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Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1941-06-06
WOULD BE DIRECT,
NOT INDIRECT TAX

WOULD BE DIRECT.
NOT INDIRECT TAX
WHEN WE TAX business We tax
production and distribution. When
We tax production and distribution.
We tax the consumer. This i the
hidden tax We hear about.
Taxes are q part Of the cost Of
production and distribution. They
are a part Of the cost Of 4 product.
That additional cost is added to the
selling price Of the product, or pre-
vents . lowering Of the price il econ
omies Of production would otherwise
lower it.
II business-producti and dis
tribution-did not pass on to the
consumer the increased cost occa-
stoned By taxes, business would
soon be bankrupt and the consumer
would lose BY . loss Of jobs.
We are all . part Of American
business and al are dependent On
its continued operation. AL Of us
are concerned directly or indirectly
with production and distribution.
When the politicians tax business
directly they tax all of us in
directly n much, or more, than any
direct tax would have amounted to.
Politicians looking to their per-
sonal future-a continuance of their
jobs-attempt to mislead the mass
Of Americans by Boosting Of their
intention to take from business the
money needed to pay for the extrav-
agances Of government, and they
succeed in putting over such 4 mis-
leading idea.
Men well versed in finance and
industry, well qualified to speak on
the subject, tell US that before we
are through with the present world
holocaust the federal government
will be facing an Indebtedness Of
$50, 000, DOC, 900, sum 50 great that
it is impossible to conceive what
it means. In the face of such a
prospect, congress does not attempt
any economies in the normal opera
tons Of the government.
Despite the fact that more than
a million men are now in the armed
forces of the nation, that industries
engaged in providing implements Of
preparedness for ourselves and war
materials for England are provid-
ing work at high wages for millions
of men, and seeking more help.
our relief costs do not come down.
We are still spending billions for
relief.
The politician is not willing to say
to those who prefer the meager iv-
ing government dole provides to
working for better living that they
must either work or starve. The re-
ceivers Of relief vote, and the poll
tician will not jeopardize that
vote.
We must prepare for defense. We
must have battleships, airplanes,
tanks, merchant ships, all the inn
plements needed for war. But
we must also prepare for the future
and it will be dark future if we
are to face a national indebted
ness Of $150, 000, 000, 900.
Congress should economic in
every practical and possible way,
and it should levy an honest tax and
collect it in an honest way SO each
individual may know what he pays
"a direct instead of an indirect tax.
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1941-06-06
Getting Ready

Prepare yourself for the world.
n athletes used to DO 1nr thar
exercises; oil your nhd snd Jour
manners, to give them tie neces-
sary suppleness and dexibihty;
strength alone will not do.-Ches-
terrified.
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1941-06-06

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Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1941-06-06
PIONEER SPIRIT
STILL ALIVE

ORANGE, CALF, is little city
of 5000 people, typical of the Golden
state. It was founded by pioneers
who stopped there when it was but
a crossing place of trails. Many of
its first generation Of settlers are
still living. They knew it when the
spot on which the city stands and
all the surrounding country was a
sandy desert. Their children see it
today as a modern small American
city. enjoying all the advantages
America offers and surrounded
by well-kept. prosperous farms.
ranches and orange groves.
But the younger element is not
permitted to forget its pioneer origin.
witnessed the parade that is 4
part of each annual harvest festival.
The outstanding features of that
parade were the covered wagons Of
the pioneers, the prospector and his
burro, the cart of the pioneer ped
der and handyman-every possible
display Of the hardships and simple
pleasures Of the pioneer as the
foundation on which the city was
built. Interspersed with these were
the brightly uniformed bands. many
of them from the various county
high schools, each led by high-step-
ping girl majorettes, and with mod
ern floats representative of city in
dustries and institutions.
But it was the evidences Of the
pioneer days that appealed to the
people and caught and held the
crowds. These displays represented
the spirit that is back, not Of Orange
only, but Of all the towns and
small cities Of the West. That pio-
neer spirit is not dead, and win not
die. It il the American spirit.
QUE DEBT
THEY TELL US that to maintain
. democracy it il essential that tbs
citizens be informed. One Of the
things We should like to be accu-
rately informed about ID what ws
owe nationally. including the liabili.
ties a the numerous corpora
tions and administrations we have
financed and whose debts we havs
enaranAoeA
BOW MUCH would . real szswi
ilsln - 1ns1aa bsee hioh1sa ~
- uu1es
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1941-06-06

FRANKLY, the purpose Of this
i ffock i to make you look sweet
and prettyi A high point Of charm
il the open-sleeved effect, accent
ed BY dattering frills. The por-
trait neckline is wicked1y becom-
ing. This fashion makes up very
charmingly IN silk print, taffeta,
and afternoon cottons. Easy to do.
sizes Il b %. Size II. ~ yards 3e-fnch
matGtal: 81 yards ready.mads r16lins.
For This attractive pattern. send your or.
der b:
The Phoenix index., 1941-04-05

My sister, another girl and
worked out trio act. with songs
and dancing, and somehow talked
our way into several night club
spots In 1885 we went to Honolu-
lu, and to our amazement got a
surprising amount of good pub
licity. When we returned to Cali
fornia, there we're contracts wait
ing which took us to Scotland and
Ireland, many parts OF Europe and
last but not least, the Cotton
Club in New York.
Along about that time we had
an offer to travel in Jimmy Lunce-
ford'S band, but when one of the
other girls married the trumpet
player, the act was broken up.
1 returned to Hollywood and
went into the cast of Meet The
People" where I did a Spanish
number and couple of dead pan"
numbers. which seemed to please
the critics, and, as a result, I was
asked to appear solo at the 'It
Cafe" and La Conga," while be-
ing given the lead in the all-Negro
film production, -Four Shall
DIE.
I did some Warner Brothers
shorts, in the meantime, and made
a guest appearance at Ciro'S, Hol-
lyWoods swankiest night club,
when Republic offered me real
opportunity in Lady From New
Orleans, with John Wayne and
Ona Munson. I play the role Of
"Felice,' Miss Munson's maid, and
hope that this big break will lead
to further screen roles.
Lady From New Orleans, which
also features Ray Middleton, Henry
Stephenson. Helen Westley, and
another Negro artist, Darby Jones,
is a colorful portrayal of life in
New Orleans in the 1905"
Republic has moulitd the fea-
The Phoenix index., 1941-04-05
Negro Mason Is
Barred From Job

NEW YORK-(S N San affi.
davit to the effect that he was
barred from employment as a
mason at Camp Edward near
Bourne, Mass, by local No. So,
Bricklayers, Masons and Plasterers
Union, A. F.. of L., has been filed
with the NAACP by Fred N. Jones,
35 Summit. Street New Bedford,
Mass.
The NAACP has relayed the af-
fidavit of Mr.. Jones to the Inter .
Nationa Union of Bricklayers,
Masons and PiastererS in Washing
ton, d. c., stating " the refusal
to admit Mr.. Jones to the union
has deprived him of the opportuni.
ty to work at Camp Edwards" and
"deprives Mr.. Jones, and other
qualified Negroes, Of their right to
work solely because of their race
and color"
The Phoenix index., 1941-04-05
R0SenWaId Fund
Trustees Meet
AT Tuskegee

TUSKEGEE. Ala--(SNS)--Trus-
tees of the julius, Rosenwald Fund,
often a benefactor of TuSkegee In
stitute, opened a tWo-day meeting
here Friday.
Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt was
among board members here for the
meeting.
The trustees planned an inSpec-
ton Of Tuskegee's rural education
projects and the "buck theater,"
where farmer adults will present
play
The theater took its name from
Booker T. Washington's famous
admonition 20 the race, Let down
your buckets where you are
Other Rosenwald trustees, in adj
ditjon to Mrs. Roosevelt. W h o
are attending the meeting include:
DR.. o. M. BouSefieid, Red Vale.
Mrs. Dorothy Elvidge, Edwin r.
Embree, Mr.. and Mrs. Richard
Frank; William Rosenwald, Robert
E. Wood DR. Howard W. Wood,
DR.. Howard w. Odum, Edgar 3.
Stern, B Stern, Dr.. Leonard, Mr..
Reiser, George M Reynolds, Dr..
w. w. Alexander, Franklin G.
Mclean, DR. Clifford Waller and
Mark Ethridge.
The Phoenix index., 1941-04-05

Are you sometimes disappointed
ct, your family's unenthuslastlc
reaction to pie or cake you've
gone to the trouble of baking?
Often the look of "same old
thing" which greets a familiar
dessert will change to one of
happy satisfaction if new taste
is added to an old standby.
With this problem in mind a
new free hospitality recipe book
let includes rejuvenated recipes
for pumpkin pie, raisin cake and
broiled grapefruit that are sure to
hit the spot and perk up tagging
tastes.
Here are the recipes for these
tangy new versions:
Pumpkin Pie
i2-oz, bottle cola " cup brown
eggs slightly beaten u teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons molasses II teaspoon ginger
I teaspoon cinnamon l5 cups canned
Pie crust pumpkin
Mix dry ingredients. Add pump
kin and slightly beaten eggs, then
molasses and cola beverage. Mix
well. Pour into baked pastry shell.
Bake 25 to 80 minutes at 400 r.
Raisin Cake
I cup brown sugar " cup shortening
e/3 cup cola beverage eggs
VI cup sliced citron q. cups flour
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j
e% teaspoons baking u teaspoon salt
powder " teaspoon
I cup raisins cinnamon
Cream shortening and sugar,
add well beaten eggs. Mix fruit
with little flour. Add this to the
creamed shortening. Mix -four,
salt, cinnamon and baking powder.
Add this alternately with the cola
beverage. Turn into a creased
tube pan. Bake in a moderate
oven about 80 minutes at $50 +.
Frosting
f/3 cup butter
2 cups confectioners sugar
l/3 cup cola beverage
Beat butter until creamy, then
add sugar alternately with cola
beverage. Keep in refrigerator
until ready to frost cake.
BroiIed Grapefruit
Cut grapefruit in half, remove
core, loosen sections. Fill the
cavity with cola beverage. Broil
slowly (about 31a inches from
fame) for 1a hour. Serve hot with
a maraschino cherry in center.
The booklet containing recipes
and menus for all occasions may
be obtained free by writing to the
Pepsi-Cola Company, Long Island
City, New York.
The Phoenix index., 1941-04-05

Is proper, apt and legal.
Empress Sponge Cake
1 cup sifted cake -four; IN tea.
spoons grated lemon rind; 2 table
spoons water; IN cups sifted
granulated sugar; egg yolks; ~
tablespoons lemon juice; egg
whites; Il teaspoon salt; u tea
spoon cream of tartar; "a teaspoon
vanilla.
Sift -four once, measure, and sift
four times. Add lemon rind, water,
and II cup sugar to egg yolks and
beat with rotary egg beater until
very thick and light-colored. Add
lemon juice gradually, beating con-
stantly. Add -four all at once and
stir until just blended. Beat egg
whites and salt with rotary egg
beater or fiat wire whisk. When
foamy, add cream of tartar and
continue beating until egg whites
are stiff enough to hold up in peaks,
but not dry. Add remaining X cup
sugar, tablespoons at a time.
beating well. Fold in egg yolk mix
ture. Add vanilla. Turn into un-
creased 10-inch tube pan. Cut gently
through batter with knife to remove
air bubbles. Bake in slow oven
(325o F.) hour, or until done. Re-
move from oven and invert pan
1 hour, or until cold.
The Phoenix index., 1941-04-05
New YORK Sszate Passes
Anti-Discrimination Biz

ALBANY N. Y-(ANP)-The senate has passed
without debate and sent to the Assembly the Maoney
bill designed to end employment discrimination on the
basis of race color creed by firms holding defense
contracts The bill carries with it fine not less than
$50 nor more than $500.
This measure is one of three anti-dIscrlmlnatlon
bills that are expected to be voted upon by the legs
ature before adiournng April a. The others are the
Burrows and Andrews bills both of which outlaw
racial bias i'm various forms.
The Phoenix index., 1941-04-05
Father And Son
Die Week Apart

VIDALIA Cas- N S)-A fa-
ther and son, employees at a local
saw mill, died exactly a week apart
under similar circumstances.
John Lewis, 45-year- saw mill
worker, died in the mill quarters
Thursday of a heart ailment. Re-
ports say Lewis had risen when the
mill warning whistle sounded snts
had put on his left sock and shoe
when death came.
Exactly a week ago at the same
hour his son, Baby Lewis who also
worked at the mill died from q
heart ailment. BY a strange CO.
incidence the son had arisen at the
sound of the whistle and had sue
ceeded in getting his left sock and
shoe in place when death came to
him. Baby was 25 years old.
The Phoenix index., 1941-04-05
JOHN DOE, STILL MISSING

KINGSTON, N. c. LAMP
When you come across a man
whose name is really John Doe.
that's unusual, but when in addi-
ton to this name, said person has
the social security number
123456789, then It's truly remark
able. However, there is pust such
a combination around these parts,
but for the past three or four days
Inen hoping to take his picture
have looked for him in vain Does
acquaintances suspect that he has
heard he was being sought, and
misunderstanding the reason for
the quest, has "vamoosed"
The Phoenix index., 1941-04-05
Mesa, Arizona News
CLUB REPORT

The Jeffersonian Democratic club
of Mesa entertained with a social
Thursday night, March 27. A Won
derful program was rendered.
Principal speaker was Rev. j. w.
Gray. Of Phoenix, who was intro
duced by the first ce-president
Mr.. David L. Johnson, of Phoenix.
A welcome address was delivered
by Mr. B. K. o. Sheperd, of Mesa,
of which every one enjoyed. The
Phoenix members cooperated with
Mesa, members to the fullest ex-
tent,
The Phoenix index., 1941-04-05

A nulmbed of boys from Calf,
and Arizona, were visiting in Ar
kansas, a few days ago, decided to
visit Bob Burns, home for whom
one of the boys worked in Calf.
the home was posted, Cali visitors
welcome to view the Bob Burns,
home. AS this group of young men
entered they were met with these
words, Mrs. Burns don't accept
''nigger" visitors. When the indi-
vidual was informed that one
of the Co. was an employer of
Bob Burns, insisted that they come
in, and they refused.
The Phoenix index., 1941-04-05

Don't experiment with harsh
ways to relieve constipation.
There's no use when there's gen
tie way: spicy, aromatic BLACK
DRAUGHT when taken by the dl-
rections.
Il is a purely vegetable medicine.
Taken as directed at night, it usu
Sly allowa time for sleep; acta
gently but thoroughly next morn
The Phoenix index., 1941-04-05
PARTICIPATE IN NYA

NEWARK, N. in \ A)--An-
nouncement was made by Bernard
S. Miller, state administrator of
the NYA, through Edward L. Con-
molly, director of Student work,
that a total of LIST Negro youth
we're receiving NYA assistance in
the schools of New jersey
The Phoenix index., 1941-04-05

1T WAS REPORTED Sunday
afternoon that Mrs. w. M. Murphy
of 1884 ". Sherman, ST., was
stricken seriously i'll Saturday
evening. At this writing she is
much improved.
The Phoenix index., 1941-04-05
LEARN BARBERING!
BE YOUR OWN BOSS!

Take up a dignified profession
and be independent. Scientific
barbering taught new, easy
way. Special help for physical
ly handicapped persons.
Excellent work and fine busi-
ness opportunities for college
trained BARRIERS and skin spec
ialists develop almost daily and
continuous calls from many
states come for well-prepared
persons. Join the prepared
group and be your own boss
for life.
Graduates OF our school prac-
tice In all states of the Union.
Both men and women with
just common school educa-
ton can qualify easily. For
more information, write
GRIFFIN BARBER COLLEGE
B56 Mitchell ST., S. w.
Atlanta, Georgia
The Phoenix index., 1941-04-05

Committee submitted a report in
which it asked that department
and welfare workers be instructed
that it is not necessary in inter-
viewing Negroes to call them MIR.
and Mrs. F."
The Phoenix index., 1941-04-05
Happy Relief When
Laxative Is Needed

ing. You should feel fine again.
BLACK DRAUGHT'S effective
resS is largely due to its chief
ingredient known as an intestinal
tonic-laXative", which helps impart
tone to lazy bowel muscles.
Take BLACK DRAUGHT next
time II is timcrtestcd. economical
- TO 40 doses are just 25c.
The Phoenix index., 1941-04-05
WIh.WIkSL0W.WAY
Contract Bridge
BY T. II. E. Win-Way
ALI, K-,1 o.
Opening Bid 4 Az NaturaIs.

I'VE went to lecture given bv
one of the Experts who had
just returned from the Masters
teachers convention which the
Master was unable to attend.
One Of the players asked him
how they expected to make
stronger game by lowering bids
and bidding far weaker suits.
He was in somewhat OF a guam
Diary and finally answered that
the revised system is primarily
for Experts. This fell as wet
blanket over the audience. since
thev were looking for "Sim-
plified" system. The question
was then aske,1. sHow can one
become an Expert before he be-
comes an average player"
He answered. IF you study
diligently enough and long
enough YOU will eventually reach
the goal". This seemed rather
evasive answer. Most Of the au-
dience left in disgust. We simply
laughed and were further con-
vinced that Winslow is truly the
"Simplified and Perfected bridge
system" From Kansas City.
To emphasize your thoughts
we present this hand for analy-
sis:
H.. -..I:... T.AAitrta
The Phoenix index., 1941-04-05
PER SONALS

For THE PHOENIX INDEX, in
Mesa, see S. L. Brown Give him
your social news. For The Phoenix
Index, in Ncgales, see Mr.. Mack
G. Nance Tell him what you want
us to know.
The Phoenix index., 1941-04-05

MRS. @. M, THOMAS, of Cosa-
sana, Tex, and a portion of her
family are in the city again. Mrs
Thomas, at one time was manager
of Rice Hotel, 535 E. Jefferson St.,
their stay in the city is indefinite,
The Phoenix index., 1941-04-05

MRS. MINNIE LEE ROBINS Of
Temple, Texas, and Mrs. Laurene
Grant of San Angelo, Tex, were
housesuests of MI. and Mrs. John
G.. Jackson, few days ago.
The Phoenix index., 1941-04-05

TEXAS LEGISLATURE OBJECTS
AUSTIN, Texas-(A N Pat a
meeting Of the Texas Legislature
Monday the House Investigating
The Phoenix index., 1941-04-05
IT'S APPLY
Named

by Frances Lee Barton -
MO angels dwell In Angel Food
IN No cooks abide in cookies
4 crack in crackers is taboo
The Phoenix index., 1941-04-05
Petite Beauty Tells How
She Crashed Hollywood!
By DOROTHY cambridge

HOLLYWOOD-(TYP)- Luck has certainly
been my pal since to California ten years ago
kid.
The Phoenix index., 1941-04-05

MRS. JORDAN, of Mississippi
is a Phoenix visitor. She is the
houseguest of her brother and
sister -in-law, Rev. and Mrs. w. M
Solly of GOT E. jefferson st. Rev.
and Mrs. Solly, have been very
i'll it was reparted, but are much
improved at this writing. Mrs.
Jordan does not know just how
long she will be in the city.
The Phoenix index., 1941-04-05

MR.: JOHN w. COX, and Miss
Gertrude Lewis, exchanged marri-
age vows Saturday night, March
The Phoenix index., 1941-04-05

Tnef6 are NO
r o o k 8 In
rockies.
But this sponge
cake is right
ly nam ed
The very lasts
is regal.
I call it EN-
press" an d
that name
The Phoenix index., 1941-04-05

29th.
The Phoenix index., 1941-04-05

wtNst LOW, r. o. BOX III.
Cop,rixhtsa 1914. AL k'fAa ''-
ST. LOUIS. MO.
Evening star., 1941-02-16

we shall bring you, course by course,
a meal which we have carefully
prepared"
In spite of the inviting warmth
of the fireplace, it is not unusual
to find the lobby deserted as early
as 10 o'clock at night, for in travel
diaries have been written, land so
to bed" But as darkness gathers
on Sundays. there is an air of an
ticipation. The Inn then spreads its
buffet supper, which is acquiring
rank as tradition-already it is
a visitors must" This is followed
by another distinctive touch for
which the diners 'wait-the singing
Of Negro SpiritualS. 1t is not a pro-
feSsional entertainment; rather, it
is the old plantation type of melody.
One of the five colored men is a
postman, another a doorman. But
their voices bring out the melody
of such songs as Go and Find the
Wanderer," Plenty Good Room, d"
Everybody Ought to Pray Some
time" Good News, the Chariot's
Coming" and DO You Call That
Religion"
Williamsburg is living, growing
thing, not simply an outdoor mu-
scum of brick and frame buildings
Evening star., 1941-02-16
ive-Doy Mordi Gros
Opens at Mobile Friday

MOBILE, Ala, Feb. 15,-Final de-
tails-down to arrangements for
more than a dozen bands and the
renting of 80 mules-have been
made for the Mobile Mardi Gras,
the annual festival which opens
February 81 and ends at the stroke
of midnight February 25, Shrove
Tuesday, when Lent begins.
Mystic society parades, a floral
parade. the procession of King
Felix, ruler of Mardi Gras; the
coronation of Felix's queen and gen.
eral masking by the citizens and
visitors are on the five-day schedule
In the old pre-auto days, mules
to pull the parade floats were to
be had from any carter's stable,
but today with few farmers having
any stock save cows in their barn,
the mules must be shipped so miles
into town from the Atmore State
Prison farm. There have been many
suggestions that floats be motorized
but most Mardi Gras parade specta-
tors agree there is something about
a mule that creates interest and
an anything-may-happen atmos-
phere and it usually does happen.
Evening star., 1941-02-16
First OF tWo drticles.)
BY JACQUES FUTRELLE, Jr.,
Travel Editor.

Too often the traveller, whose
sophistication grows with each ad-
ditional mile, looks over the Ameri-
can scene with reservations as to
whether he should capture the
spirit of adventure and interest,
and abandon himself to thorough
enjoyment. Movie fans and
theater goers have the knack that
such travellers might envy or
acquire-giving themselves over alb
sorbingly to the plot, its characters.
the scene. 1t is in sucf. a frame OF
mind that one should visit Colonial
Williamsburg. For the ancient Tide
water capital of Virginia is a stage,
peopled by a costumed cast. and the
results of the Restoration are fas-
Cinating and dramatic.
The story of Williamsburg is not
new. The birth pangs of the Ameri-
can Republic occurred there; so the
town that was known so we'll to
Washington. jefferson and Patrick
Henry cannot be lightly treated in
history books. Neither is new the
story of John D. Rockefeller. jr's,
efforts to reproduce the scene. There
are five years of work still ahead
Much has been written, but to
the uninitiated the Restoration is a
story of a million untold words.
There is a tale in each mantel and
pictured tile-facing of the flreplaces.
on benches in the House of Bur-
eeSSes. from which Patrick Henry
rose to voice the challenge, If this
be treason, make the most of it.;
in the wavy glass windows of the
restored capitol-windows of the
type which gave rise to the law that
witnesses could not testify in court
to what they saw through the clear
but distorted paneS. Such is the
attention to detail in the Restora-
ton.
The 160-mile trip from Washing
ton. which can be accomplished in
a little more than three hours,
fosters the frame of mind that ap-
preciateS Williamsburg to the
fullest. Markers along the smooth
highways direct attention to his
toric events and places. About half
way, the motorist can pick up
Washington's burgess route, travelled
when the first President. as a
member of the Colonial lower house,