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KANSAS Vol. XI PORO COLLEGE OPENS BRANCH SUPPLY STATION THOUSANDS VISIT OPENING Many Prominent People From A Distance Were Present-An Appreciative Program Rendered. Chicago.—Friday, November 21, 1924, marked a most notable event in the commercial history of Chicago among our people—the opening of the Chicago Branch Supply Station and Beauty Parlor of "Poro" College, located at 4411 Grand boulevard. The Chicago Supply Station is a modern three-story brick and stone building with office, supply rooms, library, living room, dining room and kitchen on the first floor; bed rooms and bath on second floor, dormitory on third floor, which will be used to accommodate employees and others who may desire transient accommodations. The ground floor is fitted up in the latest improved style with all modern accessories necessary to accommodate the large volume of business which will come to this branch by reason of the large number of Poro graduates and agents located here in Chicago. All forms of beauty culture, shampoo, facial massage, manicuring, chiropody, etc., can be secured in this well lighted, properly ventilated and well appointed parlor and yet in the fitting and furnishing of the entire house the main idea is to have a branch where the many agents can secure supplies without the necessary delay of sending to the main office and also to establish the fact that everyone of our group may have anything they want if willing to work for it, and they may become independent if efficient in the service they render. The doors of the Supply Branch were opened at 9 a.m. and from that time till late at night the house was thronged with admiring visitors, friends and relatives of the Malones. In the evening a program was rendered, music being furnished by Peyton's orchestra. In the receiving line were Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Malone; Misses Hallie Q. Brown, Wilberforce; Mae Belcher, Executive Secretary Y. W. C. A., Indianapolis; Francis Williams, International Secretary Y. W. C. A. New York City; Mesdames C. S. Smith, Detroit, Georgia Thomas, St. Louis, Louella Young, Bertha Moseley, Maude Roberts George, Chicago. Each of the above named persons made addresses, the theme of each one being the wonderful opportunity given to our young women and men by the establishment of the Supply Branch here in Chicago and elsewhere. Mrs. Annie M. Malone, Founder of Poro College, said in part: "The establishment of Poro-Branch and Supply Stations in New York City, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Pittsburgh, Washington, D. C., Detroit, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Chicago and other large centers marks not only the expansion of our business, but is generally indicative of the progress which our group is making generally in the commercial world. To realize this happy truth one has but to call to mind the many large and flourishing business enterprises fostered by our people right here in Chicago, The Binga State Bank, The Douglas National Bank, the Overton Chemical Company, The Abbott Publishing Company, The McNeal Publishing Company, the Liberty Life Insurance Co., two or three taxicab lines and many other thriving business enterprises—all the development comparatively of recent years. I am firmly of the opinion that in our further economic development lies largely the solution of what is termed the race problem. We, as a group, are coming to appreciate the great truth that real happiness and success has its basis in usefulness and that usefulness is measured in terms of service to our fellowman. Such is the purpose in our present program of expansion—to make more readily available to a larger number of our people, our service—to thus increase the proficiency of Poro representatives that they may more efficiently serve the Poro patrons. The out of town guests present were John L. Turnbo, Philadelphia; Jerry Turnbo, wife and daughters, Mrs. Zanada Kemp, Miss Milo Turnbo, Decatur, Ill.; Mesdames Alberta Stevely, Ida L. Woods, Ella Brooks, SUBSCRIPTION PRICE TWELVE MONTHS, $1.50 DAVID E. HENDERSON, JR., BRILLIANT YOUNG HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT DIES. David E. Henderson, Jr., the 16-year old son of Attorney D. E. Henderson, Sr., and Mrs. Henderson, 622 Troup avenue, died last Tuesday morning, November 18, at the Norton Sanitarium, Norton, Kansas. This brainy young boy had to leave his studies last November on account of ill health, contracting a severe cold which developed into lung trouble. This would have been his senior year in Sumner High School if he had been able, to continue his course. Young Henderson was considered an extraordinary bright student and in a city wide contest in 1923, sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce, which entitled the winner to a membership in this organization, for the best production on some subect. David was awarded this coveted prize, also a loving cup from Sumner High School. His subject was "Our Greatest Opportunity." His father is one of the bar's well known attorneys of this city and state and has been one of the assistant prosecuting attorneys of Wyandotte county for four years. The funeral was held last Friday at 10 a.m. from the First Baptist church, his pastor, Rev. W. A. Bowren officiating. The many friends, including The Advocate, extend to the bereaved family their sincere sympathy in their hour of sorrow. GIVE YOUR BIT TO THE COMMUNITY CHEST. Costly Indian Ornaments Some say turquois or turkis is named after Turkey, from whence came the stones that were used in old European jewelry. Really the finest ones came from Persia, but that was before the wealth of the blue and green stones of America had been commercialized. Long ago the Apache and Pueblo Indians of the southwestern United States used them in quantities, for turquoises, unlike most stones, do not have to be mined, but appear on the surface of the ground in bright greenish-blue spots and stralns. The Indians used to gather the turquoises and rub them down into the shape of beads, which they wore in long strings. Imagine how costly such a string would be today when one small stone, while it does not rank in value with the gems par excellence, namely the diamond, sapphire, ruby and emerald, is still of sufficient value to bring a good price. Reversed I have been in embarrassing situations at various times, but the worst incident occurred at a boarding school which I was attending some years ago. I helped to pay my way through school by waiting on table, and had been assigned to the table occupied by a visiting basketball team. One of the school girls was acquainted with a young man on this team and asked me to deliver a note to him. To avoid comment, I arranged to carry the note under a dish of ice cream so that, by releasing one finger, it would drop into his lap. I released the wrong finger and saw the dessert delivered instead, while I held the note conspicuously in front of him. I have as yet found no language capable of describing my feelings at the time.—Chicago Tribune. One-Day Job Bishop Burt said at a dinner: "A good many people think that a clergyman's life is an easy job. Yes, a good many people make the mistake of Lemuel. "Lemuel was a farm laborer. One hot day the minister motored past the farm and saw him weeding. "Hello, Lemuel,' said the minister, pulling up. 'Hard at work, eh? Well, there's nothing like hard work, is there? "Lemuel straightened his bent back out with a groan. He wiped the sweat from his dripping red face. Then he panted: "No, doctor, you bet there ain't, and I guess that's why you chose a one-day-a-week job."—Detroit Free Press. Birdie Hawkins, Messrs. Edgar McDaniels, L. M. Singleton, Owen Chandler, J. E. Mitchell, St. Louis. Mrs. Birdie Hawkins had charge of the demonstrating; Mrs. Mary Cox had charge of the register assisted by Mrs. Bertha Mosely Lewis. Mr. Cary B. Lewis was Master of Ceremonies. Mrs. Gertrude Peyton is resident manager of the Supply Branch. On December 3d a class of 14 will graduate at Cleveland, Ohio, and on December 8th another Branch Supply House will be opened in Pittsburgh, Pa. CITY Kansas City, Kansas, November 28, 1924 Thanks (Copyright, W. N. U.) CONTRIBUTIONS FOR SOUTH AFRICA Bishop Gregg Sends List of Donors For His Missionary Work. London, England—I promised to tell the church and public just what contributions were made to me for myself personally and for the work to which I am assigned in South Africa. So after a pleasant voyage across the sea, the first thing I am doing is to send the list below. "It will be some weeks before I get to the seat of my work in Cape Town, and some months before I can give you an intelligent idea of the work to be done. It is almost twenty years since I left South Africa. And my heart yearns to be back there. Friends in America can do much to help us and I shall keep them informed. It will be my policy to publish every cent of contributions made for this work. The first list is given below. While the amounts are not large, they represent general interest, coming from every section of the United States: Yours in His name. BISHOP J. A. GREGG, MRS. J. A. GREGG. ADVOCATE WM. G. BIRD SERIOUSLY HURT IN AUTO ACCIDENT. Mr. Wm. G. Bird of 618 Everett avenue, former county assessor of Wyandotte county, met with a serious accident Saturday evening about 8 o'clock at Seventh street and Minnesota avenue, when a fire truck hit his auto, knocking it more than 40 feet and demolishing the car. It was a miracle he was not ground to pieces. He was cut and bruised about the head and arms severely. He is still at Providence hospital, where he is doing quite well and his many friends are anxiously hoping for his recovery soon. Mr. Bird always a substantial friend of the race, both in office and out of office, who regret of his accident. GIVE YOUR BIT TO THE COMMUNITY CHEST. DR. M. D. SHIELDS INQUEST ACQUITS OFFICERS. The inquest held last Friday of Dr. M. D. Shields, a colored and prominent dentist, who was killed by the policemen at 1031 Minnesota avenue, Tuesday night, November 11, were acquitted, claiming they were only doing their duty as officers of the law. The six jurymen were made up of three white and three colored. Dr. "Jeff" Hayward, coroner, was present and stated Dr. Shields' death was caused by a gunshot, which showed the deceased was shot with his back to the officers. Other witnesses were examined, but none saw the shooting and Dr. Shields lies out in Westlawn cemetery. SPECIAL PROGRAM. The Mission Circle of Pleasant Green Baptist Church, will have a fine Womens' program this Sunday, November 30th, at 2 P. M., at their church. Don't miss this, all women and men are invited to be present. Mrs. Young, one of our city teachers, conducted a good program at the Forum. Mrs. B. C. Scott read a good paper and the numbers that were present were very good. Rev. C. E. Brooks preached Sunday 3 p. m. at Mason Memorial M. E. church, corner of Oakland and Ninth street. A TROUBLESOME MISS There'd be more to make us happy, Less to make us weep and frown, If that lady named Miss Fortune Would get wed and settle down. —Boston Transcript. Little bank roll, ere we part Let me press you to my heart. All the year I've worked for you, Ive been faithful, you've been true. Little bank roll, in a day You and I will go away To some gay and festive spot; I'll return, but you will not. GIVE YOUR BIT TO THE COM- MUNITY CHEST. THOMAS KENNEDY EDITOR AND PUBLISHER MEMBER OF BOARD OF EDUCATION BANQUET TWENTY-FIVE COLORED BOYS W. R. Honnell, member of the Board of Education, met 25 colored boys Tuesday afternoon at Northeast Junior High School to hear each one make a report of a small sum of money given each some time ago, using it as they liked. A report Tuesday was what each had done with the money, after which Mr. Honnell gave them a dinner at the school. TALK COMMUNITY HOUSE AGAIN According to reports the Commissioners are talking Community House plans again. This time it is to be built in Washington boulevard park, at Eleventh street and Washington boulevard. It is said a resolution declaring the Community House is a necessity, which was passed Tuesday by the commissioners. The building is not to cost more than $5,000. Chaplain L. A. Carter of Leavenworth, will preach at Metropolitan Baptist Temple Sunday, 11 a. m. GIVE YOUR BIT TO THE COMMUNITY CHEST. CITY BRIEF'S AND IN SOCIETY. Some of those who attended the Baptist Board meeting at Topeka, were: Rev. W. A. Bowren, Mrs. L. Forrest, Rev. H. B. Bronson, Mrs. H. D. Kemp, Mrs. Rosa Jones, Eva White, Mrs. Fitzhugh, Rev. G. McNeal, Rev. Richardson, Rev. M. Williams, Rev. and Mrs. Moseley, Rev. and Mrs. Montgomery, Mrs. A. G. Eskridge, Rev. Jackson and others, whose names we did not get. Mrs. G. Freeman-Johnson and Mrs. M. C. Matthews, were guests of Mrs. P. C. Long, Monday. Prof. Brown, musical director at N. E. Junior High, has removed his church studio to his boarding place, 837 Nebraska avenue. The Colored Women's Community Club had a fine meeting Tuesday night at 10th and Everett, fuller details will be given next week. They will also render a great program December 21 at the Forum. CARD OF THANKS. We desire to express our sincere thanks to our many friends and neighbors for their kindness and sympathy; and also for the beautiful floral offerings given during our sad bereavement caused by the death of our beloved son, David E. Henderson, Jr. D. E. HENDERSON, Father. O. A. HENDERSON, Mother. The Baptist Women's City Mission met at Metropolitan Tuesday, November 25. Mrs. Eskridge, the president, Mrs. Nelson and Mrs. S. Rollins served a dainty lunch. Mrs. Forrest, City President, presided. More may be told of this meeting in next issue. Number 15 BRILLIANT YOUNG MAN PASSES-LIFE FULL OF HOPES AND PROMISES, SAYS J.O. MIDNIGHT Wichita Falls, Texas, Nov. 28. With bowed heads and heavy hearts, let us pause this week and say "The Lord hath given, the Lord hath taken away, blessed be the name of the Lord," and when I remind you that God hath taken from us one of the brilliant young men of this race, Chester E. Bush, of Little Rock, supreme scribe of the Mosaic Templars of the world, we must be reminded that God's ways are not ours and death makes no distinction, nor does it draw any color line. Just in the prime of life, a life full of hopes and promises, a life full of service for others, a life that was an inspiration to the boys and girls of this race of ours, following in the footsteps of his father, death stepped into the house of Chester E. Bush, surrounded by his relatives, and his wife by his side, said to the young man who had been afflicted for over three years, "I came for you," and he folded his arms, so to speak, closed his eyes, stepped into the chariot bidding farewell to wife, mother, sister, brother and daughter, the soul returned to the God who gave it and his lifeless body, his earthly tabernacle has been returned to mother earth. From us, he has gone, to never return and I am sure that he would not desire to return. He has gone to join his father, and there to await the coming of others. Just one more gone ahead to make us welcome when we, too, shall cross into the Great Beyond. His life was lived well. He was a trained man, a scholar, and a business man. When death claimed his father, he was the man to step right in the harness, took up the work. He was indeed faithful, making many friends, and building on where his father left off, making improvements, calling around him men of vision, men of thought. Thousands of people gathered in Little Rock last week to pay tribute to the young man. Many were unable to get near the church. Flowers galore. They said much to those left behind. The people showed in flowers how much they loved this young man. Each petal in the roses represented love and a tear shed for one whose active life had been cut off. We can but say: "It seemeth such a little way to me Across to the strange country, the Beyond; And yet not strange, for it has grown to be The home of those of whom I am so fond, They make it seem familiar, and most dear, As ourneying friends bring distant countries near. "So close it lies, that when my sight is clear I seem to see the gleaming of the strand; I know I feel those who have gone from here Come near enough to even touch my hand. I often think but for our veiled eyes We would find heaven right round about us lies. "I cannot make it seem a day to dread When from this dear earth, I shall journey out, To the still dearer country of the dead, And join the lost ones, so long dreamed about. I love this world, yet I shall love to go As journeying friends bring dis- for me, I know. "I never stand above the hier and see The seal of death set on some well- loved face, But that I think---One more to welf- come me When I shall cross the intervening space Between this land, and that one Over There: One more to make the strange Beyond seem fair. (Continued on page 4.) --- THOMAS KENNEDY, Editor and Proprietor. THOS. KNAPPER Associate Editor MRS. M. C. MATTHEWS, Society Editor. MRS. F. L. PRINCE Circulating Manager. PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY —at— Office 608 North Sixth Street Phone Drexel 1814 Residence Phone, Fairfax 2663. SUBSCRIPTION. One Year ..... $1.50 Six Months ..... .90 Three Months ..... .60 Centered as second-class matter August 29, 1914, at the postoffice at Kansas City, Kansas, under the Act of March 3, 1879. Have your news in our office not later than Tuesday of each week to insurance publication. MEMBER NATIONAL NEGRO PRESS ASSOCIATION. Small Things Really Test of Friendship One of the tragedies of life is that so many friendships which began well and badly. Of all human relationships it is doubtful if there is any sweeter, stronger, more disinterested than a perfect friendship between two men, two women, or between a man and a woman. Yet it is within the experience of almost all of us that two persons who have loved each other as friends for years suddenly separate. No one knows why. "No, I haven't seen her lately," is the reply uttered with assumed nonchalance if one ventures to make an inquiry about the friend who has suddenly "dropped out." Or, "Oh yes, I meet him at the club sometimes" is the alry answer of the man who appeared to be devoted to the friend with whom he is now rarely associated. There are many things which spoil friendship. Perhaps the most common is the possessive sense of jealousy which misinterprets the most innocent action. Without trust in the sincerity of a friend there is no sure foundation for a permanent relationship. Friendship without trust swiftly perishes. Impatience has destroyed many once happy friendships. No friendship can be in the first few months of its existence the joyous, exactly attuned communion which comes when storm, as well as peace, has tested it, when time has tried it. Friendship, whether it is the friendship of marriage, of the spiritual friendship of man and woman, must have room for growth. Most of us have enough courage, sufficient generosity, and adequate imagination for those great needs in others which come infrequently, but it requires a great character to create a great friendship in the longer periods of unheroic events. To be able to offer some one we love the gift of friendship we must know how to be tender without being sentimental, be ready to understand the desire for solitude in others, to give what is wanted of us—and no more. And that is not easy. "She wanted to do so much for me; I was very fond of her, but her kindness embarrassed me," I once heard a woman say of a friend. Real friendship may often mean refraining from giving—Exchange. Harsh Religious Laws The term "Recusants" was first applied in England, in the reign of Elizabeth (1558-1603), to those persons who refused or neglected to attend the services of the established church. Harsh measures were enacted against them, especially in the case of the Roman Catholic Recusants, who were fined 100 marks for willfully hearing mass and double that amount for saying mass, with a year's imprisonment in addition, in both cases. They were, furthermore, disabled from inheriting, purchasing or in any way acquiring lands; were forbidden to teach school; to hold public office; to keep arms in the houses, or to come within ten miles of London, under penalty of 100 pounds. They were not permitted to travel more than five miles from home without a special license, and could bring no action at law or in equity. Protestant Recusants were relied from their disabilities by the Toleration act of 1689 and Catholic Recusants were relieved partially in 1791 and completely by the Emancipation act of 1829—Kansas City Star. HOUSEHOLD GOODS FOR SALE I am breaking up house keeping and have for sale all of my furniture and household goods. Have four rooms complete. Will sell all together or by the piece. Your chance for bargains in household goods. THOS. KENNEDY, Editor K. C. Advocate. Residence 834 Nebraska Ave. Phone, Fairfax 2663. THE WEEKLY ANNOUNCER OF FIRST A. M. E. CHURCH Located Cor Eighth and Nebraska 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, 7:80 P. M. Friday class meeting 8 P. M. CHURCH NEWS The services at First church were well attended at eleven o'clock. The pastor, Rev. C. E. Brooks, delivered one of his strong sermons, taking for his subject the "Ten Virgins." Theme, "Preparedness of the Soul." Dr. Brooks brought out many fine illustrations of unpreparedness of the christian and especially of those who were totally unprepared to meet their God. It was a wonderful sermon and many were caused to examine themselves. The Allen League rendered a fine program at the evening service, in the auditorium, which was greatly appreciated. Brother Horace Dwiggins made splendid remarks in behalf of the league, at the close of the program. The program was made up of readings, recitations, dialogue and musical numbers. The League orchestra furnished the music, assisted by the Junior choir. The Sabbath school made an appeal at the morning service for a greater interest by the parents, in sending their children to the Sabbath School. Thanksgiving services were held at 11 o'clock Thursday, the pastor preaching a lovely sermon. Come out Sunday and hear another spiritual sermon by one of God's noted divines. Strangers and visitors are always welcome to First church. PARSONS DISTRICT. J. C. C. Owens, P. E. Mr. Editor of Advocate: I wish to say through your valuable paper, that the work on the Parsons District, so far as we have gone on the circuit, is doing unusually well, for this season of the year. One thing that is helping, is the opening and running of the coal mines. When they are shut down our men have but little to do for a livelihood. Rev. Self at Baxter Springs, Rev. Jackson at Pittsburg, Rev. Jones at Weir City, Rev. Whitcomb at Girard, Rev. Washington at Pleasanton, Rev. McTassel at Galena and Rev. C. M. W. Cox at Ft. Scott, are all putting new life in the work and their congregation. At Ft. Scott the people seem to be highly pleased with Rev. Cox where we spent Sunday. They are doing a great work, as in the last seven weeks they raised $700 and have installed a new furnace. This pastor has the full cooperation of his people and the community at large. We are looking forward to a year of great success. His faithful wife, Mrs. Cox, is right by her husband's side in the work and is leading in organizing the young people for service. Note: Pastors and members, The Advocate would be a welcome visitor to your fireside each week if you are not a subscriber. American Violins American violin makers formed an association at their first convention held recently in the Hotel Astor, New York, for the ayowed purpose of producing violins equaling those of the old masters. He Took the Hint Some men are entirely too literal. For instance, the fellow who, on leaving a hotel room, read a card on the door—"Stop! Have you left anything?" And then went back and took the soap and towel—Fudge. HAVE BETTER HAIR EVERYONE LETTER TO 10K9 INFO NEST WELL, GROOMED BARRER AND DEAL TO PERSONAL APPEARANCE. BY USING FORD'S HAIR POMADEAN DPOF'S HANDMAKING AND BRAMPOO COMBS, "STUBBORN, HAMSH, SNARLY & WHOLE COMES SOFTER, STRAIGHTER. MORE PLIABLE. AND EASIER TO DRESS AND WALK. WILL PERMIT. EXCELLENT FOR ALLAYING DANDRUFF AND LOCAL SCALP TROUBLES, WARSAW Sand for a lake in the lake of the lake ILLINOIS MISSISSIPPI MISSISSIPPI ILLIE P. THE KANSAS CITY ADVOCATE METROPOLITAN TEMPLE NOTES Although the weather was chilly November 23rd, many attended Metropolitan Baptist Church on this Sabbath Day. Pastor Bronson preached at 11 o'clock service and the Senior choir sang. At 2 p. m. the Mission Circle held memorial service for two deceased sisters. Mrs. L. Eskridge presided and Mrs. A. T. Marr read a memorial on the late Mrs. Lottie Bruce, and Mrs. M. C. Matthews read a paper on Mrs. Bruce, also a paper and poem on Sister Howard and gave the memorial poem to Mr. Dyson. Appropriate music was rendered and Rev. Riggins made appropriate remarks. At 3 P. m. one of the branch Mission Circles met and some who met it say it had the most splendidly conducted lessons of any of the branches. All are invited to this circle every Sunday from 3 to 4. At 4 p. m. the Forum had a good program. At 6 P. M. the B. Y. P. U. had a good program, also. At 8 p. m. a preacher from Oklahoma preached spiritually. The Sunday School is doing well, also the Sewing Circle and other clubs. Next Sunday, November 30th, Pastor Bronson is expected to preach some of his Christ-like sermons. Come to Metropolitan and enjoy the fervent Congregational singing led by Mr. Fitchue. Notes. Pastor Bronson preached a fine sermon Thanksgiving morn and Mrs. Lulu Thompson's Club served a fine turkey dinner. MT. OLIVE BAPTIST CHURCH. Rev. E. M. Mosceley, Pastor. The Mt. Olive Baptist Church had a very good congregation considering the inclementy of the weather. After a good spiritualistic prayer service the pastor, took his text Acts 7, 36, "He brought them out, after that he had showed them wonder and signs in the land of Egypt and the Red Sea and in the wilderness 40 years. He preached a good sermon and all christian hearts rejoiced with him when he talked of the wondrous signs and works of God. The evening service was given to "Christian Speaking for Jesus," all enjoyed this service who took part. The night services were given to communion and a short talk. The auxiliaries and clubs are still working hard on the Building Fund. Help them. Give liberally to the good of all, God will help you. Pray for the sick. Come to church, where the name of God is always praised. Read the Advocate. PUBLICATION NOTICE In the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas. George R. Collins, Blanch W. Collins, his wife, E. W. Allendorph, C. W. Allendorph, M. S. Allendorph, his wife Ellen Fackler, Ellen F. Fackler, G. J. Downing, Katharine Arnold, Gus. P. Marty, Guy Stanley, E. Ethlyn Stanley, his wife, Patrick J. J. Horan and Minnie M. Horan, his wife and P. J. Horan, et al, Defendants. EXECUTOR'S NOTICE State of Kansas, Wyandotte County,ss. Case No. 13078 In the Probate Court of said county. In the matter of the Estate of Charles Gray, deceased. Notice is hereby given that letters testamentary have been granted to the undersigned on the last will and testament of Charles Gray, late of said county, deceased, by the Honorable, the Probate Court of the county and state aforesaid, dated the 25th day of November, 1924. Now, all persons having claims against said estate are hereby notified that they must present the same to the undersigned for allowance within one year from the date of said letters or they may be precluded from any benefit of such estate; and that if such claims be not exhibited within two years after the date of said letters, they shall be forever barred. MILLIE GRAY, Executrix of the last will and testament of Charles Gray, deceased. Dated November 25th, 1924. (First published November 28, 1924) "A man swears simply because he prefers that kind of language to what is chaste and elevating." PROFESSOR FINALLY GRASPED SITUATION Doctor Bledsoe, assistant secretary of war of the Southern Confederacy, was a profound mathematical scholar and wrote a book on the higher mathematics which; it is said, only he and Professor Pierce of Harvard could understand. "One morning, crossing the campus, he met Mr. Julian Ingle and, greeting him cordially, said: 'How is your brother, Edward?' "Very well, thank you, doctor, only Edward is not my brother but my cousin.'" "Oh, yes, to be sure,' said the doctor. 'It is you and Osborne Ingle who are brothers.'" "No, doctor, Osborne and I are cousins, also.'" "Oh, yes,' continued the doctor. 'How stupid of me! It is Osborne and Edward who are brothers.' "No, doctor, you are mistaken again, They are cousins also." Doctor Bledsoe looked up as with an inspiration. 'Ah, yes,' he said, 'I have it now. It is an equilateral triangle.' "The Argonaut. Fifty Years Has Seen Fifty years ago France, with 38,000,000 people, was the most populous country in Europe. Germany came next with 37,000,000, and Britain third with 30,000,000, while the United States had a population 2,000,000 less than France. A great change has taken place since, observes London Tit-Bits, and from being first France is now last in point of population. Her present population is only a million in excess of what it was 50 years ago, while Germany's 37,000,000 have become 64,000,000, the United Kingdom's 30,000,000 have become 49,000,000 and the United States' 36,000,000 have actually become 110,000,000. Since 1800 America has multiplied its population by 22, and since 1850—that is to say in 74 years—she has multiplied her population by 61%. The population of the whole world is estimated to amount to some 1,800,000,000, of whom 500,000,000 dwell in Europe, 900,000,000 in Asia—chlefly in China, India and Japan; 150,000,000 in Africa, 200,000,000 in North and South America, and only some 7,000,000 in Australasia, a term which is meant to include the Pacific isles. Sparrow Air Champion Even the lowly sparrow still can outfly the dirigible ZR-3, if the record of a Belgian farmer can be trusted. Desiring to test the speed of a sparrow which nested under the eaves of his cottage, the farmer tagged the sparrow and four carrier pigeons and mailed them to a friend at Complegne, France, 140 miles distant from his home, with instructions to release the birds. According to the farmer, it took the pigeons more than five minutes to find their bearings. On the other hand, the sparrow started homeward immediately, and, flying a straight course, arrived at its nest in an hour and eight minutes. Ships Report Weather Weather reports are received at Washington from vessels of more than 20 nationalities scattered all over the world. These vessels serve as floating observatories and it is from their reports that the weather and climate of the oceans are determined. Many of them now transmit their observations by radio. In addition to the routine data included in the reports there are recorded many unusual occurrences and items of interest which have come to the attention of observers. Advertising a Sale! YOU don't leave your rig in the middle of the road and go to a fence-post to read a sale bill do you? Then don't expect the other fellow to do it. Put an ad in this paper, then, regardless of the weather, the fellow you want to reach reads your announcements while seated at his fireside. If he is a prospective buyer you'll have him at your side. One extra buyer often pays the entire expense of the ad, and it's a poor ad, that won't pull that buyer. One ExtraBuyer at a sale often pays the entire expense of the ad. Get That Buyer DIRECTORY OF MASONIC LODGES Patronize the merchants who advertise in this paper. They will treat you right. STOP PAYING RENT STOP PAYING RENT Own Your Own Home 4 rooms, modern, 50x150 feet. Hard- wood floors. $3,000 at $400 down. 7 rooms, modern, 37½x125, $3,500 at $500.00 down. 6 rooms, modern, $2,500 at $500 down, in K. C. Mo. 10 rooms, strictly modern, duplex, (brick) $6,750 at $1,200 down, in K. C., Mo. 10 rooms, modern duplex, $5,500 at $1,000 down, in K. C., Mo. 5 rooms, one acre, fruit, close in. $1,700, terms. Other Bargains W. R. JOHNSON REAL ESTATE CO. 516 Minnesota Avenue Phones: Drexel 3823, Fairfax 4859 PUBLICATION NOTICE. In the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas. 2nd Division. J. W. Clay, Plaintiff, vs. No. 24392 Alice W. Clay, Defendant. To Alice W. Clay: 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 plaintiff filed in the office of the Clerk of the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas, on or before the 26th day of December, 1924, or said petition will be taken as true and judgment will be rendered against you in favor of plaintiff granting him an absolute divorce of and from you. DORSEY GREEN, Atty. for Plaintiff. (First Published November 14, 1924.) Small Loans WEEKLY PAYMENTS LIBERTY BONDS BOUGHT AND SOLD Credit Investment Co. Room 208. Wyandotte Building Fifth and Minnesota Avenue Drexel 117 Home 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. Kerkord, 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. Smallley Grant, G. S. W. 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 Sec. Box 416 Boulder, Colo. Friday, November 28, 1924 We Reach Need Them DIAMOND REAL ESTATE CO. 1-acre and 4-room log house and out buildings of all kinds. All kinds of fruit, $850—$150 down. 1-acre unimproved. All kinds of fruit, $550—$100 down. 4-room house, 1 acre. All kinds of fruit and out buildings. Close in, $2900, $600 down. 3-room house, 25 feet. All kinds of fruit. $1,200, $150 down. 4-room house, close in, $1,200, $100 down. 8-room house, 70 ft. $3,500, $500 down. 7-room brick modern house, 50 feet, close in, $4,500, $650 down. Terms to suit on all of this property. SEE US BEFORE BUYING Diamond Real Estate Company Geo. McClelland, Pres. 547 State Ave., K. C., K. Drexel 2287 W. T. WHITELAW DRUGGIST Phone Fairfax 0622 3091 N. 27th St. Kansas City, Kan. THE NEWLY RELEASE SANTAL MIDY BEST SELLER CATARRUM OF BLADDER NORTH EASTERN SANTAL MIDY MASSACHUSETTS CATARRH of BLADDER GUARD YOUR HEALTH SANYINT PROPHYLACTIC for MEN Alcohol Free Preservative After Infantile Exposure Large Tube 15c. Kit (4x) $1 San-Y-kit Depot. A San-Y-kit Depot. A 82 Beckman St. New York Writes for Circular ROBINSON LAUNDRY CO. Prompt, Efficient Service. Office and Residence, 333 Lafayette Avenue, Kansas City, Kansas. Fairfax 1174. N. B. Robinson, Mgr Mrs. Luella Green NOTARY PUBLIC 516 Minnesota Avenue Copying neatly done to order. All work strictly confidential. MASONIC LODGES 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 Evergreen 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. Vistors ever welcome. B. 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 Colorado. FELK HARPIS, W. M. 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 20th Ave. --- 2. $x^2 - 4y^2 = 1$ ```markdown ``` All Work Guaranteed Kassel Jewelry Go. 518 Minnesota Ave. Kansas City, Kansas Call Fair- fax 0380 Or 4422 Ancient Vikings Had Skill in Navigation American naval officers who visited Iceland in connection with the globe encircling flight of the American aviators, were greatly interested in the navigation methods of the old vikings who, more than 1,000 years ago, sailed their little vessels, without compasses or other instruments, across the storm-beaten north Atlantic to Iceland, Greenland and even the shores of North America. Even today the charts of these waters are largely based on observations and soundings made by whalers and the early explorers, scores of years ago, and the few large vessels that today visit these seas proceed with the utmost caution. Sailing directions, the "Bible of the Sea," are carefully consulted, and when new soundings are made the results are sent to the different governments for incorporation in the charts. But when Leif Erickson and the other adventurous old Norsemen of more than ten centuries ago set out on their dangerous voyages there were no charts, and the stars were the only directional guides. The observations they made were for centuries the only sailing directions, and were chanted in the form of sagas, as the galleys swept over the rough seas. Some of these sagas exist today, and old pilots at Reykjavik are familiar with the lore they contain. One of these, describing the journey from Norway to Greenland, not only takes account of the physical features to be watched for, but advises the navigators to keep a lookout for the birds and whales that mark the approaches to the Icelandic coast. A naval officer who made a study of this route found it was almost a perfect great-circle, or shortest sailing route, worked out without any scientific aids by navigators who probably could neither read nor write. Marks Historic Spot The Verendrye National monument, established in 1917, marks the spot on the left bank of the Upper Missouri river where the celebrated French explorer Verendrye and his sons escaped during their explorations in 1738, more than sixty years prior to the expedition of Lewis and Clark. It is associated with the first explorations of North Dakota and the interior of the Northwest, says the New York Times. The records of their journeys are the subject of conflicting interpretations, but there is no question that the Verendrye party was the first to enter North Dakota and to look upon the Upper Missouri. Thus it is that picturesque Crowhigh butte, rising 565 feet above the river on its left bank, which is the central feature of the monument, is one of the most important landmarks associated with the Verendrye explorations. Like LaSalle's imperial dream of French colonization, Verendrye planned and partly completed a fur trade empire of continental dimensions, but, like LaSalle's, it crumbled away to nothing. Addition to Vitamins A new vitamin, which those who have discovered it have temporarily named K, has been found to influence the fertility of animals. Lack of vitamin K in an artificial diet fed to rats prevented them from producing young. The discovery has now been confirmed by another physician, who suggests that the new vitamin have a regular place in the alphabetical sequence as Vitamin E. Vitamins A, B and C affect growth in animals; vitamin D stimulates yeast. Better Still "How did you get on with the new maid?" "Oh, she couldn't get on with the children!" "So you sent her away?" "Oh, no. We sent the children into the country!" Mud Important Factor Few persons realize the part that mud has had in the story of Indiana. Mud was one of the first necessities of the ploneers and mud it was that held the state back for so many years. When the first log cabins were built mud was used to stop the cracks between the logs. Mud was used extensively in building the chimneys. Mud, so useful and necessary in construction work, then became the barrier that separated one community from another and held the ploneers at home until sunshine had dried the roads sufficiently for travel. In the early days when plank roads were advocated, figures were given to show what mud was costing the farmers every year. Indiana has advanced a considerable distance from the mud road days, observes the Indianapolis News, but there remain many hundreds of miles of earth roads, back from the main highways. A county-seat newspaper says that attendance at the rural schools has been decreased because roads are impassable. The motorcar driver who spins along a paved highway gives little thought to the day when a team of horses had difficulty in pulling a wagon through the mud at a rate of one mile an hour. At the edge of the pavement is mud, but all it means to the driver is something to avoid. In some parts of the state there is no way of avoiding it and business is dormant until the roads dry out. The state is generous with its mud of different types. On the unpaved hills of Brown and Monroe counties the rich, red clay mud is perhaps the hardest of all to travel over—or through. On other sections there is black mud in plenty and its depth is such that the stoutest-hearted automobile gives up in despair. In northern Indiana there is a thinner mud. The farmer crosses his barn lot, each foot getting heavier with its load of mud as he steps. Eventually the load falls off and a new supply begins to accumulate. Sorrow is his portion if he falls to remove his shoes before he enters the house. Mud, which at some seasons of the year may be had for the asking, has finally gone into society and some branches of the mud family are getting wealthy. Where one farmer is wondering how to get mud off his boots, a dozen women are saving their money so they can buy enough mud to beautify their faces. Counting by Hands Many a lad could get "E" in arithmetic and yet be excused if found wanting in a counting match with the natives of Guiana in South America. Indeed, it might puzzle even a good arithmetician to add together the numbers expressed by two men, hand and first finger, and two hands and two fingers. The Indians of that quarter of the world have a system of enumeration of their own, of which the human hand is the basis. They count upon the fingers until five is reached, when they denote the number by a hand. Six is a hand and first finger and ten is two hands, but when 20 is reached a new name is used. Twenty is denoted by a man and 40 by two men. Forty-five would be two men and a hand, and 46, two men, hand and first finger. It is not a complicated system, but it requires practice to use it freely. Scientific Bird Study The American Ornithologists' union was formed 41 years ago, in 1883, by the amalgamation of numerous societies of bird students in various parts of the country. Its membership at first was small, but it has constantly grown, increasing from about 140 to approximately 1,600 at present. The activities of the 'society are manifold. It arbitrates scientific questions concerning birds, maintains a bird magazine, the Auk, and investigates the problems of the migration and nesting of birds. Two offshoots of the union have themselves attained a development practically overtopping the parent organization. The American Audubon society, which is concerned with the protection of game and song birds, originated as a committee of the Ornithologists' union. Another committee developed into the biological survey, now one of the most active bureaus in government work. Real "Infant Industry" Australia has one cotton-spinning mill, equipped with about 20,000 spindles, which is operated on an average of 20 hours daily throughout the year. It is located at Wentworthville, about 26 miles from Sydney, and has been running slightly more than a year. Its output of yarn is sold to a small weaving mill and a hosley plant in Sydney. Precaution First Actress—I asked the manager whether I ought to walk off or dance off after my song. Complaints "My better half reads 'the almanac until she has every complaint mentioned." "Mine reads these letters from disconsolate wives."—Louisville Courter Journal. THE KANSAS CITY ADVOCATE TWO SURVIVORS OF PREHISTORIC TIMES The lamprey is a jawless, limbless, scaleless fish. It is one of the survivals of prehistoric creatures. The first fish on earth—pardon me, in the sea—were jawless, and the lamprey is one of the few jawless fish left. Whenever a fish that doesn't like the lamprey yells, "I'll bang you on the jaw!" the lamprey laughs, but that doesn't prevent the angry fish from punching him on the nose—for the lamprey has a nose. Another prehistoric creature that still exists is the tuatara of New Zealand. It dates back thousands and thousands of years. The tuatara's body resembles the crocodile's. It has a huge, froglike head. The tuatara's eggs take longer to hatch than those of any other living creature—over a year. The lady tuatara carefully watches over the eggs all that time, taking time off only to go for an occasional stroll. New Zealanders admit that the tuatara has patience, but they wonder if it's worth all that bother, for the tuatara is a stupid creature and not particularly well liked.—Farm and Fireside. PUT ON RECORD AS GLUTTONS FOR FOOD What is the biggest meal ever eaten by one person? asked London Tit-Bits. What is the biggest need over rated by one person? asked London Tilt-Bits. In the transactions of the Royal society mention is made of a ten-year-old boy who ate 373 pounds of food in six days; while another, suffering from acute hunger, consumed 384 pounds of food in the same period, and when refused further supplies started to gnaw his own flesh! In the same publication a doctor records seeing a Norfolk farm laborer eat a whole leg of mutton at one sitting. A woman patient in St. Bartholomew's hospital ate three quartern loaves, three pounds of meat and several pounds of potatoes every day for three weeks. As for drink, the case is recorded of a child aged three who drank two palls of water daily and seemed none the worse. Glass blowers have been known to drink 40 pints of water a day, while a French physician had a patient who habitually drank 50 pints of red wine a day. Sound Is Made Visible One of the most efficient instruments for making sound visible has been perfected in the Low-Hilger audiometer. All sound consists of waves of the atmosphere. The instrument catches these waves in a horn, eliminating resonance and at the bottom of this horn is a diaphragm of celluloid to which is attached a highly polished piece of platinum. Built into the instrument is an electric light and lenses and a drum which carries a strip of photographic film. When the sound wave enters the horn it makes the diaphragm vibrate, the light reflected wobbles and as the photographic drum rotates the wave form is recorded. Swift Financiering A negro cook of middle age, who had saved considerable money, suddenly became engaged to a sporting man of her own race. One morning her mistress saw her gazing abstractedly out of the kitchen window and inquired: "What's the matter, Hannah?" "Well, mum," she replied, "with my husband-that-is-to-be everything goes with such lightmín speed that I'm confused. Day before yesterday we got acquainted, yesterday we got engaged, and today I find he already owes me $85." In the Garden Calvin Sandborne, the efficiency engineer of Sloux City, said in an address before the Sloux City Rotarians: "All our boasted modern inventions are really very ancient. Moths since the beginning of time have employed a wireless system more efficient than our own. Our skyscrapers are wonderful, but the old Egyptian temples are more wonderful still. As for the loose leaf system, it was first employed in the Garden of Eden." Cave Waits Exploration Exploration of a large unnamed cave near Navajo lake, southern Utah, has been begun by a party of Cedar City residents. So says an Associated Press dispatch from Salt Lake City. Recently five men, wading in water sometimes three feet deep, penetrated the cave for 800 feet, but they were forced out by lack of oxygen. The entrance, about five feet in diameter, was discovered several years ago. Just how far back the cave runs could not be determined by those of the exploration party, but in some places inside it was fifty feet from the floor to the roof. When more suitable equipment is received a more thorough survey is planned. French Law Cuts Revenue A law was passed in France recently making the legal adoption of children relatively easy, and the new measure is resulting in loss of revenue to the government. Inheritance taxes in France are heavy, but are much lighter for children than for unrelieved inheritors. Therefore testators adopt distant relatives and friends to whom they desire to leave money, and evade the high tax. IN MERRY MOOD "Why is it. people never take advice?" "Most of it isn't worth taking."—Louisville Courter-Journal. Produces That "Time, you know, soften all things." "I dunnol! There's the hard-boiled egg."—Boston Transcript. Let It Go at That "Do you drink coffee in the morning?" "That's what my wife calls it." 'My time is worth ten dollars a minute." "I should think you'd hate to sleep."—Boston Transcript. The Next Step 'I told him I didn't want to see him any more!" "What did he do then?" "Turned the light out!" Undoubtedly "Since Mabel is engaged she has a bright and happy look." "Yes, a match lights up a girl's face." A Close Call Friend—"Did you get the DuBarry estate settled up?" Lawyer—"Yes, but the heirs almost got a part of it!" They Never Tell 'Em Marjorie—Woman will be famed as well as man. Fred—Yes, for untold ages. Not at All Necessary "Ive a great mind to go in politics." "You don't need a great mind to go into politics." Must Have Been Hubby—Is that cut glass, honey?" Wifey—Yes, dear, I got it at a bargain sale. Dead Willing The Curate—You should see the new altar in our church. The Girl—Lead me to it! Breakup of Raindrops The latest accepted theory on the cause of lightning is based on experiments conducted in India by Dr. George C. Simpson. Simpson's explanation starts with the fact, previously determined by laboratory experiments, that when drops of water are broken up there is a separation of negative and positive electricity, says the Mentor Magazine. This process occurs on a large scale in thunderstorms, where the falling raindrops are broken before they reach the earth by; the powerful upbrushes of air that occur in such storms. Positive electricity tends to remain in the drops, while negative electricity is carried aloft by the rising air and eventually gives a strong negative charge to the higher parts of the clouds. The two kinds of electricity have a tendency to reunite and neutralize each other, but they are kept from doing so by the air, which is a bad conductor. However, when the opposite charges are strong enough they suddenly break a path through the air and lightning is produced. London's Old Customs Many Americans visiting London this season have found that several ancient customs still survive there. In Ely place, Hatton Garden, a watchman still cries the hour after the great iron gates are closed at 11 p. m., and will only admit late merrymakers or theatergoers after full identification; In Lincoln's Inn at nine o'clock the curfew is still sounded on the bell in the chapel tower. This bell was brought from Cadiz in 1596 by Queen Elizabeth's favorite, the earl of Essex. Every night at eleven the night watchman at St. James' palace makes a round of the grounds. A subaltern, a sergeant and three privates form the guard, led by a band boy carrying an ancient horn lantern, in which a candle burns. The lantern is a tradition of the guards, and so far nothing will induce them to go in for an efficient, modern electric flash lamp. "Won't you buy my sweet lavender?" Is still heard, but changed by market conditions to six instead of sixteen bunches a penny. Modern Cable-Repair Ship A ship of a thousand wonders recently anchored in the Thames to be outfitted for duty as a deep sea cable repalrer. She is the Cyrus Field, the latest cable ship built for the Western Union Telegraph company. Her unfamiliar gear attracts attention. It all has its uses in locating a damaged cable, picking it up, and facilitating repalrers. There are ingenious range-finders, wireless direction-finding installations, the Sperry gyro compass, electric log and searchlights; while the ship can draw upon 170 miles of deep sea cable coiled in her tanks. The vessel has sufficient bunker capacity to enable her to remain at sea for at least six weeks. A twin-screw oil-burning vessel of 211 feet in length, the Cyrus Field is to be stationed at Hallfax, Nova Scotia, but she has work to do nearer the Irish coast before she makes for her base. Irish Women's Colleges Aish Women's College The two leading colleges for women in Ireland are Queen's and Alexandria both in Dublin. Earl D. Clark Insurance PHONE DREXEL-1525 7th and Minnesota Over Drug Store SAY IF YOU WANT HAIR Go to 1209 North Ninth Street To-Mme. C. O. TAYLOR'S BEAUTY SHOP Kansas City, Kansas Phone Fairfax 0442 Call Fairfax 3767 Hall, Walker and Green 312 Washington Blvd. Twin City Funeral Home Personal Service Rendered Day and Night Res. Phones: Fairfax 5319, Hiland 2517 Office Hours 9:30 a. m. to 12-2 to 5; 6:30 to 7:30 p. m. ALL PATIENTS BY APPOINTMENT OFFICE PHONE—DREXEL 1258 Dr. J. H Dental 428 MINNESOTA AVENUE CLEAN COAL PROMPT SERVICE Childs LET US FIGURE ON THAT OUR MOTTO: "TH PHONE DREXEL 2281 LET US FIGURE ON THAT NEXT ORDER OF YOURS OUR MOTTO: "THE GOLDEN RULE" PHONE DREXEL 2281 1216 ARMSTRONG Job for the Dentist A Scotchman while in London bought a piano which he ordered shipped to his home. On his arrival in Scotland a week later he inquired of his man Donald whether the instrument had arrived safely and been installed without accident. "Aweel," said Donald, "she slipped as she was gangin' intae the hoose an' broke a few o' her front teeth, but I dinna think she's really hurt."—Boston Transcript. African Dean Is Gloomy Johannesburg, South Africa, has what the residents call a "gloomy dean" in the person of the Rev. M. Ponsonby. He thinks that no honest man can look on South Africa with hopefulness unless there is a radical change. The white man has interfered with the black race, he says, driving them from agricultural and fighting to industrial occupations, and by spreading-half castes over the entire country through marrying the black women. All Electrically Hauled For the past 16 years all trains passing through the St. Clair tunnel that connects Sarina, Ontario, with Port Huron, Mich., have been hauled by electric locomotives. As electricity could not be purchased when this tunnel was constructed, a special electric generating plant was built but since 1820 this plant has been shut down and electricity for operating has been bought from a Detroit electric service company. 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. ```markdown ``` PAGE THREE . Clark ance REXEL-1525 Over Drug Store WANT HAIR North Ninth Street D. TAYLOR'S SHOP City, Kansas irfax 0442 irfax 3767 Hair and Green ington Blvd. Funeral Home Ordered Day and Night x 5319, Hiland 2517 venue, Phone Fifield 0861W . Moore Surgeon KANSAS CITY, KANSAS GOOD WEIGHT HIGHEST QUALITY Coal Co. T NEXT ORDER OF YOURS THE GOLDEN RULE" 1216 ARMSTRONG NOTICE BY PUBLICATION. In the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas. Arthur Newton, Plaintiff, vs. No. 23454-A Hixie Newton, Defendant. County of Wyandotte, ss. State of Kansas to Hixie Newton, Greetings: Take notice, that on the 20th day of November, 1924 a petition was filed in the District Court of Wyandotte County against you for divorce, on the grounds of abandonment and desertion. And you, said defendant, must answer the petition filed herein by the said plaintiff on or before the 12th day of January, 1925, or said petition will be taken as true and judgment for divorce for said plaintiff will be rendered accordingly. Dated, this 20th day of November, 1924. W. F. MATHIS, Clerk of District Court. By D. H. Lorson, Deputy. (First published November 28, 1924) Patronize Our Advertisers They are all boosters and deserve your business. --- --- J. S. MANNING, Attorney for Plaintiff. J. O. MIDNIGHT (Continued from Page 1.) It is but crossing with suspended breath And white, set face, a little strip of sea, To find the loved ones on the other shore More beautiful, more precious than before." As I told you in my letter last week, he is succeeded by his baby brother, refined, polished business man. The mantle of father and son has fallen on him and he is prepared to take up the work and continue it. He is a business genius. I could not go to the funeral because of my own physical condition. Here I am in Texas this week, and believe me when I tell you while I am sick, yet I have been going some. Spent Sunday in Texarkana, and then from there to Dallas, spending only an hour or more there. I got to town, called up Dr. E. Arlington Wilson, but he was taking his baby map, and the same was true with C. E. Starks, of the Dallas Express, so, I just went to the home of Miss Annie Anderson and found her sick in bed, but glad to see me. I went from there to the Dallas Express, and saw two women and one man in the office putting brains on paper, but Clarence Starks was out, and Editor Rice was ricing, so I did not get to see them. Dr. E. Arlington Wilson came to the office for me. But before getting to the office, I had the pleasure of seeing one of the most remarkable men in Texas, Grand Chancellor S. W. Willis of the Knights of Pythias. He is one of the men that stand for progress, and he is making the progress. He is just in from a drive. The Knights of Pythias of Texas is destined to lead the world, and because of the leadership of Willis. It is wonderful how Grand Chancellor Willis is doing things. The Grand Lodge is paying more salaries than ever before in its history and it has more to do with. Just think of it, the interest on the money last year paid all the salaries and then had some up in the thousands dollars for the sinking fund. A man at the head of affairs. Dr. Wilson carried me over to his house for eats, but there was nothing I could eat these days, hence I had the pleasure of seeing his wife, thanked her for preparing, and then off to the stable to make it to Fort Worth, where I was the guest of that young physician Dr. Borders and his wife. He toted me around in his automobile car carriage, to his home, and then I called on some others. Spent the night in town, and next morning was on my way to this place. I was never in Wichita Falls before since I have been colored. Jesse James was here at one time, but this is one of the most aggressive towns in the state of Texas. They dwell together here in unity. Bishop William Decker Johnson is holding the North Texas conference here, and it is a great meeting, believe me. I am sure that all of you will join me in saying that you are proud of William Decker Johnson, the bishop over Texas and Mexico. He is a man who is doing something, and who is a friend to humanity. He is today one of the strongest men in the African Methodist Episcopal church. Of course you have been in this world long enough to know that it cost a man something to be somebody—in fact it often costs him his life if he is a success and takes the place of a real man. To live an upright life, it cost Jesus Christ his life. He was the world's greatest benefactor, but they murdered him. They killed Lincoln—well all men have been persecuted, and now comes Bishop Johnson with the rest. But he is just going right on doing his work. For centuries astronomers have been saying that there are spots on the sun, but the sun has never stopped for a moment to either affirm and deny the WHAT'S THE USE PAGE FOUR allegation, but is going right on sending forth its rays to bless humanity. I am reminded of our old dog, we had when I was but a child, named "Juno," and she formed a dislike for the moon. She barked and barked at the moon night after night, week after week, month after month. One morning we came out saw Juno in her accustomed place head turned up, but she was dead, but the moon continued to shine. So it will be with Bishop Johnson, let the liliputians continue to say their say, but let him continue to help his people, help his church, and when they are dead he will continue to live in the hearts of the people. There is indeed a weakness in the African Methodist Episcopal church, and this is being paraded not by enemies, but by its own men and often by officials. High ups in church have not yet learned that a newspaper is not a court of trial, and is not the place to air differences. But I am not a Methodist, and should not get into this. I am a good old Baptist, and I am fighting along that line. I was nurtured in a Baptist home, and my mother and father were amen corner people, and they brought me up a good old Baptist. We need more men in the race like Bishop William Decker Johnson. He was one of the strongest men in the last general conference. He stood by Texas and Texas people. He went to that meeting in Macon, Georgia, heading his delegation and brought back the bacon to Texas. The strong men and women of Texas are determined to stand by him. In his conferences he has by his side his wife. She is a great help to him. While in the city, I am the guest of Mr. and Mrs. R. Duckenfield. They are great workers in the Baptist navy. She is the treasurer of the women's convention and the sister to Mrs. Edna Strickland. I shall have more to tell you about them and the Baptists up here later. Leaving Arkansas there was a woman, her mother and daughter, returning from Little Rock, where they had been to a funeral. They were talking about Col. J. O. Midnight, wondering if that was his real name. The little children up here have been reading after Midnight, and wanted to look in his pretty blue eyes. I will bring this letter to a sudden stop. Queen's Fine Typewriter The queen of Spain owns a beautiful typewriter of white enamel and gold, with keys of ivory. Telephone when you want that next job of Printing You will get first-class work, and you will get it when promised, for having work done when promised is one of the rules of this office. If you prefer, send the order by mail or bring it to the office in person. Let Us Show You What We Can Do J. O. MIDNIGHT. THE KANSAS CITY ADVOCATE In some foreign countries, where natural difficulties have stimulated human inventiveness, it is quite usual for snow to be collected during the coldest part of the winter and buried well-pressed down in specially dug pits. So intensely cold do these blocks of compressed snow become under this treatment that after a few hours they freeze into solid lumps of ice, which keep almost indefinitely and can be dug up when required, says the Detroit News. Especially in very hot countries these plats are frequently situated on mountains. Macedonia is one of the countries which adopted this method of insuring an adequate supply of ice during the summer. It is a remarkable fact that an ice supply laid down in this way at the beginning of the winter will last right up to the end of a summer consisting of many months of almost unbearable heat. SNAPPY SHOTS Despatch is the soul of business. Lord Chesterfield. Chance makes relations. Choice makes friends. Time is a great master, he rules matters well. Fine actions which are hidden are the most worthy. Time spares nothing that has been done without him. The people who influence you are people who believe in you. A flow of words is no proof of wisdom. The best disinfectant for bad habits is good company. Nothing rounds out the pleasures of life like a circle of friends. A man who controls public opinion is one who very nearly reflects it. Richest man in a small town can always spread the largest wet blanket when he wants to. A fool cannot look nor stand, nor walk like a man of sense.—La Bruyere. The obese lady in the museum believes in making the most of herself. Think about your own faults and you will talk less about the faults of others. A poor man never knows how many friends he has until he suddenly strikes it rich. A third party may be all right in politics, but when it comes to courtship that is different. Silence and modesty are very valuable qualities in the art of conversation. There is no unalloyed pleasure. Some time of anxiety mingles with our joys. None are prevented by their own faults from pointing out the faults of another. Revenge Is Sweet McIntosh made a fine art of meanness. When travelling he would keep redcaps busily attending to his baggage and then purposely forget the tip until the starting of the train made it almost impossible. One morning, however, he executed this maneuver once too often on the same man. "Dear, dear! I am so sorry," he said, as the train gave a lurch forward. "I quite forgot to get change." "And I am very sorry, too, sir," was the man's dry retort. "I quite forgot about that grip of yours—it's lying on the platform." Bonus for Babies With the idea of increasing the birth rate in Greater Berlin, which is below normal, the German city decided that every new baby is to be given a savings account of three gold marks by the municipality. Where twins, triplets or quadruplets are born, extra bonuses are to be bestowed. The savings account will be made out in the name of the baby itself and will draw interest. The money may be withdrawn from the bank only when the child reaches the age of 14. Kings Watched Stars In ancient times November was known as the Pleadad month. Kings of Persia never failed to grant any request presented on November, 17, the day when the Pleades came to the meridian at midnight, says Nature Magazine of Washington. This exquisite little group with five stars forming a tiny dipper, and two additional stars visible to keen eyes will be one of the most noted groups in the heavens. The V-shaped cluster of the Hyades is scarcely less famous. Rolling stones usually roll down hill. The lawyer doesn't seem to care when life is full of trials. The sheik is very often the living picture of an unpaid tailor bill. Genius is nothing else but a great aptitude for patience. The most delicious pleasure is to cause that of other people. The slowest in promising is always the most faithful in fulfilling. The actual is limited, the impossible is immense. When you are forming new acquaintances, cultivate the old. It is a long road from the initiation of a thing to its finish. Humility is the light of understanding.—Bunyan. There is no small pleasure in pure water.—Ovid. Let him who has bestowed be silent about it. Let him who has received it tell it abroad. The truest sign of being born with great qualities is to be born without envy. The great art of superiority is to get hold of people on their best side. It is up to you merely to win the prize; let others explain how they lost it. No wonder a yacht jumps up and down when it is forced to get on another tack. Cupid is the manager of a two-ring circus—the engagement and wedding rings. Etiquette has nothing to do with the good form displayed by the girl in knickers. Don't think that you can overdraw on your account with nature and get away with it. Few graduate from the school of experience and they usually return for a post-graduate course. Take Childish Minds Off Dental Terrors One of the times "when a feller needs a friend" most sorely is when he is led by an apprehensive mother into the dentist's office. The modern method is to supply this same "feller" with a friend, or better, several friends, who will play about with him in a special room or outdoor area while waiting for his turn to come for the dentist's chair. "Send the children to the dentists in groups," says Dr. Samuel Adams Cohen in Hygela, health magazine, "and the visit will seem to the child an excursion of pleasure." Doctor Cohen tells how for several years it has been the custom of a Boston dental infirmary to assemble children in groups in one large waiting room which is used as a playground. The children play games until summoned to the dental chair and their minds are diverted from the main purpose of their presence there. Games, toys, exhibits and miniature museums are used for the purpose. Mystery of the Marshes "Foolish Fire" is the translated name of the Latin ignis fatus commonly known as "will-o'-the-wisp." It is a light which appears floating in the atmosphere a few feet above the ground in marshes or other places where there is decaying animal matter. When approached it appears, as a rule, to recede. It has been attributed to phosphorated or carbureted hydrogen escaping from the decaying substances. Frank Criticism She was in a hurry to keep an engagement and hastened out of the house a few steps ahead of her husband. Footsteps sounded behind her, and, thinking Jim was approaching, she turned abruptly, grasped a manly coat sleeve, and asked breathlessly: "Is the powder on straight?" "It is not," answered a man she had never seen before. West End Tailoring Co. 529 State Avenue. Drexel 3859 The following is only a special prices. 7-room modern house on Thomson high school. $3,000. $500 street. 5-room modern cottage on W. others on this same street. 5-room modern house, 50 ft. on Intercity viaduct; $4,200; same street. 23 Fine big rooming house; income city viaduct; just the place. Fine vacant lot at 911-13 Nebraska cash or terms. 4-room cottage; one full acre of all kinds; chicken fence paved street; nice and level. 3 storerooms, 8-room modern rented on North 5th street corner lot; transfer point; School; this is going to pr 4-apartment solid brick building Nebraska avenue; 5 rooms heat; rents for over $100 m. Don't stop at this list— A Printing Service PRINTING, 9 A PERSONAL SERVICE YOU GET MORE THAN Y THE GRAY FIFTR AT OAKLAND AVENUE DUNLAP COMM FIFTEENTH THE BEST LAUNDRY SOFT WATER USED PHONE HARRISON 0592 S. DIGGS FRATERNI 312-314 VACANT EAST SIDE.....First and WEST SIDE.....First WEST SIDE.....First WEST SIDE.....First ing is only a few of our weekly house on Thompson street; one bldg. $3,000. $500 down; several other cottage on Washington boulevard; same street. house, 50 ft. on State avenue; garage; product; $4,200; $2,000 down; sever. 23 ROOMS house; income $300 a month; or just the place for roomers. 911-13 Nebraska avenue; just right. one full acre of ground; fruit tree; chicken fence and houses; garage, nice and level. room modern house in rear; all north 5th street; two blocks of Park transfer point; two blocks of North is going to prove a fine investment; brick building at the corner of venue; 5 rooms to each apartment or over $100 month; will sell or rent at this list—call us up for other printing Service of No Rent GRAY'S PRINTING, "THAT'S RIDERAL SERVICE—HUMAN CONSIDER MORE THAN YOU PAY FOR—A ME GRAY PRINTING OAKLAND AVENUE BELL NLAP LAUNDRY COMPANY FIFTEENTH AND BROADWAY LAUNRY SERVICE ER USED EXCLUSIVE ON 0592 KA FAIRERNITYBUILD 2-314 Nebraska VACANT DATES— First and Third Wednesd First and Third Mon First and Third Tues First and Third Wednesd Yes. The following is only a few of our weekly bargains at our special prices. 7-room modern house on Thompson street; one block of Northeast high school. $3,000. $500 down; several others on this same street. 5-room modern cottage on Washington boulevard; $3,000; several others on this same street. 5-room modern house, 50 ft, on State avenue; garage; one block of Intercity viaduct; $4,200; $2,000 down; several others on this same street. 23 ROOMS Fine big rooming house; income $300 a month; one block of Intercity viaduct; just the place for roomers. Fine vacant lot at 911-13 Nebraska avenue; just right for building; cash or terms. 4-room cottage; one full acre of ground; fruit trees, berries, vines of all kinds; chicken fence and houses; garage; one block of paved street; nice and level. 3 storerooms, 8-room modern house in rear; all brick and fully rented on North 5th street; two blocks of Park Street Junction corner lot; transfer point; two blocks of Northeast Junior High School; this is going to prove a fine investment for somebody. 4-apartment solid brick building at the corner of 6th street and Nebraska avenue; 5 rooms to each apartment; modern except heat; rents for over $100 month; will sell or rent; terms. Don't stop at this list—call us up for other bargains. ```markdown ``` PRINTING, "THAT'S RIGHT" A PERSONAL SERVICE-HUMAN CONSIDERATION YOU GET MORE THAN YOU PAY FOR-ASK ANYBODY THE GRAY PRINTING CO. FIFTH AT OAKLAND AVENUE BELL FAIRFAX 4187 THE BEST LAUNRY SERVICE POSSIBLE SOFT WATER USED EXCLUSIVELY BY US PHONE HARRISON 0592 KANSAS CITY. MO. EAST SIDE.....First and Third Wednesday Afternoons WEST SIDE.....First and Third Monday Afternoon WEST SIDE.....First and Third Tuesday Afternoon WEST SIDE.....First and Third Wednesday Afternoon THE Merchants who advertise in this paper will give you best values for your money. LOOK, XMAS OUT A YOU LOOK, FANNY, THEY'RE XMAS THINGS NOW — I OUT A LIST EACH DAY YOU WANT & MEBBE OF 'EM Friday, November 28, 1924