Kansas City Advocate

Hear Dr. T. A. Fletcher at People's Forum Next Sunday at 4 P.M. Just Back from Two Years in Europe KANSAS THE FAMILY OF THE MAYFIELD CAFE MRS. OSBORNE'S ADVANCED DRAMATIC PUPILS TO PRESENT AN ENTIRELY NEW PLAY FOR THE B. Y. P. U. at FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH FIFTH AND NEBRASKA KANSAS CITY, KANSAS FRIDAY EVENING, JANUARY 27 TWO OTHER STAR PLAYERS IN THIS CASTE ARE. MR. I. F. BRADLEY, JR., AND MR. GEORGE PEARSON. DON'T MISS THIS GREAT DRAMATIC TREAT Admission, 25c Rev. W. A. Bowren, Pastor Several Incidents Have Come to Light Galveston, Texas.—We all rejoice in thanking God that our friend and business genius of the race, Prof. Aaron E. Malone of Poro College, has been about restored to health, and he is to be found in his office once more looking after the affairs of Poro. He has increased in size—yes, to the extent that he has grown too big for his britches, and must order some more before he can take a little trip from home. For a short time, it looked as if Mr. Malone was lingering between life and death. Two trained nurses were secured, and a specialist, and in addition to this, Mrs. Malone herself stepped aside from the business donned a nurse's apron and the like and went right into the sick room helping to look after the one who is so dear to her, the one she loves so dearly, and the one by whose side she is laboring for our people. She hardly slept night or day and was ready to supply every need of her companion. Her faithful service has much to do with his present condition. We are praying for both of them a long and happy ife. Nothing but sunshine, for they deserve it. I wish you could just drop into that business house one time and see what is going on there. The first half hour of the business is spent in service to God, and then follows the business hour, and this is spent in business too. But I am not ready to talk about that this week. It is well that you get in touch with Poro college, for it is doing the work. I am sure that you want to know where I have been and what I have been doing. When I took my pen in hand to write you a few lines last week to inform you of my health, I was at the home of the Rev. E. Arlington Wilson, in Dallas, Texas, and when I got away from there I made my way to Terrell, the place where they have an institution for the people who lose their thoughts, their minds and they are many there. I had some time there, and then off to Dallas, Forth Worth, Sealy, and on to Houston, reaching there last Thursday night, and when I stepped off SUBSCRIPTION PRICE TWELVE MONTHS $1,50 of the Santa Fe wagon I found Prof. W. L. McCoy, business manager of the Madam Franklin's School of Beauty Culture and Manufacturing company. He was ready to tote me over to his home and did so, honey. They had an oyster supper ready for me, and how I did send them oysters into my special oyster eternity. They were rejoicing over the wonderful success of the new discovery Mme. Franklin had made. She has styled it "Instant Beautifier." All you have to do with this liquid is to take a sponge, put it on and rub it while wet, and when you are through you have a beautiful complexion, smooth skin, and a great improvement. I am delighted to see our women doing these things, and when I meet them I just say, "Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow." Mme. Franklin-McCoy is an embodiment of what she is doing. Nature and her remedies have been kind to her, and she is indeed a beautiful woman, and an inspiration to come in touch with her. This new invention or discovery is attracting much attention, and it is wonderful to see how men and women are buying it. But I am not advertising these things, but must let you know what our people are doing from time to time. I met some other friends, and went to bed until next morning. I visited Houston college, and congratulate Dr. I. M. Terrell on the wonderful work he is doing there for our people. He is just one of the men who is doing the best he can for God and our people. I also went to the home of Mrs. Florence McBride-Sledge, formerly of Macomb, Ill. She is some fine music woman—in fact she will rank with the best in the country. Then on to Galveston. I remember how the water misbehaved down here one time and I have been talking to God ever since. I mean every since I got on the island. It was down in this country where Charles Stewart got his wife, and other great events have taken place. I was met at the stable by one of the finest young men in this country, the Rev. R. C. Barbour, a product of Morehouse college, and a young man who prepared himself for his work. He has not been seeking a good time, but he felt that God had called him to preach He had also called him to prepare. He has spent many years in school, going up and up. Speaking of Rev. Barbour, if you have ever attended the National Baptist convention, (Concluded on Fourth Page) CITY Kansas City, Kansas, Frid etcher at People's L st Back from Two Y METROPOLITAN INSTALLS REV. E. L. HARRISON Ceremonies Incident to the Feature Were Elaborate Kansas City, Kansas, Friday, January 20, 1922 LAUNDRY P REDUCE WET WASH 20 LBS. 85 CENTS JONES LAUNDRY LAUNDRY PRICES REDUCED God gave us a lovely day for our new pastor's installation, and they attended fine all day. The Sunday school had more than 200 present and the pastor's class, with over $13, won the banner. At 11 a. m. Dr. L. K. Williams, of Chicago, preached to a large host of people, who were greatly inspired. At 3 p. m., a multitude of nearly 2,000 assembled to see the installation. Every seat in both auditoriums was taken, and standing room was at a premium. After singing and prayer, Dr. D. A. Holmes, master of ceremonies, called the following program: Mrs. I. M. Thomas, who gave a fine verbal address for the church members, and Mrs. Z. Nelson gave a good welcome for the auxiliaries. Other welcomes were: Dr. D. B. Jackson, for the Kaw Valley District Association; Rev. G. H. Daniels, for the Twin Cities Alliance; Dr. Geo. McNeal, for Dr. Bowren, president of the State Convention; Mr. W. Johnson, for the business men of Kansas City, Kansas, and Mr. Tilford Davis, Jr., for the Citizens' Forum. Dr. L. K. Williams preached a wonderful and instructive installation sermon and gave good Christian advice to the new pastor and to the church members. It was a spiritual feast and many responded with shouts and amens in approval. Church history and the installation poem by Mrs. M. C. Matthews, was given a great ovation, especially when she presented the first installation key, which was golden colored and bore the word "Prayer" (which unlocks Heaven's door.) The Sunbeam Band sang a song of welcome to the pastor and three small children gave appropriate verses and with little Miss Gayden presented a large pastboard key to the pastor, which was loudly applauded. Dr. E. L. Harrison used the golden metal key and the children's key as the theme for his inaugural address of thanks. This installation day will be ever remembered as one of the greatest in the annals of Metropolitan Baptist church history. After a large collection the vast congregation was dismissed by the benediction by Dr. D. A. Holmes. At 8 p. m., Dr. D. A. Holmes preached to a congregation that extended into the balcony. A partial report of the rally revealed they had over $1800. Officer Wesley Robinson had to escort them to a safety vault down town with the money. This is the first time any church has collected nearly $2.00 in the winter. Next Sunday, January 22. (Concluded on Fourth Page) ADVOCATE Once in a life time, perhaps, it may be our experience to note the passing out of a mother of the Spartan type. And it is with a thrill of highest appreciation that we contemplate the example of a mother inspired by such high and noble qualities; inculcating into her son principles of Honor, Obedience, Fortitude, Industry and Fillial affection, which underlie and make-for a sturdy and honorable manhood. So different was the bearing of this type of mother, from that of the "fuss and feathers" of the modern mother. Who too often, may be observed in the deplorable, even despisable plight of "Fashion's slave" obsessed with ignorance and indiscretion; being driven by their combined force—unconsciously, yet simultaneously with her sons—along and down, "The Primrose Path" to its inevitable and undesirable end. A most striking example of the former, was that of our dear friend and former citizen of this city, Mrs. Elizabeth Martin, whose remains were laid to rest from the First A. M. E. church on the 14th inst., the church she loved so well. Peace be unto her, and cherished be her memory through the ages. She was a worthy good woman, with a full quota of all the redeemable qualities of the Spartan mother. So kind and gentle was she, with such clear and clean-cut conception of the duties and obligations of wife and mother. She truly was of that type which was in mind, when that greatest of all men said, "Woman behold thy son" and unto his desciple, "Behold thy mother." Yes, she was truly a practical Christian mother, whose acts, deeds and very life-thought were all bent towards the notion that it is substantial and constructive service to our fellows which makes the man, while the lack of it makes the shadow only. And it was by reason of these "Sterling" qualities in her that she erected her own monument. Which stands today stoutly and strongly in her estimable and worthy son, William L. Martin, who, like a true Spartan of old, conducted her remains from his habitat at Chicago, back to the home of his boyhood, to be buried from the church of (Concluded on Fourth Page) Big Money for Colored Salesmen—Work among your own people. Well endorsed proposition. Room 12, Ten West Ninth Street, Kansas City, Mo. Sunday at 4 P. M. rope M. PLAN FOR THE REBUILDING OF SHORTER HALL Seek a Way to Relieve Shortage of Room at Wilberforce Wilberforce, Ohio, Jan. 18. At a recent meeting of the executive board of Wilberforce University, called by Bishop J. H. Jones, the chairman of the Trustee Board, plans were adopted for the rebuilding of Shorter Hall, which was lost by fire on the night of December 7th, last. After a careful estimate it was decided to launch a campaign for four hundred thousand dollars, that in the place of the building lost shall be erected one which shall meet the needs of this rapidly growing institution. There has been a steady increase in the enrollment during the last five years, and this year hundreds were turned away because of lack of accommodation. One can well imagine, then, the sore straights to which the authorities have been put, to care for the 200 young men, who were deprived of rooms by the burning of Shorter. But neighbors and friends were very kind and al- (Concluded on Fourth Page) MY FROM DEVELOPMENT 12 WANDS Mexia Field—Farms Are Leased—cutting Big Splurge" in Mexia Saturday, January 14: citizens of Negroes owning small incoming immensely wealthy and approaching the millionaire class. E. Humphreys and other oil in Mexia oil field. rans amassed fabulous fortunes ma and Indian Territory, so the red small acreages of land from wealthy on royalties paid them large oil operators in the Mexia indously valuable oil leases, in Mexia territory, have been ob- NEGROES GROW WEALTHY FROM THE OIL LANDS Small Tracts Yield Fortunes in Mexia Field—Fortunate Ones Are "Cutting Big Ss Mexia From the Kansas City Post, Saturday, January Mexia, Texas, Jan. 14.—Dozens of Neg tracts of land near Mexia are becoming imme several of them are fast approaching throughthe activities of Col. A. E. Humph magnates who have developed the Mexia oil f Just as many Cherokee Indians amassed from their rich oil lands in Oklahoma and Indi Negroes of Texas who had acquired small acr their "masters," are now growing wealthy on by Colonel Humphreys and other large oil open district. Two or three score of tremendously vali including some of the finest in the Mexia territained from Negroes. NEGROES GROW WEALTHY FROM DEVELOPMENT OIL LANDS Small Tracts Yield Fortunes in Mexia Field—Farms Are Leased Fortunate Ones Are "Cutting Big Splurge" in From the Kansas City Post, Saturday, January 14: Mexia, Texas, Jan. 14.—Dozens of Negroes owning small tracts of land near Mexia are becoming immensely wealthy and several of them are fast approaching the millionaire class through the activities of Col. A. E. Humphreys and other oil magnates who have developed the Mexia oil field. Just as many Cherokee Indians amassed fabulous fortunes from their rich oil lands in Oklahoma and Indian Territory, so the Negroes of Texas who had acquired small acreages of land from their "masters," are now growing wealthy on royalties paid them by Colonel Humphreys and other large oil operators in the Mexia district. Two or three score of tremendously valuable oil leases, including some of the finest in the Mexia territory, have been obtained from Negroes. Hester Ross' Big Income It was on the farm owned by Hester Ross, leased for oil drilling purposes by the Western Oil Fields corporation, of which Governor Shoup of Colorado is president, that a 12,000-barrel gush was brought in only last Sunday. It was on the farm owned by Hester Ross drilling purposes by the Western Oil Fields co Governor Shoup of Colorado is president, the gush was brought in only last Sunday. Hester Ross will receive one-eighth of a or 1,500 barrels a day. Inasmuch as the Wessonation has contracted to sell its oil at $1.10 have an income of $1,650 a day. And there are stated as fortunately as Hester Ross, oil men say The Negroes still own their farms, and distance where they have given leases for oil dure protected by a one-eighth royalty clause. by Hester Ross, leased for oil: Oil Fields corporation, of which president, that a 12,000-barrel Sunday. eighth of all the oil produced, as the Western Oil Fields corsoil at $1.10 a barrel, she will And there are many others situs, oil men say. farms, and in almost every inses for oil drilling purpose theralty clause. A number of per- Hester Ross will receive one-eighth of all the oil produced, or 1,500 barrels a day. Inasmuch as the Western Oil Fields corporation has contracted to sell its oil at $1.10 a barrel, she will have an income of $1,650 a day. And there are many others situated as fortunately as Hester Ross, oil men say. The Negroes still own their farms, and in almost every instance where they have given leases for oil drilling purpose they are protected by a one-eighth royalty clause. A number of persons have endeavored to buy up these one-eighth royalty claims, but Colonel Humphreys has repeatedly advised the Negroes not to sell their royalties. As a result of the colonel's interest in them, and his work in developing the fields, the Negroes love and worship him, it is declared. Most of the Negroes' holding consisted of 40, 60, 80 or 100 acre tracts of land. These are the properties which have proved so valuable for oil. Oil and Gas Leases on one or more acres at $10.00 per acre. Small payment down, balance on installments. An exclusive proposition for Colored People exclusively. Get yours now while the price is right, at THE VAUGHN DEVEVLOPMENT CO. Ten West Ninth. Kansas City, Mo. CLAYBORNE'S MARKET TENTH STREET AND WASHINGTON BOULEVARD MANY THANKS TO YOU FOR YOUR 1921 BUSINESS WE WILL BE GLAD TO SERVE YOU AT ANY AND ALL TIMES HOPING OUR BUSINESS RELATIONS MAY GROW STRONGER EACH YEAR CLAYBORNE'S MARKET TENTH AND WASHINGTON BOULEVARD FAIRFAX 2682 J. H. CLAYBORNE, PROP. THOMAS KENNEDY EDITOR AND PUBLISHER Dr. T. A. Fletcher and Mrs. Fletcher of Kansas City, Mo., worshipped at First A. M. E. church at the 11 o'clock service Sunday morning. Dr. Fletcher is a specialist of the eye, ear, nose and throat, only being back a few months from London, England, and France, where he took a two-year course of special work in these diseases. Colored Salesmen Wanted—Five industrious men for indefinite period. Good pay. Room 12, Ten West Ninth Street, Kansas City, Missouri. Mrs. A. C. Hull, 1951 Hallock street, is ill and has been confined to her room for nearly two weeks. She is somewhat improved, at this writing. Mrs. Ruth Goodson, the wife of Dr. Goodson, St. Joseph, Mo., is visiting in the city. Attorney Wm. Martin of Chicago, stopped with his cousin and wife, Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Fillery, on Parallel avenue, while here burying his mother. Editor Nick Chiles, of the Topeka Plaindealer, was in the city Sunday and attended morning service at First A. M. E. church. A CORRECTION Instead of it being Mr. Charles Williams' sister that died in Kansas City, Mo., it was his sister's daughter. Number 23. MEMBER NATIONAL NEGRO PRESS ASSOCIATION. Fort Scott, Kansas Mrs. Anna Wade Fickes, who assisted Rev. Tillman in a revival service in last month met much success. Several were converted and many revived. She is a good preacher and singer and, excellent personal worker. Mrs. Blanche Blake, "The Texas Tornado," evangelist, preached at Wayman Chapel Christmas Sunday to the pleasure of a large crowd. Her little son, George, and her singer, Mrs. Vina Taylor, accompanied her. The colored ministers held a union Christmas service at Mt. Zion Baptist church Christmas Monday. Rev. Tillman is president. Rev. Smith, pastor of Shiloh Baptist, secretary. Mrs. Sarah L. Prescott, the famous blind evangelist of Chicago, stopped over with Rev. and Mrs. Tillman several days and preached at Wayman Sun- Miss Dopothy A. Tillman entertained 38 of her young friends January 6, at a merry birthday party in honor of her fourteenth birthday. She was assisted in receiving by Misses Gwendolin Scott, Vivian Young, Gladys and Lillian Parks. She received many pretty gifts. One of the newest arrivals in our city is little Mr. George Tillman Parks, son of Lieut. and Mrs. C. C. Parks, named in honor of Rev. G. M. Tillman. The Christmas program rendered by the Wayman A. M. E. choir, under the direction of Miss Berthena Hunter, the organist, was highly enjoyed by everyone. Mrs. Tillman, who has been ill since the week before Christmas, is not yet able to be out. Mr. Flem Miller, a highly respected citizen, died recently after a lingering illness. His funeral was largely attended. PASEO Y. M. C. A. Prof. G. N. Grisham speaks at Paseo Y. M. C. A. Sunday at 3:30 p. m. All men and boys are invited. Subject, "Activity." Dr. Fletcher, who will speak at the Forum next Sunday is just back from London and Paris, where he finished a two-year course in specializing in eye, ear, nose and throat. He is a fine speaker and will have an interesting message for his hearers. IN SOCIETY Dr. L. K. Williams left for Chicago Sunday at 6 p. m. Mrs. S. Rollins on Walker avenue, entertained Mr. and Mrs. Frank Taylor Sunday at dinner, and Mrs. M. C. Matthews Monday at 10 o'clock breakfast. Mrs. Grant, a member of Vine Street church, attended the spiritual feast Thursday night. Mrs. Cora _____, sister of Dr. D. A. Holmes, attended Metropolitan Sunday afternoon. Some of the girls at the Yates Y. W. C. A. have asked Mrs. M. C. Matthews to give dramatic lessons. Dr. E. L. Harrison has asked for the third poem from the poetess to be printed in the Texas state paper. 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 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. 7:30 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. CHURCH NEWS The usual large attendance of members and friends of First Church were present Sunday to hear Rev. J. F. Griffin, the pastor, deliver his third sermon of the series now programmed. It was one of great power, thought and convincing argument. On this Sunday Dr. Griffin will close his series of sermons. These sermons have been exceedingly interesting as well as helpful to hundreds who never failed to be present. Dr. Griffin delivered the message at the evening service, when a fine audience received the word with appreciative hearts. Miss Agnes James was elected president of the Senior Allen Christian Endeavor League Sunday. Miss James hopes to bring the league up to a high standard of interest and build the organization up, numerically. It meets at 6 p. m. every Sunday evening. Good program Sunday. Educational Day Sunday, January 29, will be Educational Day, when President Peck and the entire faculty will have charge of the services all day. At 11 o'clock Dr. Peck will preach. 3 p. m. Prof. Jackson will render a musical program, comprising all musical departments of the school and he will also have charge of the evening service. The Senior Stewardess Board, Mrs. Blount president, gave a well played three-act drama "Miss Fearless and Company" Tuesday night to an appreciative audience. Argentine, Kansas St. Paul A. M. E. church, Kansas City, Kans. 2325 Ruby avenue. J. A. Broadnax, Pastor. Services every Sunday. Sunday school, 9:30 a.m. Preaching at 11. Class, 12:15. Preaching 7:30 p. m. Prayer meeting Wednesday nights. You are welcome to all services. ST. LUKE A. M. E. CHURCH 12th & Ann Ave [J. M. Watts, Pastor] Services: Preaching, 11 a. m. and 8 p.m. Sunday school, 2:30 p. m. A. C. L. E., 6:30 to 7:30 p. m. Official Board meeting, Monday, 8 p. m. Class meeting, Tuesday, 7:30 p. m. Prayer meeting, Thursday, 7:30 p. m. All are cordially invited to attend these services. GREEN CHAPEL BAPTIST CHURCH 1012 North Third Street Rev. E. M. Mosley, Pastor Parsonage 1903 North Tremont Services M. C. WEBB Maker of Webb's Wonderful Hair Preparations Notary Public 334 Greeley Avenue Fifield 2461-W Kansas City, Kansas MISS EDNA HAYNES HAIR DRESSER The Kansas Ctty Advocate for January 20, 1922 p. m. Sabbath School, 9 a. m. Choir rehearsal, Tuesday night. Prayer meeting, Wednesday night. B. Y. P. U. Sunday evening. 5 p. m. Third Stret and Garfield Avenue Parsonage, 206 Garfield Ave. Phone Fairfax 4536 Services: Preaching, Sunday, 11 a. m. and 8 p.m. Sunday School, 9:30 a.m. B.Y.P.U., Sunday, 6:00 p.m. Prayer services, Tuesday evening, Choir rehearsal, Thursday evening. Missionary meeting, Friday evening. You are welcome to all of these services. MINNIE L. FORD, Clerk. TO THE CRAFTS OF THE YORK RITE MASONS I wish to call the attention of all Worshipful Masters and members of the F. and A. A. York Masons of Kansas and Jurisdiction, that the 1920 Communication held at Manhattan, Kansas, that the Kansas City (Kansas) Advocate was adopted as our official organ. It was also unanimously carried in open session that all lodges in the jurisdiction were to subscribe for The Advocate, so at least the lodge might be informed from time to time of the general workings of the jurisdiction. Now, we understand a number of lodges throughout the jurisdiction has not complied with the ruling of this Grand Boly. We need this organ and its editor has ben giving us regularly a splendid service and plenty of it; so we must not and can not afford to allow ourselves to withhold our support to our only organ. Let every Worshipful Master see to it, at once, that their subscription is sent in for 1922. Send money order or express order of $1.50 to The Kansas City Advocate, 834 Nebraska avenue, Kansas City, Kansas, or to the editor, Thos Kennedy. Note: Also have as many of the members as possible to send in their subscriptions, as this publication is worthy of their patronage from a general news point, besides its worth to our jurisdiction. Send in your lodge news and it will be published. Yours for the Craft. ST LUKKE A. M. E. CHURCH (12th and AnnAve.) Bethel and St. Luke Will Rally—The entertainment given by Prof. Curry last Wednesday night was an over success. We have heard several requests for Prof. Curry to repeat it. Sunday was a very good day. Rev. J. M. Watts preached both morning and night to a very appreciative audience. Collections very good. One accession to the church. Our trustee rally January 29, and the dedication of the church by Rev. M. C. Knight is promising to be the great event in the history of St. Luke. Each member and friend has promised to give $5.00 on that day. Rev. N. B. Robinson will preach Sunday, January 22, at 3 p.m., and at night. Rev. S. D. Rhone, pastor of Bethel, will sing in the afternoon service. You want to hear this sweet singer. Rev. N. B. Robinson, captain of Bethel church; Sister Ida Ida Coffer, captain of St. Luke church. All are cordially invited to attend these services. There will be a musical entertainment given by Mrs.Rilly Woods, captain No.1, Friday, January 27, for the benefit of her team. Prof. Curry will repeat, by request, his wonderful feats of fire and glass-eating. There will be several musical numbers rendered by some of our best talents. Mrs. Woods extends a cordial invitation to her many friends to assist her in making her team a success. Dr. T. A. Fletcher, at Forum Sunday. You should hear him. He will talk on his two years in Europe. Y.M.C.A. PASEO YOUNG MEN ASSOCIATION OF The membership is continually now is 615. An active committee bership 1000. It only takes a few. Be one of the number. Make friend, in fact every man and boy of bership in Paseo Young Men's City. A whole year! A year of social development. Builds Made new from top to bottom 90 beds. Nine beds are available, rangments now. Café A fine, roomy, splendidly lit three times a day except Sunday, served. Prices ar in the reach of Gymnasium Volley Ball, Indoor Baseball, many different exercises await you and a swimming pool that will be Library One of the cosiest reading rooms your service. PASEO YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF KANSAS CITY The membership is continually on the increase. The number now is 615. An active committee is now out to make the membership 1000. It only takes a few days to do that. Be one of the number. Make yourself, your husband, your friend, in fact every man and boy of the home a prsent of a membership in Paseo Young Men's Christian Association of Kansas City. A whole year! A year of physical, spiritual, mental and social development. Building Made new from top to bottom. Forty-five dormitory rooms, 90 beds. Nine beds are available for permanent rntal. Make arrangements now. Cafe A fine, roomy, splendidly lighted dining room awaits you three times a day except Sunday, when breakfast and dinner are served. Prices ar in the reach of all. Gymnasium Volley Ball, Indoor Baseball, Basket Ball and apparatus for many different exercises await your coming. Fine shower baths and a swimming pool that will be used all winter. Library One of the cosiest reading rooms to be found or desired is at your service. J. H. NEIGHBORHOOD FLORAL CLUB The Neighborhood Floral club will hold its next meeting next Thursday, January 26, at the home of Mrs. Barrett, 335 Everett avenue, at 7:30 p. m. Josie Walker, President Mabel Armstead, Sec'y. MEADOW'S NEW DISCOVERY Prepared for ALL KINDS OF DISEASES By DR. W. H. MEADOWS Examinations Free 430 Haskell Kansas City, Kan. Home Phone Bell After 9.P.M. Harrison 2294 Grand 1536 "SAY IT WITH FLOWERS" MILLER FLORAL COMPANY Flowers for All Occasions BEAUTIFUF POTTED PLANTS 1321 E 18th St. Kansas City, Mo. WHITELAW DRUG STORE 3091 N. 27th St. Kansas City, Kan. PURE DRUGS TOILET ARTICLES CANDIES CIGARS AND TOBACCOS PRESCRIPTIONS OUR SPECIALTY BELL FAIRFAX 4101 DR. W. M. BLOUNT PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON 4281/ MINNESOTA AVENUE Residence, 462 Lafayette Avenue KANSAS CITY, KANSAS PHONES Office Fairfax 1258; Res., Drexel 1258 6 to 7:30 P. M. Sandays by appointment only. OFFICE HOURS 5:30 to 6:30 A.M. 5:30 to 4:30 MEN'S CHRISTIAN OF KANSAS CITY relly on the increase. The number tree is now out to make the mem- new days to do that. Make yourself, your husband, your of the home a prseent of a mem- Christian Association of Kansas of physical, spiritual, mental and dining room. Forty-five dormitory rooms, e for permanent rntal. Make ar- afe lighted dining room awaits you day, when breakfast and dinner are of all. Masium Basket Ball and apparatus for your coming. Fine shower baths be used all winter. Library rooms to be found or desired is at NEW UNDERTAKER READY FOR BUSINESS With Fine Parlors and Show Rooms 312 Nebraska Fraternity Building Can Save You Money Open Day and Night Lady Attendant Phone Baltimore 3623-W J. S. SANDERS UNDERTAKING COMPANY Kansas City, Kansas QUAKOR OIL Rest for Colds, Catarrh, Grippe, Bronchitis Was in great demand for use as a presenta- tive during the epidemic of Spanish lafu- enza. Your druggist or direct 25c. a bottle. THE QUAKOR OIL CO., 131 W. 31st St., New York "Own Your Own Home" W. R. JOHNSON & COMPANY Real Estate and Rentals 516 Minnesota Avenue Bell, Fairfax 0255, K. C., K. MODERN HOMES 10-acre farm, 4-room house, fruit, $4,300; at $800 cash. 5-room house, modern except heat, $2,250; at $500 cash. 5-room house, gas and water, $1,800; at $350 cash. Store building, 7-room apartment for living connected. $2,000, at $300 cash; bargain; see this. 4-room, city water, gas, fine; $750, at $150 cash. 10-room, brick duplex, income $30; payments $25.00 per month, including interest. $2500 at $300 cash. 6-room modern, $3000, at 700 cash. 5-room, water, gas; $1800, at $300 cash. Fine vacant lots; bargains. W. R. JOHNSON Res. Fairfax 4106 All Work Guaranteed Kassel Jewelry Co. 548 Minnesota Ave. Kansas City Kansas NEW [F. & A. A. York Masons DIRECTORY Rev. J. A. Broadnax, M. W. G. M., 2325 Ruby Ave. Tel. Arg. 1001., Kansas City, Kansas. Dr. G. Franklin Wilson, D. G. M., 1403 N. Tenth St., Kansas City, Kansas. Clyde L. Briggs, R. W. G. Sec. 612 T St., Atchison, Kansas. J. W. Wilson, G. T., 1317 N. Tenth St., Kansas City, Kansas. Milton Washington, G. Organizer, 1114 Oakland Ave., Kansas City, Kansas. Albert Williams, G. S. W.; Miles Newlin, G. J. W.; A. McRoy, G. Tyler; Dr. J. R. Lemma, G. Lecturer; D. W. Hurley, G. S. Dea.; S. H. Madison, G. J. Dea.; Dr. D. W. Gooden, G. Med. Ex.; Rev. Jas. Reeves, G. Chaplain; W. C. Lamon, G. S. S.; J. H. Lee, G. J. S.; Chas-Marzette, G. S. S.; Wm. Cavens, G. P.; C. J. Goode, G. Marshal; W. H. Ford, G. Historian; Milton Washington, G. Organizer York Masons St. John Lodge No. 9, F. & A. A-York Masons, meets the first and third Tuesday evenings of each month at Ninth street and Everett avenue, 8 p. m. Visitors always are welcome. DR. J. FRANKLIN WILSON, W.M. 1403 North Tenth Street. CLARENCE HICKMAN, Secretary. Frank Wilson Lodge No.88 F. and A. A. 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NEBRASKA Keystone Lodge No. 42 Meets first and third Monday nights in each month at 4928 South 25th street at 7:30. C. J. Goode, W. M., 2503 P. St.; D. V. Smith, secretary, 2121 Seward stree. SANTAL MIDY Lay to Take Sick to Refresh CATARRH of the BLADDER Safe, Successful Each Capsule bears name MIDY Beware of counterfeits Small Loans WEEKLY PAYMENTS LIBERTY BONDS BOUGHT AND SOLD Credit Investment Co. Room 208. Wyandotte Building Fifth and Mjnnesota Avenue -Drexel 117 Home Call Fair- fax 380 Or 4422 Mr. and Mrs. S. and W. are in the city. I want you to meet them. EDISON AND FORD PLAN TO END FUTURE WARS Kansas City, Kansas. New York Times, December 6, 1921: The Ford party's last day in the Muscle Shoals district was one of great activity. Mr. Ford, Edsel Ford and Mr. Edison were ready at 8 o'clock and were taken across the river to Sheffield for an inspection of the great nitrate plants there. They were accompanied by a committee from the local chamber of commerce and a number of army officials. As the party went through the plant Mr. Edison detailed the process of manufacture. He was immensely pleased with the great plant and said he would like to wonder through it all night. At this plant the government tried to develop nitrates from the air by a German method known as the Haber process. It failed. Edison offered several suggestions for making the process a success, but, as the plant is not running they cannot be tried out now. Coming back to Florence the way led past several schools. Schools had been dismissed and the children were all on the Jawns to see Ford and Edison. Mr. Edison will go with the party to Detroit and from there will be taken home to Orange, N. J., in Mr. Ford's private car. Within the next week Mr. Ford will make his final report to Secretary of War Weeks. There will be so change in the offer made several months ago. It is expected that Secretary Weeks will not submit the matter to congress until after Christmas Mr. Ford says that if congress gives him a lease of the property about two years will be required to complete the dam and power house and that, then, the great industries now idle will be set in operation. Mr. Edison reiterated his belief, expressed yesterday, that it was a good plan and that if once the currency method is tried is raising money for public improvements, the country will never go back to the bond method. "Make it perfectly clear that I'm not advocating any changes in banking and banks," said Mr. Edison. "Banks are a mighty good thing. They are essential to the commerce of the country. It is the money broker, the money profiteer, the private banker, that I oppose. They gain their power through a fictitious and false value given to gold. "Gold is a telic of Julius Caesar and interest is an invention of Satan," Mr. Edison continued. "Gold is intrinsically of less utility than most metals. The probable reason why it is retained as the basis of money is that it is easy to control. And it is the control of money that constitutes the money question. It is the control of money that is the root of all evil." "How can this system be improved "It can come about in several ways. One way would be to produce so much gold that its psychological hold would be broken. If we all had mines in our back yards or if synthetic gold could be made and sold for 10 cents a pound you would soon see gold disappear as the basis for money. And we are nearing just that; only a few days ago a scientist developed that lead, one of the basic metals, and heretofore reckoned as an element by itself, is actually a compound. We do not know how near we are from finding that gold, too, is a compound. All the wealth in the world, according to our present stallards, may be rendered worthless by the discovery that gold can be made synthetically. In that case people could no longer have confidence in it. Money right to be plentiful and gold is not plentiful. It would be plentiful if it were mined in as large quantities as it could be but an artificial scarcity is maintained by those who use gold to monopolize money. "That is one way to do it—make it so plentiful that it drowns its fictitious value and drowns the supervision of the people along with it." "Then there is another way—the method my friend Ford proposed the other day. He proposes just to go along and forget about gold. He says that the government can finance Muscle Shoals without applying to money brokers for permission, and I think he is absolutely right about it." "Of course, as long as the world is on the gold basis, we shall have to recognize it as an element in international trade, but it is not necessary for commerce within our borders. In interal business we can forget it. And we do forget it. If everybody in the United States suddenly demanded gold for their money, there would not be enough gold. "Gold and money are separate things you see. Gold is the trick mechanism by which you can control money. "Gold is not money until the people of the United States and other nations put their stamp on it. It is not the gold that makes the dollar. It is the dollar that makes the gold. Take the dollar out of the gold, and leave it merely yellow metal, and it sinks in value. Gold is established by law, just as silver was, and gold could be disestablished, demonitized by law, just as silver was. When silver was demonitized the former so-called dollar became worth about 50 cents." "But would not Mr. Ford's suggestion that Muscle Shoals be financed by a currency issue raise some objections?" Mr. Edison was asked. "Certainly. There is a complete set of misleading slogans kept on hand for just such outbreaks of common sense among the people. The people are so ignorant of what they think are the intricacies of the money system that they are easily impressed by big words. There would be new shrieks of 'flat money,' and 'paper money' and 'greenbackism,' and all the rest of it—the same oldries with which the people have been shouted down from the beginning. "But maybe we have passed be- youd the time when the thoughtful 2%—you know, I gather from my questionnaire that only 2% of the people think," and Mr. Edison smiled broadly—"maybe they can't, shout down the American thinkers any longer. The only dynamite that works in this country is the dynamite of a sound idea on the money question. The people have an instinct which tells them that something is wrong, and that the wrong somehow centers in money. They have an instinct, also, which tells them when a proposal is made in their interests or against them. "Now, as to paper money so called, everyone knows that paper money is the money of civilized people. The higher you go in civilization the less actual money you see. It is all bills and checks. What are bills and checks? Mere promises and orders. What are they based on? Principally on two sources—human energy and productive earth. Humanity and the soil—these are the only real bases of money. "Don't allow them to confuse you with the cry of 'paper money.' The danger of paper money is precisely the danger of gold—if you get too much of it it is no good. They say we have all the gold of the world now. Well, what good does it do us? When America gets all the chips in a game the game stops. We would be better off if we had less gold. Indeed, we are trying to get rid of our gold to start something going. But the trade machine is at present jammed. Too much paper money operates the same way. There is just one rule for money, and that is to have enough to carry all the legitimate trade that is waiting to move. Too little or too much are both bad. But enough to move trade, enough to prevent stagnation on the one hand and not enough to permit speculation on the other hand is the proper ratio." "Then you see no difference between currency and government bonds?" Mr. Edison was asked. "Yes, there is a difference, but it is neither the Ikeress nor the difference that will determine the matter; the attack will be directed against thinking of bonds and currency together and comparing them. I* people ever get to thinking of bonds and bills at the same time, the game is up. "Now here is Ford proposing to finance Muscle Shoals by an issue of currency. Very well, let us suppose for a moment that congress follows his proposal. Personally, I don't think congress has imagination enough to do it, but let us suppose that it does. The required sum is authorized—say $30,000,000. The bills are issued directly by the government as all money ought to be. When the workmen are paid off they receive these United States bills. Except that perhaps the bills may have the engraving of a water dam, nistend of a railroad train and a ship as some of the Federal Reserve notes have, they will be the same as any other currency put out by the government; that is, they will be money. They will be based on the public wealth already in Muscle Shoals and their circulation will increase that public wealth, not only the public money but the public wealth—real wealth. "When these bills have answered the purpose of building and completing Muscle Shoals, they will be retired by the earnings of the power dam. That is, the people of the United States will have all they pat into Muscle Shoals and all that they can take out for centuries—the endless wealth-making water power of that great Tennessee river—with no tax and no increase of the national debt." "But suppose congress does not see this, what then?" Mr. Edison was asked. "Then congress must fall back on the old way of doing business. It must authorize an issue of bonds. That is, it must go out to the money brokers and borrow enough of our own national currency to complete great national resources, and we then must pay interest to the money brokers for the use of our own money." "That is to say, under the old way any time we wish to add to the national wealth we are compelled to add to the national debt. "Now, that is what Henry Ford wants to prevent it. He thinks it is stepid, and so do I, that for the born of $30,000,000 of their own money the people of the United States should be compelled to pay $660,000,000—that is what it amounts to, with interest. People who will not turn a shovelful of dirt nor contribute a poured of material will collect more money from the United States than will the people who supply the material and do the work. That is the terrible thing about interest. In all our great bond issues the interest is always greater than the principal. All of the great public works cost more than twice the actual cost on that account. Under the present system of doing business we simply add 120% to 150% to the stated cost "But here is the point: If our nation can issue a dollar bond it can issue a dollar bill. The element that makes the bond good makes the bill good, also. The difference between the bond and the bill is that the bond lets the money brokers collect twice the amount of the bond and an additional 20% whereas the currency pays nobody but those who directly contribute to Muscle Shoals in some useful way. "If the government issues bonds, it simply induces the money brokers to draw $30,000,000 out of the other channel's of trade and turn it nito Muscle Shoals; if the government issues currency, it provides itself with enough money to increase the national wealth at Muscle Shoals without disturbing the business of the rest of the country. And in doing this it increases its income without adding a penny to its debt: The Kansas Ctty Advocate for January 20, 1922 try can issue $30,000,000 in bonds and not $30,000,000 in currency. Both are promises to pay; but one promise fattens the psurer and the other helps the people. If the currency issued by the government were no good, then the bonds issued would be no good either. It is a terrible situation when the government, to increase the natoinal wealth, must go into debt and submit to ruinous interest charges at the hands of men who control the fictitious values of gold. "Look at it another way. If the govemment issues bonds, the brokers will sell them. The bonds will be negotiable; they will be considered as gilt-edged paper. Why? Because the government is behid them, but who is behind the government? The people. Therefore it is the people who constitute the basis of government credit. Why then cannot the people have the benefit of their own gilt-edged credit by receiving non-interest bearing currency on Muscle Shoals, instead of the bankers receiving the benefit of the people's credit in interest bearing bonds? "The people must pay any way; why should they be compelled to pay twice, as the bond system compels them to pay? The people of the United States always accepts their government's currency. If the United States government will adopt this policy of increasing its national wealth without contributing to the interest collector—for the whole national debt is made up of interest charges—the you will see an era of progress and prosperity in this country such as could never have come otherwise." "Are you going to have anything to do with outlining this proposed policy?" Mr. Edison was asked. "I am just exonexes: my opinion as a citizen," he repelled "Ford's idea is flawless. They won't like it. They will fight it, but the people of this country ought to take it up and think about it. I believe it points the way to many reforms and achievements which cannot come under the old system." THE FORD INTERVIEW ON MUSCLE SHOALS Florence, Ala.—Henry Ford says he wants Muscle Shoals to show the world how to stop all war. This, he declares, is the spurious purpose of his life. It was while the automobile manufacturer and the inventor walked about over the great water power development which the government built here during the war, that Mr. Ford espressed for the first time what he declares is his real purpose in seeking to buy Muscle Shoals from the government. The government, as yet, has not completed the development. Several great dams, locks and other works are to be built. To date about $80,000 000 has been spee' on it. According to government figures, $30,000,000 more will be required to complete' it so that Mr. Ford can take it over and operate it, developing power and manufacturing nitrates, aluminum and other activities. Congress, so far in keeping with its policy of economy, has been averse to raising the $30,000,000 by taxation. The only parent alternative is for the government to issue 30-year bonds and sell them to the highest bidder. "If you take over Muscle Shoals," Mr. Ford was asked. "what effect will it have on your Detroit industries and Detroit as a whole?" Mr. Ford didn't reply for a moment, and then it was a question. "Why do you think I want Muscle Shoals?" he asked. "It can't be money that I want out of Muscle Shoals. It can't be more business that I want. We're now turning out more than a million cars a year, and we are ready any time to put out that number of tractors. So it can't be a greater expansion of operations that I'm after in bidding for Muscle Shoals. "There must be some other reason—and there is. If Detroit, or the South, or any particular locality is benefited by my taking over Muscle Shoals, good—that's fine—but it's incidental. My purpose in taking over Muscle Shoals is not to benefit us or our business or Detroit or any other part of the country—my sole purpose is to do a certain thing that will benefit the whole world." "In what way?" "Just this way," the manufacturer answered, as he came to the corner of a great abutment. Pointing his finger for emphasis, he said: "If the government accepts my offer for Muscle Shoals as we have made it and will consider completing the dem according to a financing plan, which I have in mind, we can here do an epocalh thing—literally. I mean it—an epocalh thing. We shall eliminate war from the world." "How?" he asked in return. "Just this way. It's very simple when you analyze it. The cause of all wars is gold. We shall demonstrate to the world two things—first, the practicability; second, the desirability of displacing gold as the basis of currency and substituting in its place the world's imperishable natural wealth." "I don't quite follow you." I ventured. "I didn't expect you would" Mr. Ford came back. "Most everybody in the world except the newspapers recognize that civilization has started on a new era—the newspapers and the international bankers don't want to see it—it would mean changes in world finance and bankers always oppose changes. "I can't see the connection" I said, "between a river in Alabama and the elimination of war." "But there is a connectoin," Mr. Ford answered. And then abruptly: "You don't want war, do you? Of course not. If you ask, your neighbor you'll find he doesn't want war, and his neighbor and the family, next to him feel the same way. "And if you went out and knocked at every door along every street and road in the world, you'd find every grown man and woman in the world giving the same answer: 'No, no, God save us from war.' Thea, if all the families in the world are opposed to war, why, in the name of Heaven, do we have wars—did that question ever occur to you? Well, there's a reason. There's profit in war. I don't mean moral profit or increased religious interest or spiritual uplift, through trial by fire, nor any of that kind of bunk—it's money profits I mean, profits in gold—that's the one and only reason far wars." "Would you destroy all the gold in the world and prohibit mining any more?" "Not at all--you don't get me yet. Gold as a metal is all right. It is not as useful as a metal as many other metals, but there are arts in which it is useful--do not destroy an ounce keep for the arts and industrial uses. But it has this distinction from copper, steel and other metals--it is scarce. Hence, through its scarcity it has acquired a fictitious value far beyond its value as a useful metal. "The peoples of the world made a mistake, which has cost them generations of financial slavery, when they consented, to make gold a basis for the issuance of currency. They failed to see that, because gold is scarce—there is only about ten billion dollars, worth of it in the whole world—its total supply can be controlled, can be got under the dominance of the one interest or group of interests and thus currency and capital of the whole world controlled. "And just exactly that thing has happened. There's a group of international bankers who today control the bulk of the world's gold supply. They have their members or their agents in every country. No matter to what country they, as individuals, claim allegiance they all play the same game, to keep the gold they have in their own hands—and to get just as much more as possible. "But having gained control of the world's gold, it has become a curse to them. Hoarded gold earns nothing—they must keep it turning, making a profit or lose its control. Peace times with sturdy conditions do not turn it fast enough. The way to make it work hard and often is to create a demand for it in the form of loans—but always of currency in lieu of gold. And the way to make a tremendous demand for loans at any rate of interest the money sellers want to dictate is to create war. "With the international bankers fostering, starting and fighting of a war is nothing more nor less than creating an active market for money a business transaction. If the different countries of the international groups are at war—that makes no difference, no matter who loses the war there have been a great many loans—the gold system always wins. The young men from 18 to 30 fight the war and are maimed or killed; the internationalists are safe and prosperous. "Ten years ago I said I intended to put every ounce of brain and energy in me to stopping war. I never meant anything more earnest, and that's why I want Muscle Shoals. I see a way, which, if it can be done, will do more to end war than a thousand years of arbitration. "The essential evil of gold, in its relation to war, is the fact that it can be controlled. Break the control and you stop war. And the single way to break the control of these international harriers, the way to end their exploitation of humanity forever, is to remove gold as a basis for the currency of the world. "What did they do a hundred years ago without any gold standard? The idea of gold as a money basis is nothing more nor less than a conception of international bankers. They knew that if they could establish gold by law as the basis of currency they could control the capital of the world by combining to control the world's gold. "But what have you to substitute?" I asked. "That is where Muscle Shaaf comes in," said Mr. Ford. "Army engineers say it will take $30,000,000 to complete the big dam. But congress is economical just now and not in a mood to raise the money by taxation. Th customary alternative is 30-year bonds at 4%. The United States, the greatest government in the world, wishig a pesky $30,000,000 to complete a great public benefit, is forced to go to the money sellers. "At the end of 30 years the government not only has to pay back the $30,000,000, but it has to pay 120% interest, literally has to pay $60,000,000 for the use of $30,000,000 for 30 years. And all the time it is the government's own money. The money sellers never created it; they got it from the government originally. The government first gave credit, and then must pay for the use of what it gave. "Think of it, could anything be more childish, more unbusinesslike? Now, I see a way by which our government can get this great work completed without paying a nickel to the money sellers. It's as sound as granite and there's just one thing hard about it: it's so simple and easy that, maybe, some folks can't see it. "The government needs $30,000,000. That's 1,500,000 $20 bills. Let the government issue those bills and with them pay every expense connected with completion of the dam. The dam completed, we can set the whole works running, and within a shorter time than you-would suppose the entire $30,000,000 currency issued can be retired out of the earnings of the plant." "But," I asked, "suppose the contractor would be u-milling to accept that kind of currency?" "There's, not that, kind of, a sup- nose in the situation; at all," said Mr. B. I. WORTHY GROCERIES AND MEATS LET US SERVE YOU GOOD EATS. OUR MOTTO IS TO PLEASE WE DELIVER----PHONE FAIRFAX 2557 CORNER TROUP AVENUE AND HALLOCK ST. If We Please You, Tell Others; if not Tell Us HOME OR PROPERTY TO BUY OR SELL 516 MINNEOTA AVE. PHONE FAIRFAX.0255 Ford, smiling. "He would take government bonds in payment, wouldn't he? Certainly. "Here," said the manufacturer, pulling a $20 bill from his pocket, "he wouldn't hesitate about taking that kind of money, would he? Of course not. Well, what is there behind a bond, or this bill, that make them acceptable? Simply the good faith and credit of the American people. And $20 bills issued by the government to complete this great public improvement would have just as much of the good faith and credit of the American people behind them as any bond or other American currency ever issued. You see, it's just a question of faith in the American people." "But your plan would upset the money system of the world and might work incalculable harm." "Not necessarily; not at all. We need not abolish anything. We need not even abolish the gold standard. Simply forget that there is any such thing as a gold standard, and whenever the government needs money for a great, serviceable and profitable public improvement, instead of thinking of bonds with their heavy drag of interest charges think of redeemable non-interest bearing currency. "Do you realize how the interest charges of our government mount up? Do you appreciate that 80 cents of every dollar raised by taxation is spent in payment of interest? The national debt is nothing more nor less than the nation's interest liability pile. Every public improvement this country, makes means an increase in the national debt. Here's a way to get the improvements without increasing the debt. The interest load is breaking down our whole financial system; we've got to stop somewhere." "But, in a sense, there would be no security behind this kind of money," it was suggested. "There would be the best security in the world. Here you have a river capable of furnishing 1,000,000 horse power. It has been here for, say, 100,000,000 years. It will be here as long as there are rain and mountains to send the rain into the rivers. This energy is wealth in a most productive form. Now, which is the more imperishable, the more secure this power site and its development, or the few barrels of gold necessary to make $30,000,000? This site, with its power possibilities, will be here long after the treasury building is as ancient ruin." "But have you worked out a standard of values?" Mr. Ford was asked. SAMUEL THE OLD RELIABLE SQUARE DEALING AND TIME Pays the Highest cash price for bottles, bones, copper everything in Place of Business—1006 FAIRFAX 3577 BBell Clifton #838—OFFICE Office Hours— DR. M. G. Diseases and EYE, EAR, NOSSE GLASSES FITTED 428 MINNESOTA AVE. IT'S THE BEST A B. I. W GROCERIES LET US SERVE YOU GOOD EAT WE DELIVER CORNER TROUP AVENUE If We Please You, Tell "Yes we we. We will have that ready when congress wishes to hear about this plan. It's simply a case of thinking and calculating in terms different from these laid down to us by the international banking group, to which we have grown so accustomed that we think there is no other desirable standard. "We should change our minds on that question. The only difference between this currency plan and the bond plan is that there's no interest to he paid and the money merchants, who do nothing to build the dam and deserve nothing, will get nothing." "But how is all this going to stop war?" "Simply - because if tried here at Muscle Shoals, this plan will prove so overwhelmingly and amazingly successful that the American people will never again consent to issuances of an interest bearing bond for an internal improvement. What the government needs money it will raise it by issuing currency against its imperishable natural wealth. Other countries, seeing our success, will do likewise. The function of the money seller will have disappeared." "What would be the attitude of other countries about accepting this money based on Muscle Shoals?" based on Muscle Shirts? "There need be no difficulty about that. There need be no currency even today is not acceptable countries in payment of debt. Gold is the international basis. Muscle Shirts is a national, not an international matter. This money would only be for use at home." "Do you expect congress will act favorably on your suggestion?" favorably on your suggestion?" "Well, I don't know about that. Maybe they won't. But I'll bet the average American citizen will see the righteousness, the sound-ess and the comma sense, of this thing. "No matter what becomes of this suggestion, I shall act so that no money speculator will make anything out of Muscle Shoals, even if I have to take up the whole bond issue myself. I will see that the interest goes toward lowering the cost of the product Understand that I am suggesting how this project can be financed in a better way; but if this is not done, we stand ready to do our usmost to save the people from the enormous interest charges by taking it ourselves and turning it back into the plant. "My ambition is not to own Muscle Shoals, but to complete it, develop it, get it working, and then fix it so that it can never be exploited for private ends but shall always remain in the service of all the people, their own property, operated for their own benefit." EL DIGGS BIBLE JUNK DEALER HONEST WEIGHT AT ALL TIMES for junk at all times, rags, iron, cer, brass, lead, zinc and in the junk line. 106-1008 North Third Street KANSAS CITY, KANSAS E PHONES—Pell Fairfax 1258 1 to 3 P. M. BROOKINS and Surgery of USE AND THHOAT ED ACCCURATELY KANSAS CITY, KANSAS WOMEN AND GIRLS LISTEN: Do you know that Herr-Tru-Line removes the cause of all hair trouble? 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Barbour and he is today the full-fledged pastor of the church, and put it down that I told you, he is making good, and the world is knowing full well that he lives. This young man is a pastor from way back. He knows just a few things and acts upon them. He is one of the best trained ministers in the state, and is just going right on up from where his father left off. It is a rare thing that a father dies and his son is called to the work, but such is the case in the church. in Norfolk, Dr. R. H. Bowling, the church in Richmonl, Ky., and there may be others. He knows how to receive and treat other ministers, and then he knows how to make friends. He has learned the leson taught by Peter: "Add to your faith virtue, that is valor. And to valor, knowledge. And to knowledge, self-control. And to self-control, patience. An dto patience, Godliness, and to Godliness, brotherly kindness. And to brotherly kindness, love." Such a young man, and who has the high regard for the fathers that this young man Barbour has is bound to succeed. I find that every time I turn now I find some people getting ready to attend the National-Baptist convention next fall in Los Angeles, Cal. This is going to be the greatest meeting in the history of the country. Going to California with some people is like going into a foreign country—they have never been out West. I am glad indeed that I have had the pleasure of seeing this activity among the Baptists. They are going to build a publishing house in Nashville. Have you seen any of the literature they are getting out for Sunday schools? If you have not then I would advise you to write to Rev. A. M. Townsend, Nashville, Tenn.. and get hold of it for yourself. I think I shall bring this letter to a stop for this week. Look out for th next one. I am going to tell you that the bishops of the A. M. E. church, the A. M. E. Zion church and the C. M. E. church will meet in Montgomery, Ala., February 9. The A. M. E. bishops have some important business, and then the commission will meet and select the place for the next meeting, which promises to be in Louisville, Knetucky. This will be a wise selection, and in addition to this, Dr. Jenkins will be the next secretary of the general conference, and Dr. S. J. Johnson, the secretary of the Church Extnulsion, and Rev. N. D. Williams, of Louisville, will be the Missionary Secretary. Time will tell all this to you, and you will find that I am a little more than a guesser. METROPOLITAN INSTALLS THE REV. E. L. HARRISON (Continued from First Page) Pastor E. L. Harrison will preach still better as he is now installed. Come hear our wonderful preacher. All are welcome. Notes on Metropolitan Over $10 was given to a needy man Sunday night at Metropolitan. Thus far the B. Y. P. U. is ahead, although it did not take up collections in church like some clubs. The Deacons' club without any concerts or anything, is next to the B. Y. P. U. Two clubs that ran over $100 only have about $50 if you count $50 out received from a concert given as though for the whole church. During the week, Monday Dr. McNeal and Pleasant Green helped us get $27. Tuesday, Rev. Lowe and Walnut Boulevard church helped us get $22; Wednesday, Dr. E. M. Moseley and Olivet church, $31. Thursday, Dr. W. A. Bowren and First Baptist church, $40; Friday, Dr. D. A. Holmes-and Vine Street, $102; Saturday Dr. E. L. Harrison and deacons of Metropolitan, $110. Installation Banquet Installation Banquet Monday night a free banquet was given at Metropolitan for everyone. Over 500 attended. Mrs. U. S. Rogers, president of the Sewing Circle, was leader. Dr. Davis was chairman of the program committee. He also had a solo. Others on program were Mr. C. Daniels, Mrs. A. Allsbrook, Miss Plummer, A. B. Howard, Ethel Fitchu and Miss Burns. Twelve charter members were present. Mr. Taylor Jackson and Mrs. E. Stovall made informal addresses for the charter members. Lovely brick ice cream and delicious cake and punch were served in abundance. Pastor E. L. Harrison and wife and the charter members were special guests of honor. PLAN FOR REBBUILDING OF SHORTER HALL AT WILBERFORCE (Continued from First Page) though a deal of hardship was experienced by the students, let it be said to their credit, that they for the most part, met the situation philosophically, and the work has not been permitted to lag. Letters and telegrams of sympathy have come in from every section, and the authorities wish to thank all for their expressions of concern. Many have already sent in contributions and many have signified their willingness to do so. A very splendid spirit has been shown by all, and the authorities at Wilberforce find that the Race at large, feels a special interest in the institution which is the mother of an educational effort fostered and maintained by our own people. Letters come from sister institutions offering aid, and Morris Brown University, although faced with its own problems, sent a generous donation to President Gregg, for the building fund. The following letter from a voure man in Detroit, Mich., to Secretary C. C. Jenkins, shows the proper spirit: Detroit House of Correction, 1441 Alfred St.. Detroit, January 3. 1922. C. C. Jenkins, Sec. Wilberforce University, Wilberforce, Ohio. Dear Sir: My name is Mr. Mack Griffin, colored, and I am at the present time incarcerated in the Detroit House of Correction. I read of your loss in the newspaper and wish to state that a few of the inmates both colored and white have donated a fund for the benefit of Wilberforce University. Our superintendent, Mr. J. O. Stuteman, has granted me permission to contribute, this money from the funds of the various inmates who wish to contribute to the welfare of your university. I would like to hear from you by return mail if I shall send the money order in your care and all particulars. We want to make sure that the money is given to the proper parties and used for the purpose for which it is intended. Although it may not be as large as some donations you may receive, we believe it will help some. Both the colored and white boys have donated very graciously to this good cause. Trusting I may hear from you by return mail, I am Now if those young men in their confinement can do so well, how much more should others, who are not so situated, do? Through the efforts of Bishop J. H. Jones, the members of the faculty and the good people of the community, $5000.00 have already been subscribed toward the building fund. Founders' Day will be celebrated this year on Friday, February 24, and if ever that day has signified anything to the students, faculty and Wilberforceans out in the world, it should be of special interest this year. May the same spirit that actuated the fathers when Wilberforce suffered loss by The Kansas Ctty Advocate for January 20, 1922 fire in the early days, be manifested now, and may the funds that are so necessary for the rebuilding be sent in at once. May Founders' Day this year prove that every Wilberforcean and every friend of the school will rally to its needs. Any amounts sent will be gratefully received and honestly applied. Send contributions to President J. A. Gregg, or Secretary C. C. Jenkins, and they will be acknowledged and receipted. CITIZENS' FORUM Don't forget to come to the Citizens' Forum this Sunday January 22. Hear the Forum Orchestra and the fine program. COTTAGE FOR SALE 4-room cottage close to car line. Gas and cistern water. Owner must sell at once. A bargain. $1500. $300 down and terms. THE PASSING OF SPARTAN MOTHERS (Continued from First Page) which she was one of the founders. Indeed, it is a beautiful picture to contemplate. An example worthy of emulation. An incident that ranks high in the field of human endeavor. Such a fine and roncrete example it is of the teaching of the Christ, in all of its features. "Whatsoever ye sow, that shall ye reap also." "Remember thy Creator in the days of thy youth." "Honor thy father and thy mother, that thy days may be long in the earth." "A wise son maketh a glad father, but a foolish one, is the heaviness of his mother." All of these and more, have been hers, and are his, in a high degree; and she lived to see him reap much of his reward and honors in his successes as an able lawyer, and a capable and respected citizen of his community. And he in return, rendered her honor, love and affection, and all that a dutiful son could bestow, and made her life such that she passed from this to the beyond, with a smile that will last all the way, even until she meets and reports to that stalwart and sturdy old father, "It is a pleasure to me to report that William proved to be in full measure all that you taught and desired him to be." That God-fearing and man-loving old father I also had the pleasure and honor of knowing quite well, and I am sure that their meeting was transcendantly pleasant and joyous. In honor of this son, who was born and grew to manhood here, the Civic League of this city assembled and extended its hospitality. The extent of appreciation of him, is not to be judged by the display or splendor of the occasion, nor by the lack of them; but rather, by the depth of feeling in each of us, that makes us reach out in hearty communication—Soul-to-Soul, so that we see and realize his worth as a man, an able lawyer and legislator in the state of Illinois, and as a capable, competent and dutiful son, in the fullest measure. The League feels honored by his presence, and was proud of the chance to do him honor. So that a large number were present, with Rev. J. F. Griffin presiding, and after an informal meeting, an excellent repast was served by the new Fifth Street Thatcher Hotel, at which I. F. Bradley, a college mate of Mr. Martin's, at Lincoln Institute, Jefferson City, Mo., was chosen toastmaster, during which many delightful remarks were made, and many incidents of life recalled by playmates of boyhood, and associates of early manhood. Those of the League and its guests present were: The honored guest, Attorney Wm. Martin, Rev. J. F. Griffin, Rev. W. A. Bowren, W. J. Montgomery, Prof. T. H. Reynolds, Prof. J. P.-King, Dr. S. H. Thompson, Attorney L. A. Knox and Fred Gleed of Kansas City, Mo.; N. W. Thatcher, O. B. Johnson, Attorney I: F. Bradley, Jr., J. H. Clayborne, Thos. Knapper, W. C. Martin, P. C. Swancy, Dr. R. C. Hayden, J. B. Nesbit, Fred Douglass, E. F. Smith, Dr. J. G.-N. Soanes, Dr. I. H. Anthony, Wm. Boone, Prof. Wm. Edgar Bailey, E. B. Tillery, Tilford Davis, Attorney Dorsey Green, Willis Allen, A. J. Bouldin, Editor Thos.- Kennedy, Judge I. F. Bradley, Sr. Dr. F. K. ROGERS, M.D. Physician and Surgeon 1605½ N. TENTH ST. Office Hours: 9 to 12; 2 to 5 P. M. 7 to 9 P. M. FAIRBEAY 2050 FAIRBEAY 5123 CITIZENS' FORUM Don't forget to come to the Citizens' Forum this Sunday, January 22. Hear the Forum Orchestra and the fine program. COTTAGE FOR SALE 4-room cottage close to car line. Gas and cistern water. Owner must sell at once. A bargain. $1500, $300 down and terms. Geo. Brown Real Estate Co. 330 Greeley Fairfax 0767 Mr. Albert Neeley, of Memphis, Tenn., is visiting his sister, Mrs. Walker, 334 Everett avenue. Prof. Copeland, a music teacher, was here from Lawrence Saturday. Dr. T. A. Fletcher, at Forum Sunday. You should hear him. He will talk on his two years in Europe. EDUCACTIONAL DAY FOR WESTERN UNIVERSITY SUNDAY, JANUARY 29 Sunday, January the 29th has ben set apart as educational day at First A. M. E. church for Western University. The entire day's services will be devoted for education. At the 11 o'clock service, President F. Jesse Peck will preach and at 3 p. m., the entire student body will be present. Prof. Robert Jackson with his musical organizations from the school will furnish the program, which will be of its usual high class, such as choral clubs, choruses, with orchestra and band music. This musical body will also render a program at the evening service. The new stone building added to Ward hall is on its way to completion and is expected to be ready for dedication at the commencement program, and be ready for use at the opening of the next school year. This building will accommodate about one hundred more students, which is much needed. Two Tunes Ambrose, the piano tuner, had tuned the piano, and found it in good condition. A few days later he received a letter from the owner of the piano, stating it had not been properly tuned. The tuner made another trip, and tested every note, only to find no fault with the instrument. He told the lady so. "Well, she said, 'it does seem all right, doesn't it, when you play on it; but as soon as I begin to sing it gets all out of tune!' Sightseeing in Rome. Facilities which a two-story ombulus affords sightseers have finally been recognized in Rome, whose every corner has something to attract the eye of tourist or pilgrim, says the New York Evening Post. 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