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Minneapolis spokesman., 1938-03-04
PAGEANT TRACES RACE
HISTORY

A pageant, the Negro as a
Pioneer, was given at Minneapo-
lis church last week before an au-
dience much smaller than its merits
deserved, according to comments
made by a visiting speaker.
The pageant was presented by
Mrs. D. L. Rodgers. 1t gave the
history of the Negro from his first
appearance in America through his
struggles to the present day. The
outstanding accomplishments of
many Negroes were depicted and
numerous examples shown of his
pioneering spirit.
Mrs. E. L. Sims and Scottie Fai-
son took the principal parts. Others
with important rolls were: Mrs.
Mary Crump, Mrs. D. Combs and
Mrs. NJ. E. Bell. Others contribut-
ing to the program were: D. ].
Wade, Mrs. Vesta Phillips, and sew
eral others.
Minneapolis spokesman., 1938-03-04
Earth's Rotation Governs
Days, Years; No Time Lost

Time, regarding days, years, ETC.,
has not been lost in any way and
the earth's rotation determines day
and night, just as the earth's rev.
olution around the sun determines
the seasons, observes a writer in
the Detroit News.
The division Of the year into
months and days by what we call
a calendar has been a matter Of
growth and change. The Roman
calendar introduced in 1888 B. c.
had a year of 10 months. or 304
days, but as this did not agree with
the solar year of 365 days, two
months were added by Numa Pom
pilius in 7lS B. c., and the year
was made to start at the winter
Solstice. AS this calendar was not
based on knowledge of the true
length of the year 1865. 24224 days.
the error accumulated so that by
Julius Caesars time the seasons
were confused and spring came
about the first of January. The
Julian calendar was then estab-
liShed, with the leap year to cor
rect this, and the year 46 B. c. was
given AS days, called 1.-The year of
confusion" Sixteen centuries later
the error from the Julian calendar
was found to be 10 days; our pres
ent calendar. the Gregorian, was
devised to correct this.
The Jewish sabbath lasted from
sunset of the sixth day to sunset of
the seventh day. The Jews, like the
Greeks, began their day at sunset,
the Babylonians at sunrise. The
Jewish year begins in the fall.
Minneapolis spokesman., 1938-03-04

oden Wilson, 672 st. Anthony Ave.
These are days of cooperation,
and it is only by this method of
working that we can secure large
results, not only for our own or
ganizations, but for the community
at large. Some 40 persons were
present, including members and
guests.
Mr.. Tom Gibbons, Sheriff of
Ramsey County, was the guest
speaker. His talk was indeed in
teresting and humanity objective.
Strange how the Ten Command
ments still seem to be needed as
an ethical code for our Goth CEN
tury problems. Mr.. Gibbons stated
that the Commandment, "Thou
shalt not steal" needs be stressed
and guarded by watchfulness, for
the act of thieving is learned
through careless neglect of mothers
to correct early dishonest act in
nocently committed. ''Nipping in
the bud" little sins, may save
child and parent a great sorrow
later on. He stressed the impor-
tance of Boy Scout organizations.
The entire membership of the
club cooperated in a most admirable
manner to make the affair the sue
cess it was.
The Catholic Mothers Club is
carrying on a noble work and de-
serves much praise for its efforts
in home betterment. Mrs. Gladys
Mcfarland was in charge of the
program. All enjoyed the singing
of community songs led by Mrs.
Margaret Wilson.
Minneapolis spokesman., 1938-03-04
A Classic Example

The Hermitage, beautiful and his
toric home of Andrew Jackson, lies
only a few minutes from the heart
Of Nashville, Tenn. The building
is a classic example of the best
architecture of its day and is pre-
served in every detail almost pre-
cisely as it was when Old Hickory
passed away. The site of The Her.
mitage presents a scene of sylvan
loveliness and quietude remindful Of
days gone by. The home contains
relics and mementos of Jackson's s
tempestuously busy and aggressive
life. The rooms are furnished with
the pieces which Jackson and his
family actually used, and the grand
stairway in the lower hall ranks as
one of the most beautiful.
Minneapolis spokesman., 1938-03-04
Important Notice
to Mail Subscribers

Our collectors are now calling on
delinquent mail subscribers. The
cooperation of those contacted by
the circulation department is So
icited.
Beginning March l, all mail sub
scribers will be notified of expira-
tion date in advance. Unless sub
scriptions are paid when due or ar
rangements made to pay, subscrib-
ers will be Immediately dropped
from lists.
Rising costs of operation and
failure of many subscribers to con-
slider payment of their subscrip-
tions important, makes this new
rule necessary.
Publisher.
Minneapolis spokesman., 1938-03-04
"Twice as Cold"

Such an expression as twice as
cold" has no meaning because there
is no definite point of the thermom-
eter from which we reckon cold. AS
zero is 80 degrees Fahrenheit be-
low freezing point, you could say
that 80 degrees below zero is twice
as many degrees below freezing
point as zero is below that point.
Similarly the expression twice as
warm" is meaningless unless you
refer it to a definite temperature;
if it should be Is degrees Fahren-
heit on one day and so degrees
Fahrenheit the next day, you could
say that on the second day the tenn
perature was twice as many de-
grees above zero as on the previous
day.
Ornament x Nose OF Won
The "Khazama," which looks like
a paddock, is hung from the nose
when the Arab woman reaches mar
riageable age. 1t is heavy, with a
wedge of turquoise in the center.
Another ornament is the "Warri-
da," coveted by women, but costing
too much for most. 1t is of gold,
studded with precious stones,
mother-of-pearl and a bit of tur-
quoise.
Minneapolis spokesman., 1938-03-04
VOICE OF MT. OLIVET
By Mrs. Arlee Blakey

The contest between the four
auxiliaries terminated Tuesday,
February %, with the Feast of
Seven Fables, sponsored by the
Sunday School, and a patriotic pro-
gram. On the program were Mrs.
Gerry Scroggins, Mrs. Isaac
Blakey, Mr.. G. keasby, Miss Ruth
Blaney, Mrs. Eva Carr Taylor, Mr..
Don Wood and Mr.. John Collins.
First prize, a silk quilt, was
awarded to the Sunday School,
headed by Mr.. Maceo Simmons;
second, a hand embroidered pillow,
to the B. Y. P. U. Mr.. Harvey Hop
kins, leader; third, a quilt blocked
pillow went to the Relief Society,
led by Mrs. Isaac Blakey, and the
Missionary Society came in fourth.
An Evangelist is coming to us
March 21 to conduct a Today re-
vival at the church.
Please pray for the sick and
shut-ins and let US pray and be
glad that souls may be saved.
Minneapolis spokesman., 1938-03-04

The IL Caesars were Julius Cae-
sar and the II emperors following
him, most Of whom were from his
family. Nerva was chosen by the
senate, and was the first to select a
successor without regard to family.
Following are the names and dates
of the reigns of the IL: Julius Cae-
sar, A B. c.; Augustus, 81 B. c.
to IA A. D.; Tiberius, IA to 81; Cal
us, 81 to Al; Claudius, Al to 54; Ne
70, 54 to So; Galba, 68 to SO; Ohio,
SO; Vitellius, 60; Vespasian, SO to
70; Titus, 70 to 80; Domitian, 81 to
SO. The title Caesar was given to all
of the Roman emperors until the
time Of Hadrian. after whom Caesar
was the title of the heir Of the
throne, and the title of the emperor
was Augustus.
Minneapolis spokesman., 1938-03-04
GOSPEL CHORUS GIVES
PROGRAM

Last Sunday night the Gospel
Chorus, a Minneapolis musical
group, departed from the usual
program in presenting Family
Night"
1t marked the incidents of a
family reunion and an evening at
home spent in singing, recitations,
etc.
Miss Essie R. Mason, directress,
was at the piano. Others in the
presentation were: Mines. NJ. NJ.
Bonner of Parson, Kansas, Estella
Sims, Leola Young, Beatrice Nor
gan, Helen Mitchell, Mae Marshall,
Violetta Walker, Mary Stokes;
Messrs. Garnett Davis, VIM. NJ.
Reddicks, Arthur Emory, Scottie
Faison, Oliver J. Thornton, and W.
NJ. Smith.
Minneapolis spokesman., 1938-03-04
Page -Four
Church News
WAYMAN A. Nj. E CHURCH
Rev. e. A. London, Pastor

Preaching on ''The Three Facts Of
Sin," Rev. London presented a very
soulful sermon Sunday morning at
Wayman. 1t was well appreciated
by all adults present and gave the
youth something to think about,
This well attended service had an
added attraction in the Inspiration
al singing OF full choir. Sunday
School and Christian Endeavor ses-
sions were well attended through
out the day. Three delegates were
elected from the Christian En-
deavor to the Minneapolis Negro
Youth Councils conference, which
is being held Saturday, March 5,
1888, at the Phyllis Wheatley
House. The delegates selected
were the Misses Virginia Lane,
Geraldine Davis, and Mabel Brown.
Sunday, March b, VIII De the last
day of financial rally being held
at Wayman. Speakers will be
heard at a special 800 P. NJ. pro-
gram, and special music will be
sung by the choir.
Tuesday, March 1, Hard Time
party was given by the Busy Bee
Club. The Eureka Club met last
Wednesday with Miss l. Schaffer,
419 Aldrich Ave. N.
Visiting our Sunday morning
service, Feb. q, was Mrs. R. L,
Martin of 539 Bryant Ave. N.
Minneapolis spokesman., 1938-03-04
Grenada's Riches Found
In Its NutmeRs, Fruits

To those who know of nutmeg
only as a fragrant dust decorating
the top Of a milk punch or an egg
nog the growing of nutmegs, the
principal crop Of Grenada, Wind
ward islands, win prove a source of
wonderment and surprise. The
growth Of this staple spice" may
be observed by visitors to the is
land. The full fruit, hanging pen
dant from its mother twigs, looks
like smooth, salmon-tinted nectar
ines or peaches.
Grenada's riches are found in its
nutmeg groves and fruit orchards.
On every hand are the dense,
glossy-green leaves of the nutmeg
tree, the purple and coppery-green
Of c'"ao and the deep-tinted ver-
Minneapolis spokesman., 1938-03-04

&C, - .,ance H.. ev..ln teyen laIugh
there might have been failure in
that earnest efforO, they would
have known that Jesus had His wis
dom from God.
The principle is just as true to-
day; no man will long be in doubt
who really wants to do Gods will
in his life.
III The Power of Divine Commits
sion (vv. 7-1Sl.
Just as unbeief hinderS even the
Son of God, so faith in God and
obedience to His command makes
of weak and poorly equipped men
the mighty servants of God. In fact,
their very dependence on Him for
all things sets them free to devote
themselves fully to the ministry of
preaching and healing.
Note that they went two by
two" We have forgotten that di-
vine plan. and often send men into
remote and dangerous pioneer work
alone. Man needs fellowship; he
needs counsel and control
Consider also how they were to
learn to trust God for their daily
sustenance (vv. 8,9). They suffered
no lack (see Luke 22:35). These
rules for the life of religious work
ers were modified later duke %:
36, but the principle remains the
Same-the man or woman who is
not ready to depend on God for
everything had better not set out
to follow Him. 1t is a blessed and
delightful life!
The same is true Of the power
given the disciples. They minis
tered in the days of beginning Of
the Gospel and God gave them spe-
cial powers which are not needed
in our day. But it is still true that
the power for service which we so
much need today must come from
God. All our labors are in vain
without His blessing. Except the
Lord build the house they labor in
vain that build it, Cps. 127:D.
Early Newspaper "Ads"
in Special Supplement
In the Seventeenth century edi-
tors considered lads" beneath their
dignity: they thought that adver-
tisements ought to be published
apart from news. And so, in June,
1866, we find the first Advertisement
Supplement announced, writes a
CORE Cpondent in London Answers
Magazine.
The paper concerned was the Lon
don Gazette, and here is the editors
dignified pronouncement:
This is to notify, once for all,
that we will not charge the Gazette
with Advertisements, unless they be
matter Of State; but that a Paper
Of Advertisements will be forthwith
printed apart, and recommended to
the Publick by another hand"
The first advertisement to appear
in England was that of a book
called The Divine Right of Church
Government. It appeared in an
issue Of weekly newspaper which
bore the following clumsy title:
Perfect Occurrences of Every
Dale, Iournan in Parliament, and
Other Moderate Intelligence, Mo. 13,
from Fryday, March the 26th, to
Fryday, April the 2, 1647." What a
mouthful!
Advertising announcements have
been discovered on the walls at
Pompeii, the pleasure city that
was swallowed up by lava from a
volcano. One Of these announces
the opening of some baths, on which
occasion visitors are promised a
slaughter Of wild animals, to be
viewed in comfort under an awning
In Ancient Rome advertising was
carried out by means of criers, who
announced forthcoming sales and
lost property. They also adver-
tised with posters; these were
called ibelli, and the information
they contained included news Of alb
sconding debtors.
Minneapolis spokesman., 1938-03-04
MRS. CHRISTINA GRAHAM
BURIED

Mrs. Christina Graham, 80, of
1O6 Royalston Ave., North Mime
apolis, was buried Tuesday, March
/, at Crystal Lake cemetery. Serv-
ices were held from the Woodard
Funeral Home with Rev. d. P.
Young officiating.
Mrs. Graham, the wife of Els
worth Graham, died Sunday, Feb
ruary 27, at the Minneapolis Cen
eral Hospital.
Minneapolis spokesman., 1938-03-04
ST. PAUL RECORDER

- OF .s, ....e oad n,dngo
trees.
When fully ripe the nutmeg fruit
splits open e7d d'-c'Gses a glossy,
rich brown oval seed, covered with
a laHc.ke network of gorgeous
crims n This is the nutmeg with
its coating Of scar,ct mace. but the
portion used the aromatic, solid
spicy nuts within the glossy
outer she'll, beneath the mace.
When first ripe and freshly gath
cred the nutmeg is one of the most
beautiful Of natures products, but
the mace soon fades to a dull brown
or yellow and drops off; the glossy
shell becomes gray and wrinkled,
and beauty gives place to utility.
Minneapolis spokesman., 1938-03-04
Catholic Mothers
Club Entertains
By Mary ID. Mcfarland

By far, one of the most remark
able meetings that it has been my
privilege to attend, was held last
Friday evening, February 25, when
! was a guest at the special meet
ing Of the Catholic Mothers Club.
held in the home Of Mrs. Margaret
Minneapolis spokesman., 1938-03-04

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Minneapolis spokesman., 1938-03-04

home to Nazareth.
JUNIOR ToPIc-on a Journey for
Jesus.
TOPIC-Serving With What We Have.
YOUNG PEOPLE AND ADULT
TOPIC-Serving With What We Have.
One of the difficulties we mortalS
face in dealing with spiritual things
is that we interpret things in the
realm of the spirit according to the
principles and measurements of the
physical world. We are quick to
say I'VE cannot" on the basis Of
logical human reasoning, when an
appreciation of the power of God
operative on our behalf would en-
able us to say I'VE can," and hav-
ing left God out of our thinking we
find that indeed we cannot
The lesson before us presents two
pictures from our Lords second WIS.,
it to his home country, Nazareth.
On His first visit they had tried to
thrust Him over the precipice, and
He in all the glory and poise Of the
Son of God had walked through their
midst and gone His way. Now He
comes again with His disciples. We
then see how His home folk virtual
ly made the power Of the omnipo-
tent God impotent because of their
unbelief. On the other hand we see
the weakness of men made mighty
because Of obedience to the COM
mand Of God.
I. The Paralysis of UnbeIief wv.
1-6).
The world, the flesh, and the devil
have brought forth dark list Of
wicked things, but perhaps the most
destructive and distressing of all is
the foundation sin Of unbelief. When
We think back to the underlying
reason for any sin or weakness in
man it will be found that there is
a failure to believe God. Men do
not believe what He says about sin
and its penalty, nor do they believe
Him when He offers them grace and
strength for victory.
At Nazareth the unbelief which
limited the Son of God revealed it.
self in two questions
l. Whence hath this man these
things?" ". 2).
They could not deny His mighty
works so they turn their attack on
His person. rs not this the car
penter?" ". 81. Essentially this
was envy, 'the difficulty of ac-
knowledging the superiority over
themselves of one Of their own num-
ber" Morgan).
We are ashamed of the attitude
of the men Of Nazareth, but we
follow in their footsteps. Heavy
among the burdens a Christian
worker must bear is the unbelief
and ridicule of his own people. Be-
cause a man has sold US groceries,
or painted our house or driven a
taxi in our town we cannot see
how he could ever be a preacher
or a missionary. Well, he can, and
it is such folk that God often calls.
2. What is this wisdom?" ". %.
The wisdom Of Jesus was the wis
dom Of God (John 7:16). But how
could they know that? How can we
know? In John 7:l7 Jesus gave the
answer: IF any man will do his
will, he shall know of the doctrine,
whether it be of God, or whether 1
speak Of myself" We see then
that the reason for their unbelief
was really an unwillingness to do
the will of God. The controlling
motive of their life was wrong. Had
they been moved by a desire to do
Coz will, "a a purposn to I've in
Minneapolis spokesman., 1938-03-04
Lesson for March 6
SERVING WITH WHAT WE HAVE

LESSON TEXT-Mark 6:1-13.
GOLDEN TEXT-Such as have give
/ thee.-Acts SO
PRIMARY TOPIC-When Jesus went
home to Nazareth.
JUNIOR TOPIC-On q Journey for
Jesus.
INTERMEDIATE AND SENIOR
TOPIC-Serving With What We Have.
YOUNG PEOPLE AND ADULT
TOPIC-Serving With What We Have.
Evening star., 1938-10-27

dealt editorially with the Presidents
speech.
Persons in high Fascist quarters said
little notice had been taken Of the
Presidents broadcast last night since
they were concerned with more i'm
portant problems.
However, the Fascist press for days
has been denouncing the rearmament
plans of the United States and other
democracies as threats of aggression
against t0talitarian states.
Munich's Critics Spurred.
LONDON, Oct. II R.-President
Roosevelts speech against peace by
fear" appeared today to offer new
ammunition at . strategic time for
critics Of maintaining peace through
concessions to dictators.
These critics saw the Presidents
broadcast last night as an implied slap
at the peace Of Munich, which be-
came the direct issue in a parliament
tary by-election at oxford today.
The election was the first since the
NNecHOSiOVakla Crisis brought Europe
to the brink of war.
Officials made no comment but
political quarters attached significance
insofar as the Munich accord was
concerned to Mr.. Roosevelt's asser-
ton peace by fear has no higher
or more enduring quality than peace
by the sword"
The Presidents references to Jewish
problems were at particularly en-
barrassing time for Britain. Faced
by the danger that the Arab revolt
against Jewish immigration in Pales-
tine may spread elsewhere in the Far
East. the government has begun to
curtail the influx to Palestine.
1t was expected here the restrictions
woulud be intensified until order Is
restored in the Holy Land.
The indications of increased re-
armament plans found favor since the
British apparently keep a fond hope
OF American aid in the event of
European war.
Evening star., 1938-10-27

Oil is being sought on the banks
of the Tigris in Iraq.
Evening star., 1938-10-27

exemplified by the detectives Of the
forum to which I am speaking. Free
discussion Is most greatly useful when
u Is restrained and relates to faets.
It Is not useful to suggest either to the
American people or to the peoples Of
other nations that the American roy-
ernment. its policies, its practices and
lts servants are actuatet by motives Of
dlshonor or corruption. To do 20 Is.
OF necessity, an attack on the Ameri.
can system Of constitutional govern
ment itself.
Let us work with greater unity for
peace among the nations of the world.
Tor restraint, for negotiation and for
community Of effort. Let us work for
the same ideals within our own Dor.
ders in our relations with each other.
so that We may, II the test ever comes.
have that unity Of will with which
alone q democracy can successfully
meet its enemies.
Evening star., 1938-10-27

not only bring peace but also relax"
despotism in Europe.
Far more potent in the destruction
of economic life than our old fash
ioned trade projections" he said, are
new devices of quotas, instability of
currencies, flights of capital and des-
perate drives for self f-containment."
"A great vision Of world economic
remedy is needed as never before,
and the first step should be to re-
sumo the world conferences which
were ended by our country in 1888"
Labor Leaders Speak.
The rival labor leaders, John L.
Lewis Of the c. l. O. and William
Green Of the A. F. L., were listed as
speakers, but Mr. Green did not ap-
pear and the meeting chairman an
nounced he had found it necessary
to withdraw after the program had
been printed"
Mr.. Padway. who spoke for Mr..
Green. expressed concern over the
possibility of too much Government
control Of both industry and labor,
said the A. F.. of L. has had q con-
crete and bitter example of Govern
ment autocracy" in the administra-
ton of the National Labor Relations
Act and declared it was going to Con-
greSs to procure amendments which
will prevent the board from showing
favoritism to any particular labor
organization"
Mr.. Lewis repeated old charges in
new words when he listed among
enemies" Of American democracy
"the labor spokesmen who are carry
ing the torch for their new-found
soulmates of capitalism"
Other speakers at the session on
labor, management and government"
included Gerard Swope, president of
the General Electric Co. and chairman
Of President Roosevelt's Commission
on Foreign Industrial Relations:
Charles R. Hook. president of the
National Association of Manufac-
turers: Dewitt M. Emery. president of
the National Small Businessmen's AS
sociation; William o. Douglas, chair
man Of the Securities and Exchange
Commission; Thurman Arnold, Assist
ant United States Attorney General,
and Wendell L. Willkie, president of
the Commonwealth & Southern Corp.
Representative Louis Ludlow, Demo-
crat. Of Indiana, author OF a proposed
constitutional amendment providing a
referendum to decide whether the
United States should engage in any
foreign war, and Henry J. Allen, for
mer Governor Of Kansas and editor
OF the Topeka State Journal, also spoke
on foreign affairs,