Kansas City Advocate

11th Annual Knife and Fork Banquet, First A. M. E. Church, March 26, 1925 KANSAS 11th Annual Knife and Fork Banquet KANS Vol. XI 11th Ann "MILE STONES OF A RACE" TO BE PUT ON HERE A Pageant of 500 People of Local Talent of the Two Kansas Citys IT WILL BE STAGED FOR DOUG-LASS HOSPITAL "Milestones of a Race," a colored pageant by Miss Ada Crogman of New York city, will be presented in this city in the early part of May for the benefit of Douglass hospital. The pageant, which graphically portrays the story of the colored race from earliest days in Africa thru the slavery days in this country to the present time, will be presented by 500 colored people of the two Kansas Citys under the direction of Miss Crogman. The pageant has recently been given in Kansas City, Mo., at the Grand theater and at Wichita, to capacity houses. The big problem in its presentation here will be finding a place large enough to accommodate the crowds. The hospital board is in charge of arrangements. Miss Crogman met the hospital clubs and board this week, when arrangements were made to start on this mammoth play at once. GEO. W. SCHILLER FOR PARK COMMISSIONER Who makes to the public if elected, what the citizens of Kansas City, Kansas, may relie upon from the office he seeks. George W. Schiller resides at 36 South 23rd street. He has been a resident of this city for thirty years of his life. He was educated in the schools of this city. He worked for Armour & Co. several years, and later engaged in the retail grocery business for seven years. Is employed / as engineer for the Kansas City, Kansas, Water Light and Power company 6 years. Served two years in the army as a sergeant, with 130th Field Artillery, E. Bat, serving one year in France during the World war. He stands for this department to be operated on a business-like basis, all budget allotments to the department to be spent for the purposes they were intended for and in the manner that you, as citizens and taxpayers, would have them spent. Everyone, regardless of color or creed, having a voice in matters governing public affairs. He stands for pure milk, sanitation and care in the handling of food. Better parks to the extent that it does not work hardships on the taxpayers. He wishes to ask you, as fair and unprejudiced voters of this city, to inquire as to my ability and character and then, if you so see fit, to give him your vote and influence. Mesdames James Ford, on Virginia avenue, Mrs. S. Rollin, on Walker and Mrs. Georgia Murphy, on Freeman, entertained Mrs. M. C. Matthews, on different days at dinner this week. Mrs. Matthews is principal of Religious school and City Missionary for the Baptist women. The Mission Circle of Mt. Zion Baptist church will give a fine program at Koran Hall April 23 and have invited the most popular poetess. 11th Annual Knife First A. M. E. Church, Corner of Eighth SPEAKER—DR. W. W. Dr. Lucas is one of the best and one of the best en- form the ADMISSE THOMAS KENNEDY EDITOR AND PUBLISHER GRAND MASTER MAKES VISIT The G. M., Rev. J. A. Broadnax, visited Ottawa, where he found the Court and Craft are doing fine, and getting ready for their installation, on the 7th of April, at Newton. He found Brother Pat Rickman, W. M., leading his craft to victory, with more than $250 in their treasury, the Court with more than $40.00 Brother Rickman, being a D. D. G. M., went with the G. M. to Wichita, where he met the Court and Craft. the A. F. & A. M. Masonic brothers, let us have the use of their hall free of charge, to install the Court and Craft. They were very nice in so doing, but Wichita has some of the best men in the state. They seem to be a class by themselves, when it comes to doing big things. The G. M. lost no time in laying before those present appreciation and esteem. Mr. Devenport, W. M., and Mrs. Cole, M. A. M., Brother Glover, was installed as the Joshua The reception was fine. We are praying for the time that one Masonic body will cover this land of ours. I will leave here for Omaha on the 18th and in Lincoln on the 19th, Manhattan on the 21st, Junction City 22nd, Ellsworth 23rd. The York Rite Masons are doing fine throughout the entire jurisdiction. Rev. Dr. Geo. McNeal has been appointed chairman of the Masonic Temple in Kansas City, Kansas, Sir C. L. Briggs, Secretary. Rev. Mose Johnson, Dr. N. S. Jenkins, Sir Clarence Kerford, R. T. Taylor, Sir J. Sanders, Mrs. Dovie Cummings, M. A. G. M. Mrs. N. W. Thatcher, as Trustees of said Masonic Temple at Tenth and Oakland streets, Kansas City, Kansas Brothers, publish your lodge meetings and courts, like wise. Let the strangers know where you are meeting, and subscribe for The Advocate. Business is now picking up. Some things you must know, and the only way to know what is going on is to read the Kansas Advocate, Mr. Thomas Kennedy, editor. Fraternally yours, J. A. BROADNAX, (SEAL) G. M. 2230 Ruby avenue. NOT AUTHORIZED BY COMMITTEE. We wish to inform the public that the little bell-shaped campaign white cards, printed with Harry Bell's name on it for Commissioner of Parks, with the word "Purity" on it, was not authorized by his campaign committee, nor do they know who the party or parties, who had them gotten out. BELL, FOR PARK COMMISSIONER, CAMPAIGN COM. Reverend Perry of Oklahoma City, was in the city last week. The big annual Knife and Fork banquet comes off next Thursday night at First A. M. E. church. The race's greatest entertainer, Dr. W. W. Lucas of Illinois, will be the speaker. Miss Gertie Jenkins who has been sick and not able to teach, is at home and convalescing rapidly. Mrs. B. Barnes who has been visiting in Nashville, Tenn., has returned to her home near 9th and Freeman. Mrs. . D. Kemp's mother is here from Springfield, Mo., visiting her daughter. Busy CROSS WORD PUZZLE? SH-H-H-H-H— HE'S WORKING OUT HIS INCOME TAX PUZZLE UNCOME TAX RETURN ALABAMA DAY SUNDAY The Metropolitan Baptist Temple, at the corner of Washington boulevard and Ninth street, will have Alabama Day Sunday, March 22nd, at 2:30 p. m. If you were born or lived in this balmy Southern State you are invited whether you live in Kansas City, Kansas, or Kansas City, Mo., to come and hear the Alabama musical program. It will be a big day for Alabamans and their friends. Come and hear the great Alabama quartet who have made themselves famous in the two cities. Just think of a house with a seating capacity of 1,500 filled with people from your home state—then imagine yourself seated in the midst of them. Oh, boy! what a grand and glorious feeling. Come early and get a choice seat. Won't it be wonderful to behold 1,500 smiling faces. Tell your neighbors about it. This Sunday, March 22nd at 2:30 p. m. ITS FREE TO EVERYONE. REV. H. B.BRONSON, Pastor. IN MEMORIAM IN MEMORIAM In loving memory of my aunt and mother, Nancy E. Griffin, who died March 22, 1923. I walked alone where I once walked with thee. The places where there was silver light Blanched by the rising moon I hear your steps fall lightly beside mine, I feel your fingers lightly clasp my wrist. Lightly your breathing sips the evening air. We wander mute down the hushed woodland ride, And where the copse runs out onto the down I saw a dog-fix drinking and stood still, With fingers raised. Three times he barked to the moon, Then snuffed the air and knew us and was gone. Smilingly I turned to you, so that our eyes Might share the secret. But I was alone; I was alone smiling upon the thin air. The shadows of strife fell on my path, I heard the leaves sigh and I called your name, And the cries echoed back to me from the hill. I woke and sought the truth and remembered I now travel a tempestous world alone, Where once I walked with thee. Sadly missed by Almah E. Griffin, daughter, 416 East 12th avenue, Emporia, Kan. ADVOCATE SUPREME COMMANDED TO BE HERE Dr. E. W. D. Abner, supreme commander of the American Woodmen will address the citizens of Kansas City, Kansas, at King Solomon Baptist church, Third and Garfield, Tuesday night, March 24, 1925. Be sure to hear his inspiring message. COLLEGE CLUB MEETS The Philander Smith College Club met at the home of Mrs. Rachel Nesbit, 359 Waverly avenue, Kansas City Kansas, Tuesday evening, March 10, at 8:30 p. m. Quite a large number of members were present and several new members were enrolled. The meeting was intensely interesting, as much important business was transacted, and all officers were appointed for various duties. Interesting talks were made by each of the old members relative to the advancement of the club. After all business, was transacted, the remainder of the evening was spent in card games and other social features. We adjourned to meet next with Mrs. M. E. Jones, 1119 Freeman avenue, Kansas City, Kansas, March 24. MISS CORA MORRIS, Sec. MRS. R. NESBIT, President. Eleventh Annual Knife and Fork banquet at First A. M. E. church, next Thursday night, March 26th. J. M. JOSLIN FOR COMMISSIONER OF WATER AND LIGHTS J. M. Joslin announces his candidacy for commissioner of water and lights in the coming primary, March 30. Mr. Joslin is well known to the citizens of this city, he having served for two years as county assessor of Wyandotte county, 1923 and 1924, but was not a candidate for the second term. He has been in the real estate business for a number of years. He also is at the head of a Savings and Loan association, in the Federal Life Insurance building on Seventh street. Mr. Joslin was a mechanical engineer for 15 years. Mrs. Winstn-Hutchings and her B. Y. P. U. groups had a large meeting at Mt. Zion Sunday. One special feature was a poem by Mrs. M. C. Matthews. She was asked to return and give another at their institute banquet the ensuing week. Miss Ida B. Derreseaux, 940 Washington boulevard, manager of The Advocate, has been confined to her room this week on account of illness. Hear Dr. W. W. Lucas, of Chicago, next Thursday night,. March 26th, who will speak at the Knife and Fork banquet, at First A. M. E. church. SUBSCRIPTION PRICE TWELVE MONTHS. $1.50 YATES Y. W. C. A. The Young Women's Christian association wish to thank the public for their generous contribution to the linen shower given at their building March 1. The following donations were as follows, pillows cases, sheets, towels, dresser scarfs, tea towels, table runners, etc. From the A. M. E. church a donation of $7.85 was received. From Mason Memorial, $5.00; Merry Matron club, $2.65. From Douglass school teachers, five pairs of pillow cases and two towels. Through the kindness of Mr. Andrew Wilson and Mr. I. F. Bradley Jr., an office desk and floor lamp were donated to the "Y". Other donations were recieved from the following persons: Mrs. Neely, Mrs. Townsend, Mrs. Jackson, Mrs. Mines, Mrs. Collins, Mrs. Dysen, Mrs. Plumber, Mrs. M. B. Bradley, Mrs. Washington, Mrs. Breckenridge, Mrs. Icaacs, Mrs. Roy, Mrs. Wilson, Mrs. Scott, Mrs. Herndon, Miss H. Fauis, Miss Lee, Miss Davis, Miss Duoley, Mr. Griffin, Miss Katherine Davis, Mrs. Gladys Davis and Central association. A donation of four sheets, five pair of pillow cases and six dresser scarfs were received from Ranger Temple No. 244, Daughters of Elks. Mrs. Nettie Washington, D. Ruler; Mrs. Jennie Thatcher, financial secretary; Mrs. Eva White, Receiving secretary; Mrs. Anna Lee, treasurer; Mrs. Norine Davis, grand deputy. MOTHER FLETCHER DIES Mother Fletcher, in the nine hundred block on Walker avenue, one of the community's dear,old souls, passed away last Saturday.. She was a member of First A. M. E. church and was beloved by all. The remains, after a short sermon by her pastor, Rev. Brooks, were taken from the Thatcher undertaking parlors, Monday evening, to Baxter Springs, her old home, for burial. The deceased leaves a husband and many warm friends. OTTO ANDERSON OUT FOR PARK COMMISSIONER Mr. Otto Anderson, 909 North 9th street and one of the leading business men of the city, makes his announcement for the office of Commissioner of parks and public property at the coming primary, March 30. Mr. Anderson held this office some years ago and gave splendid service and he says if elected, will give that same efficient service. Mr. Anderson has been one of the city's successful grocers for many years on 7th street just south of Central. Hear Dr. W. W. Lucas, of Chicago, next Thursday, night, March 26th, who will speak at the Knife and Fork banquet, at First A. M. E. church. Number 31 J.O. BASKING IN SUNNY CLIME OF FLORIDA Takes Dip in Fountain of Youth Jacksonville, Fla., March 19.—My people have been showing that Christ spirit for sixty-years, and I think they are going to-continue to do so. They are ready to pray, "Father forgive them, for they know what they do." They are not vindictive but everforgiving and forgetting, rendering to the white man and his family the very best, and still every time you turn in an effort to be something you are told to stand back. There have been all kind of inhuman charges made against by people, and then there are discriminating laws to keep me back, and here and there you will find a lot of damphules who want to say I shall not live here and shall not live there, and if they keep on they will want to say that there is certain air I shall not take into my lungs. The talk about Negroes wanting social equality, when he seeks to buy a house in the part of the cities and towns where improvements have been made, and he can get police, and fire protection for himself and family. We must get it in our minds that sewers, bathrooms and tubs are intended for "white folks only" and we must seek the alleys, the low parts of the cities and towns, where we can get a mud bath after a rain, take into our lungs death germs, and they complain about me and my people dying so fast, and in large numbers. Such is life. The supreme court from whose decision there is no appeal except to arms, decided that segregation was unlawful, and it would be in violation of the federal constitution to try to deprive me from purchasing a home where the people would sell me and I could buy. But now comes, Louisiana through its supreme court, which is more powerful than the United States' supreme court, and declares that such a law is valid. Of course we will have to fight the battle over again, and we hope this time it will be settled forever. The decision in the Kentucky case was rendered by a Democrat, who had heart and soul enough to see the law over his party and the solid south, and now I am trembling as the case goes to the supreme bench, because we have a Republican there, and will they have manhood, and manly courage in the face of the solid south to see law and decide the case in keeping with the federal constitution? Let us so pray. I have faith yet. But you want to know where I am, what I have been doing since that last letter, and if I am getting over that hospital experience. Of course I am, and I am getting ready to get around just some little more in this country. I am in flower land, and basking in the Florida sunshine and enjoying this hot weather. I have spent a few days with Prof. N. W. Collier, at the Florida Normal and Industrial Institute, St. Augustine, and while in St. Augustine I sought a dip in the fountain of youth. I got some of the water from the fountain and I think I will remain in perpetual youth. I once was old, but now I am once more young. Professor Collier is doing a great big work down here in Florida. He is yet a young man, and has placed his life on the altar for the youth of this race of ours. He is placing within the grasp of many boys and girls education, and in doing this he is spending his own life. "Not for self, but for others," seems to be his motto. I am sure you would be proud of him if you only knew him. I am going to talk about the school and its surroundings in another letter, for I am going to be there the rest of this month, and mail sent to P. O. Box 725 will reach me. Miss Carrie I. Felder is helping me to spell my letters. Sunday morning I went to the A. M. E. church, and had the pleasure of hearing myself preach and returned to the school and did not come out any more that Sunday. I enjoyed myself with students and teachers, and they all made me welcome. They were glad to see me on this Jordan, having decided through the MRS. M. C. MATTHEWS, Society Editor. Entered as second-class matter August 29, 1914, at the postoffice at Kansas City, Kansas, under the Act of March 3, 1879. The Advocate is a weekly journal devoted to Race Progress and Human Uplift. Have your news in our office not later than Tuesday of each week to insurance publication. MEMBER NATIONAL NEGRO PRESS ASSOCIATION. CAUGHT ON THE FLY Death is the quiet haven of us all Wordsworth. Humility is not difficult to the man with no spirit. The deeds of guilt to avoid an The doing of evil to avoid an evil cannot be good. Intulition is of little account in driving an automobile. There's another thrill that people who don't bet, lose. More machinery we invent, the more time we have to waste. by uniting we' stand, by dividing we fall—John Dickinson. That which is so universal as death must be a benefit—schiller. We turn to dust, and all our mightiest works die too.—Cowper. You should not live one way in private, another in public—Cyrus. When a man says, "I fear the worst," he is too often glad of it. Who makes 'quick use of the moment is a genius of prudence.—Lavater. Debt is the secret foe of thrift, as vice and idleness are its open enemies.—Aughhey. A man who studies revenge keeps his own wounds green, which otherwise would heal and do well. Made Many Wealthy, and Died in Po It was in 1843 that Charles Goodyear, Yankee inventor, accidentally discovered the secret of vulcanization. The accident consisted of dropping a mixture of rubber and sulphur on a hot stove in his home. Today, says the India Rubber Review, vulcanized rubber literally holds up the stockings and trousers of the world. More than 15,000,000 motorists ride on it. More than 50,000,000 persons walk on it daily. Infants cut their teeth on it and old age uses it for false teeth. Balloons and dirigibles of rubber float aloft, while submarines plow beneath the ocean surfaces propelled by electricity stored in rubber-cells. Yet Charles Goodyear was pauperized by expensive lawsuits instituted to protect his 60 different patents which were awarded him after years of struggle, and he was deprived of the fruits of his discovery through a technical irregularity in the registration in France and England of his patents. He spent his last days in humble circumstances. Litigation Saved by Diversity of Opinion When two men of high standing fall out it is usually over one of the most trivial things in life. It would not be fair, perhaps, to say that Senator Lodge and General Palne actually fell out, but they were neighbors at Nahant and General Palne wanted a right of way across Mr. Lodge's property. The question of right was rather involved, and Palne consulted a lawyer, who said, "You haven't a case." Not satisfied, he consulted another, who gave him a similar opinion. There the matter rested for a few days, when the general received a letter from the senator saying, "As to the right of way, I have consulted two lawyers, both of whom tell me you can probably sustain your contention in court. I suggest, therefore, that we come together and arrange for the right of way as you desire." Beavers Increasing Fast Possession of a new resource that within a short span of years may be expected to develop into a means of positive profit for land owners in various parts of South Dakota is seen by H. S. Hedrick, state game warden, on colonies which have been practically immune from trappers under the state law for the past six years, the St. Paul Pioneer Press says: It is impossible to make even an approximation of the number of these fur-bearing animals, Mr. Hedrick says, but it is known that they have prospered to an unexpected degree and are beginning to invade many localities where they were never before seen. 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 Mondays, 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 Sunday brought out a fine audience to the house of God, and the services were beautiful. The pastor Rev. C. E. Brooks filled his pulpit and delivered a sermon that reached the thinker in his pew. It was enjoyed by all. At the evening service the boy preacher and evangelist, Julius Caesar Carter, preached a wonderful sermon for such a young pulpiter. Sunday will be our second Quarterly meeting and this Friday night love feast. Presiding Elder W. T. Osborne will be with us Friday night and all day Sunday. Communion service at 3:00 p.m. The Junior choir is rehearsing an Easter Cantata which they expect to render near Easter Sunday. The banquet of which is always the biggest affair of the year will take place next Thursday night. The managers' Profs. King and Frye have every arrangement made for a great evening in oratory, with Dr. W. W. Lucas of Chicago, the prinicpal speaker and the after feast down stairs. The Sunday morning prayer meetings are increasing and a glorious time is had each Sunday morning. Come out. Fine services all day Sunday. Come out and enjoy a spiritual feast. Mr. and Mrs. H. D. Kemp are having a French window and china closet built in their dining-room, also excavating for a furnace to be put in next winter, at their new home on Washington boulevard. Reverend J. W. Wilson of Westport Baptist church is in our city every Monday attending the Ministers' Alliance. Reverend Kyles of Bonner comes in a nice auto to the Pastors' Alliance. Mr. O. H. Bradley of Oklahoma, visited Mr. and Mrs. Frank Johnson, 30 Blaine street, this week. The editor received this week a nice letter from Mr. and Mrs. Sam Miller and family of Watts, California, stating all were well and happy and that Mrs. Nash, the mother of Mrs. Miller, who was run down some time ago by an automobile, was improving nicely. The Millers also renewed their subscription to The Advocate and said they just could not get along without it. We thank you. Eleventh Annual Knife and Fork banquet at First A. M. E. church, next-Thursday night, March 26th. The Baptist Women's City Mission meets this Friday, March 20, at Pleasant Green Baptist church. All are invited. The Baptist Ministers' Alliance had a nice meeting Monday, March 16, at Eighth Street Baptist church. Rev. J. W. Wilson makes a very efficient president. Rev. Campbell of Memphis, Tenn., addressed them and praised them for the nice churches in the two K. C.s. The Ministers' Alliance meets every Monday at this church and many ladies attend. Reverend Campbell of Memphis, Tenn., conducted revival services at Eighth Street Baptist church. He is a very fine spiritual preacher. Reverend H. B. Bronson assists in Revival at Pittsburg, Kan., but will be here Sunday to preach at Metropolitan. The big annual Knife and Fork banquet comes off next Thursday night at First A. M. E. church. The race's greatest entertainer, Dr. W. W. Lucas of Illinois, will be the speaker. Bulgarian Rose Cron Roses were more plentiful than ever in Bulgaria last season and this important crop of the country brought higher prices than before. THE KANSAS CITY ADVOCATE METROPOLITAN Sunday, March 15, a large congregation attended service at 11 A.-M. The pastor preached on "Man, the Image of God" from Genisis 1:25 Mrs. A. Dunlap sang sweetly. One fine feature after preaching was a scene of Campfire Girls and Miss L. Plummer's excellent direction. At 1 P. M. the Mission Bible class had a large meeting. The Sunday school is still growing. At 4 P. M. the Forum was entertained by a nice program and at 6 P. M. the large B. Y. P. U. had a good lesson and program. At 8 P. M. the sermon was on "The Unity of the Church." Mrs. E. Kinard sang well. The choir accompanied the pastor to K. C. Mo., Sunday afternoon and sang after he had made a talk at the church. Next Sunday March 22, Pastor Bronson is scheduled to preach on "Man's Dominion Over Nature." All are invited to attend. Desert Land Awaits First discovered by the English explorer, Stephen Borough, in 1556, Nova-Zembla, the great Arctic land off the coast of European Russia, with its lifeless waste of interior, has remained much of a mystery ever since. It is shaped like an elongated crescent and contains about 88,000 square miles. It is part of the Russian province of Archangel, and is practically a continuation of the hilly country of north Russia, only about thirty-seven miles of strait separating it from the mainland. The northern section seems to be covered by a great ice sheet. The interior consists of a main mountain chain with traverse chains thrown off in different directions, separated by deep, narrow valleys, some of which are watered by streams of considerable size. During the spring thaw these rivers bring down large masses of rock fragments. On the north and south extremities the mountains descend to a comparatively low plateau with level valleys dotted by a multitude of lakes. Gooseland, on the south, is covered in the summer with grasses. Elsewhere even leaves lichen are scarce, although leather lichens flourish. In places, where a little humus has formed flowering plants appear, the brilliant flowers seeming to spring directly from the ground, concealing the smaller leaves. The complete flora thus far known numbers about 200 species. The interior is practically devoid of animal life—only stray white foxes, white bears and immigrant reindeer. The seacoast, however, is covered during the summer with countless birds. Millions of auks swarm on the rocks. Great flocks of ducks, geese and swarms swarm every summer on the valleys and lakes of the South. There is good salmon fishing in the rivers. "Rod in Pickle" The annual slaughter resultant from the British shooting season has long made the brine tub necessary as a means of eliminating loss and waste. To rural Britain the third Sunday in November was long known as "Salting Sunday." In by-gone days the saltings along the Essex coast were valuable properties, for salt being then obtained by evaporation only, the deposit from the tidal waters after year, amounted to no small quantity. Year after year to the saltings came the farmers in their big lumbering wagons, bent on exchanging their surplus live stock for the necessary preservative, at the then current rate of one sheep for two bushels of salt. It can be understood from this how the spilling of salt came to be regarded with superstitious feelings, and to be deemed unlucky. Another old saying: "I have a rod in pickle for you," also originated about this time. Children in those days were sternly dealt with, and a bundle of twigs was quite often kept in soak in the family brine-tub in order to render it supple. Tragedy The small daughter of a certain well-known actor had seen, and heard, her father rehearsing a new part, and after it was over she retired, greatly impressed, to the nursery. A little later her mother overheard her apparently, rehearsing a play, she was inventing as she went along. "My loved one is ill! I must go to him!" There was a momentary pause. Then suddenly: "Blow it, he dead." Specialization Very Much Worried Man (running into office of throat specialist)—Doctor! Doctor! Some quickly! My little girl has swallowed a button. Specialist—What kind of button? Very Much Worried Man—Celluloid. It came from—Specialist (holding up hand)—You'll have to go to Dr. Wilkinson if its celluloid; I remove only metal ones with an embossed design—Life. "MOVIES" HAVE MADE FRECKLES VALUABLE It is the movies that have capitalized freckles. Every freckle means a dollar, to a boy if he has them in abundance. Such a boy can laugh at the triumphs of beauty on the screen. His capital is equally lucrative. His face is his fortune, and truly that golden larges in his countenance is a golden balance in the bank. The sun in its indelible tattooing has not been wholly unkind. The sun itself can say, "I too have spots." What is the charm of freckles on a boy's face? For unquestionably they have charm, though anything but charming to the boy. They say that a face of many freckles means abundance of iron in the blood: Arn't all freckle-faced boys manly?—iron in the blood, iron in the soul. We don't believe you can iron out the fact.—St. Louis Globe-Democrat. POINT THAT BILL HAD OVERLOOKED He had the idea firmly fixed in his head that oh a certain day the world would come to an end. He aired his views to Tom, his friend, who immediately disputed the suggestion, offering to bet a hundred dollars against the proposition. It was a bet and the two waited for the fateful day to arrive. At last it came, and what was more, lasted the full number of hours—the world had not come to an end! Consequently, Bill paid. Talking to a pal later, Tom happened to say that he would have made it ten thousand to one if Bill had pressed the point. The other thought over this for an instant, then said: "But if he'd won, how would you have paid?" He was interrupted by Tom's hearty laugh. "Bill never thought of that!" he cried. "San Francisco-Argonaut. Loneliness "There is a great joy in being lonely. It is the joy of freedom, which comes to one afrresh from a thousand little incidents. To go where one wants to, when one wants to, without consulting any other persons' needs or plans; to have no standing appointment, so that one may have companionship or solitude as one's mood dictates; in aword, to have nobody in one's life but one's self—that is both peace and exhibition. Is there a woman long married, however happily, who does not feel that relief and expansion when her husband goes away for a few days? I felt it all the time."—Rose Wilder Lane, in International-Cosmopolitan. Tactless I was invited to an ultra-smart wedding. The groom, a particularly handsome chap, had a brother whom I had never met. During the festivities I happened to observe an extremely awkward, homely boy coming down the stairs. Laughingly turning toward my hostess, I asked who the gawky boy was coming down the stairs. Turning to look at the person referred to, and without the change of a muscle, she replied. "That is my son."—Chicago Tribune. Bologna War Victim The small province of Bologna, Italy, is feeling the effect of the war in the curtailment of its principal industry—the famous Bologna sausage. The popular vland had spread throughout the world and is was exported in large quantities, but now the high import tariffs and the depreciated currencies have ended this prosperity and the market is confined to Italy, where a sandwich will invariably be found to contain a slice of Bologna sausage. After You Pass Sixty He was nearly seventy and, arriving at the office of the doctor who was trying to save the hearing he had, said he had stopped on the way at a dentist's about his "plate" and at the oculist's about his glasses. "That reminds me," said the doctor. "Mrs. ——, who is about your age, said to me: 'After you pass sixty it is just patching and patching.'" Canada's Beef Exports Exports of beef from Canada during the month of November amounted to 2,408,400 pounds, valued at $104,445, according to a report issued by the federal Department of Agriculture. During the same month 13,026,600 pounds of bacon and ham, valued at $2,607,123, were exported. Slick "That there nephew o' yourn is getting to be a tollable smooth worker, hain't he?" asked old man Sockery. "Eh-yah!" responded Gap Johnson of-Rumpus Ridge. "He can split in your ear and make you think he's telling you political secrets, as silk as anybody."-Kansas City Star. New Safety Gas The chemical warfare service of the United States army is experimenting with "sneeze gas," which may be mixed with illuminating gas so-as to save lives by warning room occupants of the escape of gas. There is a shortage of 401,000,000 bushels of wheat and 175,000,000 bushels of rye in the world's crop this year, according to the International In- DIRECTORY OF MASONIC LODGES The Messenger's Part A steel vest is to be provided for bank messengers, but they are expected to furnish the iron nerve themselves.—Philadelphia North American. Warning Professor (testing new voice pupil) —My boy, it will take you five years to sing as well as you think you do now. —London Punch. Mrs. Aretha White GRADUATE-PORO COLLEGE GRADUATE PORO COLLEGE PORO BEAUTY PARLOR Dandruff, Falling Hair, Itching Scalp, Ficial Bleach, Marcel Waving, Singeing and Clipping. OPEN EVEINGS BY APPOINTMENT 359 Waverly Ave. Kansas City, Kansas STOP PAYING RENT Own Your Own Home FOR SALE. 6 rooms, modern except furnace, $3,000 at $500 down. 6 rooms, modern except furnace, lot 50x120, $3,000 at $500 down. 4 rooms, brand new bungalow, modern except bath, with full basement, lot 50x120, $2850 at $500 down. Duplex, strictly modern, K. C. Mo.; brick, income $80 per month, $5775, at $1000 down. 6 rooms, water, lights, gas, corner lot, best location, $2650 at $500. OTHER BARGAINS, BEST LOCATIONS. CALL W. R. JOHNSON REAL ESTATE CO. 516 Minnesota Avenue Phone: Drexel 3823, Fairfax 4859 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. 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. J. W. Wilson, G. Treasurer, 1317 North Tenth street, Kansas City, Kansas. W. M. Bean, Grand Organizer. W. M. Bean, G. S. W. J. W. Wilson, Jr., G. J. W. A. McRoy, G. Tyler. Appointed Grand Officers. Rv D. A. Scott, G. Lecture, K. C. K. Chas. Gordon.....G. S. Dea. C. Brown, G. J. D. Rev. Moses Johnson, Chaplain. Martin Taylor.....G. S. S. Wm. Brutton.....G. J. S. W. M. Cavens, G. P. W. D. V. Smith, Grand Charity Secy. 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. R. MORRIS, Asst Sec. Box 416 Boulder, Colo. Friday, March 20, 1925. Call Fair- fax 0380 Or 4422 We Reach and Need Them All 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, $690 down. 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. Mrs. Luella Green NOTARY PUBLIC 516 Minnesota Avenue Copying neatly done to order. All work strictly confidential. THE POUR BENEFIT SANTAL MIDY BETWEEN ELMSTON CATARRM OF BLADDER GUARD YOUR HEALTH SANYKIT PROPHYLAGIC FOR MEN Affords Umless Protection Alive for Infectious Encephaluria Large Tube Hc. Kii (#) R1 All Brogues or Sandy Kii Dyla, A 83 Beckman St. New York Write for Circular MASONIC LODGES IAR 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 Everest avenue, 8 p.m. Visitors always are welcome. D. W. HURLEY, W.M., 419 Freeman Ave. CLARENCE HICKMAN, Secretary. 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. Visitors ever welcome. S. H. MADISON, W. M. 1236 Barnett Avenue, BRVIN 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, Merson Hall, 2538 Washington stret, Denver, Colo. P. E. SPEAR, W. M. 1039 26th Ave. Primary March 30th; Election April 7th Commissioner PARKS AND PUBLIC PROPERTY Primary March 30, Election April 7 J. M. JOSLIN Candidate for Commissioner of Water & Light Fifteen Years a Mechanical Engineer Primary March 30 GEO. W. SCHILLER Candidate for Commissioner of Parks and Public Property I will appreciate your vote and influence Primary March 30th W. J. WRIGHT Candidate for Commissioner of Parks and Public Property Primaries March 30 A resident of Kansas City for 25 years. my as is consistent. JOHN N. Candidate Park Com Primary March 30 CHAS. D. Water and Light Candidate Kansas City for 25 years. I believe in efficiency with consistent. JOHN N. RHODES Candidate for Park Commissioner March 30 Election CHAS. D. DARNAL Light and Light Commission Candidate for Election March 30 Election BY Service OTTO ANDERSON Candidate for Commissioner of Parks and Public Property March 30 Election A Vote for DAVE DOUGLASS for Light and Light Commission a vote for good service and clean government March 30th Election Vote for HARRY BELL for Commissioner of Park AND PUBLIC PROPERTY No, preference to race, color or creed March 30th A resident of Kansas City for 25 years. I believe in efficiency with as much economy as is consistent. Water and Light. Commissioner Efficiency OTTO AND Candidate Commission Parks and Parks primary March 30 A Vote DAVE DO for Water and Light Is a vote for good service primary March 30th Vote HARR Commission AND PUBLIC No, preference to primary March 30th Efficiency Service Economy OTTO ANDERSON Candidate for Commissioner of Parks and Public Property Primary March 30 Election April 7 Water and Light Commissioner Is a vote for good service and clean government. Primary March 30th Election April 7th Vote for HARRY BELL for Commissioner of Parks AND PUBLIC PROPERTY No,preference to race, color or creed Primary March 30th Astronomy Ancient Science The earliest indications of the existence of the science of astronomy are found in Babylonian records that date back to 2234 B. C. Astronomy was known in China at least as early as 1100 B. C. WHAT'S THE USE WHAT'S ALL THE CROWD ABOUT ? DANGER WHAT'S ALL THE CROWD ABOUT? A FELLA JUST SLU ON THE ICE AND OFFEN THE BR Primary March 30 believe in efficiency with as much econo- MERHODES state for Commissioner Election April 7, 1925 DARNALL Commissioner or Election Election April 7 Service Economy INDERSON state for Commissioner of Public Property Election April 7 state for DUGLASS at Commissioner and clean government. Election April 7th state for Y BELL or Member of Parks PROPERTY ace, color or creed New Panama Laws According to one new law in Panama, street signs must be in Spanish, another will compel the keeping of books in that language and still another imposes a fine if half the employees of a concern are not Panamans. A FELLA JUST SLIPPED ON THE ICE AND SLID OFFEN THE BRIDGE THE KANSAS CITY ADVOCATE J. O. MIDNIGHT (Continued from Page I.) efforts of Dr. Eugene H. Dibble, Jr., and Miss Marq S. Booth to remain here in this land of sorrow, sunshine and rain. I want to have something to say abount Dr. King, Dr. Guy, Miss Blocker and others connected with the school. It was a little down at the is not seeking to be a feel that his mission is to this class of work, and if he will be serving his race, and his God. He is a character, and I shall tell in the future. Dr. D. M. Baxter, general of the A. M. E. Book right here also, and he It was Tuesday morning when I got myself together and made it in to this city of Jacksonville, where the East Florida conference is being presided over by that leader of men, Bishop John Hurst, of Baltimore, and his loving wife is right by his side to cheer him up and encourage him in his efforts to help others. He extended me a cordial welcome, and said that he was glad that I had gotten out of the hospital, and urged me to be careful with my health, for he did not want me to leave this world just now. But now you want to know where I spent my time in Jacksonville—of course I ill have to tell you that I was in one of the finest houses in the city, the home of the Rev. Dr. H. Y. Tookes, and I am here to tell you that he has one of the finest homes in this city. A house with about twelve rooms, two and a half stories, and it is just there, and already he has been offered $30,000 for it, and they may go a little higher and he may sell. The African Methodist church is a great organization, but there is something weak about it, and I would like to see the general conference get right down to business and put the church in a position to protect itself against itself. Men within the rank can go into the public press and say all manner of things about their own members, calling them everything but children of the King. They portray the weakness of the church, if there is any weakness, and drive people away from it instead of bringing them closer to it. If this goes on much longer the African Methodist Episcopal church will be the fun box for the nation, and will become the weakest church organization in our group. The bishops, with but few exceptions, are branded as worthless, dishonest men. They are called grafters, and if they are guilty of the things which the Allenite say they are guilty of, it is a wonder that they have not landed in the penitentary. I call upon them all to stop and think. Just before Christmas they were after Bishop William Decker Johnson, and this month after Bishop John Hurst and Bishop W. A. Fountain, and who will be next. These men are regarded by the people as leaders, and they are adding to their church. They are doing real work, but one in the own official family says that all the other churches, as well as to saints and sinners, these men are not right, and they are not honest. In a word they are classed with criminals. If these men did not possess the spirit of Christ there would be something doing, but as they are christians, they are praying to the Father to forgive the writer. But why take up time talking about the business of other people, when I am a good old Baptist, and we have troubles of our own. I write this because I want to see our good men, our leading men saved. I have just read with much interest the announcement of the fourteenth annual clinic and the eighth annual meeting of the John A. Andrew Clinical Society, at Tuskogee Institute April 5 to 9; and it promises to be more interesting than at any time in its history. It is pleasing to not this, for it tells of the progress we are making. I have been in touch with the Rev. Dr. E. H. Coit, missionary secretary of the African Methodist, church with headquarters in New York City. He is down here attending the East Florida conference, presided over, by Bishop Hurst. I am, proud to tell you that he is doing great things and getting back the missionary Society to where it stood at one time. It was a little down at the heel. He is not seeking to be a bishop, but feels that his mission is to look after this class of work, and in doing so he will be serving his race, his church and his God. He is a wonderful character, and I shall tell you more in the future. Dr. D. M. Baxter, general manager of the A. M. E. Book - Concern, is right here also, and he is telling about the great building which is to be erected this year. It will be home for the oldest race publishing concern in America and will be credit to us all: I think I have said enough for this time and must bring this letter to a close, but before doing it I must say to you that Dr. H. Y. Tookes will be the next manager of the A. M. E. Book, Concern, and Dr. A. R. Grant who looked right in the door last May in Louisville, Ky., will enter the episcopal rooms in 1928 as one of the bishops, and he is deserving. I will be delighted to know this. God bless all of you.-J. O. Midnight. LITTLE LAUGHS Full Realization No man realizes the power of a woman's eloquence until after he gets married. Makes Burglar Smile It is the sound of snoring that is the greatest encouragement a burglar can have. Here's to the Pet Dog A pet dog has prevented many a bachelor from breaking into the matrimonial game. Consolation "My fortune is my intellect!" "Ah, well. Poverty isn't a crime."—Der Brummer, Berlin. Painful Pleasures "There's no pleasure' without its pain." "That's so. Even breakfast in bed has its crumbs." Hardly Hewltt—Money talks. Jewett—It can't when it goes so fast it gets out of breath. Mistaken Identity "Laws, mose, why you spose them files follows us so close?" "They ain't files. Them's buckshot." Sympathy Joe—"I've got a bad head this morning." Bill—"I'm sorry, Joe. Hope you'll be able to shake it off." Not Bothered "Yes, he's rulled; but still, poverty is no disgrace; is it?" "He doesn't owe you anything either, then?" PUBLICATION NOTICE In the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas. Anna M. Moore, plaintiff vs. No. 25100-A Glendi Moore, defendant. To the above named defendant, Glendi Moore, Greeting: You are hereby notified that you have been sued in the above named plaintiff in the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas, for divorce, and the restoration of plaintiff's maiden name; that the grounds alleged in said petition on file in said action are abandonment and gross neglect of duty; that you are required to answer the petition of the plaintiff which said petition is on file in the office of the clerk of the District Court in and for the County of Wyandotte, Kansas, on or before the 2nd day of May, 1925, or said petition will be taken as true and a judgment will be rendered against you in favor of the plaintiff, granting her an absolute divorce from you, the restoration of her maiden name, and for such other and further relief as the nature of the case may require. ANNA M. MOORE, Plaintiff Henderson & Jones, Attorneys for Plaintiff. (First published March 20, 1924.) 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