Kansas City Advocate
Friday, August 8, 1924
Kansas City, Kansas
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KANSAS
Vol. X
J. O. PAYS TRIBUTE TO ONE OF CHICAGO'S PHYSICIANS
J. O. PAYS TRIBUTE TO ONE OF CHICAGO'S PHYSICIANS
Attended Grand Lodge at Manhattan
Chicago, Illinois, August 7.—God never put a tear upon a human face or breathed a sigh into a human heart, yet we are called upon at times to both sigh and shed tears, and especially is this true when death steps into our homes and claims a shining mark. Perhaps the dearest and best friend we have on earth.
Now and then we must pause and pay tribute to some great man who has left this world, and often they go away and leave no address, hence we do not know where to reach them in the world to come.
I am called upon this week to pause and pay tribute to one of Chicago's best physicians and surgeons, Dr. Charles Dabney Trice, formerly of Marlin, Texas, but has been in this city for a few years and from here took his flight to heaven. It is but one more gone ahead to welcome the dear one who will follow him. It brings the Great Beyond just a little closer to us. He reached his goal in the medical profession and just in the prime of life he left here.
Dr. Trice was born in Clifton Forge, Virginia, where he got his foundation for an education. After graduating from the Union University of Richmond, Virginia, he took up medicine in Howard University, graduating from there, being a honor member of his class, he found his way to Marlin, Texas, where he took up the practice.
About thirty years ago, Dr. Trice found his wife in Marlin, and they have been walking side by side ever since. Unto this union came a son, who is now following in the footsteps of his father. It is Dr. Jesse S. Trice. He was a christian, living up to the principles and practice of religion. He was a member of Olivet Baptist church—in fact he was a preacher in that church, completed his Bible training in the Mood Bible Institute, in Chicago. He came to Chicago in 1903 and I am told that he became a christian when 12 years old. He followed in the footsteps of the Master, the Great Physician. He ministered to the broken bodies, to the suffering and at the same time to the tortured souls of humanity. His greatest happiness was to treat the ailments of some poor person who was not able to even buy medicine. Out of this he got real happiness and joy.
But Dr. Trice has left us. He has gone to join others who left before him, and I commend his widow, his son, his three sisters, and all other relatives and friends to God who gave us all to the world.
Have you been good since I wrote to you last? I have been living close to the throne, and I am real happy today. I had a big time in Kansas and Missouri, and here I am today in Chicago. If you remember I have been to the Grand Lodge of Knights of Pythias and the Grand Court of Calanthe of the same state.
I am here to tell you that my people made a big impression on all the citizens of Manhattan, Kansas, and they said the most helpful things. I listened at the great words of wisdom coming from Dr. S. H. Thompson and Mrs. Norene Davis, the two heads of the Grands, and then I heard General Thomas Kennedy, who is at the head of the Uniform Rank, and a military genius. He is a man among men, and a man who is devoting his time to his people.
Permit me to say to you that the military men made an impression. They carried with them the sword of defense, ever ready to raise it for the protection of Old Glory, and life and property. They are men of peace—but they were not all men, for there were two companies of women, and they certainly did "strut Miss Lizzie strut." They were also in camp, and enjoyed life.
When it was all over, I got with the crowd and made it to Kansas City, Mo., where I was the guest at the home of Rev. Dr. Edward Wittenberg, pastor of Allen A. M. E. chapel, and who is to be one of the bishops of the A. M. E. church. I had an enjoyable time there.
I should have been the guest of
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Dr. S. W. Bacote, but I have told you about him before. I had the pleasure of being in the Second Baptist church Sunday morning, and from there I went away feeling good, having heard the word of God preached, and I took some part in it. It was a pleasure to be there.
Sunday afternoon William Wittenberg, the son of his father, got together their fine automobile car carriage and toted me over to Kansas City, Kansas, where I had been invited by Mrs. Norene Davis, to spend the afternoon. Honey put it down that I told you that Mrs. Davis had one more house full of women. They were there from Arizona, and then Mrs. Millie Drumgound from Arkansas City, Kansas. There I was in that big house of women.
Mrs. Davis had a big chicken dinner and I got on the outside of some of it, believe me. I had a nice chat with Mrs. Stewart, from out yonder, and then with Mrs. Johnson, from out yonder, and then with all the others. I talked with that wonderful poet and musician, Tilford Davis, who made the response to the mayor of Manhattan, and who is a mail toter in the service of the United States.
The Rev. Dr. Charles E. Brooks, pastor of the First African Methodist Episcopal church, got together his automobile car carriage and came after me in time for evening services. I had the pleasure of talking for his people. He is a wonderful pastor, and has inaugurated a system. There is no long begging there for money. They know their duty there and proceed to do it. He has in the parsonage an ideal wife, and his daughter who is well educated is at home. She has been teaching in New Orleans. She is a fine teacher. In the congregation was Editor Thomas Kennedy, who is before the people for state auditor. He is a christian editor. Monday they had the funeral of one of the pioneers of Allen chapel, George Teeters. He was at the last general conference, but is with us no more. He was a member of the church for about 50 years, and was connected with one of the leading banks of the city for forty years, and the president was there to pay a tribute to him.
Monday afternoon Mrs. Rosa Gipson, president of the State B. Y. P. U. came in to see me, or to tote me out to her home. She was in her automobile car carriage, and I accepted the invitation and went with her to Pleasant Hill, where I was received by her husband and daughters, and had a big chicken eat, and when it was all over and time to leave, Mr. Gipson toted me in the automobile car carriage to the stable to get the iron horse for St. Louis. He is the leading plumber of Pleasant Hill, a town about 30 miles from Kansas City. He is one more busy man. They have a lovely home.
St. Louis was reached, but the automobile car carriage was not there to meet me. I got in touch with Poro college, and soon that fine one they call Pierce Arrow was there to tote me to the college, where I found Bishop W. Sampson Brooks awaiting my arrival, and soon he was out for a ride.
Things move along at Poro like clockwork. Everybody is attending to his part, and there was just one little busy still man, never having much to say, but he is there just the same. He is E. E. McDaniel, who is looking after things, and I am here to tell you that he is a well trained business man.
President Aaron E. Malone and Mrs. Annie M. Malone were away on their vacation, but you did not know the difference. They have a well-organized business, and have scoured the country over to get the best trained men and women, honest, true and loyal. They pay them well and they stick to their post. The Malones have put the world to thinking. They have inspired so many people to have some kind of system, and they are struggling to be like Mrs. Malone. She is always ready to give a word of encouragement to those who mean to do things. Mr. Malone is on the committee to notify President Coolidge of the action of the National Convention held last June in Cleveland. He will be there.
They are getting things in apple pie order in Chicago for the National Negro business League. Are you going to be here? I am. Already I have secured my stopping place. It seems that the Rev. Dr. J. E. Woods of Danville, Ky., who went to Virginia, has had sent out through (Continued on page 4.)
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Kansas City, Kansas, August 8, 1924
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SPECIAL NOTICE TO ALL YORK RITE MASONS, NATIONAL COMPACT OF THE PRINCE HALL ORIGIN.
That the M. W. K. S. G. L. will meet in the city of Topeka, August 20, in St. John's A. M. E. church, and Grand Court 7th and Topeka, boulevard, in her 57th Grand Communication. I am just from Colorado and Wyoming. The lodges out in the
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West were never better, and they are doing some good work. We have paid out over $5000 on Death and Burial since the last Grand Communication. Great preparations are being made for the National Grand Lodge which will convene in Kansas City, Kansas, October 7, 1924, with more than 2500 Master Masons in Kansas and 1600 of the Heroines of Jericho, and 156 Daughters of Isis, 142 Juveniles, children. So at a glance, Brother Craftsmen, we have a great work before us. You will take notice.
MINISTERIAL ALLIANCE MEETING.
The A. M. E. Ministerial Alliance will meet Tuesday, August 12 at the First Church, Eighth Street and Nebraska avenue. All ministers are requested to be present.
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LETTER FROM BERMUDA.
The editor is in receipt of a letter from Bishop W. T. Vernon at Hamilton, Bermuda, which will be of very great interest to Advocate readers. He writes as follows: Dear Brother Kennedy: A two-days' sail from New York brought us to this beautiful island. It is truly picturesque. I have seen beauty spots in America, Europe, Madeira Island and Africa. This place has beauty all its own. We are enjoying our stay though it is hot at this season. We have been visiting our mission points every night and three times Sundays. Mrs. Vernon is working and holding group meetings with the women. Our church has great possibilities here. Conference next week—outlook good. The colored people here are American Negroes in appearance, thought and language. Much culture is here. Their ancestors were slaves from Virginia and North Carolina. Naturally some West Indians are here. We are due in New York August 14th enroute to Nova Scotia.
CITY BRIEF'S AND IN SOCIETY.
Miss Buelah Douglass, who has been teaching in Oklahoma, is in the city visiting her mother.
Mrs. M. C. Dove, of Oklahoma, had a pleasant visit at Mrs. Jno. Gerren's on Walker.
By motion at the Kaw Valley Convention, Mrs. M. C. Matthews' Mission Poem was ordered printed. Rev. McNeal says "she was appointed poet by the great Western Convention at Des Moines."
Mrs. Myrtle Young gave a nice pageant at the Kaw Valley Convention Thursday night.
Mrs. Towers gave a Children's Playet one afternoon at the Sunday School convention.
Mrs. Jones of Eighth Street Baptist church, recited a nice welcome address the opening of the convention.
The choirs sang well, but some sang a little too loud.
Rev. Ross, state missionary, is doing fine work.
Hrs. H. D. Kemp's contest raised $600. She does good church work.
Among the many visitors present at the Baptist Convention were: Mrs. Emma Gaines, Miss M. Bradshaus, Rev. and Mrs. Young, Rev. Bolt of Topeka; Rev. and Mrs. G. N. Jackson, and Rev. and Mrs. Alva Royston of Lawrence; Rev. Brownlee, Rev. and Mrs. Moseley, Rev. Richardson, Rev. and Mrs. Mose Williams, Rev. Norfleet, Rev. Bowren, Mrs. L. Forrest, Mrs. H. D. Kemp, Miss Rosa Jones, Mrs. Eva White, Mrs. Winston, Mrs. Fitzhugh, Mrs. Scott, Mrs. Towers, Miss Black, and many others whose names we can't remember, who live in other cities.
A. K. W. WOMAN HONORED Mrs. M. C. Matthews' Mission Poen at the Baptist Convention was by motion of Rev. G. N. Jackson, ordered printed in the minutes.
THOMAS KENNEDY
EDITOR AND PUBLISHER
THE KAW VALLEY BAPTIST DIS
TRICT ASSOCIATION AT 8TH
STREET TABERNACLE.
A large crowd attended the Twentieth annual convention of the Baptist Kaw Valley meeting at Eighth Street Baptist church. Moderator Young of Topeka called them to order Friday morning. There were eight or more churches from Topeka responded, also churches from Leavenworth, Lawrence, Topeka, Bonner Springs and other places, sent delegates. Friday morning Rev. G. McNeal preached the introductory sermon. Friday night Moderator Young gave a wonderful and inspiring annual address. Saturday morning Dr. H. B. Bronson gave a wonderful illustrated sermon on "Sanctification and Baptism." Also conducted Bible school to prove the truth of his sermon. Sunday at 3 p. m. the women of the state held a mass meeting and Mrs. F. B. Watson, the great missionary from West Africa was the principal speaker; also Samuel Stubblefield, a native African boy, spoke, and Rev. Cartright and others spoke.
Sunday night Dr. G. N. Jackson of Lawrence preached a good sermon. Every night Eighth Street Baptist church was crowded at this convention. The Prose, Prologue and Mission Poem, composed by Mrs. M. C. Matthews, by motion of Rev. G. N. Jackson, was ordered printed in the minutes. Rev. McNeal, also, told her she was appointed as poet at Des Moines, Iowa for the Western States convention. First Baptist church of Kansas City, Kansas, gave $75 to the convention, Pleasant Green $50 and some churches of Topeka $50. Metropolitan, we suppose, only gave a part of her pro rata. The Women's State Mission gave over $100 and Shiloh, Topeka, $50. The total for the women was over $600. The total for the whole Association was up in the thousands. All officers were re-elected except one. Adjourned in christian fellowship to meet at Walnut Boulevard church in 1925.
No "Artificial Silk"
What is widely known as "artificial silk" is not artificial silk at all in the eyes of the National Retail Dry Goods association, and an effort is being made to find a scientific name for this synthetic product which is a silk substitute. For a time the term "glos" was adopted and it seemed as if the name would take hold, but it has failed to register properly. The new synthetic product has no more relation to silk than it has to wool or cotton, and for this reason a scientific trade name is sought.
Quality O. K.
When three years old, Carl, whose sisters were named Mabel, Josephine and Rena, was sent to visit an aunt. Soon after his arrival, the aunt noticed the bright gingham blouse he was wearing and said to him:
"Why, Carl, what a pretty new blouse you have!"
"No, it ain't new, neither," answered Carl. "Mabel wore it, Josie wore it, Ennie wore it and now I'm wearin' it."
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K. OF P. GRAND LODGE HAVE ANNUAL STATE ENCAMPMENT
K. OF P. GRAND LODGE HAVE ANNUAL STATE ENCAMPMENT
SUNFLOWER GRAND LODGE
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIANS AND
COURT OF CALANTHE MEET IN
THEIR THIRTIETH ANNUAL
SESSION AT MANHATTAN,
JULY 22, 23, 24.
The delegates from the southeastern part of the state with the Kansas City delegation left Kansas City, Kansas over the Rock Island road in a special car that had been secured by Gen. Thos. Kennedy of Uniform Rank department. On this trip the various company of Uniform Ranks of the state and the First Regiment band. Upon arrival in Manhattan the Uniform Rank companies with First Regiment band went at once to City Park where they were in Camp for the whole week. The Grand Lodge is presided over by that little giant in the person of Dr. S. H. Thompson, who is serving his eleventh year with credit and success to the order, having a lodge in most all cities where members are obtainable. The Grand Court is presided over by Mrs. Norene Davis one of the most widely known women of our race, who is leading the order on to success both financially and numerically. Mrs. Davis is not only G. W. C. of the jurisdiction, but is also Supreme Lecturer of Supreme Grand Court. The Grand Lodge met in the community house and Grand Court in Riley County Court House.
The parade on Thursday afternoon led by Brigadier General Kennedy, commanding the state, and his staff of officers, First Regiment band and Uniform Companies followed by Grand Lodge and Court officers, delegates and citizens in cars paraded through the principle streets of the beautiful city, thence to city park where an outing was held. At night a drill contest was held among the Uniform Companies. $100.00 in cash prizes were given as follows: First prize, silver loving cup, won by Troop A, Kansas City, Kansas, Capt Sam Basil, Jr., commanding; Second, $30 and cup, Progressive Company No. 3, ladies of Leavenworth, Capt. Loretta English, commanding; Third, $20 and cup, Victory No. 2 of Leavenworth, Captain Jane Shelton, commanding. A popularity contest was also held among the W. C.'s of the state, the Worthy Counsellor bringing in the most money would be declared the most popular W. C. Mrs. Jennie Thatcher, wife of Mr. Nathan W. Thatcher of this city, was declared the most popular W. C.
Officers elected in the Grand' Lodge were as follows:
G. C. C., Dr. S. H. Thompson, Kansas City, Kansas; V. G. C., Dr. I. H. Anthony, Kansas City, Kansas; G. M. W., Col. Chas. P. Edwards, Wichita; G. Prelate, Rev. J. R. Ransom, Topeka; G. K. R. S., J. E. Lowery, Paola; G. M. E., W. C. Brown, Lawrence; G. M. D., Dr. S. M. Banks, Kansas City; G. Lecturer, Rev. T. W. Green, Lawrence; G. M. A., C. P. Lewis, Hutchinson; G. Treas. End., F. M. Roberts, Wellington; G. Sect. End, Dr. D. H. Davis, Independence; G. I. Guard, F. H. Brown, Garden City; G. Outer Guard, E. W. Newton; G. Marshal, W. A. Wright, Winfield; Supreme Representatives, Dr. S. H. Thompson and Dr. D. H. Davis.
Grand-Court Officers:
G. W. C., Mrs. Norene Davis, Kansas City; G. W. Ix., Mrs. E. K. Bowers, Wichita; G. Inspector, Mrs. Matley Coran, Topeka; G. W. A., Mrs. Letha Hopkins, Pittsburg; G. R. D., Miss Bertha E. Garrett, Leavenworth; G. Rec. of D., Miss Mattie A. Perkins, Topeka; G. Sec. End., Mrs. Millie Drumgould, Arkansas City; G. Treas. End., Mrs. Ella M. Roberts, Wellington; G. Cond. Mrs. Nettie Glass, Parsons; G. Asst Cond., Mrs. De Veare Hodges, Junction City; G. W. E., Mrs. Kitty B. Jackson; G. Sr. Dir., Mrs. Katie James, Wellington; G. Jr. Dir., Mrs. Flossie Wilson, LaCygne; G. Lecturer, Mrs. Katherine Glover, Chanute; G. H., Mrs. Etta Coleman, Wichita; G. P., Mrs. Ella Wright, Winfield; G. Juvenile Matron, Mrs. Nancy Smith, Topeka; G. Medical Dir., Dr. D. H. Davis, Independence; Supreme Rep., Mrs. Millie Drumgould.
Thus ended one of the best sessions of both Grand Lodge and Court financially and numerically. 1925 meeting will be held in Leavenworth.
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JUDGE JOHN T. SIMS.
In the passing of Judge John T. Sims the community has lost the services of a very efficient and equally popular citizen and public servant. Judge Sims was a lawyer of many years experience, and had been honored with election to office several times. His first election was to the position of Justice of the Peace, in which position he served creditably for several years. And was then elected to the position of Police Judge of the city, which office he held for several terms, following which he was elected to the position of Probate Judge in 1910, to which position he was continuously returned since said date. In the office of Probate Judge he was kind and affable, and a great friend of children, and by reason of this outstanding quality became known as "Daddy Sims."
A great many little feet were directed to and in the right path, and many a little soul was made happy by the kindness and fatherly consideration given them by Judge Sims. He was never too busy with other business to the extent of neglecting children; their welfare was of first consideration with him. It was his proud boast—that this business was kept up to date, and that his books were balanced at the close of each day. He was liberal in his political views and believed that it was but right and proper, to in some appreciable degree, show that he respected for its worth, the help he received from all groups going to make up our populace. There was a large out-pouring of all the people as a last tribute of respect to him. He will not soon be forgotten by his many friends, but rather will be long and favorably remembered.
SONG BIRDS WERE OLD GERMAN DISH
Song birds in apples, cooked in boiling lard, was a German delicacy of the Fourteenth century and was served by royalty at all notable dinners of state. A cook book compiled in 1452 has been discovered by writers on domestic science, who quote many recipes of the olden times when kings and nobles gorged themselves on every occasion, and appeared to be particularly fond of blackbirds baked in pies.
At nearly all great feasts a most popular dish was an enormous fish pie, supposedly of Spanish origin. This contained two pounds of butter, half a pound of bacon or pork, eight pounds of haddock, twenty to thirty eggs, one pound of veal, a pound of oysters, onlons, spices and various other seasonings.
Beef tongue and cabbage is mentioned prominently in the old cook book, which is supposed to have been conceived by a nun in the Rosenthal convent in the Bavarian Palatinate. Even the nobility, it appears, was fond of cabbage in those days and put up great barrels of it each summer.
No Bananas
A well-known Mississippi printer was fond of playing pranks. One day while riding with an illiterate man, he began gravely to chatter Italian to his driver.
The man looked wildly at him, but said nothing. Finally the printer, in pretended plque, said:
"What's the matter? Why don't you answer?"
"I dunno what yo'all is talkin' 'bout."
"What's wrong? Haven't you any brains?"
"Yessah, I got some brains, all right, but dey ain't no use to me now."
THE WEEKLY ANNOUNCER OF FIRST A. M. E. CHURCH
C. E. BROOKS, Pastor.
Parsonage 1111 N. Eighth St.
Phone, Fairfax 2904
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.
CHURCH NEWS
Services Sunday were largely attended. At 11 a. m. Pastor C. E. Brooks preached a short soul-stirring sermon, after which the congregation enjoyed an old-fashioned testifying meeting and sacrament. Many of the old soldiers of the cross who cannot attend Friday night class service considered it a rare treat to speak a word for Jesus and tell of His wonderful keeping power.
At 7:30 p. m. the pastor preached another helpful sermon from Matt. 5:13-14 "Ye are the salt of the earth, etc." The Sunday School at 9:30 a.m., was largely attended. Preparations are being made to highly entertain all who attend their annual picnic August 14 at Heathwood park. Everybody is invited.
The Allen Christian Endeavor had its usual large attendance at 5:30 p. m. and an interesting program was rendered. The Senior Department is gradually growing to the delight of the officers and members. Come out to class meeting tonight and don't forget prayer services Wednesday night.
Improved Roads on
A novel plan has been presented to the county supervisors and the Automobile Association of San Joaquin as a means of both beautifying new California roads and paying a profit, if not paying the cost of the roads. L. H. Taylor, a walnut grower, makes the suggestion.
The scheme, says the New York Times, is to plant walnut trees on either side of the roadways at intervals of about 100 feet. The trees are to be cared for as ordinary shade trees, at the expense of the county. At the end of ten years, declares Mr. Taylor, the trees ought to bear about fifty pounds of walnuts each. There are more than 250 miles of roadways already and the walnut trees would occupy about the equivalent of a grove 1,368 acres in extent.
In ten years, at the average of fifty pounds of walnuts from each tree, there would be 13,000,000 pounds of these nuts which could probably be sold for 15 cents a pound, net, or about $195,000, and this sum would pay a great part of the country's taxes and road upkeep.
Beware of Flame
It is not generally known that a storage battery on charge is giving off hydrogen gas, and that this gas, when mixed with the oxygen of the air, forms an explosive. For this reason, says the Scientific American, one should keep one's face and lighted matches away from the vent of a battery while it is on charge. The small vent of the battery is sufficient to permit the escape of the hydrogen gas, under normal conditions. In the presence of a flame, however, the hydrogen gas, mixed with oxygen, may ignite and the battery may very well be blown to pieces. One should use an electric flashlight in looking into the charging battery to see the level of the electrolysis in each cell.
How It Was
"How did it happen that Ork Onken gave you such a heck of a whipping tuther day?" asked an acquaintance.
"Well, I'll just—p'tu—tell you," replied Tobe Sagg of Sandy Mush. "I was driving along and met him in the big road. He says, 'Howdy!' and I says, 'Howdy!' He says, 'Got any licker on you?' No!' says I 'All right,' says he. 'Get down out'n that there waggin, and I'll whip you on less ground than a two-dollar bill will cover!' I hain't got no two-dollar bill," says I, beginning to climb down. I have!' says he.
"Also he done it."—Kansas City Star.
Many "Dead Letters"
About 42,000,000 letters pass through the dead letter branches of the postoffice in the United States yearly because they are undeliverable. This is at the rate of 3,500,000 a month, and assuming that it takes fifteen minutes for the sender to write each of these letters, they represent a loss of 10,500,000 hours which converted into working days of eight hours each, would mean 1,812,500 days.
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METROPOLITAN TEMPLE NOTES
As it was Kaw Valley Association week we had a large congregation Sunday, August 3, 1924 at our Baptist Temple. As there were three whom we could choose from the Association to preach for us, the Pastor eventually decided to preach himself at 11 a. m. He selected a very good text and preached it intelligently. Moderator Young's wife and Miss M. Bradshaw were visitors and made complimentary remarks. Pastor Bronson asked Mrs. A. T. Marr to respond to them. Some united with the church; and the Lord's Supper and Baptizing were postponed till Sunday evening, August 10th. Prayer meetings are Wednesday nights and Sunday mornings. The Sunday School and B. Y. P. U. are doing fine. The Mission Circle meets on Thursdays, and the Sewing Circle meets Fridays and serves dinner from 12 to 4 p. m. Mrs. Hattie Miller on Freeman avenue, is still in bed sick. Mrs. Viola Calhoun, on Washington Boulevard, is very sick as we go to press.
Miss Buelah Douglass, a teacher of music, is here visiting her mother-and attending Metropolitan. She will teach at Arkansas College next fall. Many others visited Metropolitan. Next Sunday, August 10th, the Lord's Supper will be administered and some will be baptized. Come to Metropolitan, the busiest church in town.
Turn About Fair Play
Former Senator Albert Beveridge, who lives in Indianapolis, telephoned a next-door neighbor one day upon whom he had never deligned to pay a neighborly call. "Your little dog and my little dog seem to have become very friendly," he said. "That's nice, but they begin their flirtations barking so early in the morning that they annoy my sick wife. I wonder if you'd be kind enough to keep your little dog in, say, till about nine o'clock?" "Certainly, Mr. Beveridge, certainly," replied his neighbor. "But, Mr. Beveridge, since your little dog and my little dog call on each other, don't you think their masters could follow suit?" There was a gasp and then a chuckle, and that evening Mr. Beveridge strolled over for a neighborly call.
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Here Are Some Real Bargains
7 rooms, modern except heat,
$3,000; $400 cash.
6 rooms; new; 50 feet of ground;
well located; $4,800; $800 cash.
5 rooms; lights and water; $1,800;
$300 cash, $25 per month.
5 rooms; modern; $3,700; $800
cash.
5 rooms; brick; 30-foot lot; $300
cash.
6 rooms; ilights and water; $2,000;
$250 cash.
5 rooms; 37½ feet of ground;
$1,750; $250 cash.
and Many Others.
Advance Realty Co.
516 Minnesota Ave.
Office Phone Fairfax 0124
W. A. Jarrett
FIFIELD 1389J.
W. T. WHITELAW
Phone Fairfax 0622
3091 N. 27th St. Kansas City, Kan.
Small Loans
WEEKLY PAYMENTS
LIBERTY BONDS BOUGHT AND
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Room 208. Wyandotte Building
Fifth and Minnesota Avenue
Drexel 117 Home
PUBLICATION NOTICE.
In the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas.
Lucille Mills, Defendant.
To Lucille Mills, the above named defendant:
You are hereby notified that you have been sued in the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas, by the above named plaintiff for a divorce, on the grounds of Abandonment; that unless you answer the allegations and charges as set out in the petition filed herein on or before the 11th day of September, 1924, the allegations and charges therein contained will be taken as true; that judgment and decree will be rendered in accordance therewith, divorcing you from the said plaintiff, and with such other and further relief as to the Court may seem just and proper.
I. F. BRADLEY, JR.
Atty. for Plff.
(First Publication August 1, 1924.)
Hand Made Porch
Swings, Flower Boxes, Doors, window and porch Screens. P. C. CALDWELL, JR. 1050 Washington Blvd.
NETTIE PENIX HERNDON
for summer term
TEACHER OF PIANO
622 New Jersey Ave.
Kansas City, Kansas
Fifield 3568-J
UNIVERSITY
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DIRECTORY OF MASONIC LODGES
AGENTS WANTED-Three good colored agents wanted. Apply between 5 p. m. and 8 p. m., 1810 North 5th street, (Branson Barber Shop.)
Own Your Own Home; No Bombing When Sold by Us
FOR SALE PROPERTY
4 rooms, lights, water, gas, lot 25x 120; $1500.00 at $200.00 down.
5 rooms, lights, city water, lot 27x 120; $1100 at $100 down.
8 rooms, strictly modern, full finished basement, garage, good lot; $3500 at $1000 down or $3200 cash.
5 rooms, water, lights, gas, regular lot. $2600 at $450 down.
8 rooms, strictly modern, brick, lot 50x120 best location, $5750 at $1000 down.
7 rooms Queen Anne, full basement, furnace, lights, water, fruit, chicken, enclosures, lot 100x120, house brand new. $3500 at $450 down, pay $30 per month including interest.
6 rooms, water, lights, Gas, garage, $2500 at $300 down.
These are just a part of our bargains. See us for all kinds of Flats, Farms, Vacants, other bargains.
W. R. JOHNSON REAL ESTATE COMPANY,
516 Minn. Ave. Phone Fairfax 0255
Residence Phone Fifield 4322J
Some Fine Spring Bargains
REAL ESTATE
8-room house, $1,800. $200 down, terms to suit.
4-room house, 50 feet, $1,800, $250 down. City water and electric lights.
6-room house on Thompson avenue, $3,750, $500 down. Terms to suit.
6-room house on Greeley avenue, $2,600 , $500 down. City water, gas and electric lights.
LARGE LIST OF OTHER
PROPERTY.
Consult
J. H. BROWN,
330 Greeley Ave., Kansas City, Kans.
Fairfax 0767.
NO newspaper can succeed without advertising, therefore we solicit the patronage of our readers for those who by their advertising help to make this paper possible. DIRECTORY OF M
GRAND LODGE OFFICERS.
National Grand Lodge Convenes in Kansas City, Kansas, October, 14, 1924.
Rev. J. Broadnax, M.W.G.M., 2325
Ruby avenue. Telephone Argentine
1001, Kansas City, Kansas.
C. H. Kerford, D. G. M., 215 E.
Kearny St., Atchison, Kansas.
Clyde L. Briggs, R. W. G. Sec., 612
T street, Atchison, Kansas.
J. W. Wilson, G. Treasurer, 1317
North Tenth street, Kansas City, Kansas.
D. V. Smith, G. Organizer, 2426
Blondo Street, Omaha, Neb.
Smalley Grant, G. S. W.
W. M. Bean.....G. J. W.
A. McRoy, G. Tyler.
Appointed Grand Officers.
Rev. B. R. Ross.....G. Lecturer
Chas. Gordon.....G. S. Dea.
Lott Fry.....G. J. Dea.
Moses Johnson.....G. Chaplain
Martin Taylor.....G. S. S.
Wm. Brutton.....G. J. S.
Wm. Cavens.....G. P.
J. W. Wilson.....G. S. B.
W. M. Dabney.....G. St. B.
Wm. Buffington.....G. Marshall
W. H. Ford.....G. Historian
PRINCE HALL LODGE NO.11
(Atchison, Kansas)
Meeting nights: Second and fourth Thursday's in each month at True Eleven Hall, Sixth & Santa Fe streets. Visitors welcome. Clarence Kerford, W. M., 207 East Kearney street. Levi Woodson, Secy., 101 East Kearney St.
Golden Star Lodge No. 103 F. & A.
A York Masons.
Meet first and third Tuesday evenings of each month at Golden Star
Hall, 163 Pearl street, Boulder, Colo.
R. M. HORNE, W. M.
2003 Bluff street.
J. S. MORRIS, Asst See.
Box 416 Boulder, Colo.
Friday, August 8, 1924.
We Reach and Need Them All
One of the best locations in town for a doctor. 7 rooms, strictly modern brick, 50 feet, garage for three cars; $4750. $650 down.
7-room brick, 25 feet, $2750; $400 down.
7-room frame, 25 feet, $2750; $300 down, $25 per month.
5-room cottage, 25 feet, $1300; $100 down.
5-room story and a half, 50 feet, $1300; $150 down.
7-room modern house, 50 feet, close in, $4500; $500 down.
37½ feet, $250; $25 down.
4-room house, 1 acre, $2000; $300 down.
5-room cottage, 25 feet, large garage, $1800; $250 down.
7-room strictly modern, store building, 50 feet, close in, $3500; $1000 down.
Acre tracts: See us for acre tracts, $150 to $200 down.
5-room cottage, 25 feet, $1050; $400 down, rented for $18 per month.
7-room brick modern except heat, close in, $4500; $700 down, 50 feet.
7-room, close in, $1800; $500 down.
6-room, frame flat, close in, two apartments, 3 rooms each, $2500; $400 down.
6-rooms, double apartment, 3 rooms each, brick, $2750; $400 down, terms to suit.
7-rooms, strictly modern, new and never occupied, lot 50x240 feet, $5000; $800 down, terms to suit.
14 acres, $2400; $1000 down, near Brenner heights and close to one of the best little towns in the county.
See us before buying. Many other fine pieces of property. If we have not what you want we will get it for you.
Diamond Real Estate Company
Geo. McClelland, Pres.
547 State Ave., K. C., K.
Drexel 2287
Ed Saunders
FUNERAL HOME
Tel. 419 430 Miami Street
Leavenworth, Kansas
A complete modern funeral home.
Rest Room. Beauty Parlor. Lady
in attendance. Price reasonable.
Best service. When you are in this
city, don't fail to visit us. All vis-
itors are welcome to visit—Investi-
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FAR WEST LODGE NO. 5 (Lawrence, Kansas)
Far West Lodge No. 5, F. & A. A. York Masons, meets the second and fourth Tuesday evenings of each month at Masonic Hall, 737 N. H. St, 8 p.m. Visitors are always welcome. J. S. Stone, W. M., 442 Locust Street; Elgin Woody, Secretary, 640 Ark. Street, Lawrence Kans.
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.
D. W. HURLEY, W.M., 419 Freeman Ave. CLARENCE HICKMAN, Secretary, 1327 Woodland Avenue. Phone Melrose 1042W.
Frank Wilson Lodge No.88
F. and A. A. York Masons meet the First and Third Saturday evenings of each month at 8 p. m., Ninth and Everett avenue. Vaitors ever welcome.
S. H. MADISON, W. M.
1236 Barnett Avenue,
ERVIN HAWKINS, Secy.
425 Parallel.
Sunset Lodge No. 98 F. A. and A.
York Masons
Meet the first and third Monday evenings each month at Masons Hall,
2538 Washington street, Denver Colo.
Silver Chord Lodge No. 104 F. & A.
A. York Masons.
Meet the second and fourth Wednesday evenings of each month, Mason Hall, 2538 Washington stret, Denver, Colo.
P. B. SPEAR, W. M.
1039 26th Ave.
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SENATE BILL NO. 559. (L'1923, ch. 211.) An Act relating to compensation for veterans of the war with Spain, the Philippine insurrection and the China relief expedition. Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of Kansas:
Section 1. There shall be submitted to a vote of the electors of this state at the general election to be held in the year 1924, the following act, which shall appear upon the ballot as "An act relating to compensation for veterans of the war with Spain, the Philippine insurrection and the China relief expedition," and the vote for and against such proposition shall be taken as provided by law. "An Act relating to compensation for
"An Act relating to compensation for veterans of the war with spain, the Philippine insurrection and the China relief expedition.
"Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of Kansas:
the State of Kansas.
"Section 1. The state of Kansas acknowledges its indebtedness to and promises to pay to each person, who was a resident of the state of Kansas at the time of entering the service, who served during the war with Spain or the Philippine insurrection, or the China relief expedition in any branch of the army, navy or marine corps of the United States prior to July 4, 1902, and who was honorably discharged therefrom, the sum of one dollar ($1) per day of his or her service during such period, which compensation shall be in addition to all pay and allowances made by the United States government; Provided, however, That no person shall receive more than six hundred dollars ($600) as his entire compensation under this act.
"Sec. 2. No person shall receive any pay under this act for any service performed prior to the declaration of war with Spain by the United States government, or subsequent to July 4, 1902; and no person shall be entitled to receive compensation under the provisions of this act who did not declare the state of Kansas to be his or her place of residence at the time of his or her entering the service.
"Sec. 3. The governor, secretary of state and state auditor are hereby authorized and directed to issue bonds of the state of Kansas in a sum not exceeding one million dollars ($1,000,-000), to provide funds for the purpose set out in section 1 hereof and to pay the expenses of the administration of this act: Provided, That such bonds may be issued in installments from time to time in such amounts and upon such terms as may be necessary to meet the payments of compensation as the same are allowed. Such bonds shall bear interest not to exceed five per cent (5%), and such bonds or the portion thereof at any time issued shall be made payable at the treasury of the state of Kansas, or in the city of New York, such bonds shall be made payable in twenty-five (25)
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equal installments, the first of which shall be payable one (1) year after date of issue and the last of which shall be payable twenty-six (26) years after the date of issue, and they shall be sold to the highest bidder for not less than par; Provided, however, That the governor, secretary of state and state auditor are hereby authorized for the purpose of this act only,-to designate a sub-fiscal agency in the city of New York, to the extent that same may be necessary to provide for the prompt payment of all bonds and coupons issued under this act, payable by their terms at a sub-fiscal agency in the city of New York.
"Sec. 4. There is hereby levied upon all the taxable property of the state of Kansas an annual tax sufficient to pay the interest on such bonds and the principal thereof, as they may become due; and the proceeds of such taxes are hereby appropriated to the payment of such principal and interest.
Sec. 5. There is hereby created a board consisting of the governor, secretary of state and the state auditor and the adjutant general of the state, which board is hereby charged with the administration of this law; and it shall, within thirty (30) days after the taking effect of this act, make, establish and publish rules and regulations providing for the proof of claims made under this act, and for the method of payment of the same, and they are hereby authorized, in the general administration of this law, to establish other rules and regulations; Provided, That upon any questions upon which said board may be equally divided, then such questions shall be determined by the governor, the secretary of state and state auditor, without the vote of the adjutant general.
"Sec. 6. This act shall take effect and be in force from and after its publication in the official state paper."
Sec. 2. This act shall take effect and be in force from and after its publication in the statute book.
Published in official state paper April 21, 1923.
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true copy of original Senate Bill No. 559, now on file in my office.
FRANK J. RYAN,
(Seal) Secretary of State
(First Published August 1, 1924.)
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THE KANSAS CITY-ADVOCATE
In Michigan there is an Indian school where the children of the more or less noble red man are instructed in Anglo-Saxon graces and civilization. One of the teachers says:
"It is very interesting to study these children, especially as we have them from four different tribes.
"The boys have a sense of humor. In my flag-drill one Friday the partners were a boy and a girl, and where the lines intersect to form a cross I taught the boys to let their partners go first; and much trouble I had to do it.
"After the exercises Alfred Crane came up to me, and in his solemn way said:
"Miss Smith, in letting the girls pass in front of the boys you have struck at the root of an Indian national custom.'
"How so. Alfred?"
"It is the custom for the man to go first, carrying his dignity, and for the woman to follow, carrying everything else."—Kansas City Star.
Perhaps He Will
J. Franklin, age four, fell asleep before the usual retiring hour and mother rather than carry the heavy child upstairs, put him to bed with his young sister. It happened that J. Franklin had learned of his father's strong objection to bobbed hair, that is, as the question applied to mother, whose locks are uncut. During the night J. Franklin awoke and, being conscious of the strange environment, put out his hand in search of mother. It touched the bobbed head of his sister. The little fellow sat up with a perk. "Won't dad be mad!" was his exclamation.—Indianapolis News.
Whale Meat as Food
Whaling has now been established on a scientific basis by the Norwegian industry. After years of extravagant killing when nothing but the blubber was utilized, whales are now being utilized completely, boneless whale meat being an important product. It was considered necessary last year to grant whaling permits under concessions covering all Norwegian waters, in order to prevent undue competition and to insure the best utilization of the whale. Fresh whale meat compares favorably with other meats, according to scientific tests conducted by Christiania university.
Her Birthday Gift
She was four and received a small silk parasol for a birthday gift. Her mother opened it for her and she strutted up and down the street "showing her stuff." Finally she thought she would rest. Stepping on the porch of a neighbor she sat down and tried to close the parasol but could not. Turning to a young woman on the porch she said: "Please turn it off, I can't."
PUBLICATION NOTICE.
In the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas. Will Estell, Plaintiff
The State of Kansas, to the defendant above named. Greeting:
above named, greeting.
The defendant above named, Millir Estell, will take notice that she has been sued by the plaintiff above named, Will Estell, in the above entitled Court and cause, and that the said plaintiff filed his petition in said cause on the 15th day of July, 1924, in which petition so filed the plaintiff alleges that you are a non-resident of the state of Kansas.
You are Hereby Notified that you must appear and answer said petition or otherwise plead thereto on or before the 31st day of August, 1924, or said petition will be taken as true, and judgment, the nature of which is as follows: A decree in divorce and for the costs of this action, will be rendered accordingly.
Plaintiff
By I. F. Bradley,
Attorney
PUBLICATION NOTICE.
In the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas.
Oscar Shaddock, Plaintiff,
vs.
Carrie Shaddock, Defendant.
To the above named defendant, Carrie Shaddock:
You are hereby notified that you have been sued for a divorce in the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas, on the grounds of Extreme Cruelty and on the grounds of Abandonment, by the above named plaintiff; that unless you answer the allegations and charges as set out in the petition filed herein on or before the 30th day of August, 1924, the same will be taken as true and judgment and decree will be rendered against you, divorcing you from the plaintiff and with such other and further relief as to the Court may seem just and proper.
I. F. BRADLEY, JR.
Atty. for Plff.
(First publication July 18, 1924.)
Publication by Government Gives Much Information.
"Know America First" should be a maxim of wide appeal to Americans in these days, and a government publication just issued affords notable contributions to the general knowledge of some features of our national domain and history. This publication is entitled "Boundaries, Areas, Geographic Centers and Altitudes of the United States and of the Several States, with a Brief Record of Important Changes in Their Territory." by E. M. Douglas, and has been issued by the Department of the Interior as Bulletin 689 of the geological survey. The report is sold by the superintendent of documents, Washington, at a nominal cost.
The book gives numerous little-known facts relating to the organization of the original thirteen colonies and of the states after the Revolution. For example, how many know that the colony of Virginia once included the Bermuda Islands and also the country westward to the Pacific ocean, then called the South sea—so christened by Balboa in 1513, because at the place where he first saw it the shore-line runs nearly east and west—or that the area now called Vermont once belonged to New York and that Massachusetts controlled the area now included in Maine.
The reasons for the peculiar irregularities and jogs in some of the boundary lines are explained. For example, the "nose" projecting into Canada at the Lake of the Woods, on the Minnesota boundary, is due to the use of inaccurate maps by the makers of the treaties by which this area became United States territory. The "panhandle" at the southern corner of Missouri is said to be the result of efforts of a prominent property owner to have his plantation included in the new state.
The indefiniteness of some of the early boundary lines is illustrated by a quotation from Rufus Choate, who in the boundary dispute between Massachusetts and Rhode Island said before the Massachusetts legislature: "The commissioners might as well have decided that the line between the states was bounded on the north by a bramble bush, on the south by a blue jay, on the west by a hive of bees in swarming time, and on the east by 500 foxes with firebrands tied to their tails."
The state of California has within its boundaries the highest and the lowest points of dry land in the United States proper, and Alaska has the highest mountain peak in the possessions of the United States. Colorado is the state having the greatest average altitude: Delaware has the least.
The bulletin describes the outlying possessions of the United States and tells when and how they were acquired. Of the newly added possessions (Alaska, bought In 1867, not included), the 7,000 or more islands comprising the Philippine group, cover the greatest area. The Virgin islands are the most recent acquisition and also the most costly. To obtain sovereignty over these islands, which have a combined land area of a trifle less than 133 square miles, the United States paid nearly $300 an acre. For Alaska, which has been an important source of revenue, the United States paid less than 2 cents an acre.
It is generally supposed that the United States has never relinquished territory once acquired, but this is not the case. The United States gave up more than 20,000 square miles of western land when it purchased Florida from Spain by the treaty of 1819. The bulletin contains a facsimile reproduction of a map of the British and French possessions in America as they were known in 1755. A copy of that map was used in the preparation of the treaty with Great Britain in 1782, when the United States was first recognized as an independent nation. The book also contains numerous other maps illustrating the growth of the United States and the changes in its boundaries from early colonial days up to the present time.
Putting Her Right
Hostess (to neighbor's little girl who has come to ten)—Say your grace, dear, and then we can begin.
Little Girl—Well, I will if you like, but my real name's Phyllis, you know.
PUBLICATION NOTICE.
In the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas.
Mamie Luke, plaintiff.
vs.
Green Luke, Defendant
To Green Luke, Defendant.
You are hereby notified that you have been sued by your wife, Mamie Luke, for a divorce of and from you in the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas, on the grounds of gross neglect of duty, extreme cruelty; that unless you answer the petition of said plaintiff filed herein on or about the 27th day of August, 1924, said petition will be taken as true and judgment will be granted against you, granting plaintiff a divorce and such other relief she may be entitled to in equity.
E. A. SHACKELFORD,
Attorney for Plaintiff.
(First Published July 25, 1924.)
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HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 18.
(L. 1923, ch. 255.)
A proposition to amend sections 1 and 2 of article 11 of the constitution of the state of Kansas, relative to finance and taxation.
Be it resolved by the Legislature of the State of Kansas, two-thirds of the members elected to each House thereof concerning therein:
Section 1. That the following proposition to amend the constitution of the state of Kansas is hereby submitted to the qualified electors of the state for their approval or rejection: That sections 1 and 2, article 11, be amended and combined into one section, to read as follows: Section 1. The legislature shall provide for a uniform and equal rate of assessment and taxation, except that mineral products, money, mortgages, notes and other evidence of debt may be classified and taxed uniformly as to class as the legislature shall provide. All property used exclusively for state, county, municipal, literary, educational, scientific, religious, benevolent and charitable purposes, and personal property to the amount of at least two hundred dollars for each family shall be exempted from taxation.
Sec. 2. That this proposition shall be submitted to the electors of the state at the general-election in the year 1924 for their approval or rejection. The amendment hereby proposed shall be designated on the ballot by the following title: "The tax amendment to the constitution," and shall be voted for or against as provided by law under such title.
Sec. 3. That this resolution shall take effect and be in force from and after its publication in the statute
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I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true copy of original House Concurrent Resolution No. 18, now on file in my office.
FRANK J. RYAN,
(Scal) Secretary of State
(First Published August 1, 1924.)
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KANSAS INDUSTRIAL & EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTE (Kansas Vocational College)
Institution is ideally located on the Vicinity inside the city limits, overlooking the city as the most beautiful campus of 100 acres.
A total of buildings and equipment $500,000,000 fireproof building, cost $100,000,000, shower baths, electric lights and cool young women, has just been completed. City consists of 22 professors and inages and technical schools of the institution offers the greatest opportunity of securing a useful education.
Having courses are offered:
High School Course 12 Auto Mechanics
High School Course 13 Carpentry
Gege Course 14 Plumbing and Heating
Training 15 Printing
Training 16 Tailoring
17 Shoe Repairing
18 Masonry
Science (R. O. T. C.) 19 Domestic Art
Forming 20 Domestic Science
21 Laundering
22 Beauty Culture
Courses in trades and industries can be of three semesters each: Beginning, later information write
G. R. BRIDGEFORTH, P.
This institution is ideally located on the Victory Highway, just outside the city limits, overlooking the city of Topeka. It has the most beautiful campus of the West, comprising 110 acres.
Valuation of buildings and equipment $500,000.00. Girls' dormitory, a fireproof building, cost $100,000.00, is steam-heated, with shower baths, electric lights and every convenience for young women, has just been completed.
The faculty consists of 22 professors and instructors from 13 colleges and technical schools of the country.
This institution offers the greatest opportunity for self help and of securing a useful education.
The following courses are offered:
1 Junior High School Course 12 Auto Mechanics
2 Senior High School Course 13 Carpentry
3 Junior College Course 14 Plumbing and Heating
4 Teacher Training 15 Printing
5 Nurse Training 16 Tailoring
6 Business 17 Shoe Repairing
7 Music 18 Masonry
8 Military Science (R. O. T. C.) 19 Domestic Art
9 General Farming 20 Domestic Science
10 Poultry 21 Laundering
11 Livestock 22 Beauty Culture
The courses in trades and industries can be completed in two years. of three semesters each: Beginning Sept. 1.
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the Negro press that he cleaned up Lynchburg last June. He is just having dreams. There was no debate. In the morning Dr. L. K. Williams made an address, and he told the people about the National Baptist convention, and then in the afternoon Dr. J. E. Woods spoke and he told them that he was president of the original National Baptist convention. It was just a great big joke. He is just a big joker. I will talk about this at another time. He is just as much of a match for Dr. L. K. Williams, as that fellow was who thought he could beat Demosthenes speaking. I wonder if he knows what Judge Smith said in Chicago when he dissolved the injunction which E. P. Jones, et al, got out when they tried to take the convention? I will pay my respects to them all in a few days.
You may reach me at P. O. Box 972, Birmingham, Ala., next week, and the next week at 4823 Calumet avenue, Chicago, Ill. J. O. MIDNIGHT.
PEARL DIVERS ENJOY DAYS OF AFFLUENCE
Spend With Prodigality When Fortune Smiles.
Pearl diving off the island of Hikueru in the South seas has yielded rich returns during the season just closed. Both pearl shells and pearls of high value have been found in large numbers in the waters of the lagoon. These pearl oyster beds had been under restriction for a number of years and for that reason the jewel crop was unusually good. The diving is done by natives who have trained themselves from childhood to descend under water a long time. No diving machines are permitted.
The Tahita merchants establish stations at the island during the season to buy the shells and to sell provisions and luxuries to the divers and their families. Representatives from Paris jewelry houses always are on hand to compete for the better quality of pearls. Pearls of lesser value fall into the hands of the speculatively inclined Chinese and European schooner captains. From long experience the natives are fully aware of the value of their finds, so that not many bargains are available.
The South sea island native reacts to prosperity ostentatiously. The wife of the successful diver parades the white coral beach of Hikueru clad in brilliant silks, high-heel shoes, picture hats and the most costly Chinese shawls. In the island of Born Boru, where the high price of vanilla beans has raised growers of that staple to temporary affluence, the Chinese shawl has been appropriated by the men as the insignia of great riches. It is worn draped around the neck, with the embroidered ends hanging gracefully down the back and chest. The real vanilla barons wear, in addition, a second shawl of a different color about the waist.
Many stories of lucky finds at Hikueru have drifted into Papeete. One tells how the keeper of a semaphore signal at Papeete, who went to the island on a holiday, happened to see a large pearl oyster lying in shallow water near the beach, dived for it, and on opening it found a pearl for which he received 15,000 francs. Another relates that an old native woman, while fishing on the reef, stubbed her toe against an oyster that yielded a gem worth $1,000 gold. Riches, however, never do a Tahitian native any permanent good. They are dissipated immediately in fine clothes, cases of tinned salmon (no native will wet his toes in the sea in search of fish if canned salmon can be had), guitars, accordions, and all manner of trivial amusements.
Then, when the tide of affluence has ebbed, the Tahitian returns to his loin cloth and his bread-fruit and fish diet until another crop of copra or vanilla has matured, or the restriction has been taken off another pearl island. But in the prosperous era he has lived gorgeously.
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Husband—What's the very least you
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Wife—The most you'll give me.
Carried Over
"What's Reggie so sore about this
morning?"
"His boxing lesson last night."
Hastening the End
"We'll be friends to the end."
"Lend me ten dollars."
"That's the end."—Bison.
Downright Catty
"Go to your mother." "Wretch, you
know she is dead." "Yes. That's
why."—Sans Gene, Paris.
Waist Sure
Magistrate—"Did you say child or children?" Applicant—"Well, it is a twin, air."—London Tit-Bits.
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Mother—Who told you onlons were bad for you, Alice?
Dad—Cupld told her, my dear.
"Did the speaker electrify his audience?"
"No, he merely gassed it."
Machine Created Designs
The creation of designs for textiles, wall paper and floor coverings by mechanical means is a possibility of the near future. This is expected to be accomplished by means of a recently devised projecting machine, which, through its prismatic and control arrangements, is capable of producing an unlimited variation of patterns that are reflected on a screen or as otherwise desired.
"Desert Rats" Doomed
The oldest "desert rats" and prospectors may be put out of business by an invention of the director of the United States bureau of mines. It is said to locate underground ores by a sensitive electrical device. A patent has been applied for.
PUBLICATION NOTICE.
In the District Sourt of Wyandotte County, Kansas. 3rd Division. Case No. 23613.
No. 28010.
Sophay Willis, Plaintiff,
vs
Claude Willis, Defendant.
To Claude Willis:
You are hereby notified that you have been sued by the above named plaintiff in the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas, for divorce, and that you are required to answer the petition of the plaintiff filed in the office of the Clerk of the District Court, of Wyandotte County, Kansas, on or before the 29th day of August, 1924, or said petition will be taken as true and judgment will be rendered against you in favor of plaintiff, granting her an absolute divorce of and from you and for such other and further relief as the nature of the case may require and for costs.
DORSEY GREEN,
Atty. for Plff.
(First Publication July 25, 1924.)
PUBLICATION NOTICE.
In the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas Edna May Grimm, plaintiff.
To the above named defendant, John Grimm:
You are hereby notified that you have been sued in the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas, for a divorce by the above named plaintiff, on the grounds of Extreme Cruelty; that unless you answer the allegations and charges as therein set out on or before the 6th day of September, 1924, the same will be taken as true; that judgment and decree will be rendered against you, divorcing you from the said/plaintiff, with such other and further relief as to the Court may seem just and proper.
I. F. BRADLEY, JR.
Attorney for Plff.
(First publication July 25, 1924.)
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