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American Opens Cash Prize Subscription Campaign BEGIN POLICE PROBE VOLUME II. NUMBER TWENTY-EIGHT EVERYBODY WINS IN CONTEST, ALL ASKED TO ENTER EVERYBODY WINS IN CONTEST, ALL ASKED TO ENTER $100 In Cash To Contestant With Most Subscriptions; Other Cash Prizes The Gary American, in order to more firmly establish itself in the homes and hearts of the people of Gary and adjoining communities, takes pleasure in announcing today a mammoth community profit-sharing "EVERYBODY WINS SUBSCRIPTION CAMPAIGN," in which hundreds of dollars in cash and many beautiful prizes will be given away free to the live-wire men and women, boys and girls who join and take part in this liberal and remunerative campaign. This remarkable offer, one of the greatest ever launched by a weekly newspaper, holds good from Saturday, May 25, to Saturday, June 29. See announcement elsewhere in this issue for complete details. The object of this liberal offer is primarily to build up the subscription of The Gary American, yet at the same time, it affords everyone an opportunity to win some truly fine prizes and goodly cash commissions. "EVERYBODY WINS"—Think of it! Two hundred dollars in cash prizes as well as many other beautiful prizes. And more than that—if you don't win one of the prizes you will receive a cash commission of 20 per cent on all money turned in. EVERYBODY WINS, and all the live-wire men, women, and young folks of all communities are cordially invite to participate in this great profit-sharing campaign. Big Profits For All The campaign is to be conducted under what is known as the "Everybody Wins" plan, which insures profit for all and a fair and square deal to everybody concerned. The Gary American is determined to secure a paid-circulation as large as possible and has selected this plan as the best and surest method to that end. This paper feels that this community is interested in its development and is augmenting that spirit by MUSTARD HELLO. EVERYBODY! Little Dickie Dishwater, the office pest, tells us that right now Mister President Hoover is not so interested in farm-relief. What he really wants is congress-relief. Eleanor's eyes are deep and brown Like woodland pools just at sundo I'd have to ramble for many a day To find the equal of Lucia Mae I've caressed the face of Gwendolyr SOLVE THIS ONE Dear Mustard: Since the boy friend and I have been on the outs I had a chance to save my money—yes, he was that kind—and so I put it in a bank. But the other day I went to draw it out and the teller told me I had a dollar less than I said I did, and he wouldn't give me that money, either. But I still contend that they owe me and here are the figures to prove it: Total $50.00 BALANCE $30.00 15.00 6.00 .00 Total $51.00 Honestly now, do you see any reason why I shouldn't get that other dollar? —Dolores Del Pondo. "Man Holds Up Three In Restaurant," headline in recent Chicago paper. We wonder if it was one of those "strong arm" joints. People are all the time trying to make us bite on something. The other day one of those wise guys saw us and asked, "Why do fish have scales on them?" But we are wise and we ain't ever going to let anybody get by with anything. No siree. So we fire right back at him, "It's just a weigh they have with them." And you oughta seen that guy scamper for cover. WHAT A GIRL! I don't think I'll ever see A girl so lovely as Christine Lee Nor will there be lips so sweet As the rose-bud ones of Marquoirite 3 CENTS PER COPY LATEST NEWS THE WISEST CRACKS IN AMERICA $20.00 15.00 9.00 6.00 The Gary American Buried In Pittsburgh 1940 Daniel McKee Jackson, Chicago politician and business man who died there last week from influenza, was interred in a crypt at the family mausoleum near Pittsburgh. Mr. Jackson was committeeman from the second ward in Chicago, a member of the Illinois Commerce commission, and owner of the Emanuel Jackson Undertaking establishment. offering these wonderful prizes free to those who will devote some of their spare time during the next seven weeks. No Losers—No Red Tape So broad and liberal is the plan of this campaign that there will be no (Continued on Page 2) (Continued on Page 2) Eleanor's eyes are deep and brown Like woodland pools just at sundown I'd have to ramble for many a day To find the equal of Lucia Mae I've caressed the face of Gwendolyn Whose beauty inspires a thousand men I've loved with Helen, I've woed Marie I've kissed Josephine 'neath a wild oak tree But Chirstine, Marguerite, Eleanor, Lou, Helen, Marie, Jo and Gwen, too Are forgotten since I've met fat Mamie Rucks 'Cause they say she's got a million bucks! OUR IDEA OF A USELESS GIFT WOULD BE A GARBAGE PAIL TO A SCOTCH FAMILY MINUTE BIOGRAPHIES Samuel Swindler—born, 1892, Tinn, Kan.—inventor of the installment plan—if you buy a phonograph from him, it costs $150 cash and if you buy the same phonograph on time you pay $150 down and $8 a month—got a D. D. degree once from a small college. It cost him $100 so as he was broke he paid $50 twice and got one "D" at a time—started a non-stop airplane flight but had to finish it on the installment plan—is perfecting it on the installment plan with one foot in the grave pay so much an inch until they're all gone. POSSUM CENTER NEWS ITEMS Leff Brunks says that, with dresses as short as they are, since the gals quit wearing puffs of hair over their ears they ain't got nothing new to show the men. King Wakshh's fourteenth son was born last Saturday night. King says that's what he gets for staying home nights when he could have been down to Sam Baker's store playing chickers. You have to look at the calendar some of these days in order to tell whether this is May or January. A GREAT AMERICAN DISH —Cynical Sam. GARY, INDIANA, FRIDAY, MAY 24, 1929 Burrus Loses In Re-Count COPS COP PAIR WHO SMOKE ON AGAINST RULES Smoke On Street Car; Cool Off In City Jail After Arguing With Cops "You may be hot young men, and if not an illustration of Flaming Youth, then a very good picture of Smoking Youth," said two male passengers on a north bound Broadway street car Sunday night to two young men smoking cigars in a seat just ahead of them "but the ladies are used to cigarettes and haven't yet learned to appreciate nickel stogies." "Oh, that's perfectly all right," said the youths blowing more smoke upward, "we're not kicking." "We said that," explained the first passengers, "to say this: we are not so very fond of that brand either and it sort of seems to us that you might enjoy them more if you did your smoking while strolling. Then, too, it's against the rules, you know." "We bought these cigars to smoke," declared the young men firmly, "and if it happens that we choose to court the Lady Nicotine on a street car we go ahead." The first pair shrugged their shoulders. "Oh well, if you insist," they said. And at 7th avenue, Detective Sergeants William Boyle and John Rapp left the car with Fred Rucker, 20, 1624 Adams street, and Odesso McBride, 25, 1637 Jackson street, and proceeded to the city jail where the latter two could do their smoking in special guest chambers. "Perhaps, after all," suggested Mr. Rucker as he blew smoke at the gray stone walls, "we had better, in the future, confine our tobacco habits to the street. I am beginning to believe that maybe it was a little irritating to the ladies." "Yes," agreed Mr. McBride, "quite. And now when we really need something to smoke, it's all gone." Police declare that the arrest of the young men is one of the few cases of its kind. Jazzin' The News By F. MARSHALL DAVIS Quiz police on Gary south side, say cops allied with crime AMERICAN opens cash prize campa ign, get in while there's still time Burrus loses in vote re-count, Yesh remains the winner Six foot pair pull stick-up job, make gas station wallet thinner Cops nab youths who smoke on car, they go to city jail Buy from AMERICAN advertisers and save yourself some kale! MOVES TO BIGGER QUARTERS Hoosier Plumbing Co. Will Carry More Merchandise Better service can now be given to the public since the Hoosier Plumbing & Heating Supply Co., located at 1833 Broadway, moved into larger quarters at 1825-27 Broadway, the management announced today. The change took place the first of the week. Two store rooms are now occupied where in the past less than one half of the present space was being used by the company. Service, however, will be the same as usual. With increased facilities, the store can carry a larger line of merchandise, much of which has already gone in. The owners plan to provide every necessity in their field for the south side at moderate and reasonable cost. One Passes, One Doesn't SOUTH BEND REPORTER BANDIT PAIR ROB GAS ADDED TO NEWS STAFF STATION OF $67 CASH South Bend Notes South Bend Notes Mrs. Maude M. Clark of Eau Clair, to her parents and mother by paying Mich., was a business caller in the city them a visit on Mother's Day. last week. Claude H. Burrs, left, recommended by Congressman Oscar De Priest for admission to the U. S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, was disqualified when he failed to pass the mental examination for entrance. Alonzo S. Parkham, on SOUTH BEND REPORTER ADDED TO NEWS STAFF Miss Alverta Seals Writer Weekly Column Of Events In Neighboring City With the announcement this week that Miss Alverta Seals of South Bend will conduct a weekly column in The Gary American, the publication takes a step further into a new field and gives further evidence of being the leading newspaper in northern Indiana. Miss Seals, well known as a social worker in South Bend, starts her first column in The Garmy American in this week's issue. She will supply both the South Bend readers and Garyites interested in South Bend people or activities with all of the latest news—something heretofore not possible. All of the colored residents of South Bend are asked to telephone their items to Miss Seals in order to assure themselves that the entire field and their activities are thoroughly covered. Mrs. Maude M. Clark of Eau Clair, Mich., was a business caller in the city last week. Dr. R. A. Adams, the nation-wide evangelist, social worker and author and composer, who has been carrying on an evangelistic campaign at the Olivet A. M. E. Church, 314 W. Monroe street, chose for his first three sermons as a text, "There's A Balm In Gilead." "Where Are Thou" and "Whose Inscription Is This?" Dr. Adams has a specially prepared choir of 25 voices; also special services for mothers, women and young girls, all of which have received much long-neglected warnings and precautions which the world among us so badly in need of. Rev. D. W. Bowen of Chicago, closed his series of meetings here on last Monday evening, May 13, as a decided success, being brought here under the auspices of the Women's Division of the Workers' Band of Mt. Zion Baptist Church and its chorus. Mrs. Hattie May Dulin Redford, one of the teachers of Indianapolis public schools, was one of the many loved ones who paid homage and reverence PUBLIC LIBRARY CARY, INDIANA 4, 1929 ubscript ICE In Re One Doesn't the right, passed his mental requirement for admission to West Point and has now only to pass a physical examination before admittance. Both are Chicago youths. BANDIT PAIR ROB GAS STATION OF $67 CASH Six Foot Armed Giants Get Money, Escape In Car; No Clues Left Descending upon a filling station at 1520 Madison street late Saturday night when no one was present but the attendant, two armed men at gnu point forced Theodore Loar, 1068 Van Buren street, white, to give them $65 in cash from the cash register and $2 from his own pocket. Loar, when police called to the scene arrived, could give no adequate description of the men. He described them both as "huge, and over six feet tall," and said that they carried heavy caliber automatics. They escaped in an old automobile southward on Madison street. Police could find no trace of the pair. The bandits, before leaving, had also cut the telephone wires, causing the attendant to seek a telephone elsewhere. to her parents and mother by paying them a visit on Mother's Day. Mr. Elmer A. Findley, a midwestern telephone and electric operator of Ohio, formerly high school student and athletic star of this city, paid his family a Mothers' day homage for only a brief moment because of his duties and encumbrance of same. Mrs. Maxine Blanton is able to be home again, after spending a few days in the hospital. The recent democratic campaign conducted by Mrs. Zoia Smith, general chairman, went over with great success in our primaries of May 7; also that of Mrs. C. B. Hill and Mr. Chas. H. Wills of the firm of Wills & Carter, in their very fine republican effort, and to those friends of South Bend who are away from home, might be interested in knowing that it is Mr. A. Hosinski on the democratic ticket and Mr. Chester L. Ducomb on the republican ticket of the many excellent men of both parties. There will be an inter-city turnout of the Households of Ruth and Odd (Continued on Page 3) PRICE THREE PR e-Count THIRD WARD VOTE RE-COUNT GIVES YESH MAJORITY Final Tally Shows Burrus Loser By 16 Votes; Both Get Smaller Total That the colored population of Gary will have only one alderman instead of three in the new city council when it takes office next January is now an established fact with the failure of William E. Burrus, Third ward alderman to win out in his re-count. Yesh won out by a 16 vote majority—eight less than the primary total on May 7. A number of votes were thrown out for both Yesh and Burrus. George Nestorvitch, a party to the re-count received approximately the same number as the primary total showed, although he lost heavily in the 30th precinct. The total after the re-count Tuesday showed Yesh had 442 and Burrus 426. The previous figures had been: Yesh 484; Burrus, 460. Yesh lost 42 votes on the re-count and Burrus lost 34. Blamed Precinct 30 It was in the 30th precinct that the trouble lay, according to Burrus. He charged that poll trickery by the election board there had caused him to lose. He was given five votes in this precinct at first and Vesh received 222, with Nestorovitch polling a total of 34. The re-count gave the victor an extra vote, Burrus the same number, and Nestorovich just 22. The loss in votes sustained by the candidates was caused by mistakes made on election day by precinct boards in adding up the totals and by the counting of mutilated ballots. Question Ballot Boxes There was some question concerning the re-counting of the votes cast in the 31st precinct, a Burrus stronghold. Both charged that the ballot box was improperly sealed and that if the vote was close legal action might be brought to eliminate the entire vote of the precinct. Yesh and Burrus suffered heavy losses in the 31st precinct. The re-count started Monday and was finished Tuesday afternoon. There was some question as to whether the re-count could be permitted legally but it was gone through with. Burrus was represented during the proceedings by Attorney's Albert Gavit, F. L. Sperling John W. Robinson and F. S. Anderson HERO IN CLINIC EXPLOSION Negro Garage Attendant Gets Ten To Safety CLEVELAND, O.—Robert Chares, a huge Negro attendant of a garage near the Cleveland clinic, the scene of the explosion and fire in which nearly 100 persons lost their lives, was one of the heroes of the disaster, saving 20 people from death. Chares was washing a car when he heard the explosion. Rushing from the garage with a ladder, he ran to the clinic and placed it against the hospital walls beneath a window where stood frantic inmates. The ladder was too short. Undaunted, he placed the ladder on his broad shoulders and ten persons climbed down from the gas filled room to the free air and safety. This done, Chares rushed into the building and rescued ten others overcome by fumes. RALEIGH, N. C.—Among 200 entrants for examination for licenses to practice nursing last week were 16 race girls. Old Tom Heflin may be a Ku Klux, but you can tell from the way he is yelping in the Senate that he does not care to be Ku Kluxed. —Oklahoma City Black-Dispatch. PRICE THREE CENTS IN GARY AND SUBURBS ELSEWHERE. FIVE CENTS HOME EDITION HREE CENTS IN GARY AND SUBURBS ELSEWHERE, FIVE CENTS ampaign ROBE CHARGE HOOKUP BETWEEN CRIME AND GARY COPS Whitlock Chairmans Council Investigating Group As Burrus Asks Quiz An investigation of police activities on the south side got under way this week when a committee appointed by the city council and composed of Councilmen A. B. Whitlock, chairman, Albert Brown and Floyd Stickney, began work. It was Alderman William Burrus who started the action culminating in an investigation at the regular semimonthly meeting Monday night in one of the stormiest sessions the city council has ever known. Cops Fear Crooks? "There seems to be a hookup between the police department and the criminal element in the central district," Mr. Burrus stated to the assemblage, "or else the police fear the criminals. Either way, it works to the detriment of the self respecting and law abiding south side resident. Police are making no effort to better conditions." It was further stated by Mr. Burrus that he recently saw a man chase a woman with a revolver down a central district street in the presence of a policeman and the officer made no attempt to interfere. "Was he afraid?" the speaker asked. Active In Primary Election day activities of the underworld element and failure of police to curb them came also under fire by Mr. Burrus. He charged that bootleggers and dope peddlers were so bold that they almost openly controlled the recent primary election in the central district. At the conclusion of his speech, Mr. Burrus made a motion to investigate police activities. Nobody seconded it. A few seconds later Alderman Hallas fired an oral broadside against the carnival at 11th avenue and Broadway, claiming that it was no more than a gambling place and that business men objected to the presence of such shows as they took money out of the city and left nothing in return. Flays Carnivals Councilman Whitlock then came to the support of Burrus and Hallas, aiming specifically at carnivals, and saying that they did nothing more than bring to the city a host of professional pickpockets, thugs, gamblers, dope peddlers and confidence men. "A person in the vicinity of a carnival stands a good chance of losing almost anything he happens to possess," Mr. Whitlock declared. "The pickpockets with a carnival will take anything in such a clever manner you won't know it's gone until too late." Mr. Hallas then moved that the investigation suggested by Mr. Burrus be ordered. It was seconded by Mr. Whitlock and the council unanimously voted for the probe. Forbis Talks Chief of Police William Forbis Thursday stated that he welcomed the investigation and hoped that "Mr. Burrus was actuated by public welfare reasons rather than any private or political motive. Sometimes investigations are asked because of personal feelings against certain members of the department." DR. TAYLOR BACK AT WORK Gary Doctor Returns Well After Long Illness Dr. Dan B. Taylor, well known Gary physician, has returned to work after being ill for more than nine months with neuritis. The same office at 1709 Broadway is Dr. Taylor's headquarters. He announced today that he feels physically fit and is quite capable of taking care of his duties as a physician. He is asking all of his old patients to call on him. PAGE TWO OIL KING SPENDS NIGHT IN JAIL AS COP DOUBTS HIM Speaks Of Millions To Cop In Dixie And Is Held On Charge Of Insanity MEMPHIS, Tenn.-The lot of that very rare person, a Negro millionaire, is indeed hard in Dixie, if the case of Thomas Johnson, multi-millionaire oil king of Oklahoma, is to be taken as an example. Johnson was arrested at Lonoke, Ark., Friday and passed the night in the jail of that town. He had left the train on which he was en route from Oklahoma to Memphis and failed to get back on board before the train left the station. A policeman, inquisitive, demanded to know his reason for being in Lonoke. When he told the officer he was returning from Oklahoma where he had been to settle a law suit involving valuable oil lands, the cop thought he was insane and took him in custody. In his pockets they found a telegram addressed to Judge Bunk Gardner, white, of Mayfield, Ky., and it developed he was the attorney for the oil man and had accompanied him on the trip from Oklahoma. But Johnson rode in the Jim crow car while his attorney traveled in the regular white section of the train and was not aware that his client had left. They were returning from McAllister, Okla., where a law suit involving the estate was to be held but which had been postponed for trial on July 1. When told that his client was being held, he wired them to send him to Memphis where he would be joined by Kentucky friends. A year ago Mr. Johnson was awarded a tract of oil land in Oklahoma by the Dawes Commission. Shortly afterward it was found that the estate would be worth in the neighborhood of $20,000,000 and a number of law suits immediately cropped up. There are more than 20 persons attempting to get a share of the land. Since his ownership of the land, Mr. Johnson has received many offers if he would just sign a few papers, and threats if he didn't. So many have been the attempts to get hold of the estate that his attorneys declare the matter has made their client considerably nervous. Johnson was released Sunday and taken back to his home in Mayfield, Ky., by friends. Although he claims that his father was a Creek Indian and that the quarter section of rich Oklahoma land was allotted to him in the Creek nation allotment, itigants declare that he has no Indian blood but belongs to the Negro race. The suit over the land is set for trial July 1. THIS COUPON WORTH 15¢ Bring this coupon to our store and get three 10-cent bars of soap for 15 cents. 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The area of the state of Texas is 265,896 square miles, and assuming that the population of the world is approximately 1,800,000,000 people, if all of the people on the earth's surface were taken to Texas, each person would have 42.3 square feet of ground. "Charity has increased something like 200 per cent in the last five years, according to one of the demon statisticians, but if you'll look over the front page of almost any newspaper these days you'll discover that it hasn't covered all sins yet," says the New York Evening Post. About 40 per cent of the total population of the United States is occupied in gainful work, and therefore that percentage supports the remainder of the population. THE GLEN Prints th If you have heard a and have not seen it, newstand, then Subs The only newspaper circulation discussing fully, freely, frankly censorship. THE GLEN PARK NEWS Prints the Truth If you have heard about this newspaper and have not seen it, buy a copy at any newstand, then The only newspaper in Gary of general circulation discussing public questions, fully, freely, frankly without prejudice or censorship. Mailed to any address upon receipt of the subscription price of only $1.50 per Year 3849 Broadway Phone Gary 4 Ride All D For a Have a grand time next our lines—ride to Hamm Have a grand time next Sunday traveling all over our lines—ride to Hammond, to Hobart, to Indiana Harbor, to Miller—take as many rides as you like all on a 25c Sunday pass... A 10c extra fare takes you to Valparaiso or Crown Point. Gary Railways MODERN TRANSPORTATION BROADWAY WILL GET TALKIES AS MERGER RESULT BROADWAY WILL GET TALKIES AS MERGER RESULT South Side Theater To Get Latest Screen Hits Of Biggest Producers Complete vitaphone and movietone equipment will be installed in the near future at V. U. Young's Broadway theater, 17th avenue and Broadway, according to an announcement made today by the management. In addition to becoming a home of the talking pictures, the Broadway will also get the latest films released by the leading producers, and will not have to wait until they are shown at more pretentious theaters first. These two impending changes are the first result of the gigantic merger in which the three Young and C. J. Wolf-owned theaters here—the Orpheum, Palace and Broadway—became a part of the long chain of Publix theaters. Paramount - Famous - Lasky corporation produces motion pictures and owns and operates between 600 and 700 theaters from coast to coast. It produces Paramount pictures. This is just one of the internationally famous producers that the Broadway theater has become affiliated with through the terms of its merger. Work on the sound equipment at the Broadway will be begun as soon as the new corporation takes over the theater, which will be on June 2. ELKS TO HOLD DECORATION DAY DANCE Labor Hall at 21st and Washington will be the scene on Decoration day of a dance and frolic when Lake City lodge of the Elks give their annual dance at that time. Music will be by Henderson's orchestra. A feature of the affair will be the awarding of prizes to the holders of lucky numbers. These prizes will consist of a woman's wrist watch and a man's foundtain pen. The best dressed couple will also receive a prize. Admission will be 40 cents single and 75 cents a couple. Manufactured By MABLE PATRICK 1 5 5 0 AD A M S PRICE 50 CENTS PARK NEWS the Truth about this newspaper buy a copy at any cribe in Gary of general g public questions, without prejudice or er Year Phone Gary 4-1308 Day Sunday Quarter Sunday traveling all over and to Hobart to Indians THE GARY AMERICAN Thief Robs Hen Roost Leaves Foot-Prints There are times when a foot track specialist would be of immeasurably more benefit to outraged humanity than a finger print expert. If you doubt this, you might ask Mrs. Irene Thomas, who lives at 2721 Broadway. Mrs. Thomas keeps chickens. In fact, her fowls are such plump and luscious birds that their fame extended. It seems that they were so tempting a weak individual couldn't resist their charm and on Monday night he broke down the rear gate to the hen roost, entered, and left with 16 of Mrs. Thomas' favorite fowls. By way of pay, he left a nice assortment of small foot prints. "I have no idea who he could have been," Mrs. Thomas lamented to Detective Sergeant John Bolden Tuesday, "but he was a very small and mean man as his action and foot print certainly show." "The Devil's Chaplain" At Broadway Theater "The Devil's Chaplain" is an adaptation of George Bronson Howard, and lends itself admirably to the screen. It is a Ryart picture enacted by a splendid cast. Cornelius Keefe has the part of Yorke Norroy, whose exploits as a secret service agent have been so much enjoyed in novel form. 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BROADWAY GARAGE Vitaphone and Movietone ```markdown ``` 1950 BROADWAY EVERYBODY WINS IN CONTEST, ALL ASKED TO ENTER EVERYBODY WINS IN CONTEST, ALL ASKED TO ENTER $100 In Cash To Contestant With Most Subscriptions; Other Cash Prizes (Continued from Page 1) losers. Every active participant will be paid with either a prize or cash commission. There is no red tape, no strings to that promise. The alluring cash prizes and other awards, including a most liberal cash commission, for those who fail to come in for one of the prizes, removes the last element of chance, making it absolutely impossible that there will be any losers. Neither will it cost any club members a single cent—nor or alter—to enter and win even the Grand Prize. Who May Enter The contest is open to all. For men women and young folks in our territory the campaign is wide open and membership is free. Early Start Means Much The campaign is to be of such short duration it is quite impossible to place too much stress upon the importance of getting started at once. It is at once evident that immediate action is necessary if you wish to have the fullest possible advantage of the short time allotted, which means the best chance of gaining full ownership of that Grand Prize. The earlier you start the better you will be paid either one of the handsome awards or a generous cash commission. Send in your name at once or call at the Gary American office for particulars, 7 East 19th avenue, Phone 2-3865 The Rev. Charles Wesley, founder of the present Methodist Church, originated the expression "Cleanliness is next to godliness." 1 49 S Phone 9591 PHONE 2 - 6505 5 NATHANIEL DETT This is one of the latest pictures of Nathaniel Dett, one of the best known of Negro composers, who is author of "Listen To The Lambs" among other compositions. 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She is a newcomer to the screen, a beauty who braids her long yellow hair and wears it coiled on top of her head. Alan Hale and Robert Armstrong are the loyal buddies in "The Leatherneck." Fred Kohler is the Muscovite villain with a soul of black and plans of the same color. Charles Kaley is on the stage at the Marbro in "Hollywood Madness" with the comedian, George Schreck, the Four Black Hats, dancers, DeCarlos and Louise, and Madeline Killeen. Benny Meroff returns to the Granada in "Hot Stuff" with music and dances that promise to make good the title of the show. "A Columbia professor now claims that college training decreases a man's earning power. We think he's wrong; it's just that college habits make it seem like less," says the Troy Record. "Europeans profess to sneer at Americans as victims of the installment payment plan. Which is all right as long as they keep up their payments on the late war," says the Arkansas Gazette. The first postoffice in the United States was established in Boston in 1673. GAS alert power, flashes into imme- by the spark in the combustion —the station of friendly serv- den Motor Oil—the battleship reasing rack to give you imme- g service. service Station NING BEACH Sand Beach on a Six e Frontage al management of LIAM W. CARR AND X SHINE Master of Ceremony THURS., MAY 30th D DANCE sh - Barbecue th Chicago, Whiting, Indiana ast 3 miles from Indiana Har- Our Our Town By LOUISA WHITTED Gives Birthday Dinner Mrs. J. H. Nicholson, 2285 Washington street, entertained the Modern Wives club Monday, and at the same time celebrated her birthday, with an elaborate five-course dinner. The house was beautifully decorated in a pink and white color scheme, and after dinner the guests were entertained with games. Club members are Mesdames Daisy Garnett, J. H. Nicholson, Rethea Henry, Elizabeth Horton, Grace Wimbush, Essie Jetton, Nettie Rapier, Corinne Cross. Guests were Mesdames Jack Walls, Marie Robinson, Belle St. Claire and Della Johnson. Elite Club Gives Dance The Elite club held their spring dance Wednesday evening at the Central branch Y. W. C. A. on East Sixth avenue. Mrs. Irene Rucks, 2368 Washington street, was hostess to the Lotus club last Friday. Girl Reserves Sell Candy Girl Reserves of Friendship house will give a candy sale May 24 at Friendship store. Proceeds will go as a contribution to the church-school drive. The Ebenezer Rescue club met Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. Bush-Wyatt, 1965 Virginia street. Lodges Hold Joint Service Calumet lodge of G. U. O. of O. F with the three Households of Ruth No 5306, No. 5576 and No. 5840, were guests of the Indiana Harbor lodge Sunday in their joint Thanksgiving service. Roosevelt school band accompanied the Gary lodge and led the parade Services were held at Hope Baptist church, and the Rev. H. L. P. Jones of Community church, Gary, delivered the annual sermon. Dr. Bertha Kelly, Mrs. Sadie Wallace, Messrs. Chaucey Townsend and F. Marshall Davis attended the theater in Chicago Tuesday evening. W. A. McAdoo of the Gibraltar Life Insurance company, has moved his family to Chicago, his new address being 6144 Indiana avenue. Mrs. Lillian Perry of 2134 Adams street, with her guest, Mrs. Rhoda Brown from Hutchinson, Kans., motored to Detroit to spend a few days with friends. St. Augustine Holds Confirmation Bishop Campbell Gray was present Sunday at St. Augustine Episcopal mission, 19th avenue and Washington street, and officiated at the confirmation service, when six were confirmed in the Episcopal faith. Immediately following the service, refreshments were served in the basement of the church. A large number of members and visitors was present. To Hold Mock Conference Highly interesting as well as entertaining will be the "Mock Conference" to be given at Bethlehem A. M. 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The pastor leaves for conference in June, and this effort is to help him have a "Round Report." Everyone is requested to come and bring their friends. Your presence will be highly appreciated. If you miss the "Mock Conference" you miss a treat. Admission free. Rev. W. T. Faulk, pastor. The choir of Trinity M. E. church will render a musical program at the Vesper hour Sunday. 6:30 p. m. The Y. P. C. A. of St. John Baptist church met at the home of Mrs. C. L. Allen, 2489 Adams street. A profitable meeting was held. Two lessons of evidences were given by Mrs. Allen: Eight Reasons Why I Believe That Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God. After the program, cake and ice cream were served. Mrs. D. Carson, president; Mrs. Q. L. Richardson, secretary. School Chorus Sings for Church School Chorus Sings for Church • Fifty voices from Roosevelt school annex will sing Sunday morning at a special service at Grace Presbyterian church at 11:00 o'clock. The public is cordially invited. Women's Club Resumes Meetings Starting anew after a few weeks' recess, the Women's Progressive Republican club will meet Friday, May 31, at the home of Mrs. Mary Jones, 2228 Massachusetts street. All members are requested to be present. William Lane, who has been ill for several weeks, is somewhat improved. Rev. A. T. Allen, pastor of the St John's Baptist church, 2468 Broadway has chosen for a text Sunday morning "Lo this only have I found that God made man upright; but they have sought out many inventions," Eccles 7.29. His subject was "Many Inventions Found." His text for Sunday night was based upon the entire third chapter of Job Subject; "Job Curses the Day of His Birth." Misses Ruth Dixon and Letha Williams, reporters. 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Thursday, 7:30 p. m., choir rehearsal Board meeting Saturday night before fourth Sunday. Church meeting Saturday night before each first Sunday. Covenant meeting each 4th Sunday night; Communion each first Sunday night. S. S. 9:30 a. m.; preaching, 11:45 a. m.; B. Y. P. U., 5:00 p. m.; preaching 8:00 p. m. The revival meeting at the Trinity Baptist church, 19th and Virginia, was conducted by the Rev. M. W. Robinson of Indianapolis, Ind. In all, thirty-four united with the church. The church is coming to the light more and more each day. New members are joining each service, and if you want your spiritual soul fed visit the services and hear our pastor and choir all in one accord. M. Coleman, pastor. Mrs. S. L. Shottes, reporter. The choir of Trinity M. E. Church, 15th and Massachusetts, will render the following program Sunday evening at 6:00 o'clock. Vesper service: Offering. Anthem, "Arise and Shine," by choir Closing hymn, choir and congrega ion. FINED FOR CARRYING CONCEALED WEAPONS Roscoe Diggs, whose case had been continued over, was fines $10 and costs by Judge Greenlee in city court Monday morning on a charge of carrying concealed weapons. Bring this coupon to our store and get three 10-cent bars of soap for 15 cents. HardWater Castile Soap 3 BARS 15$^{C}$ CAMEL TURKISH DOMESTIC CIGARETTES 1929, R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company, Winston-Salem, N.C. South Bend Notes FINE GROCERIES THE GARY AMERICAN South Be (Continued from Page 1) Fellows each of South Bend and Elk-hart, Sunday, May 19. Members officiating on the program from Households will be Mrs. L. L. Spencer, Mrs. Belle Allen, Miss A. E. Seals of H. H. No. 5577 and Mrs. Ida Palmer, Mr. James A. Higgins and others from No. 6204. Mr. and Mrs. Edward McMorris, 2527 W. Orange street, each are ill and Mrs. McMorris has been confined to her bed for more than a month. Mr. McMorris has a serious attack of blood poison in his right hand, while little Annie Laurice has an attack of sore throat and their youngest son is suffering with sinus trouble. Miss Elane Wallace, stenographer and typist for the Gibraltar Life Insurance Co., is suffering with a severe attack of cold. Attorney Z. C. Carter of the law firm of Willis & Carter, spent a day in the courts of Michigan City, Ind., last week. Mrs. Lydia C. Vaughn has just returned from Newcastle, Ind., where she attended the funeral of a friend. Plans have been laid to inaugurate a Boy Scout movement under the auspices of the Olivet A. M. E. Church, 1315 W. Monroe street. Social Service department sponsored by Dr. T. H. Wiseman, presiding elder of this Detroit district. Mrs. G. E. Porter, D. G. M. N. G. of Indiana district No. 9, G. U. O. O. F. of America, will be in this city on her annual official visit, June 14, visiting each of the two lodges of Household of Ruth No. 5577 and 6204. Miss A. E. Seals, P. M. N. G. and Worthy Recorder for Household of Ruth No. 5577 has been nominated as delegate to Indiana District H. H.meet- Study Music at McCLENNEY SCHOOL OF MUSIC 2184 Broadway Phone 4700-J FINE G Pure Lard 12 $ \frac{1}{2} $c Sugar TEN POUND COTTON SACK 55c CORN MEAL TEN POUNDS 39c DOZEN ORANGES 29c FREE ICE CREAM Roth Packing Co. ing, convening in Evansville, Ind, this year, this being the third time Miss Seals has represented her lodge; also serving her fourth year as worthy recorder for same. There will be a meeting of Pride of South Bend Temple No. 264 Daughter of Elks at the hall Thursday, May 23 at which time it is the desire of the daughter secretary and officers that all members shall be present, and it is also their desire to say come on daughters; there is much we must do ere we lose this great opportunity to do service to humanity spoken of so touchingly by Dr. T. H. Wiseman, presiding elder and brother, on our annual Thanksgiving day sermon. South Bend's colored citizenry is certainly in the advance of the House and Garden beautiful. The yards both front and back, have surpassed those of many of our foreign friends in each part of the community. The American representative has been observing and will make honorable mention of names before it is over. Telephone your news items to A. E. Seals, 602 Cleveland street, or Room 7 Court House Basement, phone 2-8025. CALUMET POST EXTENDS DRIVE The drive which has been conducted by Calumet Post No. 99, American Legion for the past few weeks and which was to come to a close on May 25 with an awarding of prizes, has been extended for another month in order that the Legion may reach the mark set for itself. Watch for the exact date. READ THE AMERICAN Sales and Service Ford Universal Motor Co. 5th & Mass. 2008 Broadway All Phones 7674 SPECIAL PRICE ROCE Store No.1 1729 BROADWAY PHONE 6730 GUARANTEED FLOUR 24½ Pounds 79c SMALL SPARE RIBS 14½ c LB. 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The scenes throughout the picture are especially beautiful, ranging from an extensive French military post in Morocco to encampments of the Red Shadow and his band of native Riffs in rocky passes of the mountains, and farflung vistas of the rolling sands of the great African deserts, with the Riffs singing as they go, riding their magnificent horses at breakneck speak into the setting sun. The all-star cast of "The Deser Song" includes John Boles, Louise Fazenda, Carlotta King, Johnny Arthur John Miljan, Marie Wells, Jack Pratt Edward Martindel, Otto Hoffman, Robert E. Guzman, Myrna Loy and many others, as well as a chorus of one hundred beautiful voices. There are no proper names in the Bible beginning with the letter W, because there is no letter in the Hebrew alphabet corresponding in sound with that letter. ELKS' ANNUAL DANCE AT LABOR HALL 21st and Washington DECORATION DAY MAY 30th MUSIC BY HENDERSON'S ORCHESTRA Lucky Number Prizes: Lady's Wrist Watch and Gent's Fountain Pen. A prize will also be given the best dressed lady. Admission: single, 40c; couple, 75c. CIALLY TED RIES Store No.2 2155 BROADWAY PHONE 2-6707 FRESH AND LEAN PORK ROAST 18 1/2 c PORK CHOPS 25c TWO POUNDS SAUERKRAUT 15c BEEF ROAST 22½c TWO CANS PEAS 25c FREE ICE CREAM PAGE THREE DOG GOES MAD; BITES FOUR Cops Slay Dog After Animal Bites Four Children Four children, M. C. Washington, six years old, of 1721 Pierce street; Nathan Mayberry, seven, 2157 Adams street, and two others of near the same age, were attacked and bitten Sunday afternoon when a dog with which they had been playing suddenly went mad. A telephone call to police headquarters resulted in officers coming to the scene. The dog was shot and killed and its head removed and sent to the state board of health at Indianapolis to be examined for signs of rabies. The Washington boy was the most seriously hurt of the four. His arm was badly lacerated. Both he and Nathan were given medical examination and their condition is said not to be dangerous at present. The average height of the Scotch is 5 feet 8¾ inches; that of the English is 5 feet 7½ inches; that of the Irish is 5 feet 8 inches; and that of the Welsh is 5 feet 6½ inches. It is said that two-thirds of the population of the earth are only semi-civilized or in a barbaric condition. READ THE AMERICAN. FRESH FRUIT and VEGETABLES We have just opened a Fruit Store at 1702 Broadway, and invite you to come in and see us. We will carry a full line of fruits and vegetables. 1702 BROADWAY PRICES CUT!! THURSDAY, FRIDAY & SATURDAY ONLY 60c Mulsified 33c Cocanut Oil 25c Packer's Tar 16c Soap $1.00 Size Bottle 79c of Listerine $1.00 Size Bottle 69c of Nujol 50c Mme. Walker 46c Hair Grower 60c Mulsified 33c Cocanut Oil 25c Packer's Tar 16c Soap $1.00 Size Bottle 79c of Listerine $1.00 Size Bottle 69c of Nujol 50c Mme. Walker 46c Hair Grower And Many Other Items At Cut Prices Broadway Pharmacy Prescriptions accurately compound- ed. All kinds of Herbs and Roots always on hand. 1650 `BROADWAY $10,000 Piano & Radio Sale! Now going on at both stores and offering PIANOS, $2 RADIOS, PHONOGRA Also New Pianos On C. J. KRAMER MUSIC COMPANY TWO STORES 540 Broadway 1905 Broadway THIS COUPON WORTH 15¢ Bring this coupon to our store and get three 10-cent bars of soap for 15 cents. HardWater Castile Soap 3 BARS 15¢ HARRY HANLEY'S APOLLO DRUG STORE 1600 BROADWAY The Gary An independent newspaper, devotion of Northern Indiana and the co Friday morning in the year by The G corporated. Address all communication Building, Seven East Nineteenth Avenue The Gary American An independent newspaper devoted to the interests of the Negro population of Northern Indiana and the community as a whole. Published every Friday morning in the year by The Gary American Publishing Company, Incorporated. Address all communications to The Gary American, American Building, Seven East Nineteenth Avenue, Gary, Indiana. CHAUNCEY TOWNSEND, Executive Editor F. MARSHALL DAVIS, Managing Editor TELEPHONE GARY 2-3865 Members Associated Negro Press, National Negro Press Association, American Press Association, and Exchange Press. SUBSCRIPTION RATES Subscription price in Gary, $1.50 per year in advance. Single copies, three cents. Outside of Gary, $1.95 per year in advance. Single copies, five cents. No subscriptions accepted for less than one year. Subscription price in Gary, $1.50 per pence. Outside of Gary, $1.95 per year in subscriptions accepted for less than one If our friends who favor us with no rejected articles returned they must in Entered as second-class mail matter under the Act of March 3, 1879. Copying living Company, Incorporated. FOREIGN ADVERTISING J. V. Houghtaling & Company, 170 Telephone Franklin 2468. If our friends who favor us with manuscripts for publication wish to have rejected articles returned they must in all cases send stamps for that purpose. Entered as second-class mail matter at the post-office at Gary, Indiana, under the Act of March 3, 1879. Copyright, 1929, by The Gary American Publishing Company, Incorporated. FOREIGN ADVERTISING REPRESENTATIVES: J. V. Houghtaling & Company, 176 West Adams Street, Chicago, Illinois, Telephone Franklin 2468. THOSE ELLER TRIALS The Eller cases in our gigantic neigbors. It was a year ago that the murder and death of the Ellers and sixteen of their henchmen group has been sent to jail and it is big trial will likewise go free. The only point connection with these cases was a New York. Yet what more could one expect? which followed the election day murder office-seeker, was purely for political cagage for a cleaner city, S. A. Brusselsaux derers of Granady, and a special grand jury. Then came last fall's elections and imprisoned. The murderers of Granady, sentences. Other Eller henchmen were penalty of any type. The cases against few days' time. According to the state, many with pearled or changed their testimony. It were men of color. In fact, Negroes wore the murder was a political killing, slaying was a big disgrace to Chicago, farcical as to be absolutely ridiculous. In mention little, if anything, of the court. It is little wonder, with such court life dise and a gangster's mecca. If you can it's your own fault. ALL W A rumor is being circulated here to being printed free of charge by the Priest. We wish to inform our readers that such It is but natural that those who have people and whose infamous deeds have seek some way of harming the newspaper. Consequently they have circulated wild. We cannot see how anything can be injure the paper, although it does cause mental fitness of those circulating the. The Gary American is connected in print shop in Gary. It is an institution Negroes. It is devoted solely to the sexual is wrong, we call the attention of that in the past and will continue to do propaganda spread about this newspaper. Lest We Forget O The Eller cases in our gigantic neighbor, Chicago, have gone up in smoke. It was a year ago that the murder and poll terrorism occurred for which both of the Ellers and sixteen of their henchmen have been tried. Not a one of the group has been sent to jail and it is highly probable that the remaining four on trial will likewise go free. The only person to be sentenced to a jail term in connection with these cases was a Negro and he was convicted for perjury. Yet what more could one expect? As everybody knows, the investigation which followed the election day murder of Octavius Granady, black 20th ward office-seeker, was purely for political purposes. Ballyhoo was spread in Chicago for a cleaner city, S. A. Brusseaux was set to work to ferret out the murders of Granady, and a special grand jury was called to investigate conditions. Then came last fall's elections and immediately afterwards interest gradually declined. The murders of Granady escaped with light fines and no jail sentences. Other Eller henchmen were tried and some freed without paying a penalty of any type. The cases against both Ellers were dropped after only a few days' time. According to the state, many witnesses for the prosecution had disappeared or changed their testimony. It happened that most of these witnesses were men of color. In fact, Negroes were on both sides. The murder was a political killing. The trial was a political sham. The slaying was a big disgrace to Chicago and the subsequent trials have been so farical as to be absolutely ridiculous. Even the weekly newspapers in Chicago mention little, if anything, of the court proceedings. It is little wonder, with such court laxity, that Chicago is a criminal's paradise and a gangster's mecca. If you can't get away with a crime in Chicago, it's your own fault. ALL WRONG! A rumor is being circulated here to the effect that The Gary American is being printed free of charge by the Printcraft Press and the Glen Park News. We wish to inform our readers that such a statement is a lie. It is but natural that those who have wronged both themselves and the people and whose infamous deeds have been exposed in these columns should seek some way of harming the newspaper responsible for such revelations. Consequently they have circulated wild and silly rumors. We cannot see how anything can be gained. Such a lie as that does not injure the paper, although it does cause serious doubts to arise concerning the mental fitness of those circulating the tale. The Gary American is connected in no way with any other publication or print shop in Gary. It is an institution owned by Negroes and controlled by Negroes. It is devoted solely to the service of the race here. When an individual is wrong, we call the attention of the public to the fact. We have done that in the past and will continue to do so in the future. Nor will any false propaganda spread about this newspaper stop us. Lest We Forget On Decoration Day By F. MARSHALL DAVIS 1864-1929. More than sixty years have passed. Sixty solemn years. Sixty mile a-minute years. Sixty years ago the Civil War had ended. Sixty years ago the battle had just begun for black men. Old Soldiers, we salute you. Old Soldiers, you fought so that black men could fight out their destinies in a foreign, hostile land. Old Soldiers you fought well. The red blood of you ran like water at Harper's Ferry, Gettysburg,sylvania court house. Man mowed man down like weeds. The war-god hungered. Lives were worth no more than the yellow-red sparks from the machine of a scissors-grinder. Sonny, get the old man his gun. Help him forget his cane. Sonny, bring the old man his trooper's hat. He has not worn it since Sheridan strode to the sea. A bugle sounds. Souls of a hundred thousand dead men rise from a hundred thousand cross-marked graves to carry on. These Old Soldiers are immortal. A handful of wrinkled men tell us tales of a Civil War. A handful of aged men to whom Life is now a dream and Death the only reality. You would hardly think that these grizzled veterans were once youths from Pennsylvania, Indiana. You would hardly think that these bent old men were once willow-straight. NEW AUTO GAS STATION OPENS ON SOUTH SIDE Broadway At 24th, Site Of Texaco Service Station; Courtesey Assured "Friendly service to motorists." That is the motto with which the Broadway Service station, 2400 Broadway, opened its new gasoline filling station today, at the corner of Twenty-fourth and Broadway. Mr. M. A. Bye is manager of the new gasoline filling station which will sell Texaco gasoline and Texaco "Golden Motor Oil" exclusively. Mr. Bye has been a dealer in Texaco petroleum products for two years, and because of his intimate knowledge of this company's products, he believes PAGE FOUR ter year in advance. Single copies, three in advance. Single copies, five cents. No year. manuscripts for publication wish to have all cases send stamps for that purpose. after at the post-office at Gary, Indiana, right, 1929, by The Gary American Pub- ING REPRESENTATIVES: 6 West Adams Street, Chicago, Illinois, neighbor, Chicago, have gone up in smoke, a poll terrorism occurred for which both men have been tried. Not a one of the only probable that the remaining four on person to be sentenced to a jail term in agro and he was convicted for perjury. As everybody knows, the investigation of Octavius Granady, black 20th ward purposes. Ballyhoo was spread in Chi- was set to work to ferret out the mur- jury was called to investigate conditions, immediately afterwards interest gradually escaped with light lines and no jail tried and some freed without paying at both Ellers were dropped after only a manneses for the prosecution had disap- happened that most of these witnesses were on both sides. The trial was a political sham. The and the subsequent trials have been so Even the weekly newspapers in Chicago proceedings, maxity, that Chicago is a criminal's paran-ant get away with a crime in Chicago. **RONG!** So the effect that The Glen American is aircraft Press and the Glen Park News. such a statement is a lie. have wronged both themselves and the been exposed in these columns should paper responsible for such revelations, and silly rumors. be gained. Such a lie as that does not serious doubts to arise concerning the tale. no way with any other publication or owned by Negroes and controlled by service of the race here. When an indi- the public to the fact. We have done so in the future. Nor will any false er stop us. **On Decoration Day** White man fought with white man. The future of a black race was at stake. The red blood of ebon soldiers ningled freely with the red blood of white soldiers. Death drew no color line. The green grass grows where cannot talked. Lovers whisper where once the only caresses were bayonet thrusts. This same green grass once drank a crimson rain. And a passerby now asks, "What is this place?" Shall we forget so easily? If they hadn't fought, I wouldn't be here—maybe. If they hadn't fought, you wouldn't be here—maybe. A conquering army fills six foot graves. A conquering army that black dune dare not forget. A row of white-washed crosses laeps a gap between slavery and freedom. So little that we can do, Old Soldiers. A wreath of ruby roses to kiss the green grass of your graves—that is not enough. Rhetorical outbursts from sweet-speeched speakers—that is not enough. We fight the battle you helped us begin. Maybe that will help. Our Grants and Shermans led us against our enemy, Prejudice. Surely that must be what you want. Twelve million black men owe you Life. Twelve million black men given the jewel of freedom. that Texaco gasoline is the best on the gasoline market. "Texaco gasoline," Mr. Bye said today, "is the only high-test gasoline selling at twenty cents per gallon. It is full of pep and gives any automobile more power, greater speed and more miles to the gallon." Mr. Bye invites the motoring public to visit his new filling station. He assures them of friendly and courteous service at all times. In addition to offering Texaco gas and oil, the station will operate a greasag rack in connection, it was announced today. The Broadway Service station will be a regular advertiser in The Gary American, thus showing that it appreciates the patronage of this newspaper's readers. Readers of The American are urged to support its advertisers. George Washington is said to have been the wealthiest president of the United States, his possessions having exceeded $1,000,000 in value. 21 THE MOST BEAUTIFUL FEMALE SKYSCRAPERS OF THE WORLD There is something in the air above the clouds that develops beauty. Cosmetics and lotions make some women appear beautiful, but flying over the clouds with the purest ozone fanning the cheeks evidently is superior to any of the great number of beautifiers flooding the market. Nine different nations are represented by these nine women who are blessed, not only with daring, but with beauty and intelligence of the highest type. In the progress of aviation each one of the women shown here is doing for her country what many a man would not dare to do. The old idea that women were lacking in the nerve to do the things once attributed only to men has been shattered a long time ago. Today; there is scarcely a field once ruled over by men alone, that some daring woman has not entered. Each of the women pictured here is the foremost aviatrix of her country and the fame of each has spread to the four quarters of the world. Top Row, left to right, Margot Soriano of Spain; Maryse Bastie of France; Thea Rasche of Germany. Center Row, left to right, Maryly Dillens of Austria; Amelia Earhart of the United States; L Yoneyama of Japan. Bottom Row, left to right, Lady Heath of England; Lilly Goo, China; Mrs. Carl Florman, Sweden. (Herbert Photos, N. Y.) New Mystery Angle In Latest "Talkie" Something entirely new in the matter of murder mystery stories comes to the all-talking screen in "Thru Different Eyes," Fox Movietone production, directed by John G. Blystone. The title is self-explanatory, for the basic theme is the summary of a murder case as revealed through the eyes of a prosecutor, a defense lawyer and eventually a mysterious girl. "Thru Different Eyes," based on the story of Milton Gropper, who also wrote the dialogue, in conjunction with Tom Barry, is expected to be the most important all-talking drama of 1929, and is the forthcoming attraction at the Roosevelt theater, Chicago, starting Saturday, May 25. Mary Duncan and Warner Baxter are co-featured and the supporting cast THIS COUPON WORTH 15C Bring this coupon to our store and get three 10-cent bars of soap for 15 cents. HardWater Castile Soap 3 BARS 15º HARRY HANLEY'S APOLLO DRUG STORE 1600 BROADWAY WE ARE MOVING From 1833 Broadway to 1825-27 Broadway, where we will be housed in larger quarters. We invite you to visit us in our new location, and respectfully solicit a continuation of your patronage. HOOSIER PLUMBING AND HEATING SUPPLY COMPANY THE GARY AMERICAN love the clouds that develops beauty, women appear beautiful, but flying one fanning the cheeks evidently is a mer of beautifiers flooding the market. Created by these nine women who are t with beauty and intelligence of the nation each one of the women shown many a man would not dare to do. The in the nerve to do the things once altered a long time ago. Today, there is men alone, that some daring woman men pictured here is the foremost one of each has spread to the four left to right, Margot Soriano of Spain; Susche of Germany, Center Row, left to Elia Earhart of the United States; L left to right, Lady Heath of England; Man, Sweden. (Herbert Photos, N. Y.) includes such well known players as Gavin Gordon, recent recruit from the Broadway legitimate stage; Natalie Moorehead, another stage recruit; Donald Gallaher, Sylvia Sidney and Florence Lake. A. H. 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BROADWAY AT 17th AVENUE SUNDAY, MAY 26 CORNELIUS KEEFE in CREIGHTON HALE and PATHE “REILLY OF THE RAIN” COMEDY—“FOW MONDAY and TUESDAY HELENE COSTELLO and “WHEN DREAMS COME” Aesops Fables — Pathe Revie FREE SILVERWARE T WEDNESDAY and THURSDAY “BEHIND GERMA (Actually Photographed on the E Also Pathe News-Comedy “LO FRIDAY and SATURDAY CORNELIUS KEEFE in “THE PATHE NEWS—SMACKEM A COMING SOON—VITAPHON AY, MAY 26 Double Feature CORNELIUS KEEFE in "BROTHERS" NIGHTTON HALE and PAULINE GARO REILLY OF THE RAINBOW DIVISION COMEDY—"FOWL PLAY" AY and TUESDAY - - MAY 2 HELENE COSTELLO and REX LEASE "WHEN DREAMS COME TRUE" Tables — Pathe Review — Tiger FREE SILVERWARE TO THE LADIES ESDAY and THURSDAY -MAY 2 "BEHIND GERMAN LINES" Photographed on the Battlefields of G Pathe News-Comedy "LOST IN THE LU AY and SATURDAY - MAY 31 and CORNELIUS KEEFE in "THE DEVIL'S CHA NEWS—SMACKEM ALLEY—PRODIGY NG SOON—VITAPHONE AND MOVIE SUNDAY, MAY 26 Double Feature Show CORNELIUS KEEFE in "BROTHERS" CREIGHTON HALE and PAULINE GARON in "REILLY OF THE RAINBOW DIVISION" COMEDY—"FOWL PLAY" MONDAY and TUESDAY - - MAY 27 and 28 HELENE COSTELLO and REX LEASE in "WHEN DREAMS COME TRUE" Aesops Fables — Pathe Review — Tigers Shadow FREE SILVERWARE TO THE LADIES WEDNESDAY and THURSDAY -MAY 29 and 30 "BEHIND GERMAN LINES" (Actually Photographed on the Battlefields of Great War) Also Pathe News-Comedy "LOST IN THE LURCH" FRIDAY and SATURDAY - MAY 31 and JUNE 1 CORNELIUS KEEFE in "THE DEVIL'S CHAPLAIN" PATHE NEWS—SMACKEM ALLEY—PRODIGAL PUP COMING SOON-VITAPHONE AND MOVIETONE A WE DELIVER THE GOODS We call for and deliver all and have cleaned or co Deliveries are always very pro our very high standard. You have when we do your cleaning and it's well done. HOME DYERS & WE DELIVER 20 E. 20th PLACE All for and deliver all articles that you have cleaned or dyed by us. les are always very prompt—work always high standard. You have nothing to worry we do your cleaning and dyeing—you can done. HOME DYERS & CLEANER WE DELIVER 20th PLACE PHONE GARY We call for and deliver all articles that you wish to have cleaned or dyed by us. Deliveries are always very prompt—work always up to our very high standard. You have nothing to worry about when we do your cleaning and dyeing—you can be sure it's well done. HOME DYERS & CLEANERS WE DELIVER 20 E. 20th PLACE PHONE GARY 2-1332 YOUR ETIQUETTE THESE DAYS--ARE YOU IN FASHION? Rules Change Often, But In Speech Some Words Are Good and Others Bad By SALLY SLATER Etiquette has been defined as "The Golden Rule combined with keen powers of observation," for the former leads on naturally to the right relations with others and the latter helps one to note the best rules of procedure. The code of good manners changes the same as anything else, although the fundamental principles are always the same. The changes are merely to suit the changing conditions of life. The old English writer, Chaucer, wrote: She let no morsel from her lippes falle, Nor wet her fingers in her sauce deepe, In Chaucer's time, it was the custom to pick morsels of meat from gravy, inasmuch as forks had not then come into use. Today, when a gentleman walks on the curb side when accompanying a lady, follows her into a building, or precedes her in alighting from an automobile, he does so merely because it is customary. But centuries ago, when these customs had their origin, the knight in armor established these habits in order to protect his lady fair from an enemy. Similarly, we can trace the gentleman's custom of raising his hat to the days when two armored knights, meeting by choice, raised their visors to see whether it was friend or foe whom they met. During the last decade, since there have been many changes in the attitude toward women due to the fact of them enjoying liberties heretofore unheard of, laws of etiquette have gone through many radical changes. But there is always a danger that many foolish young people will change "liberty" to "license" and so bring into disrepute what otherwise might be very good change in custom. Under the laws of etiquette come certain rules in good English. One is immediately classed as cultured or uncultured by the grammar that he uses. It is best to always avoid pompous diction and certain hackneyed expressions that were once known as fine language. While it is impossible to list all phrases and words that are objectionable, the accompanying list will convey the idea: Talk I should like to buy We go to bed; get up How do you do? A dance He received Went to May I? Wash Double Feature Show IN in "BROTHERS" AND PAULINE GARON in RAINBOW DIVISION" "BOWL PLAY" MAY 27 and 28 AND REX LEASE in S COME TRUE" Review — Tigers Shadow E TO THE LADIES RSDAY -MAY 29 and 30 (ORMAN LINES" The Battlefields of Great War) "LOST IN THE LURCH" MAY 31 and JUNE 1 THE DEVIL'S CHAPLAIN" ALLEY—PRODIGAL PUP. IONE AND MOVIETONE all articles that you wish to or dyed by us. prompt—work always up to have nothing to worry about and dyeing—you can be sure S & CLEANERS DELIVER PHONE GARY 2-1332 STUNNING SUMMER CREATIONS TO BE WORN AT SEASHORE There used to be a time when the well dressed woman depended on the Parisian Fashion Creators for the clothes she wore. Some women who want to be different still get their clothes from Paris. The great majority of the women of America, and they by the way are considered the best dressed women in the world, get that reputation by patronizing the local shops where the product of American fashion creators are on hand. In this series of photographs there are shown a quartette of creations especially planned for wear this summer at the seashore. The upper left shows an extremely modish beach and bathing costume by Mary Mowitzky. The materials are blue and white plaid rayon with a jersey coat of the same material and lined with toweling. The upper right portrays an American designed swimming ensemble of red and white rayon with a wool jersey and a straw bonnet. The lower left is a blue and white rayon gingham creation. Daffodils and dolls and a sailor hat give this beach ensemble just the right salty touch. The lower right is an extremely colorful creation in blue and green striped rayon done in the most modern manner. Insert shows a checkerboard beach hat. (Herbert Photos, N. 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SAM'S LOAN SHOP JEWELER AND PAWNBROKER Unredeemed Jewelry, Watches Diamonds, Clothing and Shot Guns for Sale 1604 BROADWAY FRIDAY. MAY 24. 1929 well dressed woman depended on the clothes she wore. Some women who clothes from Paris. The great majorey by the way are considered the best reputation by patronizing the local fashion creators are on hand. In shown a quartette of creations esmer at the seashore. The upper left and bathing costume by Mary Mowitz plaid rayon with a jersey coat of sweling. The upper right portrays an amble of red and white rayon with a lower left is a blue and white rayon rolls and a sailor hat give this beach. The lower right is an extremely colapsed rayon done in the most modern beach hat. (Herbert Photos, N. Y.) Some of these words and phrases listed as not being in good usage are common in certain localities, but, as a rule, their use should be avoided. 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