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The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1939-02-23

natural while being photographed
takes a good picture" he says.
| Recently he has been taking
pictures of babies at one-fiftieth
of a second.
IF they can get the babies to
smile, we can catch a picture of
the SMILE" he says.
In other times, the photograph
er had to catch the baby while it
was still-and the results were not
half so cute or appealing as the
natural ones which come out of
Thorp studio now.
Out of the studio have come
four prize-winning portraits, pic
lures which have taken awards of
merit in four different exhibitions
of the North Central Photograph
ers aSsociation-an organization
including five states. In fact every
picture he ever entered took a
prize.
His picture OF DR.. A. w. Ross,
former Presbyterian minister here,
took the merit prize at the state
/ exhibit in 1929 and was a part of
the international travelling exhibit,
shown all over the world This
was special honor for any photo
| grapher-particularly for one in
such a small city.
Customers can have airy kind of
background or finish they want as
Mr.. Thorp keeps up with the
latest in photo technicalities.
i Stock in Step
| Taking a postgraduate course at
the Winona School of Photography
/ in the summer of 1922, at Winena
Lake, Indiana, Mr.. Thorp came in
daily contact with some of the ma
tons, outstanding photographers:
1 Bill Towles of Washington, D. c.,
Pier McDonnal of New York city,
! Howard Beach of Buffalo, N. Y.
4 and many others.
| Movie cameras, projectors, can
did, cameras, standard cameras of
all kinds, films, flood lamps and
| flash pubs and darkroom outfits
are carried there.
What is more valuable, Mr.
I Thorp's advice is available to any
amateur photographer who asks
his aid.
+ Besides serving Redwood Falls
fands a wide trade territory as a
conscientious and artistic photo
| .grapher,s Mr.. Thorp has served
the city publicly. He was its
mayor for three terms, in 1882,
1888 and 1884.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1939-02-23

The top picture shoDS H. D
Thorp's present modern and con-
Uenient studio and living quar-
tiers. ShoaDn belolO that is the con-
crete block building = the main
material the l1ork of his oUn
hands. N
Hight0dy construction I'M 1884
made aorecking it a necessity.
The loaDer picture is of his port
able studio Dhich 1aS brought
here I'm 1910 by taoo mule teams.
To the right aboUe is q vieaU Of
his aDell lighted and equipped
photography room. BelolD that his
display counters containing fine
portraits and cameras for am
ateurS are ShoDn.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-12-08
SALEM M. e. CHURCH
]. W. WO0tten. Pastor
SUNDAYS


SUNDAYS
1000 A. M. Sunday School.
11:OO A. M, SERMON
6:45 P. M. Epworth League.
1880 P. NJ, SERMON
WEDNESDAYS
7:30 P. NJ, PRAYER MEETING
PITTS CREEK PRESBYTERIAN
CHURCH
Rev. Robert B. Stewart, Minister
POcOmoke City
Sunday
1000 A. M. Sunday School.
LADIES AIDS
800 P. NJ, Senior, Second Monday
11:OO A. M. Service of Worship.
7:16 P. M. Christian Endeavor.
Wednesday
7:45 p. N. Bible Study and Prayea
Meeting.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-12-08

relaxed, there seems to seep into ones
inmost being sense of the tranquil
ity of Gods creation. In the quiet
ness of the meadowland we close our
eyes and breathe leisurely. A strange
feeling seems to come slowly and soft
ly into my consciousness. There
comes into my mind the words that
were spoken by One who touched rest
lessness into serenity. It seems that
I can hear the words distinctly: my
peace I give unto thee!"
Under the shade of that old but
tonwood on that deep summer day
there came to me an unforgettable
realization of that peace which is the
peace of the Christ!
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-12-08

Once again with the holiday season
getting under way we take into con-
eideration the cookie jar. 1t has by
no means been forgotten in the past
few weeks, just being used and used
some more until we find that the sup
ply has almost disappeared. The
Christmas supply can be started right
now. It's never too early as the cook
ie jar ,.eeps cookies in wonderful con-
lfition. lust as fresh and nice as the
day they were made. Then too, we
must consider the children who will
be home from boarding school or just
staying home from day school for
their vacation. It seems that no mat
ter how much they eat at meal time,
there is still an untitled cavity that
must be filled during the afternoon.
Now we thank our foresight at such
n time where all we need do is open
the cookie jar and produce milk and
glasses for the children's afternoon
snack. We must not only consider the
children, however, there are the men
who are quite tempted by home made
cookies now as when they were chill
dren. A great favorite seems to be
nolasses fruit cookies-the nice
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-12-08
Poetry Corner
WHEN SANTA COMES TO TOWN

WHEN SANTA COMES IO/AOWN
Dedicated to all the children
There are some folks of great renown
That always come and stand around,
Perhaps they never make a sound,
Yet for his coming they rebound
When Santa comes to town.
There's Donald Duck, and Mickey
Mouse
Mother Goose and all her house,
Pop Eye and the furry dog,
Wonderland Alice and the jumping
frog, e~l
The little old woman that lived in the
shoe,
And all Of her children that grew and
grew
There are Teddy bears with big round
eyes,
And Dolls Of every kind and size.
Soldiers that are brave and tall,
Humpty- Dumpty that sit on a WALL
Clowns that act with clever skill,
Punch and Judy and Jack and Jill.
Mr.. Bre'r Rabbit and the velvet cat,
Charley Mccarthy in his stove pipe
hat,
Good Marines and Sailor men,
The Old Grey Goose and the Little
White Hen.
Jack Horner and Little Boy Blue,
Porky and Miss Muffet Too.
I have not space to name them all
The rest my Bears you may recall.
These Little Folks of great renown,
Before each Christmas are found,
Just waiting patiently around
For Santa Claus to come to town.
Essie L. Mariner.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-12-08

who are gathered about in groups,
singing the silent melodies Of God,
melodies not Of sound, but of color.
Let's roam over to that old button
wood lettering at the curve of the lazy
brook.
Delightfully."- cool, here, isn't it, in
the shade of the old tree! Let's lie
on our backs and relax every muscle!
Look at those white ballooning clouds
overhead Like fantastic vessels,
don't you think, crossing slowly an
ocean of absolute silence!
There under the. old buttonwood,
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-12-08
SIDNEY SNOW will be glad to
answer any questions
on food
Preview of Holiday Cookies
SPICY MoLAssEs FRUIT COOKIES FOR MIDDAY SNACK

chevy kind that makes you realize
you're eating something. Here is one
kind that is grand with a capital "G".
MOLASsEs FRUIT COOKIES
1-2 cup butter or other shortening
1 cup sugar
IL cup molasses
IL cup milk
IL cup grape juice
2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
Ia teapoon soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
teaspoon nutmeg
teaspoon cloves
IL cup nut meats
8 cups finely chopped raisins, dates
or figs
Cream the shortening and sugar
then add the molasses, milk and grape
Juice. Mix and sift the dry ingred-
tents and to them add the fruit and
nuts. Combine the mixtures. Add
enough flour to roll out; cut and bake
in a moderate oven $3.50 F.) for 10
to IL minutes. This may be baked in
a bread pan and sliced thin if desir-
ed.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-12-08
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Sult1dB Sc4l&1H

CHRISTIAN SCIENCE SERVICES
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-12-08
RADIANT LIVING
Meadowland Discovery
By Rev. C. M. Griffith
Pastor Methodist Church
Ridgely, Md.


Ridgely, Md.
Who is there that does not enjoy
. leisurely stroll through the quiet
peacefulness of a colorful summer
meadowland!
What delight to ramble careless
~ through the sweet scented grasses,
being welcomed by delegations OF
agile brown grasshoppers, springing
before us, wishing to guide us to
those large white areas where thous-
ands of jolly daisies have gathered
to hold their annual midsummer con-
vention!
Other delegations also of Pickering
yellow butterflies invite us to visit
the chorus choirs of brown eyed Sus-
ans, arrayed in robes of golden sheen,
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-12-08

ST. MARY'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH
Rev. r. B. Mathews, Rector
Services, Every second and fourth
Sunday of the month, Morning Pray
and Sermon at IL o'clock.
Every first, third and fifth Sum
days, Evening Prayer and Sermon at
1880 o'clock.
Holy Communion every second Sun
day at II o'clock in the morning.
Church School at 10 a. m.
Public is cordially invited to at
tend these services.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-12-08
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
Rev. John A. Ditto, Pastor
SUNDAYS

9:45 A. M. Bible School
HOO A. M. Morning Worship with
$50 P. M. Young Peoples meetingA
1880 P. III. Evening Worship.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-12-08
THREE MEALS A DAY
SMgSm
Beaver Dam
Sunday

Beaver Dam
Sunday
2:15 P. M. Sunday School.
800 P. M. Service of Worship.
Everybody welcome. Come and
worship with rs.
BETHANY METHODIST PROTES.
TANT CHURCH
G. e. Leister, Pastor
ORDER OF SERVICES
9:45 A. n. Sunday School.
9:46 A. M. Mems Bible Class
11:0O A. n. Morning Worship and
Sermon.
6:46 p. d. Junior G. =. Society.
7:3O p. M. Evening Worship and
Sermon.
PRAYER MEETING
Prayer meeting each Wednesday
evening at 1880 o'clock. You are invitec
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-12-08

II A. M. Service Every Sunday. Par
ish House, Third Street.
Everybody welcome.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-12-08
GLAD TIDINGS TABERNACLE
7th at Walnut

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18th at Walnut
Rev. M. @. Spencer, Pastor
Sunday Services, Sunday School 81
9:45 A. M.
Morning Worship, 11:0O A. n
Christ's Ambassadors, 6:46 p. II.
Young Peoples organization.
Evening worship, 1880 P. M.
Mid-week Services: Tuesday night
prayer meeting, 7:46 P. NJ; Thursday
night Bible Study, 7:45 P. n.
POCOMOKE CIRCUIT
John F. Willis, Pastor
COkesbury
10 A. M. Church School.
II A. M. Preaching
Emmanuel
2 P. M. Church School.
8 P. M. Preaching.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-12-08
WEDNESDAYS
1880 p. N. Prayer Service.
WOMEN'S MISSIONARY UNION

WOMEN'S MISSIONARY UNION
1880 P. NJ. Women's Missionary So
ciety, LIST Monday of the month.
7:SO p. NJ, Young Women's Auxil-
larry, LIST Friday Of the month.
1880 p. NJ, Girls Auxiliary, End
Monday Of the month.
1880 p. NJ. Royal Ambassador,
every Friday Of the month.
1880 P. NJ, Junior, Third Monday Of
the month.
1880 Senior Aid, End Tuesday.
The Nome nugget., 1939-02-24
Wildlife Bounty
 Bill is Rewritten

JUNEAU, Feb. g (P) - The Senate Committee on Fisheries and Game introduced complete ly rewritten wolf and coyote bounty bill which provides a $2O bounty and a wildlife agent or other official of the Game Com mission to identify the pelt and remove the bones of the left fore leg and punch holes in the left ear. After the bounty is paid, the pelt is to be returned to the trap per. A false claim will be pun ishable by a thousand dollars fine or a years imprisonment.
 The House spent considerable time on the ponderous measure creating Territorial Depart ment of Labor and Mines. Then continued its second reading.
The Nome nugget., 1939-02-24
John Thomas of Nome Found Dead

ST. ANTHONY, Idaho, Feb. 23 R)-A youth identified as John Thomas, aged sixteen, Idaho h. dustrial School inmate, and com mitted on a. federal charge in July. 1886, from Nome was found dead beneath a freight car.
 Sheriff Edwin Hill attributed to him and another escapee, Robert Wanles, aged 15, freight car burglarly.
 Coroner Hansen said the body was frozen and there was a bruiSe behind one ear, which apparently resulted "When the boy hit his head trying to enter the car.
 School officials reported that the boys escaped last night.
 Sheriff Hill said a car near St. Anthony had been broken into and candy stolen.
The Nome nugget., 1939-02-24
Secret Launching

MOSCOW, Feb. B (P) - The secret launching of new fight ing ship of the Soviet navy was reported by the government or gan Izvestia. The account in the edition, commemorating the 21st anniversary of the red army and navy didn't disclose the Warships name. tonnage, or even where it was launched. The caption mere ly said "this is one of the first" referring to the new naval build ing program outlined in the same edition by navy commissar M. P. Frinovsky who predicted that the Soviet navy will become in vincible. We are constructing a large and powerful fleet to de- fend the country's wealth and the peaceful labor of the citizens of the Soviet Union," he wrote.
The Nome nugget., 1939-02-24
Promises There Be No New Taxes

WASHINGTON, Feb. g (P) - Secretary of the Treasury Nor genthau told business men that they not only need not worry about new taxes but may hope for improvements and that the present taxes will help business in expanding. On endorsing Presi dent Roosevelt's statement that at last business men need fear no new taxes, the Treasury head said: T sincerely hope that Con- gress will take a careful look at tax laws to see if there are any deterrents holding back business and businessmen from making further commitments. think the business man ought to feel that the administration wants him to go ahead and take normal business risks and make money"
 Morgenthau said definitely that no tax proposals except the re-enactment of the expiring ex- else taxes and a possible measure to raise approximately two hun dred million for farm benefits. were brought to his attention.
The Nome nugget., 1939-02-24

WASHINGTON, Feb. 23 (P)- The navy's proposal to spend $11.650,000 for developing air bases at Kodiak and Sitka re- ceived House approval. Author ization was contained in the navy shore station bill which the House passed and sent to the Senate.
 The Department plans to spend $8,750,0O0 at Kodiak and $2,900,000 at Sitka.
 Officials said the Kodiak base would be provided with many features of a major air station, with permanent facilities estab- lished for the training of two patrol squadrons. Sitka would serve primarily as an informed fate station between continental United States and Alaska posts. Permanent facilities however, are already available for one patrol squadron.
The Nome nugget., 1939-02-24

WASHINGTON, Feb. B (P)- The House passed and sent to the Senate the $40,800,000 naval air base bill after stripping it of the controversial proposal to es- tablish base for navy scouting planes at Guam. The final pass age of the measure, which is an integral part of the Presidents emergency defense program, came after the House confirmed by roll call the vote of 2O5 to 168.
 An earlier vote on the elimin- ation of the $500,000,000 Guam project for final passage result ed in standing vote of 368 to 4. After three days stormy debate the House adopted the amend ment of Rep. Sutphin to strike out the Guam item.
 Rep. Magnusson told the House that if the United States backed down on the scheduled improve ments to Guam, Japan would herald throughout the far east" that this country is afraid to dredge out the harbor" for fear of Japanese government pro- tests.
The Nome nugget., 1939-02-24
Dock Checkers Off

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. A (Fl Bay shipping was thrown into a state of semi-paralysis as la bor dispute arose between water front employers and dock check CTS. Loading and unloading of most ships in San Francisco and Oakland was halted as picket lines appeared along the water front.
 A series of conferences have been called between employers and labor groups to plot their next moves.
The Nome nugget., 1939-02-24
Vote Confidence

PARIS, Feb. 24 QP = The Chamber of Deputies gave Prem fer Daladier a vote of confidence and supporting his decision to ask the cabinet on Monday to ask full recognition of the Ma tionalist government of Spain. The vote was 323 to 261.
The Nome nugget., 1939-02-24

FOR 40 SEASONS Capt. Taylor Branson (abOve), direc- tor of the U. s. marine band, has been entertaining White House guests. He started as an appren-
 tice, in 1898.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1939-12-09

While looking through some old
copies of the Colored American Maya
zine, published at Park Square, Bos
ton, Oct. 1908, | found an address
made by one of "Boston's own. AS |
read it 1 decided it should be shared
with the readers of this paper with
which she has worked so long and
faithfully. This brilliant address is
one of the gems of the literature pro-
duced by our Race. Needless to say |
had a personal interview with DR..
Minnie Cravath Simpson at her cozy
home at 239 W. Canton st. After
telling me she was born at WoOn-
socket, R. l. that her parents moved
to Providence when she was three
years old, that she graduated from
high school in 1876, naturally, L
asked in what year she was born. She
said, "I'm not telling that, but | will
tell you," she said, "Mr. Simpson and
l met in 1880, and it was love at first
sight for both of u.s." She related
many pleasant experiences of her
happy married life, saying her hus-
band always encouraged her to write
and deliver addresses, would even do
the dishes and other house work when
she had a speech to prepare. They
moved to Boston in 1882, where she
has led a most active and useful life,
where she has helped to make history
for the colored citizens of Massachu-
sets.
"Tell me some of your early expert
ences in club life" l asked. She
smiled and said, 81 helped organize the
Womans Era Club of which Mrs. J.
st. Pierre Rufin was the founder,
was one Of the organizers of the First
National Federation of Afro-American
Women, now the National Association
of Colored Women, Inc, for the pur-
pose of combating lies that were
spread even in England by a South
erner against colored women"
Did you assist Mr.. William Monroe
Trotter organize the Equal Rights
League, l asked? eyes, and I was his
staunch supporter all through the years
not only with the League but with THE
GUARDIAN as we'll" She was secre-
tary of the Womens Era Club for IA
consecutive years. 81 think you or
gained the Massachusetts State I'm
ion, did you not?" And she replied, 80
yes, forgot that, although it was my
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1939-12-09
A Trtl1lttF
By LILLIAN FEURTADO

What a mana friend and a ply
stefan to the community! The host of
people who jammed the Columbus
Ave. Church last Friday heard the
praises of DR.. Ben. Robinson, rise
from the throats of the various speak
ers in testimony of his great charity
for hundreds of sick and afflicted and
the quiet and unassuming way in
which he proffered it. Heard how he
won the love and respect of thosuands
throughout the State and what a deep
and terrible loss is that of the people
of Boston and Massachusetts. The
deepes respect was shown at the fun
eral by the attendance and tributes of
affection by Lieut.. Gov. Cahill and
Ex-Mayor Malcolm Nichols and Judge
Almond Scott, of Washington, D. c.,
in addition to local speakers. The
beautiful voice of Mildred Jenkins
touched the heart of the listeners.
There were tears in the eyes of
many a stout-hearted man as the fu-
neral cortege entered the church and
the ten sisters and brothers followed
behind the rich mahogany casket, pre-
the church, the pallbearers and host
coded by Rev. Battles, the pastor Of
of mourning friends following.
This funeral, like that of Monroe
Trotter, five years ago, will live in the
memory of dear old Boston, and never
die.
"Bennie" Robinson, as he was ia
miliarly called, belonged to the people,
and he earned the title of civic, poll
teal and professional friend of the
people and the entire state of Massa-
chusetts. Bonnie Robinson-a house
hold name never to be forgotten.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1939-12-09

your delegates but never before have
we had the pleasure of meeting ,You
collectively; we trust that ere we part
we may know each other better and
that I'VE shall treasure in our minds
some thoughts which will furnish food
for reflection as well as action in our
work the coming year. The name of
YOUR city-New Haven-has an allur-
ing charm and often would our weary
feet seek the shelter Of its grand old
Elms and the secIusion of its stately
University so closely contemporary in
and athletic sports with Har-
ward of my own state; but we who are
from more Eastern points cannot easily
reach New Haven. Harvard has long
held first place in giving to the world
graduates of our race who have filed
the highest places in the gift Of the
nation, but now Yale struggles for that
in the persons Of Mr..
Pickens and Mr.. Crawford, who have
so distinguished themselves in scholar
ship here and lifted their race at the
same time-one more Iung in the
ladder of advancement. | have no
doubt that we all look forward with
the greatest pleasure to these annual
meetings. They are our harvest times
when we gather new thought and in
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1939-12-09

The Demeter family owns hotel
and restaurant where it was alleged
colored patrons had been denied serv-
ice. DR.. Robinson turned his office over
to Chase for headquarters during the
campaign. 1t was the first and only
time that Robinson bolted the machine.
1t was done as a matter of principle,
to uphold the Race and to rebuke
leadership which seemed to condone
race prejudice. The Innes faction
never showed any resentment or made
any attempt to discipline" Dr. Robin
son, and the latter never recanted nor
offered any apologies for his support
of Chase
He quietly rebelled when leaders of
Ward A tried to thrust upon him as
sured election to any office he wanted,
il he would consent to run. However,
he did accede to demands of enthusi-
astic admirers on three occasions. He
was elected a district delegate along
with Charles H. Innes to the COP
Cleveland National Convention in 1924
by an overwhelming majority In 1928
the same ticket lost by small margin
to Henry Parkman, Jr. and Walter
OoCNi' l1S all Jill u lOl JiiG GON6I-
nor's Council.
The active pail bearers were: Har-
vey B. Yates, Charles J. Shepherd, DR..
J. S. Gibson of New York, DR.. C. w.
Harrison, DR.. Silas B. "Shag" Taylor.
VIM. S. Sparrow and Fred Smith.
Among the honorary pail bearers were
DR.. John B. Hall, DR.. S. E. Courteny,
Walter Foster, Armstead Dixon, Sr.,
City Councillor Perlie Dyar Chase, S.
E. Mccoy, John c. Marshall, Julian
(Pat) Stubs, Harry Holt, C. Percy
Ray, Of New York, Edward Janifer,
Washington, D. c., Daniel Ware, DR..
Isaac J. Starkey, John Underwood,
DR.. W. 0. Taylor, John S. R. Bourne,
DR.. Chas. G. Steward, Joseph S. Nit
chell, Joshua Jones, David Kenny,
Representative George Roberts, Viii
liam 0. Goodell, John Wyche, Harry
Lewis, Ollie Lewis, and DR.. Irving
Gray. The ushers were: Monroe Ma
son lin charge), Isaac Smith, Alfred
Lewis, Albert De Leon, Sergt. Will
liam Taylor, of the Boston Police Dept.
and Maj. A. R. Davis, Sd Bat. MING.