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ODD FELLOWS LET CONTRACT HIRAM JOHNSON ON RACE'S RIGHTS COLORED KANSAS FARMER MAKES $6,000 ON 12 ACRES OF LAND; HAS EDUCATED SIX CHILDREN FINAL EDITION VOL. V. ODD HIRA COLORED KANSAS W $6,000 ON 12 A HAS EDUCAT By RILEY ROGERS Of Lawrence, Kansas (in an interview with Frank M. Chase in Farm and Fireside.) Twelve acres may not seem much of a farm for Kansas, but that much land has done pretty well for ran. The cash records from it last year were slightly more than $6,000. It has not only supported a large family and provided for my old age, but has also provided a university education for my six chil- W. SIDNEY PITTMAN, Dallas, the architect who drew the plans and technical drawings on the old Pavilion temple, has established an curvable reputation in his chosen field of his man-made arts and is one of the richest leading architects. W. BIDNEY PITTMAN, Dallas, the architect who drew the plan and specifications for the old Paleyway temple, has established an curvable reputation in his chosen field of human endeavor and is one of the rhoe's leading architects. OPPORTUNITY NEVER KNOCK ED AT HIS DOOR Handicapped by a being Nego- nious Roger found himself at thirty-five advenience, family and no prospects of advancement. Now he is ally. He owns just 12 years' year—$300 an acre! His four sons and two daughters are graduates of Opportunity. He never knocked at the Opportunity never knocked at the Rogers had to go find his selling to suit his market as well as producing to suit his soil brought The Veteran PROF. DAVID ABMER, JR. Houston, whose work in the educational and fraternal fields is well known throughout the nation, is head of the Household of Ruth of Texas, and has wielded a powerful influence in the circles of the order for HOUSTON, TEXAS, SATURDAY, JANUARY 26, 1924 Houston Contractor Lands Job Of Erecting State Temple Here; Plans To Start Work February That Houston will be the home of the state temple of the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows of the Texas jurisdiction; that a handsome, modern building will be erected on the site purchased by the grand lodge at the corner of Louisiana Street and Prairie Avenue; that work will commence on the structure February 1, 1924, and be rushed to completion by August 1, 1924—were all decided at a meeting of several members of the cabinet in this city last Saturday. Representing the grand lodge of the order were H. G. Goree of Texarkana, grand master; Prof. G. W. Jackson, Corsicana, deputy grand master; Prof. David Abner, Jr., Houston, district most noble governor of the Household of Ruth; J. H. Riddle, Denison, secretary of the endowment department, and James T. Ewing, Austin, grand secretary. Several sealed bids were submitted by contractors on the proposed building, both with and without the roof garden features, and the lowest bidder was Contractor C. K. Smith of Houston, whose bid of $247,500 for the construction of the temple, minus the roof garden, but with constructural provisions for its addition later, was accepted by the grand lodge officers. Contractor Smith agreed to begin work on the building by Saturday, February 1, 1924, and have the building ready for occupancy by the time of the grand lodge next summer, which will be held in Houston; to also employ as many colored men as possible and practicable. The figures of the only colored contractor to bid on the building were greatly in excess of the successful contractor, the race concern bidding $237,500, or $80,000 more than the lowest bidder who landed the job. The awarding of the contract for the immediate erection of the construction of the building for its temple sets at rest rousers in the construction of the building in this city, and means that before the end of the present year Houston will be the proud possessor of the most modern office facilities in the convention building owned by our people in Texas. All the original plans, as en tect W. Sidney Pittman of Dal- las, will be incorporated in this building, excepting the roof garden. The grand lodge officers concluded that the order was not in a financial shape to add this feature just now, but ample pro- visions will be made in the construction of the building for its addition later. The plans and specifications, this temple will be both modern and complete throughout, with hot and cold water in each suite of offices, electric elevators, electric light fixtures, ventilation devices; all rooms outside rooms and all fixtures and equipment modern and mani- The construction will consist of steel, concrete and brick and will be fire-proof and a credit, not only to the order and race, but to the city and state. The building will be a grand lodge officers of the Old Fellows and Household of Ruth. The basement will house the heating plant, elevator base, etc., and besides there will be space for interiors. The main floor will be available for business purposes; the second and third floors will be utilized for auditorium purposes, while the second and third floors will be devoted to offices. Continuing the basement, the building will have "HOUSTON'S GOT 'EM" TEXAS, SATURDAY, JANUARY Y'S LEFT N ON Attractor Landing State Temple To Start Work the home of the state temple of the nation; that a handsome, modern and lodge at the corner of Love place on the structure February —were all decided at a meet- day. ledge of the order were H. G. Cornicana, deputy grand ma- governor of the Household of department, and James T. Ew- are submitted by contractors of golden features, and the lowest of $247,500 for the construc- tural provisions for its addi- tion to begin work on the build- ing ready for occupancy by the Houston; to also employ as tect W. Sidney Pittman of Dallas, will be incorporated in this building, excepting the roof garden. The grand lodge officers concluded that the order was not in a financial shape to add this feature just now, but ample provisions will be made in the construction of the building for its addition later. According to the plans and specifications, this temple will be completed throughout, with hot and cold water in each suite of offices, steam heat, electric elevators, electric lights and fans, special ventilation devices; all rooms outside rooms and all fixtures and equipped modern and semi- military in every respect. The construction will consist of steel, concrete and brick and will be fire-proof and a credit, not only to the order and race, but also to the building. The building will house all grand lodge officers of the Odd Fellows and Household of Ruth. The basement will house the heating plant, elevator base, etc., and for business enterprises, a space for business enterprises. The main or ground floor will be available for business purposes; the second and third floors will be devoted to tourism purposes, while the fourth and fifth floors will be devoted to offices. Counting the basement, the building will have (Continued on Page 8.) WESTERN SENATOR, SEEKING GOP PRESIDENTIAL NOMINATION, IS CHEERED BY CHICAGO AUDIENCE REPUBLICAN ORGANIZATION IS BACKING COLORED CANDIDATE FOR UNITED STATES CONGRESS (By The Associated Negro Press.) Chicago, Ill.-Senator Hiram Johnson, president for president of the United States before an audience of more than 2,000 people at Wendell Phillips High School, Friday night, asked him to be judged as a man, and the standard is the same for the principles of the government. He asked him to be a dedicated leader in rights of colored America. "I stand for a man to be judged as a man, and the standard is the same for the principles of the government. He asked him to be a dedicated leader in rights of colored America. "If a man is good enough to fight in the government of the country, he is good enough to take part in the government of the convention, he said it was wrong in principle and if he was made president of the good point northern colored men to office. Senator Johnson made two addresses in Chicago before he gave it to a group of friends and police escort He was escorted to the stage by the president of the police escort Brewington was chairman. Prior to the arrival of Senator Johnson, there were several speakers, in Labored Hard PRICE: 7 CENTS RACT IGHTS R, SEEKING GOP NOMINATION, IS CHICAGO AUDIENCE including Rev. A. B. Walker and Robt. S. Abbott of the Chicago Defender. Dr. Walker's address was keyed to the consciousness of the people. Mr. Abbott's effective address of his life, so regarded by many, made an impassioned plea for equality for all Americans, and for racial of inferiority and pointed to Brazil where he recently lasted on life without thought of color line. Johnson arrived during Mr. Abbott's visit to California against colored Americans. Speaking of the opportunities given foreigners of all countries, Mr. Abbott declared: "We have come to the time when any candidate for president must humanize and we ask for the same humanity and we give the same opportunity that gives the American citizens are American citizens." He proposed to support the Dey Apti-Onsling Bill and the Soldier's Bonus. He was applauded extensively on his arrival, and he was effective. COOLIDGES VISIT SICK RACE VALET IN CAPITAL CITY COOLIDGES VISIT SICK RACE VALET IN CAPITAL CITY (By the Associated Negro Press.) Washington, D. C.-Arthur Brooks, vice president to the Taft ad- ministration, has moved up in line to administration, has moved up in line to suit of the visit made to his bedside by President and Mrs. Coolidge last Sunday. Quite a stir was made in the section in which Brooks lives when the presidential car was driven up to the nation's headquarters and the nation's head aligned. The Cool- edges remained about 15 minutes with their employ. Y. M. C. A. AT MT. CORINTH. The colored branch of the Y. M. C. A. will stage a monster rally at Mt. Brown Hill on Monday. Rev. A. Hibbard, pastor, Sunday, January 27, at 5 p.m. General public invited. UNIZATION IS RED CANDIDATE STATES CONGRESS Old-line politicians let a secret out when, in referring to Madden, the first congressman from the first dis- cussion they had voted against Madden in the primaries, but had been forced to choose between him and a taylor who set up headquarters with a army of outspoken workers at his office in the precincts of these is former Congressman George W. Murray, who will carry the vote for the president to the voters in the precincts. The head of the voting committee of the voters is an old and tried field marshal, famous as the "Colonel House" of Recover- ers, who will pick a winner. 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One of our local journalistic contemporaries carried an editorial dissertation recentiy that sought to prove that the colored man is rot discriminated against in the courts of the South, taking as a predicate for the argument a North Carolina supreme court jus- tice’s decision in a ease in which a colored man was the defendant. ‘This Tar Heel state supreme court justice, according to this newspaper, cited the fact that in his state colored Americans have _caual protection of the laws; that North Caralina.is spending $4,- ‘000,000 annually on Negro education, $2,000,000 for colored teach- fers and $1,000,000 for new school houses, aside from money spent for colored colleges and normals; that the 1923 legislature of that state appropriated $445,000 for the establishment of a colored ‘agricultural and mechanical college, $50,000 for colored reforma- tory and $10,000 for its maintenance; that libraries and parks for colored are provided along with those for whites; that everywhere the policy is to provide equal advantages for the colored people with the whites. ‘North Carolina's wonderful program in behalf of bettering the condition of its colored citizenry f one of the exceptional under- akings of the South for racial amity and good wil, and the late Governor Bickett was largely instrumental in setting this great program in motion. ‘North Carolina has an Inter-Racial Commission that really functions, and that committee has been quite instrumental in put- ting over, or suggesting and aiding this far-reaching program. But North Carolina i an outstanding exception in this respect among her sister states of the South, many of which have done ‘ery little for the black man since his emancipation, save to dis Franchise, jimcrow, segregate, Iynch, humiliate, embarrass and ‘outrage him in Various and sundry ways and manners, ‘Yes, Georgia recently completed a building program in Atlaita, resulting in one high school and four grammar school structures; Involving $1:200,000: but the migration of the colored brother to the North ad East and racial Hes on bond es were necessary fore this program was even suggested, 10 say nothing of being Bat Te if where in Georgia, Mississippi, Alabama, Florida, Texas and| other Southern states, ave in afew isolated’ commenitin can a Colored person get anything like a semblance of a fair trial, par- ‘icolarly in the eriminal courts; in edueational facilities and’ op-| portunities: in fair and decent living conditions; in respectable and| ‘avitable railroad ‘accommodations: in justice, fairness and. a ‘iuare deal; in park and recreational provisions; in being immune and secure from the wrath and hellish depredaiions of the mab? ‘The Informer has often stated that the black man generally’ ‘gels a fair deal in efvil cases in the South, but such precious few ‘of oar people are ever involved in such cases! ‘The majority of the Southern blacks that have business at the court houses of Dixie are usually brought before the bar in erim-| imal courts, where the iniquitous fee system obtains and where the ‘mere fact that the prisoner is black condemns and convicts dim before any evidence has been adduced or a single witness, either ‘Pro or con, has been placed on the stand. “This particular Southern court policy reminds vs of a Western frontier Judge, who said: “We'll give the defendant a fair trial and then hang’ him” Peonage or abject slavery exists in nearly all of the Southern states, abd the Victims of this obnoxious and damnable system of| ‘bondage are generally black men, women and children! “The colored man wants something else besides schools, teachers sd ets A eae See ee a "These things are ‘necessary and efficient, but they are nel etfcent and sbeatetying? "The economic situation in the South works to the disadvantage| and hardship of the colored man; and, it was not until the war ‘and lure of higher wages in the North obtained, that the South ee oe el ee ee ‘2 decent wage Because of the racial complexion of the South, the colored man could not and can not join the ranks of organized labor, and, there- fore, he was and is the easy vietim and tool of the designing, hog- THAT POLL TAX MUST BE PAID RIGHT BOW ‘The Informer takes this cccasion to again remind the exlurd citizens ‘of Houston, Harrie County and Toxae Ste hire ll me be citizens during, 1924, unless they pay thar pall tex wr secure an exemption certificate by the midnight af Summary 30, 2904. “No person can vote in any of the elections af the preset year without a poll tax receipt or exemption crrticaie. amd. in ard 10 qualify as voters itis imperative hat Chis be dome at ome ‘in Houston at Keast 10,000 colored men and ‘women soul ‘quality as voters, not only for the political iamacs af the jes. but ‘tho because the greater portion af thin tx emgiared frei ‘cational purposes. Pim daring ene ether fy hp cae person 40 vote, 1 tex a cue Goo certificate before February Taf the sear in wach they huge to exercise their elective franchise right. 1. hin eae nromines fo be a monorail and pings Becca = te ale on vail himecif and herse of the opportonity te wet Surfed or the impending ballot battles. “This i presidental ection yeas and every pu fica rn resident down to precinct constable, will be elected this year. 'No one is able Just here to tell what turns amd tens Snr Sarch- coming elections ‘will take, and be or she ‘that hues mw Bedi’ bar remplion certificate will be both votelews and woieicm ‘Special arrangements have been made by Mr. Lames B. Grigsby. president of the American Mutual, to enue pull tax meewiges amd Scemption ‘certificates to colored citizens at the affine af company at T14hs Prarie Avene. Your proper title will be given yon smd Shere is mo bitty of any "jim-crow” line for‘our ‘wemen.” Far be it from The Informer to worry jaar patione witth 2 Jong’ article on the necessity of qualifying, tut sudfice Bt bo say that you willnot be 8 itinenunlem yu pay ver Pal x ieee cane aaeeae Gene ‘your ey a , 1924, is your last chance. "Do it now? THE HOUSTON INFORMER, SATURDAY, JAN. 26, 1924 szish and avaricious capitalistic group—virtually stranded between ee (organized labor) and Charybdis (capital). “Let's bring the issue nearer home. In all Texas, despite the state's size, wealth and its large col ored population, what provisions’ are being made, or have been ‘made for the betierment and improvement of the colored race? We have one little state schoo! for colored teachers; one eity ‘has a colored library (Houston) ; but here the matter about ends Calo i the ruth) The only redeeming feature about Texas’ educational program and policy is that there is little discrimination in the per capita ‘appropriation for colored and ‘white scholastics; but. gehen there is such vast disparity in the salaries paid the teachers of the two races and the buildings and physical equipment of the schools for the two races, Right here in Houston the rat-trap called a colored high school building would reflect discredit upon Podunk Creek or some other jerk-water settlement; while the ward school buildings are fire fo pias menaces and abominations both in the sight of man Colored tax payers and citizens are forced to eke out an ex- istence in veritable hog-wallows and the surprising. part of the whole situation is that our death rate Ts not alarmingly higher Than i is at present. Very few Southern cities make any civie provisions for the sec- tions (ghettos) of the eity occupied by colored residents, and vir- {ually all the money is spent in making improvements in the parts of he ein ec by the more favored and fortunate ra ik men and women are rallroaded to prisons insti tutions, and what the kangaroo courts lack in giving the colored race a fair and Impartial tral, the court of Judge Lynch makes ‘up the defielt and brings up the rear! ‘There are thousands of members of the other race in the South who still cling tenaciously to the Dred Seott decision —"A Negro has no rights that a white man is bound to respect.” at they mnt be neparate but EQUALs are ndeserbaly rotten that they must be separate but are rotten, bad and disgraceful; yet colored are compelled to pay the same fare aa other races, who enjoy first-class accommods tions, or travel some other way. ‘Allthe Southern commonweaiths levy taxes upon colored citi- zens for the support and maintenance of their several state, coun- ‘ty and municipal governments, but they deny these same tax payers the right {0 share and participate in the affairs of said governments; often hurling defiance in the face of federal govern- ‘ment by this policy of distranchisement and fulifteation of the haonal statutes on this particular score, We could enumerate injustices and abortions of justice ad in finitum, but‘what's the use? | The fact that North Carolina is putting over such a big pro- gram is one happy and encouraging sign and far be it from ‘The Hfnformer to try to discredit or balitle 1; but what are the other 12 states of the South doing forthe colored constituents? This ‘the paramount and_all-important qlestion! |The Informer felicitates the Tar Heel State upon its construc |tive program, not unmindful of the fact, however, that while North Carolina is in the South, it is not the South! ‘The South has sought to make a problem out of plain and |holden ‘duty, and, if this section would spend more time doing its duty by and towards the colored race and less in trying to "solve |the problem,” greater headway would be made towards the bet- terment and advancement of the black race and in bringing about and maintaining more amicable and friendly relations between the two Faces, ‘But let's keep the record straight, for North Carolina ise plari- bus unum (one out of many); yet while the light holds out to burn, her sisters in this path may turn! Mere asea! Semtl to The infarct. enaet, Team thie un ati i Winy_cates bees 30 Sool seer eres tas re a “The baseball card cow es ot beeen eee a ae ee teen ee eres asc ceane ve eth the hse in cee ot Cac eee a {Se seer Natoat Urtges aed fxs te betes "tne “clees oe Tease’ Thee he's pouty toa tro some ean Winerors a “Toe teal sca rhe hare aan wee 0 Wher stores mane py ey ene eee Se oecemet on the Wise cd naiagtr ri cones eso cen Seana? apsa Sin, Pat Quan Sear apes Ts. Seine iNoete: pn ei, tite view foci view, Spe ST matey Shun cy Pont Gun nr Sanayi Teams ee Sein hay St Teta Colee © ier ‘Potall—Oct. Jervis ars lon te Cena Tease mx were Ou Eres ee ac arab Oe e Seatnern ‘Gaiety Sones ae Oct Si rome Cage ne yer oe Pret Vice st Marta Sow fan" tioene ot sera Rev. femouen oc Ochaees Cur: Ro. hay a Sta an HOUSTON PUBLISHER | TENDERED SANHEDRIN | COMMITEEE POSITION That The Sensten tafermer tas at- tained ore than bal aad) oectoma {ame aed reengaition attested “hy {he following roramanications rrematit Set the ator of this publication “Sfscerpts om the betters follow Washington, D.C. Jam 15, 24 “Dear Bir ke ben to request the sie of your ame as member of the enlarged Scemlice of the Ail tiace Convener ‘Shick meets tn Caicnen, Me during the week of Pebranry ii, 1334 Ie bot mvety yon same that slicteed et jour active interest snd covers on Tatembcrahip o the commie car rie with hall riches of periipation tw tne prorendings of the comferemcr “Yours tely, RELLY SLL, Custeman” (Chee, Semenry 16,1804 Dene ate. Richa: "The" Amecited Notre Prous has een Invited to seit from sions is mentors a. member of acheatcs te the Saatedrin tobe beh tn Chicane the weet of Petrnary Il. "We wins te tender Sou appointment as a pron seireate™ "Ths call We a new eridcnce af the rrovlae. appreciation af the work and ronibttice of Colored nevupaperdocn Ne etping the froup solve’ the role lems which face exit i to be hoped the press many mocnaare up tots 7 srowehiten "Fou are too familiar with the per poses and ime et the Sanhegrn’ to iis Any ceranation secs Bere wy 7° 4 sux, ‘pees see nai VOTERS ABOLISHED JITNEYS SATURDAY. | “Yes, we have no jitneys!” All Houstonians can sing and whistle |this parody after Abril 1, 1924, forthe “Jits” went away Satur das | ‘Aside from the decisive licking administered the white jitneys fic terete Se ie staan ie eae alloted to abolish these transportation “fivvers” and “eck roaches” to the tune of $248 to 1494, the part that the colored ‘oters ofthe city played inthe election Is not only an encouraging | sem, but also redeeming one "The Informer urged, conxed and reasoned with our people to go te ‘the polls and vote, whether for or against the ordinance abolish- ing ditneys andthe colored vote was about the largest ever tog tered fa any election held in Houston in recent years, excepting the black and tan eampaign of 1900. Perhaps a handful of discontented and disappointed colored seekers after spoils and mazima, who found out to theie sorow that there was ho pork barrel elther voted forthe retention of te Jitneys or remained away from the pols; but the vast majority of the etlored etzens who went tote polls last Saturday, voted for ‘the ordinance abolishing these white jitneys, which automatically ease business midnight March 81, 1924. Tn the five city precincts ‘where colored people vote in large umbers (and where they voted rather brishy Saturday) the Jt heys were defeated at the ratio of 8 01. 7 voting for the ordi Manee abolishing the white jitneys and 284 for thelr retention, gine lston of 1 these mae fie price oe. 14,18, 19, 21 and 98) gnve the jlineys a ma} voting for the retention of the jitneys and 418 for tha abelishment ‘Notoniy dd te tye lobe 4 votes thee recat the recent election, but 459 more people voted for the ji <' abo- ltlon last Saturday than voted on June 9, 1923. ‘This difference in the majority given the ordinance for abolish- ing the white jtneys wan due largely to the Interest. the colored voters took in the recent election; for few, if any, of our people| ote forthe abilon athe eps 18 or fst ge the ‘Tumor was going the rounds that the San Felipe He would be re Cstabliahed in the event the white jtneys were retained. But this political palaver did not have its sual chara in the recent eletion, for quite « number of former owners and opera ors of the San Helife eclcees ne tne wet ee ae ardent supporters of the ordinance abolishing the jitneys, and they | voted for the white jitneys’ going. Roughly estimated, hoy ‘more than a thousand colored| voters cast a ballot against the jitneys in last Saturday's election, | which indicates that our people are waking up here in such issues ‘at last, to say the least. ‘As tax-paying cltigens and residents of thia-clty, we are. too indifferent and tmeoncerned in elections, but the iaerest our ber pis: enaktvatad is the reens Sitaay.ebection Sai Caen Meee which they went to the polls and voted, augur a new day for us in| {Roma we wl ny Kap ap the rato in eabecqoent ‘Now, withthe jitneys’ Interment just a few. weeks off, The In- fesames Aeeererts Ss tse oCtioals 08 the cel Gecth eae a) they do all in their power to better the service and see that all| Passengers get the same consideration on thee ins and: that ater extention frog wil etch sd benefit ethers eure. colored residential districts. "The Informer feels gratified with the results of last Saturday’s| thee: pesur toting te rou ap ai ova See a te roll tp as overviaing Saeeng| teainat the white jteeys. Dtenecine meeaiae eater ee ee for| i the meantime, let's all pay our 1824 pll tax and get ready the political battles of the year. Selah! _ Agen ncn kor sng te ea De. CP. Michardson, care Hoste in Vormer. Hometon, Toms |_Dear Sirs Richardson What prose tees to be a record convention of the Lincala “Leng ‘of America ‘ill be held tn Cheng, February 12-14.” The ‘aeceive somites airects me’ to ested Yeu. special invitation to be present. "We shall expect Jou You very tra RoscoK ¢. snmwors. Sedettent Linens Lunges of Senin _SOUTWS CREATEST | MRS. BARLOW CHOSES RAMBLIN ¥W.CA GARMAN ‘IN RECENT ELECTION a! 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Er pansies sae tlogaeaand eee Sener ae femora aris Lames oe ae nan ant ere doce Sear omens Belated pemses acs ee Ree ee i eens Seer ee mee ae eet a ieee sce eee oe area 2S cores ars cee eens ee ta ts vocoetantlncdee’ tot ecu ee cena acer ES econereceae Siero are omer Seer Serer eae mae iar atone aa eae pee eee ieee ata aar poten meester ro eee acces a ee ee enor SO ns comes cae peaetniee mem ae oe Sree tach "omy a tye try eer a eee pcs seater ane aaa eaten Sececere vena ce oe ee magne ecu Sieres sees en eee eae eae ee ae are eee caesar eae Senin ries te de noua mepueroed, cae eereres ows conse pt ot dene =a ones Basen et rae ies eee ae eae Seat Sara aera ca say apa tor pull ernny Rar: Se Seater aoe = ree Sow ws nee Seen == eee ‘as Renee es Cs eich Sot Sioerecnateeaes aca scaes cancers Tees ca te mk se teers te re gee oe SEE: ee nr cr neh’ a ein bi Se eee =soeure See ae =" ; <n Som, see te yet Oe Appreciates the interest shown by the citizens of Houston in its transportation problem. We Fully Understand the responsibility placed upon us and the obligation we have assumed to build for you a transportation system befitting our splendid city. We Renew Our Pledge To carry out in detail the agreement we have made with the people of Houston, and we assure you that the company and all of our employees will exert every effort to render to you the best possible transportation service. THE HOUSTON INFORMER, SATURDAY, JAN. 26, 1924 SOUTH'S GREATEST WEEKLY NEWSPAPER a height of six stories, and will occupy a commanding position in the wake of Hoover's downtown growth and expansion, standing as it will disguise across from the $800,000 Hogg building, a little over half a block from the City Auditorium and within throwing distance of the City Hall. Keep Houston Ahead! When seen by an Informer representative last Sunday afternoon, Grand Master Gore and members of his official family attended a transaction and are looking forward with much joy and anticipation to the erection and occupancy of this commodious, modular building, which local Old Fellows' stock has gone up considerably and the knockers and "doubting Thomas" are hunting for new albis and criticisms. The plans for the temple were for W. Sidney Fman, colored architect of Dallas, and they have been highly praised by contractors and builders. PAY YOUR POLL TAX NOW! CARD OF THANKS. (Signed) Mrs. A. G. Summers and family. CARD OF THANKS. We take this method of expressing our gratitude to the friends and sisters of the U.S. Army, the U.S. Army Guiding Star, and also to the military attentive to us during the recent illness and death of our wife and mother. We also heartily jeopardize this Heavenly Day, 7.18.2014. We also thank the following of our thanks for beautiful dental offerings: Gardner, Mr. Ells Smith, Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Mrs. Alana Chateau, Mr. and Mrs. Mrs. H. Van McKinney, Mr. and R. L. Easter Mrs. R. E. Goodman, Mr. and Mrs. T. Perkina, Mr. and Mrs. Lew, Mr. and Mrs. Clinz, Taylor, Mimer, Cora Johnson and Dave, Dave, Alen and Alveon David, Dave, John and Alveon Memers, Dave, John and Abe Pryor. Mr. and Mrs. Voher Johnson. Mr. and Mrs. Archer Pryor. A.M.B.A. 7141-2 PRAIRIE AVE. We will send a handmade Rain- proofed, AB-Weather Cont to one per- son in each location who will show recommended R to friends. Write and recount to the Goodyear Mfg. Co. 6423 R. Goodyear Eldr., Kansas City, Mo. JAN.31, LAST DAY WASHINGTON THEATRE PRESENTS WHITMAN SISTERS NEXT WEEK EXPRESSION OF GRATITUDE. Pros BASEMENT day— Monday— ock-Taking Down Lots of Merchandise That Will and New Value Giving for the BASEMENT uses for Complete Details) A Sale on Several Hundred Lots of Merchandise That Will Establish New Selling and New Value Giving Records for the crepe menue morning gown. Miss B. Davis wrote a very attractive champion satin evening gown. Mrs. Alexander wrote a golden brown champion satin evening gown. There were many twenty-five guests to be presented was presented with many useful gifts. There were twenty-five guests called to D. M. Taylor a beautiful blue D. M. Taylor was a beautiful blue. on company n by the importation stand n us and d to build em befit- ledge ment we Houston, company ert every possible the Houston Electric Company rates the interest shown by the of Houston in its transportation Fully Understand ponsibility placed upon us and station we have assumed to build a transportation system bef splendid city. Renew Our Pledge out in detail the agreement w ide with the people of Houston assure you that the compa of our employees will exert even render to you the best possibi station service. W. E. WOOD, Manager. --- Miss B. Davis entertained Friday afternoon with a birthday party in honor of her thirty-eighth birthday, surrounded by her family and white carnations. The lunch table spread with handmade lace, held the wonderful birthday cake, which was decorated with flowers. PAGE FIVR The best of order observed. Everything sanitary throughout. Every man works by first-class Tortorial Artist. Special attention to detail. Phone Preston 6230 Open Day and Night HAMMOND UNDERTAKING CO. A. J. HAMMOND, Manager Embalmera and Funeral Directors Motorized Funeral Equipment 1018 SCHWARTZ ST., HOUSTON, TEXAS Motto: Service, Courtesy, Reliance and Promptness. P. 9163; Store Preston 7389. ONES PHARMACY Daughter, Miss Robbie D. A. Jones, Pr. C. Propa. TO ALL PARTS OF THE CITY Descriptions Our Specialty Logs, Sundries and Toilet Articles Line of Drinks at Our Soda Fountain HOUSTON, TEXAS THE JONES PHARMACY Mrs. R. B. Caltha and daughter, Mina Robbie D. A. Jones, Pr. C. Propa. DELIVERY TO ALL PARTS OF THE CITY AILORING & CLEANING CO. STER & HARRY SIMON, Props. C. A. BROASTER & HARRY SIMON, Props. ALWAYS FRESH Best That Money Can Buy RY'S FISH MARKET (for DAVE STEWART) market Preston 5158 SEA FOOD ALWAYS FRESH The Best That Money Can Buy LINDLEY'S FISH MARKET (Ask for DAVE STEWART) Stall 19, City Market Preston 5158 PRINTING COMPANY Lincoln Theatre Bld. READY TO SERVE" copy, print your job as you wish, in fact, ng a necessity. ONE PRESTON 5161 We prepare your copy, print your job as you wish, in fact, we make *cur* printing a necessity. PAGE SIX THE WHITE SWIFT 506 MILE NOW UNDER N.Y. The best of order observed. E. chair manned by first-class Tory ladder work. Phone: J. H. BRAD GATESWEE BLACKSMITHING AND TRUCK 1023 N. San Phone P Phone Preston 3783 HAMM Em 1018 SC Motto Phones: Res.—P. 911 THE JONES Mrs. R. B. Chilids and daughter, M. DELIVERY TO ALL Prescription Pure Drugs, Sundry Everything in the Line of 2000½ ODIN AVENUE WABASH TAILORING C. A. BROASTER & 220 San Felipe Street SEA FOOD The Best Thai LINDLEY'S N (Ask for DA Stall 19, City Market A. B. YATES PRINT Lincoln T. "READY" We prepare your copy, print we make our printing a need PHONE PR 713 PRAIRIE AVE. Sudden Service HOUSTON, TEXAS "THE ST. CLAIR SYSTEM" Mme. R. D. S. Clair, Pair 820% East Commerce St, San Antelope, Texas THE HOUSTON INFORMER, SATURDAY, JAN. 26, 1924 WARD houston col. the Pride, 320 W. 10th St., proprietor,屯州 most has installed or cleaning live visited most favor- facilities he operation of designed to dust from low dirty machine or stains, constructions large drying secured by small convinced easily equipped of the building populus restore the your rugs Phone Pres- C ART successful to $30 per fish clothes and save bill liner lingerie gingham pattern re- draping be able to spring and inform all streets, or church. ARCH. wish to announce that poll tax receipts and exemption certificates can be secured by colored citizens at the American Mutual office every day in the week from now until midnight of January 24, 1924. Those of our people who do not care to go to the court house and qualify Now numbered among Houston-colored business enterprises is the Pierce Dallas avenue, where the proprietor, M. J. Pershion, one of Houston's most famous and the latest machinery for cleaning floors. An Informer representative visited this new concern and was most favorably impressed with the facility he opened. He described this line of work. a huge vacuum cleaner designed to clean any rug or carpet, no matter how dirty it indicates, and a rot machine which was among the many contrivances in the room in the rear has also been installed. In fact, we were fully convinced that our design and manned to take care of the bustling of our steadily growing population. They claim to be able to restore the interior designs and return your rugs and carpets. Let's give them a trial. Phone Pres- Let's give them a trial. Phone Preston 2152. You, too, can become a successful fashion designer, for a week; also have pretty, stylish clothes for yourself and children, and save 60 per cent on your clothing bill. You can begin making pretty garments for your children, like glamour dresses, dresses, etc. You can combine of pattern reproduction, cutting, fitting, draping and finishing touches. Enter the class now and be able to create summer costumes. For full information call on Mrs. M. B. Hurtz Dressmaking Shop, 50 Schwartz street, or visit www.hurtz.com. 12:00 A.M.-Sunday School. 11:00 A.M.-Morning prayer and sermon. 10:00 P.M.-Evenson and sermon. Holy communion, first Sunday each week. NO. 333 Nemo$ 3 SELF-REDUCING CORSET FEMALE TROUBLES Write For FREE BOOK New Treatment Proved Successful DR. RUPERT O. ROETT PHYSICIAN and SURGEON 80% Prairie Ave. Phone: Office P, 2217, Res. P, 8919 Residence: 410 Robin St. LEARN DOMESTIC ART St. Clements P. E. Church. "THE FRIENDLY CHURCH" Good News for Stout Women Nemo Self-Reducing No. 333 in men's tops and indoors and inedible. Made in deep pink or white county sizes. It your "Jooler can get it, send it." It your "Jooler can get it, send it." We'll send the corset. Nome Hygiene-Fashion Institute of New York. $100. Order from either place MAKE DALLAS "EAT CROW" GRIGSBV, president of Mutual Benefit Associates avenue, who has appointed deputy poll tax founston and Harris Coun-remption certificates can total office every day in now until midnight of 30A. people who do not care court house and qualify as voters for 1924, can touch on the poll tax booth at Mutual, and it is hoped a large number of colored pay their poll tax or exemption certificates. Deputy, perhaps the only city poll tax cooperator in not America. Put further on this matter, call Mr Prison 2285. Pay your poll tax at Mutual, 714% Prairie A [Name] **JAMES B. GRIGSBY, president** as voters for 1924, can take advantage of the American Mutual Benefit Association of the poll tax booth at the American Mutual Benefit Association of the poll tax booth again be appointed deputy poll tax collector for Houston and Harris County, wishes to announce that poll tax exemption extends to all voters in the state, perhaps the only color deputy be secured by colored citizens at the United States poll tax collector in the South, if American Mutual office every day in New York now until midnight of January 31, 1924, call Mr. Griggsby at 3208. Preston 2328. Those of our people who do not care to go to the court house and qualify Pay your poll tax at the American Mutual, 714½ Prairie Avenue. KNOXIT PROPHYLACTIC Unnatural and mucous discharges can be avoided by destroying the germs of infectious diseases. $1.10 at all druggists. IN OUR NEW HOME 415 MILAM STREET WE greet our many customers 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, Propa. 415 MILAM STREET Same Phone: Pres. 1909 Good Advice. People who are too fond of signing their names every day: "Lord, send us not into temptation." --- as voters for 1924, can take advantage of poll books at the American Mutual, and it haped and urged that a large number of colored citizens will pay their taxes to receive these exemption certificates from their own deputy, perhaps the only colored deputy poll collector in the South not America. For further information on this matter, call Mr. Grigby at Prism 3288. Pay your poll tax at the American Mutual, 714½ Prairie Avenue. STRAIT-TEX TRADE-MARK HAS ENJOYED SUCH UNEX- PECTED SUCCESS IN THE PAST YEAR THAT WE HAVE DECIDED TO ADD A FEW MORE BEAUTIFYING PRE- ARATIONS TO OUR LIMIT- ED BUT EFFECTIVE LINE Strait-Tex Chemical Company 600 FIFTH AVENUE PITTSBURGH, PA, U.S.A. For particular people, Velvet Hair Dressing. Get a box today at 10c stores and drug stores. SOUTH'S GREATEST WEEKLY NEWSPAPER OTTO'S TRUNK SHOP Our Stocks Are Full and Complete We carry a complete line of Ladies' Purses and Vanity Boxes. Inspect our Varied As-sortment. HARMON'S DRY GOODS STORE Can mobilize all your waste in the Dry Goods line. A full line of Hair Goods and Nitious ALWAYS on hand. Your patronage so-called. We Buy Anything We Credit Everybody We Sell Everything MR. BOBB Directly In NEW AND SECOND HAND FURNITURE Crockery, Tissue, Enamelware, Rugs and Stoves Remember That We Pay 20 Per Cent More for Your Household Goods Than Other Dealers 1002 Hill St. (Red Hidg.) Phone Preston 4081 SMITH'S RESTAURANT A. SMITH, Proprietor: OPEN DAY AND NIGHT BEST OF SELECTIONS WE PROVIDED HELP Drop in and be Convinced 415 Millum Street Planes: Residence Hallway 2811 Store, Procton 2834 WILSON'S PHARMACY CAINCROUS A. WILSON, Prop. We Deliver to may Part of the City, Prescriptions Carefully Compounded: Pum Drops, Sunshine and Tailor Articles. 2421 McKINNEY AVE HOUSTON, TEXAS THE STANDARD SANITARUM-BATH HOUSE DR. A. L. HUNTER, Prop and Mgr. FOR COLORED PEOPLE Nearly Built--Moderately Equipped--Capacity 100 Baths Daily--Heat Service--Courtsum Treatment--Hammersmith, Malaria, Skin Diseases, Stainless Tremble--Largest Bathing Institution in the State for Colored People. MARLIN, TEXAS THAT BRINGS REAL RESULTS! Mr. Advertiser, The Informer reaches more potential Hgees in Houston and South Texas than any other weekly paper. DO YOU WANT THIS TRADE? i tising Agencies Says About : The People’s Paper : W : Southern Advertising Agency. An ad per week is the best way to speak— . 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PAGE SEVEN eee iN bee | TESTIMONY! We are pleading our case before i) ry the buying public, and we are satis- fied that they call ANY ONE of our i customers te the stand for their tes- r timony as ts our courtesy, hanes, Ha politeness, prices anid service. The [ea verdict we expect is that all who de- [il e sire such service—the filling of the JE GROCERY WANTS—will see us. 3 ‘ PEE) “The Home of Thosad Fevers” [oy R.T..ANDREWS PUTT WME chs (ol ot te eT gee Cvounexcetrrionay ats roo at Ba he a CSTR SRR ee gree da | SOR a ean mare ne apm mers comes ") eoeaern Goene Geeeeine ge poe On pncoavenvooneosecs tg : HARRIS’ STUDIO Photes, Outdoor Pictures, Flashlights, Family Groups All Work Guaranteed to be Satistactory 811 WEST DALLAS : PHONE PRESTON 5960 Washington Theatre \ cl STH WARD } WEDNESDAY, THURS, AND FRI, | | JANUARY 30, 31, AND FEB. 1ST- WORLD FAMOUS - 7 WHITMAN SISTERS — 7 AND THEIR GANG DIRECT FROM NEW YORK Ti | THEIR BIG MUSICAL REVIEW AND VAUDEVILLE, sHOW | KINGS OF SYNCOPATION | PAGE EIGHT (1. iN bs We are pleadin J the buying public, A fied that they call customers ta the s i asus bid politeness, prices verdict we expect e sire such service- GROCERY WANT %| PF “The House of a Sf tary es! Ce tl ee ok SACK PROM ANRUAL COUNCIL Mrw, M. 2. teanes Rebertson, Mrs, 1. 1s Lackart and Ree Inases were Cailea'to thelr ‘ld home, in Oakland Deca of the death of the mother. Reiatives” and. fiends accompanying thom were Menara ft. Me Middleton, Clarenee Jobson, Wil Meat, James Gre AE Robertson ad rs Miss Fannie Ward, who ieaches at eaule'Labe. te home’ fully recuper ‘Ne from an iiss cauned by 9 vere Li | THE HOUSE OF SPECIALS STANDING ADMISSION Just Jee, 15e and 2e. DUSTIN FARNUM fi “THE MAN WHO WON” er ae ss me os a areal a — “THERAINSTORM” | es - “THE SOUTH SEA” SUN, MON., & TUES. JANUARY 27, 28, 23— “NO MOTHER TO GUIDE HER” A FOX PRODUCTION A human drama of life's pit- falls. The lure of fine feathers. ‘A story about what might hap- pen to you or to any of us, told with « dramatic interest” that Pete aot tah ad the ‘boomerang of deceit. | Also LARRY SEMON ae “THE BARNYARD” ‘And FOX NEWS \TUES. AND WED. |JANUARY 30, 31— | “LAWFUL LARCENY” ‘A Paramount | Woman Against Woman =. |tives—of a husband who fal |into the merciless net of anothes | woman—of a wife who adopt |the other woman's methods. |STARTING FEB. 3— MAE MURRAY In “FASHION ROW” A METRO PRODUCTION Phone Preston 1995 | 0. P. DeWALT, Prop-Mer. City Happenings iis dene paths exe een FOR RENT—Four-room house, 3567 Liberty.” ing Capitol B81 Mry, cma Francis ant Sten tn féediliman. gave. aswell party 2018 Drew avenue law week” Mrs. G._W. Walker, 3820 Roseland avert, was called ist week to Seay @n account of m death ta the family De. A. IL Terrell, Chleaso physician who" was called hore to the Tamera Of his mother, the late Mw 1 Me Teor Fel, har returned to the Windy City ‘See Splvay Printing Co. for good printing. Phones Preston i996, 35s 4520. McKinwey. Reasonable” rates More cae or and davered rom? Mian M. 0. Pryor, teacher at Mout Koniery. wat a pleauant caller sloce Inet innue, fu compuay with Mian Aria Weeves, ‘Mex Matte Venters Phonan and Heck Smith. were. married last Wet needay evening amd are now reading at 403 Richmond street ‘The Twilight Sewing Cid met uay at the eaidence of hire. 7. Tayor Sslt Live Gah cerect, ‘The wom meer eee Bethel Baptist Church HOUSTON, TEXAS CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENT | c FRANC a sais ate i a as > - ‘TOTAL, warms wa Cari Carts, church building and interest. i ey sae mn ees ee = 8 Coorch and sureenncr iteuporarj) veat... ine) = aa ee a eee # ee a See = = = Toran sess BALANCE O% HAND as of December 31, 1923, + se _ <a a ee steer: os ape ——_ a te ae = aS — — pote oe ee cm = wi —— a oa a some a =: = = oe = a (See | Outstanding Obligatiine— - oe = 2 = sa esac rte EE oti ering =f ee ee - coe So ee | [a ee a Se eee | rorat soe seein oe aaa | BALANCE ON MAND pees iio | Baptist Young People’s Union emi wis Se wi om we ing wi te belt wah SL Re Shepherd AGENTS—bahe $59 woskiy sting salves, Ovealy abber Aprous al coats: Kaiied ‘Tem, brownahin NOX imate “Write: Standard Proweets Ce. 5 Lamon Aves Seow Tork OF sock Pana thang street who. sbeat fntves and ‘iene at‘Coasey ile {ches returacd ewe and Teper weaagnes wie, - Prot. W. P. Terre, who aitended sol aio of te eee ee En cow posi ax Linacin Gunena new "prt x LinninUatvoray Som oe ease me eel CS ee ae ean cen aes mea Je ees oe peer Sera eee eee eee ete wean the ore SOUTH'S GREATEST WEEKLY NEWSPAPER aah Srreatr Rec lates ars St ee Sa Seek reenter ie nein os seers we bs tas cee Be ese peers erence tetas ag pronrems tr tae omens sacs oad eee ne BARITONESINGER | _""" "run news COMES TO ANTIOCH |x": cov=.covet x cos. WEDNESDAY NIGHT | 22. ‘o.oo. Metotwes of Wewten wil have their fest opportunity to hear one > the race's bending. artists, when Theo dore F- Bryant, Chicago baritone, will appear at Antioch Baptist Church. Toe local enzagsment has been booked fo: Wednesday mich. Janeary 20, and cial adminaton of 25e will be charred. "According. to press comments. Mr. Rieyantpomesses = wonderfUlly” rich Voice and his repertoire consist of nongs that please and thrill all lovers of mie. "Tee Chicago Defender says: “Mr. Bryant pets bt soul into every num ber. amd when be bas finished you have beard hs best. and excelent sing ing i in” Macon (Ga) Telegraph: “Mr. Bry: ants voice potsemes a rich and rare qrality that very veldom heard. nl ig benatifel selections charmed, the adience from beginning to. end.” "Sen Francisco Ieerald: “From the eginning of the program to the end Me. Bryant delighted his audience” Wianiper (Canada) Telegram: “His singing i really beautiful “These, and scores of press comment: from different sections ef the county and continent. show that Howstoaiaa fare in for a rare treat ext Wednes Gay ight. “Procram begins at § pm | WANTED—Colored men to quallly for seeping car and train porters. Re perience eameceseary. Transportation fernished. Write T. McCaffrey, Supt Sle Me” _We have just received the notice ot the death of Brn Ureula Webb ormerty Miss Ureala Johnson of thi city, who died tm Low Angeles, Decem ber Ii, test Sra Webb was the deehter of Mra. CH. Raseel, Bolla Sformerty tas Letni Johanon om ei. BiG GAS SALE—Lrery Wednesday 2 gallons and 1 quart of heary Iabe, $1.6 to cach customer: 1 gal. henry 3c. TEXAS AUTO RELIEF CLUB 512 West Dattan, phone Preston 492 Dan Heed, former Houstonian now residing: bn Lon Angetes, Call. ts in the city, having been called here on ‘sccount of the demise of bis sister [Mex Latitha Collis, whowe funeral [was hebd from Antioch Baptist Church ast Sunday afterncon. | COLORED tan CLASS DAY. ‘The cies doy enwvelees of the mié- winter 1804 graduntes of the C itigh school will be held at Antioc Rapti Charch Monday night, January 2h" The public te condially Invited Admiosion ta free: program begins a 7 pm ; : f 2 DAN Lewis Mig Town Cabaret dance atthe XK. CP. Hail, Sekewarts street. FIR wart ny night, Janeary £9, 1924. Look! who will entertain you: Mim Wiemes and Mr. Norvell Rewer, “the "tener" of Galveston,” Miss Baby Moore and Sadie McKinney of jeu the pastor, officials and members of the congregation. The. reverend fins received many’ calls to other leis {im te int two Years, but he has elect 0 romal i Howton and at ver Sole promram ue, race’ denomination PORT ARTHUR Nawe. Senter Schon et te Hew Mae: Baptist Church opened on time, with Bro. A. B. Loneheart, Asst. Supt, pre- siding. Pastor I. R. Richardson gave some practical thoughts on the ex son. At Il oclock a.m, Pastor Rich- ardsoa preached redhot message. AL 3:30 p.m, the Lord's Supper was adminiatored. At 6:30 o'clock the B. ¥. P. U. beld forth with Pres. H. Y. Heat. At # oclock Pastor Richardson delivered another strong sermon. Col Ieetion wes good thrwurhout the day, considering the weather: Pastor Rich Srdson has planned another financial drive. to clove in March, for the. ree modeling or bullding church ars L'kt Wlebardeon, wile of fey. [Mt lichardaon, who har been visting ere tor a few days. wan given 2 tall Renquet. "inthe basement “of! the church, by the W. H. Mf. Socety, under the leadership ot Sia CA. Perro. Mrs Jolin Smith, who hasbeen. sk Mout two months, Is reported to be Testing "better now. ‘Others sick? men, Rosy Chapman. Dorise Com: tear! Arthur Willlame, €ho ne beet Sick, in back at work O® Hubberd, Hie shag acids» ton rs too, te owt the hoopla! ‘and doin Sects: cen cles in aloo sla. We Ser ine ee of death a Mis agree Wisow's younseat brother She left for’ home, accompanied. 10 Benumont by Miss Bianche Braue, Lit te Deri, Sampwon, daughter of" Prot find bra W 8, Sampson, fe doing mice i its anaerrf Tam “operaion. W. it Peebles “of Hocston ‘was. 8 Donineas Waitor here ist month. MF. Freeman, New Haven, Coun brother ot Mra Besso Pogani, fe hore vist fhe relatives Wille Harris fo about for complete & very" lee ome on Thon. Blvd. " Rock Island Baptist Church reports saccesful services last Senday. “Mre. PM. Dearmon of Sour Take war here this week to. attend the tanernt of Andrew Jackson. ead ‘The Informer tnd be informed a8 to ‘rhe our race in dolar. "Every colored Person ought to read our colored be Pore—they are cheap. REV. 0, WOOLFOLK, Pastor, ‘Gata es aes ere na ee aioe sree Mt. Corinth Bapt. Church. nearer YOR RENT—Neally furalshed rooms oe arena Seessoer cree! Prag tag as aes 4 SAMUEL QREEN See, wis te ent, Snsing five. Ontenon coment Fame Sioa te hoc at er see Rates Soa rcs amcor F Den Leis and 7. Samuel Goseas fe Das aria an