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THE NEGRO STAR FOR THE GOOD OF THE PEOPLE ANOTHER SLANT AT CAUSES FOR NEGRO MIGRATION (Preston News Service) (From The South) The following are excerpts from a letter received by the Urban League of Pittsburgh from a farmer in Georgia. After explaining the plans of a whole colony of Negroes to migrate North during the spring of 1924 and giving the causes for wanting assistance in getting located, he continues "at this time we are busy growing watermelons and want your help in providing a medium thro' which we can ship to wholesale or consumers." In answer to a letter from us requesting information concerning the amount of crop he and neighboring farmers will be able to ship and upon what terms, we received the following letter. "...we can begin shipping about June 15th, two car loads a week for several weeks, of the best melons. Our terms are $25 a car load f. o. b. " In addition to the signature of our correspondent the letter bore five other names and addresses purporting to be the endorsement of the above statements, by two prominent white business men and three other Negro melon growers. On June 16th the largest produce dealer in Pittsburgh, estimated that the average car load contains 1,000 melons and that the best Georgia melons sold that morning at $500 a car load in Pittsburgh. It is unreasonable to believe that freight charges and commissions on a car load of melons would amount to $475, while the former who planted, cultivated, collected and hauled them to the railroad. can be properly repaid by getting $25 out of this $500 transaction. This farmer indicated that such an arrangement would be much better than what they received from their local Georgia agents last year. (Correspondence in files of Pittsburgh Urban League.) The following is a part of a statement made by a Negro connected with the Employment, Safety and Welfare Departments of a large steel concern in reply to our question as to whether Negroes were getting into the higher skilled and better paying jobs. ".....only three days ago, a Meharry graduate, who had formerly worked for us, was employed into the plant as assistant chemist; recently we have employed a colored girl as a stenographer in the Stationery department. We have a Negro electric welder who averages more than $20 a day. Two weeks ago we placed at work three crews of riveters and bucklers on steel barges. This is in keeping with the company's policy to gradually give to Negroes employed in our plant any job they are capable of handling..." Ten months ago this company had about the worst reputation among Negro workman of any plant in the Pittsburgh district. Heavy penalties on labor agents, fine speeches by prominent southerners, even increased appropriations for Negro schools or the actual working out of most of the plans of the Inter-Racial Commission will have but little effect in checking the migration with the work and wage differential between the North and South as obvious as the two above "slants" indicate. (By The Associated Negro Press) ATLANTA, GA., June 22.—What I believed to be the largest verdict awarded for the death of a colored person anywhere in the South was handed down by a jury in the city court of Judge H. M. Reid last Thursday. Mrs. Mary Harper was the lucky person and the verdict was for $20 000 damages against the Southern Railway Company for the death of her husband. Cooley W. Harer, who was killed in a rail wreck last year. He was a mail clerk. TWO SCHOOLS COMBINE WORK. (By The Associated Negro Press) NEW YORK, June 22. The e was consumed here this week a merger of two of the South's leading Negro schools, Cookman Institute for men, at Jacksonville, Florida, and the Normal and Industrial Institute for girls at Daytona, Fla. The combined institution will be co-educational, and will carry academic, Bibles and nurse training along with industrial work. It will be under the auspices of the Northern Methodist Board for Negro education, which founded and has maintained Cookman Institute. The combined institution will be located at Daytona and will continue under the management of Mrs. Mary McLeod Bethune, the founder and able director of Daytona, Normal, who is eighteen years of single-bank effort he made of t at institution one of America's leading schools for Negro girls, with a plant valued at $325,000 and a student body of 350. Those who know Mrs. Bethune's ability as an admin rator believe that the new institution bids fair to become a seco d Tukegee. It will have the support of the gr at Northern Methodist denomination and of an influential board of trustees, as well as the sympathetic co-op ration of the general education board. Representatives of all these groups assisted in working out the plan of consolidation and were present at its consummation. DEACONSHIP BY REV. W. H. HILL, Kansas City Does The Average Descon Measure Up To The Scriptural Standard In The deaconship has been a question in the New Testament Church from the days of the apostles down to the present without much changing. For a long time the Church has prayed for a prepared ministry, for the most part that prayer has been answered. There should now be a revival of prayer-life in the church for a better prepared deaconship. This question has come face to face with the church of to-day and it can only be answered through the prayer-life of the church. Will the church assume this responsibility or will it remain dormant and allow itself to travel in the same old worn-out rut through which it has come for years? 1. The Scriptural Standard. The qualifications for the office of deacons are enumerated in Acts 6:3-10; 1 Tim. 8:10. According to one's trend of thought, disposition and personal attitude toward this subject, it would be easy to indulge in eustic criticism or enthusiastic eulogy. Hence, a better way to present this mooded question is through the Bible so that each one can determine for himself whether the average deacon measures up to the Scriptural qualifications. 2. The Value of a Standard. The perfect circle has never been drawn, yet the mathematician reckons with this ideal as a reality. The invisible ideal renders more perfect the visible reality. Hence it is necessary that we conform to it. 3. Qualifications Enumerated. (1—Men Full of Wisdom and Blameless Character.) The wisdom of Stephen is especially commended. Deacons should be chosen for their wisdom, sound judgment, cool heads, honest hearts and business minds. Not because they are good old men, attend church regularly and give bountieous finance to the church, such a selection by the church of to-day will lead in the negative of church life. (2—Men of Administrative Ability.) Deacons should be qualified to handle wisely and well the interests and activities of the church. Perhaps more deacons fail at this point than in any other. Here is the point of contact between deacons, preacher and deacon. This is a serious defect in the church of to-day. It results into inefficient leadership and 'unbusiness-like management. To be continued) WICHITA, KANSAS, FRIDAY, June 22, 1923. Foot Notes to African History. INEVITABLE AFRICA. Slowly, but ever surely, the sons and daughters of Ham are creeping into the calcium and making a noise like a race once worth while. Old King Toot, for instance, bobbed up at a most inconvenient time. Kliques and Klans had just about persuaded everybody that the Negro never was nothing, isn't anything now and never will be anything. Then Carnarvon and Carter busted into the tomb of kings and discovered King Toot. There was plenty of noise for a moment. Then silence! Have you ever wondered why? The truth is that folks wanted to know too much. They wanted to know just what Toots looked like. It would never have done to say that Toot was the color of unbleached coal. Ye white folks couldn't afford it. So out went the high sign to put on the soft pedal whisper low sweet charlot and lock up brother Toot for a year, or so. But Toot was only one blackbird out of a million. A white face in Toot's time was scarce as a dimpled daisy in December. Let the truth come out. It won't hurt anybody. It may give a gentle jolt to history, but the old girl can stand it. She has stood worse than that in her sweet young life. In fact, things may seem a little more home-like-maybe. She knows that when it comes to claiming a place in the sun, old Africa staked the first home-site. Hers was the sun god and the moon god and all the little gods. The time is here. Africa is holding a royal flush. KANSAS CITY, WITNESS FLOOD. (By The Associated Negro Press) KANSAS CITY, June 22.-Kansas and Oklahoma are slowly recovering from what old settlers say is one of the worst floods that ever hit this section. Tulsa Oklahoma City, Arkansas City, Wichita, and Coffeeville, were especial sufferers. In most sections colored people occupy the low and while there were not many fatalities, a number of homes were washed away and considerable loss and privation will result from the loss of crops. Millions of dollars damages has been done to railroads and farmers which occupied the bottoms. It is said by weather bureau officials that the flood has reached its crest and will now recede. IMITATION NOT REAL. (By The Associated Negro Press.) NEWARK N. J., June 22. - Driven to desperation by the discordant noises made by a jazz band in a dance hall adjacent to his estate, Hudson Maxim, the noted inventor, has made an appeal to the courts to put an end to this nuisance. "It is no use for white bands to try to play jazz; they don't know how. It takes a band of Negroes to get any music out of jazz. These white bands make me tired. We white folks say the Negro is not our equi and yet we are all the time trying to imitate him," said Mr. Maxim when asked to let up in his acion against the jazz music produced by white musicians. JUST A CHANCE WE WILL SUCCEED. . (By The Associated Negro Press) ANDERSON, S. C., June 22.—Unless they are checked the Negro farmers in Anderson County will become suddenly rich. This fact leaked out last week when it was discovered that most of the large chicken shipments of the past few weeks were made by Negroes who have been getting fancy prices for chickens to be shipped out of the state. The white farmers are becoming alarmed over the situation. Foot Notes to African History. MEMNON, THE SON OF THE SUN. (By The Hamitic League) Suppose that someone should tell you that Aurora, the goddess of the dawn and driver of the chariot of the sun, was an aggravating brown! What would you say? Yet that is what those cold storage birds once taught and they claimed that every evening after her drive, Aurora went home to her hubby, Titibonus, in Ethiopia. One day Aurora gave birth to a little boy and they called him Memnon. He became one of the greatest heroes of the ancient world. In his youth he left home and built the city of Thebes in Egypt, that wonder city of a hundred gates and a thousand temples. When he grew tired of that, he blew over to Persia and helped his dad build the persian city of Susa. Just about this time the Trojan was started. Priam, king of Troy, was Memnon's uncle and when things began to get too hot, Priam sent out the S. O. S., for Memnon to come and help him maul the Greeks. Memnon came with an army of Ethiopians and Persians. In single combat he fought Achilles, the Grecian heavyweight and, after a terrible contest, copped a knockout. The whole city of Troy went into mourning for this black champion and as his body rested upon the pyre, Aurora swept down in her sun chariot and snatched him away. And the Greeks believed that the dew found on the flowers and grass in the morning were the tears Aurora still weeps for her baby boy. ONLY HIS COLOR MADE HIM LOSE. By The Associated Negro Press.) By The Associated Negro Press.) NASHVILLE, TENN., June 22 - At the big Maple Mound land auction held last Monday, John Lightfoot, a light skinned colored man, bid and knocked down to him an acre of this valuable land for $240.00. After the sale was concluded it was discovered that Lightfoot was colored and he was compelled to take his money back. Salina Kansas News. ST. JOHN BAPT. CHURCH NOTES. Our Sunday school has been changed from 1 o'clock to 9.41; a. m., for the summer months. Pastor Williams selected for a theme for Sunday morning's discourse, "The world versus Religion, or the world against God;" based on this text: "Be not conformed to this world, but be ye transformed by renewing of your mind." Many striking truths were dealt with. This world is at enmity against God, and it behooves every Christain to spend his time fighting for the coming of the kingdom, and be careful not to become entangled with the wordly affairs. The pastor emphasized the impossibility of having joy in the kingdom of God without first being transformed from the natural to the spiritual. Rev. S. J. Williams, pastor of Shiloh Baptist Church. Topeka, Kansas, delivered the Annual Thanksgiving Sermon of the Sr. Knights and Daughters of Tabor Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock. There was a large number present to hear this strong, Gospel preacher. Dr. Williams preached again at 8 o'clock; he chose for a theme: "The Christian race;" text, Hebrews 12:1, 2. Every man who enters this race is running for the one great prize—eternal life, and in looking to Jesus we receive inspiration to keep pushing onward and upward. 'Dr. Williams is a Gospel preacher with no mean ability and we feel benefitted by his having been with us. He will preach Monday and Tuesday nights, also. St. John is planning a big picnic for the 4th of July in Oakdal Park. The Mission Circle will meet at the home of Mrs. Virgel Smith on N. Santa Fe and the Ladies' Aid with Mrs. Jas, DePriest on West Walnut. PROMINENT RACE WOMAN LEADS. (By The Associated Negro Press) PHILADELPHIA, PA. June 22- Among the large number of Baptists sailing on the last of the month to attend sessions of the World's Baptist alliance may be mentioned Mrs. Sarah W. Layten. The Alliance meets this year in Sweden, in which country there are more Baptists than in any other country in the world. There are only a few Negroes who will be in attendance at the World's Baptist Alliance, and it is significant to note that Mrs. Layten has the proud distinction of being the only woman delegate who is going as the president of a national organisation. Mrs. Layten is president of the Women's Convention. Auxiliary to the National Baptist Convention, and is known throughout the country as a woman who stands for the onward march of Negro manhood and womanhood. Aside from her active work, Mrs. Layten is well known because of her conversion with the Association for the Protection of Colored Women. GEORGIA NOW SUFFERS MOST. (By The Associated Negro Press.) ATLANTA, GA. June 22,—Georgia is about to call upon Congress to increase immigration 1) 1) 3) United States from any part of Europe. This action has been approved by the Cotton Manufacturers' Association of this city. This is the first sign that the South is beginning to take the great Negro exodus seriously. The disgruntled Negro elements are not returning "so you can notice it" to the old home places in Georgia, at least. Immigration is now being thought of as the solution to the present alarming labor shortage and it is hoped that the South will be able to say within a short while to its departed Negroes, "We don't care if you never come back." AND WHAT NEXT? (Preston News Service) ATLANTA, GA., June 22,—Plans to cope with the illiterate migration from Georgia will be discussed by the members of the City Club at its next meeting on Friday afternoon. It has been pointed out that 35 percent of the Negro population already has moved outside of the cotton belt. The situation created by this movement of Negro labor has caused a serious problem to fall on the shoulders of cotton growers and merchants in this section. It is claimed that something must be done to check the exodus of Negroes from Georgia or the entire producing system of the state will be completely broken down. Edgar Watkins, president of the club, points out that some concerted action must be taken to relieve the tense situation. Just what will be done he said he was not in position to say, but he felt that some measure should be resorted to, to put an end to general unrest and dissatisfaction among Negroes of the state. WHERE MERIT WON (By The Associated Negro Press.) PHILADELPHIA, PA., June 22. The senior class of the Penngrove (New Jersey) High School refused to be graduated, because the principal had put as the speaker next to the valedictorian and the salutatorian, Douglas Shorts, a colored boy, who won the distinction because of his scholarship. The class objected to having a Negro ahead of the whites, in the first place, and in addition to this, it is said that his essay "was unduly written exploiting the 'down- trodden Negro.'" The principal stood for Shorts and the Board of Education refused to force him to withdraw, so the class struck.—D. W. Chase, Staff Correspondent. Five Cents Per Copy HOT SPINGS, ENTERTAINS CONVENTION. (By The Associated Negro Press) HOT SPRINGS, ARK., June 22 More than two thousand delegates were in attendance at the Sunday School Convention of Negroes held in this city last week. The convention was addressed by members of the local evangelical churches. An elaborate musical program was one of the chief features of the convention. Walsen, Colorado. Our meeting closed Wednesday night for a while; we start again, soon. Dr. Grear (white) preached for us again Tuesday his subject was "You must be born again." He told us so many good things, I wish I had the wisdom to explain it as he did. It certainly was worth listening to. Rev. Doble, pastor of the A. M. E. Church, preached for us Monday night; his text was 16th chapter of Acts of the Apostles. "Repent and be baptized and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost." He preached it with much power. Wednesday night, Rev. Murphy, (white) preached for us and his subject was, "True Religion." It was simply grand. Our hearts were made to rejoice. Our pastor, Rev. Bruster closed behind him and the meeting closed with our hearts in a blaze with the true word of God; notwithstanding some of our hearts have been made to bleed, but some of us are going to stand anyhow until the war is over. Sunday is our regular day at New Hope Baptist Church. After Sunday School we had prayer services 30 minutes then Rev. Bruster took for text 1st Kings, 16th verse. He preached a sermon that will never be forgotten by those who heard it. He stirred our very souls. At 3:00, we went to the white Methodist Ch., to meet the S. S. Convention which met there; with both races gathered we had a great gathering of all denominations and all colors had a part on the program. After we were represented Deacon Burt represented New Hope, Deacon Hood represented Mt. Olive Baptist Church of Lester, Rev. Harris represented Rouse Methodist Church of our race, he made a very fine, short address on behalf of the Sunday School by request. Every word spoke was at the right time and place and by the right man. At 6:30 our president Sister Brenson was in the chair; we had a splendid time. Then a short program but very nice; deacon Vaughn made a short talk on behalf of the B. Y. P. U. work; Deacon Burt sang, "Beautiful Isles of Somewhere;" next was a trio by three girls, "Open the Door for the Children." there were some on program who did not get there. Our part on the program was to sing and if there is anything we can do it is sing. They called us back again as usual. At 8 our pastor chose his text from the 7th chapter of Romans and he preached another good sermon; and showed us the difference between worshipping God and serving God. He made it so plain. Mr. Oscar Vaughn made a flying trip to New Mexico, last week and reports a pleasant trip. Miss Lorene Davis, Master Clifford Smith of Pueblo, are visiting their uncle and his wife, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Smith. Mrs. Steen is in Colorado Springs, for the summer. Quite a few attended the S. S. Convention Sunday, from Rouse, and Lester. Our assistant superintendent of the Sunday School is doing fine in the person of Miss Leona Vaughn; she is young but she says she means to be a sunbeam for Jesus. She is a bright young lady and her parents will be troul of her some day. Our sick are Sisters Bertha Chappelle, Holmes, Willie Brown, Rachael Crimes. Bro. W. R. Thomas is our B. Y. P. U, instructor; he is the right man, in the right place. The Holiness people have closed their meeting. ALL HAIL!! The Summer School will open July 2 at Topcha Educational and Industrial Institute and continue ten days. Just Think! Only ($10.00) Ten Dollrs. Every Church should send its pastor and as many of its workers as possible for this ten days' instruction. A richer investment cannot be made. It means more than brick and mortar. Some of the most able teachers in the country will be the instructors. The burning of the girls' dormitory will not prevent the Summer School. Brethren, we can afford to give pleasure for brain. ALL ABOARD FOR TOPEKA! J. H. VAN LEU, Director, J. W. HAYES, Secretary. St. Marv Baptist Notes. Rev. J. E. Douglas, Pastor. We did not get our report in last week. Just coming from the floodpit, confusion, and tob, our pastor has been quite ill for more than a month, confined to bed about three weeks, but is up now and was at his post of duty last Sunday June 17th. His first official act after getting up was to preside over the Ministerial Alliance, which closed for the summer vacation. Sunday, our services were well attended. Sunday School session was interesting. Bro. Wilson is moving along with the work. At 11 o'clock, the pastor preached a splendid sermon on the subject: "The Bold Builder." We were blessed with two accolions. Mr. Robert Saunders, just home from Western University, where he finished the high school course, gave us a treat in the way of remarks, with well chosen words. Mr. and Mrs. Saunders are proud of their son, and we are also proud of him. We have quite a few interesting young men and women in our parish and we are thankful to God for them At 7:30 p.m. a singing meeting was conducted by the pastor; then Mrs. O. Nesby assisted by Mrs. M. Young, came forward and presented the children and by them we were entertained for an hour in a very pleasing way. All did well; fine papers, solos and recitations were rendered. Short talks by Saunders and Rev. Thompson. Collection and final remarks by the pastor, who seemed much pleased. Song service by the officers; at the time, of song service, one accession to the church was gladly received. Then the special effort rally for the final payments of lots for the church, the 20 clubs reported; Bro. C. C. Saunders raised $10 00, the highest raised among the clubs; Bro. Burks $25 00 next highest; four clubs did not report, they have a week longer. Mrs. Newton $12 00; Mrs. Nesby $12 70; Mrs. Hall $9 00; Mrs. Radford $7 00; Bro. McGuire $12 00; Mrs. Mayfield $5 50; Mrs. Young $5 50; Bro. Duke $10 50; Frazier $5 00; London $1 80; Kilnatrick $2 00; J. D. Wilson $9 30; E. Lewis $7 00. Of the 20 clubs appointed, 15 of them came back with a report that was favorable; five are on their way and you will hear from us. The total from special effort $153.00 which will clear our lots and then something else. We raised grand total Sunday of $187.70 for which we are very grateful. GARDEN CITY NOTE. (Special to The Negro Star- As there is a day set apart for mothers and one also set apart for children; it was revealed into the heart of one Etta Stewart, a deaconess of Thernezer Baptist Church of Garden City to set apart a day for fathers and that to be the last Sunday in May in which they celebrated and whit a joyful time the fathers had, talking over their mistakes and expecting to do better next year if the Lord wills it.—Reporter. Indiana Avenue Church of Christ. WEEKLY SERVICE. Official Board 1st Monday 7:30 p. m. Senior Choir rehearsal, Tuesday 7:00 p. m. Junior Choir rehearsal Frid day 7:00 p. m. Thursday, Prayer Meeting, 7:00 p. m. Saturday at 6.00 p. m. Social. Res. 1127 N. Santa Fe Phone M. 3837W. ORDER OF SERVICE. 9:15 a. m. Sunday School 11:00 a. m. Preaching. 7:00 p. m. Christian Endeavor. 8:00 p. m. Preaching. (By Daniel W. Chase) Staff Correspondent PHILADELPHIA, PA., June 22—Politically, the Negro neter was more alive than now. All phases of the political outlook are engaging his attention. However, three particular questions arise at this time, especially as regards the Philadelphia Negro. One question, national in scope is this: What, if anything, is to be expected from the present administration? Another question is, What attitude will the Negroes take in the next national campaign in the event of President Harding's nomination The Third, equally important, is: Will the Pennsylvania Negro decide to support a Third Party candidate, or a Democratic candidate, or will he refuse to vote at all? The Negro is keenly alive and is not now accepting anything as a SOP. There is a great feeling of unrest, and it is by no means settled that the Pennsylvania Negroes will support Mr. Harding as the Republican nominee for President. A careful observation, as well as inquiring into the situation, seems to indicate that the Negroes would swing the other way and support a Democratic candidate for the Presidency if he be a Northern Democrat. All they want to know now is what is he, and for what does he stand. Truly there has dawned a new day. Political liberty is bought at the price of necessary prejudice. This the Negro has paid in full. One needs but to drop in the celebrated Citizen's Republican Club here the mecca of thousands of voting Negroes throughout the State, and many from other states. It may be noted that there will undoubtedly be a division in the organization ranks as to the candidate for mayor. The Negro claims that he has little to hope for at the hands of the "independents." Those colored voters who have supported the independent movement in the past have had little in the way of recognition for the sacrifices they have made, feeling that they have more than paid the price. The probabilities are that they will be found lined up with the regular Republican organization, and in the event of their being a split in the ranks of the organization leaders, they will, it is said, have their respective choice. No such opportunity has presented itself to Philadelphia citizens during the last twenty-three years, and if the Negroes should show the proper political acumen, they will be a more important factor in the coming campaign for Mayor of Philadelphia than ever before, or at least since the campaign of 1905 when Mayor Weaver was elected. It looks as though the Negro leaders here will get together and work in harmony for the good of the group. The honest politician is beginning to realize that he should worship nothing but reason and justice, and the leaders refuse to come to the masses with "soft words" and no backing. The State Republican organization has disapointed its colored supporters throughout the State, and while the passage of the Anti-Lynching Bill was a commendable thing, and is pleasing to some, it does not dapel the belief that the Republican organization as a whole has given little consideration to the claims of colored Republican voters in Pennsylvania, or elsewhere. A third party movement therefore will find unquestionably many supporters among the colored voters. In this the women are more determined than the men. Little by little the light breaks in, and a prominent woman of the race, speaking along these lines says: "We have corrupted our folks long enough by telling them the Republican Party is all right and that they must only vote the Republican ticket—the ticket of their fathers. We must cease trying to appeal to their 'age of childhood' and appeal rather to their reason." The Negro goes forth on a new quest, the quest of political freedom. 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On Sunday, June 10th, the Lester Rouse Monarch played Trinada Busters, the batteries for the Monarchs were Mr. R. Fowler and Mr. Endicot and the batteries for the Busters were Dill York and Mr. Williams; the Busters were allowed 3 scores, the Monarch of course made 33 scores. Oh joy. Mr. and Mrs. Kingberry. Mr. and Mrs. Suddeth came from New Mexico, through the country sight-seeing to Colorado, and may locate here. On last Wednesday, several lodges went to Walsenburg, service. Miss M. Howard is on the sick list; Also Master H. Sims, Deacon and son Charley is putting in their winter coal. Deacon W. W. Hood made a business trip to Trinadad on Saturday Mr. Newton Sims and Sister has moved from Tolerburg to Rouse. Rev. Bruster reported a good success in his revival at Walsenburg. Missionary Society was very well attended this morning, June the 12th. (Mrs.) Lydia Sims, reporter. SUMMER SCHOOL. Kansas Industrial and Educational Institute and the Central Baptist Theological Seminary Co-operating will hold the 4th session of the Summer School this year, beginning July 2nd, and ending July 14th, 1923. A strong and experienced faculty will conduct the work and distinguished speakers will deliver lectures. A large attendance is expected. Everybody is welcomed. REV. J. H. VAN LEU, Director REV. J. H. GARNETT, Dean, GEO. R. BRIDGEFORTH, Prin. Kansas Sunday School & B. Y. P. U. Convention Postponed. For the kind consideration of the National Work and to give opportunity for the leaders of the State to attend the National S. S. & B. Y. P. U. Congress, the Convention is postponed until June 28, 29. This does not mean for you to relax your interest but to do more for your state work. Let every Sunday School and Union send a delegate to the Congress that he or she may be inspired to do more work. It pays to make your leaders efficient. Do more than your duty to your state work as we want to.make this the banner year Come prepared to do your best. NOTICE! GREETINGS—I wish to notify the members of the State B. Y. P. U. Convention of the change of date, which will convene June 26 and 27, in Parson, Kansas. Our Slogan for this year is Seven Hundred ($700.00) Dollars. With the co-operation of the Workers, we expect to do greater Mission and Educational Work at Home and in Foreign Field. Both are demanding the very best that is in us intellectually, spiritually and financially. I am asking that each local B. Y. P. U., send a representative with a number for the program and that each District B. Y. P. U. Convention will come prepared for the great financial contest. We are taking this method of awakening an interest rather than coming in person; thus avoiding over-head expenses. Please send names of messengers to appear on program, to MRS. PAULINE WILSON, Corresponding Secretary, 822 Olive Street OTTAWA, KANSAS. Yours, L. V. HALM, Pres, 714 Klowa St. Leavenworth, Kans. E HOUSE W FIXT LA IND 1858 N. ELECT HOUSE WIRING, FIXTURES, LAMPS. INDUSTRIAL EI E 1858 N. Lawrence Ave. ELECTRICITY HOUSE WIRING, FIXTURES, LAMPS. IRON, PERCOLATORS, WASHING MACHINES. INDUSTRIAL ELECTRIC COMPANY 1858 N. Lawrence Ave. Phone D. 3949 NOTICE!! NOTICE! DEAR BRETHREN: Third Quarterly State Board will meet in Parson, Kans., in connection with the State, S. S. and B. Y. P. U. Convention, June 28. Each church is urged to send its Quarterly Pro Rata and all Delinquent Money. Our work is very much in need, both mission and education are awaiting the results of this meeting. Brethren, don't be unmindful of this call. Samaria and the uttermost parts of the earth are just as binding as Jerusalem. Acts 1:8. Please consult the Constitution in our minutes, page 31, Art. 2 Sec. 2 The budget however means a deal A Trip of Pleasure And Education. Now, that vacation time is here many are wondering where to go and how to go. We are glad to say that this question has been anticipated and the answer is now presented to us by a new organization of our business men, under the management of Mr. Leo. Frame. Lack of accommodation and discriminations have hitherto marred the pleasures of our vacation trips, and these are the unpleasantnesses that the Pioneer Stage Line Company have figured a way to successfully overcome. The company plans to start three cars on or about the 15th of June, and will tour through Colorado Springs, Denver, Estes Park, Roky Mountain, National Park and the Yellowstone National Park. The trip will consume about twenty days and the round trip transportation includes all expenses for passengers except their food. Plenty of time has been figured for fishing, hiking, and sight-seeing; so there will be absolutely nothing for the tourist to worry about. The company will willingly extend the time of the trip to suit the convenience of passengers, majority ruling, and of course with reasonable additional renumeration. Cars will be starting simultaneously from Kansas City, Wichita, and Oklahoma City, and persons who are interested are advised to begin organizing parties now. This is a most progressive movement on the part of the men of our race, and we are certainly glad to congratulate the heads of this enterprise and here's wishing the new company much success. For information write or call 615 North Main Street, Wichita, CALL—Market 3462. Iola, Kansas Notes. The Second Baptist Church is still on the upward move. Sunday School was grand last Sunday, Sister W. O. Flippins, Supt., at its head. At eleven o'clock our efficient pastor, Rev. L. D. Stevens, preached a strong Baptismal sermon. He explained to us the meaning of the three distinct acts in performing the rite of Baptism: Immersion, submersion, and emersion. After the sermon, our pastor went down into the baptistry and baptized Miss Ada Shannon. In the afternoon the International Order of Twelve met at the First A. M. E. Church and held their Annual Thanksgiving Services. The sermon was delivered by Rev. L. D. Stevens; text: "If you will go. then I will go, but if you will not go, I will not go." A great message was delivered. Dr. Owens, the presiding elder was present and made a very strong talk on the order also the pastor, Rev. A. P. Smith made a good talk. At night all churches had good services. On June 24th, the Masonic Lodge of Iola, will motor to Chanute, to hold their Annual Sermon in the New Hope Baptist Church. This sermon will be delivered by our pastor, Rev L. D. Stevens. Everybody is looking forward to the entertaining of the Neosho Valley Association. We will have our church beautified by that time, in fact, we will have practically, a new building. When you are in Iola, don't fail to visit the Second Baptist Church. WICHITA'S BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL INDEX YOU DON'T HAVE TO WAIT For some one to come home to help you carry the Sunday's dinner groceries home. Just call Market 5548; that's the Packing House Market. If it's eatables of the best kind they have it. Never late. See if we told you wrong Visit This Busy Shop where QUALITY REIGNS SUPREME Marked At The Less Expensive Prices THOS. J. RING SILK CO. 215 EAST DOUGLAS. NOTICE! To the Patrons of the Van Leu Store—hereafter we will be open from 4 p.m., to 10.00 p.m. We wish to thank our many friends for their support in the past and hope to be able to serve you in the future. We are open all day Saturday make that your shopping days VAN LEU'S STORE We carry a full line of Dry Goods HERE FOR YOU! Modern Instruction In Piano, Voice and Music History. Phone Market 3130 1241 Wabast DOROTHY L. SIMS, Instructor— T. C. 1917. Post Work four last terms at Fisk University A. P. Brickell - HARDWARE Garden Tools, Rubber Hose, Wire Screens for Poultry and Stock. We carry a complete stock of ev- erything in our line. Call and look over our stock and get prices. A. P. BRICKELL, 213 E. 21st St. Phone M. 140. Murdock Electrical Co. 739 N. Main Phone D. 970 ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION. YOU DON'T HAVE TO For some one to come home ```markdown ``` AND NOTION STORE Men and Womens'. Shoes repaired while you wait. All Rubber Heels 40c per Pair Diamond Oak and L. M. leather used and all work guaranteed. I.E. Reddick, 607 E. Murdock Brushes, Brooms, Dusters, Metal Polish, Restoring Soap, Mopping Powder, Tile Cleaner, Disinfectants. AND— EVERYTHING TO KEEP THE BUILDING CLEAN AND SANITARY. 1015 E. DOUGLAS AVE. PHONE MKT. 1653 Good As the Best and Better than the Most POINSETTA BAKERY AND CONFECTIONARY CO. Phone M. 6620 OSCAR LAMB, PROP. 1415 N. Mosley Ave. Baptist Theological Seminary Topeka, Kansas. Adjoining Kansas Industri alEducational Institution. NOW OPEN With Efficient Teachers. Splendid Campus Fine Dormitory. Students wanted who desire to study for the miry. GEO. R BRIDEFORT, Principal. J. H. GARNEIT, D D. Dean. J. H. VANLEU, Director Address all communications to either of the above persons Things to be Prayed For: Summer School, Student Body, Miss ons, Faculty, Friends for Institute. New Building, One Hundred acres of land. J. H. VANLEU. Gen. Missionary Where Business is Known and Transacted. A Full Line of: DRUGS, DRUG SUNDRIES, GROCERIES AND NOTIONS 517 North Main Street, Wichita, Kansas. SPEAK TO YOUR MERCHANT ABOUT THIS PAPER DANDRUFF, FALLING HAIR ITCHING SCALP, TETTER. Try My Oils. Growing Oil 50c. Pressing Oil 60 guarantee every treatment and the oils as well. Give me trial. I make hair GROW. MADAM GRISSARD, 1621 Ohio Ave., Wichita Kansas When you have hauling of any kind, call D,3146W. Service that satisfies. Prices moderate. Fresh Garden Vegetables of All Kinds NORTH END MEAT MARKET 1913 North Lawrence Market 1479 Good Bolling Meat..... 6c Round and Loin Steak..... 25c Good Roast Meat..... 10 & 12½c Hamburger..... 10c Home Made Lard, 2 pounds.. 25c Home Made Sausage 15c or FIRST CLASS SHOE REPAIRING AT Miller's Electric Shoe Shop 306 EAST MURDOCK Wichita, Kansas. CUT THIS OUT QUICK And mail it to me if you are unmarried and would like to make new friends. Don't be lonesome! Write and ask all about it. All letters to you are sealed and private. Ladies and gentlemen are invited to respond. (Stamp appreciated.) Address: The Crescent, L-Box 172, Wichita, Kansas. Mortar When you think of BUTTER you just naturally this PEERLESS has been made and so chita for over 20 yea WICHITA CREAM COMPANY. BRICK ELECTRIC SHOES AND NOTION STORE Womens'. Shoes while you wait. n's half soles Leather $1.0 n's half soles Panco $1.1 Ladies' half soles 75c Rubber Heels 40c per Pa and L. M. leather used and all work ddick, 607 E. M. CRAMER'S MINITORS' SUPPLIES Rooms, Dusters, Metal Polish, Res ing Powder, Tile Cleaner, Disinfec EVERYTHING IN THE BUILDING CLEAN AND S LAS AVE. 'PHO OINSETT 10% PURE ICE CREAM is the Best and Better the Most QUARTS $ 50 GALLON OF VANILA 1 60 GALLON OF FRUIT 1 60 GALLON OF BRICK 2 00 A BAKERY AND CONFECTION OSCAR LAMB, PROP. 1415 N BUTTER You just naturally think PEERLESS It has been made and sold in Wichita for over 20 years. REDDICK ELECTRIC SHOE SHOP CENTRAL Theological Sem Topeka, Kansas. Kansas Industri alEducational Inst NOW OPEN nt Teachers. Splendid Fine Dormitory. wanted who desire to study for the GEO, R BRIDEFORT, Principal. NEIT, D D. Dean. J. H. VAN communications to either of the abo Things to be Prayed For: MAKIN EYE DRUG COMPANY RR OO Fg eg x rr aS y a . Mr, and Mra. Morgan Robertson, G. L. A. CLUB NOTES. Cea erate! = — ' ‘ ui aa a {r. THE NEGRO STAR . who have been managing a farm eight|' ‘The G. L. A. Club held thelr closing e . miles West of the city for over af meeting for the season on Tuesday 00 you WANT T0 LEARN A - 12it Wabash Avenue oy ae eee MAO AS. oe [sears will return to their home at]afternoon at the home of Mrs, Ida . If. T. SIMS, Editor and Publisher 1061 Ohio Avenue on July Ist. Me.| Gravelly, Their annual election of MEMBER OF NATIONAL NEGRO PRESS ASSOCIATION Robertson expects to resume hie trade| officers was held: Mra, Ida Gravelly 5 & Rannavalona nomen nmenmcnenrmoman A sistant paleo of paper hanging and painting. was elected president; Mrs. W. Le Ae 8 Motte, mene meenmm———nrnrn a Anatatant: Editor | Mt. Elmer Kemp of Arkansas City,| Hutcherson, vice-president; Mrs F Misa Lula Coving'on, 601 N, Water St, ‘Phone M. 1668 Local Editress} was the guest of his brotter, Mr. E. Soaarers brese Fe Ge Millon cote If 0, Twill gt ity. 7 hi SUBSCRIPTION RATES: emp, Tuesday, = ere ee 7 3 so, Iw ve you an opportunity. he man, who One Year . re 41.80] The Si et Mrs. L. C, McCullough, corresponding Coe eet ae ee 9 | it i Dome ino Episcopal Ch, secretary; Mrs. F. L. Barnett, chap- pass unde is the man, who gets the job, Many a tractor is Fares Months = a 50 Neda evening done 286A Teg lain, Mrs. F, O. Muller was hostess to e riven into the fence corner because they lacked men of ie ere eenceenacen seeesanseryeneen Otretenmenmaneenasnnnssseneavenssanerequun memesemasssenmere mn wv eee TURE TAT Watiey Gone Teh Toi, at the Pow Ofice te Jerusalem, ‘The party will make the club and served a nice luncheon, exretlene Many aman has lost his sutomobile, because he wichita, Kansas, ander the Act of March 8, 1879. the first start from the home of Mrs.| camp WOOD DAY PROGRAM jacked the knowledge to handle {t properly. Many farme eben Tae ot ny afticle mast sign Tame whether or Pot it ts fel Robt, Hill, ‘The public is Invited ty VaEY invenecrine: Eo’ failed, because he did not have the mechanical knowledge poblished. Par ‘publicationeoNority. as at once, when you fail to receive, attend, admission 25¢, The boys who attended the Biate] | Necestary to keep hia machinery In repair, Many boy hes coor paper. Mr. and Mrs. Sylvester Wells, for-| Boys’ Camp gave a very interesting faited in life because he did net take up the trede of his talent. ————eeeeee neatly of, Wichlia now residing {n account of their camping experience If you want to take up the study of atrade, address, ° ¢, s Ant b hay it Official Organ of Kansas Baptist od reghcboarag erin ag torn igglaaall [asl E_W. DOUGLASS, Oakley, Kansas Co*vention and Auxiliaries, with Mr, Wells' mother and other ret-| Each boy had been assigned » spe-| A Si ) JOIN THE HAMITIC LEAGUE xi: WORLD Stop wailing the weary blues. Hang the _ banjo on the wall and Jet’s start something, | Send stamps for particulars. | THE HAMITIC LEAGUE OF THE WORLD | 309 East 39th St, Chicago, mW ar EE SNES EN ER OO OR OO CN ON OM a VITO RE OR sPORCH FURNITURE: | Now is the time to buy your. Porch Swings Se and Porch Furniture. All our Swings are complete with chains ¢ i and hooks, ready tohang. And . we hang them i i h th FREE. : i; NOTE THESE PRICES-SEE THE GOODS. § 314 foot Swing.. $3.00 | - 4 foot Oak Swing.. $4.50 : j PORCH SUITE— | 4ft. Swing, Chair and Rocker,.......... $18.00 | is HH] | if “REFRIGERATORS” =; Our Refrigerator Stock is Complete. | SEE OUR LINE AND PRICES BEFORE 8 _ YOU BUY. TINER & SONS’ TWO STORES | 1914 N, Lawrence 222-24 BE, 21st Phone M. 4025 Phone Mkt. 1794 } All News Reaching Ths Office as Late as Thursday Morning, Is Too Late for that Week's Issue, and can Only Wait for the Next Issue=-I’ress ——s——— Ba SISTER, The World Wide needs your service, but without your ability, talent, and in clination to serve, linked with the Christ, it cannot use you. GO TQ CHURCH, SUNDAY. . ——_s—___ H's YOU GIVEN THE WORLD YOUR SHARE OF LOVER, DUTY AND WORK FOR THE CAUSE OF CHRIST AND HUMAN. ITY THIS WEEK? Remember, many a grave has been dug by a harsh word and cruel tongue. N° RACE CAN ADVANCE fur ther than the inclination it may have to follow firm In the direction pointed out by its forces recognized as having a comprehensive apprecia- tion of the needs of the race. Let us recognize the fact that we are not all fitted to appreciate such needs and resolve that the race will hat up with constructive leadershio such as the pbysictans, editors. teachers and ministers of the city have establish: ed their ability to put forth with a slight degree of encouragement from the masses, Constructive Christian Leadership With a definite racial alm toward a positive goal in community —_—<$<—< — _____ —_—__—_— ————S——=— ASA LOCALS paw Rev. J. W. Hayes, Mesdames Jewel Brown, J. W. Hayes, Carrie Anderson and Miss Fay Oliver, Mr, H. T. Sims Little Miss Ernestine Hayes. and Calvin M. B. Sims are attending the National B. Y, P. U. and S. School Congress in Hot Springs, Ark. Mrs, Mary Barks is visiting with her son, Dr. Wm, Parks, in Asbury, New Jersey. Mra, Marjorie King was in to see us on business yesterday, Mrs King has a studie of music in 1300 block on Wabash and 1s quite efficient, Miss Mattie D. Dobbs of Greenville, Misa, Is In the city visiting with her cous’n, Miss Malissa. Robinson, work is the one essental of racial success the wide world over. N° POLITICAL LEADER NOR SUCCESSFUL POLITICAL CANDIDATE wto in the feast lots falls to meet political promises if ‘once mate, is a fit person to have political support from any group of voters. A promise made in the heat ‘of a warmly contested political cam- paign is as much a promise as if It "had been made by due legal process in the calm, cool of a counting room. ond where such a promise to a partic ular group fs made and not kept by ‘any person that person in failing to execute a contract ought to lose racial considegation, and ought to be made pay \v- his act. not by a radical procedure involving a worded war with no definite object accomplished but rather by a calm deliberate well stud'’ed method of political protedure, having potentials fitted to eliminate him for all further poliitical consid- eration at the first available oppor- tunity. Yet in the great American game of politics, It is highly essen- tial that the game be stuied from all angles before a definite move js made by a racial group against an individual who has successfully ob. tained office. In other words it is advisable to think’ and not speak, act and not warn before Hand by ex- pressions of a hostile nature. Mr, H. G, Duke, the ice man, was in to see us this week on business. Capt. W. L. Hutcherson was in to see us yesterday and renewed his sub- scription for another year. Thanks. Mr, Arthur DeGrafenread, after a visit with his brother in Kansas City, since the cloze of school at Lawrence, game home Tuesday, looking well. Rey, Robt. Johnson of New Jersey, an ordained priest, is expected to ar- rive in the city July 6th and take charge of the St. Augustine Episcopal Church, Mr, Wellington Starnes fs quite ill at his home on Piatt Ave. Miss Susie Wilkins who has been ill for several weeks, continues to improve, Mr, and Mra. Morgan Robertson, who have been managing a farm eight miles West of the city for over a year, will return to their home at 1081 Ohio Avenue on July Ist. Me. Robertson expects to resume hie trade of paper hanging and painting. Mr, Elmer Kemp of Arkansas City, was the guest of his brotler, Mr. E. Kemp, Tuesday, The St. Augustine Episcopal Ch, will give a novel entertainment on Monday evening, June 25th—A Trip To Jerusalem. The party will make the first start from the home of Mrs. }Robt, Hill. ‘The public 1a invited tg attend, admission 25¢. | Mr. and Mrs, Sylvester Wells, for- 'merly of Wichita, now residing !n Los Angeles, Calf. was in the city Tuesday, enroute to Anthony, to visit with Mr, Wells' mother and other rel- atives. Mr, Wm, F. Outlaw {e helping the work to go. at The Star office this week while the editor and his son, Master Calvin, are ‘in Hot Springs, Children’s Day services will be held on next Sunday evening at the St. Paul A. M. E. Church; also a lecture ‘on Fore'gn lands, by Prof, Haynes, Mr, and Mra. R, F, Dade have za cently installed In thelr home, 630 Riverview, water, gas, a new bath, ‘room and other modern improve. ments; their kitchen sink {s claimed to be one of the finest owned by our people in,the city. Mr. Dade is class. ed as one of our most energetic citl- zens, | * Rey, J, T, Smith, a former pastor of St, Paul A. M. E, Church was “| visitor In the city during the week. Me is now located in Parsons, Mr. and Mrs. Turner Brannon left Sunday on a visit to’St, Louls, Mo. | Mrs, A. Sellers left Saturday to bring home her little daughter from Denver, Colorado, The Are U Aware editor was in the office and was almost aware, f THREE ROOM APARTMENT. Ready furnished for rent, Call at 938 N, Wichita St. or Ring Mkt, 3631. MR, GEO. W. WHITE. Fo gt gg Mee ee a ene eee eee Te thing after another? A few days ago folks were raging about the “awful .flood;” now you can hear some of the fame folks omplaining about the force which Is entirely relieving us of the abundance of water, After all, I guess the only time that humanity appears satisfied with conditions Is when it is dead, then it lies in bodily form with eyes closed to the world; “hands closed across the chest; lips clinched; all indicating that perfect satisfaction reigns supreme, Shall we ever wait ‘till the consum- mation of our time to show a bit of satisfaction and appreciation for what our Great Father does for us? That Miss Margaret Flake, sister of Mrs. E, M, Barnes and Mrs. Kath- erine Sellers, who has been confined to home and hospital for nearly two months, left Wednesday night, June 20th, for Chicago, Ill, where she will be cared for by Dr. Wilberforce Wit- liams, who is reputed to be ons of the best doctors of the country, regard- less of color? That Mrs. M. B. Palmer of Boley, Oblahoma, a long time friend of the Flakes is also going to “Chi” where she and her husband who is & first. class electrician, take up their abode? This was quite a co-incidental trip. | That the editor of R U Aware has mental strain. been forced to give up because of physical weakness and nearly all responsibility, Hence, some+ time he fs not “aware.” You are perfectly welcome to sub- mit anything you have to say for publication ts this column. Phone or send it In by Wednesday evening, | “Say it in the R U Aware column— Mict, 6519 J, | Mrs, Marjorie Kelley King ts con- ducting a residence Studio at 1828, Wabath, She ia a newcomer to, Wichita, having started her etudio work here In January; she now has a nice class of conscientious music pu- Pils in both+voice and piano. Mrs. King was the first colored kindergar- ten teacher in the public schools of Kansas City, Kansas. at which time she conducted private music classes! after achool hours and on Saturdays, After two years’ teaching in Kansas City, she resigned to, take director. ship of music and physical training at Topeka Industrial, and Educational Institute under Pres. G. R, Bridge- forth. While working in this capaci- ty Mra. King with others contributed largely to the help-ewell the large at- tendance of the school by giving re. cital work in Topeka, Horton, Kense and various places thruout the atate, She then taught at Langston Univer. sity In Oklahoma. Mrs Kine comes to us @ woman with great ability and talent which hag been seasoned with a number of years experience, Among, the large number of white instructors of piano in the public schools of Kan- pas, Dra, Ring ts the first colored to Sennen orci 1 5 pater, Come to the Kincella Stadio, rte ee ees ii on ae wo Maye eowew a! ee in aie A G. L. A. CLUB NOTES. ‘The G. L, A, Clab held thelr closing meeting for the season on Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mrs, Ida Gravelly, Their annual election of officers was held: Mra, Ida Gravelly was elected president; Mra, W. L Hutcherson, vice-president; Mrs. Robt. Hul, secretary; Mrs. E. Reed. treasurer; Mra, F, O. Miller. eritic; Mrs. L. C, McCullough, corresponding secretary; Mrs. F. L. Barnett, chap- lain, Mrs. F, ‘0. Miller was hostess to the club and served a nice luncheon. ——s—__—_ CAMP WOOD DAY PROGRAM VERY INTRRESTING. The boys who attended the State Boys’ Camp gave a very interesting account of their camping experience at thelr special meeting held at New Hope Sunday afternoon. Each boy had been assigned a spe- cfal phase of the Camp Program and tad outlined a very intcresting talk Regardless to subject assigned, each boy spoke of the Spiritual Aspects of ‘Camp Life, Our Secretary, Mr. Hutcherson gave a brief summary. He put up the ‘challenge of the Camp to tte boyhood of the State, He sald it was the only place in the Nation where Black Boys and White Boys met on a Common Footing. The Committee of Management met Wednesday evening. The, Secretary gave a brief report of the Camp sessions. It waa decided to ask each church to permit the boys to come and give their report, The Membership Campaign was continued ontil July 11. —s St. Matthews C. M. E. June 17th was a very beautiful day and we were eager to be In our Sun. day Schoot again after being depriv. ed on last Sanday of being in pervice ‘on account of the flood. Our Supt Mr, J. B. Brown was in his place tc take up the work. The many gather. ed were glad to sing His praise and each left with a strong determinatior to do something for His cause a1 there Is so much to be done for the cause and tke race, learned -aftet etudying “Esther the Brave Queen All present enjoyed the lesson. ‘At 11:30 the pastor preached a most profound sermon; reading Nehemiah 2:1-8; Matt. 25.1-30. The family rally proved to be quite a success and we are thanking allt who helped to make it so. Usual services for the week. There will be a Fashion and Bibli. cal Play given on the 26th of June. Admission 10c, Come out and help; encourage the young pupils—tfor the benefit of the S. S. Mrs. P. E. Taylor, and Mrs, 1. L, Outlaw, Managere. ee CHRISTIAN’S WARFARE, To Whom This May Concern. Wichita Kanaas. June 20, 192 WICKER, ASRSSS, CUE SY, S7Gwe T have been in Wichita, now 13 years past and never been arrested nor had any trouble untila few weeks nast, a nearby neighbor came to my home showing up herself and trying to show that I was in the same shoes which I praise and truly thank the law of Wichita, for their honest and true respect towards a Christian woman. Iam a sister of tre S. M. T.. and I truly have the support of the law of Wichita; instead of the law taking my home, they added great comfort to it which can‘easily be added to all Christian homes in spite of all devils, (Mrs.) S.C. Whitney, —_--__. KING'S KINCELLA STUDIO OF MUSIC, Instruction In Piano, Voice, Harmony and Theory of Music, JOIN THE CLASS TODAY! Instructor-Mrs. Marjorie Kelley King Post graduate of the Dept. of Music of the Kansas State Normal School, | TWENTY-FIRST STREET BAKERY 207 E. 2ist St. Pee eeinee ae Made Candies xm BENOIT, PROP. PASTIME MUSIC SHOP Black Swan and Paramount Records, Sheet Musie and Columbia Grafanolas All: Colored MAIL ORDERS FILLED PROMPTLY ESLINGER and . 4 ESTLANGER } Hat's Clemgatia Vroprietors 611 N, S1AIN BT, | DO YOU WANT TO LEARN A. If so, Iwill give you an opportunity. The man, who has a trade Is the man, who gets the job. Many a tractor is being driven into the fence corner because they lacked men of experience, Many aman has lost his automobile, because he lacked the knowledge to handle it properly. Many 8 farme ans failed, because he did not have the mechanical knowledge necessary to keep his machinery in repatr. Many a boy has failed in life becauae he did net take up the trede of his talent. If you want to take up the study of atrade, address, Box 131 E W. DOUGLASS, Oakley, Kansas ASPHALT CEMENT FOR LEAKY ROOFS| : OLD AMERICAN ROOFING } PRICES $2.00 T0 $3.50 | GUARANTEED- . | SHEETROCK FOR REPAIRING BROKEN PLASTER ey, MARGWALL-ALEKANDER LOMRER GD, nee: fe MEM K ADRS :Ask Fors 4 ; ICE CREAM } ; TASTE TELLS | 6 TS RH We BK OR a 8K OKO PR BR OK OK Os SO OK OS BRUSSTNSCNH Ss 33S) ul ie BB (ences) : is a3 Hea socal The ie ga sicker} | eae of the BEST HOME fe 2 scant BAKING: es = REDSTAR FLOUR Be FE TG a sr SB Bs Pe es SUACATION TOURIST 3 E se ibeeeeee COLORADO, 3 = . 6 : Ge ™ WYOMING 3 : On or about June 15th, we are atarting THREE CARS : for COLORADO to Include all points of Intereat, viz: COLORADO SPRINGS, DENVER, . : ESTES PARK, ROCKY MOUNTAINS, ; NATIONAL PARK, YELLOWSTONE N. PARK : Twenty Day Trip, Everything included for complete Outing, ; PRICES REASONABLE, Cars starting slmultaneously from Kansas City,@ Wichita and Oklahoma City. & ; For particulars cal! or write— . z THE PIONE:R STAGE LINE COMPANY ; 615 North Main St. Phone Mkt. cab : WICHITA, KANSAS 3 By FAAP PPP PP PRISE PD Pere PIS Pad | IDEAL GROCERY — Groceries, Meate, Country Prodacts, Ice Cream, Candies, ard cold drinks, 98 E 18th St. Phone Mkt 6192 SMITH'S KENNELS:— Breeders of Dogs of Quality, Bull Pups $15 to $20. Beautlful marked toy Foxter. riers $7.50 and $10. 7 Reglatered Bull Dogs at stud 97.50 and $10, Register. ed toy Foxterriers at stud $5. Dogs Boarded at our Kennel Farm 5000 E, Becond St. Experienced man in charge dav and night, Largeat Modern Ken- nel in Middlewest. Phone Rural 86F13 ESF mwsiscm, isco |= Sues eee ase we =i ae m%, i 7 ca eu ie | a