Houston Informer

Colored Citizens' Committee Favors $3,000,000 Bond Issue SPECIAL EDITION VOL. IV. 8th- Party Party - by wedding party Mrs. E. Robertson, solist; Misses S. Elsick, pluk domino organist; Misses S. Hancock, sat striped; Mesdames Louis White sat sequin; R. Right; orchid or gandale; Phil Sample in white cantor MEETING CALLED TO LAY PLANS FOR JUNETEENTH DAY The colored citizens of Houston and Harris County are urged to attend the meeting. Library Monday night, May 7, to discuss and outline plans for the Embancation Day celebration, which will be held at Emancipation Park on June 19, 1923. Every colored citizen, male and female, is urgently requested to be present. Attendance at this meeting officers will be elected and committee selected for the forthcoming of the meeting. For this meeting is issued. The colored Park Board, Jno. W. Hubert, chairman, and the board hopes to present. Meeting begins at 8 p.m. CREWS' DEMISE DISTINCT LOSS (By the Associated Negro Press.) Chicago, III.—The passing of the Kansas City S. Crews, editor of the Kansas City Sun, at Kansas City, Mo., Tuesday afternoon, April 24, marks the demise of another of the group's most serviceable and foremost characters. Few men in public life had a broader range of acquaintance, it having been his perpetual assignment for the past thirty years to fight politically, under republican colors in practically every state of the Union, wherever there was the slightest possibility for the people who could have been. And as has been truly said, "The C. M. C. Church of Kansas was a min "on his feet" at all times, and in his native state, Missouri, his loss to the race is irreparable. As editor of the Kansas City Sun, he answered the journalistic call of the times for men of courage, strong minds, great hearts, true faith and steady hands. The success of national organizations convening in Kansas City for the past twenty years, the old City Hospital, the Philips Wheeler Hospital, the T. M. C. Church of Kansas, m. C., and state institutions now rendering service to our group are largely the result of his constant fights and guiding. Hand. Than Nelson C. Crews, no citizen of Missouri's western metropolis has entered more fully into that spirit which made possible their slogan "Greater Kansas City." Mr. Crews was past grand master of Masons of Missouri served for eight years as municipal court clerk of Kansas City, and was appointed by President Taft as rector of a civil agent. At the time of his death he was devoting the whole of his time to editing his much quoted race journal, the Kansas City Sun. Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at Allen Chapel A. M. C. Church of Kansas City, Mo. THE HOUSTON INFORMER RECOMMENDATIONS OF CITIZENS COMMITTEE, HOUSTON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT. To the Honorable Board of Education, Houston Independent School District, led as a Citizens' Committee repre- nents district's population and a large district, after a careful survey of the colored schools, urge that commendations: -Either purchase of additional site on San Felipe and property purchase of property in some other We believe the remodeling of the way and effort, for the building, at modern school purposes. Building departments under one roof; having persons; modern in every respect, and athletic activities. Presence, 500 seats; 100 children to a 35 class rooms, need 20 to 25. We provide (provided $3,000,000 school assistance a high school building that at city, inspire our children and rest to visitors. add, add science room and storage and rest for recreation. ation of high school, modern in its Ward. Plenty ground for recrea- tion department and inauguration of social course. modern brick building, embodying yards, grade and gravel streets rooms. Manual training and doled for more advanced grades. ance, 980; 24 teachers; 22 rooms; campus; old building. 25-room brick building, with aurea enrollment, 924, with daily double daily sessions; premises in during rainy weather, endangering community. Update brick building, consisting of 500; present enrollment, 400; 13 od shape; plenty ground space. We, the undersigned, appointed as a Citizen senting fully one-third of the district's par number of the taxpayers of said district, and investigation of the needs of the color you consider the following recommendations: COLORED HIGH SCHOOL—Either par property adjacent to present site on Sara across on Fredericks Street or purchase of a part of the city for said school. We believe present structure a waste of money and efforts its best, is totally inadequate for modern school should be erected to house all departments a auditorium to seat fully 1000 persons; more with sufficient ground for recreation and an att status: 900 daily attendance, 500 seat room, with seats for 40 to 50; 13 class room, recommend and ask for appropriation (prov bond issue is carried) to make a possible high will reflect credit upon our great city, inserve as one of the places of interest to visit. If present building is remodeled, add school room for books; secure additional ground for HIGH SCHOOL NO. 2—Ereaction of high entitley, for scholastics of Fifth Ward. Plethon and athletic activities. Equipping of manual training department a course in commerce or commercial course. GREGORY SCHOOL—Erect modern brick auditorium to seat fully 1000; fill yards, grinding to consist of at least 24 rooms. Mastic science departments needed for more Enrollment, 1120; daily attendance, 980; temporary shacks scattered over campus; DOUGLASS SCHOOL—Erect 25-room bitorial to accommodate 1000; present enrol attendance of 800; now having double daily bad shape, being regular lake during rainy health of pupils, teachers and community. LANGSTON SCHOOL—Up-to-date brick 11 rooms and auditorium seating 500; presen teachers. Grounds in fairly good shape; We, the undersigned, appointed as a Citizens' Committee representing fully one-third of the district's population and a large number of the taxpayers of said district, after a careful survey and investigation of the needs of the colored schools, urge that you consider the following recommendations: COLORED HIGH SCHOOL—Either purchase of additional property adjacent to present site on San Felipe and property across on Frederick's Street or purchase of property in some other part of the city for said school. We believe the remodeling of the present structure a waste of money and effort, for the building, at its best, is totally inadequate for modern school purposes. Building should be erected to house all departments under one roof; having auditorium to seat fully 1000 persons; modern in every respect, with sufficient ground for recreation and athletic activities. Present status: 900 daily attendance, 500 seats; 100 children to a room, with seats for 40 to 50; 13 class rooms, need 20 to 25. We recommend and ask for appropriation (provided $3,000,000 school bond issue is carried) to make possible a high school building that will reflect credit upon our great city, inspire our children and serve as one of the places of interest to visitors. If present building is remodeled, add science room and storage room for books; secure additional ground for recreation. HIGH SCHOOL NO. 2—Erection of high school, modern in its entirety, for scholastics of Fifth Ward. Plenty ground for recreation and athletic activities. Equipping of manual training department and inauguration of a course in commerce or commercial course. GREGORY SCHOOL—Erect modern brick building, embodying auditorium to seat fully 1000; fill yards, gravel and gravel streets; building to consist of at least 24 rooms. Manual training and domestic science departments needed for more advanced grades. Enrollment, 1120; daily attendance, 980; 24 teachers; 22 rooms; temporary shacks scattered over campus; old building. DOUGLASS SCHOOL—Erect 25-room brick building, with auditorium to accommodate 1000; present enrollment, 924, with daily attendance of 800; now having double daily sessions; premises in bad shape, being regular lake during rainy weather, endangering health of pupils, teachers and community. LANGSTON SCHOOL—Up-to-date brick building, consisting of 11 rooms and auditorium seating 500; present enrollment, 400; 13 teachers. Grounds in fairly good shape; plenty ground space. $1303.55 REALIZED IN Y. W. C. A. DRIVE The last report from workers in the financial campaign brings the figures up to $1303.55, a little less than $200.00 short of our goal. We are very grateful for this amount and know that it is worth it. We are not, but we need $100.00 for our year's work. We are had promises from men whom we consider reliable, sufficient to raise the money. We are not speaking of pledges made some time ago, but promises made in this campaign. We pay up at once and are not grateful for the education of the class of Prairie View are making an educational survey in Houston this fall. Miss Desaline Roberts, a young girl of great promise, apresiates the survey. She will give a piano recital at Center Friday evening, May 11. Enumerations. A special lecture to mothers on the necessity of monthly physical examination for children under school age in May under the suspices of the committee on health education, should be attended by everyone evening May 5. The Y. W. C. A. clubs who did such excellent work in the past are invited to be present. We are asking that all soliciting cards and other materials for the time, the PARCHIM, Chairman of Publicity. Prof. J. C. Phillips, the noted educator, left the city early part of the week to appear in recital at the School at Hunville, also in the city school at Trinity, Texas. Returning he to the School at Broadway, night May 4. --- --- Fellow-Citizens: PRIZES OFFERED ON PERCENTAGE BASIS IN HOSPITAL DRIVE The president and officers of the New Union Hospital beg to announce the special tag day in connection with this institution. Various Sunday schools throughout the city have of course been invited to attend and as an encouragement to the pupil a prize of $10.00 will be offered. This prize will be awarded on the percentage basis as to the number of students enrolled in the school so that the one with the least enrollment can compete with the Sunday schools whose enrollment runs into the spring. Negroes in Soviet Russia. News dispatches tell of Claude McKay, the Negro poet, or "Harlem Shadows," as one of the two Negroes who addressed the Fourth Communist League for his work. It is reported that resolutions were adopted in the interest of Negro emancipation. While it is too early to estimate the significance of such resolutions, the mere presence of such resolutions among members, in the great deliberative bodies of the world, radical liberal movements, the existence of the monistic behavior of race, mentality, morality and physicality, it is a cogent argument in favor of a basic human egalitarianism. If modern anthropology and sociology have similar vices and virtues, similar instincts and habits; similar instincts and habits; similar social and social; stimuli are similar. Thus that Negroes like whites, elect workers, like workers, should not strike us as strangers at all—The Messenger. HOUSTON, TEXAS, SATURDAY, MAY 5, 1923 "HOUSTON'S GOT 'EM" TEXAS, SATURDAY, citizen $3,000 DUNBAR SCHOOL—Enlarge (present) building; removal of secure drainage and purchase a school line to Schwartz Street. WASHINGTON SCHOOL—W shape, moved by every strong will purchase adjacent property on affording school full one-half blk and vocational training. Constr seat at least 500. HARPER SCHOOL—Remode purchase adjacent church properal training and build auditor school is now having double daily in the basement, which is very u Add additional rooms to BRUCK and LUCKIE SCHOOLS. Erect new buildings at BRAY'S ADDITION, HENDERSON and SCHOOLS. On a basis of percentage, we program should be so comprehely fully one-third of the population posed $3,000,000 school bond is $500,000 for improving, erecting ery and equipment for schools borne in mind that practically not schools out of past bond issues, quest is rather mild and modest. To arouse interest among the school bond issue election, whi 1923, it is imperative that we the exact or possible amount of colored schools. SURDAY, MAY ENS 000, OOL—Enlargement of removal of temp- ture and purchase adjac- ent Hartz Street. SCHOOL—Wreck of every strong wind. In- build property on Bing- all one-half block. OOL—Remodel and church property; in- build auditorium; double daily seas- which is very unhea- bors to BRUCE, BIL- OOLS. ages at BRAY'S BLA- DERSON and IN- centage, we believe so comprehensive a population, show- school bond issue, erecting, and for schools for co- ractically nothing bond issues, this and modest. at among the color selection, which we love that we receive the amount of this DUNBAR SCHOOL—Enlargement and remodeling of main (present) building; removal of temporary structures; fill yard; secure drainage and purchase adjacent property extending from school line to Schwartz Street. WASHINGTON SCHOOL—Wreck temporary buildings, in bad shape, moved by every strong wind. Erect modern brick building; purchase adjacent property on Bingham and Colorado, thereby affording school full one-half block. Manual training equipment and vocational training. Construct auditorium in new edifice to seat at least 500. HARPER SCHOOL—Remodel and enlarge present building; purchase adjacent church property; provide equipment for vocational training and build auditorium to accommodate 500. This school is now having double daily sessions and several class rooms in the basement, which is very unhealthy. Add additional rooms to BRUCE, BLACKSHEAR, CRAWFORD and LUCKIE SCHOOLS. Erect new buildings at BRAY'S BAYOU, MT. GILLIAN, RYAN ADDITION, HENDERSON and INDEPENDENCE HEIGHTS SCHOOLS. On a basis of percentage, we believe that the school building program should be so comprehensive that a people, constituting fully one-third of the population, should receive, out of this proposed $3,000,000 school bond issue, at least one-sixth, or fully $500,000 for improving, erecting and purchasing additional property and equipment for schools for colored children. When it is borne in mind that practically nothing has been expended for these schools out of past bond issues, this appeal and allowance or request is rather mild and modest. To arouse interest among the colored voters in the proposed school bond issue election, which will be held Monday, May 7, 1923, it is imperative that we receive some facts and figures re the exact or possible amount of this $3,000,000 to be spent for colored schools. Yours very truly. COLOREI COLORED CITY E. C. O. H. H. N. J. Ft. R. J. Houston, Texas. May 1, 1923. DECEASED CARRIER INTERRED TUESDAY The funeral of George Marvin Reeves, local postal carrier, whose premature demise was chronicled in last week's issue, was held from Antioch Baptist Church, of which deceased was a member, Tuesday afternoon, Rev. J. H. Watkins, assistant pastor and also letter carrier, officiating. The funeral was conducted under auspices of the local colored carriers, who attended in a body. Excepting Editors C. N. Love and C. F. Richardson, who eulogized the decedent, all other participants were letter carriers. Mr. J. B. Taylor was in charge, Mr. T. D. Watkins prayed, Mr. E. D. Morris, Jr., read the Scriptures, Mr. J. M. Burr read an excellent paper, Mr. W. L. Washington read the obituary and Antioch Church Choir rendered appropriate music. It was a very sad occasion, the decedent passed away in the very bloom of young manhood. The floral offerings were both beautiful and profuse, showing the high esteem in which this young man and his family are held in this city. CARD OF THANKS. Words tell us we are we feebly attempt to express our most profound gratitude to the many friends for their kindness and counseling messages tendered us at the death and funeral of our dear friend, the late George Marvin Reeves. We especially wish to thank all the friends for their floral contributions and those for the heroine Marvin Reeves. We also thank our grandmother, from the depths of our hearts, and, indeed, and overwhelmed as they are, we again express our gratitude wife; Gaines A- Reeves, father; Miss Lillen Reeves and Mrs. Ruth Gary sisters; Gaines, Allyson and Bradford Reeves, brothers. --- "RUSSIA THROUGH THE SHADOWS" AT AUDITORIUM MAY 6 "Russia Through the Shadows," the first film to arrive from Russia since the bolshevik revolution. The whole process of the Russian revolution, beginning with the overthrow of the czar and ending in the present day, is shown vividly in seven reels. The picture is highly praised by the National Board of Reviews of Motion Pictures for its historical, educational and moral values. Teachers in the Normal School in Milwaukee advised their students to see the picture for its historical value. The picture has met with tremendous popular enthusiasm. The Boston Symphony Hall, built to accommodate exceptionally large concert crowds, had its walls lined with people, and hundreds were turned away. The demand for seats in Milwaukee was so great that the local theater owners have asked for bookings as a business proposition. Chicago turned out en masse. The proceeds from this celebrated film go to buy food and clothing for over a million little orphans who have survived the scourge of war and famine. The picture will be shown in the City Auditorium Sunday, May 6. Special Russian music will be played and accommodations for colored people. MRS. RODNEY HARDEWAY DEAD After a protracted illness, covering several months, Mrs. Olive B. Harder M.S. graduated in 1911 St. Emanuel, awarded a tuesday morning at the family residence following close on the death of her husband, and whose earthly career came to a end close at Waco a few months ago. The last and riles will be pronounced on Friday, April 16, g. m., Pasteur K. O. Woolfofficial insisted, assisted by Rev. J. S. Scott. She will be buried under ashes of the deceased, and extends condolence to the beloved. CITIZENS COMMITTEE: E. O. Woolfock, Chairman, C. F. Richardson, Secretary, O. P. DeWalt, H. P. Carter, H. L. Mims, N. Dudley, Jr. J. B. Grigsby, Frank L. Lane, R. T. Andrews, J. W. Hubert. President Cleveland Publishes Statement Regarding the three propositions to be submitted to the voters of the Houston independent school district at Monday's special election, Hon. A. S. Cleveland, president of the board of education, has issued the following statement to the electors of the district: --- "It is the desire of the board to bring to bear all available architectural intelligence in improving old buildings and in building new ones so that the Houston school system shall be equal to the very best in the whole world. In point of physical properties, such as building financing, equipment, as well as in management and instruction. "Under the new law, the board of education will handle all school finances and is responsible only to the people. The school property in the Houston independent school district can now be estimated conservatively at about $9,000,000.00 Bonds. "The law requires the board of education to assume a school bond debt of $24,000, hitherto carried by the the $3,000,000 bond issue asked to be up a total indebtedness of $45,600. This debt will be represented by 4 year bonds bearing 5 per cent interest. The sinking fund to pay the debt in 40 years, hence we shall need 7% per cent interest and sinking fund, and allowing for delinquents. The amount also 22 cents on the hundred dollar amount of the property of the Houston independent school district to pay this interest and create a sinking Schools Crowded. "The schools have been separated from the city government and are in the hands of the boards of education. "All the schools are full and many of them are crowded. If the citizens want to attend, the board will be compelled to provide BAPTIST LEADERS HOLD BOARD MEETING HERE The executive board of the State Baptist Sunday School. Convention held a two-day session at Bethel Baptist Church last weekend. Those present were: Rev. J. E. Knox, Austin president; Rev. W. F. Bledsoe, Marseille; Rev. J. E. Knox, superintendent of Sunday school misSION; Miss E. Lemons, Galveston, lbrarian; Prof. W. L. W. Houston secretary; Rev. R. C. Barbour, Galveston, statistician, who preached the first night. Rev. Knox filled the pupil at Bethel Sunday morning and was preached the second night. The board preaching, which prepared the program for the annual session to be held at Antich Baptist Church in August, was pronounced the best event in the history of the convention. Bethel choir sang the first night and Antich held the stage the second FAIRCHILD PURCHASES MODERN AMBULANCE Mr. T. M. Fairchild, 1015 *Dowling Street, one of our leading undertakers* and a man who is ever striving to give the colored public of the city the best in service, has once more made a step toward rendering greater service to the public. He and returned with the most beautiful ful ambulance in Houston. Of the latest model, with all modern conveniences, such as electric fan, heater etc., and with owl attendants and quick service, this should be a boon for the public. Long list of more power to our progressive and aggrieve Theron! PEOPLE'S PAPER tee Issue Cleveland Statement ons to be submitted to the voters pool district at Monday's special president of the board of education, nt to the electors of the district: only half-day sessions until a future bond issue shall be ordered by a majority vote of the citizens. Support and Maintenance. "In 1919 the people voted 50 cents on the $100 for the support of the schools in the city and in 1922 they voted 25 cents more, making a total of 75 cents. "District 25 came in with a 50 cent tax and still carries that amount. "The new school law repeals or arghaves the 25 cents levied in the city in 1922, to take effect January 1, 1924." "Unless the tax rate requested, 78 cents is granted, the rate for 1924 will be 78 cents, and the rate for 1925 should fall also, from this 60 cents we must subtract 9 cents necessary to provide interest and sinking fund to the municipal government, according to the school bonds 2,425,000, a debt which is handed to the board of education by the municipal government, according to Taking this 9 cents from the 60 cents would leave us only 41 cents as the tax rate. "Should the citizens refuse to cast a majority vote for these propositions, the salary allowance would be about 5 months' salary schedule, then the school term must be about 5 months in the year, if monthly salaries were left untouched. Oman in Houston would knowingly invite this calamity by voting against the bond issue or the maintenance tax. "We know that good citizens are divided on the question of the elective and appetitive board. We believe it that the schools of Houston that the appositive system be continued. "We therefore think it is not improper for us to ask the voters to vote for all three of us." COLORED EMBALMERS WILL, HOLD SESSION IN HOUSTON MAY 23-4 The Licensed Embalmers and Funeral Directors of Texas will conduct a course of lectures and practical demonstrations in Houston, Texas, May 14. The course is the seventh annual course of lectures and demonstrations of the Colored Funeral Directors and Embalmers Association. The first course was held in Dallas in 1917; second, San Antonio, 1918; third, Galveston, 1919; fourth, Waco, 1920; fifth, San Antonio, 1921; sixth, Fort Worth, 1922. All those who attended the Fort Worth session and those who did not attend it, are urged to attend the Houston meeting on May 23 and 24, and the local committee assures all delegates and visitors the grandest session. The following program will be rendered Wednesday night, May 23: Anthem, Bethel Baptist choir; invitation; welcome addresses, behalf of citizens, Prof. J. D. Ryan, principal Colored High School; Dr. B. J. Coventry, principal Medical fraternity; Rev. R. J. Burdett, O. L. M. Association; Rev. E. L. Harter, Baptists; Rev. L. G. Porter, Methodists. The following will respond: Mr. W. M. G. Calhoun, San Antonio; Mr. L. G. Kennard, Fort Worth; Mrs. A. L. G. Kennard, Jr. C. J. Crawford, Mr. J. M. Washington, Martin; Mr. Joseph Butler, demonstrator. Mr. Joseph choir and quartet will furnish music. 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Her pile salve reaches the worst cases. Her liniment is good for stiff joints, toothache and all pains. Agents wanted. Send 10 cents stamps with all letters. Orders promptly filled. Address— SON 423 SAN FELIPE ST. Preston 3343 PROMPT DELIVERY Suite 2014 Lincoln Theatre Bldg. Phone Preston 5128 PAGE THREE PAGE FOUR THE HOUSTON INFORMER SOUTH'S GREATEST RACE NEWSPAPER "It Gets You Told—Nothing Else!" THE HOUSTON INFORMER SOUTH'S GREATEST RACE NEWSPAPER "It Gets 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 1, 1919. C. P. RICHARDSON ..... Editor-Publisher S. B. WILLIAMS ..... City Editor J. B. WILLIAMS ..... Advertising Solicitor W. H. MITCELL ..... City Circulation TELEPHONES: Office: 8:00 a. m. to 7 p. m. ..... Preston 1248 Nights and Sundays ..... Capitol 1448 Preston 4100 NEW SUBSCRIPTION RATES: One Year ..... $3.00 Nine Months ..... 1.50 Six Months ..... 1.06 Three Months ..... 50c Single Copy ..... 7c Design Advertising Representative, W. B. Ziff Company, 608 South Dearborn Street, Chicago; 321 Victoria Building, St. Louis, Mo.; 430 Longacre Building, New York. 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 $HOULD RECEIVE LEBS. ..... ROOSEVELT. HOUSTON, TEXAS, SATURDAY, MAY 5, 1923. FORWARD OR BACKWARD? Recently The Informer published an editorial in which it was suggested that a representative colored committee should be appointed to confer with the Houston school board regarding the consideration that will be given the colored schools of the system, provided the $3,000,000 school bond issue is successful at the polls Monday, May 7, 1923. Such a committee was subsequently appointed, including representatives from all sections of the city; in the main, large taxpayers and persons interested in the growth, expansion and efficiency of the Houston public schools. This committee, without the knowledge of the school board, made a survey of the colored schools of the system and then conferred with the heads of the school system, being received most cordially by both the business manager and president of the board; and the matter was discussed at length and a list of requests and recommendations made to the board regarding the amount to be expended on colored schools and contemplated program regarding additional and modern facilities and equipment for colored scholastics. This committee was given a hearing, and, while the exact amounts to be spent on the several schools have not been ascertained nor tabulated, the president and business manager both assured this colored delegation that between $500,000 and $600,000 would be spent on and for colored schools in the newly created district, in the event this proposed issue carries at Monday's election. The Informer has repeatedly contended that the colored citizens of Houston are not insistent enough with their requests along this and other lines, and the promises of substantial improvements in colored schools made by the school heads to this colored committee, show that people who never ask for anything seldom get anything. Recently The Informer published an editorial in which it was suggested that a representative colored committee should be appointed to confer with the Houston school board regarding the consideration that will be given the colored schools of the system, provided the $3,000,000 school bond issue is successful at the polls Monday, May 7, 1923. Such a committee was subsequently appointed, including representatives from all sections of the city; in the main, large taxpayers and persons interested in the growth, expansion and efficiency of the Houston public schools. This committee, without the knowledge of the school board, made a survey of the colored schools of the system and then conferred with the heads of the school system, being received most cordially by both the business manager and president of the board; and the matter was discussed at length and a list of requests and comments was presented to the committee. Expended on colored schools and contemplated program regarding additional and modern facilities and equipment for colored scholasties. This committee was given a hearing, and, while the exact amounts to be spent on the several schools have not been ascertained nor tabulated, the president and business manager both assured this colored delegation that between $600,000 and $600,000 for colored schools in the newly created district, in the event this proposed issue carries at Monday's election. The Informer has repeatedly contended that the colored citizens of Houston are not insistent enough with their requests along this and other lines, and the promises of substantial improvements in colored schools made by the school heads to this colored committee, show that people who never ask for anything seldom get and are not supported by the proposed bond issue blindly, and, awaiting this information and assurance, this paper has not committed itself on the bond issue. Since the colored schools will get fully one-half million dollars out of this proposed bond issue, and, since the contemplated improvements and enlargements, especially in colored schools, are so badly and woefully needed, this paper believes that it would not be worth it to support them, and that it is not particular, if it opposed or supported in a lukewarm manner this proposed bond issue for $3,000,000. In view of that fact and because it seems assured that we are to get some real substantial improvements out of this bond issue, The Informer not only supports this proposition, but believes that every colored citizen should vote in the affirmative on this issue Since the colored schools will get fully one-half million dollars out of this proposed bond issue, and since the contemplated improvements and enlargements, especially in colored schools, are so badly and woefully needed, this paper believes that it would not serve the best interests of the public at large and our race in particular, if it opposed or supported in a lukewarm manner this proposed bond issue for $3,000,000. In view of that fact and because it seems assured that we are to get some real substantial improvements out of this bond issue, The Informer not only supports this proposition, but believes that colored citizen should vote in the affirmative on this issue Monday. Never in the history of the local public schools and bond issues have the colored people been promised or assured such a comprehensive and pretentious program, and to vote our popular prejudices instead of our sober and unbiased judgment would be both disastrous and calamitous at this time. We owe it to our children, our neighbors' children, their posterity, our community and social family to work and vote for the passage of this $3,000,000 bond issue Monday, May 7, 1923. The future of the Houston schools is at stake, and we can not afford to take any backward step at this critical period in our community. In this connection, the city has far outgrown its school system, and there is hardly a colored school building in this city that would do credit to a town of 10,000 population. Not only do Dallas, Fort Worth, San Antonio, Austin, Beaumont and several of the larger Texas cities put Houston in the background when it comes to buildings and facilities for their colored children, but even smaller cities like Port Arthur, Orange, Palestine, Marshall and others of their rank and size, have far outnumbered Houston in respect. But these buildings, enlarged grounds, improvements, as necessary and imperative as they are, can not be made possible without the hearty and unstinted support and co-operation of the large number of colored voters of this city. We can not petition, talk, resolve nor "hot air" school buildings and better equipment into existence; it requires money and that in large sums, and the only way to raise this needed money is through the floating of bonds, authorized and approved by the work board. Good intentions will not ever erect school buildings, and, thus the citizens favorable to the bond issue's passage who fail or refuse to vote Monday, will imperil not only the bond issue submitted, but the future career of thousands of boys and girls of both races. The Houston public schools are virtually at the Red Sea, as far as expansion and enlargement are concerned; the passage of the proposed $3,000,000 bond issue will constitute the material Moses to lead us across this mighty stream into a better and much-needed land. The Informer urged every colored elector, male and female, to read the colored committee's recommendations elsewhere in these THE HOUSTON INFORMER, SATURDAY, MAY 5, 1923. the school authorities have committed them and affirmatively almost in its entirety, except cases that fail to alter the complexion of the situ to the polls Monday and vote FOR the $3,000. no ax to grind nor any ulterior motive; its for the rights of the colored people are too well or enumerate here. is paper was a member of the citizens commitment of newspaper man, but having been appalled for service as a citizen by the citizens, and instantly and conscientiously urge people to paid their poll tax before midnight of January an exemption certificate, can vote in this Monday, both men and women, colored and vital and far-reaching for us to sit sinply go by default; for if any children in Houston buildings, more wholesome and healthy physical and environments, it is the colored children, and in the face of bona fide agreement on the board of education, will be so stupid and preach a comprehensive and inclusive program? MOV Introducing ben-Sense R and Pictures. By Dear Skeptics You will lo longer and be in and enjoy entertainment and give to your guests as a pae. Too much makes 'makes' work in and in doing friends, a back-door and of everybody in continue to be cramped and jammed in un- sardines in a can or shall they get a better and hold on life by modern equipment, adequate modious campuses? and on prosperity or shall we make lamp of education to brighten and light their them into better and greater paths? HFT as citizens and we must not sit down and agage this battle for us. on, a colored committee, headed by Mr. J. B. g and raising funds among the colored citizenry to conveying the necessary in- colored voters. This is indeed commendable for our future here. the voters be asked to pass judgment upon a bond issue in next Monday's election, but two will be submitted along with this issue. additional 3c tax on the $100 valuation, making on the $100, which will serve as a sinking fund the current expenses incident to the maintenance the schools; salaries of teachers, janitors and with the educational department of the city who financially. it puts it squarely to the voters to make appositive (as at present) or elective, as was no. per cent of degree of re keeping up on ploading and educational indecivable where we can the best be taught education we apply it to the multitudes thing as the indelible im only through a suitable picture predicts mendous res --- columns (to which the school authorities have committed themselves favorably and affirmatively almost in its entirety, excepting a few minor phases that fail to alter the complexion of the situation) and then go to the polls Monday and vote FOR the $3,000,000 bond issue. This paper has no ax to grind nor any ulterior motive; its policy and record for the rights of the colored people are too well known and for enumerate here. The editor of this paper is another of the citizens committee, not in the capacity of newspaper man, but having been appointed and drafted for service as a citizen by the citizens, and thus we can consistently and conscientiously urge our people to vote for this bond issue. All persons, who paid their poll tax before midnight of January 31, 1923, or secured an exemption certificate, can vote in this special election next Monday, both men and women, colored and white. This issue is too vital and far-reaching for us to sit supinely by permit to go by default; for if any children in Houston need better school building, than those and better physical surroundings and environments, it is the colored children. Can any colored man or woman be found in Houston who, under the circumstances and in the face of bona fide agreement on the part of the present board of education, will be so stupid and prejudicial to oppose such a comprehensive and inclusive program? columns (to which the school authorities have committed themselves favorably and affirmatively almost in its entirety, excepting a few minor phases that fail to alter the complexion of the situation) and then go to the polls Monday and vote FOR the $3,000-600 bond issue. There has no ax to grind nor any ulterior motive; its policy and record for the rights of the colored people are too well known to reiterate or enumerate here. The editor of this paper was a member of the citizens committee, not in the capacity of newspaper man, but having been appointed and drafted for service as a citizen by the citizens, and thus we can consistently and conscientiously urge our people to vote for this bond issue. All persons, who paid their poll tax before midnight of January 1923, or secured an exemption certificate, can vote in this election next Monday, both men and women, colored and white. This issue is too vital and far-reaching for us to sit supinely by and permit to go by default; for if any children in Houston need better school buildings, more wholesome and healthy physical surroundings and environments, it is the colored children. Can any colored man or woman be found in Houston who, under the circumstances and in the face of bona fide agreement on the present board of education, will be so stupid and prejudicial that they cannot comprehensible and inclusive program? Shall the Houston schools progress or retrograde? Shall we go forward or backward? Shall our children continue to be cramped and jammed in unhealthy rooms like sardines in a can or shall they get a better and firmer grasp and hold on life by modern equipment, adequate buildings and commodious campuses? This is our challenge to prosperity or shall we make it possible for the lamp of education to brighten and light their pathway and lead them into better and greater paths? This is OUR FIGHT as citizens and we must not sit down and expect others to wage this battle for us. In this connection, a colored committee, headed by Mr. J. B. Grigsby, is soliciting and raising funds among the colored citizenry to conveying the necessary information to the colored voters. This is indeed commendable and augurs much for our future here. Shall our children continue to be cramped up and jammed in unhealthy rooms like sardines in a can or shall they get a better and firmer grasp and hold on life by modern equipment, adequate buildings and commodious campuses? This is our mission to prosperity or shall we make it possible for the lamp of education to brighten and light their pathway and lead them into better and greater paths? This is OUR FIGHT as citizens and we must not sit down and expect others to wage this battle for us. In this connection, a colored committee, headed by Mr. J. B. Grigsby, is soliciting and raising funds among the colored citizenry to defray the expenses incident to conveying the necessary information to colored voters. This is indeed commendable and augurs much for us here. Go to the polls Monday, May 7, 1923, and vote FOR the $3,000,000 school bond issue! APPOINTIVE OR ELECTIVE BOARD? Not only will the voters be asked to pass judgment upon a $3,000,000 school bond issue in next Monday's election, but two other propositions will be submitted along with this issue: One calls for an additional 9c tax on the $100 valuation, making the school tax 78c on the $100, which will serve as a sinking fund and revenue for the current expenses incident to the maintenance and operation of the schools; salaries of teachers, janitors and others connected with the educational department of the city who are remunerated financially. The other proposition puts it squarely up to the voters to make the future boards appointive (as at present) or elective, as was the vogue years ago. Not only will the voters be asked to pass judgment upon a $3,000,000 school bond issue in next Monday's election, but two other propositions will be submitted along with this issue. One calls for an additional 9c tax on the $100 valuation, making the school tax 78c on the $100, which will serve as a sinking fund and revenue for the current expenses incident to the maintenance and operation of the schools; salaries of teachers, janitors and others connected with the educational department of the city who are remunerated financially. The other proposition puts it squarely up to the voters to make the future boards appointive (as at present) or elective, as was the vogue years ago. The Informer favors the appointive system largely because it will inject too much politics in the school system for the best interests of all concerned; it will cripple, impair, impede and hamper the educational work of the community and make for efficiency and the spoils system; with elections that will make for discord and often elevate to office inefficient, incompetent and incapable persons. Then, too, if the elective system obtains, who knows but what a subterfuge will not be found to conduct a primary and thereby nullify the colored citizen's vote, if not disfranchise him altogether, as is practically the democratic primary here? What little we may hope to gain by election is more would than likely be short-lived and eventually prove to be barmenary for elective school trustees, in a city like Houston, would sooner or later be politicians or the willing and ready tools of designing and scheming political barons. The position as member on the board of education in the independent school district of Houston pays no salary; and, with the necessity forhetic political campaigns and the customary fireworks and trotting out family skeletons employed and invoked in such political contests, it would be a very difficult, if not an impossible, task to induce public-spirited and big-hearted citizens to aspire or campaign for such offices of honor and service, where the pay is nil. It is elected by the people (and this is only partly true in Houston) and if he in turn appoints the school board (as has been the custom here for the last several years), is not democracy functioning and is not this board responsible to the people per the mayor and city commissioners? Another thing, these appointive boards, while they have not pleased everybody (and no human being, who amounted to a row of pins, ever has or ever will), they certainly have been a tremendous improvement over the elective boards of years ago, and The Informer thinks that it would be wisdom and common sense to "endure these lilies than to fly to those we know not of." Some of Houston's biggest and best citizens have served faithfully and unselfishly on the boards under its present modus operandi, but it would be next to impossible to get these citizens or any of their calibre and standing to offer themselves as candidates for such positions in a popular election. The city and society would lose their able and astute services and the professional office seakers, long on pallets, short on performance and are long build a sequential ring, and it would not be long before the Houston schools would be marked and marred by graft, crookedness, chicanery, inefficiency and incompetence. We recognize the fact that in a democratic republic the people rule and have the inalienable and constitutional right to say who their public servants shall be; but liberty and license are not synonymous by any means, and all things that are lawful are not expedient. The Informer is not a reactionary nor stand-patter, but we do believe in letting well enough alone, especially when such a policy seems to be getting tangible results and making for efficiency, harmony, growth, expansion and progress. Since the schools have been divorced from the city, the board will have supervision over property estimated at $3,000,000, and peanut politicians would fail miserably trying to administer or supervise such a gigantic enterprise. Colored voters will do well to remember that wherever an election is to be held for office either in the city or county, some way is always discovered to hold said elections without the colored brother participating; and safety first demands that we forsake not the old for the new. Remember the adage, "A new broom sweeps well, but it takes an old broom to get the dirt." Vote for the appointive board in Monday's election by all means and do not fail to vote for the 78c school tax for maintenance and operation of the local public schools. VOTE! VOTE! VOTE! MOVIE TALKS MOVIE TALKS Introducing a Short Series of Common-Bense Reflections About People and Pictures. Dear Skeptical Cistern: You will look better, act better, live longer and have more, if you will devote more of your time to wholesome entertainment. A period of relaxation will help you to your general welfare and development as a period of work and soberness. Too much of any one thing "makes Jack a dull boy." From home to work and back again, or spending day in and day out at home and visiting friends, entertaining ourselves by the company of everybody's business except our own, and in other various and sunny ways that our little world suggests, are not conductive to the best interest of our mental, morals and physical development. Get no more out of picture than something else to talk about except your neighbors, they will be your friends. You can meet you to you and your neighbors, too, and say that there are some folks in Houston whose neighbors would be more interested in a personal pass in order to give them something worth while to talk about. There are people in this city who learned in this way to permit "isms," and down-right ignorance to store away in one little stuffy, About ninety per cent of the white people of Houston — from the oldest to the most lively and lawyers and lawyers to the most humble laymen and sinner — attend the picture exhibition and go along the dark, talking about the devil "gittin' us" and other inconceivable nonsense on going to work. The best minds of the world have quick to grasp the unproven hypothesis that employ it to carry their messages to the multitude. Millions see the same impressions of an indifferent impression which comes only through the sight of sight. The most picture producers realize their tremendous responsibility to the public world affairs. The master-pieces of our most famous authors are portrayed on the screen. The thoughtful exegete of this exhibition states that the producers have to offer. It is unwary to say that the most important statement of this sort is either an index to a shalom understanding of our submission to the moral and conventional to keep apace with our developmental to great entitlement of expression. The complete story of progress and development is forcefully told on the basis of the fact that the people are made the property of the other wise untutored mind. Love, romance and adventure put the harmless and sick into the well-developed, normal human being. The language of pictures is universal, and the language of discussion about the habits and customs of people in every land and climate, is universal. The patronize the high class picture houses become citizens of the world without ever leaving the community. HARRISBURG A fine baby girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. Benton Emerson last week. The stork visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lonnie Sutton last week; result little Willie has a little sister. Mrs. Lula Sessum is on the sick list. Quite a number of Harrisburg citizens at tenides, the "Globe" Thomas, who dropped dead last Thursday at Kensington. Mrs. Addie Robb is son, Mr. and Mrs. Wiley Brooks came up from Galveston last Sunday. Rev. E. F. Jackson returned last Saturday morning from New Orleans, where he attended the area meeting last Friday. R. E. Jones, Eleven o'clock service will be held every Sunday at Asbury M. E. Church, winning with last Sunday. Mrs. Mamel Etta Tabb returned from Beaumont last week, where she has been visiting relatives. Mrs. Idella Price, La Porte, spent the week in the "Burg." Mr. Calvin Brooks, who has been in the U.S. naval service for the last two years, returned home to the New Mrs. Sueie Jackson has opened an ice cream parlor in Smith Addition. The Harrisburg school will close June 1. The Harrisburg Mercantile Co. has given the stockholders an extension of thirty days to finish paying for their shares. Mr. Willis Hogan, Houston, and the directors, was down Monday evening to be present at the directors' meeting. See little Antone Ferguson every Saturday for your in former. St. Clements P. E. Church. 2409 Hadley Street. (Take Dowling Car) The Rev. W. P. Stanley, same address Order of Services. Morning prayer and service. 11:00 a.m. Evensong and sermon . . . 7:30 p.m. Wednesday evening . . . 7:30 p.m. A splendid congregation greeted Blessing of the congregation chapel to administer the rite of formation to Mrs. J. O. Milton and Mr. Bobbie Sparks, both of whom spoke convincingly and accept ably. The work is growing encourag- ingly and plans are being made to daily invited to attend the services. SOUTH'S GREATEST WEEKLY NEWSPAPER WILEY BEAT BISHOP; LEADS FOR '23 HONORS Marshall, Texas, April 30 — Wiley and Bishop played a two-game series of baseball Friday and Saturday, April 27-28. The first game was played on Friday in a 5-1 tie. Bishop made 5 games in a 5-1 tie. Bishop made 3 games in the first inning, three of them coming as a result of errors, but failed to win the game. Bishop made ten innings of the game. On the other hand Wiley, made a great upset in the second game and threw good chances to win in the tenth and eleventh. Bishop played on Bishop campus Saturday. A great crowd had gathered because of the tie in the first game, and the two colleges kept up a "outing" match while the teams were warning for the battle. The second inning Wiley led the game in danger thereafter. Bishop soon found that she was at the mercy of a shutout, and she went up against in dollars the game ending in a tie. Wiley leads the Southern Athletic conference in games won to April 28. Bishop's leadership honors when the season closes the middle of May. The standing of the teams is as follows: School- Played Won Lost Wilson 1 1 1 1 1 1 Bishop 3 2 1 1 1 1 Bishop 3 2 1 1 1 1 College 7 1 4 3 1 1 Prarie College 7 1 4 3 1 1 Prarie Visitation 6 1 4 3 1 1 Glenview 6 1 4 3 1 1 BUSINESS CONCERNS TENDERED BOUQUETS Mrs. M. E. V. Hunter, state agent and Mrs. R. V. Blackshear, the home demonstration agent, gave a demonstration of the commercial Club in making flowers-illies, roses and coronaes—has sented to the following business connoisseurs: Prof. L. G. Luper, the demonstrator, The Infonator American Mutual, Mississippi Life Insurance, Standing Rock, Arkansas, Smith's Smith's Cafe and Colored Commercial Club. These three persons are connoisseurs who work in Texas and are accomplishing much with the farmers and their fami- Good Hope Baptist Church. (Wilson and Saulner.) REV. H. C. CASHAW, PASTOR. Permit us to say a few words about the progress of Good Hope Church. Since we have not said anything about our work, we consider it necessary that the public know of the work that we are accomplishing. We succeeded in electing a very competent pastor, a man who believes in putting over big programs for God through the church. During the nine months that he has been here his Christian influence has gained one hundred and sixty new members and our finances have been increased exceedingly, amounting to $3500 or $4000. The Sunday School and B. Y. P. U. are progressing nicely under our newly elected superintendent, Wiley Johnson, and president. Edmond, respectively. There have been great improvements made all about the church and, in fact, the church as a whole is putting over splendid programs on this corner. CONROE COLLEGE NOTES. Prof. J. C. Phillips Appears on the Stage at Conroe Normal and Industrial College. This has been one of the greatest weeks in the history of the Conroe and industrial colleges for the reason that "Ford's Day" and "Week." Among them distinguished狄迪斯 J. C. Phillips, the nation's youngest and greatest educator. He is indeed a credit and a blessing race. Our people were held spellbound with his art. This art gave us his best reading. Our institution and citizens of Conroe were president and G. B. Bennett, A. B., principal, will have Prof. Phillips with us again on our "Day of." HENSON Rev. J. W. Glider, former pastor of Boyton Chapel, was in the city Montgomery, where he attended the area meeting and secured the approval of $35,000 church edilce for his church, the S. James M. E., will erect in Waco that $25,000 church. The revered states that $21,000 is available and that $7,000 will be secured from the centennial funds. His many friends were glad to see him and elated to know that he has made such wonderful and new field of ministerial endeavor. OHIOAN VISITING HOME. Mrs. J. T. Price of Tpelope, Ohio, is a graduate of Springing College. She is now a guest of St. Adams, her sister of Houghton. She is a graduate of Houghton College friends, including parties and mobile rides. After a short visit to New York, she will be back in Houston, thence to Waco to visit remaining relatives. On her return she will stop in Beaufort and St. Louis, Mo., visiting friends. You can buy the Informer and all other race papers and magazines at the University of Maryland Medical News Stand, 410 Miam street. Special to The Informer REV. GILDER HERE CIMBEE'S RAMBLINGS КОНЦЕТ 6305 I'm is sumwhut hernswaggled engin; haar I is wid er puffiekly good pole tackle reeseat an crazy ter voat in dia grate big bon' leckahun. next' Mundy, but ter salve my life I can't git my se'f strate on whut side I orter cast my voat. I's bin reedin' awl de daily papers tryin' ter 'side whitch wuz de rite thing ter de, an' I gits up in de mormin' an' on de frunt page uv de moremin paper in cess where of I voats if der dis 3 millyun doller bon' laher I'm is boogier der fust doant an, and see ter myself, "I'll be do good of I'll be inny boddy's ole boob, an' I aint gwineer toat fur no bon' isher nohow neether; " but after I eats my supper I gits out my 2 evenin' papers an' sees dat ef I doant's voat fur dem 3 millyun dolers wuth uv bon's I'm is de bigges boob die side uv Attlanter, an' de 'peer' yal pallis. Wun paper an' de sweet ill't skool tauters ses ef me an' yu doant he'p ter raze de tacks rate our ill Mary Janes an George Washington an't gwineer of it but 5 munts skool on my year for we doant he'p get dat bon' laher thru the saline kids is gotter still be jammed an crammed lack sardeens in er tin can, in dese outer dait fyer traps, lack Greg'ry an' Duglis skools. I’m le jes ’ erbout ‘sided dat at ain’t gwineter let no 3 millyun dollars stan’ in de way uv my l!’’ gal an’ boy gittin’ 9 munta skoolin', ner keepin 'em frum gittin’ in er 'pecterbul skool-ouase ef lellyun pay ever Ias 'scent uv dat 3 millyuna yesef, w’en long cluma sum puson an’ ses, “W’y, Cimbee, doan’t yu no dem w’ite fokes ain’t gwineter gin us fokes no mo bildin’s den er rabbit outer dem bon” lshers? An’ ef dey do, twon’t be no mo’ en erbout 3 er 4 mo! l!’l hen houses out in de ba’ yards d’s. Den back I goes ergin inter de dumps, wundrin’ whut ter do nex” Mundy. Es de ‘mortal Shakespeare ses, “Ter be er not ter be dat em de quest- chun.” Whether ter voat fer de mill- yuns an’ git sum mo shacks er not ter voat fer ‘em an’ remane sardeens ferever mo, is de burnin’ questchun uv de anak. Den sumboddy tole me dey wuzz tawkin ‘bout bildin er seenyur Hi Skool over dere in 5 ward, Texis; an’ dereby let de tale wag de dog. Dem 5 ward fokes is so biggety now dat yu cain’t hardly make 'em ha’ive demese‘an’ ef ey gita de seenyur hi gai ‘er over a wold giltin‘s temple, y wo woant be abul ter speek ter sich fellers as H. P. Carter an’ Dr. H. E. Lee. No, sur, Gus! In de langwidge uv dat gran an’ noble pattlark, Patrick Henry (er wuz it Pat Dennis uv Marshall), millyuna fer de release uv de serdeens, but not wun scent ter allow um warders ter lord it over de res But, sho nuff, Gus, layin! awl Jokes erside, dese wite fokes is gwineter do de rite thing by us cullud tacks pay- ders. Dey's gwineter gin us not only er hi skool in de 5 ward but er jim dandy wun in de 4th ward, an’ git rid uv awl dem fyar traps an’ hin houses in de se/ vall difficult wards, an’ awh we goottes to zato, and the two woles are Mundus an’ voat lack mens an’ wimmens fer dis bon? Isher an’ say ter de wurl, we is fer better skeols, ef it taika off de hide. O, Gus, I rambilled roun? ter de Linktum Theater las © Chuesdy even- in’ thinkin’ I’d see dat show, “A Wo man”s Woman,” jes ter see whut kline uv woman she wuz an’ why she woan’nt er man’s woman, an’ sir wood yu “ bleeve me I coondn’t git inade dat lobby fer de champeneahib belts han- in in pors. It seemam lack bumbeddy had played de part uv black womah on vestergashun I foun’ dat awl dese belts had bin sent ter de recently perclaimed Battin’ Siki, formerly de perprieter, Mr. O.. P. DeWalt, es er testermonial uv hi fisterkel erbiltities. O, boy, dey, tells me dat dat Frinch Siki is lack er wooden leg mule in errace wid er airplane, cumpared wid Houston’s latest champeen. Yu kin taik it from me, Gus, w’en I gits reddy ter start inny ruff stuff, I am’t gwineter be in 3 miles uv dat Linktum lobby. No, sur—not me, hun Well, Gus, in dese days uv dancin' skatin' an' planner. playin' endurance kontests, I's gotter' canderda'dat I wants de public'ter talk duo notis uv, an' ef its er fare publick. I noes dey will awl rize up an' voat my canderdate de belt fer bein' de mos' endurinest uv awl de endurin', an' as de master uv seremonles ses, "Ladies an gentermuns, I talk grate plezure in presentin' de champeen uv awl endurance kontest—Madam Cimbee. Las' Mundy marked de 28th yeer dat she's endured de soalashun uv yo umbel survunt es her runnin' mate. Congriss has awireddy voated her a D. S. medal, an' er, kummittee is now trying ter git er Cainegle medal for her. Es fer me, Gus, I ain't es nimble on my feet as I wuz 28 years ergo, but "bleeve me, I kin dodge rolin" pins er heep mo perfishuntly. My duckin' averlie las' yeer wuz 990, an' I specks ter beet dat dis year. TWILIGHT SEWING CLUB One of the pleasant evenings of April was April 27th, when the Twilight Sewing School met their friends in a sweetly entertained dress of Mrs. K. Conway, 2711 Drew Ave. The home was beautifully decorated in the colors of the club, pink and blue. The girls were games and dancing. A delightful course was served and a good time was enjoyed by those present. Mrs. Blanck McCloud, reporter. SOUTH'S GREATEST WEEKLY NEWSPAPER RETURNS FROM GALVESTON. Mrs. Julia A. Green, 2009 Nance Street, Auburn, where she returned from Nance, Boston, and where she pays her dues. Moore's sanitarium and reports that her patient was soon in fine condition. Moore's difficult operation. Dr. Moore, though of the nine sex, is recommended as one of the states and is respected by both races for her talent and medical skill, enjoying a very lucrative practice. USED CAR DEPARTMENT SPRINGMOTOR CAR COMPANY Ford Touring. Chevrolet Touring. Oakland Touring. Nash Touring. Alaska Touring. Chandler Touring. Oakland Roadster. Oakland Skiing. Chevrolet Sedan. Oakland Coupe. Chandler Coupe. The cars are all in good shape and a wonderful investment at the same. Part cash, balance to suit. FOR SALE 1922 Oakland 4-passenger Sport. These two cars have been used sportly, and have been used for bargain. Equipped with the new Oakland land motor. Part cash, balance to suit. FOR SALE New Chevrolet Sedan, equipped with Fisher body, volvle upholstery, oversize cord tires, bumper, lock steering wheel, motorometer and cap cost deferred. The car will be well bargain price. Part cash, balance to suit. Sprong Motor Car Co. 901 San acetino. Preston 4545. CURED HER RHEUMATISM Knowing from terrible experience the hardships of being a teacher E. Hurst, who lives at 508 E. Olive St. in Chicago, committing to be so thankful having received a grant that will gratitude she is anxious to tell all her students of the hardships of her terrible by a simple way at home. She cut out this notice, mail it to her with your own name and address, and she will send it to her free. Write her at once before her departure. SICKNESS NATURAL? Normal health our birthright! Are you sure you are not influencing, "unnatural imbalance," fear of "arms," phobias pertaining to "enemies," fear of "pains," fear of "discomfort" or "disordered" Unable to accomplish your desires Grace Gray De Long, The Assistant Adviser, has a method for your refusal. Write this brief letter and lay your hand on her work. Write this brief letter and lay your hand on her work. Require information about her WORK quickly guiding her patients in the way they need to be cared for. Do not send any money or stamps unless you can do to no of your full name and correct mail address is stated in your WORK immediately. Grace Gray De Long, SAVANNAN, GEORGIA. C. A. MONTGOMERY GROCERY-CAFE COLD DRINKS AND TOBACCO 903 HOUSE STREET Phones: Office P. 5601. Res. C. 651 DH. T. M. SHADOWENS Physician and Surgeon Residence 3615 Liberty Avenue Office 4185 Travis Street HOUSTON, TEXAS DR. THOS. J. HACKETT, M.D. PHYSICIAN and SURGEON Specialist in Venus Disease Office Phone: P. 3324; Res. C. 3160 Burke 2007, 1484, 1485, HOUSTON, TEXAS AGENTS 2008 FREE We are a licensed auto dealer and offer a variety of auto services including: AUTO FREE $6 to $9 a Day Colored Pic For DOING GOOD BUSINESS. HAVE OTHER City Happenings Attend the big BIRTHDAY SALE at THE FAIR, 1103 Congress Avenue. Mr. George Clark, 2506 McGowen Avenue, is very ill at this writing. Mr. Theodie Sanders, 965 Rhode is seriously ill, having stuck a nail in his mouth. The Bethel W. H. M. S. rendered an excellent program Sunday night, with Mrs. J. H. P. Hannon presiding. Attend the big BIRTHDAY SALE at THE FAIR, 1103 Congress Avenue. Mr. Charles Murray is building a 4-story convention center, conveniences at 3109 Rice Street. Mr. Nancy Halloway, Kansas City, M. is; visiting her auct. Mrs. Lula B. Agent, 1109 Andrews Street. Attend the big BIRTHDAY SALE at THE FAIR, 1103 Congress Avenue. Prof. W. E. M. Miller, principal of the University in a "sparking brand" new Hudson. We wonder what it all means. Don't miss this opportunity for BIG BARGAINS at THE FAIR, 1103 Congress Avenue. B. Y. P. U. social at the house of Mrs. W. M. Miller, 1017 Robin Street. was a success night, despite inclement weather. For headstone or monument, see H. C. DeGaulle. Priced to suit buyer; 271 Cedar Avenue, phone Capitol 1224—(t) SHOE SHINING—Let Jeff do it at the Grand Central Station—the shine hair. Special shoes even to color. On boy! Hear Richardson's jazz orchestra paly "Aunt Hagar" blues on the big excursion to Galveston Monument Day, 7 at the Cotton Jammers' Park. FOR RENT—Hall to hodge, social gatherings, etc., 265 McKinney Ave. Nice space for Beauty parlor or harbor. See Spire Printing Co. for, good printing. Phone Preston 1996; 3220 dKinney. Reasonable rates. Work called. Delivered in certain destruction to intestinal worms. It is harmless to children or adults. Price, 35c. Sold by Herbert's Drug Store. WANTED: live, canvass, bankroll money to anyone willing to work. Book Exchange and Art Shop, 4160 Fannin St. COLLINS LAUNDRY—Cleaning and Pressing. 904 House St., phone Preston. Ladies gowns and lingerie made to order; also ready made. Remodeling a specialty, Mrs. M. B. H. Burtt's Dress Store, phone Capitol 599—(f)t. An attack of heartburn or indigestions calls for a dose of Herbine. It relieves the pain of the stomach and the fermented food into the bowels You feel better at once. Price, $6c Sold by Herbert's Drug Store. Office Address: 120 Coffee House and Elgin, 2-story house; one store space and 13 rooms. All modern conveniences. Phone Hadley 7467, Mrs. A. Wanted to address the need to and enjoy the Don’t miss this opportunity for BARGAINS at THE FAIR, 1103 Congress Avenue. WANTED—Colored men to qualify or sleeping car and train porters. Exec. of the office. Exp. furnished. Write T. McCAFFEER, Supt. St. Louis, Mo. A bad aphasia should slowly if not treated by remedy at the hospital. The Ballantyne Snow Lainment is especially adapted for such ailments. Three sizes, 30c and 36c bottles. Sold by Herbert's Drug Store. FOR RENT—A 5-room house with hall, water, lights and telephone service for $20.00 per month. 3116 Emails 7722 and 3666-4-7-23. Phone Hadley 7722 and 3666-4-7-23. For every purpose for which a link is needed, Liquid Borosone, will work more quickly, more thoroughly, and more pleasantly. Price, 80c, Dodge Drug Store. Mr. G. 2, S. durd, former Houstonian, built Oakland, Cal., after an absence of six years from the city, and moved to Elgin. Mrs. G. 2, Annie B. Lister, 2028 Elgin avenue. He is meeting and asking quit a number of his old friends. CARD OF THANKS. I wish to thank my many friends and loving neighbors for their kindness toward me during the illness and on the death of my husband, Mr. Willie Shackleford, manager. Mr. Shackleford, 32, also for their beautiful offerings. Just a few hours ago, dear husband, you have passed away to rest. Though you are gone you are not for- THE HOUSTON INFORMER. SATURDAY. MAY 5. 1923. "WHERE THRIFT MEETS QUALITY" LEWIS-BLUMRICH CO. 905-907 CONGRESS AVE Linens, Voiles, Ginghams and Ratines in Handsome Styles and Colors. Buy at these Prices and Save Money Official Splash Day! LINCOLN NATATORIUM Heiner Street and Sabine Bridge (Fourth Ward) Sunday, May 13, 1923 The Lincoln Swimming Pool has been improved during the winter season and all the necessities have been added, such as spring boards, slides, etc. Pool (including bathing suits and towels.....30c Grandstand .....10c Children (under 12 years).....½ price FOLLOW THE CROWDS TO LINCOLN NAT! ```markdown ``` BIRTHDAY CAKES FREE Saturday MAY 5 Loving wife, MRS. MINNIE SHACKLEFORD. Mrs. Alice Davie-Phelps, 2914'Rice Street, died Tuesday morning after a car accident. She will be held from Wesley Chapel A. M. E. Church Sunday at 2 p.m. Pastor G. A. M. teacher in the Luckle School and wife of Mr. Oble Phelps, employee of the H. J. Oble Furniture Co. The bereavement is the sympathy of their many friends. Foky Bros. BARGAIN BASEMENT MEN! ANNOUNCING THE REMOVAL OF UNCLE SAM'S LOAN OFFICE FROM 311 TRAVIS ST. {Where We Have Done Business for the Past Quarter Century} TO OUR NEW LOCATION 312 MAIN STREET (Former Location of Green & Bridges) WE WILL SAVE YOU MONEY ON YOUR Diamonds and Jewelry, Luggage, Sporting Goods, Musical Instruments, Etc. Quality Luggage at Lower Prices We carry a stock of high grade Trunks, Suit Cases, Bags and other Leather Goods. This is the Season for Spring Goods. Our prices will mean a saving on your Guns, Ammunition, Fishing Tackle; in fact, most anything required for the sportsman. We Are At All Times Open for Immediate Loans On Any Article of Real-Value MENDELSHON & RYEMON, Proprietors 312 Main Street Phone Preston 5766 Mt. Corinth Bapt. Church. (Schwartz and Liberty). Rev. Arthur Hubbard, Pastor. Order of Service Sunday services at 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Teacher's conference at 9 a.m. every Sunday. Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. B.V. P. U. at 5:30 p.m. Missionary Society Monday at 2:30 p.m. Prayer meeting Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. Men's Bible class Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. Bible Band Wednesday 2:30 p.m. Teachers' meeting Friday at 7:00 p.m. Teaching of the International Sunday school lesson by the pastor at 7:30 p.m. The W. H. M. S. mass meeting, held last week, was a success. The sisters will meet Thursday, May 10, at Mt. Olive Baptist Church, Rev. J. Brantford, pastor. All services Sunday were excellent. The W. H. M. S. held services Sunday afternoon. An enjoyable program was rendered by the sisters after which Pastor Hubbard addressed them in an interesting manner on "Psychic Touch of Faith." Every one was greatly benefitted and gained great good from his address. The church was filled to its utmost capacity Sunday night and we listened to Finely-Tailored Genuine Palm Beach Suits Genuine Goodall Palm Beaches, in 19 distinct pattern styles—in light and dark shades, plains, stripes and checks. Two and three-button Sack Suits, with patch pockets, plain or country club backs. All sizes in the entire lot, from 33 to 50, in regulars, stouts, slims and shorts. Every suit the product of a very high-class maker, and Foley Bros, will stand back of every one. GENUINE IMPORTED MOHAIR SUITS $11.95 Conservative and novelty two and three-button Sack Suits; all sizes from 34 to 60 in the lot; in regulars, stouts, slims and stubs. Black and navy, with neat stripes or self stripes, and many novelty effects. Well made by a leading maker of high grade men's suits. Cash and Carry—Alterations If Necessary at Reasonable Prices Conservative and novelty two and three-button Sack Suits; all sizes from 34 to 16 in the lot; in regulars, stouts, slims and stubs. Black and navy, with neat stripes or self stripes, and many novelty effects. Well made by a leading maker of high grade men's suits. Cash and Carry—Alterations If Necessary at Reasonable Prices SALE IS NOW GOING ON! a great sermon by the pastor. "Victory building" was the theme of Pasa's sermon, taken from I Cor. 3:10. On account of the heavy rain the concert at Crawford School, was postponed until a later date. Junior No.1 and Primary Rhodes, teachers, will give an old time box supper on the campus one come out to enjoy yourselves. A short, spicy program. NMS L.M.EE. Leeper. Jolly Hour Social Club. Mrs. J. Samuel Green and Miss Florence Dice were joint hostesses at the house Thursday night, April 26, to be entertainment complimentary to the Jolly Hour Social Club. As the guests sat there they gave projections for Thursday for Big Dong for thursday. The living room and dining room presented a lovely picture in its setting of pink tails in tall baskets, topped with beautiful tule bows, placed on pedestals. The lights being shaded with pink, gave an attractive decor. NOUNCING THE REMOVAL AM'S LOAN SEMENT N! and Genuine Patch Suits 95 mes, in 19 distinct pattern ades, plains, stripes and on Sack Suits, with patch backs. All sizes in the en- regulars, stouts, slims and very high-class maker, and of every one. R SUITS 195 o and three-button Sack the lot; in regulars, stouts, navy, with neat stripes or y effects. Well made by a men's suits. ations If Necessary table Prices tion to the room. More than fifty members were present. The president, Mr. B. B. B. by-laws, governing the club. Also, chairmen of committees were appointed. Mr. B. B. B. delicious three-course luncheon, consisting of chicken salad, potato salad, sandwiches, pink and white ice cream, cake, punch, and reflected in reflection in refreshment service. Mr. Efft Williams, 2020 Dowling St. will attend the club Thursday night Jolly Hour Social Club Purpose. The purpose for which the Jolly Hour Social Club has been organised is to promote life skills, give character its better sense, to lift up those who are fallen and discouraged; to give aid to those who are ill or disabled; and with whom we come in contact a desire to look up and lift up; to provide modes of entertainment, that life lightens and enhances. At all times officers and members are urged to work in unity and in harmony, using their best efforts for the advancement and promotion of OF N OFFICE for the Past Quarter SEET PAGE FIVE TASTY CITY Tasty Pastry—All Kind Fresh Daily K TASTY SHOPPE CITY MARKET Pastry—All Kinds of Fancy Cakes—B Fresh Daily From Our Bakery Tasty Pastry—All Kinds of Fancy Cakes—Bread Fresh Daily From Our Bakery 120 COME TO MARLIN AND BATHE A all in the same building Own Social diseases a specialty. E TO MARLIN FOR YOUR HEA ND BATHE AT THE ORIENTA COME TO MARLIN FOR YOUR HEALTH! AND BATHE AT THE ORIENTAL! COME TO MARLIN FOR YOUR HEALTH! AND BATHE AT THE ORIENTAL! all in the same building. Owned and operated by and for colored. Social diseases a specialty. Baths, $12 per course; room and board, $7.50. For further information, write DR. S. L. CHANDLER, Prop., Box 128, Marlin, Texas. S. CHANDLER, Prop., Box 128, Marlboro Boston 1469 Res. Phone S. R. GREEN REAL ESTATE LOANS AND INVESTMENTS I Handle Bargains Only 9½ Milam Street MOUSTO J J HARDEWAY DR. S. L. CHANDLER, Prop., Box 128, Marlin, Texas. S. R. GREEN REAL ESTATE LOANS AND INVESTMENT I Handle Bargains Only Room 6, 409½ Millam Street NOU5 J J HARDEWAY Phone Preston 2662 REAL ESTATE AND RENTALS, LOANS NOTARY PUBLIC Sixteenth Avenue Experience Phones: Res.-P. 9163; Store Preston 7389. THE JONES PHARMA Mrs. R. S. Childs and daughter, Miss Robbie D. A. Jones, P. DELIVERY TO ALL PARTS OF THE C THE JONES PHARMACY Children and daughter, Miss Robbie D. A. Jona, Pr. LIVERY TO ALL PARTS OF THE CITY THE JONES PHARMACY Mrs. R. S. Childa and daughter, Misa Robbie D. A. Jona, Pr. C., Propa. DELIVERY TO ALL PARTS OF THE CITY Prescriptions Our Specialty Pure Drugs, Sundries and Toilet Articles Everything in the Line of Drinks at Our Soda Fountain 2604½ ODIN AVENUE HOUSTON, TEXAS YATES PRINTING COMPANY Lincoln Theatre Bldg. “READY TO SERVE” We prepare your copy, print your job as you wish, in fact, we make our printing a necessity. 2604½ ODIN AVENUE YATES PRINT Lincoln T "READY" We prepare your copy, print we make our printing a success We prepare your copy, print your job as you wish, in fact, we make our printing a necessity. PHONE PRESTON 5161 RIE AVE. HOUSTON 713 PRAIRIE AVE. PAGE SIX Phone Preston 1469 Women! Girl! Beautify Your Hair! Begin Now! Why Not Have Beautiful Hair? Use St. Clair Hair Preparations and See How Quickly Improvements Begin. Attractive women everywhere depead upon the St. Clair preorations, so why not you? Nature lavishes upon the young her beautes of hair, yet how few strive to retain it? Beauty of the hair can be retained or maintained with St. Clair preorations. Thousands can testify to this fact. It is no experiment. The results have been proven. Neglect is the great destroyer. Fire-company-dandruff, later falling hair, and then unstightiness, ever increasing. The pure ingredients contained in the air, and the preorations necessary to antheptic and medicinal values are not hair. If you deathly scalp and luxuriant beautiful hair and lots of it no dandruff, no falling hair and no more itching scalp — see the St. Clair preorations for the next year. It eventually—why not now? Agents to tell the preporations, fifty per cent commission. Courtesy to the preorations through all the orders promptly filled. One trial treatment $1.50. Write for particulars—send stamp for reply. “THE ST. CLAIR SYSTEM” Mme. R. D. St. Clair, Parlor 820½ East Commerce St. San Antonio, Texas FOR YOUR HEALTH! THE ORIENTAL! Many of the worst cases of Rheumatism, Kidney and Stomach Troubles, Blood and Skin Diseases are treated at the ORIENTAL. These waters offer you an opportunity to regain your health at a reasonable cost. Oriental where you can get your health Room or Office. Top., Box 128, Marlin, Texas. Ree. Phone Hadley 3282 RDEWAY PHARMACY Robbie D. A. Jones, Pr. C., Propra. PARTS OF THE CITY ING COMPANY theatre Bldg. "TO SERVE" your job as you wish, in fact, city. STON 5161 HOUSTON, TEXAS In the MOUSTON, TEXAS THE HOUSTON INFORMER, SATURDAY, MAY 5, 1923. 2714 ODIN AVE. Wholesale and Retail FISH AND OYSTERS Largest Fish Market in the State among the Race. Out-of-town orders shipped promptly. WE SHIP TO ANY PART OF THE STATE. Phone Capitol 480 FOR MEN ONLY. AIRLINE 700 Pearl Street New York, NY 10017 JOHNSON'S SILK TOP DIRECTIONS PRICE 1.00 THE NEW LINCOLN BARBER SHOP 709 PRAIRIE AVE. Four expert artists ever ready to serve your tonsil needs. We carry a full line of toothbrushes, clips and toilets; hair straightening a specialty for men only. We will straighten your hair for $1.50 or sell you a treatment for $1 per box. Johnson hair dressing is excellent for dandruff and tutters. Give it a trial. J. Johnson, proprietor. J. JOHNSON AT Lincoln Barber Shop 709 Prairie Avenue J. H. RIERAS Civil Engineer and Architect Modern Homes and Public Buildings, Plats and Maps. Machines designed; patent drawings. Mail orders solicited. 2619 Tuam Ave. Phone H. 4448 BUY A COPY NEGRO YEAR BOOK Standard reference on all matters relating to the Negro. Most extensively used compendium information on this subject. PRICE 50c. AND $1.00 Rates to Attend NEGRO YEAR BOOK CO, Tuskegee University, Alabanga. TRIAL I'd like CLAY AWAY The YEARS! Astonishing Results from FIRST APPLICATION Guaranteed to do these definite things or your money returned— 1. Clears the skin and give it colds, 2. Removes peoples and blackheads. 3. Lifts out of the pores. 4. Closes enlarged pores. 5. Refolde drooping facial tளை and muscles. 6. Makes the skin soft and velvety. Thousands of women in New York, Chicago, London, Paris and other fashion centers use the Blanclois Method. Regular news sold at Drug and Department Stores. Send this advertisement and 10 cts. to cover mailing for a home application TRIAL HOB. ONCOLABORATORIES INDIANAPOLIS IND. Butler Baggage and Moving ALSO Rent Car Service WARNER BUTLER, Propropriator Phone: Res.-Cap. 3638, Presst. 577 1215 Bagly St. Houston, Texas Fully Heated. A California orange orchard has a central heating plant with pipes radiating in every direction. In case of a frost when the fruit is on the trees the whole orchard is heated. A. E. If you desire soft, 'lustrous, beautiful and a plenty of It, no dandruff, no hair splash and no folding hair, simply use MME. OLA M. GREENE'S OLEAL MAPREPARATIONS for the Hair and Scalp, three or four applications will show excellent results. These preparations are proven to contain 100% pure ingredients. *THE BEST BY TEST* Six Weeks' Treatment Bent for $1.10 More hundreds of satisfied users. More hundreds of skilled agents and operators wanted. *SPECIAL OFFER-Courses taught personally or through mail. Work also done in parlor by skilled operators. No amateurs allowed to work in parlor.* PARLOR 2919 BAER ST. HOUSTON, TEXAS Phone Preston 5230 Open Day and Night HAMMOND UNDERTAKING CO. A. J. HAMMOND, Manager PETER H. Embalmers and Funeral Directors Motorized Funeral Equipment 1018 SCHWARTZ ST., HOUSTON, TEXAS Motto: Service, Courtesy, Reliance and Promptness. SPECIAL ROAD SERVICE U. S. VULCANIZER CO. ```markdown ``` U. S. VULCANIZER CO. WILL MARTIN, Proprietor GENERAL TIRE REPAIRING AND ACCESSORIES DOUBLE TREAD AND REBUILT TIRES 405 San Jacinto Street Phone Preston 3516 312 San Felipe Street Phone Preston 7492 405 San Jacinto Street Phone Preston 3516 312 San Felipe Street Phone Preston 7492 (Member Houston Colored Commercial Club) When in Need of Ladies' Ready-to-Wear Garments Visit the LADIES READY-TO-WEAR SHOP 2711 Odin Avenue We carry a full line of underwear, silks and lingeries, also street and house dresses. We will have a millinery department in the next few weeks, where we will carry a full line of ladies' hats. MRS. J. C. PINKSTON, Prop. We carry a full line of underwear, silks and linieries, also street and house dresses. We will have a dressy department in the next few weeks, where we will carry a full line of ladies' hats. MRS, J. C. PINKNEST, Prop. MR. ADVERTISER: A city that is set upon a hill can not be hid. Like- wise is this true of advertisements inserted in a newspaper full of pep and ginger. If you do not want the people to see your ad, then do not insert it in A city that is set upon a hill can not be hid. Likewise is this true of advertisements inserted in a newspaper and ginger. If you do not want the people to see your ad, then do not insert it in THE HOUSTON INFORMER The paper that goes into more local cofeded homes than all the other race journals combined; that reaches more people than any daily newspaper in the city. There is hardly a home in this community where this paper does not get it. Men, woman and children grab it like a baby does candy, thereby proving conclusively that it is The paper that goes into more local colored homes than all the other race journals combined; that reaches more people than any daily newspaper in the city. A home in this community where this paper does not exist. Men, women and children grab it like a baby does candy, thereby proving conclusively that it is PEOPLE'S PAPER THE Fairchild Undertaking Co. FUNERAL DIRECTORS EMBALMERS Phone Preston 1835 1015 Dowling Street 1307 Clark Street hours: 9 a. m. to 10 a. m., 4 to 6 p. m. Sundays by appointment. Office phone 4381. MEAT MARKET IN CONNECTION. Two Substitutes for Exercise. Those who cannot get out in the open air for exercise will find sweating the door or spanking the baby with a good substitute. Reading News- **waterbirds.** As much as adult plumage shell may be obtained from one hawk's bill turtle, one of the marine turtles of the tropics. She (to golfer husband) —Why is it John, that the Colonel Boly you are always playing with never comes to the club dances? The Showme. Way to Hush. If the boy is to a account it may be because he has a charge account.—San Francisco Chronicle. Is golfer husband?—Why is it. John, that this Colored Boy you are always playing with nerve comes to the club dances?—The Showma. SOUTH'S GREATEST WEEKLY NEWSPAPER Is the place for prompt and courteous service. Why did mother stop preparing after-supper lunches. Because we eat at the LINCOLN WHITE KITCHEN—the House of Service. ANDREW WATKINS, Prop. BICHON'S DRUG STORE H SUPPLY OF THE BICHON REMED WAYS ON HAND. um Pre A FRESH SUPPLY OF THE BICHON REMEDIES ALWAYS ON HAND. (When Answering Ad. Mention The Informer.) Phones: Residence Hadley 2011 Store, F WILSON'S PHARMACY CAUGIOUS A. WILSON, Prop. We Deliver to any Part of the City. Prescriptions Carefully O Pure Drugs, Sundries and Toilet Articles. 2421 McKINNEY AVE HOUSTON Residence Hadley 2011 Store, R WILSON'S PHARMACY CAUCIOUS A. WILSON, Prop. to any Part of the City. Prescriptions Carefully C Pure Drugs, Sundries and Toilet Articles. NINNE AVE HOUSTON Phones: Residence Hadley 2011 Store, Preston 2834 LOOK WHAT YOU CAN GET AT THE TIVO Good home cooking. with a smile. We thank MRS. A THE TIVOLI LUNCH ROOM come cooking. Call for what you want a ale. We thank you-call again. MRS. A. ADAMS, Prop. THE TIVOLI LUNCH ROOM Good home cooking. Call for what you want and get it with a smile. We thank you-call again. 209 WEST DALLAS White Swan 506 Eight expert tonsorial wants-Halia cut, shave, baths. ite Swan Barber S White Swan Barber Shop 506 Milam Street Eight expert tonsorial artists ever ready to serve your wants—Haia cut, shave, shampoo, massage. Hot and cold baths. AARON BYERS, Proprietor DR. O. L. LATTIMORE, Dental Surgeon AT 409 1-2 MILAM All Classes of Dental Work Neatly Done Bridge Work a Specialty. HOURS 9 TO 12, 2 TO 5 Sundays by Appointment Phones Office Preston 1459 Residence Capitol 89 M. L. LATTIMORE, Dental Service AT 409 1-2 MILAM Classes of Dental Work Neatly Bridge Work a Specialty. HOURS 9 TO 12, 2 TO 5 Sundays by Appointment Price Preston 1459 Residence on 3783 Sude CASH TAILORING & CLEANING A. BROASTER & HARRY SIMON, Prop DR. O. L. LATTIMORE, Dental Surgeon AT 409 1-2 MILAM All Classes of Dental Work Neatly Done Bridge Work a Specialty. HOURS 9 TO 12, 2 TO 5 Sundays by Appointment Phones Office Preston 1459 Residence Capitol 89 WABASH TAILOR C. A. BROASTER WABASH TAILORING & CLEANING CO. C. A. BROASTER & HARRY SIMON, Props. 220 San Felipe Street HOUSTON, TEX THE "PEERLESS CITY MARKET IE "PEERLES THE "PEERLESS" CITY MARKET PRESSED POULTRY, BUTTER AND EGG LOOK FOR THE ELECTRIC SIGN ALL AND DRESS ALL OUR OWN POULTRY DRESSED POULTRY, BUTTER AND EGGS LOOK FOR THE ELECTRIC SIGN WE KILL AND DRESS ALL OUR OWN POULTRY 312 Milam Phone Preston 3783 Store, Preston 28348 HARMACY SON, Prop. Scriptions Carefully Compounded- Toilet Articles. HOUSTON, TEXAS CAN GET AT NCH ROOM what you want and get it again. SON, Prop. PHONE PRESTON 8643 Barber Shop street ever ready to serve your massage. Hot and cold Dental Surgeon LIAM Work Neatly Done Specialty. TO 5 Oointment Residence Capitol 89 CLEANING CO. Y SIMON, Props. HOUSTON, TEXAS 312 MILAM STREET Preston 527 Sudden Service Are You Looking For A GOOD PLACE TO BUILD YOUR HOME? If So, Select Your Lot In FOREST HOME NOW SOUTH'S GREATEST WEEKLY NEWSPAPER Are Y A GOOD PLAC If S FORES ```markdown ``` EMBR 214 Scanlan Building THE HOUSTON INFORMER, SATURDAY, MAY 5, 1923. You Looking ACE TO BUILD So, Select Your Lo ST HOME Work on improvements has already started in Forest Home. The sanitary sewer is now being laid, and just as soon as the weather permits, work on streets will start. This is the best opportunity that has ever been offered the colored people of Houston to get a lot in an addition that has practically all modern improvements. With every lot purchased now, we give a written agreement that the improvements will be completed within a specified time. When you consider the natural beauty of this property and the improvements that are going in, you will find that the prices in FOREST HOME are low. You can buy a lot on very easy terms. To find FOREST HOME, go out on the Dowling car and walk out Holman to the Columbia Tap, just a few blocks from the end of the Dowling car line. This property is located on both sides of Holman Avenue, and runs up to the Columbia Tap. Part of it is on the west side of the Columbia Tap. The best thing to do is to make an appointment to see the property. You can do that by either phoning J. H. Robertson, our colored representative, at Hadley 6924, whose home address is 3201 Pierce Avenue, or phone our office. We also have other colored representatives, who will be glad to show you the property. Now if you want a lot in what is going to be the finest colored addition in Houston, do not delay—get in touch with us, or with one of our representatives. ```markdown ``` PAGE SEVEN --- ```markdown ``` LETTE Phone Preston 3136 Paramount and Okeh Records 902 TEXAS AVE. (Corner Travis) Did you get the latest? THE RED RECORD great. Its name is— "CHIRPING THE BLUES" Special booth for Colored at Oliver's—902 Avenue. IT? THE RED RECORD. It is "ING THE BLUES" colored at Oliver's—902 Texas Did you get the latest? THE RED RECORD. It is great. Its name is— Special booth for Colored at Oliver's—902 Texas Avenue. about a half block from his residence, still ill laughs. "Wasn't that a grand gloriously feeling!" Two furnished rooms for rent, one man or couple; near Dowling car line, Dallas Avenue. Phone (5-19-23) 7973. We Thank You- We Want You! We extend our thanks to our customers for letting us serve the grocery wants. More are coming—we knew they would—those that have given us the chance will testify for us. We want you! We must have you—if service, price and courteous treatment will win—and it will—we are going to get YOU. "The House of a Thousand Favors" R.T. ANDREWS 408 MILAM GROCER P. Thank You- Want You! Our thanks to our custom- us serve the grocery are coming—we knew ose that have given us testify for us. We must have you—if and courteous treatment it will—we are going to of a Thousand Favors" ANDREWS PROCER P. 7061 T CENTER OF HOUSTON real Theatre We Thank You- We Want You! We extend our thanks to our customers for letting us serve the grocery wants. More are coming—we knew they would—those that have given us the chance will testify for us. We want you! We must have you—if service, price and courteous treatment will win—and it will—we are going to get YOU. "The House of a Thousand Favors" R.T. ANDREWS 408 MILAM GROCER P. 7061 New Ideal Theatre MOST OF THE BEST FOR LESS "THE HIDDEN WOMAN" With an all-star cast. A picture of rare dramatic achievements, including the capturing and instructing of WHITE, WHITE in "PLUNDER," and CENTURY CENTRE. "THE JILT" A Universal special attraction that is 100% perfect. DESMON in "AROUND THE WORLD IN 18 DAYS," a LARRY SEMON COMEDY. SUNDAY MONDAY—BETTY BLYTHE in— "THE DARLING OF THE RICH Here you get a chance to see the queen of the screen in the greatest photoplay she has ever made. Not story on that will grasp your interest and hold you until the end, but the magnificent settings and a great cast will make you feel yourself a part of the most talked of pictures on the screen today. Also ROY in "HARD TO BEAT" action that is 100% perfect. Also WM. THE WORLD IN 18 DAYS." No. 9, and EEDY. BLYTHE in- "ILLING OF THE RICH" to see the queen of the screen in action she has ever made. Not only is the your interest and hold you applauded settings and superb acting of you feel yourself a part of the play. The the screen today. Also ROY STEWART RD TO BEAT" really funny. GRAM- "DILLAR DEVIL" EVA NOVAK and JOSEPH DOWLING. downfall of man. It is wonderfully porous drama. Also FLAKE MATO in- HT BLUFFING" A Universal special attraction that is 100% perfect. Also WM AIRLINES WORLD IN 18 DAYS', No. 9, and LARRY SEMON COMEDY Here you get a chance to see the queen of the screen in action in the greatest photoplay she has ever made. Not only is the story on that will grant your heart and hold you spellbound using the most different settings and superb acting of a great cast will make you feel yourself a part of the play. The most talked of picture on the screen today. Also ROY STEWART in— "HARD TO BEAT" And a comedy that is really funny. TUE$DAY—Big double program— "DOLLAR DEVIL" With CULLEN LANDIS, EVA NOVAK and JOSEPH DOWLING. The lure of money is the downfall of man. It is wonderfully portrayed in this suspenseful drama. Also FRANK MAYO in— "CAUGHT BLUFFING" WEDNESDAY— With CULLEN LANDIS, EVA NOVAK and JOSEPH DOWLING. The lure of money is the downfall of man. It is wonderfully portrayed in this stupendous drama. Also FRANK MAYO in— "PASSION'S PLAYGROUND" With an all-star cast. The picture that starts your conscience working, your soul burning and awakens in your mind a seal never to be forgotten. Also EDDIE POLO in "CAPTAIN KIDD," No. 9 and a good comedy. "THE DEVIL'S GHOST" The biggest Western this great star has ever made. NALD DENNY in "THE NEW LEATHER PUSHERS FRIDAY (NEXT)— PEARL WHITE in "PLUNDER," No. 19 and an added comedy. COOL, CLEAN, COZY AND— AND ADMISSION ALWAYS 10c, 15c, and 20c. PHONE PRESTON 8879 ELMO MA is great star has ever made. Also REGI- NAL NEW LEATHER PUSHERS," No. 5. UNDER," No. 10 and an added feature and LEAN, COZY AND— N ALWAYS 10c, 15c, and 20c. ELMO MARTIN, Mgr. The biggest Western this great star has ever made. Also REGI- NALD DENYN in "THE NEW LEATHER PUSHERS" No. 8. FRIDAY (NEXT)— PAIL WHITE in "PLUNDER," No. 19 and an added feature and comedy. PAGE EIGHT When Mr. R. T. Andrew, our Milam Street grocer, left a meeting of the colored committee at the C. C. quarters Tuesday night, some one had stolen his truck. Imagine his surprise when he found the morning and discovered his truck 504 MILAM ST. FRIDAY (TODAY)— THE HOUSTON INFORMER, SATURDAY, MAY 5, 1923. THE HOUSE OF SPECIALS STANDING ADMISSION Just 10c, 15c and 20c. FRIDAY AND SATURDAY, MAY 4, 5 CHARLES JONES "BOSS OF CAMP FOUR" Whiz-z-z — Bang! Romance, thrills and adventure, the sort that makes you wish the picture lasted longer; they are all in this screen creation, presented in such a manner that you will enjoy every second of the offering, And "THE HAUNTED HOUSE" Also "VOD-A-VIL MOVIES" SUN., MON., TUES. MAY 6, 7, 8— BROADWAY ENGLAND EMPIRE JACK FOOD ACCOMPANED BY DAVID SALDAME The sensational drama of laughter, thrills and heart throbs WILLIAM FOX presents Silver Wings WITH MARY CARR An epic of the love that girdles the earth Its simple but dramatic theme touches human experience at every turn. This photoplay affords a much needed message to younger generation. It's the greatest story of mother-love ever screened, starring the screen's greatest mother, Mary Carr. And "FOX NEWS," No. 56 WED., & THURS, MAY 9, 10- The story is grippingly real- 性 carrying a deep interest right through to its tense cli- max. You will find a great deal of enjoyment in this picture. And "HIS OWN LAW" A Western, featuring LEO MALONEY Also "YOU'LL BE SURPRISED" A Comedy. Phone Preston 1995 O. P. DeWALT, Prop.-Mgr. STANDARD CAPITOL 2786 ICE CREAM 202 WILSON ST COMPANY The Recognized Master-Made Product Highest Quality-Superior Service Served Where Only the Best Is Required A. B. MR. ALPHOSE WILLIAMS, shoe salesman at Buckley's Store, 315 Main Street, says: "Boys are harder on shoes than anything else and their shoes are harder on pa's pocketbook. The only solution is to buy good shoes, but you can also ensure who give Buckley credit for quality, shoe their boys elsewhere—fraid Buckley's too high. "But had you ever stopped to consider that $1.99 buy any boy who styles, serviceable leather shoes—sturdy built for 'regular fellow' who styles, serviceable leather shoes—at Buckley's you only have to pay $4 for the cheapest boy's shoes that good and you all Buckley's reputation is worth a comfortable footwear for the family, priced to suit your purse." "I almost forgot to tell you that Buckley is giving Buckley's shoes and Buckley's Stilts with every $10 purchase. Bring the kiddies to me at Buckley's and be easy with your purse." W. E. C. MATTHEWS, superintendent of the Houston District of the American Mutual Benefit Association, 714 1/2 Prairie Avenue, announces the following wellknown citizens as constituting the agency force of the Houston district: Messrs. Anthony Harris, Charles Paynes, James L. Thomas, Antioch Baptist Church, J. C. Shelton, Horace Pope, W. H. Holmins, Bethel Baptist Church, J. D. Jackson, M. Verononius Baptist Church, J. D. Jackson, Church: Hy L. Keener, Rev. J. L. Smith, St. John Baptist Church (Dowling); J. H. White, Boyton Chapel M. E. Church; Edwin Spencer, Damascus Baptist Chapel; Cloßen Bold, John (Broadway); B. V. Waddell, C. L. Johnson; B. T. Clark, James M. E. Church; W. L. Anderson, Mt. Zion Baptist Church; Titus Thomas, Rev Sykes' church; Rev. David Williamia, and George B. Sanders, Harburg. Superintendent Matthews asks for the prayerful co-operation of members of the race in the Houston district Phone Preston 3288 or call at office 714% Prairie Avenue. Don't miss this opportunity for BIG BARGAINS AT THE FAIR, 1103 Congress Avenue. PIANO RECITAL At— Wesley Chapel A. M. E. Church Tuesday Night, May 18, 1923 By— Pupils Of— MRS. P. O. SMITH It will be a rare treat to hear and see these young people perform at the instrument on this occasion. You should not miss it. ADMISSION-FREE 1. The Ancient Order of Pilgrims STATEMENT APRIL 16, 1923 “Fraternal Insurance Operated for the Benefit of the Members” RESOURCES Real Estate ... $ 25,000.00 Liberty Loans ... 1,150.00 Due from Locals ... 102.03 Cash—Non-interest ... $ 67,219.61 Interest Bearing ... 49,662.95 $116,882.56 Total ... $143,134.59 LIABILITIES. Death Benefits ... $ 5,086.34 Burial Benefits ... 160.00 Other Items ... 875.00 Excess Assets over Liabilities ... 127,013.26 Total ... $143,134.59 I certify that the above is correct. JAMES D. RYAN, Supreme Worthy Recorder. TO PREACH ANNUAL BEMON. Rev. William Greene, veteran Odd Fellow, has been elected for the fifth time to preach the annual thanksgiving sermon to the Harrisburg Odd Fellows on Sunday with the Dr. Martin Driven is well qualified to preach this sermon, or he is thoroughly versed and has the principles of the "grand old order." When your breath is bad, appetite poor, and you feel "blue" and discourse will need Herbine. One or two dees will need you. It is a rest system purifier. Price, 60c. Sold by Herbert's Drug Store. "RUSSIA THROUGH SHADOWS" Seven Reel Real Motion A Ten Thousand-Mile Trip Through Six Years of Turbulent History Special Russian Music. BENEFIT RUSSIAN ORPHANS' HOMES SOUTH'S GREATEST WEEKLY NEWS PAPER Dress Up at Farley's Farley's Liberal Credit Plan enables you to wear the clothes while paying for them, thus affording you the latest styles and fabrics in all the wanted models and fashions of the season without placing additional financial burdens upon you. Here you will find Women's and Misses' Dresses, Waists, Coats, Millinery, Men's Suits, Pants, Hats, Shoes and Furnishings. Spring calls for new clothes and Farley has anticipated your wants with one of the largest assortments of spring and summer clothes ever gathered under one roof in a similar store. Pay our store a visit and you will be convinced that it's at— Messar. J. Samuel Green and M. Edward. will run excursion to Oxford and Chelsea for the interurban. Cars leave City Auditorium and go to Cotton Park. Get a bus to Cotton Park. Messar. Galnes, Alyson and Brad- land and lander in Los Angeles, Calif. were called to the city on account of death of their brother, the late George 1009 $ \frac{1}{2} $ Texas Ave.