_The Messenger_, published in New York City by Phillip Randolph and Chandler Owen, is devoted to economic, political and sociological subject-matter, with special emphasis upon the Negro and his relation to the labor problem. The tremendous influence of this magazine, devoted as it is to such a special field, is clearly shown by the fact that at present it has a circulation of over 26,000. [Sidenote: A MAGAZINE DEVOTED TO MUSIC AND SPORTS] Another magazine which confines itself to a limited field is _The American Musician and Sportsman Magazine_. This publication is printed in Philadelphia, Pa., by William A. Potter, editor. It is intended to afford opportunity for the expression of opinion on things musical, and in addition to its emphasis on music it deals with all branches of professional and amateur sports. The magazine has a circulation of 5500. [Sidenote: JOURNAL OF NEGRO HISTORY] One of the most scholarly periodicals published by Negroes is _The Journal of Negro History_ edited by Carter G. Woodson, Ph.D., at Washington, D. C. The publication treats in a thorough-going and detailed manner the history of the Negro race. [Sidenote: BROWNIES’ BOOK FOR NEGRO YOUTH] _The Brownies’ Book_, a magazine devoted to the activities of the Negro youth, is also published in New York City and has at its head Dr. DuBois and Augustus Dill. It contains stories, the life and deeds of famous men and women of the Negro race, and current events of the world told in language suitable for children. In a similar manner to _The Crisis_, it features the photographs of Negro high school graduates. [Sidenote: FEATURED NEGRO SHORT STORIES] Two magazines of national importance and published in Chicago, Ill., are _The Half-Century_, edited by Katherine Williams Irmin and _The Favorite_, edited by Fenton Johnson. Both of these periodicals feature literary material and short stories dealing with Negro life. [Sidenote: THE RADIATOR] Another periodical dealing with a special field is _The Radiator_, a bi-monthly insurance magazine, edited by Sadie T. Mossell at Durham, N. C. Its purpose is to disseminate news and information to Negro insurance companies and workers. [Sidenote: LEADING PRESENT DAY MAGAZINES] Other magazines published at the present time are: _The Journal of the National Medical Association_, issued quarterly by the National Medical Association at Tuskegee Institute, Ala.; _The Pullman Porter’s Review_, Chicago, Ill.; _The Search Light_, Raleigh, N. C.; _The Rainbow_, New York City, and _The Crusader_, New York City. CHAPTER IX TRAINING IN NEGRO SCHOOLS [Sidenote: ELEMENTARY TRAINING IN HIGH SCHOOLS]