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7c PER COPY EVERYWHERE THE HOUSTON INFORMER 7c PER COPY EVERYWHERE WILL G.O.P. TURN LILY-WHITE? "Eye Witness" Takes Johnson To Task VOL. II. WILI "Eye PEOPLE'S FORUM INFORMER'S POLICY PRAISED. Lyons, Texas, Feb. 28, 1921. Editor Houston Informer:— Allow me to thank you for the paper, as it really is our most worthy Negro paper of the age—both at home and abroad. Your editorial on the hog was read and listened to by some of our leading white men of the county with compliments. May the good press on you for prosperity. T. J. BROWN, Lyons, Texas. C. F. Richardson, Editor. The Houston Informer, 410 Milan Street, Houston, Texas. C. F. Richardson, Editor. The Houston Informer, 410 Milan Street, Houston, Texas. Your attitude in the face of conditions merits the praise and hearty support of every black man in this country for our work. In addition to for Negro newspapers and stands as well as a splendid example of what many other Negro editors might do if they had the courage. We wish you every success and our hope is that under no circumstance will your courage fall or your vision of right face or growth fall. Assuring you that we look anxiously for the Houston Informer every week and again wishing you the continuance of your success, we are. Fraternally yours, THE CHICAGO WHIP, WM. C. BUTTON. JAS D. BIBB. EDITORS Y. M. C. A. TAG DAY DECIDED SUCCESS; DRIVE IS STILL ON Y. M. C. A. TAG DAY DECIDED SUCCESS; DRIVE IS STILL ON --- COL. HENRY LINCOLN JOHNSON WARNS RACE OF POLITICAL PERILS "LILY-WHITEISM" MENACING G.O.P (By the Associated Negro Press.) Washington, D. C.-Col. Henry Lincoln Johnson mitteman from Georgia, and director of the w voters during the national campaign, is alarmed republican politics, and calls upon the entire race orously protest against any schemes or plans to m can party "illy-white." In an exclusive interview for the Associated N Henry Lincoln Johnson sets forth the facts as he close observation here in Washington. He state dent that our race, if duly informed of its imminen proper assurances, will unite as one for racial def seat of government." Washington, D. C.—Col. Henry Lincoln Johnson, national committee from Georgia, and director of the work among our voters during the national campaign, is alarmed at the trend of republican politics, and calls upon the entire race to rise and vigorously protest against any schemes or plans to make the republican party "lily-white." In an exclusive interview for the Associated Negro Press, Col. Henry Lincoln Johnson sets forth the facts as he finds them from close observation here in Washington. He states, "I am confident that our race, if duly informed of its imminent peril and given proper assurances, will unite as one for racial defense here at the seat of government." The special meeting of the Republican National Committee in Washington, March 3, takes up the reorganization of the party in the South. There is an outrage every every, southern state, and WILH. Hara, as chairman of the Republican National Committee, appointed a committee, with Congressman Bascom Slomp, of Virginia, a known "white" as chairman of the committee. Asked about this meeting, Col. John occasion, "I am preparing for the occasion, for from every indication there seems to be a strong tenency in certain quarters to try and transform the grand old party into a white man's party." "But with my shield, buckler and bear, we are ready, there for a royal and thrice armed because our cause is just." where in America. Send them to 1461 S Street, N. W., Washington, D. C. As far as possible, copies should also be sent to senators, members of the national committee, and to daily newspapers to be fair, as well as prominent leaders of public thought and mollers of public opinion. Then Col. Johnson was asked important question: "Do you think the president will be able to punish the pagn for justice, with sufficient funds to do effective work and establish headquarters?" "Oh God. How badly we need the funds with which to fight effectively in carrying our propaganda for justice, for life, and against them for best interests who are seeking our race's political anilization. We must fight like the Jews have fought and like other successful races have fought Continuing, Col. Johnson said: "The issue of 'Lily Whitles' which is now being brought so prominently to the front, should incur the vitriol and anger of the public and voice in America, especially at this time, and from now on until this democratic germ is completely eradicated from the system of our party. "I am an optimist by nature, but I am not an optimist by nature, and grave dangers threatening our status as citizens and we must be keenly alert and active in order to win this—the battle of our lives." Col. Johnson here asked the Associated Negro Press to inform the newsroom of the need to take the lead in this great struggle for human rights. He said: "I hope you will make a special effort to have every Negro newspaper in America to immediately sound the tones of alarm, and let the Negro press know that we are in strong, united protest against this damnable democratic doctrine of 'Lily Whitles' whose subtitle design is to eventually eliminate the Negro from American politics, and to leave us helpless and defenseless politically and socially." "The defeated democracy is trying desperately to turn defeat into victory by poisoning the arteries of the republican party with the damnable nostrums and doctrines being vigorously opposed by the Ku Klux Klan. But they must not succeed in their nefarious purpose. To your tents! O, Israel!" "Since you have such great faith in the ability of our newspapers to lead in this matter, we must proceed in order to be most effective, Colonel!" This is his answer: "It would help me materially in my fight before the Republican National Committee if the editors send copies of their newspaper, beating protests against 'Lilly Whiteism,' lynching and against the toleration of any Ku Klux Klan any- "We should maintain headquarters here for carrying forward legitimate propaganda in defense of, and in the interest of our race; to secure the rights of our people; to viciously oppose, inside and outside of congress, any and all anti-Negro and anti-American doctrine and practice. "We should throw around such a plan every guarantee that whatever he contributed will be effectively applied and properly accounted for." Ever since the lesson, when Col. Johnson relinquished his duties in Chicago, he has been in Washington in constant touch with senators, republicans, and other groups of Negro citizenship, except for the brief period when he visited his home in Atlanta and made a great pionary justice. Col. Johnson states that he is not to wait for the public to act, but is going ahead at his own expense to make the public will not fail in their duty to the race. During inauguration week, when prominent people will be assembled in the country, it is certain that defilements will be worked out to carry out the campaign for the country, which will be formed of well known citizens entrusted with the responsibility of raising a fund of $100,000, and of effective work suggested by Col. Johnson, who is regarded as the foremost, and most courageous political leader. --- HOUSTON, TEXAS, SATURDAY, MARCH 5, 1921. ATLANTA PROMOTER HERE PUSHING CLAIMS OF CITIZENS TRUST COMPANY: HOUSTON MAY HAVE COLORED BANK "THE SMARTER SET" COLORED LEAGUE PROVED SMARTNESS DIRECTORS HELD HERE LAST WEEK MEETING SUNDAY COLORED TRANSFER LINE NOW READY TO SERVE PUBLIC WANTS Mr. W. H. King, Atlanta, Ga, one of the directors of the Director of the Standard Life Insurance Company of that city, the strongest old line local reserve life insurance company among our people in the world, spent several days here in the interest of the Citizens' Trust Company, which will throw open its door to the public in the immediate future. The Citizens' Trust Company is an institution to provide all the services the strongest old line local reserve life insurance company to protect and safeguard the legacies of the race work for the race; to serve the colored farmer, merchant, manufacturer, professional and business man, home owner and banker; to meet the bank and trust company needs everywhere. This will be the largest, soundest and most far-reaching financial institution the race has ever attained. Mr. King's visit to Texas was to call arms in the city, and to inform the local office of which he was selling at $300 each. This will give the company a capital stock of $500,000 and a surplus of $250,000, thereby giving the race an institution with a half million dollar backing. He further stated that if Houston "THE SMARTER SET" PROVED SMARTNESS HERE LAST WEEK If there ever was a "Smart Set," the show that played at the City Auditorium last week certainly deserves the prominent title of "Pinnacle." In the rendition of "Bambola," a jazonian operetta and musical comedy in two acts and ten scenes, headed by that prince of entertainers and fun makers, Salem Tutt Whitney and his graceful and handsome brother, J. Homer Tutt, the Smarter Set Company lived up to all expectant audiences and lyrically presented that has ever witnessed a local appearance of the troupe. The worn by the members of the company and the stage scenery were about the swellest seen here in musical comedy in many moons; while the stage scenery and lyrics tradition and tradition of the celebrated colored show of the play deals with the tracing of the first four measures of "Bambola," an ancient African melody, by a musical fanatic, who, not knowing from whence the melody origin. COLORED TRANSFER READY TO S By a consolidation of two transfer companies the Red Star Transfer Company in the east view of a Bind in this city among our group. Messrs. Richard Fortson and Johnny Reeze, two well-known operators and of separate automobile lines, have pooled their business interests and have launched an enterprise that is destined to fill a long-felt need both in the city and surrounding far- The Red Star Transfer Company has already pressed into service several five and seven passenger automobiles with carefiel and expert drivers at the steering wheels, and they ask and do subserved for at least $20,000 worth of stock, a branch bank would be located here and to that end this city and Prairie View subscribed heavily and the company would be at this writing, it is confident expected that this city will be selected for one of the branch banks, which will be distributed throughout the country in heavy colored centers. Mr. King is a very able young man and has given the best years of his life in promoting and advancing the state of race prejudice and today is one of the most universally known and liked of all the Standard Life officials; and this is said without disparity to the other members, as Mr. King's labors carry him to all parts of the country. A very optimistic concerning the future of the Citizens' Trust Company, which is the child of some of the master minds of the colored race. The bank will apply for membership in the Federal Reserve System, which will place it under both governments. The company has already been passed upon by the United States Capital Issues Committee of the Sixth Federal Reserve District of Atlanta, Ga., and a similar committee of the U. S. treasury department, Washington, D. C. COLORED LEAGUE DIRECTORS HELD MEETING SUNDAY The directors of the Texas Colored base ball league held an interesting and harmonious session in Beaumont last Sunday with all team members represented in person or by proxy. At the meeting it was decided to adopt the traveling umbrella system and to play more weekly games. The 1921 schedule will be announced by March 11. All club depended on the guarantee and a great year is anticipated by all the club owners. A player must be a member and a salary limit were adopted. According Secretary McCoy of the Texas Colored, the "Black Buffs" will have a topcoach aggregation this season. Practically all contracts have been signed and returned to the local team with 16 personnel trained training season starts about March 15. ignites, conceives the idea of tracing its origin in order to prove that the Africans, like other races of the world, contributed much to the world of music. LINE NOW SERVE PUBLIC WANTS serve patronage of all persons desiring to participate in order to provide to give. With a slogan "Anywhere, any time," the cards of the Red Star line up the court on both day and night, maintaining a 24-hour service. The managers, in a conversation with an Informer representative, stated that their rates are reasonable and their service unexcelled and that courtesy and promptness will be their The Red Star Transfer Company's stand is located at 1013 San Felipe Street and their telephone number is Preston 6232. WHITE JOURNALIST TAKES ISSUE WITH SECRETARY J. W. JOHNSON ABOUT CONDITIONS IN HAITI (By the Associated Negro Press.) Chicago, Ill.-Eye Witness, the the Chicago Tribune, who has re trip to the Republic of Haiti, t Johnson of New York, secretary the Advancement of Colored Peoples." Eye Witness, in an exclusive in Press, stated that he would be Chicago on some future date and in the island republic. While dis inments in part, the famous w does not believe that "all is rosy" very evident from his manner the ject with sympathetic interest. Among important points brought out are these: "There have been 50 to 100 cases of unnecessary brutality and violence." The evidence shows that victims have hung their job STANDARD LIFE HAD BANNER YEAR; HELPS THOUSANDS The record of the Standard Life Insurance, Co., for last year indicated that it is rapidly growing in popularity. At any rate it is nevertheless a fact that 1920 was the company's banner year for agents and more new business on the books than for any single year since the company was organized. That is to say they wrote $13,729,169 worth of insurance that was accepted by the office. If all the applications sent in had passed successfully the total for the year would have been many $180,000 to $150,000. At the same time the company paid death claims amounting to $19,653,343 when he sent to the widows and orphans whose husbands and fathers left them thus provided for, he can have some assistance paid into the hands of its policyholders since its organization eight years ago, death claims amounting to $14,117,917 when in the depression in business struck our country --- a famous special correspondent of recently returned from an extended makes issue with James Weldon of the National Association for people, on the use of the term "atro- interview for the Associated Negro聚聚 to meet Mr. Johnson in jointly discuss their experiences greeting with Mr. Johnson's athelete desires it understood that he there in Haiti, and further, it is at he approaches the entire sub- fearfully and made many tactile errors, which rather very difficult the good which should be accomplished. That the greatest mistake had been made in sending a lot of southerners and southern marines into Haiti with the good and manifest titian in his own country, thereby wanting their harf for all American. That the educated Haitian was a polite and politician gentleman, having occasion in France, but that 99 per cent of the population was illiterate, taking only an Africanized French, which is not even written and that their dense ignorance and lack of initiative has made it impossible for them to understand the population as a republican form of government. That the only way he could account for the situation was that these people taken from Africa had been bereft of their trial control and customs and that so there had been no progress. That a wonderful opportunity existed for the colored American to in some way aid the 3,000,000 militants to defend the country, which is so rich in natural resources and commercial possibilities. That the new administration would undoubtedly change the disgraceful conditions brought about by the southern officers in control. Local W. Y. C. A. Worker Back From Conference; Visited Daughter in Ohio M. R. J. Covington has returned from her trip to Louisville, Ky, where she went to attend a Y. W. C. A. conference and white colored workers of the South Central, Southwestern and South Atlantic fields, for the purpose of discussing problems pertaining to the welfare of our women and many inter-racial talks of vital importance is more convinced that the aim and purpose of the Y. W. C. A. are purity good fields. The right spirit will be the means of doing much good for not only our women and girls, but especially in the South. Also she visited her daughter, who is a student in the Conservatory of Music in Oberlin, Ohio, and is highly interested with the painting. On her return she made sure short stops with friends in Cleveland and Chicago. Not all, many farmers and other property owners who are policyholders borrowed money of the Standard Life to save their lives. Scores were held. ```markdown ``` --- ‘TWO ee L. V. ALLEN oe “0 ay bree Offce phones P. 12488307 } COMPETITION IS THE LIFE OF TRADE |. HUGHTNING REPAIR SHOE SHOP. | STANDARD ICE CREAM COMPANY! j Master Makers ; Specializing the Highest Grade of Ice Cream ; 1201-1209 Wilson St. Phone Capitol 2746 PARA ARR RRS RRRIARRRRRER ———_ We Call for and Deliver _~ WABASH TAILORING CO. = Wb carrey, prop. and mor. * Phone Capitol 3019, Preston 3783 Fe li ! Mea ? eerin ms Headache? Nausea? Dizziness? Bilious- ness? Coristipation? Lazy and good for nothing atlost of the time? What you need is a shaking-up of your “innards” and a gingering-up allover. ‘The thing that'll fix you up is: Dr. THACHE R'S An old doctor's prescription ; in use for 68 years. Enlivens your Liver, purifies and enriches your Blood, Regulates your Rowels and isa fine family TONIC. Get a bottle from your drug store and you'll soon be Fe li } Fi ! eelin Fine: ., HERBERT'S DRUG STORE 4 ° AL) c ' ‘| tI oes N le SnericdsTeading Ox CORSET * ih i \To appear youthful is 4 A ‘every woman's desire.! j ‘This age of youthful at- {| hy tire calls for youthful Bat corseting, combining a a ri <j theattributesof Youth, [MS am) Slenderness andGrace; led 4 all found in W. B. ——a} ® Nuform Corsets. ‘The Fashionable “New-Form” is yours through : W. B. Nuform Corsets of Ww. B. Formu Brassieres SvomithW.B.Corsetsasnure gown-t perfection and add just that race and fish at thebust line tht the corct accomplishes below SWERNGARTEN BROS, Ie. NEW YORK > CHICAGO’ ‘THE HOUSTON INFORMER, SATURDAY, MARCH 5, 1921. NEW YEAR BARGAINS ‘One four-room house and hall on Dowling Street for $2000, ‘Two fourroom houser on Stewart Street for $1260, ‘One four-room house on St. Charles Street for $1700, ‘One four-room house and ball on Jetterson Street. $2600. ‘One five-room house on Calhoun street. ‘One two-story ten-room on Calhoun for $6500, "Two owes: One fiveroom and one even-room house with electric hte, "Two threcroom howler on Hutch ings Surcet $1000. Two sicrvom howtes on Hutehings street for $3200, One Civercom house on Webster street for F400 One fourroom house on Dennis street $2200, ‘Three twostory houses on Jotferson street tor” $6000 each, ‘Two houses on St. Charles Street, four touroom houses, for $2260 each ‘One tive-room house on Cleveland street tor. #2000, ‘One eisht 700m house on Hardcastle street for’ $4000, ‘One seven 700m house on Hardcastle tor $8700 ‘One threeroom house and one four room house and flveroom ‘house ‘and ixroom house on Robin Strect, ‘One seven-room house and one four. room Mouse and’ ‘one five-room house fon Teutin street, ‘One fivereom house on Androw street ‘Two two-story houses and two cot: tages on Cronby Street. jane twosory howe on Arthur ‘Pourteen-room house for $2700, One four-room hours with lot 76 t. oy 100 f- om Center Street for $1800, ‘One twostory house with elgdt rooms ou Howton Avenus, ‘ue twostory house on Johnson Street and one high relaed coitage on [Johneon Street. ‘One fourto0m house and three-room Inouse on "Bingham Strect for #2250, ‘with 4250 down om both houses, ‘One tourroom house and two five room houses on Carl street for #150 ‘One threero0m house on Carl Street 100" down, ‘One three room house on Providence Street for $100 down. One fiveroom hous and one four room howe, all suntary ‘Two fiveroom houses and four-room houses on Davis. Street, ll sanitary and’ electre Tights. ‘One fourroom house on Mill Street. One flveroom ouse’ on Bering street, $2500. ‘Two houses on Market Street One twostory tenroom house ‘on Liberty’ and. Schwaris Streets; must De sold at ance. ‘One stx-room howe and four tots ‘a Ching Stret, aanltary "Taree founroom houses on Whitty sirest for $180 down. Nine fiveroom ouses, bungalows, on Hardy Stroct Road for $100 down ‘One twoatory house, maependence Heights? tmuat be wold’ at one. ‘One stx-ro0m house and four tote, electric lighis, on Greek Street. T have lots in the Third Ward on St. Charies and Live Oak Streets. In tho Pilth Ward also on Mills Street 1 will bulld you a new house trom th round. on up to ault-you—trom $i00 to $800 down, 1 will Toa money om real estate Come in ‘and see me and tes do business BOR ROBERTS B.R. Peters, ‘optometrist 815 Prairie Avenue Wear Kryptok Invisible Lenses Phone Preston 6256 Phones: Office F660, Res. ©. 681 On. 7. M. SHADOWEN® Phytielan and Surgeon Resitance 8018 Liberty avenue ‘Ottoe 18% Travia Steet MOUSTON, TEXAS HOW GRANDMA RELIEVES A SICK HEADACHE Conde Pa ae local oan Ge ty ec Soe baTreat etre et atte See tee eee eitee hSjpow wei nen pene ont Sofie ee fn Se ees Shaw sad al ld rhe orga bel GRANDMAS 4 LIVER and STOMACH (a TEA pt} Beware ¢ Fncations! SS Aint Getunt witea ine eed eum ef canne foc Ea dntepae ebb tne" Conima Tes SE et arin wh feourrensa| sept e ala yooh | sabes a ta | Be ete tte el ae | Fe age nes TCRANS: | BeoSTOMRE AND ENE TEA: Be eee oe | Tak your Orageit, | PARK LABORATORY co, RK LABORATORY CO.. | Phones: (Office: ‘Tavorian Bids en P. 12 es Prarie Ave tte, 7 3c, Suite na ours 10 toi, to 2, Sundays by Phyalelan and Surgeon Speciatet Plone of bea ahd Lane. fp 'Sechicine Sn Surgery” Bpocinized eens, Sak Se eee eee mer ve tet Prato are J; H RIRRAS Ottice, P. 360%. ‘Suite 218, Civil Engineer and Architect Sia tS 88 ‘Sundays by Pe Homes and Public Build- (DR. RUPERT 0. ROETT ings, Plats and Maps. recatot Brosases vf teat ana Lanes, | Machines designed ; patent draw- Sia aes oan eatsumcenr omc -—PRIVATESPANISHLESSONS = Oe | Special arrangements have been made by Mrs. W. 3 - L. Land, principal of the Colored Commercial College 3 ; of Beaumont, to conduct private lessons in Spanish at - the residence of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Hubert, 1720 Ed- - wards Street. Those desiring to take advantage of i ; this opportunity can ring the instructor at Preston + 7169. 3 _——— ; Mrs, Land, the Spanish instruetor, is the grand-daughter ; ing in Los Angeles, Cal. Her grandmother, Mrs. Vance M. COURSE: $22.50 cash; $22.50 on terms. COLORED COMMERCIAL COLLEGE TAK Forsythe St. Bonmment, Tex 3 Gs eta ‘Come to the | WHITE FRONT MEAT MARKET We handle all kinds of fresh and salt meats and | cout produce. | 0. C. HATFIELD Proprietor : 23011 Dowling Street Phone Hadley 2862 | ThePeoples Store 2902 Odin Avenue Outfitters For Men, Women - and Children | Dry Goods and Notions, Ready-to-wear Garments. Shoes, and all kinds of Ginghams at 15c and 12 Ld per yard. (COME AND TRY US Phone Capitol 1319 M. TESTA, Prop, The Store for Low Price and High Quality - Ladies’ Hats reduced to one-half price. 7 Ladies’, Men’s and Children’s Shoes one-half of for- mer price. Gingham, 27 inches wide; former price, 35c, new . oe cee ae oo. Be Best Domestic, per yard. . wees eee DBE Yard-wide White Percale eee . 18 Men’s Leather Palm Work Gloves... . . .35¢ All Wool Serge, per yard. $1.00 Silk Meselin, 36 inches, per yard. sa $1.50 Fancy Night Gown. . . aaceacee RR $1.19 Underskirts, 75c and up. th Sophie’s Dry Goods; Store 715 SAN FELIPE ST. SOUTH'S GREATEST RACE NEWSPAPER se cenestmneeenanre 4 | * phone Presan 2662 j neat Eom AS RENTALS, LOANS EAE eustie rites Ved tops omy muta or ousron, texas j ssoneescscansanensocsaasssstesssseeesssssstiitttte ENGLANDER Sal ae SANE enya = ai j Ey DEM LEED afc bit ey SOIT | ep 2619 Odin Ave. Phone Preston 5302 Palace Barber Shop| Everybody is cordially invited. | Johnson & Branch, proprietors. — White Swan Barber Shop 2 : ona ee : plat expert toneorial artista ever mpdy to sere pour | ante: Hair eut, shave, shampoo, massage. Hot and cold | Tie, : AARON BYERS, Proprietor. sseeneeeeecoreriensecesereseeseeeeeeneseeeeeeeet: nA AN SAE SET “stevia 7 : lot | MUERN Better and more pleasing than — | any mild Havens cigar | your desler cant supply you wnte us fa I Liane re [e x aS . Pa, oo ie) Mh your débler Kar your fevorite size = : CONQUEROR OF CONSTIPATION — AND SICK HEADACHE = - PR_ The Groat Success of Carter's i yo earn as opie te ‘Bowels, but by regulatingand strength S] ening them. E! Don't Hesitate—Get a Bottie— take one ae cack en and oe at Uetine, They tet an 0 alton ofthe ayetam with treetom vn Coyppatin and Sac Headache is the result. They are strictly Vegetable. Small Pi! —« Small Dose Small Price Genuine mut bvarsanstore ee Wi) NR) WA 2 ym ALY EA “eas ( Zl hes —— it | Nile Queen Preparations “FOR HAIR and SKIN” RE Gun Bat wisi EASED CHEMICAL CO. SOUTH'S GREATEST RACE NEWSPAPER Phone Preston 1459 Res. Phone Hadley 3282 S. R. GREEN REAL ESTATE LOANS AND INVESTMENTS I Handle Bargains Only Room 6, 400½ Milam Street HOUSTON, TEXAS MRS. F. LOVE 2907 NANCE STREET The Place to Get First Class Confectionery, Soda Water, Cigars, Candies, Tobacco. GIVE ME A CALL J. M. LUDTKE, JR. FRESH AND SALT MEATS HOME KILLED MEATS A SPECIALTY ODIN AVE. PHONE PRESTON HOUSTON : : : 2819 ODIN AVE. PHONE PRESTON 3364 HOUSTON : : : TEXAS WHEN YOU WANT GOOD BREAD, ROLLS AND CAKES Go to The Sanitary Bake ½ ODIN AVENUE Fifth Where It Is Always Fresh and Good. Schuleman's Pharmacy Prescription Druggist Phone Us Your Wants Your Phone 8472 Prestor Free Delivery SMOKE Red Dot Cigars TWO FOR 15 CENTS "TRULY DIFFERENT" HEROME MOSKOWITZ CO. B Travis St. Distributor Quick Service THE FRENCH CAFE D. C. HARVEY, Prop. The Home Cooking, Cakes, Pies, Fish and Oysters, Cold Drinks, Ice Cream, Fruits and Cigars. A AVENUE PHONE, PRESTOR A Quiet Place to Bring Your Family The Sanitary Bakery 27021/2 ODIN AVENUE Fifth Ward Where It Is Always Fresh and Good. Phone Us Your Wants Our Phone 8472 Preston Free Delivery Quick Service THE FRENCH CAFE D. C. HARVEY, Prop. Fine Home Cooking, Cakes, Pies, Fish and Oysters, Cold Drinks, Ice Cream, Fruits and Cigars. 2712 ODIN AVENUE PHONE PRESTON 8572 A Quiet Place to Bring Your Family MME. M. M. CHARLES HAIR AND SCALP SPECIALIST attention given to all scalp diseases, both men Will gladly teach my system to any one wish YOUR PATRONAGE SOLICITED REBTON 7023 719 CLEVELAND 81 HAIR AND SCALP SPECIALIST Special attention given to all scalp diseases, both men and women. Will gladly teach my system to any one wishing to learn it. A. E. Hats Cleaned and Blocked LADD'S TAILOR S PARK JAS. A. LA First Class Cleaning and Kinds. Suits Made to and Del 904 Schwartz Street Sits Cleaned and Blocked Phone LADD'S TAILOR SHOP AND S PARLOR JAS. A. LADD, Proprietor First Class Cleaning and Pressing, Alteration Kinds. Suits Made to Order. We Call and Deliver. Schwartz Street HOUSTON LADD'S TAILOR SHOP AND SHINING First Class Cleaning and Pressing, Alterations of all Kinds. Suits Made to Order. We Call for J. J. LUDTKE & CO. Fancy Groceries and Country Products. Fresh Buttermilk always on hand. Best service and polite attention to all. Phone Preston 3364 Cozy Convenience Store We Sell the J Groceries, Cigars, Toba Everything Corner Pierce and Velasco Phone Preston 3364 2809 Odin Cozy Confectioner Store We Sell the Best for Less. Groceries, Cigars, Tobaccos, Candies and Everything Fresh. Inner Pierce and Velasco. J. H. ROBERTSO Cozy Confectionery Store We Sell the Best for Less. Groceries, Cigars, Tobaccos, Candies and Gum. Everything Fresh. Corner Pierce and Velasco. J. H. ROBERTSON, Prop. HENKE MEAT MARKET Corner Nant Finest quality of meat Fancy Groceries, Frui ucts. PHONE CAPITOL 1762 HUDSON AN Super-Six Corner Nance and Hill Finest quality of meats. All kinds of fe Fancy Groceries, Fruits and Country Pro ducts. ONE CAPITOL 1762 C. F. HENK BUDSON AND BU Super-Six Lig Finest quality of meats. All kinds of feed. Fancy Groceries, Fruits and Country Products. AUTOMOBILES FOR SALE Buick just out and Hudson now ready to leave paint shop. Both cars thoroughly overhauled; new tops and fully guaranteed and priced most reasonably. To buy either you can't go wrong. General Blacksmithing and Repairing of All Kinds HUBERT'S 701 N. San Jacinto Phone Preston 2478 701 N. San Jacinto "THE ST. CLAIR SYSTEM" Mme. R. D. St. Glair, Parlor 820% East Commerce St, San Antonio, Texas SHOP AND SHINING COLOR D. Proprietor Pressing, Alterations of all Order. We Call for ver. HOUSTON, TEXAS 2809 Odin Avenue fectionery are best for Less. cos, Candies and Gum. Fresh. J. H. ROBERTSON, Prop. e and Hill All kinds of feed. and Country Prod- C. F. HENKE, Prop. BUICK Light Six Phone Preston 2478 Phone Preston 4587 BUICK Light Six DENTIST Taborian Bldg. 8071 Pacific Avenue Office Phone Preston 6850 Residence Phone Capitol 2263 The Wise Parent. He who is taught to live upon a little owe mans to his father's window than he that has a great deal left him deeds to his father's care—William Penn. RING H. ORNDORFF FOR YOUR WOOD Also General Team Work. Any size, any amount. Phone Cap. 3423. 3401 Dallas Ave. DO YOUR SHARE BY TELLING US YOUR NEEDS GROCERIES WOOD Wholesale and Retail CHARCOAL G. D. CRAWFORD 4201 Market St. Phone Preston 8644 People's Pharmacy 410 MILAM We are Now Serving Hot Chocolate, Coffee, Home Made Chili, Salads and Pies. Drop in and give us a trial. These dishes prepared by a skilled caterer. Prescription work our specialty. AUTO DELIVERY A REAL BARGAIN Nemo SELF-REDUCING No 360 AT $5.00 THE BEST CORSET FOR STOUT WOMEN. LIGHT BUT STRONG SIZES 22 TO 36 ON SALE FOR A SHORT TIME If your baby doesn't carry any new baby and you will send you one for a friend. For personal purchases. WANTING MOTHER BABY BABY BABY --- PETER B. Users of other preparations are turning daily to VELVET FACE CREAM for IT IS THE BEST for Blackheads, Pim worms, Liverapatchee, Freckles, and any other skin bleu. IT WILL BELEACH YOU TO A BEAUTIFUL CO IT HOLDS ALL POWDER ON THE FACE A AND MAKES IT LOOK SMOOTH AND NATURE IT IS THE WONDERFUL DAY AND NIGHT. OUR HAIR GOODS ARE EQUALLY RELIABLE EACH PREPARATION MADE BY A REAL DO Use them and catch the VELVET BROWN SMP VELVET BROWN FACE CREAM, DAINTILY P FUMED ...... VELVET BROWN HAIR GROWER ...... VELVET BROWN PRESSING OIL ...... VELVET BROWN TEMPLE GROWER ...... AGENTS WANTED EVERYWHERE. WRITE T Liberal Commissions Given and Orders F Address. returning daily to VELVET BROWN BEST for Blackheads, Pimples, Ring and any other akin blemish. A BEAUTIFUL COLOR. R ON THE FACE ALL DAY BOOTH AND NATURAL. DAY AND NIGHT CREAM. EQUALLY RELIABLE. MADE BY A REAL DOCTOR. VELVET BROWN SMILE. CREAM, DAINTILY PER- $1.10 POWER. .52 G OIL. .52 GROWER. .26 WHERE. WRITE TODAY. Given and Orders Filled. Press. DR. FRANK J. HAWKINS SUITE 102 PYTHIAN TEMPLE DALLAS MARTIN'S MEAT MARK 3001 Nance St. We handle bread, milk or butter. Finest quality of meat Pure and compound lard a spec Here We Are Again—Original Wreckers of Prices K. C. MARK EAT MARKET ance St. ead, milk and ter. city of meats and lard a specialty Original Wreckers of High es MARKET We handle bread, milk and butter. Finest quality of meats Pure and compound lard a specialty Here We Are Again—Original Wreckers of High Prices 5,000 PEOPLE WANTED E WANTED! 5,000 PEOPLE WANTED! to attend the big EDUCATIONAL RALLY CITY AUDITORIUM SUNDAY, MARCH 20 3:00 P. M. Benefit HOUSTON COLLEGE An excellent program will be rend and several surprises are in store for who attend this mammoth rally. ADMISSION FREE P. M. TON COLLEGE n will be rendered ware in store for all smooth rally. ON FREE BELL President An excellent program will be rendered and several surprises are in store for all who attend this mammoth rally. LADIES OF SOUTH TEX. Are admired everywhere for their natural charm and beauty, but so much would be added to your attraction if you would use VELVET BROWN PREPARATIONS. Phone Preston 1381 PAGE THREE THE HOUSTON INFORMER SOUTH'S GREATEST RACE NEWSPAPER "It Ites You Told—Nothing Else!" THE HOUSTON INFORMER SOUTH'S GREATEST RACE NEWSPAPER "It Ites You Told—Nothing Else!" Published every Saturday at 410 Milam Street, Houston, Texas. Entered as second-class matter May 28, 1919, at the postoffice at Houston, Texas, under the Act of March 3, 1879. CLESTON P. R. RICHARDSON ..... Editor-Publisher E. B. WILLIAMS ..... City Editor NEW SUBSCRIPTION RATES: *One year* **$2.50** *Nine months* **$2.00** *Six months* **$1.40** (No subcription taken for less than six months, either in or out of the city. All subscriptions must be paid in advance.) TELEPHONES: Office: 8:00 a. m. to 7 p. m. Preston 1243 Nights and Sundays. Capitol 1440 Reception 1440 Office 4100 IMPORTANTI Make all checks, drafts, money orders, etc. payable to and address all communications to the Houston Inforter, 410 Mifam Street, Houston, Texas NOTICE TO ALL SUBSCRIBERS: Always demand a receipt when paying your subscription to The Houston Informer and pay no subscriptions to unauthorized representatives. All duly appointed agents will have receipt books. Protect your interests, as well as ours, by insisting upon a receipt and then keep it. POLICE OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA FIRST IN SERVICE THE INFORMER'S PLATFORM: 1. Democracy, both domestic and foreign. 2. Playgrounds for colored children. 3. Better educational facilities, both teachers and physical properties, for colored youths. 4. Educated, consecrated ministry. 5. Development of the Home Ship Channel, thereby making South's premier city. 6. Co-operation between the white and colored races on all matters of vital importance and less racial animosity and antagonism. 7. Good streets, better drainage and sanitary toilets for entire urban population. 8. Federal investigation of, and Federal legislation to suppress synchronic. 9. Banned by law law for all men and equal railroad accommodations for all passengers. 10. Racial co-operation, teamwork, advancement, betterment and solidarity. ANY MAN WHO IS GOOD ENOUGH TO SHED HIS BLOOD FOR HIS COUNTRY IS GOOD ENOUGH TO BE GIVEN A SQUARE DEAL AFTERWARDS. NO MAN IS ENTITLED TO MORE AND NO MAN HOUSING: RECEIVE LEBS. — ROOSEVELT. HOUSTON, TEXAS, SATURDAY, MARCH 5, 1921. HOW IT CAN BE DONE. HOW IT CAN BE DONE. In last week's issue there appeared an editorial under the caption of "Department Store Greatly Needed," in which an effort was made to show the urgent need of such an institution owned and operated by our group here. Since the few members of the race who are financially able to promote such an institution here are hardly willing to undertake such a proposition alone, a stock company could be organized and shares sold to a large number of colored citizens both here and elsewhere. Such business venture, if properly managed and operated, will prove a mighty nice investment in a few years and at the same time it will be giving our boys and girls decent and profitable employment. At such a store all our people would be respected and the insulting titles of "Auntie," "Sallie," "Boy," "Uncle," "Cap," etc., so commonly employed upon and addressed to colored patrons of certain local stores would certainly fall into disuse at a colored department store. If 5,000 shares were sold at $50 per share, $250,000 would be subscribed for floating such an institution and subscriber of stock would hardly it. On the other hand, 2,500 stockholders would purchase shares at $100 apiece and again we would have the amount of $250,000, or one-quarter of a million dollars. At $200 a share, 1,250 shares would net the same amount, $250,-000; while 625 shares at $400 each would total $250,000. If it were desired to begin the company with a smaller capital stock and a smaller number of stockholders, 200 sisters could be sold at $500, giving a capital stock of $100,000. This latter amount would be ample to launch a mighty nice department store, but a larger amount would materially aid in making it possible to establish the kind of a store in keeping with the standing and holdings of the colored Americans here and hereabouts. Houston is a great field for such a business concern, and its imperative need is easily discernible and readily apparent; to fail to bring one such store into fruition here is a reflection upon the colored citizens of this city and surrounding territory. Statistics are not available to ascertain the wealth of our people here, nor to disclose the amount of money lying idle in banks owned and operated by other folks, many of whose officers are "bona fide" members of "mysterious and invisible orders" set in motion to "keep the nigger in his place." Are we going to wait until all of the local stores owned and operated by other races for their own race close the door in our face and replace the invisible sign with the visible sign reading thus: COLORED TRADE NOT WANTED. Several stores have even told members of The Informer staff that they do not care for nor cater to colored trade, and would rather not have their patronage; and yet our people (sad to relate!) run over each other trying to buy all the merchandise these self-same stores have in their possession. We boast that we are men and women, and then on the back tracks of such verbal declarations we prove ourselves to be infants—even "jokes"—in various and sundry ways. Men resent insults by removing the cause for the hurling of such insults. Our women have been assaulted, cursed, insulted and generally maltreated in several local stores owned and operated by other races for their own benefit, and yet they are compelled to continue to patronize these stores and thereby make it possible for additional impositions and cruelties to be heaped upon them with impunity. We harp about this and complain about that (and rightly so, too), but conditions are going to be changed almost solely and wholly by our race's own efforts and undertakings. COLORED Too many of us seem to think that we are still wandering in the wilderness, like the children of Israel, and that God is going to rain down manna from the skies. Others, apparently, are of the opinion that another emancipator of another race is going to come upon the scene and write another emancipation proclamation and with one fell stroke of the pen give the race its rightful status. If these are our dreams, we had better wake up, and wake up in a hurry, for the race's salvation must be worked out without fear and trembling, but with teamwork and co-operation—the gateway to success. Men are known, rated and judged by their accomplishments and not by their long line of "bull" and "lamentations." It is natural for babies to cry a bit (some say it develops their lungs), but for supposed men to be always crying and "belly-aching" about conditions that they can rectify themselves and at the same time increase their revenue and help their race, the worst rot imaginable and merits and begets the disrespect and contempt of other men. As is the case with individuals, so it is with races: progress is made by doing and not by talking and resolving. Races, like men, must either do or die; produce or perish; provide for themselves or be proscribed against on all sides. Houston must have a colored department store and The Informer again is simply living up to its motto of "getting you told—nothing else." HARDING'S OPPORTUNITY. Perhaps no president in the history of America has the opportunity that now confronts President Warren G. Harding, who was inducted into office at Washington yesterday. While it is true that he is face to face with many grave, serious and weighty problems incident to our period of reconstruction, it is also true that both branches of congress are overwhelmingly republican and this advantage should be in President Harding's favor. The new chief executive has already let it be known that our internal problems will receive his first consideration, and he is not unmindful of the momentous task assigned to his hands. In the selection of his official family, known as the cabinet, the chief magistrate of the country has surrounded himself with a galaxy of successful, efficient, proficient and patriotic men, which, it is hoped, will not ultimately prove a handicap. Taking all of these things into consideration (and they play no small part in the equation), it appears on the surface that President Harding will have a somewhat easier sledding than his recent predecessor and that the old ship of state will be steered clear of many of the hidden sandbars and quicksands on the political sea. This country needs to adjourn its session of pro-partisan politics and get down to real business of making and maintaining this commonwealth a real democratic republic, i.e., a government where all the citizens are treated similarly, where the supremacy of the law is maintained, and where justice knows no racial or religious ties. The international situation is very complex and pretty well messed up, and it is going to require some genuine statesmanship to extricate ourselves from the embarrassing hole the country is now in from an international viewpoint. It is a foregone conclusion that many pet schemes and measures of both patriots and designing politicians will cause the president a bit of worry and unnecessary concern; but this should not and must not deter him in the execution of his sworn duty and obligations. Having committed himself before the election on a desire to see real Americanism pervade this country, all fair-minded and patriotic citizens will heartily welcome the consummation of this task. The colored race is particularly concerned about what part the new president will play to break up lynchings, discriminations, disfranchisement, segregation and a multitude of other Hunnish and heathenish practices and customs; and while they do not look for a civil revolution, they have a right to expect the same brand of medicine administered to other American citizens. There has been entirely too much sugar-cooking and camouflaging in this country during the recent years, which has contributed largely to America's present predicament, and here's hoping that President Harding will measure himself to the task and "carry on." WHY NOT USE THE SEMAPHORES? The Informer is of the opinion that traffic could be regulated and directed with greater efficiency and dispatch on Main Street and other public thoroughfares where traffic patrolmen are employed, if the semaphores formerly used at such street intersections were pressed into service again. These patrolmen do their best, in their feeble and exhausting manner, to handle the traffic congestion during rush hours of the COLORED PICTURE STUDIO NOW OPEN ON MILAM STREET FITCH'S STUDIO 411 MILAM ST. HOUSTON-TEXAS Studio's success depends entirely upon the support and patronage of our race, and we are grateful to you for a visit, whether you want service or not. Fitch would have all know that the studio will be conducted on a high grade order, and he will be please to have you make a tour of inspector's office and to please you in every respect. A DAY FOR CITY MISSIONS. AMONG THE CHURCHES YOU ARE WELCOME ```markdown ``` day, but the present method is often confusing not only to automobilists, drivers of other vehicular conveyances, but to the police officers themselves. In their anxiety to keep traffic moving and prevent its congestion, it is no uncommon thing to see a traffic cop signalling cars from all directions and thus a jam is the result. With the semaphore marked "Stop" and "Go," operated by these traffic patrolmen, the heavy traffic could be handled a good deal better than at present, which not only confuses and baffles autoists at times, but also wears out and exhausts the traffic directors. If the old semaphores are out of commission, it would be a splendid idea for the city to purchase new ones and press them into service at the downtown street intersections where traffic cops are completely exhausting themselves imitating windmills and jumbling and "balling up" automobilists. Fitch's Studio, Seth E. Fitch, proprietor, the latest race enterprise to see the world, will open to the public at 411 Milam Street place recently vacated by the West Michigan. Mr. Fitch has had quite a bit of experience in photography in the lead up to the race, and is well qualified to give his customers the same high-class service that he provides. He states that he can produce real artistic pictures, removing all wrinkles and give your face an appearance of youth. In order to acquaint the people with his work, Mr. Fitch will give special gift cards photographic service that provides a mark in this venture and his studio will be available with all modern photo equipment. It is our duty to support all de- sired projects by our people, and the Fitch Jerusalem Baptist. REV. G. PORTER, Pastor Sunday school had good attendance and was conducted by Pleasant Grove superintendent Haywood Simpson on who is full of inspiration. He was sent there by the Sunday School Ecch学院. At 11 a.m. m. pastor preached the lesson and the pastor and members responded to St. John Baptist (Dolling St.) Rev. H. R. Johnson pastor, who taught the lesson was taught with force, and a spicy program was rendered. At night the pastor preached one-week revival; baptizing Sunday evening. March 6th. Sister V. Newbury, star light band mural, urges all to participate every Thursday evening. Bible band every Friday night. Rev. Henry Thomas has improved. Slick: Sisters H. R. Johnson, M. Harvey, Mrs. Harvey, J. Edwards, reporter. St. John Baptist. Sunday seemed to be one of the greatest days St. John ever witnessed, starting with the Sunday school, which was conducted by the Guild of Guadalupe quartet sang, and Prof. J. Washington of the same college made a fine lecture to the audience. There was a program, conducted by Mrs. T. J. Holloway on "What Our SOUTH'S GREATEST RACE NEWSPAPER CIMBEE'S RAMBLINGS My deer, deer Orgustus, de nuse-papers is 'lowin' so mutch space dee days far de diskushun uv de w'ys an' wharefo's uv de pressunt krime walve what seams ter hav' tusk hole uv di kuntery frum wun een' ter de etuther frum wun een' tusk hole thun's pout thun't think尔. Now think'in' is er thing whut er culdul man has gotter be mought kerelf' buut, 'bout, cause he's' er animule what hain't spected ter yuse' his branes, but huwsumver, an' "ir-geredess" i hail tusk dek, an' haw' dun sum tail tail' "long dis line. Now uv all de diffunt reezuns dat has bin 'signed es causin' de grate krime waive, de wun wthur ter wim mine is de mine plauserluz is er lack de harts u de peulp u de kuntry. Ever boddy uv enny telereignance whutsaumerwe on die wun fack. Now what's eetin on me: is what is de trouble wid our Krischum 'ligng' is? it gwinter be after awl de prechin' an munny raiin', bildin' u chuche'a n what not er fuiurey? it de reel thing is de reel, de downwrite bitu vd de hole thing is dat de thing noan es race prejerdio' hs' sucked al de life deo de co-called Krischum 'ligng es praxitid' by de hole Krischum er朋erkin peel. It's my murn 'flee bdat ef de wite fokes uw di Ermierkup murepickuw muz mair t uner'isn de reel thing is de reel, de ahuserurs u de Krischum faith wuz tret treet de culduk fakes es bruthers, dat yd wood 'nounce de hole Krischum binness, an 'turn wushimpers. I means bruthers, she' nuff bruthers, de holy Scripture spokes uw, alma旷仑凋 uwn flush uw 'an wun blud. I sead de 'wite man wood 'nouncei his Krishanity; an 'didn't menchum de prejduis u de cvuld man, cause his litelfl pretjdui' faivt es soon de prejduis u de cvuld man, good treatment. bein'their thing in die owl worl e good long time is: dat warz have er turbilinfluence on humanity; an 'atter ecach an 'ever' war dare has bin beezins u uphevale an 'er giner tindency tser krime. Yu see warz took outenins u luv uv feller man an subtertatoe an 'er de warens de dut desiar is filled ter its kerasipy it continues thru out de fust few years uv peece. Yu kin picnell tello y' tung drap out 'bout de goldin rule, but es long eu y praktises "Do yo' naufor' he fou de daint gwinter be no peece furr sturbances. But I tella y chile, perfic peace I gits my obon bonn i mozzon roun' ter my ole Linkthet境, an' gins de Honerubl (G) O. P. DeWalt de vowan oav, an' mule olin't rite on in 'amile at dat new anguit at he my get seet rite on deend. a sew de wov'l go by. Chile, I see er hole lots m丹 whuts on dat skreen Say, Gus, yu no spring is mo'heen *Say, Gus, yu no spring chickin'* wants an *en yo'* don't fergit dat sale at *Lewis-Burns* or *Lewis-Burns* at 415 Travis; wgo a Lewis. A. Mistroft Company on Main Street jesiln' sellmity cute outfits for high brown "spring chickin'". Yu no yu can't *these dure cute littel* "spring chickin'* Y. W. C A. NOTES The association members and friends held a great meeting at the Center Wednesday afternoon, under the auspices of the Mothers' Club, Mrs. M. L. Jones presided. The general secretary of Houston's W. Y. C. A. W. H. J. H.ington, chairman of the local branch, turned from a conference of workers in Louisville, Ky., made a full report of the conference and the importance it placed on the eminent value of the association program. The friendly hour Sunday afternoon will be a mother-boy event, Miss Bessie Osborne christening Mrs. Harris and Miss Theresa Harris, Mrs. Allen and Miss Avis Andrews, Mrs. Pitts and daughter, will be hostesses. All mothers and daughters are cordially urged to be present. The Mothers' Club will meet Wednesday afternoon for discussion and business. The Spanish chases at the Center are Mrs. Ray Thomas, 4:38 p. m.—MRS. RAY THURSDAY, 4:38 p. m.—MRS. RAY THURSDAY, Chrm. Puth, Comm. SOUTH'S GREATEST RACE NEWSPAPER 415 Travis Davidson's READY-TO-WEAR MILLINERY EXCLUSIVE BUT NOT EXPENSIVE 415 Travis Now In Progress! A Mammoth Sale of Waists 100 Over 500 Waists at a Wonderful Price This is without a doubt the most sensational Waist Event that has been presented in many months. Every Waist in our stock is included in this remarkable offering, and is made in order to effect a speedy clearance. Every Waist Goes. Select Yours Tomorrow. More than a score of shades, both light and dark are offered. HARRISBURG. Rev. R. B. McDowell of Smith ad a trip to Beaumont last week. Mrs. Renda Davis is ill. Mrs. Bakes of Houston is visiting Mrs. Lula Bedford in Smith Ad. Mr. and Mrs. Howd and Emerson of College Station are visiting Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Emerson. Mr. Willie Wilard and wife of College Station are the guests of Mrs. and Mrs. W. M. Emerson. The Union Guarding Star installation was a great success. Rev. Calhoun of Galveston preached a nobile sermon Friday night at Pleasant Hill. Mr. Osborn Winfine and Mr. Jonia Price made a trip to Galveston last week. Mr. Rasters Bass is home again after spending several months in New York. Mr. Davis Wiles is with the Texas Company on a Texas boat. There will be a meeting at the home of Mr. Rubin Gray Wednesday night for the purpose of organizing a baseball club. Mrs. S. G. Kay is home after attending the teachers' convention in Eagle Lake. The Missionary Baptist Church in Smith's Addition closed their revival meeting Sunday night. Rev. Malse of Marshall is assisting Rev. McDowell in his revival meeting at Trinity M. E. Church. Pleaseant Hill Free Mission Baptist Church had high service Sunday. Mr. Prescott preached a nobile sermon and insisted the officers of the B. Y. P. U. Will Washington instructed the B. Y. P. U. The Pleasant Hill members have put more electric lights in the church. What we want in Hariburston is more race men and women. Read your own people then you won't be insulted by the other races of people. 415 Travis Now A Mamm Over 500 W Crepe de Chine Waists Georgette Waists Satin Waists Tricolette Waists Silk Pongee Waists And Others This is without a doubt the many months. Every Waist in our stock order to effect a speedy cle Every W More than a score HEMPSTEAD. Mrs. Ruth-Chatam Moore spent a few days with parents last week. Mrs. Mary Jackson, Houston, was here last week. Rev. Anthony's meeting was a great success; baptized Sunday moring. Rev. Johnson, presiding elder of the Corinthian Baptist church and night; collected $76.25. The B. Y. P. U. of the Corinthian Baptist Church, with Prof. J. M. Stephenson president, is doing great work. Services good at Louisville, pastor being away. Rev. Hinton conducted service. Mr. Luke Word is ill. Mrs. Irabiah Holland is ill. Mrs. J. H. Married last week. Mr. John Singleton, a prominent farmer of this place, began shipping radishes last week. DE RIDDER DOTS. Sunday school at New Hope C. M. E. Church was well attended. Supt. Fields can feel of the fact that we have the best Sunday school in the New Orleans conference. Rev. W. Church preached two wonderful sermons for the trustees of New Hope. He handled both subjects with remarkable ability. Collection or use day. Sunday school. $t; total, $17.19. Mr. W. L. Bottner and wife were called to Monroe to the funeral of their brother in-law. LYONS Mrs. E. L. Davis-Goore, working in Liberia W. C. A. Africa, is a visitor at various churches around Lyons and Summerville, Texas. Presaching at M. E. Church by pastor, P. E. Edwards of Mount Zion, presiding over their regular services at Mount Zion Baptist Church. Mrs. B. E. Bristo president. Sick T. J. BROWN Agent. Davidson HY-TO-WEAR MILLING EXCLUSIVE BUT NOT EXPEN In Prog both Sale o Waists at a Wor $298 WAISTS THAT FORMERLY SOLD UP TO $12.50 the most sensational Waist Event is included in this remarkable wearance. Waist Goes. Select Yours Tom of shades, both light and dark THE HOUSTON INFORMER, SATURDAY, MARCH 5, 1921. SOCIAL SERVICE COLORED PEOPLF BUREAU PUTS ON A SHOULD BUY FROM COLORED DRIVE RACE'S ADVERTISERS The Social Service Bureau connts to the needs of our social life as no other organization does under the direct supervision of our municipality. It approaches the lives of needy colored people from more angles than any organization in our humanitarian network. The spirit of brotherhood is in caring for the colored unit is manifested in every phase of the work. We are calling your attention to the fact that the Social Service Bureau gives immediate relief to those who have become incapacitated, administers to them, and often pays the rent; especially if the sufferer is the breadwinner. The bureau maintains the Bethlehem Settlement with its kindergarten and pays part of the salary of the nurses who visit our schools, examine our children, thereby safeguarding their health. It has become our duty to assist in fostering causes which have for their end the relief of the unfortunate. Mr. Julll white will have charge of the street drive and a hearty response is asked for this humanitarian and worthy appeal. Let us contribute to our own, where it will be appreciated. W. E. GREEN, Campaign Director. ress! of Waists Wonderful Price Beaded Waists Embroidered Waists Tailored Waists Lace Trimmed Waists Tucked Waists And many other models. that has been presented in offering, and is made in orrow. Work are offered. The Informer wishes to call our people's attention to the fact that there are several stores in Houston that do not cater to nor care for the colored people's patronage, and when our people enter these stores they are inundated. To avoid this uncalled for humiliation and unnecessary embarrassment, peruse the columns of your colored newspapers and unless you see business places advertising with some degree of regularity and consistency in their content, you should urge your friends to do likewise. Any store that desires and appreciates the race's patronage will advertise in colored newspapers, and when they do not advertise in papers pubs they will be forced to face evidence that your patronage is not wanted, and it is up to us to make ourselves conspicuous by our absence. Then, too, don't purchase your merchandise in these "holes in the walls" and 24 x 24 joints, who, like the Dead Sea, in everything and give out nothing. The time has arrived for the colored people to have some racial self-respect and stop spending their money with merchants who are base ingrates and mercantile hogs. Read the advertisements in all issues of your race newspapers and then practice the doctrine of business reciprocity by patronizing only those merchants and business institutions that support it. It is a serious reflection upon our race to continue to enrich men who do not care a rap for nor appreciate our trade, and if we would only employ a little gray matter and make a few sacrifices by foregoing such purchases, even if they are in the shape of bargains, and go elsewhere and throw our support to those merchants who race our race's enterprises, we will be committing an act that will have a three-fold blessing. Before and After Before he gets her he says: "How womanly!" when she does anything. But after he gets her he says: "That's a man!" when he does a thing—Cincinnati Endanger. Enough Said. Frequently a question contains its own answer. Such a question was the one put recently by a Kansas young woman who had failed to qualify for a position as teacher. Feeling that she was not qualified, she wrote: "I think I am entitled to an excitation of why I failed, anyway." -Boston Transcript New Use for Wood Pulp Waste. New Use for Wood Pulp Waste By carrying a step further, we can make a white spirit from the waste of wood pulp factories, by evaporation, it has been discovered that a new and valuable fuel may be produced, says Popular Mechanics Magazine. The process precipitates the lye from the lye in the form of powdered coal. Scents in Wood. With the woods of the world to choose from, one can easily arrange a whole scale of events from the forest to the garden, fumes at one extreme, to rank and overpowerful odors at the other, says the American Forestry Magazine. The stores of the perfumer's shop will not find a variety than one can find in woods. Chess va. Checkers. Chesapeake appears to mature minds, and wood supplies most of the accoutrements with which it is played. Some woods have a richness and boxwood, but very satisfactory games are played with yellow poplar, bass wood, walnut, maple and birch outfits, says the American Forestry Magazine. The hardwood game usually is rated a little lower than chess in scientific points, though no less an authority than Edgar Allen Poe holds that as a mental exercise the game usually sort best chess surpasses chess. SUBSCRIBERS, TAKE NOTICE! Whenever a blue X appears on your paper *p* wrapper, it means you are submitting a subscription, and unless you remit at once your paper will be discontinued. This is a postal rule and you should not comply. You must ask us to continue sending the paper when you owe us for same. It takes money to make our wheels turn. You must ask us to put your name on our subscription list with that "i-pay-you-in-a-few-day" stuff. All subscriptions must be made in person. OUR PRICES WILL ATTRACT YOU OUR PRICES WILL ATTRACT YOU When the housewife goes shopping she naturally looks for the place where she can make her money reach the farthest. Our prices have always been attractive for the housewife who has this in view. We have thousands of customers visiting our store every day, and our steady growth during the last half century is caused by the fact that we have always been able to show our customers that we could save money on their grocery purchases, and at the same time assure them that we were selling them MOST OF THE BEST FOR THE PRICE ABILENE. Grand opening of beauty; parlor of Miss Lucile LaRue was well attended, and each person was given a box of Glossine as a souvenir. The Ministerial Council meets every Tuesday at 1 a.m. mw. W. M. Guy, president; Rev. S. H. Alexander, secretary; Rev. S. H. Alexander, pupil as usual Sunday and services were well attended. All pastors are inhigh spirits over improved church attendance. There will be a lemon party given at Macedonia Baptist Church, Thursday night. Rev. M. W. Jenkins, district missionary, is doing a great work out here in the West, spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ among the unredeemed, and establishing his kingdom among men; going forth building churches and jacks, spending jacks,披着 elder of the M. E. Church, was here Sunday and held his quarter. Mrs. Ed Maberry is indisposed. Mr. Henry Jones has placed another rent house on the place. Mrs. Samantha Walker has been confined to bed for the past 10 days, very ill. Mr. Busell has purchased another car; also Mr. Maggie Harper has a car. 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Prunes, 80-90 size, per pound ..... 10c Prunes, 60-70 size, per pound ..... 15c Prunes, 40-50 size, per pound ..... 20c Prune, 30-40 size, per pound ..... 25c Evaporated Apples, per pound ..... 12c Evaporated Peaches, per pound ..... 25c Evaporated Apricots, per pound ..... 30c COFFEES Our Own Blends, Roasted and Ground. Zenobia Blend, per pound ..... 30c Eudora Blend, per pound ..... 25c Fancy Peaberry, per pound ..... 23c Fancy Old Golden Rio, per pound ..... 20c Choice Rio, per pound ..... 15c MATCHES Silk Tip Brand, large box, 5c per box ..... MILAM and CONGRESS HEN Mistrot's EXCLUSIVE WOMEN'S WEAR Spring Suits Monday M New Spring Skirts In a Special Offering at $10.00 An exquisite collection of new Spring Skirts that but to see is to desire. And priced so low as to make the satisfaction of that de- sire easy. There are bright sport skirts in white and high shades, as well as more staple serges and fair skirts, and a number of very attractive wool plaids. S WILL ATTEND sewife goes shopping she naturally like her money reach the farthest. for the housewife who has this in visiting our store every day, and our century is caused by the fact that we customers that we could save them mon the same time assure them that we THE BEST FOR CRUSTENE SHORTENING CRUSTLE SHORTENING 2-Pound Pails, per pail **31c** 4-Pound Pails, per pail **60c** 6-Pound Pails, per pail **88c** 8-Pound Pail, per pail **$1.15** Bulk Crustene, per pound **12c** PRESERVES AND JELLIES H. & P. Brand KE & PILL strot's WOMEN'S WEAR Sale of ing Suits Monday Beginning Monday, and last- ing a few days only, we offer our entire stock of fine Spring Suits at money-saving reduc- tions. Select your Easter Suit in this sale, make a deposit on it and pay it out on our easy payment plan. For Prices See Sundays Papers SILK UNDERWEAR SPECIALS Crepe de China Teddies $3.98 and Silk Jersey Bloomers, special at ..... $3.98 at ..... $2.98 Silk Jersey Vests, special at ..... $2.98 Exquisite Camisoles, values ..... $2.00 SILK JERSEY PETT- COATS Excellent quality jersey tops, with satin floucees ..... $3.98 ATTTRACT YOU really looks for the place just. Our prices have al- in view. We have thou- d our steady growth dur- at we have always been money on their grocery at we were selling them OR THE PRICE NG PURE LARD Dairy Brand 5-Pound Pails, $1.05 per pail 10-Pound Pails, $2.00 per pail Bulk Dairy Lard, $17½c per pound Famous Hormel Brands Dairy Breakfast Bacon per pound 48c Dairy Brand Hams, per pound 30c Minnesota Bacon, per pound 25c Noxall Bacon, per pound 26c Sweet Pickle Bacon, per pound 20c Minnesota Smoked Bellies, per pound 22c Minnesota Dry Salt Bellies, per pound 19c Minnesota Smoked Bacon, per pound 21c Minnesota Dry Salt Bacon, per pound 18c Picnic Hams, per pound 19c LOT PHONE 85 Pres. Phones: Res. Hadley 2011; Store, Preston 2934 + WILSON’S PHARMACY ; ICAUCIOUS A. WILSON, Prop. We Deliver to any Part of the City = Prescriptions Carefully Compounded Pare Drugs, Sundries and Tollet Articles 2421 McKINNEY AVE. HOUSTON, TEXAS — seseeeeeeneneneonsneosorenee — DR. W. E. TAYLOR Physician and Surgeon tie Phone Preston si0 fenaence: Phone Hadley 1078 ‘Reslonce 101 Dowiing srt orice: TABORIAN BUILDING ———— grtesresseneeenseeseseneneneeesoeorssensosneessttt Dr A. Grogs 0.0.8. fen Phone Had 856 Hour: # a.m te 8 pom. DENTIST ; For High Class Dental Service Work Done by Appointment. ite 2014 Lincon Theatre Baa, 711 Praia Avenue 7 Phone Preston 5128 HOUSTON, TEXAS. 3 BLACKSMITHING, AUTO REPAIRING | ‘AND TRUCK BUILDING j | 1018 N. SAN JACINTO STREET i Phone Preston 3156 sesessenneseesnnnsvessansonssoensinesesenesssseteed GILLIAM’S CAFE 307 San Felipe Street To ont one of our meata isto be reminded of home and - mother’ Boot tre and fume over the hot stove, came i - and let us be your cook, | URecui tai and shor orders serve iy competent : WM. GILLIAM, Proprietor teenies : Big Tree Barber Shop 2 ' Everybody Cordially Invited W. D. Danage, Prop. ; 2816 Nance St, Fifth Ward | Seoeeeoneeerrer re ed Printing S rinting Service ‘We will gladly plan your printed matter for you, as well an execute it to your satisfaction. “Our paper stocks and type styles are complete, Your | } selection is made ensy. ; , "Tp those whom we have not had the pleasure to meet in ' qur place of business we wish to extend an invitation to visit } Gs and allow us to print one job for you. We are confident ; you will thereafter be a regular patron. : Webster Printing Company d 220 SAN FELIPE PHONES PRESTON 27802379 Breaking off, Thin or Failing Out? Is Youre 2 Hair Dry and Wiry? Does I a your Scalp Itch? Mave e you Scalp Disease, or " More than a Normal i Amount of Dandruff? To roth ctr a et scone spate eu oi othe ind Sate Sect dimere ‘ating fod, is re pote that My Halt MY SPECIALOFFER howe desing to ty ny Wonderful Har Preparations, wil mal to ou ieee WedaT hahaa cling of Shanes Mist Prosiog Ol, with fallinstractiona bow tour the sae for only $s Oe Feet Heausent will conince you of Ws Yalu. aloo teach my Sram pcsoaly oe by mol.” Writ me for terms MAKE ALL ORDERS TO ‘MADAME 1, A, FURKLI, DEPT. 05 PRIME ANE, HOUSTON, TEE, THE HOUSTON INFORMER, SATURDAY, MARCH 5, 1921. “PRPROYED UNIFORM INTERNATIONAL vevevessvereneevenecstesvoneeeees i OTTOS LOAN OF! $ All loans strictly confidential, Wa pated. 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DAVIS’ EXTRACT OF SARSAPARILLA COMPOUND | Combining in an agreesble form vegetable alteratives, wih iodide of potash, and other valuable medicines recom | mended for the treatment of minor skin ailments, such as Pimples, Skin Eruptions, certain forms of rheumatism, in which Potassium Iodide, and Sodium Salicylate are indicated, dull headaches, constipation and to assist nature in | expelling” all blood impurities. RHEUMATISM AND GOUT—tThese are said to be caused by the presence of uric acid and other poisons in the sys- tem. The poisons are distributed through the entire sysien® often settles in the joints: muscles and tases, This | inflammation is said to cause the excruciating pains in rheumatism and gout. DAVIS KIDNEY AND BLADDER REMEDY—A proprietary preparation recommended for all kidney and bladder | disorders, scanty and scalding urine, and all chronic complaints arising from diseased kidneys and bladder. ‘The functions of the kidneys is to filter the blood and strain off from the system the effete and worn out matter or | particles of decay from the body into the bladder, and then through the regular channels, if they fail to do their work | Properly, the impurities and poisonous matter remaining in the blood and body—poisoning, ot what ts called autor Intoxication may" resu DISEASED KIDNEYS Some of the symptoms of diseased kidneys are, sharp, shooting pains through the small of | the back and sides, cloudy urine, with red deposits, scanty, high-colored and sometimes bloody urine, a frequent desire to urinate, scalding and smarting pains in passing urine, puffiness under the eyes, swelling of the limbs, urie | acid poisoning, rheumatism, dropsy and’ gravel. 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Wu IP MTNER oS ~ Layo We FAMOUS QUININE HAIR GROWER LEE viva one : ra /<-DANISMEDIGINECO To make hair grow, cleanse the scalp, and apply our famous Quinine SS cavesen Se Hair Grower, a tonic, made expressly for the purpose of stimulating NS oct ss cof the roots of the hair setting forth a new crop of healthy hair, : Rie ws SW If hair is falling out, nse the famous Egyptian Hair Restorer. Stops in falling hair, restores the color, and sets forth the hair to growing Ninety again, and in about ninety days will grow hair on a bald head, where it has not come out from old age. All D. M. C. Preparations on sale at People’s Drug Store, 410 Milam Street and Others. Our preparations can be bought at any colored drug store throughout the state and from agents in towns where no stores are to be found. If your dealer cannot supply you, write the DAVIS MEDICINE CO., Box 516, Galveston, Texas AGENTS WANTED EVERYWHERE SOUTH’S GREATEST RACE NEWSPAPER SMITH’S RESTAURANT A. SMITH, Proprietor OPEN DAY AND NIGHT BEST OF SERVICE BY EreenceD HELP ‘Drop in and be Convinced “1s Milam Street ‘LUCIUS W. LOMAX ROBT. 8. SCOTT ORGEN BARBER SHOP “THROUGH THE BLOGK™ 40 PRaini@ AVENOB—Ai8 MILAM STREET svenrnanctest rain noBT. 8. ("808") SCOTT, Manger PHONE PRESTON 1008 HOUSTON, TEXAS Phones? Res 609; Blre Preston 7mm Na: 8 chide and daughter, Mis Rebbe D A. Jen Ph. Gy Prop DELIVERY TO ALL PARTS OF THE CITY Preveritons Our Speciaty Pore Oro Sundin and Tolle Arlen Everything In he Lie of Drinks at Our Soda Fountain soy, ODIN AVENUE nouston,rexas ) YOUNG MEN AND YOUNG WOMEN ATTENTION! The Polytechnical School Movement must reach a certain mark this year in order to merit the very generous but conditional pledges of three prominent philanthropic citizens of Houston. Your hearty co-operation will mean much towards this end as well as a wonderful opportunity for yourself. SEE THIS! To the young man or young woman raising the highest amount above five hundred dollars ($500.00) will be given a two-year SCHOLARSHIP in any Southern institution of learning or certain Northern institutions. To the young man or young woman raising the highest amount about three hundred dollars ($300.00) will be given a one year SCHOLARSHIP in any Southern institution of learning or certain Northern institutions. To the person, family or group (churches, clubs, etc.,) raising the highest amount above nine hundred dollars ($900.00) will be given a SEDAN or COUPE AUTOMOBILE. Call Hadley 3467; Capitol 3820; Hadley 4144; Preston 145 9 or Preston 1243. SOUTH'S GREATEST RACE NEWSPAPER Get Your Groceries at the DE-RO-LOC CASH STORE FULL LINE OF STAPLE AND FANCY GROCERIES CHAS. PEACOCK, Propr. 2705 ODIN AVE. PHONE CAPITOL 2153 Get Your Groceries at the DE-RO-LOC CASH STORE FULL LINE OF STAPLE AND FANCY GROCERIES CHAS. PEACOCK, Propr. 2705 ODIN AVE. PHONE CAPITOL 2153 DOW'S BAKERY 2504 MCKINNEY Fresh Bread, Cakes and Pies. Special attention given to Wed- ding, Birthday and Party Cakes. Coffee, Milk and Hot Chocolate Served With Rolls, Cakes or Dough- nuts. PHONE CAPITOL 1723 CLARK L. DOW, PROP. CITY DRUG STORE J. J. CADENA, Proprietor Prescription Work a Specialty Free and Prompt Delivery PHONE P. 2555 701 SAN FELIPE CITY DRUG STORE J. J. CADENA, Proprietor Prescription Work a Specialty Free and Prompt Delivery PHGNE P. 2555 701 SAN FELIPE WESTERGREN BROS. MARKET QUALITY PRODUCTS Also FRESH AND SALT MEATS COUNTRY PRODUCE 2913 ODIN AVENUE Newly Opened—The Place to Eat Where You Get the Best Service Hot Chili, Tomales, Coffee, Cakes and Pies BEST CHILI IN TOWN 2818 ODIN AVENUE YOUNG M Enter the P THE HOUSTON INFORMER, SATURDAY, MARCH 5, 1921. and Press- of All Kinds. THE PEOPLE'S MEAT M travis St. 9 a.m. 10 p.m. 4 o'6 p.m. Sundays by appointment. Office phone Preston 4311. DR. C. M. NICHOLS Physician and Surgeon Office: Tabor Bldg. Suite 220 80% Pride Ave. Houston, Tex. For Sale - Four-room house; sanity convenience; close in. Price 2,900. O. SCHMIDT, 411 Milliam phone MADLEY 1362. Amired By Every Man Invied By Every Woman "Admired Envied By "Admired By Every Man and Envied By Every Woman"..... A OTHER FAMOUS EXELENTO BEAUTY PREPARATIONS Good for all skin alliances. Acts immeditately and a most miraculously shin on dark and light skins, whitening be the removal of all pimples and blisters. Price 25c. EN AND YO technical Subscription Contest and OR WIN AND YOUNG WOMEN Description Contest and earn your next year's schooling in OR WIN THE AUTOMOBILE REGULAR FAMILY CAR FOR MOTHER AND THE K ment must reach a certain mark this year in order to m ropic citizens of Houston. Your hearty co-operation wi man raising the highest amount above five hundred doct stitution of learning or certain Northern institutions. man raising the highest amount about three hundred doct stitution of learning or certain Northern institutions. (churches, clubs, etc.,) raising the highest amount abo MOBILE. riately rewarded, whether winners or not. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION 20; Hadley 4144; Preston 145 9 or Preston 1243. LANE CUT RATE GROCERY "The Best for Less." Phone Preston 8687 1307 Clark St. A. S. ROSS TAILOR PHONE PRESTON 5491 Prices All Slashed To Meet Demands of a Falling Market. Perfect Material and Perfect Fit. Over 500 Styles Sanitary Cleaning and Press- ing Alterations of All Kinds. 418 1-2 Travis St. HOUSTON, - - TEXAS EXELENTO SKIN BEAUTIFIER SPANISH CLASS NOW OPEN At Dr. Overton's Drug Store 815 Prairie Avenue, Phone Preston 6256 7:30 to 9 p. m. Price to suit all. You can enroll now by calling at the drug store and registering. Miss Velma Diamond is in charge. For particulars phone preston 4245. L. C. SEMEDO, Instructor. Patronize Our Advertisers THE PEOPLE'S MEAT MARKET All Things Good to Eat. Fresh and Pickled Meats, Milk, Butter and Eggs. I MAKE MY PAN SAUSAGE A SPECIALTY 2714 ODIN AVE. PHONE CAPITOL 2432 By Every Man and By Every Woman" ... Long, straight, silky hair can be yours if you want it. We have letters from thousands of satisfied users of EXELENTO QUININE POMADE. You, too, can have beautiful, luxurious hair that will make you "adired by every man and envied by every woman." EXELENTO will do for you what it has done for others. It is a truly marvelous preparation that removes dandruff, keeps the scalp clean and sweet, softens the hair, and makes it long, straight and beautiful. EXELENTO costs but 25c. If you cannot get the genuine EXELENTO from your druggist, send 25c in stamps or coin for full size package. Agents Wanted Everywhere—Write for Particulars EXELENTO MEDICINE CO., Atlanta, Georgia EXELENTO BEAUTY FACE POWDER EXELENTO MEDICATED SKIN SOAP A face powder of exceptional fineness, superiority, and quality that is a necessity for a beautiful completion. Light, flush, light brown. Like Ice. A mild, healing soap that gives the skin the soft, clear look of perfect health. Wonderful results are obtained when used with Ecrenteo Skin Beautifier. Price 23c. A face powder of exceptional fine texture, superbly and easily that is merely for a beautiful completion. Shades—white, Gish, high brown. Price 25c. YOUNG WOMEN AT hard earn your next year's schooling in your favorite CITY IN THE AUTOMOBILE! BILLY CAR FOR MOTHER AND THE KIDS. A certain mark this year in order to merit the very good Houston. Your hearty co-operation will mean much to you. SEE THIS! highest amount above five hundred dollars ($500.00) or certain Northern institutions. highest amount about three hundred dollars ($300.00) ing or certain Northern institutions. etc.,) raising the highest amount above nine hundre whether winners or not. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION : Preston 145 9 or Preston 1243. UNION STATION AUTO TRANSFER CO. PHONE PRESTON 8629-3608 GEO. S. GOODSON, President. EN CYRUS, Manager. OFFICE 1515 PRAIRIE THE GEORGETTE APARTMENT MRS. ADAMS, Manager 608 HEINER STREET. PRESTON 7492 EVERYTHING SANITARY ROOMS TO LET THE GEORGETTE APARTMENT MRS. ADAMS, Manager 608 HEINER STREET. PRESTON 7492 EVERYTHING SANITARY ROOMS TO LET THE PLACE TO SERVE YOU The People Say That This is the Best Barbecue in Town. We Serve Cakes, Pies and Hot Chili. THOMAS & JOHNSON 1009 San Felipe Street. Houston, Texas We Buy Anything We Credit Everybody We Sell Everything GUARANTY FURNITURE COMPANY Dealers in 1009 San Felipe Street. Houston, Texas We Buy Anything We Credit Everybody We Sell Everything GUARANTY FURNITURE COMPANY Dealers in NEW AND SECOND HAND FURNITURE Crockery, Tinware, Enamelware, Rugs and Stoves Remember That We Pay 20% More for Your House- hold Goods Than Other Dealers 2819 Nance Street Phone Preston 4081 MRS. GERTRUDE L. LEWIS VOICE CULTURE Musical History and Musical Appreciation Public School Music Which takes up Rote Singing and Sight Singing STUDIO: 2307 Dowling, Phone Hadley 2965 PALACE MEAT MARKET 2614 ODIN AVE. We Have the Best to be Found in Fresh Beef, Veal, Ham and Bacon and also Good Things to Eat. We Make a Specialty of Country Sausage. FREE DELIVERY TO ANY PART OF THE CITY PHONE: CAPITOL 2837 E. REDIN, Proprietor A. F. PAYNE, Manager ATTENTION! ‘Theatrical Gossip “Your Family Theatre” a es Special Program for the Entire Week = ec SATURDAY—Eleen Sedgwick in “The Diamond Queen,” No. 4; some picture, too. Charlie Chaplin in “The Cure.” Harry Carey in “The Gamble With Death.” SUNDAY AND MONDAY—The first episode of “Fan- tomas,” the climax of the serial world. It’s a Fox. Get started right. And The World’s Greatest and Best Paid Actress in “BILLIONS” The Big Super-Production that’s holding ’em in line on Main Street. ——$— $$ ‘TUESDAY —“Bitter Fruit,” special. ‘WEDNESDAY—“The Flaming Disk,” No. 16. “Out 0’ Luck,” Western, “Leaping Lions and Jail Birds,” Comedy. ‘THURSDAY AND FRIDAY—““Go Get ’Em,” George Walsh in “No. 17,” a picture that will please ‘crooks, cranks and critics, and Eddie Polo in “King of the Circus,” No. 11. ——_——<—— ee PHONE PRESTON 1995 0. P. DeWALT, Prop-Mer. | i ne for ant anaz04nt Department of INSURANCE AND BANKING State of Texas | No. 38 ‘Austin, Texas, Feb, 21, 1921 | Bean hom 1a Comer: | THIS 18 TO CERTIFY, That the WESTERN | MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, SAN | ANTONIO, TEXAS, has in all respects complied | with the laws of Texas as conditions precedent to | ts doing business in this State, and I have issued |, to said Company a Certificate of Authority from |" this office entitling it to do business in this State | for the year ending the 28th day of February, } 1922. | Given under my hand and sel of offic at Aus tin, Texas the date frst above written, CHAS. V. JOHNSON, ‘ Deputy and Acting Commissioner. naa aa } “ineatric Be mnernovn x LINCOLN Bee rent pals acireae in dei word, Nasimors, the asin Poets Risatan favorite, comes ba tatre Sunny and Son fs Uate superoatire, “Bilioos Flim teas vame. ays the wonder Spee 13, “Pantomen” wi arves ‘he fir eplsode Prnernday md Pray, March 10 and an George Walsh stars in "0 Ge Basa ay that ll plese ever i. Pow Write fa showing today (Fr ayy te The Tish” ber latest re ieee [SY. ELMO HAS “SUM” FEATURE, ‘Fie woentyprotram ofthe St Bio ‘teste, 711 San Pele, wll be 8 ati Besides the regular serials showing feach night, special added attractions Ihave been secured and will be offered during the week, ‘Ad extraordinary attraction Is an nounced for Thursday night, March 10, when the world’s glant comboy and world's smallest horse will be seen in person and on the screen. The horse ts five years old, 21 Inches high and weighs 65 pounds. This fs pro nounced ar an event that will startle tnd please all ager. THANKS DONORS FOR AID. Mra, Le L. Kelly, ind. Hts, desires to thank the two Masonle lodges and the American Woodmen of the Helghts for $5 each and $153, respectively She spent $5 for clothing. 4 for wood and ave $2.53 in cash to the aged See ‘THE HOUSTON INFORMER, SATURDAY, MARCH 5, 1921. ST. ELMO THEATRE 711 SAN FELIPE FRIDAY, MARCH 4 Joe Ryan in “THE PURPLE RIDERS” ‘Another Special Feature SATURDAY, MARCH 5 Jack Perrin in “GRIP OF LAW” “PHANTOM FOE” No. 10 Comedy SUNDAY, MARCH 6 “SON OF TARZAN,” No. 7 Robert Warwick i “ADVENTURE IN HEARTS” ‘Also Comedy —_———— MONDAY, MARCH 7, Locklear in “THE SKYWAYMAN” “SON OF TARZAN,” No. 7 Comedy TUESDAY, MARCH 8 Elmo Lincoln in “DESERT GOLD” William Duncan in “FIGHTING FATE,” No. 5 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9 “SECRET TRAP” Five-Reel Special Jack Dempsey in ‘DAREDEVIL JACK,” No. 10 THURSDAY MARCH 10 “FLAMING DISK,” No. 5 EXTRAORDINARY ATTRACTION World’s Giant Cowboy and World’s Smallest Horse Will Appear Both in Person and on the Screen. Nothing Like it Ever Seen Here Before. HEAR OUR CELEBRATED JAZZING ORCHESTRA! JOHN SEDDON Furgorose svar om SOLD FURNITURE AND STOVES | ALSO REPAIRING—WATER PIPE REPAIR 10131 Hill Street Houston, Texas | City Happenings Pantomas” Lincoln, Sonday an tony. Ar 0. 8 olen, 1341 Androws st jotertained the ‘Married ‘Ladies’ Ar Bae os Netaose _Eittin, Davis, Auto ‘Tranater_Line tebe’ ort saa, aoe Set an Merete ss) Prt, and hr. RM. catehags 31 ocean gris pana aneet Ie br Ee tua ae, ake fee Bob Roberts, the real ctte met hun we nat ropes Tone ia tery asd a mode Sat trae To ib sa Motrh, Homer E. Mecoy, Dude wale'ena We eauateg Cues Keen ot eta “ted igre Beaune Wl Bends Min, FA Gren, Dressmaking an Ladi” Toaa oes fare ato Wages Sect iite Hawasas a patent dsc ‘he leet Povo clad wil be enter tans Whe womett ura ne ay ian ht Monday tah a ae ‘The whole amity wil bo. headed to te inc Bagay a! nos Fastgatst and atoee as cine ou nate ‘he Wear Matus Fre fara copay tas a pay epi to sereesclth ‘is ply bates Wee oeage Abe. recon ite Get your groceries from R. L. AN. pitwie"of ita Sc where fo Doane’ metho are oisd whens Fon bee set led erste ar Sos Telftr tae Ss se SESS ieee ‘Las, Mr. and Mrs. &. BL Willame snd Mics ian Jones stiended the oraiza tp services at Se opt plac oe Ghureh Gatveatons Senda. [The funeral sérvicea ot the tat win Spencer” S408 acr, who ie Sunday, Wore heid Tipaday afternoon fnveedden death wos ante nmol to" famly'and Novo friends, Mrs Georgia Lott wiebos ner man tends and former comers Kaa tHoe ‘thet now connected with th People’ Giarmacy, 30 Milam Stree ode 6 Bad share them py he uat ernew nend!—Caaro Dra, 8 © Spark, the colbrate caterer ai th People's Pharmacy fi Sti’ St, extends oe coi aton toy ome of Ber platab “Dad” will ke “Fantomas,” a8 we as sone-athor wil tke ita ella Sbaghter yal be easy” abou Ssimora in Bion For Reot—The new Masonic hal tor iodge meetings other eather fats craer Sencar: snd Provence ight on'Livety car fine.” Phone ff, or soe. 1, a" Henry, eae odie When downtown bo ware ta vit R 1 ANbAEWS! cons, wos Mam st fed"tey tose roctree "No orde a amalt to restive the’ same courte ous and prompt attention av te ree ders Mra 1. J. Holowar's_ paper on wat trator te to tne hres famered Sanday” at 11 a.m. at Si Sohn om dyeing during the iat an Siterery of Paton 1 Sohemon celtiag such favorsle commen You get ale dolog one thing a ne tn You new mont recreation twee pyle In fact, yom nee feo a Cinco mers chase bac Hot ea aaa! wa NOW! Our Great Pre-Easter Sale In Our Big Millinery Store i, » a Pre-Easter Sale of NEW | SPRING \y MILLINERY $2.98 | Bear arms te nena pe | “WHERE THRIFT MEETS QUALITY” LEWIS-BLUMRICH CO. IS-BLUMRICt pedi dat ehh facta etal tl cre) ; WASHING POLISHING GREASING REPAIRING OKAY GARAGE Corner Odin and McMillan Stresta ; _ E. PARKER and F. PARKER, Proprietors : Mechanical Work a Specialty. Rent Care Day and Night 3 : [All Work Guaranteed. Filling Station in Connection 3 E PHONE PRESTON 4736 ouston, Texas | posenevenecenerenecerocorereeeererererenenesecesetes cateeeeeeeeeste teat THTOTTOEOOPESORSTACE SEE T | B. F. LOWERY 2409 McKinney Avenue | Dealer in Groceries, Fruits, Cold Drinks, Ice Cream ; Courteous Treatment to All foods by a volley with the Western Sfutdat ite "insurance. Co. "WB Movely, Agent, Lincoln Theatre Bidg. Room 0 Preston 1760. ‘Atioriey A. 8 Wells, Datta, wa ere. Monday, en route” tome.” from Beaumont, where the ‘Tessa Colored engue directors held a. seston last Senday. Mr. Welle head’ of thi [bate Dall organizaton “and. expect cube to have a great year Many colored people in, Housto Jeary” "to. insurance on thelt”Nouses eturaltare, ‘No excuse. Well insur item Tn the Western Mutual ie Tn srance Company, 3. 0. Smith, toca igen, Phone Hadley 1962, Mr. Bllott Brown, overseas veteran and basso in the Olyipia mate quartet ted atnce last leaue at Camp. Logan hospital, his death being quite a shock oie wide circle of friends. Deceased pomsessed a wonderful base votes and She quartet wufters an irroparable toss Prof, J.C. Sanderson, vice prinetpa Brace Sebool, attended’ the sonslon 0 the Southwest State ‘Teachers’ Asso elation “at” Hagle Lake, Texas, lav week, serving on tho ‘public health department. program» conducted) Drv. W. Burnwel. It you don't Aire to come to tows to! buy your grocerte, simply’ phone Progton “061, RL. ANDREWS, the Milam "street grocer, and lve” you! loner to one of his’ eosrteous an balneaking clerks and: they” wil the’ ret ‘The Informer has been requested announce that Prot HB, Smith, pres lent ot Colored Commerctal College fot Beaumont, will be bere. Monday night. March’ 7" and ‘desires. to: moe [al those studying Spanish under Mra |W. 1, band at the A. M.D. A. oftcen M0%s Milam St Insure your home snd_turnitar against tire a the Western Mutua iro. Insurance Company of Texas the. company. that haw record. fo eying its clalme in trom’ three t Seven days, Phone Preston 1760 10 WB. Mosiey, agent, room 305, Lin coin ‘Theatre Building, (tf). SOUTH’S GREATEST RACE NEWSPAPER | Rev. D. R. Clark, rector of All Saints Protectant Rplacopal” Chareh, St pula, Mo. spent afew days in our inal part of the sate beta inal part of the sate efue to pa. tcipate in te raiaton tthe prow hood of his fied, ev. ohn W. Pree man, at Galveton las Suadhy. Mrs Jaia A, Groen, 1909 Nance, on ot our lading gores, in tn receipe of ® celegram reading that her daughter Tarn Jeoso W. Johnsen, 254-N. Atte tan Ave, Caleago, eth proud mother of daighter, who arrived. Sunday Morning at 2 cclock. ‘Under the care of br. Lamin-and-a trained nurse both other and daughter are ding nicely ‘A DESIRABLE HOME FOR SALE. A 4room house with hall, bathroom and city water and'3 lots 106150 fet 4 No, 210 State Stret, Siath Ward ‘AC the bargain price of only $2500 NY. J. Mardowey, Real Estate and Loans, 400% Milli Street, Houston, ‘Texan, Phone Preston 2662. (22) CARD OF THANKS. We take this method of expressing our most profound gratitude to the foany fries who showered un wih condolence and many floral offerings, spon the death of oar hosband and faher, the late Willem Spenege. (Signed) Mrs. M. F. Spencer, wie srs. C. Sth, Ms. Beato Wie aaughters; W. K. Spencer, G. . Spen fa sre 4B PRINTERY OPENED. Meese WJ. Ford and eH. Solver. both well Known tsens of Houston threw open the doors to the pubil Monday morning at 411 Milam St of Jan uptotheminate, moderaly eau ed Joh printer, to be known as Pord He Spivey, Job plates ry. LL, Person Ia manager ofthis estalibinent and" thelr patrons ae inured. the latest ‘and! ost inthe a Revival Meeting At Watt's Chapel; Chicago Pastor Here Pastor RW. Welly of Fourth Mis jsionary Baptist Church (Watt's Chap fet) corner Dowling and. Lamar, aa fnounces that Rev. Dr. clos rane, tbo pastors ope of the largest ch: SS, etn nr rovivalleieméctngy at Me coetea eee ev. Drane in conceded’ to be one ot the able evanguliatlc preacher ot the race and his meotings ere are capected to. make. great Inroade Into he ranks of ata Pastor Wels, doepte the tact that he has been bere only sbost seven ‘wooka, bas been Instrumental In add: Ing over 1¢0 new members to bis local charge and bar many other improve enta under way.” He slso han 442000 rally on and expects i to 50 over big ‘The pastor and ofticlal cordially tavite the ube to hear the sermons to be delivered here by the Rev. De Drane. 71:35 Se Rey. John W. Freeman, rector of Bt “Ciomonta "Prsterant Enon See a ees bee oe Serrano es Sa ee BPE he ts aes ears ae Ppt apee bey Dee Sea a Re oe te Ne oreo Scere tee pai cs iso Oo ek ems Sara = RRENHAM, Se, inttie Raine ied PO. A tae ly of Dey, rnatnn ere sip Je bare tor bur tuner servo feta Satraar Pen 2, at 8 Johan [at Car, by Rew. W Bal, ir Rachel Toor og Fah 36 De coo was ho widow. of te te Ensue Tayo. re Bdak Soper, itor two ents, ach improve ir kath ral read ot Te nfrmer, vat th ty Study an fan taken itn i Rew, Nason Gravee spent »fow burst he cy Sardar toute thin cary at nit. Mr" We ign othe Gary community wax aor Fe nye Joba A 3 Somday Soot Min A. Wiha, soporte, fran ond. Remar by Pasar 0. Batare were whats tat rar five, banner clare Noy ow @.W Data preahod an ale serton at cick. hr Mo lal wit and gion, hit Boal wer ot Bs Sy erning ih throw Dulko, hey wre tnd snout pk wp ona Rovere and Te latoer ay tn rat thm to Seat a tga ovnty ate See Moore and eaten Pe ‘nerger age. Moo Are retareee econ | FREE LECTURE Tuesday, March 8, 1921, at Colored Carnegie Library, Robin and Frederick at 7:45 p. m. Subject: “Millions Now Living | Will Never Die. You May [Be One of Them.” By Mr. J. W. Cope, Brooklyn, | N. Y., under the auspices of |'the International Bible stu- dents. Come and bring your friends _—_————— YATES PRINTING CO. In the Rear Linesin Theatre Balding Ready to Give Efficient Service Phone Preston 4245 11945 Pra Ave. Heuaon, Tex — 0 INFORMER ADS TREATED ONE Ween pace’ ROPSY “eee roieret ne tee ilar erally redaced ina few dave rorunion Bb Her "hidneya stomach "and" aancts aurios the Dod, strengthen ae ea tie syuen rie or es at Zranceent, fella Dresey Remely,