Houston Informer

AN OPEN LETTER TO CITY FATHERS FINAL EDITION VOL. V. STANDARD LIFE IS MONUMENT TO PERRY AND RACE There recently appeared an article in Forbes Magazine, recognized as one of the most influential life insurance Company and allied interests of Atlanta, Ga., all of which are members of the former Houstonian, Herman E. Perry. The Standard is now engaged in the acquisition of its capital stock to $250,000, in order that the company may meet the requirements of the several Eastern, Northern and western states. The Standard is forbes the stand and the Largest Negro Commercial Enterprise in the World." This is the capture of the story of the founder of the story of Herman E. Perry, Commercial Book Washington, founder of $40,000,000. Standard is the founder of Mr. Perry also appear in this issue, under date of February 14, 2014, to discuss the genius of the Standard Life Insurance Company of Atlanta, GA, in the South Son of a Negro dragany of Texas, at 50 bearn $250,000 annual, to be worth $18,000,000. He has 250 people colored-on his payroll, and scores of others created by the Service Company, the controlling company of the Standard, and all allied companies, Erie D. Warrow. Here are some of the observations here: When I entered the 125,000 office building I felt like one in a traince. I could not imagine ownering or operating anything close to $100,000. I saw dozens and dozens of colored man and women, of clerks, stenographers, bookkeepers, stenicians, accountants, actresses, and educators, they must be helped; the leading white corporation lawyers of Atlanta. "These people are no long men, so they must be helped." Educated, they must be helped; for I knew there was not anything like it. Nor is it the fly-by-night, mushroom business of the firm. From it, we know that the South must be helped, organized on the basis of system and organization. Every morning at 8:30, the affairs of Standard Life and its twelve subsidiary corporations (included in Augusta, GA.), whose combined assets amount to $100,000, put plan for the day. Keen alert, hard-backed, these are men, who can and rub elbows with the kenneth financial financial affairs, men who can and rub elbows with the kenneth financial Organized in 1913 with a capital and surplus of $10,000 in Standard and $30,000,000 of insurance in force. (Incidentally, that was the volume of business done annually by Negro enterprises in the United States in operation at the time of Columbus. It maintains branch agencies as twenty cities and gives them $100,000 in officers, and 700 examining physicians. altogether it has 2,500 people all-colored. THE HOUSTON INFORMER Mayor Holcombe, City Commissioners Halverton, Anderson, House and Britton, Houston, Texas. Honorable Gentlemen:— While the Informer is fully fold duties incumbent upon your vants of the people, this paper the shameful, shocking and de- sections of the city occupied bayers. Thus nominated on a part similarly, after your induction ants of all the people and these section, political faith or civic to serve ALL THE PEOPLE. Our municipal government a purpose of the people, for the people and bayers. For many years the colored cie to eke out their existence in the sections of the city, where good twenes; where drainage is a huge street lights are conspicuous by sloughs, miniature lakes, surface incubators are ubiquitous; seen, unless they sally forth to of the law! DEMOCRACY PRESUPPOS EVERY CITIZEN AND A SQUARE IT IS NOTHING MORE THAN GOVENMENT, AND THE IN- MENT OF PEOPLE. IS A TO DEFEND A DESTROY STREET LIGHTS are conspicuous by sloughs, miniature lakes, surface incubators are ubiquitous; seen, unless they sally forth to of the law! DEMOCRACY PRESUPPOS EVERY CITIZEN AND A SQUARE IT IS NOTHING MORE THAN GOVENMENT, AND THE IN- MENT OF PEOPLE. IS A TO DEFEND A DESTROY STREET LIGHTS are conspicuous by sloughs, miniature lakes, surface incubators are ubiquitous; seen, unless they sally forth to of the law! YET THE CITY CAN FIND SUMS OF MONEY FOR "IN- DUSTRY" AND "DESTROY" CAGES AND NUMEROUS OURIES AND WHATNOTS; WE DYE DIMENSIONAL DECACY TO THE HEALTH OF THE FORCED TO LIVE AMSTERDY AND UNBELIEVABLE CONDID SIMMONS SWAYED AT LINCOLN LE REPUBLICAN While The Informer is fully cognizant of the onerous and manifold duties incumbent upon you as public office holders and servants of the people, this paper wishes to cite your attention to the shameful, shocking and deplorable conditions existing in the sessions of the city occupied by the colored residents and taxpayers. Though nominated on a partisan ticket, and virtually elected similarly, after your induction into office you became the servants of all the people and these people, regardless of racial connection, political faith or civic station, have a right to expect you to be a partisan citizen. Our municipal government should be democratic, not from a partisan viewpoint, but from the standpoint of "a government of the people, for the people and by the people." For many years the colored citizens of Houston have been forced to eke out their existence in the most insatiable and unhealthy environment, where drainage is a huge joke; where modern and sanitary conveniences constitute the unknown quantity; where electric street lights are conspicuous by their absence; where cesspools, sloughs, miniature lakes, surface privies, and disease-producing incubators are ubiquitous; where police officers are never seen, unless they sally forth to apprehend some alleged violator of the DEMOCRACY PRESUPPOSES A FAIR CHANCE FOR EVERY CITIZEN AND A SQUARE DEAL TO EVERY MAN. IT IS NOTHING MORE THAN REPRESENTATIVE, POPULAR GOVERNMENT, AND THE IDEA THAT IT IS A GOVERNMENT OF A PEOPLE, IS A FALLACY AND CALCULATED TO DEFEAT AND DESTROY THE VERY ENDS THAT IT IS SUPPOSED TO PROMOTE AND ADVANCE. These citizens have filed petitions upon petitions, requests upon requests and prayers upon prayers for some relief, only to be told that no funds are available for the city to perform its holdout duty by these people in improving their living conditions. We are forced to DEFEAT AND DESTROY THE VERY ENDS THAT IT IS SUPPOSED TO PROMOTE AND ADVANCE. SUMS OF MONEY FOR "INVESTIGATIONS." FOR IDELAND FOR "FUTURE" PARK PURPOSES, FOR MONKEY CAGES AND NUMEROS OTHER NON-ESSENTIALS, LUXURIES AND WHATNOTS; WHILE THESE POOP PEOPLE ARE DYING PREMATURE DEATHS AND BECOMING A MEN-ENTRIELED FOOTBALL PLAYER FORCED TO LIVE AMIDST INTOLERABLE, UNBEARABLE AND UNBELIEVABLE CONDITIONS. SIMMONS SWAYED MAGIC WAND AT LINCOLN LEAGUE SESSIONS: REPUBLICAN LEADERS PRESENT (By The Associated Negro Press.) Chicago, Ill., -Attracted by the magnetic pern inner circle of brilliant, battle-scarred veterans a party strife, the Lincoln League of America, as forty-six states, drew itself together and became for three days last week in its second quadrennial The league sessions were opened on the date of a great man after whom it is named and whose principal function was to breathe a new spirit more lasting: names of Henry Lincoln Johnson, Perry W. How Church and a score of others, called together to reint into which it was sought to breathe a new spirit more lasting: names of the league convention was pure objects of the league, as a working organization, a cal. The league fathers, geniuses and nets; those results obtained for the race through the b Chicago, Ill.—Attracted by the magnetic personalities of an inner circle of brilliant, battle-scarred veterans of Republican party strife, the Lincoln League of America, as represented by forty-six states, drew itself together and became Chicago's guest for three days last week in its second quadrennial convention. The league sessions were opened on the date of the birth of the great man after whom it is named and whose principles it pursues to further, Abraham Lincoln. Roscoe Simmons, founder and president, using the talismanic names of Henry Lincoln Johnson, Perry W. Howard, Robert R. Church and a score of others, called together to rejuvenate league into which it was sought to breathe a new spirit, healther and more. The purpose of the league convention was purely political. The objects of the league, as a working organization, are purely political. The league fathers, geniuses and netors; believe mainly in those results obtained for the race through the ballot. As ever, Simmons, was the power, mand of the Ohio state republican Eloquent, witty conical (the word is right, Simmons' best friends heathen to decide to an whether he be chosen to a resigned position and telegraphed, his hosts together. He was defined and confident. Time and time again he be repeated to his lesbianizes, "We love Henry Lincoln Johnson, we never die; Arkansas are you! There are Massachusetts, Missouri and Homer and Ben Davis' Ohio froes, urged that the rules be again suspended in favor of the open convention passing another such resolution and Cottrall." Simmons Master Tactician. Thus he marshalled his cunning battalions. Arrayed in front were the great of a war and audience. Giving the broad pulp of famous Mother Bothe were other great and near great, black and white Akamara, the order of priests of the order of clan, general, were issued. John T. Adams, chairman of the general national committee, Mozilla McCormack, United States senator from Illinois, his wife, daughter of the famous Mark Judge, chairman of the general judge women forces in Illinois, listened and marked the response to the general graphic of the vow and the audience coated and riled with pride, great the league worked. It strove for concrete accomplishments which the delegation might take wore. The first step it moved to suspend the index and do Houston, Texas. HOUSTON, TEXAS, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1924 the magnetic personalities of an armed corveterans of Republican ideals of America, as represented by either and became Chicago's guest second quadrennial convention. on the date of the birth of the med and whose principles it purrs president, using the talianic Perry W. Howard, Robert R. led together to rejuvenated jacket the a new spirit, healthier andvention was purely political. The org organization, are purely political. The organization was mainly in ice through the ballot. in hand of the Ohio state republican committee that a Nero be included among the delegates to the convention in Cleveland. The rules were suspended by the Cottrall and Cottrall made feel good. Weld the state of Helena and Elaine to heart, and Henry Lincoln Johnson three, urged that the rules be again suspended in favor of the open competition. The convention obedient and similar word was sent to Remuel of Ar Many Speeches Delivered. There were speeches. Cotter, James Cotter—assistant for West St. John's district attorney for the district of Illinois, welcomed the league to the city, Calhoun, the Rochester, the New York district, the knowledge of the welcome. And there were speeches and speeches and spelling lessons from Kansas City, Abbot of Defender fame and of Simmons' faith, McCormick, Adams, John, Lych, John R. McCormick, and many other things, all speaking of how good they were, of how good the food and many other things, all speaking of how good they were, of how good the food and then on. There was laughter, applause, there was whispering, there was grimming, there was grimming, grimming back, back the Lincoln League of America was in (Continued on Page 4.4) We can show you streets apteny that have never been graded by the city street and bridge department since these sections have been within the corporate limits of Houston; communities where, and clean out their ditches, the inhabitants from heart failure, superinfected by the excitement and alarm created by such a strange, novel and unusual happening! THERE ARE NOT SIX HARD SURFACED STREETS IN ALL THE COLORED RESIDENTIAL SECTIONS OF THE CITY COMBINED, AND THE USUAL ALLEYS (WHICH WE CALL STREETS FOR DECENT REASONS AND TO ASSUME A METROPOLITAN AIR) WOULD HARDLY DO CREDIT TO PODUNK CREEK OR POSSUM HOLLOW! Houston is making a determined fight for the Texas centennial and every red-blooded resident of this city would like to see the celebration held here; but who would favor bringing thousands of visitors to this city under the existing civic and living conditions? Before inviting company to their homes, good housekeepers not only clean up the house and arrange everything in order, but they also clean up and beautify the premises as much as possible—seeing to it that the place presents a spic and span appearance. This is both good policy and good sense! But, SIRS, as LONG AS THOUSANDS OF YOUR CITIZENS ARE COMPETED TO LIVE IN HOG WOLLOWS, ON MUD ALLEYS, WITH LITTLE, OR NO, POLICE NOR FIRE PROTECTION; WITH SHACKS JAMMED TOGETHER LIKE SARDINES IN A CAN; WITH NO PARK FACILITIES AND PLAYGROUND ACTIVITIES; WITH STAGNANT, FOUL AND POLLUTED WATER BREEDING AND GIVING SUSTENANCE TO DISEASE-PRODUCING AND HEALTH-DESTROYING PESTS AND INSECTS, THE HEALTH, WELL-BEING, SAFETY AND PERPETUITY OF THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY AND COMBINED CITIZENRY ARE JEOPARDIZED, MENACED AND IN CONSTANT PERIL. Such NEGROENCE WILL ULTIMATELY LEAD TO EITHER AN EARLY ANCIPHER, PESTILENCE, CONFILAGRATION OR SOME OTHER DREFLING AND APALLING CATASTROPHE, AND THEN WILL BE THOSE WHO WILL ARISE AND PROCEED TO READ THE COLORED RACE OUT OF THE WHOLE ECONOMIC OR CIVILIZATION. The frequent aims of the winter make it imperative that these sections be considered and these conditions remedied and retested before the warm weather arrives, when mosquitoes and other germ carriers will make Houston and environs their dwelling place. COLORED EXTENSION WORKERS HELD INTERESTING MID-WINTER MEETING WITH PRAIRIE VIEW STATE COLLEGE "HOUSTON'S GOT 'EM" TEXAS, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY WE can show you streets aplect by the city street and bridge depen dence of the city. We can show you streets if the street department were to be and clean out their ditches, the failure, superinued by the excite a strange, novel and unusual hail THERE ARE NOT SIX HARE THE COLORED RESIDENTIAL COMBINED, AND THE USUAL STREETS FOR DECENT REAL METROPOLITAN AIR) WOULD PODUNK CREEK OR POSSUM Houston is making a determin and every red-blooded resident of colocation hold born. But who and millions of visitors to this living conditions? Before inviting company to the only clean up the house and arran also clean up and beautify the pring to it that the place presents is both good policy and good secrecy held here. A COMPLEMET TO LIVE IN ALLEYS, WITH LITTLE, OR NATION; WITH SHACKS JAMMER IN A CAN; WITH NO PARK ACTIVITIES; WITH STAGNAN TER BREEDING AND GIVING PRODUCING AND HEALTH SECTS, THE HEALTH, WELL PETUITY OF THE ENTIRE CITIZENRY ARE JEOPARDIZZ STANT PERIL. SUCH NEGLIGENCE WILL ERAN EPIDEMIC, PESTILLE SOME OTHER DREIFEL AND AND THEN THERE WILL BE PROCEED TO READ THE COW WHOLE ECOLOGY OF CIVIL The incessant rains of the wind sections be considered and then fied before the warm weather are germ carriers will make Houston COLORED EXTENSION INTERESTING MID WITH PRAIRIE Special to The Informer. Prairie View, Texas. The mid-winter extension agents' meeting, held at Prairie View College, February 11, 12, with the entire working force on site. The extended work hold since extension work has been carried on among Negroes in Texas. The extension agents, a state leader, a state agent, a state leader, two district agents, and 20 local farm agents and 15 local home demonstration agents. Three new workers who enlisted from the Extension were introduced by C. H. Walle, state leader, who presided over the meet at Largemouth Houston county, J. R. Mayer county, and Miss Mary E. Jamison, Red River county. The first day was spent in a general assembly meeting. In this meeting Agent R. H. Walle improved his positions and imposed new positions, and urged them to put their own experience of the meet in their work. They corresponded with the work team. We were welcomed to all departments of the school, and urged to visit these departments of the school, and urged them to ask for any assistance they needed. The workers and urged them to turn to their respective county. In Becthel Baptist Church, Andrew and Crosey streets, Rev. J. R. Burdett, pastor, will begin a series of revival meetings March 8, 1964. Rev. Alexander William of Washington, D. C., national evangelist, has been enraged to conduct this protracted effort. He is regarded as one of the most forceful evangelists of the church. The church choir, under direction of the pastor, performs special music for the revival and will sing each night. The pastor, evangelical officials and a coedivision officer teach a coedivision lesson and clinics to attend them meetings; begging nightly at 7:45 o'clock. VICAR STANLEY ACCEPTS LEXINGTON, KY., CALL The Rev. Walter Payne Stanley, who was the first Episcopal Church, Clemson Episcopal Church, $490, Hadden avenue, has resigned his cure, to accept the St. Andrews Episcopal Church. The Rev. Stanley will assume his new charge the first of March. The charge of the local church, Father Stanley has made a donation to the local all-faith for the race's bettlement. His going is soely regretted and deeply deplored yet with his success. He will be the first Episcopal Church. LOCAL SOCIAL WORKERS LAUNCH ORGANIZATION A group of social workers met last Wednesday at the Carnegie Library in Chicago, where they counsell, with Mina Miss D. Wooten, president, Rv W. P. Stanky, vice-president, Felix C. Tarmour, treasurer. The purpose of the organisation is in bring about a close relationship between the field for research and study, and between the field for research and study, represented were: Carnegie Library, Dorsac School, Bethlehem Settlement, Dorsac School, Bethlehem Settlement, A. Y. M. C. A. B. Hacho-Voces Training Departments of Texas. Colored Carnegie Library Robin & Frederick IF SUFFICIENT FUNDS ARE NOT AVAILABLE FOR REPAIRING AND PUTTING THESE STREETS IN ORDER AND THEREBY IMPROVING THE LIVING CONDITIONS OF THE MAJORITY OF THE RESIDENTS OF OUR COMMON CITY. WHY NOT PROPOSE AND SUBMIT A SPECIAL BOND ISSUE FOR THIS PURPOSE, IF SUCH CAN BE DONE UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF THE CITY CHARTER? HOUSTON POSSESSES WONDERFUL POSSIBILITIES AND OPPORTUNITIES, BUT NO CITY CAN MAKE PERMANENT LASTING PROGRESS AND GROWTH that FAILS TO SAFE AND HEALTHFUL ENVIRONMENTS AND SUBROUNDINGS. The Informer could cite street after street, any number of areas located on a stone's throw of Main Street, that are impassable and unnavigable almost the entire year. There are several thousand homes here that have no fire protection, at the fire fighting apparatus can not penetrate these areas. Delivery is practically a physical impossibility in many local sections, and numerous neighborhoods, within the corporate confines, can not even get their mail delivered to their homes because of the deplorable and bad shape of the streets. Paraphrasing Dr. Emile Colle, celebrated French psycho-analyst, "quite often, in every way, these streets are getting worse and worse." We admit that there are many weighty and momentous matters demanding your attention and consideration, but there is none more vital and far-reaching than the living conditions of the citizens of the city. YOU ARE THE CITIZENS OF THE HEALTH, WELL-BEING AND SAFETY OF THESE THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE AND THEY HAVE NO OTHER RECOURSE NOR ALTERNATIVE THAN TO APPEAL TO AND LOOK TO YOU FOR RELIEF FROM THESE DELETERIOUS CONDITIONS. Realizing that you are grappling with many problems; that your time is limited and that you must investigate all these streets, we are addressing this open letter to you, prompted by no selfish reasons other than a desire to see our great city made as safe and sanitary as possible for all the people. THE CITY CITIZEN SHOULD EXPECT THIS MUCH AND RECEIVE NO LESS, AND WE HERE URGE YOU TO GIVE THESE PEOPLE SOME IMMEDIATE AND TANGIBLE RELIEF FROM THESE SHOCKING AND SHAMEFUL CONDITIONS. Finally, sirs, it rests largely upon your shoulders whether Houston is to be a real city or a more over-grown country town! Let's all be sure to make Houston "heavenly" both in name, deed and truth! Selah! SANHEDRIN FUTURE TRIBUNAL FOR SETTLING MANY PROBLEMS CONFRONTING AMERICAN NEGRO (By The Associated Negro Press.) Chicago, Ill.—Unprejudiced civilians attending NGO Sanhedra as a vehicle toward the land of "a goal, the meeting qualified. In harmony and tolerance. The factor, present usually in form cnt, lacked all atmosphere or be. The conference, then, must be co mass or organization, factors who recognized as representative of a agency was left of the picture. There was not enough politic ace of the deliberations to eliminate the agency. Their way to avoid any rocks. in the of attending throng, there in the air. That makes up the harmony along with union. Unprejudiced comment among the Negro Sanbahrdin conference would ward the land of "Union" which was qualified. In fact, there was tolerance. The so-called "leader" usually in former Negro national atmosphere or background to engage then, must be considered a combination, factors where single-handed representative of some national or at out of the picture. Not enough political methods practiced to eliminate the thought of Negroism. Did they hold any rocks. But thanks to the long throng, there were no rocks either that makes up the opinion on the me with union. Chicago, Ill.—Unprejudiced comment among the delegates and visitors attending Negro Sanhedrin conference would indicate that a vehicle toward the land of "Union" which was the announced goal, the meeting qualified. In fact, there was an evidence of harmony and tolerance. The so-called "leader" as a dominant factor, present usually in former Negro national meets if present, lacked all atmosphere or background to engage a spotlight. The conference, then, must be considered a combination of groups, mass or organization, factors where single-handed business unless recognized as representative of some national or at least state-wide agency was left out of the picture. There was not enough political methods practiced in the guidance of the deliberations to eliminate the thought cropping up here and there that the delegates and even Dean Miller were feeling their way to avoid any rocks. But thanks to the mental attitude in the air, that makes up the opinion on the meeting to include harmony along with union. The conduct, composition and result of the Sanhedrin might also be described as a surprise. More organizations were actually registered or attained in the air. That thought was shared by those present. They were surprised to see "the other follow." It was shared also, we suspect, by some important national and semi-national organizations but whose presence was merely suggested by lesser lights of their immediate "family" or on their official representation. National movements and organizations, each with their own hands, received, each with their own hands. Sanhedrin Future Court. Those attending, with the expectation of radical or hurried decisions on the matters of the conference must have disappointed. Most of the matters of resolution or organization were acclaimed for the conference must have the decisions were tentative in form. Even the rules laid down for organization accompanied by expressions that these nature of things only entitle, Gog outstanding spirit, however, prevailed that overloaded all, and that was the procedure and adoption of the Negro Sanbendro as the future court for guidance of the age in matters affording the obedience of America and their relation to others of African descent and also to others --- PRICE: 7 CENTS HERS NOT AVAILABLE FOR RELEASE STREETS IN ORDER AND LIVING CONDITIONS OF THE STATES OF OUR COMMON CITY. MITTAL A SPECIAL BOND ISSUE CAN BE DONE UNDER THE CHARTER? DURDERAL POSSIBILITIES ANDITY CAN MAKE PERMANENT AND GROWTHLY MILES TO TITS WITH SANITARY AND ITS AND SURROUNDINGS. After street, any number of which row of Main Street, that are imminent the entire year. Heremes here that have no fire preparatus can not penetrate these physical impossibility in many local as neighborhoods, well within the mail their mail delivered to their and bad shap of the streets celebrated French psycho-analyst, se streets are getting worse by weighty and momentous mat-and consideration, but there is than the living conditions of the OF THE HEALTH, WELL-BEATHOUSANDS OF PEOPLE AND COURSE FOR ALTERNATIVE NOR FOR RELIEF CONDITIONS. with many problems; that your have not the time to inspect and are addressing this open letter to sons other than a desire to see sanitary as possible for all the EXPECT THIS MUCH AND WE HERE URGE YOU TO IMMEDIATE AND TANGIBLE KING AND SHAMEFUL CONSOON your shoulders whether House-over-grown country town! 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Published every Saturday at 419½ Milam Street, Houston, Texas. Entered as second-class matter May 28, 1919, at the postoffice at Houston Texas, under the Act of March 3, 1979 NEW SUBSCRIPTION RATES: Make all checks, money orders, etc. payable to and address all communications to The Houston Informer, 4191 Midtown Street, Houston, Texas. MANY MAN WHO IS GOOD ENOUGH TO BISHED HIS BLOOD FOR HIS COUNTRY IS GOOD ENOUGH TO BE GIVEN A SQUARE DEAL AFTERWARD. NO MAN IS ENTITLED TO MORE AND NO MAN SHOULD RECEIVE LEBS. —ROOSEVELT. HOUSTON, TEXAS, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1924 FIGHTING FOR THE RIGHTS OF THEIR GROUP He says that whenever he would write or write some colored leader or leaders to hasten to Washington and lobby and labor for the passage of some measure to help our group in particular, this would be a good thing, and he writes him to send them their railroad fare and per diem expenses. Instead of being willing to pay the price for our freedom, liberty and rights, too many of us want to be paid for our "influence," "goodwill," "standing," "reputation," etc., whenever movements are launched or agitations waged for the acquisition of these women. Instead of being willing to carry ourselves to the Promised Land, too often, like the children of Israel, we murmur and complain, fail and rebel at Kadesh, we want other people to fight our battles and we lack the hardihood, nerve and stamina to press forward and possess the land, secure our rights and come into possession of our larger blessings. We want to come to us on a silver tray or golden platter, but that is not being done these days and times. Not only are races' rights and privileges not conveyed to them on silver trays nor golden platters, but they are not even dumped in garbage cans nor junk yards. Moreover, we are too prone to "harm in" and "nause" up so many men and women in imagined desire for the spotlight and leadership; as was recently demonstrated at the White House, when two contending delegations sought executive clemency for the former members of the Twenty-fourth United States infantry, now incarcerated at the federal prison at Leavenworth, Kansas, and alleged participation in the Houston riot and mutiny on August 11. The same interloping tactics have wrought havoc and contributed to the defeat of other measures advanced and advocated for the interest of our race; the same spirit having been manifested in the efforts of the church to support efforts that sought to give us some relief and redress from the ills and evils to which we have fallen peculiar heirs in this country, notably the South. Every problem has a solution, but whining, complaining and chirping songs of lamentation never did and never will solve any problems. The Israelites, in their hegira from Egyptian bondage, consumed forty years in covering a distance that they could have easily made in forty days, all because they were not willing to pay the price of liberty and conquest; even going so far as to forget their chosen leader and their venerable and illustrious patriarchs. They considered themselves as mere "grasshoppers" compared with the physical giants of the land that lay before them, and which had been promised and bequeathed to them, if they would own them. "As a man thinketh in his heart, so is he," was one of the precepts of the Great Teacher; and if we regard ourselves as "grasshoppers" and as being unable to press forward and possess the land that rightfully belongs to us, we need not sit supinely by and expect other races to lift and carry us bodily across the Jordan into the Jordan. The pathway to success and the enjoyment of all guaranteed rights and privileges is not strenued with roses, neither does manna descend from the skies any more; but the man or race that would gain his or its desired and destined end, must press forward, with the day and conquer the land both by individual and combined If the colored people of Texas were to organize their forces, pool their money and employ safe, sound, reliable and able counsel, without the firing of a single shot, or without inflicting bodily injury upon any person, they would soon have equal railroad accommodations and a cessation of numerous injustices and inequalities now heaped upon the race with impunity. But we seem to fear that when we contend and fight for our rights we are going to hurt somebody's feelings, or incur their THE HOUSTON INFORMER. SATURDAY. FEB. 23. 1924 In other words, we want our rights, but we are perfectly satisfied and contented with the gloomy prospect of other races bringing the same to us, or else we expect these rights to be delivered to us. We are not going to be the ones who make our actions believe our preachments and oral cements; for we SAY in one breath that WE ARE MEN, but continue to ACT LIKE BABIES and serve in the infantile roll. The history of the other successful races of the world means that the upland and the more vulnerable, in them in the "SHOWY" things, but fail miserably and shamefully to pattern after them in the "GO-Y" and fundamental things. Take Houston, for instance: Forty-odd thousand colored citizens and tax payers, (since all pay taxes either directly as property owners or indirectly as renters and tenants), and yet we are not going to be the ones from those in authority than any other single racial unit in this community. There are numerous foreigners in this city, who can barely speak our common tongue; yet these outlandish hordes get far away from us, and we are not going to race with its years of residence in this city, its loyalty to the municipal and county governments and its steadfastness to and support of the American ideals and institutions. Apparently, we place too much dependence upon and reliance in numerical strength and passive attitude in the face of ordeals and violence; and we are not going to the line of least resistance, with the result that we are always going somewhere or ever going to do something, but we never get anywhere and never get very much done. In fact, we have "done" and been "done" so much that we are unpleasant and never get to appear that we rather relish this unpleasant and unhappy role. The difference in other racial groups and ours does not lie in the color of the skin, texture of the hair or family antecedents, but in the former's disposition to organize their forces, safeguard and protect their environment, hazard and cost, while we pursue an entirely diametric course. Instead of conserving and utilizing our energy, marshalling our forces and directing our efforts for the best interests of our people, we must also present ourselves that fighting each other, bickering and spattering among ourselves, holding down our own group, staying our own progress, all the time unconsciously and consciously making and maintaining other races in a state of affluence, power and authority. We must not present ourselves as "accounting Hoyle," and thus defeat, reverses, failures, oppressions and repressions are our sad and bitter fate! Until we are willing to strike the blow for our freedom; until we are willing to pay the price of success; until we tire of wandering his life, and then decide within ourselves (and then put that decision into execution) that we are going to "carry on" and come into possession of the promised land, we are going to spend and be spent in a vain and futile effort to stay and thwart the inevitable. With apologies to Longfellow, we urge and exhort you thus: Let us, then, be up and doing, With a heart for any fate; Still, we must be brave. Let us labor while we wait. CAPITAL PUNISHMENT DARK-AGE PRACTICE From time to time The Informer has stated its position on capital punishment—inflicting of the death penalty upon people for committing heinous and diabolical crimes. Society has a misconceived idea about the matter of reforming crime, and the death penalty's life is taken (the old Mosiac law of an eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth), his earthly career is terminated and there is no chance to reform him and make him a better person. Penal institutions should be designed, primarily, to salvage, save and help criminals and not to destroy them. As long as society invokes capital punishment (death penalty) it has not been helped one bit, and the argument advanced throughout the ages that such executions serve as a deterrent of crime and its inability to suppress crime and punish criminals in a humane and reformatory manner. It requires very little effort to take a human life and then the victim has not been helped one bit, and the argument advanced throughout the ages that such executions serve as a deterrent of crime and its inability to suppress crime and punish criminals in a humane and reformatory manner. Society has fallen down shamefully and failed miserably in its duty to the members of the social family, and for this dereliction it seeks to cover up its sins of commission and omission by taking the life of its own proleges. As corroboration of this contention, we merely cite the alarming increase in crime in this country, where the death penalty is exacted both through orderly and disorderly executions and seems to be overlooking and neglecting the worthwhile and fundamental things of life; we are becoming one-sided and single-tracked and this procedure is reflected in our criminal records. Youths, neglected in their early life and permitted to roam the streets at will, soon become incorrigible, and when they reach their lives they have become hardened criminals. And why? Simply because society has not thrown around them the proper safeguards and inculcated into their youthful minds the principles of right living, respect for the rights of others, the rights of the poor, and the observance of the law. Some of the conditions and institutions of our time breed criminals and disrespect for constituted authority, and then we try to make amends for our shortcomings by invoking hard and darkage methods to inflict punishment and discourage the infraction of the law. Lethal gas, electrocution, the gallows and other contravances for executing criminals will not deter nor render and maintain society any better. We must be trained, educated and developed along the right lines, and this task should begin at the cradle or during the pre-natal period. Man is not under the law (an ordinance of "don'ts") so much as he is under the dispensation of grace ("do.") at the next session, will abolish capital punishment in the Lone Star State, will humane and humanitarian policy towards those who come under the tolls of the law. The Informer sincerely trusts that the Texas legislature, at its next session, will abolish capital punishment in the Lone Star State, will humane and humanitarian policy towards those who come under the tolls of the law. Wholesale executions are sickening, nauseating and revolting; not because the unfortunate victims were black, but because they were human beings, and while their executions may have satisfied their needs, the society has not been made better one whit by this ordeal of death. We stand horrid and aggrandish when we read of wholesale executions in other countries, yet we do not seem to be very far in advance of those countries that resort to such extreme measures. Surely, if we have made progress along other lines, we can make some appreciable progress in dealing with and punishing our criminals; but the death penalty is a mighty poor and inadequate means to the end! SIMMONS (Continued from Page 1.) convention assembled and dissent was ashamed. Many Matters Discussed. What did they do? They received And thus: "That Tankuebbe be named immediately with a Nazi flag, the United States by the men who have defended it, discovered and developed its rebellion, as a league, as a league, should reaffirm its position, as a moral Lincoln; that the league press its pressures in the characters of the war, as a representation as representing the conscience of the Nation; that the Nation of America land, including the 18th amendment; that the Lincoln League call for law and government of the land, in matters; that the country be reassure of the faith of the people free from the impunity of the future progress and happiness of the country as long as the complete right from whom it was taken in the heart of passion and repose; that the nation be treated with the justice that political be not discouraged; that southern treatment of the seas be recognized; and that the nation that political equality of the seas be recognized; and that the nation its appreciation of the line of benefactors and philanthropists of the race in America Official Family Elected. The league closed its meet on Tuesday night with the selection of officers and committees. They are as follows: Major League President: Rosemary Coombs Simmons president: Rosemary Coombs Simmons president: Walter L. Cohen, treasurer; Perry W. Howard, general council executive committee; Helen W. McKinley Indiania; Edward W. Henry, Pennsylvanian; Homer G. Phillips, Minnesotan; John A. McKinley Indiania; Ebisha A. Melnich, R. C. Church A. Melnich, Ebisha A. Melnich; George W. Harris, New York; Matthew M. Massachusetts; Robert S. Mott. National Committees FIFTH WARD COUPLE. The Harris County Colored Farmers quarterly conference convened at the University of Texas at Austin with many valuable points on modern methods of farming were introduced, discussed and solved by the farmers and the county department. The colored extension department of the state, headed by Prof. C. H. Wal SOUTH'S GREATEST WEEKLY NEWSPAPER reference in its report said, in part: "The committee has considered the duty to be held by the reports of the several special commissions of the Sanhedrin conference as well as a review of the papers and discussions of the sessions with the committee on the fundamental issues of the race attraction and of formulating some common program of policy and action. From the unanimous and sustained recommendations of the committee, conferences and discussions, we assert convictions that the permanence of the race attraction and the principle and expediency of a united committee of fundamentalists of race policy have been established." Command Movement Sponsor. We commend gratefully and wholeheartly the initiative, wisdom and constructive spirit of the Miller, sponsor of the movement, and the hearty responses and unwavering devotion of the sixty or more organists participating. We regard as highly an awakened group spirit the willing and dedicated individuals and personalities and autonomy themselves to this unique demand of the community and co-operative effort. This council and co-operative effort. This convention that we are now ready to group underwrite a common program embedding with the heartiest needs and basic interests. We need needs and basic interests. We need suggestions of the various commons, which will be made available in our website and through web meetings, we beg to report as backed by an overarching consensus of opinion. Organization Made Permanent 1. That the conference be continued on a permanently organized basis as soon as possible, and that the organization there be maintained at Washington, D. C, as part of or under the supervision of the executive committee of the organization on public information to keep the conference organizations appended to the organization especially with respect to congressional matters. 2. That the body is assured that the Sanhneirn project in no way compromises the individual independence of the constituent organizations, but that the organization will be effective and supporting necessary measures by a greater unanimity of public opinion. Recommendations and Personnel. The commission then makes recommendations on health, education, the foreign; fraternal organization, relic education; public education; public uterance, women movements and organization, labor, business, scholarship, music, literature and art and the college youth. The commission then follows: Dan Kelly Miller, chairman; James D. Hines, chairman; James R. E Hayes, T. Arnold Hill, Rev Merrick Johnson, C. H. Phil H. Rev Merrick Johnson, C. H. Phil H. W. Cannon, M. Ellis Rews, A. Leroy W. Cannon, D. John D. Hewlett, Rev C. S. Brown, John Hunt C. S. Brown, John Hunt C. S. Belley, Alice Dunbar Nelson C. S. Brown, William R. C. Carter, Nahum D. Bracher, Norman M. L. McGhee Coccel M. Adams, T. J. Hopkins, Mrs. M. L. Hunter and Prof. H. S. Estelle, was represented by these workers and valuable information by the commission and lectures was imparted at the farm. W. L. Stellar, head of the agricultural department of the Chamber of Commerce county superintendent, lectured to the farmers and offered their service to the schools and schools of the county. 1. Perhaps one of the largest crowds of the season will go out tonight (Friday, February 22, George Washington's 19th birthday). The grand Ganduit舞会. The best of order will be observed. Miss Babe Muir and Sue McKinney, "The Stars," and McKinney, "The Stars," in the Ganduit舞会. Committees: F. Mitchell, A. Preston, Wallace Love and Chronec McKinney. Lore Land. floor manager; J. Land. floor manager; C. special cars on the Dowling Ball. SANHEDRIN J. SAMUEL GREEN. SOUTH'S GREATEST WEEKLY NEWSPAPER TO THE COLORED TRADE Your choice of a nice selection of a group of Ladies' Coats, Coat Suits and Dresses for late fall wear in all- wool, poiret twill, bolivia and suedene velour cloths, in newest styles, priced up to $49.75. Your choice— $10.75 EXTRA SPECIAL Ladies' Satene Petitcoats and Underskirts in light colors and full made; a real $2.00 value; priced special for Saturday— EXTRA SPECIAL Ladies' Satene Petticoats and Underskirts in light colors and full made; a real $2.00 value; priced special for Saturday— 98c One to a Customer I APPRECIATE AND WANT YOUR BUSINESS Epstein's ACROSS FROM THE CITY MARKET 313 TRAVIS ST. One to a Customer I APPRECIATE AND WANT YOUR BUSINESS Epstein's ACROSS FROM THE CITY MARKET 313 TRAVIS ST. PEOPLE'SFORUM M. C. P. Richardson, Editor Houston Informer, Houston, Texas. Pratique, Texas, Feb. 9—Dear Mr. Richardson, thank you for your help and unbound and sound clear, your unpressed manner of seeing things as they are, and treatings facts from a standpoint of justice and justice. I just finished reading your editorial in this month's Messenger; an article concerning the "Agitation for Soldiers' Pardon." In my opinion it was the finest and most important article that has ever been written by a Southern influence on such matters. Permit me to reproduce a paragraph from this reply that reads as follows: "We are building a new museum, and tradesmen getting a chance to construct and build race buildings. We are building the contracts to men of color rather than on sound, mane and built-in knowledge, and we are putting attitude is demonstrated. It would be first-hand prejudice for any building company such as a sacrifice $100, which is out of keeping with sane and business standards, and a set of divisional because of color. Furthermore, is this not the same evil we are fighting today with both men of color and race prejudice if we expect to succeed in doing away with our house before we can advise others to clean their house. I must command you for consideration and justice for one people, but for all. That is the only lasting kind, and they all point to "a square deal." We are praying for the day to come when the spirit of racial prejudice is gone, and every American city. We stand 100 per cent for that spirit and good sense, and we must keep us good work. There is a --- SPECIAL ands Underskirts in light al $2.00 value; priced special WANT YOUR BUSINESS stein's FROM THE CITY MARKET RAVIS ST. reward for those who are faithful. Yours for success. A. O. BRANCH, Editor Prairie View Standard. ILLINOIS PHYSICIAN SPEAK& C. R. Richardson, Editor The Houston Informer, Houston, Texas 770-844-2344—Dear Sir: There are two things that are important to you. The one will not will not wear a varnish from the second, you two will have to invest of 16 cents on your barber bill as they charge 16 cents extra for shaving. The first thing I do on getting the informer is to read the edible page, and the second, to cover for the worst case of blues. Order of Services. Sunday - 9 a.m. Teachers' Council; Sunday - 9 a.m. preaching; 3:00 a.m. preaching; 3:00 a.m. R.F.Y.班; Monday - 2:30 a.m. W. H. M. S.班; Tuesday - 2:30 a.m. Y. M. S.班; Tuesday - 3:30 a.m. Girls' Antiquity; 7:30 a.m. prayer services; w. prayer services; 7:30 a.m. Bible Band; 7:30 a.m. Bible Band; Thursday - 3:30 a.m. Shepherd Boys League; Thursday - 3:30 a.m. Starlight Band; 7:30 a.m. teachers' meeting. Trinity M. E. Church. REV. E. G. O.WOLF, POLK; 1400 Travis St. Sunday - 9:30 a.m. School Council; Sunday - 9:30 a.m. preaching services; 6:30 a.m. preaching services; 7:30 a.m. class meetings. Strangers are always welcome. Savoy Printing Co. for good printing. Phone Preston 1900, 9522; 2325 McKinney. Reasonable rates work called for and delivered promptly. Mr. ADVERTISER In order to make an advertisement effective. THE HOUSTON INFORMER, SATURDAY, FER. 23. 1924 SOCIAL SERVICE BUREAU ASSISTS COLORED PEOPLE SOCIAL SERVICE BUREAU ASSISTS COLORED PEOPLE The Social Service Bureau, Houston's welfare organization, is completing its eighth year of departmental social work. It is composed of five social work agencies: public health nursing, settlement girls' protective, and child welfare. Health problems, unemployment, deliquency, poor management, bootlegging, and the impairment of the brain that have to be dealt with by the beau. The aim of the rolley department is to bring the family from its present condition to normal living; to help the child to live and then goes further with an intensive and constructive program aiming to improve their feet, back to a basis of self-support and self-respect. The cases of the organization have thoroughly proved its value in this community. The services department has actively cooperated with the agency of this community regarding its agency of Obella Jackson is colored worker. Statistical Report Report for the year's work done by this department shows that the work has been greater during 1923 than ever in its history. Other Problems Disease 125 Tuberculosis 18 Coccidioides disease 18 Insanity 18 Bildniness 18 Old age 20 Depression 25 Non-impact 25 Dead body 15 Interemerance 4 Purgery 4 Impaction 1 Prenatal 1 Drug addict 1 Dok 1 Chronic begging Chronic problem 1 The leading problem is unemploy Services Rendered. Employment obtained 61 Employment insurance enforced 62 Medical aid 63 Support order obtained 81 Support order made 81 Institutional care for adults 81 Institutional care for children 81 Institutional care for seniors 81 Removed to better homes 12 Transportation to other localities 12 Extension of credit 61 Public Health Nursing Department. With our three nurses, Mesa Wailer and her team, the nursing man has again scored in the amount during the past twelve months. Bethlehem Settlement. Mrs. Boatrice Clay, Matron After a period of six years the work at Bethlehem Hospital has proved that the active activities conducted there are not only physical activities, playground, playroom and music. A needlework class where sewing, embroidery, crochet and knitting is performed, and a keeper's class and a story hour for children of school age are also main activities. Parties are given once or twice a month for the adults. A playground in June to September in the summer from December to March in the treatments, dances and hikes in the woods are given at stated intervals. The program is designed for the program, which is given the day a nursery is doing a very important part of work, special mention. It is carried for children whose mothers are toiling in the nursery. A day a 12-hour lunchroom and a 4 acre lunchroom are given two meals a day, a 12-hour lunchroom and a 4 acre lunchroom in the evening they are taken home by their mothers to spend the night. The mothers return them to the nursery. COMPLETE IN ITSELF Sharpens the blade in the razor without removing it. Quick. Convenient. Easy to clean. Complete sets—razor, with strop and extra blades, $1.00 and up. Ira Williams, 1901, Jackson street who has been visiting his grandmother in lace, back and rejoins a nice time. 666 quickly relieves Colds, Fever and LaGriffe, Constipation, Bliousness and Headaches. Mrs. H. R. Branley, Thompson, was married to her daughter, Mrs. L. E. Branley, 465 Richmond street, last week. FOR SALE - Large ice chest, good as new, suitable for restaurant or carriage. Price reasonable. Call Freston B521. A penguin, "The Ten Virgin," will be presented at Grape Street Freshly. Mrs. Ella Elaine, visiting her sister Mrs. Elsa Ranney, Monday night, February 2. Public invited. Rev. J. H. M. Boyce, pastor; Mrs. Boyce, director. Mrs. Monile Monile, Yoakum, who is visiting her sister Mrs. Elsa Ranney, Sunday to attend the funeral of her mother, Mrs. Joise Payne, 268 East Alma, has returned from Kansas City, Mo, where the remains of her husband, the late Charles Payne, were Mrs. L. L. Pleerson, assistant manager of the hospital, star, who has been in Sussex, T. M. Carr, who has been of her father and sister, has returned home and reports both relatives in attendance. Dr. C. A. George, our popular consultant with offices in the Lincoln剧院 building, has recently created a 1924 movie set and called one of the first of these models to reach Houston. Dr. G. R. Mewran, People's Paul Dr. G. R. Mewran is called to Orange has week on account of the death of Dr. Owenron's mother, Mrs. Margaret Owenron, who died of time of also attending the funeral of the mother of Prof. E. W. Pettaway PT. ARTHUR DEPT. HADN'T WORKED FOR 2 YEARS-MERRITONE CURED HIM Man in Paris, Texas, Recommends Herb and Vegetable Medicine. John Anderson of Paris, Texas, had suffered from stomach trouble for several months. He had been unable to work. "After taking but one bottle of my Meritone obtained immediate relief," in the text of a letter received from him. Meritone is a real food medicine, compounded from herb, roots and vegetables. It is used to stomach, liver, kidney and blood troubles. If you are suffering with sudden bends, diarry and felling spells, severe pain in the back, rheumatism or blood, don't fall to try Meritone. Remuner Meritone is sold by your favorite drugstore in a money-back guarantee. Why suffer longer? Try Meritone. You see our special representatives at Public Drug Store No. 3, Conference and San Jacinto streets, in San Dr. Luis's Drug Store. Singularly, the man who founded standard life and who is responsible for business, brainstorm Negro in the South, is modest, brisk-moving, unassuming. He is a man who bears, according to legendary history, were owned by Judge Heman Perry of Waynesboro, Ohio. He is not, whether to banker or college president, lawyer or ministeer, or police officer, but black, ill-milled, white, or black, I heard glowing terms of the financial genius humble origin, who, by virtue of his uncanny vision, capture, and Napoleon-like leadership, is building up a gritty spirit which is already beginning to revolutionize conditions for the Negro in Perry is halted as the commercial Booker Washington. He is spoken of variously as a dreamer, a wizard; they are the same people, the associates, twenty years ahead of the average person, and fifty years ahead of Heads $30,000,000 Enterprise. And the story of Perry's struggles alliances ultimate challenge is destined to be the heroic giants who are building America. For, let it be remembered, Herman Perry, son of a Neuro dryman of Texas and a businessman of a $200,000 enterprise, earns $7,000 annually, is insured for $40,000, and is said to be worth $8,000. You can see why you should you I did not get from Mr. Perry himself from one in the organ business men in Atlanta whose business it is to take (these things). I am satisfied today is there to testify to the indomitable will and unconquerable spirit of Herman It is a unique institution in several respects. In it is to be found the life of a man who uncovered men and women to be found any woman. While at Standard I talk to a man at Oxford, Cornell, Fick, Columbia Amherst, Pennsylvania, Cumberland in Indiana, Kentucky, State, Knoxville, Wisconsin, Michigan and twenty other institutions of higher That is it - Perry believes in education. He is a man of mage training and academics. But the Standard Life library, for instance, is reputed to be the best bankery library in the South Atlantic. It is also the book or magazine published in the United States dealing, with finance, with the economy. There is in addition a house organ "The Trail Blaster," which is distributed to salamens and employees of the company. Mr. Perry's Right-Hand Man. King is reputed to be the best cool- kled saleman in the United States, and he is known for other anycolored man alive. When he was a member of the board of Mr. King's solid, between January 27 and June 14, $6,000,000 of stock in the company was purchased at one time he wrote $60,000 of life funds. SATURDAY A Most Stupendous Sale 500 NEW LADIES HAND BAGS AND POUCHES At Wholesale Prices from 98c to $3.98 Your Choice of Over 25 Styles POUCH, SEMI-ENVELOPE, SWAGGERS, AFTER- NOON, SHOPPERS, BUSINESS AND NOVELTY STYLES— FAVORED LEATHERS New Popular Colors See Our Windows OTTO'S TRUNK SHOP 404 TRAVIS STREET 100 Colored Extension (Continued from Page 1.) sion Workers." Mr. Walton's talk was direct to the point, and agents could not fall to learn a valuable lesson in extension work from it. Misses Horton and Campbell also spoke briefly at this session. Each address gives an opportunity to learn and instructive, and Wednesday Dr. E. B. Jenkins discussed on public discourse among farm animals, especially the effects and removal of afterbirth in cattle. Dr. Jenkins explained of Veterinary Law, and explained the laysman's scope in administering same-sex couples. He local county agent staying within the bounds of his own activities, and not infringing upon veterinary practice, Texan prohibited the laysman to administer even canter oil, showing how laws are in regard to this county. In the last session of the meeting a county each county, with Director Walton仕 through the entire session, giving advice as to provide training to difficult problem. 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We Buy Anything NEW AND Cracked, New Remember That We Give 1002 Hill St. (Rd. SMITH'S OF BEST OF SHE DR. Pleasant Residence Hall WILSON CA We Delivery to any Port Pure Dr. 1921 McBREY AVE. Dr. C. A. George, D. D. Day Anything We Credit Everybody We MR. BOBB Dearly to NEW AND SECOND HAND FURNISH Cookery, Theatre, Dancehouse, Rugs and number That We Pay 29 Per Cent More for Your Goods than Other Dealers 2 Hill St. (Red Hidg.) Phone P MITH'S RESTAURANT A SMITH Proprietor OPEN DAY AND NIGHT BEST OF SERVICE BY EXPERIENCE Drop in and be Conviced 415 Millennium Street in Bedfordshire Hedley 2011 WILSON'S PHARMA CAUDIOUS A. WILSON, Prop. Offer to any Port of the City, Prescriptions Curved Pure Drugs, Sunscreens and Toilet Articles. McKINNEY AVE HOUSE A. George, D. D. E. Hours: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. DR. C. A. 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HUNTER, Prop and FOR COLORED PEOPLE City Built—Moderately Equipment—Capacity 100 Baths Courtoom Treatment—Rheumatism, Malaria, Bath Trappe—Largest Bathing Institution in the State MARLIN, TEXAS DR. A. L. HUNTER, Prop and Mgr. FOR COLORED PEOPLE Newly Built -Moderately Equipped -Capacity 100 Baths Daily -Dust Borders -Controversy Treatment -Nitrometane, Malaria, Skin Disease, Stainless Tragle -Largest Bathing Institution in the State for Colored People. --- ER my nations SIX STAT. diamine mimo, oil to $1.10. nations with no to— LIN Prairie Ave., HOUSTON, TEXAS GOODS STORE the Dry Goods line. A full line of 8 on hand. Your patronage so- EVERYBODY We Sell Everything BOBB For in HAND FURNITURE Shelves, Racks and Stoves Cost More For Your Household Other Dealers Phone Preston 4081 ESTAURANT Parking AND NIGHT EXPERIENCED HELP be Convicted on Street Store, Preston 2834 PHARMACY WILSON, Prop. Prescriptions Carefully Compounded and Toilet Articles. HOUSTON, TEXAS Mon. Phone No. 2855 m. to 8 p. m. GEORGE IST 711 Prairie Avenue HOUSTON, TEXAS STATIUM-BATH HOUSE ER, Prop and Mgr. RED PEOPLE Capacity 100 Baths Daily—Great numismat, Malaria, Skin Disease, Institution in the State for Colored TEXAS Only a Rumor. "She's going about telling everyone that I committed suicide and also knew that she was in all my life," a woman at court --- PHONE PRESTON 2921 SUNSHINE OR RAIN Rigardless of the weather or condition, the fact remains that YOU must EAT. If YOU must eat, some one must supply YOUR NEEDS. The grocer gathers from various agencies and places supplies to quickly fill your wants. Therefore he is a necessity. Let us be your grocer. "The House of a Thousand Favors" R.T. ANDREWS 408MILAM GROCER P. CATTLEMEN'S RODEO HERE MARCH 12 TO 20 CARD OF THE We, the parents of "The House of a Thousand Favors" R.T.ANDREWS MILAM GROCER P. in the planning of the great arena at the end of Bide Main street, in which the Cattlemen's Roode will be staged March 12 to 20, a special section of the rodeo has been arranged for colored spectators. The Cattlemen's Roode, it is said, will be the biggest and most thrilling content of cow-boy sports ever staged in this state, a total of $12,000 in cash. The rodeo is held at the daring cow-boy sites, such as bronco bending, calf roping, wildeman riding and other sports The big coloured peer of all horse rangers. "Wild Horse Charlie" wrote us, who are known as the sniff san of the Rodoco, will be much in evidence. "Wild Horse Charlie" is a Tex- tanic who will know the coloured population of this section. THE AMUSEMENT C New Idea 504 MILAM ST. MOS FRIDAY (TODAY) THE AMUSEMENT CENTER OF HOUSTON New Ideal Theatre "STRANGERS OF THE NIGHT" With an all-star cast. A great WEST DORDON and ELEEN SBEK. BREK. No. 12 and first run Cast SATURDAY (TOMORROW)—HOP "BILI A rugged romance of Udele all the way—the fastest and best mountain passes with 'HOOT' to whole bench. See him in his also PETE BRIERSON and MAN a funny comedy SUNDAY MONDAY—The one you to see in pitch With a all-star cast. A great picture magnificently staged. Also DBSNOW1 and EHEN SEDWICK in "BEASTS OF PARADE." "BLINKY" agreat romance of Undee Saim's fighting cavalry, the fastest and biggest picture that ever was, and over her dives with "HOT" the fastest, fightin' us in the heat of the moment. MARRISON and MARGARET MORRISON in "THE 5. and a funny comedy. MONDAY—The one you have waited for so long A rugged teenage of Udele Sam's fighting cavalry. It's action all the way: the fastest and biggest picture that "HOTT" ever made, the mountain passes with "HOTT" the fastest, tightest man in the world, and the best action in the movie. Also PEC MORGIE MARRATHE MORRIS in "THE GHOST CITY." He's a and a funny comedy. SUNDAY, MONDAY—The one you have waited for so long and wished "THE DRIVING FOOL" **Featuring WALLY YAN and** **of romance, action, and humor.** **TWO episodes.** See him gas was not strong **break down all the telephone poles** **on the highways of the** **on the highways of the** **JACK PRINN and NIVE GREER** **SANTA FE TRAIL.** and a good of **TUESDAY** WALLY YAN and PATYR RUTH MILLER, a co. action, action, thrilling. Thrilling beyond compare. He is a star. Thrilling. He is a star. His gas he not strong enough to root up all the anw all the telephone poles, and finally he was a star to step on the gas. Did he step on the highways of life. Are you a driving fool? How are you driving fool? Are you driving fool? You are driving fool? BERNH, NEVA GERBER on the last episode FE TRAIL and a good comedy. Fostering WALLY VAN and PATSY RUTH MILLER, a whirlwind of romance, action, and thrilling. Thrilling beyond compare. His greatness is that he gas was not strong enough to root up all the trees, but that he was strong enough to drive them. As he drove recklessly on the streets of cities some of us are just as much a part of his life as he was in the movies. You may be at a dead's curve and it will profit you to slow down. Also JACK PERRIN and NENA GHRISBE in the last episode of "THE WALLEY VAN" "THE MAN WHO SMILED" With an all-star cast. A story of the frontier life of the old West. Thrilling and sparkling with humor. Also a good drama and a funny comedy. "FACE TO FACE" An amusing, baffling mystery drama. He broke into the house—and beds were stolen! He fired a shot—and a man was found dead! Just be innocent! What part did he have? He was not the case? Also round No. 7 of "FIGHTING BLOOD" and a good comedy. "THE MAN LIFE PASSED BY" **Featuring JANE and EVA ON MART BOSWORTHY.** A thank you to MART BOSWORTHY, who shares the ordinary and carries an every heart! He stood with a curtain in front of a question: A typhoon of thrill, a dazzling catapulting to a cyklonic jump and punch. Also THAFTER a Comedy. **NOTICE:** In last week's edition of Comedy, we covered the current give their race patron every possible convenience for our want to use the phone, the service for our want to bag your heavy bangles **WE ARE HERE** **COMFORTABLE, CLEAR** JANE and EVA NOVAK, CULLEN LANDE WORSORH. A triangular tameness, heart-throbbing sensation. A heart-throbbing, heart-throbbing ordinary and carries a passionate appeal that still he stood with a curse on his lips—revenge on a woman in his bed. Which passion permeates his heart? A woman in his bed, attaching to a cynomic climax, peppered with a pain. Also "BEASTS OF PARADISE" No. 5 and E—in last week's editorial of The Informer we comment on the convenience that our business race patrons and we wish to announce that we sustain convenience for our patrons. We do not want to pay for it, use PKEE phone service for you in a private room. I agree your heavy bends are necessary for our course we ARE HER TO SERVE YOU. PAGE EIGHT of a Thousand Favors" ANDREWS PROCER P. 7061 CARD OF THANKS. We, the parents of the late Elif Parks wish to express our heartfelt appreciation to our many friends for their kindness shown us during her recent illness and on the occasion of her death. Very sincerely, IN MEMORIAM. staged cash cash inad but loving memory of our darling daughter, Genva M. Jan Jenkins, who entered her peaceful reat February 21, 1922. sports horses charlie christie as time goes on we miss you more; Our memory of you is as fresh today as it was on the day you passed away. (Signed) Mr. and Mrs. R. R. Jenkins, Father and Mother. CENTER OF HOUSTON real Theatre MOST OF THE BEST FOR LESS A NOVAK, CULLEN LANDS and HOAK CENTER, heart-touching photo- graphics, heartfelt music. We are a passionate advocate that will touch curse on his lips—revenge in his soul. We will be at the Armonk Art Center, an avalanche thunderbolt, an avalanche cloak, peppered with peril, fury, STTS OF PARADISE. No. 8 and a Century edition of the Informer we noted a envenience that our business men fail to wish to announce to our friends. When you don't want to pay for it, use our. We are in your private room. If you don't want to pay for our Office FREE HERE TO SERVE YOU THE HOUSTON INFORMER, SATURDAY, FEB. 23, 1924 LINCOLN THE HOUSE OF SPECIALS STANDING ADMISSION Just 10c, 15c and 29c. SUN, MON, TUES— What would you do if your mother-in-law saw you kiss another man? See "MOTHERS-IN-LAW" The finest melodrama since "OVER THE HILL" There is laughter and tears and perhaps a lesson for wives who forget their marriage vows a stirring story brutally produced, crowded with humor and pathos and heartrhaps. It's the kind of a picture you'll recommend to your friends. A mother with another child to love. Bring your mother-in-law to see it. Also Funny LARRY SEMON In "A MIDNIGHT CABARET" And FOX NEWS WED. AND THURS. Douglas Fairbanks, Jr. In "STEPHEN STEPS OUT Supported by Theodore Roberts, Noah Nerry and Harry Meyer. This picture has everything—thrills, comedy, the joyous exuberance of American youth, and been a sound theme and moral. "FELIX MAKES GOOD" FRL. AND SAT.— DUSTIN FARNUM in "KENTUCKY DAYS" A great Western drama of the days of "49," depicting a wife and friend's (?) betrayal while the husband is sweating blood in his hunt for gold. What is happening when the husband returns and finds his wife in the arms of another man? See! This! Picture! AIS6 FUNNY AL ST. JOHN "FULL SPEED" And Educational Reel STARTING MARCH 2 GLORIA SWANSON In "ZAZA" STARTING MARCH 9 WILLIAM S. HART In "WILD BILL HICKOCK" PLAYING NOW, FEB. 22, 22 WILLIAM RUSSELL In "ALIAS THE NIGHT WIND" And CLYDE COOK "THE CYCLIST" Music to match the pictures by L. C. Toland and McKeever Spriggs. Open at 10 A. M. Every Day Except Sunday Phone Preston 1995 O. P. DeWALT, Prep.-Mgr. 208-10-12 Travis St. WHY PAY MORE Specials for Saturday and Monday Libby's Cooked Brains, 3 cans for..... 25c Big Juicy Lemons each..... 1c California Navel Oranges, per dos..... 15c New Orleans and Return Tickets on sale February 26 to March 2, inclusive. Final return limit March 6, 1924. —ACCOUNT OF— MARDI GRAS CARNIVAL Saturday For Saturday Sale we have reduced every item in our Ladies Ready-to-Wear, Milkmen, Our Furnishing Goods and Shoe Departments accordingly. Don't let anything keep you away from our store on Saturday, February 23rd. The Fair The Weekly Chapel Progressive Service Sunday evening, February 24, 8:00 o'clock, at Weekly Chapel A. J. M. Crawford, Downtown and Webster Avenue. Mr. R. T. Andrew, Millman Street grocery and Bible student, will ad- dress the choir. By the choir. Public cordially invited. REV. J. H. SMITH, Pantzer, W. C. SMITH, President, J. M. STUBBS, Secretary. $16.40 New GULF Tickets on sale February Final return limit M MARD CITY TICKET OFFICE 905 TEXAS AVENUE BARC S For Saturday Sale we Wear, Millinery, Men's F PIECE GOOD Percale Shirting, light and d terns, for Saturday Sale, yd. Gingham—Beautiful dress checks and phials for Sat- turday only, yd. Domestic—Unbleached, ver- for Saturday yard Don't let anything h 23rd. 1163 CONGRESS AVE. SOUTH'S GREATEST WEEKLY NEWSPAPER Special Arena Seating 10,000—End of South Main Street SPECIAL SECTION FOR COLORED SPECTATORS UNION STATION, CRAWFORD and TEXAS N DAY! rday every item in our Ladies Ready-to- and Shoe Departments accordingly. HOSIERY SPECIALS Women's Hose—Fibre Silk, 16-inch boot, all the new shades for the Sat- urday Sale 49c