Houston Informer

President Praises Race BREAD AND MEAT PROPOSITION FINAL EDITION THE MIRROR By C. F. RICHARDSON. ANOTHER VOICE HEARD. It was quite refreshing and reassuring to read the editorial in the House on Chronicle last week on "No Shame and Good Health," which dealt with living conditions among the colored residents of Houston. For fear that a large number of our people did not read the editorial we are herewith reproducing that part that dealt chiefly on the local situation: There are not in Houston any "aluma," in the sense in which the town is located in a large city—but there is no reason why the death rate should be any larger in Houston than it is in Akron, Ohio. We have a problem which that city has to deal with only in a small area, and in a large city—because population; and sanitary conditions in Houston in the Negro quarters of the city are far from what they should be. It is not meant to impute blame to any body or person, or to the effect that the hope that steps will at once be taken to radically change conditions. Negroes pay exorbitant rests for insanitary and uncomfortable hours; many of which are mere shacks. Stagnant water in ditches and overground toilets make proper sanitation impossible. To all intents and purposes, such conditions are not the "slums," the "death rate of the Houston will not be lowered so long as they continue to exist. A very large part of the daily labor population is population of Houston consists of Negroes. Many of them are taxpayers, and however humble their homes, the taxes constitute a very considerable item of expense. Those who are tenants should be given the opportunity to live in decent, sanitary houses. Not only justice to the Negroes, but the interest of the whole city de- mandate, they be afforded that opportunity. Many Negroes pay $5 a week or a year—which is $9 on over a year, and $12 on over a year with half that amount, and $15 on over a year at even a less value than that amount. Economic and social justice, not only to the Negroes but to the white people, is a change—prompts and radical. We can only say "Amen!" to this splendid editorial, for we have been praaching the truth of the years, and conditions seem to be getting worse instead of being more for additional park age, and inpounds for inquests proving the living conditions of 45,000 colored citizens—tax payer, either we often wonder if it is going to require some eplemenic or catastrophe to open the creef of the city officials LYONS-PRESCOTT MARRIAGE. Invitations have been posted from Anita as follows: "The Mrs and Mrs of their daughter, Prescottawn, to-day, the twenty-third of November, day, the twenty-third of November, Chicago, III. At home after January fifth, 1457 Calmet avenue, Cal OKEH RECORD STAR PLEASED BIG HOUSE DURING LOCAL STAY It was no small and unimaginable audience, and grew ever larger and earned Sarah Martin, Meyers-Oleh record star, at the Bockenheim T. Washington Theatre, Wednesday night. She three-stage at this local playhouse. With Henry Colleen at the piano, tended Miss Mina by courtesy of Olli-Marina Mina, artist both playlist and sang her piece. She performed with her final number, "Laughin' On Blues," was more than a Jasmine rendition of the song. The time, tone, and thrilling, and the audience rushed, applauded and catted. The other numbers on the bill were very good, though some of the jokes were not. Do Wayna Miles, the comedian who proved himself worthy of his stent. Loe and Wright, silugera de luxe, not over a nice skirt. It baited it sores for "Batter Butter" and Banks to bring down the house in their comedy, songs and repertoire. But the audience was up to many that have appeared here and angered not a few; the absence of an orchestra belting the celli- THE HOUSTON INFORMER CHICAGO MAKES READY FOR RACE MEET ON FEB. 11 (By the Associated Negro Press.) Chicago, Ill.—The Chicago committee of one hundred, in charge of hea- preparations for the Sandhill or All-Heat Conference, the week of Feb- tuary 11, in charge of the importance of the gathering and with the genuine "I will" spirit, the going. Dr. George C. Hall, chairman; Morris Lewis, secretary; Dr. Mary Lewis, in charge; Dr. Charles difector of publicity, together with other members of the well-organized commit- tions for the distinguished visitors expe- dited in attend. Splendid Accommodation. The best homes of the city, in addi- tion to the facilities, are the po- nal of the delegates and a maximum charge of $2 for lodging and break- fast. The committee of the mu- tice headquarters are at the Appo- nation Club, $231 Grand Boulevard. Delegates may write either. In complete harmony with Dean Kelley Miller and the national committee but what the gathering will be one of the most important in the hib- sibility of the conference is expected. Of the significant developments in the interest while the All About? Indications are that the attendance will far surpass expe- dited in attendance. (EDITORIAL) Some authorities aver that sentiment has no place in business, but no authority assumes the position that gratitude has no place in business. In a previous editorial The Infomaster showed how the Houston Electric Company acquired Santa Clara to 165 colored children during the school season. This is an annual custom with the local traction company. Mention was also made of the fact that the Houston Electric Company gives regular employment to 137 members of our race, and that during construction and extension periods, from 300 to 350 additional colored men are employed by the local traction company. No contrasted this with the number of colored employees of the white jitneys, who do not employ a single race man nor permit a colored woman, to say nothing of a race man, to ride in their "flivvers" and "tin Lizies." Now, let's engage in a few facts and figures and see the bread and meat side of this traction proposition; let's see what the company does in financial way, aside from furnishing rapid transit facilities and accommodations for thousands of our people every day and night in the year. The company employs 32 race people at the shops and bars and pays these members of our race from 25c to 40c per hour, 10 hours per day. These people work 365 days in the year, for the cars more now every day. For furniture sake, let us presume that 20 of these 32 burn and shop employees receive 40 per hour or $3 per day, which gives the race $60 per day in salaries to these race people. Let us figure that the other 12 colored employees at the shops and shops receive 40 per hour or $4 per day, which means $48 in salaries to these race people every day in the year. Now, let's multiply $108, estimates of these 32 colors to the $25 per hour. This makes the annual stipulated paid members of our race by the local traction company aggregates $33,447. Now, there are 102 regular colored employees in the maintenance department, so let's study a little more arithmetic! Let's suppose that 80 of these 102 race members receive $40 per hour. This makes the annual stipulated paid members of our race by the local traction company aggregates $33,447. Now, there are 102 regular colored employees in the maintenance department, so let's study a little more arithmetic! This still leaves 25 colored men, who we will receive, the other 110 in the pocket of the race every time the man sets in during the week days. Talking in terms of one year, these 25 colored employees receive about or above $31,000 per year. Now, let's get a total (estimated) on the annual salary pulled from the 187 regular colored employees of the Houston Electric Company. Splendid Accommodation RACE WILL INVEST $50,000,000 THIS YEAR SAYS SURVEY (By the Associated Press News.) Chicago, Ill.—A careful survey by the Associated Press News in all parts of the country indicates that college students are establishing and building in 1234 them an any previous year in history. Figures compiled from information gathered from reliable sources indicate that the number of students in training and in employment as it affects the amount to more than $600,000 for 1924. This figure includes the purchases of hamburg, school, business and inn, inn, North, South, East and West. While the major portion of the race for college students discloses that at this time most of the big investments are being made in the South, the rest are being extended migration from the South. Chicago investments promise to lead the nation to New York second, and followed by Philadelphia, Washington, St. Louis, Pittsburgh. In the South, Atlanta, Nashville, New Orleans, Louisville, Sacramento. This group is nected with the development along this commercial line is the big interest to handle the financial and business side of the duck; this includes from the banks and construction firms. Group. Preliminary to the opening of the new campus at St. Mark's M. E. Church under the direction of the duck. The event will be unique. HOUSTON, TEXAS, SATURDAY, JANUARY 12, 1924 Computed on the basis of our argument (presumptive as it may be), the colored employees at the street car barns and shops receive around or above $39,447 per year in salaries; while the 102 colored employees in the maintenance department receive around $88,900 per annum in wages from the local traction company. Add these two estimated amounts together and we get a grand total of $133,347 paid to these 137 colored employees by the Houston Electric Company every year. Now, all these colored employees get daily franking privileges—free transportation to and from their work—which is quite an item in itself. Let us be little more explicit: The 32 colored employees at the station and shops receive 14c every day in the year in free transportation, which amounts to $1,635.20 (this is accurate, no estimate this time) per year. The 102 colored employees in the maintenance department also receive 14c per day in transportation, which, for 131 days, amounts to $4,669.64. In transportation fares alone, the Houston Electric Company gives these 137 members of our race $6,104.84 every twelve months. Let's study arithmetic just a little bit more: Add the sum of $133,347 (estimated) for annual salaries to these 137 colored employees and $6,104.84 in transportation fares and we have a grand total of $139,451.84 placed into the race's pockets by the Houston Electric Company every year. These facts and figures deal with regular employment, for these members of our race are given steady and regular employment by local traction company. Furthermore, the Houston Electric Company employs an additional 390 to 350 colored men for construction work during extension and construction periods, paying most of these men 25c per hour or $2.50 per day. Get your pencil and paper and do a little more figuring. Most of this construction work is done in the spring and summer months, and for argument sake we'll say that the company employs 250 race men for five months in the year. The rate of 25c per hour, allowing 110 working days, these 250 colored men draw down $68,750 for this five-month period in salaries. These men must reach their work and get home after their day's tail is over and thus the local traction company gives them free transportation also. Given 14c per day for 110 working days, these extra colored employees give $3,850 in franking privileges during the five-month period. Now, get your adding machine ready, for here goes! Recruitment - $38,447 in salaries for 32 colored employees at the street car harse and shop, $1,655.20 for transportation fares; $250.00 for wages for the 102 colored employees in the maintenance; $100.00 for transportation fares; $290 extra colored men during five months of construction and ex- "HOUSTON'S GOT 'EM" TEXAS, SATURDAY, J nt P COOLIDGE LAUDS RACE PROGRESS SINCE FREEDOM (By the Associated Negro Press.) New York, N. Y.—The marvel program was which the colored race in American ice has made since it achieved liberty” brought the congratulations of President Coelidge in a letter read recently at an Annualcyation Day celebration in the Salem Methodist Episcopal Church. The letter, addressed to Cleveland C. Allen, read: “This occasion is a most appropriate one for a survey of the marvelous progress which the colored race in America has made in the historically very brief time since it achieved liberty. It has been said often, but it is so true that it is worth repeating many more times, that there is no historic record of such accomplishment by a race of people in so brief a period. “Measured by their material achievement and the contribution of property and substance; or by their advances for the full duties of citizenship, or by their participation in the great task of building and defending the nation of which they are a part, the colored people of the United States have made a record which they may well regard with profound satisfaction and the utmost gratitude.” Letters were also read from Chief Justice Taft, Assistant Secretary of the Navy Reservev; and from Dr. Em met J. Scott of Howard University and Dean Kelley Miller of Howard. Dr. George E. Haynes of the Federal Council of Churches made the useful address. COLORED TEACHER INVENTS READING TESTS WIDELY USED (By the Associated Negro Press.) St. Louis, Mo.—Miss Viola Grant teacher in the Eleventh Street school at Fortsmouth, Ohio, is one of the teachers tested in tests which are being extensively used in various schools throughout the country. These tests, defined while Miss Grant was a student in the department of psychology at Ohio State University, were an effort, with Mr. L. W. Press, Miss Grant is a product of Flaherty and the Attainment Scale Series is a distinct contribution to a field which has been the focus of her "Attainment Scale" series in educational processes in the country. It is the work of research professor Dr. Robert B. Art of teaching to its proper place as one of the most technical professions Y. M. C. A. TO START DRIVE AT BETHEL SUNDAY AFTERNOON The Y. M. C. A. will hold its first fire at 2 o'clock sharp at Babel Baptist Church. This meeting will mark the beginning of the purpose of getting a "V" home. Babel Baptist Church in the drive and we hope other church members in this drive will be pie in the dish when the fire takes in this drive will be pie in the dish. A. H. Hubbard, pastor of Mr. Corinth Baptist Church, will be the principal tension period; $$3,850 for transportation fares for labors and we have the hagging and starting total of $121,518.14! Number of colored men employed by the white jitneys, 9; paid during the year, 0; total number of colored passengers hauled during the year, 0; total amount in free transportation given colored employees by the white jitneys during the year, 0; total amount of interest shown in the colored race by the jitneys hourly, daily, monthly and yearly, 0; total amount of shucks! what's that interest shown in the colored race by the jitneys neither give our race directly or indirectly. Let him that hath eyes to see, behold the great disparity in what the Houston Electric Company gives our race directly and what the jitneys neither give our race directly or indirectly. Now, the sentimental side enters the discussion and comparison. Fully 300 days in every year the Houston Street Car Company responds to appeals, worthy and unworthy, meritorious and unmeritorious, of our race, including churches, schools, hospitals and other elemaory institutions. While no figures are available in this respect, the Informer would not be a bit surprised if the total amount of money the company mount into the thousands. But it is the bread and meat side of the proposition that jitneys us in this article 2d that should interest every other colored citizen that has the least spark of gratitude in his or her heart. While it is true that the local traction company does not pay customers, the company does not mount into the thousands there is no denying nor gainaying the fact that this company is a real benefactor to our racial contingent in this respect; while the white jitney owners and operators have never even given a member of our race such a small thing as a good wish! When you go to the polls on Saturday, January 19, to cast your vote, you will see that the white jitneys, just weigh these facts and figures in your mind and you will not go back on a true and tried friend. Truly, the man or concern that helps to put bread and meat in the mouths of our people; that makes it possible for them to buy clothes, to acquire homes or pay rents, to get the necessary money to pay their bills, to provide accommodations and makes provisions for transporting thousands of our people from home to work and back again; that invests millions of dollars in the city and is a municipal asset—most assuredly, any man or concern that does this much for us. The doctrine of business reciprocity never did injury anybody, and one good turn deserves another. How's that, colored voters? Don't permit propaganda to deceive and befuddle you in this traction or jitney election, for the white jitneys are not concerned enough in our people to even ask you for your vote—that is, not openly. Don't bite the hand that is feeding so many of our race men, women and children; for ingratiate is the busest of all sim! Don't go to the polls on Saturday, January 19, 1924, and cast a ballot "FOR THE ORDINANCE." WILEY PROGRESS IS PHENOMENAL IN LAST DECADE Special to The Informer. Marshall, Texas.—The report of the board of education for Negross for the Methodist Episcopal Church, which is in course of preparation by Dr. I. Garland Penn, corresponding secretary, to be presented to the general conference convening at Springfield Mass, during May, 1924, contains such startling facts regarding the growth and development of the educational institutions under the control of this board that the report reads more like a romance founded on fiction than a record of facts based on actual concrete achievements. The report will show that during the past quadrennium since 1920 the tangible assets of the board in the form of real property, equipment, endowment, etc., have increased from $2,008,750 to $4,026,900 to date; or an actual increase in four years of $2,018,150, which is as much as the total accumulations of this board during its previous entire fifty-three years' existence. Notable changes in management, due to progressive policies of the governing board have made so it's practically all of the school of education which are now in the hands of those whose administrative and executive ability and experience warrant success. One of the chief aims of the board at present is to get as many of the schools as possible amply-endowed. A good many of them already have respectable endowments. Another de-sirable feature in connection with the development plans of this system of schools is the increase of "attentive" given by the board to home economics education. 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Here are some of the reasons that people are buying lots in FOREST HOME: First—The splendid location of FOREST HOME—It is in the 3rd Ward, a section of the city where values are constantly increasing; Second—FOREST HOME possesses these improvements that go to make an attractive place in which to live—FOREST HOME has sanitary sewer and city water, which connections are free to each lot in the addition—The streets are shelled and sidewalks provided throughout the addition; Third—The low prices of FOREST HOME lots, when you consider the location, the beauty of the addition and the improvements that go with the property; J. H. ROBERTSON 2 TABLETS Every 3 Hours BREAKS THAT COLD A frozen beverage will break your cold in one day. Take promptly it prevents cold. In ice packs, wrap it in a plastic bearing Mr. Eil's portrait. All drugstubs. CASCARA QUININE W. H. LILLIE (02) 212-8200 JOHNSON'S SILK TOP PRICE 1.00 THE NEW LINCOLN BARBER SHOP 709 PRAIRIE AVE. 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C. 651 DR. T. M. SHADOWENS Physician and Surgeon Residence 3515 Liberty Avenue Office 618% Travis Street HOUSTON, TEXAS WHEN VISITING THE ISLAND CITY EAT YOUR MEALS AT Office Phone Preston 6958 Residence Hadley 4331 4th—The exceptionally easy terms, which enable any ambitious man or woman to pay for a lot—These terms are $10.00 cash and $10.00 monthly, without interest or taxes, until January 1st, 1925. FOREST HOME offers you a splendid opportunity to secure a good lot in a beautiful addition, splendidly located, with practically all improvements, at a low price and on exceptionally easy terms. It will be well worth your while to get in touch with me immediately, either by phone or call at my home address. If you will telephone me, I will be glad to call for you in an automobile and show you the property. EMBRY & GILLETTE, who are the owners of FOREST HOME, will verify every statement made in this advertisement. 511 25th Street Office Phone Preston 69581 DR. L. M. I. DENT PYORRHEA Office Hours: 8:30 419½ MILAM ESITE IN BEEN SELL IN FORES them recog- the way of to the col- that people in the 3rd increasing; ents that go HOME has to each lot is provided you consid- ements that 4th—T man or w $10.00 mo FORES good lot in all improv It will ately, eith phone me you the pr EMBRY will verify OBEI SALES AGENT Galveston, Texas LADIES! LADIES! Are you using the MAGNOLIA HAIR GROWER and PRESSING OIL? If not, "Eventually," so why not now? Agents wanted to sell Magnolia line of Soaps, Hair Treatment, Perfumes and Toilet Articles. MAGNOLIA PERFUME CO. 801 West Ninth Ave. Houston, Tex. LAWYER—NOTARY CIVIL PRACTICE A SPECIALTY 410 Millam Street Office Phone Proston 6127 St. Clements P. E. Church. "THE FRIENDLY CHURCH" 2409 Hadley Street. (Take Dowling Car) The Rev. W. P. Stanley, same address Services. 9:30 A.M.—Sunday School. 11:00 A.M.—Morning prayer and s mon. 8:00 P.M.—Evening and sermon. Holy communion, first Sunday es month. Make this your home chur HOME N RY which enable any ambitious terms are $10.00 cash and until January 1st, 1925. id opportunity to secure a ly located, with practically exceptionally easy terms. in touch with me immedi- address. If you will tele- in an automobile and show owners of FOREST HOME, advertisement. ME NOW! ambitious cash and est, 1925. secure a practically asy terms. the immedi- u will tele- and show ST HOME, Hadley 6924 --- --- THE EARLY BROWS LADIES! COLIA HAIR GROWER and centually," so why not now? Colia line of Soaps, Hair Treat- ticles. ERFUME CO. Houston, Tex. Services. 9:30 A.M.-Sunday School. 11:00 A.M.-Morning prayer and seren- ment. 10:00 P.M.-Evening and sermon. Holy communion, first Sunday each month. Make this your home church. OW! --- PAGE THREE PAGE FOUR THE HOUSTON INFORMER *OUTH'S GREATEST RACE NEWSPAPER "It Gets You Told—Nothing Else!" Published every Saturday at 411½ Milam Street, Houston, Texas. Entered as second-class matter May 28, 1919, at the postoffice at Houston, Texas, under the Act of March 3, 1879 C. P. RICHARDSON ..... Editor-Publisher B. R. WILLIAMS ..... City Editor J. B. WILLIAMS ..... Advertising Solicitor FATHER W. P. STANLEY ..... Contributing Editor HOUSTON, TEXAS, SATURDAY, JANUARY 12, 1924 THANKS, FRIENDS, BUT NOT ENOUGH! THANKS, FRIENDS, BUT NOT ENOUGH! The front page editorial of last week, under the caption of "Yes, We Have No Jitneys!" has been the cause of much favorable comment on the part of colored voters in the city and our editorial writer has been showered with compliments for what one called "able, astute, unanswerable presentation of the jitney matter." We are glad to see our people taking so much interest in this forthcoming election, even at this stage of the contest; for it augurs a new day among our people in Houston along such lines. We wish to thank all who have complimented and praised the editor's performance in the campaign. We advise them that compilations, praise and a good word to the editor and for The Informer will not decide the results of the jitney election. It is going to require votes, and those in large numbers, to settle this. Transportation muddle, squabble and controversy "for keep and our people must throw aside indifference, apart from the "don't be too much" and the "unlimited" and the "which in the past when such vital issues were before the electors of the city." The white jitney men, all their patrons, friends and sympathizers—in fact, all proponents of the jitness—will cast a ballot for the retention of this mode of intra-city transportation, rain or shine, hot or cold, wet or dry. We are conducting a very subtle and skillful gumshoe campaign in their behalf, and their strength must not be underestimated nor lightly regarded. With them it is a case of self-preservation, as far as their lines are concerned, and one would naturally expect them to rant, snort and cavort in an endeavor to remain in business. They are not making any open bid for "colored votes," but they are not making any public information and informal propaganda, and base and willful misrepresentations. They have put it where the former owners and operators of the extinct San Felipé jitney line and their adherents can get it, that this colored line will be put back in business, if the jitneys are reintroduced. They have also been the "Yeth thur," some of our folks, despite the fact that they have been fooled, deceived and employed as a human football for the last fifty odd years, are silly and unthinking to fall for this propaganda and tommyrot. At a similar election held last year, this song was sung, and, while the music had charms to captivate and enthrall a number of colored voters, post-election events have disclosed the fact that excluded colored voters were victims of a pre-election siren song. Some contend that the abolition of these white jitneys will bestow and grant too much power and too many rights to the traction company, and that, having secured this apparent monopoly, the patron will be allowed to take such sounds good upon its face, but we wonder if these debaters and white jitney proponents know that the city council has certain powers and authority to compel not only the local traction company, but all public service utilities, to give patrons real control over the matter of a new franchise will be left largely up to the voters. This position presumes upon the intelligence, integrity, fair dealing and business sagacity of the traction company officials, who know that they must please the public with their service, or else the public will "meet them at Philippe." This position presumes that they are equipped with a dual transportation system, under two different management; or state it differently, no city can grow with both a street car system and ham-fat jitney system. As no man can serve two masters, no city can thrive and hum with two masters cursed with such a transportation muddle as obtains in Houston. The colored people of this community have absolutely nothing to gain by the retention of these white jitneys, for we can neither operate them nor ride in them. The colored people of the Houston Electric Company spend over $1,000,000 in this city every year, and thousands of these dollars directly and indirectly benefit and help our racial unit. Other American cities (a few of them) have tried other means of city transportation, but they all went back to their "first love"—the street railway system. The traction company is an indispensable factor in the growth, expansion and development of Houston, as the various outlying residential districts bear living witness and irrefutable testimony. With us the traction company is our only means of intra-city transportation, for we can not ride in the white jitneys and we do not own automobiles in sufficient numbers to offset this disadvantage. Then, too, most of our people live so remote from their places of employment that they would unfit themselves for their daily routine. But all the argument one might advance against the jitneys will not eliminate them per se. The issue must be decided by votes and here is where we can best express ourselves and show how we resent the dirty deal given the former San Felipé jitney men of color by these white jitney owners and operators. But all the argument one might advance to serve the members of our race, where we can find any consistency in gataining jitney lines by and for other races, exclusively, wholly and solely. But talk and articles, while perhaps efficient, are not sufficient, for majority vote will be the only determining factor in this transportation controversy. We can not operate nor ride in these white jitneys, but our vote can help send them along as company for the former colored jitneys, long since abolished by official dictum. Is it the duty of every local citizen to vote, whenever and wherever the occasion presents itself, whether for or against the proposition submitted to the voters. Let us not be slackers in the impending jitney election, but let us forth to the fray and place these "cock-roaches" out of the way. Go to the polls on Saturday, January 19, and vote "FOR THE ORDINANCE." Note: To vote for the abolition of these white jitneys, the voters will draw a black line through the words, "Against the ordinance," "FOR THE ORDINANCE," untouched, nummed and unsoiled. THE HOUSTON INFORMER, SATURDAY, JAN. 12, 1924 Washington Theatre SPECIAL ENGAGEMENT SARAH MARTIN Exclusive Oveh Artist Sara Martin STAR OKEH RECORD ARTIST FAMOUS BLUES SINGER FRIDAY, JANUARY 11 WITH 8 BIG-TIME VAUDEVILLE STARS SATURDAY NIGHT, JANUARY 12 Miss Martin Will Eing on Request Any One of the 90 Num- bers That She Has Recorded City Happenings PAY YOUR POLL TAX NOW! John Graves and son of Marshall spent last week here visiting Mr. and Mrs. Willie E. Brush, teacher in Gregory school, is reported ill with an attack of appendicitis. Mr. David Love, 329 Dew Ave. married relatives and friends at Dallas, returned home Saturday. Mr. Sinistroma V. Belerbon, 329 Dew Ave. married relatives and friends at Dallas, returned school this week, under the care of a physician. James H. Daw, Kurtka City, Mo. married the city on the occasion of the death of his aunt, Mrs. Catherine Washington, 268 Eighth街, WH. FOR SALE-4 lots, located in Third Ward, Reasonable price. See at 3113 Clyde Avenue, or call C.A. J. Shirden, Gildings, was a pleasant caller since last and was in his praise of the editorial paper of South's Greatest Newspaper. M. G. E. Behler, 275 Burnes, Mrs. Carlo Becher of Merrill V. McKenna, to visit Knoxville, Tenn., to visit relatives. FREE TRIPS to St. Louis, Mo. or Denver. Colle. Send sticker for purchase at Washington Blvd. Kansas City, Mo. W. W. Chester, an old Houstonian, is in EK, after attending a summer camp. After attending his week, departed Wednesday for his new home. Mrs. Alverton Reeves Jr., mch arrival January 2 at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Alverton Reeves, 156 Buckner. Mother and Mrs. Mamie Jackson, Richmond, niece of M. M. B. Carter, 119 Brardown street, is spending this week in Hosanna, Mrs. H. H. Lave, 270 Vesco street. See Spraying Co. print for good printing. Phones Presen 1994, 1932; Telephone Presen 1994, 1932. Work called for and delivered promptly. FOR SALE—Farm land on Hosanna road. Good house and barn;扎实 street. Good house and barn;扎实 street. See JOE LEEW at 714 Prairie C. or H. H. Lave. Fair of C. or H. H. Lave. bend of extension work among our people in Texas, he was on business, head of C. or H. H. Lave. True to form, he had his final imail. FOR RENT - Notly furnished rooms for day or night. Skiathong through; 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 1192 Howard street, phone Capital 3510 (11/02/23) Mr. Arizona Formal, Frenchian, with music at our church Monday and renewed her subscription for another year, declaring that "I would like to have a quart of heavy labs, $1.60 to each, and 35c. Texas AUTO RELIEF CLUB, 121 West Dallas, phone Prenton CLUB, 121 West Dallas, phone Prenton CLUB, and Mrs. T. M. Shadownes and Mrs. T. M. Shadownes, in Nashville, returned to Nashville, returned to report lightfruit trip. The door and report Cleveland, Ohio, while away and was very favorably impressed with what be a law in the Ohio city. Gregg St. Presbyterian Jennifer Gerrn St. Haviland-Hev. J. H. M. Hoyce, Pastor. ORDER OF SERVICES: 11:00 a.m. - Preaching service. 12:00 a.m. - Sunday School. 12:30 a.m. - Y. Y. Endevour or Society. 12:30 a.m. - Preaching service. 7:30 p.m.—Preaching. 7:30 midweek prayer service CHICAGO EXPECTS HIGH POSITION FOR POSTAL EMPLOYE (By the Associated Negro Press.) Chicago, Ill.-Postoffice employees are expecting an announcement where he will appoint a colored man to a supervisory position in the local office. Remarks emanating from authoritative sources point to the selection of a colored man to a supervisory position, located in the heart of the colored section. The National Alliance of Postal Employees, further the colony railway mail clerk's organization, has appointed a colored man in clerks and carriers, is understood to be working quietly in behalf of this further recognition. The most likely candidate is David B. Hawley, who has two years of service to his credit. Mr. Hawley, one of Chicago's best known young men, is first vice president of the THE HOUSE OF SPECIALS STANDING ADMISSION Just 10c, 15c and 20c. FRIDAY & SATURDAY, JANUARY 11, 12— LUPINO LANE In "A FRIENDLY HUSBAND" A tremendous comedy-drama, with two kicks in every foot. Also AL ST. JOHN In "THE TAILOR AND SOUTH SEA ISLANDS" SUN, MON., & TUES, JANUARY 13, 14, 15— Supported by JACK HOLT and CHAS DE ROCHE. A Parmament Production. The finest original screen story ever written—and Pola Negri the star! The longest, strongest series of big scenes ever flashed—and Pola Negri at her emotional best! See her first sympathetic role and thrill to all the emotions that life can know! It's a brand new Pola Negri picture. WED. AND THURS. JANUARY 16, 17— MADGE KENNEDY And MONTE BLUE In "THE PURPLE HIGH-WAY" The roay road to romance winding through the country lanes and wasted lives to Broadway lights and fame. NEXT FRL & SAT. TOM MIX In "THE LONE STAR RANGER" Phone Prestom 1995 O. P. DeWALT, Prop.-Mgr. CARD OF THANKS. With deep gratitude in our hearts we wish to express our thanks to neighbors and words of sympathy during our illness and death of our loved one. N. William. This life January 1, We feel deeply grateful to the Illumination and chid; the School and lodge for the spindle program rendered, and the letter of thanks directed to our high school. We wish to thank the following for beautiful offering: M. Ken H. Society and chid; the St. Mark H. M. Society, Houston Pack Company embassy, Pythagorean (Signed) Mrs. Hennietta Williams, trife; Bortice Mrs. Willie Mae, assu- ger; O. B. and Nedie J. Joe, compe- tor; Florence Williams, mother; Mama Jane, mother; Tina Williams, mother; stereo; David, Tim, Mike, Flatcheer, James, John and I. J. Williams, broth- ers; Mama Lotto and Zola Williams, stereo; ATTENTION, MODERN AMERICANS Assembly No. 1 and 2 of the Moder- nial Assembly of the American office in Taberian bedding, room 215. Members are requested to call at this office to pay their dues, when they fall to come to their meetings. F. H. R. A. Deputy SOUTH'S GREATEST WEEKLY NEWSPAPER Deer Gua: Since I ain't seed no New Yeer's reserushuna cummin' frum yu dis yeer, I'm is gettin' sorter skerd dat yu ain't startin' off die yeer rite. So I'm is sendin' yu sum uv my Cimbilical Proverbs ter hep yu keep strate enjurin' uv dis leep yeer. My son, git awl yu kin jurin' dis yeer, lan's an' frins—git ever'thing but er big he'd. Learn dis lesson, my boy: Munny maike de mare go, but ef de ole mare is dun broke herset down by keeping "lours an" bad kumpiny, munny woant's walk her go very fas' ner very fer. Keep bofe yo I's opun, an' yo yeers unstopp, so's yu kin heer ever'thing an' miss seen' nuthin', awl de time keepin' yo mouf shut, es tite es er clam shell. Fine yo'se't wun frin, son, an' cling ter him fer life an' de'th, fer yu doant fine but wun er 2 in er hole life time. Be short on givin' other fokes advice, but long on takin' good soun' advice from fokes in perzishun ter perscribe it. Be thou not a toady ter dem whut has dis wurl's goods, er seems ter set in hi places; fer in dis yu loose bofe his respect an' yo oan-se't respect. Inpind not yo' entire energy, my deer son, an pullin' de other feller's cheans out, on pullin' of my mus' burn yo fingers, let it be in furtherin' yo aan intruts. Bein' meek doan mean bein' everbody's foot mat. De meek shall inherit of the earth, but of the man only gifts of the mud. Tellin' of truth at awl times an under awl circumstances mought not be "poly-dyed" and "yong" better, but "twan" cause you "yet" of the trubble an inconvenyance date of lym't tung will. 'Vold permiskus data, my chile, es yu wood de yaller feaver. Dets has caused as minny soosides as diser- pintmints in luv. Keep less cumpny w/id de barbshop ordilyunces, domino hall congre- gings, and the givers of the givers, an"splind"mo time reedin'atter de authora, poets an'diters. Yu mought be noan less, but yu'll no mo. Keep yo body lack God gin it ter yu, but try ter improve the inside uv yo he'd. God maid yu hair awrite, but let it ter yu ter work on de brain. Let's let you be a church, an de-boy! gi w'd be bes' people on urth—dat's what de devil dun. Look not on de bottle w'en it's red; ef yu'ms't tuck er drink for asma er coles, shet bofe I's tite. Beleeve thou not wun ha'y up see ner wun thur'd yu heer. I w'nce heard en w'nce he was sanctifyde, an' I thought I see erunha'y wun swaller er butcher nife. Keep dis ever befo' yu, when yu lay down an w'en yu git up—er seekent ain't er seeknet atter yu tell it. Doan't jine over 5 lodges, my son, so do at yu'll hav' at less wun nite er w'nce gop in a pim w'd yo family atter yu alta marri'd An' speekin' uv gittin' marrid, Gus, 'minds me dat I orter isahue sum proverbs long de line uv wimmens, but I mought be es ole es Solomon got ter be, but I ain't had de apeeryluance wild de weeker sex dat he had, but her's wun er 2 dat I's lurnt in my short apoprytary. Try thyase't not up wild er woman whut doan' want no chillun. She orter want 'em of she doan' never git 'em. Beware uv de gurl whut values yo luv by de 'mount yu spins on her fo yo gits her, er is long on findin 'wayser maik yu spin an short on advlain 'yu ter save. Kin she cook betterin she kin play the planner? Kin she sow neerly as good as she kin dance? Ef not, watch yo do the watch up step! Do she just for run ter clubs, "so-slashhume, cunvenchune, an' so forth? Ef so, an' yu jis gotter hav' her, pre-pair yo'ee't fer minny superless nites. Is her conversashun sane an' senible, er full uv gossip an' slang? Ef she inclines ter de latter, yu better drive yo ducka ter ernuther market. Does she tell awher household blossess ter yu? Ef so, she'll continue to be a salm thing after she marries Doan' hit it up old, gumboddy, whut can't keep of public outen dare fysal-side affaire, an' dere fyar side affairs frum de public. Watch ya step di year, buy, 'cuse female u de voesphy la gwinter female u de voesphy la gwinter do munch kisin', be sho t git yu er doctor date or sho shot on girl u de voesphy la gwinter ode males whuts blin dyn dure hare for deas laf fifteen years girl u de voesphy la gwinter gray alrts laft four' on ode hides neather is an black glossy louse four' on youthful domes girl u de voesphy la de dentis' hare dreses an hare dreses, it's an mice wiley gink dint be able tic pick out or young spring chicken di keep ya open, 2, Gus, for dose bob female poin' as 2, Inneral chicks, keep ya open, 2, Gus, for dose bob Sunday—8:30 a.m. School; Sunday; 8:30 a.m. School; 8:30 a.m. League hour; 7:45 p.m. services. Tuesday—7:50 p.m. class. meetings. Strangers are always well- known. Strangers are always well- WILEY DECLARED GRIDIRON CHAMP BY CONFERENCE Special to The Informer. Marshall, Texas—The Southern Athletic Conference, of the four teams in the conference, played Paul Quinn, Texas, Samuel Huston and they college, and at Austin, Texas on part of Paul Quinn College of the Quinn-Park View game played at the final score stood 12 to 7 favorably in the duelist College. The game was presented on the following points: (1) the final score was pennant-scripted by rule III, pennant-scripted by rule II, pennant-scripted by rule I, pass. The conference defended first action on the first point it could receive. On the second point, the conference defended third action on the first point it could receive. If it was a matter of judgment therefore would not sustain the prosecution also authorized and instructed retaliy to write the American Intercollegiate Committee or committee in the opinion. The whole situation as presented to the conference was submitted to the rules committee. Upon the opinion of this committee as a basis, the Southern Athletic Conference made the following final decision in the case of the protest referred to as above. Grants that penalties should have been imposed as rule prescribes; does not sustain protest on allaged bad decision on forward pass, since it was purely a matter of judgment on part of officials; and holds that the game stands '12 to 7 in favor Prairie. We because something was said to parties to be performed by the protest until alleged offending team had forced ahead, scoring touchdown was unanymous vote. This opinion has unanimous vote of members sitting on the hearing of this protest, to-wit: Texas College, Samuel Huston College, Bishop College and Wiley College. At the meeting the conference also decided that the small champions of the Southern Athletic Conference for the 1923 season. President Fowler has appointed A. P. Smith of Bishop College to present the shield to the Wiley Wildcats, which trophy is the first award to be made in this conference. P. T. Long, coach of the Wiley team; has a smile on his face that won't wear off. It is hard to tell why he has been awarded the trophy. Coach Long or President D. Van. They all played a wonderfully cooperative part in winning it. No basket tail schedule for the conference this season except as the different school and grade games in accordance with their mutual agreement. Baseball schedule will be announced in a short time. Wiley Progress--- (Continued from page 1.) money is being sent to establish and maintain model industrial homes along The report calls special attention to the great need of trained Negro ministers for leadership in the race. A ten thousand dollar endowed lecture, ship under the leadership of Bishop R. E. Jones, has been provided for Gammon Theological Seminary, in order to make that school more efficient in its work of providing Christian leadership for the race. The Steward Missionary Foundation for Africa has also an endowment of $100,000. The recognition of Meharry Medical College as a class A college by the Council on Medical Education of the American Medical Association is considered one of the outstanding achievements by the board during this quadrennium, although it has negotiated deals which involved the acquisition by the board of hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of property, much as the purchase of Haven Institute, Meridian, Miss. worth $300,000; obtaining of the Daytona Florida Normal and Industrial Institute at a cost of $165,000; the transfer of old Walden University property to Meharry Medical College, which facilitates the expansion program of that college in keeping with its newly acquired rating, and the purchase of a new site for Walden College. However, the board is proud of some of its achievements than of the others. It has been able to stimulate at Wiley College to this in my absence. The report has this to my about Wiley: the most conspicuous and successful college of the system. The plant company has built brick and fifteen frame buildings, in cladding teachers' cottages. The plant company has built quadrametrics during the enlargement of the science department, together with other improvement projects. The Texas state board of education has certified this institution for college it became so important to give it become so important as a strong school it became so important to give it become so important as the predecessor of the executive secretary, who share administrative responsibilities. This institution furthers more trained teachers than any other in the system of work; and is regarded as the leading college in Texas for the education of students. Dr. D. has been at the head of this school for the past twenty-eight years in the system of point of service. M Trinity M. E. Church. REV. E. O. WOOLFOLK, Pastor 1408 Stair St. SOUTH'S GREATEST WEEKLY NEWSPAPER SOME FACTS and FIGURES! WHITE JITNEYS Employ no colored help! Serve no colored resident Carry no colored passer Put no money in the ra- dle Aid no colored churches Give to no colored charm Pay no pro rata for street Invest only in "tin Lizzies Are irresponsible, non-dur- rate and distinct units Pay small tax for securi- Are like the Dead Sea— ing; In short, are municipal l HOUSTON ELECTRIC Employs 32 colored people Employs 105 race men in Uses from 300 to 350 tension periods; Pays colored laborers fr day; Plans new Fifth Ward lia- provided white jitney 19th; Has invested millions of other physical property; Pays huge amount into taxes Helps to maintain public Serves colored residents Brunner, Harrisburg, nothing of those color district proper; Aids colored churches, o peals; Is responsible, dependa- tial; Is like the Sea of Galilee In short, it is a communi COLORED VOTER "44 FOR THE C ELECT SATURDAY no colored help; no colored residential districts; no colored passengers; money in the race's pockets; colored churches; no colored charitable institutions; no rata for street paving; only in "tin Lizzies," "flivvers" and "co- responsible, non-dependable; at best only and distinct units of a would-be transpor- tal tax for securing jitney license; the Dead Sea—take in everything and are municipal liabilities and civic grow- ING ELECTRIC CO.— 32 colored people at car barns and shi- 105 race men in maintenance department; from 300 to 350 race men during construc- tions; colored laborers from 25c to 40c per hour. New Fifth Ward line to serve large colo- red white jitneys are abolished at the c rested millions of dollars in trackage, ro- physical properties in Houston; large amount into the city treasury in fe- maintain public service commissioner; colored residents of Houston and Indepe- nier, Harrisburg, and other outlying diag- g of those colored citizens residing in the st proper; colored churches, charitable institutions a usible, dependable, serviceable, reliable Sea of Galilee—not only takes in, but it is a community asset and city builder. COLORED VOTERS, WAKE UP AND VOTE FOR THE ORDINARY ELECTION SATURDAY, JANUARY Employ no colored help; Serve no colored residential districts; Carry no colored passengers; Put no money in the race's pockets; Aid no colored churches; Give to no colored charitable institutions; Pay no pro rata for street paving; Invest only in "tin Lizzies," "flivvers" and "cockroaches;" Are irresponsible, non-dependable; at best only represent separate and distinct units of a would-be transportation system; Pay small tax for securing jitney license; Are like the Dead Sea—take in everything and give out nothing; HOUSTON ELECTRIC CO. Pays colored laborers from 25c to 40c per hour, 10 hours per day; Plans new Fifth Ward line to serve large colored population, provided white jitneys are abolished at the election on the 19th; Has invested millions of dollars in trackage, rolling stock and other physical properties in Houston; Pays huge amount into the city treasury in form of annual taxes Helps to maintain public service commissioner; Serves colored residents of Houston and Independence Heights, Brunner, Harrisburg, and other outlying districts, to say nothing of those colored citizens residing in the metropolitan district proper; Aids colored churches, charitable institutions and worthy appeals; COLORED VOTERS, WAKE UP AND VOTE "FOR THE ORDINANCE" COLORED CITIZENS COMMITTEE C. F. RICHARDSON, Chairman (Space contributed by Help Houston Grow Club.) (Space contributed by Help Houston Grew Club.) THE HOUSTON INFORMER, SATURDAY, JAN. 12, 1924 ANTICHO MEN'S DAY WENT OVER THE TOP; OVER 2,000 PRESENT Last Sunday more than 200 men attended the special men's day service at the Chapel of the Cross, including morning and night service. A very interesting program, the "Music by the church choir, assisted by the twenty-piece orchestra. The past week, the choir was on the subject, "A Man Wanted," and won the hearts of those who heard the music. The choir was to him with hands of steel those more familiar with his wonderful logos and images. At night Prof. W. H. Burnett, principal of the Terrell high school, one of America's profoundest thinkers, and a platform speaker of recognized ability, spoke to a house filled with men on "Building a Man," to the delight and edification of everyone present. Pay your poll tax at the American Mutual, 714½ Prairie Avenue. FRIERSON RUG LAUNDRY LATEST LOCAL VENTURE; LOCATED IN 4TH WARD Now numbered among Houston colored business enterprises is the Friar Center, a 10-acre Dallas avenue, the owner the proprietor, J. M. Prisoner, one of Houston's most favored employers, the latest machinery for cleaning rugs and carpets. A representative visited this new cone and was most favorably impressed with the facilities he found for the successful operation of a large vacuum cleaner designed to take out the last speck of dust from carpets. He also found a delicate, and a rotary machine which removes all grease or stains, and found in operation. A large drying room in the rear has also been installed to handle the dust that this plant is sufficiently equipped and manned to take care of the business of our steadily growing population. They claim to be able to restore the carpet and return your rugs apparently. Let's give them a trial. Phone Preston 2152. LEARN DOMESTIC ART You too, can become a successful dressmaker and earn $20 to $90 per week; also have pretty, stylish clothes for yourself and children, and save time and on your children's bills. You can begin making pretty lingerie garments for children, gingham dresses, etc. You can consist of pattern reproduction, cutting, fitting, drapping and finishing touches. Enter the class now and be able to all make your own spring and summer costumes. For full information on Mrs. M. B. Hurt's Dressmaking shop, 944 Schwartz street, or phone Preston 5251. KNOXIT PROPHYLACTIC Unusual and uncoys discharges can be avoided by destroying the germs of infectious diseases. $1. re at all druggists. FEMALE TROUBLES Write for FREE BOOK New Treatment Proven Successful If you infiltrate with FEMALE TROUBLES such as an ankle or foot infection, you may be able to treat it with a new treatment. Became or invented a new treatment for ankle or foot infection by researching many new treatments. See the back cover. DR RUPERT O. ROETT PHYSIOGIAN and BURGEON 807% Prairie Apts. Phone: Office P. 2217, Res. P. 0919 Residence: 410 Robin 8L. IN OUR NEW HOME 415 MILAM STREET WE greet our many custom- ers and friends in our new home in the U. B. F. Building, 415 Milam Street, where we will continue to serve you and fill your drug needs as in days of yore. We extend a cordial invitation to the public to visit us in our new home. PEOPLES PHARMACY Newman & McCoy, Props. 415 MILAM STREET Same Phone: Pres. 1909 More Than A Hundred Homes- There have been built in several colored additions alone, hundreds of new homes since the street car lines were extended into those sections of the city. Homes for the family of moderate means have been provided in these sections, where land may be purchased much er than in the congested downtown districts. This growth is co-incident with that of several other outlying sections of the city that are served by street cars. Street Cars Promote the Growth of Houston New homes never fail to follow where transportation facilities are provided with consequent increase in property values. The street car makes it possible for people to live out where the air is pure and clean and still be at his or her place of business promptly, without delay. Houston Electric Co. W. E. WOOD, Manager DOWNTOWN STUDIO FOR RACE MEMBERS IS A RARE BEAUTY The Rembrandt Studio, recently opened at 40% Twigs street for the convenience of our people meets a crowd of students who prove that will no doubt be highly appreciated by those of our group who have been trained to receive the courteous treatment accorded members of other races, and at the same time get the best ever experience in the time of photographic work. Our readers will find at the above gallery a series of fitted studios in the city, with all the latest equipment necessary, and adjects which go to make them feel that the studio is as good as the other fellow's. The management desires the colored public to visit this marvelous place Y. W. C. A. NOTES. Miss Erma Jones, the new secretary of girls' work, is with us and has been given big things for her department. We are glad to welcome her and also to thank her for her work. She has done such excellent work the past several months, has been promoted to the activities building Sunday, January 16th. The annual meeting will be held at the activities building Sunday, January 16th. The annual meeting will be presented in a novel and interesting resume of the work for 1923. Don't miss the term of the evening "gym" class will start on the 16th and "gym" will meet from the 17th to the 19th. The Spanish class will begin at once if a friend requests it. The Twi who wish to join should do so at once in order to start from the 19th. M. F. Fairchild, Publicity Chairman. Holy Bros MIN BASEMENT GENERAL SALE L DRESSES CHOICE OF OUR ENTIRE STOCK $5 $10 Women's Poiret Twill Dresses, in navy, brown and black. In the assortment are the season's most desirable styles. Braid, beads, embroidered, trimmed, tucks, face and trimming. Trimmings are most interesting ways. Every garment well tailored, beautifully designed and guaranteed to give satisfaction. Women and misses will have no trouble in finding a Dress that fits. The garments from over 200 Dresses to shoes from; sizes 16 to 46. --- CHOO $D Women in navy, assuring desirability, broider other most in ment v signed, iffied have that is over 20 sizes 16 Miss Frankie Tevis, Beaumont, after spending the holidays in Houston, returned home Saturday. PAGE FIVE $10 Mrs. Sherman Routt-Martin, 1507 W. Alabama, is spending this week visiting friends at Beaumont. PAGE SIX THE HOUSTON INFORMER, SATURDAY, JAN. 12, 1924 SOUTH'S GREATEST WEEKLY NEWSPAPER AN ADVERTISING MEDIUM THAT BRINGS REAL RESULTS! Mr. Advertiser, The Informer reaches more potential buyers in Houston and South Texas than any other weekly paper. DO YOU WANT THIS TRADE? 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How's that? is the best way to speak— In The Houston Informer "South's Greatest Weekly Newspaper" Another Year Another year means 365 days of needs, 365 days of opportunity for some one to render you a needed service. Our doors are open 312 days to render you GROCERY SERVICE for YOUR GROCERY needs. We are here to serve YOU. "The House of a Thousand Favors" FORMER TRINITY BOY PASSES MISSOURI BAR RIGID EXAMINATION W Frank W. Kleg, employed on the official car of President C. E. Schaffer of the M.K.T. railroad, who was a graduate of the M.K.T. railroad and received notice that he has successfully passed the rigid bar examination to practice in the courts of the Show Me state. Mr. Kleg is a native of Trinity and has preformed his preliminary education under Kee, J. R. M. Lee, to whom he enlisted at Malmö MC. He finished his course at Trinity, this young man decided to seek a health and obtained a position on THE AMUSEMENT CENTRE New Idea THE AMUSEMENT CENTER OF HOUSTON New Ideal Theatre AM ST. MOST OF THE BEST FUN we moved into our present location with the public and a determination to give you the b lowest possible price. How well we have su ced in our first year, and in our second year here with a greater desire, and at during 1924 we will exert even greater effort at that money can buy in order that you will be able to afford the entertainment for their past support and announce that we will offer to give you more for your money in the TODAY!—The one and only WM. S. HART in his career— One year ago we moved into one the public and a determining turs at the lowest possible price, evidenced by the enormous latency entering our second hour. ensure you that during 1924 we will you the best that money can buy, give us your future patrons and patrons for their past support our every effort to give you more our picture of his career— FRIDAY (TODAY)—The one and picture of his career— "WHITE A love story, loaded with thrill HART" and the whole of the frie SDWICK RAIL and JACK MOWER BOONE. No. 15, and a funny co SATURDAY (TOMORROW)—The "THE CLO A modern drama that will set you and big scenes. This one is full "THE STEEL TRAIL" and SUNDAY AND MONDAY—The in HAROLLI "WHY W He rocks the world with a rip-roar head-ache or tooth-ache--forget the cares for a day. Laugh with Lloyd Plepler who has creatively created such a threat that he has seen it that it is absolutely sent to the public. You may the greatest comedry-dramas of your time. "THE SANTA FE TRAIL." No. 9 TUESDAY--MISS LUBL MAEGRAT One year ago we moved into our present location with a desire to please the public and a determination to give you the best in picture quality. We have been working with the evidence by the enormous patronage we have built up. Now we are entering our second year here with a greater desire, and wish to assure you that during 1924 we will exert even greater efforts to give you the best possible experience. We wish to give you our future patronage. We wish to thank all of our friends and patrons for their past support and announce that we will put forth our every effort to give you more for your money in the future than we did in the past. FRIDAY (TODAY)—The one and only WM. S. HART in the biggest picture of his career— "WHITE OAK" ry, loaded with thrills and portraying every sidd of the whole of the frontier West. A story of fought when the old time West was new. Ah K and JACK MOWER in "IN THE DAYS O No.15, and a funny comedy. Y (TOMORROW)—HOOT GIBSON in— “THE CLEAN UP” drama that will set you to thinking. You talk a cenes. This one is full of them. Also WM. D GEL TRAIL," and a first run Century comedy. AND MONDAY—The inimitable— HAROLD LLOYD IN "WHY WORRY" he world with a rip-roaring riot of riskilities. or tooth-ache—forget them all! You will have from laughter. Come out and away with sorrow day. Laugh with Lloyd and grow fat. This is lately created such a record on Main Street in atres in the city, and you will agree with the res it that it is absolutely the greatest fun vehicle the public. You may think that you are tickle it reach your weak spot and you will roll with to comedy-drama of your life. Also a big West with thrills and JACK PERRIN with NEVA G ITA FE TRAIL, No. 9. —MISS LULA McGRATH A love story, loaded with thrills and portraying every side of "BILL HART" and the whole of the frontier West. A story of men who loved and fought when the old time West was new. Also ELEEN HART, who lived in the DAYS OF DANIEL BOONE, No. 15, and a funny comedy. A modern drama that will set you to thinking. You talk about thrills and big scenes. This one is full of them, also WM DUNCAN in a new role. He rocks the world with a rip-roaring riot of rishkins. Heart-ache, head-ache or tooth-ache -forget them all! You will have an cartoonish, comedic show for yourself, and you can care for a day. Laugh with Lloyd and grow fat. This is the same biggest theatrical show in the city, and you will agree with the rest when you have seen it that it is absolutely the greatest vehicle ever presented to the public. And then that you will敢翻滚, and that you will wear your own suit to the greatest comedy-drama of your life. Also a big Western to put the bill with thrills and JACK PERRIN with NEVA GERRIN in it. "WONDERS OF THE SEA" A story actually lived in the wards of the West Indies, revealing the lives of the people who lived there. A beautiful girl, an artist, and a stowaway lady. Also a "THE SILENT TONGUE" With an all-star cast. A picture for every one. You'll get more for you have had in a long time. Alice scenes and a roaring comedy. THURSDAY—EDNA MURPHY IN "HER DANGE No. 8, a special feature and a comed start to finish. FRIDAY (NEXT)— "OVER THE A good comedy and "IN THE DAY COMFORTABLE, CI AND ADMISSION ALW *star cast. A picture full of pop and one that *You will sit for more for your money out of this *and in the long run. Also a Western, full of spi *a roaring comedy. V-EDNA MURPHY IN “HER DANGEROUS PATH” *feature and a comedy that will keep you lau fish. NEXT “OVER THE BORDER” *and “IN THE DAYS OF DANIEL BOONE” *COMFORTABLE, CLEAN, COZY AND With an all-star cast. A picture of pop and one that will please you. The cast includes a beautiful, young woman who have you had a long time. Also a Western, full of spice and big lips. No. 8, a special feature and a comedy that will keep you laughing from start to finish. A good comedy and "IN THE DAYS OF DANIEL BOONE." No. 16. PAGE EIGHT 504 MILAM ST. the private car of President Schaff of the Katy, and been studying law during his spare moments on the car. He also attended night school in St. Lohan, and himself for his chosen career. His many Honouston and Texas friends are glad to bear of Frank's success, in a successful career as a barrister. OUR MISTAKE. In one of the social news items of last week we inadvertently inserted for sleeping car and train porters. Experts can help you with your transportation furnished. Write T. McCaffrey, Supt. St. Louis, Mo. ENTER OF HOUSTON real Theatre BEST OF THE BEST FOR LESS present location with a desire to see it. How well we have succeeded in how we have built up. Now we are excited to see what we can accomplish even greater efforts to give in order that you will continue to wish to thank all of our friends and friends for your money in the future than only WM. H. HART in the biggest and portraying every side of "BILL western West. A story of men who the West was new. Also EILEEN the DAYS OF DANIEL remedy. JOT GIBSON in- "BEAN UP" to thinklize. You talk about thrills of them. Also WM DUNCAN in run Century comedy. MITTABLE- "D LLOYD N WORRY" rising riot of risibilities. Heartache, en all! You will have an ear-to- and away with sorrow and dull and grow fat. This is the same that the flat street in one of the will agree with the rest when you the greatest fun vehicle ever pre- pared for. You will ride but and you will roll with the rest in life. Also a big Western to make PERILN with NEVA GERIBOR in- all of pop and one that will please your money out of this one than a Western, full of spice and lig ROUSS PATH" city that will keep you laughing from E BORDER" OF DANIEL BOONE," No. 16. LEAN, COZY AND— THE HOUSTON INFORMER, SATURDAY, JAN. 12, 1924 The finest talent among retired or the recent artisans for Columbia the. You always are sure to find just the mannerist music of the Columbia Dealer's store. Columbia New Process Records Columbia Phonograph Company, New York JANUARY SALE $10.00. NOW JANUARY SALE $10.00. NOW $7.95 ```markdown ``` $7.50. NOW $595 Satins Suedes 30 Styles $5.95 BAHRS BOOT SHOP 1809 Capital Ave. J. J. HARDEWAY Phone Preston 282 REAL ESTATE AND RENTALS, LOANS NOTARY PUBLIC Eighteen Years Experience 400% MILAM ST. HOUSTON, TEXAS J. J. HARDEWAY Phone Preston 2862 REAL ESTATE & RENTALS, LOANS NOTARY PUBLIC Eighteen Years Experience 400% MILAM GT. 0 HOUSTON, TEXAS ARE YOU SICK? 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SOUTH'S GREATEST WEEKLY NEWSPAPER The First Nationa OF HOUSTON Condensed Statement of Condition Close of Business December 31st, 1923, to the Controllor of the Currr ASSETS Loans and discounts, time . . . $13,552,970.16 Loans and discounts, demand . . . 7,506,313.08 Customers' Liability under Letters of Credit Customers' Liability act of Acceptance out- standing United States Bonds to secure Circulation U. S. Treasury Certificates of indebtedness Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas stock Federal International Banking Co. of New ORGANIZED 1866 National Bank HOUSTON Amount of Condition at the Number 31st, 1923, as reported der of the Currency. SETS $13,552,970.16 7,506,313.03—$21,059,283.19 Territory of Credits 67,525.00 Acceptance out- 255,591.50 re Circulation 2,000,000.00 of Indebtedness 563,000.00 man stock 90,000.00 ng Co. of New Condemned Statement of Condition at the Close of Business December 31st, 1923, as reported to the Comptroller of the Currency. ASSETS Loans and discounts, time . . . $13,552,970.16 Loans and discounts, demand . . . 7,506,313.03—$21,059,283.19 Customers' Liability under Letters of Credit . . . 67,525.00 Customers' Liability act, of Acceptance out- Orleans stock ..... 33,750.00 Other bonds, stocks, securities, etc ..... 84,506.00 Banking House ..... 1,240,348.36 Other real estate owned ..... 1.00 Cash in vault and with other banks ..... 11,481,077.97 Cash with U.S. Treasurer ..... 100,000.00 Interest earned but not collected ..... 12,540.68 LIABILITIES Capital stock (paid in ..... $1,500,000.00 (from earnings ..... 1,000,000.00 Surplus fund, from earnings ..... 500,000.00 Undivided profits, net ..... 403,188.65 Interest and discount collected but not earned ..... 96,743.98 Letters of Credit ..... 67,525.00 Acceptance executed for customers ..... 255,591.50 Amount reserved for interest and taxes ..... 38,865.47 Circulation ..... 1,983,500.00 Individual deposits ..... 19,244,305.84 Bank deposits ..... 11,389,903.26 U.S. Government deposits ..... 510,000.00 $1,144,209.10 OFFICERS J. T. ROOTT, President F. M. LAW, Vice President P. M. CROWN, Vice President SAM R. LAWDER, Vice President O. J. RUSKELL, Assistant Cashier J. T. ROOTT F. M. LAW E. A. FEINEN F. A. ROOT E. R. DOCKMAN E. R. DOCKMAN DIRECTORS J. T. ROOTT F. M. LAW E. A. FEINEN F. A. ROOT E. R. DOCKMAN The FIRST NATIONAL 1st IN HOUSTON Texas Commercial N OF HOUSTON, TEXAS Statement of Condition at the Close of Business December Comptroller of the Currency ASSETS Discounts, Demand..... $ 6,274,337. Discounts, Time..... 10,379,063. Notes and Notes. urities, etc. House, Furniture and Other Real Estate. ault and Due from Other Banks. SERVICES B. L. WEBLEY C. O. TIKHINS, Assistant Cashier H. W. HEARLAND, Assistant Cashier W. A. HEARLAND, Assistant Cashier W. A. HEARLAND, Assistant Cashier NATIONAL BANK LAST HUSTON FEDERAL NATIONAL Bank BOND, TEXAS of Business December 31, 1923, as Reported to the the Currency NETS $ 6,274,337.46 10,379,063.00 $16,653,400.46 4,405,000.00 267,001.00 Real Estate. 475,002.00 Banks. 8,432,334.37 $30,232,737.83 LITITIES J. T. SOFT, President F. M. LAW, Vice President W. B. COCHRAN, Vice President BARB. LAWREN, Vice President W. O. LACROSE, Counsel J. O. L. RUSSELL, Assistant Cashier J. T. RUSSELL, Assistant Cashier DREXTON J. T. SOFT F. M. LAW E. A. PENN F. A. ROOT E. L. PENILS W. E. COCHRAN SAM R. LAWREN G. W. JACKSON The FIRST NATIONAL BANK 1ST IN HOUSTON South Texas Commercial National Bank Condensed Statement of Condition at the Close of Business December 31, 1923, as Reporter to the Comptroller of the Currency ASSETS Loans and Discounts, Demand ..... $ 6,274,337.46 Loans and Discounts, Time ..... 10,379,063.00 $16,653,400.46 U. S. Bonds and Notes ..... 4,405,000.00 Stocks, Securities, etc. ..... 267,001.00 Banking House, Furniture and Other Real Estate ..... 475,002.00 Cash in Vault and Due from Other Banks ..... 8,432,334.37 Total ..... $30,232,737.83 Bank ..... $13,385,604. Undivided Profits, Net Taxes, Interest and Unearned Discount Individual ..... $13,385,604. S. Government ..... 675,478. Bank ..... 13,733,715. l ..... OFFICERS JAN. Vice-President JAN. Vice-President SEN. S. GERMANY, Vice-Pres. JUNE. Vice-President F. A. BETTHAIN, Vice-President BRAHM, Vice-President BOARD OF DIRECTORS --- --- LIABILITIES P. J. EVERMADE R. J. EVERMADE R. G. OGUNSTE P. A. BRETTMAN P. A. BRETTMAN P. J. YENHAUS BREWIN P. BANKER BREWIN P. BANKER P. E. PROSTOR P. E. PROSTOR ORGANIZED 1866 255,591.50 2,000,000.00 565,000.00 90,000.00 33,750.00 84,506.00 1,240,348.36 1.00 $ 2,500,000,000 500,000,000 495,000,000 96,743,880 67,525,00 255,515,90 38,865,47 1,983,500,00 31,144,209,10 136,983,629,70 8,688,000,000 $1,000,000.00 1,350,000.00 87,939.24 27.794.798.59 $30.232.737.83 O'T, ELLER, Jr., Asst. Vice-Pres. O'T, H. HANNA, Jr., Vice-Pres. JOHN NURBAFE, Asst. Cust. O'T, P. STALLNOR, Asst. Cust. JOENN R. BADFORD, JE W. BALKEN, JE B. BALKEN, JE B. BANER, BNPFLY B. BANER, BNPFLY B. C. D. WILSON B. C. D. WILSON