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YOUR NEGRO NEIGHBORToC
YOUR NEGRO NEIGHBORToC
To the People of the United States of America, Citizens and Patriots: Our country is still in the midst of the greatest war in the history of mankind. Already our sons and brothers have died in Europe. While the sacrifice is great, and each day comes home more closely to us, there must be no ceasing of the conflict until victory is assured. The principles of Christ must prevail, and democracy must be given some chance in the world. Because we believe this, because we love our country, because we
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THE NEGRO IN AMERICA: HISTORICAL REVIEW[1]ToC
THE NEGRO IN AMERICA: HISTORICAL REVIEW[1]ToC
It was in August, 1619, that a Dutch vessel brought to Jamestown, Va., twenty Negroes, who were sold into servitude. While this event definitely signalized the coming of the Negro for permanent residence within the limits of what is now the United States, it by no means marked his first coming to this country. The records of the Negro extend as far back as the voyages of Columbus. Within a few years after the visits of the great explorer there were several Negroes in the West Indies, and in 1513
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THE NEGRO AS AN INDUSTRIAL FACTORToC
THE NEGRO AS AN INDUSTRIAL FACTORToC
If the war has taught us anything, it has given us new respect for labor. There may once have been a time when great plantation owners despised workers in fields; but that time is past. Under the stress of new conditions, our richest captains of industry value the man who can raise cotton or make a shell or fix rivets in a ship. The Negro has importance in America to-day as a working-man; and, aside from all questions of philanthropy or sentiment, he asks for consideration in this capacity. Some
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LYNCHINGToC
LYNCHINGToC
Within the last thirty-five years 3,200 Negro men and women have been lynched within the boundaries of the United States, an average of just a little less than 100 a year. While there has been some decrease within recent years, the figures between 1890 and 1900 were so extraordinary that the average is still high. Nor can one find much comfort in the fact that there has been some decrease within recent years, for some of the most recent cases were those of the most revolting torture. The year 19
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ASPECTS OF NEGRO EDUCATIONToC
ASPECTS OF NEGRO EDUCATIONToC
No one who really studies the problem has any reason to be discouraged at the results of fifty years of education for the Negro people of America. In 1880 the percentage of illiterates among the race was approximately 70. By 1890 it was 57, by 1900 44.5, and by 1910 the figure had been reduced to 30.4. We may then not unreasonably affirm that at the present time (1918) not more than one-fourth of all the Negroes of the country are illiterate, and this in spite of the fact that thousands of perso
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A GREAT MISSIONARY: JOANNA P. MOOREToC
A GREAT MISSIONARY: JOANNA P. MOOREToC
In the fall of 1862 a young woman who was destined to be a great missionary entered the Seminary at Rockford, Illinois. There was little to distinguish her from the other students except that she was exceedingly plainly dressed, and seemed forced to spend most of her spare time at work. Yes, there was one other difference. She was older than most of the girls—already thirty, and rich in experience. When not yet fifteen she had taught a country school in Pennsylvania. At twenty she was considered
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SOME CRITICS AND THEIR FALLACIESToC
SOME CRITICS AND THEIR FALLACIESToC
It is the purpose of the present chapter to reply to some of the more common of the arguments brought forward against the Negro. We shall by no means attempt to cover the whole ground, or even pretend that in every case we have summoned the most representative critics. At the same time we feel that those that are adduced are fairly typical of those of harsher view. One of the noteworthy characteristics of discussion in recent years has been a tendency to deny the ideals on which America was foun
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THE PROMISE OF THE NEGROToC
THE PROMISE OF THE NEGROToC
So far we have lightly touched upon some of the most important phases of the life of the Negro people in America. We have looked at a people whose ancestors were brought to the country against their own will and suddenly thrust into the rising civilization of a new nation, and we have looked at some of the more hopeful features of their life as well as at some of their greatest problems. Even now, however, in spite of untoward conditions there are those who honestly ask if the effort and money t
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A PLEA FOR A MORALISTToC
A PLEA FOR A MORALISTToC
The preceding pages have more than once emphasized the need of reforms to be made in our American life. Before all reforms, however, there must be the guiding-star of high idealism. Only through the inspiration of lofty spiritual motive are changes likely to be permanent. If now we look into our American life we are brought face to face with the fact that in our haste to get rich or even to meet new conditions that must legitimately be met we are in danger of losing all of our old standards of c
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The World War and the Road to Peace
The World War and the Road to Peace
Boards, 12mo This volume contains a judicial consideration of the pacifist positions and some sound advice to the men holding them. Many of the supporters of pacifism Dr. McLeod treats in short order, but he discusses at considerable length and with sympathy what may be called the humanitarian basis for the pacifist. One of the marked features of the volume is the clearness with which the author shows that Americans are all essentially pacifists—they hate war and are afraid of it, but they are u
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An Appeal to Conscience
An Appeal to Conscience
Mr. Miller discusses the Negro problem in this book, stating just what it is and the general lines along which its solution must be worked out. His text is divided into five parts: Race Contact; Lawlessness; Segregation; Negro Patriotism and Devotion; and Righteousness....
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Wake Up, America!
Wake Up, America!
There is no more pressing problem of the hour than the shipping problem. Upon its solution depends, more than is commonly realized, the early termination of the war. Mr. Sullivan makes clear just what the present situation is, shows the critical condition in which we are placed and indicates the program which in his opinion should be followed if we would cope with the situation, successfully. He writes with fearless frankness on a subject in which every American cannot but be deeply interested a
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War Bread
War Bread
This is a clear statement of the vital importance of wheat conservation. Dr. Taylor states that it is his purpose to make clear just what must be accomplished in order that we may give to every member of the allied people his full share in our pooled food stuff at the lowest comparable cost and with the least labor. With this in view, he takes up these topics: What the Allies Need , What We Possess , Why We are Limited in Wheat , Food Value of the Different Grains , Ways of Stretching Wheat , an
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Where Do You Stand?
Where Do You Stand?
"A piece of reasoned justice, of kindliness and fair play, a logical and broad-minded, sympathetic argument that leads step by step to the unescapable plea for loyalty to America. It is a small book and a remarkable one."— New York Times....
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The Forks of the Road
The Forks of the Road
Awarded the prize offered by the Church Peace Union for the best essay on war and peace....
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Americanization
Americanization
What are we doing to Americanize the alien? How can we make sure that he will emerge from the melting pot willing to support our institutions? To these questions Mr. Dixon gives answers that are broad and practical in vision—stirringly patriotic and hopeful....
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Mobilising America
Mobilising America
"The book of the hour."— New York Times. "No book before the public that can possess greater interest for every man and woman who professes allegiance to the land of the Star Spangled Banner.... Mr. Bullard does not hesitate to say what he thinks America ought to do. He lays out a definite program and tells why he lays it out."— Philadelphia Press....
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The Heritage of Tyre
The Heritage of Tyre
A direct, uncompromising demand for a new American merchant marine. "In terse, thrilling, forceful language, the author of this most valuable little volume shows us the greatest weakness America has, and the most ominous danger such weakness involves."— Boston Transcript....
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What's the Matter with Mexico?
What's the Matter with Mexico?
"A vital question answered intelligently, fully and without hesitation.... Should be read by every one whose sense of fair play has not been warped by a baneful sophistry."— Philadelphia Ledger....
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The Pentecost of Calamity
The Pentecost of Calamity
"In this book speaks the man, not the diplomat ... the interpreter of the feelings of the American who comprehends the divinity that is in history.... It is a flaming thing, itself a tongue of Pentecost."— Boston Advertiser....
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Their True Faith and Allegiance
Their True Faith and Allegiance
"A highly edifying exhibit of the political intrigues of Germany throughout the United States; every citizen should read it and look plain facts in the face.... Hundreds of thousands of this book should be distributed as tracts for all honest, loyal, decent American citizens to read and digest."— New York Sun....
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Straight America
Straight America
"The United States is a huge melting-pot wherein are mixed the conflicting traditions and ideals of every race and people in the world. This book shows how we can control this process; how we can best educate and train the immigrant to make him indistinguishably American—an integral and necessary element in an enlightened and united nationalism."...
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THE MACMILLAN COMPANY
THE MACMILLAN COMPANY
Typographical errors corrected in text: Note that M'Ilheron is a surname, of Irish origin....
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