ft ft ft ft u September ft ft v U Nur rokta, Iruraga U fc»J ne flaruclĝmte VI lru la vojon E cslltanj Q IS guto malgraoda konatante frapanta E S T A S P 0 R I 0 Traboraa la raonton granltan • ft ft ft ft September ft ft ft ft u L'aaparo, l'obstino R kaj la paeienoo,- \j Jan astas la algnoj g per kles potanoo c Hi paio poat paio „ poat longa laboro ° Atlngos la oelon gloro. MONATA BOXTENO • AMERIKO DE LA ESPERANTA-ASOCIO DE MORDA Joseph Leahy,General Secrotary Centra Ofloejo l«lo h street, n-w., iVaahington, D.c. Central Ofrioo J.R.Soharer,Prea.Lo8 Angelas,Calif.--E.G.Dodge,Ch.Exeo.Comm.Wash.D.C. »*>!<*****.,» ****** ******* * * * ************* * * * » * * Number Eleven* * * $1. p9r Year-anywhere* * *10o a copy* * September 1940.. * ************ ****** *********** *************** IP YOU ARE AN ALIEN BE SURE TO READ ABOUT ALIEN REGISTRATION ON PAGE 6 ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ftftftftftftftftftftftftftftftftftftftftftftftftftftftftft\j ft 1941 KONGRESO ^OKLAHOMA CITY VOKAS V I N £ KONGRBSO 1941..Y ftftftftftftftftftftftftftftftftftftftftftftftftftftftftftftftftftftftftftftftĤft • VENU AL OKLAHOMA CITY! * Al la tre fervoraj kaj kapablaj gesamideanoj de Lima, Ohio, kiuj tiel lerte aranĝis la 33-an EANA-Kongreson, ni ŝuldas multan dankon. La kongresaj raportoj en la Julio-Aŭgusto numero de AMERIKA ESPERANTISTO montras tre klare ke la Lima Esperantistoj mirinde laboris kaj lerte faris profiton kiu helpos al EANA dum la jaro 1940-41. Al oiuj kongresanoj kiuj venis al la kongreso mi ĉi tie persone dankas. Tute apartajn dankojn mi sendas al la Cleveland fervoruloj kaj f-ino Orloff kiuj multe helpis, kaj s-roj Dormont, Dodge kaj Leahy pro tre lerta gvidado, kaj al la aliaj gesamideanoj kiuj kunlaboris, aŭ venis el la plej malproksimaj urboj. Speoialajn dankojn al la uenerala Sekretario Leahy, pro zorga raportado. Mi nur bedaŭras, ke mi ne povis persone Seesti pro laborado oe Par- amount Studio por prizorgi Esperantajn dialogo-partojn en la nova filmo "Victory". OKLAHOMA CITY invitas la 34-an EANA KONGRESON en 19411 Oklahoma estas romantika lando1. Estas la lando de Will Rogers kaj de Cowboy Sweethearts. Estas la hejmo de indianoj kaj fervoraj gesamideanoj. En Oklahoma vi povos kanti "Home on the Range' en Esperanto pli entuziasme ol en la hejmoj en viaj urboj. Vi veturos tra vastaj ebenajoj, tra famaj petrol-teritorioj, tra senfinaj grenkampoj. Vin kaptos la atmosfero de romanti- kaj melodioj kantataj de la cowboys kiuj zorbas pri centmiloj da bovoj kaj bovinoj. Espereble venos ankau f-ino Doris Tappan kaj s-ro George A.Connor kiuj en Bern.Svislando, tiel elokvente montris al eŭropaj gesamideanoj iom de la romantiko de la fama okcidento de Usono. S-ro Ray M.Pease, kiu portis Esperanton de New York al Oklahoma meritas la dankon de oiuj usinaj gesamideanoj. En 1941 iros al Oklahoma City la gesamideanoj de New York, Florida, Texas, Kalifornio kaj de multaj aliaj ŝtatoj. La Oriento kaj la Okcidento kun- venos en la koro de Usono. La kosto de tia vojaĝo^estos tre fmalgranda kompare kun la vera ĝojo kiun vi sper- tos en la Oklahoma romantiko.Sparu jam run unu-du dolarojn ĉiu-semajne aŭ 10-20 cendojn ciu-tagj en speciala "Oklahoma ŝpar-kaseto". Tiet vi pretigas vin por voja"go al romantika lando. Ek' al Oklahoma City! Ejlc' al la Romantkol Pretigu vin por vera Tut-Usbna Esperanto-Kongresol • ftftftftftftftftftftftftftftftftftftftft ftftftftftftftftftftftftftftftftftft*ix*<*'tsix'ix Z Amerika Esperantisto September 1940 American Esperantist *********** ********** ************* ******** *** "VOSOGO"— A NSW WAY TO PUT YOUR ESPERANTO INTO USE. At the congress at Lima, Ohio, CaptT~FTA7Sost of~TXttle PTock, Arkansas—who~has been a pioneer of Esperanto in European Russia, iii Vladivostock, in Japan, and in California,—secured approval for an effort which was started in 1919 but which was soon interrupted by death or accident in the fami- lies of the founders. Its name is "VOSOGO" stands in familiar speech for "Verda-Stela Ge- frataro." Its idea cab. be explained by the three maxims, that "Birds of a feather flock together"; that "In union there is strength" ; and that "Small groups can be more intimate than large groups." The plan is, that when five Esperantists who are mutually congenial and have many inter- ests in common become aware of one another, they will form themselves into a "Stelo—each each representing one ray—and that they will keep up friendly one with another at frequent intervals, personally or by letter, at the same time using Esperanto and working for Esper- anto. After a number of "Steloj" have thus been formieaT^Eney may join in a" friendly but not too formal federation—the"VoSoGo"in the largest sense—under a constitution whose details will later be worked out as needed. But for the initial stages of the plan, EANA appoints Capt.Post to be "Direktoro de la Verd-Stela Gefrataro";and all Esperantists who are interested in increasing their Esperantic happiness and Esperanti® usefulness by frequent exchanges of thought with a few other like minded persons, will communicate their wishes to Capt.Post with suitable details regarding themselves and will ask him to assign them a"ray" in a "Stelo" then being formed out of those most like them in viewpoint and interests ." Such is the plan for interested "Izoluloj";also for local club members who want to establish new contacts in other places.But if any five members of E A N A already acquainted shall feel like forming themselves into a fraternal group for service as a Stelo within "VoSoGo" they may communicate their names to the Director and receive his advice as to details. Since the Verd-Stela Gefrataro is to be an integral part of the work of EANA, the follow- ing baeio conditions are prescribed by EANA» 1. Every member of a Stelo must be and oontinue to be a paid up member of EANA. 2. Each Stelo may establish a fund in the hands of a member named as Kasisto, to be used for the spread of Esperanto as the stelanoj see fit.This may be provided by initiation fees or dues, or otherwise, as the five stelanoj may agree. 3. To keep the Stelo in a state of life and usefulness, each member plans to communi- cate frequently with all fellow members, at least once a month or once in five weeks. If by letter, the communication may be by individual letters or by a letter in common, reaching all of one's kunstelanoj by carbon copies. 4. In communications among kunstelanoj Esperanto will be the language of primary use. But a bit of English now and then may be admitted, if found desirable. Special suggestions. The address of the"Direktoro de la Verd-Stela Gefrataro" is ĉapb. F.A.Post, Box 447, Route #5, Little Rock, Arkansas. In writing to........him of~your desires ,you will increase the likelIho"67f of finding through him some really congenial new Esperanto friends if you will give him several facts about your- self, such as theses Age group—as young, middle aged, elderly.Family or marital oonnecti- ions. Occupation. Knowledge of Esperanto—whether new, intermediate, or expert. Special interests—perhaps philosophical or religious, perhaps scientific, perhaps literary or art- istic, perhaps politioal, or humanitarian, or sports and travel. All who feel interested in seeking newer or closer Esperanto friends through this opport- unity should write the Director of VoSoGo without delaying. Because delay often grows into neglect. The best time to make a good ideal real is "NOW". ix ix ix ix ix WiSt it ix ix ifH IFixlXit £ ix ix ix tic iTix trU 'iTix ix ix~ix ix it ix it ix ix ix ix ix it it ix ix ix ix ix THE OKLAHOMA ESPERANTIST. We recently received Vol.1, No.4 of the new and progressive periodical thus named. It is published from No.20 W.Washington Street Oklahoma City, Okla., with C.H.Hunter as Editor, and an able staff of Assitant Editorss Mrs.W.T.Lampe, Miss Eugenie Sioard, and Miss Clara Harrison. Two large pages of extremely neat mimeograph work. But what most impresses us is the interest of the oontents. All the local news of Esperanto activities in Oklahoma City and vicinity; and a column of Esper- anto that is bright and interesting, both prose and verse-not a dull line anywhere. On behalf of EANA the Executive Committee has accepted the cordial invitation—delivered personally by their very graoious delegate, Dr.Vera Buckheit—of the Oklahoma City gesam- ideanoj to hold in their city the 1941 (34th annual) Kongreso of the Esperanto Association of North America. And when we read in the "OKLAHOMA ESPERANTIST" that in three months its oiroulation has jumped from 100 to 190, we can anticipate the welcome the Esperantists of the West and of the East alike may expect when we gather there next summer, ESTU PRETAi e e e t e 9 « a e e a e c ® © BEGIN ARRANGING YOUR AFFAIRS TO ALLOW FOR A HAPPY HOLIDAY IN OFJLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA. 1941. ix ix it ix it it it ix it ix ix ix ix ix ix ix it XT ix ix itit ix ix itit it it ixit itixix ix it itit' 'it it it it \t ix it ix it Aaerika Esperantisto September 1940 ************ ***************** * * * * American Esperantist *** * * ****** Mr. ERNEST G ?ed his seven «JPPGB of Washington , D.C., Chairman of the Executive Committee of EANA, passed his seventieth 6ll::tĥura3ri^™2i11iroi' July, and had expected as a matter of course to retire then from government service,, in accordance with the age limits fixed by law. But because of increasing Government work due to the national defense program, the U.S. Civil Service Commission wished to retain him another year in a board to which many new members are freshly added. So they secured from the President of the United States an Executive order authorizing this extension. S-ano Dodge will still be working in the Esperanto vine- yard, to the extent of his spare time and energy, but will not have so many hours per week for this activity as h© expected. To all who know Mr. Dodge and of his ability and energy, it is no surprise that Uncle Sam wishes to keep him in governmental service, and we most cordially congratulate the government for Mr.Dodge's acceptance. *************** ***** *** * * * **** **** * * * * ESPERANTO BROADCAST. Because of absorbing some of the Esperanto enthusiasm emanating from our Fervoruio WiTITam Vathis, Mr.Floyd Mack, Transradio Press Service, Station WOR, gave out the following broadcast July 5th. "LIMA, OHIO—-The 33rd annual Congress of the Esperanto Association of North America, open- ed today in Lima. The Esperantists of the world have not been discouraged in their oamp- aign for the establishment of an international language by the Nazi triumphs in the war. Adolph Hitler despises Esperanto and condemned it in "Mein Kampf". On the contrary, they have seen Esperanto acquire new uses in the neutral countries because of the war. Hollywood has used Esperanto as a color language in films with foreign settings in order to avoid arousing racial animosities. This suggests the possibility that an international drama in Esperanto may be developed as a healthy supplement to national dramas. Several magazines in Esperanto are being published now. Because of its completely synthetic char- acter, Esperanto is credited by many linguists who are not essentially Esperantists with being a simpler, and more precise medium for the transmission of intelligence across lang- uage frontiers than the present system of direct translations. The evidence that the language can be learned much more rapidly and accurately than the national languages, is impressive. Therefore, its potential value, in ooramerce and Science is very great. Esperanto was invented by a Polish philosopher, Dr.Zamenhof, 53 years ago. Sinoe such activity -was somewhat dangerous in Russian Poland, Dr.Zamenhof signed his dis- covery "Dr.Esperanto" which means Dr.Hopeful. He was concerned primarily as are most of the several million Esperantists in the world today, with the value of an international language as a means of increasing mutual understanding and avoiding wars. Many Esperant- ists say that it must be admitted that since idealism ferments slowly among human beings that Esperanto must find a more utilitarian approach before it will get anywhere. The nearest thing to an international language to find wide adoption is Yiddish. It is a polyglot tongue based on old German grammar and a basic German vocabulary and written in Hebrew characters. Yiddish is a virile and pcatie language, but it is too German in form and too much concerned with special aspects of Jewish psychology to appeal much to other peoples. Esperanto is said to have all the physical requisites for a universal second lang- uage. What it needs is a real functional beginning. Perhaps Hollywood or the coming of television might point the way for a real use of Esperanto. Esperanto seems to be based on Latin forms with many phonetic and functional shortcut arrangements. As for what it sounds like, well the title of the play "Idiot's Delight" in Esperanto is "Amuzo de Idioto" (Pro- nounoed Am-oo-zo day ideeoto.) Varbu Infanojn ! Multfoje ni aŭdis la devizon: Esperanto en la lernejon! Kaj ni ĉiuĵ en- tuziasmiĝis pri tiu devizo, ĉar ĝi ja montras la fincelon de niaj penadoj. Ni neniam forgesu labor! por tiu celo! Sed — "estas longa vojo al Tipperary." Kiam mi estis infano, mi konatiĝis kun multaj infan-grupoj: dimanĉa lcrnejo de la kristana asocio, infangrupo de, la absrtinenca loĝio, la skolta movado kaj la infangrupo de Ruĝa Kruco. Nuntempe certe troviĝas pliaj infanorganizaĵoj por diversaj celoj. Kial do ni esperantistoj ne organizu infangrupojn en la kadro de la Esperanto-movado? Cetere on! ja en kelkaj landoj jam faris kelkajn provojn, sed he metode kaj gratidskale. Sajnas al mi, ke la nuntempo estas speciale konvena por la varbado inter la infanoj. Jen la kaŭza, kial mi nun metas antaŭ vin la devizon por la jaro 1940. En ĉiu Esperanto-ktubo estu unu infansekcio. El "Esperontc-Tidendt" **%*** * * * * ******. * * * * * * ******** "A Picture is Worth 1000 Words" POSTAGE STAMP PHOTOGRAPHS Perforated and Gummed Ready to Stick to Anything They are Individual, Unique, and hold attention. A Photograph attached to a Letter gives it personality. For Letters, Greeting Cards—Birth- day, Christmas, Weddings, Baby, Mother, Father,—Their uses are un- limited. You can use them to ad- vantage in many ways — Business, Social, Etc. 100—11. 500—$4. 1000—17. Leahy Photo Service 1410 H 8t™»«, N..thw«rt Wuhb,lnhD.C * ** * * * 4 Amerika Esperantisto September 1940 American Esperantist ******* * * * * *** * * * * *** * ********* ***** * * * * ***** *** OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES OF E.A.N.A., 1940-41 . It is the duty of the Executive Committee to appoint tĥS~~other standing committees of our Association, except when the appointment of some special committee may be made during the annual congress• Each member should preserve for reference his September "Amerika Esperantisto", not merely as part of his general plan for filing all numbers of our official organ, but for the added reason that space cannot be spared in future numbers to repeat the following list of committee members and addresses. (Some of the addresses are different from last year) ELECTED OFFICERS, President: Joseph R.Seherer, 211 l/2 So.Carondolet, Los Angeles, California. Vice-Presidents Louis Dormont, 123 Bast 35th St., Brooklyn, N.Y. Secretary! Joseph Leahy, 1410 H St., Washington, D.C, Assistant Secretary! Mrs Maude Sawyer Taylor, 5412-13th St., N-W., Washington, D.C, Treasurers William Plampin, 1627 R Street N-W., Washington, D.C. Executive Committees E.G.Dodge (chairman, by President's request) Joseph R.Seherer (ex officio) Joseph Leahy, (ex officio) Elected member of Executive Committee; E.G.Dodge, 1471 Irving St., N-W, Washington, D.C» Finance ; Fred""H.HoMarin, Chairman, 45 Rankin Ave», Troy, N.Y. H.B.Hastings, Box 250, Boston, Mass, Thomas Goldman. 1702 Summit Place, N-W., Washington, D.C. Public Information! R.M.Pease,Chairman, 463 West St», New York, N.Y» Mrs.Delia C.Quinlan.SO Joralemon St», Brooklyn, N.Y. Oliver B.Collier, 148 Huron St., Chicago, 111. C.H.Hunter, 20 W.Washington Street, Oklahoma City, Okla. Examinations: Prof. Edwin L.Clarke, Chairman, Box 14, Winter Park, Florida» Louis Dormont, 123 E.35th St., Brooklyn, N.Y» Dr.Charles R.Witt, 4474 W.Adams Blvd, Los Angeles, California» Publications;tH.B.Hastings,Chairman, Box 250 Boston, Mass» Joseph Leahy, 1410 E St., N-W., Washington, D.C. E.G.Dodge, 1471 Irving St., N-W., Washington, D.C. Memberships Gharles D.Hornig, Chairman, 628 W. 9th St., Los Angeles, California. Miss MayBelle Anshutz.4053 W. 21st St., Los Angeles, California. George Irving Savage, 68 Westmoreland Ave., Arlington, Mass» Cseh-Mathod Instructions Miss Roan U.Orloff, Chairman, 20 Charlesgate West, Boston, Mass. ._ _„ , _____,.„. ._ Qharjes E.Simon, 2651 Idlewood Rd», Cleveland Heights, Ohio. Miss Doris Tappan, 162 W.13th St., New York, N.Y. Joseph R.Seherer, Los Angeles, Calif» Esperanto in Schools; Louis Dormont, Chairman{' 123 E,35th St., Brooklyn, N.Y. Miss Bernice Rayburn, 28 East Park, Oklahoma City,Oklahoma. Charles E.Simon, 2651 Idlewood Rd., Cleveland Heights, Ohio, Esperanto in Radios Henry I.Nagin, Chairman, 309 Van Buren St., Brooklyn, N.Y. Prof, Frank Tomich, 1319 Elm Court N-W., Gleveland, Ohio George A.Connor, 162 W.13th St., New York, N.Y. Youth :(formerly Scout Comm.)George J.Falgier, Chairman, "Estu Preta" Winchester, 111. Miss Doris Tappan (forMKnabina fako") 162 W.13 St,New York. George A.Connor, 162 W.13th St., New York, N.Y. Esperanta Rondo de Librolegantoj: Mrs Frances L.MoDowell, 1416 Allison St.,N-W, Washington, Werd-Stela OerraTaro:"_ Director, Capt.F.A.Post, Box 447, Rte #5, Little Rook, Arkansas. His torTan "and C onse rvato r: Henry W.Hetzel, 119 So. 37th St., Philadelphia, Pa. Miss E.J.Meriam, 486 Boylston St,, Boston, Mass» The following two committees were established for special purposes at the Lima, 0hi>&., Cong- ress of EANA, and their personnel was appointed by the presiding officer. First, a committee to approach institutions of learning, to urge that they invite Miss Lidia Zamenhof to come to this country as an expert teacher of Esperanto, guaranteeing her a position on the faculty on account of immigration restrictions. Lee D.Stern, Chairman, 2995 Lincoln Blvd., Cleveland Heights, Ohio» Mrs Luella K.Beecher, 615 W.Elm St., Lima, Ohio E.G.Dodge, Washington, D.C. Henry I.Nagin, Brooklyn, N.Y. Miss Roan U.Orloff, Boston, Mass, Second, a committee to explore the possibility of establishing an Esperanto literary maga- zine in the New World, or a literary department in an existing Esperanto periodical. Thomas Goldman, Chairman, Washington, D.C, E.G.Dodge, Washington, D.C. William Plampin, Washington, D.C» Amerika Bsperantisto September 1940 American Esperantist 5 **********»****., * ******< ** **** ******* *** ****** THE "ESTU PRBTA"___KEY TO ESPERANTO, We are glad to announce that our office is now able to supply a new pocket "Key to Esper- anto" which has been published by the Youth Committee of EANA, under the chairmanship of Mr. George J.Falgier. Although originating with the Youth Committee, it must not be supposed that the new Key is adapted for young people only.On the contrary, it furnishes a very ser- viceable introduction to Esperanto to new inquirers of every sort. The Key has 32 pages,4X6 inches, and it embodies several features which differentiate it from similar keys widely used in the past. Instead of giving up of its space to a vocabulary of such size as to com- pete with any existing Vortaro,it limits this feature to 550 of the really commonest and most essential words—quite sufficient for the early needs of any absolute beginner. And these words are presented not as naked roots, but in their complete form, revealing through their endings whether ITS-their basic meaning they are substantive, adjective, verb- al, or adverbial. This is a feature which the best scholars strongly approve. The greater part of this new Key is given over to the following features: the need for an international language; basic merits of Esperanto as an answer to that need; pronunciation; grammar; the most used prepositions; numerals; prefixes and suffixes;the table-words, pre- sented according to a new plan; information as to where one may write for further helps. The "ESTU PRETA" KEY TO ESPERANTO is an excellent and inexpensive introduction to the language,and should be widely distributed for its propaganda value. The EANA office will send this new Key, postpaid, at the following prices: Single copies, or less than 6 to one addresss 5c each. 6 to one address, 25c. 12 for 40c. 25 for 75c. 50 for §1.25. ********* ****** ********* ********************** W A T C H FOR YOUR OCTOBER NU M BE R . It is now fully expec7Se3r~that the firlTt~"Tutamerika Nuraero", combining in one the four official organs of new world "Landasocioj" will be ready in time to serve as the October number of Amerika Esperantisto. The cooperating periodicals are: "Amerika Esperantisto" "0 Brasil Esperantista" "Argentina Esperantisto" "Kanada Bulteno" Early in July word was received from the President of Brazila Esperantista Asocio that all local arrangements, including governmental registration, had been completed, and that the manuscript for the pages to be contributed by EANA should be completed and mailed at the earliest practicable date. This was done; and Clipper airmail was used for greater speed. But in all these matters, the factor of distance must be reckoned with. And of course the heavy shipments of magazines must travel by ordinary and slower means. In the thought that all press work should be completed by the middle of August,the shipment of finished maga- zines may be expected in Washington around the middle of September. The EANA office in Washington will then-mail these in the regular way to all our members and exchanges. The firsf'Tutamerika Numero" promises to be^handsomely & printed issue 0f 12 pages, some- what larger thafc^the pages of our ordinary issues and with several illustrations. Its con- tents, part of which is supplied by the Esperantista of each participating country, will be so selected and arranged as to have interest in the widest sense for the Esperantista of the world, and especially for those of the "three Americas/'-North, Central and South. Naturally, the twelve pages which will circulate equally among the Esperantists of all the Americas will be wholly in Esperanto. But EANA will add a one page supplement, in English, to be sent to its own members only, for the purpose of carrying some items of news whose interest is chiefly local for our own country. The central office of EANA hopes that all members of our Association are joining with us in happy anticipation of the first concrete fruitage from the growing sense of solidarity among the New World Esperantists. "While the world beyond the ocean is groaning in the agon- ies of war, doubled and trebled is the responsibility resting upon us in the western lands, to keep the toroh of Esperanto clearly burning against the needs of coming days when the smoke of battle shall have cleared away, and when the need for Esperanto as the harbinger of that understanding which makes brotherhood more possible among the peoples of mankind shall come to be realized as never before in the past. ************************ ******* r- * ******* ****** LEARN ESPERANTO BY CORRESPONDENCE. BEGINNERS AND ADVANCED. INSTRUCTOR-LICENSED"BY EANA AS TEACHER. Address: "ESPERANTO-BY-MAIL", St.Albans, N.Y. i? * k ? ? ? * * :? ^: * ^ ^ ^ ;;- ^ * * * ^ ^ * * i? j? * * * * $ * * *#**** $*«**:* IF YOU ARE AN ALIEN, BE SURE TO REGISTER-AT ANY POST OFFICE IN THE USA. *********** ********** *************** ******** 6 Amerika Esperantisto September 1940 American Esperontist *.*********> ******************** *********** I ALIEN KEGISTEATIOH DIVISION A IMMIGRATION AND NAOVJIIALIZATION SERVICE DEPARTMENT OE JUSTICE WASHINGTON, D. C. Questions to be Asked in Alien Registration The 15 questions which aliens are required to answer during the nation-wide registra- tion from August 27 to December 26 1940,have been made public by Earl G.Harrison, Director of Alien Registration, of the Department of Justice. Specimen forms,containing these 15 questions and instructions ahdut registration, are now available at all post offices. "Every alien.Mr.Harrison urges,should obtain a copy of the specimen form, study it and fill it out at home. This will make registration easier and quicker. With the answers al- ready written down, he can quickly give the required information to the postmaster, swear to, or affirm its truth, and be fingerprinted." "The greatest care should be taken to make sure that all questions are answered truth- fully". "If you do not have the information required, consult your relatives, friends, a social service agency, or any other reliable souree which can be of assistance,as well as such records and papers as you may have tucked away somewhere. The Alien Registration Act provides severe penalties for any alien who files an application for registration containing statements known by him to be false. Such an alien may be punished by a fine of $1000, imprisonment for 6 months, or both. Further any alien so convicted within 5 years after entry into the United States must be deported." "Non-citizens should not fear registering"Mr.Harrison added. "They should realize that the measure is intended to safeguard the land that has given many of them sanctuary from oppression;the land that has given them physical security and a chance to earn a living. And I hope,to,that they will have reason to appreciate the difference between the spirit and method of registration here and that which would obtain elsewhere. In some countries if you were an alien you would be ordered to register at the police station. But not in the United States. Here you will register at your post office.The Government, through its post offices will assist you as much as possible. NO ONE.however—unless you are under 14 can register or be_ fingerprinted for you.Nor is it necessary to pay any person or group to assist you in registering. REGlTTTR^^ FREE.Beware o!Tenyone"vJho says he "can fix it" for you—ONLY YOU ~CM REGISTER FOR YOU, StEerm.se, FINE, JAIL, or BOTH. "Some alihehs, apparently, are aTrairT that the iniRTfmation they Furnish at registration may be used against them in an eoonomic way. Let me assure you non-citizens on this score. The law provides that alien registration records be kept secret and confidential. This provision operates from the moment the registration information is given at the post offices. Nobody may examine these records without the express permission of the United States Attorney General. So far as possible private offices rather than public lobbies in our post offices will be made available for registration. The Postmasters will accept the registration information in the strictest confidence,as the law requires,and they will not investigate or cross-examine those who register." **************** ********* ********************* CJLEVELAND.OHIO, is always a font for Esperanto news. A large group of youthful gefervor- uloj,filled with the right kind of enthusiasm, NOT of the evanescent type,(wildly enthusi- astic for a short time, then seeking other fieldsjbut goes on from year to year. Their big delegation to the Lima Congress added much interest by their several plays, and their gen- eral participation in the business sessions. July 14, they held a very successful picnic at the summer home of F-ino Jessie Scott at Valley City, where their songs and music vied with that of the birds through the woods around the cottage—Oh yes, they had refreshments. August 4, via the Lake Erie steamer "Eastern States" to Cedar Point. Their enjoyment was so interesting that officers and passengers wanted the formula. They were given keys and cir- culars (Clevelanders always carry a supply) and told that "If you want to be PAPPY learn Esperanto." August 15, another happy gathering at the home of F-ino Helen Binder in May- field Heights, with plays, songs and music—a"Muzaĵa Kunveno".(And here is a little item their chronicler modestly did not tell us about. The Cleveland Esperanto Ass'n contributed between $20 and Ŝ25 to the Zaraenhof Fund. This is proof that their plays and picnics are not merely for fun-but for material advancement of something very dear to their hearts-the Esperanto movement.) They thank, very sincerely, ell who turned in Tax Stamps in Lima. ****** ***** *** ******** *** *** ,*»********** **** Reports from several of the countries in, or dominated by war, indicate that Esperanto is holding its own: Japan, Hungary, Ireland, Baltics, New Zealand. VIVU ESPERANTO! *"■**************** ****** ************ ********* -THE DAILY OKLAHOMAN wkdnespay, toly 24, 194o. Esperanto Will Triumph City Chapter Founder Visits He's Happy About Growth Here If Mussolini, instead of Hitler, were to conquer Europe, Esperanto might soon become the international lan- guage by an edict, R. M. Pease, New York City Esperantist, said here Tuesday. TiE*w« J?065?'8 happen to 1* ln the «^JLfran£ °{ mind for »•" he ad- ?ntT , u He ?as banned the Esper- is u1iniUuSV X beUeve' But Mussolini is using it for propaganda." Italy Gives Broadcasts rJ^T6 hlB point' he Pulled out » Pawphlet sent out weekly from Italy giving m Esperanto, hours for Ital- ian propaganda broadcasts in Esper- anto. These are sent to every nation ■MESS*0 members- ineludmg Pease organized the Oklahorha City Esperanto chapter two years ago and he came back Tuesday to give "salu- tojn" (greetings) -to,'about 150 mem' bers and to urge further expansion. He is pretty happy about the prog» erss his chapter has made. 'Of be- lieve it's the second largest in North America," he said, confirming an item in New Yorker magazine which listed Oklahoma City as an Esperantist hot- bed. Is International Aid Pease, an electrical engineer, thinks Esperanto is as useful as a fraternity brother's extra tie. "Wireless code is international," he pointed out. "Music is recorded in in- ternational symbols, flag signals are international and medical terms are expressed in one language, Latin. We can't hope for international fellowship until nations can speak the same lan- guage." It is practical for commercial use and for travelers who touch many countries and speak one language, he explained. Speaks at Meeting Esperantists in the,east are trying to aid relatives of the founder of the lan- guage, the late Dr. L. L. Zamenhof, Pease said. He has a daughter, Lidia, ■who taught classes in New York, now living in Poland. ********* * * ** * * * * ko, K cr-g" P 3 fcl < H* o p. cj. pl pr 3 H> P » w «j o l-1 o CO rV H" P. P a> o pr Mta • < Q H* ban H- O (->■ H>3 <+ o <• o »1 . M 3 C K-. & ** s • n 3 I—■ JB *T3 tTJ CO • TJ O 3 0> «i 4 *— t-« • Q> (-•• O •> «• d-TJ p. O O P> C-b 3 Xt P' t-> o , K o> <+• c_b P a> (-■ • o* o a o>ii ■ 3 h-b P C d- • C-hC-k 1 3 - a . M t-b B 3 C M-. {XC_b l"b a . £ 3 CD 3 <» 3 . P 3 d- C_b bb p , "Br. Betides "being *B Esperantist, Peaa» to a vegbiarian, and % world peace ad- vocate, which is why he corresponds in Esperanto with one stranger, a man who lives near the arctic circle in' Sweden. His correspondent shares all these views. At an informal meeting Tuesday night in the home of Miss Bernice Rayburn, president of the Oklahoma City chapter, 28 East Park place, Pease spoke. He is treasurer for the New York chapter and a member of the publicity and radio committee of North American Esperantist associa- tion. I KASO POE HELPI AL LA FAMUJO ZAMENHOF.—"Loterio" 6ŝ. 6p., St. Helens Grupo 10s., Cleveland Esp. Klubo 95Ŝ. 10p,, G. H. Parker 20s., F-ino D. Wilkinson 7Ŝ„ F-ino I, M. Cochrane 10ŝ„ W. H. Hirst 5s., A. E. Hirst 5ŝ„ H. Moy Thomas 10ŝ. 6p. Sumo ricevita ĝis la fino de Junio /J88-2-6. Occasional copies of the Esperanto monthlies-'VRevuo Orientanfrom Japan with diversified news, and "Heroldo de ĉlnio", all war news, reach us. ****** ************ ******* ********* T E Q J U M G E S T A S V I V A KAJ SANA III Nia Prezidanto Scherer 3us ricevis leteron de nia amiko Teo Jung el Scheveningen, Ned- erlando. Li raportas ke li, liaj edzino kaj filoto estas sanaj....sed mankas al ili enspetoj. S-ro Jung esperas jam dum 1940 aperigi kelkajn pliajn numerojn de "HEROLDO DE ESPERANTO. La Esperantistoj en Nederlando klopodas daurigi la vivon de la Esperanto movado, oar la geraana kontrolo ne estas tro severe, kaj permesas iom da libereoo al la nederlanda popolo.Taaen nia amiko devas suferi pro neebleco aperigu la semajnan ga- zeton.kaj pro manko de mono.Ni Siuj esperas ke li kaj la raultaj aliaj gesamideanoj en Nederlando travivos la militon, kaj ke baldau ili povos denove labori por nia grandi- ose paoiga mondlingvo. Lia letero datigis je la 5. junio kaj alvenis en Los Angeles je la lS.Aŭgusto. ***** ******* ****. * * * * * * * * Anwrika Esper&ntisto September 1940 Ameriean E«perantist ************** a******* ********************** :u*tt'.'.,v.lt"W A red X in the space at the right saysi LX raminder that the period of your paid-up membership in the Es: OOIATION OF NORTH AMERICA has now flTnirftd-Hftn date on vour ......... , V—/ JBgKberahijy^arJ,............................................................................................................................... That you still wish to continue as a member is never doubted. Since the annual dues received from the paid-up members form the only financial resource which enables EANA to continue with its work, your thoughtfulness in sending in the ^2.00 to extend your membership another year, without delay, after receipt of this notice,--will bring es- sential aid to the Central Office, We are sure you will not let this new expression of loyalty be delayed. , | W H AT EANA DOES] It sends the Monthly AMERICAN ESPERANTIST to each" member- and some extra copies to Foreign Exchanges, and to several Libraries. It answers large numbers of inquiries from those who have heard something about Esperanto and wish to know more. It appoints and directs several committees, established for promoting the Esperanto cause in various ways. It sells Esperanto textbooks, and other publications. It holds annual Congresses, which promotes acquaintance among Esperantiatfl and awakens new en- thusiasm. BY YOUR MFJdBERSHIP AND PAYMENT OF DUES, YOU HAVE THE PRIVILEGE OF AIDING IN ALL THIS WORK ON BEHALF OF A HIGH IDEAL. And for yourself, you receive the •AMEPJKA ESPERANTISTO' together with active membership in EANA and auxiliary membership in the World organiza- tion, LEL (Internacia Esperanto-LigO). .....................„,.«,...-«,... Membership Rates (Fixed at 1939 Congress) EANA with American Esperantist $2.00. If you wish membership also in the I E L with Jarlibro~a directory and catalog of Esperanto activities, delegates etc.,— our combination rate for the above is only $2.75 (instead of regular-$3.00). „«Av.v.,,Wv,.„w„ww>Mvvu. . With cordial greetings we -salute you ! E.A.NA dOOK LJ6TI PRACTICAL GRAMMAR of EJSpSS^^ member of the World Language Committee. 4th edition (1938),a favorite through many editions since 1915. 144 pages of grammatical explanations, dialogs and full exercises, both into and from Esperanto. For Beginners or Advanced-students. For Class or Self-instruction......60c. ESPERANTO HOME STUDENT, James Robbie. 10th edition, 27 lessons with key to each. Grammar, Pronunciation and Word-formation clearly explained. Many thousands sold. ........ 20c (Suitable for Class or Self-instruction) STEP by STEP in ESPERANTO, M.C.Butler. A universal favorite for many years. For Beginners or Advanced. Class or Self-instruction.........................60c QHAMMAR and COMMENTARY,Ma.1or-Generat Cox.Hundreds of explanatory words and phrases. An authority with Esperantists for many years, in all lands...............$1.00 ^l ^URSf in ESPERANTO. Karl Froding. The adjective tells the story of this little book with its simple easy starters on the road to learning Esperanto............ .10c FUN WITH ESPERANTO, Prof.C.C.Bristor. He really makes learning an interesting game.Vooabu- lary consisting of words you wish to use. Every day conversations. Time saving devices. Interest holding. Has been sold until recently for 86c, but now (due to big selling). ..75o AMERICAN POCKET DICTIONARY, Karl Froding.One of the handiest little "slip-in-your-pocket" companions. 80 pages of Esperanto-English and English-Esperanto, with essentials of word- formation and grammar. The whole word given, instead of just the root, as given in many jjH1?!!''dictionaries. Worth a lot more, but is now being sold for only..........25c ym»UMfMU3.,EaPeranto"En§lish 'Dio^i°nary» Has no equal. Indispensable to Esperantists.$2.7B EDINBURGH gspar^ntn-Rna-T^v, g ~a gv.g-n 0;.-gcpa^^4-^ Dictionary .Pocket sire, 288 pages. Ideal u?£i ŭ8Porantists.Eventually you must have it-why not now? Strong board covers. . $1.00 ENGLISH'ESPERANTO KEYS. Vest pocket sire, always a handy companion............06c Ih# "ESTU PRKTA" Key to Esperanto» Qwo.J.Falgier-EANA Scout Ccmtiti .with essentials for the bcgirJer--Grammar, short vocabulary» etc, ,. *.............. 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