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THE HOUSTON INFORMER, SATURDAL, MAY 9, 1931
A WEEKLY NEWSPAPER FOR A1.1 THE FEOW^
SATAN’S HENCHMAN
By
ART NAYLOR
Widely-Known Author
A Fast Stepping, Romantic Story Depicting the Operations of an Unscrupulous Crook
INSTALLMENT XI
Seized from behind, Theo struggled
with his unknown adversary; and with
his strength and skill as an athlete he
succeeded in throwing his opponent
over his shoulder, but before he could
make use of his freedom he was at-
tacked by another man. The dark
hall made it impossible for him to
fight with any advantage against the
odds he now realized were against
him.
Theo is Knocked Out
For ten minutes the battle waxed
warm, and Theo, backing little by lit-
tle toward the door, hoped to gain a
backing which would force his foes in
front of him. But it was a losing
fight. The odds were against him, and
this was supplemented by the dark-
ness. A .crashing blow on the head
with some blunt instrument, defeated
the young ex-cashier, and he sank to
the floor, unconscious.
When Theodore came to himself, he
was lying bound hand and foot, and
gagged, on cement floor of a boarded
up basement room. Slowly he strug-
gled back to a full realization of what
had happened, but the intense pain in
his head and his aching muscles pre-
vented his immediate attempt to free
himself. The silence was intense and
he was unable to judge his location.
For several hours he lay thus, a
prey to his mental torture rather than
to his physical suffering. A conscious
fear of some dire calamity spread
over him, steeped him in despair for
his carelessness. He tried to disas-
sociate the effect of Terry’s call and
Bolton’s instructions from any bearing
upon the course he was pursuing, but
it fanned his growing fears.
With an effort he managed to roll
over in an attempt to relax his stiff-
ened muscles. He drew his knees up
and down and after several attempts,
finally succeeded in gaining his feet
in a standing position. The increased
circulation of the blood' gave him
strength, and he was able to hop to
a corner for support.
Theo Escapes His Bonds
It seemed an interminable period
to Theo before he could accomplish
his purpose. With his wrists tied to-
gether behind him, allowing his fin-
gers but little fredom, he squatted
and tugged with the cords that
bound his ankles. But finally he suc-
ceeded, and the added relief gave him
greater courage and hope. He faced
the most difficult part of his task,
and soon came to appreciate the sup-
pleness and agility of his trained
body. And he realized that only an
athlete could accomplish the feat he
must. Disregarding the pain and
. bruses caused by his effort, Theo
lowered his hands behind him. Strain-
ing at the throngs which held his
wrists, he squeezed and wiggled and
finally forced his hips, legs and feet
through, bringing his bleeding wrists
up in front of him. In a few mom-
enta, By using his teeth, he stood com-
pletely liberated.
His next concern was an egress
from his prison, which contained but
one opening, a rather fimsy door
with several cracks sufficient for him
to observe that he must traverse an
underground passage if successful in
forcing the locked door. It was a
crude dug-out affair, illuminated by
an electric bulb home sixty feet dist.
ant..
As the young prisoner stood con-
templating the best method of burst-
ing in the door, he chanced to behold
a reflection under the shadowy bulb.
Then he recoghized the figure of a
man approaching, carrying a flash
light. The unknown, evidently ex-
pecting to find the prisoner still safe-
ly bound, stopped at the door, insert-
ed a key in the lock and entered the
room fearlessly.
Clears the Way to Freedom
Relucant always to take an unfair
advantage over anyone, Theo was
forced to lay aside all scruples. As
the man stepped within and flashed
his light, Theo struck him a terrific
blow on the jaw, and he went down
with a moan. Then the wary prison-
er snatched the key and closed the
door. With the same cords which had
bound him, he secured his victim and
a search of his clothes produced an
automatic revolver. With this and the
searchlight, Theo left the room, closed
and locked the door, and advanced
cautiously along the passage.
That he had been removed from
Bolton’s residence during his uncon-
sciousness was evident to Theo. The
man he had just surprised was a
stranger to him. What his location
was at the time was wholly unknown
as he ventured forth.
At the end of the passage Theo
discovered a longer and larger one
which flanked the one he stood in.
There were doors on either side of this
corridor and some distance to the
right a short flight of steps ascended
to disappear in a turn. A short dis-
tance to the left the dug-out ended
abruptly in a wall, against which was
piled a stack of coal and several box-
i es.
dumped. He recognized this as a pos-
sible avenue of escape, and was about
to struggle up the coal pile when his
movements were arrested by a
screeching, grinding noise in the pas-
sage.
Another Captive
Theo Ashton stood stupefied by the
sight which his eyes beheld, for there
at the intersection of the two pass-
ages a portion of the ceiling was low-
ering into the space. Slowly but sure-
ly the overhead platform descended,
bearing a large black automobile.
Down to the floor the makeshift
elevator came to rest, with the auto’s
hood facing Theo. The driver of the
car sprang from his seat and opened
the door of the tonneau, as a woman’s
scream rent the cavern.
Theo watched the performance as
one hypnotized. The purpose of this
ingenious contrivance was easily con-
ceived, and he would have returned to
his attempt to escape had he not at
that instant recognized the face of
Terry, Bolton’s chauffeur, as he strug-
gled with and finally forced a girl
from the car.
The girl stood against the crude
wall paralyzed with fear, while Terry
secured a couple of traveling bags
from the car. Then he grasped the
girl by her waist and laboriously pull-
,ed her toward the door from which
Jenny and Foo had recently departed.
And then Theo’s blood froze. Un-
der the light he saw her pale face,
the fear and loathing in her eyes and
that pathetic look which he had come
to love so dearly. It was Marcia, and
her beauty seemed heightened by her
distress. The elevating platform creak-
ed and slowly ascended, bearing the
car aloft.
Apparently beyond further resist-
ance, Marcia was quickly shoved
through the opened door.’ Terry dis-
appeared with her for only a moment
and then reappeared in the passage
to secure the discarded traveling bags.
But before he could retrace his steps
toward the room, the figure of a slen-
der Chinese girl ran from the door
opposite and intercepted him.
Terry Set Upon
Terry showed his surprise and dis-
gust as the girl, attired only in a
dance set, accosted him. He rejected
her entreaties and finally shoved her
from him. But before he could reach
the door, the agile dancer sprang upon
him and her sinuous body twined
about him like a serpent. The schem-
ing Terry slowly sank to the ground
as another crouching figure, carrying
a long keen knife, stole across the cor-
ridor.
At that critical instant Theo was
forced into action by the appearance
of Marcia in the doorway, evidently
attracted by the sounds of the scuf-
fle. Her startled glance beheld Terry,
down and struggling to free himself
from the deadly clutches of the naked
Chinese girl. She seized the oppor-
tunity to flee, and started toward the
coal pile, but stopped dead in her
tracks as she beheld the stealthy ap-
proach of the Chinese with the glit-
tering knife.
A New Peril Looms
Theo saw death creeping upon the
woman he loved, and all the links in
the recent chain of events flashed be-
fore his mind and galvanized into one
horrible truth. Terry and Marcia were
to pay the supreme penalty. There
was no further mystery. All was per-
fectly clear to him now, and the intent
and purpose, plot and counterplot,
welded themselve sinto a single unit.
The creeping oriental was about to
leap. The leer of his murderous smile
stunned the beautiful victim, but a
shot rang out, the knife fell with a
clatter on the rough cement floor and
its holder sank to his knees, grasping
his side, then his body stiffened and
he fell prone.
.Like a miracle to the stricken girl,
the image of her lover appeared be-
fore her, and clasped her in his arms
to reassure her.
“Marcial—quick—run to that coal
pile,” Theo whispered hoarsely. He
released her and sprang to the inter-
section of the passage and hurriedly
removed the lone electric bulb which
shrouded the place in an inky dark-
ness, just as the Chinese girl and Ter-
ry ceased their combat on the floor.
Like a spirit, Theo slid along the
side of the wall and reached the coal
pile, where Marcia awaited him. With
his arms about her, he cautioned her
silence, while he scrambled upon the
coal pile and attempted to force open
the iron coal lid. But the slipping
lumps of coal prevented his securing
the necessary foothold and before he
could accomplish his purpose sounds
of a commotion arose down the pass-
age, near the steps.
Footsteps and cursing voices enter-
ed the inky passage and soon a flash-
light or two appeared, but caution
seemed to govern their advance. Sever-
al doors were opened and slammed
instantly, and a woman screamed. One
flash appeared in advance of the oth-
ers, and as it reached the offset, Theo
threw the bulb he had removed from
the socket.
Thugs Frightened Off
eral, ventilated underground bedrooms
magnificently furnished.
In less time than it takes to de-
scribe it, Theo had moved the several
pieces of furniture against the door,
forming a barricade. He then led
Marcia to a corner where they con-
versed in whispers. Several times
there was a knocking at the door,
which indicated that Foo Chang’s
gang had evidently lighted and re-
claimed the passage.
Marcia Explains Her Absence
“Where on earth have you been,
Marcia?” Theo questioned the girl
who clung to him in the darkness.
“I slipped off and went to Okla-'
homa to settle the will and claim my
father’s estate. And I succeeded be-
yond my fondest dreams. In fact,
there was never anything to doubt as
to my rights and security. Judge Hol-
man, a particular friend of my fath-
er’s had secretly investigated Bolton’s
methods and he is under indictment
now for father’s death. His power
and authority over me is at an end
forever, and henceforth I am mistress
of my own fortune, which isn’t so
much after all, but worth fighting for.
But’ why didn’t you answer my let-
ters?"
“Well, that clears up several more
points in the mystery which will be
fully explained if we ever get out of
here alive," Theo told her. “But let
me ask you one question. If any-
thing had happened to you—death,
for instance—wouldn’t Bolton have re-
ceived the residue of the estate?”
“Yes, any time before next Thurs-
day. But after that, no. But he
doesn’t know where I have been or
that I have succeeded in eliminating
him entirely from any claims upon me.
He will be furious when he learns.”
“Yes, he will be furious. He al-
ready knows everything, and was all
set to get away after your murder to-
night. But come. Let’s get out of
here if we can. It seems to be very
quiet now. The search has probably
shifted to another part of the joint.
You are in Foo Chang’s place.
“I’m Not Afraid With You”
This knowledge seemed to stagger
Marcia’s confidence, and she shivered
in his embrace. “Oh! If we only
escape! But I know my knight can
do it, and I’m not afraid with you by
my side."
Theo removed the barricade slow-
ly, listening for the least sound to in-
dicate the presence of the enemy. But
the silence endured. With caution
Theo opened the door and the passage
was deserted, .whereupon he again led
Marcia to the coal pile. The lid had
been replaced, but Theo was able to
gain a foothold that permitted him to
lift his strength against it. It yield-
ed slowly, then fell with a clang to
the pavement.
After Theo had boosted Marcia
through, he found himself in a dark
court or private entrance to a garage.
Out upon the street, a new lease on
life greeted the escaped pair as they
trudged along to an all night cafe.
The streets were deserted except for
a few belated pedestrains.
Theo and Marcia had been seated
but a few minutes in a secluded corner
under a stairway when Bolton and a
white man, evidently a Southerner,
entered and took seats not far dis-
tant. While waiting for their order
to be served, Bolton caught a glimpse
of Marcia. He arose and immediate-
ly approached, but seemed somewhat
disturbed when he discovered Theo
was her escort.
“Well, 1 see you are back? Why
didn’t you call me or go home when
you arrived?” he questioned in an
impatient voice.
“Because your home is not my home
any longer,” Marcia answered. “How-
ever, your chauffeur with your car
met me at the train, and—you know
the rest. I shall never, set foot in
your car or your house 'again.”
“Is that so?” Bolton turned with
rage on his face and beckoned to his
white companion. He spoke in a low
voice. “Officer, here is the young
. lady in question. You had better
serve those papers on her now and
take her into custody,” Bolton ordered.
“What’s the charge?” Theo de-
mand, rising in a threatening manner.
"Well—she is to be extradited to
Oklahoma on commitment papers as
an incompetent; subject to psycholog-
ical test, and I’ll have to take her in
charge now,” the would-be officer in-
formed him.
“You will, like hell,” replied Theo.
(To Be Continued)
INFORMER COOKING SCHOOL
MAKES HIT WITH ADVERTISERS
Many Valuable Prizes Given at In-
former's Cooking School—Advertis-
ers Get Much Publicity—Miss May
Scores Big Hit as Demonstrator—
National Company Makes Bid for
Her Services—Local Churches Bene-
fit by School—Local Bands Play
Enchanting Music
Despite the fact that many things
happened just on the eve of the open-
ing of The Houston Informer’s Cook-
ing School and Pure Food Exposition,
it was the most successful show ever
held in this section from point of in-
terest and enthusiasm.
The tragic death of Mr. DeWalt and
other things happening just before
and during the progress of the show
threw quite a dampening effect on at-
tendance during the first two sessions.
However those who did attend the
first two sessions carried the news
to others and they were there from
all sections of the city at all other
sessions.
Opening Night
On Friday night, April 24, the class
opened with Miss Elizabeth C. May
in charge of the demonstrations. She
was ably assisted by Mrs. Nellie Dil-
lon. The Snow Drift Shortening and
Wesson Oil products were introduc-
ed in plain simple language which all
understood and the class went away
looking forward to the next session.
Miss May demonstrated the value of
salads and the proper salad dressing
for the proper salad. All during the
sessions a beautiful booth exhibiting
the salads of Snow Drift and Wesson
Oil was in charge of officers of the
company. They in turn explained to
the anxious attendants the value of
the products.
much comment, but, when all was
checked again, Jas. T. Ewing went off
with the prize for the Butter Crust
Bread booth.
The Informer In a Quandary
The Houston Informer’s booth came
in for many good reasons and there
had to be much elimination in order
to get the best. The final count gave
three people prizes as follows: Prof
W. H. Evans, insurance man of the
National Benefit Life Insurance Co.,
first prize, $1; Mrs. J. M. Nabrit,
second prize, $1, and Jas. T. Ewing
favorable mention.
GARY DEDICATES ,
MILLION DOLLAR
NEW "HI" SCHOOL
Gary, Ind.—(ANP)—The new mil-
lion dollar Roosevelt High School was
dedicated here the week of April 19,
with exercises continuing throughout
the entire week. The Roosevelt is the
finest school structure in Gary for
either white or colored students and
is declared by experts to be the last
word in school architecture and equip-
ment. It is manned by a faculty of
53 teachers many of them represent-
ing the best educational institutions
in the country and headed by Princi-
pal F. C. MacFarlane, a graduate of
Columbia University.
Twenty-four classrooms, an audi-
torium seating 1,200 people, a spaci-
ous cafeteria with a capacity for 400
students which operates in conjunc-
tion with the domestic science depart-
ment of the school, a noiseless electric
clock system with a clock in each
UNDERTAKERS INSURANCE co.
New Orleans, La.—I ANP)—T h • %
Home Accident Insurance Company
was ordered by the supreme court to
pay $6,244.50 to the George D. Ged-
des Undertaking Company, which the
company paid to the heirs of six per-
sons who were killed when an automo-
bile ran off the New Basin shell road
and plunged into the canal on Dee.
3, 1921. In addition the insurance
company was condemned to pay an ad-
ditional $1,500 for attorney fees. An
automobile of the undertaking com-
pany, while driven in a funeral pro-
cession, ran off the road.
The insurance company refused to
reimburse the undertaking company
on the ground that the particular au-
tomobile was not covered in the in-
surance policy. Judge Hugh C. Cage
in the civil district court held that the
automobile was covered in the policy
and his findings were upheld by the
supreme court.
room, two gymnasiums, one for girls .1
and one for boys, a mammoth swim- which has all of the vocati iw.and
ming pool, and a school newspaper, i—------
are among the features of the school under the Wirt system.
supervised programs made famous
To Foo Chang’s Dive
Just as Theo turned his head he
heard steps, followed by voices as a
man dragged a girl down the steps
and into view of the passage. The
girl fought and cried, but her strength
was no match for her companion, who
opened the door and disappeared with
his victim.
That he had been brought to Foo -------------------------_ _
Chang’s dive began to dawn upon Theo again, and Theo, peering around the
as a possibility, and this became a pile, perceived the attempt to replace
certainty when Jenny Gilman descend-....."* * • •
ed the steps and advanced along the
walls toward the break where Theo
stood. Back into the shadows he crept
and saw the woman pass and enter a
door to his left. Then came sounds
from the steps and several masculine
Like a gunshot, the exploded bulb
caused a hasty retreat, and Theo
quickly led Marcia to a position of
safety behind the coal pile. And none
too soon, for a fusillade of shots came
from the other end, spending them-
selves against the coal and the walls.
Then followed the advancing lights
the bulb. He quickly slipped his gun
from his pocket, raised his arm, and
fired. There was a yell, then a scram-
ble for the steps and all became dark
and still again.
For fully ten minutes the hunted
couple awaited the enemy’s next move.
It came from an unexpected and dan-
gerous quarter, as Marcia called
Theo’s attention to the fact that an
attempt was being made to lift the
coal door directly above them. And
this became a certainty as the heavy
iron lid was slowly pried loose and
dragged aside.
Cognizant of this new peril, Theo
seized Marcia’s hand and pulled her
along with him down the passage,
along the side of the wall until he
reached what he judged to be the door
leading into the room where Marcia
had been dragged by Terry. The key
was still in the lock and he entered
the dungeon-like space and closed and
locked the door behind Marcia. With
the flashlight he had taken from the
Mrs. Stone Carries Off Unique Prize
The Snow Drift Shortening and
Wesson Oil Company offered a unique
prize: a two-pound pail of Snow Drift
Shortening was offered to the person
in the house having the most children
above four. Mrs. Stone, wife of Dr.
F. F. Stone, Odd Fellows Temple,
went off with this prize, being the
mother of five children. Another
prize was offered to the oldest per-
son in the house which went to a lady
who was 76 years old.
Local Bands Please Attendants
With Music
During the cooking school the fol-
lowing bands rendered pleasing music
which was received with much ap-
plause: The Pilgrims Band, led by
Prof. E. W. Ewell, the Post Office
Band, led by Solon Brandon and the
Dokey Band.
Miss May Makes Hit With
National Company
The Cake Raking Contest
The Snow Drift and Wesson Oil
company was responsible for a cake
baking contest which proved to be an
interesting item on the program and
resulted in the following persons go-
ing off with the prizes: Mrs. R. L.
Ewell, first prize, five dollars in gold;
Mrs. M. Gales, second prize, a six-
pound pail of Snow Drift shortening;
Mrs. Melvina Johnson, third prize, a
quart of Wesson Oil. The judges in
this contest were Mrs. Nellie Dillon,
Miss Sallie Christopher, Mrs. Frank
Lane and Miss May. The report of
the judges in this contest was receiv-
ed with applause. J. M. Burr, director
of advertising for The Informer, un-
der whose department the show was
held, delivered the prizes with appro-
priate remarks.
The key note of all of the attrac-
tions in the show was that the firms
and persons who advertise in Negro
papers should hold first choice on the
buying power of. Negroes.
Other Prizes
One of the other unique prize offers
was the one sponsored by the Los
Angeles Soap Company, makers of
White King and Mission Bell Soap,
cooperating with The Houston In-
former. These prizes were offer-
ed to-the local churches. The church
having the largest attendance was
given 144 boxes of White King gran-
ulated soap free which was to be sold
by the church and the money devoted
So impressed with the work of Miss
Elizabeth C. May of Prairie View,
who had charge of the demonstrations,
that the district manager of the Snow
Drift and Wesson Oil Company made
a bid for her services for his company.
An expression from every advertiser
in the show has been received and ev-
ery one went away more than pleased
with the entire efforts of The Hous-
ton Informer in the matter of the
Cooking School.
000
REASONS NEGROES
SHOULD BUY FROM
THE ADVERTISERS
The following expose shows what
each winner had to say in The Hous-
ton Informer Cooking School contest
for the Best Reason Why Negroes
Should Patronize Firms advertising in
The Informer Show; they said about—
The Duncan Coffee Co.’s Admiration
Coffee:
“We should use Admiration because
it has been proven that it is the best
that money can buy, “It has stood the
test of the best longer than any of the
rest."—0. K. Mannings.
Snow Drift and Wesson Oil:
“Snow Drift is light, has a mild
flavor and a high decomposition point.
Wesson Oil is my favorite salad oil,
it makes a dressing that stands up.”—
Mrs. Melvina Johnson.
to the church treasury. The amounts
were to be increased each night. The
first night’s attendance prize was won
by East Trinity M. E. Church, Rev.
Greenwood, pastor; the second night’s ’
attendance was won by Trinity M. E.
Church, Bell and Travis, Rev. New-
ton, pastor. Trinity won/ 288 boxes
of the White King Soap which was
double that of the first night. The
third night attendance prize, 240 box-
es of the White King Soap, was won
by Antioch Baptist Church, Rev. Cam-
eron, pastor.
Prizes by Drawings Each Night
Each night several additional priz-
CHICAGO COLORED
OFFICER FREED OF
BLAME IN KILLING
Chicago, Ill.—(ANP)—That Officer
Samuel Black, one of Chicago’s finest,
shot and killed Nicholas Lambakus in
mastsri be
Can't PLAY
Can’t RES'
—child needs Castoria
When a child is fretful and
irritable, seems distressed and un-
comfortable, can’t play, can't sleep,
it is a pretty sure sign that some-
thing is wrong. Right here is where
Castoria fits into a child’s scheme-
■ the very purpose for which it was
formulated years ago! A few drop,
and the condition which caused the
trouble is righted; comfort quickly
brings restful sleep.
Nothing can take the place of
Castoria for children; it’s perfectly
harmless, yet always effective. For
the protection of your wee one—
for your own peace of mind—keep
•, this old reliable preparation always
■ on hand. But don't keep it just for
, emergencies; let it be an every-day
I aid. Its gentle action will ease and
I soothe the infant who cannot
' sleep, in more liberal doses it will
9oo D
ffectively help to regulate sluggish
bo . els in an older child.
All druggists have Castoria; it’s
genuine if you see Chas. H. Fletcher’s
signature and this name-plate:
JUST DO THIS 4
IF YOU WANT
LOVELY, STRAIGHT
es were given away through the court-
esy of the Snow Drift and Wesson Oil
people and the Los Angles Soap. Co.
Every attendant at the show was re-
quired to register his name and ad-
dress and at 9:30 the names were all
placed in a hat and the drawings were
made; either a pint of Wesson Oil, a
pail of Snow Drift Shortening or a
supply of White King Soap was given
to the person or person whose names
were drawn froth the hat.
The Informer’s Prize Plan
What created a more spirited con-
test than, perhaps, any other was the
contest and prizes offered by The
Houston Informer. The Informer of-
fered a dollar for the best reason
why the Negro should trade with the
persons who were represented in the
show by booths. The amount given
to this contest by The Informer was
supplemented by the Los Angeles
Soap Co., making the prizes for the
theidisch Efe eoronedut yjury ehht in: soap company’s booth three, the first
voices.
Quick to realize the danger of his
discovery, Theo hastened silently to
the pile of coal and succeeded in se-
creting himself behind a box as Foo
Chang appeared in the passage, ac-
companied by two other Chinese, one
of whom was of very slight build. The
three advanced to the door where Jen-
. ny entered, but only Foo went inside,
while his companions entered a door
just opposite. In a few moments Foo
Chang reappeared with Jenny, who ar-
gued hotly, but followed the wily
Chinaman up the steps.
Mystified by the actions he had be-
held, Theo surveyed his surroundings
and discovered that he was evidently
directly under a sidewalk or pavement
veatigated the killing.
Lambakus who hails from Spring-
field and who had recently received
his “last papers” making him a citizen
of the United States, was shot and
killed by Office Black Monday after-
noon when he resisted arrest after
terrorizing the pupils of the Wendell
Phillips High School.
Officer Black testified that he and
his squad answered a call at the school
sent in by the principal. Lambakus
was seen loitering about the premises
and was pointed out as the man who
had been annoying the students, espe-
cially girls. He attempted to place
the white man under arrest and in-
stead of submitting, Lambakus reach-
ed toward his pocket as if to draw a
gun. The officer who ranks as one
of the most courageous officers on
the force and one of the best shots,
pulled his own gun and fired. Lam-
bakus fell to the sidewalk mortally
wounded.
APPLE-SELLING CAMPAIGN
ON STREETS IS CLOSED
Los Angeles, Cal.—(ANP)—Los
Angeles’ apple-selling campaign for
the aid of the unemployed is officially
closed. «
Inaugurated February 4, last, the
campaign resulted in the selling of
24,640 boxes of apples and a profit
of $55,000. At least, 1,000 families
benefited by the sales.
Many colored women found employ-
ment during the campaign, by selling
for only a few feet above was a glass- overpowered guard, he inspected the
studded lid, through which the coal was place. It proved to be one of the sev- on their allotted corner.
being $4, the second $2 and the third
$1. The prizes for this contest were
won by the following: Mrs. Melvina
Johnson, first prize, $4; Miss Irene
Boozer, second prize, $2; Robert E.
Don, third, $1. *
Houston Gas and Fuel Supplements
Prizes
The Houston Gas and Fuel Com-
The Houston Gas and Fuel Co.:
First—“For the very good reason
that they employ white and Negro la-
borers who are tax payers and not
foreign labor who get tax payers’
money to be sent home to foreign
families. They are the pioneers in the
gas business and are anxious to serve
all citizens alike.”—Jas. T. Ewing.
Second—“They give our group more
consideration than any company,in
Texas and because they employ our
group in large numbers.”—B. W. Cot-
trell.
Third—“Their gas service is 100
per cent; their terms are fair; their
policy towards the Negro people is the
best in Texas.”—W. P. Jordan.
Los Angeles Soap Co.’s White King
Granulated Soap:
First—"I advocate the use of White
pany found itself in a dilemma when
so many good answers were turned in
touching that company. Not being
able to decide between three of the
best, the Gas Company supplemented
the prize offered by The Houston In-
former and gave three prizes to the
following: Jas. T. Ewing, pirst prize,
$1; B. W. Cotrell, second prize, 50c;
W. P. Jordan, third, 50c.
Mrs. Melvina Johnson went off with
The Houston Informer’s prize for the
Snow Drift and Wesson Oil products.
Admiration Coffee Gets Break
Admiration Coffee was received
with applause when the best reason
why Negroes should use the products
of the Duncan Coffee Co. (Admiration
and Bright and Early coffees), was
submitted. Prof 0. K. Mannings, in-
surance man with the Universal Life
Insurance Company, took off the prize
for this booth.
Dr. Peacock Chooses Star Electric
Dr. Leon A. Peacock went off with
the prizes on the booth and products
of the Star Electric Company. Radios
and refrigerators.
Ewing Writes Best for Schott’s
Bakery
The Schott’s Bakery and its But-
ter Crust Bread booth came in for
King Granulated Soap, for it has the
same cleansing ability, is gentle on
the hands, mild, has high grade dirt
removing power and mild, yet cer-
tain.”—Mrs. Melvina Johnson.
Second—“I am talking from experi-
ence. The White King Granulated Soap
is less expensive than other soaps in
that less soap is needed to clean be-
cause of its strength. It cleans, whit-
ens and freshens the fabric. The
company deserves the patronage of all
Negroes because it shows its apprecia-
tion of Negro patronage.”—Miss Irene
Boozer.
Third—“We should use White King
Soap because first of all, you want
quality instead of quantity and you
want your clothes protected. White
King softens the water and also loos-
ens and removes all the dirt with the
least bit of trouble and cleans your
clothes thoroughly.”—Robert E. Dorn.
The Star Electric Radios:
“They should be traded with because
of service, quality and quantity.”—Dr.
J. Leon Peacock.
Schott’s Bakery Butter Crust Bread:
“They manufacture and sell the
highest brand of bread of any bakery
in Houston. Merit is their standard
and upon this basis they are willing
to rest their case with the public.”—
James T. Ewing.
What they said of The Houston In-
former:
“You should read The Houston In-
former because it is a capably edited,
well arranged paper which answers
the requirements of first class journ-
alism.”—W. H. Evans.
“Because it is owned, operated by
Negroes, carries all the news for all
the people, has the best editorials—
because of “Betty Jo”—issues EX-
TRAS.”-Mrs. J. M. Nabrit.
“Its press reports are authentic. Its
editorials are founded upon facts
rather than theory and its abiding
faith in the race it so wonderfully
represents.”—Jas. T. Ewing.
86—BUT STILL A GOOD TEACHER
Senatobia, Miss.—( ANP )—John
Anderson was reelected this week to
the same school that he has taught
for the past half century. Anderson,
a slave, refused to be freed until the
Civil War was over in 1865. He con-
tinued to live on the old farm until
his former owner returned from the
army.
After the war John taught in the
first public schools of the county.
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