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FREED, NABS SECOND GIRL VOLUME II. NUMBER THIRTY-FIVE "Uncle Tom's Cabin" May Return To Gary "To Break the Bonds" Trade with stores which employ colored help. Ask your merchant why he does not employ colored clerks in his store. VOLUME II, NUMBER THIRT FREE "Uncle T May R ROOSEVELT WILL CONDUCT A VOTE ON BARRED SHOW Management Thinks Protest Not Representative Of Most Movie Fans Believing that the dozen or more protests received when the motion picture, "Uncle Tom's Cabin," showed here for one day of a scheduled four day run two weeks ago is not necessarily representative of all theatre-goers, the management of the Roosevelt theatre here has decided to let the patrons vote upon the advisability of returning the film to Gary. According to Nick Bikos, manager of the south side house, 5,000 ballots are being printed for this purpose. They will, as soon as they are run off the press, be passed out to each person who enters the theatre's doors. Those who favor the showing of the picture here will pledge their support in writing and those who oppose will do so in a similar manner. If a sufficient number of the ballots show that "Uncle Tom's Cabin" is not offensive, it is planned to re-book the picture at an early date for a second showing. Caused Stir After the picture had shown at the matinee and evening performances on Wednesday, June 26, it was discontinued and another rushed here to fill out the remaining three days which it had been booked to run. Mr. Bikos said at that time that a number of the patrons protested and asked that it be discontinued, finding objection mainly to its picture of human slavery in the south in its most brutal form. This was the first recorded instance of the Negro citizens of a community objecting to "Uncle Tom's Cabin" being shown on the screen. After its withdrawal, the management issued a public apology to the patrons, claiming that no offense was intended. HERO IN WORLD WAR DIES First American To Win The Croix De Guerre Succumbs Washington, D. C.—William Henry Johnson, first American soldier of any race to win the Croix de Guerre in the World war, died almost in poverty at his home on Seventh street, northwest, here last week. He was buried at Arlington cemetery with full military honors. He was sent to France with the 369th infantry, formerly the New York infantry. On the front line, he and Needham Roberts were posted to give his detachment warning of a threatened German advance. Twenty Germans, under cover of night, discovered the two soldiers. He and Roberts were wounded in the exchange of bullets and engaged in hand-to-hand conflict. With his bayonet, Johnson attacked the enemy so fiercely they fled, leaving several dead comrades. Johnson and Roberts were found next day and taken to the hospital. Both received the Croix de Guerre. In addition, Johnson won almost every other medal for bravery it was possible to receive, among them the Distinguished Service cross for capturing seven Germans single-handed. Many of these awards are now on display at the National museum here. REPULSES FOOTPADS John Feodor, white, 925 Washington street, beat off two assailants who attempted to rob him Friday night as he was walkin galone near 17th and Monroe. They were Negroes, he told police TO RENT HOUSES AND APARTMENTS. Low rents and good locations. Let us help you. Tell us what you want and we will get it.-Henley Realty Co., 2201 Broadway. Phone 6887. GAY PUBLIC LIBRARY 5TH AVE JEFFERSON THIRTY-FIVE ED, I Tom's C Return T To Be Comp St. Thomas, capital city of the Vi built to cover up all evidences of the 1,000 Porto Ricans and damaged pro above picture was taken before the dis The inset shows Governor Towne the destruction and have it completed O, NA 's Cabin turn To O to Be Completely Rebu al city of the Virgin Islands, will evidences of the hurricane in 19 and damaged property to the exte en before the disaster. Governor Towne who is bending have it completed as soon as possi MUSTAR St. Thomas, capital city of the Virgin Islands, will soon be completely rebuilt to cover up all evidences of the hurricane in 1928 which killed nearly 1,000 Porto Ricans and damaged property to the extent of $8,000,000. The above picture was taken before the disaster. The inset shows Governor Towne who is bending every effort to repair the destruction and have it completed as soon as possible. HELLO, EVERYBODY! Here it is July 4. Soon it will be Labor Day right after that Thanksgiving, and a few days later Christmas. We'd better hurry up and do our shopping. How the time does fly! Extra! Extra! How To Keep From Being Shot By Dry Agents! (Copyright, 1929. Reproduction Forbidden in U. S., Canada, Georgia, Europe, the Universe, under penalty of being classed with In-Sanitor Coleman Blease.) BY RICHARD DISHWATER Riding, walking or breathing in this country has come to be a pretty dangerous pastime. It was only last night that I found a dry snooper coming out of the faucet when I turned the water on in the bathroom. That proves they're mighty little. What this country needs right now is a good exterminator for prohibition agents with hungry guns. I think that I, who blushingly admit having been the country's leader in most of its acts for the good of the commonweal, have found a few ways to rid the nation of the evils of the dry sleuth nuisance. As I am quite freehearted, I am giving them to the public without cost. 1. As prohibition agents are supposed to "shoot at the tires of automobiles" and as the bullets go through the back car curtains, place all wheels and tires on top of the car. Bullets then will fly toward passing airplanes or the North Star. 2. Have a phonograph record made of your voice. Play it in your car with a loudspeaker attached. Let the words be: "I am the ambassador from Brazil." 3. Live in a glass house. Then the agent won't get mad and start shooting because he has to snoop. 4. Masquerade like a bottle of beer and the agent will give you a break. 5. Move to Europe. 6. Quit living. Investigations carried out by myself show that the last suggestion is by far the safest. How To Be Accomplished "I just think he's the most perfect manned boy I know. He's absolutely angelic," rhapsodized a sweet young thing to her friend. "Why, he can ever eat barbecued ribs with a knife and fork!" WHEN A WOMAN STARTS WEARING HER DRESSES SHORT. ER. IT'S A SIGN SHE IS GETTING OLD. IF YOU USE LISTERINE, YOU'LL UNDERSTAND THIS ONE THE WISEST CRACKS IN AMERICA 6. Quit living. Gary OFFICE OF PUB GARY, NABS "abin" To Gary Videly Rebuilt gin Islands, will soon be completely re- hurricane in 1928 which killed nearly perty to the extent of $8,000,000. The master, who is bending every effort to repair as soon as possible. and Washington. She had four boarders and a cook named Rhea. Came Sunday. Mamie and her boarders sat down to dinner, cleaned the plates, waited for dessert. "Today," announced Mamie, "you can have your choice of pie or bread pudding. Which do you prefer?" The first boarder wanted pie. The second wanted bread pudding. The third and fourth wanted pie. Mamie wanted pie. Turning to the cook she said, "Four of us live will have pie, Rhea." ALL THAT GLITTERS IS NOT GOLDFISH She seemed quite as young as spring He was turning seventy-seven She looked sweet and lively He should have been in Heaven "She's pretty and she's pig," he said "She'd make me feel under sevep." "He's got bucks and bucks," she thought "He and I oughta be a-weddin'." And so they wed at church one day He craved her youth, she his money But when two days of life did pass They both found things were awful funny "I ain't got a dime," said he to her "You'll have to work or live on honey." She frowned, then smiled. "You're fooled, too Bud, cause I've lived 40 summers sunny." "ENGLEHEART TO TAKE BATHS."—headline in last week's Glenparknews. Hasn't he ever? Anyhow, it looks like another libel suit to us. —F. M. D. 'LEGGER DRAWS LONG TERM For Third Offense Garyite Gets Long Term From one to two years in prison and a fine of $200 was the punishment meted out in Lake criminal court by Special Judge Maurice E. Crites, Wednesday morning to Horace ("Pee-Wee") Johnson, well known local police character. This was his third conviction and the penalty is one of the heaviest ever meted out in Lake county. When Johnson appeared before City Judge Greenlee, he was bound over to the criminal court. The state law provides that those found guilty of violating the "dry" statute for the third time shall be sentenced to prison for from one to three years. Dr. R. O. Mundin wishes to announce the removal of his office to 1709 Broadway. 7-26-29 A GREAT AMERICAN DISH MOVES OFFICE YOUTH IS JAILED AGAIN WHEN GIRL CLAIMS ASSAULT Second Arrest On Similar Charge In 8 Days; Boy Is Held In Jail Eight days after Harvey Taylor, 23, 2552 Washington street, had been arrested for criminally assaulting Elsie Mitchell, 30, 2301 Massachusetts street, he went on a second rampage and Saturday attacked Geneva Nealy, 20, in her home at 2652 Connecticut street. He is now being held in the city jail awaiting hearing on July 16. The first attack occurred Friday, June 28, at Taylor's home. Following a party a few blocks away, Taylor took the woman up to his room where the assault took place. He was arrested the following day. Taken Under Advisement When the case came up before Justice W. C. Hueston, the case was taken under advisement and continued to July 18 following pleas advanced by Fritz W. Alexander, attorney for the defense. Evidence was introduced tending to show that the Mitchell woman was a questionable character and had gone to Taylor's room with the expectation of receiving money. The alleged attack on the Nealy woman took place Saturday night when Taylor, at liberty on bond, went to her home. Knew Girl Long According to the youth's story, he has known the Nealy girl for considerable time and has been a frequent caller at her home. He claims also to have had illicit relations with her many times prior to the reported attack. Will Lucas, who lives across the street at 2549 Connecticut street, claims to have entered the Nealy home while the pair was fighting. It was at his request, Taylor says, that a warrant was sworn out for his arrest. He claims also that Lucas is a paramour of the girl. When the case came up before City Judge C. M. Greenlee. Tuesday, it was continued to June 16. No attempt has been made this time to get Taylor out on bond. COPS CAN'T FIND REVOLVER Locate Dime But Gun Eludes Search Of Officers Richmond, Ind.—It is apparently easier for police here to find a dime than a gun on an individual. This was demonstrated here Wednesday when Sheriff Reville searched Charles Redd and Thomas Manning, Evansville, and George W. Jackson, Hopkinsville, Ky., who were charged with stealing an automobile. A first search revealed a dime hidden in the watch pocket of the inner pair of trousers Redd wore. At the jail a second search was made. Nothing was revealed. A third search was likewise fruitless. Talking to the sheriff in the corridors of the jail. Redd dropped the loaded automatic pistol. It had been carried in a holster in the small of his back. BIT BY DOG Haywood Dockery. 1715 Adams street, was attacked and bitten by a dog Tuesday afternoon at his home. The animal was owned by an Italian family living in the flat above him. Dockery was taken to St. Antonio hospital and the dog was taken to the pound for observation. Jazzin' The News Young Garyite attacks second girl, now rests in city jail Clayton makes his bid for job to handle city's kale Citizens plan to welcome Gordon for N victory in Denver meet To ask movie patrons if "Uncle Tom's Cabin" they should repeat Find local man has unusual trade, repairs any kind of gun The merchant who uses THE AMERICAN is sure to make the man! SPIRITUALIST MEETING There will be a Grand Spiritualist meeting Sunday night at 8:00 p. m. at Labor Hall. Lecture, messages, and healing. Mrs. Jones, Medium. To Greet Gordon As He Returns Saturday Visited Dixie Luckett Roberts, prominent New York City orchestra leader, who was a recent visitor to Jacksonville, Fla. He was accompanied by Miss Virginia Weaver, left, and Miss Pauline Jackson, champion woman swimmer. Suppose We Try It Suppose We Try It EDITOR It's hard to appreciate or understand try it. It seems hard for the Negro to stil On West 22nd street in Chicago, w from Asia have demanded and obtained the Yellow and Checker Cab company Paul Fung, Japanese cartoonist with job because Pacific Coast orientals stl Stores don't stay in business long European countries without employing ality in responsible positions. In fact, the only people who allow t business man of another race sees it a. It would seem as if the Negro does but we don't believe it. Deep in the heart of the Aframe Most of us really want our boys and gir run by Caucasians which we support, yond the wishing stage. We are encouraged by the realization they were back of us solidly in our n know also that it meets with the unlikewise aware that one local minister h THE AMERICAN is exposing con Even the white business man admit that he could get by with it among no. There is only one solution to the pr who won't employ people of our color a We know it takes energy and coop in worn-out terms that the race will go energies along useful channels and star is true. We know that you would like to so on the south side where you spend you is kept from doing this, it is partly you Why not ask your favorite merchers of our race in responsible position If the Chinese, the Japanese and employment for their people, surely w one-fifth and one-sixth of the total waste. We out-number, by many times power to demand and obtain, but not th Suppose that for once we try coop JAIL CONVICT FOR THEFT note or understand what cooperate the Negro to stick together one street in Chicago, where the Chin- dled and obtained taxi starters in Cab company branches in the cartoonist with the Hearst nst orientals demanded it. We business long in settlements about employing people of the tions. people who allow themselves to be a race sees fit are the Negroes, the Negro doesn't care. Mayh by the realization that many holdily in our night for the bla- with the unvoiced approval of local minister has supported o exposing conditions; it is unp man admits that the preh it among no other race but dution to the problem. Stop t of our color and see what ha energy and cooperation. And the race will get nowhere un nannels and stand together for would like to see your boy or you spend your money. And it is partly your own fault. favorite merchant his reason possible positions? Japanese and various Europe people, surely we can. In Gar of the total population. Tren by many times, any foreign g tain, but not the spirit. ce we try cooperation and wa It's hard to appreciate or understand what cooperation will do unless you try it. It seems hard for the Negro to stick together on worthwhile projects. On West 22nd street in Chicago, where the Chinese live, the yellow men from Asia have demanded and obtained taxi starters and employees at both the Yellow and Checker Cab company branches in their midst. Paul Fung, Japanese cartoonist with the Hearst newspaper system, got his job because Pacific Coast orientals demanded it. Stores don't stay in business long in settlements where live people from European countries without employing people of the most numerous nationality in responsible positions. In fact, the only people who allow themselves to be treated in any way the business man of another race sees fit are the Negroes. It would seem as if the Negro doesn't care. Maybe the conclusion is right but we don't believe it. Deep in the heart of the Aframerican is the desire for fair treatment. Most of us really want our boys and girls to have employment in the businesses run by Caucasians which we support. But most of us are too lazy to get beyond the wishing stage. We are encouraged by the realization that many of our readers have said they were back of us solidly in our night for the black Garyite's rights. We know also that it meets with the unvoiced approval of the masses. We are likewise aware that one local minister has supported our stand from the pulpit. THE AMERICAN is exposing conditions; it is up to you to change them. Even the white business man admits that the present policy is unjust and that he could get by with it among no other race but that of the Negro. There is only one solution to the problem. Stop trading with the merchant who won't employ people of our color and see what happens. We know it takes energy and cooperation. And we dislike to remind you in worn-out terms that the race will get nowhere until we learn to direct our energies along useful channels and stand together for the good of all. But it is true. We know that you would like to see your boy or girl clerking in the store on the south side where you spend your money. And if your son or daughter is kept from doing this, it is partly your own fault. Why not ask your favorite merchant his reason for not employing members of our race in responsible positions? If the Chinese, the Japanese and various European nationalities can get employment for their people, surely we can. In Gary, we represent between one-fifth and one-sixth of the total population. Tremendous power going to waste. We out-number, by many times, any foreign group here. We have the power to demand and obtain, but not the spirit. Suppose that for once we try cooperation and watch the result. JAIL CONVICT FOR THEFT SEEKS W. C. HUESTON'S JOB Paroled Prisoner Steals A Pair Of Shoes Here The theft of a pair of shoes from a local store will cause more than ordinary trouble for John Williams, 36. He is on parole from the Michigan state penitentiary where he served 10 years of a 15-year term for a jewelry store holdup in Detroit. The arrest of Williams also nipped in the bud plans for the robbery of a Gary store, according to local police. He and Joseph Hall, 3934 Carolina street, had planned to rob the store where the latter worked as elevator operator. Hall has also been charged with the theft of $50 worth of clothing from the place. AND what cooperation will do unless you talk together on worthwhile projects. where the Chinese live, the yellow men and taxi starters and employees at both branches in their midst. in the Hearst newspaper system, got his handed it. in settlements where live people from people of the most numerous nation- themselves to be treated in any way the Negroes. it care. Maybe the conclusion is right. American is the desire for fair treatment, is to have employment in the businesses But most of us are too lazy to get be- ton that many of our readers have said right for the black Garyite's rights. We apped approval of the masses. We are was supported our stand from the pulpit, actions; it is up to you to change them, that the present policy is unjust and other race but that of the Negro. Problem. Stop trading with the merchant and see what happens. Operation. And we dislike to remind you not nowhere until we learn to direct our together for the good of all. But it are your boy or girl clerking in the store money. And if your son or daughter own fault. But his reason for not employing mem- sions? various European nationalities can get can. In Gary, we represent between population. Tremendous power going to any foreign group here. We have the spirit. Operation and watch the result. SEEKS W. G. HUESTON'S JOB Armond Scott Begins Active Campaign For Elk Post Active campaign for the position of education commissioner of the Elks has been started by Armond W. Scott, prominent Washington D. C. attorney, and past grand exalted ruler of that order. The position is now held by Justice William C. Hueston. Listing his qualifications in a letter sent to all subordinate lodges by the Morning Star Lodge No. 40, which endorsed him, he says that he succeeded in 1917 in having the action filed by the white Elks against the colored order restraining the use of "Elks" abolished. This was while he was grand exalted ruler. EDITORIAL PRICE THREE CENTS IN GARY AND SUBURBS ELSEWHERE. FIVE CENTS HOME EDITION REE CENTS IN GARY AND SUBURBS ELSEWHERE, FIVE CENTS GIRL lon As Saturday RECEPTION, AUTO PARADE WILL BE HELD FOR YOUTH Track Star Arrives Here Saturday; Postponed From Thursday With a band, auto parade and reception, Gary is preparing to honor Edward Gordon, Jr., national broad jump champion and member of the 1928 U. S. Olympic team, when he returns home Saturday afternoon at 4 o'clock from Denver. Preparations had been made to hold the welcome on Thursday as young Gordon was expected to arrive home at that time. It was learned later, however, that he was leaving Denver Thursday and would not get here until two days later. Meet Him At Station After forming at the Stewart house, 15th and Massachusetts, the auto parade will proceed to the New York Central railroad station over which Gordon will arrive. While the Roosevelt Annex band plays, the procession will escort him through the city to his home at 2545 Adams street. That night at Froebel school auditorium, it is planned to hold a public reception in the young athlete's honor, Mayor Floyd E. Williams and Froebel Principal Charles S. Coons are scheduled to speak as will several other well known Garyites of both races. W. W. Cooke, chairman of the committee on arrangements, will preside. Young Gordon, who is the son of the Hunton branch Y. M. C. A. secretary and who will next year be a junior at Iowa university, won his third big title of the year when he leaped to victory at Denver on July 4 in the National A. A. U. meet, defeating the country's leading broad jumpers. Ed Hamm, 1928 A. A. U. champion, Olympic title-holder and possessor of the world's record of 25 feet, 11 inches, could do no better than take third honors in the Colorado meet. Martin, of the Olympic A. C. of San Francisco, was second. Gordon won with a leap of 24 feet. 4½ inches. Could Go Farther, Claim Gordon, who won the National Collegiate title in Chicago a few weeks ago, the Western conference title, the Drake relays honors and first place in all dual meets, did so in spite of a pulled tendon received last February while running the low hurdles on an indoor track. But, according to many sports authorities, the Garyite could jump many inches more than he does if pushed to do so and probably will next year when his injury is totally healed. His best official leap of the year was 24 feet, 8¼ inches at Chicago to win the National Collegiate title. He has several times this year leaped more than 25 feet but the jumps were not allowed because of fouling. Hi saverage for the year has been 23 feet, six inches. H. TYLER SUED FOR DIVORCE Prominent Chicago Lawyer Accused Of Cruelty Harold Tyler, prominent Chicago attorney with offices in the Regal building at 47th and South Parkway, has had suit entered against him for divorce by his wife, Mrs. Clementina Yerby Tyler, Chicago teacher and daughter of the U. S. consul at Oporto, Portugal. Mrs. Tyler bases her grounds for divorce on extreme and repeated cruelty and asks for the household furniture, alimony, maintenance during the pendency of the divorce case, counsel fees, and the restoration of her maiden name. HIGH GRADE Apex Motor Oil, 50c a gallon, in 5 gal. cans. 25th Ave. Auto Supply, 134 W. 25th Ave. USED TIRES. All sizes, lowest prices. 25th Ave. Auto Supply, 134 W. 25th Ave. PAGE TWO —_—_——— Demo Nominee Shows His Regard For Negro By Hiring Many L. B, Clayton, head of the Big Four Transfer Co. located here, will be the democratic candidate for city treasurer in the elections next fall, Known all over the south side for his friendly at- titude toward people of color as he hires many of them in his business and has never advocated discrimination, he believes that his record of honesty and squareness will win him many Negro votes “T deeply regret the loss of the two Negro aldermen as shown by the final tally in the primary election last spring,” Mr. Clayton stated Monday mm) ] | sat “It is a loss in representation not eas- ily replaced. It is only fair that there should be councilmen from all three wards. I believe that the black Gary ite should have the voice in polities and affairs of the city that is due hin Here 15 Years Mr. Clayton has been in Gary 15 years. He came here directly from St Louis where he received his schooling For two years after coming to the Steel City he worked in the stores ac counting department of the Ilinois Steel Co, It was from this position that he resigned to start the Big Four company which he has since built up to the leading business of its kind here Pevince Mics Since being in business for himself, Mr. Clayton has made a special effort Bath Room Fixtures, it will pay you to see the Hoosier Plumbing and Supply Co. The amount you can save by buy- ing from us will surprise you. COMPLETE BATH ROOM OUTFITS $53.75 Consisting of five foot bath tub, one apron wall lava- tory, and one toilet. HOOSIER Plumbing and Heating Supply Company 1825 BROADWAY PHONE 2-1679 Sales and Service Universal Motor Co. 5th & Mass. 2008 Broadway All Phones 7674 VISIT OUR STORE ON THE SOUTH SIDE 1905 Broadway. Here you will find everything in the music line. Sale now going on. GRAND PIANOS, PLAYER PIANOS, RADIOS, PHONOGRAPHS AND BAND INSTRUMENTS WE HANDLE THE BEST OF EVERYTHING IN MUSIC C. J. KRAMER "MUSIC Co. TWO STORES: 540 Broadway 1905 Broadway Ride all day For A Quarter! For carefree Sunday travel—buy a 25c Sunday Pass. It means unlimited all day transporta- tion for you — minus parking worries, tire troubles or traffic jams. Go out to Lake Front Park Sunday— to the Inland Lakes or Valparaiso—to Crown Point, Hobart, Indiana Harbor, or Hammond. The 25¢ Sunday Pass saves money for you, and you're sure the street car will take you there and bring you back. Valparaiso and Crown G Rail Modern Transportation | | qe DIRECTOR Y | OF Gary Firms Who Guarantee | | Products and Service | | to employ as many Negroes as possible He often has as many blacks working for him as whites, On some days he uses eight or nine men of color, E, Robinson, 2160 Washington street has been in the employ of Mr. Claytor for 10 years. Thomas Hickman, 1715 Pennsylvania street, has worked for him two years. R. Rose, of 10th and Washington, has been periodically em- ployed by the Big Four for three of four years. When he wants others for special hauling jobs, he often goes tc the barber shop at 15th and Washing. ton where he is well known and finds enough labor to fill his needs. Business Man For Office A stickler for business methods ev- erywhere, Mr. Clayton believes that es- pecially in the treasurer's office should a business man be placed. “I can see, as a business man, vast possibilities for increasing both econ. omy and efficiency in the treasurer's office,” Mr. Clayton declared. “Ii elected next fall, I pledge myself to give the people a more personal and friendly service than they have been accustomed to receiving. “Nor will there be any diserimina- tion in such service. A citizen will get the same consideration regardless. of whether he wears overalls or broad- cloth. “The treasurer's office has a voice without authority in the city manage- ment, but its influence is great. The man you elect will hold an important position and an influential one.” Advocates Two Parties Mr. Clayton is a staunch advocate of the two party system in politics. He believes that if the democrats succeed in Lake county, which is normally re- publican, it will be an aid in promoting a clean and healthy growth for Gary and will have the tendency to make city officials be constantly on the job because of competition, Mr. Clayton, who has never run for office before, lives at 3685 Pennsylvania street. —The average growth of hair is about 2 inches per month. Allen’s Service Station “QUICK SERVICE” We sell the Best Gas and Oil. Cars Greased. Your Satisfaction CORNER 2ist and VIRGINIA Phone 2-7814 SAM’S LOAN SHOP JEWELER AND PAWNBROKER Unredeemed Jewelry, Watches Diamonds, Clothing and Shot Guns for Sale 1604 BROADWAY COPELAND'S MUSIC SHOP All the Latest Records Pianos and Other Instruments } Tuned and Repaired 27, WEST 17th AVENUE Phone 2-2747 Gary, Indiana EAGLE CLEANERS and DYERS Satisfaction Guaranteed 18 W. 25th Ave. Gary, Ind. CALUMET HARDWARE | AND PAINT COMPANY Hardware and Building Supplies for Every Need 1829 Broadway Phone 22012 GARY, INDIANA BUILDING CONTRACTOR LUTHER MOORE 1901 Broadway Gary, Ind. GARYITE WORKS HERE AT QUITE ~— UNUSUAL TRADE | He is the only one of his trade here in Gary. There are but two following the same fine in Chicago. And what may sound stranger is the fact that he belongs to the Negro race This man of unusual occupation is none other than King M. Jones, lock and gunsmith, who has his place of business located at 2177 Washington street. _ Surprised? So was 1. Gunsmithing ‘sounds commonplace but, after all, how many people do you know who them- selves are prepared to repair all makes of firearms—firearms both domestic and foreign? Mr. Jones was born 52 years ago in Vicksburg, Mississippi. He lived there 22 years and then moved to Mariana, Arkansas, where he stayed 13 years. It was there that Mr. Jones, while a blacksmith, became interested enough in guns to make repairing them his life's occupation. “Gunsmithing,” Mr, Jones says, “is the only profession or trade I have found that isn't crowded. And I've tried a lot of them.” f "Seven years ago he came to Gary ‘and opened up his shop. For a while he refused to repair foreign makes of guns but now he makes no distinetions, ‘As the only gunsmith in Gary prepared to work on any make, he does consid erable business, There are some who come from Chicago as the only two licensed all-around gunsmiths there are Our Time Is Your Time FRED RENO Watches, Diamonds and Jewelry For Sale and Repaired ; All Work Guaranteed 29 WEST 17th AVENUE Phone 2-348 GARY, IND. S. S. BROWN CLOTHES SPECIALIST First Class Tailoring and Dressmaking 28 E. 16th Ave. Gary, Ind. | , 5S. I. PRINCE ) SHOE REPAIR SHOP Best Material - Good Workmanship at 23 West 22nd Avenue DUCO PAINTING Body Repairing and Trimming Department R. MILLS, Manager Fifth Avenue Garage 320-38 W. Sth Ave. Gary, Ind. HERB ADE GOLDSTONES 1320 BROADWAY Money To Loan on Everything Watches - Jewelry - Luggage ROGER W. WOODFOLK LAWYER Phone 26303 — Office 2nd Floor 1633 Washington Street Residence 2nd Floor 1981 Massachusetts Street GARY, INDIANA In November of this year, a city treasurer will be elected by the voters to handle the city’s financial matters. This office demands a man of seasoned ability and experience—a man who will ad- minister the affairs of the city treasurer’s office in an able and ef- ficient manner, ~ That L. B. Clayton, head of the Big Four Transfer Company and Democratic nominee for city treasurer, is sueh a man, is proven by his past record. A resident of the city for fifteen years, Mr. Clay- ton has acquired the experience necessary for handling the affairs of this office. He has worked in the accounting office of the Illinois Steel Company and has himself built up a successful business. He is a trained executive—a man who has had experience in the management of large affairs. He is dependable, progressive and can not only manage the finances of the city treasurer’s office but, from past experience, can improve the department. . L. B. Clayton a Staunch Friend In his own business he has proven himself a staunch friend of the colored people of Gary, not only by employing them in respon- sible positions, but by aiding them in their group problems and en- deavors, and he is today being supported by a large number of the colored people of Gary who are mindful of his friendship for them. Support a Business Man and a True Friend L. B. Clayton for City Treasurer | Vote for him in the Municipal Election in November THE GARY AMERICAN prohibited by law from working on ws but police-brought-in guns. F “L have had all sorts of queer weap- ong brought in to me,” he confided, “and it has been a real puzzle to re- pair them, Some makes are no longer FE manufactured and it is next to impos- sible to get parts for them. In that|| ‘en case I sit down and make whatever | Patt is needed.” for It’s a very exacting job, Mr. Jones said. In fact, he declared that an error |} wo of even one thousandth of an inch will |} \, often mean that he has the entire job |} pir to do over ot the part to make anew. re| Asked if he had ever had any acei-|} yy¢ Gents while repairing guns, Mr. Jones|} aj, xe{smiled. “I probably would have,” he stated, “if I took everybody's word for |} 4. re|# Sun not being loaded. Two weeks e,|#80 an automatic pistol, supposedly ‘ie « funtoaded, was brought in to me. I took SJone shell out of the chamber. “Two|| P* | days later an ‘unloaded! automatic shot-|} °f! gun was brought in, I removed four|| "|twelve gauge shells. I've learned that|} it's best to see for yourself.” 6 if ea Ss “| ARREST TWO FOR LIQUOR a - POSSESSION William C. Smith, 36, 2538 Adams street, was arrested in his home Satur- day afternoon charged with possessing liquor when a search by police revealed a pint bottle of liquor there. Thomas Sturgis, 25, 2420 Massachusetts street, was jailed on a similar charge Satur- day afternoon after he had attempted to destroy the whiskey in his posses- sion when police entered the premises. Edison’s definition of genius is “Gen- ius is 2 per cent inspiration and 98 per cent perspiration.” Frank Slings A Few Remarks At The Ladies Hitting Their Clothes, Habits, N’ Everything BY FRANK You just know it's summer in this village as all of the gals who've got vem are wearing furs. All of the thin dresses you saw last Christmas haye been put in storage for next winter. Some of these hot days work an awful hardship on the femmes. It’s a woman's duty and privilege to chase a man now-a-days, but it's so doggoned warm that when she does catch him she’s got no pep leit to do much with him. = They marry in June and divorce in December. That gives the gals six months to catch the men and six months to work hard and turn ‘em loose aiterwards. A night in June causes many a hangover on Christmas day. But even at that, you've got to give it to the ladies, You've got to—or else they'll take it somewhere else. With the present large number of female proposals, I would suggest that leap year be respected by the gals as the time in which the men may be ex- pected to pop the question, Anyway, with dresses as short as they are, a man can't say he didn't know what he was getting. And some men keep on loving, One sees among the dames a lot of bare-legs these days that are bear- legs. It’s getting so a gal is known by the number of divorces she has. I know a dame that always got a husband to match her latest dress. She got vem so often her five year old son stopped trying to remember their names and called every man he saw “Daddy.” He knew they would be, sooner or later. Yep, marriage is a great institution. It has a gang of people doing post-graduate work. And a lot of others are constantly flunking out. Anyway, you can't get anything on the ladies—neither do they. An Experienced Executive BY FRANK The average church offering per member in the United States amounts to $2.60 a year or five cents a week, not including pledge promises that are never paid, and yet churches continue to exist and ministers are paid, occas- sonaily: and often grndvinete, Laina Turner, 2142 Washington street, was attacked and cut in the neck with a knife by two men when he left his home shortly after noon Sunday. Treated at St. Antonio hos- pital, he told police that he knew the ‘dentites of his asanienia: TO GIVE PRIZES IN BETTER BABY LOCAL CONTEST 4s your baby pertect? If 50, your child, if not more than 25 months old on July 22, will get a chance to win one of three prizes for the best developed babies to be given away on that day at Stewart hourt. They will be useful and attractive articles and will be of real service to any child. Ti you can sell the most yotes for your child between now and July 22, you will stand to win a first prize of $10, a second of $5, or a third of $2.50— all in gold. Pads of votes may now be obtained by calling at the Stewart house and registering your baby’s name. This contest is being directed by Miss Marie Gordon, a nurse who has conducted welfare work over a year among mothers and babies at Stewart house. The Mothers’ and Babies’ Wel- fare club and nutrition class is spon- soring the contest. * The funds raised through the contest are to be used for the promotion of child welfare and the relief in provid- ing milk and necessary aid to under- nourished children. ADVERTISE IN THE AMERICAN. oe : , BE A sae Dhe Gary—lhe_ American 0 Ai An independent newspaper, devoted to the interests of the Hog pope tion of Northern Indiana and the community as a whole. Published every Friday morning in the year by The Gary American Publishing Company, In- corporated. 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 2-4660 Members Associated Negro Press, Nationial Negro Press Association, Amer- ican Press Association, and Exchange Press. F. 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 accented for less than one year. Tf 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 Pub- lishing Company, Incorporated, FOREIGN ADVERTISING REPRESENTATIVES: J. V. Houghtaling & Company, 176 West Adams Street, Chicago, Illinois, Telephone Franklin 2468. Newspaper Struggles Last week the Chicago Whip, aggressive newspaper of the Illinois met- ropolis, published a 48 page edition in celebration of its tenth birthday. Now one of the leading weekly newspapers of the nation, it has had a difficult fight to come out victor over all of the obstacles in its way. Its path has been the path which practically every other journal published by people of color has trod. ‘Negro publications must first combat the mistrust held by members of the race. That in itself is an Herculean task. Brought up in a world where white is the measurement of all but crime and: degeneracy, the man of color looks askance at a paper manner by his racial brethren. Many a member of our race who has scoffed at the weekly press of his community rushes to that same paper when he has been mistreated or discriminated against by the Caucasian. And the Negro publication, forgetting petty jealousies and dislikes, girds itself for the fray and goes in fighting for the rights of the race. ‘The Negro editor is cither a fool or a hero in the eyes of his public. There have been far more fools that heroes in the journalistic camp. There have been few campaigns for the good of the colored population of a community that the black citizens have supported. If the newspaper suceceds, its editor is a great and good man and the people rush in to share the fruits of victory. But if the newspaper loses the fight through lack of cooperation, the bigness of the job, or the losing of faith by its owners, the editor is laughed at and called a fool by those whom he sought to aid. Through the history of Negro journalism runs a constant tale of unappreciated strugwles and forgotten martyrs for the cause of the race. A newspaper is probably the hardest institution to make pay among the many modern businesses, For one success there are dozens of failures. ‘That there are many people editing newspapers who should be plowing or running restaurants cannot be denied. But if you're once in the newspaper game, you don’t quit easily. You keep on and fight and starve if necessary and maybe you come out on top. Maybe you don't. But the quitters are scarce. Negro newspapers today are far better than ever before and yet this is hardly more than a beginning. There are no daily papers, no chain publica tions, one national press service and a few syndicate attempts. tis obvious that much timber still stands in the journalistic woods, The Chicago Whip or any other paper that struggles upward from an humble beginning to a position of respect and influence in a community has done so at great odds. Especially is this true when it is remembered that most newspapers are started only on vision and a desire, The Negro press is a powerful factor in Aframerican national life, It is only of late that a few of the mass have come to realize that the success of the Face is iisterwoven with the success of the Negro newspaper. Even fewer realize that in a conmiunity no newspaper grows faster than the people it serves will let it, Your weekly paper is a mirror of yourselves; it is part and parcel of your hates, likes, struggles and cooperation. We are glad that the Chicago Whip has risen to the heights it hasvat= tained today. May it and the rest of our journals push ever upward and on- ward, for the peak of the mountain is still enveloped in clouds. Helping Amalgamation Although the Caucasian is horrified at the thoughts seems as if the female of the species is doing her best to cess. While the woman of color spends dollar after dc patlors millions fa order to un-straighten hier hain) The burn has placed many another dollar in the pockets of dr beauty salon proprietors. This is in addition to the unc covers, if you prefer—mixing of the two dominant Americ To be fashionable today, the white woman must have a brown. If she can't afford getting one at the seashore, | purchase a bottle of sun-tan Iquid and paint herself the | haughty member of the generaliy-looked-down-upon race. To be fashionable today and attractive to most mal colored woman must get skin-whitening ointments, apply and on arising, and attempt in every way possible to rub of ‘To the unprejudiced observer, such a condition is ext ridiculous. States pass laws and spend millions of dollars in his place,” and women of both races spend more millio a This paradox has already caused trouble for promin Washington, D.C. A party of them was barred from a le: cause some of their skins were dark, That was one of Fa’ If such fads grow, the Caucasian swain will be in a ri dition. He may wake up after he has courted and married to find that she is a Negro. The same might be true of any rate, it is fairly certain that the biggest supporters a1 plete amalganiation are the beauty specialists—whether the SAE OCIS SE TS ed SiG NS hn Although the Caucasian is horrified at the thoughts of amalgamation, it scems as if the female of the species is doing her best to promote such @ pro- cess. While the woman of color spends dollar after dollar in an effort to straighten her hair and grow lighter in color, the white woman has given beauty parlors millions in order to un-straighten her hair, The present fad for sun- burn bas placed many another dollar in the pockets of drug store owners and beauty salon proprietors. This is in addition to the under-cover—or under- covers, if you prefer—mixing of the two dominant American races, To be fashionable today, the white woman must have a skin that is a gentle brown. If she can't afford getting one at the seashore, then she must needs purchase a bottle of sun-tan [quid and paint herself the color of a generally- haughty member of the generaliy-looked-down-upon race. To be fashionable today and attractive to most male Aframericans, the colored woman must get skin-whitening ointments, apply them before retiring and on arising, and attempt in every way possible to rub off six shades of color. ‘To the unprejudiced observer, such a condition is’extremely ludicrous and ridiculous. States pass laws and spend millions of dollars to “keep the Negro in his place,” and women of both races spend more millions trying to ape one et This paradox has already caused trouble for prominent white people in Washington, D.C. A party of them was barred from a leading hotel there be- cause some of their skins were dark. That was one of Fate's little jests. If such fads grow, the Caucasian swain will be in a rather precarious con- dition. He may wake up after he has courted and married the girl of his choice to find that she is a Negro, The same might be true of the Negro lover. At any rate, it is fairly certain that the biggest supporters and hasteners of com- plete amalganiation are the beauty specialists—whether they know it or not. Uncle Perry Howard Tt seems as if Perry Howard, professional, politician of Mississippi, just loves and loves notoriety. Itawas only recently that he was tried for peddling federal jobs to the Caucasians of his state. And now, according to press re- ports, he has stepped into the limelight again by delivering an address to his black brethren in Atlanta on the subject, “The Southern White Man Is The Negro’s Best Friend.” Most Aframericans, influenced by most of the race's newspapers, lead by the Chicago Defender, claimed that Perry Howard was being persecuted and rallied to his support morally and financially through the Elk channels. There will probably be much general regret in the land when his latest act becomes generally known, The text of Mr, Howard's speech does not startle us in the least. The thousands he has made has come from whites, although the gold he has been given comes from the shallow purses of people of color. But he might have been specific. He might have said, “ior remaining quiet while the others of my Face in Mississippi suffered from the worst race hate to be found anywhere in America and for selling a few jobs to white men, Senator Pat Harrison has been my best friend.” Ii Perry must have his publicity, he should hire a press agent or take a course in diplomacy. He bungles it himself. With most white newspapers soundly condemning him and the black publications supporting him during the Patronage trials, he has suddenly changed the situation. Now the white jour- nals of the South, at least, will rally to his cause and the black periodicals will be on him, editorial tooth and nail, An adviser might have shown him how to get the backing of all. Anyway, you get the true character of the “martyr to the lily-white re- publicans.” It is no news, however, to this newspaper. ‘The most substantial defiance yet thrown at the scoffers who said of the talking motion picture “It will never become as effective as the stage” will be shown on the audible screen at the Broadway theatre. PAGE FOUR Richard Dix In Farce “Talkie” “Nothing But the Truth” is the fun- niest screen play the silvershect has given us in many a long day—and it doesn’t depend upon slap-stick for its laughs. It is “Look and Listen” enter- tainment of the highest type and Rich- ard Dix’s voice is an excellent one for the talking screen. The play deals with a young man who makes a wager of $10,000 that he SS aces: I " SA . Perit ae ieee i ' ! Mill ti ROP! facet h , ” ge We TEMA Ee Rese hl) Ca | en nee HLS Sea fl N I r A a ae ay i nt ee PN, Be el wh VPRMINY . stam 0 j 3 4 Roe a Tey NMS Piney 7 am! 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This new organization, composed en- tirely of young men and headed by James Rucks, well known Garyite, has two tastefully decorated rooms at its disposal. Not too large, it is of a size to combine intimacy with formality | Decorating and furnishing have been carried out in the club colors of jade green and old gold. The walls, deco- tated by: ‘members of the club, are: fin- can tell the truth for 24 hours. The farce situations arising from the bet are seemingly endless. In order to win the bet he finds himself telling his sweetheart that he was in love once be- fore with a weight-lifting woman of the circus, telling his boss that he is an unscrupulous business man and a “night-life hound,” telling a beautiful singer at a house party that he thinks her singing is terrible, and getting him- self into all kinds of laugh-evoking jams. Richard Dix proves to have a super- ior capacity for the requirements of the role of the truth-teller. He gives a fine comedy portrayal without re- course to buffoonery. Helen Kane as a member of a songing sister-act, is winsome, appealing, and excruciating- ly funny. Her baby-talk songs are a big part of the show. Louis John Bartels, Ned Sparks and Berton Churchill, as the friends who make the wager with Dix, are excel- lientves are the others in the.cast: - WEBSTER’S ~ NEW INTERNATIONAL DICTIONARY THE MERRIAM WEBSTER Because Hundreds of Supreme Court Hotes conei: i bane rake of the work as their Authority. The Presidents of all leading Uni- versities, Colleges, and Normal Schools give their hearty indorse- All States that have adopted a large dictionary as standard have selected Webster's New Interna- | tonal, | The Schoolboot:s of the County | adhere to the Mera Weexee The Government Printing Office ‘at Washington uses it as axithority. | WRITE ru mele rus ofthe New Pen ee nee at te Toca se ee OSES jeriain a Ur Co. : ZZ ll Bei (py >, Lee on NGREL (oS SEL en “>> K. M. 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An all-electric radio pre furnishes entertainment. There is con-| of stant provision made for the seating of !«f }36 people. ott to] According to Mr. Rucks, the space| - ly }to the rear of the club rooms will be| pa P-Jused for tennis and handball courts.| p”, 'Y-|Work on these projects are to begin | wi he | immediately. | Use of the club rooms will be re- N-|stricted to the members and their N Py |guests and to other organizations that aS }desire to use them. On Thursday and| its | Sunday evenings of each week, friends ' z€ | will be entertained, There are 30 members. Avondale ‘nlwas organized for the purpose of de] stimulating higher ideals among young. o-|men to do charitable work when n-| needed. ‘Cr Myrna Loy Stars In “Black Watch” Myrna Loy, who plays the feminine lead in the all-talking sensation, “The Black Watch,” starring Victor Mc- Laglen, is claimed to be one of the most colorful and exotic personalities on the present-day screen. Her role of “Yasmani” in ths pre- tentious production is easily the most important she has been cast for in her brief but splendidly successful picture “Yasmani,” as created by Talbot Pa author of the novel from which the picture is adapted, is a voluptuous igure, exotic, mysterious, a she-devil with whom many men matched wits Jonly to come out second best, The stellar role, played by McLag. len, is that of “Captain Donald Gordon King,” of the famous “Black Watch,” the nickname for the 42nd Highland- ers, “The Black Watch,” which enters its third week next Saturday at United Artists theater, Chicago, is expected to Prove the greatest directoral triumph ‘of John Ford, the man who produced “Four Sons,” and more than a score of other film successes. The supporting company includes David Rollins, Lumsden Hare, Roy D'Arcy, Mitchell Lewis, Cyril Chad- wick and Walter Long. MOVEMENTS “Y” ae Gordon Says Y. M. C. A. Potent Factor In Making Good Programs For All BY E, L, GORDON (Sectetary. Hunton Bikhch) The Y. M. C. A. is the organization which first organized, sponsored and brought into popular favor many of the successful movements for young men and boys, including the following: 1. The physical recreational move- ments including basket ball. 2, The organized men’s bible class movement. 3. The men and religion forward movement, 4. The father and son movement. 5. The specialized work for boys movement. Prints the Truth If you have heard about this newspaper and have not seen it, buy a copy at any newstand, then . Subscribe 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 4-1308 YOU'RE OFF - GAS) LIKE A SHOT) = <———__ a WITH ee HC TEXACO GAS! 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