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RACE MAN BEATEN, DEPORTED BIG FIRE AT WILBERFORCE FINAL EDITION VOL. V. "MISTAH" MAYFIELD'S MIBUNGS. We suppose that our readers, notice the caption of this article, are going to discuss Colonel Billie Mayfield's Earle B. Mayfield, and we are not. This while article has to do with a William E. Mayfield, identified with our race and resides in Dallas, where he escapes to be the captain of a real military unit in reality he seems to be more noisy than anything else. He is a graduate of the writer from Brer "Black" Mayfield. If please give Ackee, Yaycock or al have bought The Informer, the contract was let to a white contractor to build the Old Fellowship from you on the same. But you are raising hades about a Greek trade! I think you do aso do trade! H. R. C. Creager and his antitrust readers want to construct the "R" Willis and "H. G. Geele-Willis getting $600 per month salary and big payoff and making down all Negro contractors? Be consistent, Richardson, and come clean." Now, after reading that letter and readers want to construe the "R" in Mayfield's name as standing for Richardson, we are usual. "R" is wasting some valuable time, and ordinarily, we are usual. "R" is wasting some valuable time, and ordinarily, we are usual. We hold no relief for the grand lodge officers of the Old Fellowship and the lodge officers have "bough" this editor or paper is a bann, wilful and malicious micro-organism employment of veracity! **Briar *Brainstorm*.** A kidding about the business, it appears that "Goroe, Aycock et al have bought" the *Interview*. then we have to deal with gullity and offer an apology to men, woman or child, "dead, born, living or now," as for *Briar* the "big salary"; he gets less than $200 per month, and the business is not rational or common that has physical assets in excess of $499,999. Very few people do this, doing this large volume of business, dare offer their president or director such a huge and sizeable deal. Moreover, Goren took the helm of the army and rushed into battle and rushed for fighting in his here civilization; then the salary allowance was given to him, and he would get it if he needed it. He ordered the order and sent the best years of his life to Goren and made him the life of his life and administration. THE HOUSTON INFORMER GEORGIA WHITES BEAT COLORED PARALYTIC VICTIM FOR PRESSING CHARGE AGAINST WHITE PLANTER (Preston News Service) Jacksonville, Fla. — Bleeding Williams, aged 30 years, a paralysis early last Sunday morning was taken to police headquarter he told the police of being ket let, Ga. late Saturday night, spit out skatkins of the town and severe to prosecute a prominent white Monday morning on assault to Williams asked the local police keeping as he was fearful of him in jail awaiting the arrival to safely transport the man he Hendricks' preliminary hearing. Jacksonville, Fla.—Bleeding from wounds on the head, John Williams, aged 30 years, a paralytic, was found in a dazed condition early last Sunday morning near Dismore, and when the man was taken to police headquarters and afterregaining consciousness he told the police of being kidnapped from his home in Brooklet, Ga., late Saturday night, spirted away in an automobile to the outskirts of the town and severely beaten, he said, because he was to prosecute a prominent white planter of Statesboro, Ga., last Monday morning on assault to murder charges. Williams asked the local police to put him some place for safe keeping as he was fearful of his life. The officials lodged the man in jail awaiting the arrival of officials from Statesboro, Ga., to safely transport the man back to Statesboro to be present at Hendricks' preliminary hearing. Judge H. S. Strange of Georgia telecapped the Florida officials that he had taken to the police, he gave him a heave of blood and had requested the sheriff to take the precaution for Williams' safety. Plaid Shooter Hill, Williams Say. H. F. Hendricks, prominent Statesboro planter, according to Williams' story to the police, she him during a session of the fish. He said Hendricks was recently indicted by the Bullock County grand jury on charges of assault to murder. The case was scheduled to be heard at Brooklet on Monday. Attorney Morgan Jones, who lives in Bullock County from forms Williams crawled and distance from the road. Attorney Williams was brightened and appeared in a dazed condition. Realizing that he was attention, he brought him to the city. language of the immature Dick Wilkinson. "I'm so afraid when you get drowning rocks at me, I'm going to throw them back at you, and when I miss drowning I shall join nobody." More soon! COOLIDGE WILL FIGHT FOR 15TH U.S. AMENDMENT (By the Associated Negro Press.) D. C., According to information coming from confidential sources, President Galvin Coolidge has asked the administration into a definite stand on the issue of Negro rights. His stand seems to have been determined by the senate attitude toward Walter Cohen, firing him and his name to the administration of New Orleans. The fight over Cohen has ranged for the last two years, where it was rejected because of the senate's opposition. The senate has served under him. Mr. Cohen was twice the recipient of a recent appointment from the office of President John F. Kennedy, who served under him. A recent appointment carried no pay. The name of Cohen has again sent the name of Cohen to the senate for intersession to make a fight for Cohen, and that he has become disagreeed with the senate. The senate has written a number of issuing regulations that he has determined to take in hand, the Congress, the Office of the President, the rights and enforcement of their constitutive laws to be no beating about the bush, the issue is to be clear cut, and the president will be given the opportunity to be to an obstacle. His first attempt will be directed against recruitment or work requisition. TRINITY SPECIAL PROGRAM FOR all who attend the great missionary program of the Trinity M. J. Sunday School, any individual will be credited. R. J. R. will be rented. Mr. Croll music will be rented. HOUSTON, TEXAS, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 1924 ANTIOCH BAPTIST CHURCH BEGINS SERIES OF REVIVAL MEETINGS SUNDAY, FEB. 10TH THE CHURCH OF THE NUNS "HOUSTON'S GOT 'EM" TEXAS, SATURDAY, FI N BEA AT HOUSTON COLORED COMMERCIAL CLUB ELECTS OFFICERS The report of the executive secretary disclosed that 871,308 had been collected during 1922, with expenditure of $769.33. The club also has physical assets worth $201.97, with outstanding obligation of $769.33. The executive committee will hold its first meeting Friday (today) at 6:00 p.m. at which time the various committees will be selected and definite plans perfected for the year's work. ANTIOCH BAPTIST CHURCH OF REVIVAL MEETING CLEVELAND HAS ALWAYS TREATED RACE SQUARELY (By the Associated Negro Press.) Cleveland, Ohio - A visit to Cleveland, a talk with the "older inhabitants," will cause one to realize the very unique position in the development of American life. This is especially true so far as colored America is concerned. Cleveland is the big metropolis of the Northwest, the Reserve. This section of Ohio was noted for his humanitarian fairness; it was a great success in the slavery issue, and the fierce spirit of the people found expression in the schools, such as Oberlin and Oberlin, in these days of fast transportation, a more subtle Clove of the South. The institution of Oberlin College, an institution for the education of the black people, outraged racial distinction. Cleveland has always had much of the Oberlin spirit wide-open. It is true today. Western colleges have graduated many successful men and women of the race. Politically, Cleveland has always been true even in the days of few color inhabitants. In the legislature, among them John P. Green, who Smith criticized of the Gassae, one of the oldest newspapers in the country; Jae C. Brown, William H. MacKinnon in now in of the department in Washington and, husband of Mrs. MacKinnon and post; H. T. Ebanks and number of the members of the Only Brown are deceased. During the Taming enjoy the distinction of the only member of the race to be elected to re-elected for the seventh time, in a redistricting of the city in which his territory comprises the wealthiest县. Cleveland is the home of George A. Miles, who for more than a quarter of a century has been the Hollendent bar shop, said by the late Elbert Hubbard to be the "fineest remembered as the right-hand man on things political. He it was who "found (Preston News Service) Wilberforce, O., One of the destroyed by a disastrous fire nine students were injured, two deawored to escape from the bury the fire was of incessant origin. Officials of Wilberforce Univ.ization. This is the second large past two years. It will be reca hall was destroyed in February, ficials and frriends of the insti the erection of a modern fire-prold Shorter hall. Wilberforce, O.—One of the boys' dormitories was completely destroyed by a disastrous fire here last Thursday morning and nine students were injured, two probably fatal, when they endeavored to escape from the burning building. It is thought that the fire was of incendiary origin. The loss is estimated of $30,000. Officials of Wilberforce University are conducting an investigation. This is the second large fire at the institution within the past two years. It will be recalled that the old famous Shorter Hall of the University of February, a little over two years ago. Officials and friends of the institution had just about completed the erection of a modern fire-proof structure on the ruins of the Shorter Hall. It is said that the fire started in Davenport, Greenville, M., missed the basement of the building and ankle; Theodore Simpson, Ekhara ate its way to the upper floors. The fire was past control when discovered Charles Duncan, Louisville, Ky.; Dannenberg, Louisville, Ky.; Harrington, Brownville, W. Va.; and Maunson Davis, Birmingham, Ala. were domiciled in the hall. The fire was painful and bruises. Officials of the school have indicted andgress and the boys had jump from the second story, the first floor being used for class rooms, to safety. Nine young men were injured. The large dormitory will have to be erected. The loss of this hall greatly reduced young men injured. The need is for more room to be used. It is said that the fire started in Davenport, Greenville, Misa, sprained in the basement of the building and ankle; Theodore Simpson, Ekhhorn, Misa; and the fire was brought to the fire fire was past control when discovered Charles Duncan, Louisville, Ky.; Bia and great difficulty was experienced my Jesus, Battle Creek, Mich.; Alfred in around the young men sleeping Harvey, Brownsville, W. Va., and Misa; and the fire was received were domiciled in the hall. The painful cuss and bruises. Homer Dunnman, Riverside, Calif., and Charles Palfax, Johnstown, Pa. probably fatally injured; W. A. Boseen Jones, Ark. arm, broken. William POSTAL EMPLOYES ORGANIZE 24 TEAM; PLAN STRONG CLUB The local postoffice carriers plan a strong baseball club for the 1924 season and will begin practicing and合合 as soon as Crimp makes his debut in the league last year's players will be in harms place, though there will be spirted bidding for some of the positions on the team. some of the old regulars expected to cavort on the diamond during the 1924 season are: Captain H. M. Middleton, Frank Gardner, J. M. Burr, Nathan, Courtney Waurier, Chris Anderson and other. Mr. Anderson will fold and Howard Brown on the receding end, Manager Walter Scott says that he will have a peach of a club for the J. B. Taylor was recently elected business manager of the club and with "Cap" functioning in this capacity, all the club will be taken care of in nile shape. "No date has been set for our first action, but as soon as the danger of the club is seen in action," said Manager Scott. Some of the leading members of the league of colored clubs, composed of the Southern Pacific, Lincoln Theatrical and Commercial Club and Houston carriers. A formal request has been made by the board of directors of Emancipation Ball, a baseball ball diamond in one part of the park. if this is done, it will afford these excellent practice grounds. ed up the Southern delegates for the baseball of the time William McKinley was the board chairman. Myrur is a close student of political activity in part politics since the death of Hanna and McKinley. In a letter to England, Mr. Myrur revived events from the day of Hanna and McKinley last year, a remarkable athletic document will, prior to the Cleveland convention, Nore Pressure by special permission. --- ORTED ORCE ROUS FIRE AT NTAILS BIG LOSS; ORIGIN IS BELIEF boys' dormitories was completely here last Thursday morning and probably fatally, when they eniling building. It is thought that The loss is estimated of $30,000. Erarity are conducting an investigi fire at the institution within the illed that the old famous Shorter a little over two years ago. Oftusion had just about completed roof structure on the ruins of the Davenport, Greenville, Misa, sprained ankle; Theodore Simpson, Ekhorm, unsprained and ankle; Charles Dodge, and ankle; Moses, Battie Creek, Mich.; Alfred Harvey, Brownville, W. Va., and Maon Davis, Birmingham, Al., received Officials of the school have indicated that a more modern and much larger dormitory will have to be erect. The loss of this hall greatly burdened body. It is said that several hundred students need to be furnished last fall at the opening of school of lack of dormitory accommodation. HOLSEY TOURING TEXAS, INTEREST BUSINESS LEAGUE The recent visit and address of Alban L. Holes, secretary of Tukeewee Institute, and also chief scribe of the college, Mr. Holes, created a profound impression upon the business and professional men of the race who were fortunate enough to hear this distinguished citizen last night. Despite the fact that Saturday night is a brief hour for business men and women, the college has such public gatherings, an appreciative and good-sized audience greeted Mr. Holes to Houston and Texas at this time is primarily to engage in dialogue and to open the eyes of the colored community to the absolute necessity of organizing their forces for economic concern. He is the local address at the American Museum last Saturday night was reptiled by the businessmen of the race. His present interview will still be followed by several other Texas centers. He is also president of the American Mutual. Y.M.C.A.LEASES BRICK. BUILDING FOR FIVE YEARS There will be a mass meeting at Mt. Zion Baptist Church Sunday afternoon, February 15, at 3 p.m., under suppliced guidance of the Young Men's Christian Association. This association has recently leased a 3-story brick building at 800 Prairie avenue (downstreet). The term of the lease is for five years. 1. 2. Hardywell administration of the colored brent and Falk C. Thompond is executive secretary. The future plans of the association have not yet been made public. PRICE: 7 CENTS NO. 34 PAGE TWO THE HOUSTON INFORMER, SATURDAY, FEB. 9, 1924 SOUTH'S GREATEST WEEKLY NEWSPAPER E HOUSTON INFORMER, SATURDAY, FEB. 9, 1924 BOSS, ID LIKE A SUCCESSFUL INCREASE IN PAY WHEN VISITING THE ISLAND CITY EAT YOUR MEALS AT LOUISIANA UNION CAFE SPLENDID CULINARY SERVICES I. PHILLIPS, Proprietor 511 25th Street Galv Office Phone Preston 6958 Residence H DR. L. M. MITCHELL DENTIST PYORRHEA SPECIALIST Office Hours: 8:30-2:00; 3:30-6:00 419½ MILAM HOUSE EST HOME REAL ESTATE IN THE COLORED PEOPLE RE THE REASONS —a section of here are a num- the city that will These terms are as low as interest or taxes until Jan BOSS, ID LIKE A SUCCESSFUL INCREASE! IN PAY YES, SAM, BUT ILL TELL YOU THE SECRET OF SUCCESS. IT'S WORK WORK. WORK. NOTHING BUT WORK! VISITING THE ISLAND CITY BEAT YOUR MEALS AT ISIANA UNION CAFE INDID CULINARY SERVICE L. PHILLIPS, Proprietor Galveston, Texas LADIESS Are you using the MAC PRESSING OIL? If not, ", Agents wanted to sell Ma- ment, Perfumes and Toilet MAGNOLIA 801 West Ninth Ave. Weston 6958 Residence Hally 4331 R. L. M. MITCHELL DENTIST PYORRHEA SPECIALIST Hours: 8:30-2:00; 3:30-6:00 HOUSTON, TEX. L. V. LAWYER CIVIL PRACTICE 410 Milam Street J. J. HA REAL ESTATE NOTAL 400% MILAM ST. HOME STATE INVESTMENTS AND PEOPLE OF HOUSTON REASONS WHY: These terms are as low as $10.00 cash and $10.00 monthly, without interest or taxes until January 1st, 1925. St. Nicholas Church. (Carolina) Corner Belfair and the Charles. Rev. Carl F. Schuppert, B. B. J. Order of Services. Sunday Morn-4:30 and 10 a.m. Burnson and Induction of the Blinded Circumstance-7:30 a.m. Week Day Morn-Every morning at 6:30. Your attendance is most cordially in vied. B. R. Peters, Optometrist 815 Prairie Avenue Wear Kryptak Invisible Lenses Phone Preston 6256 Preston 418L. Dr. C. B. HICHOLS Physician and Surgeon Office: Taberian Hik. Suite 28. 807% Prairie Ave. Houston, Tex. 666 Cures Malaria, Chills and Fever. Dengue or Bilirium Fever. It hikes the germs that cause the fever. For Raw Sore Throat. As the first sign of a new throat rub on a Bite Muscle with your fingers. It might be to the spot with a gentle single, leisure competition, dances out corners and goals. In Muscle Aids, white cream made with all of mustard. It has all the strength of the old-fashioned muscular treatment. Nothing like Muscle Aids for croupy children. Keep it handy for instant relief of cold and cough in jersey tuber, hospital dress, $2. MUSTEROLE Fairchild Undertaking Co. FURERAL DIRECTORS ENBALMERS Phone Preston 1838 1815 Dentling Street Small and Large Gas Shells. There are distillates that they can only be by the aid of a mild concocture. Others are very large. The two valves of the giant chain weigh five hundred and one hundred. The coloring of the interior of malt gas shells is of wonderful beauty. Portrait Curing. The footh and wicked practice of prednace curting and sweating in a wrist or mean and law, that every person of course and character attests and deplores H.-Washington. FOR MEN ONLY. JOHNSON'S SILK TOP PRICE 1.00 THE NEW LINCOLN BARBER SHOP 709 PRAIRIE AVE. Four expert artists ever ready to serve your tenorial needs. We carry a full line of confectioneries, cigars and tobacco; hair straightening a specialty for men only. We will straighten your hair for $1.90 or sell you a treatment for $1 per box. Johnson hair dressing is excellent for dandruff and tetters. Price $10 per box. Give it a trial. J. Johnson, proprietor. J. JOHNSON AT Lincoln Barber Shop 709 Prairie Avenue Fairchild Undertaking Co. FURERAL DIRECTORS ENBALMERS Phone Preston 1838 1815 Dentling Street SAMBO SIMS — 711 044 Boy Wants Salary Hike. BOSS, ID LIKE A SUCCESSFUL INCREASE IN PAY YES, SAY, HUITTLE TELL YOU THE SECRET OF SUCCESS. IT'S WORK...WORK...WORK! NOTHING BUT WORK! WORK THAT'S HIT JUDGING BY THE PAY YOU GIVE ME YOU CERTAINLY PRACTICE WHAT YOU PREACH FORE'S FISH MARKET 2714 ODIN AVE. Wholesale and Retail FISH AND OYSTERS Largest Pish Market in the State among the Race. Out-of-town orders shipped promptly. WE SHIP TO ANY PART OF THE STATE. 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HARDEWAY REAL ESTATE and RENTALS, LOANS NOTARY PUBLIC Eighteen Years Experience HOUSTON, TEXAS FOREST HOME IS ONE OF THE BEST REAL ESTATE INVESTMENTS EVER OFFERED TO THE COLORED PEOPLE OF HOUSTON HERE ARE THE REASONS WHY: In general, FOREST HOME offers you a splendid opportunity to secure a good homesite in a beautiful addition and at the same time make a safe and profitable investment. It will be to your advantage to select your lots now before there is an increase in prices. 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. exceptionally easy pay for a lot. Embrey & Gillette, who verify every statement may see me now. OBERT Embrey & Gillette, who are the owners of FOREST HOME, will verify every statement made in this advertisement. 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(ROOSEVELT. eee HOUSTON, TEXAS, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 1924 CONTRIBUTORY NEGLIGENCE IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS Such an unusually large number of colored pupils in the local) public schools were either retained or given x "special card” at The end of the winter semester, that The Informer thinks it wise, proper and expedient to discuss some of the contributory causes For'these failures "There are several contributory causes for this literary delin-| ‘quency, chief among which are the crowded conditions in the va- ‘ous Keal schools; the lack of parental interest in their children; the practice of the children paying such lite attention to their toot and devoting so much time and attention to things and practices that will hot mix with their studies ‘Time was when our parents saw to it that their children learn-| ea their lessons and made thelr grades, but nowadays 80 many parents are eaten up and carried aveay on the fantastic and ephem- Fal things of life that they hardly take time to even ascertain the hour when ther chien depart for schoo! or areve from ‘The Informer, while it admits that there are some. colored teacher’ in the local pubic schools who are not qualified to teach -Giidfen efficiently and effectively (ax no person can teach nor impart that which be or ahe docs not know), is hardly willing £0 Charge that ‘he inefficiency of ‘these teachers played any big artvin this poor showing of the colored children; for many of Bhese teachers were in the service when the students were mak- Ing good marks and getting promoted in large numbers at the nia'of the terms, while numbers of these former products of theta! schon have made and are making gpd in the arena But no teacher ean do justice to his or her clas, nor to himself or heracf, who has from 60 to 10 pupils in one room, two student $m one seat, and in a room with a moch smaller seating capacity Colored children are crowded and jammed into rooms in the Josal public sehools Hike sardines in seam, abd it isuterly in possible and preposterous to expect teachers and children at such Pelisadvantage to make any kind of a decent showing. ‘At one local pablic schoo, sixteen pupils were retained in their grade nt the end of the winter semester, while fully 200 pupils Sree’ retaincd in this one schoo! lone, and at numerous ‘other Thole scores of boys and girls were either retained in their rades or promoted on conditions. ‘This is shocking, deplorable, disheartening and only. re- ‘ects upon the school aystem and colored teachers, but injures find hartas the children and does the entire race and human s- Coty an irreparable injury. “The courses prescribed inthe lel curriculum are not any hard cer nor more dificat than a few years back, when such retentions dnd “opecias” were not the vogue. furthermore, The Informer is of the opinion that some of our Jocal colored teachers are not giving the children the best in thet Shop, but are merely contented. sod satisfied with “keeping Schoor” and drawing their sem-monthly stipend. ‘Again, our parents are too indifferent and ‘do not manifest enough interet and concern in our children, many of Uhem mend: {ng them to school to get rid of them and to pass on their parental ‘worries duties and troubles to\20 many of our overworked and Under-paid race teachers. ‘Despite the insanitary, uninhabitable, unhygiene and shocking conditions prevailing at so many of our leeal public schools, the Slored patrons of these schools have never raised h vale iN pro {eat nor fled 2 petition for rele. ‘One former member of the board of education, who served in that capa for ful ven ears, made the remark Tas ea that invall his tenure of office on the board, the colored ei Of Houston had: never presented any appeal nor petition to the Schoo! board for better school buildings: facilities and more ef felent and upright. teachers: ‘We have been satified with any old thing, and now the reac tion has set in and we are the greatest sufferers. "Another thing, children can fot learn their lessons, make good ‘marks and receive promotions at the end of terms, if they. are Bernie ran hop, wherever, ey Dias and when fever they please ‘anything ate big enough or Hitt enough to do. ‘Dances, food times, mavis, late hours, roaming the streets iseously, bunting shortcuts to education and gir pectin engaged ‘in by s0 many of our young people hinder ‘than scauiniion of tm ection, tn ar chen re bo Sere teers mee ‘ar Face uliing nd devetpmentth, in hte al to. ‘movie stare sR heroes and name all th a : we are ‘ty fight upon ‘ts such, for they ‘are doing mach in an edveational way ‘THE HOUSTON INFORMER, SATURDAY, FEB. 9, 1974 but so many of the films, plays and pictures are calculated to do tar cidres more harms than good, ‘We recall an incident where a colored boy, upon completion of his grammar course, was asked by his teacher the name of the nal ay cog, acer he na ference en oer ls Ce dent of the United States; yet he could talk fluently about Tom ‘Mix, William S. Hart, Rodolph Valentino and other silver sheet i zh Remar. ochnal Seni: Seen cus of bes petide mbo roe, ao ern al ig te me ois rene ez na ‘Can men gather figs of thorns or grapes of thistles? Can a coomamoming, ee em rrr fates ‘Can we hope for an intelligeat, virile, robast, isentally and mor- jally healthy race when we neglect and fail to perform our holden duty to our children? Can we sit supinely by and permit our children to go to the |“demnition bow wows” and then expect them to be fine young ‘men and women—shining lights and racial assets? In the erection of massive buildings and ‘the con- vin gt mnt lng md see he wa re tht he nero nn ia or th paren, te oes fe nwa a a ful tng ht re and Sons ct sy tig any er nnn get Sorte ting tn rn re erg tive and damaging deeds. $f ‘We must get back to the old parental landmark and pay more arena ep ered ben oie si i Sete pe in i he ee na ray ak se eo pe eee : jought to show our parents the utter and absolute necessity of waking up and giving our children and their literary training, as well as home rearing, some serious thought and sober study. ‘There may be other contributory causes to this sad state of af- Bay Ste inane tn ne a ea a ht ee land Revenge a er an erion wieder Stra bang ime ance jand then let's put forth a little more effort ourselves to lighten ee eee cee om eee oeee cee eres Finally, parents, train up a child in the way he (generically speaking) should ge and when he reaches his majority or matur- spain) thao hee eri a a eet reer eee ee ca ers cn tirely in our own hands and it is up to us to make good on the job or get off the scene, and the sooner the better. Selah! THE HOME-GOING OF WOODROW WILSON ‘The death of ex-President Woodrow Wilson, chief magistrate ot th United Sestes from 1912 fo 1900, remore from our ranks ‘one of the most outstanding figures in the history of this nation; ‘hile his efforts and labors for world-wide peace made him one Of the world's greatest and foremast characters and a most con- ‘picuous, though theoretical exponent of universal brotherhood. If itis true that “distance lends enchantment to the view,” and “familiarity breeds contempt,” then future historians and chron- {clers will inscribe Wilson's name high in the lexicon of the great men of the nation and civilization. Partisan politics may dim the lustre of one’s greatness while hhe yet lives, but after he has been removed from the ranks of the militant to the realm of the triumphant, we are prone to accord him his rightful place in the affairs of men and nations. It was Shakespeare who ‘aid: ‘*The evil that men do lives after them, “The good is oft interred with their bones.” ‘Though of a different political faith, this lamented American has eft his imprint upon ‘the pages of hatory, and who can say that the world has not been made better by his sacrifice and ef forts for reign of peace and good will between the nation of “Those of us who survive him shoold bear the following lines jn mind: “Lite jn real, life is earnest, ‘And the grave is not its goals) Dast thou art, to dust returneth, ‘Was not spoken of the soul “Not and not sorrow, iS ont dostined end sad way? But to act that each tomorrow Find us further than today. “Lives of great men oft remind us, ‘We can make our lives sublime; ‘And, departing, leave behind us ‘Footprints on the sand of time.” | COMMERCIAL CLUB PLANS TO “CARRY ON” Judging from the interest and enthusiasm manifested at the meeting of the Houston Colored Commercial Club last Monday night, if the organization were considered dead, it proved to be a mighiy lively corpse. ‘Though one of the winter's worst northers was sending its frigid blasts with frightful fury, a large number of the business land professional men of the race met, planned, elected officers, ‘paid in and subscribed their money for the maintenance and per- petuation of the elub for the entire year. It is the purpose and intent of the officers and members to push forward the work of this organization, which is as it should be; for no race can make much headway along commercial and busi ness lines that does not. organize and. co-ordinate its forces. and work co-operatively for the best interests of all concerned. Houston abounds in wonderful opportunities and possibilities forthe ace business and professional men if we wil only Proper ly organize our forces and direct our efforts ‘and the safe, sane and sensible lines. Just how any colored business or professional man can isolate bioet from and fil to end his meal and financial support to [an organization that means as mach to these men as the [Colored Commercial Club, is quite difficult for The Informer to ‘and complaining about our failure to get of ese ctose ad paloones fens voce, il ct ap tion one whit; we must roll up our sleeves and get afterthis busi- meas. ‘To do this successfully, we must confer, counsel the Colored Commiereial Club in our best bet in thia | “The decision of the ofticers and members to ‘during 1924 and the enthusiastic manner in which they have ehtered upon the year’s work, can oot fail to bring some appreciable. and tan uae pote at Wily FR TE ip Honben Carat Comemeeees IT TAKES ORGANIZATION TO WIN, MEN! ‘The Kelly bill, H. R_ 4423, introduced in the present se congress, seeks to increase the pay of those in the postal af the United States, and the bill deserves to be passed; set of men are giving 20 much to their country and gett litle out of it as the postal employes, particularly the car ote frst meeting ofthe colored railway a Crk whe ‘Schteies nomrne eae alpen seen rks oe oa ‘department, has 1000 members and insues $10 “Recently thi ergatetion threw open it. door to cr rere sod all postal euployes of the Tace coming under service commission; bu, our loa! carriers of clr do Only through efforts ‘group of ers hop to get cimaertion sd eeogatan amd wit ea zation that has stgnding and has received recognition postoffice department, our local carriers ean join its rank cut jeopardizing thelr jobs or incurring the wrath of the pe Now is the.time to organize your forces, men, and pre claims in an organized way for increase in pay and to share er benefits that an organizition such as the National All Postal Employes ean make possible. ‘The time to prepare to make a job safe and secure is w are in possession of it—not after you have lost it and forf cline onthe same. es sralsed cert twin irony Sat af oes eater. a a The Kelly bill, H. R. 4123, introduced in the present session of congress, sceks to increase the pay of those in the postal service ‘of the United States, and the bill deserves to be passed; for mo Set of men are giving #0 much to their country and getting soch litte out of it as the postal employes, particularly the carrier. “Some ten ot more years ago, Chattanooga, Tenn. was the scene of theirs meeting of the colored railway mal cleric, who lunch Shourh arin ith ony $12 (from 1 of the man gmt i gpancation ha grown hat oy 1 has oer Ba ‘department, has 1000 members and insuen $1000 pol Se adie open ox. riers and all ‘of the race under the ev pe ceetnaae oe Gane ane a to be embracing the wonderful opportunity that this alliance offers Only through ettorts _sr0up of men or work can any mien or ere pet comet od recgne andi os wm Postotfice department, oor local carriers cam joi it ranks with Sut jeopardizing thelr job or incurring the wrath of the ponte ‘Now is the.time to organize your forees, men, and press your claims in an organized way for increase in pay and to share in oth fer benefits that an organization such 1s the National Alliance Postal Employes can make possible. ‘The time to prepare to make a job safe and secure is while 70s are in possession of it—not after you have lost it and forfeited al claims on the same. "There is no gainsaying the argument, men, that it requires or ganized efforts to win in any line of human endeavor. eased Unde tom wo men ee Se eticer to end ie army ths oe [epartmest recommended tee" te WHATNOT COLUMN ||sos52= sme e= [Shei corn competed negations Sane est Week's whatnete (Wor AN. PD [¢2. Resell am incident which « {3—-What bmppened im Boston, Mass, on waren 8 TOF i the catty part of 1770 the ton tax ech bad boon tmponed om the mer {etn coloiea was tabs for sain Seine the’ soneon parties rhc body had begun to falee at ie fires tibet which “hed boot moalering tn th Sear othe vexed fotos, were ikly to ase ‘er ‘any “time” On the day ot Lord orth motion March, 1710) forthe Fepeal ofthe ton ck group of eth Tens of Ponton,ndsr Ue, eadersip ot Cotapas Attacks (a Negro), and sired with boruing petra. arte ont to violently protest against fh many injustices effred by this srsomnile tranquil people They were set 'by 2 vole trom the meskes ot oe eaiah wider, who wore unre sain tho city, and Attacks andre of ns companions tel mortay wound i his event la known ar the, Bow tou memmcres| It i, pertape ting fo‘ntn tat the ft ie given In be Sait’ot snatlon about to sre for freedom, we that os member of race which wan to contin enslaved, apts, and operesed et sary ratory ater ‘Where was Nathaniel Det ‘Nathaniel Det, trained im the. det comervotrin aha ulveriin athe ‘Sor haa for many 7enrn been dovet ine hin tions and” smerges "the tas! tain of ts aproe tu the South.” He has taught at Tame Cates im Sackaos, Mn Lncoin nwt Seierson iy, Ma. and has since 193 een hed ot the voles department iipton toate Ia Vein: eo rns Canada “What noted cslored woman st tended the. convention ofthe Work apdat‘Aiianes, at tmcathoim, Bwe sere aa rx Sarah W. Layton, who Is com soced wit the ‘Aauacaion for ‘he Fretecun of Calred Women, snd wee fe"pweaigent of the Notional era [Conreation «Women's Atzilary, hed too datncion of being the eaiy wo ean dciegate ot aay racer Slr who tended the contention of the Werk apie alines ‘ot 1983, a president lot's national oreaniation. 4e—Rtcal an teint which coeur roti th bie of Doona Vita daring io Mexican war? ‘any indents are om record of the eatenry of gro soldiers and nr ants alo serves ea solders in the fear with Mexico, Golonel Gay, so Se enry Cay, was accompanied ot She thick ofthe battle of Boon Vint fy ma Nesro servant. He remained ty Ms side in the fetal charge and st Cay stricken, rom hs hors. Ah nough serrownded: by the murderow sesiean: be vocendca In carrying th fmangied boty of hie mater fom th bo {Who was the founder of th ovmal ana Tadestial Soo! at Day foo, Fa? "The. Normal and Industrial Seo tor ica nt Darton, Pe is Con Rmttea's heading scbote’ for Reg fra: Pounded 1008 by ire Mary Sictsod ethene, ir prewet manner ud Srector ih rows tobe a ttt wits pm yeaa faasoo, ands stadentboay at 308 ot singebinded orto th wea st tdomttable courage has rele fn a"momement. not only to Weare we manhood bot “American womanhood Recently’ che" Conk tutte fo tben wan meredith thi ine phon [tnd the combined schools under th be ‘hare Dodane [a tir to become an tnateation es od tpnoe outs continent te commander in chet of na ‘amr? ‘Yarn ago a t-yeareld et eee boy ‘cntrea Une ‘Unied Btate [Say erved with iatintion fn th war sad alain. the rank ‘a Ssik The bey west The te oes Garces Sata rom prraet thd iy geee fae te eee E Siete! comanae ts cue the erm of he ede te oe (CARD OF THANKS. We wich to exyrens oor apprecte Won to oar many (rods sad meashbor forthe hindnent tnd sympathy sherwo ov during the lees and Gout of or dear’ ie mother and. eramemodeor Mra Amanda Anderson, who teparad ths ife Jan: 26.” We tau fhe mae ister forthe consoling words express edt the funeral Jem 39." May’ such of you snare Goats tholeeat beuaines ‘We wiah to thank the following fe letter of Condelence and” basta foe! fering” W. M. Pomme. Sen Amouio: birt Mattie ie Sack Blanchard: ara, Peart 8 Boy, Sus Astosio: Stra acy Sulth, Dali: Mira Alberts Posey, Dallas Prot. Marper, Galveston’ rx. G, 8. Sac Anron, Ohio: Mer. G- H. ‘You. Dab tas; tra. “Thaddeos | Pacn Teil: Bishop W. 1D. Jehnaon, Pasi, Cn Jehu Henry Darch Caapier Be AML: eoployes of Ha TC round Sowse, St. Past A. M2 ieaieey I board, Mrs. Bendis Pettia‘Deberst Coupler Wo. 12,0, ESS Wage Chapel stowardens board, Sten 3 HL Hil, bi” chard A. Breck and tel MxM. G. Bradley snd, anager, Be td. Mrs. Chan. A. Sechoon, Peet. Orsi aed famty. Mens Frames Wa Mame, Mire Ely” itore, Seees Le ora ‘and. Louise Jamin, One Jemison, Met Rally nod retake Mee ‘Traia A. Brest. Bem Olen Grece, "Palestine: ities "Chieti Woots, Mrs. A. 1. Walker, Ss- and Mew Louis Wainon, Mer end Bien We Tones, Mi. and hire 7" D. Laced and. mother, Mra. ME Taylor and tong, Mr F__A- Grecm Mr den 1 Riwards, Mee Bt 1. Mesto ery and family, Mra P. A Grom, Be oa bra 8. Stmonn “Glgned) Rev. Wash A. Anderson wabend: Mr nad Mri A. Pai Graghter_and ‘sontelnw Mine eat 5 fatmererapaanehr: aoe Be Me Contoway, sister. Moot me at the Bi. Valontie 3tas qvernde Dance. Kot P. hal. Pith Sard, ‘Toeresay "sight, Fubranry 34 Mente Wy Devie Lovtsiana Jane 3 Wards, floor manger: 1 Samed SS | sent on ener ears = fies, ot oc eee tae ae een ene aac a es ae gees oe eens ee ee nt a een eed ot Siew easeeae Se Ree as ; aan! RAMBLINGS resent sean uf he postal service c paved; for mo znd getting such y the carriers mwas the scene rca, who Innch- be men prewot) ver $20,000 in its soues $1000 pol = to clerks, car-| a Sirk Fiecies & pee eee en een eee Sse a Spee oe eee eo eg eee eee Sees a a eee eee oo joreere ca one te Ses eee ee oe Seed eee mee SS eee sete weetae oer acces So ems Beane cn ieee a Sierra a eer memagarecre Soh eS SSS Seg SS ae eeaeeecee ae eee ee coe ee aia Se eee ee eee SE = et dat ater Fa gat Dewgheeney = Sea Sse oe a ae Si a Coase inital adorn ai =o eee eee catenin a eee eee = ee eee eer a ones Soe peeaey, acne ppreeaee ake Sees prc oenerar ae a naoeea te _ eee ee ae IST es ee Se So Seee ae i= Se a ee eet a peewee ome Spa | eR, Ga, mee a, Fi be hee sccm emeeeeens ear ae eee ee fons ans = ae eee So oe ae eee ee fvnceee eter, ater areas aes oe eremsnros aera ns Ferre ee =o wees a see pees pomeacsien' sco aoe eas Saeeeeteee nee eS Se aos ee i pn ath reanes fos eee aeeeinee Se See a scree iS aS ao enc ee octet a ae pera ees Sere eee rarer ee -——— Sacer ae THE HOUSTON INFORMER, SATURDAY, FEB. 9, 1924 SOUTH'S GREATEST WEEKLY NEWSPAPER LINCOLN STANDING ADMISSION Just 10c, 15c and 20c. SUN, MON., AND TUES.— GLORIA SWANSON IN "BLUE BEARD'S EIGHTH WIFE" MR. AUTO DEALER His first was a fugitive daugh- ter of Russia— His second was a tempestuous beauty of Spain— His third was a chic French girl— His fourth was a devil-may-care Irish queen— His fifth was an arrogant Engl- ish dammel— His sixth was a typical Ameri- can girl— His seventh was a flashing Ital- ian beauty— His eighth—well, that's what it's all about. Come and see her. Also FOX NEWS And Did you know that the colored people in Houston spend thousands of dollars per annum for automobiles? Are you aware of the fact that a large portion of this money is virtually thrown away by these people on second-hand and third-hand cars? FUNNY COMEDY Don't you think that it would be a good policy and strict economy for these people to purchase new cars, instead of getting stung so much on used cars, whose carburetors happen to have some peculiar and appealing him, or whose engine's purring makes its impression upon the prospective purchaser? Another one of those big midweek specials--You will like it better than "LAWFUL LARCENY." It's a Paramount. Also "THE THREE STORKS" And "FELIX, THE FUNNY CAT" FRIDAY AND SATURDAY— THEODORE ROBERTS In "GRUMPY" Directed by William de Mille. Ladies, whether you are 16 or 60, you'll love "Grimpy!" There is no place in the world safe for you as long as "Grimpy" is on your trail. A melodrama—It's a Paramount. STARTING FEB. 17— "HELL'S HOLE" Phone Preston 1995 O. P. DeWALT, Prop.-Mgr. Why not get after some of this large volume of automobile business, and sell some of our people new cars for spring delivery? Colored residents of Houston have millions of dollars lying idle in the local banks and hundreds of them are able to afford a medium-priced car. The informer reaches a large number of these people who are able to buy a car and this paper is the logical medium to carry your message to this part of the buying public. TIRE REPAIRING VULCANIZING ALL KINDS See me before discarding your old tires and tubes. We buy and exchange these tires now. Let us save you money. TIRES ALL SIZES $2 AND UP NEW TUBES $1.75 AND UP AIR-OIL-GAS Copy vaulted and polished, tap made to echo like new for $1.9L TEXAS AUTO RELIEF Good One on McCoy Kid McCoy, one of the famous stars of the ring, was in a fain- ting bee in Los Angeles with the traffic officer at Second and Broadway, New York at the Tern- man coliseum. A man in the crowd brought up the Ed Dunkerhut McCoy fight years ago. McCoy famed with the man for a turning to CHI McCoy, melded. "CHI, I want you to meet an old friend of mine from New York." Turning to the middle-aged man he told. "CHI Jordan is one of the best ever developed on the court." The two solitarily shook hands —and then once one sincerely Jordan to his father, Pat Jordan. SEES NEED OF CODE FOR YOUNG PLAYERS "You boys under ten I would advice that the game be game-playing and kicking and throwing, and interfere in the ball shall be prohibited. All kicking poses should be hosted. I would suggest that there be a formation variation that from this the ball be either thrown or kicked forward to a player in the ground. The ball shall in order for his to retain the ground gained. The attacking side must attack the ball by gushing it with the rule should give the defense an opportunity to knock the ball down or to knock the ball down by kicking. The ball would progress in this manner to either goal line just as in other games for the rules of older players. "I think that the adoption of some such rules would tend to increase the success in the game by raising the boys of this age a distinct set of rules set down by those in control of the college game." New York Schoolboy Is Champion Speed Skater Raymond Murray, thirteen-year-old New York basketball, who is the champion of the United States, the youngest is here shown demonstrating his speed during the final Olympic tests held at Newburgh. "Pie" Traynor Is Having Trouble With His Eyes Report is that "Pie" Traynor, star member of the Pittsburgh club, and formerly a player in the National League, is having trouble with his eye. Traynor was taking a college basketball course, and the class of the playing season. When the trouble is not required as serious, it is said a special specialist will be needed to ensure success on the open for this winter at least. BARGAIN BASEMENT HOUSE WARES A clean up sale of all imperfections, damaged, soiled, or broken lines of Housefurnishings. Reductions are greater than ever. Many other items are available. City Happenings B. P. Nedio, Galveston, was a welcome visitor to Houston last Sunday. M. E. Ford, Eagle Lake, was in the city last week visiting her sister, Mrs. Pearl Lythford, 1101 George. Prof. J. J. Abernethy, Prairie View College, was last week last issue; also Dean J. H. Rowe and Prof. G. W. Buchanan. Mrs. Rosa Monroe, Galveston, was here last week, the guest of her sister, Grabeheimer, 1388 Ruthen street. The telephone number of Dr. S. N. Jordan, 4135; F竿nin, street which ad appears elsewhere in this issue, Preston 7051. (ft) Mr. Dicey Sidney, 611 McGlenna was married last week to Gonnambe to Gonnambe and was born in Sidney, who died in that city. H. J. Hulley, 1401 Lake Street, Calif., where he had been visiting his family,探访了他在洛杉矶的家园. Gonnambe gifted for Los Angeles last week, on a visit to his daughter, in Tuscon, Arizona, his return trip. PAGE FIVE Pros BASEMENT WARES damaged, solided, or broken lines of greater than ever. advertised. 49c Green Enamel Tint ware, 10c special at 17-in. Blue and White paint, 70c paint, 89c A is a minimum Water or Milk Paint, brand 17½c Heavy Tin ware, 89c A is a minimum Water or Milk Paint, brand 25c Bathbub Dish, white Creamy Vase, 89c bargain. $1 A basement ware, 89c Bathbub Dish, white Creamy Vase, 89c bargain. $15c Cleavers, wood, 49c each. 190 14-ct. heavy IXX Creamy Vase, 89c each. 25c Cast Paint ware, 25c each. $2.49 Garbage Burners, are damaged, 49c Garbage Burners, are damaged, 49c White Semi-Permanent or Nickel ware, 49c each. 15c Army Type ware, 4c Glass Table, extra heavy Retained size, 89c Extra Heavy Retained size, 89c White Semi-Permanent or Nickel ware, 49c each. $1.95 Glass Table, extra heavy Retained size, 89c Extra Heavy Retained size, 89c 19 and 12-good Size, 89c 19 and 12-good Size, 89c Bucher Kelves, 50c thursday night, February 14. music by David L. Kowalski, Jax. J. Sangman, J. Green, general manager. The Married Ladies' Social Art Club 2219 Nance street, holding a very large collection. all members are re- served, which will be at the residence which will be held at the Lorraine street, Monday, February 14. HUPP STOLEN RECOVERED. C. C. Sturt, South Texas manager for the Mississippi Life Insurance Company, was stolen from him last week, but Agent Penn served in the sleek role and apprehended three youthful thieves who stole his car and were engaged in joy ride. PRINCE THEATRE HAS NOVEL ATTRACTION; THIRTY IN COMPANY "The Suffragates," presented by Bob Cussy* Greer and his Gritie Gilee company, in the Prince theater at the feature stars, including the well-known stars, Helen Mancan, Hill Lewis and Bob Green. This company recently took over the local playhouse and will conduct a show from 1 to 11 p.m. Thirty comedian, girl, singers and dancers constitute much of this theoretical aggregation. The management has set aside people who wish to assure our people that the Prince show are of the highest type, cia, interest, entertaining and edible. DENTISTS DISCUSSED IMPORTANT SUBJECT AT WEEKLY MEETING The local dental Society met Wednesday night, February 6, at the residence of Dr. C. A. Phillips, with the assistance of Dr. C. A. Phillips, with the assistance of the open prayer with Dr. H. M. Whitby, after which a few discussions were held on the nature of the main subject on "Technique of Extraction," led by Dr. H. M. Whitby. The subject was discussed with Dr. C. A. Phillips, the subject was discussed with Dr. C. A. George, the society address was a few brief remarks by the society at 12 the residence of Dr. O. L. Lattin, with the theme "Conductive Attenuation" IN MEMORIAM In memory of our dear father and husband, Chas. Ponder, who died February 15, 2014, did herrebury one bed from the tree of our family. The circle broken, one seat forstamen. One bed from the tree of our family, among us shall no longer lurge. With the spirit of sadness, or darken with ill. As a cloud of the sunset, slow melting in heaven. As a rock is lost when the daylight is given. As a slumber slumber which wakes in bliss. He hath pass'd to the world of the holy from this. He hath pass'd but. Sweet as the sweet from his last lonely dwelling, the dust 506 Milam Street ; OW UNDER WEW MANAGEMENT : ure semene Uy nt caasTeusvad Arta Wpechl ioe oe ne Preston 8 : 4.4 ORAMGM, Manseer GATESWELL GORDON BLACKSMITHING, AUTO REPAIRING AND TRUCK BUILDING 1023 N. San Jacinto Street Phone Preston 3156 ‘Phone Preston 8230 Open Day and Wight HAMMOND UNDERTAKING CO. Ne mone, Sone cae at Pod Secenca eee swe sonwanra st, WousTON, TEXAS (hot: Seva, emia, a aoe ae ae THE JONES PHARMACY | ire 8c neh Ml ale Aon PC Prope DELIVERY TO ALL PARTS OF THE CITY tomers Cor Stay ee Crops Sone Tet Aten ‘eertng te Lie of io Our de Feta soy come ave WoUeTON, TEXAS -oeoneeowesnnevseconensnnconnevonesseoeeeoneeoneees Fes Presen 3783 Sadie Service WABASH TAILORING & CLEANING CO. €. A BROASTER & HARRY SIMON, Props. 220 San Felipe Street HOUSTON, TEXAS SEA FOOD ALWAYS FRESH | ‘The Best That Money Can Buy LINDLEY’S FISH MARKET (Ask for DAVE STEWART) Stall 19, City Maret Preston S158 You Don't Need a Town Crier to crophasize the merits of your business or am ‘eounce your special salen.” A straight story told tm ‘Straight wey to the readers of this paper will (icky reach the cars of the thooghtfe, fatligent erie pat he pei che are th ome ‘their pockets, and the people who Histen te ressoe ‘end nt sole Oar bouka wil show you sat of ‘tee Med of people you appeal to. Call and ace them at this office PAGE aK & ie a Ea P| You Don't Ne > expen oe R Saale wit ra Se ae ae poten soon eB ot porters crest Woment Giriet Seeutify Vour Hairt ‘Begin Wowt ‘Why. Rat Have, Hone Whe Set en eee ee ee Ss aassteas Sears a ae. Sao er ee eet See Passe maces s = ‘Scie Fismecy elias teen SETS cae cree ona ee er em, Saas = es ‘THE HOUSTON INFORMER, SATURDAY, FEB. 9, 1924 HARRIS’ STUDIO Photes, Out-deor Pictures, Flashlights, Family Groups All Work Guaranteed to be Satisfactory 811 WEST DALLAS PHONE PRESTON 5960 IS YOUR HAIR SHORT OR THIN? aieeereai Se ae POOR MAN'S DOCTOR ‘THOUSANDS GET WELL tr at er fh we et ne me bee mach ay Bulgarian ta Stee taged oe Ti tae pres ment dtr brn a. stupas toe a ai ent emery oss as Sok Dest et Ses vin tte hak ears St Sa yo pnt a i iat ght a now and take bu one A PE aaah Fetal ioe on tao fh 7 cnet bo bevy pepo Daan “Siete now to moms stron sa Sea Sa ae ae Tremaine nice weed Som pote ees col ake ys Ec tb yum ponnew ‘us wee are ar pckags i acpi Tons “oui fi Ses Saget tne rod ibe Noeciaker as ince Twa pend ee ty ree oe oat Pal tor fttn “hadron Sib, ‘Heian "brea Senet, StS term Soko eth Pe FEMALE TROUBLES sere FREE BOOK See ere ee reetenetaeeeel eee nee SSeS S| anataral snd mucous die Subeaepenaeeees the germs ¢ pce ounce es DR. RUPERT 0. esr PHYSICIAN and SURGEON i reer Ae Prana: Omen 217, e718 Tecan so ana IN OUR NEW HOME WE sree oor many custom ‘ers and friends in our new home in the U. B. F. Building, | 415 Milam Street, where we ‘ill entinne to serve you and fill your drug needs as in days of yore. We extend a cordial invitation to the public to visit 1 in our new home. Newman & McCay, Props. 415 MILAM STREET Same Phone: Pres. 1909 Cc Mn ‘ Your Hair Can Be ACrown of Beauty sengubebcte A marreioeaesee Bee Se teria at Ee a sents. es EXELENTO QUININE POMADE ‘bonutlfal ME foe witch they see sae eketennS in haart Besa Peete ae iecorply you, ownd aie for gan Sie EXELENTO MEBICIXE CO_ Atlanta, Ga. “ay AGENTS $6 A DAY aay A» a) (A) fa i Bie ae peas Good News for Stout Women LEARN DOMESTIC ART OTTO'S TRUNK SHOP W 404 Travis Street "a || om Dz Are = on Complete ‘We carry a complete line of Ladies’ Purses and Vanity ee Varied As- Fon, ton, eng Sesome @ sunssnatil) areacahor, tad era 420 to 190 per sent ve prey, thn irom sad cabin ad eve OF scat on yours "ew ena baa making prety nea reece ae maka cel demon Tho ene crmsetf peters re mining ote Tater fae cee arr be abe to mute iat Seer Scsietering ad Foci Suber: ter tel home tee So ni. Bee Dr mite akon Beware nro Soc ‘rrot tat Thar Foe our cuientne Cel" whiney wna sve tn heat by eating te fly me papi Sng fg Ser, "tuye Nate psnna Many wise spe ot rats wha srer of tine soa toaga e fo Ser seta ole tine hee benny fev ana seen ere in tog =e ts Unt Dom, ates an fate’ Toan 10 the sitar ce rag bo wun 69 ine te et We $7 0 Day . Basen Bite ‘St. Clements P. E. Church. “THE FRIENDLY CHURCH” 2400 Hadley treet. (Take Dovwiing Car) The Rev, W. P. Btanlay. same addroee, ‘service: 9:20 AM —Sunday Seboot. 11:00 AM—Morning prayer and sor 1:00 PM—Byonsong and sermon, Holy communion, ist Sanday each month. “Make this your home church. Can satiety ail your wants In the Dry Goods tine. A full tne of Hale Goode and Notions ALWAYS on hand Your patronage se tones. J. H. HARMON, Prop. 423 GAN FELIPE 8t. PHONE PRESTON 2921 Oa a NG i > Bi Ss By On Jar oh ay ‘ , 5 ' ee STRATETEX HAS ENJOYED SUCH UNEX- PECTED SUCCESS IN THE PAST YEARTHAT WE HAVE. DECIDED TO ADD A FEW ‘MOREBEAUTIFYINGPREP. ‘ARATIONS TO OUR LIMIT. ED BUT EFFECTIVE LINE 9 Te flleing out Serle-Tox Hale Refitog Toate fri, Seticnseaidontak'ts ome Serale-Tex Hae Grower a Spates Seo arenes ey ee a Sey ernest Se ee reee moran tt we Seale cee a hid ceeS Ben are ee me cee fe pees meet Bronze Beauty Yanhing Green, 3 Peet aed Bronte Beauty Face Powers Ee Stan j We Bey Anring We Ort epety We Bl Evertng MR. BOBB NEW AND SECOND HAND FURNITURE SS se 1002 Hill St. (Red Bldg.) Phone Preston 4081 ee re ene | SMITH’S RESTAURANT | vase on EEA ARB ir oe wc : Phones: Residence Hadley 2011 Store, Preston 2834 WILSON’S PHARMACY open eins God amt eee ioe one ees tec cranes seiesatie eee eee ee DR. C. A. GEORGE DENTIST For High Class Dental Service Work Dene'by Appointment. a= 5s ceo iain ee eee marae THE STANDARD SANITARIUM-BATH HOUSE DR, A. L. HUNTER, Prop and Mer. 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ANN 408 MILAM GR SATURDAY KITCHEN CABINETS W Now is the time to get your Kitchen give with each cabinet sold a 2% to take advantage of these low $34 TEXAS 614 MILAM ST. R.T. ANDREWS MILAM GROCER R. SATURDAY ONLY OPEN CABINETS $1 CASH—$1 WEEK be time to get your Kitchen Cabinet. Saturday or each cabinet sold a 42-piece Dinner set FREE. Advantage of these low prices and terms— $34.50 TEXAS FURNITURE & STORAGE 48 ST. Now is the time to get your Kitchen Cabinet. Saturday only we will give with each cabinet a 12-piece Dinner set. Don't fail. JUST US WITH MISS MOORE. Miss Sarah Moore, 912, Andrew was the charming honoree to the Just Us Club in Chicago and members turned out in full. Two visitors honored the miss, Miss Zillie Boyd and Roland Burney, and expressed their pleasure at being present. The guests had a chocolate and grated cheese on toast. The next meeting will be held February 9 with Miss Arvis R. Andrews at the home of the musicians, V. N. A. B212 Canal. Jack Perry, president; Miss THE AMUSEMENT CENTER New Idea THE AMUSEMENT CENTER OF HOUSTON New Ideal Theatre New Ideal Theatre FRIDAY (TODAY)— “DESIRE” With an all-star cast. More dramatic action in this one than in any other picture of its kind ever made. Also a first run Century Comedy and a good Western. SATURDAY (TOMORROW)— "HIS MYSTERY GIRL" Mystery, action, romance, all hard to get from start to finish. A PETE MORRISON and MATTY MURRAY SUNDAY MONDAY **GUY GATES** "GOLD MEN" Throughout the age, the thief and the hopes for honor have been the same. But for gold, Man Right against wrong in a mighty of men who go mad in a vain effort to win the prize. A attack JACK PERRIN and NEVA GREEN No. 13 and a good comedy. TUESDAY—A variety program co. Westera and a funny comedy, screen later. WEDNESDAY action, romance, all combined in a manner from start to finish. Also "THE GHOST CITY," BRISTON AND MATTY MORIS and a funny comedy. WEDNAY GUY GATES POST IN "GOLD MADNESS" ghost the ages, the thrill for fame, the desire the hope for honor, the love only more passive than for gold. Man against mossy. Love goes mad in a fight wrong in a mighty conflict the screen. Be go mad in a vain effort to hortle the shining go go mad in a hortle the strong. A strong drama with a strong BRISTIN and NEVA GENBER in "THE SANTA FU" a good comedy. A variety program consisting of a good feature and a funny comedy. Titles will be announced. Mystery, action, romance, all combined in a manner that will make you laugh, cry, and feel. With 2 PETT MORRISON and DAVID MORRIS and funny comedy. Throughout the ages, the thirst for fame, the desire for knowledge, and the hope for honor have all been only more passionately held. Right against wrong in a mighty conflict of the screen. But the ways in which the audience has reacted to the same inexplicable end. A strong drama with a strong cast. Also JACK PERLIN and NEVA GERBER in "THE SANTA PE TRAIL," No. 12 and a good comedy. TUESDAY—A variety program consisting of a good feature a thrilling Western and a funny comedy. Titles will be announced from our "THROUH THE STORM" With an attractive cast of well-known stars. Thelma, thirteenth and fourth in the series, stands out as one of the banner attractions of the season. Also "FIGHT" is on the cover. "THE SOCIAL CODE A picture that every child be to see. It is so different from the strange yet true story and revel in it. Also WK DESMOND in "7 a good comedy. COMFORTABLE, CLU AND ADMISSION ALWAYS PHONE PRESTON 6879 are that every child between the ages of 5 and is so different from the ordinary that you will tell story and revel in the beauty of such a WM. DESMOND in "BEASTS OF PARADISE" unedy. COMFORTABLE, CLEAN, COZY AND ADMISSION ALWAYS 10, 15, 20, and 25. RESTON 6279 ELSOP MAR A picture that every child between the ages of 5 and 9 ought to see. It is so different from the ordinary that you will wonder at its strange yet real and revel in the beauty of it. The AWK DEMOUND in "BEASTS OF PARADISE" No. 3 and a good comedy. PAGE EIGHT 504 MILAM ST. ANDREWS PROCER P.7061 SUNDAY ONLY GETS $1 CASH—$1 PER WEEK Kitchen Cabinet. Saturday only we will a 4-piece Dinner set FREE. Don't fall low prices and terms. 34.50 L.S. FURNITURE & STORAGE CO. HOUSTON RE. Henrietta Wright, secretary. Miss Arvis R. Andreva, reporter. BEGINS CONFERENCE YEAR village ville- tale Press The and Mrs. Ida J. Echols, 2121 St. Charles, district president of the Woman's Home and Peregrin Mission, society of the A.M. E. Church, and charities of the sick committee of the city alli- ance, has been her work for the next with with Miss 2121 2121 Miss CENTER OF HOUSTON Real Theatre MOST OF THE BEST FOR LESS DESIRE" more dramatic action in this than in ever made. Also a first run Century "DESIRE" e, all combined in a manner that will also. Also "THE GHOST CITY," No. 2 with TY MORGIS and a funny comedy. GATES POST IN O D MADNESS" The thrift for fame, the desire for knowl- edge on a screen one more time, and a strong drama with a strong cast. Also GEBBER in "THE SANTA FE TRAIL." consisting of a good feature a thrilling title. Titles will be announced from our Id between the ages of 5 and 99 ought the ordinary that you will wonder in its vel in the beauty of such a hardy product in "BEASTS OF PARADISE" No. 1 and 5, CLEAN, COZY AND ALWAYS 10, 15, 18, and 20. ELMO MARTIN, Msg. THE HOUSTON INFORMER, SATURDAY, FEB. 9, 1924 TO FILL RETURN ENGAGEMENT AT WASHINGTON 1 "THE SPLASH" CITY AUDITORIUM MARCH 27, 1924 VALENTINES! **** Thursday, Feb. 14 to vention, in second quar earth Chai great love We had a ing elder ice, also, music, We great nera presiding ton; two a teache, gra ioned gra NEWWA & MOO, POPE 415 Midam St. Phone P. 1909-8282 F. F. STONE, M.D. MEDICINE AND SURGERY Dear Heardy, we all want to hear from Sis. She is a nurse at Newwa & Moo. She made happy Avenue 1-28-38 prayer servery. Next Sunday a race relationship program will be observed at the activities center. Mrs. Ellie Waits-Mills will one of the principal speakers at the event. February 15 a luncheon will be given for all the members of the different committees, at which time we hope to have every one present. The committee chairmen are busy putting their hands together to celebrate Friday evening the Girl Reservoir will entertain in honor of the senior class, T. M. Palchield, publicity chairman. WANTED--Colored car队 for sleepup car and train portrait. Experience unnecessary. Transportation required. T. W. McKinley, Sugal, S. Lentz, Ms. ```markdown ``` MISS ESSIE WHITMAN COMING! COMING!! Better known as PIERIAN CLUB "THE HUMAN SERPENTS" VALENTINE DAY We have a varied and beautiful assortment of lovely Valentines, and invite you to inquire, but before buying elsewhere. Peoples Pharmacy Office: 419½ Milam Street Phone: Pres. 6958; Had. 2803 (if busy, Pres. 1909 or 8828) DR. IRVING A. CARTER DENTIST Phone: Pres. 6350 8071/2 Prairie ISSUES WARNING TO PROSPECTIVE PULLMAN AND RAILWAY PORTERS M. L. Robinson, employee of the Pullman Company, has given the Informer it has come to our notice that a great many men are attracted by the advertisements calling for train porchmen, books, with the understanding that a position will be waiting for them after advertisements, time and completed so-called course and given before they would be for the men to apply to be for the men to desire to make connection with the railroad company on which they desire to work. The Pullman Company desire to make connection with the men the duties without cost, in fact, the new men are not only taught being instructed. The railroad and the Pullman Company have certain requirements should make sure they are qualified before applying. To any district superintendent or agent of the Pullman Company or commissary department of superintendent of rail ```markdown ``` ALBERT ("POPS") MAXIE, JR. DEPT. OPENS PARLOR bishop Church t. and teach of. and Mrs. be very nice now. NOTES. In order to make an advertisement effective, (1) The reader must see it; (2) He must read it; (3) He must understand it; (4) He must believe it; (5) He must want it. Mimas will speak and be given for different com- we hope to the company to get in touch with the Advertising setting their PT. ARTHUR DEPT. Y. M. C. A. NOTES. SOUTHS GREATEST WEEKLY NEWSPAPER TO THE COLORED PEOPLE OF HOUSTON: YOU ARE WELCOME AT THE PRINCE BOB "CASEY" GREER and his CIRLE- CIRLE SHOW 25 PEOPLE IT'S A CLEAN SHOW Popular Prices The New PRINCE Theater Also-- Paramount and First National Pictures Good Sunday and All Week to the NEW PRINCE THEATER The Family House-Home of Musical Comedy Presenting- Bob "Casey" Greer and His Girls 30-County-Girl Ragus and Dances-30 Ladies-Cut This Out and Present at the Door for FREE ADMISSION DR. PERCY DUKE FOSTER, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Thon, Foster, 1914 Hill Street, a Houston product who graduated from Mehary Medical College, Nashville, Tenn., class of 23, in dentistry, is announcing to the public the opening of his dental operature in the Fifth Ward, at Washington Theatre Bldg., 2711 Odin Avenue. Dr. Foster comes not only as a graduate from Mehary, but is a graduate from one local high school. To run an ad this week. As an appreciation to the colored trade for their purchases in our store, bring in this coupon and we will make you a $1 allowance on any Coat, Dress or Coat Sait in the house. He has given his services as a munit- tion throughout the city and has the distin- ction of serving as a munitoral leader in some of the leading white churches Epstein's ACROSS FROM THE CITY MARKET 513 TRAVIS ST. He has made a speciality in gold and sapphire restorations, gold work and is fully able to cook with a considerable cavity. The purpose of the public is insulted during the hours from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays by special appointment. to arrange for the annual Peter Oden day celebration, a joint meeting of all branches and departments of the University of Ruth will be held at the Old Pallow hall. Madow Street, 8th Ward, Monday night, February 11. Meeting begins at 8:00 p. m. William Wyndham and Miss R. K. Colb is secretary. MR. 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