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KANSAS All Eyes Centered on St. Louis Now LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL FOURTH ANNUAL PHYSICAL TRAINING EXHIBITION AND MILITARY DRILL AT CONVENTION HALL FRIDAY, MAY 7, 1920 600—BOYS AND GIRLS—600 IN A MOST SPECTACULAR ACTION SIX THOUSAND GOOD SEATS Boxes only ...35 cents Arena Balcony ...25 cents Upper Balcony ...15 cents Box seats on sale at Paseo Y. M. C. A. Other tickets at all drug stores. The greatest and grandest ever. Lynchburg, Va.—All eyes are now turned toward St. Louis, and as you pick up the paper and read this letter some of the people will be there already, and others will be on their way. This time next month there will be some happy ministers and there will be some with their hearts broken and they turned toward 1924, when the men may go back and get them. I hope that all may live and have good health, and stay where they will hear the call of the Lord when it comes, for the Lord is going to call again, and the only thing is you must be ready for it. I have been mingling with education and educators during the past week, and have gotten much out of it. Before I tell you of some of the things I have seen and some of the things I have done, I must not forget to call attention to one of the most remarkable men in the race of ours, Dr. J. W. Rankin, missionary secretary of the National Baptist convention, and indeed a remarkable man. I have known him a long time and lived with him for a little while, for we went to Europe together in 1910, and this is my chance to tell you that I have been over there. Dr. Rankin should be made a bishop by the general conference, and they would be honoring a great man, one who would render great service for his people, and for the world. He has made the best missionary secretary his church has ever had, and now he is going to make one of the very best bishops. By nature, by education, by experience he is fitted for the place, and there will be no mistake in elevating him. The world is looking now at the two great conferences. The only thing some men can see is their election, but there are grave questions which should come before the general conference of the African Methodist Episcopal church in St. Louis, the African Methodist Episcopal Zion church in St. Louis, the African Methodist Episcopal church in Knoxville, Tenn., and any other body at work this year. The race is calling for conservative, careful leadership and legislation, and without that the future is dark. In selecting men for place, care should be exercised, and I appeal to the general conference to select their best men. I have named a man in the A. M. E. Church, but I must not forget that the woods are full of them. I have met some of them and some of them I have not met. In my opinion the men who ought to be selected are trained men like Revs. A. J. Carey, W. Sampson Brooks, W. A. Fountain and Julian C. Caldwell, and the ones I have mentioned before. You take these men, go into their lives, into what they have done and what they are still willing to do. Dr. Fountain is president of Morris Brown University, which position he has held for years, and right by his side has been his private secretary, that wonderful woman, Mrs. W. A. Fountain. They have been able to do a few things there for the benefit of the schools. It was an interesting time when the young people received their diplomas last week, and at the same time the graduates were handed a state certificate, the first time in the history of the school such a thing had been done. Dr. Fountain has brought many things to the institution and to his race, and he will do more when he is placed on the bench within a few days from now. He has allowed his work, his service to commend him to the people, and I think it is the best way after all. What he has won he can wear all the better. I would take up then also the life of Dr. J. C. Caldwell, the friend to the young people, and a man of sterling worth. He has made good and is still ready to make good. His work has been that for his race, and then I could say a few things about Dr. W. Sampson Brooks, Dr. A. J. Carey, but they are fixed. I commend them to the general conference. This is going to be a stormy meeting, but the men and women who are there will be heard from. We all welcome back to America Prof. Aaron E. Malone, president of Pero College, and I am sure that his wife will extend him a special welcome and will have some special oats for him. He has had a great time over yonder in that part of the world called Cuba, and some other places he went out of this country. He spent the cold days here basking in the sunshine there, and it seemed that all of Florida tried to do him honor when he returned to this country. It wa slike a returning president to his country. I wish you could have been in Jacksonville, and to have seen how the people made over him, and how thousands sought just to see him, while others said they would be satisfied to touch the bottom of his coat tail. While in Jacksonville Prof. Malone was the direct guest of Charles H. Anderson, treasurer of the National Negro Business League, and one of the leading bankers of our country. I said country, and not race. Prof. Malone told the people that I was his personal friend, and believe me, honey. I got some of them good things, too. I got to ride around all over Jacksonville. Fla., in automobile carriage cars wagons, to have some of that find inner prepared by Dr. D. M. Baxter at his palatial home, and to attend that real banquet at the Richmond hotel, and just to be greeted by people, people professional and otherwise. I felt for a while I had left the earth and was mingling in another world. Mr. and Mrs. Malone have blessed this race of ours, and added so much to the personal appearance of our women. I thank God and Poro college and what it is teaching and how it is teaching it. It is not a begging college, but a business college. Dr. Baxter is in line to be the business manager of the A. M. E. Book Concern, and he should have the place because he is able to take care of it. I was at that big banquet at Richmond Hotel, and I just can't tell you all I did get to do while I was with Dr. Malone, and now I am going with him to the National Negro Business League in August, just before I go to the National Baptist convention in Indianapolis. Mr. Malone is going to be chairman of the laymen during the General Conference and he is going to assist in pulling off some great stunts. Look out for him, and what will be done. I have been going some. I have been to Knoxville, Tenn., after I left Atlanta, witnessing Morris Brown CITY LAWYER TYLER ENTERTAINED AT Y BY KANSANS On last Wednesday an auto party took their honored guest, Lawyer Willis O. Tyler of Lon Angeles, Call, a sight-seeing trip through the city and wound up at the Paseo Y. M. C. A., where Lawyer Dorsey Green had prepared a six o'clock dinner for the party. Those in the party were the guest, Lawyer W. O. Tyler, Rev. G. H. Wilson, Presiding Elder of California, Lawyer Dorsey Green, Judge I. F. Bradley, Jr., J. H. Clayimina, Geo. McClelland, Dr. Lee Petty, Prof. J. P. King, Prof. A. J. Neeley, Willis Allen, Editor Thos. Kennedy, A. J. Bouldin, Parker Gardner and Houston Talbert. Principal Lee says from the way tickets are going. Convention Hall will be packed May 7th, at their Fourth Annual Exhibition. Boxes are only 35 cents; arena 25 cents; upper balcony 15 cents are the prices. HORTON, KANSAS. Mrs. W. J. Irvin and children and daughter, Miss Marie Henry left Friday evening for Circleville to visit relatives. The Second Baptist church had its baptizing last Sunday, April 25. They had seven candidates. The baptizing of the A. M. E. church is postponed until the fourth Sunday by request of some of the candidates. They will have a big basket dinner. The people of the Second Baptist church is getting along fine with their new church they are building- Mr. Fred Star spent Saturday and Sunday in Horton. The Citizens' Forum will observe Mother's Day Sunday. This will be the last Sunday of the Forum until the first Sunday in September. The meeting will be held in the First A M, E. church, Eighth and Nebraska. All you can hear for miles around is the big Annual Event of Lincoln High, at Convention Hall, Friday May 7th. Commencement and getting in touch with thought. I was delighted to be there and see all I did see and hear all I did hear. In Knoxville, I was the guest of a young man of worth and ability. I was so delighted to see and hear him, and beat it to another place called Johnson City, Tennessee, and it was worth while. While there mingled with teachers, doctors, preachers, and other good people. It was my time to show off, and you may bet your bottom dollar that I did, and I was heard from while there. Prof. J. H. Byers, principal of the Langston High school made me his special guest, and we were guessing around there all the time trying to get in mind just what I was doing and what I was not doing. I visited the school, had plenty of ice cream, lemonade, ice water, eats until I was full as a pig, and then I just grunted and slept, until time for me to leave. I am now in Lynchburg where is located the Virginia Theological Seminary and college, the school that was planted by the fathers and is supported by the Baptist state convention, which will meet May 12, at Staunton, Virginia, and I expect to be right there to help in the good work. I am going to see what they are going to do. Dr. T. J. King is president of the convention. You must know that I am getting to be some pumpkins, when I tell you that I am the guest of Dr. Robert C. Woods, president of the college. Wonderful indeed that I should be thus honored, and I am just about to kill my fool self trying to use big words and some of them are just sounds without the words. In meeting Mrs. Woods, I said to her Tuckerelum Inkerlosus tormtusirum. I meant to inform her that I was delighted to be in her home and to be with collega people. She smiled and simply said you are welcome. To this I said "thankerateli," which meant I thank you indeed. This is one of the great institutions in the country, and Prof. Wood is an educator from his heart, and is doing things. He is the brain behind the throne, and then I met the cash behind the throne, Deacon Adolphis Humbles, who is a little stewed up looking man, but is as rich as cream and a lover of his race. He believes in President Woods, and will follow the lead. He is a man who can be reached by the humblest child, and wants his church to do a little more than talk. Deacon Humbles is getting ready for the big convention; and the students of the school have raised over two thousand dollars for the convention, which will be laid on this table in Staunton. shall have more to tell you in my next letter. J. O. MIDNIGHT. ADVOCATE CHAPLAIN SCOTT PASSES THROUGH CITY Captain O. W. J. Scott, Chaphin of the famous Tenth Cavalry, passed through the city last Friday on his way to the General Conference at St. Louis and took time to stop off for a day with friends. He addressed the student body of Western University at 11 o'clock. President Peck and the Chaplain have long been warm friends. Captain Scott is a first cousin of Mrs. Thomas Kennedy, Editor of The Kansas City, Kansas, Advocate. The Tenth cavalry are doing border service and are located at Fort Chihuahua, Arizona. Mr. Chas. Phelan and wife, formerly Mrs. Harpole, of 634 New Jersey avenue, Kansas City, Kansas, left Kansas City Wednesday evening to visit his mother in Montgomery, Ala. Mr. Phelan said they would also visit Birmingham, Tuskegee and other points of interest in his home state. Lawyer Forrest B. Anderson attended the statewide mass meeting of colored citizens held in Topeka last Friday and was unanimously indorsed by that body as the race's candidate for representative to the legislature from Wyandotte county. Dr. F. D. G. Harvey of Lawrence was indorsed as the race's candidate for state auditor. A committee was appointed to make plans for a vigorous campaign in the interest of these two race champions. Rev. G. H. Wilson, presiding elder of California was the guest of Rev. J. F. Griffin a few days last week, stopping off on his way to the General Conference. Dr. Wilson is the leading spirit on the western coast in African Methodism and has done great work for the church and humanity in his seventeen years of service on the coast. He is a candidate for the editorship of the Western Christian Recorder, and if elected, would make a competent and useful man for the job and the Fifth Episcopal District. Mrs. Manie Benjamin of Mobile, Ala, was in the city attending the funeral of her father, Rev. Benjamin Lewis, who was laid to rest on April 24. She spent an enjoyable afternoon Friday, April 30, with Mr. and Mrs. Charles McLane of 813 Freeman avenue. There they served a delicious dinner, which consisted of roast pork, rice la Creole gravy, macaroni and cheese, cream potatoes, green peas, eg georgetown bread and biscuits, hot tea, celery. Desert was ice cream and cake, peach pie, sweet potato pudding and assorted fruit. The guests were Mr. and Mrs. Isaiah Lewis, Mr. Malakier Zinerman, Mr. Alfred Edward, Mr. Percy Williams. THE CHURCH OF THE LIVING GOD (C.W.F.F.) Rev. J. A. Clark, Pastor. The good Lord gave us some May showers Saturday night and Sunday morning, but nevertheless the Sunday school was filled with some brilliant scholars and a good lesson was rendered. Sister Farr, the new superintendent is carrying things out lovely and sweet. Rev. B. M. Campbell, pastor at Oklahoma City, Okla., is here with us. He catechised the lesson. He has been preaching and carrying on a big revival all the week and next Sunday, May 9, will be all day. Elder B. M. Campbell is a thunderbolt, as you have been going out and hearing Elder Green for ten days or more. Come to the Church of God and see who is preaching the purest doctrine. All are cordially invited to any service. Time. 11 a. a. Rev. Cook preached a very short sermon as he was called to St. Louis on some business and from there to Jackson, Tenn. He will be absent about 15 days. He was accompanied by his wife. Rev. John Farr is assistant until his arrival, by order of the pastor and chief. At night the rostrum was filled by Elder B. M. Campbell and the elder showed the pure doctrine to his congregation so plain that no one could deny the true facts. Elder Campbell is an excellent Church of God preacher. He preached a soul-stirring sermon at Rev. George McNeal's congregation last Sunday evening. We wish to express our hearty appreciation for the kindness shown us at the death of our dear daughter, Georgia McDaniel; to our friends; also for the floral offering. MR. AND MRS. G. W. PORTER, 1121 Everett Avenue. Principal Lee says from the way tickets are going, Convention Hall will be packed May 7th, at their Fourth Annual Exhibition. Boxes are only 25 cents; arena 25 cents; upper balcony 15 cents are the prices. Saint Sesostris Work of Race Man THOS. KENNEDY, PUBLISHER. Kingston, North Carolina.—Two general conferences are in session this week, one in St. Louis, Mo., and the other in Knoxville, Tenn., and the eyes of the two big Methodist bodies are turned toward these places, and then I might say there is still a bigger general conference composed of all the races, the one of the Methodist Episcopal church and we have some concern there, because there are some things we are watching. The questions touching races are to be discussed and disposed of in some way. The time is approaching when the general conferences will close, some men will be disappointed, of course, for it would be out of the question to elect all the men who want to be bishop, and if they did then bishops would have to pastor churches, thereby appoint themselves to either a mission, circuit or station, and they would be vicing with the humble ministers for the best charges, and of course he would always win, for he has the apointing power. We are all watching to see the result. Just as soon as general conference is over, then we will all turn our attention to Chicago, for there is where another great question is to be setled, who will be the next president of the United States, for I feel that the man who is nominated will be the man elected, for he Republicans are going to carry the day and to that end we are all planning. We are all getting ready and men are getting ready to vote. It seems that there is to be some race differences adjusted in this election, or at the convention, and a mistake made in this on either side would perhaps prove disastrous, hence let us go slow and look well to the interest of all concerned. I am unwilling to let my party throw me away, even in the south. It seems that the white man is permitting his prejudice to go too far, and wants to have in the south what is known as "lily white" and if this is carried out then the Negroes of the North, and they are there in large numbers, will resent it, but the question comes in our mind like the question asked by Simon Peter, "Lord to whom shall we go?" The Democrats have declared they do not want us, except in the north where a vote counts one. It is out of the question to think that the south is going to vote with the Republicans. Not upon your tintype. The only vote that the Republicans will ever get in the south except a few office holders, are our voters. The "lily whites" of Virginia had a separate convention, held in hotels where we were not permitted, and there they selected their ticket, or delegates, and will send them to the convention. Then came a big meeting in Richmond, held by our people, and it was a great convention for it was composed of some of the best men in the country. They were there, doctors, lawyers, bankers, business men, and working men. The convention was presided over by J. R. Pollard, a prominent lawyer of Richmond, and there were present 560 delegates. That's going some, and just as soon as they got open they had speeches, and talked about their treatment, and they were determined to have their rights. They declared that it was the regular convention', and as such they are going to the national convention in June with a full ticket asking for recognition, and I hope that they will get right and justice, for we have all been loyal to the party. So united were the people that there was not a point of order raised during the entire session. Now comes Hon. Will T. Hayes, urging the Republicans to be steady. He is chairman of the National Republican Committee, but this cannot be if a man's color must be his badge to a convention, and if he was born in the dark of the moon, must be kept out. Among other things, he says: "Steady Republicans! "Do now what you did during the World War. Repeat the patriotism of 1917-1918. "Hold the boat steady. The winds may blow. We have reached the place where the cross-current may run. But remember that the ripples do not show the direction of the main current, which flows surely and strongly underneath the eddy and that froth. Here is no moment for little things. "Let us permit no distraction. No acrimony among us. No petty bickerings. Nothing — nothing must decrease the certainty of our doing well—that which we are certainly about to be called upon to accomplish. "Let no stones be put into snow-balls!" I want to pay my respects to one NUMBER 40. of the greatest artists in the race, and if you have not met him, I would like for you to do so. It is C. M. Beatty, instructor in the Photographic Division of Tuskegee Institute, and he has a real studio, and the young men and women there are getting the real training, nothing more, nothing less. Then he is turning out some work, the latest being "Saint Sesostris," a real Madonna, and one which should be in all of our homes. No longer is she a beautiful white woman, but one of our own, and one you should see and if you see it, you would without question put up the $3 for it. He has given a brief sketch of the character he portrays in his work of art, Saint Sesostris. He says, "I have scanned, and with considerable care, many pictures in search of one of suitable to be claimed as one emblematic of ourselves under all conditions." "This great government has accepted its hundred thousand dollar War Painting, (and with us, who sacrificed in proportion to our ability, more than any group of people in the realm of its domain,) and yet we find ourselves distinctly left out, then to my joy, the ideal of my dreamings materialized. This truly expressive portrait I made a reality. In it I have done my bit. Will you join with me and make it the picture which shall tell yet unborn children of our purity, our faith in God, even under the most trying oppression? "Wonderful truths lie buried in the expressions of these eyes. Tensely does the mouth portray an expression of non-vindictiveness, and who can look upon the halo which crowns it and not feel God's kindness for us? Gaze upon it again, and then again, and feel the purity of Love it bleds out to you. "This race portrait must find its way into the churches, schools and Christian homes." I am proud of his young man, and I have made an investment in the picture, and presented to Mrs. Elvie Il. Stewart, 5922 Aberdeen street, Chicago, and she has accepted of it. Col. Midnight likes to do things, and he is working to that end right now and things are just beginning. I wish I could just tell you all the places I have been since I wrote that letter the other day from Lynchburg. I told you about my going to Richmond, and from there over to Newport News, Va., and from there to another place in Virginia, and talked with the Bankers, with the other big men. Levi C. Brown, president of the Mutual Savings Bank, and a great man, toted me over to his house in an automobile car wagon, and there I had the pleasure of meeting J. S. Jones, cashier-treasurer of the Tidewater Bank and Trust Company, and one of the finest men I have met in an age. Well, I am going to furnish my next letter from Tidewater as I see it now and will then tell you about banks bankers, editors and other things P. B. Young was a leading spirit in that big convention in Richmond, and he is elected one of the electors. Let us see what is going to happen. J. O. MIDNIGHT. A CHRISTIAN MOTHER AT REST The funeral of the late Mrs. Anna Garner, who departed this life April 20th, was held from the large country homestead Friday, April 23, at 2 p. m., and Rev. D. A. Holmes officiated. She was a consistent Christian and a member of the Metropolitan Baptist church, and died in the full triumph of faith, having the Lord as her shepherd as she passed through the shadow of death. The funeral was largely attended by old and new settlers and the Rural Art Club and others read appropriate resolutions, and many floral offerings were received. The funeral obsequies were beautiful and the community for miles around extend sympathy to all the relatives; also The Advocate staff extends sympathy. Mrs. Anna Garner and her husband, Mr. Allen Garner, came here from Howard county, Mo., in 1872, with five children, and settled on a farm, which was then three miles from the town of Wyandotte, and lived there until her death. The farm is now only a quarter of a mile from the city limits of Kansas City, Kansas. She was the mother of eleven children, nine of whom are now living. Her husband died about fourteen years ago. She leavas six girls and three boys, a sister, fifteen grandchildren; also other relatives and many friends, who regret her demise, but know she is resting with God. PAGE TWO THE KANSAS CITY ADVOCATE G. A. GREGG, Associate Editor. MRS. M. C. MATTHEWS. Society Editor. MRS·LOTTIE D. HALL, Circulating Manager 610 North Sixth Street Residence Phone Fairfax 2663 SUBSCRIPTION. One Year ..... $1.50 Six months ..... .85 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." The Advocate is a weekly journal devoted to Race Progress and Human Uplift. Have your news in our office, not later than Tuesday of each week to insure publication. Office 834 Nebraska ave. MEMBER NATIONAL NEGRO PRESS ASSOCIATION. METROPOLITAN TEMPLE NOTES The weather was somewhat threatening, but a large congregation ventured to this church to worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness. Many testified for Christ and Pastor Holmes closed with remarks which made such an impression that three accepted our Savior. He sang the beautiful hymn, "Jesus Paid It all," and several joined church, some as candidates for hantism and some as full members. The many many prayer meetings are causing the Holy Spirit to alarm the unalarmed. At 8 p. m. the pastor preached a powerful sermon from I Peter IV:18, "And if the righteous scarely be saved, where shall the ungodly and the sinner appear?" Revival begins at this church next Sunday, May 9th. Everybody is invited. Some renowned visiting minister will assist in the meetings. Come. Pastor Holmes spoke of Mrs. S. D. Jones, with many helpers, soliciting over $104. As a silent force worker four weeks for the Ladies All. He commended her. There are many good women solicitors in this church, Mrs. Wood, who with many workers has raised over $200 in several weeks, Mrs. Hultz $104 in 2 or 3 weeks; Mrs. Hulsey $100 or more; Mrs. Zulu Jones near $100; Mrs. I. M. Thomas $75; Mrs. M. C. Matthews, with five girl workers raised over $700 in one day for War Relief and around $100 for church work. Mrs. Thompson and U. S. Rogers and others are also good solicitors. This church is said to raise more finances than any church and is the nearest of any Kansas City, Kansas church out of debt. Next Sunday, May 9, the Odd Fellows will have their sermon at Metropolitan at 2 p. m., and Dr. D. A. Holmes is asked to deliver it. Come and hear their program. 6,000 will be at Convention Hall, Friday, May 7th. Its Lincoln High school's big annual Hippodrome. CARD OF THANKS We wish to extend our thanks to our friends and neighbors for their kindness shown us during our recent bereavement of our sister, Mrs. Susannah Camon Hodgins, who passed away Sunday, April 25, 1920., from her home, 1050 Oakland avenue, Kansas City, Kansas, and especial thanks to Alpha Court No.15; Rev. H. L. Bolden for the beautiful sermon; Mrs. Viola Calhoun and Miss Ruby Hill for their beautiful songs, and the C. M. E. Church and members for the beautiful floral offering. Mrs. Grinella Washington, Mrs. Marie Murrel, Mrs. Eliza Mt. Gomery, sisters. Mrs. Annie Armstrong, mother, Mr. Albert Armstrong, father, Georgetta Scales, nice. CARD OF THANKS We desire to thank the many friends and the pastor of Metropolitan Baptist church for their kindness during our mother and sister's illness and at her death. We pray God's blessings upon you. MR. ALLIEN GARNER, MR. HORACE GARNER, MR. JAMES GARNER, MRS FRANCES MORRIS, MRS. MARY OVER, Denver, Colo. MRS. ALMA BALANCE, MRS. LENORA HARSSEL. MRS. LILIAN ESKRIDGE, MRS. VICTORIA LEWIS, MRS. EMMA HARRIS, All you can hear for miles around is the big Annual Event of Lincoln High, at Convention Hall, Friday May 7th. THE WEEKLY ANNOUNCER OF FIRST A. M. E. CHURCH J. F. GRIFFIN, Pastor. Residence, 1111 North Eighth St. Residence Phone, Fairfax 2904 Alex. Jones, Assistant Pastor. ORDER OF SERVICES. 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. 7:30 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. Bethel A. M. E. Church Rev. Wm. B. Johnson, Pastor S. W. Jefferson, a student of Schaffer Divinity School, Western University, preached at 11 a. m. At night the pastor delivered a special sermon. One member was added to the church. Mrs. M. Bingham, the president of the Sewing Circle, entertained at her home on Virginia Thursday evening. Gleanings from the recent rally are still coming in. Every loyal African Methodist should help Bethel; unless you help Attorney Tyler's address will fail of results. FIVE DOLLARS REWARD Will be paid to anyone who will bring or send us a buyer that buys property from us. We will sell you a house, sell a house for you, collect your rents for you and will advise you in real estate investments. McNair Real Estate Company 1511 North Tenth Street Bell Phone Fairfax 4314 ...Note--After 5 p. m., ring Fairfax 2314 and ask for Mr. Adams, Manager Sales and Rentals. The old rag doll still retains its supreme seat in the realm of child fancy, despite the invasion of airplanes that fly, bisque dolls that walk, talk and roll their eyes, wireless sets that wire and automobiles that auto, according to Honer Stephens, president of the American Toy Exhibitors, Inc., the New York Evening Telegram states. "Although we have every form of toy imaginable which can and does please the heart of the child, there is nothing like the old rag doll," Mr. Stephens said. "There were more rag dolls manufactured and sold last year than ever before, and I understand the demand has increased this year, "All toy manufacturers have inventors who turn out new articles every year. This year's innovation is the popular-priced toy phonograph, which plays any record and costs but a few dollars. Toys this year have been made especially to promote what might be called 'juvenile engineering.' 'They are built for the purpose of instilling the constructive spirit in the child, and we have found a market for those things even among the grownups.' "But the American child still demands its rag doll." As It Used to Be. A young member of the Uniform Rank, K. of P. lodge was making arrangements to go to the annual party which his chapter gave. The affair was called the "annual-annual," and he talked a great deal about it at home. One evening his mother became interested in the party. "I don't believe your lodge has enough affairs," she told him. "Now, several years ago when your father attended lodge regularly there used to be something almost every night. "Let's see," she mused, "what kind of night they called them." The younger man winked at his chum. "Probably nightcaps then, mother," he retorted. "You remember that was before we went dry in Indiana."-Indianapolis News. BARBERS' NEW SCALE. On and after May 1, 1920, the new scale of prices of colored barber shops, Kansas side, are as follows: Shave ..... 20 cents Hair Cut ..... 50 cents Massage ..... 50 cents Shampoo ..... 50 cents Scalp Massage ..... 50 cents Singe ..... 50 cents Mustach Dyed ..... 50 cents Tonics ..... 20 cts.up Neck Shave ..... 10 cents COLORED BARBERS' UNION. Call Fair- fax 380 Or 4422 THE KANSAS CITY ADVOCATE Mrs. Jackson's Epileptic Fits 2 OH! LISTEN Her own story of her remarkable deliverance. New Jersey Chemist offers generous supply of the wonderful remedy free. WHEN YOU WANT YOUR OLD FURNITUR EREPAIRED call or phone Walker, the Furniture Man. All work guaranteed. Make new furniture. Soap compound for cleaning rugs and clothing Each box guaranteed. Walker Manufacturing Company 421 MINNESOTA AVENUE FAIRFAX 1170 No wonder Mrs. Jackson is anxious to have the whole world know what Dr. Kline's Epileptic Remedy did for her. Doctors tried and failed to help her. Fifteen convulsions in three hours is a terrific experience. But Mrs. Jackson is well now. Read how it all happened: APOLOGIES TO BR'ER RABBIT Field Mouse, Not Bunny, Is Anathema tized Girdler of Trees, According to Eastern Expert. About six years ago I was taken with convulsions. I had fifteen convulsions in about three weeks. I had three doctors who woke me and they worked all of them in the hospital and there I lied for three weeks before I knew where I was. I stared at the hospital for four weeks. Then my husband took me to the hospital and I have several attacks of convulsions. A little over two years ago when I had four very hard convulsions, I was told by Dr. Kline's Epileptic Kennedy, I was anxious to try anything as I was troubled so severely. I got one bottle and it and it made me a little better, so my husband said to continue. I was very afraid and never felt better in my life. If this latter will help anybody that has that kind of trouble, I hope they will care for Epileptic Kennedy, as I believe it will care for me. Yours truly. An official of the state fish and game commission informs us that we are unjust to the rabbit in ascribing to him all the girdling of fruit trees which has been going on in these parts lately. Our informant says, observes a writer in the Ohio State Journal, that the field mouse is responsible for more than 50 per cent of this damage and we hasten to tender our sincere apologies to the rabbit, whose feelings we would not hurt for the world, and are quick to give the guilty field mouse his just share of censure. FREE to all sufferers from Epi lepsy, St. Vitus Dance, or similar nervous disorders, a generous trial bottle [full $1.25 size] with valuable book on the treatment of these diseases, on application to Dr.R.H.Kline Co., 301 White St., Red Banks, N. J. Field mice, it seems have the indefensible habit of burrowing among the roots of small fruit trees in the fall, hollowing out a warm place, as field mice estimate warmth, and spending the winter threep. When they get hungry and nothing else is available, they shin up a little way and eat the bark of the tree cunningly making tooth marks almost exactly like rabbits' and thus throwing editors and 'other experts off the scent. The rabbits are not wholly without sin, but a 49 per cent sinner averages up fairly well with the rest of us. Moreover, the rabbit may easily be foiled in his lapses from grace by placing a piece of tar paper about two feet In height, or a piece of wire netting around the base of each young fruit tree. Perhaps this expedient, like other prohibitory measures, does not build character in the rabbit, but it does in the orchardist. Nothing, we understand, can be done about the field mice unless one stays at the foot of the tree and catches them. They are lost in sin. 3100 N. 27th St. KANSAS CITY, KANSAS where you will always find a good line of Cakes, Cookies, and Pies; also a full line of Home-made Candies. Hot Bread, Rolls and Coffee at 5:30 p. m. Special attention to Party and Wedding Orders. SANTAL CAPSULES MIDY CATARRH of the DLADDER relieved in 24 HOURS Each Carpath bearer the name MIDY Barnwood courier services ```markdown ``` The big event of the West will be the Fourth Annual Military Drill and Fashion Show at Convention Hall, next Friday night, May 7th, by Lincoln High school. CURED HER FITS Mrs. Paul Gram, residing at 916 Fourth Street, Milwaukee, Wis., recently gave out the following statement: "I had suffered with Fits (Epilepsy) for over fourteen years. Doctors and medicine did me no good. It seemed that I was beyond all hope of relief, when at last I secured a preparation that cured me sound and well. Over ten years have passed and the attacks have not returned. I wish everyone who suffers from this terrible disease would write to L. Lepso, 194 Island Avenue, Milwaukee, Wis., and ask for a bottle of the same kind of medicine which he gave me. He has generously promised to send it prepaid, free, to anyone who writes him."—Adv. All Work Guaranteed Kassel Jewelry Co. 548 Minnesota Ave. Kansas City Kansas SAMUEL DIGGS THE OLD RELIABLE JUNK DEALER SQUARE DEALING AND HONEST WEIGHT AT ALL TIMES Pays. the Highest cash price for junk at all times, rags, iron, bottles, bones, copper, brass, lead, zinc and everything in the junk line. 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Res. 1407 North Eighth Street LUELLA GREEN Notary Public 516 Minnesota Ave. PUBLICATION NOTICE In the District Court of Wyandotte County, State of Kansas. Sylvester Turk, Plaintiff, vs. Espanola Turk, Defendant. No. 13329, Div. 3. 10 the Deremant Above Named: You are hereby notified that you have been sued by the above named plaintiff, in the above named court and cause for a divorce and unless you answer the allegations in said petition on or before the 28th day of May, 1920, the same will be taken as true, and a judgment rendered against you divorcing plaintiff from you for your faults, and for such other and further relief as equity may permit E. A. SHACKELFORD. Attorney for Plaintiff. (First publication April 16, 1920) PUBLICATION NOTICE In the District Court of Wyandotte County, State of Kansas. Walter Dickerson, Plaintiff, vs. Ada Dickerson, Defendant. State of Kansas, Wyandotte County, ss: State of Kansas, Greetings: To the above named defendant, Ada Dickerson, you will take notice that the above named plaintiff did on this 10th day of April, 1920, file his petition in the Clerk's office of the District Court of Wyandotte County, State of Kansas, against you praying for a divorce on the grounds of adultery Unless you answer, demur or otherwise object on or before the 28th day of May, 1920, the allegations, statements, averments and contents contained therein will be taken as true; and upon further proof, plaintiff will be granted a divorce as prayed for in his petition. STOP AT 1414 North Fifth Street Bring Your Sewing. Will be there FEBRUARY, 23, 1920 Fairfax 1282 Kansas City. Kansas L. W. JOHNSON, Attorney for Plaintiff. Attest: R. J. McFarland, Clerk, by Alfred C. Crouch, Deputy. (First publication April 16, 1920) HASTEN THE GROWTH State of Kansas, Greetings: FRIDAY, MAY 7, 1920 ```markdown ``` BEST SELLER ARCH'S SHAMPOO For Dandruff and Itching Scalp. It makes the hair soft and glossy and gives it new growth. Each bottle guaranteed or money re-funded. Made and Prepared by W. C. ARCH 709 New Jersey Ave. Kansas City, Kansas PRICE 25 and 35 cents Bell Phone All Work Guaranteed 27th Street Cleaners For Prompt Service Call Us. R. J. Knapp, Proprietor Army Overcoats Dyed and Remodeled FAIRFAX 3012 3092 N. 27th St. Kansas City, Kas. FINE CLEANERS THATS RIGHT WE MAKE THEM LOOK LIKE NEW ALL WORK A SPECIALTY GIVE US A CHANGE WE CALL AND DELIVER Bell Phone Fairfax 3102 1319 N. 9th K. C., K. HAIR GROWER MRS. McCOY MAKES A HAIR GROWER THAT GROWS HAIR It will also stop your hair from falling out. Take Aspirin ~ With Water PHONE gan i USQUALITY FIFIELD 105 J nEST™ ae SDA : 622 oa KANSAS CITY, PARALLEL AVE. : KANSAS . DAISY L. MORSE INDOL PERFECT SYSTEM OF HAIR CULTURE LESSONS TAUGHT RATES REASONABLE 7 FULL TREATMENT, 75c . It was when physicians oy ae se ae Hapossible tor rae jo - M. Miller, Ohio Druggist oe eas) a to survive the ravages of bg? BS ed Tuberculosis, he began ex- ms, perimenting on himself, and Pang [ony G iscovered'the Home Treat- oe eae BSS ; ment, known as ADDI. SO Pounds 388 saat OS LINE. Anyone with coughs Tedercaleste, may wwe Ss under plata directions. Send your Same seg sdires ty ADDILINE- - 46 ARCADE BUILDING « + = COLUMBUS, OLJ® KANSAS CITY'S BEST PRINTERS FOR FIVE YEARS THE UNDISPUTED PRINTING “THAT'S RIGHT” ‘THE GRAY PRINTING CO. | FIFTH, AT OAKLAND BELL FAIRFAX 4187 KANSAS INDUSTRIAL & EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTE, TOPEKA, KANSAS Invites you to its Twenty-fourth Annual Commencement Exercises Friday, May 21, 8:00 P. M. 1. Musical Exhibition . wee . Institute Chap<l Saturday, May 22,5-7 P.M. - 2. Physical Culture Exhibition... .......by Young Women . Institute Chapel | Saturday, May 22, 8-9 P. M. | Declamation Contest... ......... ...........by Literary Society | Sunday, May 23, 3-5 P. M. 8. Commencement Sermon. _ . Rev. L. K. Williams, D.D_ At City Auditorium Monday, May 24. 3-5 P. M. : #o DY eesocsccww wes . i seston Stident Cadets Institute Campus Monday, May 24, 7-8 P. M. Class Day Exervises.. . .. ......-_.......-.----- Institute Chapel Monday, May 24, 8-9:30 P. M. Alumni Association and Reception..._......__........Gymnasium > Tuesday, May 25, 8:00 P. M. (At the City Auditorium) Graduating Exercises, Alumni Address, # Commencement Address Alumni Address............Hon. Frederick C. Helm, Wichita, Kas. Commencement Address.....Gov. Henry J. Allen, Topeka, Kas. Award of Diplomas, Certificates, Prizes... pes eamyaee aeteeneceatecmesssmmennneestnerereeeee-eoe Ons J. M. Wright, Topeka, Kas. arth oe wT ete at bt FRIDAY, MAY 7, 1920 —— , ] . 8 ° Se Ss Wit your Aspirin tablets have the name “Bayer” stamped on them, they Bre genuine “Bayer Tablets of Aspir- in,” proved safe by millions of people. The name “Bayer” identifies the true world-famous Aspirin prescribed by physicians for over eighteen years. Always drink one or two glasses of water after taking the tablers. Each unbroken “Bayer package” contains proper directions for Colds, PUBLICATION NOTICE. In the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas 2nd Div. Leroy Jackson, Plaintiff, vs. Fan- nie Jackson, Defendant. No. 10463. To Fannie Jackson: You are hereby notified that you have been sued by the above named plaintiff in the District Court of Wy- andotte County, Kansas, for divorce, and that you are required to answer the petition of plaintiff, filed in the office of the Clerk of the District Court, Wyandotte County, Kansas, on or before the 4th day of June, 1920, or said petition will be taken as true and judgment will be render- ed against you in favor of plaintiff granting her an absolute divorce from you ,and for such other and further relief as the nature of the case may require. DORSEY GREEN, Attorney for Plaintiff. (First publication April 23, 1920.) PUBLICATION NOTICE In the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas, Pearl Sutton, Plaintiff, vs. No, 13427. Div, 2. Henry Sutton, Defendant. .To the defendant above named: You are hereby notified that you have been sued by the above named plaintiff, ;in the sbove named ;court and cause for a divorce and unless you'answer the allegations im said pé- tition-on or before the 8th day of Headache, Toothache, Earache, New ralgia, Lumbago, Rheumatism, New ritis, and for Pain. Always say “Bayer” when buying Aspirin. Then look for the safety “Bayer Cross” on the package and on the tablets, Handy tin boxes of twelve tablets cost but a few cents. Druggists also sell larger packages. June, 1920, the same will be taken as true, and 2 judgment rendered against you divorcing plaintiff from you for your faults, and for such ather and further ielief as equity 3ay permit, E. A. SHACKELFORD, Attorney for Plaintiff. | (First published April 28rd, 1920.) PUBLICATION NOTICE In the District Court of Wyan- dotte County, Kansas, Third Division. Essie Johnson, Plaintiff, vs. No. 13530. Frank Johnson, Defendant. To Frank Johnson: , Yeur are hereby notified that you have been sued by the above named plaintiff in the District Court of Wy- indotte County, Kansas, for divorce, and that you are required to answ:r the petition of plaintiff ‘filed in the office of the Clerk of the Distr‘ct Court, Wiyandotte County, Kansas, on or before the 17th day of June, 1920, or said petition will be taken as true and judgment will be rendered against you in favor of _ piaintiff, granting her an absolute divorce from you, and for such othcr and further relief as. the natuie of the easé may require. s . DORSEY GREEN, Attorney for Plaintiff. (First published’ May. 7th, 1920.) THE KANSAS CITY ADVOCATE MEET THE DE VEYRA FAMILY! They Are Putting the Philippines on the Map in Washington SE QG BE pep Et iin ae Re Be Lf Bea | a Ben ee Eoin’ ° Eiko Rss oe aN ESOT Be ott OR Se, ray, Spawe Te a> Fe Se oe re Ct Tree eee MES Be ioe ae BU oN: Gta WT a? RES Ce Seger Lye OS Ne RY 1 oe gee ape Re Bee ae Wag & ior gee Nex eg bee on Hae | Tes a We Fe pr on ol oma he ame * Son! ses Bret | Wee WA lee y Chose Pe ae eae Pn. , Be : SAORI Eo BB if. Saeed PA ct Me co aes Aiea EF ee Se ae 2 ein Des Re! ae, poco hin Segeermeney SOW os at ss Ra Ee bagi = PN tte bes A <0 y besa Epi Tee BG Etta é wegen SRS ein = Bees 3 ewe 2 'S CUE cee - Hon, Jaime C. de Veyra, Who Has Just MS Jalme C. de Veyra, She Is Dolny Been Re-elected as Philippine Important Work for Her Peo- pp Commissioner to the U. S. ple in America, mee EN ge A ie ok gets 3 n SNR i apenas ee pe Oso. AR GUE ee Be te a te a stan RT BR getty SEY Fragl ee aint ee Seana een 2 a tle oe my? ay Sora BD aged aera y Miah mp RN MRS Bee x SP Bo Re moe, gd «8 Rs a er LANES Benda Nagre S SES RS Deyo fe Ge RS £ PES AS ae EAN LS dew Bed A SF BA hk Satta oh BETA (PoP a0 A pois ae ee dee Cp AS Seo Baie BEES 6. AP Eero S425 Sis 7 athe, BRE Bs Se aN aie Pee he Be SPN AER ESL a THE CHILDREN OF THE PHILIPPINE COMMISSIONER. "The Baby of This Group Speaks “Three Languages—Visayan, Spanish and English. a Permit us to present the De Veyra family. The Hon. Jaime C. de Veyra Is the Nesident Conunissioner from the Pull- Ippine Islands to the United States and has Just been elected to a second term uf thee years, As Resident Commis. sioner he hats a seat on the floor af the American Congress, the privilege ef tubing part in debates, although no vote. Commissioner de Veyra has an Inter- esting wife and four bright Filipino kiddies. The De Veyra family, individ: ually and collectively, constitute. the best argument as to the tet and capa Mllties of Filipines that the Phillppine Islands have in Washington. The commissioner Is a 100 per cent Tilipino, a Visayan, amd ds one of the foremost leaders of the party in power In the ands. During American oceu- pation he has been successively gay: ernor of his province, member of the PHBppine legistature, cabinet imeny ber and execute secretary of the islands. Like many statesmen of the Philip pines, he was originally 2 newspaper man, He was one of the founders of El Nueve Din of Cebu. the first Fill- pine paper published advocating Phit ippine independence The paper came under the censorship af Geueral Me Intyie, and on the appearance of the first number the editors were left Ip the slugular position of seeing every prowitent article blue penciled. Mrs, de Veyra, like her husband, [ a tlive wire” in the Philippines’ cause She is the best known Fillpina in America. She is an interesting public speaker und Is constantly giving tus trated lectures at women’s clubs anc other gatherings, Mrs. de Veyra fs 3 publicity bureau all in herself suid ha: put the Philippines on the map, so fat as the women folk of Washington con xressional circles are concerned. “T find that the Fillpino people have | been-much misrepresented in the nit Need Birds the Year 'Round. ‘The little packet of eggs that would have given rise ta thousands of cater. pillars form lunches for the winter hirds. In the orchards irregukir holes through the loose flakes of hark xt- test to their usefulness again for thes tell of their inroads upon the hiber nating codling moths. Sumner Is net the only time for birds, says the Amer- ican Forestry Magazine. If we bad more of them during the winter we would not need so many In the sum- mer. Cheese and Crumbs. Take two cupfuls of soft bread crumbs, a cnpful or less of grated cheese, one and one-half cupfuls of milk, one egg and salt and pepper to taste. Soak the hread five minutes in the milk, add the other ingredients and buke. Serve hot. R PICKENS Ele ctric Shoe Repairing SHOES FIXED WHILE YOU WAIT, ALL WORK GUARANTEED WE WANT YOUR PATRONAGE ~ SHOES MADE'TO ORDER i OUR SPECIALTY 421 Minnesota” Avente”’ Fairfax-1176 ,ed States,” says Mrs. de Veyra. “I do [| wot mean to infer we are perfect, for Iwe are not, My people have most of the defects, I suppose, that other hu- mans have, but at the same time we lave far from the people that many | Aunericans have been made to believe. | Not only are we a Christian people, , but our race has a history that we are not ashamed of, Throughout the Phil- ippine Islands the people are now working earnestly to improve them: selyes and their conditions so they will be-propured to take over their own af fairs. We all love America for giving us a chance to help ourselves and for having promised us our Independence, which is one of the dearest desires of the entire citizenship of the islands.” To American worwen whose Ideas of Fillpinos have been founded on Sun- day supplement descriptions of wild tribes, Mrs. de Veyra’s gentle manner und evident culture have been a reve- lation. She is songht by women's clubs because of her charming manner as an impromptu speaker on the subject nearest her heart—the women of her country, At a recent Washington gathering she save in perfect English a concise account of the work of a woman's club in Manila which supplies mitk to the babies of the poor aud trains mothers tw care for their young children, She told of another woman's club which dus branches all over the Philippine Islands and which maintains day nurseries for the children of the work- ing women, provides Christinus cheer for the lepers, the insane and the con- victs, and gathers data to influence leg- islation for the benefit of Filipino wo- men and children, The four little De Veyras, shown in the pieture, having attended the pub- Hie schools In Mantla, slipped right Inte the sume grades in the schools of Washington. Even little Mary, the baby of the family, speaks three lan- guages—her nutive tongue, Spanish {and Bogiien: : Seme Excitement in Oil Wells, Competitive drilling plays a great part among wells in a single vicinity hecanse all off leases leak at the edges, and whether you get your neighbor's oll or he gets yours is largely a mat: ter of speed. 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Most of us do better than that; but not so very much better. Our average daily gift for all church causes is —less than we spend for daily papers —less than a local telephone call —less than a third of the day’s car fare —ess than 3 cents a day . No wonder that 80% of the ministers of America are paid less than $20 a week. No wonder that the church hospitals tum away thousands ofsick people a year. No'wonder that China has only one doctor for every 400,000 people. No wonder that every church board and charity society is forever meeting deficits, forever passing the hat. It isn't because we are selfish; it isn’t because we don't want to help. It’s just because no one has ever put up a great big program to us, and asked us to think of the work of the church in a systematic businesslike way. The Interchurch World Movement represents the united, program of thirty denominations. They have surveyed their whole task, no business could have done it better. They have budgeted their needs; no business could have amore scientific budget. They have united to prevent the possibility of waste and duplication. At least a million dol lars will be saved by the fact that thirty individual cam- paigns are joined in one united effort. And they come to the men or women .who love America —to you— this week asking you to use them as the chan- nel through which a certain definite part of your income can be be applied to make this a better world. Only you can determine what part of your income that should be. - It’s a good time right now to answer that question. We're passing through the world just once; how much better will the world be because you passed through? On United ky a April 25th Financial | 10 ze ans SS Oe INTERCHURCH. World Movement of North America . The pablication of this advertisement 13 made possibte through the cooperation of thirty denominations, —_ eee THEY SAY IF YOU WANTHAIR Call or Write MADAM C. 0. 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AFTER THIS AMOUNT OF SHARES HAS BEEN DISPOSED OF SHARES WILL BE $25.00 PER SHARE HURRY—DON'T WAIT UNTIL THE LAST DAY Call or write our President: MR. W. G. BANKS, 418 MINNESOTA AVENUE or phone Fairfax' 255 or 1499 500 AGENTS WANTED AT ONCE CHINESE WOMEN STUDY HEALTH Three Doctors Return From America to Begin Active Health Campaign Among Women. American Y. W. C. A. Will Support Women's Part of Chinese Health Campaign as Part of World Service Program.' As a result of the Y. W. C. A. International Conference of Women Physicians, held during September and October, Chinese women are to have a far-reaching health program. Dr. Ida Kahn, Dr. Ll Bi-Cu and Dr. Dan, three of China's half hundred women physicians, who attended, this HIR IDA KAHN URGES CHINESE WOMEN TO WORK. conference, are to take an active part in promoting this health program for women which will be the share of the X. W. C. A. In the big health movement in China. 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A., and everything else which bespeaks the betterment of the country, instead of staying at home to play poker and 'sparrow,' and going out to attend endless dinners, tea parties and dances. "Let us rally our forces and help the ship of state to move safely. One person cannot accomplish much, but one or two hundred millions of women can work wonders. Let us go back to a more Spartan-like simplicity of living and let us build up social service until every city in China is sanitary, every section of the town has its proper schools, and every child, whether boy or girl, is sent to such schools. True social service brings democracy in its train, and we who are citizens of a new republic can help to make it truly great by preaching and living democracy all the time. Why not learn to do our household duties, deeming it effeminate to be waited upon by malds and slave girls all the time? "The status of women in China, while leaving much to be desired, still is quite hopeful when we consider that she is just emerging into the sisterhood of the nations. Our men can depend upon us to bear the burdens of the day, for nowhere is there a more industrious, diligent and persevering womanhood than in China." Dr. Kaln is lecturing in this country on the needs of her fellow country women, in the interests of the Y. W. C. A. Educational Campaign which plans to acquaint people with all phases of Y. W. C. A. work in the United States, South America, China, Japan, India and Europe. This educational campaign will be followed by an active effort to raise the $3,000,000 needed for service for women throughout the world. Man can rise only as he grows out of limiting habits. This is the highest test of worth. Habits become so much a part of the individual that it is hard to throw them off. They are the builders of character. Let alone, habits determine our conduct and set the limits of our possibilities. The wholesome habits—habits of industry and balance—we want to cultivate and develop. Habits that create appetites, set limitation and resultant weakening of the powers we want to grow out of. Man must be busy. If he has surplus unengaged time he must have a hobby or be entertained. He must grow out of idleness into industry. Coal Corp Business RIGHT COAL AND FUEL NEW CHARTER: WILL FOR A SHORT TIME WON'T LAST LONG AT DENDS WILL BE DECLA CAN USE A FEW SALES TALK TO THE PRESIDENT In will be the best paying you want to be a stockholder our office, 1620 North Third HUGHES SAYS AID TO FARMING LEGAL HUGHES SAYS AID TO FARMING LEGAL Declares it Duty of Government to Protect Nation's Food Supply. TAX EXEMPTION NECESSARY Former Justice of U. S. Supreme Court Makes Powerful Argument Defending Constitutionality of Federal Farm Loan Act That the general welfare of the nation demands that the government shall encourage, aid and protect agriculture by whatever means and to whatever extent may be necessary to safeguard the nation's food supply, even though those means of aid and protection shall include the appropriation of government money and the extending of government credit, or even the lending of government moneys, was the contention of former Justice of the Supreme Court Charles Evans Hughes, when he appeared in the federal court at Kansas City as one of the attorneys to defend the constitutionality of the federal farm loan act. Government's Duty to Aid Farming. Mr. Hughes pointed out that from the earliest history of this nation there has been a continuous disbursement of public money in aid of agricultural development. He showed how, while congress had not attempted to operate farms and had not stepped into any state to legislate as to the use of farm lands, still congress had provided information, had disseminated instructions, had distributed seeds, and had supported in every manner which was deemed wise, the great national interest of agriculture. He told how the government had sought to protect agriculture from great pests such as the gypsy moth, the brown-tail moth, the holl weevil, or even the grasshopper—all for the general welfare. He showed how the government had provided for the distribution of seeds of new and useful varieties and how it had provided for the introduction and protection of insectivorous birds and how it had provided also for the establishment and maintenance of laboratories for experiments in agricultural chemistry. He told how later the bureau of animal husbandry was established to study and to disseminate information as to the proper breeding and as to the diseases of domestic animals. He told later of how the GRAY HAIR Can be restored to its original color with It is not a dye, but restores the hair to its natural color, so gradually that your most intimate friends cannot detect its use. You will be highly pleased with the results, or your money refunded. At all dealers $1.00 per bottle. THE KELLS COMPANY NEWBURGH, N. Y. DISTRIBUTORS The big event of the West will be the Fourth Annual Military Drill and Fashion Show at Convention Hall, next Friday night, May 7th, by Lincoln High school. weather bureau was taken away from the army and put in charge of the department of agriculture so that the farmers and all interested in the production and distribution of food might have comprehensive information as to rainfall and weather prognostications. From all this he reasoned that the government recognized it as a proper function of government to encourage, aid and protect agriculture, and he held that it was the duty of the government to guard against any shortage in the food supply of the nation. Therefore, he said, when this great underlying industry stood in need of funds for operation or for development, it was clearly the duty of the government and clearly within its rightful powers to provide the means by which the necessary funds could be placed at the disposal of those engaged in the cultivation of the soil. "Here is a great activity," he said, "which has received financial support from the foundation of the government. "Our position is that the federal government was competent in the application of money and investment of moneys in the stock of the federal land banks, to organize these banks and to invest moneys in their stock, to borrow money, and to loan money for these purposes, and to provide for the issue, of bonds for these purposes. Being competent to do this, the government could organize whatever agencies were necessary and convenient and could authorize them to borrow to do this thing for the government." Mr. Hughes contended that as congress could create the land banks as corporations and clothe them with power to lend money and to issue bonds, the government could, of course, protect these corporations and these bonds issued by them from discussion or impairment by any action. He said that "as the power to tax was the power to destroy," the government, of course, had the right to exempt these bonds from taxation. And this rule, he said, had particular force in this case, as the bonds of these banks had to be sold in competition with other tax-exempt securities, and that without their being tax exempt money could not be secured for the farmers at low rates of interest. To help the farmer the rate had to be low, and to get the low rate the bonds had to be exempt from taxes. Forests in New England. The forest area of southern New England is now about 46 per cent of the total land surface. This is equivalent to 1,750,000 acres of forest land, says the American Forestry association of Washington. The area forested is apparently on the increase. In 1910 the forested area was estimated at 41 per cent, in 1850 as 32 per cent and in the Connecticut portion of the territory in 1820 as about 26 per cent. Money in Your Pocket You Will Be Sure to Save If You Recognize J. A. 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BOULDIN CLEANERS 1606 N. 51st St. Kansas City, KS ANNOUNCEMENT Bethel A. M. E. church rally changed to the fourth Sunday in April to be at First A. M. E. church. Will be at 3 p.m., April 25th. Prominent speakers from out of the city will appear on the program. Let every loyal friend do their bit. REV. W. B. JOHNSON, Pastor Bethel Mission. WHITELAW DRUG STORE 3091 N. 27th St. Kansas City, Kan. PURE DRUGS TOILET ARTICLES CANDIES CIGARS AND TOBACCOS Prescriptions Our Specialty Bell West 4101 6,000 will be at Convention Hall, Friday, May 7th. Its Lincoln High school's big annual Hippodrome.