pacific. Tacoma.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1934-03-08
Mayor Dore VIII
Speak at South End
Club Meet Sunday

Mayor John F. Dore will be the
principal speaker at a political
mass meeting under auspices Of
the South End Civic and Political
Club to be held 2 p. m. Sunday
at washington Hall. 14th and E.
Fir st. Mayor Dore promises to
expose "a gang of political rack
eteers who are attempting to gain
control OF the city government
for selfish purposes" No doubt
Dore's speech viii be illuminat-
ing and interesting. Other spea-
kers will be Jack Farley. candi-
date for port commissioner, Paul
r. Harper. for school director, and
v. C. Webster. Ralph Nichols and
Geo. billing for city council,
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1934-03-08

Mrs. Ida M. Johnson, a visitor
from st. Paul. MINI, was the
honored guest OF a reception Civ
en- by the Household Of Ruth on
February % at the home Of Mrs.
Lulu Hall
Henry Allen and Shelton Ellis,
colcred youths, we're given suS-
pended sentences Of three to five
years in Monroe reformatory on
charges OF burglary Tuesday in
Judge Kazis Kay's court. Judge
Kay considered the plea for LEM
iency Of a minister and the own
er Of the cafe entered by the two
boys.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1934-03-08
IoHN B. WooDARD

Pending arrangements for bur-
ial the body Of John B. Woodland
Spanish american War veteran
and former Pullman porter. Is
held at the Angelus Mortuary
woodland, a victim OF tuberculosis
died Sunday at Harborview Hos
pital. He was 56 years old, was
born In Georgia and resided in
Seattle ten years. He is surviv-
ed by two sisters residing in Tex
as and Oklahoma.