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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1937-11-05
IMPATIENCE CAUSES MANY
AUTO ACCIDENTS

"Impatience" is disclosed as one
of the major underlying causes of
automobile crashes in study by
safety engineers of the Keystone
Automobile Club of Maryland.
This conclusion is based ON review
of the circumstances of numerous
accidents and close observation of
driving practices over a period of
several months.
There is little doubt, the Club
holds, that highway accidents would
show sharp decline if drivers we're
more patient and tolerant
"ImpatienceS said Garrison P.
Knox, Manager of the Club, has
been found to be one of the card nal
faults of motorists. Real harm re-
suits from display of temper. The
impatient man does not always use
good judgment and it has been
amply demonstrated that poor judg
ment generally leads to trouble.
"Our investigators have studied
many types of drivers, and they are
convinced that the safe, capable driv-
er is the one who is tolerant, who
does not rage and cuss when pedes-
trian or another driver does the un-
expected, and who, above all, does
not try to save a few minutes by
imperiling himself and every other
highway user through unsafe speed
and questionable driving practices.
There are many thousands of
motorists today who would like to
live over again the moments preced-
ing accidents in which their cars
were involved in fatal or Gripping
crashes While legally and moral
ly absolved of blame, they know
nevertheless that little more care,
he use of better judgment, probably
would have prevented death or
injury.
1--WE all can't aspire to the patti
ance of job but we can tone down
our tempers and give the other fell
low the same kind of break we ex-
pect from him"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1937-11-05

who thoroughly knew the mechanics of
this new job.
By 1918 there were 100 rural nursing
services conducted by Red Cross chap
tiers; and IS months later the number
of services had skyrocketed to 1000,
as the signing of the Armistice released
a food of War nurses for peace-time
duty.
Reorganization and consolidation
eventually cut the number of public
health nurses serving under the Red
Cross flag" Mr.. Fieser stated. "But as
a group their efficiency increased"
Mr.. Fieser called attention to study
of Red Cross public health nursing ac-
complishments sincs the services was
begun. Statistics show that In all
nearly $500 services we're established
by The Rtsl Cross" he said. During the
paSt Is years $500 public health nurses
were assigned to chapters, and total
of 100000 visits were made to or in
behalf of patients.
Each year during the past II, more
than 100000 rural school children have
been found to have physical defects.
Each year $4,000 of these children
were helped through treatment"
At the present time there are 666
Red Cross public health nurses en-
gagged in health work in rural COM
mpnities, and last year more than
1000 900 visits were made on behalf Of
the sick.
at has been our purpose from the
first" Mr. Fieser emphasized, "to
demonstrate that rural nursing was
needed and could be organized In many
instances we have turned established
community nursing services over to To-
cal health authorities. When this was
done, we turned our effort toward open
ing up additional virgin territory"
Other Red Cross services supported
by Roll Call memberships are life saw
ipg; first aid; disaster relief and the
work of organized Red Cross volun-
teers.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1937-11-05

A census of the unemployed will
controlled and boosted by Govern
ton of John D. Biggers of Toledo.
Many editors have asked: why,
another 'dollar-a-year-man'?" Appar-
emily there were too many such high
priced individuals during the World
War.
In talking to large group OF
Washington correspondents the other
day Mr. Biggers denied that he was
a millionaire and stated that he was
serving without pay because the ex-
penses of the census will have to
come out of relief funds. He said he
told the President that it was his
idea that the best way to save heavy
expenses on his job was to begin cut
ting down at the top.
Newsmen who listened to Mr..
Biggers' plan are convinced that II
is practical and that he will put II
across.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1937-11-05
WHERE SOME RELIEF MONEY
GOES

Out of the money appropriated by
the Government for relief SAILS, 0O0,-
900 will be spent on highways, roads
and streets. An additional $780,
100000 will be spent on public
buildings and parks, utilities, air
ports, transportation facilities, flood
control and conservation work. AS
sistance for education, professional
and clerical persons will be provided
in a fund of $3SO,OOO,OOO. The
National Youth Administration will
be aided by $75,OO0,O00.
These features Of the Administra-
ton plan are distinct from PWA pro-
jects where many millions are, alloc-
ated to a program for school projects
and programs of the States.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1937-11-05
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE SERVICES

CHRISTIAN SCIENCE SERVICES
adam and Fallen Man" will be
The subject of the Lesson-Sermon in
all Churches of Christ, Scientist, on
Sunday, November Z.
The Golden Text will be from John
1858 1T is the spirit that quicken
eth; the flesh profiteth nothing"
Among the citations comprising
the Lesson-Sermon will be the fol-
lowing from the Bible Gen. 2:15
"And the Lord God took the man.
and put him into the garden of Eden
to. dress it and to keep it."
The Lesson-Sermon also will in
clude passages from the Christian
Science textbook, Science and
Health with key to the Scriptures, :"
by Mary Baker Eddy, among which
is the following, page IA Entirely
separate from the belief and dream
revealing spiritual understanding
of material living is the Life divine,
and the consciousness of mans do
minion over the whole earth"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1937-11-05
RIGHT TO WORK ASSERTED IN
TNJTJNCTION PROCEEDINGS

What is believed to be the first
test suit in the United States to
establish a persons right to work
without being coerced to join union
was fled in the superior court at
San Francisco, Calf, on August s,
1887.
Taking the form of an injunction,
action was filed at the instance OF
thirty-two members of the Howard
Automobile Company's sales organ
ization. When they refused to join
the Automobile Salesmen's Union, an
affiliate of the A. F. of L., picket
lines were established. The COM
plant set forth, first, that since the
statesmen of the Howard Automobile
Company had no dispute with their
employer, picketing of the company
was illegal; second, that there is no
law which requires them to join a
union.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1937-11-05
Pepper Heated History's Forge

Pepper to you is just another con-
diment in the pantry, but once upon
a time it was coveted by kings and
explorers laid down their lives to
get the precious seasoning. When
the Eastern Roman empire fell,
Alaric the Goth exacted 5000
pounds of pepper as part of the trib-
ute. The Pepperers' Guild of Lon
don, organized in 1180, was for
many centuries the most powerful
of the trade guilds. Portugal sent
Vasco da Cana to find a water
route to India so that the pepper
supply might be more abundant. A
pound of the seasoning once paid
for a years rent of land or house
in England.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1937-11-05

The purpose of the Neutrality Act
passed by Congress was to preserve
the isolation of the United States
The Senate was definite for that
policy. Breaking of the treaties
sponsored by the United States is
nothing newt anti-dates passage
of Neutrality Act by at least CEN
tury. In the World War President
Wilson kept us out of war" through
isolation policies. Then came ma
tional honor" that was never saved.
Things were about the same then as
now. Japan will not be persuaded
to change its plans. The carefully
considered Neutrality bill was passed
to keep US out of war;, and Con-
gressmen are already insisting that
this is their constitutional preroga-
tive, with which the President is in
terfering. Fur will fly over this
question.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1937-11-05

Prices on food stuffs are being
con trolled and boosted by Govern
ment while many citizens are suffer-
ing from undernourishment. Or,
to put it as the League of Nations is
expressing it, 1.-The strange paradox
that there is q glut of certain agris
cultural products, while large pro-
portion of the worlds population is
underfed" is producing a thorough
study OF this whole problem of nu-
triton and also Of distribution. That
milk should be poured into cutters,
potatoes dumped into harbors, apples
bought up and stored, in order to
keep prices up, while people are
starving, or undernourished do these
bespeak civilization, progress. steps
towards the more abundant life?
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1937-11-05
Fire Was an Old Way of
Flashing Night Message.

Fire was early adopted as
means of sending messages by
night. A flaming branch, waved
about the head, became the fore
runner of complicated systems OF
signaling with torches. An arrow,
dipped in pitch, ignited and shot into
the air, was the first step toward
modern rocket signals. The camp
fire itself, used originally for
warmth only, led the way for the
development of far-reaching sys-
TENS of beacons.
The lantern hung in the tower OF
Old North church, Boston, as
warning to Paul Revere, is one of
the classic examples which Ameri-
can history affords of the use OF
lights for signaling at night.
Beacon fires are said to have car
ried the news of the fall of Troy to
Argos. They helped to provide the
communication that gave solidarity
to the vast Roman empire. They
were used extensively by the Gauls.
One of the most dramatic records
in communication history tells how
the news of the sighting Of the Span
ish Armada, in 1888, was flashed,
from hill to. hill and tower to tower,
from Plymouth to London and other
parts of England by means Of fam
ing beacons.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1937-11-05
THE EARLY SHOWS

This year'sautomobile shows will
begin in New York, October 81, and
wind up in Kansas City late in Mo-
vember. The dates are much earl
Ter than in former years.
1t must be gratifying to the Ameri-
can public to learn that by starting
production at this time of the year
that it will be possible to build up
now for the seasonal slack-peried
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1937-11-05
Questions And Answers
WHAT'S WHAT ABOUT SOCIAL
SECURITY

@. rs Do I have to hire any one
to file claim for me for lump-sum
payment under the old-age insurance
provisions of the Social Security
law?
A. rs No. Simple forms have
been prepared so that eligible per-
sons who wish to file claims may do
so. Full information and every as
sistance will be given you by your
nearest Social Security Board Field
Office. No fee is charged by the
Board.
Q. 70 l employ several men who
earn over $4,000 per year. When
l have deducted $40 as Social Sec
urity taxes from the income of each,
should l stop reporting their wages
to the Collector of Internal Revenue
for the year? If not, what should
l do?
A. 70 An income tax is levied
under Title VIII of the Social Sec
urity Act on the wages of an en-
ployee up to a maximum of $4,000
paid in one calendar year by any one
employer. Taxes are deductible
and payable as the wages are paid,
that is, on whatever wages are paid
until the first $4,000 is paid. The
employer must make to the Collector
of Internal Revenue a monthly tax
return on Form ssh; and, sum-
mary return on Form SS2 covering
the six months ending next Deem
Der 81. The SS-2 return must be
accompanied by an individual return
on Form SS-2a, for each employee to
whom taxable wages were paid dur
ing the period. You will note each
of these return forms call for report
ing only taxable. wages" Wages
above $4,000 are not taxable. You
should not, therefore, continue to
report the excess wages of the en-
ployee after the maximum has been
reached and the required taxes have
been paid. You could note the fact
in a supplemental statement accom-
panying the return covering the pay
ment of the last taxable wages.
Bear in mind the fact that the fore
going applies only to taxes under
Title VIII of the Act and does not
apply to taxes under Title TX or
under your State unemployment
compensation law.
@. 80 Does man who is un-
employed have to sign up to take
another job in order to get any I'M
employment compensation pay
ments?
A. 80 Before an unemployed
worker, who is otherwise eligible,
may receive any payments under the
unemployment compensation law he
must first register with the employ
ment service, which is part of the
machinery to combat unemployment
and he must accept any suitable en-
ployment offered him, or he loses his
right to any unemployment compen-
sation payments. This provision
of the unemployment compensation
law is designed to discourage work
err who might be suitably employed
from idling and drawing money from
the unemployment compensation
fund which is built up to provide
protection to those unemployed who
are willing to work but can't find
suitable employment.
@. 81 How many States provide
old-age assistance under the Social
Security Act?
A. 81 Virginia, which has the
question under study, is the only
State which does not have an old-age
assistance plan in operation under
State law approved by the Soc
ial Security Board as meeting re-
quirements of the Social Security
Act.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1937-11-05
PEACE WORTH THE PRICE

Anne OHare Mccormick, mempel
of the editorial staff of the New
York Times, recently made a trip
into the Middle West. She reporl:,
widespread and absorbing interest
IN what is happening in Europe and
The Orient.
''It seemed to this reporter" sht.
wrote, that for the first time in
years the average American is more
concerned about dangers abroad than
troubles at home. There is no mis-
.aking the import of his intense con-
Germ. 1t springs from an obsessing
fear of being drawn into the widen
ing whirlpool"
She asked a Detroit automobile
manufacturer whether he would be
willing to sacrifice his business in
China to keep out of war. His answer
was emphatic.
Yes he said, Our business
everywhere. Go through the coun-
try and you'll find that 80 percent
of the people would rather suffer
another depression than be dragged
into another war;"
The industrialist who would rather
lose foreign market than become
involved in war that would cost
him his domestic market, too. has a
more realistic view of war results
than he or his predecessors had be-
fore the war of 1914-1S and before
our Spanish-American war.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1937-11-05
Electric Roots

The roots of one tree will never
touch those of another underground.
This fact as established by pro-
lessor of Howard university, who
for years has investigated the mat
ter, says London Tit-Bits Magazine.
Further, he finds that in trees and
plants of the same species, the roots
Of the younger invariably bend
slightly so as to allow the roots of
an older plant to pass. Most plants
and trees are sensitive, and the pro-
lessor thinks that the roots give off
some elusive compound-proba
electric-which, repels: He has
trained roots to meet each other,
but when nearly touching, they in
variably turn aside.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1937-11-05

and thus provide uninterrupted. labor
during the Winter months.
In former times the workmen were
laid off in dull times. Under the
new system in the motor industry
this situation has been improved SO
that employment will be provided
without any interruption during the
Winter Hence. the early motor
shows. that furnish new starting
time
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1937-11-05

Senators and Congressman drifting
in and out of Washington report
tremendous and unusual interest in
public questions among their con-
stituents Evidently the people
back home" have given some of their
political employees in the National
legislative halls a good many head
aches.
It's always helpful to remind
Senators and Representatives of
their responsibilities to the voters
who elect them-otherwise they
are apt to be tagged in the Capitol
as creatures of party bosses. 1t has
been that way for hundred years.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1937-11-05

Many Red Cross chapters carry on
extensive civilian relief work. During
tbs past year 100000 needy families re-
satyed this tyne of BED Cross help.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1937-11-05

In heavy fire. roofs are chopped
open and skylights demolished to
give rising heat on the top floor a
vent to the open air.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1937-11-05

Color pianos interpret In color
the moods Of the audible music.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1937-11-05

English statemen haven't lost
their courage. They still boldly
kick Edward and Wallie around.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1937-11-05

There is more true philosophy in
an inch of laughter than there is in
a yard of sarcasm.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1937-11-05

Nations are learning. They still
say, You'd better do thus and so,"
but they don't add, cor else"
Twin-City herald. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1927-1940, 1937-09-18
Haywood Patterson Put on
Gang Despite Infection
OF Foot

Haywood Patterson, Scottsboro de-
PENDANT, has been put ma chain gang
at Atmore in the Southern Alabama
swampfand, and, in spite of an opera
ton less than month ago for chron-
ic infection of the left leg, is being
forced to work on the gang.
This information was received yes
tcrday by the Scottsboro Defense Com
mitttee which Immediately swung into
action to save Pattcrson's life.
A petition and brief for writ of Ger
tiorari in Patterson's case was field
with the United States Supreme Court
last Saturday by Osmond K. Fraenkel,
retained by the Scottsboro Defense
Committee. Patterson was sentenced
to IS years imprisonment 10 months
ago. An appeal to the State Supreme
Court has been denied.
Threats arc reported to have been
made against Patterson's life i'll kilby
Prison, at Montgomery, where he was
confined to the hospital until his trans
fer to Atmore.
Twin-City herald. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1927-1940, 1937-09-18
SELLS BOOZE, HAS
DOUGH IN SHOES

RoBeft Gaftef; Had a s0iutioH to hi.
problem, when his Attorney failed iiili
Thursday m6fiiiiig:
Charged with selling hqHor; Car.
tiers atisfAes ifiade the plea that tlIe
only way Negroes OH The Hafth eide
could make living Was selling tiaiiof
Judge Wright did Hot wholly agree
and said "one hundred dollars" :.
Spectators sighed syfnPatRetitafly
as they thought MI. Carter would. ca,
Thanksgiving Dinner With Df: Ting
dale.
Mr.. Carter proved himself modest
gentleman though, for instead of re-
firing to the bull PEN to join the 9th.
er passengers on the trek northward
he merely pulled off his shoes, ant
produced three ten, and fourteen FIVE
and Went his way.
Sofile shoes We say, whei We no
tieed she sock Had a Hole in it:
Twin-City herald. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1927-1940, 1937-09-18
LEGION POST, UNIT
INSTALL OFFICERS

Mr.. Jack Posten and Mrs. Mae
Stewart, who have been elected to
serve as commander and president of
Johnnie Baker Post and Auxiliary for
1888, was installed at a joint meeting
which was held on Tuesday evening,
September 18th at SIS Emerson Ave.
No, with distrist commander John
McHardy and district president, Mrs.
Donald Mcleod as installing officers.
Other Post officers installed were,
Joseph Sanders, lst vice commander,
Chas. Smith, adjutant, E. NJ. Fassett,
finance. /. L. Moore, service officer,
w. E. Stovali, child welfare and Sam
ael Waller, sergeant at arms. The
auxiliary officers included, Mrs. Henri
cite Posten, vice president, Mrs. Helen
Jefferson, secretary. Mrs. Lois Muir
ply, treasures, Mrs Clara Nappe, child
welfare, Mrs. Alice Lewis, chaplain,
Mrs. Matte Moore. sergeant at arms,
and Mrs. Esther Dillon, historian. A
social hour was enjoyed after the meet
ing.
Johnnie Baker Post, American lie.
gioH viii hold its next regular meeting
on Wednesday evening. September
22nd, at Phyllis Wheatfey House. All
members arc invited and asked to bring
a comrade to an interesting meeting
Twin-City herald. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1927-1940, 1937-09-18
II Discrimination Discussed
AtNegro Council Meeting

AT d special meeting called OF the
Minnesota Negro Council OH Sunday
Sept: IL, very spirited discussions were
held fesafdins matters Of disefif1inz-
tion i'll general i'll Minneapolis. There
Wefe several visitors ffom ST. Paul.
fhe Industrial Commission widef
Mr.. EassiHs has fHahy interesting in
terr-vsieWs and visits ~ report at The
iie&t meeting:
kfothef Scottsbofo Contribution was
reported by Chairman Patton from the
Hospital Union at General Hospital.
The Build Minneapolis Committee
has had several meetings preparing
plans for presentation to the body for
its approval, and then to be turned in
to the Mayors Committee for its con-
sidefation.
A charter Of zffiliation has been re-
ceived from the National Negro Con.
gfess; and plans are uiider way to send
delegates to Philadelphia for the Sec
ond National Negro Congress in De-
tober.
This is the time for colorcd boys I'd
show their interest if they have any,
in the CCC. Enrolment period will
open October |. 1t is suggested that
the Urban League office be contacted
for specific details. Unless Negroes
are interested it is needless to urge the
continuance of mixed camps in Min
nesota.
On Sunday, September 19, the Coun-
Gil will meet in regular session at the
Sweet Shop.
Twin-City herald. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1927-1940, 1937-09-18
BISHOP HEARD DEAD; WAS 81
Was Senior Preiate Of AM-E. Church
and Ex-Liberian Minister

PHILADELPHIA, Part. Rev.
William H. Heard, senior bishop and
stormy petrol of the African Metho-
dies Episcopal Church died Sunday
morning in the Hahnemann Hospital
Philadelphia, after an illness of three
days. He was 81 years old.
Returning to this country onAusus'
25 after attending the World Faith
and Order Conference In Edinburgh
Scotland, Bishop Heard was apparent
ly in good health. He became III fast
Thursday and was removed 70 the hos
pitai .he following day.
While attending the Edihburge Con.
ference, Bishop Heard experienced Diff
feuity iii obtaining hotel aeeomods-
tioHs. Sit john Simon, Chancellor Of
the Exchequer. pabiicly apologized for
the Inconvenience caased the visitor
and Dr. Temple. Archbishop of New
York, oHefed the venerable prelate the
hospitality Of his hottie.
Twin-City herald. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1927-1940, 1937-09-18
Mississippi Episeopalian
Leaves Request of $4,000

Mr.: Il. H: Gfeen, d member Of one
of the sid .tiifie families of Mississippi,
and for r1iaiy years warden Of St
Andrews, Jackson, left bcquest d
more thai $l5O@0 to provide hospital
facilities for Nesr6 people iii and
around his home city:
His gift shows a notable Recognition
of need III a state whefe more than
haff of the population are Negroes:
The Rectof 81 St; Andrews well fe:
members his introduction IS 3seksor
fifty years ago.
Stepping from the train he was
amazed to see great crowd Of color
ed people with bundles of bedding and
kitchefi HteHsiis paeking the train. A
big poster; printed lii fed, with skull
and cross bones at the top, waffiea all
Negroes to keep away frofh the poll.
at a coming election; and signed b
beth the Republican and Dehiocfati'
chairmerl:
Evidently a Better day. is daWHiHe
and we are glad that the chqrchimhe,
are leading Ire Way. St. Andrew
Parish Record.