Kansas City Advocate

CLARENCE CAMERON WHITE AT CONVENTION HALL On the 22nd of this month the public of the two cities and the surrounding cities will have an opportunity to see and hear the greatest violinist of the race, Clarence Cameron White, accompanied by that wonderful pianist, T. Thomas Taylor. Also a seventy-five piece orchestra and a chorus of 1,000 voices made up from the best talent of our two cities and our neighboring towns. This entertainment is for the bene- fice of the Young Women's Christian Association and that in itself ought to be sufficient to bring enough people to fill the twelve thousand or more seats. The prices are popular all over the house, and anyone can afford the price of a ticket, besides whose girl do you know what your twenty-five cents may place a protection around her life and, in some future day you could call her blessed. 8TH ST. BAPTIST TABERNACLE Christmas eve night a very excellent program of the Sunday School was rendered, mostly by children, full of declamations, solos and recitals. Sisters E. J. Washington and M. Foster directed the exercises with much delight. Many presents were in the manger for those present. Supt. L. Hayden was delighted with the enjoyment it gave to those present. Miss Sophia Branum is a lovely soloist. The deacon board, with Brother H. Neal, chairman, with the coach and friends., gave Dr. D. B. Jackson and wife a Christmas gift, a purse of fifty-six dollars and seventeen cents, which was presented to the pastor at the close of the church service last Sunday evening, by Brother R. L. Bruce. Many presents otherwise were given Dr. Jackson—an otter pair of driving gloves was given by Brother R. L. Bruce. The pastor was very grateful to the church and friends for the remembrance of him. Dr. D. B. Jackson was on a visit to see his father, Mr. Eli T. Jackson of Ebony, Ark., who made him a present of $500, which he paid on a 7-passenger Paige touring car. We are proud that the pastor is so fortunate. The Band of Hope sewing circle met with Mrs. D. B. Jackson, 710 Freeman avenue. The Home and Foreign Mission society met Friday with Sister L. A. Fitzhugh, 1514 North Ninth street. The church and friends have enjoyed some soul-stirring sermons by the pastor recently on the subject of Joseph and his family in Egypt. Last Sunday he gave us the history of 4004 years passing, with the promise of the Messiah, who came on time, being born in Bethlehem of Judea. Next Sunday is covenant, when the Lord's Supper will be taken. Mr. James W. Porter, formerly of North Second street, has bought a nice home at 1955 North Hallock and has moved to it. Mr. Porter is one of our young and enterprising citizens and stands high with his employers. $1 $1 $1 $1 $1 $1 $1.00 To increase sas City Advoc Regular subscri offer and reduc ones, providing Take Notice uary only. Par time up to the To increase our circulation, we will send The Kansas City Advocate to your address for One Year for $1. Regular subscriptions, $1.50. See what you save? This offer and reduction is to old subscribers as well as new ones, providing they are paid up in full for 1918. Take Notice:—This Rebate is for the month of January only. Payable in advance. Can subscribe at any time up to the first of February, 1919. Make out your order to The Kansas City Advocate - - Kansas City, Kansas $1 $1 $1 $1 $1 $1 $1 $1 $1 $1 $1 $1 $1 $1 $1 $1 $1 $1 $1 $1 $1 $1 $1 $1 $1. $1 $1 $1 $1 $1 $1 $1 J. O. MIDNIGHT IS IN THE WEST AGAIN Wichita, Kan.—Have you been keeping books with 1918? If so, you have now turned over a new leaf, for we have just entered into 1919. Look over your book and see what good you have recorded for the past year, and then see what improvements you can make during this year. Some people will start out on this year, but will never reach the end, and some will never get another start. Some of the most noted people in the country have been victims of the "flue" and let us all hope and pray that it has been wiped out now and we will be blessed. I have thanked God for all the good things He has done for me, and now I stand right on the eve of this year, and what it has in store for me I am not prepared to say. I rejoice with you that Americans were able to go over the sea and close out the bloodiest war in the history of the world, and strive to make peace for years to come. Let us hope and pray that they will fix it so that all of us can truly say, "Behold how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity." We do not want that our President shall be embarrassed while he is sitting around that table making democracy for the whole world. I have never understood this thing you call "democracy." I thought that it meant the Democratic party, and it may have meant something else, but I am told that they mean to make the whole world free and safe for all men to live in unmolested. I hope that it means all that, and if so then I will be one more shouting man, and you can't blame me. I said I do not want our President embarrassed, hence I pray our people over here to see that there will not be any lynching of human beings over here while he is over there fixing things up. We can afford to stop it that long at least, and then let us hope that it will be stopped forever. The white man has the making of the laws, and he construes the laws, he executes the laws and then let him see to it that every man is tried and if guilty put out of the way by law. He must say to the world that he has faith in his own institutions, and in himself. When he lynches a man he puts under feet his own institutions, and brings to himself disgrace. But I am not here to tell all baout that this time, but to let you know that I am well and doing well and hope when these few lines come to hand they may find you the same. I have been doing some riding, and I closed the year on the go. I went to Chicago for Christmas, passing through Kansas City, but could not do much getting around there. The city was on the strike, hence visitors were not welcome, and I would not intrude on the city and the people, but just got my little self together and pulled out. I did have the pleasure of meeting just a few people. I saw Rev. W. H. Thomas, D.D., pastor of Allen Chapel, and he is a wonderful little man. He must be all brains. Then I met the Rev. Dr. Griffin, pastor of the First African Methodist Eviscopal church, Kansas City, Kans., another intellectual giant, and a man who is doing things. I shook hands with some other people, and had a long talk with the Grand Worthy Counsellor of $1 $1 $1 $1 $1 THE ADVOCATE We our circulation, we will release to your address for Orcascriptions, $1.50. See what action is to old subscribers if they are paid up in full price:—This Rebate is for the payable in advance. Can you first of February, 1919. Your order to City Advocate - - Kansas $1 $1 $1 $1 $1. $1 Kansas, Mrs. Norene Davis, who is getting her health back, and is active in what she is doing for humanity. Mrs. Davis is one more busy woman, and I enjoyed chatting with her. Mr. and Mrs. James Adams, 2450 Euclid avenue, invited me to visit their home, and it is a dream. Mrs. Adams is what you call an artist, and in my opinion one of the best in the country. She is kept busy all the time doing things, painting and using the needle, and believe me, she knows what to do with the brush and needle. Many of you people do not know her, but I have met her and know whereof I speak. Her home is her studio and there you will see beauty, and when you enter the house you will say they study geometry here. Then followed a trip to Chicago, where I had another big time, and returned via Kansas City, to meet others. I saw the Hon. Nelson Crews, who made that great speech at the opening of Poro. He was truly the orator of the week. He is one of the most speakingest men in the country, and I say this without any reference to race or color. I tried to get in touch with Editor Kennedy, but could not. I did get to the home of Dr. Shannon, and met his wife, then I met that young pulpit orator who has recently entered Kansas City, Rev. B. G. Dawson, pastor of Bethel A. M. E. church. He was as busy as could be, and if you believe what I tell you the world is going to know this young man. He took time to prepare himself before he branched out, and I want to here congratulate Bishop Parks on getting his hand on such a worthy young man. Ispent the last Sunday in the year with Dr. J. R. Ransom, who is the choice for the episcopacy in this section of the country, and there are other sections who would like for him to be and will join the Fifth Episcopal district in so making him. I am proud of it, because he is a deserving man. He has helped to build up this country, and his work tells about him and as to whether or not he is worthy. I reached the city Sunday morning, and went direct to his home. I spent the morning service with the Rev. Dr. J. B. Butler, and heard a sermon by Charles Stewart, and in the afternoon went to hear him at the A. M. E. church speak to men only, and he was to speak at Calvary at 5 o'clock to women only, but the church was not open, hence the meeting was held at the A. M. E. church. A large number of women went in, but what he said to them I am not prepared to say to you. Sunday night Dr. Ransom made a statement about the men going to France to look after the interest of the race, and showed many reasons why they should go. He has been elected to go, but did not say whether or not he was going, but the people hope he will go. I find that I have not been elected, and cannot go, but I am going to watch the newspapers and see what they have to say about things there. Some things we will know and some we will never know. What I know I will know and what I will not know I will not know. Is that putting it right? But I want to put a few more of my brains on paper and get them put in the paper. I am now headed for Arkansas and Oklahoma. Hope to have the pleasure of coming to Kansas City before the close of the year. You may look for me. I am coming that way soon. Perhaps some of you will want to see ,= $1 $1 $1 $1 $1 $1 $1 $1 $1 ADVOCATE STREET CAR CO. TRYING TO RELIEVE STRIKE CONDITIONS The street railway company, for more than three weeks has not been able to give the traveling public the service they have been accustomed to giving, and especially this season of the year. While the strike has hampered this during these weeks they have managed to render the best possible service under existing conditions, and this week the company has put into service a large number of extra cars and have been running a fair schedule. The working and traveling public have taken the inconvenience quite good naturally during this time, but rejoice that the company has about returned to normal conditions. CITIZENS' FORUM The Citizens' Forum had educational day December 29th. After President Buster called it to order the following program was rendered: Invocation—Chaplain N. B. Robinson. Journal—Miss S. Brown. Quotations—led by little Mayday Geyden. Current Events—Prof. Gregg, Rev. Robinson and Mr. H. Dwiggins. Instrumental solo—"The Spinning Wheel," from the Opera of Martha, by Miss Ella Neely, very fine and encored. Address, "Aplied Education," Prof. A. J. Neely, supervisor of granded schools. Discussion, led by Prof. J. A. Hodge, principal of Sumner High. Trombone solo—Mr. James E. Elliston, extraordinary and encored. Offertory. Tenor solo—Mr. A. Gatewood, superfine, and deserved an encore. A few of the many things said in Prof. Neely's good, practical address were: "There are men who have not been to school nor college, but have a splendid education." "Commenius says, 'education is the development of the whole man,' that includes intellectual physical, industrial, moral and religious education." He said, "Booker T. Washington was a philosopher on industrial education." and the Caucasian race says, "the set the pace for industrial training." Also said, "We are not making the progress we ought in ethical or moral training." Time went so fast the audience did not get to hear the pros and cons of the address. Judge Bradley got a word or two in in favor of common sense like that of our Lord being the greatest education. Prof. J. R. E. Lee, principal of Lincoln High, Kansas City, Mo., was present, but there was not time for him to uphold his address of Dec. 15th. Quite a large crowd enjoyed the program and wonder when we will hear the other side of the question. Next Sunday, Jan. 5th, Dr. Dibble of Kansas City; Mo., will make an address, and the new officers will be installed. Then the following Sunday, Jam 12th, Dr. Burris A. Jenkins, who has been to Europe, will speak. Crowd the temple at all the Forum programs. The third free pipe organ recital will be Feb. 2nd. Mr. A. A. Allen, of Louisville, Ky., visited his brother, Willis and family, 1001 Walker avenue, during the holidays. Mr. Allen will visit two other brothers at Logansport, Ind., on his reutrn home. I have been hearing about Prof. J. R. E. Lee for a long time, and I had the pleasure of meeting him in Kansas City the other day. He is one busy man, and with his education, with his responsibility, the thing I like about him you can reach him. He is never too busy to speak to the common people. He is my kind of an educator, and I am proud that I met him one time in my life. I am not going to say any more to you at this time. I have a few things reserved. I wish for The Advocate a prosperous year, and I am sure that the editor is going to put many brains in his paper and if you will just take them and store them away in your head you will be both wise and otherwise. J. O. MIDNIGHT. THOS. KENNEDY, PUBLISHER. ADDITIONAL FIRST A.M.E.HONOR LIST A. J. Bishop, $1.50; Lillie Southhall, 25 cents; Alma Griffin, $2.50; Nancy Griffin, $2.50; J. F. Griffin, $5.00; H. M. Hogg, $1; R. A. Sims, $1.50; Malinda George, $1.50; F. G. Ecesley, $5; Wm. Boone, $1; Geo. Robinson, 50 cents; Felix Pitts, 25 cents; Robert Moffett, $5; Martha Thompson, $2.50; Susan Gatewood, $1; Lizzie Bibbs, 50 cents; D. S. Porter, $1.50; Anita Hofford, 1; Fannie Carr, 1; Sarah Skinner, 50 cents; J. P. King, $1; Loretta Clark, $1; Mary Davis, $1; Eva Bigman, $1; Richard Berry, $1; Vida White, $1; M. Brown, $1.50; J. R. Barnes, $1; Alex Clay, 50 cents; Wiley Gamble, $1; Eugene Ewing, 50 cents; Maud Merryweather, $1; Eliza Lyles, $1; Thos. Kennedy, $1; G. W. Carson, $1; Nellie Walker, $2; A. Harvey, $2; Lula Brown, 50 cents; J. A. Smith, $1; Dorsey Green, $1; Willis Allen, $1; Oscar Johnson, $1; A. D. Hightower, $1; R. W. Reed, 50 cents; A. B. Stevens, 25 cents Pauline Woodfork, $1; Drusilla Merritt, $1; Lydia Ellis, $1; Leola Miller, $1; Harry Berry, $1; L. J. Maddox, $1; M. C. Austin, $1; Press Younger, $1; J. H. Clayborne, $2; G. P. McNair, $1; W. A. Jarrett, $1; J. R. Thompson, $1; R. C. Houston, $1; Trustee Helpers, $25; Whatsoever Club, $16; Sewing Circle, $9; Famous B. F. Club, $5; Ladies' Aid, $2; Hattie Ewing, 50 cents; H. F. Stott, $3; Pauline Freeman, 50 cents; Aleta Harford, $1; Victoria Gray, 50 cents; Susie Williams, 25 cents; Alice Dabney, $1; Bessie Robinson, $1; Dasie Merchant, $2.50; Alice Elam, 50 cents; Jane Stuart, 50 cents; Lillie Southhall, 25 cents; Nannie Brooks, 25 cents; Anna J. Lorr, 75 cents; Mollie A. Miller, 50 cents; Rufus Cornelius, $1; Chas. Ish, $1; F. H. Caston, 50 cents; C. A. Long, $1; Pauline Freeman, $1; Elizabeth Buckner, $1; M. A. Davis, 50 cents; Kittie Lee, 25 cents; Roy Boon, $2; Mrs. J. B. McCullough, $1; T. G. Smith, $1; J. W. Truman, 50 cents; Miss Stanley, 15 cents; Charlie Martin, $1; George Stuart, 50 cents; J. E. Kemp, 50 cents; Elizabeth Tellis, 50 cents; Liddia Ellis, $2.50; Mrs. Nealey, $2.50; Dora Hagens, $1; Rebecca Nash, 50 cents; Serena Stuart, 50 cents; W. Gamble, 25 cents; Lizzie Cole, $1; Mr. Cole, 25 cents; Rosa Stevens, 50 cents; M. A. Glover, 50 cents; Sarah Skinner, 50 cents. N. A. A. C. P. The regular monthly meeting of the N. A. A. C. P. will be held at the Y. W. C. A. Friday evening, January 10th, 1919. All members are requested to be presnt. G. A. GREGG, President. - TEMPLE NOTES METROPOLITAN On Dec. 29th, the last Sunday in 1618, a large number of people gathered at this church to worship God. Pastor Holmes chose for his morning text Psalms 92:12: "The righteous shall flourish like a palm tree; he shall grow like the cedar in Loeanon." His sermon was portrayed so plainly it touched many hearts, and when the with the church, The pastor and members feel very thankful to God that with their large membership and more than thirty-four who were sent to France to fight for their country, not a one has been lost to this date. At 7:45, an electric light fuse having blown out, only prayer service wa shield and a collection of nearly a hundred dollars was lifted. Next Sunday, Jan. 5th, a special sermon will be rendered appropriate for the New Year. Don't miss any of the services at this church, as all of them are good. The many warm friends of W. L. King, who left us last April to work for Uncle Sam, were glad to see him for the first time since he left. He came in Tuesday on a ten-day furlough, and will return to his post in the East the first of the week. His two brothers were here also from the Great Lakes, B. F., and C. J. King. All were looking fine. Miss Olive Henderson is a new subscriber to The Advocate. She is one of our best primary teachers. NUMBER 22. SCHOOLS OPENED MONDAY AFTER 4 WEEKS' CLOSING All of our public schools, including Sumner High and the night school, opened Monday, after being closed for a month on account of the "flu." The attendance this week and especially that of the high school, has been small, many of the high school students live in Argentine and Rosedale, and on account of the present condition in transportation were unable to get to school. The night school meets up with the same kind of trouble, besides being a general holiday week, and also weather conditions are not so inviting, especially at night. It is said the board of education has made it possible for all this year grades to be made. A WORD FOR DOUG-LASS HOSPITAL I wish to state to the public in behalf of Douglass Hospital and its management that in the two weeks I was confined there with a severe case of pneumonia, the care and treatment in every particular was of the very best, and I wish, through The Advocate, to extend my sincere thanks to the matron and nurses for their kind attention given me while under their supervision. R. B. THOMAS, 533 State Avenue. Three Hundredth Anniversary of the Negro on American Soil, at Convention Hall, January 29th. Biggest Negro exhibit ever displayed in the west. Get your tickets early. ALONG THE LINE OF REASON Well Suh,—if heah you ain't here-er-gin, Uncle Ike. Yes,—I'se heah,—an' Gwyne-ter stay, too. An dis is all Ise got ter say: "If your Uncle Ike is wrong, and what he say, Ain't de Fac-truf; Why doan some of them what knows he is wrong; speak out and say so. I says er-gin, what Ise been er sayin, and Will keep on sayin it. So you Jes as well come on out in the "Clear-in" there is going to be no "Let-up." What about those Propaganda Sermons, that the Civic League decidal should be the order of the day? Let's have them,—beginning the First of the year. And then, all the year around,—just to see what fruit will come from them. UNCLE IKE. Mr. S. T. Washington, of 938 Oakland avenue, is sick at his home. We hope he will soon be all right. Mr. Blaine Lowe of Denver, is visiting Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Long, his relatives. $1—The Advocate—$1 In order to boost the circulation of The Advocate, which has already climbed to a comanding circulation in the Middle West, will, during the full month of Januray, 1919, receive subscriptions from both new and old subscribers at one dollar for the 12 months. Old subscribers must be square on our books before they can get this circulation reduction. You can pay at the office or send in your subscription by mail, as we can not afford to make any extra work at this price. We simply give you the opportunity to get the paper for $1.00, payable in advance. Make all orders payable to The Kansas City Advocate, Kansas City, Kansas. Those who desire to subscribe now will be dated on our books January, 1919, to January, 1920. THE WICHITA KANSAN. Our Wichita Kansan; at Wichita, Kansas, will have the same rates for Januray, and any one who wishes to subscribe for that paper can send in their subscriptions to The Wichita Kansan, 501 North Water street, Wichita, Kansas, or to The Kansas City Advocate, Kansas City, Kansas, and designate which or of both you want to take. Both of these papers are known to be clean, newsy family papers. EDITOR. --- Consisting of steak, escalloped potatoes, spinach, bread, butter, rice pudding, coffee, cream, sugar, with portions for six people. The fuel costs were taken as follows: Natural gas, $1.00 per "1000 cu. feet," soft coal, $6.50 per ton, delivered in house; gasoline, 27c per gallon; coal oil, 15c per gallon; electricity, 3c per K.W. hour. The figures in cents indicate the total fuel cost per meal for six persons. The Fuel Administration asks you to conserve gas in the home... When present supplies are exhausted we must go back to the more expensive manufactured gas. PAGE TWO THE KANSAS CITY ADVOCATE THOMAS KENNEDY, Editor and Prop. G. A. GREGG, Associate Editor. MBS. M. C. MATTHEWS. Society Editor. PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY at 610 North Sixth Street Office Phone.....Bell West 2407 Residence Phone.....Bell West 2968 The Advocate is a weekly journal devoted to Race Progress and Human Uplift. SUBSCRIPTION. One Year .....$1.50 Six Months ..... .80 Three Months ..... .50 "Entered as second-class matter August 29, 1914, at the postoffice at Kansas City, Kansas, under the Act of March 3, 1879." 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. The Associate Editor wishes to extend a happy and prosperous New Year to one and all. CUT IT OUT. The "Nigger War Blues," a new song, has been taken up by the N. A. A. C. P., and all newspaers have been asked to cut out the word "Nigger" when they have occasion to print this song. The Advocate is with them in this and has been. THE NEW YEAR. Nineteen hundred and eighteen has gone to mingle with the great sea of time. It has been a great year of history making. Withal, it has been a year of pain and sorrow to most of the nations of the earth. But with the dawn of 1919 comes a token of peace and many hope and pray that it may be a lasting peace. It does not seem possible that any agency of hideous crime could again throw the world into another such terrible conflict. --- RELATIVE COST J. F. GRIFFIN, Pastor. Residence, 1111 North Eighth St. Phone Bell West 2904. ORDER OF SERIVCES. 9:30 A. M., Sunday School. 11:00 A. M., preaching. 5:00 P. M., Junior Allen League. 6:00 P. M., Senior 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. Friday class meeting 8 P. M. CHURCH NEWS The services were well attended Sunday, although transportation and weather conditions were not of the best. The pastor, Dr. Griffin, filled his pulpit and as usual reached the thinking souls of his congregation. The doctor delivered a masterly sermon at the evening service to an appreciative audience. Many holiday visitors were present at both services, who were received with welcome hearts. The choir rendered splendid music all day and the congregation gave many amens to its sweetness. Watch meeting was held Tuesday night. The Missionary Society kept open house at the parsonage from 11:30 a. m., to 5:30 p. m. They served a fine turkey dinner during these hours in the parsonage's handsome dining room. About one hundred were served, besides many were sent out in the community. A number from the M. E. church at Seventh and Washington boulevard took their dinner there. Mrs. Pauline Woodfork is president and with her co-workers entertained beautifully. The parsonage was handsomely decorated all down stairs. The pastor has a special message to delivered next Sunday to the congregation and no one should be absent. Visitors are welcome. With the coming of the new year, indications are abundant to arouse the anticipations for good things. THE KANSAS CITY ADVOCATE INNOUNCER A. M. E. CHURCH Church of the Ascension (Episcopal) Corner Third street and Stewart avenue. The Rev. M. E. Spatcher, priest in charge. Sunday services—Holy communion, 730 a. m.; Sunday school, 9:45 a. m.; morning prayer and sermon (except first Sunday), 11 a. m.; Holy communion (first Sunday), 11 a. m. strangers are welcome. The business outlook is most encouraging, plenty of money in our banks and many enterprises are awaiting an opportunity to be launched. The devastated countries are to be rebuilt and the waste places must be restored to former conditions. All this requires men and money, enterprise and skill and industry. The agricultural outlook is most-promising and everything points to a year of peace and unequaled prosperity. The Advocate has been exceedingly prosperous during the year just passed, thanks to its ever-increasing patrons and it hopes that the year to come it will be still more enabled to extend its usefulness. It hopes to continue to merit the many good things which its friends have so generously bestowed upon it in the past year. It will be gratified if its labors for the good of those who have so kindly stood by it may continue and with contemplated improvements it will be able to still render greater service to its patrons and friends. The Advocate extends a most cordial New Year's greeting to all its readers and wishes that they may all enjoy the prosperity which seems to be indicated by "the signs of the times." Three hundred years ago the first Negro landed on American soil. They came as involuntary passengers on a Dutch vessel and were sold into slavery. For over two and a half centuries, the Negro was held in slavery in this "land of the free and home of the brave." On the twenty-ninth of January it ELATIVE 300 YEARS IN AMERICA. is designed to hold a great exhibit, portraying the accomplishments, in a limited degree, of what the Negro in the fifty years of freedom in America has done. The time selected for this great celebration is very appropriate, marking, as it does, the three hundredth anniversary of the landing on American soil of this race, which, admist the most discouraging environments, that have ever beset a race in the history of man, these indomitable people have accomplished that which the history of the world does not duplicate in any other race. During their two hundred and fifty years of enforced servitude, they exhibited a patience and fortitude wonderfully marvelous. They gave their involuntary service to those with whose lot they were cast, the most loyal service that was in them. Their loyalty at all times, under the most adverse conditions, was ever genuine. They fought for the country of their "captivity,' giving freely of their life's blood, in every war in which the country of their involuntary adoption has been engaged. During the Civil war, a contest in which their freedom was involved, they proved loyal to those whom they served, guarding the families and property of those who were fighting to keep them in slavery. In all that long bloody war, the faithful Negro remained at home working to support those left in their care and throughout the war not a single case has been found of unfaithfulness or discourtesy to the helpless women and children, whose lives depended upon the honor of these enslaved people. In the world's greatest war, the Negro has contributed liberally of his means, many giving to the cause, more than their limited means would justify. In addition to loyally aiding in departments of war work, the Negro has poured out his life's blood on foreign battle fields to support the honor of his country and make the world safe for democracy. In every engagement in which the colored troops were a part they have given a good account of themselves and have been praised by their superior officers for their bravery. In many notable instances colored soldiers have borne a conspicuous part and have been cited for distinguished bravery. In the professions the Negro has made rapid advancement and their notable men in all lines of profes- WYANDOTTE COUNTY GAS CO. W. H. McKenzie, General Manager. sional activity the race has been honored by the accomplishments of learned representatives of the American Negro. In literature, Paul Dunbar and a score of others have proven that the colored man has in him that to which culture appeals in a most striking degree. Within the short space of half a century, overcoming the fetters of over two hundred years of slavery, prominent representatives of the race have attracted the attention of the world of letters. In art, these ambitious people have made wonderful advancement, some of their work has received the hearty commendation of masters of art throughout the civilized world. In fact, in all lines of human activity, the Negro has proven his ability to rank with those of the most advanced races of the earth. In mechanical skill he has again and again attracted the attention of those high in industrial accomplishments. His service in all lines of industrial work are in great demand. In advanced scientific agriculture the race has kept pace with others, in seeking the highest skill found taught in leading institutions of the country. Many of the best farmers in various localities are members of this race. Some of the most wealthy husbandmen are found among the Negroes of the West and South. In the domain of finances these people have made a place for themselves and they are the happy owners of immense fortunes, all won by their own skill and industry. There are many men and women of great wealth among the Negro population of the United States, in those sections of the country, where they have most largely made their homes. The fact is that the Negro has made more rapid progress and has accomplished more than any are aware that they have. Even their own race does not fully realize the splendid accomplishments of its people. It is proposed, therefore, to hold this exhibition here in the great Middle West, in this splendid city, so that all who may can visit it and observe for themselves the wonderful accomplishments of these people. It is proposed to put on exhibition samples from the farm, workshop and, in fact, from all lines of work, where they may be inspected. Many FRIDAY, JANUARY 3, 191 booths, maybe hundreds of them, will contain these exhibits and it will we pay anyone to visit Convention Hall during this display and note the great accomplishments of the race during this brief time, when they have been permitted to exercise their talents to the fullest extent, consistent with their environments. In addition to the exhibit, which will be open from 8 a.m., to 12 p.m. at night, a program has been arranged which will be of great interest. Speakers of prominence, of national reputation, will address the people on various lines of work and accomplishments. An excellent musical program has been arranged and among the many good things, an immense chorus of a thousand voices, under the direction of Prof. R. G. Jackson, will render most delightful music. The 'exhibits will be from every state in the Far West as well as from the more Central West. Large delegations will be here from the coast, as well as from all intermediate communities. It will be one of the most attractive exhibits placed before the public in the history of the country. Every member and friend of the race should see this interesting and instructive exhibit and get some idea of the wonderful advancement of the race, which has been accomplished within the past half century. Do not miss this treat, it is the opportunity of a life time. It will be interesting to both races and will, no doubt, be visited by thousands of colored Americans and their friends. Remember that the day is January the twenty-ninth in Kansas City's splendid hall. Everybody will be made welcome and the instruction and pleasure will be beneficial to all who may attend. Mr. Matt Carroll, Jr., of K. U., visited his relatives Christmas. WHITELAW DRUG STORE 3091 N. 27th St. Kansas City, Kan. PURE DRUGS TOILET ARTICLES CANDIES CIGARS AND TOBACCOS Prescriptions Our Specialty Bell West 4101 FRIDAY, JANUARY 3, 1919. THE KANSAS CITY ADVOCATE PROGRAM AND EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Major N. Clark Smith.....Director Prof. R. G. Jackson.....Associate Director Mrs. S. W. Bacote.....President Mr. Tilford Davis.....Vice-President Mrs. Nellie Hendricks.....Secretary Mrs. D. A. Holmes.....Librarian Prof. T. H. Reynolds, Chairman.....Kansas City, Kans. Mrs. Lula Summers.....Kansas City, Kans. Miss Pearl Pool.....Independence, Mo. Miss Blanche K. Morrison.....St. Joseph, Mo. Mr. P. C. Turner.....Marshall, Mo. Mrs. Sallie Love.....Kansas City, Mo. Mr. Clyde Glass.....Kansas City, Mo. Mrs. Ophelia Jackson.....Argentine, Kans. Mrs. J. F. Shannon.....Kansas City, Mo. Mrs. W. B. Carter.....Leavenworth, Kans. Mr. Theodore Copeland.....Lawrence, Kans. Mr. Charles T. Watts.....Kansas City, Mo. R. PICKENS, SHOEMAKER Shoes Repaired While You Wait. Latest Patent Machinery. All work First Class. Prices Reasonable. 1300 North Third Street Kansas City, Kansas FOR SALE in a modern brick in Boulevard, Kan- has a frontage of boulevard. in all-brick, hav- and attic over the and electricity, o- ts made, has a he- proof... The price a age would cost. $2,500.00 A real snap in a modern brick residence located at 436 Washington Boulevard, Kansas City, Kansas. This property has a frontage of 871-2 feet, facing on Washington Boulevard. The house is an all-brick, having nine rooms and bath, basement and attic over the whole house, hot and cold water, gas and electricity, one of the best hot water heating plants made, has a hollow tile two-story garage, with a tile roof. The price asked is about what the ground and garage would cost. To close an estate the price is only 748 Minnesota Ave. Bell Phone West 607 ```markdown ``` THE KANSAS CITY ADVOCATE Allowing General Committee will be added from time to time. Consent M. C. A. Convention Entertainment--January N. C. Crews E. Jenkins Iss. Ida Beck R. E. Lee (announced) (announced) (H. O. Cook (announced) H. Herriford (announced) Dallas Bowser C. C. Bunch G. A. Page C. Crews Kennedy A. Harris M. Calloway H. Harrison E. Griffin M. Coleman T. Tompkins R. T. Coles H. Herriford L. Collier H. L. Cox F. Talton H. Holder Field Ross M. Wilson R. E. Lee DOLS Jesse Pack A. Hodge Curra Harlan Smothers A Robinson Isa Jonhson Jade Jenkins Beila Miller Stewart Nia Elliott Iseely A J Neely B. Buster G. Dawson H. Thomas T. Osborne Chandley T. Walker Am Alphin W. Jenkins W. Bacote (announced) T. Mosby H. Brooks H. Daniel C. Calloway M. Booker W. Hurse 16. Vine Street 17. Centennial 18. Clark's Chapel 19. Ward's Chapel 20. St. Paul 21. Galilee 22. St. Augustine 23. Eighth Street, K. 24. First Baptist Church 25. Metropolitan Temple 26. Mount Pleasant, K. 27. Pleasant Green, K. 28. Seventh Day 29. First A M. E., K. 30. Kane Memorial 31. St. Peters, K. C. 32. St Paul, K. C., K. 33. Independence Baptist 34. Independence Met 35. Methodist Minister 36. Baptist Ministers' 37. Inter-Denomination 38. King Solomon ADDITIONAL 1. K. C. Colored Gra 2. K. C. Men's Relia 3. Negro Central Dem 4. Negro Central Rel 5. Sons and Daughter 6. Knights of Friend 7. Daughters and Sons 8. Right Hand Club 9. B. L. I. P. U. 10. Kansas City Patr 11. Odd Fellows 12. American Woodman 13. Knights of Pythia 14. Second Regiment 15. Blackburn Union 16. Masonics 17. U. B. F. 18. K. C., Mo., Drill C 19. K. C., K., Home C 20. Masonic Relief Bo 21. Court of Calanthe 22. K. C., K., N. A. A. 23. Good Shepherds 24. K. C., Mo., N. A. Mr. C. Committee Mr. Edward S. Lewis, Mr. L. A. Knox Mr. George S. Ellison Mr. Ralph A. Marsden Action Dr. J. F. Shannon Boxes, 7.50 each Arena Floor, 50¢ each Arena Balcony, 50¢ each Upper Balcony, 25¢ each For Tickets at the Y. M. C. A. Owners. J. R. E. LE The following General Committee is announced, other names will be added from time to time as we get their Consent ACTIVE PASTORS MOST NEED IELP Rev. E. J. Alston, G.E.,Th., the state's only colored Graduate Evangelist, Revivalist and Outline Specialist. Special attention given to outline text prayer occasions. Progressive Ministers would do well to get in touch with New Ideas, Metaphors, Illustrations. In the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas. 2nd Division. Edward Buckner, Plaintiff, vs. Berry Ann Buckner, Defendant. No. 10316. PUBLICATION NOTICE In the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas, 2nd Div. You are hereby notified that you have been sued by the above named plaintiff in the District outt, 2nd Division of Wyandotte County, Kansas, for dijorce on the grounds of gross neglect of duty and abandonment, and that you are required to answer the petition of the plaintiff filed in the office of the Clerk of the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas, on or before the 23rd day of January, 1919, or said petition will be taken as true and judgment will be rendered against you in favor of plaintiff, granting him an absolute divorce from you and for such other and further relief as may seem just and proper to the Court and for costs. DURSEY GREEN, Attorney for Plaintiff. (First publication Dec. 13, 1918) Home Phone FINE TAILORING ENGLISH CLEANERS DORSEY GREEN, Attorney for Plaintiff. (First publication Dec. 20, 1918.) BARBER WANTED 3092 N. 27th St., K.C.,K. H. E. English, Prop'r. Alterations a Specialty --- court by the above named plaintiff and that unless you appear and answer the petition filed in said cause, on or before the 8th day of February, 1919, the petition filed against you will be presented and evidence will be introduced on it, and a judgment will be rendered thereon, the nature of which will be a decree, dissolving the bonds of matrimony between us, and divorcing the plaintiff from the defendant, and awarding to her her maiden name, Marella Arledge, and for the costs of this action. MARELLA CALDWELL, By Bradley & Bradley, Her Attorneys. Attest: R. J. McFarland, Clerk of District Court. (First published Dec. 27, 1918.) Pleasie Allen, Plaintiff, vs. Virgil Allen, Defendant. No. 9965A. To Virgil Allen: You are hereby notified that you have been sued by the above named plaintiff in the District Court, 2nd Division of Wyandotte County, Kansas, for divorce on the grounds of gross neglect of duty and abandonment, and that you are required to answer the petition of plaintiff filed in the office of the Clerk of the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas, on or before the 30th day of January, 1919, or said petition will be taken as true and judgment will be rendered against you in favor of plaintiff, granting her an absolute divorce from you and for such other and further relief as may seem just and proper to the Court and for costs. A first class colored barber wanted at once. Regular scale prices: Call or write to J. T. Roberts, 432 Minnesota avenue, Kansas City, Kans. 16. Vine Street.....Rev. T. H. Ewing 17. Centennial.....Rev. R. Davis 18. Clark's Chapel.....Rev. O. A. Johnson 19. Ward's Chapel.....Rev. J. F. Sage 20. St. Paul.....Rev. N. T. Lane 21. Galilee.....Rev. A. Moore 22. St. Augustine.....Father Rahming 23. Eighth Street, K. C., K.....Rev. D. B. Jackson 24. First Baptist Church, K. C., K.....Rev. W. A. Bowren 25. Metropolitan Temple, K. C., K.....Rev. D. A. Holmes 26. Mount Pleasant, K. C., K.....Rev. J. R. Richardson 27. Pleasant Green, K. C., K.....Rev. G. McNeal 28. Seventh Day.....A. C. Chapmna 29. First A M. E., K. C., K.....Rev. J. F. Griffin 30. Kane Memorial.....(To be announced) 31. St. Peters, K. C., K.....Rev. S. L. Bouldin 32. St. Paul, K. C., K.....Rev. R. S. Everett 33. Independence Baptist.....Rev. J. B. Beckam 34. Independence Methodist.....(To be announced) 35. Methodist Ministers' Alliance.....Rev. S. L. Bowlden 36. Baptist Ministers' Alliance.....Rev. D. A. Holmes 37. Inter-Denominational Alliance.....Rev. Wm. Alphin 38. King Solomon.....Rev. J. W. Clay I Phone West 4187. Fifth Street at Oakland Avenue. Kansas City, Kansas. A HOME FOR WORKING GIRLS The Yates branch of the Y. W. C. A, Ninth street and Nebraska avenue, Kansas City, Kansas, offer nicely furnished rooms at reasonable rates to the working girls who have no home in the city. Will be protected by good Christian influence. Transi- ients are welcome. Mrs. E. J. Patterson, President Board of Directors, Call Matron, Phone West 1566, Phone for Appointment, Bell West 2265w. MME. R. A. HARRIS Hair Dresser Scalp Treatment a Specialty Braids, Transformations, Puffs and Wigs Made. Ladies' Tailoring and Dressmaking. Patterns Drafted to Measure. 27th & Douglass Quindaro, Kans. E. S. JONES BAKERY 3093 N. 27th St. Fresh Bread, Cakes and Pies Daily Christmas Candies and Fruit Cakes Courteous Treatment Patronage Appreciated Residence 2602-North Hallock St. Inspector I. O. B. S. of C. Asst. Clerk No. 1 A, W, CHAS. P. WASHINGTON, M.D. DISEASES OF WOMEN AND CHILDREN Office Hours: 9 to 12 a.m. 3 to 5 p.m. 7 to 8 p.m. BELL PHONE WEST 255 436 Minnesota Ave. Kansas City, Kas. PAGE THREE Pure Food Company At 730 Minnesota avenue; a store is operated and known as the Pure Food Company, and it can well apply this name to the quality of goods, that is carried in their stock. This store has become so well known to the buying public throughout the city that families from Argentine and Armourdale come regularly each week to purchase their stock of groceries and household necessities. They make a specialty in fine coffees and tea. They sell for cash, keep the best and their customers save money on the quality of purchased goods. These young business men can well use the name they now entertain. The funeral of Mrs. Dora Brown, an old respected citizen, took place Sunday afternoon from King Solomon Baptist church. The Young Women's Christian Association kept open house from 12 noon, to 12 p. m., when many were received by Mrs. Mabel Clayborne, the hostess. Miss Viola Richards, 810 Nebraska avenue, has been on the sick list for several days, but is much better at this writing. Miss Louise Thompson spent her holiday vacation from K. U. with her parents, Dr. and Mrs. S. H. Thompson, North Eighth street. Prof. Reuben Brown, 1936 North Sixth street, visited his parents at Parksville, Mo., one day last week. Mr. Chas A. Luckey, the pressing artist at the Bouldin Cleaners, spent his Christmas with his people at Lexington, Mo. Rev. J. B. Maddox of Georgia, was the guest of his brother, L. J. Maddox, and family, during the holidays. Mrs. H. Hines of St. Joseph, Mo., visited Mr. and Mrs. U. S. Rogers, 316 Everett avenue, the week end. Wyandotte Transfer Company S. Crowder, Mgr. Phone West 3576 SICK? WEAR MY BEST ELECTRIC Health Belt FREE for 60 DAYS. Absolutely safe—all you feel is no soothing glow. If you have Rheumatism, Neuralgia, Paralysis, Newcomen, Fits, Dyspnea, Flesh, Cysts, Headache, Kidney, Bladder or Liver Disease, Asthma, Cankin, Bacchus, Wakeme, Tumor, PAIN ANYWHERE and for Catalog and select kind of Beat needed. A. P. OWENS, Dept. B, Box 1415, Miami, Fl SANTAL CAPSULES MIDY CATARRH of the BLADDER relieved in 24 HOURS Each Cap-sule bears the name MIDY Become a member Lodge Notices LORRAA LODGE NO.2. I. O. B. and S. of C. "Busy Bee." Meeting nights 1st and 3rd Monday. 314 Nebraska Ave. SAMUEL DIGGS, W. H. C. BERTHA CARROL, W. S. E. W. ANDERSON CALL ME I will haul your Baggage and Fx- press. Also will bring your Kindling if you wish it. PROMPT DELIVERY. BELL 3219W AGENTS--$6.00 A DAY Olive Oil Pomade is an olive oil, sage and spirulph preparation, better than all others in pulp production. It cleans the scalp of dandruff, crusts, scales; stops itching, scalp, breaking, falling hair; makes hair soft, glossy, strong, healthy; keeps it silky, lustrous, whol- Some, excellent for ring, and letter. Olive Oil eggs and olive oil, medi- cated, antiseptic, best for shampooing; Olive vene is best for straightening and each, by mail to any address, 55 cents; 3 boxes, $1.50; four months' treatment, $2 money order or registered letter, in your order today. agent in your town; best preparations, fastest sellers, big excellent for ring worm and olive oil Oil Shampoo, contain eggs and olive oil, medi- cated, antiseptic, best for shampooing; Olive vene is best for washing and waxing with oils. Pro- each, by mail to any address, 55 cents; 3 boxes $1.50; four montha treatment, $2 money order or registered letter. Send your order to day. W. agent in your town best preparations, fastest sellers, big gest money-makers for you $6.50 cash with order, starts you. Send stamp for bulletin A and wholesale price list. The Summerrett Method of Hair Culture is the Most Complete, Comprehensive Course of Instruction on Diseases of the Hair and Scalp and their Proper Treat- ment, ever compiled taught by mail; learn at home and study weeks; we want graduates everywhere to learn more derful method. Complete course by mail $10, cash or easy payments. A Diploma from the Summerrett College in the Gateway to a Successful Business Career. Enroll Now. Send stamp for circular mention this ewspaper. THE SUMMERrett COMPANY Montclair, N. J., U. S. A. PAGE FOUR MR. GATEWOOD HAS A CLEAR TENOR Mr. Alex. Gatewood, one of our last year Sumner graduates and a model, as well as a modest young man, has what critics would say a clear tenor voice, with that fullness and clearness of tone that is exceedingly pleasing to those who have musical ears. The solo last Sunday at First A. M. E. church by Mr. Gatewood was a difficult classic, and his rendition of it demonstrated he possesses an unusual talent. We print here a clipping from the Lawrence daily as to what they said following an S. A. T. C. program in that city a few weeks ago, he being the only colored man appearing on the program: "Grand Opera as Sung by a Colored Soloist Delights S. A. T. C. Men. Grand opera, rendered by a colored soloist, would seem an incongruity in army camp life, but the men in one of the barracks seemed to enjoy this feature of the entertainment presented for their benefit yesterday afternoon. The Canio, the famous tenor lament from Pagliacci, was the selection, and musical critics in attendance say that the singer, who accompanied himself on the piano, sang the difficult composition correctly." 3 O'CLOCK DINNER Mr. and Mrs. N. Robinson served Christmas dinner at-their neat cottage home on Oakland avenue, with Mrs. M. C. Matthews, Mrs. J. Palmer and L. Sewall as guests. Turkey, mince pie, plum pudding, beaten biscuits, fruit salad, etc., were highly relished. Their most beautiful electric lights, their player-piano, and music by the society editor enlivened the scene. BIBLE CLASS The leader of the Neighborhood Bible Class and the president of its mission work Id the reading of the Birth of Christ in Luke 2nd. The class will meet Wednesday, Jan. 8, at the "Y". Lesson, Mark XIV. THEY SAY: "You should not miss hearing Dr. Burris A. Jenkins, the great Y. M. C. A. worker, just from France, at the Forum January 12th. Prof. and Mrs. R. H. Brown, 1932 North Sixth street, have been entertaining this Christmas, Mrs. Brown's mother, Mrs. A. R. McNutt; her brothers, Roy and Melvin, and sister, Mrs. Edna Lewis, all of Lawrence, Kansas. The young people of this city have made it very pleasant for them. The funeral of the late Mrs. Hayes, wife of Aubrey Hayes, took place at 2:30 p. m., Monday, from the Ninth Street M. E. church. Deceased was a pleasant, intelligent Christian woman. Rev. A. T. Parker and wife of Fort Scott, Kans., visited their daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Bouldin, 611 Parallel avenue, Christmas week. Mr. and Mrs. B. C. Rodgers of East St. Louis, were the house guests of his brother and family, Mr. U. S. Rodgers, 316 Everett avenue, during the holidays. Mrs. Evyline Davis, wife of Dr. D. Davis of Independence, Kansas, is in the city with her two children, visiting Mr. and Mrs. Matt. Carroll, her relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Jones of Ft. Smith, Ark, visited Mr. and Mrs. Parks on State avenue; also Mr. Jones visited Mr. and Mrs. Long, while in our city. Misses Louise Thompson and Vivian Anthony visited their relatives Christmas and returned to K. U. Sunday. Mr. Noble Gray of Des Moines, Ia., visited his brother, Mr. Junius J. N. Gray and wife, during the holidays. 1919 JANUARY 1919 Sun. Mon. Tue. Wed. Thu. Fri. Sat. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16. 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 During this month you can get The Advocate for $1.00 per year, payable in advance. DARTING, PIERCING SCIATIC PAINS Give way before the penetrating effects of Sloan's Liniment So do those rheumatic twinges and the lain-aches of lumbago, the nerve-inflammation of neuritis, the wry neck, the joint wrench, the ligament sprain, the muscle strain, and the throbbing bruise. The case of applying, the quickness of relief, the positive results, the clean-liness, and the economy of Sloan's Liniment make it universally preferred. Sloan's Liniment Kons Pty. 30c, 60c, $1,20 SCIENTIST OPTICIAN All Work Guaranteed Kassel Jewelry Co. 548 Minnesota Ave. Kansas City Kansas FREE $1.00 G. S. EE $1.00 G. S. s guaranteed for one bottle to benefit any cacse of pellagra, rheumatism, eczema, scrofula or any blood, liver or kidney disease, or your dollar returned and no questions asked; or if you take two bottles between October 22, 1917, and March 1, 1918, and you receive no benefits, upon affidavit of same I will refund to you your $2.00 and give you $1.00 free. Why experiment! Take a remedy with wonderful merit. A trial is all I ask you to give G. S. Sold by all L. M. GROSS 721 Spring Street L. M. GROSS 721 Spring Street LITTLE ROCK, ARK. druggists or sent prepaid. Pricec, $1.00, or six for $5.00. Call on your druggist or G. S. before you order from me write for testimonials. Don't wait until your cold develops Spanish Intluenza or pneumonia. Kill it quick. HILL'S CASCARA QUININE BROMIDE Standard cold remedy for 20 years—in tablet form—safe, sure, no opiates—breaks up a cold in 24 hours—relieves grip in 3 days. Money back if it fails. The genuine box has a Red top with Mr. Hill's picture. At All Drug Stores. SAMUEL DIGGS THE OLD RELIABLE Pays the highest cash price for iron, bottles, bones, copper, bra- thing in the junk line. SQUARE DEALING AND HOME TIMES. Place of Business—16 BELL, WEST 3577 WE GATHER Y FR All you have to do is 3577, or Home West 63 once. THE OLD RELIABLE JUNK DEALER. pays the highest cash price for junk at all times, jars, bottles, bones, copper, brass, lead, zinc and evaporation in the junk line. WE ARE DEALING AND HONEST WEIGHT ATTACHED. Place of Business—1006-1008 North Third L, WEST 3577 KANSAS CITY, IA THE GATHER YOUR GARDEN FREE If you have to do is to call Bell Box for Home West 632. Wagons THE OLD RELIABLE JUNK DEALER. 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 St. BELL, WEST 3577 KANSAS CITY, KAS. WE GATHER YOUR GARBAGE FREE All you have to do is to call Bell Phone West 3577, or Home West 632. Wagons will call at once. Home Phone 6856 Main. DUNLAP DUNLAP LAUND DUNLAP LAUNDRY COMPANY FIFTEENTH AND THE BEST LAUNRY SOFT WATER USED FIFTEENTH AND BROADWAY BEST LAUNRY SERVICE P WATER USED EXCLUSIVE THE BEST LAUNRY SERVICE POSSIBLE 300th Anniversary LANDING OF THE FIRST NEGROES ON AMERICAN SOIL January 1619 January 1919 A wonderful and comprehensive display of the achievements and production of the Colored People of America. Under the direction of President Jesse Peck, of Western University, assisted by Mrs. W.T. Osborne, of this city. Under the auspices of Bishop H. B. Parks and the United African Methodist Episcopal Churches of the Entire Fifth Episcopal District. REV. W. H. THOMAS, D.D., Chairman Call West 380 Marie L. Johnson Notary Public Stenographer 514 Minnesota Ave. 1319 N. 8th St. BANK DEALER. punk at all times, rags, lead, zinc and every- ST WEIGHT AT ALL 1008 North Third St. KANSAS CITY, KAS. OUR GARBAGE E to call Bell Phone West Wagons will call at AUNDRY BROADWAY SERVICE POSSIBLE EXCLUSIVELY BY US THE KANSAS CITY ADVOCATE G LIKE IT HASN'T THE Negroes of Greater will co 0th An NDING O NEGR AMERIC January 1619 and comprehensive display of America. Under the direction assisted by Mrs. W SINGERS AN NATIONAL Conven Januar spices' of Bishop H, B. Pa Churches of the Enti THOMAS, D.D., Chairman Anderson Co "The H The Negroes of Greater Kansas City and the West will celebrate the FORREST Consult me REAL 529 State Ave. Deeds, Mortgages, Wills, Contracts and Legal Papers Drawn. Investm Abstracts of title furni amine. "It's cheaper Bell Phone 180 Grand. Convention Hall January 29,1919 Anderson Furniture Company 20 Per Cent Discount on Heaters Bell West 1611 Home West 1401 FORREST B. ANDERSON Consult me any time. I am the People's REAL ESTATE BROKER 529 State Ave. Bell West 1050. Kansas City, Kas. Deeds, Mortgages, Wills, Contracts and Legal Papers Drawn. Old Debts Collected. Houses to rent and sell Titles examined - Investments Made. Abstracts of title furnished free; ten day allowed to exam- amine. "It's cheaper to buy than it is to rent." Consult me any time. I am he People's Lawyer. Fraternity Building 312-314 Nebraska Vacant Afternoons in Fraternity Hall; West Side First and Third Tuesdays Second and Fourth Tuesdays East Side First and Third Mondays Second and Fourth Mondays Second and Fourth Wednesdays ```markdown ``` REV. J. F. GRIFFIN, D.D., Secretary. A SQUARE DEAL TO ALL Per Cent Discount on Heate CASH OR CREDIT West 1611 Home West 1 739'-741 Minnesota Ave. Kansas City, Kansas FRIDAY, JANUARY 3, 1919. West sary FIRST L ry 1919 uction of the Colored Western University, Methodist Episcopal FIN, D.D., Secretary. WAR HISTORY Tells all about the war; it is fair to colored people; everyone buys; a tremendous seller. COLORED MAN NO SLACKER, free, or choice of other 25c pictures; agents making $7 to $23 per day. Send 25c quick for agent's complete outfit. AUSTIN JENKINS CO. $29 9th St. Washington, D. C. McClelland & Son 733 Minnesota Ave. Bell, W. 364 Home, W. 591 1918 Bargains. WHAT WILL YOU LEAVE YOUR FAMILY? A Stack of Worthless Rent Receipts —A Real Estate FOR SALE FOR SALE—100 feet of ground; will take part payment in Liberty Bonds, Baby Bonds or Thrift Stamps. 9-room modern house 30 ft, $2000; $400 down, terms to suit. 4-room house, 50 ft.; outbuildings, electric lights, gas and city water, grape arbor; $1500; $500 down, terms to suit. 5-room house, 56 ft; $1500; $700 down, $20 per month and interest. 8-room house, bath, gas and city water; $1850; $200 down, terms to suit. 4-room house, summer kitchen, 50 ft; good out buildings, $1100; $50 down, $10 per month and interest. 9-room house, modern, 87 feet; $2500; $500 down, terms to suit. 8-room house, 25 ft; $2100; $300 down, terms to suit; close in. 10-room brick; $3500; $100 down, modern, 50 ft, close in. Come in and see this bargain. 4 4-room cottages, close in, $1,000 $50 cash, $10 a month and interest. 3 4-room houses $650. $8 per month and interest. Close in. MONEY TO LOAN ON IMPROVED CITY PROPERTY. MONEY TO LOAN—$200 or $250. Small loans at 8 per cent. Fire and Cyclone Insurance. Let Us Write That Next. Policy for You. GEO. McCLELLAND & SON 733 Minn. Ave. Kansas City, Kas.