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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1937-07-30

Fancy shadow weaves, fascinat-
ing bright prints and embroidery
motifs are cleverly emphasized by
simple styling. Sheer monotones
and self-plaided weaves vie with
hard-twisted worsteds for first place
in the tailored scene.
The adaptability of sheer wool
knits is well illustrated in the slim
short-sleeved frock shown to the left
in the picture. The material for
this dress is a featherweight an
CORA knit in pearl gray with distinc-
tive two-toned bands in brown and
maize inserted in bolero effect in
the blouse and edging the sleeves
and skirt hem. The smart shirt
waist closing below rounded col
larless neck is finished with a row
of composition buttons in maize. A
deep inverted pleat in the skirt
front gives plenty of action freedom.
AS pictured to the right, close knit
wool jersey in chic navy blue makes
stunning and versatile frock for
sports or spectator wear. Cut on
flattering princess lines with a full
length front buttoned closing, it is
cool and practical. Sleeves are
full and short and neckline is high.
Mems tie silk in gay red, navy and
white tri-color patterning is inter-
esting trimming. Note how attrac-
lively it is employed to outline two
large plastron pockets and the
round yoke treatment below trim
tailored neck.
A stunning color combination dis
tinguishes the beautifully tailored
dress and redingote ensemble Of
sheer wool conferred in the group.
Tucked treatment in bold chevron
patterning accents the high-throated
neckline. The dusty rose dress is
topped by full length redingote in
light olive green. Double flap hip
pockets and scissor-sharp lapels are
nice details.
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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1937-07-30
Way Back When
BY JEANNE
WALT DISNEY WAS A MAIL
CARRIER
BY JEANNE

" HAT are the secret ambitions
w of those who serve US, par
ticularly those whose occupations
are mechanical or lonesome enough
to allow their minds to drift often
into the realms of fantasy?
Walt Disney is an example. Born
in Chicago in 1901, his first job was
as a mail carrier there, at the age
of sixteen. AS little boy he liked
to draws and he liked to draw ami
mails; but the famous creator OF
Mickey Mouse had to make living
delivering mail. He had no chance
to express his creative genius I'M
til after the World war, when he
obtained a job as commercial
artist in Kansas City In his garage,
he experimental with animated
newsreels called Local Happen
tngs." which he sold to Kansas City
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1937-07-30
CIR OUND GRIP
THAT PROVIDES STILL GREATER
TRACTION AND SAVINGS

the tread and cord body into one
inseparable unit. The tread is made Of
specially compounded rubber which
resists the action of sun, rain, and snow.
See this amazing new tire at your
Firestone Implement Dealer, Tire
Dealer or Auto Supply s. Service Store
today. You will want a set on your
tractor SO you can make the savings that
only Firestone Ground Grip Tractor
Tires provide.
Listen to the Voice of Firestore, Monday evening"
over Nationwide N. b. c. Red Network
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1937-07-30

neighborhood. Later he sold candy
lozenges at the Third Street dock
and at Central park on Sundays.
At the age of fourteen, he was
forced by poverty to quit school.
He obtained a job in clothing firm
and rose to be foreman in charge
of lining cutting, at the magnificent
salary Of So per week. To augment
his earnings, he bought umbrellas
and peddled them in front Of thea
tiers on rainy nights. With 81, 800
savings accumulated through many
privations, he started a cloth ex-
amining and shrinking business,
when he was twenty-one, and at
the end of the second year invested
his profits in a nickelodeon or FIVE
cent motion picture house. Twenty
FIVE years later he headed the great
5000 .000.0 900 corporation which bore
his name, including a picture pro-
ducing company, distributing agen-
cies, and thousands of theaters
throughout the United States.
Who knows for what high posi-
ton that peddler who calls at your
door may be preparing. William
Fox rose from the same start.
0-WNU Service.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1937-07-30

THERE'S no doubt about it, the
L well-dressed woman of today
knows the value of clothes that will
go places and do things with the
same ease and aplomb as their
streamlined wearer. The up-and-
about wardrobe must contain frocks
and costumes that will adapt them
selves with taste and comfort to
any number of changing scenes and
temperatures.
No matter what the season, there
is something about sheer wool that
does the trick. Tailored or dress
maker in style, a sheer wool cos
tune carries with it a classic at
mosphere which keeps it never too
dressy for town or country, travel
ing or local activities. There is
ever that something about the
smart new light wooden ensembles,
dresses and coats that bespeak that
casual look of good taste that is
aristocratically at home at tea or
card party or any more or less So
cia1 event of the day.
Wool knits, light as a feather and
1uxuriously soft to the touch, make
charming and supremacy correct
sports frocks. Whether you are an
agile golfer or simply deck
lounger your wool knit costume will
give you a joyful feeling of freedom
to take your fun as you find it.
Roth naStn1 and darker SbadeS ara
too smart for sports and clever de-
signs vary from one-piece classic
styles to two-piece and jacket cos
tunes that may be ensembled
with variety of blouses and access
sories. Zephyr knits, soft wool jer-
seys and fine featherweight angoras
are cool and comfortable, and lacy
weaves in lightweight wool are
unusually interesting.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1937-07-30

l. Has the population of the
United States increased or de-
creased in the last ten years and
how much?
2. What is the worlds longest
airline?
8. How many people have lived
since the beginning of recorded
history?
4. For what countries did the
United States coin money last
year?
s. What was the beginning of
the motion picture industry in Hol-
lywood?
6. Do the cold waters of the
temperate and frigid zones con-
tain more plant and animal life
than do the warm waters of the
tropics?
z. How does the Maxim silencer
work?
8. Why do sharks fight back
down?
Answers
1. A census of population was
taken in this country in 1880 and
the next will be taken in 1910. Any
other figures that may be given
are simply estimates. The United
States had a population of 1922
775,046 in 1880; the estimated pop
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1937-07-30
Ask Ne =
Another /.
A Quiz With
Answers Offering
Inform alto n on
Various Subjects

ulation on July l, 1885, was 49,
521 900, showing an increase of
nearly five millions in five years.
2. The worlds longest air line is
that between Amsterdam, Hol-
land, and the Dutch East Indies,
5000 miles away. There are two
departures weekly at each end
of it.
3. The eugenics department of
the Carnegie institution estimates
that 10000, 900, 1000 people have
lived since the beginning of rec
orded history, some 5000 or 1000
years ago.
4. For Cuba, Honduras, Mexico,
Nicaragua, Venezuela, Costa RIGA,
Colombia and San Salvador. This
coinage totaled 72,180,4 49 pieces.
s. In 1907 Selig opened the first
California studio in Los Angeles.
The first picture was the "Count
of Monte Cristo" in 1000 feet.
Soon after that time other motion
picture studios in New York
opened California studios.
6. More plant and animal life
per square mile is found in the
cold waters of the temperate and
frigid zones than in the ocean
waters of the tropics.
Z. The Maxim silencer is a tub
ular device attached to the muzzle
of a firearm that renders the dis
charge practically noiseless. The
device has an interior spiral
which, permitting the election of
the bullet, retards the explosion
of the gases by causing them to
rotate before escaping.
8. Because of the peculiar con-
formation of the sharks mouth, ii
is necessary for it to turn on its
back when attacking an object
at the surface of the water. A
sharks mouth opens below its
snout on the under side of its
body and it is, therefore, unable
to bite anything directly above
it without turning over.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1937-07-30
SHIRTMAKER FROCKS
IN COTTON, LINENS

Summer m ms shirtmaker
frocks, and this years crop of shirt
makers is smarter and more distin-
guished than ever.
Cotton, linen and silk are used
to fashion useful frocks that are
good for most occasions in the sum-
mer scene, especially out-of-town.
New and diversified necklines bring
novelty to some of the models.
Smart is shirtmaker frock with
a collarless neckline marked by
tucking. The tucks continue all the
way down the button-up-the-front
closing.
The classic frock in striped silk
is always good, as is the model in
pure silk that tubs beautifully. A
grand model is in dotted silk and
has fly front with enclosed Upper.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1937-07-30
Uncle MiGs
Says: -
Praiseworthy Spirit

tboiSVWN'uy a~f~"H
What we call public spirit is a
moral quality, a particular and
highly specialized form of unsef-
iShneSS.
1t was Dean Inge who said there.
was such thing as fatty degen-
Grafton of the conscience.
A man allows himself to become
"slouchy" because he feels he. has
something more important to
think about than beauty.
Move or Be Mastered
Most people master their en-,
vironment, if they ever do, by
moving away from it. Perhaps,
in their case, that's the best way.
A man of few words may con-
vince you of his wisdom; but for
cOmpanionship he is flop.
Better to be afraid of the dark
than to be afraid of the light.
With all its drawbacks, life is
still splendid adventure.
Analysis Might Kill IT.
People love without reason, and
they are averse to analyzing the
emotion. 14fap (
Don't drive anyone into corner
where he has to tell the truth il
you value his friendship.
A rugged individualist' is one
who hurts your feelings and
doesn't care if he does. g
Humanitarian" is a modern
word coined to express modern
idea.
Only One Blue
True blue is not the kind that
means melancholy depression of
spirits. That blue rests on false
premises.
1t is more blessed to give than
to receive; but one likes to have
this fact acknowledged by the
beneficiary.
A foolish man pursues course
| that he knows will make him
drunk and then is disappointed in
the result. ASSES .4.......,ea-lz
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1937-07-30
Decorative Zippers Now
Used in Variety of Ways

New jeweled zippers are now be-
ing shown in use on women's wear,
for fastening sweaters, bathing
suits, gloves, hand bags and many
other purposes. The new zippers
are bound on colored tape and
spaced at frequent intervals with
various colored catalin ornaments
resembling novelty buttons. When
the Upper is closed the catalin orna-
ments take the place of buttons.
When opened the ornaments assem-
BILE at the base of the Upper with
the effect of being in a continuous
piece.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1937-07-30
PICTURE MAGNATE WAS A
PEDDLER

IT'S fun for the young man who
L was born to be president of his
rich fathers company: a month in
the shop, a month clerking, and
then general manager. But consid-
er the encouragement and heart
aches of the boy too poor for an
adequate education, too poor for
nourishing food or decent clothing,
too poor to meet people with influ-
ence. That such boys, possessing
only courage, ambition and brains,
can still rise in America is this
country's strongest defense against
fascism and communism.
William Fox was born 1879 in
Tulchva, Hungary, son of small
shopkeeper who extracte.! teeth as
side-line. The family moved to
America when William was nine
months old, and settled in an East
Side tenement district of New York
city. His first job was at the age of
nine, when his father, who was out
of work, made stove backing in
their small tenement and William
peddled it from door to door in the
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1937-07-30
"A Refreshing Drink

IN THE summertime, cool drinks
4 are so grateful to parched
young Threats. Here is a cold
cereal drink you can mix in a
jiffy. 1t is very refreshing and
nourishing to boot.
Quick Cooler.
2 level teaspoons Instant Postum
/ cup cold milk
Combine ingredients in bev-
erage shaker or in glass jar with
tight top. Shake thoroughly until
all cereal is dissolved. Sweeten to
taste and serve. Serves one.-Adv.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1937-07-30

moving picture theaters. He fol-
lowed these with a series of fairy
tales for local clubs and church
gatherings.
This modest success prompted
him to try Hollywood, where he
started in an unpretentious little
building far from the big studios.
There he created Oswald, the
Rabbit" but after making 26 sub
jects. he and his hacker separated.
The hacker owned the rights to
Oswald. the Rabbit" which is still
being shown in the theaters, and
Disney was left without his most
promising character. Out of this
adversely was born Mickey
Mouse and the "Silly Sympho-
MES" ~
Today, Walt Disney e. ploys a
staff of artists to draw his harac-
tiers but he is, himself, the voice Of
Mickey Mouse.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1937-07-30
VARIETY in Hats

Little pillbox hats that attain new
summer heights indicate that the
width of chapeau is no more GER
tain than the depth of its crown.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1937-07-30

Just imagine the joy, not to for
get the comfort in wearing, any
little girl will find in owning such
a cute peasant hand knit dress as
this. When all other frocks in little
missy's wardrobe fail, being too
this or that for a practical day,
there just isn't anything to equal
a dress knit of knit-cro-sheen, as
is the model pictured. Looks not
too dressy but is dressy enough.
washes perfectly and is pretty in
dark colors or in the charming
pastels as. you may choose. Doesn't
take long at all to knit the cunning
model pictured and the yarn costs
very little. Note that it has no belt,
the dress falling in a graceful
princess line from the shoulders.
which makes it very stylish.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1937-07-30
No Monotones

Three and four bright colors are
combined for tailored cotton suits,
as well as summer evening gowns.
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1937-10-29
HOME COMING GAME SAT.
vvlL,BERF F()RCE- -7ENu. STATE
TREND INDICATES REPUBLICAN
GAINS AT POLLS TUESDAY, NOV. z

DAYTON Political prognostica-
tors forecast trend towards Re
publicanism at the election, Tuesday.
November Z, President Roosevelt's &
Supreme Court plan and his recent
war speech, the unbalanced federal
budget and the still heavy relief roll,
have caused an increasing number Of
people to lose faith in the New Deal.
Locally, the Republicans are hope
fal Of q complete victory Tuesday.
They have i fine group Of candidates
who are being received with great
enthusiasm. Every precinct meeting
has been crowded with men and
women, which clearly indicates an
old time Republican victory.
Daniel G.. Brewer, chairman Of the
Republican Executive Committee 81
highly pleased at the splendid work
being done hy the various clubs and
precinct workers, and at the fine re-
eeption and hearty response they arc
receiving,
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1937-10-29

Of Mrs. Mariana Harris, SIS S.
Summit Street.
G. w. Price and NJ q. Stokes,
Sixth and seventh ward committee
mon, respectively haQe been holding
enthusiastic meetings on the West
Side; while Is. RI Afarchant has been
keeping things lively il the First and
Eighth wards.
a big meeting Of 9th and 9Th ward
voters will be held al aahefnaeie
Baptist Church Friday night. All
the candidates will be present also
Mrs. Ethel preaf. whom the colored
voters irrespective II party atlila
tion, are supporting fol election on
the board of eaaeatien.
Chairman Daniel g I ever. Goo
j. Beaehler, candidate faf elerf af
Municipal Court, Benjamin il. 81
terson, George ] bolisan and lat
enee j. stewart, candidates fol atdf
~ of the civil division " the Maai
eipal Court. as tasola shellehs-
berger, candidate gu eil5ef its iea 81
the Police Goai will all he present
Charles W. l'ils viii lfeside oA
CHS meeting
Monday NIGHT Haenbsl ta
workers nmetiap will be held d tlie
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the race, vote for her amy way and
ask your friends and neighbofs to
support MIS-. Prear. We all cannot
have our choice at the same time
but we can do our part for The one
who has been chosen, which mcans
more power for lis when cur rcpre-
sentative comes up.
Mrs. Preal and her supporters fot.
years have helped other candidates
ride into victory Are We asking too
much that each onc who has been
4 success within the past Ten years
cast 4 Yo4e fesl her2 rheg and theW.
families. Every vote will be appfe-
ciated and helpful lie alone e The
weak chain III our chain of progress
Tuesday November 2, is The day
We either rise OF fall, it depends upon
how we as q group vote. Let me
plead with you don't stay AZ home,
go to the polls and remember that
vote for Mrs Prear is boost for
you as a member Of 4 strong body
.'1Foday let ne speak Che language
If appreciation aud not Of complaint.
Let mo show myself to be 4 good
soldier, not finding fault but falling
in line"
FLORENCE III WATSON.
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J9HN d AHLERs
JoAn u Alal tle Who helps everybody the popular
candidate s ae lg Commission Il ute the place Frank
ieian ia 49fe .he end u GAG Year Mr. Ahlers well
Aad atof known far ana Wide as Daytons outstanding
eIefe asnIeer anI a Gree. .8ofkor. lle the common
naa ifieaa aa He.r tasns down Woshy He will
certainly be eeetsd Mayor Cllaes il brennan and
M Krebs have been splendid ocas should be
Vote for all three of them
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OV1R STRENGTH
IS AT STAKE

Too long have some Of us been
Interpreting our responsibility as
citizens only in terms Of our pro
fession, work, social standing and
patrv affiliations. For me and my
wife, my son John and his wife, US
four and no more" But we have
learned through painful experiences
lesson which we hope will make
our third attempt to elect a member
Of our own race to the board of edu--
cation success.
Mrs. Ethel Prear, our own can
didate for the Board of Education Is
very active taking part in all things
that are for the betterment Of our
community. She is mother with
liberal views and wants the best for
all children.
The board of education is broad
minded but, "a shepherd knows his
sheep and qualified member q
our group will prove most helpful.
If the candidate is not the ono
whom you would have chosen TO run
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1937-10-29
Bethel Baptist To
Observe Women's S Day

AS II has been the custom of sew
eral years, Bethel Baptist Church,
Home Avenue and Summit street,
again Will hoist its banners IN cele-
bration of womanhood. Programs
previously scheduled by this relig-
ious institution have proved GO be
praiseworthy and have arrested the
attention Of many.
Another magnificent program has
been planned for the Annual Wom-
ems Day, Sunday, November z.
Aside from other interests, church
goers will have an opportunity TO
hear three lecturers Of note Mrs.
Cora Jordan White Of Columbus, O.,
who has charmed many audiences
with her oralions, will be the guest
speaker at tile eleven o'clock morn
ing services. Mrs. Estelle Davis OF
Cincinnati will BE the principal
speak on the afternoon program. The
main attraction Of the evening will
be Mrs. Charles i. Isom's lecture Of
the recent California trip.
Following the afternoon program
tea will be given at the residence
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1937-10-29
DO WE HAVE A
BALANCE OF
POWER

Since the adoption Of the 18th
Amendment, the Negro in certain
so-called border states has held
mythical something known as the
Balance Of Power" This fact has
been preached to US and lectufed TO
US; but every one believes it and Isl
conscious Of its force If concentrated
but US. Some day we a. d group in
the city Of Dayton, arc going u
believe the Balance Of Power
theory well enough to test Il, bat ~
to the present time / question, if
there has been any candidate that
can say he was elected because the
Negro had 4.the balance of power
in the election What DO believe
is that we have failed to defeat
many that should have been defeat
ed because we did not have sufficient
interest and pride to go 70 The polls
and vote.
Let's turn the picture 4 oufa.
Suppose we admit We have this So
called balance Of power What
have we done TO use this force 2
our favor directly? Have we ever
used it TO enhance our own cause
as d group? Have We ever used j
| to elect one Of our own race to ally
office? Are we entitled TO the
powers and privileges Of free and
unmolested franchise? Are We proud
Of this great democratic inheritance
Ethel Prear's candidacy 70 tne
Board Of Education is your chaf-
lcnge. Your votes for her On NOV
2, are the answers.
GEORGE Nv. REED,
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VICAR ENDORSES
MRS. PREAR

Everything is pointing to Il sue
cessful campaign for Mrs Ethel
Prear, candidate for membership on
the School Board. Every voter On
the West Side has virtually decided
that now is The time to send one Of
our own to represent us on that very
important Asds apan whssa decisions
depend the destiny 81 our youth,
nst only ii the immediate present,
but almost throughout their later
years.
Ethel prear is a woman Of race
carability. she possesses a natural
flair for public Office. She Is, 50 to
soy, born for the responsibility of
Official representation and public
duty. Her experience and sympathy
are broad and great. In public mat
ters her mentality is as keen IF not
Eeenef) as any Of the other candi-
dates seeking the suffrage Of the
city. And, perhaps best Of all, she y
OF us--our oWn-and the accepted
symbol Of our desire. Vote for her
We cannot but must. Vote for her
we will.
There was a day when the Ne
gro's intelligence in matters of the
larger self-interest was guided or
conditioned by the advice Of some
fellow who successfully posed as his
friend during election time, but
treated him as a stranger, if not a
potential secret enemy after the
votes were all counted, and the
campaign fever abated. A few dol
lars promised or given in advance;
a good fellowship assumed during
campaign-time; an attitude and be-
hayiour misleading even angels were
and still are the strategy and tactlcs
all pretensions- candidates fol
Office. We devoutly hope they art
all stGone With the Wind and II
all these and like matters the Negro
can truly say: To-day, today ] am
man, band together and vot'
solidly for Ethel Prear.
!. N. Ls-BELBODER,
Vicar: st. Margaret Church
Dayton, Ohio.
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HOME COMING

lti fslly ~ Nilberforce Athletic
sta fem9hy oI GROWING Home
{ oi4las Queer betwen the halves
Committee Oh student activities in
aas
ir.ay, $50 g 8 pm, Informal
" Gel We getEel." Of Alumni and
foflnel students campus residence
tlalt Saturday, s pm. Dancing
fafty Beaeom Gymnasium.
II u urged that every member Of
tae Al4faui that can possibly be
III ent f3i the Home Coming Break
fat make every effort to do so.
sads haVe Teen mailed to the mem
aeEs of tile Alumni and it is hoped
that ervatiens will be Immediately
modes Whether gou receive the ca@d
oi not, please mail in reservation
the Alumni Breakfast. There WI
he i hort meeting Of the Alumni
Immediately following the breakfasf.
Wilberforeeans are always up a.d
dei1E and this is the one great day
tiiat yoHf Alma Mater expects i
to return and Join in the festivi ias
of the Home Coming. She alwass
aleqmes her sons and daughters to
felain home at least once year.
This great once a year celebration $
always important to all the Alumni
for it gives an opportunity to ret
the former class mates and visit tie
| old college grounds; renew old =
qnaintances and form new ones. An
| opportunity to study some Of the
new developments Of the school.
/ We do urge that you make everv
effort, Fellow Alumnus, to be pres
/ ent Oh Home Coming. Nh
D. T. MURRAY, sos.