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hair reveals three fundamental
types-the round or leiotrichous,
and oval or cymotrichous and the
fiat or ulotrichous. Round hair is
straight or coarse-oval hair tends
to be curly-flat hair is kinky or
woody.
Doctors Newton and Conner of
Ashley county, Arkansas, in 1855,
stated that some Psychologists are
of the opinion that in the head of
the mulatto, there is some Negro
hair, and some white hair, and
from generation to generation the
Negro hair never runs out.
The doctors were also of the
opinion that if the Negro hair
would run out before it passed the
second generation, it may in the
third generation have waves. The
doctors further stated that the hair
never becomes straight until after
the third descent from the Negro,
from either the fathers or mothers
side.
Of anybody asks about this
columnist's hair tell them it's ulo-
trichous.)
Children of Yesterday
There is a tragic tale of slavery
days hidden away in one of the
early volumes of the decisions of
the Supreme Court of the United
States. One wonders how it
escaped Harriet Beecher Stowe and
inclusion "Uncle Toms Cabin" for
it is in fundamental harmony with
the scenes and incidents to be
marshalled to stir the Nations con-
science.
e It appears that Patrick Nc
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Listen to
This
By Hobart T. Mitchell
Emancipation Proclamation

Emancipation PROCLAMATION
That on the first day of January,
in the year of our Lord one thou
sand eight hundred and sixty-three,
all persons held as slaves within
any state, or designated part Of
state, the people whereof shall be
in rebellion against the United
States, shall be then, henceforth
and forever free, and the Executive
Government of the United States,
including the military and naval
officers thereof, will recognize and
maintain the freedom of such per-
sons, and will do no act or acts to
repress such persons, or any of
them, in any efforts they may make
for their actual freedom.
The Proclamation was issued as
a war measure and emancipated
3,12O,515 slaves; $4,000 SLAVES
WE'RE NOT AFFECTED BY THE
ABOVE PROVISIONS.
Pullman POrters
January 1, 1889, there were
8,484 Sleeping Car Porters work
ing for the Pullman Company with
an average monthly payroll Of
SIT, 377.93. The average payroll
for the year-$9,32s,535.1
Hair-January, 1885
Hair of the different races arr
divided into three classes or t
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1939-12-29

Mr.. W. C. Handy, our distin-
guished composer Of Beale Street
Blues, St Louis Blues, Memphis
Blues, blew his horn in Memphis
the other day and Bonneville gath
cred round to do him homage. ]
had the pleasure of flying down to
Memphis to join In the fun and to
see the Blues Bowl game between
Manassas High of Memphis and
Merry High of Jackson, Tenn, at
the Booker T. Washington Stadium.
Almost everyone was there.
had a wonderful visit as the
guest of Madame Young and her
husband who operate the GOIine
Beauty College. She met me at the
plane with a reception committee
including Mr.. and Mrs. S. w. Qualls,
Mrs. L. E. Brown, Mrs. V. Byas,
Miss Campbell, and Mrs. Frank
Franklin of Chicago, and took me
straight to an exquisite luncheon.
After the luncheon there was a
parade around Handy Park and
through Beale Street where the
blues began" Such a crowdI Such
fun! Everyone dressed in his Sun
day best, the ladies brilliant in their
chic gowns, cleaning, satiny black
hair proving our achievements in
modern beauty culture.
As you know, Beale Street-or
BronzetOwn as the section is called
is one of the most famous cOlOred
districts in the United States. W.
c. Handy and his horn trumpeted
their way to fame with the rhythm
beats of the street. And when w.
e. Handy returned, all BrOnZetOwn
danced and thrilled in the blues
rhythm he made famous.
There was Lieutenant George w
Lee-One of the few, If not the only,
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Card of Thanks

Many thanks to our friends and
neighbors for their generous dona-
ton of cars, expressions of SYM
pathy and floral offerings at the
time of our recent bereavement at
the death of our husband and
father, James E. Stewart.
Especial thanks to the Elks and
their Council, Minnehaha Temple,
Rev. Carlyle F. Stewart, Rev. w,
E. Warrington, Rev. T. B. Stovall,
and Mrs. Blanche Mason and &C
,companist.
Mrs. J. E. Stewart, wife.
Mr.. Earl D. Stewart, son.
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In MemOriaIn

In loving memory of Artie l
Finney, who passed away January
l, 1889:
AS we loved you, so we miss you
In our memory, you are near,
Loved, remembered, thought Of
always
Bringing many silent tears.
Husband and Father.
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To Be Applauded

The appointment of Tamage Carey of the committees
Minneapolis appauded
the Council should always number its guild
ing representatives of all the population
Harris president of the Minneapolis
Urban when apprsed of the lack Negro participation
seup quick the ACCESSIBILITY of naming
Negro committees which direct the activities of the
agencies.
hoped Council will
Negro citze to of
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In MemOriarn

In loving memory of our deal
husband and father, Alfred M
Moss, who left US one sad year ago
December 81, 1888, we dedicate
this verse:
One year has passed since that
sad day,
When one we loved was called
away;
God took him home-it was his
will;
Within our hearts he liveth
still.
Mary Moss.
Harvey, Hazel and Jane Moss.
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THANKS!
December 26, 1889.

December &c, 1889.
Editor: Please accept our thanks
and appreciation for the publicity
your very valuable paper gave our
recent revival.
Official Board,
st. Peter AME Church,
J. A. Lewis, Secretary,
Minneapolis, Mimi.
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Card of Thanks

We wish to thank our kind
friends and neighbors for their acts
of love and sympathy during our
recent bereavement. We also ex-
tend grateful thanks for the beau
tiful floral tributes to our loved
one.
Mrs. ]. L. Butler, wife,
and the Butler Family.
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SOCIALIST MONTHLY DE-
VOTES DECEMBER NUM-
Der TO NEGRO

THE New International" a
monthly magazine published by the
Socialist Workers Party, devotes
it's entire December issue to a study
of the Negro worker and. farmer
in the United States, written by
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AlsOp Talks to
Mems Council
By Andrew Combs

The Christmas party at which
the Mems Council entertained or
December 81 was one of TIE incest
affairs of the Halle" Christmas
season. After an evening spent in
fun and frolic the climax of the
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Poetic Thoughts
By Morris Gibbs, Sr.
The New Year

Inc New I ear
We hope this New Years will bring,
Peace, joy, happiness and love
AS expressed in the bells that ring
The songs of praise to the One above.
May the New Years show us how,
To endeavor to overcome depressions hold
Which seems to grip now
And has caused many hearts to grow cold.
Let US have more faith and the desire,
To accomplish good wherever we are
Then our tasks will only half require,
The energy necessary and we'll get just as far
A New Years means to some new chance,
In which they may overcome some obstacle,
Let's not forget that the piper's dance
Will have to be paid for any debacle.
Let merriment be in everyone's heart,
For our resolutions only mean
A reality, when at the start
Make false ideas vanish before loves beam.
Let look over last year and see,
If something can be done to help
In bringing you and me to more brotherly be
For that is the only way we can develop.
If we do not some progress make
Just put in time and for pleasure wait,
Wen soon find out that when we fake,
We're the loser, for it's the rule Of fate
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Public Notice

To Whom 1t May Concern: Let
it be known that l, Emma Walker
paid the entire funeral bill of my
brother, William Foster, who dice
in April.
Mrs. Emma Walker
Anoka, MINI.
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Front room apartment, fur
nished, all modern. Young couple.
Regent 3176.
Attention! Will care for children
and the sick while family is away.
Call Geneva 1880.
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Kenny Washington Again

to one of its committees.
Smyrna times., 1939-09-14

When held up to the sun, a mir
ror will strive its utmost to reflect
every ray of light that streams
down upon it.
The mirror is not the source of
light. All that it does is to reflect
the light that shines upon it.
There are some men who take a
great deal of pride in their good
ness. They point to it as some
outstanding excellence which they
have achieved. But are not all
such men mistaken?
The Scriptures tell us that there
was one Man who was addressed
by a rich young ruler as Good
Master"
But what was the reply that he
received? That reply consisted of
a question, followed by a profound
statement: "Why callest thou me
good? None is good, save one,
that is God.
Did not the Great Teacher, in
this most deliberate statement, de-
clare that there is but one posses
sor of Good? Did He not imply
that God, in being the only one
Smyrna times., 1939-09-14
FACE ILLEGAL
RUM CHARGES
Two Couples, One From Eel
ton and the Other From
Milford Arrested
HELD FOR U. S. COURT

John A Killen, 40, and his wife,
Nina, 20, both of FELTON,, We're plac-
ed under $1,000 bail each by u. S.
Commissioner Albert F. Polk last
week on charges of transportation
and possession of tax-unpaid liq-
uor. The two were arrested early
Tuesday morning by Privates w. 1.
Cochran and Edward S. Gebhart of
the Dover station, state police.
Cochran described the 14-mile
chase from FELTON, to Harrington
and on to Milford. He said speed
at one time reached a point of a
little above 100 miles an hour.
Earl Bennett, 40, and his wife,
Lottie, 33, of Milford, arrested by
Deputy U. S. Marshal S. B. I. Dun
can at Milford, recently, were plac-
ed under $1,000 bail each by Com
missioner Polk Saturday, Septem-
Der 2. They were held on charges
of sale and possession of tax-un-
paid liquor for further hearing at
10 o'clock Thursday morning.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bennett We're ar
rested on complaint of Commander
Thomas ]. Sullivan, investigator in
charge of the alcohol tax unit, fol-
lowing his investigation into the
alleged illicit liquor operation of
Melvin Blunt, Linwood Burke and
Elmer Craper, all Negroes of Mil
ford, and all arrested July 16, now
under bail awaiting trial Bennett
completed year and day at the
Federal Penitentiary at Lewisburg
several weeks ago.
Smyrna times., 1939-09-14

who is good, is indeed the source
from which all good radiates?
When one looks deeply within
himself he will soon come to the
conviction that there is little if any
native goodness within himself A
deep study of ones own inner self
will convince one that he is but a
mirror, and, perhaps, a not too well
polished one at that
With all its imperfections, let me
take my little mirror-like self, and
Smyrna times., 1939-09-14
STATE SAFETY
COUNCIL NEWS
Weaving Drivers Cause of
Many Highway Accidents
1t Is Charged
NOTE TO PEDESTRIANS

According to the Delaware Safe
ty Council, weaving drivers are a
great highway menace. In an at
tempt to get ahead of that process
sion ahead, they cut out, crossing
that center line, on curves, on hills
and at other danger points along
the roadway In not one case in
a hundred is there any legitimate
reason for their haste. If the cen
ter line on the pavement had
spikes in it, you would not cross it..
You would have too much respect
for your tires, to say nothing of
the chance for an accident, but as
long as it is merely a painted line
you do cross it many times when
it is not at all necessary and some
times when it is just as dangerous
as if it were spiked. Just keep in
mind that the center line is a life
line. You cross it at your own
risk, for beyond that line there is
danger-danger to yourself, to
other drivers and to pedestrians,
none of whim expect to see
speeding car on the left side Of the
road. The Council urges all driv-
ers to stay in line unless the road
ahead is perfectly clear. Look up
on that center line as the safe
guard which it really is for those
who heed it. 1t was put there for
a purpose and that purpose was to
safeguard your life and safety as
well as the lives and safety of all
others using that highway
Smyrna times., 1939-09-14
New Records Are Claimed
For Leipzig's Big Fair

LEIPZIG.-The Leipzig fair re-
Gently concluded was attended by
331, ,256 buyers from 70 countries. the
greatest number in its history of
over 700 years. The foreign visitors
totaled 27.256 including 377 from the
United States. The fair comprised
1884 exhibits including 557 from for
eign countries, gain of 383 over
last year and 54 per cent over 1898.
Smyrna times., 1939-09-14

Buckeye. 1t is believed he lost his
footing on the deck, made wet with
a heavy fall of dew. Those on
board threw Taylor a life preserv-
er, but he disappeared immediate
ly. Graphing for the body started
at dawn, but up until Sunday even
ing it had not been recovered.
Smyrna times., 1939-09-14

NO SOUR GRAPES for home
makers who use the shorf-boil Jelly
recipesi
With these foolproof directions,
there's never chance of failure
for they were specially developed for
fully ripe Concords You'll have
eleven glasses Of perfect jelly ready
for the paraff1n Just fifteen minutes
after preparing the fruit-and the
spread has that extra delicious
flavor Of sun-ripened grapes lust
picked from the vine.
Better make several patches while
the fruit is ripe and plentiful. Here's
the recipe. to be followed exactly:
RIPE CONCORD GRAPE JELLY
(Mokes about II medium 0ldssesJ
cups Juice
71a cups sugar
" bottle fruit pectin
To prepare Juice, stem about 3
pounds fully ripe grapes and crush
thoroughly. Add " cup water, bring
to boil, cover, and simmer 10 min
utes. Place fruit in Jelly cloth or bag
and squeeze out Juice
Measure sugar and Juice into
large saucepan and mix.
Bring to a boil over hottest fire
and at once add bottled fruit pectin,
stirring constantly. Then bring to a
fun rolling boil and boil hard "a
minute.
Remove from fire, skim. pour
quickly. Paraf1n hot jelly at once
SLusurIpe TO The Smyrna Times,
Smyrna times., 1939-09-14
Milford To Hold Flower Show

The annual Milford flower show
will be held September IA and Is
with the Edward M. Davis cup 60
ing to the winner of the sweep
stakes. Mrs. Duanne Lynn is di-
recting the exhibit, assited by Mrs.
Clarence E. Jester.
Smyrna times., 1939-09-14

A mirror may be cold or hot,
dusty or wet, polished or dull, chip
ped and broken. But, in whatever
condition it may happen to be,
there is one thing that a mirror
will try with its utmost ability to
d0
Smyrna times., 1939-09-14

hold it up to the Streaming Light
of Infinite Goodness; Let me be-
come ablaze with glorious radi-
ance which is not my ownI
Smyrna times., 1939-09-14

SLusurIpe TO The Smyrna Times,
S1.50 per year, in advance.
Smyrna times., 1939-09-14


Nalp nsn garment factor at seatS[a. oni1-
pss prapt will manufacture iatio estTeen Tnll1
~ q dresses, employing !,lIa1 Oe'"
3 and 60 men and women
family of S4 descendants-one
: ne e' largest recorded alta, at harrifg tge
n some years-mourn tne
I'll Of benjamin F. Steward; ne 81 81
tsrs old, who died Sunday OF iaS'
1eek.
;,craase of 28 per cent over
d year in placements IN prItate state
anloyment 1-Ior1 Service was announc-
II =, H. Smith, director OF the
gency'
~. New Castle County Levy
,rrt r-t last week allowed S31, ,928.89
I ~ ,eGef purposes in New Castle
|S,,ntv for September, at the re-
'sst Of the Old Age Welfare Com
ission.
8 +otal Of 9O,O96 automobiles
ere counted by maintenance men
n the State Highway Department
tbe intersection Of the Glasgow
oad and dupont Highway during
L Labor Day holiday.
n rankin Penuel, son Of Mr.. and
4 Roscoe Penuel, Seaford high |
kbool student, who was taken sud
bplv Ill with appendicitis, was
nken TO the Kent General Hospital
u Dover for an operation.
Francis P. Walsh, of Baltimore,
r,uloyed on the Seaford high
ehool annex, suddenly became Ill
I'M working recently. He was
hsen to the Kent General Hos
|sta. Dover, for an operation.
The State Highway Department
|last week began building two new
ridges On the highway connecting
Ashoboth Beach with Millsboro,
Ieurel and the western side Of
sussex county. The bridges will /
y erected over Burtons Mill Pond
y Angola and at Love Creek, near
MhOboth.
Announcement is made Of the
narriage Saturday, September 2,
Il Miss Mary Elizabeth Galloway,
4 Harrington, and G. Q. Zeth
Weaver, Jr., Of Greensboro, Md,
ith Rev. Franklin 3. Bailey per
|brming the ceremony in Christ
Methodist Church parsonage in
hderalsburg.
An increase Of 116 marriage lie
nses issued over July was report
= BY the clerk Of the court in
ocl County, Nd, August 31st.
mere we're 609 couples granted
rrmits in August compared with
~ in July. Since the enactment
q the Law requiring a 48-hour de-
~ between the application and
panting Of licenses, each month
Ms showed an increase in permits. /
Joseph ". Taylor, 21, Of 1901
cams street. Wilmington, was
GoWned early Sunday morning Of
week in Chesapeake Bay when
= tel from the bow Of the Yacht I
Smyrna times., 1939-09-14

Joseph ". Taylor, p, Of 1901
|. Gams street, Wilmington, was
foTned early Sunday morning Of
week in Chesapeake Bay when
leA from the bow Of the Yacht
Smyrna times., 1939-09-14

! Tho New Castle County Levy
.i,.t l-t last week allowed S31,92S.S9
\ relief purposes in New Castle
(Spnty for September, at the re-
I,sst Of the Old Age Welfare Com
Sission,
Smyrna times., 1939-09-14

..r,ily of s4 descendants-one
A tanl5 - accorded at Harring-
I the lafse vears-mourn the
br II SUI. nior,in F. Steward, 81
kath ol e.so died Sunday of last
Smyrna times., 1939-09-14

/ ,r increase of 28 per cent over
= A. rsar in placements in private
s,:trv by the Delaware State
l-,,. ,.,.r,ant Service was announc-
! npr'y Y. y H. Smith, director of the
Eency.
Smyrna times., 1939-09-14

total Of 9O,O96 automobiles
IT, counted by maintenance men
I tbe State Highway Department
. ~ ~ Intersection of the Glasgow
IT, - and dupont Highway during
II Labor Day holiday.
Smyrna times., 1939-09-14

1 rankin Penuel, son Of Mr.. and
M Roscoe Penuel, Seaford high
Fhool student, who was taken sud
INV Ill with appendicitis, was
Ken TO the Kent General Hospital
4 Dover for an operation.
Smyrna times., 1939-09-14

Francis P. Walsh, Of Baltimore,
nuloyed on the Seaford high
rhooI annex, suddenly became i'll
|rhie working recently. He was
|hken to the Kent General Hos
|Gtal, Dover, for an operation.
Smyrna times., 1939-09-14
ERIEF ITEMS lE;!1 OF :
L. News Items Of People
llsl Know in and Around
Y Larger Peninsula Towns
FROM OUR EXCHANGES

,.,.r are finishing work on
NaISl1sr .ax garment factor at seaf0Td, ford
hs new ,sI+ =, will manufacture chill
fhs pla-s d-ssses, employing between
4 'Isp nd 60 men and women
Smyrna times., 1939-09-14

Announcement is made Of the
|narriage Saturday, September 2,
Il Miss Mary Elizabeth Galloway,
Il Harrington, and G. Q. Zeth
Weaver, Jr., Of Greensboro, Md,
fth Rev. Franklin 3. Bailey per
lbrming the ceremony in Christ
Methodist Church parsonage in
Nderalsburg.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-31
Modern Menus
BY MRS. GAYNOR MADDOX NEA Service Stan Writer

Sweet and hot, that's what makes breakfast bread taste like "good morning" Here's the way to say 1t.
 Pecan Caramel Rolls
 (2 1-2 dozen rolls)
 One cup milk, 1-4 cup sugar, l l-2 teaspoon salt, 1-3 cup butter, 2 cakes compressed yeast, 1-4 cup lukewarm water, ? eggs. { cups sifted flour, brown sugar, oceans.
 Scald milk. Add sugar, salt and shortening. Cool to lukewarm. sof- ten yeast in lukewarm water and add to liquid mixture. Add beaten eggs. Stir in flour. Beat thoroughly Use enough flour to make a soft dough. Knead until smooth. Place in greased bowl. cover and allow to rise until double in bulk. Takes about Ia hours. Roll out into rectangu- lar sheet about 1-4 inch thick. Brush with melted butter. Sprinkle with brown sugar. Roll jelly roll fashion. Cut into 1-2 to 3-4 inch slices. Then place upside down in mufin pans that have been prepared as follows:
 Mix For MufFln Pans
 One-haif cup butter, cup brown sugar, water, pecan halves.
 Cream butter, add sugar and cream again. Spread on muffin pans Put several pecan halves in each muffin cup. Sprinkle 1-4 teaspoon water into each cup. Place cut roll on top ofthis mixture in each cup. Cover and allow to rise to double in bulk. Bake in moderate oven (375 degrees F.) for 9 minutes.
 French Toast
 (Serves { to 6)
 French Toast is a "quick-bread' which gives breakfast an extra in. terest.
 Two eggs, cup milk, i.2 teaspoon salt, 3 tablespoons butter, 6 slices white bread.
 Beat eggs slightly, add milk and salt and beat slightly again. Melt butter in frying pan or grid-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-31
OF INTEREST TO WOMEN

the meat to be removed in one piecl Remove the dark sand vein from tA center back of the shrimp; wad in clear water: add lemon to tl kettle and boil 5 minutes. Straz liquid, discarding solids: retu1 liquid to kettle and add water ! brinf total up to 1 2-3 quarts. Erin to boil, add shrimp and, after bol ing starts again, allow 1t to con tinue for 5 to 10 minutes or unS shrimp is tender.
 e. How may cleanse a chamd skin jacket or windbreaker?
 A. Wash in warm studs. to whid household ammonia has been add in proportion of about one teaspod to . quart of water. Do not rtn1 too much. Stretch it to shape wh1 1t is damp. If the jacket is e3 pensive, 1t should be sent to pr4 fessional cleaner.
 Q. How are crocheted baske( stiffened?
 A. Dissolve gum arabic in war water until the liquid has the coS istency of thick glue. Dip the bask( into the hot solution and let 1t d1 thoroughly. If not stiff eroue after one dipping, repeat until sas isfactory.
 (See our general Question and
 Answer column on Page 6)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-31

Know TodayS Social Code
 Admiring eyes follow the young girl who is sure of her etiquette. How poised, now charming she Is in any situationl
 Leaving a party, she's not flus- tered when a newly-met admirer steps forward to say good-by. She lets hin say first I'm glad to have met you" for that's the mans priv ilege. Then with gracious smile she replies, T hope I meet you again"
 Times when girl may properly take the lead? After a man has been introduced to her it's correct for her to begin the conversation. Also, when on Q twosome dancing date at a hotel or roof garden, she may suggest dancing. V But Q girl doesn't ask a boy to call-though of course she can cleverly hint he'd be welcome. or she may ask him to her house with group of friends. M "
 Boys have social obligations, toc- in dating, ordering . meal, showing