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The Washington times., 1938-10-08
$4,000 Autos

STOCKHOLM, Oct. 8 G.N.S0.
There are more than $4,000 auto
mobiles in the city of Stockholm,
latest figures reveal. This means
an increase Of more than 5000
since the beginning of the year,
The Washington times., 1938-10-08
MONA LESLIE
"Strip-T Teaser" Goes Broke
Putting ON Clothes

recently has gene in for artistic
strip-teasing in night clubs, filed
a petition in bankruptcy. saying
she owes $2,41O.
cts mostly for dresses anc
coats and things like that" said
her attorney. and all she's got
to pay with is a 500 check for
the current week"
The Washington times., 1938-10-08
0Id-Timers Sought

WEST CONCORD, N. H., Oct. 8
Q.N.SO O.-Old books at Concord
public library we're consulted for
recipes recently when women, who
had promised to serve election
brownbread" at the primary elec.
tion were unable to find a recipe
for their own.
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1938-01-07

= Mhald strive to exemplify
, y $ lives what We most
ire irgIAR1ptners.
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1938-01-07

sation gives power; hence it
essing or a curse, according
we use it.
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1938-01-07

The cholera epidemic was on
and deaths were reported from
Wheeling, w. Va, GAINESVILLE, O.,
and New Orleans, La.
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1938-01-07

Col. John j. Kingman, who was
named by President Roosevelt as
assistant chief of army engineers
with the rank of brigadier general,
for a four year term. Colonel King
man, currently on duty in San Fran
cisco as engineer in charge of river
and harbOr improvements, is the
SON of the late Brig. Gen. ID. G.
Kingman.
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1938-01-07
Welcome Guest
BY Stella V. Jones

Little doggie-here,
Come in from the storm,
I've cozy fire
1t is nice and warm!
will brush your coat ~.
On this woolly rug
And around your neck
I will steal a hug!
l4ta.~ ~
Let the rainfall turn s594
Into snow and sleet,
You'll be nice and warm
Right here by my feet! ].
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1938-01-07

The following items are taken
from "The Free Press" under
date Of 1881, printed by L. o.
Harm & Co, two doors south of
I,ambert's Hotel, and directly
opposite the Swan Tavern, near
the Public Square, Hagers-town:
"Kreigh and Prathers beg leave
to inform the public in general
that they have taken the estab-
lishmen formerly occupied by Geo.
Updegraff. on the north corner Of
the Public Square where we in
tend carrying on a wholesale and
retail hat establishment. We have
lust returned from Baltimore
with a superior assortment of
furs. purchased at most reduced
prices. We have just manufac-
tured and will constantly keep
on hand various assortment of
hats, consisting of beavers, cas-
tors. rorams and wool hats"
"The friends of Henry Clay and
General Jackson, and all others
that please, are invited to meet at
Boonsborough, on Saturday next,
the oath of September, at which
time and place, all the candidates
for the Assembly are expected to
be present, and several addresses
delivered"
"a convention of the commit
tees of the different districts of
Washington County was held in
Hagerstown on Tuesday, the goth
inst. The convention was organ
lied by calling DR.. George Stubble-
field to the chair and Charles A.
Fletcher was made secretary.
Whereupon it was resolved that
Thomas Martin and Jonathan
Newcomer should be placed on
the Radical Reform and National
Republican ticket at the ensuing
election as suitable persons to
represent them in tht General AS
sembly of Maryland"
'Died, at lis residence in Mil
lerstown, on the second inst, John
Reid, in the seth year of his age.
He was one of six brothers who
shouldered their muskets and
marched in 1776 in aid Of the
cause of independence"
"The undersigned takes pleas
ure in informing the public that
he will continue to operate the
Union Inn at the old stand, on the
southwest corner of the Public
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1938-01-07

pictured New Orleans La after
his which had
sacrifice of John Amos heart pa
ent Joseph surrendered his to the
the hand held before
eyes, boys had been hurt by lime dust infection
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1938-01-07
BY THE OLD LAMPLIeHTER

Square, directly in the center of
business. His bar is at all times
supplied with the best and chois-
est liquors and his table supplied
with a superabundance of every
thing that the market affords His
stable, sufficiently large for sixty
horses, is well attended by a care
full and experienced hostler and
provided with provinder Of every
kind. Persons stopping at the
Union Inn, who wish to take the
stages for the East, are informed
that they will be regularly called
for at the hours of their depar-
ture. Seats taken will be insured.
N. B.; A few more genteel board
ers will be taken by the week,
month or year. D. H. Schleigh."
''The Belinda Springs establish
ment is now open for the recep-
ton of company and the proprie-
tor flatters himself that visitors
will not be disappointed in calling
at one of the most delightful
spots in natures gift. The bed
ding and furniture are of the
very best quality and not surpass-
ed by any other watering place.
The bar is furnished with the
best of wines and liquors, etc. Be
linda Springs are situated one
mile southeast of Sharpsburg,
through which daily line of
stages passes"
The Union Stage Line operated
between Hagerstown and Freder-
ick. Fares had been reduced and
this motto headed the advertise
ment: Opposition Against Impo-
sition." William H. Boyd was the
agent for the proprietors.
A Fourth of July celebration
was planned at meeting held at
the tavern of Mrs. McIlhenny.
Ellie Kreigh, J. H. Lawrence, Will
liam H. Boyd, w. Johnson and
William Freaner were appointed
committee from the Union
Rifle Co., and A. w. Lewis, Dan
iel Schindel, Henry Fraener, J. s..
Smith and F. G. w. Kapp from
the Infantry Company
The cholera epidemic was on
and deaths were reported from
Wheeling, w. Va, GAINESVILLE, o.,
and New Orleans, La.
''For sale or barter: A strong
substantial barouche, nearly new.
Enquire at the Union Inn"
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1938-01-07

Not one who has heartily and
wholly laughed can be altogether
irreclaimably depraved. Carlyle.
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1938-01-07
FAIR A SUCCESS

The Frederick Fair Association
announced net profits of slightly
over $1,000 from it's last fair in
October.
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1938-01-07

We speak of educating our chill
dren. Do we know that our chill
dren educate us?-Sigourney.
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1938-01-07
Song for All Creatures
BY John T. Ritchey


The fox, possessor of a den,
The rabbit owner of a burrow,
Even the mole landlord when
The field is cut in stumbled fur
row.
These creatures, neighbor to the
air
And friend to grass and close to
trees,
Travel a certain thoroughfare
Toward the eternal Hesperides.
With no concern for human kind
~ Save in fear of shot and shell
And neat cold pain that turns
eyes blind
a. IL bodies still and pitiful
The fox, possessor of a den,
Tba rabbit owner of a burrow,
Even ene mole ana landlord Wneh
The field is cut in stubbled fur
low.
Fduol &gation gives power; hence it
is ii essing or a curse, according
to how we use II.
We MMplld strive to exemplify
in orr n lives what we most
admire ilQaRIaIE pthers.
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1938-01-07

Education is the chief defense
of nations. Burke.
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1938-01-07

For sale or barter: A strong
substantial barouche, nearly new.
Enquire at the Union Inn"
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1938-03-05
WILL WELFARE OFFICIALS EXPLAIN?

pesStenty runOred that the Alfred Street W ell
fare division is gradually being transformed into segre-
gated district that the welfare dependents IN TINS
area the majority of whom Negroes receiving pro-
portionately smaller allowances for rent clothing fuel
and food than the amounts allotted to welfare clients OF
other racial groups in other districts.
Superintendent G.. K. Harris OF the Welfare Commits
sion denied general allegations, in recent reply TO
letter of inquiry the local branch OF the ~ A. a. T.
p but there certain circumstances IN con-
nection with the operation Of the Alfred DIVISION when
to require explanation
For example if the Alfred Welfare unit is not being
segregated as Superintendent Harris asserts why are
white workers being gradually transferred from TINS un
to other welfare divisions in the city? Why do merchants
continue to complain that welfare clients in other sections
of the city receive relatively larger amounts for rentals
groceries, and similar life essentials than the colored
clients in the Alfred Division? Why do many clti-
zens continue to ask local newspapers for information
regarding the alleged racial discrimination IN the ds'rl-
button of welfare aid?
Will the welfare officials explain these questions,
The probe which is being conducted' INTO the
numerous of alleged welfare graft on the part Oh
certain citizens who seek and welfare aid dishon-
esy seems Indicate that there still some pretty loose
Methods Of investigating welfare applications; otherwise
there would be many undesevng persons recelv
ing aid, while many desperately needy ones remain
neglected 0 under-suppied
Grafters should be eliminated from our welfare rolls
and incompetent employees from the service of the depart
ment
We are informed that Walter White, Of the \. a
G. p headquarters, New York City will visit Detroit II
the near future which time il is expected that he VII
cooperate with other local representatives OF his organ
cation in making detailed investigation into the al
legged racial discrimination and segregation charged
against the Detroit Welfare Department neither the al
legations be false the public is entitled TO know
the facts.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1938-03-05
Wants Same ThInv

The Negro wants Tor himself.
and lis family the very same thing
usal ihe other citizens ci America
want Tor themselves aud THEN
unilics The burden OF iil-health,
eld age and unculploymem weight
as heavily upon him as npon The
tfas working people of America.
They want a safeguard from THESE
DANGERS. and are unwilling 10 be
the present legislation IN this di-
rectlon as long as 1t excludes from
It's benefits those tremendously
large groups OF workers. the farm
or and the worker In domestic and
personal sevices.
THE Negro wants jobs and is
willing to accept the dole as syno-
nomous with prosperity lie wants
child labor TO be abolished: an an
ti-lynching law enacted: dlscri-
minatory practices In civil service
done away with. lie wants an OPP
portunity To live In decent quart
ers away from the disease infest-
ed slums
1T Is important that the Repub-
lican party recognize the fact that
because OF his most distressing so
cial and economic situation. thu
Negro will no longer accept The
sentimental appeal to reconstruc
ton days as the basis for support.
ing party. Negro Republicans
urge the party to re-estabIish
ideals that have made the Rebuff
lIcan Party a great party In the
past 10 unquIvocably and with
complete courage dedicate itself Ia
those principles. Il the Repubil.
can party deserves TO win. n will
win-with the Negro voters oI
America helping"
The planning committee divided
the country into nine regions. and
the colored Representatives will
serve with each OF the regional or
ganizations.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1938-03-05
BY Rasz Brown


The Daily Racing Form was IN
error February 81 when II read az
follows: Absconder biz. 8. by
Challenger 1i-Elopment. by High
Noon, owner Tranquility Farm
trainer n. Is. williams. This boss
has belonged 10 Sam Block. OF De-
froit since last October.
Seabiscuit worked sensational
mile. still believe third place IL
where he will land. The fractions
we're breaking from the three
quarter starting gate. with about
i20 pounds up. One fourth In % l-5
one half in 46 1-5. three-quarter in
III. mile in 1.36 So mile and
eighth in l5O flat The son OF
Hard Tack and Swing On showed
brilliant speed in his trial Train
er Smith was rather impressed
with the test, and WI n the Ho-
ward boss pulled up without dis
playing any signs OF distress.
Smith said, II have the big boss
as good as hands can make him.
and now II is up TO Red Pollard.
the rider. TO get him home In front,
But 1870 pounds up and every boss
ION his belly means a different
side of the story, as you know
therell be no one to wait for you
In the loo grand race. A mile and
a quarter is hard grind. SO take
II or leave It.
Here are my selections for the
100 grand race which will be run
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1938-03-05
EVICTED FOR
SOCIAL PARITY
Tenant Farmers Sue
Building Owner

Little Rock. Ark ANP)- A
suit for damages and protests TO
John L. Lewis. Go head: the
Workers Defense league. and the
American Civil Liberties union
were made Saturday by the annual
convention OF the interracial Sou
thern Tenant Farmers union after
II had been evictcd from its meet
Ing site for social equality"
The convention was in the
midst Of session when " r.
Manning white. owner OF The
building which had been leased for
the meeting. ordered the delegates
out charging It's use had been OBJ
tanned through "misrepresenta
ton He accused the union OF
"fermenting race difficulties" by
failing 10 keep promise that
there would BE- no mir.gling OF
white and colored ~ the conven-
fiNu
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1938-03-05
Adams, Hosts To
Detroit-Memphis
Club Members Sun,

The members of the Detroit
Memphis Club were guests in the
home OF Mr.. and Mrs. w. j. Adams
Of Crane avenue Sunday afternoon.
February 20. After a short bust
ness session. Miss Owens, chair
man OF the Program Committee,
took charge and various members
rendered a program closing Negro
History Week
Special guest OF. the afternoon
was Mrs. Sadie Lindsay, president
o fthe City Federation OF women's
Clubs.
Following the program Mrs.
Adams. the hostess. served a very
tasty. as we'll as pretty luncheon.
the sandwiches being placed in
miniature books. The Club voted
Mrs. Adams a charming hostess.
The next regular meeting will
be Sunday. March goth. with Mr..
and Mrs. w r. Bright. sOe LaBeile
Avenue.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1938-03-05
ON THE RICHA ROAD

It is very gratifying to note the enthusiasm and unity
of purpose with which leaders of the various local political
clubs and other civic and business organizations are CO.
operating in to stimulate the coored citi-
zens of Detroit register and vote.
The newly-formed organization headed By Attorney
Joseph A. Craigen is known the Committee On Ne
gro Registration And Voting and has wonderful possbi-
ties for good If the individual members Will continue TO
work unsefshy the welfare OF the group and
refrain from holding under suspicion the motives OF their
fellows.
1t is to be regretted that slight misinerpretaon
arose in the minds of relative to the name OF the
ganzaon but after ALL it is not much the name OF an
organization that counts rather what it stands for and
what it seeks to accomplish
1t is true, however. that some names appeal more
strongly to the and stimulate interest and CO.
operation to greater degree than other names but be
that it may
At the meeting of the Committee On Negro Reglstra-
ton And Voting which held last Friday afternoon at
the headquarters of the Michigan Federated Democratic
Clubs the leaders present represented several organza
ons of different political faiths but there politl
chickering's candidates to endorse The sole aim OF
each person present to help formulate ways and
means for mpressng upon the local Negro ctizenry the
vital necessity for registering and voting
Real progress made in this direction and within
few days mem of the various affiliated clubs are
expected to going from house to house church
to church. street throughout Greater Detroit
urging all adult members of the TO register and be-
come qualified voters We on the right road.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1938-03-05

by actual count found tina, 80
per cent. of those present were Ne
groes," he said. Il am not opposed
to the Negro race as people, but
conditions being what they are in
the South, TO mix the races for
misguided discussion OF controver-
sial subjects means trouble"
He also said he learned the
union was affiliated with the Go.
which he opposed
Union attorneys have been in
stincted 10 sue Manning for dam
ages. and John l.. lewis was ask
cd 10 make aware TO tho nation
the injustices and spiialify
shown this labor organization In
the capital city Of Arkansas.
Similar messages were sent The
Defense league and civil liberties
union
Af',r HE union transferred its
convention 10 the temple Of a col
ored lodge officials said I'VE are
accustomed to trouble. We are the
oppressed. the disinherited.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1938-03-05
The Laundryman


say How would II be possible IL
reach such large number Of our
People? II can be done very easily
BY COOPERATION on the part OF
the Negro newspapers. and the
Ministers OF our group; the only
ores. BY the way. outside OF the
business men. who will have OPP
portunity 10 realize any financial
gain from this drive: the News
papers through running the ads
on those days. and the Ministers
through conducting Dollar Day
mass meetings in rotation al their
various church once a month. 10
discuss plans for fuhthering the
cause. and taking up collection
thereafter
With the. cooperation of all the
Negro journals in broadcasiing this
propaganda. and the Ministers
sounding II from their pulpifs.
THIS MOVEMENT CAN BE Sue
CESSFUILY LAUNCHED. With
ont their support. nothing can be
achieved. SO am prayerfully ask
In that they take serious thought
OF this plan. For who knows bur
what II MAY prove TO be an ever
growing SNOWFALL which may moi
cease its rolling until II has
wept across the Rockies. and
gripped our group members even
In the densely populated ceniers of
the Atlantic Coast The masses OF
OUR people like all Others. are
highly susceptible TO continuous.
ell-directed Propaganda II Is
the most powerful weapon that the
white man has forged in this
twentieth century. and We must
either learn 10 use 1t. or perish
beneath the Steam-roller Of Imper-
sonal. Economic Law
In closing | ask that every
Negro editor and Minister in the
city pause and ponder over this
plan And II imhued with a sim
cere desire 10 aid IN lifting his
ncople economically IN kindly
write the Laundryman in care +
Tho Eagle stating what YOU think
90 he plan. and whether willing
to ATTEND e meeting 10 discuss
methods ~ launching g. Letters
from all interested parties are
also requested So long see yor
rcvf week From The California
Eagle.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1938-03-05
EDITORIAL PAGE Mo-, %.. ..:s'''


March s Pompoon first. LIraro,,
second. Seabiscuit third, an 4
Sceneschifter. fourth. And II goa
as II lays. boys. Now Pomnoon
with alert Jockey Johnny Cilber,
up, will get the ride Of his lIts
He has speed and staying quail.
ties. and is good weight carrie,
| will offer no excuse II he ia bea,
en-. On the other hand, Red Pc,
lard made a serious mistake las,
year on Seabiscuit. and he Is Iikelv
to do II again this year The lin,
seems 10 be following the Howard
Stable. Jockey Red Pollald broLa
his collar bone February % 60
that means a new rider for Co..
biscuit, and that won't do him an,
good
For the Widener Stakes nlcl
War Admiral. first. Court sandal
second, Dellor, third, and Colum.
biana, fourth. Hireling looks like
the best colt developed at Hialeab
Park In many seasons. and should
have great year. At Hot SprIps.
watch kenty. Tiger. Marshield
Reaping Reward, Nations Taste
Appealing. Bulldozer, Alau Feu
Take On. Panic Relief. Fern Stal.
Thumbs Down. and Black Bess Al
New Orleans Pegging Away. Cell.
Ing. Sharp Thoughts, Gay Balko
are specialists. At Florida ClodIou
vitelio. White Ginger. High Pool
Cotton. Black River. Carloyiap
zaca. Catechism, suncrax, KIM
Maedic. steepleton, Manirco.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1938-03-05
Sara Pelham Speaks

Continued from rage -
envy the Democratic Party liui
II we would. have ,hom return 20
The Republican Party which they
once supported 10 loyalty he Re-
publican party must make radical
changes wherever needed go meet
the desperate present day ncccssi-
ties Of the Negfo.
Can Correct Injustice
This Committee will have an
opportunity TO say whether the Re
publican party will correc this
Injustice and return to its historic
and famed championship Of the
Negroes right to equal opportunity
I'm American life.
1T is one OF the great opportu-
nitities. believe. OF our Commit
tee on Program TO evolve the an
swer for our Party to these press
ing problems. The Committee can
make fatefui recommendations as
10 these questions OF grave import
TO the Negro:
(1) Isn't II the proper function u
the United States government 10
prvent segregation and elimina-
ton OF any minority race either by
governmental or private agenciesl
GU Isn't Il the proper function
OF the United States government
10 aid the indignation Of minori-
ty race into all phases?
CD Shouldn't the Republican
party do all within its power TO
protect the life OF the Negro a.
eainst mob violence even at the
cost OF limiting debate In the Unit
ed States Senator
az II business leaders are going
70 substitute intelligent self-reg-
ulation for ignorant governmental
regulation. shouldn't they hire
Negroes as n means OF correcting
the persent virtual barring OF Me-
rroes 70 careers in productive oc-
tnpationf
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1938-03-05
Postal Employees
Sponsor Party

Members of Local 40 % of the
Postal Employees gave cocktail
party. Sunday evening Feb. 20.
from 10 8, at the Chocolate Bar.
632 Livingstone street
The affair which was given in
homer Of the wives and other
guests Of the memberships was a
social success
Du'-oi-town guests present in
rlndcd Miss Alyce WomDc, Miss
Christian Hardy. and Miss Ernes-
une Brer''nn. all II Springfield,
Mass The visitors were Tie guests
u Mrs Anna Mae Stewart md Miss
Mary Lee smith 1927 81 Aubin
sercct
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1938-03-05
BRING IN YOUR OLD CAR
DRIVE OUT A BETTER CAR

This Saturday morning begins a
nationwide event which this country
has never seen before. Thousands of
used cars = many Of them modern
cars with the advanced features the
industry has developed in the last few
years-so on sale at prices far below
those of several months ago. Never
has there been national. co-opera-
tive movement like this to make
better, more modern transportation
available to so many peopIei
National Used Car EXCHANGE Week
comes at just the right time for used
car buyers. The season - the prices
and the values are al In your favor.