Kansas City Advocate

HEAR DR. H. T. KEALING AT FORUM SUNDAY, JANUARY 6TH. AT FIRST A. M. E. CHURCH 4 P. M. A Paper that Prints the News-and Tells the Truth. Delivered at your door regularly every week at 15c per month. TWELVE MONTHS·$1 50 STATE MAKES REAL PROGRESS DURING THE YEAR 1917 SPLENDID RESPONSE TO EVERY WAR CALL SHOWN IN CAP. PER'S REVIEW. MATERIAL SITUATION GRATIFIES PROGRESS ALONG EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL LINES NO LESS MARKED. Progress made in Kansas along both material and cultural lines is depicted strikingly in a review prepared by Governor Capper and given to the public this week. This review summarizes the activities of the state in much the same manner as would the governor's message to the legislature, were this a legislative year. It has been a notable year in Kansas, both from the fact that there has been a transition from a peace to a war basas, and from the further face that the experiment of a state manager for the carious institutions has been tried out. What progress the state has made materially and in its various governmental activities, in state and municipalities is analyzed with a view to showing what may be reasonably expected of the future. Governor Capper makes it plain that he is very proud of the state's achievements in all lines and emphasizes particularly the war activities—the splendid response to the war calls, both for men and money, the universal signing of the food pledges, the unity and spirit of service manifested by all the people. He says he will always regard the part has had in this work as the most important of his administration. Gov. Capper's Annual Report to the People. The governor's review follows: It is customary for well regulated business concerns, as they close a year's activities, to take stock of their assets and total the business of the year. They lay plans for the new year based on the experiences and accomplishments of the old. If there have been mistakes, they hope to profit by them and avoid repetition; if there have been successes, they hope to magnify them in the new year. It is a custom based on sound business principles. Kansas stands today on the threshold of a new year. And it is fitting that the state's biggest business concern, the state itself, should case up the business of the year and fortify itself in the results shown by the new balance sheet. This may seem an unusual proceeding for a state, but this is an unusual year and it is due the people to know what has been done. In almost all respects 1917 has been a most gratifying year for Kansas people, the stockholders in this big business enterprise. They may be pardoned if they contemplate with pride the progress the state has made. In Front With Men and Money. In order to judge a people fairly and accurately we are safe, I believe, in tasing our hopes for the future upon that people's performance in the past. In 1917 Kansas led the procession of states in volunteering for service in the army and navy. Kansas has oversubscribed every war fund, whether for Liberty bonds, Red Cross support of Y. M. C. A. in the camps. And 94 per cent of the people of Kansas have signed the pledge of the Food administration. I believe the record will show that our state is singularly free from that recalcitrant class which has exposed some less fortunate commonwealths to sharp criticism. Our people have ever permitted the thought of liberty become commonplace. With them is an ideal to be fostered. It is in no spirit of boastfulness that I reaffirm my sincere confidence in the average citizen, because in Kansas the average citizen is in the majority and may be depended upon in a crises. The average Kansas citizen knows that in many respects the year we are beginning now is certain to be the most momentous in the history of the nation. He knows that Kansas will be called upon to take a very large and a very important part in the nation's war program, particularly as to agricultural output, and with this knowledge in mind he will not mistake hustle for energy, he will remember that merely to face danger does not remove it, that simply to announce his approval of things as they are will be enough; in short, that the man who is to count in 1918, as in another day, is the man who goes out and does things. The man who is for the war, this country, right or wrong, then makes an exemption given is not likely to stop very many bullets in the interest of liberty. It is the man in the ring who counts. Without one profiteer fortune within its borders, with every acre planted, and with God's providence certain to yield, with its people certainly great and ready to prove it, Kansas will be one of the busiest states in the union throughout 1918. But for that matter Kansas always is busy. Practically Free of Slackers, Kansas has gone over the top in everything connected with the war. While her people are peace loving, they now are thoroughly aroused and are standing behind the government's program. Kansas has fewer slackers than any state in the union. She has more than her quota of men in the army and will have many more enlistments to her credit, even in the next draft. Many Kansas towns did not have to send a single man in the first draft army. Their quotas had been more than filled by volunteers. The state has 9,125 men in the national guard army, 2,588 in the regular army and 6,59 in the draft army. The enlistment figures for the navy are not available, but they are large. Army officers who are slowly usually about handing out compliments, all remark on the physical, mental and moral make-up of the Kansas troops. They say no state ever sent a better type of young men into the service. It is noteworthy that not a single Kansas boy was rejected on account of alcoholism and that the percentage of reflections for physical disabilities was smaller among Kansas troops than those of any other state. General Leonard Wood, commander of Camp Funston, frequently has taken occasion to say in public addresses, that the standards of living in Kansas have not only increased the efficiency of Kansas soldiers 25 per cent, but that the prohibitory and other welfare laws of the state have made it comparatively easy to conduct a model army camp at Funston. Over-Subscribes War Funds. In the Red Cross drive Kansas' quota was $1,750,000. She raised $2,000,000. In the first Y. M. C. A. drive her quota was $525,000. She raised $76,000. In the second Y. M. C. A. drive here quota was $525,000. She raised $675,000. In the two Liberty Loan drives her quota was $45,000,000. She raised it. She registered more women in the Hoover food plodge, per capita, than any other state. She was the first state to proclaim a Liberty Day and has been foremost in demanding clean army camps. She was the first to organize a food production drive. Out of this Kansas idea developed the National Council of Defense with state councils of defense in every state. And Kansas has led in the drive against profiteers and price-gourges. Strong for Wartime Prohibition. Next to winning the war our chief ambition as a people is to see the enactment of prohibition. As a wartime measure it should be enacted now. Under the "Bone Dry" law Kansas is virtually "bone dry." The sale or the use of liquor is undoubtedly less in Kansas than in any like area since the beginning of history. Is it surprising then that there is a tremendously strong and constantly increasing sentiment in Kansas for wartime prohibition? The Kansas "Bone Dry" law has stood the test. It has done practically all its advocates promised it would do. Liquor is now so hard to get that even the old time toppers, what few there were, have in despair given up trying to get it and have sobered up. We now have no town drunkards in Kansas. They have disappeared along with the dinosaur and buffalo. It will always be a source of much gratification to me, that it fell to my lot as governor to sign this law and to help put it, into the statutes. My next fond hope is that the nation will soon go dry. I am ready to do anything and everything I can to speed that day. State Manager Plan a Success. Other states are watching with deep intest the work of our new state board of administration and the state manager. We are the pioneers in that method of conducting state institutions. So far the plan has worked admirably. I feel confident it will prove an undoubted success and that it will be only a matter of a few years until most of the other states will copy the Kansas "state manager" plan. Probably there has never been a year in which there were fewer changes in the working force of the state's government than this one. Beginning with my first term as governor, I have made it a policy to select men solely for their qualifications and their ability to render first (Continued on Page Three) BOY SCOTS. (Special to Advocate) Bookar Young, Frank Monroe and Solomon Thompson, chaperoned by Prof. W. Jacobs, their scoutmaster, took about ten children of the Orphans' home to see the moving pictures of the Seven Swans at Convention hall. Mr. Gardner of Hutchinson, the cartoonist, is certainly a wonder and a genius. The Interstate took up $16 collection for him. $1.00--The Advocate--$1.00 See What You Save. ELIGIBEES All Paid Up Subscribers on Our Books And All New Ones. Office 834 Nebraska Ave. Bell West 2968. OFFICERS WED AT CAMP FUNSON SWEETHEARTS PROVE TRUE SOME CAME FROM THE FAR FAST—OTHERS CAME FROM THE DISTANT SOUTH TO WED BRAVE OFFICERS. Special to The Advocate: During the Xmas Yuletide the ninety-second division at Camp Funston, was the happy scene of army weddings among those who were most prominent. Lieut. Jerome L. Hubert and Miss Culle Brucken, both of Houston, Texas, the bride, being true to her promise, travels from the Lone Star state to Camp Funston, where the ceremony was performed December 24th, at the residence of Mrs. Esie Thompson, West Twelfth street, Junction City, by Rev. H. Shepherd, pastor of Ward Chapel A.M. E. church. The house was beautifully decorated for the occasion in the colors and flowers of the season. On Xmas day another officer, Capt. Ulysses G. B. Martin, and Miss Rosa E. Williams, both of Washington, D. C., were happily united in the bends of wedlock at the home of Mrs. Pow, 115 East Fourteenth street, Dr. Shepherd performing the ceremony. Gorgeous decorations of beauty were in evidence throughout the house, of which the colors of Old Glory were most prominent. Both of these true and loyal bridges were handsomely gowned, while the grooms were attired in their nifty military garb. A HIGHLY RESPECTED CHRISTIAN CITIZEN PASSES TO THE BEYOND. In the passing away on New Year's morning of J. J. Thomas, on North Eighth street the city and community loses one of its best citizens, John Thomas had a good word for everybody and no one could say with a truth an ounce of wrong against his Christian manhood. He was liked and made friends wherever he went. He was a hard worker and never allowed any grass to grow under his feet. As a churchman he was always found at his post and doing what his hands could do in building up God's Temple and Christian manhood. He was a devout member of Metropolitan Baptist Temple and was its treasurer at the time of his demise. He leaves a devoted wife and several children who have including The Advocate the sincere sympathy of this family's many friends in this their sad hour of bereavement. The funeral as we understand, will be Sunday afternoon from his church. FORMER SECRETARY OF V. W. C. A INJUATO ACCIDENT Miss Edna Cook, former secretary of Yates Branch Y. M. C. A. O. Kansas City, Kansas, who came from her home in Chicago to spend the holidays with friends in the two cities, met with quite a serious auto accident Wednesday of last week on the other side while out riding with a friend. A collision took place with the car in which she was riding and another auto. Miss Cook was thrown out and badly cut about the head and face, also her body was badly bruised, but fortunately no bones were broken or internal injuries. Her many friends here regret very much of her serious misfortune and truly and prayerfully hope for her speedy recovery. Her mother immediately came to her daughter's bedside. NEW YEAR'S RECEPTION OF THE SISTERS AND BROTHERS OF CONSOLATION This order gave another of their large receptions for its members and friends January 1, 1918, at Fraternal hall from 9 to 12 m. The early part of the evening was given to talks and prayers for our soldiers in the U. S. army. Members of the order who talked were: Dr. Mixon, S. Diggs, Rev. McMorris, Mrs. B. Carroll and others. Mrs. M. C. Matthews, one of the guests, was also called on for remarks. After a classical rendition of "Neaver My God" and variations, also other sacred piano music a committee of "white caps" circulated among the guests serving delicious vanilla ice cream with three kinds of cake and national punch in large glasses. They served in abundance, each guest being served cream twice. The time was passed pleasantly with social talks and New Year's welcomes. This order's aim is to do much toward the advancement of the race to a business standpoint. Some of its members show great hibity in that direction. Mr. and Mrs. Diggs are two of the prime movers in hospitality and have a wholesale business of stoves and hardware in the large lower floor of their building, the Fraternal Hall. Some of the other thrifty members are: Atty L. W. Johnson, Rev. W. Bowren, H. Mathete: Dr. Love, Mr. and Mrs. Bronson, Mr. Potter, Mr. and Mrs. Hadley, Dr. Mixon and others. The New Year's reception with its pleasantries and their many other hospitable functions have made impressions on many of the public. This, the first entertainment, in this year, marks the beginning of better work for the "Busy Bees" in their hive. Their reception will not soon be forgotten. A MESSAGE FROM OUR FORMER CIRCULATION MANAGER. The editor and family received on New Year's Day a very beautiful and inspiring letter from everybody's friend. The Advocate's former circulating manager, Mrs. Lottie D. Hall, who is now living in San Francisco, she wishes through The Advocate to say she is well and happy and extends her loving wishes to all her friends (which takes in everybody who knows her) and may a happy and p roposus 1918 be theirs. Mrs. Hall spoke in her letter how she met up with one of our young soldier boys and they traveled quite a distance together on her trip, and how she asked him about his soul and if he was a Christian, and to bow happy she was when he responded in the affirmative. He was a young man only 22 years of age and being a boy without parents, and in their talk, before he left her train so often asked her to pray for him and thanked her time and again for the motherly advice she imparted to his future welfare. He was a member of the 10th cavalry. Mrs. Jackson, 816 Nebraska avenue, has returned home from Kentucky where she, some weeks ago, accompanied the remains of her mother, for interment. She remained over the holidays with friends r Rev. J. W. Wilson of Westport attended the Interstate Literary quite often. Mr. A. Sykes of 925 Washington, gave two beautiful Christmas trees to Metropolitan Sunday school. Mrs. W. Dwiggins, a K. C., K., woman, was elected president of the Interstate. CITIZENS FORUM ELECT OFFICERS This organization, owing to the Metropolitan heating plant being permitted to freeze, met Sunday, Dec. 30th at the A. M. E. church. President Buster opened by reading Cor. 14 and had Rev. A. Brown give the invocation. After quotations, current events were opened by Mr. J. Truman. Mrs. A. Allsbrook delighted the audience with a classical piano soto. Mr. T. Bolden Stewart gave the principal address on Abraham Lincoln, who he said, seemed an ordinary person but kept his word and became a superb character. He also said, "Was Lincoln justified in giving the colored race its freedom?" The writer thinks Mr. Wm. Towers gave the best discussion and told the truth when he said "Lincoln deserves the greatest credit for his freedom." Others aided, agitated, etc., but his stroke of the pen, putting his life in jeopardy which he afterwards forfeited for his good deed, was the highest deed of all our friends or foes for us, and should not be spoken of lightly or ever forgotten. Prof. A. J. Neely and Mr. C. Jenkins and Mr. French made remarks. The following officers were elected: President, Prof. G. B. Buster; first vice president, Atty G. Booker; second vice president, Mrs. A. R. Merritt; secretary, Miss S. Brown; assistant secretary, Miss L. Irving; treasurer, Mrs. T. Davis; critic, Curry. Pres. Buster has asked Mrs. Mathews to still be the publicity committee. He says "she ought to be it always." Sunday, January 6th is a great program. Address by Dr. H. T. Kealing and music by the popular chorus of W. U. On account of the boilers being out of order at Metropolitan Temple it will be held in First A. M. E. church, corner Eighth and Nebraska avenue. Come out and hear Dr. Kealing who has just returned from Texas. He says he has a burning message for his people.—Publicity Committee. METROPOLITAN TEMPLE. Owing to the awful mistake of water being left in the boiler, causing a freeze-up, this congregation had to hold all services in the old church. At 11 a. m. the pastor preached well from Luke 3:4. It seemed too bad to be there but it seemed like old times. At night Pastor Holmes gave another beautiful talk and gave wonderful New Year's advice. Monday evening after officers' meeting at which a new janitor was elected, a spiritual watch meeting was held. It is thought the heating plant will be repaired by Sunday, January 6th, or some other heat arranged so the beautiful new temple can be used for all services; for dear Brother J. J. Thomas' funeral services, and for the Forum: Prof R. G. Jackson is very 'desirous that the Forum meet at the Metropolitan for his program day. All are Invited to this church Sunday, January 6th, 1918—Publicity Committee. UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI, COLUMBIA. High School Vidiot, Professor High School Administration. December 28, 1817. Mr. J. R. E. Lee, Principal High School, Kansas City, Missouri. Dear Lee: The Lincoln High School, Kansas City, was credited to the North Central Association last year. Chairman, 'Commission on Secondary Schools. KANSAS CITY STAR DRAWS COLOR LINE AT CONVENTION HALL--CULTURED AND REFINED COLORED MEN AND WOMEN, ROUGHLY AND CRUELY HANDLED BY HUSKY OFFICERS--ARE YOU TAKING THE STAR? A RUDE, CRUEL, PAINFUL EXPERIENCE. A year ago the K. C. Star gave a party to all its patrons and their children. We went. It was a delightful party. But this year innocent colored men, women and children were trapped. The Star's party must have been under different management. Before the Princess on the screen was roughly handled by the police a big, rough K. C. policeman was jerking colored women out of their seats and driving them out. This was the Star's party. Like the Princess, there was no one to speak for us. We could not speak effectively for ourselves. We were at the mercy of an uncoath policeman. In view of this treatment, how could we enjoy the patricolic scenes? We were oppressed, humiliated and insulted in the house of our supposed friends. When we would be patricial, when we would do good, the devil in the form of a policeman comes stalking through the hall—not to see, as his duty is, that order prevails, but to disturb the quiet and peace of order We protested. But they did not care. Those supposed to be in authority could not be found. We, humiliated, insulted, jostled about, were made mindful of the fact that protests are of no avail when the devil rules in the heart of men. Marguerite Clark may be more prophetic with her swans than she dreams. She is unaware that human CONGREGATION SHOWS THE INTER-STATE LOVE FOR PASTOR GOES TO WICHITA WICHITA, KANS. The members and friends of St. Paul's A. M. E. church gave one of the most successful surprises on their pastor, Dr. J. R. Ransom, Thursday night, December 20; that it has been our pleasure to witness for some time. No noise was made about it, they just got together and went to the pastor's home, and carried sugar, apples, meat, flour and vegetables. One man gave a half a hog while others brought. chickens, butter, honey and fruits of all kinds. Oh Christmas night they tried themselves again by giving Dr. Ransom a purse of $11.50 and Mrs. Ransom $9.25. Mrs. Ransom was not present, having been called to Lawrence, Kas., to the bedside of her sick daughter, Mrs. Etheline, Henderson, wife of Rev. R. C. Henderson, pastor of St. Luke A. M. E. church. The people of Wichita have a beautiful church and they deserve a good pastor and feel that the Bishop has honored them by sending to them not only one among the best, but one who is satisfied with his appointment and is also in love with the great state of Kansas. Because of the great amount of interest he has in the Kansas Conference the church with its members and friends are willing to follow Dr. Ransom anywheale. So look out for him next spring. He has told the church what he wants and they say he shall have it. We are glad to acknowledge that Dr. Ransom grows on us—the more we hear him, the better we enjoy his sermons. The presentation of the purse to Dr. Ransom was made by Dr. P. M. Bell, and Mrs. Nannie Howard presented the token to Mrs. Ransom. Dr. Ransom, almost overcome with emotion, showed that he was not only surprised, but was thankful as well, and says that he cannot do too much for a people that shows such gratitude as the people of Wichita have shown. NOTICE. Permit me to respectfully invite the members of the Kansas City Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of colored people, to hear Dr. Kealing at the forum at the Methodist church, Eighth and Nebraska, Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock. G. A. Grigg, President CITIZENS FORUM Dr. H. T. Kealing, President of Western University, will address the Citizens' Forum on the subject, "The Man Without Eyelids," at the First A. M. E. church, Eighth St. and Nebraska avenue, Sunday, January 6th, 1918, 4 o'clock p.m. Dr. Kealing returns from Texas with a burning message for the people of Kansas City. Good music will be furnished by the Music Dept. of the University. You are cordially invited to be present. G. B. BUSTER, President. A Clean, Reliable Family Paper, Published in the Interest and Welfare of all Humanity. NO. 19 4 P. M. AW'S COLOR LINE AT CULTURED AND REFINED WOMEN, ROUGHLY HANDLED BY HUSKY IF YOU TAKING STAR? being were mistreated as she was for no real cause. That cultured, refined colored women were made to weep as the and could not speak. But as sure as God is in heaven, as sure as the sun rises, the last "square" will be woven. The "Prince" will come. The swans will arrive. The colored people will speak and be effectively heard. Many have been the years of speechless silence. Many have been the blows, scourgings and tortures. The colored people of the United States are but representatives and out-croppings of the kuship of the oppressed peoples of the earth. Who knows but that the turmoil of the world now is but the beginning of a great social readjustment? Who knows but that the call to Europe is but a better opportunity to get a clearer view of the identical cruelties at home? Finally the "swans" will arrive. The "Prince" will come. "Inasmuch as ye did it not to the least of these, my brethren, ye did it not to me." Then away with heartless policemen, away with managers who study cruelty. Away with parties that send guests to the kitchen, third gallery, "peanut heaven," and a host of allied evils of man's inhumanity to man. And the hosts of good men, white and black, will speak. Justice will prevail. Democracy in its truest sense will be in this land. THE INTER-STATE GOES TO WICHITA Some of the beste features Thursday a. m. were: Piano duet, Mme. Summers and S. Miller, K. C. K. enforced; paper cutting of any object by Mr. Gargier, cartoonist of the Hutchinson white high school; paper, Miss I. Ross, Atchison; paper, Prof G. B. Buster, K. C. Forum. Afternoon: Paper, Mrs. Watkins, Topeka; vocal solo, Miss A. Gray, K. C. Mo. enforced; paper, Wm. Tate, Lawrence; vocal solo, Mrs. R. G. Jackson, K. C. K. enforced; paper, Mrs. W. Jacobs, K. C. K.; vocal solo, Miss R. Price, K. C. Mo.; solo, Mrs. I. Lyons; solo, Mr. T. H. Reynolds, K. C. K. enforced. Friday afternoon: Paper, Miss E. Kelly, W. U.; solo, K. Adams, K. C. Mo.; paper, Prof. G. A. Gregg; poem, T. Davis; solo, Mrs. C. Evans, K. C. K.; paper, A. Duncan, Emporia; historian's report 7:30 p. m.--Supposed contest; poem. "The Wreck of the Ocean Queen," by M. B. Tolson. K. C., Mo., was called by Mrs. Cook, the prize poem. Oration, "The Effect of the War," by Wm. Tate, of Lawrence, was enunciated well, but although he seemed to forget, the judges gave him the first prize and Miss Margaret Jennks, Summer high, second.; Miss Eda Hogan of W. U., was given first prize in declaration and Mr. Wm. Wrice, of W. U., was given first prize in music. Miss Jenkins did fine on her oration, "John Brown," Miss Thelma Broadadus, W. U., played fine. Miss-Vera Waggener of Summer High, though young, had a fair poem. Mrs. M. C. Matthew's poem, "The Dream of a Race," received an encore and ovation. Prof. J. D. Bower read a good poem. Total money received was $187.89. Officers were given in last week's issue. The next meeting will be held in Witchita, Kansas, December, 1918. Adjourned sine die. Mr. Gatewood had a good solo Friday evening and was enceded. Mrs. King, of Lawrence, is visiting her son, Prof. J. P. King, and his life on Nebraska avenue. We regret to hear of the death of Mr. John J. Thomas, whose funeral will take place from Metropolitan Temple, Sunday. President of Western University, will on the subject, "The Man Without E. church, Eighth St. and, Ner- tary 6th, 1919, 4 e'clock p. m. Dr. with a burning message for the and music will be furnished by the y. You are cordially invited to be G. B. BUSTER, President. G. A. GREGG. KANSAS CITY ADVOCATE Q. A. GREGG, ASSOCIATE EDITOR, MRS. M. C. MATTHEWS, Society Editor. MERVIN HARRIS. CIRCULATING MANAGER. Published every Friday at 834 Nebraska Ave., Kansas City, Kansas The Advocate is a weekly journal Devoted to Race Progress and Human Uplift. SUBSCRIPTION. Per Year ..... $1.50 Six Months ..... $0.80 Three Months ..... $0.45 Single Copy ..... $0.05 ADVERTISING RATES Made on Application. Bell Phone, West 2968. "Entered as second-class matter August 29, 1914, at the post office at Kansas City, Kansas, under the Act of March 3, 1879." Don't forget The Advocato collectors when they call. It's only 15c per month and no one should put the collector off. Have your news in our office not later than Tuesday of each week to insure publication. Office 834 Nebraska avenue. MEMBER NATIONAL NEGRO PRESS ASSOCIATION. TROUTMAN FOR GOVERNOR. The Iola Register says: The announcement that James A. Troutman of Topeka is a candidate for governor puts another mighty good man in the race for that office. Mr. Troutman has had a long and honorable career in the public life of Kansas. He served the state as lieutenant governor from 1894 to 1896. Afterwards he was elected to the state senate, making a record as one of the strong men, in a body that comprised rather an unusual number of strong men. For many years, during the period of its greatest, usefulness he was president of the State Temperance Union. Having a pleasing gift of oratory he is in frequent demand as a speaker on public occasions, particularly in political campaigns when his able and appealing arguments have for many years been one of the assets of the Republican party. He is a man of incorruptible integrity and high ideals with a knowledge of the sentiment and needs of Kansas as well as of its business affairs that would enable him to fill the office of governor with dignity and with distinguished ability. CHRISTIAN ENDEAVOR. A. Gregg, President, Kansas, and Nebraska. Topic: Christian Privilege and Duty. Acts 26:13-15. It is the privilege of everyone to accept Christ as a personal savior. The fact of membership in a church among the Mennonites has had much to do with their exemption from military service. Some Mennonites, it may be presumed, were like the foolish virgins. The mere claim of denominational faith without membership will not do. Capital in church membership is sometimes of great value. Many are in it for that alone. When one is sick or hurt and has money insurance the pain is not so intense. If one has life insurance, and is aware of approaching, death, the going is easier. There is peace of mind as far as those left is conquered. So it is, and must ever be a source of comfort to 'those who have cone their duty and accepted the privilege of taking out the Christian's insurance which is spiritual and eternal. Let none delay. Sign now. Decide now. Your first duty. Mr. Vernon Wilkerson who attends K. U., is here for the holidays. The Military girls gave a fine reception at M. & O. Hall this week. Mrs. Earl Jackson at 936 Washington boulevard, is suffering with rheumatism. W. T. Whitelaw DRUGGIST $091 North 27th St. Kansas City; Kas If we haven't what you want We will get it for you CALL ME UP I WANT TO TALK WITH YOU Bell Phone West 230. Cme to 1512 North Fifth street. I WANT TO SEE YOU You can use the Phone, get a drink of water, a stamp; get warm, light your cigar; also sit down and rest. SHARPEN YOUR PENCIL GET YOUR MONEY ORDERS THE WEEKLY ANNOUNCER OF FIRST A. M. E. CHURCH J. F| GRIFFIN, Pastor Residence, 1930 N. Sixth Street Phone Bell West 2904. ORDER OF SERVICES. 9:30 A. M. Sunday school. 11:00 A. M. preaching. 5:00 P. M. Jr. Allen League. 6:00 P. M. Sr. Allen League. 7:45 P. M. preaching. WEEKLY SERVICES. Official Board, 2nd and 4th Monday, 7:30 P. M. Choir rehearsal, Tuesday 7:30 P. M. Wednesday, prayer meeting, 7:30 P. M. "THE CHURCH IS MOVING ON." The pastor delivered this usual strong and spiritual sermon Sunday morning to a large and appreciative audience. Many visitors of different denominations were present to enjoy the Christian graces emanating from God's gospel announcer. Nearly all of last week, the church was filled and running over with philosophy, logic, literature, ratiory, and lastly, and the greatest of all, domestic science, as Mrs. Francis with its five assistants saw that the physical program of the three days' session of the Interstate Literary Association was well taken care of three times a day. Seventy-five pounds of turkey were devoured at Thursday's dinner, and some left the tables with a barn yard gobble. Mrs. Ed Lyles, as head waitress, with her 14 girls, saw that everybody went away happy. The large new basement showed its worth as well as its convenience and beauty. The people seemed to be dazed when entering it and just did not want to leave. Everything was arranged for the convenience of the visitors. A postoffice had been installed, a postmistress in charge at all times, keeping a supply of stamps, postal cards and such stationery needed. One of our postmen delivered and took up mail twice a day. The decorations both in the basement and auditorium were beautiful. Dr. H. M. Mickens, who is doing great work at Salina, Kansas, filled the pulpit Sunday evening and preached a sermon of great thought and eliquence. On Monday night an extra large number watched the old year out and the new year come in. Love feast was participated in, after which prayer, song and farewell testimonials to the old year were listened to and happily enjoyed, until the clock tolled twelve bells. Rev. Mickens remained over to watch meeting. Rev. Gillesple, pastor at Pleasanton, Kans., and a Kansas City boy, attended the watch meeting service. Dr. Griffin certainly knows how to entertain and take care of visitors and guests. Just ask some of those who attended the Interstate last week. Another fine reception of one of our largest clubs was one given by Adelphia, the second oldest club in our city, January 1, 1918 at Mr. and Mrs. Greene's residence. 934 Washington boulevard. Their hours were from 3 to 6. Large festoons of Christmas colors made a lovely scene amid the electric lights. Large bells hung over the revolving oak dining table and over the largest private buffet in the city. The president, Mrs. Nannie Jones, anisted by a committee and the hostess made it very pleasant for all present. Delicious brick ice cream of three colors with several kinds of pound and silver cake, and fruit punch were served to the hundreds of guests. Some of the many pretty costumes were: Mrs. Nannie Jones, white Oriental lace with white silver spangled mantle; Mrs. L. Hardy, black silk; Mrs. Jennie, Williams, black chiffon, broadcloth and pink satin waist; Mrs. G. Olliver, black silk grenadine; Mrs. A. R. Merritt, drab silk; Mrs. Hopkins, blue silk; Mrs. Richey, drab cloth; Mrs. Jones, black striped silk skirt and georgette crepe waist; Mrs. Morris, Triplett, Mo., plaited green cloth, Mrs. L. T. Jones, black silk and white waist; Mrs. Foster, black silk; Mrs. M. C. Matthews, black satin rhadame and white georgette waist; Mrs. Chas Jones, black striped silk skirt and brown georgette crepe waist; Mrs. A. Gregg, dark blue silk; Mrs. Patrick, black silk; Mrs. Dilbert, drab silk; Mrs. M. Green, heiltrone silk; Mrs. A. M. Browne, black georgette crepe; Miss Leona Green, arrayed in drab silk, discoursed delightful instrumental and vocal music. Over 150 attended this pleasant annual event and expressed themselves as delighted; and will ever keep the pretty flag souvenirs given by this club to them as reminders of the delightful reception of Adelphia, Art club as an oasis in the winter of the winter of the great World War. Mrs. Julia Fleming, of '910 Walker avenue, the mother of Mrs. O. M. Scott, 742 Freeman, left Sunday evening for the Sunny South where she will spend the winter. We wish her a pleasant visit. President Kooling and his University students will render the program at the Citizens Forum Sunday at 4 p.m. Will meet at First A. M. E. ALPHA ART CLUB'S FETE: Alpha Art club, the oldest Art club in the city, received calls from 6 to 9 p. m. January 1, 1918, at the beautiful residence of Mr. and Mrs. Brooks at 406; Waverly avenue, in an exclusive neighborhood. The house was very beautifully decorated with festoons of Christmas colors and bells and the word "Alpha" in incandescent lights hung over one of the arches. The tiled mantel was banked with natural flowers. About 300 of the elite of the city attended and were refreshed with a fine menu of fruit salad on lettuce, white bread, sandwiches, French tea, rich strawberry ice cream, pound cake, Roman punch and after dinner mints and other delicacies. Plano music was rendered by Misses S. Miller, E. Neely, L. Thompson; vocal music, Mrs. Hayden and violin and saxophone solos by Miss Watley and Mrs. W. Boone; Mrs. M. C. Matthews, the first city federation president, was there, also Mrs. A. Crump, present federation president. Mrs. Maud. Brooks, the hostess, certainly made every one feel at home, as did Mrs. N. Wilson, G. Jackson and other members who were helping receive. The guests were delighted with this, the largest club reception of the holidays. A few of the many pretty costumes seen were: President, Mrs. S. Hayden, black silk, crepe meter and georgette crepe; Miss Marie Johnson, black satin; Mrs. A. J. Neely, black silk and pink georgette crepe waist; Mrs. Geo. Brown, black satin; Mrs. Jordan, peacock blue crepe; Mrs. C. Herndon, navy blue silk; Mrs. Vaughn, black lace over black silk; Miss Burns, drab satin and velvet; Mrs. R. White, blue silk; Mrs. Phoenix, blue silk messaline; Mrs. M. Jenkins, Chicago, brocade drab satin; Mrs. King, Lawrence, black silk; Mrs. Williams, Minneapolis, striped silk and georgette crepe; Mrs. S. T. Thomas, K. C., Mo., purple velvet; Mrs. Thompkins, K. C., Mo., Dresden wine velvet and satin; Mrs. Fields, black silk and georgette crepe; Mrs. Ford, drab silk; Mrs. Gamble black silk; Miss Caraway, blue silk; Mrs. Trotter, blue broadcloth; Mrs. Bland, blue brocade silk; Mrs. Clay borne, drab silk; Mrs. Parksdal blue satin; Miss Ish, pink silk; Mrs. S. H. Thompson, black silk; Mrs. Bradley, silk and many more. lovely costumes we could not get. This even will never be forgotten, as a joyou forerunner of this great club's future success. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. FIRST BAPSTIST CHURCH. Notwithstanding the inclemency of the weather a good audience awaited Pastor Rev. W. A. Bowren's sermon. His subject was "The Burning Spirit of Fire." His themes came under six head outlines. First, Fire Consumes When the soul is on fire the heat thereof, consumes all evil our hearts hold. Second, Fire Purifies. After the evil of the heart is burned out there dwells therein purity of thought and action. Third, Attracts Attention. Just as any fire attracts one, to whoever possesses it. Fourth, Fire Warms. Any Christian heart on fire sends out a warming influence to those around. Fifth, Fire Energizes Puts new strength, new energy in one possessing it. Sixth, Fire Spreads. As is natural fire, soul fire, spreads to all surroundings. Any few Christians; filled with the Divine Fire can soon kindle any cold or indifferent person near. It thus behooves all churches to see that the Spirit of Fire is kept ever burning to attract and energize all wayfarers, and be a source of pleasure to Jesus upon his second coming. The First Baptist choir was pleasantly and generously entertained at the home of one of its members, Mrs. Ada. Messley, Third and Virginia. They were entertained by a lovely Christmas tree, -gayly-, decorated in Xmas colors, and loaded with presents. Each member present had to give presents to all the rest of them, so when everyone had received his and her presents they had seventeen in number. The dear kind hostess was worried almost distracted trying to find baskets for those who forgot to bring anything in which to take back their presents. The director, Prof. Reynolds, and the organist, Miss Mattie B. Toibert, were each given an extra special gift in appreciation of their work. Mrs. Mable Reynolds called off the presents. The two kinds of odd gifts for the evening were mouse traps and clothes pins. Two young lady member of the choir received each a half dozen clothes pins. Those gifts were given for the express purpose to amuse and they certainly did. All the other presents were good, sensible and useful. After the presents were distributed unwrapped and looked at (for that was the rule), the hostess, Mrs. Messley, served us for delightful lunch, after which all of us went to church to watch the old year out. We had twenty-minutes to watch when the Little Boy, 1918, came in. All of us are heartily grateful to Mrs. Messley for giving us such a delightful old year evening. BLANCHIE BROOKS, Church Editor. TO THE PUBLIC MIND. While many features of the Interstate Literary were good, myself and many others were surprised that some of the judges in the contest seemed unfair. This was especially noticed among those on poetry. Instead of having competitors, read their poems before them and explain and show the metrical feet; they, just looked at the manuscript, and as they admitted they could not write poetry, they did not know how to read it. And instead of letting some contestants know before reading before the audience that they were not considering their poems, waited till they read and were enclosed by the great audience, then as they seemed to have resolved to give the prize to a certain person, announced their decision, which they saw was not kindly received by the audience. Then the chairman, Mrs. Cook, of Kansas City, Mo., arose and admitted she could not write poetry and said "some of the poems did not rhyme and some did not have the proper meter. She did not understand scanning. For the poem, which received the ovation was anapestic, that is, 4 feet meter, which admits of extra syllables. She also spoke of high ideals. What could give our race higher ideals than "The Dream of a Race?" For the race to be fair (which she seemed not to be), have more inventors, more knowledge of Join Our 1918 XMAS SAV And Have More START Minnesota Ave 5th and Mi FORD'S FURN For Piano and Fine Furn Floors. Leaves no greasy sta MADE ONLY MAS SAVINGS CLUB And Have More Money Next Xmas STARTING NOW Minnesota Avenue State Bar 5th and Minnesota Ave. D'S FURNITURE POR Piano and Fine Furniture. Excellent for Leaves no greasy stains. MADE ONLY BY HARRY FORD Second St KANSAS CITY MIRRORS RESILVERE WORK CALLE D FOR AND DELIVERED. HODGSON MIRROR COMPANY 1017 North Fifth Street. One West 1619 FORD'S FURNITURE POLISH For Pianos and Fine Furniture. Excellent for Hardwood Floors. Leaves no greasy stains. 2033 N. 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The Oil is there. No. 4—Now located drilling night and day, expect the well we now have and these eight entire capitalization in profits is a result, will be sold for development. The proceeds from sale of oil goes into divi-duction now in slight warrants the announcement, December 25, to all stockholders of 1817. Christmas present, 4 per cent, dividend. Man who makes money is the man who buys See T. A. PROUS Pays the highest cash price for junk at all times, rags, iron, bottles, bones, copper, brass, lead, zinc and everything in the junk line. SQUARE DEALING AND HONEST WEIGHT AT ALL TIMES. Place of Business—1006-1008 North Third Street. OIL IS GOLD The Good Con Incorporated CAPITALIZATION, $150,000.00 The Company has 2,351 acres T 4 Per Cent Dividend, December 258 Acres near Cherryvale and Field, 50 Acres in Famous N 1,403 Acres in Well No. 1, 2, and 3 now Under contract to drill 8 which is a sure of production The Oil is there. It is o the drill. The Oil is there. Well No. 4—Now located We expect the well we m turn the entire capitalization Stock will be sold for dev All the proceeds from 2 Production now in sight cent dividend December 26, ber 15, 1817 A Christmas present, 4 p The man who makes mo See T. A The Golden Oil Company The Oil is there. It is only a matter of going down to it with the drill. The Oil is there. Well No. 4-Now located drilling night and day. We expect the well we now have and these eight wells to return the entire capitalization in profits in a year. Stock will be sold for development. All the proceeds from sale of oil goes into dividend fund. Production now in sight warrants the announcement of a 4 per cent dividend December 26, to all stockholders of record December 15, 1317. 502 Minnesota Avenue all kinds, have wholesale stores, more wealth, loyalty, etc? One of the committee said the poem sounded fine and at last admitted he let the chairman report as she pleased. Was that justice, for which this race is always pleading? First, "do unto your own as you would have other races do to you!" A poem on the "Wreck of a Ship," does not teach our race anything. No, "twas two K. C., Mo., judges simply giving a prize to a citizen of that city. And the K. C., K., delegates and some of the Interstate seemed afraid to say a word, when the judges were not honest enough to either give the second prize to one or both of the other contestants. Although one of the contestants has more poems than any of her race in the Missouri Valley, has been complimented on poems by the dean of Fine Arts at K. U., Hon. Chas, Hughes, presidential nominee; Governor Capper; also by Prof. J. D. Bowser, Rev. Lee, of Lawrence, the late Booker T. Washington, Prof. and Mrs. Dwiggs, Prof. T. Davis, a poet, Rev. T. Napper, Rev. and Mrs. D. A. Holmes, Mrs. Lena Downs, another poetress and teacher, Prof. Reynolds, Prof. Buster, Mrs. Sol Watkins, Prof. Marquiss and many others, the State W. R. C., mostly whites and President, Mrs. E. Guy seemed to smile her approval and the audience by its great applause, but the committee held to WINGS CLUB Money Next Xmas ING NOW venue State Bank minnesota Ave. CINIURE POLISH culture. Excellent for Hardwood ins. BY HARRY FORD KANSAS CITY, KAS. RESILVERED FOR AND DELIVERED. ERROR COMPANY h Fifth Street. price for junk at all times, rags, brass, lead, zinc and everything in ONEST WEIGHT AT-ALL TIMES. North Third Street. KANSAS CITY, KAS. Golden Oil Company Under Kansas Law. SHARES, 150,000 Released for oil and gas in proven territory: Over 15th—And Price Advances to $3.00 number 15th. Independence, 480 Acres in Chanute Rawata Field, 160 Acres near Walnut Walnut Helper Field. Hooked on and pump running. More wells on 480 acres near Chanute as any field known. Only a matter of going down to it with drilling night and day. Now have and the 36 eight wells to re- in profits in eight development. Sale of oil goes into dividend fund, warrands the announcement of a 4 per to all stockholders of record Decem- er cent dividend. They is the man who buys right. A. PROUSE Bell West 1131 GOLD TALKS Kansas-City, Kansas their plot. Thus the Interstate, one of our most intelligent bodies, allowed their judges to be unjust, try to segregate, etc., which I am sorry to say shows many of our race are more unfair to each other than the Caucasian race is to us. (Signed) MARGARET C. MATTHEWS, 925 Washington Blvd. Kansas City, Kansas. NOTE:—Tis said the young man who was said to win the prize is a student in Prof. Cook's School in, Kansas City, Mo. MARGARET C. MATTHEWS, 925 Washington Blvd. Kansas City, Kansas. NOTE:—Tis said the young man who was said to win the prize is a student in Prof. Cook's School in, Kansas City, Mo. New Year's day was celebrated by a number of our society clubs with a highly intellectual program and a mass spread. The homes where some of these social events took place were beautifully and tastefully decorated. Dr. Mayer, formerly of Chicago, is located on Oakland avenue. The president of the Sewing circle wishes to be present at their which will be January. W. W. Evans of Hutched the Interstate here was boosting Lieut. G. Morgan for governor. Attorney Bell, one lawyers of the West, was character at the week. Join our Christmas ings Club for We are paying $17,000 Accumulated in the during 19 Ask us about EXCHANGE ST - 611 Minnes Res. Phone, Bell Downing and Fixtu 17th and QUINDARO BIV D. Employment Our Christmas and Tax ings Club for 1918. We are paying out now $17,000.00 sumulated in this small w during 1917. Ask us about our plan EXCHANGE STATE BANK - 611 Minnesota Ave. Res. Phone, Bell West 4378 Downing Electric. and Fixture Co. QUINDARO BIV D. KANSAS CITY, Employment Agency for Join our Christmas and Tax Savings Club for 1918. We are paying out now $17,000.00 Accumulated in this small way during 1917. Ask us about our plan EXCHANGE STATE BANK - 611 Minnesota Ave. Colored People. Work-of all kinds secured for Cooks, Chambermalds, Domestication of town as you like. Sec us or e fice 1935 North Fifth St, K. C. BOULDIN C k of all kinds secured for Girls and Women chambermaids, Domestic service, day work, c as you like. See us or call Bell Phone West North Fifth St., K. C., K. Work of all kinds secured for Girls and Women such as Cooks, Chambermaids, Domestic service, day work, city or out of town as you like. See us or call Bell Phone: West-323. Office 1935 North Fifth St., K. C., K. MISS C. A. PEARSON. BOULDIN CLEANERS BOULDIN CLEANERS "That Clean" SANITARY FIRST SANITARY FIRST. 1656 Main. Bell NLAP LAUNDRY 18th and Broadway. Best Laundry Service Water UsedExclusive DUNLAP LA 18th and Br The Best Laundry Soft Water Used LODGE HALLS AND STO Fraternity DUNLAP LAUNDRY CO. The Best Laundry Service Possible Soft Water UsedExclusively by Ust A few more nights-open. For orders or godeties. Also a few a- termoons. Rooms large and airy. All modern conveniences. Rent very reasonable. Home Phone 6856 Main. Miss Gertrude Lankford, a popular teacher in Langston University, Langston, Okla., has returned to her work after spending the holidays with her parents, 837 Nebraska Avenue. Editor M. B. Brooks of the Hutchinson Blade, was one of the active representatives at the Interstate Literary Association last week. The president of the First Baptist Sewing circle wishes every member to be present at their next meeting which will be January 10, 1918. W. W. Evans of Hutchinson attended the Interstate here last week and was boosting Lieut. Governor Wylie Morgan for governor. Attorney Bell, one of the great lawyers of the West, was a conspicuous character at the Interstate last week. as and Tax Sav- for 1918. ing out now $100.00 in this small way 1917. out our plan STATE BANK nesota Ave. All West 4378 Electric. ature Co. KANSAS CITY, KAS. for Girls and Women such as static service, day work, city or out or call Bell Phone West:323. K. C., K. MISS C. A. PEARSON. CLEANERS LADIES AND GENTS TAILORING. Suits Cleaned and Pressed $120. Suits Sponged and Pressed $400. ALL WORK REASONABLE. Cleaning, Pressing and Repairing. WE-USE THE HOFF-MAN METHOD. Quality, Service Satisfaction Prompt-Auto-Service. Calling up. Bell Phone, West 832. 1606 N. 5th St. K.C. K. Bell Phone 320-Gram LAUNDRY CO. Broadway. ery Service Possible edExclusively by Us STATE MAKES REAL PROGRESS DURING THE YEAR 1917 (Continued from Page One.) class service to the state without regard to their political influence. I have obtained good men and kept them. The result has been better and better service for the state at their hands. Such a policy is conductive to fewer and fewer changes. It approaches the strictly business basis of the most efficient private business. The taxpayer is entitled to a dollar for dollar public service and this is one of the ways by which he will get it. By reason of the recent death of the state architect it has been necessary to find a successor for that post. I have sought out and selected the man I found best qualified. The wideawake business house in taking stock, puts first things first. Kahaea is that kind of a gustiness institution. So it is natural the state should bead its invoice with a review of its material progress; with a summary of the things accomplished during the year by its biggest business—Agriculture. Great Agricultural Progress. The farm value of agricultural products for 1917 aggregated $507,225,000. This exceeds the value of the crops of 1915 by $136,037,000 and surprises the record breaking crop year 1914 by $131,000,000. Livestock in 1917 kept pace with farm products, surpassing all previous records with a value of $352,665,000. It exceeded the best preceding year—1916—by $11,644,000. In fairness to the farmers it should be said these phenomenal values were not due to bumper crop yields, but to higher prices influenced by war conditions. The outstanding features of the year's agricultural inventory are the disappointing yields of the principal crops and the extraordinary prices rolling throughout the year. The huge aggregate increase in value cannot be construed as so much additional "retail" for the farmers. Their net profits, where there have been profits, have not been as large as in some other years, although the bank deposits show that taking the state as a whole they have held up considerable money for a many day. What other state can make a better showing; taking into account the increased expense of farm operations and that two-thirds of the wister wheat area had entirely to be abandoned because of winter-killing. Wheat to Help Win the War. With the patriotism that characterizes Kansas, her farmers, undismayed by the. wheat failure of 1917, have sown 9,452,000 acres of wheat this fall. This vast acreage, double the area sown by any other state, was planted in response to the appeal for increased food production. It is the farmers' way of helping to win the war. If my constant plea for increasing the acreage of wheat and my efforts at helping to raise a seed wheat fund have contributed in any way to this result, I am gratified. Manufacturing, second only to agriculture, is getting a stronger foothold in Kansas each succeeding year. We are beginning to see that our raw material should be converted into finished products close at home at a saving of freight rates, both ways. The state should turn more to manufacturing and it is. More than 200 manufacturing corporations have been chartered this year. It has not been a question with them where they could find a market. It has simply been whether and how they could fill the orders handed them on a silver platter. They have been running day and J. Eyes Examined Glasses Fitted F. C. WAHLENMAIER REFRAGTING-EYE SPECIALIST 746 Minnesota Ave. Kansas City, Kansas SWEET CIDER Call West.3393 N-11 John French Bold Phone W.1424 Res. 1407 N. 8th St Luella Green NOTARY. PUBLIC 1516 Minn. Ave. K.C.K. night and many are still behind with their contracts. Official figures are not available, but it is a conservative estimate that the output of manufactured goods in Kansas this year is at least 25 per cent greater in value than for any preceding year. Great Year for Mining. The mineral output, so far as value is concerned, shows a greater relative increase than that of agriculture or of manufacturing. Few persons outside of Kansas ever think of Kansas as a mineral state. Yet she leads the world in the production of lead and zinc. Her coal mines are only exceeded by Pennsylvania, Ohio and Illinois. Her oil production is second only to Oklahoma and promises to put this state in the lead within a short time. Her salt production is only exceeded by Michigan. While heer gypsum mines are the largest in the world. And last but not least, the Kansas field is still producing a hareg amount of natural gas, although its flow is somewhat disappointing on cold mornings. The coal operators approximate our coal production for the year at 7,500- 000 tons, as against 6,775,000 tons last year—an increase of nearly a million tons. The primary cause of the present coal shortage is not decreased production, but increased demand on account of the war. Plants turning out material and food supplies used in the war are now running from 16 to 24 hours aday instead of 8, and it takes more coal to supply them. The output of lead for the year is estimated at $445,478. Zinc at $2,448, 854. This is being increased right along by the development of the new field around Baxter Springs. Oil Production' Quadruple. But it is in oil production that Kansas is taking tremendous strides. The production of crude oil for 1917 is estimated at 30,500,000 barrels, with prices ranging from $1.40 to $2.20 a barrel. Compare this with 8,700,000 barrels in 1919 at prices ranging from 80 cents to $1.40 a barrel. It means a return of about $50,000,000 for oil in 1917 as against about $10,000,000 in 1916. There are now 33 oil refineries in operation where there were 19 last year. Six more are under construction and ground has been bought for three others. The tremendous increase is due to the development in the Butler county field, today considered the greatest oil field in the world. The opening up of this field has given a wonderful impetus to the oil industry and drilling is going on in more than fifty counties in the state. Big Gain in Deposits. Banking conditions usually are considered a fair barometer of a state's prosperity. The deposits in state and national banks combined, according to the banking department, now aggregate $554,413,000 as against $230,811,977 for December last year. The state has 1,336 financial institutions. Of this number 1,023 are state banks, 230 national banks, 11 trust companies, and 72 building and loan associations. No depositor has lost a cent during the year through bank failures. More than half the state banks are in the guaranty fund. This fund has on hand $242,403 in cash and holds $584,113 in bonds as a guarantee that participating banks will meet any assessment levied against them to make good the losses of failed banks under guaranty laws. During the present year the railroads operating in the state of Kansas have enjoyed great prosperity. Reports for ten months of the year show these roads have increased their gross revenues by more than $63,000,000, and their net revenues by more than $10,000,000, compared with the same months of last year. These figures cover the operation of their entire lines. The railroad mileage of Kansas at the beginning of the present year amounted to 9,305.87 miles. Very little mileage has been added during the year. The Anthony & Northern railroad was extended northwestward from Larned to a point called Vaughn, a distance of about twenty miles. The Santa Fe has begun work on an extension of a branch line from Hollywood to alatina, a distance of about thirty-five miles. The Union Pacific has double tracked its line, from Fort Riley to Manhattan, and has provided for a parallel track from Manhattan to Topeka, in order to handle the heavy traffic to Fort Riley and Camp Funston. The excessive high cost of material and the difficulty of obtaining it, as well as the scarcity of labor, will probably prevent any considerable extension of railroads for the present. The car shortage of the preceding year as continued through this year, except as to cars ordered for handling government shipments. It is probable the grain movement of this year has been more promptly handled than it was last year because the grain generally has been purchased by the government and the cars have been supplied on government orders, which have received priority over others. To Rent Furnished rooms, 627. Franklin avenue, Kansas City, Kansas. End-of Quindaro Car Line has doubled. Courts in agriculture and domesti science have been introduced in twenty-five more high schools than offered them last year. The total number of fully accredited four-year high schools has reached 403, with an enrollment of 50,000 students. Twenty years ago there were only 77 sdi schools in Kansas was an enrollment of 76,000. Now both the number and the enrollment is double what it was even five years ago. The standards of certification and character of equipment and work have been increased and improved. It is the general opinion of schoolmen that the text books now in use are the best Kansas has ever had. Finally, in their war activities the schools have responded patriotically to the country's needs. Both teachers and pupils have subscribed liberally to liberty bonds and are buying thrift stamps freely. Domestic science and manual training classes are making practical war application of their work. The schools were the most effective-agency in putting on the food conservation campaign and in doing their part loyally to carry it out. In many schools every pupil signed the food pledge. Patriotic Instruction in Schools. Patriotic instruction, lessons in community and national life and in the duties and responsibilities of American citizenship are being made a definite, and important, part of the regular work as naver before. In these ways our schools are meeting the present crisis and preparing for our future need of intelligent and loyal citizenship. Particular attention is called to the wide margin between the tuberculosis death rate in the United States, which is 115. and the Kansas rate of 54. Tuberculosis being a disease that is largely dependent upon social and economic conditions incident to proper housing, living and working conditions, the striking comparison between these two rates must at once attract attention to the high average of economic and social well-being in this state. It might not be out of place to say that with perhaps two exceptions—Minnesota and California—Kansas is the only state west of the Mississippi river that really is doing modern public health work in a way that perceptibly affects the death rate in the state. Among the states, the Kansas state board of health has the only well-established and well-organized division of child hygiene in the Union, with two exceptions. Many large cities are carrying on such work in a very effective way, but only two other states. The literature and blanks of the Kansas division are used as a model by other states in instituting this new work. The state board of health has done invaluable service in safeguarding the soldiers in this training camps of Kansas. Cantonment zones were thrown around the military reservations_of Fort Riley, (on which is Camp Funston), and Fort Leavenworth. Full time health organizations have been instituted in each of these military zones, with a personnel GROCERIES AND MEATS Fruits and Vegetables Bell Phone, West 753. 2320 North 5th Street SUGAR BOWL We Do Our Baking Bread--Cakes--Pies Wedding Cakes We.Make Our Candies SUGAR BOWL 720 Minn. Ave. G. A. TERRY PHOTOGRAPHER PICTURES MADE AT YOUR HOME. Satisfaction Guaranteed. In addition to agriculture, railroad, banking and immining statistics; other records are at hand showing a healthy financial situation. For instance, during the year charters have been granted to 907 new Kansas corporations and 230 foreign companies companies paid into the state $131,993 for the privilege of beginning business. Existing corporations paid more than $252,000 in fees for the privilege of doing business in the state during the year. These figures show that corporate wealth is increasing along with farm and individual wealth. The state today has 160,694 automobiles registered. The increase this year is 46,326. The number December 31 of last year was 114,368. This is an automobile for every third family in the state and is just another straw indicating the diffusion of wealth among the people. That the state, like its people, is improving financially, is shown by another fact. For the first time since 1910 it has not been necessary for the state administration to draw against the new tax money in the county treasuries in December to pay November bills. Since the new depository law was enacted in 1905, with three single exceptions, it has been customary to draw from 10 per cent to 15 per cent of the state tax money every December to meet the November expenses. In December of 1917 and also in 1916, the draw was 15 per cent due to the exercise of economy in the expenditure of the public funds. This year the new tax money will not be touched until January. The state's finances should now be kept in such a condition that it shall never again be necessary to draw any of the state tax money from the counties until after the county treasurers have made their first distribution in January. It is hoped that with the beginning now made, this plan can be followed in the future. Municipalities Keep Pace. The activities of the cities, counties and other municipalities of Kansas have kept pace with the material development of the people and the financial progress of the state itself. Notwithstanding the war and other adverse conditions, Kansas municipalities have made more public improvements this year than in any former year. Records in the auditor's office show that for the calendar year these municipalities have issued bonds for more than $9,000,000-an increase of $1,000,000 over last year. As proud as Kansas is of her material prosperity, she takes even more pride in her educational development. Last year more than 400,000 pupils, or nearly one fourth of the entire population of the state, were enrolled in our schools. They attended school in buildings that cost more than $31,000,000. During the year more than $1,000,000 was spent on new rural school buildings alone, and nearly twice as much on new city school buildings. The expenditure for teachers' wages was $5,500,000. For all school purposes, exclusive of the higher institutions, it was more than $14,000,000, or approximately $35.00 for every pupil enrolled. A Fine Record In Education. As a result of the continued effect of the progressive educational measures passed by the last two legislatures, and the increased usefulness and influence of the state superintendent's office, Kansas educational advancement during the year has been most marked and gratifying. New rural, graded and high school courses of study have been issued. The number of standard rural schools has increased 200 per cent. The number of rural high schools J. F. BEEM KANSAS CITY KANSAS. 1615 North 5th Street, K. C., K. Bell, West 3673J. Portraits, Enlargements, Port Cards, Frames, etc. Water Colors and Natural Color Photos a Specialty. E. L. Noel & Co. Intelligent Health Measures. of 18 in each zone, including sanitary inspectors, public health nurses, sanitary engineers and laboratory men and equipment. Under the regulations of the state board of health, dissolute women are considered dangerous to the health of the soldiers and are taken in custody and sent to the detention farm at the state penitentiary for quarantine and treatment. At present there are 20 women in quarantine at the detention home. Courts Speeding Up Justice. I am much gratified at the progress our courts have made in speeding up justice. Our supreme court is right up with its docket. I am told that that tribunal has its work in such excellent order that if required by public necessity, it can hear a case and render a decision within a week after the case is filed. Litigation in the district courts is being handled more expeditiously and aled to decreasing, except in the cities that are developing rapidly. The spirit of compromise is abroad. People are settling their disputes out of court. The railroads began that practice and it has proved so successful that it has become contagious among the people. Another significant fact that Kansas can point to with pride is that in Kansas' courts the criminal docket has become 'incidental' instead of being the chief business of our district courts. This is due, I believe, to our high standard of living and to the beneficent effects of the prohibition law and allied enactments. Practically Free of Labor Troubles. Kansas, I am glad to say, has been freer from labor troubles and internal strife this year than any other state. This speaks highly for the patriotism of our laboring men. We have had no occasion to call out any troops or hom guards and there have been no cases reported of the wanton destruction of property. Laboring men, skilled and unskilled, have found plenty of work at wages from 10 to 20 per cent higher than last year. While this increase has not kept pace with the increase in the cost of living, yet our laboring people are accepting the situation in a patriotic manner and helping in every way possible to carry the burdens of the nation in this crisis. Our state highway commission already is doing effective work toward the improvement of Kansas highways. It has inspected county roads in 30 different counties, has prepared a uniform system of accounting for all road and bridge funds, has prepared plans and specifications for the construction of different types of culverts, bridges and roads, has tabulated the highway funds, showing that more than $7,000,000 will be available for road work next year, has ordered 54 railroad grade crossings eliminated entirely or to be protected by electric bells, has re-located many county roads to avoid railroad crossings, has prepared plans for 82 bridges and culverts, has approved the appointment of county engineers in 100 out of the 105 counties, and has seen them well started in their work. Hard-Surface Roads Under Way. Petitions have been approved by various boards for building more than 200 miles of hardsurfaced roads. The aggregate cost of this work will be $2,725,000. Applications for federal aid have been made for 150 miles of these roads and petitions are now being circulated for an additional 150 miles of brick, concrete and gravel roads, costing about $3,000,000. Kansas is making steady growth in population. She now has 1,736,900 people, an increase of 21,437 over last year. The newcomers have settled chiefly in the large cities or in the new oil fields. Perhaps is would be better if they had settled on the farms. There is where they are needed most. Let us hope they yet may become people of the soil. But whether they do or not, we are all glad they have come and extend to them a most hearty welcome. We are not a selfish people. We are always ready to share with the peoples of other states and countries, the blessings that come with citizenship in Kansas. The latch string' is out "Whosoever will may come." Rea Bell Phone West 2926 J. W. MATTHEWS COAL CO. The Only Exclusive Stove Store in the City SEE---- US----TERMS IF DESIRED-SEE US Bathurst Stove Co. 514 Minnesota Ave. The Mary Francis Domestic Science School School of Domestic Art Can enter at any time. Pies, Cakes and Cadies furnished at any time. WEDDING CAKES A SPECIALTY. For particulars, write or call at school, 1223 Ann Ave, Kansas City, Kans. USEFUL CHRISTMAS GIFTS FOR HIM He Will like a pair of Crosset A pair of warm House Sl proof Sex. A pair of warm House Slippers or a box of Fancy Holes-proof Sox. FOR HER Holeproof Hoslery In all The Grossett Shoe Store is at 1005 M J. H. T. SMITH INSURANCE AND REAL ESTATE Holeproof Hosiery in all colors in fancy boxes. The Crossett Shoe Store in Kansas City, Mo. is at 1005 Main Street. W. D. Wallace, Mgr. INSURANCE NAD REAL ESTATE FOR SALE. SEE SMITH FOR A HOME AND A SNAP IN REAL ESTATE 5 room House and 2 lots on terms ..... $800.00 4 room House and 2 lots on terms ..... 700.00 4 room House, on terms ..... 600.00 9 room Modern House on terms ..... 2500.00 5 room House, close in, on terms ..... 1000.00 3 room House, close in, on terms ..... 1200.00 4 room house, only 4 blocks out ..... 450.00 FARM LAND 29 acres of good land only 3 miles from city of Coffeyville, Kas, all under cultivation and a 4-room house. Good water and young fruits only A well improved farm in Colorado. 150 acres, 4 room house, barn, wind mill, large grainery, out houses and hog house. The farm is well watered. Fence and cross fence. On terms Shoe's ippers or a box of Fancy Hole. colors in fancy boxes. rein Kansas City, Mo. main Street. W. D. Wallace, Mgr. One of the finest stock farms in Missouri, 900 acres in Howard county, 100 miles east of Kansas City, 200 west of St. Louis, 850 acres Missouri river bottom land, fine living springs of water, all fenced. This farm is worth $100 per acre. My price, only $60.00 I have some good autos to trade for farm land or good oil lease. I have vacant lots to sell in all parts of the city. For snaps see me. Think of it, when you can buy a 4-room house for $450.00 on payments in a city like this when the monthly pay roll here is $250,000 a month to the man with the dinner bucket. Office No. 511 Union St. Office No. 51 Onion Phone No. 43 COFFEYVILLE KANSAS LODGE NOTICES COLLIER LODGE NO. 2. L O. R. and S. of C. "Busy Bee." Meeting nights 1st and 3rd Monday, 314 Nebraska Ave. SAMUEL, DIGGS, W. H. C. MARY SMITH, W. S. How to Get the Most Out of Your Income Next Year. record of the dollar you spend today, and planning beforehand how you will spend tomorrow. In other words, by keeping accounts. Why do so few women keep regular account of the money they spend? It isn't because keeping household accounts is difficult. There are many simple methods so easy that a little schoolgirl could keep them correctly. Nor can it be said that it takes too much time. Few households have more than half a dozen items a day to record, and many not even that much, and it takes less than 10 minutes to write down a day's purchases. No, the chief objection as it works out is that housekeepers don't remember to make entries. Or they remember at a time when they are doing something less and so hate to be interrupted. So, if you are planning to turn over a new leaf and begin now to keep household accounts, try to select some method that will be almost automatic, and which can be worked with the least amount of trouble. One good method is to carry a small account book with you when you go shopping. You can enter it in the book at once while waiting for your charge or your parcel to "PRICE FIXING" BOARDREGULATES NINE OLD PRICES BACON, OLEOMARGARINE, RICE AND BUTTER ARE COMMOD. TIES AFFECTED. TO MEET AGAIN WEDNESDAY. MEN TAKE HOLD IN FINE STYLE AND GET "ON THE JOB" WITH VIM. The price fixing committee of the United States food administration, who have Kansas City in charge, met last night at the Chamber of Commerce and settled a number of prices on articles that are usually sold at different prices at different places. These prices are. Sugar, per lb.....$0.69 to $0.10 Wheat flour, 48 lbs.....2.85 to 2.95 Wheat flour, 24 lbs.....1.00 to 1.65 Mixed flour, 48 lbs.....2.70 to 2.80 Mixed flour, 24 lbs.....1.40 to 1.45 Navy beans, per lb.....15 to 17.12 Rice, per lb.....10 to 12 Cornmeal, 112 lb sack.....0.09 to 1.10 Cornmeal, 5 lbs sack.....25 to 29 Cornmeal, 10 lbs sack.....50 to 55 Cornmeal, 24 lbs sack.....1.20 to 1.25 Lard compound.....25 to 28 Oleomargarine, low.....36 to 28 Oleomargarine, medium.....30 to 32 Oleomargarine, high.....35 Bacon, high.....50 to 55 Bacon, second.....42 to 45 There will be a meeting on Wednesday 1918 Bargains WHAT WILL YOU LEAVE YOUR FAMILY? A Stack of Worthless Rent Receipts— A Real Estate FOR SALE 4 room cottage; 35 feet, $1,250; $100 down, $10 per month and interest; city water, electric light, gas; clstern, coal house. 6 room house, 25 ft., $600. $50 cash and $8 a month and interest. A small house close in, $450. ($50 each and terms to suit.) Vacant lots, $85 and up. 7 room modern house, 50 ft., close in $2500. $500 cash, $15 a month and interest. 2 room house on 25 ft. lot for $250. 5-room voltage, 34 feet; $1,500; $100 down, $12 per month and interest; city water, electric lights, gas, cistern and coal house. 4-room cottage, $33.13 feet; electric light, city water, cistern and coal house, $1,250; $100 down, $10 per month and interest. 5-room rittage, $50 feet; city water, gas, electric light, coal house; $2,000; $200 down, $12 per month and interest. 7-room stucco house, $50 feet; gas, cistern, grape arbor, coal house, $1,400; $50 down, $12 per month and interest. 4-room cottage, $25 feet; $850; $25 down, $8 per month and interest. All these bargains are close in and on paved streets. 5 acres, $400; 1 acre under cultivation, 4 acres timber and rock; $50 down, $5 per month and interest; $200 worth of timber on this place. 3-4 room houses $650. $8 per month and interest. Close in. be wrapped up. Once you get into this habit you will open your account book and enter purchases as automatically as you purchase items to pay for them. You can buy books at prices from 18 cents to $2, already ruled, with printed headings for rent, groceries, meats, laundry and so forth. Or you can buy a little 10-cent book and rule. But how will this keeping of accounts stretch the value of the dollar? Investigations have shewn time and again that it is thoughtless spending, not deliberate extravagance, that causes the waste of money in so many households. It is also that it is difficult with the intention of being extravagant. What happens that she sees something that catches her fancy and unthinkingly buys. For the moment she doesn't think of the other things for her to buy, she does when the need presses on her, she remembers her former purchase regretfully. A Sample Budget. Now, the object of household account keeping is to remind you of the things you must buy within the limits of your income. By recording every cent you spend you have a basis on which to plan what you will spend tomorrow. In addition you make out a "budget" you can compare your expenses with the amounts you ought to spend, and try to keep them within the limit. For example the ideal budget pro- day next to recommend further prices and all the retailers and wholeslenders that are interested are invited to attend. The time is 8:30 p.m. and the place is the Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Harris, The Advocate's new circulating manager, is starting off like an old experienced newspaper man. He gives every phase of the work his best thought before putting in operation his plans. Rev. I. A. Brown, pastor of the A. M. E. church of Independence, Kas, atteneded the Interstate Literary here last week. Mrs. Ida Groves-Wood of Strong City and her sister, Mrs. T. E. Groves-Fleming of Culiscn, Kansas, atteneded the Interstate here last week. They are the daughters of J. G. Groves, the Potato King of Edwardsville Kans. Mr. A. E. Hale of Lincoln, brother of Mrs. James Ford was in the city visiting his mother Mrs. M. Hale and his sister, Mrs. Edna Ford, recently. Mrs. James Ford of 411 Virginia avenue, entertained at dinner December 26th, complimentary to Mrs. John James of Chicago, Mrs. Ben Woods and Mrs. John Caldwell of Tenga roxie, and Mrs. F. Winston of Kansas City, Kansas. Mrs. Moss, 1422 North Fourth street, has been quite ill for some weeks Her friends wish her specdy recovery. Mr. Hightower, who has been at Douglass hospital for several weeks, is getting along nicely. Rev. I. A. Brown, pastor of the A. M. E. church at Independence, has attended Interstate Literary Association last week. Mrs. M. C. Ridley and Miss Effie Burge, teachers in the Topeka schools, were the house guests of Mrs. Lindsay Taylor, 1143 Grandview boulevard, during the Interstate meeting and remained over Sunday. Mrs. Olivia Jackson and Miss Elizabeth Jackson of Salina, Kus, remained over Sunday from the Interstate meeting, the former being a delegate. The Society Editor went to Convention Hali, had invitations to seven receptions but attended four, and two dinners and wrote notes for the editor. Mrs. T. S. Booker is one of the new subscribers, of The Advocate. Mr. Wm. Sykes is drafted and will have to enter the U. S. army about February. Mr. Albert Neely visited his relatives during the holidays. Western University Chorus will sing at the Citizens' Forum Sunday. Camp Lewis, Tacoma, Wash., Jan S.-Private George Pidd, B company, Fort-fourth infantry, Camp Lewis, formerly from Salt Lake City, today was dishonorably discharged from the national army and sentenced to hard labor for life at Fort Leavenworth penitentiary for slugging Lawrence Berquist, a Tacoma turicab driver, with an iron bar. According to Pidd's confession, he tried to rob Berquist to get money for food and clothes for his 17-year-old wife. Hutchinson, Kas, January 3.—Thomas Lee, from Wyndham county, while working on a wood chopping detail at the Kansas, State Reformatory, near here today, struck James Lee Ruthedge of Wichita, another inmate, three times and killed him, according to a statement issued by officials of the reformatory tonight. It was stated that the men had quarreled several days ago and that Lee had stated he would "get" Ruthedge. When taken before the board of administration, which was in session, Lee, it was end, showed little interest in the killing. No peace in Russia yet. By ISOBEL BRANDS Of the Applecroft Experiment Station vides that on an income of $150 a month the family should spend 30 per cent on rent, 30 per cent on operations, 30 per cent on meal service- 20 per cent on clothing, 5 per cent on education and amusement, and save 10 per cent. regularly. Know in Advance. Of course, these figures vary a trifle with variations in income, but in the main you can use them for guidance in forming a budget for any income. The main thing is to plan. Don't spend one dollar hastily or heedlessly. Know in advance exactly what you will need and decide in advance how you will divide your income to cover all these needs. And be as scrupulous about setting up your budget for saving as you do for spending, because you will surely need it. Always, in every household, there are unexpected expenses, and unless you have a definite savings fund how are you to meet the unexpected expenses without getting into debt? Miss Brands will be glad to answer any questions on account-keeping or budget-making if you will write her at the Applecroft Experiment Station, Greenlaw, NY, declaring a self-addressed, stamped envelope for a personal reply. DRAFT BOARD TO FURNISH FIVE LAWYERS DAILY A. L. BERGER NAMES MEN WHO WILL BE AT COURT HOUSE FROM 8:30 TO 5 At a special meeting yesterday afternoon called by A. L. Berger, chairman of the legal advisory board that are handling the draft questionnaires it was decided that five attorneys should be on duty at the court house daily between 8:30 and 5 p. m. The following men were named and the days that they serve were given to The Globe in this order. Today—A. L. Berger, chairman; O. Q. Clifton, Jr., F. M. Howe, Guy E. Stanley, Eager Dalsh, O. L. Miller. Tomorrow—E. R. Adams, chairman; C. Angvine, I. F. Bradley, L. O. Carter. Monday, Jan. 7—A. J. Stanley, chairman; J. O. Emerson, J. S. Gibson, E. R. Gilbert, Clyde C. Glandon. Tuesday, Jan. 8—T. F. Ralsback, chairman; T. A. White, W. B. Sutton, J. S. Guyer, L. L. Harvey, A. J. Her rod. Wednesday, Jan. 9—F. D. Hutchings, chairman; R. J. Higgins, J. E. Hogin, J. W. Keplinger, George W. Littick, J. W. Perry. Thursday, Jan. 10—E. S. McAnany, chairman; J. S. Gibson, W. W. McCanles, J. M. Meek, C. A. Miller. Friday, Jan. 11—E. L. Fischer, chairman; William Rickel, C. D. Sharp, D. J. Smith, C. E. Thompson, W. K. Ward. Saturday, Jan. 12—W. H. McCamish, chairman; Samuel Maher, J. H. Luscomb, E. E. Martin, R. H. Wortline, E. G. Widener, J. F. Smallley. They are talking about "Hooverizing" the country. When Arthur Capper is senator will they talk about "Capperizing" the congress? Wanted 1,00 MEN AND TO LEARN TO BE AUT We Teach the Complete Me For Only $75.00. For Fur FORTUNE J. AFRO-AMERICAN AUTOMO 1420-26 Woodland Ave. Forrest B. LAW REAL ESTATE Wanted 1,000 Negro MEN AND BOYS TO LEARN TO BE AUTOMOBILE MECHANICS We Teach the Complete Mechanical Course in 8 Weeks For Only $75.00. For Further Information Write— AFERO-AMERICAN AUTOMOBILE TRAINING SCHOOL 1420-26 Woodland Ave. Kansas City, Mo. Bell W. I represent over one hundred can represent you. Titles examine debts collected. 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"I shall encourage self-denial." To deny herself is nothing new to the averages of the past. What it is to admit herself in order, what it is to admit herself in order, her own family may have more. But not only does she behave to encourage her family, she behaves to encourage her own social, sacrifices alone are not enough. She must teach her family self-dental-urgue and help them to eat less of the food, white flour and other foods that are needed and can be transported abroad; teach them to like better the inexpensive foods, the perishables, of which we cannot be shipped overseas. This is hapest the hard job of the housewife to deny her own family the things they desire and almost to compete a new set of tasks. But it is her patriotic duty to learn and work. "It shall learn new ways." War-time conditions are upsetting life-long habits and the plans of men regarding their therefore not much to demand of the can housewife that she deliberately set about changing her own habits. 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No matter how much or how little you learn, the family lets all remember that there are people that the family nearby? be they in need. Do they be chaured? What of the families that are so far off we only hear about them, the cookmaker must spend her cheer on her good wife as well as far as she can reach to the neighbor nearby, to the man they may be somewhere in France, even to the suffering strangers "over there." Bearing Burdens Gladly. "I'll not complain." The greatest cheer in all the days we are passing through will be to persist in a courageous bearing—to have a smile and a word of cheer in the darkest days. Complaining of hard times, high prices or the great difficulty of buying supplies isn't helping. It adds to the dolorousness of our lives by the relentless conditions. We are all in the same situation. Hardship there will be because of possible shortage of supplies we shall all sit together. But let us in America equal to the Spartan women of, and, as we help them to victory, let's help them with a smile and without complaint! Isabel Brands will do glad to help you solve any of your housekeeping problems, if you will address her at the Applictoe Experiment Station, Greenlaw, N. Y., enclosing a self-addressed, stamped envelope for a personal reply. the street, you know, it is your place to bow to him first. If you bow to him and speak in passing, and if he doesn't return the salutation, then he is more rude than many men dare to be. If I were you I'd try to make other friends, dear, and let the boys of this type alone. Anne Laurie will welcome letters of inquiry on subjects of feminine interest and will reply to them in these columns. Letters to Alas Laurie should be addressed to her, care this office. In the Russian situation something interesting is the fact that the ignorant peasants' of Russia think that they are negotiating with the German emperor only for peace and happiness. And at the same time, Lenine, teh gentleman that rules Russia at this moment, is negotiating with the German emperor for the release from prison of his dear lady friend, Rosa Luxemburg. It is a very queer world, as Adam probably said when he counted and found one rib missing. And what applies to the war of murder, applies also to the war of industry in Europe as well as in America. Business Office, Suite 32 Stubba Building Bell Phone West 939 Residence 622 Troup Avenue Bell Phone West 1520 D. E. HENDERSON Attorney-at-Law KANSAS CITY, KANSAS Bell Ph West 1864 Bell Ph Grand 1413 J. GUY BOOKER Attorney-at-Law 514 Minnesota Avenue Kansas City, Kansas 1419 East, 18th Street Kansas City, Mo. Bell Phone West, 3856 E. A. SHACKLEFORD. ATTORNEY-AT-LAW. 511 Minnesota Avenue. KANSAS CITY, KANSAS. J. A. WILSON Is Kansas City's Pioneer Negro Jeweler. RELIABLE JEWELRY 1616 W. 9th St. K. C., Mo. Bell Phone M. 6243R. Attorney and Counselor at Law. 516 Minnesota Avenue. KANSAS CITY, KANSAS Bell, W. 283. I. F. BRADLEY LAWYER 721 Minnesota Avenue, Rooms3 and 6 DENTIST Bell Phone W. 1864 DR. MARION COTTEN, DENTIST Dealer In Staple and Fancy Groceries, Dry Goods and Notions. Bell Phone, 385 West. 2702 North Sherman St. TRANSFER CO. Home Phone West 473. Bell Phone West 247. Mrs. Bell at 921 Washington boulevard, who has been sick, is up again Business Directory The German haken is, in bed, with a not watery body of feet probably, and one of those thick, light, very comfortable German leather beds far over him, on top of several blankets. His wife and all of his six sons are similarly warm and well cared for. Revolutions are not intended for Romanoff families only. They are intended for, and reach in the end, all those that live selflessly and heartlessly on the life blood of others—whether those be amenable mouljks that never learn to read, or unhappy working children that never grow up. SANIAL MIDY SANIAL MIDY of the BLADDER relived in 24 HOURS Each Cap is warranted name of rector of counsellor DR. FRED PALMER'S SKIN WHITENER. Whitens dark or brown skin. Bleaches and clears yellow compressions, preserves all blenishes and causes the skin to grow whiter. See that you get the genuine. DO NOT ACCEPT INITATIONS Sold by druggists or sent direct, for the postpaid. Write MAGNUS PHARMACY, Aldus Co. AGENTS WANTED WRITE FOR OUR LIBERAL TERMS. Bassett, Va., May 22, 1916. Jacobs Pharmacy Co. Gentlemen: —Enclosed is 252 in stamps for which please send me a box of your Dr. Fred Palmer's Skin Whitener. I have used one of your skin whitener, and it did me so much good I have decided to continue the use of it. Yours truly Lucy L. Hastron. PILES JONZ & ALLEX CO., Dept. 1201 Director LET THE ADVOCATE FIGURE ON YOUR NEXT JOB WORK. CORNER OF STATE AND 5TH ST. BELL WEST: 800, HOME WEST: 95. Business Directory TOM CROWDER TRANSFER CO. Does, a General Moving, Packing, Shipping and Storage Business. Office 412 Minnesota Ave. Groceries, Meats, Dry Goods and Notions. Corner 11th and Freeman Ave. KANSAS CITY, KANSAS Office Phone' Bell West 330 Residence 132 F N. 8th St Bell Phone 361 West S. H. THOMPSON, M. D. Office 1512 N. 5th Street Bell Phone, West 3711 Office Hours; 8 to 11 A. M. 2 to 5 P. M. At N DR. LEE R. PETTY "Physician and Surgeon 516 Minnesota Ave. 8ALINA, KANSAS. Stop at D. L. Taylor's Home. Modern conveniences. Every thing satisfactory. A few steps from Union Station. 344 North 9th St. Bell Phone, West 2476W PLAYERS, PIANOS, GRAFANOLA VICTROLAS, THE PATHE PHONE. Prices less. Deal with proprietors. No high salaries. commissions. rentals, great advertising bills for you to help pay. Kansas City. Kansas Mrs. Ethel Dunn, who spent the holidays with her father, Joseph Dunn, in Chicago, returned Monday to her home, 1130 Oakland. Miss-Link returned to Chicago. Was verity Tuesday, January 1st.